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I believe that your wedding day is the most important day of your life to date - the day you start a new life with your best friend by your side. The images from your day should capture the memories of the day, but also capture the emotions of the day. I strive the tell the story of your day with the images I capture so you can remember it all every time you look at the photos.

I hope you’ll consider meeting in person so we can discuss your plans and find a program that will work for your needs and your budget.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Slideshow
Digital Files

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
Slideshow
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional
Vintage

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints
Proofs
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Patty Schuchman Photography

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Megan Sent on 05/25/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Patty is amazing!

Patty was truly amazing! We were comfortable with her from our very first meeting - she really made the effort to get to know us. We had our engagement session in March 2019, which was a great way for us all to spend some time together before our November 2019 wedding. Patty was organized and had many ideas and suggestions to help the flow of the wedding day timeline. She was able to direct us and make sure we were ready for the next step, while still making it fun. Even when we had a minor timeline hiccup between the ceremony at the church and the reception at the golf club, Patty managed to ensure we ended up with the best photos of every important moment, with plenty of candid ones too. The wedding day went by so quickly, but once we received our images, we were able to relive the day. We couldn’t have been happier with Patty and her second photographer. Our wedding albums, which we received recently, are just perfect and we are happy to have them to share with family. Patty is so easy to work with, has great communication throughout the process, and truly knows her stuff. We will definitely be working with Patty again for family photos in the future! Thank you, Patty!
Jesica
Jesica Sent on 10/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Exceeds expectations!

Patty and her crew are INCREDIBLE. From the minute we engaged in the on-boarding process, Patty actively connected with us, kept us informed, and spent time learning about us. She doubled as a wedding planner (not kidding) as she helped us make our visions reality. We had two ceremonies (Christian & Hindu) plus a morning Indian ceremony and an evening reception. Patty thoughtfully outlined a preliminary schedule to help us get started. She went above and beyond the day of to make sure everything ran smoothly. She was a true partner through the process, and a killer photographer the day of! Trust me, a wedding is stressful enough, and it can be hard to be "present" day-of, but having Patty there was so reassuring. She doesn't miss a beat and is quick on her feet. Patty and her crew were a true blessing and we are so happy they shared in our big day!
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Brooke Sent on 11/12/2018
5 out of 5 rating

A Great Photographer!

Patty was fantastic! She was always available, her pictures were beautiful, and she made sure to get all the shots we asked for. She was patient, realistic, and incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. She not only gave us great pictures, but also gave us advice on other good local vendors to use and helped us throughout the pre-wedding and wedding day stresses! We were thrilled when we got our pictures back and can't wait to see the book she is putting together for us!
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Amanda Sent on 08/28/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Photography for our wedding was something that was one of our top priorities. We are so glad that we went with Patty to be our photographer for our special day. She was speedy in replying to emails, extremely professional leading up to the day and the day of, and delivered fantastic photographs! She went above and beyond the day of to make sure everything went smoothly. She was so fun to work with and looked like she was having so much fun at our wedding. What more could you ask for?
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Katherine Sent on 12/08/2017
5 out of 5 rating
As soon as my mom and I met with Patty, I knew I wanted her to be the photographer for my wedding. It just felt right during our meeting and everything she showed us was fantastic. It is clear that she enjoys her work and really cares about the couples she works with. She was absolutely wonderful to work with and made the whole process enjoyable. I can't believe how many photos she took of our wedding and they are ALL amazing!! I can't choose a favorite and I want to print them all to display in my husband's and my new house. I would 1000% hire Patty again and I can't recommend her enough!
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Priyanka Sent on 10/10/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Patty was the photographer for our wedding, welcome party and also a small religious ceremony the day before the wedding (I am Indian, but my husband is not, so we incorporated a lot of Indian traditions throughout the weekend). Patty had never photographed an Indian wedding before, but she was fantastic about jumping right into both the Indian and non-Indian traditions and did a wonderful job with everything. She is extremely organized and responds to emails right away, taking care to thoroughly answer any questions or concerns you might have. It was a relief to have someone you can count on during the craziness of wedding planning! I was also thrilled about how quickly she got our photos to us. Along with the digital files, she sent us some beautiful prints from the weekend, which was so thoughtful. We love looking at the moments she was able to capture. Thanks so much for everything, Patty!
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Kathleen Sent on 10/05/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Patti Schuchman will provide the most ideal professional photography imaginable. We have a portrait she created of the wedding day that shows spectacular colorful sunset as a backdrop. People cannot believe the colors are real. That is skill.
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Jordan Sent on 10/07/2016
5 out of 5 rating
If you want amazing, professional, stress free photos then you have no other choice but to book Patty! Both her and her staff were amazing with not only getting the shots we wanted, but they also helped keep our timeline running smoothly. Her suggestions for dynamic and incredibly timed photos created moments that we know we would not have gotten from other photographers. This is the second time that Patty has done pictures for me and the quality that you get will greatly surpass your expectations. Every moment, from planning for the wedding to receiving the finished product, was stress free and seamless! Do not hesitate! Book her today!
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Jessica Sent on 08/03/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We found Patty through our friends who used her for their wedding. We just had our engagement session done with her back in May and we are in love! We can't wait to see what she is able to capture on our wedding day in April. She is great at responding to emails, and has been willing to work withing both mine and my fiances schedule to ensure that we are happy. We feel incredibly grateful to our friends for telling us about Patty and look forward to our wedding day knowing that we have a photographer who is not only professional but a wonderful person as well!
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Charles Sent on 03/17/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Mrs. Schuchman provided an excellent service for our wedding. Any questions my wife or I had, we could simply email her and she would respond very quickly. That being said, emails are the quickest and most efficient way to contact her. The photos were the best my wife and I could have hoped for. Mrs. Schuchman and her assistants take your concerns and requests to heart, taking the time to research and examine the location of your wedding to provide you the best pictures and scenes available. I cannot express enough how pleased we were with the service and friendliness of Mrs. Schuchman and her assistants.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Makeup by Melissa Franklin Makeup by Melissa Franklin Wedding Hair & Makeup

I have had the pleasure of working with Patty on many photoshoots doing makeup and hair. She is the ultimate professional and her clients love her as she has many that have been with her for years. This allows her to follow her clients special milestones and capture all of their most precious events beautifully forever. Her work is timeless and perfect. I would highly recommend her to anyone for senior portraits to brides to families to head shots and everything in between!

Perfectly Yours Perfectly Yours Wedding Planners

I got to work with Patty and her team on a beautiful, overcast, early fall evening wedding. They were professional and very easy to work with. I've viewed the photos from that night on her website and just love what she's done. She had advised us before the wedding that with the overcast sky, we'd loose the light quickly and we were able to come up with a solution to get the photos in a little early and what she produced is magnificent. I will recommend her to any bride and look forward to working with her again.

Makeup Artistry by Tracie Makeup Artistry by Tracie Wedding Hair & Makeup

Patty Schuchman was the event photographer for a Fashion Show that I worked on. She captured the models in action and got amazing photos! She also took headshots at the event and the final products were fabulous. The business women have been using their photos both in social media and for business. It was a pleasure working with Patty and her team. Can not wait to do it again.

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Patty Schuchman Photography frequently asked questions

Patty Schuchman Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Slideshow
  • Digital Files
Patty Schuchman Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Slideshow
  • Digital Files
Patty Schuchman Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
  • Vintage
Patty Schuchman Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Patty Schuchman Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Thank You Cards
Patty Schuchman 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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