Photographers
BeauVaughn
ChrisAngel!
The photos came back and are pretty good for the shots they took. Absolutely no creativity though. If you go with them, you'll have the same dipping shot, kissing shot, and head on pose for 200 pictures. If that's what you are looking for, then I would say they are good at what they do. But if you want more romantic, special moments between husband and wife that doesn't include face sucking, then you are better off going with another vendor.... especially when they charge $2100+ for their services.
The photos came back and are pretty good for the shots they took. Absolutely no creativity though. If you go with them, you'll have the same dipping shot, kissing shot, and head on pose for 200 pictures. If that's what you are looking for, then I would say they are good at what they do. But if you want more romantic, special moments between husband and wife that doesn't include face sucking, then you are better off going with another vendor.... especially when they charge $2100+ for their services.
Chris Bendet with Bendet Photography
sarahbeth_01
Chris and his wife, Dawndy, are absolutely amazing! I knew I wanted to hire him from our very first phone conversation. In fact, he was $500 more than another photographer we liked, but I wanted to hire Chris so badly that I gave up buying Starbucks for a year to make up the difference! =) He had lots of experience photographing at Club 1000 and was excited to be back for another. Our package included an engagement session and guestbook with the engagement photos, as well as the copyright to all wedding photos and a $300 credit towards wedding prints and/or an album. He was very open to some of the ideas I had and willing to take some photos like favorites of mine I found on the Internet. Our wedding party was very impressed with Chris and agreed that they never had as much fun taking pictures as on our wedding day! We rented a trolley and drove around the Westbottoms for pictures...Chris had scouted out the area multiple times the week prior and had taken pictures of each location to show us what he was thinking! He realized the night before that there was some construction that may slow us down, so he arrived 30 minutes early to ensure we'd have enough time. I was a bit concerned at first because we only had him for seven hours (which made planning the order of reception events a little tricky), but he ended up staying a little longer and the time factor wasn't even an issue. It's only been twelve days since our wedding and we ALREADY have the disc with over 1000 images. They are AMAZING!!!!! He also put together a slideshow with music that displays about 100 of the photos and burned that to CD as well. I couldn't be happier with the way our pictures turned out. I would recommend Bendet Photography a million times and will probably head back his direction for baby pictures in a few years! =) Here is his website: http://bendetphotography.com/. He's also on facebook!
Chris and his wife, Dawndy, are absolutely amazing! I knew I wanted to hire him from our very first phone conversation. In fact, he was $500 more than another photographer we liked, but I wanted to hire Chris so badly that I gave up buying Starbucks for a year to make up the difference! =) He had lots of experience photographing at Club 1000 and was excited to be back for another. Our package included an engagement session and guestbook with the engagement photos, as well as the copyright to all wedding photos and a $300 credit towards wedding prints and/or an album. He was very open to some of the ideas I had and willing to take some photos like favorites of mine I found on the Internet. Our wedding party was very impressed with Chris and agreed that they never had as much fun taking pictures as on our wedding day! We rented a trolley and drove around the Westbottoms for pictures...Chris had scouted out the area multiple times the week prior and had taken pictures of each location to show us what he was thinking! He realized the night before that there was some construction that may slow us down, so he arrived 30 minutes early to ensure we'd have enough time. I was a bit concerned at first because we only had him for seven hours (which made planning the order of reception events a little tricky), but he ended up staying a little longer and the time factor wasn't even an issue. It's only been twelve days since our wedding and we ALREADY have the disc with over 1000 images. They are AMAZING!!!!! He also put together a slideshow with music that displays about 100 of the photos and burned that to CD as well. I couldn't be happier with the way our pictures turned out. I would recommend Bendet Photography a million times and will probably head back his direction for baby pictures in a few years! =) Here is his website: http://bendetphotography.com/. He's also on facebook!
Gregg Hejna
engutshall A++++I think my photos speak for themselves and I'm probably biased since I've known him since I was 4 years old and worked for him while in high school but those pictures are fantastic. He really helped keep the flow of the day going. He also kept me laughing and distracted when some things weren't going my way.
Jim Powers Photography
Whitneykaye87 Review~A+ (so far...)
