A wedding day is something many couples dream about, hoping the memories will last for a lifetime and be shared for years to come. Once Like a Spark Wedding Co was founded on that idea and has spent 17 years helping couples capture their most meaningful moments. Founded in 2008 by two sisters—one entering the work as a photographer and the other experiencing it as a bride—the company began with a simple goal: to make wedding days feel joyful, true to each couple, and supported by a team that cares. As a women-owned and women-run business, the company has worked with thousands of couples across the country, aiming to make the experience as smooth and heartfelt as possible.
The foundation of Once Like a Spark photography rests on a set of values that guide every part of the work. These values—connection, integrity, quality, agility, accessibility, kindness, and assurance—reflect how the team interacts with couples and how each wedding is approached. These guiding principles shape communication, planning, and the creative process, ensuring that couples feel welcomed, listened to, and supported throughout their journey.
From the mountains of Denver to the city streets of Boston to the gardens of Atlanta, the company’s all-inclusive structure helps couples bring their vision to life. With offerings including photography, videography, content creation, and DJ services, couples can choose the combination that best fits their needs and wedding day. The goal is to provide a dependable, organized experience that allows couples to enjoy their celebration knowing their memories are being cared for.
When the founders created what would become Once Like a Spark photography, they had two priorities in mind. First, they wanted to make photos and videos that let couples relive their day with emotion and clarity. Second, they tried to remove unnecessary stress from the wedding planning process. They recognized how overwhelming it could feel for couples to navigate the many decisions and details involved, and they believed there was a better way.
That intention shaped the company as it grew from a small effort into a nationwide team. Over time, the business expanded nationwide, adding photographers, videographers, DJs, and content creators. Supporting this creative network is an in-house planning team that manages communication, scheduling, and the many tasks that often become challenges for couples. Their work behind the scenes helps ensure that couples can enjoy their wedding day while trusting that everything necessary is being handled with care.
Today, Once Like a Spark Photo + Video is active in over 37 markets throughout the United States. This broad reach allows the company to blend local expertise with the reliability of a full-service creative team. Local professionals understand their region well, while the larger planning structure provides consistency and organization.
Planning specialists support couples throughout their entire experience. These specialists help couples understand timelines, answer questions, and anticipate needs that may arise along the way. Whether planning begins months or years in advance, couples can move through the process feeling supported and informed. From the initial consultation to the delivery of the final gallery or video, the planning team works to make each stage feel straightforward and manageable.
Once Like a Spark photography offers photography services for weddings, engagement sessions, and rehearsal dinners. Each photographer is carefully vetted to ensure their work reflects the spirit of a wedding day. Their approach balances guided portraits with candid moments that naturally unfold throughout the celebration, helping create a complete visual story.
Wedding photography packages include a personal planning expert, the ability to choose a photographer, at least 500 fully edited high-resolution images, and an online gallery. Couples may also select optional additions such as printed photos, albums, and support photographers based on their needs.
Engagement photography packages offer 60 to 90 minutes of photography, at least 100 fully edited high-resolution images, planning support, and access to an online gallery.
The company’s videography packages include a personal planner, at least six hours of wedding-day coverage, a highlight video of approximately five minutes, complete ceremony footage, and recordings of reception moments, including toasts and speeches. Couples receive their final videos through a personalized portal that allows easy viewing, sharing, and downloading.
Content creation packages vary based on the number of hours of coverage and the deliverables included. Every package consists of a gallery of raw, behind-the-scenes footage capturing unfiltered, candid moments. This allows couples to see parts of their day that may not appear in traditional photography or videography.
DJ services provided by Once Like a Spark photography include time-based package options, a planning questionnaire, music selections, on-site song requests, and support with reception timeline coordination. This service helps maintain a steady flow of events while keeping the couple’s preferences at the center of the experience.
The company has received several awards, including The Knot Best of Weddings for the past five years and WeddingWire’s Couple’s Choice Awards every year since 2016. Additionally, the company is featured on Zola, a female-led platform offering registries, planning tools, and retail products for engaged couples.
Couples who have worked with Once Like a Spark photography often share meaningful feedback. One bride noted that the team communicated clearly and professionally from the start and expressed her appreciation for the timeless photos that captured her day. She shared that the images help her relive the emotions and moments that made the day meaningful.
Another bride spoke about how supportive the team was throughout the planning process. She valued the combination of posed portraits and candid images, and she reflected on how comfortable she felt in front of the camera because of the team’s guidance. Many couples describe the company’s approach as dependable, caring, and steady.
These reflections show the impact of thoughtful planning, consistent communication, and meaningful documentation—qualities that continue to define Once Like a Spark Wedding Co.
