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.

I had met with several photographers before sitting down with Matt but my now husband and I knew…read moreright away shortly into our meeting we'd be signing on with Matthew Bender Photography for our October wedding. He responded instantly to every email and phone call and took the time to explain all everything. Matt took wonderful engagement photos and absolutely beautiful wedding pictures of our October wedding. He captured every detail I wanted and even details I didn't know I wanted. He was so easy to work with the day of the wedding; provided a lot of direction, which was a great asset (since we are people who normally don't like our picture taken) and made us feel so comfortable. All the finished photos we received were incredible! He is so creative! Everything is exceptional, the lighting, positioning, the way expressions were captured, and all the little details. We are so happy with not only the photos but also the great experience that Matthew Bender Photography provided for our special day!

Matt was amazing. He somehow managed to make my husband and I happy AND my parents happy. Our…read morephotos were amazing. Matt and his second shooter were ninjas. We hardly noticed them at the ceremony and somehow managed to get perfect shots. If you're looking for an affordable photographer that takes the time to get to know you and your family and take the best possible photos, look no further than Matt!

We found Tara through Instagram while looking for wedding photographers who mainly shoot for LGBTQ+…read morecouples. Her photography immediately caught our eyes and honestly once I saw her past wedding photos I didn't want to keep looking! She met with us through Zoom and we instantly felt comfortable and felt like connected well. We booked her and can honestly say she is worth every penny and more! She connects with you, makes you feel confident, has a fun personality, and is so professional! Most importantly, our wedding photos came out so beautifully and we are in love with them! She was great at communicating and made sure we were always okay. We couldn't have asked for a better photographer. Whether you're in Philly or across the world, we HIGHLY recommend Tara! We are so proud that we get to show these pictures to our family, friends, and future children!

I can't imagine my wedding without Tara as our photographer. Every time I post one of our…read moreincredible wedding or engagement photos to my social media accounts, I receive so many compliments on how unbelievably talented she is. Tara was incredible for many reasons. 1. She took time to learn about us as a couple, asking us to take a quiz to learn our love languages and asking pointed questions about our dynamic and relationship. This helped her to take photos that really represented us in our real life. 2. She was quick to respond to any questions or updates that we had, so I was able to mark things off of my to do list quickly. 3. She uses lighting in an AMAZING way, capturing an already gorgeous scene in a way that I didn't even see before the photos came out. 4. She focuses on LGBTQ couples, making us feel comfortable during what feels like a vulnerable state (being very out in public while taking photos with your partner). 5. Tara got our sneak peek to us extremely quickly, and followed up soon after with the rest of the photos. I can't recommend her enough. Her business and her clients are her top priority, and in my opinion, she truly is the best in the game. We will cherish these photos forever.

Wow! Just wow! Patrick blew me away not only with the videography but also his service! He was…read moreextremely responsive, reasonably priced, kind and caring, relaxed, and extremely talented. It was so nice to have Patrick because he was so easy to work with. Plus, he really made my wedding day even more memorable! Thank you thank you!

PSH Cinema did an excellent job in capturing our wedding. Since receiving the video, we have…read morewatched it a handful of times and every single time we find something else we absolutely cherish about our special day. You will not regret having a videographer at your wedding and we highly recommend that you use PSH Cinema if you do. Thank you so much for doing a terrific job on our video, it really means the world to us!

I was never comfortable with having my picture taken, so when I was choosing a photographer for my…read morefifty fifth wedding anniversary, I looked for someone who would understand my vision and see me. Scott did all those things. I am truly happy with my photos, but I am most appreciative of his skill in making me feel comfortable in front of the camera, and for making me feel and look beautiful. Faye M.

Scott Burkett is truly the best photographer in the world! My husband and I have worked with him…read morethree times--first for our podcast banner, and then twice for our website, promos, and social media content. Each experience has been incredible, and Scott has officially become our forever go-to photographer. What sets Scott apart is his professionalism, patience, and ability to deliver exactly what we envisioned every single time. Finding someone who consistently excels in all these areas is rare, but Scott does it flawlessly. We can't recommend him and his company enough to anyone in need of exceptional photography. Trust us--Scott never misses! The Harrisons

Karmapants was one of the absolute best decisions we made throughout our wedding planning process,…read morethey made us so comfortable from the first phone call to the final video delivery and we truly enjoyed working with them. I've lost track of how many times we've watched our wedding video and how many times it brought us right back to that day. The Karmapants team captured the warmth, the joy, the honesty, the silliness, and every emotion in between from our wedding and put together the most beautiful video that we'll cherish forever.

Jenn is very professional and the art she creates from taking pictures is amazing. Highly recommend…read moreher for your next event

Heidi was exceptional as a photographer!…read more She is a thorough professional who from the very first conversation set our wedding up for success. Her consultation forced my now wife and I to get everything in gear, but we are better off for it. Once she had a firm timeline, she stuck to the schedule and kept my wedding party in the loop of who needed to be where to get the pictures my wife and I emphasized. I was a bit preoccupied during the ceremony, but the number of angles taken suggests Heidi might be capable of flight. I'm astonished that one person could move that quick to capture so many timeless moments. The photos that she was able to capture are ones that I will cherish for the rest of my life! Please consider working with Heidi for any of your large event photography needs!

Heidi was amazing! My fiancé and I didn't want the fanfare of a traditional wedding, but wanted…read moregorgeous photos of the day. From the first conversation I had with her, she totally got it. Heidi arrived early to meet us before things got started. From her experience with Philadelphia City Hall ceremonies, she knew the best places to take photos in and around the building. We felt comfortable and at ease! And Heidi is very prompt- the gallery and files arrived before we expected them! Everyone loves the photos; they're very sweet, elegant, and true to the moment.

Ashley did a great job with my wedding photos, this is a new growing business and I definitely…read morewould give her a shot for any event. She traveled 2 hours in the rain and was on time to take pics before the wedding. I had gorgeous photos and like 500 to choose from when me and my husband made our album and i constantly make prints off the disc that she sent me with all of our photos. I have nothing to compare this business to, but they always responded to me took great photos and were affordable and so friendly!