I can give a better and more complete review after we get our photos back, but he took a ton so I expect it to take a few weeks. For now, I can say he's great to work with. I appreciate that he does an engagement session for free to make sure we get along well. After that session, we got our high res dvd of all the pictures (and copyright release), and there were over 400 pictures, even after he tossed the crappy ones (eyes closed, weird faces, etc). He really put us at ease when taking pictures. He went the extra mile when he passed along offers to us, like when a local hair salon was looking to get more photos, he asked me if I would want to get my hair done for free (I declined because my regular hair dresser already offered to do it gratis). I also loved that he spends the entire day with you at the wedding. He arrived at the venue before I did to get detail shots and everything, and then the getting ready shots, etc. I can't WAIT to get the wedding photos back because I'm sure they'll be fantastic!
I can give a better and more complete review after we get our photos back, but he took a ton so I expect it to take a few weeks. For now, I can say he's great to work with. I appreciate that he does an engagement session for free to make sure we get along well. After that session, we got our high res dvd of all the pictures (and copyright release), and there were over 400 pictures, even after he tossed the crappy ones (eyes closed, weird faces, etc). He really put us at ease when taking pictures. He went the extra mile when he passed along offers to us, like when a local hair salon was looking to get more photos, he asked me if I would want to get my hair done for free (I declined because my regular hair dresser already offered to do it gratis). I also loved that he spends the entire day with you at the wedding. He arrived at the venue before I did to get detail shots and everything, and then the getting ready shots, etc. I can't WAIT to get the wedding photos back because I'm sure they'll be fantastic!
KC Photobooth
erinmarie2831 A+
All of our guests enjoyed taking pictures and were delighted to keep copies of theirs. They provide people to put the guestbook together and run the machine, etc, and I think that was a great benefit. They were able to make sure that everyone who was in a picture got an extra copy. They made sure everyone contributed to our guestbook. This was sort of a splurge for us, but definitely worth it! Many of my friends are now telling their friends who are getting married to get photobooths. KC Photobooth was really great to work with -- responsive and accommodating.
All of our guests enjoyed taking pictures and were delighted to keep copies of theirs. They provide people to put the guestbook together and run the machine, etc, and I think that was a great benefit. They were able to make sure that everyone who was in a picture got an extra copy. They made sure everyone contributed to our guestbook. This was sort of a splurge for us, but definitely worth it! Many of my friends are now telling their friends who are getting married to get photobooths. KC Photobooth was really great to work with -- responsive and accommodating.
Mark Sorenson
caroljg2001
when the photographer we initially booked had to cancel in order to move out of town, we were faced with shopping for another one! Of all the wedding decisions, photographer shopping was the toughest, but I had just read another bride recommend Mark on this board so we contacted him...great decision (and thanks to whoever recommended him, if you are still reading here!) He does a combination of photojournalistic and traditional wedding photography, which we wanted. His prices are VERY reasonable, especially since with most of his packages a second photographer is included. The photos were delivered not even three weeks after the wedding, both on disc and in an album, and were loaded online the next day...we could (and did) refer out of town friends and relatives to those, which was a nice benefit. We have received MANY compliments on the quality of the photos and are very pleased with everything. Plus he is a very nice guy, so easy to work with.
klamfers
He did a great job! We got our pictures back about 3 weeks after the wedding with all the editing done and all rights to the pictures, along with a cd of them. GREAT!!!
casies683
A+ We loved Mark! He did a great job on our engagement pictures last fall and did a great job at the wedding (although we don't have the pictures yet!). And, he has many packages that range
in price. We are getting the copyrights to our photos. He is laid back, fun, and helps you relax if photos aren't your favorite thing to do.
jena A++++++
I had 2 photographers and a videographer. I haven't seen the edited pictures
yet, but got to see some of the pics on his camera on the way to the reception.
The unedited ones are beautiful. Mark has an awesome eye and takes the most
amazing pictures. In fact we plan on using him to take family shots as well
next spring.
when the photographer we initially booked had to cancel in order to move out of town, we were faced with shopping for another one! Of all the wedding decisions, photographer shopping was the toughest, but I had just read another bride recommend Mark on this board so we contacted him...great decision (and thanks to whoever recommended him, if you are still reading here!) He does a combination of photojournalistic and traditional wedding photography, which we wanted. His prices are VERY reasonable, especially since with most of his packages a second photographer is included. The photos were delivered not even three weeks after the wedding, both on disc and in an album, and were loaded online the next day...we could (and did) refer out of town friends and relatives to those, which was a nice benefit. We have received MANY compliments on the quality of the photos and are very pleased with everything. Plus he is a very nice guy, so easy to work with.
