Here's what you need to know about Shannon Collins: They are a beautiful human being, inside and…read moreout, with a tremendous amount of kindness, care, respect and infinite talent. If you want photography that captures the spirit, essence, emotion of your love story, your family, your wedding day and beyond, hire Shannon. If you want a photographer who is actively trying to make the wedding industry and world a better place, hire Shannon. If you want someone by your side, who will make everyone feel comfortable and capture everyone, as their authentic selves, hire Shannon. And of course, if you want to nerd out over pop culture and have positive, affirming, supportive and fun communication leading up to whatever event or shoot, hire Shannon. It will be one of the best decisions you make. I found Shannon's work on the site, A Practical Wedding, and shortly after, my partner and I scheduled a video call with them. Immediately after talking with them, we knew we wanted them to be the person to photograph our engagement, wedding (and hopefully more in the future)! We just clicked. Their work is bright, airy, colorful and creative, full of details and unique composition. They make space for everyone's requests and makes everyone feel at ease -- whether it's kids or you as the couple, so it doesn't matter if you typically feel comfortable in front of the camera or not, Shannon's personality and thoughtfulness makes you comfortable. Both for our engagement and our wedding day, they never over-directed us, they just let us be who we are and gave us the occasional suggestion for a pose, all while cheering us on. They graciously worked with us to move the date (twice!) when we had to postpone due to the pandemic, in addition to giving us emotional support during the process. Shannon also scouted our new venue with us when we moved location as well. They went above and beyond what we expected in every way. TL;DR: Shannon Collins is an incredible person and photographer and my husband and I are so unbelievably happy that we hired them. Everyone in our family and wedding party adored them, and my mom, who is the biggest critic even said, "There's just not one bad photo. They're all beautiful," and she's 100% right. Thank you, Shannon, for everything!

Shannon is a total sweetheart and an incredible artist. I booked her to photograph my bridal shower…read moreas a gift to my mother for all her hard work, and Shannon was like a little sprite popping around and quietly getting fabulous pictures. She captured all of the perfect little decor details, all of my emotions opening gifts and greeting guests, and she took great candids of friends and fam. She also took some boudoir pics for a gift for the hubs. I was very comfortable working with her and she took lovely, romantic, (and sexy!) shots and she was patient with my billion ideas for what I wanted to try. I also had the pleasure of seeing her in action at my friends' wedding this summer- again she was completely unobtrusive and delightful with great energy. I can't wait to see the pics!

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.

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.

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.

So I've been staring at this text box for a while, and I simply don't know how to begin. I mean,…read morehow do you describe the tiny bundle of energy and joy that is Lindsay? A dwarf star of excellence? A teacup elephant of professionalism? A SmartCar of happiness? Well, she is all those things and more. Lindsay was one of two photographers we hired to shoot our wedding. We had seen her work before, and were captivated by her detail work and wonderful compositions. Since we were doing a very small 'pop-up' style wedding, we knew we wanted someone who would not only be able to capture the short ceremony, but also the entire day surrounding it as we traveled from the hotel to meet our family, and all left together for the reception dinner. Her images could not have been any better. The sheer joy of the day, and our love for each other was perfectly translated from 3 to 2 dimensions. In fact, we loved her work so much that we approached her again a year later, as we prepared for the birth of our son. I'll let her images speak for themselves in this link to her blog post: http://lindsaydocherty.com/philadelphia-birth-and-newborn-photographer-lewis/ If that doesn't convince you - nothing will. So I guess I could have saved myself a lot of writing and you a lot of reading had I just filled the text box with these two words: She's amazing.

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!

Gary is hands down amazing! We hired him for our wedding 5 years ago and it was the best decision…read morewe have made. His pictures truly captured the happiness from that day. He is extremely easy going and fun to work with! 5+ years later we recently added a new member to our family.. of course we immediately thought of Gary for our new born photo session. In true Gary fashion he worked with our schedule and came to our home. It didn't hurt that our baby loved him and he knew exactly how to pose her (I had no idea). We can't wait to add another set of photos to our collection. I joked with Gary that I wish we could repeat our wedding day and have him there again. Who knows maybe we will add a vow renewal in the future? The first person I'll be calling is Gary!

