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.

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.

Danielle and the baby kiddo team are excellent. I hired Danielle for a newborn shoot and was…read moreexperiencing postpartum anxiety so I rescheduled with very little notice. not only was she understanding- she sent such a kind and supportive message. That basically had me locked in with her forever but her phtotos are also excellent. many times our kids have been so cranky I thought we couldn't get any good photos but she always makes it happen. recommend

From the owner: Baby Kiddo is a Philadelphia family portrait studio. Based in Fishtown, Baby Kiddo is a group of…read morePhiladelphia family portrait photographers with a passion for creating natural, stylish, and modern photos. Our virtual stylists and editorial photographers collaborate to create a beautiful, uniquely styled backdrop to document your family during each of life's memorable milestones -- from birthdays to holidays and everything in between! Each of our photographers is award-winning, so you know you're working with the best of the best. Our Philadelphia family portrait studio also provides maternity photography, newborn photography, and child portrait photography in the Greater Philadelphia Area, The Main Line, and South Jersey.

I was on a trip to Philly, taking a short break from NYC. I reached out for a last minute maternity…read morephoto shoot and not only was Goutham able to accommodate me, but my pictures came out more beautiful than I expected. I worked with photographers before and it was never this smooth. He was a pleasure to work with and is very skilled at what he does. His biggest care was that I was happy with my pictures. Thank you so much Goutham!

Goutham is a very talented photographer. He always starts a…read moreconversation to make the person he's taking pictures of feel comfortable. An issue I had when I first started standing infringement of the camera was feeling awkward. Goutham was one of the first people to make sure I was relaxed and I had fun modeling. He also thought me a lot about photography and lighting and just little things I now pay attention to and that make me a better photographer and model. His pictures usually tell a story and seem so natural because he manages to capture genuine emotions and he always pays attention to details.

Hire this woman! I work in the creative field so finding a terrific photographer to capture our…read morewedding day and all of the important moments that I want to hang onto forever - that was super important. Lindsay's talents as a photographer speak for themselves. I mean, go to her portfolio. Like ... come one. Extremely evident that this woman has mad skills. I knew from her work product and IG stalking that Lindsay was extremely talented. What I didn't know? Lindsay has an incredible knack for making people feel comfortable, at ease, and free to be themselves. My wife and I aren't really into photos lol. We don't post a whole bunch to social media and my other half in particular doesn't always enjoy being in the spotlight. Lindsay was so much fun throughout. She felt like a friend or a family member who cared as much as we did about having some good snaps of these important memories. We used Ginger Fox Photography for our engagement photos, our rehearsal party, and the wedding. It's perhaps one of the best choices we made in our vendor hiring. Lindsay is organized, meticulous, and is so obviously experienced. Sometimes we'd be like ... let's do this! And she'd be like, I like that but here are some things to think about based on what I've seen. (SO HELPFUL!) She'd listen to our ideas and always try to make it work. Inevitably on our wedding day, everyone was pretty high-stress. Between our shots she'd tell us to breathe and relax and it was incredibly helpful. She managed our family portraits (two very large and very squirrely Irish and Italian families) like a pro. When we got the photos back we were almost in tears to see how beautiful they turned out. Five stars. A+. If you are considering another photographer your search is over. Lindsay Ladd wins everything.

Lindsay and Ginger Fox Photography will forever be my go-to for professional photographs after a…read morefantastic experience for our wedding! I think any great service provides high quality, reasonable prices, efficient turnaround, and good communication. With Lindsay, you get all of this (times 1000) and much, much more. She is very detail-oriented, which made it easy to explain our complicated wedding day that moved between six different rooms of a museum. She goes above and beyond to get great shots with creative touches. She is also super friendly and hilarious, which made her easy to talk to ahead of time and work with on the day-of. All of our photos were amazing! p.s. Lindsay, can we be friends? Seriously.

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.

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

I hired Rosie to take photos of a picnic experience for my side business & she was a breeze to work…read morewith. I wanted photos of the set up, the food and decor as well as the group enjoying their experience. She came and was so nice - even kept offering to help me set up! the photos turned out amazing and she got them back to me so quickly! I was able to post previews on my social pages the same week!

Rosie is awesome! She shot our maternity shoot and was so great we had her do our newborn photos as…read morewell! She's easy to work with and came with inspo for both of our shoots. Her turnaround time is great, I've recommended her to friends who have had her shoot pics for them and had a great experience as well!

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.

Words cannot describe how wonderful Angela and Avi are to work with. My husband and I are not the…read moremost comfortable people in front of the camera and yet they made us feel at ease and took the most incredible pictures of our engagement shoot and our wedding!! They also captured all the small details I wouldn't have even thought of asking for! The only problem is that now I have TOO many favorite photos and can't figure out how to narrow them down for a photo album. Their prices are also super reasonable compared to other local photographers and I think they now also offer videography services as well! You get so much more than you pay for when you use Angela. I would run not walk and book her while she has dates available!

Wow! I cannot thank Angela enough for capturing our engagement in such a professional and artistic…read moreway! My fiancé had secured Angela--unbeknownst to me--to "hide in plain sight" and capture his proposal. I was shocked and so incredibly grateful when I finally realized what the clicking was once I resurfaced from post-proposal bliss! Angela captured our emotions and our favorite spots in Philly. She took it upon herself to scope out our neighborhood ahead of time and find the best place to take some post-proposal shots. She had us laughing and made us feel so special; I was glad to share this memorable experience with her!