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We so get it—there are a lot of choices. It feels impossible sometimes to find your perfect wedding photographer. But we can give you a hint: It’s amazing how many times we've heard, “I wish you’d been our photographer.”

Please know we are here help you. We’ve been on your side for more than 20 years. Together, we will make your wedding the most incredible day—keeping everything running smoothly and capturing all the details, connections, and emotions. This ease and joy will set your day apart from all the others as we create pictures you’ll be thrilled to share for years to come.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Proofs
Save the Date

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
Toning
Digital Files
Proofs
Save the Date

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Natural
Photojournalism
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 Ocken Photography

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Bailey Sent on 01/10/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Bob and Chris were absolutely amazing! They are very flexible and quick to respond to emails. The pictures they take are stunning and capture the most intimate details. They are very personable. They made the rehearsal dinner and the wedding day so much fun. They went above and beyond to make sure the weekend was perfect. Their energy is awesome! They easily meshed with our families like they were apart it of from day one! I will definitely use Ocken Photography again!
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Rachel Sent on 01/22/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Ocken Photography: A Family Tradition

My oldest sister had Chris photograph her wedding, I managed to snag him for my wedding, and now my little sister has hired him for her wedding. Chris Ocken is professional, fun, engaged, focused, and has an incredible eye. We absolutely love the photos and couldn't be happier with his work! He had tons of fun ideas for pictures during our first look and around the venue. He managed to capture some incredible moments of our dog as well! Especially if you've put a lot of work into your wedding, you want someone who will capture all the details and the special moments. Ocken Photography will do that for you -- that's why we keep going back! Wouldn't trust anyone else to capture our most special moments. Thank you Chris and Mona!!
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Andrea Sent on 09/05/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Chris was very professional. He captured every moment of our wedding day. I am more than happy with the quality of images he delivered. I would recommend his services to anyone who wants an exceptional photographer with a creative eye for their wedding or special event.
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User1120562 Sent on 03/28/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Jenn Ocken at Ocken Photography is an amazing photographer! We have the most beautiful and artsy pictures from our wedding!
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User2167599 Sent on 06/07/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Chris and his assistant Mona were beyond amazing! Words cannot even begin to describe how well they handled our family! Everyone thought they were long time friends with us as how easily they interacted with everyone and how comfortable the made everyone feel. Chris and Mona did an AMAZING job of managing our crazy family (both my husband's family and my family consists of divorced and remarried parents (some of whom do not get along the best). He did a great job getting all our photos done so we could enjoy some time together even after pictures before the reception started. We are so happy to have found Chris. We intend to use his services as we grow our family to document our lives together through images!
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Audrey Sent on 08/17/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Ocken Photography came highly recommended and did an AMAZING job at our wedding. They were both professional and fun and made the day last forever with wonderful pictures. I would not hesitate to recommend them to a friend or anyone looking for a great photography experience.
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Josh Sent on 08/17/2010
5 out of 5 rating
We utilized Ocken Photography's services for our wedding and could not have been more pleased. Chris and team were extremely responsive and flexible to our requests. Most importantly the quality of work and ultimately the wedding album turned out great. We would, and have, recomended Ocken Photography to friends and family. Compared to some horror stories from other friends' weddings we feel very lucky to have been referred to them ourselves. Trish & Josh
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Melanie Sent on 01/07/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Chris and Mona were beyond amazing for our wedding! My whole family and new family loved them! And we will be using them again!!
Susan
Susan Sent on 07/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Ocken Photography is the BEST!

I could not recommend Chris' work more more - not only did the pictures turn out even better than I could have hoped, but he and his assistant Mona were delightful to have with us on our special day.
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Amber Sent on 05/12/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Chris Ocken was our wedding photographer and wonderful to work with on our wedding day! He was very professional yet had a fun-loving personality and most importantly got some amazing shots!! We even had a mother that was a little demanding on how/where we should shoot photos and Chris handled her in a sweet but firm way. He captured all the great memories of our wedding - we LOVE all our photos and we would use him again!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Smiling Toad Productions Smiling Toad Productions Wedding Videographers

If you choose Chris, you will NOT be disappointed! He knows all the best locations around town and has the experience to capture them with you perfectly :)

A Stem Above A Stem Above Wedding Florists

Chris, Jen, and the Ocken Gang are fabulous to work with. I even as a industry person trusted their vision for my own wedding. Tons of my clients work with them upon my reference and absolutely love their work!

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