We hired Jack for our August 2024 wedding after finding him on our venue's vendor preferred list, and we were beyond impressed with his work after our first consultation! From the start, Jack was incredibly engaging and communicative. He responded quickly to all of our questions (along with providing tips we didn't consider)--even after we booked him--and made the planning process so much smoother. His experience as a photographer, combined with his excellent people skills, really stood out. Booking him was easy and we appreciated his detailed and informative website. He does offer many different services as well! After our initial meeting, Jack scheduled several follow-up meetings to get to know us better and understand our wedding day vision. He was always punctual and well-prepared, which gave us so much confidence in his professionalism. Working with Jack was a breeze. He made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and demonstrated a deep understanding of photography. We especially appreciated his versatility--he's skilled in capturing both classic wedding shots and more technical, artistic compositions. As one of us has a background in photography (albeit landscape), his expertise was particularly impressive. We opted for Jack's premium package, which included a second shooter, a lighting assistant, and additional perks. This turned out to be a great decision, as it ensured every detail of the day was captured beautifully. Weddings can be stressful, but Jack handled every challenge with calm professionalism. For example, during the post-ceremony family photos, there were a lot of people to organize, and things got a bit chaotic. Jack stayed composed, managed the crowd, and made sure every shot my parents requested was taken. He even found time to capture photos with all our guest tables by having them come to us, despite us running slightly behind schedule. The quality of the photos was outstanding. Every shot was sharp, well-lit, and edited with care. Jack's background as a sports photographer really shone through--he captured candid moments and emotions effortlessly, maintaining consistent quality from the ceremony to the reception and dancing. We were thrilled to receive the final photos earlier than expected, just five weeks after the wedding. The collection included a fantastic mix of detail shots, candids, and posed portraits. The editing was flawless, with a natural and polished look. Overall, we couldn't recommend Jack enough! His creativity, professionalism, and attention to detail made him the perfect choice for our wedding. read more

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I have been waiting over 5 years to write this review for Jack! For the past eight years I have had the pleasure of working in the wedding industry, and as you can imagine I have worked with many vendors. When I got engaged in December of 2022 I didn't have to do any research as I knew who I wanted to be my wedding photographer. Jack has worked at my venue numerous times and his attention to detail, responsiveness, and phenomenal photography skills are just a few of the reasons why I knew I wanted him to capture our special day. Jack has is not only a wedding/special event photographer, but knows how to capture movement as a seasoned NBA (Golden State Warriors) photographer. Prior to booking we had a zoom call to review what we were looking for as clients, and Jack reviewed everything that he had to offer and provided us with a comprehensive quote. Jack even ordered a custom -made metal hanger to display my dress (that was over 35 pounds). When it came to our (rainy) wedding day, Jack and his team were early and prepared. He had several ideas of how we wanted to capture our day though the rain. For example, Jack had already scouted perfect location for our first look at the Claremont Hotel. Knowing that our ceremony had to be indoors, Jack was able to adjust his exposure to make our ceremony and family photos look like it was supposed to be indoors! Lastly, Jack was able to take some shots utilizing an umbrella and some special lighting to make the rain fun! We also decided to use Jack for our hybrid video, and it was more than I could have asked for. It brought me to tears in the best way possible. See below: https://youtu.be/-SpfnrKutuk?si=bG4q95F3aicmrCoO Jack was able to capture the magic of our wedding through his lenses, and I am forever grateful. read more

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Jack and team are amazing!! Jack's skills when it comes to lightning is second to none. High level of professionalism and didn't feel like my wedding day was forced. Very easy to work with and has great communication even with Jack being very busy as a NBA photographer. Would definitely recommend if you are looking a photographer for any event! read more

I cannot say enough great things about Jack and I am so happy we chose him to photograph our wedding. Jack stood out right away. In a sea of endless tables of mushy, amateur photographers at one of those god awful wedding fairs- Jack was professional, clearly knew what he was doing, had amazing samples photos, and didn't get all mushy and lame talking to us about how "special" the day is. The whole day Jack and his assistant were amazing. Showed up early- scouted great locations at the hotel and the venue - posed us, joked with us to get us more comfortable, and was great. We got the photos back and I now have 800+ gorgeous photos. I don't even know how 2 people took so many photos from so many angles. The lighting in all of them are perfect- the dance floor photos are fun and awesome with the light play, I just can't even say how amazing Jack is. The one thing I kept reading in everyone's "what would you have changed about their wedding" posts on reddit and by far the #1 thing was people wish they hired a better or more professional photographer and that it would have been worth the extra charges for it. I don't have those regrets. And I have Jack to thanks for that. Also- our parents really love the Photobooks so thank you for that as well. read more

