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Merrick Cousley is undoubtedly one of the most sought after wedding photographers in Jamaica, whose passion for photographic excellence began only three years ago. Still seeking to take the quality of his work above and beyond international standards, Merrick is intent on aesthetically portraying the love story of couples before, on, and after their special day.

Thankful for his God given gift, he has diligently honed the craft of photography to capture heart-felt moments as they unfold, with photojournalistic and contemporary style photos.

  • Black-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints

Reviews of Merrick Cousley Photography

Nia
Nia Sent on 03/15/2026
5 out of 5 rating

A Hurricane Can’t Stop Him

Merrick was an absolute joy to work with! My wedding was the day before everything shut down for Hurricane Melissa and I’m beyond grateful to Merrick and his dream team for their kindness and expertise during this day.

From the first meeting to the wedding day, I knew I was in good hands. And despite the circumstances, Merrick exuded calm and helped me to have great peace of mind the entire day. He shot in between pockets of rain. He was flexible when we had to move up the timeline of the wedding at the caution of our wedding coordinator. And the pictures he took were astonishing! I loved his work from his website but to see yourself and your loved ones captured by his amazing photography skills takes it to a whole new level. Also, despite the impact of the storm on the island, Merrick still delivered the pictures on time (which he did not need to do at all).

Being able to look back on these pictures after such a scary experience of going through the storm brought me to tears. These photos are truly a gift. Thank you, Merrick for capturing the beauty of that day and sharing your talent with us. These photos were truly therapeutic to look through and I’m grateful to be able to hold on to these beautiful memories forever. I will forever cherish the pictures he took and I’m beyond grateful that he was calm and flexible considering the fear and anxiety we all felt that day.

All this to say that if Merrick and his team can handle a Category 5 hurricane, I’m certain he can handle any circumstances your wedding day brings. I absolutely recommend working with him!
Danielle
Danielle Sent on 11/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Artistic Photos

It rained intermittently on our wedding day, unexpectedly. A beach ceremony and reception. Merrick was able to turn a negative into a positive. His angles were amazing and the cloudy sky made the pictures stunning. He captured some of the best moments with our friends and family. At times, there was chaos on our wedding day, and he didn't let it affect his vision. His calmness helped us remain calm. We can't wait to share our pictures with our guests and we would not hesitate to book him again. He was extremely professional, his prices were reasonable and the picture quality was amazing.
Erica
Erica Sent on 05/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

100% Reccomend

Highly recommend Merrick. He far exceeded our expectations and was an absolute joy to work with!!
Danielle
Danielle Sent on 09/25/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Memories to cherish forever!

Myself and my husband chose Merrick to capture our wedding day in July 2022 and our engagement shoot.

Firstly, of all Merrick is so patient, funny and lovely to work with.

If 100 stars existed on google that's what I would rate Merrick.
Merrick truly has a gift in photography.

Literally the pictures came out AMAZING! I have no regrets choosing Merrick to play a role in our special day.

All of the pictures we received were beautifully captured in the moment. I love the natural look he captures. I would definitely use Merrick again when we decide to have a family one day and I'm back in Jamaica :D

I had no communication issues with Merrick. Please trust this review as his work is definitely worth it!

Thank you so much Merrick.
J
Jenna Sent on 02/14/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Can’t recommend Merrick enough!

From the first time I reached out to Merrick, he was always very quick with his responses! He also provided clear pricing and communication. When it came to our wedding day, he was also still amazing! He provided such clear direction in terms of how we should pose, how to stand, etc. which I appreciate sooo much! The best way I can describe it is when you ask your best girl friend to take pictures of you, and you know she’s going to get your best angles, that’s how Merrick was for us!!!! And then he provided our sneak peeks and full gallery so quickly as well. The photos are absolutely incredible, and I would highly recommend anyone to use Merrick in the future.
N
Naura Sent on 09/26/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Photographer

We worked with Merrick from Merrick Cousley Photography for my client's wedding in Montego Bay, Jamaica. We booked him over a year in advance and he was amazing! He communicated effectively with us and on the day of the wedding he and his co-photographer were AMAZING! The photos came out perfectly. We would definitely recommend anyone looking for photography services to Merrick.
Lorraine
Lorraine Sent on 07/28/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Our best decision!

If we didn't have anything else for our special day we had to have Merrick Cousley Photography!

Merrick was one of the very first vendors we selected and we were very happy to have him as apart of our "forever Friday".

I can say without reservation, choosing Merrick was our best decision for our wedding day... apart from obviously getting married of course!
Merrick undoubtedly loves and is passionate about his craft and went above and beyond to capture some absolutely beautiful memories and shots of our special day. He made it so hard for us to pick some favorites as we loved them all!!!! There was not a single emotion that was not captured by his lens!
He is very professional but fun, organized, punctual and extremely flexible. Merrick is an authentic guy and felt like family even though I only met him on my wedding day!

We are more than happy to have had Merrick Cousley as our wedding day photographer!





T Anderson
T Anderson Sent on 05/15/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The best photographer ever

Look no further. Merrick is a gem. He's incredibly talented, has a great eye, and is so humble and down-to-earth. Planning a destination wedding can be so stressful but working with Merrick was seamless and natural. He captured the magical moments perfectly - the details, the emotions, the action, as well as the calm moments...all captured in the most natural/non-obstructive way. There's no surprise that he's been recognized across the Caribbean and beyond for his stellar work. 10+ stars! Thank you Merrick for capturing our day perfectly and being so kind, sharing your talents with the world, and on top of it!
Mellissa
Mellissa Sent on 10/31/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome Photographer

Thank You Merrick!

When the wedding is over and life continues, the only thing that was left from our special day is the collection of photos taken. Merrick went above and beyond with capturing every moment of our wedding. We are very pleased with the pictures and the attention to detail. Merrick has a special eye when it comes to photography and we wish him all the best. He even assisted in us finding the perfect location for our wedding. If you are wondering who to use for your special occasion please do not waste your time working with anyone other than Merrick. We will always refer persons to Merrick Cousley Photography!

Thanks again Merrick for helping us bring our dream wedding to life.

Marlon & Mellissa
K
Kemoy Sent on 03/06/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Photography at its Finest

Merrick’s work speaks for itself. The pictures were flawless! He captured all the special moments on that day. I could not have asked for a better photographer.
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Awards

26
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
Krystal Clear Productions Krystal Clear Productions Wedding Videographers

Had the pleasure of working with a creative professional..... Awesome. Take a peak at a behind the scenes of what we accomplished together. https://www.weddingwire.com/biz/krystal-clear-productions-kingston-8/0f0ef830c3b9fe3c.html#photos_and_videos

876 Sounds 876 Sounds Wedding DJs

Having shared our first wedding with Merrick in Negril back in early 2015, he continues to outpace himself every time. Merrick is well recognised in the industry especially for his vast experience in capturing great moments in literally ANY setting (land, air and sea).

Darlington Jones Imagery Darlington Jones Imagery Wedding Photographers

Merrick is a real stand up guy. He's been in the wedding business for many many years and he's always been a great photographer. Whenever I am booked out for a wedding day and I get an inquiry, he is one of the first photographers I recommend. I know his work is excellent and he is very good at treating you wonderfully. Book him as early as possible though as his days get busy.

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Merrick Cousley Photography frequently asked questions

Merrick Cousley Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
Merrick Cousley Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Merrick Cousley Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
Merrick Cousley 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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