he fleeting moments are the ones that will matter in 10 years.
Your mom making sure everyone has their phones away before the ceremony starts. Your dad silently wiping away a tear as he hugs you during your first look. The way your partner looks at you as you greet your guests.
You might miss some of these moments in the whirlwind of wedding day– but I won’t.
While everyone enjoys the celebration, I’ll look for those special moments that will matter most in 10, 20, 50 years.
It’s your wedding day, after all. You deserve to enjoy every second confidently, knowing your story is captured genuinely.
Your Ohio Wedding & Portrait Photographer
My background in photojournalism gives me a unique perspective through the lens. I spent decades following rock stars, pro athletes, and presidents, getting to know them and photographing them for the press.
Those experiences taught me how to work in any situation with any group. I was often put into high-pressure situations with one goal: get the shot. Those history-making moments come and go in the blink of an eye, and I was there to document them.
Weddings are the same for me. As a wedding photographer, I use those skills to ensure you and your wedding party enjoy being in front of the camera.
Each photo tells its own story, but together, they capture your complete narrative.
amily is so important to me, which is why I enjoy photographing weddings so much. It's an honor to be the person responsible for documenting your day.
My Approach to Wedding & portrait Photography
I focus on documenting moments rather than posing every photo. Sometimes, I prefer to step back and capture your wedding day unfolding naturally. Blending into the background allows me to grab those unexpected moments that make you say, “I’m so glad you got that picture!”.
In other moments, I’ll step in as your artistic director, helping everyone feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera.
y vibe? Natural documentary-style photos that preserve your memories exactly how you lived them.
My Background As a Wedding Photographer
"To say that Scott Shaw is the best photographer on the planet would both be an understatement and a disservice to his talents. Simply put, there is no one else like Scott in matching his talent in photography.
Aside from his immense talents, he is an amazing person to work with… and this is coming from someone who may hold the title as the longest single-event customer ever! We worked with Scott for our wedding and we ended up doing our portraits months after the wedding due to our busy and odd schedules. Scott worked us patiently and diligently throughout the entire process and not once had any reservations. He is a fantastic photographer and amazing person. Thank you, Scott, for all that you have done for us to capture the greatest day of our lives!"
- Alex & Rachel
st. clair ballroom
alex & rachel
"Scott is absolutely amazing! I really have no words for the work of art that he does with photography.
On my wedding, I knew the pictures would last for generations and I can say with certainty these are pictures I would be proud to show my grandkids. Scott was prompt, responded to emails in a timely fashion and was very accommodating to all of my requests. I also recommend getting the album, it’s a treasure and beautifully done!"
– Nadia
union club
nadia & andrew
"When our wedding planner for our daughter's wedding gave us some referrals for photos, we knew after talking to Scott that he was the one.
He took so much time to talk us through every single detail so he could truly understand the vision. He is funny and extremely talented!! Scott did an amazing photo shoot for the engagement session with so many creative shots that we could've never imagined. Wedding day was amazing! With a bridal party of 20, he was in trouble. He never lost his patience and kept things moving right along. Wherever you looked, there he was taking the perfect shot. I have one more daughter and when the day comes that she will say I do, I know exactly who to call. There is no one better in the industry. Thank you for an amazing day Scott!"
- Dana, mother of Lexi
old courthouse
Lexi & john
“On our big day, we knew Scott had us covered, and the photos turned out so beautiful.
Scott photographed our wedding in July at The Arcade. We chose him because of his unique photos, incredible style, and vast experience. As a couple not local to Cleveland, Scott was incredibly friendly and accommodating while planning the wedding and engagement photos. We highly recommend using Scott for the big day.”
– Justine
HYATT ARCADE
JUSTINE & RYAN
“Scott listened to exactly what we were looking for and captured photos that were beyond our greatest expectations.
Working with Scott was such a great experience. He has an excellent eye for what can make a great photo. He was incredibly nice and professional the entire time. His experience and expertise definitely show. We would have been a bit lost without him.”
– Joe
st. christopher parish
melissa & joe
"When researching photographers, my husband and I really wanted a photographer who would capture our personalities and whose work would stand the test of time.
When we came across Scott we knew he was the photographer for us. He took our engagement and wedding photos several years ago and not a day goes by that we don’t pass the photos in our house and look at them with love. Scott truly captured the most intimate moments and small details of these days unlike anyone else could. He sees the light unlike anyone else can and is so creative with his photos. We never once felt like we were forcefully posed or stressed out throughout the process, instead we were relaxed and had the most wonderful time working with Scott!"
- Meredith
shoreby club
meredith & mike
“Scott’s attention to detail has given us a wonderful gift we will treasure forever.
Scott captured our wedding day way beyond our expectations! He was so much fun to work with & very professional, and captured everything we wanted and then some. We were blown away when we received our photos.”
– Heather
STAN HYWET HALL
HEATHER & FRANK
I’ve been told I’m “extremely observant.” It’s not everyone’s style, but it makes me a great photographer!
My background in photojournalism gives me an eye for documentary-style photos, meaning photos of natural moments. Of course, we’ll get the posed portraits, but I much more enjoy stepping back and documenting your wedding day as it happens.
I edit my photos without much retouching, instead focusing on lighting and composition, which really makes your photos stand out. Want to know more about my style?
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Fun • romantic • Timeless
I’m so excited to learn about you and why you and your partner are a great fit for each other. Tell me your stories– how you met, what you enjoy doing together, and how you make each other better.
Understanding your love story allows me to capture your next chapter exactly as you’re living it.
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