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Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Joe Appel Photography captures artful and soulful images of your wedding day. He will ensure your love story is told through a collection of photos that will remind you of how you felt on that special day. Joe uses his past experiences as a full-time journalist for newspapers and magazines and transcends that skill into your wedding photos using the same photojournalistic style.

Services Offered

Joe Appel Photography will capture the entire wedding day from pre-ceremony preparations, to the ceremony and then the reception. If needed, a second professional photographer will be available. In addition to your wedding day, Joe can photograph an engagement portrait session or travel to your destination wedding. Once your wedding is over, you will have access to an online gallery of the high-quality and high-resolution images. He will color correct and edit the image files before creating custom-designed wedding albums. He also offers the images as fine art prints.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$2,950

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

One Event / Day
Digital Files
Proofs

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$4,450

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

2nd Shooter
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Albums
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

High-Res Images

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
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Reviews of Joe Appel Photography

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21 Reviews
99% recommend it
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  • Professionalism
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  • Value
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
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Anna R. Sent on 04/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful photos, 3 years in the making

Friends of ours recommended Joe, and they certainly did not lead us astray! Joe shot our engagement photos, elopement photos, and our reception along with a second photographer. We were drawn to Joe’s portfolio because of his passion for candid photos. He did an absolutely fantastic job of capturing emotion and special moments, in addition to a wide variety of portraits. As two typically shy individuals, Joe’s calm demeanor eased our nerves so that we could truly be ourselves. His attention to detail and creativity lead to a series of truly fantastic photos. He also recommended and worked well with our videographer, Entwined Cinema.
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Jacqueline M. Sent on 08/29/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful experience!

Joe was a complete professional from start to finish and told our story in pictures beautifully! Highly recommend him as he was a joy to work with and made this part of wedding planning stress free.
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Christine Sent on 01/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Storytelling Photos and Great Personality

Photographs were really important to us and we were so pleased that we chose Joe Appel. From the first time we met with him, we knew he would be great to work with; we felt relaxed and confident every time we spoke with him. He truly cares about the couples he works with for weddings. We are incredibly happy with how our photographs turned out - he captured beautiful portraits and fun poses, but the highlight were the storytelling moments from throughout the day. Our family and friends continue to comment on how beautifully our photos turned out! Joe was also just great at making our bridal party feel comfortable and natural with a full day of photos, and it really shows in everyone's natural smiles.
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Awards

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Yuanyuan & Simon
11 photos · 06/06/2021
Anne & Andy
32 photos · 09/16/2017

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Professional Network & Endorsements

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Grand Concourse Grand Concourse Banquet Halls

Joe is incredible. Both as a Professional and a person. I highly recommend his services.

Seven Springs Mountain Resort Seven Springs Mountain Resort Hotel Weddings

Joe is an amazing photographer with a creative eye like no other. We love to have him at the resort to see what magic moment he will capture next!

ELITE SHOW BAND ELITE SHOW BAND Wedding Bands

Joe Appel is the perfect photographer for your big day! He won't miss a beat when it comes to capturing those amazing moments that will go by so fast. Wonderfully talented and also- just a great guy!

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Joe Appel Photography frequently asked questions

Joe Appel Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
  • Proofs
Joe Appel Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
Joe Appel Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Photojournalism
Joe Appel Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • High-Res Images
Joe Appel Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
Joe Appel 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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