COLUMBUS MICRO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER & VIDEOGRAPHER SERVING DUBLIN, NEW ALBANY, SHORT NORTH, GERMAN VILLAGE, CENTRAL OHIO // AVAILABLE FOR DESTINATION WEDDINGS
INTIMATE MOMENTS, CAPTURED AFFORDABLY.
YOU’RE PLANNING A MICRO WEDDING SO YOU CAN START YOUR HAPPILY-EVER-AFTER DEBT-FREE.
We’re here to prove that you can still have dreamy wedding photos & videos in Columbus at a price that fits your budget.
MOMENTS LIKE THIS DON’T HAPPEN WITH A PHONE CAMERA.
Most couples planning a micro wedding have to choose between affordability and artistry in their wedding photos & video. However, we believe that your special moments deserve to be captured beautifully without denting your life savings—or asking your cousin to take a few snaps with their phone and hoping for the best.
Our micro wedding photography and videography packages are thoughtfully created for the unique needs—and budgets—of micro weddings & elopements in Columbus and throughout Central Ohio.
WHY BOOK A MICRO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER?
01 / SMALLER PACKAGE OPTIONS
Choosing a micro wedding photographer & videographer who offers 2- and 4-hour packages ensures the most important moments are captured while staying in budget.
02 / STRESS-FREE WEDDING DAY
The last thing you should be doing at your wedding is managing your photographer…which often happens with less-experienced “affordable” wedding photographers. We’ve shot dozens of weddings—most of them 100 guests or less—and our #1 job is making sure your wedding day experience is blissful and stress-free.
03 / AFFORDABILITY WITH ARTISTRY
Finding a wedding photographer and videographer in your budget without sacrificing quality can be a real challenge when planning a small bash. Our micro weddings in Columbus and Central Ohio receive the same level of artistry as large weddings at just a fraction of the cost.
COLUMBUS, OHIO MICRO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
MICRO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY PRICING
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2 HOUR COVERAGE
YOUR VOWS AND PORTRAITS, BEAUTIFULLY PRESERVED
PHOTOGRAPHY: $1,000
ADD ON VIDEOGRAPHY: +$600
2 hours of either photography only or photography + videography (additional cost for videography as shown)
Online gallery of 80+ images
With videography option: at least 1-minute length highlight film
4-6 week turnaround on final deliverables
With videography option: 6-8 week turnaround on final video
Guidance on day-of schedule to ensure all the details of your day are fully captured
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4 HOUR COVERAGE
A TENDER SNAPSHOT OF YOUR WEDDING CELEBRATION
PHOTOGRAPHY: $1,400
ADD ON VIDEOGRAPHY: +$600
4 hours of either photography only or photography + videography (additional cost for videography as shown)
Online gallery of 160+ images
With videography option: at least 1-minute length highlight film
6-8 week turnaround on final photos
With videography option: 6-8 week turnaround on final video
Guidance on day-of schedule to ensure all the details of your day are fully captured
Pricing shown above is only applicable to weddings within a 100-mi radius of 43215 zip code.
MICRO WEDDING COMMON QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
01 / WHAT COUNTS AS A MICRO WEDDING IN COLUMBUS?
While many define a micro wedding as fewer than 50 guests, for us “micro” refers more to shorter coverage hours, not guest count. We’ve captured weddings of all sizes with 2- and 4-hour packages. There’s no limit on your guest list—we simply design these packages for couples who want or need smaller, more flexible coverage.
02 / DO YOU TRAVEL TO DIFFERENT AREAS IN CENTRAL OHIO?
Absolutely! We photograph micro weddings in Dublin, Short North, German Village, New Albany, Powell, Bexley, and other charming spots throughout Columbus and Central Ohio. O-H! (I-O!)
03 / HOW DOES YOUR TEAM MODEL WORK FOR MICRO WEDDINGS?
After you book with us, you’ll be paired with a team photographer (and videographer, if you add on video) fully trained in the Author Made style. All editing is handled in-house by Michael & Amy so your photos and videos reflect our signature look. For micro weddings, our team model means you can book a flexible, shorter package at a lower cost while guaranteeing that your day is captured beautifully and consistently.