klamfers
He did a great job! We got our pictures back about 3 weeks after the wedding with all the editing done and all rights to the pictures, along with a cd of them. GREAT!!!
casies683
A+ We loved Mark! He did a great job on our engagement pictures last fall and did a great job at the wedding (although we don't have the pictures yet!). And, he has many packages that range
in price. We are getting the copyrights to our photos. He is laid back, fun, and helps you relax if photos aren't your favorite thing to do.
jena A++++++
I had 2 photographers and a videographer. I haven't seen the edited pictures
yet, but got to see some of the pics on his camera on the way to the reception.
The unedited ones are beautiful. Mark has an awesome eye and takes the most
amazing pictures. In fact we plan on using him to take family shots as well
next spring.
Melissa Lin Ellis
Review by Nikkifee
~I'd like to recommend my photographer Melissa lin Ellis, she's awesome, and did a great job getting a good vintage feel in our engagement photos since we are doing a vintage travel theme for our wedding. Her web address is http://www.melissalinellis.com/ .
~I'd like to recommend my photographer Melissa lin Ellis, she's awesome, and did a great job getting a good vintage feel in our engagement photos since we are doing a vintage travel theme for our wedding. Her web address is http://www.melissalinellis.com/ .
Monika at MonPhotography
erinmarie2831 A
Two aspects of photography were important to me -- being able to put together the right package for a good price, and finding someone who had an artistic eye and took the type of pictures I wanted. Monika is willing to work with a budget and amend her packages to fit your needs. She provides a disk with all pictures at the end of the day, and she edits 100 of your choice as well. I got a package that had a second shooter. The second shooter was pretty good, but she wasn't there for the full day like Monika. More of Monika's pictures were keepers, however the second shooter got more detail shots, which I am happy about. Monika was willing to work with me on figuring out what kind of photos to take -- I sent her many, many inspiration pictures, and she worked them in where possible. There were only two things that weren't what I expected -- Monika left before the end of the reception, and there weren't as many detail shots as I would have liked. To be fair, I didn't think to tell her that I would want detail shots, and she touched base with me before leaving and I told her to go. They are just things I wish I would have discussed with her in advance. Also, there were some times where I wished she was a bit more responsive to my emails (like the DJ, above). However, we just got the photos over the weekend and I really love most of them. They have the artistic flair I wanted. I would highly recommend Monika -- her images are awesome, she is pretty easy to work with, and her prices are very, very reasonable.
Two aspects of photography were important to me -- being able to put together the right package for a good price, and finding someone who had an artistic eye and took the type of pictures I wanted. Monika is willing to work with a budget and amend her packages to fit your needs. She provides a disk with all pictures at the end of the day, and she edits 100 of your choice as well. I got a package that had a second shooter. The second shooter was pretty good, but she wasn't there for the full day like Monika. More of Monika's pictures were keepers, however the second shooter got more detail shots, which I am happy about. Monika was willing to work with me on figuring out what kind of photos to take -- I sent her many, many inspiration pictures, and she worked them in where possible. There were only two things that weren't what I expected -- Monika left before the end of the reception, and there weren't as many detail shots as I would have liked. To be fair, I didn't think to tell her that I would want detail shots, and she touched base with me before leaving and I told her to go. They are just things I wish I would have discussed with her in advance. Also, there were some times where I wished she was a bit more responsive to my emails (like the DJ, above). However, we just got the photos over the weekend and I really love most of them. They have the artistic flair I wanted. I would highly recommend Monika -- her images are awesome, she is pretty easy to work with, and her prices are very, very reasonable.
Real Deal Wedding Photography (Kansas City, KS)
jenn.nic
Our photographer was Kevin Sisemore and he was great! These guys were great to work with and again very reasonably priced. They did change our assigned photographer a few weeks before the wedding but had warned us that something like that may happen so it was not a surprise. Kevin showed up on time and made everybody feel very relaxed and comfortable. I can't wait to see the photos he took!
LisaG
If you don't have a photographer yet - you are in luck, because Peter and his wife were the absolute BEST. They took amazing
pictures, were SO much fun, and were probably 1/3 of the cost of anyone else we thought about meeting with. I've only seen a sneak peek, but basesd on that, cannot wait to see the rest.
