I am so happy you found me! Since 1997, I’ve been photographing weddings in Toledo, Sylvania, and across Northwest Ohio, Southeastern Michigan, and nationwide, telling love stories through timeless portraits and candid moments. From quiet glances during the vows to wild dance floor celebrations, I’m there for it all, discreetly documenting every emotion with creativity and care.
Whether you're planning a grand celebration or an intimate ceremony, my mission is to help you feel relaxed, confident, and fully present so your photos reflect the real joy of your day.
Emilie and Tim were set to meet up on a blind date only to find one of them was at one restaurant, and the other was in the other restaurant, each not realizing that there were two different restaurants side-by-side. On their wedding day, we had some fun re-creating the humorous start of their relationship.
"Kurt did an amazing job photographing our wedding! He was so fun, had great energy, and helped us feel so comfortable throughout the day taking our pictures to make for genuine smiles and laughter. Kurt felt like a close friend taking our pictures by the end of this process. We can't thank Kurt enough for the amazing work he did! We would highly recommend Kurt to anyone needing photography services."
I get it. Planning your wedding is overwhelming at best. Choosing the best wedding photographer to fit your needs can become the biggest decision you make when planning your wedding. Your photographer will be with you for the entire day and should make you feel comfortable, not add drama.
That being said, here are some of the reasons why my past couples have chosen to work with me:
• 25+ years of experience photographing hundreds of weddings
• A calm, friendly presence who knows how to guide without disrupting
• Easy to work with and very professional
• Familiar with all major Toledo-area venues
• Works well with all the other wedding professionals
• Creative style combining posed and documentary photography
• Able to solve problems on the fly
• Fast, reliable delivery of stunning, edited images
• LGBTQ+ Friendly
Click the link to view my Wedding Photography Portfolio.
• Wedding Photography packages to fit your needs, not mine.
• There is no limit on the number of photos I take. Nothing is missed!
• Every captured image delivered - You get ALL of the images I take.
• Transparent Pricing - No Hidden Fees!
• I work with you to make sure your photography needs are met.
Click the link to learn more about my Wedding Colletion Pricing.
Most people hate being in front of the camera and dread being the center of attention on their wedding day. The best way to practice for this is having an engagment photo session. During this session, I can figure out what you like and what you don't like. It is also a great way to get to know you both. It's also a way for you to feel comfortable with me taking photos.
What you need to know about my Engagement Photo Sessions:
• Engagement Sessions are complimentary with any full day Wedding Photography Package
• You get all of the images I take with a print release to have them printed anywhere
• We can go anywhere you want within 30 minutes of my studio for the hour long photoshoot
• You can wear multiple outfits
Click the link to view my Engagement Photography Portfolio.
Have Camera, Will Travel! has always been my motto. It is no different for Wedding Photography. I have photographed weddings in Buffalo, Chicago, Traverse City, Riviera Maya Mexico, and so many other cities. I have my passport and am always ready to go where you need me to be.
My Destination Wedding packages are tailored to your wedding needs. When possible, I arrive a day before and stay over the night of your wedding. This allows me the opportunity to photograph more events for you like your rehearsal, and brunch the next day. This gives you and your guests more captured without travel time constraints.
Call my studio at 419 885 7153 to check availability and pricing.
Most photo booth companies and DJs offer only one photo booth. We know that not every photo booth is right for every wedding. We pride ourselves on having different options for different needs with every photo booth experience personalized and unique for each wedding and event we do. We also strive to provide the newest activations and trends and have been the first to bring many of them to Toledo including:
• Digital Booths
• Instant Printing Booths
• Mobile Photo Booths
• Green Screen
• 360 Video Booth
• Rosie the Robot
• AI Photo Booths
Click the link to learn more about my Toledo Photo Booths
Bundle your Wedding Photography with a Photo Booth and save.
✓ We focus on putting your needs first
✓ We give you piece of mind - professional and on-time!
✓ Real Weddings Only - not staged models
✓ Every image delivered
✓ We stay present all day - Your wedding day isn't a checklist, it's a story!
✓ Actively help make your day smoother, not just document it
✓ We build long-term client relationships
Call my studio at 419 885 7153 to schedule a Wedding Photography Consultation
Hey! I’m Kurt, your go-to wedding photographer here in Toledo — or anywhere your love story takes you.
I’m here to make sure your wedding photos are anything but boring. Think: real moments, great vibes, and zero awkward posing. Whether you’re laughing through happy tears or throwing down on the dance floor, I’ve got you covered.
With over 25 years behind the camera, I know how to help you feel relaxed and present so your photos feel natural and full of life. From the tiniest details to the biggest emotions, I capture it all naturally and intentionally.
So, whether you’re local or dreaming of a destination wedding, I'm ready to capture your love story, wherever it takes us. Let’s make some magic together!
* You should book your wedding photographer as soon as you book your wedding venue. Most couples book 12 to 18 months in advance of their wedding date.
* Unlike larger studios and those with multiple photographers where you never know who you will get, for any wedding booked with Kurt Nielsen Photography, I will be the one who photographs your wedding. If you request a second photographer, it will be someone who is also a professional wedding photographer who I frequently work with.
* My Full Wedding Collection includes up to 10 hours of continuous Wedding Day Photography, all of the images that I take, a complimentary engagement session and all of those images, a print release for printing your photos anywhere, and a timeline walk-through to make sure your day goes smoothly.
* Absolutely, but, you must do that in my studio. I will not send you a link to view someone else's wedding because that is not professional and it violates their privacy rights.
* Yes! My wife jokes that I have backups for my backups, and I probably do! I have full insurance and many of the venues now require your vendors to provide proof of liability insurance so this is a must for all of your wedding vendors.
Step One
Call or Text me by clicking on my phone number below or email me by clicking on my email address below using your smart phone!
Step Two
After we check to make sure I am available to capture your dream wedding, we can schedule an appointment to meet! I can also answer any questions you may have now. The best way to decide on who to choose is to meet a few wedding photographers in person. This will allow you to find out if you truly do vibe well together.
Step Three
Sign a contract and pay the small retainer to hold your date. Easy Peasy!
Step Four
RELAX! The hard part is over!
Call my studio at 419 885 7153 to schedule a Wedding Photography Consultation
Monday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am -5:00 pm
Wednesday - closed
Thursday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am -5:00 pm
Saturday - closed
Sunday - closed
Weekend and Evening hours may also be available on select dates.
I do everything by appointment only, so even though these are my posted hours, please call in advance to be sure someone is actually in the office when you get there because I may be in a shoot or out on location.
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