
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS IN CINCINNATI
Providing vibrant, authentic imagery for fun loving couples who want to savor their love story for a lifetime.
"When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible."
- When Harry Met Sally
Michael pulled Sarah close as they stood in the center of the dance floor staring into each others eyes. Everyone in the room seemed to disappear as tears of joy filled Michael’s eyes and Sarah gently wiped them away. They swayed to their love song, as if in slow motion, so thankful to have found each other. Their parents watched with sweet admiration and looked at each other as if to say “they’ve found true love like we did those many years ago”.
That was it! That little piece of time beautifully captured generations of love in such an authentic way. That was the moment we knew this is what we are meant to be doing. We have never felt more passionate about any other career as wedding photography. The opportunity to give couple's peace of mind knowing they can experience their wedding day and fully trust that we are creating an authentic visual story to share their love story with generations to come is our purpose.
Ashley and Shawn Garland | Cincinnati, Ohio wedding photographers
An award-winning wedding photography and video team in Cincinnati
WE DRAW INSPIRATION & CREATIVITY FROM OLD-SCHOOL MOVIES
Welcome friend! We are so glad you're here. We’re Shawn and Ashley Garland, Cincinnati wedding photography and video team. We create emotional and dynamic wedding films that you’ll love for a lifetime. Our style is focused on documenting a couple's genuine love, unique personalities, and every special detail of their day.
We place great value on building purposeful relationships. Truly connecting with our clients is the key to creating an enjoyable experience which results in the joyful, genuine imagery that will be forever treasured!
Apart from photography and video, we also teach and speak at workshops for wedding professionals and work with kids wanting to learn more about photography. We love anything Marvel, family board game nights, baseball, roadtrips, and ice cream!
If you're looking for wedding photography and video in Cincinnati, Cleveland or worldwide, we’d love to chat and see if we’re a good fit!
REVIEWS FROM BRIDES IN CINCINNATI

“I just need you and some sunsets.”
- Atticus
WEDDING PLANNING TIPS
Sometimes the best laid plans kind of… flop, right? Well, as a Cincinnati wedding photography and video team with over fourteen years of experience, we can certainly say that we’ve seen a thing or two ( or twenty). We know firsthand that wedding plans don’t always go quite how they’re meant to, but with dozens of weddings under our belt, you can rest easy knowing that we will approach your day armed with expertise, flexibility and joy. We’ve got your story covered, no matter what!
That said, in our experience, we’ve gathered plenty of tricks and strategies that can help your wedding day run smoothly.
Check them out below!
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FEATURED CINCINNATI WEDDING GALLERIES
Here in Cincinnati, we’ve got a whole lot of gorgeous to choose from when it comes to wedding venues. The Tri-State area has over 100 stunning locations to choose from and we know that one of them will be your perfect wedding-day match. Dreaming of rural charm and elegant barns? We’ve got that! Cincinnati skyline and luxurious hotel ballrooms more in keeping with your vision? We’ve got that too! No matter your style, we have recommendations for you. Start with the galleries below to get a taste of our personal favorites or contact us for suggestions tailored especially for you!
Magnolia Estates
The Bell Event Center
Stone Valley Meadows

Cincinnati Wedding Venues
Right now we’re head over heels for these three Cincinnati wedding venues and we think you will be too!
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If you're looking for wedding photography in Cincinnati or anywhere in the state of Ohio, we would love to hear from you! Wherever you're getting married, we are excited to hear from you.
EMAIL: info@thegarlandsphotoandfilm.com
TEL: 304-923-7243
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Vibrant, timeless and authentic Cincinnati wedding photographer and videographer.
We are a husband and wife team, super hero fans, lovers of classic movies and music, crime shows, and good ice cream.
Let’s celebrate together!
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