Our photographer was Kevin Sisemore and he was great! These guys were great to work with and again very reasonably priced. They did change our assigned photographer a few weeks before the wedding but had warned us that something like that may happen so it was not a surprise. Kevin showed up on time and made everybody feel very relaxed and comfortable. I can't wait to see the photos he took!
LisaG
If you don't have a photographer yet - you are in luck, because Peter and his wife were the absolute BEST. They took amazing
pictures, were SO much fun, and were probably 1/3 of the cost of anyone else we thought about meeting with. I've only seen a sneak peek, but basesd on that, cannot wait to see the rest.
Sarah Dickerson
maiyae A+++:
Sarah is AWESOME! Her second shooter Geoff was great too. Sarah covered the girl’s while Geoff covered the guys (during the getting ready stages). She took some great shots at our favorite hole in the wall bar (Harling’s). We were also able to get some great night shots down town too. Sarah is easy to work with and has a great eye.
Green Dinos
She has been amazing and professional from the beginning. We have gotten so many compliments on our engagement and wedding photos. She has a way of making everyone look good and really capturing the moment. She is great at everything from detail, traditional and candid shots, as well as capturing the emotions of the moment. She was so cool from start to finish, even helping us carry stuff to the limo when we were running late! When I first started looking at photographers, I thought prices were outrageous- now I think we got a steal on her. Plus she gives you co-copyright on your pictures so you can print more any time you want. A++++
Sarah is AWESOME! Her second shooter Geoff was great too. Sarah covered the girl’s while Geoff covered the guys (during the getting ready stages). She took some great shots at our favorite hole in the wall bar (Harling’s). We were also able to get some great night shots down town too. Sarah is easy to work with and has a great eye.
Green Dinos
She has been amazing and professional from the beginning. We have gotten so many compliments on our engagement and wedding photos. She has a way of making everyone look good and really capturing the moment. She is great at everything from detail, traditional and candid shots, as well as capturing the emotions of the moment. She was so cool from start to finish, even helping us carry stuff to the limo when we were running late! When I first started looking at photographers, I thought prices were outrageous- now I think we got a steal on her. Plus she gives you co-copyright on your pictures so you can print more any time you want. A++++
Tiffany Phipps, Dolce Bella Photography - (rating to come)
prideeinpynk
I will rate Tiffany when I get the pictures back, but I have a feeling she will be a solid A. She started her business a few years ago so her prices were low low, but she is very talented! We worked with her on our engagement pics and I love them, so I'm sure everything will turn out great. Tiffany went above and beyond helping us with our first look and finding locations for our pictures. Not only that, she brought an assistant at my request to run my DIY photobooth, and they both worked their butts off making it fabulous!!
Epaga Photo
wstuart
Photography- www.epagafoto.com
Jessica Roark and Jessica Hattery were truly amazing! They showed up early on the day of the wedding and were great with communication. I will receive a sneak peek of pictures on Thursday and will post a final grade then, I know they will be amazing though! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM! Easiest vendor decision I made, no kidding. Their work truly speak for itself.
Husband and Wife Photography
4everbridesmaid A+ so far :)
The small amount of proofs I have seen are fantastic! Great price for 2 photographers for all day plus CD of all images.
4Honor Photography (Mike Tsai)
LisaC A+
Mike was our second photographer, and a friend of our main photographer. Our main photographer is a family friend, and doesn't do wedding photography, so I am only reviewing Mike. He was AWESOME. I don't know how we thought it would be ok to only have one photographer. My FG and RB are both 3 and he did such a good job trying to keep them on track and shooting around their meltdowns. Every once in awhile, I would look over and see Mike taking an awesome pic that I hadn't even thought about. I can't wait to see his pics!
Van Deusen:
theluckiest555
I have worked with Van Deusen before both for my high school senior pics and my e-pics, and I was very pleased with the pictures both times! I worked with Lori, who did my e pics and most of the wedding pics, but she also broght along her coworker Paul to the wedding to get an even better variety os pics. Lori is so sweet and fun to work with, and she is great to talk to. She has done so many weddings, and was very helpful in helping us get the day organized. She typed up a schedule for the day and emailed it to me a few weeks before, and it was so helpful in helping me
understand where everyone needed to be at what time! The day ran very smoothly thanks to her timeline! As far as prices, they are a little bit on the pricy end, but soo worth it- the picctures are all georgeous! There are many packages to choose from to accomidate your needs. She will also really listen to you and try to figure out what style of pictures you like. I would highly reccomend them to anyone still looking for a photographer!
