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Meg Paxton
Meg Paxton
The Big Boss Lady

Woman-owned

1 year in business

We speak English

2 team members

Why Paxton Photography?

With expertise in capturing genuine and creative images, Paxton Photography is a wedding photography company based in Leelanau County; serving Northern Michigan from M55 to just north of the bridge. The owner and photographer, Meg Paxton believes in a playful and laid-back approach when working with her clients. She brings an artistic and organic flair to each stress-free and enjoyable wedding experience.

She has a hands-on approach with all clients. She believes that everyone deserves to have the best service possible, even when that means stepping beyond of the roll of photographer. "I can't tell you the number of times I've fixed hair, re-glued eyelashes, sewn seam blow-outs, tacked up bustles, decorated cakes, pinned on boutonnieres, re-wrapped boquets, held children, counseled family arguments, driven home over-served guests, provided umbrellas, handed off my jacket and gloves; all with a camera in hand. Anything to make the day's experinece better for my clients." she says.

  • more than 2 decades photographing weddings
  • knowledge base that goes beyond just the job
  • packages that include print and electronic product
  • second shooter with most packages
  • direct download of entire gallery in high-resolution images

Standard Services Provided

Paxton Photography will curate a timeline and overall layout of the day with you. You will be walked through and prompted to discover what your priorities are and then helped to create proper expectations for what each package can offer. You will be advised of what works best, how to get the most out of your time, and how to feel the best through the entire experience.

Photography Style

Meg works in a traditional true-to-color style to give you the accurate representation of the florals and tones that you've picked for your wedding. She works with flash to create dramatic and unique images in full daylight and darkness of night.

Other Services Offered

Paxton Photography also offers a range of photographic options from engagement to family and pet sessions. Beyond photography, Meg also owns a stitchery that offers custom embroidery and sewing for all of the keepsake extras that bring your personal touch to a wedding.

Pricing & Deals

$1,450 starting price
$3,350 average price
WeddingWire estimate
Package One
$1,450 / starting price
1 Photographer
10 5x7 Prints
Unlimited Proof Book
Direct Digital Downloads
6 Months Online Proofing
Package Two
$2,300 / starting price
2 Photographers
20 5x7 Prints
Unlimited Proof Book
Direct Digital Downloads
6 Months Online Proofing
Package Three
$3,250 / starting price
2 Photographers
30 5x7 Prints
Unlimited Proof Book
Direct Digital Downloads
6 Months Online Proofing
Package Four
$4,100 / starting price
2 Photographers
40 5x7 Prints
Unlimited Proof Book
Direct Digital Downloads
6 Months Online Proofing

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FAQ

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files
Prints
Proofs

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

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files
Prints
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Traditional

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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Reviews of Paxton Photography

Nathan
Nathan Sent on 07/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Photography and vide for family event

Great experience working with Meg from start to finish. Meg was responsive, helpful in planning, came up with new and creative ideas and went above and beyond. Meg was a pleasure to work with during the event, handled kids pets and family like a pro, and delivered above expectations. Highly reccomend.
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 06/14/2019
5 out of 5 rating

10 out of 5 stars!

My husband and I were absolutely blown away by how phenomenal our wedding and engagement photos were! Meg truly captured what it felt like to be in those moments (yet somehow leaving no trace of the cold or rain). My words can't do our appreciation justice. I feel like she just got it.

We were married mid-day at Lane Road Beach in Port Oneida, MI, and Meg made sure things went off without a hitch. Not only did she wrangle our 3-year-old golden retriever (who was very upset he couldn’t go into Lake Michigan), keep our 9, 7, and 6 year old ring bearers from picking poison ivy before the ceremony, roll with the fact that our officiant was 30 minutes late to the ceremony, she also brought the exact number of umbrellas we needed to keep our wedding party dry during rainy beach photos. When Meg emailed us our wedding photo previews (less than two weeks after the wedding -- this woman is a machine) she also informed us that she found two Petoskey stones at our wedding site, which she had made into charms so we could have mementos of our beautiful day.

As we’ve shared our photos with our friends and family, we’ve received such compliments as “hands down the best wedding photos I’ve ever seen,” “it’s too bad you can’t just hang 57 wedding photos in your house,” and “I honestly just cannot believe there are so many good ones.” And she was only with us for 2 hours!

If you want someone who will ensure your day is incredible and give you the photos to prove it, book Meg. We can't wait to find a reason to work with her again in the future!
Jason
Jason Sent on 06/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Meg is the best of the best

Meg was the best photographer we could have asked for. My bride and I got married at The Homestead Resort in Northern Michigan and Meg captured our ceremony, reception, and sunset pictures for us. She was easy to work with and she really knew her craft. She offered incredible flexibility to help with costs yet and ensure that we had the best chance at some great locations. In addition to all this, she even offered to provide us solutions for our reception music and sent us a small gift prior to our wedding. Meg made things easy and fun, we couldn't have asked for more!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
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Meg Paxton
Meg Paxton
The Big Boss Lady

Professional Network & Endorsements

Amazing Day Weddings Amazing Day Weddings Wedding Officiants

Meg is a pro's pro. Incredible eye for detail and an extremely hard working artist.

Castle Farms Castle Farms Barn & Farm Weddings

Paxton Photography is much appreciated at Castle Farms. Meg’s eye for photography allows her to take striking pictures of Castle Couples around Castle Farms grounds.

2Bays DJs 2Bays DJs Wedding DJs

Paxton Photography go above and beyond to make sure your wedding day goes off without a hitch. They are attentive, active, and a breeze to work with. A bride can't go wrong with Paxton Photography.

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