Black Hat Studio

•Ratings include Zola and Google reviews

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $2,000

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $1,800

Packages

Prices start at $2,100

About Black Hat Studio

Black Hat Studio

Photographer

We started off as a duo of quirky plastic artists who wanted to try something new - capturing weddings in a unique way that combined truthfulness and creativity. Fast forward 15 years and many, many amazing weddings later, and we're still just as nervous and excited before each event as we were on day one. I guess it means we still care! We believe your wedding photos should be a true reflection of your special day - capturing all the laughter, tears, love and joy in a way that takes you back to that exact moment. Making you relive the excitement, nervousness, happiness and warm fuzzy feelings of your wedding day.

Your wedding images should take you back to that exact moment making you remember all the nervousness, excitement, happiness, business, craziness and warm fuzzy feeling of your wedding day. We focus on telling the "real" story behind your wedding day through our fresh look and original images.

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Services

Services

  • Bride-only session
  • Drone photography
  • Engagement session
  • Extra hours
  • Image editing
  • Online proofing
  • Printing rights
  • Second photographer

Photo formats

  • Digital
  • Film

Deliverables

  • Digital files
  • Digital rights
  • Online gallery
  • Printed enlargements
  • Same/next-day sneak-peek images
  • Wedding album

Black Hat Studio packages

Essentials

8 hours

Peak pricing $2,500-3,000

Off-peak pricing $2,100-2,500

Description

1 photographer Up to 8 hours of on location coverage 600 edited high res digital files (usually end up with closer to 800) Online gallery and delivery

What’s included
  • 600 edited high res digital files
  • Online gallery and delivery
  • 1 photographer
  • Up to 8 hours of on location coverage

Reviews

Write a review
Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

15 reviews

  • EW

    Emily W.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Aug 25

    Amazing Wedding Photographer!

    From our first meeting, we knew Black Hat Studio was the right choice for our wedding day. The photographer and his assistant brought such thoughtful energy to every moment, and they came prepared with creative ideas that made our photos feel truly special. Beyond just showing up with a camera, they were genuine people who made us feel comfortable in front of the lens. Their work is professional without feeling stiff or overdone—each shot captures the real joy of our day. We appreciated how they went above and beyond to suggest angles and setups we wouldn't have thought of ourselves. Black Hat Studio delivered exactly what we hoped for and more.

  • AN

    Amie N.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jul 5, 2026

    Spectacular photos and very professional!

    Eduardo and his team were so fantastic on our wedding day, we can't recommend them highly enough. He was great at making us feel comfortable and natural for the camera throughout our big day, interacting with guests and keeping track of all the formal photos we requested. The photos we ended up with are so high quality and really show the best version of us and our guests. Highly recommend!

  • TL

    Taylor L.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Incentivized review
    •Aug 3, 2025

    So excited!

    Eduardo was kind, helpful, and made himself seamlessly fit into our day. He helped us plan our desired shot list, he showed up a little early to do getting ready photos, and was flexible with the timeline we wanted! He was very professional and was very kind with our whole family. We got married on July 19th so we haven’t gotten our photos yet, but we are so excited!!!!!

  • JB

    Julie B.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jun 6, 2025

    Fantastic wedding photos, great to work with!

    Eduardo was very nice to work with since the beginning. He is very kind and professional and just does a great job without adding any stress. He provided some portfolios of previous work he had done, which were very photo journalistic, not just the posed shots, and we knew he was the one! He definitely has an eye for placement, reflections, and catching people’s authenticity. He spent the whole wedding day with us, from getting ready all the way till the sparkler exit. I never even saw him take a break. He even ran with us to get some sunset photos at a nearby vineyard while guests were having dinner. He even got some good shots of everyone on the dance floor without being too in your face, I didn’t even notice he was there! We got all of the photos we wanted and more. Eduardo definitely doesn’t treat his clients as a number, he understands the importance of the day and ensures that he captures it in a way that tells the story of the day. Highly recommend Eduardo for your photography needs!

  • JM

    Jonathan & M.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Feb 6, 2025

    The BEST Wedding Photographers!

    Black Hat Studio was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding photography. Their communication was excellent - always clear, timely, and helpful throughout the entire process. The quality of their work was truly stunning, with beautiful, creative shots that captured all the special moments of our day. They were so patient and attentive, going the extra mile to ensure we got all the photos we wanted. I could not recommend Black Hat Studio enough - they made our wedding day so easy and seamless. We are thrilled with the gorgeous photos that will allow us to relive our special day for years to come.

    Eduardo Quintero•Feb 23, 2025

    I really appreciate your kind words! I love being part of the family of the day.

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Typically, couples book me about 10-12 months before their wedding date. I encourage you to reach out as soon as possible about my availability, even if you’re planning on a shorter time frame.
Definitely. All final images will be edited for color, saturation, exposure, and sharpness to ensure they look beautiful.
Sometimes, I’ll bring one or more assistant photographers depending on the size of your wedding.
Typically, you’ll be able to view your photos online about 6-8 weeks after your wedding.
I do! Just let me know if your venue requires a certificate of liability, and I’ll send that over to them.
In my 12 years of experience as a wedding photographer, I’ve never cancelled a booking. In the very rare event that I’m unable to photograph your wedding, I’ll make sure you’re covered by one of my colleagues or my contracted assistant. I’ll also provide you with a list of photographers from the many networking groups I’m in, so you can find the perfect replacement.
You can expect about 80 to 100 images per hour of photographing. But keep in mind this estimate varies depending on your wedding package, number of guests, venue type, and other factors.

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