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Congratulations on your engagement! You’re about to experience some of the most special memories of your lives, and I can’t wait to document your smiles as you take it all in. :)

My name is Justin Hankins and I travel around the world documenting the happiest moments in people’s lives. I have a reputation for taking incredible care of couples just like you, and can’t wait to figure out how to surprise and delight you.

My work has earned an Accolade of Excellence by Wedding and Portrait Photographers International, is published widespread in books and magazines, and has won me the Best of Weddings nod by The Knot Magazine fourteen years in a row (2010-2023).

Please get in touch so I may swoon about your plans. :)

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files
Negatives

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Negatives

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Film
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional
Vintage

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
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
Negatives
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Justin Hankins Photography

Becky
Becky Sent on 12/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Justin is the best

Hiring Justin Hankins to be our wedding day photographer was far and away the BEST decision we made!!!! Not only is he an insanely talented artist, he went above and beyond with communication, advice, friendship, professionalism... the list goes on!! He and his assistant were everywhere and captured every single moment. We're eternally grateful to Justin that we have so many memories captured in stunning images that we will be enjoying for the rest of our lives.
Zoe
Zoe L. Sent on 12/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Justin is the best of the best!

Justin is THE BEST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER!! He went over and beyond! His attention to detail is extraordinary! Every picture came out perfect. He’s also the nicest person & so professional. Thank you so much Justin. You captured the best day of our lives perfectly.
David
David Sent on 11/17/2019
5 out of 5 rating

World Class Photography Service!!!

Justin was an amazing photographer providing a service far and above what anyone would probably expect. From his hand-written letters leading up to the big day (along with other personal gestures), constrant stream of communication, easy-going personality, sending framed photographs to guests after the wedding and of course, the beautiful pictures he took, all added up to an amazing expererience with Justin Hankins Photography. I closely watch businesses and how they treat customers and Justin may have just put his company at the top of that list. He obviously loves what he does and strives to do it with perfection, which is exactly what anyone seeking photography services should desire. Thank you X 1000, Justin! You are setting a standard of service that 99% of businesses will only "talk" about providing.
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Erin Sent on 10/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Such a great experience!

Absolutely LOVED working with Justin. We got so lucky that he had availability for our June wedding with such a short engagement. He was so personable, professional, and thoughtful. We had so much fun. Not to mention him sending hand-written notes to us throughout the process and even flowers before the wedding - just in time to help me take a breath amidst the planning craziness. He had all the details covered, big and small. Would recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer. Thanks, Justin!
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Kristine Sent on 06/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

I hope everyone saw our day the way he captured it!

Justin is able to capture amazing and beautiful moments. His skill, artistry, vision, and attention to detail allows us to reminisce about our perfect day. He is a joy to work with and his product is not only visually pleasing, but emotion evoking. We consider ourselves lucky to have had him with us to capture so many joyful moments. We highly recommend him!
Cait
Cait Sent on 02/21/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great work

Justin was so responsive and took the time to send long emails even before we hired him. He sent us a hand written note with one of our engagement pictures on it!
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Kent Sent on 10/22/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Justin Hankins is the Absolute Best says this Father of the Bride

Where to begin with my thoughts on Justin Hankins ! As a Father of the Bride let me begin by saying there will never be enough stars in a review or adjectives I could use to capture both my personal feelings for Justin and our extended family’s feelings for Justin. Our relationship with Justin began in 2015 with the wedding of our youngest daughter. The photographs Justin produced, the memories he captured and the relationship our family forged with Justin made the decision of our oldest daughter to engage with Justin for her wedding in 2018 as an absolute must. To be very clear we called Justin first to ascertain his availability and only after we knew his calendar did we book the wedding venue and the date. If you spend five minutes researching Justin’s website, his Facebook page or his Instagram account you will see with your own eyes the talent he brings as a photographer, you will read comments on how beautiful his images are, and you will understand from others such as myself that we share a debt of gratitude to Justin for his incredible ability to capture forever the joy that was present in each of our daughter’s wedding days. I travel extensively and wherever I go as soon as I learn that someone is planning a wedding I suggest strongly to them that the single most important decision they will make is who will be their wedding photographer and then point them immediately to Justin. Quite candidly as time goes on you will forget the food, the music, and even the flowers…however it will all come flooding back to you as you return again and again to the incredible images and work that Justin delivers ! Thank you Justin for your personal passion, for your professional talents and for your effort and commitment in making sure that our daughters have such beautiful memories that will last a lifetime ! Justin Hankins is absolutely the best and he will absolutely be the best decision you can make for your wedding !
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Alexis Sent on 10/12/2018
5 out of 5 rating
There aren’t even words to describe how amazing Justin is! To this day, the BEST decision we made when it came to our wedding last fall, was choosing Justin as our photographer! Being the insanely picky and overwhelmed bride that I was, I can without a doubt say that his services and our experience with him was the ONLY a thing about my wedding that I couldn’t critique! In fact, he surpassed all of my expectations, then made new ones that I couldn’t even believe could exist! Hands down the BEST, most talented artist (I believe that all great photographers are truly amazing artists!), and such a thorough professional! From researching and visiting my venues weeks before (on his own without me knowing, mind you!), to checking in on me the week before the big day, to arriving early and staying late the day of! All of this was done without even receiving my wedding timeline until after 9 pm the night BEFORE my wedding (I was literally the WORST bride, and so overwhelmed!)! Justin made everything go off without a hitch, and captured the most amazing memories during the most important day of our lives! He will always hold a special place in our lives together, and no other photographer will ever be able to even compare to him!
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Rebekah Sent on 08/20/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Wow! I don’t even know where to begin with how amazing Justin is! We have had nothing but the BEST experience with him; Better than I could have ever imagined! Not only are his photos amazing his service is out of this world! Justin was super helpful throughout the whole planning process and was very patient with my many photo requests. He truly cares that you are getting the best of everything and more than what you ever wanted! He had amazing communication throughout the whole process and was willing to travel for our engagement photos! He sent us several beautiful handwritten cards throughout the process and even had a bouquet of flowers delivered to my house the week before the wedding as encouragement and congrats on the big day! He put my needs and wants 100% first the day of and leading up to my wedding! He’s fun and super personable as well, which makes the situation less awkward! His second shooter for the day, Liz, was also exceptional and really added to the wedding day experience for me! She was really fun to have around and did a great job as well! My husband and I really can’t say enough good things about working with Justin! He was one of the best decisions we made in the whole wedding planning process! He is amazing and we highly recommend him!
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Eden Sent on 06/07/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Words truly can't convey how incredible Justin is. From our very first meeting with him (in which he traveled 3 hours just to meet us and didn't even MENTION it until we asked how his travels were), we knew he was not only an amazing photographer but a *truly* fantastic human being. He made every step of the process fun, exciting and easy. As for the actual wedding day, he honestly added an element of fun and joy that I've never seen a photographer bring to the table at an event before. We were SO excited to have him there. His calming presence and his sunny personality and sense of humor were a joy.
He got the photos back to us within like, TEN days, which was incredible!! And the photos? Wow. Absolutely gorgeous. They were all beautiful and really captured the joy of the weekend. He managed to be nearly invisible during the ceremony and reception and somehow got all these incredible photos! Do yourself a huge favor and book Justin for your event. He will make your wedding experience extra special and memorable. I legitimately miss him already!!!!
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Justin Hankins Photography frequently asked questions

Justin Hankins Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
  • Negatives
Justin Hankins Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Negatives
Justin Hankins Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Film
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
  • Vintage
Justin Hankins Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Justin Hankins Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Justin Hankins Photography 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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