04 / HOW DO MICRO WEDDING PACKAGES DIFFER FROM FULL DAY WEDDINGS?
Micro wedding packages focus on the most essential moments of your wedding day, offering an affordable and flexible way to capture your wedding memories while still delivering the same high-quality photography and videography you’d expect from a full-day package.
CLIENT WORDS
“10/10 DEFINITELY recommend!”
Finding a photographer was probably the hardest part of wedding planning. When I came across Author Made’s page, I was obsessed! They were very good at communicating with us and they truly cared about the outcome we wanted. I didn’t even go through any inspiration photos as I just didn’t know exactly what I wanted, but they made sure that every photo was perfect. I’m truly so happy with how everything came out, happy with their professionalism, just happy all around. Thank you guys so much for giving us the best memories to cherish for the rest of our lives.”
–ESTHER + CALEB
CLIENT WORDS
“My husband and I look like models.”
Michael’s friendly disposition put my husband and I at ease on our big day. We got our marriage license and ceremony done on the same day and Michael was able to capture our giddiness and romance perfectly. He was friendly and made us feel comfortable with all the posing and kissing! Not only was he more affordable than other companies, he even offered a Military Discount! Michael brought my Pinterest Board to life and my husband and I look like models. I would recommend him to any couple!”
–GERI + KALEB
CLIENT WORDS
“The finished pictures blew me and my husband away.”
Michael is very organized and detail-oriented. He thought of everything, and worked with me to create a schedule for the photos and worked seamlessly with my day-of-coordinator. He worked so hard to provide us with everything we wanted; truly went above and beyond. On top of all that, he was super fun to work with! He kept me and my bridal party laughing and having a great time. It felt like hanging out with a good friend and taking pictures; never awkward or stiff. Do yourself a favor and hire Author Made!
–LUCY + ALEX
CLIENT WORDS
“Amazing job with our micro wedding photos!”
Author Made did an amazing job with our wedding photos! We had an 11 person micro wedding and Michael was able to fit into our small crowd and yet fly under the radar capturing the most beautiful moments of the day. He was wonderful at guiding everyone and knew how to manage the day as well.”
–ALLISON + JOHN
CLIENT WORDS
“We really enjoyed working with Michael for our wedding!”
The pictures were beautifully edited and he took extra time with us to take us to all the great locations around Lake Louisa. Our wedding video was well done and we're glad to have memories [in] both photo and video."
–LILY + CASEY
CLIENT WORDS
“Our experience with Author Made was fantastic.”
I started as a lost and stressed bride, and after speaking with Michael everything fell into place. The event photographs came out stunning, we could not have asked for a better photographer for our special day!”
– NIKHOL + ALEX
HERE’S WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
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LET’S CHAT
Wondering if we’re the right wedding photographer for your intimate wedding or elopement? Fill out our Client Inquiry Form and we’ll set up a no-pressure conversation to see if we’re a good fit.
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SAVE THE DATE
Once you’re ready to save the date, we’ll send along your invoice and deposit to lock your date in our calendar. We’ll also share our Client Questionnaire to make sure we’re aligned with the most important details of your wedding and your vision for your photography and/or videography.
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STRESS-FREE PLANNING
Throughout your wedding planning process, we’ll stay in close touch, advising on your day-of schedule and shot lists to ensure all the details of your photography and videography are flawless. Got questions? We’ll walk alongside you during your engagement to make sure we help provide answers and share guidance that may be helpful.
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SAY “I DO”
Since we’ve handled your photography and videography logistics ahead of time, you can fully relax and enjoy your wedding day knowing that we’ve got everything covered. All that’s left is to say “I do”!
READY TO SAY “I DO”?
COLUMBUS & CENTRAL OHIO AFFORDABLE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER & VIDEOGRAPHER
SERVING WEDDINGS IN COLUMBUS, DUBLIN, NEW ALBANY, SHORT NORTH, GERMAN VILLAGE, BEXLEY, UPPER ARLINGTON, GAHANNA, POWELL, GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS, WESTERVILLE, AND THE REST OF CENTRAL OHIO AND WORLDWIDE
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