Choosing a photographer for a wedding is a big decision because your photos will be long-lasting…read moremementos of the day, and also because there are a lot of variables (style, quality, personality, price, etc.). We loved the photos we saw on JPG's website and their commitment to customers was clear from our very first conversation with Joe. We worked together to come up with a price/package that met our needs and chose Matt Bender as our primary photographer. Our engagement session gave us a chance to get to know Matt and for him to know us. When the big day came, we felt very comfortable with him and he (along with 2 other photographers) did a great job managing our family and bridal party for group shots. Many guests commented that our photographers were awesome throughout the evening. This skill should not be overlooked when you are evaluating a wedding photographer! In the end, we were thrilled with the quality and variety of pictures. The photo journalistic style captured the true essence of the day and there were a lot of really fun shots. To top it off, all of JPG's wedding packages include a DVD or thumb drive of high-res images with personal use rights - which means you have full flexibility when it comes to albums and prints. Bottom line: JPG brought the style, quality, and personality we were looking for at a competitive price. They were easy to work with from start to finish and we could not have been happier with the results.

Caveat emptor...buyer beware…read more We really have no idea how these guys get the ratings they do. We are crushed by the disappointment in their service. We not only cannot recommend JPG, we would strongly caution against using them. In spite of planning together with the photographer and being clear about our intentions not to photograph the prep, we had to wait for them to set up after we were long ready. The 14 weeks from event to actual pictures were astonishing. Even more so after getting them and seeing just how little thought and effort went into their editing and "organization". Also - be prepared to be referred to your contract repeatedly. They will hold it up anytime you ask for something.

Exceptional experience Duca for our wedding! Very easy to talk to and flexible with packages. We…read moreloved Amanda and Danielle, they made the day magical and memorable! We could not have asked for a better experience with Duca!

WOW! I still don't have words almost 3 months later. The pictures were incredible, I wanted them to…read morejust capture everything in the moment and they did just that and MORE. I cried from the detail shots all the way until the pictures from the reception. We did our engagement shoot with Anthony at Valley Forge with our two kids, 1 year old daughter at the time and he was great! They were by far my favorite family pictures we have ever done. The pictures for the wedding day were beyond natural which is exactly what I wanted it to be. I didn't want things to seem posed or have to re pose for pictures. They caught majority of the pictures in action, and pictures that they didn't catch the poses were not unnatural and the pictures came out perfect. I had every intention to do my first looks at the venue which we had a decent amount. I was doing one with my son, my dad and obviously my husband and my husband was going to do one with our daughter. Cassandra last minute suggested that we do mine and my dads first look at the hotel which was the perfect idea! It saved us time when we got to the venue where we didn't have to rush around to fit in an extra first look and my dad could be with us right away. We also did a video with them and that was beyond amazing I cry every single time I watch the videos and I probably will cry every time I watch them. Anthony and his team was beyond amazing, from our engagement shoot to our wedding day. Everything was effortless for us. Cassandra was beyond amazing with keeping everything on a perfect schedule and making it run smoothly and dealing with my husbands crazy groomsmen. I felt zero stress throughout the day or like I was being rushed and it helped me enjoy our special day even more. By the end of the night I was almost sad to say goodbye because I had felt like I knew them. I will recommend Duca Studio again and again! And we will be going back for family pictures next year!!

Sam exceeded our expectations! Sam took photos for our corporate website. We were in a time crunch,…read moreand Sam was responded to our inquiry same day with a quote, and was able to book us as soon as the next week. That same afternoon after the photoshoot, he sent us "raw" photos, which to me, looked edited- SO GOOD! I was not disappointed with any photo. He is worth flying out to any state to take photos- WORTH IT! I am so lucky we found Sam, and I am 100% confident in partnering with him for future photos. He has a confidence and humbleness to him, which made him a pleasure to work with. He has a wide range of photography skills, from headshots to operations, to B Roll. He has an artistic approach to capturing the true essence from our first creative meeting. Thank you Sam! You rock!!!!

Sam is an amazing photographer! I booked him for an all day conference hosted by my company, and…read morefrom talking through specifics about a shot list and the general flow of the day before the event all the way through to delivery of the photos it was a great experience. He got some fantastic photos, and even sent a highlight selection of pictures the next day for no extra charge. We will definitely be booking him in the future.

We used the TapSnap team for our wedding in Philadelphia! They were so easy to work with, reviewed…read moreevery possible option/package and suggested what would work best with our venue, they were extremely responsive and the photos we got were absolutely amazing. Our guests loved how easy it was to simply text their photos to themselves right away, and the mobile photo-booth was such a great complement to the booth we booked. 10/10 recommend Ben and his TapSnap team!

Ben was very easy to work with especially after we had to move our wedding twice. The photo-booth…read morewas a hit and the staff were extremely friendly and professional. The props were really fun and I appreciate that we will be able to see all the photos from the night! I highly recommend TapSnap Philly and would definitely use them again!!

