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Hi, I'm Wiley, a wedding photographer based in Seattle, Washington.

I was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and absolutely love it here - the green, the mountains, the coast, and sometimes even the rain. I absolutely love weddings - the energy, emotions, and most importantly the people. I feel so honored to have the opportunity to meet such amazing people and to share such intimate, special, and unique moments. This is so much more than a job; photography is my passion, what fulfills me creatively, and inspires me.

I strive to create unique, interesting, beautiful images that tell a story, your story. My goal is to capture the essence of your love and your wedding through genuine, artistic, gorgeous photos.

Enough about me, I want to hear about you! Let's get a conversation started!

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
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
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Albums
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Prints

Reviews of Wiley Putnam Photography

Katrina
Katrina Sent on 01/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The most comfortable experience with a photographer

My husband and I searched for a long time to find the right photographer for our wedding experience. Neither of us love being in front of a camera (as many people say), and so we wanted to find someone who made us feel incredibly comfortable and kept things natural/organic.

After interviewing various other photographers we found Wiley who not only made it feel like we were working with a friend, but he worked with us to plan the exact kind of package we were hoping for on our big day.

After we worked with him on our engagement photo shoot, we knew we had picked the right person. Our experience during the engagement shoot was so comfortable that both my husband and I said we couldn't wait for him to shoot our big day.

And I can confirm that Wiley was even better on the day of the wedding. Everyone, from our bridal party to our party attenders, spoke about how great our photographer was because he made them feel comfortable. His photos speak for themselves. He aligned before the big day on key moments we wanted, family members to capture, and he went above and beyond. My particular favorite thing he did was taking photos of our dance party (which was what I was most excited about). He made the dance floor look even more full and fun than I remember.

It was such a joy to work with Wiley, and I highly recommend him for your wedding day. I'll definitely be calling him for any big future life moments.
Cannon
Cannon Sent on 07/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best photographer ever

Wiley is the absolute BEST! We knew immediately after our introductory Zoom call that he was our guy. He has such a lovely, welcoming personality that instantly puts you at ease when you're in front of the camera - even for camera-shy folks like us. He was extremely flexible and the ultimate hype man! And on top of all this, his photography is stunning. We received so many compliments on his composition, editing, and capturing our true emotions / personality. I wish I could have another wedding just to work with Wiley again. All of our other vendors only had positive things to say about working with Wiley, so do yourself a favor and hire him!!
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Padmini Sent on 02/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional photos & incredible photographer

Wiley is the most personable, friendly, and professional photographer we could have ever asked for. There's a lot of pressure that comes with this job, and Wiley made it his mission to make the entire wedding and photography experience as smooth as possible. He was a pleasure to work with from start to finish, from getting to know us as a couple before the first photo was taken, through the end, and sending us the final product.
Wiley was organized, meticulous, and passionate about making sure he got the best photos possible. He absolutely delivered on all counts.
We would highly recommend considering Wiley for your wedding.
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Rayden Sent on 08/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

GOATED. You would be a fool not to go with Wiley

Wiley Putnam. Not even sure where to start.

My wife (then fiancé) and I were 'shopping' around for a photographer to shoot our engagement & wedding pictures. We ended up with a great friend.

The introductory phone call, coffee date (two or three times?), check-in texts, and engagement shoot were amazing. Somehow, it got better. The timely and helpful constant communication, the reminders to eat, drink, and rest during the wedding day, and somehow turned out 90 photo Sneak Peek in one day? He does not sleep, but he will make sure he does his best so that you feel your best.

We encountered issues during our timeline discussions and Wiley was already willing to be flexible, offer his expertise, and be our number one advocate. We ran behind on our timeline because... wedding; however, he heavily supported our decision to have a two hour buffer for the day... and it saved everything.

Throughout the wedding, Wiley made sure we were hydrating, eating, resting, checking-in with each other, and managing our social batteries. We will plan to work with him in the future and we will always recommend him for anyone looking. 11/10. Would recommend every time.

Thank you for being the best hype man, we deeply appreciate you, Wiley.

Katy
Katy Sent on 07/10/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wiley is a rockstar!

I can't say enough good things about Wiley. He made our wedding flow so smoothly. He was patient, thoughtful, and so considerate of everyone's time and effort. His expertise and confidence in managing the day-of logistics helped our day be stress-free and fun. We felt lucky to have Wiley on our special day as a photographer and friend. We would recommend Wiley to anyone looking for a photographer for their wedding day!!
Marta
Marta Sent on 09/08/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Wiley is an exceptional wedding photographer!