Best decision we made for our wedding. Gary traveled to Mexico to shoot our destination wedding…read more The photo's are amazing and totally captured every special moment of the day. He went above and beyond to get the best angles including jumping in the pool and ocean to get it just right. His calm demeanor made me relax and enjoy it all. I could not imagine any better option. Dont hesitate, book Gary!

There are so many wonderful things to say about Azzolina Photography, that I don't even know where…read moreto begin. Definitely check her out on TheKnot - SO many positive reviews and happy customers! We found Azzolina Photography on the "Philly's Best" list back when I was searching for wedding photographers in 2015/2016. Beth is the best! After a quick phone call, I decided to meet with her to see some of her stuff in-person and talk details; it's SO evident that she not only loves what she does, but LOVES working with people and helping couples recognize their dream! She is so personable, organized, and thoughtful! Not only that, but her work is beautiful and I would absolutely recommend her! She worked with us (patiently!) as we changed our minds about many things, many times - always with a smile and a laugh! Super fast about getting back to us, answering questions, and even making recommendations when it was clear we were at a loss. The best part of working with Azzolina Photography, is that you're not just another client; Beth takes her time to get to know us, our vision, and what we had wanted for our big day. I absolutely forgot about her on the big day, but when got our photos, she captured every moment! We had all of our wedding photos back SUPER fast, which is so nice, compared to a 6-month-wait when working with some "big names" in the area. Check her out, she only does a handful of weddings a year to make sure she can dedicate time/energy to each bride! Also- she now has her own studio for portraits which looks amazing on her website (but I've never seen it) - the baby photos are ADORABLE.

My husband and I wanted to take a moment to express how pleased we are with our experience with…read moreAzzolina Photography! If only we could give her 100 stars, and that still would not be enough. Elizabeth Azzolina is brilliant- and that is an understatement. Photography was one of the most important parts of special day and we were not about to settle. Our initial meeting was brief but we covered everything necessary: pricing on packages, her style and most important your vision. Highly recommend adding on the engagement session. Being in front of the lens can be awkward and you don't want to struggle with this on your wedding day. Plus, Azzolina was a blast to work with. She instantly makes you feel relaxed and makes it fun! Getting these photos back will reconfirm you've made the right decision and leaving you excited for the big day. On the day of the wedding she showed up on time and kept moving things along. Elizabeth was incredible with the kids and treated everyone with respect! My family is still talking about how impressive she was with 3 kids under 5 years in age. Her photos are incredibly tasteful and artistic. She truly captured the love and joy in everyone. The only struggle you will have, is deciding which images to print! We were beyond thrilled about using Azzolina Photography. We're also confident that when you choose her, you will be in excellent hands on your wedding day. We highly recommend her, because after all, it's the "best day ever" and you should have someone so talented to capture it.

We hired Will to photograph my son's low-key casual wedding. He was fantastic!…read more First, he was the most responsive of all the photographers we contacted. He discussed with the couple and was happy to work with their plans and what they did and didn't want, and very thoughtful about the photography options with great suggestions. He was a super nice guy as well. The day of the event he was professional, very flexible in the face of lots of cooks in the kitchen, clearly knew what he was doing, and really nice to work with. He knew how to compose shots and make them look great. But most important, the pictures came out wonderful! Finally, his fee was completely reasonable and appropriate to the occasion (unlike other photographers we contacted who said they had a minimum wedding fee whether or not it was a large, standard wedding event). I would say he exceeded expectations, and made it a super comfortable low-stress process. I would 100% hire him again!

I met Wil when we worked together at a wedding. He was the photographer and I was the DJ He was…read morefriendly and easy to work with. When I needed to hire a photographer for my day job, I gave Wil a call. We needed a photographer to take stock photos for use on our website and had only a week to set up the shoot involving about 40 teenagers. He was quick to respond and was able to handle the demands of my colleagues and position the kids for some great photos. I recommend Wil for any kind of photography: weddings, special events, parties, and commercial photo shoots.

