When we were thinking of WHO we'd be getting to photograph the most important day of our lives (we'd been together for 11 years on the day of our wedding 10.01.17) there was no thinking. We'd only been talking about it for years. Years!!! We first saw Tobin's work in 2008 and were totally blown away. The attention to detail (we appreciate people who are so passionate about their work that they border on geeky) was apparent and appreciated. However, the way he connects with the people he photographs is unparalleled. Needless to say, we highly recommend this wonderful man. Tobin Poppenberg is THE best wedding photographer (and people photographer) we have ever known. Hands down. He's a delightful human who adores people!!! When you see his photos, you see a true heart-connection that comes from deep down. The magic he captures with his eye is truly astonishing. He understands how to make the most of the scenery, the people, the moment. When we saw our photos, we cried tears of joy. We knew they would be special but had no idea what he would actually capture. His photography made our wedding day experience exceptional. There were no surprises, nothing left undone. He communicated clearly and thoroughly so that we could relax and enjoy our day as much as we possibly could. Finally, I need to say that his personal style is just fantastic. Many people commented on how much the photographer looked like the epitome of "the photographer"!! He truly was in every way. We love this guy, can you tell? There are so many boring, run-of-the-mill pictures out there. In the vast sea of wedding photographers, this guy stands heads above the rest for a reason. But, I believe that everyone deserves to have such gorgeous photos of their wedding day. Thank you, Tobin!!! You're remarkable, extraordinary and we adore you. We're honored and overjoyed!!! xo Katie and Mark read more

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Tobin was an amazing pick for a photographer. We met him at a friends wedding, and to be honest we really just liked him as a person. We had never seen any of his work, but based on the conversations, the humor, ability to connect, and sense of joy we felt we had no problem choosing him(of course we did look at some photos before the final decision, and were very impressed!) We are beyond thrilled with our decision. Having Tobin as a part of our wedding and wedding process was a breeze and a joy. He was extremely professional, on point, and very willing to help alleviate any anxieties through my many questions. He was also just fun to talk with! On our wedding day, he was great. He really connected with all of the wedding party, he made us all laugh a ton, and most importantly he took wonderful wonderful photos!!! He really inspired us all in how to be during the shoots, which was helpful. He guided us flawlessly, and the results were beautiful. We cherish our wedding photos, and would like to say a big thanks to Tobin, at Tobin Photography! read more

Wonderful Wonderful man, photographer, (and maybe secret comedian??) We just had our wedding and he was just the epitome of professionalism and passion for his craft. I wish I had more events that needed a photographer so I could hire him all the time. read more

Tobin was our first choice to photography our wedding. I was very familiar with his exquisite work (shooting weddings, festivals and events) and we were thrilled he was available. What I loved about working with Tobin is how seriously he takes preparation. We met with him a couple times he gently encouraged us to stay on schedule by making our shot list well before the event. After delivering our 4 page document, I was very impressed that he and his assistant had it memorized and also carried a copy in their back pocket. Tobin and his assistant made us (and our family and wedding party) feel so comfortable and at ease during our pre-ceremony shoot. The photos he delivered are incredible!~ We could not be happier with these priceless family photographs documenting the most incredible weekend of our lives. Thank you TOBIN!!! read more

Tobin is an awesome photographer. He did an excellent job and was there with from start to finish and had planning meetings to share ideas on what kind of photos we wanted and also had some amazing ideas for photos that we never thought of. He is very easy to work with and a super nice dude. Would absolutely recommend. 10/10 read more

Working with Tobin and his staff was an incredible experience. My husband and I are not the photogenic type and were very nervous the photos would be awkward and unnatural. We are currently living in Chicago and so were planning the wedding long distance. Tobin was incredibly accommodating by allowing us to talk over Skype and assured our nerves by discussing with us his strategies to erase the nerves and awkwardness in photos. We also found we had many common interests and were immediately comfortable with him just from that one skype conversation. On the day of, he was there well before we arrived prepared and ready to go. The candid shots he got of us when we arrived are fabulous! There's one in particular of my mother in law with a huge smile on her face that we love. Our one on one session with Tobin was really wonderful. My husband and I are the type that never know what to do for posed photos and end up always looking awkward and cheesy. He provided verbal and visual direction that put us at ease and allowed us to be natural. The results are incredible!!! I have never felt and looked more beautiful and my husband who hates looking at photos of himself said "Wow, these pictures actually look like how I see myself in a mirror. I am a good looking guy!" In going through the pictures the other night picking our prints, we had a very hard time deciding what to order because there are so many gorgeous photos that show the love and joy that we both felt throughout the day. The rest of the photos also came out absolutely beautiful! They really show the true emotion of the day. It is heartwarming to look back at them and see the tears and pride in my Father in law's face while giving his speech and the pure joy of both our parents as they entered the tent. The photos really capture the essence of the wedding! It was such and incredible day and all the photos show that beautifully! I've been sharing them with everyone I meet! I would most definitely use Tobin again! read more

