Fort Worth Wedding Photographer Team That Knows Your Venue
Fort Worth Wedding Photography
Toast Entertainment is a Fort Worth wedding photographer team with Knot Hall of Fame status, among the top 1% of wedding professionals nationwide. Toast holds 1,000+ five-star reviews company-wide. Coverage starts at $1,395, and we photograph Southlake, Grapevine and Burleson.
Beyond the Hall of Fame, Toast has won Best of The Knot more than ten times and holds WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards.
Recent Fort Worth Weddings
Meet Your Head Photographer
Victor Escandon is Toast's Head Photographer in Fort Worth. He has been with Toast for years and has photographed hundreds of weddings. Victor Escandon is a Dallas-based photographer, married 25 years to his wife Melinda, with two grown daughters. When you book Toast photography in Fort Worth, Victor leads the team that covers your day.
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Photographing a Fort Worth wedding
Cowtown light
Fort Worth has a western look that no other Toast market has. Brick streets in the Stockyards. Old storefronts and open plazas in Sundance Square. Wide ranch skies out toward Aledo. That brick throws warm light back at you in the late afternoon, and it flatters everyone. The catch is heat. In summer, mid-afternoon portraits outside are rough on a groom in a three-piece suit. We sometimes bring tents or umbrellas for shade. Winter sunsets come early, so plan portraits before the ceremony or right after it.
Venues in Fort Worth and Tarrant County
Hotel Drover and River Ranch Stockyards put you in the middle of the Stockyards. The Fort Worth Botanic Garden gives you formal gardens and open lawns. Artspace 111 is a gallery space with art on every wall. The Ashton Depot is a restored rail depot. We've also photographed at The 4 Eleven, BRIK Venue, The Bowden in Keller, Bowie House, The Worthington Renaissance and Stoney Ridge Villa.
The Cultural District, the Trinity and the Stockyards
The Botanic Garden sits in the Cultural District, west of downtown. Its rose garden works for the ceremony and the portraits. The Near Southside, around Magnolia Avenue and South Main, brings murals and old brick to portraits at The 4 Eleven and BRIK Venue. The Trinity River runs along the north and west edges of downtown. A stop on the Trinity Trails adds river and skyline portraits on the way to the reception. In the Stockyards, Exchange Avenue gives you brick, timber and cattle pens a short walk from the venue.
Getting across town
Many Fort Worth wedding days cross I-30 or I-35W. Getting ready in a Sundance Square hotel and marrying in the Stockyards is a short hop. Southlake or Aledo takes longer. If your guests are flying in, DFW Airport sits between the two downtowns, and Highway 183 traffic is worth planning around on a Saturday. Southlake, Westlake, Burleson, Grapevine, North Richland Hills, Saginaw, Azle and Aledo are all covered. Travel is on us inside that 30-mile ring around downtown.
Engagement photos around Fort Worth
The Stockyards are the obvious pick. The Fort Worth Herd walks down Exchange Avenue, and some couples time a frame with the longhorns. Crowds build fast on weekends. The Fort Worth Water Gardens downtown have concrete terraces and falling water. The Japanese Garden inside the Botanic Garden is lovely; ask the garden about its photo permit rules first. Magnolia Avenue has murals and patios. The Trinity Trails give you river and skyline with almost nobody around.
Planning more than photos? See everything Toast does in Fort Worth on our Fort Worth wedding entertainment page.
Fort Worth Photography Packages
We offer three packages in Fort Worth. Your lead photographer, a planning meeting, retouched images, a private web gallery, printing rights and a standby shooter come with every one.
Package 1
A single lead shooter for four hours. Right for a Stockyards elopement or a dinner reception at Hotel Drover.
- 4 hours of coverage
- 1 lead photographer
Your lead shooter for six hours, plus a bridal or engagement shoot. The most popular choice.
- 6 hours of coverage
- 1 lead photographer
- Engagement or bridal session
The Complete Story
Two shooters from getting ready to send-off, with a portrait session included. A church ceremony in Fort Worth followed by a ranch reception is where this pays off.
- Full-day coverage
- 2 photographers
- Engagement or bridal session
Add-ons
| Request a specific photographer | $200 |
| Lead photographer, extended coverage | $350/hr |
| Assistant photographer | $125/hr |
| Engagement or bridal session | $495 |
| Expedited editing | $300 |
Extras in Fort Worth: request a named photographer ($200), additional lead hours ($350 an hour), an assistant ($125 an hour with a four-hour minimum), a bridal or engagement shoot ($495) and expedited editing ($300).
Photography with video: Fort Worth video begins at $1,995. That buys four hours of filming, cut into a highlight of four to six minutes. Booking the two together saves up to $400. The Fort Worth rates page lists every bundle.
Toast also covers Fort Worth DJ and MC, videography, coordination, photo booth, and lighting and enhancements. Bundling two or more services saves up to $400.
From Inquiry to Gallery
Give us your venue and date. We reply the same day.
You'll go over the order of the day, the family list and, for Stockyards weddings, when the crowds peak.
During the ceremony your photographer stays out of the way. The rest of the day, they coach you on where to stand and how to pose.
Each image is color corrected and toned.
Your Fort Worth gallery is posted inside 30 days, printing rights included.
If your photographer has an emergency, another Toast photographer steps in with your plan.
Fort Worth Venues We Know
Fort Worth and Tarrant County venues our photographers have worked:
Fort Worth Photography Reviews
"They captured both the big moments and the little in-between moments that made the day feel so special. When we got our photos back, we were blown away by how beautifully everything was documented."
Fort Worth Wedding Photography FAQ
What does a Fort Worth wedding photographer cost?
Four hours with one lead shooter costs $1,395 in Fort Worth. The other two packages are on the Fort Worth rates page.
Is $4,500 a lot for a wedding photographer?
It's more than our biggest Fort Worth package. Two photographers for the full day start at $3,995 here. Compare all three on the Fort Worth rates page.
Who is a good wedding photographer in Fort Worth?
Look for someone who has shot your venue and can show you a full gallery, not just highlights. Victor Escandon heads Toast photography in Fort Worth. Norman, Jennifer and Jonathan are on his crew.
How long should our coverage be?
Six hours covers getting ready through the first dances at most Fort Worth venues. Four hours is enough for a Stockyards ceremony and dinner. Two locations far apart need the full day.
How soon will we see our photos?
Inside 30 days. They arrive in a web gallery you can share, and printing rights are yours. Your image count depends on hours and guests.
Where can we take engagement pictures in Fort Worth?
The Stockyards, the Water Gardens, Magnolia Avenue and the Trinity Trails are all good. For the Japanese Garden, ask about its photo permit rules before you book it.
Do you travel outside Fort Worth?
Yes. Southlake, Westlake, Burleson, Grapevine, North Richland Hills, Saginaw, Azle and Aledo are all regular. No travel charge applies within 30 miles of downtown Fort Worth.
How early should we book?
Peak Fort Worth dates, March through November, book 8 to 12 months out. October and April weekends go first. Book photography once the venue contract is signed.
Can we add a DJ or video?
Yes. Add a Fort Worth DJ, video, coordination or a photo booth to your photography, and the bundle saves up to $400. See the Fort Worth rates page.