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My wife and I had a great experience with Jack at our wedding in May of 2016. His prices were extremely reasonable and he is truly a man of his word. He started sending us photoshopped pics during our honeymoon! This guy was super fast! Jack is also a very nice man and truly tries to work within your budget. My only critique would be on us not him. My wife and I agree we should've pushed for more setup shots. Like me with my family and extended family etc. we told Jack to shoot the wedding "photojournalism" style which he totally did (lots of great candid shots). Also, the setup shots he did take were really great. He also pulled off some amazing lighting in my Dad's 1964 Impala which was a great photo background. All in all it was a great experience. Just make sure you know what you want. Also, get those setup shots with your family, groomsmen, bridesmaids etc. it sucks on your wedding day but they are memories you'll want down the road. Thanks Jack for being a true professional! read more

You will not regret hiring Jack for your engagement/wedding photos. We received our photos about 2 months ago and I still cannot stop looking at them. They are beyond amazing. We asked him for more candid photos and the moments he was able to capture are to die for! He was a bit out of our budget but we have no regrets what so ever spending the extra money on hiring him! Jack, thank you so much! Thank you for being so patient, understanding, creative and kind. You were a big part of our day! read more

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110% satisfied from start to finish!! He shot engagement photos and every picture turned out amazing!! You could tell he really takes your photos seriously and really looks at each picture and makes sure it looks right. He's definitely an expert on lighting and that makes a huge difference on how your pictures will look. Your friends will be jealous how well and unique your pictures turn out. We were thinking between a couple different photographers and I'm so happy we chose Jack. I agree with all the other reviews, HIRE HIM! He'll work with you to give you some of the best photos money can buy! read more

One of the best photographers I've had a chance to work with. Jack was very considerate of how we wanted to take our pictures. My fiance doesn't like taking photos but Jack was able to make us laugh, and enjoy our engagement session. Jack's camera skills are beyond amazing, on point and he has very talented characteristics about making you feel in the moment. Our engagement session was so incredible we haven't stopped hearing the compliments. Jack also works closely with the Warriors so that was a huge plus since my fiance and I are both HUGE Warriors fans! I'd definitely would recommend Jack to anyone looking for a photographer and will be using him again come time for our pregnancy photos. read more

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Jack Arent and his team were friendly, energetic, and just as excited to help us make our wedding very special. We received so many memorable, clear, well-executed photos at a reasonable price for the services provided. Jack's background as a journalistic photographer really enhanced the whole photo experience by helping to not just document our wedding, but to help tell our story. If you need an accommodating photographer and a skilled team to help organize your group with care, Jack Arent Photography deserves your business. read more

I agree with everyone else that wrote a review for Jack. He is great to work with. From our initial meeting and throughout the entire process Jack was there the entire time. He was responsive, detailed, attentive and made our lives very easy. Besides that the pictures turned out amazing. We were both very happy with all of the pictures. Most importantly, he is a man of his word. He did what he said he would and how we wanted which is rare these days. Jack is also very patient and accommodating. We plan on using Jack for future events and highly recommend him to anyone for any occasion. You won't regret using Jack. read more

Jack is an incredibly talented photographer. My wife and I hired him to shoot our wedding in August 2014, and we couldn't be happier with how our photos turned out. We knew him as an NBA photographer, and those skills certainly translate to wedding photography. He has a knack for capturing expressions. When we were going through our photos, we couldn't believe how many great candid shots there were, and from varying angles as well. In addition to being a great photographer, he's super easy to work with. I've been to weddings where the photographers are rather intrusive, and Jack's pretty much the opposite of that. He's super professional and was never "in the way" of anything that happened at our wedding. From lighting to editing to an easy going demeanor that made him incredibly pleasant and easy to work with, our experiences with Jack were amazing. If we could give more than 5 stars, we would. read more

Jack was recommended to us by our venue, and upon researching and comparing him to other wedding photographers he really stood out as a unique photographer with his background as a sports photographer. We liked his technique and how he talked about his use of lighting to capture a specific vibe and feel. Jack shot both our engagement photos and wedding photos, and everything turned out beautifully. For our engagement shoot I told Jack that we would like to do something by water, and he went out and scouted some great locations along the American River, we got some great family photos with our dogs and some breathtaking photos of the two of us that we used for our save the dates and have a few framed in our home. For the wedding our venue was one that Jack was familiar with and he had some great shots in mind and also captured some that I had in mind as well. All of our wedding photos turned out beautifully. Jack has a great eye, is super creative and great to work, I highly recommend him if you are looking for something beyond your typical wedding photos. read more