Tobin is such an amazing photographer and person. What I loved most about Tobin was his sense of humor. Being in front of a camera and the center of attention can be very nerve racking but Tobin made the experience so fun and light hearted! I'm also not a big fan of PDA but Tobin managed to get me to be more in the moment and touchy feel with my husband around other people which produced beautiful photos. He is very professional, showed up right on time, scoped out the property and was able to really capture the day. He also drove us to our other photo location which was nice. My hubby and I were able to just sit back, relax, and enjoy our special day! Seeing my photos for the first time was emotional! I've never seen myself look so beautiful and being able to have someone capture my husband and my love for one another was just amazing! In some of the photos he caught Jason (hubby) just staring at me and it just makes my heart melt. When an opportunity arises to get photos taken, Tobin will be the first one I think about! I brag about him to everyone who sees our pictures, I just can't help myself! Tobin you are amazing, thank you for everything! read more

The wedding photography was high priority on my list for our wedding. I had a clear vision of what I wanted and I searched for a couple of months for photographers whose work I thought could meet that vision. Tobin's work stood out to me because it was whimsical, and creative and romantic just like what I was looking for. My fiancé and I narrowed the dozens of photographers we looked at down to three, and after talking to Tobin, we knew he was the right choice. I did not want a bunch of stock pictures that looked like they could have been taken at anyone and everyone's weddings. Tobin listened to the feeling we wanted captured, our concerns, and our ideas and he offered up great suggestions. We could tell in the conversations that his personality and talent would be prefect. Tobin was profession, organized, very creative, and flexible. That is what you want in a wedding photographer! We loved having Tobin at our wedding and he was genuinely a delight the whole day. I remember when he was taking the 'getting ready' photos, it was pretty hectic all around me and Tobin was such a calming presence. Just a little something extra he brought along with his cameras. When we saw our pictures, there were so many little special moments he had captured that I hadn't even seen that day. So many sweet surprises with my family and friends mixed in with the stunning shots. It was truly like reliving our wonderful day when going through the photos. My husband was so delighted with them as well. We both commented on how amazing it was how many unique and different perspectives and angles Tobin got. I don't know how one person could have done it, but Tobin did. My mom was so impressed with Tobin the day of the wedding that she hired him to take some photos of my new husband and me in the redwood forest the next day. I was blown away!!! These pictures still bring me to tears 6 months later, they are so lovely and playful. People are constantly commenting on how unique and special our photos are and I cannot thank Tobin enough for that. read more

My husband and I got married in August and we were blessed to have Tobin as our photographer! When we first began looking for photographers we were completely in the dark. We researched on all the different wedding websites and we were so overwhelmed by the number of talented artists. We found Tobin through our wedding venue - he had done a wedding there a few years ago and they showed us the beautiful album he made for them. We reached out to him and one other photographer to compare prices and do a video call (we live in Virginia and got married in California). The other photographer was talented, kind and affordable, but once we met Tobin, we had no doubts that he was the one for us. He is warm, fun, and completely devoted to his craft. My husband and I are complete dorks and it was magical to meet someone who saw our love and could share in our humor. We did an engagement shoot a few months later and it confirmed our beliefs that Tobin was the perfect person to capture our love. The engagement photos turned out magnificently, and we had so much fun going to new places to find some special shots. On the day of our wedding, Tobin was attentive and helpful, and was so flexible with everything we wanted to do. He showed us how devoted he was to capturing the perfect shot - he stood on tables and chairs, got down in the dirt, and wasn't afraid to get into some pretty precarious positions. I loved his energy and enthusiasm, and our entire wedding party was able to relax knowing that he wasn't going to push us around or take up all our time with stiff, posed photos. He made us feel like the most beautiful and brilliant couple, and we were just so happy to share this perfect day with him. After the wedding, we patiently waited about 8 weeks to see our photos for the first time, and it was 100% worth the wait. All of his creative risks and his vision paid off - when we first saw our photos we were blown away. I knew we looked good, but he helped us to look like models! Seeing the pictures was like experiencing our wedding all over again, and we are so lucky to have found someone like Tobin to capture our spirit, our hard work, and our favorite moments. read more