Wiley is a phenomenal photographer! My husband and I knew when we first got engaged that after our wedding day we would walk away with each other, our marriage, our memories, and the moments captured from our day. So we went on the hunt for a photographer within the Seattle area who's style we liked. Luckily, Wiley was on the list of Top Seattle Photographers. We absolutely loved his work and reached out for a quote about a year out from our set wedding date. We felt so lucky to have him even at that point.

After reserving your date, you can choose different tiers or packages for his photography services. One thing I thought was very professional is that he includes engagement packages for wedding reservations. Wiley emphasizes the importance of feeling like ourselves and showing our true selves in front of the camera, especially on one of the biggest days of our lives. So, he met with us even before our engagement shoot to get to know us, our style, set expectations, and make sure we felt comfortable. Our photos turned out to be so amazing! We knew he would exceed our wishes, come our wedding.

Fast forward 6 months, in the midst of the pandemic, Wiley stuck with us and was flexible to changes that had to be made. We had to accommodate a much more intimate wedding than we had originally planned, but it turned out to be perfect in our eyes! He was there from the very beginning of the day until dark as close family and friends were leaving.

Wiley was one of the only vendors that was actually with us through all of the changes. His bottom line was to keep us happy, be there for us, and capture every moment of the best day of our lives.

You can tell Wiley loves what he does. He shows up with a smile on his face, a positive and can-do attitude, and does his magic!

Thank you, Wiley, for making our day so special! We are in love with our photos!
Sergey
Sergey Sent on 07/27/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Wedding with Wiley

What can you say about Wiley? The list of compliments is truly endless. We met with Wiley first when we were hunting for wedding photographers, and after our initial meeting, decided not to meet with any others. Wiley is an amazingly awesome guy and does a great job working with you to make you feel comfortable and match your personalities to the photo shoots.

We did both our engagement session at Discovery Park in Seattle and our wedding in Leavenworth with Wiley. Throughout it all, Wiley was on-point, capturing fantastic photos that come out looking natural and not over-photo-shopped with a ‘glossy’ feel. He brought an amazing assistant to our wedding as well, and she was lovely to work with.

Wiley was loved by friends and family alike while working, and came to hang with us as a friend for the after-party. We also received TONS of positive comments from friends and family who interacted with Wiley at the wedding.

We can’t say enough nice things about Wiley as a guy and don’t want to understate how good his photography and photos come out, they are truly wonderful. Wiley, we’re happy to have met you and become friends during this process, thanks for capturing all the beautiful moments of our day!
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Hannah Sent on 05/19/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I can’t say enough how in love I am with the photos that Wiley took, we’ve only seen our snea peek and can’t wait to see the rest! He was a pleasure to work with and all of our guests said he was so much fun to have around. I would highly recommend Wiley and will definitely hire him again if we ever need photos!
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Kristin Sent on 03/07/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Wiley is absolutely amazing! He is professional, responsive, and truly talented! He was very accommodating with our schedules by scheduling a Skype meeting to discuss our ideas and wishes several months in advance of the wedding, as well as, met us for coffee a few days prior to the wedding. Wiley is very personable and energetic making it so easy to relax in front of the camera! His images are absolutely beautiful and showcase the natural beauty of the scenery and subject matter with minimal touch-up.

Wiley photographed our wedding and was with us during every step; from the time we were getting ready, to the ceremony, and to the reception. He ensured that he captured every moment with both candids and formal family photos. We had several guests comment on Wiley's professionalism and work ethic throughout our event. Wiley also allows his couples to have the rights to the images which many photographers are reluctant to do.

We cannot say enough positive things about Wiley and would absolutely recommend him to any one.
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Whitney Sent on 05/20/2015
5 out of 5 rating
My wife and I were having a small courthouse wedding in Portland. We sifted through a bunch of photographers until we found Wiley and we absolutely love our photos. As he's based in Seattle, he traveled for our wedding and we were able to meet up with him the night before to talk about ideas, locations, style, etc. He was very receptive to all our ideas and possible locations.
The next day we picked him up and went to at least 5 locations around the city for some photos. He offered a good amount of direction so we didn't look too posed and stayed relaxed, resulting in a lot of candid, awesome photos. At the courthouse we got a good mix of the ceremony and with our witnesses/the judge.
We received our photos within two weeks. I'd definitely recommend him to any of my friends.
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Wiley Putnam Photography frequently asked questions

Wiley Putnam Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Wiley Putnam Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
Wiley Putnam Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Wiley Putnam Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Wiley Putnam Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
Wiley Putnam Photography is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.8 in value and 4.6 in average response time.
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