I truly cannot say enough about Nemi. I found Sharp…read moreMemories Studios on Thumbtack in 2015 when I was looking for someone to take family photos. I inquired on a Thursday and he made himself available to shoot that weekend. The pictures were absolutely incredible! Even the raw shots far outshined any of the other photographers I had worked with. He has an amazing eye for detail and is incredibly knowledgeable about his gear. His work is so much more than post-production tricks: he aims for quality right from the beginning. On a personal note: Nemi is a great man with an amazing heart. He works so wonderfully with children and families because he is a father and a husband before anything else. Since that first day, we have used Nemi numerous times and at the biggest, most important moments of our lives - not just because we trust his work, but because we trust him. He has truly been a blessing to our family. Thank you for everything, Nemi!

why the hell would you think a baby standing on a train track alone would be a nice picture? the…read morerest are very nice but what the hell were you thinking I need to know?

My experience with Lindsay was incredible! Lindsay found great spots around Philadelphia for our…read moreengagement photos and at our botanical garden wedding venue for our big day which resulted in STUNNING photos. Lindsay kept my husband and I relaxed throughout the day and totally at ease. Lindsay was attentive making sure all needs were met and that candid moments and group shots were captured. Oh, girlfriend broke it down at the end of the night on the dance floor!! Lindsay thank you so much for everything, you truly went above and beyond. If you're thinking about booking Lindsay for your wedding, DO IT!! I will absolutely use Lindsay for all future events and recommend her to all family and friends!

When we were planning our wedding, I knew that photography was important, but I had no idea that…read morethe photographer was just as important as the images they would create. You will probably spend more time with this person than any other vendor, and I am so glad we had the opportunity to get to know Lindsay. She was able to capture our experience of the wedding, as well as, all the wonderful moments we missed. We now have all the beautiful photos of the ceremony, formals and first dance, but also a priceless record of all of our friends and family who attended. She was able to do this because not only could she magically "disappear" when needed (she must have teleported around the ceremony), but is also very intuitive and can capture people's personalities. She was able to capture ours because we were incredibly comfortable around her. We got a vendor crush during the engagement session and liked her more and more. Lindsay is also great because she takes the photos that you want. She doesn't push you to take photos that are posed and cheesy, but knows better than you might (or I did) that some of the photos you don't think are important she will secretly snap. What more can I say? This woman is amazing.

We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Lori! We did an extended family photoshoot with her…read morearound Christmas, and she was so accommodating. She was extremely patient, great with the kids, and was so thoughtful to get all the different family poses we asked for (and ones we didn't even think of). We can't recommend her enough!

Lori is a talented photographer. You can tell by her beautiful photos that she loves what she does.read more

I was recently asked to provide a review for J & J Studios, nearly five years after working with…read morethem. I had avoided doing so because I understand how hard it can be for small businesses, especially in the wedding industry, and I do not leave negative reviews lightly. That said, the request brought the experience back, and I feel it is worth sharing for other couples. We originally booked J & J Studios during lockdown in 2020 for our April 2022 wedding. In January 2022, after I received a serious medical diagnosis, my husband and I had to postpone our wedding to October. Our venue and every other vendor worked with us, requested reasonable documentation, and did not require additional payment. J & J handled things differently. We were told we would need to pay a new deposit to hold the new date, plus an additional fee because they were unlikely to rebook our original date. We were told that if they did book it, the extra cost would be refunded. With significant medical bills at the time, that added cost was not feasible. For context, about two months after we postponed, I had a friend inquire about our original April date, and she was told it was booked. I wish the experience had been different. We were willing to meet them in the middle as far as the additional payment given the circumstances but they felt they could not at the time. I understand that businesses have policies, but during an already difficult and emotional time, we were left feeling unsupported.

I used J&J Studies for a 3-day event. I contacted them after a Google search and received a quote…read morevery quickly. They worked with me to finalize the details and the final quote was in line with what I was looking for and very competitive. What impressed me the most was the professionalism of the studio across the board - working with the owner on the timeline, working with the photographers each day, and the speed of the final deliverables. The studio even made some adjustments on a group photo to remove some items and enhance it. Prior to the start, the owner created a very detailed timeline of the event for each photographer and a group text to keep everyone informed of any changes or to handle any issues. The photographers themselves were great! They were not obtrusive, quick to respond and did a great job capturing the spirit of the event across the 3 days. To summarize, what impressed me was: - Timeliness on quoting and response rate - Excellence of staff - Coordination of staff - Punctuality and professionalism - Quality of the final product Please consider them for your next event.

Sarah's creativity is second to none. We have worked with her for children's shoots as well as the…read moreentire family. Her photos are amazing. Thank you!!!

Sarah did a wonderful job on our maternity and newborn photos! Everyone I share my daughter's…read morenewborn photos with is delighted and amazed at how wonderful they are. I spent several hours researching photographers to find someone who takes excellent photos but wouldn't break the bank. Sarah more than exceeded my expectations and I look forward to her being my family's photographer for many years.