Hiring Tobin to photograph our wedding was one of the best decisions we have made since deciding to get married! Tobin makes everything feel so personal, from sending hand-written personal notes, phone calls, skype sessions to show us around the online photo gallery... Tobin really makes the entire photography experience personalized. Not to mention he is extremely personable and had us laughing the whole time..not just because he ripped his pants trying to get the perfect bridal shots... Further, the photos were incredible. I chose Tobin because not only were his photos beautiful, in-the-moment, and full of emotion, but they are also beautifully touched up/edited. My sister hired a much cheaper photographer for her wedding and ended up spending over $1000 to get them re-edited by another photographer after the fact because the editing job was so bad. Would HIGHLY recommend Tobin for any event, especially weddings. Well worth every dollar. Thanks again Tobin! read more

Tobin is a first-rate photographer and artist! From the moment I saw his portfolio, I could tell that there was something special about his photography. I saw that he was able to capture spontaneous moments in a way that was personal, honest and artful. Everybody looks good in his shots! I am so glad that we booked him to photograph our wedding. The first time we worked with Tobin was when he did our engagement shoot. My wife and I have never been much for modeling, but Tobin made us feel comfortable right away with his good sense of humor and go-with-the-flow attitude. We got loads of compliments on the photos from our friends and family, and many of those very pictures adorn the walls of our apartment. For our wedding, Tobin captured every aspect of the day in gorgeous, poetic images. It's so important to have your wedding shot by a person whose work you admire, and when my wife and I look at the shots that he took, we feel honored to be in his photographs! I'm instantly transported back to the moments that he caught, because the photos feel genuine and alive. When it was about documenting the day, Tobin always got the best angle. When it was about taking posed pictures of my wife and I, Tobin guided us thru every location and position with a warm energy. He made us feel so comfortable, and he caught some moments where you can just FEEL the love emanating from the image, whether it's pics of us or our guests. I would totally recommend him to anyone who wants their events photographed with joy, love, art and class! read more

Tobin is a moment capturing genius. He combined talents and attributes of top-notch photography skills, ability to know where to be to capture the best candid shots I have ever seen, ability to be an invisible yet positive part of your ceremony, commitment to A+++ quality and service - have me recommend him 1000% to any couple looking to capture their special day. My wife and I had Tobin photograph our wedding back in 2008 and even to this day (10yrs later), his pictures bring back the love, commitment, passion, excitement... all that my wife and I felt during that special time. If you want the best on your wedding day - leaving you with moments and memories that will be captured as gems that last forever, Tobin's your guy. read more

My wife and I choseTobinto take care of our wedding photography needs and we are extremely happy with our choice! Everything was exceptional, from the first interview and meeting to the delivery of the final albums.Tobinreally loves photography and he also has a savviness in composing photos and being in the right place at the right time to capture those candid moments. On the wedding day,Tobinfelt like a member of the family which undoubtedly helped our guests warm up to being photographed and resulted in more natural looking photos. How didTobinconsistently photograph my relatives with such natural smiles? It is really incredible how everyone is smiling in photo after photo in our wedding album. There were also a few points during the reception that we felt like rock-stars withTobinand the assistant photographer taking flash photos as we entered the reception. Many friends commented on how awesome our photographer was during the wedding and again when we received our proofs online to share with everyone. During one of our Skype video chats (we were arranging our Boston wedding from out of town), we had requested thatTobintake the traditional formal shots, which were organized perfectly, and also requested a photo-journalistic style to capture our guests enjoying our special day. Not only did we receive exactly what we requested, butTobintook additional photos (unbeknownst to us) that he knew that our parents and grandparents would love. It is one of those added bonuses that we didn't even appreciate until well after the wedding day had past. Tobincalls his wedding photography service the "TobinExperience." I think that perfectly describes how takes care of you from initial interviews, arranging formal shots, during the special day and even in being able to provide feedback on the design and layout of the albums.Tobinalso provided clear delivery deadlines and stuck to them every time. You can personalize yourTobinExperience as much or as little as you want. In our experience,Tobinhelped guide us to the correct decisions before we even realized it - the sign of a true professional! read more

