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We are here because we love photography, weddings and people!

Our Photography
We capture the full experience. We dedicate our time and energy to one wedding per weekend, to what your day needs. We include two lead photographers and a photography coordinator who takes on all non-photo duties. We are photojournalists and artists. We capture... people being themselves, laughing with friends, dancing and reconnecting with family and friends; traditional and artistic angles of the ceremony and reception, group portraits in various locations, and the details you've carefully arranged. We don't limit the number of photos taken or produced; you get hundreds of pictures fully documenting your wedding.

Our Package
We have one, all-inclusive, package. Our couples appreciate not having to calculate from a menu of complicated products and end up finding the end price is well beyond their budget. We offer what couples tell us they want, for one simple price. The few extras we have are simple add-ons that have been frequently requested: an album/guestbook created from your "engagement" photos and/or a faux-leather upgrade for the album(s), and acrylic or metal wall prints. When we deliver your final products, you will know you got everything you wanted to document your wedding.

Our Team
Two lead photographers and a photography coordinator work together with you and your other wedding vendors to ensure an enjoyable, stress-free day, from morning to night. We take our couples' reviews to heart, and we have succeeded in improving our responsiveness to our clients by adding a photography assistant and committing more of Candice's time to the daily management of the business.

Preparation
We do extensive preparation in the months leading up to the wedding.
* Scouting all locations to review with you in advance (sun/rain, in/out...)
* Meeting with your wedding planner to finalize the photography schedule
* "Engagement" session to learn your personal style and goal for photos

Technical Skill
Our photographers are highly skilled in off-camera flash and are constantly researching and learning new techniques and updating our equipment. Throughout our 10 years of experience, we have evolved with the technology and the new skills needed to master it - ahead of the curve. We are scientists-turned-photographers, and weddings are the opportunity to incorporate innovation and creativity into a fun, social event!

Sean Hoyt: Lead Photographer & Owner
Candice Hoyt: Photography Coordinator, Co-Owner & Business/Accounting Manager
Kiel Lundsford: Lead Photographer
Hayley McNeil: Photography Assistant

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Reviews of Affinity Photography

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User2601007 Sent on 05/09/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Easy to work with, and Sean has a great eye for amazing shots.
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User2466946 Sent on 12/14/2015
5 out of 5 rating
When my now-husband and I started planning our wedding, we agreed that photography was a priority expense for us. The photographs last forever, and we wanted to ensure that we could capture as much of our day as possible. We interviewed lots of photographers, and eventually settled on Affinity for three reasons. 1 - Affinity takes fantastic photos. 2- We immediately got along with Sean and his wife, and feeling comfortable with your photographer seemed to be an important aspect to getting natural and fun photos. 3 - Perhaps most importantly, they talked us through all the various caveats and ways that they safeguard against anything possibly going wrong and ensure that they are there no matter what to get all the photos that are important. Boy, we are so glad we made that decision! Sean committed to staying for the duration of our wedding, not just a set length of time. He also included an engagement session. It turned out that an emergency during our engagement session caused us to need to re-do that entire session, plus further challenges on our wedding meant that we weren’t able to get all the photos we had wanted then either. Sean could not have been more accommodating through all of this. It was clear that as soon as we signed up with him, his top priority was making sure that we were happy with our photos and got the photos that were important to us. He allowed us to add on an extra session after our wedding, and also worked with us when just a couple weeks before the wedding, we decided we wanted a videographer too. Sean provided a recommendation and helped us find a great videographer who would work within our budget. The only challenge we had was narrowing down all the great photos to select those that we wanted to capture in our book! My husband and I have a HUGE number of beautiful photos and also a great video thanks to Affinity Photography. I highly recommend Sean and Affinity Photography for any couple looking for truly stunning photos and a photograp
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Jeffrey Sent on 10/31/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Photos last forever and they capture one of the biggest moments of your life. It was a priority for me and Anna to pick a photography who was extremely professional, someone we trusted, valued their expertise and we were very comfortable with. Sean was all of these things and more. Your photographer is with you during the private moments you share with your partner, not just the big event. You are letting them into your life. I felt he really listened to what we wanted and got to understand how he can bring out the best pictures out of us. I generally don't like to taking photos so I was apprehensive about our first engagement session. Sean made it fun, let us do our thing and I loosened up right away and had a great time. Before we even saw the first photos, I knew we made the best decision and got the best value.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

6 Endorsements
Taylor'd Events Group Taylor'd Events Group Wedding Planners

Sean has an amazing eye for photography! They are fun, innovated and beautiful!

Ginger Bee Events & Planning Ginger Bee Events & Planning Wedding Planners

Affinity has experience, incredible technical knowledge, and a fervor to push to the next level. Do you want that special photo from a venue that no one has seen before? They will get it! Add to that, their thorough knowledge of color, lighting, and their modern processing, you end up with the full package!

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Sean Hoyt. Nuff Said! This guy is award winning. Crafty, creative, fun, and such an amazing photographer. I don't get to work with him often enough, but anyone who hires him for their wedding or event can't go wrong.

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Affinity Photography frequently asked questions

Affinity Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
Affinity Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
Affinity Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Affinity Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
Affinity Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
Affinity Photography is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in average response time and 4.8 in value.

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