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Prelude Photography & Video
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Prelude Photography & Video
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About

Prelude Photography & Video, based out of Mentor, Ohio, offers exceptional photography services for weddings, portraits, boudoir, and more. Since 2007, this team has had their own local studio, having done over 40 weddings a year since. Their fantastic work has also been showcased on 75 magazine covers. They focus on passionate storytelling that captures the fun and personality of every event.

Services Offered

The team offers personalized packages that match the vision and style. Everything is shared through QR-embedded digital files for convenience. Soon-to-be-weds can start with an engagement session to get to know the photographer before the celebrations begin. Photo booths and videography services, including 360 videos, are also available so that couples can get everything they need to capture their most precious moments. Contact Prelude Photography & Video today to get started.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Digital Files
Prints
Proofs

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

Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Albums
Digital Files
Prints

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Prelude Photography & Video

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Reviewers say the team is professional, friendly, and attentive, capturing couples' vision with strong communication and careful editing. Photos and videos are beautiful, comprehensive, delivered quickly (often under three weeks), and offer great value. They’re flexible with last-minute changes and weather, good with guests and kids, and highly recommended.

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Reviewers say the team is professional, friendly, and attentive, capturing couples' vision with strong communication and careful editing. Photos and videos are beautiful, comprehensive, delivered quickly (often under three weeks), and offer great value. They’re flexible with last-minute changes and weather, good with guests and kids, and highly recommended.

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Katie Sent on 07/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Videography

Mathew was great to work with. Friendly and fun. Was able to book with him super last minute when I realized I really wanted video of my wedding. He worked with our budget and went above and beyond, capturing many shots I would not have ever even thought of, especially with how hectic everything is on your wedding day. So glad to have this memory of my wedding! I would absolutely recommend!
Natalie
Natalie Sent on 06/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The best!!

They were awesome. Very kind and very professional. I would recommend them to anyone!
Miranda
Miranda Sent on 11/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Above and beyond!!

The value for the amount spent was 100% worth it. They were incredibly attentive, understood my vision to a tee, and ensured that vision was captured. Communication was great, and their attention to detail was professional and intentional. The photos are BEAUTIFUL and the videos captured everything important, including things I hadn’t even thought of. The amount of thought, care, and detail that went in to editing the material is evident. All around wonderful job!
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Bryan Sent on 11/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Spectacular Day

The professionalism was top notch and the value was excellent as we had photo's & video. Pictures were taken at wedding & at a park after wedding. Video was taken of the wedding and we are very happy we have a video to look back on.
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Courtney Sent on 07/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Helped make the perfect day a forever memory!

I would recommend Prelude to anyone and everyone! We received an engagement/wedding package at the Today's Bride CLE show for an absolute steal, and they did a fantastic job at our engagement shoot and wedding day. Neither my husband nor I are "photo people" and were anxious just thinking about doing the engagement shoot. Unsurprisingly, we had a blast and both sets of photos are perfect. We received tons of compliments from guests at the wedding and Joe was a blast. Not to mention, how quickly you get all of your beautiful photos which is a selling point in itself. If you are looking for a wedding photographer, stop now because you found them!!!
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Milo Sent on 08/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome experience!!

The photographers were on spot all the time and engaged with everyone in the wedding party!
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Callie Sent on 08/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

They Made Our Wedding Memorable

We had Prelude at our wedding and they did such a fantastic job! They took lots of detailed pictures and were very pleasant to work with! I would recommend them to anyone looking to have their photos captured forever.
LeAnn
Leann Sent on 07/31/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Mother of Groom

I loved working with this photographer! They were so fun and took beautiful pictures
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Rylee Sent on 07/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

McClintock Wedding

I have ONLY amazing things to say about Joe and Lauren. Didn’t miss a single opportunity for a good picture and we are SO BLESSED and SO HAPPY with the photos outcome. I also received the pictures less than 3 weeks later which is AMAZING. I will recommend them to everyone ♥️
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James Sent on 06/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Go with Prelude!

Joe and Matt were beyond great on our Wedding day. Very flexible, attentive to what moments were most important for us to capture and quick! We had some situations with weather and they were able to squeeze in our family photos quickly and efficiently. Joe was a hit with all the kids at the wedding. Thanks guys!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner

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Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Shima Limousine Shima Limousine Wedding Limos

I cannot say enough about everyone at Prelude Photography. They are awesome! They really go above and beyond for their clients and treat them like family. I would highly recommend Prelude Photography.

Sun Rental Inc. Sun Rental Inc. Wedding Rentals

We love working with Matt and his crew! Very professional

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Prelude Photography & Video frequently asked questions

Prelude Photography & Video includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Prelude Photography & Video includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
Prelude Photography & Video offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
Prelude Photography & Video offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
  • Video
  • Wedding Portraits
Prelude Photography & Video offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Prelude Photography & Video is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.

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