I remember our first phone call with Tobin as we began the hunt for our photographer. My (now) hubby and I were in Maine on vacation, and were getting ready for our call with Tobin. Never having planned a wedding before, we had no idea what to ask. So, I had my wedding binder and the questions from "The Knot" to ask away. When Tobin called, he instantly had us laughing, smiling, and it felt like he had known us forever. Mid-call, Tobin said, "That look on your faces right now is what I will capture that day." I was sold. It was only the beginning of our relationship, but already we knew Tobin was the type of photographer who just gets wedding photography - who answers the questions before you ask them and who knows how to bring out a couples' love for each other to capture incredible moments. I told Tobin that I wanted a photographer who would not pose me - I wanted to not even know that a photographer was there and for the real intimate, fun, and candid moments throughout the day to tell the story. I cannot express my uttermost satisfaction with how true this is after seeing our photos. Your wedding day goes by so fast, and there is no way to clearly remember each moment, or see everything. Tobin even captured some amazing candid photographs of love between our parents and grandparents - ones that we are seriously in love and will treasure forever. When Tobin sent us our pictures, I felt like I relived our wedding, and each time I look at them, I fall more in love. Tobin is relaxed, fun to be around, and makes you feel comfortable to be yourself and have fun, all while feeling you are not being followed by a camera. Tobin captures your true personalities, the essence of each moment, and truly tells a story with his photographs. read more

Working with Tobin was easy and effortless. He came ready, stuck to the plans we discussed, and executed with flair. Equal parts professional and personable, we felt no photo fatigue at all. Tobin was smart about sequencing and pacing the shots, kept it light, and executed with flair. Seeing the photos was like re-living the big day. Happy we went with Tobin, we wouldn't recommend anyone else! read more

Finding the right photographer for our wedding was a challenge...until we met Tobin. I could tell that he was the right man for the job almost instantly. While he is a lot of fun and definitely quirky, he is professional and knowledgeable. He handled a 55-person family photo shoot with such charm and wit that he had my notoriously grumpy father laughing and grinning in all of the photos (note: I haven't seen my father willingly smile in a photo in my entire lifetime). Beyond Tobin's easy-to-get-along with personality, his experience and organizational tools will ensure that good photos are the last thing that you are worried about on your wedding day. Tobin is also a great communicator. He will take pains to ensure that he is well briefed on the day-of schedule and he will do everything in his power to ensure that he gets chance to take those must-have shots that you mentioned in your pre-wedding meeting. The images from our wedding are beautiful. Tobin captured the beauty of our venue and surroundings as well as the joy and emotion that my husband and I were feeling that day. I cannot recommend Tobin's services enough. read more

Tobin was a true pleasure to work with on our wedding day. His humor, kindness, and charisma helped create such a fun, comfortable environment. The atmosphere of happiness and comfort he helped create really came through in our pictures. We were so, so happy with the photos, they captured so many special moments. In particular, Tobin was able to facilitate one of the most beautiful moments I have ever shared with my father, and capture that moment on film. I could not be happier that Tobin was part of our wedding day. Thanks Tobin, for sharing your gift with us! read more

Tobin's photographs captured the essence of our wedding in all its various emotions; Beauty, fun, sweetness, love, excitement, romance, tenderness, exuberance, spontaneity, my beautiful wife Grace... Tobin is an artist, we love our photographs, they're timeless. He's also a lovely person who through the process has become a dear friend. Tobin is the one you want behind the lense at your wedding. read more

Just an update - It's been almost 2 years since my wedding, and I am still thrilled with Tobin. We ordered several large prints from him which are now hanging on our walls, and I have a feeling I will cherish those pictures for the rest of my life. He really captured the best parts of my wedding day (i went out of my way to email him and ask if I could be a reference in the future, if that gives you an idea of how strong of an impact he had on me). Cannot say enough good things about this guy. read more

I was nervous about working with any wedding photographer -- our wedding is only once in a lifetime, and finding someone good seemed impossible: we wanted someone who would listen to what we wanted, be quick with the "must-have" photos, catch every key moment, add creative flair, and stay out of the way -- and produce incredible photos! Finding Tobin was the answer to our photographic prayers. We loved his presence, his speed, his professionalism, and how he captured moments that we never thought could look that good. When we first saw the photos from our nature shoot, it was an OMG! moment -- you would have thought the whole thing was set up by Vogue with the romance turned up past 11. My bride cried over them. read more