Layne Hayley Photography
christinearnet
This was the best choice ever. We loved working
with Layne and her team they were very friendly and great to work with. We had a few request and they worked great with them. Layne and her team was on time, even early, for the cost of the package we got so much photos. She was right on time with emailing me the proofs and now it is just a matter of picking through 700 proofs. I could not be happier!
C. Lynne Productions
kelleyku05 B
The day of the wedding I was happy with Cassie and Adam and thought they took a lot of pictures and covered everything I wanted. After 3 months I finally got to see some sneak peaks and they were great! After almost 6 months I got my photo proofs online and I wasn't overly impressed. There were some important shots missing and out of 500 pictures, I'd say only 100 I really liked. Also, I found out upon recieving the online proofs that I don't get my disc and copyrights until after I recieive my album, which could be up to 3 more months. Photography was very important to me and unfortunately I feel a little disappointed with the over experience.
I will rate Tiffany when I get the pictures back, but I have a feeling she will be a solid A. She started her business a few years ago so her prices were low low, but she is very talented! We worked with her on our engagement pics and I love them, so I'm sure everything will turn out great. Tiffany went above and beyond helping us with our first look and finding locations for our pictures. Not only that, she brought an assistant at my request to run my DIY photobooth, and they both worked their butts off making it fabulous!!
Epaga Photo
wstuart
Photography- www.epagafoto.com
Jessica Roark and Jessica Hattery were truly amazing! They showed up early on the day of the wedding and were great with communication. I will receive a sneak peek of pictures on Thursday and will post a final grade then, I know they will be amazing though! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM! Easiest vendor decision I made, no kidding. Their work truly speak for itself.
Husband and Wife Photography
4everbridesmaid A+ so far :)
The small amount of proofs I have seen are fantastic! Great price for 2 photographers for all day plus CD of all images.
4Honor Photography (Mike Tsai)
LisaC A+
Mike was our second photographer, and a friend of our main photographer. Our main photographer is a family friend, and doesn't do wedding photography, so I am only reviewing Mike. He was AWESOME. I don't know how we thought it would be ok to only have one photographer. My FG and RB are both 3 and he did such a good job trying to keep them on track and shooting around their meltdowns. Every once in awhile, I would look over and see Mike taking an awesome pic that I hadn't even thought about. I can't wait to see his pics!
Van Deusen:
theluckiest555
I have worked with Van Deusen before both for my high school senior pics and my e-pics, and I was very pleased with the pictures both times! I worked with Lori, who did my e pics and most of the wedding pics, but she also broght along her coworker Paul to the wedding to get an even better variety os pics. Lori is so sweet and fun to work with, and she is great to talk to. She has done so many weddings, and was very helpful in helping us get the day organized. She typed up a schedule for the day and emailed it to me a few weeks before, and it was so helpful in helping me
understand where everyone needed to be at what time! The day ran very smoothly thanks to her timeline! As far as prices, they are a little bit on the pricy end, but soo worth it- the picctures are all georgeous! There are many packages to choose from to accomidate your needs. She will also really listen to you and try to figure out what style of pictures you like. I would highly reccomend them to anyone still looking for a photographer!
Layne Hayley Photography
christinearnet
This was the best choice ever. We loved working
with Layne and her team they were very friendly and great to work with. We had a few request and they worked great with them. Layne and her team was on time, even early, for the cost of the package we got so much photos. She was right on time with emailing me the proofs and now it is just a matter of picking through 700 proofs. I could not be happier!
C. Lynne Productions
kelleyku05 B
The day of the wedding I was happy with Cassie and Adam and thought they took a lot of pictures and covered everything I wanted. After 3 months I finally got to see some sneak peaks and they were great! After almost 6 months I got my photo proofs online and I wasn't overly impressed. There were some important shots missing and out of 500 pictures, I'd say only 100 I really liked. Also, I found out upon recieving the online proofs that I don't get my disc and copyrights until after I recieive my album, which could be up to 3 more months. Photography was very important to me and unfortunately I feel a little disappointed with the over experience.