Teri was the first person we booked for our wedding. We knew that we wanted someone who would capture the day the way we wanted it. We weren't interested in lots of posed shots. We wanted to see an authentic record of what happened. We looked at some other options but when we saw Teri's work we knew we'd found the one. This was a year before the actual wedding. Although we were getting married in California as one of us is American we live in London. So organising anything from such a distance can be difficult and we wanted a photographer who would make it easy but take the time to understand what we wanted. In Teri we had all of that and more. From our first conversation she put us at ease. She has an easy rapport with people that you don't realise is so important until you experience it first hand. She went through what we wanted but more importantly she took the time to understand who we were. She found out our personalities; our likes, dislikes and the quirks that make us as individually and as a couple. Then we went about explaining how she would take all that and capture the day. But Teri always goes the extra mile. She was shooting a wedding in France and so she stopped off in London so that she could take engagement shots for us. Engagement photos aren't something the British do so I was sceptical. But they were so wonderful that as I type this I sit in a room with three of them framed and one as the front screen of my phone. Then we had dinner, chatted and watched a Disney film together. She was only in London to see us and was here less than a day. That's the kind of effort Teri will give you. Come the day and we were obviously excited. Teri went to spend the time with my wife and her partner on the day spent time with me as we prepared. They were unobtrusive, diligent and thorough. Those photos are some of my favourite. It shows what preparing on the day of a wedding is like. Once I got to the venue she was one of the first people I saw. She came up to me, gave me a big hug and told me how amazing it all looked. She put me instantly at ease. And then she went about her job. Capturing the truth of the day. Some photographers make it about them. She doesn't do that. She was there throughout, taking the most amazing photos of everything from the people to the place settings. The moments she captured were the right ones. Nothing was missed and nothing was superfluous. There's one moment that summed up the work Teri does. It had got dark and I went outside to have five minutes and breathe. I saw Teri working. She was setting a camera then running around in the dark with two lit phones. 'Everyone needs a way to blow off steam' I thought and didn't interrupt. It was only later when she pulled us away from the party did we realise that she was setting up a 'magic' shot. I won't go into the full details, lest I spoil it. But it took no time and produced the most beautiful wedding picture I have ever seen. This is what Teri does. She makes the extra effort so you can be sure that you have not only what you want but also the things you had no idea were even possible. There are the practicalities. She's great value for money, she also provided a photobooth for the party and at the end of it all she provided a personalised memory stick of the photos she had carefully curated. Every single one of them made us cry. But the crux of it is this. She is the reason why we will be able to look back on the best day of our lives with such warmth for years to come. She put us on film. Not any standard wedding. Not an idealised version of the day. She put the real us there. And anyone who can do that is someone who deserves more praise than I know how to give. We utterly recommend Teri Bocko. Her craft, care and how she cherishes your day makes her truly special. read more

Teri shot my wedding in Big Sur and was just the perfect person for the job. Not only does she have a fantastic eye and rather quirky, modern way of composing shots but she captured *moments* rather than just the staged stuff. Our photos are truly stunning; literally everyone I love has said so also. They're really, really gorgeous, surprising even me. I treasure the photos of my littlest flower girl having a meltdown as we laughed during photos, or the big genuine smile of my husband's beloved grandmother during our wedding ceremony (she's since passed away and this picture is more wonderful than ever now). The bonus round of the super beautiful gift she has: Teri has a very understated quality while photographing a wedding that was calming and lovely to be around. She was with my group of people as we got ready and her quiet attitude kept things low key. I was recently in a wedding where the photographer ramped up the bride's nerves so I feel even more lucky to have had Teri, something I emailed her shortly after that eek experience. I don't regret hiring her for a second and would do it all over again, something sadly some people can't say after their wedding. In sum, here's what I wrote about the photos after Teri shared a peek of them on her blog: Wow. You did such a beautiful job I can't even find the words. We are so grateful! And you caught such darling little people photos too: Clutch good move. ;) Thank you from both of us, most sincerely. With your talents, we'll be able to remember our favorite moments, forever. xx! Hire her! And let me know if you have any questions, happy to help if I can. read more

