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John Kellar Photography, LLC

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You Don't Have to Break the Bank for Excellent Wedding Photography

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY MYTH..."to get great wedding photos you have to break the bank or settle for much less quality by using a rookie or a friend with a nice camera." Remember a good camera makes a good photographer like good golf clubs make me a pro golfer (far far far from true). I hope we all try to live by "do unto others as you would have them do unto you". Being a seasoned veteran in this profession I've had the opportunity to ask many many accomplished professional photographers if they would pay the price they charge for their own services. Want to guess the popular response..."no xxx way". Here at John Kellar Photography, LLC we have 25+ years full time wedding photography experience. I hope our 60+ reviews and work speak for itself. For your own benefit, take a few minutes and check us out.

Limited Coverages Start at 995.00 / Full Day Coverages Start at 1995.00

Experience
John Kellar Photography, LLC was established in 1990 and has photographed hundreds and hundreds of weddings, engagement sessions, and commercial projects. We are a full time studio with an actual studio in Collegeville, Pa.

Your Lead Photographers (John and John)

John Kellar

At 17, I thought I was the 2nd second coming of Jimi Hendrix. What I had was the personality and attributes to be the lead guitarist in a rock band and the ability to learn and memorize the music and play with conviction. What I lacked was the God given gift of music. As a short biography, I took a few college courses and went to work in a warehouse after high school. In a kind of wayward state, I answered a classified ad for a photography assistant for Lawrence-James Studios. Near immediately and in all due modesty what I lacked in music I didn’t lack in photography / art. Composition, lighting, expression, technical knowledge of f stops and shutter speeds, and general love for what one is doing all made sense to me in a near single instant. This is with me to this day. In the good book it says “freely you have been given so freely give”. In our world in which we all need to toil and earn a living (with bills and expenses to pay) I take this passage to heart by charging a modest amount in an appreciation for a gift given. A simple mantra and philosophy on wedding photography; your wedding is my wedding (believe it or not). I hope the photography and reviews speak for themselves.

John Moss

Photography is not really a course elective, but something you have more of a calling to and a passion for. After many years in the corporate world, I teamed up with John Kellar about 6 years ago. We became almost immediately known as the creative and fun photographers. With all the beauty, love, and promises made at every wedding, I also see the important ingredients of laughter and fun and capture all of these moments for both you and for me. The couple that laughs joyfully together will endure. I believe that not only the creative and candid gift is present in my work but also a sound technical presence from my experience in the corporate world is brought to the studio in both photography and video. Long gone are the days of film and now post production work in photography is more important than ever. This increased technical knowledge adds to much faster turnaround times (2-3 days best of social media post / 7-10 days image completion; please compare with other studios. I would be honored to be your wedding photographer.


Services Offered
John Kellar Photography, LLC offers many services for capturing each special moment and detail of your wedding day. These wedding photography services include:

  • Additional hours
  • Custom graphics
  • Engagement shoot
  • Hand-coloring
  • High-res images
  • Liability insurance
  • Multiple locations
  • One event per day per photographer
  • Second shooter
  • Slideshow
  • Toning
  • Trash-the-dress shoot


Other Services
John Kellar Photography, LLC also offers many ways to preserve and display your wedding memories. These photography items include:

  • Albums
  • Canvases
  • Digital files
  • Flush mount
  • Matted prints
  • Printouts
  • Proofs
  • Save the date
  • Thank you cards


Areas Covered
John Kellar Photography, LLC is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania but also covers many other areas. They offer services to New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$795

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Hand-Coloring
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$2,250

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Custom Graphics
Hand-Coloring
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Albums
Digital Files
Prints

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional
Vintage

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards
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    Timothy B. Married on 05/17/2022
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    Mary Susan and Tim Bracken Wedding

    John Kellar Photography did an excellent job creating the fun family vibe we wanted through his photos. John's professionalism and personality made it a wonderfully relaxing experience for us all. We couldn't be more happy with the final results of Johns beautiful work! He captured the essence of the day and created a lifetime of memories in his photos.
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    John was fantastic!

    John and his assistant John were so much fun at our wedding! We are so happy with how the pictures turned out! He pushed me, to go on the beach, and I am so thankful to have those pictures!
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    Jennifer C. Married on 10/08/2021
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    John Kellar Photography

    John was amazing! Professional, accomodating and fun!! John captured beautiful pictures all for a very reasonable price. I would highly recommend John!
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    Jamie B. Married on 09/04/2021
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    Great photographer!