Jack was a wonderful wedding photographer! He was very kind and professional. You can tell he loves his job, and is excited to take photographs, which is always a plus. He is great with using light in different ways to make your photographs look even better. He has lots of good ideas for interesting poses and settings. He also has you create a shot list ahead of time, which is really helpful and saves time during the posed wedding photographs. He works for the Golden State Warriors, so he is a very experienced photographer! He was unobtrusive during the wedding as well. We didn't even realize he was there! His assistant was also very kind and down to earth. Jack provided us with 1290 photos after our wedding, (which is amazing), and they came out great! We definitely recommend him, and we hope to work with him again in the future. read more

We chose Jack because we love the fact that his background and experience was taking action shots! We wanted a different vibe for our wedding pictures against the norm, and we were looking for something more authentic, natural, and fun (less structured and pose-y). Jack fit the picture! Due to last minute time constraints, we had to change our photo locations from one instead of 2 and last minute decided to go to Palace of Fine Arts instead and of Legion of Honor. Jack was very adaptable to this change. He also directed us how to pose and where to go, which is extremely helpful because we weren't too picky on these exact photo moments and don't have that kind of eye to do this stuff. Him and his team are very professional and knowledgeable of best locations shots to take, which we are grateful because we have no idea. We saw some sneak peaks of his work that we took during our big day, and we already are in awe of it! We look forward to see the finalized pictures and photo album! read more

Jack Arent is the most talented photographer I have ever met. He did my wife and I's engagement photos and wedding/party and they were simply stunning. The science of his approach to lighting and colors and the creativity of his setups and locations create a view that lasts a lifetime. I can't wait to work with him again on additional projects. Best decision I have ever made! read more

We met Jack at the Palo Alto wedding fair and were impressed by his enthusiasm and technical knowledge, particularly his knowledge of lighting and equipment setup to capture a whole room and the people in it. I'm not a photography expert but I do know some basic things about optics from my physics background, and he easily and expertly answered all my questions. We had him take some engagement photos at San Francisco City Hall, and for our reception at Cliff House. For both of these venues, a good sense of the lighting is important and we were definitely happy with our photos. Jack was enthusiastic and helpful throughout our working together, and there were no problems. One small issue was a couple of times we had to ping twice with a question because he is very busy doing both sporting photo shoots and weddings, but this is minor. Overall, 5 stars. read more

Jack is amazing. He has taken photos for our company over these past few years. Every time Jack was able to capture the essence, spirit and the look we were wanting to achieve. Hands down the best. Some photographers just snap away and think it's art, Jack understands lighting, positioning and most importantly tells us if we have flyaways in our face or if we need to be in the correct angle for the shot. It also helps that he photographs athletes in action! We highly recommend Jack! read more

We had a wonderful experience having Jack for our wedding photography. He was professional and fun and unflappable with the shenanigans of a long day of events. The photos turned out amazing - he clearly has an eye for lighting and is so artistic. Highly recommend - the photos and the experience was awesome! read more

We have hired Jack as our wedding photographer and could not be more pleased with our experience so far. He is very personable and eager to make his clients' dreams come true. When we took our engagement photos in San Francisco, he was very willing to listen to all of our ideas (I had quite a list from Pinterest!) And provided many of his own. He knows a lot about his craft and taught us to be patient while waiting for the perfect natural lighting for shots. Our friends and family love our engagement photos and we can't wait to see the ones from the wedding! read more

Purchased photos during the Golden State Warriors camp in Oakland practice facility which included a digital copy. Jack helped me touched up my son's photo since he had a bruise on his face. It came out very nice and he was very professional about it. Definitely will use him for professional photography as his work is amazing! Thank you for the pictures!! read more

My husband and I were very impressed with Jack and his team. He knew what our goals were for pictures and more importantly, respected our time during the wedding. He was not intrusive and we only knew he was there when we had scheduled photo slots. Our guests commented on how they appreciated his style. Before the wedding, he met with me to check out the venue as it was mostly outdoor and I was concerned with the lighting. Here I am monthly later still downloading and printing photos that bring a smile to my face :) read more

Jack did our wedding and engagement shots in August. He was amazing. For our wedding we got over a thousand great edited with high resolution photos. He spent a great amount of time with us at our wedding (over 8 hours) & he even brought an assistant. We couldn't beat the price and his service with anyone else. We also had full printing access for all the photos so it made it easier for us. We also got the photos shortly after we came back from our honeymoon. Perfect!!!!! read more