I chose to do a city hall wedding because - I cringe at the…read morethought of setting tables and picking flowers and making a big deal out of everything; - exchanging pleasantry with extended family and feigning interest all day felt like an even bigger chore; - I had to make an obnoxious political statement about millennials & fiscally responsible life choices & wedding industrial complex yada yada; - I have big time daddy issue and partly had the 'bullshit wedding' to troll my dad. but unconventional quirks aside, deep down every girl wanted to look conventionally pretty for that one special day. I was thrilled to find someone experienced in city hall weddings. Tom knows his way around the Philly city hall very well. He knows all the spots and angles, and if i hadn't been half an hour late for my 2 hr appointment (blaming it on the pouring rain/highway traffic) he was planning on going to a beautiful park nearby for more pictures. we got solid 90 minutes of pictures. my friend took pictures from the same angles and we saw those pictures immediately and thought they turned out really well - until we saw the professionally edited ones!

I had a great experience working with Thomas. Needed to update my headshots for work, LinkedIn,…read moreetc. and Tom delivered. Thomas is very professional and personable. I met him for the first time during the shoot and it felt like I've known him for years. If you need any photography work that is top notch, look no further than Thomas Robert Clarke Photography.

Beautiful studio. The photographers are so talented and respectful. I felt comfortable and the…read morephotos turned out better than I ever would have imagined.

This review is wayyyyy overdue. Especially since my couples boudoir photo shoot was done Dec '18…read more Better late than never, right! Anyway, if you're looking for a boudoir photographer in Montco PA area, Mike Allebach is your guy. Made my man and I super comfy during the entire photo shoot. He was cool enough to play Rihanna's essential playlist per my request. I was definitely vibin' to my girl RiRi playing in the background while me and my man just kind of got into each other and Mike allowed (and helped guide) us to make some magic happen in front of the camera lens. If you're looking to do a boudoir shoot by yourself or with your guy, gal, or polynamorous mates... DO IT! I loved every second of the shoot and the final photo album. Def had me feelin' myself haha! Can't thank Mike enough for a great and unforgettable experience! His IG: @couplesboudoirguy

Nicole is a fantastic photographer! My family has been using her for the last 3 years to do a…read morefamily vacation photo shoot and each year the pictures get better and better! She's an LBI local who's very familiar with the best spots to capture photographs. She's super personable and easy to get along with, which makes for a relaxing photo session. Our family photo shoots involve 6 adults and 3 kids and she captures everyone along with smaller groups (like grandparents with the grandkids or individual families). She is patient and understanding and knows how crazy it can be when kids get tired or rambunctious. She can do multiple locations for photo shoots - just recently we did the beach for some pics and then headed to Sunset Park to use as another location. In years past we used the lighthouse. I would highly recommend Nicole to capture any family memories, whether it's a wedding or, if you're like us, on vacation and want to get professional photos to capture everyone. Kids grow up quick and we're so grateful to have these beautiful keepsakes to look back on!

This review is extremely overdue! Nicole shot our wedding on 2/16/20 at the Park Chateau as well…read moreas engagement photos and she was incredible! Nicole was beyond helpful throughout the process, was easily accessible for questions, patient, and super organized (which is HUGE)! From the first time we sat with Nicole, I knew that she was an addition we wanted for our special day. Nicole basically serves as a day-of-coordinator with the detailed timeline she puts together for the day (sorry I deviated from it sometimes LOL). Nicole has the best personality and the ability to get a group to focus so pictures can be completed efficiently! Our parents and bridal party loved her and her second shooter, Mel. Nicole was also open to suggestions throughout the day if I felt like I wanted a specific photo in the moment. We received SO MANY photos back with our full album, each one better than the next, making it so difficult to choose a photo for our canvas and pick our album! Thank you Nicole for making what can be a stressful process so seamless with your knowledge, poise, and flexibility. I would hands down choose you again if I could to be apart of our special day. Nicole truly loves what she does and it shows in her work. Look no further, she is your girl!