    John and Carl were great, especially with wrangling entire sides of families and still being able to get amazing photos! Highly recommend!!
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    Alexandria M. Married on 08/21/2021
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    You Won't Find Another Photographer that Hustles Like John

    I had an amazing experience using John Kellar Photography. His packages are, in my opinion, underpriced for his talent and how hard he works. Our entire wedding he truly went above and beyond. All of our guests commented on it. He did whatever it took to get a great photo and even was able to take photos of each and every single one of my tables with my guests. He never skipped a beat and got all of our pictures in within a timely manner so my husband and I were able to have some downtime prior to our reception entrance. He even managed to get some photos of us at the end of the night which I am so happy he was able to pull us to get them because they turned out really cool. I can't say enough good things about John! If you are looking for a wedding photographer, look no further!
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    Lydia F. Married on 06/26/2021
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    Fantastic photographer for June 26th wedding

    Working with John Kellar on our special day was an absolute blast. He was the perfect balance of professional and fun and helped ease the nerves of my (now) husband and I. He was high energy and very creative with his photos, and even encouraged us to come up with fun ideas too. John's photos turned out absolutely beautiful and I would highly recommend John Kellar over and over again.
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    Marissa G. Married on 05/22/2021
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    Fun and Amazing!!

    John did our engagement and wedding photos and we loved every single one of them!! John had fun and creative ideas for both events! John's assistant Ken helped at our wedding, as well, and did an incredible job! Our overall experience was amazing!!
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    Kathleen A. Married on 05/14/2021
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    Fantastic photography team

    I was lucky enough to be referred my a local photographer that was originally going to photograph my wedding but due to health complications the original photographer provided me with John’s contact. John was such a gem and helped calm down my concerns about losing my original photographer and brought a wealth of knowledge for photographing at the location we were getting married at. We were getting married out of state however he knew the location well and helped set up great options for us to choose from.
    Unfortunately we were a COVID wedding and had to move our original wedding date from 2020 to 2021. John was so gracious and helped us navigate the unknown waters with rescheduling and ensuring he didn’t add unnecessary stress to the most stressful situation of our lives.
    Leading up to the wedding John was a key figure in ensuring we had a great timeline providing essential tips that I would have never thought about.
    The day of the wedding John and his team were amazing. They got the wedding party to let loose and enjoy themselves keeping everyone on schedule. Most importantly the groom!
    I can not recommend John and his team enough.
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    Susan S. Married on 05/08/2021
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    Highly recommended for your special day!

    John certainly captured our day. It was wonderful working with John our memories are beautiful.
    John was so creative, patient and has a personality that made our time together a fun experience. Thank you John.
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    Deborah E. Married on 12/20/2020
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    Great photos and a great experience!

    As a bride who hates being photographed, John made me feel comfortable and honored my requests which were many of pictures I didn't want taken.

    He had the best prices and packages out of the photographers we vetted.
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    Stephanie Married on 10/25/2020
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    Fantastic Photos

    The day of the wedding John was great, we did some really fun shots and he captured all the moments we wanted. My husband and I were amazed when our photos came back, they were amazing and I've never felt so beautiful.
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    Tiffany C. Married on 10/10/2020
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    Amazing!

    I love every single photo that was taken. John did an amazing job and captured every single moment of my special day and then some. I let him do his thing and we just went with the flow and I was amazed when I got my photos they are beautiful. I couldn’t have had a better photographer. I would strongly recommend him to anyone who is looking for an awesome photographer. He is funny and very easy to get along with and does a phenomenal job on top of it. I can’t thank you enough John Kelar you we amazing.
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    Caroline H. Married on 09/12/2020
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    Reliable and professional!

    We were so glad to have John as our photographer for our wedding day! He made us feel at ease by calling to check in and answer any questions before our big day. He was very prepared and took some very creative shots and photos that we will cherish forever. He was very aware of the timeline and we had no problems staying on schedule. I would definitely recommend him to anyone!
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    Alexandra D. Married on 07/11/2020
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    Stress free

    John was so awesome to work with. He kept us smiling our whole wedding day and his photos came out beautiful! He is fun, professional, and very hard working!!
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    Cara D. Married on 06/20/2020
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    Amazing Photographer

    John (& John) were both amazing!! John Kellar was timely and very professional. I hate being photographed and his jokes kept everything light. We would definitely recommend using John Kellar Photography !!!

Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner

Real Weddings

Jen & Patrick
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Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Page Six it's haute Page Six it's haute Wedding Dresses

John Kellar is talented, personable and has a great sense of humor. Having him as your photographer at your wedding or event would be a treat to you and your guest. We have know John for over 25 years and recommend him highly!

An Enchanted Florist at Skippack Village An Enchanted Florist at Skippack Village Wedding Florists

We soooo enjoy working with this wonderful PRO! His images capture the joy and details of both our flowers and all of our Bride's Big Day!! when we hear he's part of the vendor team- we KNOW we'll see FABULOUS images from the event.

Map

525 Collegeville Road Collegeville, PA, 19426
6103292872
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John Kellar Photography, LLC frequently asked questions

John Kellar Photography, LLC includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Hand-Coloring
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
John Kellar Photography, LLC includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Custom Graphics
  • Hand-Coloring
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
John Kellar Photography, LLC offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
  • Vintage
John Kellar Photography, LLC offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
John Kellar Photography, LLC offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
John Kellar Photography, LLC is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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