Jack Arent is a photographer who is passionate and loves what he does. We had the privilege of having Jack do our wedding photos. Five stars are not enough for his review, he deserves so much more! Jack is AMAZING, he's experienced, professional, punctual, and works with you on what you need and want to make your wedding photos all that you want them to be. The photos Jack took for our wedding were unbelievable!!!! We had our ceremony at a church, the lighting, clarity and exposure in all the photos were beautiful! He works hard to get all of the ceremony and family photos done in a timely manner so my wife and I didn't feel like we were spending most of our time in front of a camera. The reception photos that were taken were breathtaking!!They truly bring us back to all the special moments that day, every time we look at the photos. Jack is amazing at what he does and you don't even realize he is there. He captures all the important pieces of your wedding day! He is very reasonably priced and I assure you that the work you get from Jack is worth far more than what he charges! We are so grateful to have all the most meaningful moments of our wedding day captured in photos that we will now get to remember perfectly for the rest of our lives because of Jacks outstanding photography!!! read more

We had a great experience working with Jack Arent for our wedding. Jack comes from a great background in journalism and sports, including working with the Golden State Warriors, and we appreciated his range including both photography and digital editing. Jack's package was very cost effective and he delivered our photos to us in a very timely manner. read more

HIRE HIM! Seriously... do it :-) You can't ask for a better photographer! Jack did an amazing job at our wedding. He clearly loves what he does. The proof is in the results AND the experience. Not sure how he does it but he has a way of capturing those perfect and true candid moments of emotion. He'll guide you through it, can roll with those unexpected changes at your events, and is super prompt. Expect a little bit of wait on the photos but this is because the additional fine tuning he does on them. It's very worth it. I highly recommend him. You need someone to trust with capturing your once in a lifetime event? This is your guy. read more

My husband and I met Jack at a bridal fair and knew then he would be our photographer. From our initial meeting, Jack was friendly, amiable, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable. He absolutely loves his job and enjoyed spending time taking our pictures. in fact, he wanted to take even more pictures than we had energy for...We have amazing pictures from both our engagement shots and from our wedding. It is also great that he gave us all our pictures with full resolution. We would definitely use Jack again in a heartbeat- and we look forward to having him take pictures at future parties and events. read more

We had a wonderful experience with Jack Arent Photography who shot our engagement photos. We were only in town for a weekend and he was flexible enough to fit into our tight schedule. His prices were very competitive. Jack and his team gave us great ideas for our photos and really helped us exceed the look and locations we only dreamed to have. Jack Arent Photography delivered beautiful photos that we will cherish for the rest of our lives! He also provided the photo booth for our wedding, which was a hit and made it such a fun night! Without a doubt we would certainly use him again! read more

Jack is awesome! He is a great photographer and made the whole experience very easy and fun! He has a great eye for shots with unbelievable attention to detail, while also coming up with additional looks on the fly in any setting or situation, as well as being open to our own ideas. He was prepared with a plan and was very easy to work with, he has a great personality and made us feel very comfortable. The end results and pictures captured were fantastic and we can't stop looking at them! We highly recommend Jack and can't thank him enough for a great shoot! read more

We found Jack's profile online by googling around. We loved his portfolio and decided to look no further. We were even able to use a $50 discount coupon. It so happened that we couldn't make it on the scheduled date and when we told Jack about it, he was very flexible and we rescheduled it at our convenience. Jack suggested Legion of Honor and Baker beach for our engagement photoshoot. He was very lively and fun to work with. He suggested us a lot of poses and we never felt awkward while communicating with him. He was very passionate about photography and he wanted to get the best shots of us where ever possible. He also spent very less time setting up his camera and tripod which allowed him to take a lot of pics in just 90 minutes. Since we were in a hurry to finish up our website, we requested him to send us some pictures atleast within a couple of days. Infact, he sent us all the photos quickly. Boy, did they look great! Would totally recommend him to anyone! read more

When you are looking for a wedding photographer, you are looking for someone who is going to take the moments of a day and make them last a lifetime; no pressure there. We spent more time looking for a photographer than we did on any other aspect of the wedding for just this reason. I am so glad that we decided to go with Jack. He has a very unique background that allows him to really capture moments and not just have department store photos with everyone's fake smiles. It was obvious to see that he loves what he does and he really spends his time learning new things to make sure that each photo is as perfect as possible. Jack and his team were able to catch some of the best points of the wedding without anyone even notice they were there (I was nervous as I have seen photographers get in the way of guests to get a picture which really takes away from the moment). He was a delight to work with and the pictures we have in return are something my husband and I have that will last a lifetime. (I also HIGHLY recommend getting the leather bound book....it may seem a little pricey, but it is worth every penny!!) read more

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Jack recently photographed our wedding and wow the photos came out great. He was able to get all the photos we had asked for and even some we didn't that my wife would have been upset if he didn't get those shots, so I'm glad he read our minds. He was very easy to work with, though his main job sometimes took him away, he always made sure to get back to you. We did have an error with our album, but after a couple of quick emails he fixed the problem and we couldn't be happier. He always made sure to step it up when it was needed throughout the wedding process. I couldn't recommend him more if I tried. He was very reasonable on price for everything. You need to hire him. read more