Firstly, I just want to rave about how Teri is a fantastic photographer. We were lucky enough to have her document our wedding in the Loire Valley, France. And we could not be happier with her work! She is such a warm, friendly person who makes every picture feel organic and natural. Before our wedding, she communicated with us several times- getting to know us and discussing details. She is so personable and easy to plan with! During our wedding, she made us- as well as all our dear ones- feel so comfortable. Her photojournalistic style really captured the special moments, emotions, and beauty of the venue in an authentic and pure way. She truly managed to encapsulate the joy and love of the big events and the small moments! As ours was a more intimate wedding, our loved ones enjoyed getting involved in everything- Teri indulged my younger brother with his request to take a picture or two with his disposable camera and allowed one of cousins to shadow her and take pictures. She ate dinner at my family's table and still managed to capture some of my favorite shots of the evening, despite, I'm sure, my family talking her ears off! The energy of the day was intense and full of excitement, and Teri was indefatigable. When we showed people our "sneaks" before the full album, everyone was blown away. Teri is truly an exceptional photographer. Obviously, I can't say enough good things about her and her work. I highly recommend her as a photographer. Thank you so much Teri! read more

I don't even know where to begin. Teri was incredible! A friend who had just gotten married recommended her to us and when I saw their album, we knew we had to book her. Her style of photography was just what we wanted - documentary style v posed. We aren't all that comfortable in front of the lens so we wanted someone who would just capture the real emotion. We'd only chatted over the phone so come wedding day, I was delighted to feel like I'd just reunited with my best friend. She made me feel at ease immediately. She captured moments I didn't even see! We really wanted sunset photos since we were right by the beach... these exceeded any expectations we had. Right after the ceremony, we hopped in her car and drove to the beach. Her and Mike (2nd shooter) captured the most beautiful photos. I think my favorite part was when she saw birds and said, "hey, how do you feel about running towards the birds?" My husband and I just looked at each other, laughed, and started running. We were able to be our full on goofy selves and laughed the entire time. The power went out mid-dinner on the ENTIRE block. The venue set up candles everywhere, super romantic. Teri & Mike captured amazing photos just by candlelight. I can't stop looking at our photos and I cry each time just reminiscing on the beautiful day. Thank you so much Teri & Mike for going above and beyond. We cannot choose a favorite because they are all gorgeous. read more

First, let me start that I live in Southern California, USA. We were headed to Paris for a family trip and really wanted photos that weren't selfies. I wasn't about to hand over my camera to strangers to take family photos, so I hoped to find a photographer that spoke English and be in Paris when we were. I hit the jackpot ! ! Teri was prompt returning e-mails and even took the time to voice verify with me before we left the USA. When we got to Paris, she even sent reminder e-mails before the shoot and made the entire experience very comfortable. Let me tell you . . . Teri knows Paris. She took us to numerous different locations around the Eiffel Tower to take photos, and made us all feel at ease taking photos with a stranger in a foreign country. Teri was very accommodating with my requests and the price was definitely worth it. The resolution and clarity of her photos are great, and the turnaround time was quick. I've had a few of them blown up to 11x13 and one made into a huge canvas print - they look great and I couldn't be happier with the service, the comfort and most of all, the photos! If you are in Paris, or headed to Paris, I would recommend Teri wholeheartedly for photos. She is very professional and you won't regret it. read more

Teri B. was a referral from my finance's cousin, who had her shoot family photos for multiple occasions. We were deciding between her and another photographer, and the tipping point for Teri's photographs were that they really captured the people of the event, rather than the materialistic/superficial details of the event. We had her photograph our wedding. Don't get me wrong, I loved my white shoes (and they're showcased beautifully in our photos) but what mattered more to me was the man I married and our family and friends who celebrated us. Teri B. made it so easy for us to be naturally ourselves. It rained on our wedding day, yet she made light of the weather and complimented us all throughout our time together. She even encouraged us that the rainy weather would help capture our images best. She helped us to set up a "first look" and the photos from it are my favorite! Teri was such a life-giving, relaxed and peaceful person to have with us throughout the day. She communicated so well with us and made the day so easy. We are so happy with our wedding photos and would love to hire her again for future events. read more

I originally picked Teri B because of her style that was drawn to on her website. She can catch the essence of a wedding without asking you to constantly put it on display. And if you are camera shy, like myself, this is a gift! No matter if your wedding is rockstar, romantic, full of laughter, full of emotion and tears, or ALL of that - she will make your pictures a true reflection of your day! And when you see your photographs in order, the story is there and unfolds perfectly preserved. You will remember exactly how you felt when you took your first step down the aisle - because look at your face!! Her personality is sweet and gentle and I loved having a photographer who smiled at me when I looked at her. She is talented, she cares about the quality of her pictures. Go with the one man show, not the big machine that standardizes your poses and turns your album into an intake form. I loved her, you will too! read more

