I don't have enough wonderful words to describe Ivan. We were introduced to Ivan through our wedding planner, Melissa Caceres of Events on a Budget (http://www.eventsonabudget.com). We first met him a few months after we got engaged for a complimentary engagement session (http://apfelphoto.com/2010/08/01/ashely-alexs-engagement-session/), which was so much fun. He quickly realized my fiance and I weren't the best posers, so he ended up taking great shots of the two of us just having fun and laughing, which is what we do best. :) And our wedding photos... I can't stop looking at them. They're beautiful. He captured every moment as I remembered it and I'm especially impressed by the moments that he captured that I don't even remember because I was either too nervous, trying not to cry or having too much fun. I knew he was there snapping pictures, but at the same time I didn't notice he was there. My husbnd and I were able to have the time of our lives without feeling like our photographer was in the way. I love his work so much I've even promised to see if I can pull some strings and get him to come to Colombia with us whenever we plan our second wedding (my husband's family is in Colombia and couldn't make it to the U.S.). Ivan - THANK YOU for capturing these memories for us. P.S. - Here are our wedding photos... http://apfelphoto.com/2011/03/08/ashley-alex-wedding-miami-beach-botanical/ http://apfelphoto.com/2011/03/09/ashley-alexs-wedding-part-deux/ read more

My husband and I are from NYC and decided to get married in Miami where most of my family is. Choosing a photographer is the second most important decision you make next to your dress. I highly recommend Ivan Apfel Photography. Ivan is a true professional and an all around nice guy! Everyone from the parents to the guests loved all the photos from the engagement session, rehearsal dinner and wedding day. He is even an expert train bustler! Thanks Ivan for the great memories! read more

Book Ivan NOW! Before someone else does!! Ivan was the first and only photographer we met with. As soon as we saw his portfolio, we knew we wanted him to shoot one of the most important days of our lives. We were drawn to his openness, professionalism and honesty. His inconspicuous style of documenting events is impressive: On our wedding day, we barely posed. All the shot came out incredible and we have had so many compliments! read more

I hired Ivan Apfel photography to take photographs of my destination wedding in Key Largo, Florida on 4/28/18. I would NEVER recommend this photographer to anyone ever. Although he takes great photographs, his customer relation skills are less than desirable and honesty is not his primary policy. He was over a month late in providing me my the link to "unfinished" online gallery just about two months after my wedding in late June 2018, did not provide me with the "final" finished digital photos and link to proof my album until mid-September 2018 all the while he continuous ignored my telephone messages, emails and text messages and did not respond to me until I had to get my wedding planner involved. After he provided the finial digital photos and link to approve the photo album, I emailed him in mid-October, 2018 advising that I had approved the photo album and asked for an ETA on when it would be ready. I had to continuously email him because he ignored all of my emails for status. It was not until the beginning of December 2018 that he responded, after advising him that as a lawyer, I always get back to my clients within 24 hours. He must not have realized I was a lawyer because he immediately responded and on 12/18/18 told us the album was being shipped out and that I would have it the following week. He also told us that the additional photos in the layout were an additional $276.00 and asked us to pay by Zelle through our bank account. By accident my husband misread his email and sent him too much money, by sending $450.00 via Zelle instead of $276.00. I just discovered this information and brought it to Ivan's attention that we need a refund and he hasn't responded. When my photo album did not come after the holidays, I continued to call, text and email Ivan as to the status of the album and tracking information. He did not respond to any of my emails, calls or texts. I even warned him that I would not hesitate to file my own lawsuit against him for breach of contract, fraud, and Florida UDAP, but he still not respond. Being at my wits end, I finally asked my wedding planner to intervene last week and she reached out to Ivan who told her that the album had been shipped. What a liar! He did not provide her with tracking information when she asked for it. Miraculously last night we did receive our wedding photo album via UPS ground and when I checked the tracking number, the shipping label wasn't even created until 1/15/19 which further substantiates his dishonesty when he told me my album was shipped on 12/18/18 a month earlier. This also shows he lied to my wedding planner when he told her it was already shipped. Now that I have my album I've decided to write this negative to review to warn ALL people, whether you are a bride or in the Corporate World using him for Corporate Photography, that he is not to be trusted. He is non-responsive and dishonest. To this day he has not refunded the overpayment of the difference between $450 and the $276.00 that we were invoiced and he was paid over a month ago. He should have known when the money came in via Zelle that it was an overpayment, but he failed to alert me. We've paid him close to $4000.00 total for nothing but aggravation. I would rather have had an honest, trustworthy photographer and paid more than deal with Ivan Apfel. I cannot stress enough how aggravated I've been over the last few months. To think my wedding was almost a year ago 4/28/18, and I didn't receive my album until 1/18/19 is such a disgrace. Please use him at your own risk knowing what you might be getting yourself into. read more

My wife and I were researching online for a wedding photographer when we came across Ivan's website. We liked his work and set up a consultation. We hired him on the spot and it was the best decision we could have made. Ivan is a true professional...he is flexible, honest, and very easy to work with. On the wedding day he made us both feel at ease and never got in the way, but captured the intimate moments we were hoping he would. Hands down, hiring Ivan was a great decision and one we will always be happy we made. read more

Ivan is incredible! Super friendly, reasonably priced, and takes the most gorgeous pictures. Highly recommended!

In November of 2010 I decided to hire photographer Ivan Apfel for my wedding in March 2011. I had hopes that I would have received a digital cd with the high resolution pictures already, being that it has been almost three years since I hired him and since my wedding took place over two years ago. It is now October 2013 and we have yet to receive our pictures from the actual wedding day along with a response letting us know when they would be ready. We have been more than patient and unfortunately up to this point he has yet to complete the service we agreed on and after numerous failed attempts of contacting him I have decided to take action since he no longer responds to either mine or my husbands emails or phone calls. The one time he did respond, it was to tell me that he couldn't find my pictures. What professional photographer loses photographs and does not have a back-up of his work??? I have also reported him to the Better Business Bureau, to which he didn't respond either. Beware of hiring him. You might not have any photos to remember your special day even after spending a fortune. read more

not profressional. was late 3 months on his pictures and still was blurry. what a waste.

So sorry this happened to you. My sister is currently planning her wedding and we have been looking at different photographers. I can definitely say we wont be using Ivan Apfel Photography! I could only imagine how outraged you must be at the thought you will never receive your wedding photos. read more

After picking out the venue for our wedding and reception the next thing on my list was finding a great photographer. Ivan was the first and only photographer we met with. Upon meeting Ivan we (my fiance and I) felt super relaxed and were very impressed by his work. Ivan is easy accessible, and is a wonderful photographer. We just finished our engagement session with Ivan and couldn't be happier with how the pictures turned out. Both my fiance and I are looking forward to the wedding photos! I would recommend Ivan Apfel Photography to anyone that is looking for all around great photographer! He is professional and super easy to work with! read more