My fiancé and I hired Teri to do our engagement photos in Madison, WI. Teri had only been to Madison a number of times, but we never would have guessed that based on her knowledge of the area. You could tell that she had done her research ahead of our photo shoot and knew exactly where to get some stunning photos. She was great leading up to the photo shoot and made sure to communicate with both of us to get a feeling of exactly what we wanted from our engagement photo shoot. We could not be happier with the images that we received from Teri after our photo shoot! We got so many beautiful shots and have gotten so many compliments from our family and friends about how great our engagement photos look. We would DEFINITELY recommend Teri to our family and friends- she goes above and beyond to make sure her customers are happy with their photos! read more

Teri is AMAZING. If you are searching for a wedding photographer...STOP HERE! Her pictures and artistic eye are truly unbelievable and she will have everyone you show your photos to in awe. She takes real life, in the moment photos and doesn't waste time on all the posed and awkward photos you don't really want anyway. She flies under the radar capturing all the intimate moments without interrupting the flow of the day. She is so chill and easy to get along with and will make sure you have everything you want from your wedding photos and more. She is super communicative and her prices are insanely reasonable. I cannot say enough good things about her, but more importantly, I have the most beautiful, incredible, wonderful, amazing photos to remember my wedding day with. TERI--YOU ROCK!! read more

Teri is an incredibly special human being. I have been lucky enough to work with Teri over the past 4+ years as a Venue Manager. When I showed my husband all of the photographer options I had preselected - Teri was distinct. Teri brings a calm energy to every aspect of the wedding. We chose to have an engagement shoot with Teri to get comfortable in front of the camera. It really helped us learn what we liked and didn't like in terms of photography (mainly to stand up straight!). One of my favorite things about working with Teri is her creative talent. She looks at photography with a unique lens, finding the perfect light, backdrop, and moment for a photo. Her work speaks for itself but I have to say if you're considering booking Teri, do it and do it quick because she's one of a kind. read more

Magical time in Provence and Paris with Teri! We drove around Provence and found the sunflower field by surprise!!! Teri and I couldn't help screaming, we were just way too thrilled and Teri made my dream came true- the prewedding pictures of me and my fiance in the sunflower field that I've been dreaming in my head. In Paris, we strolled along Pont Alexandre III at night enjoyed ourselves watching the Eiffel Tower twinkling... Teri captured the magical moment for us perfectly! We ended our photo shooting in the early morning running through pigeons, trapping ourselves in the veil together with Teri and hugging each other!!!! We said goodbye in tears because I found my sister in another nation!!! We miss you Teri!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

I'm super happy to have hired Teri as my wedding photographer! We held the wedding in Saratoga Springs and it is a venue that she has never been to. She arrived very early and checked out a lot of good wedding spots in the venue, and this has saved us a lot of time looking for right spot for the perfect photo. She has captured great quality photos with vivid expressions on every one's face, and in the end every one of my guests has got their ideal photos and are very surprised and satisfied with the photos! Her work is pretty consistent and has kept a romantic tune for all the pics. I'm super happy that I found her. read more

We planned our wedding remotely from NYC, so I had to rely on phone calls and emails when picking vendors. I loved Teri's previous work and reached out. Teri was very easy to communicate with and it was clear from just a phone call that she was the perfect choice for us. Her photos beautifully captured the emotions and feel of our wedding. We immediately printed copies to give to both in-laws! I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for the perfect photographer to capture their big day. read more

We had such fantastic time with Teri! She shot so many beautiful photos of our wedding, and was so easy to work with. On a day where we were juggling so many different things, she made the process easy and professional. She came very prepared, and walked us through a number of really creative shots. The results were incredible. More than that, she was an absolute joy to have with us. I hope we can find an excuse to hire her again in the future. Thank you so much Teri! read more

We came across Teri's website while looking for photographers for our Oct. 2018 wedding, and we are SO glad we did! She was incredibly kind and professional from the start. We did an engagement shoot, and then she was very helpful in answering questions leading up to the wedding itself. She was so friendly and easy to work with, and made our family and friends comfortable as she captured our big day. We love our wedding photos, and are so lucky to have found her! read more

Teri made our wedding experience exceptional! We got to know each other early on, and knew right from the beginning that she is the perfect photographer for any wedding. She is professional, artistic, and responded quickly. She made us feel comfortable while having so much fun from our engagement photos to the wedding day. She captured our story with her photographs! read more

I had the chance to be at two weddings this past year where Teri was the photographer. How she stands out to me is that she takes alot of candid shots. Shots alot of photographers might miss. She has good eyes, and she loves taking pictures. She's also a very nice person. I would highly recommend Teri. She's a great photographer, and a great person. read more