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• Molly G. Sent on 10/16/2023
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  The best decision!

  Hiring Erica (and Lee!) for our big day was truly the best decision we made. They not only kept our timeline on track but kept the spirits high when it was POURING during our pictures and ceremony. We honestly could not have had our wedding without them. They were super helpful on the actual wedding day and our sneak peak pictures are to die for. I feel like wedding pictures are usually so cheesey and posed but Erica and Lee really captured the energy of the day. I would 10000000% use them again and have already urged my new sister in law to book with them :)

  Hiring Erica (and Lee!) for our big day was truly the best decision we made. They not only kept our timeline on track but kept the spirits high when it was POURING during our pictures and ceremony. We honestly could not have had our wedding without them. They were super helpful on the actual wedding day and our sneak peak pictures are to die for. I feel like wedding pictures are usually so cheesey and posed but Erica and Lee really captured the energy of the day. I would 10000000% use them again and have already urged my new sister in law to book with them :)
• Phoebe S. Sent on 11/28/2022
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  Clean Plate will set you at ease

  If you are the least bit uncomfortable having your picture taken, hire Clean Plate Pictures. My husband and I do not like being photographed, but Erica is so calm, smart, and good at what she does that I didn't have to think or overanalyze what I looked like. And our photos are gorgeous--you can't tell how nervous we were that day!
  I could tell off the bat that Erica was very good at her job. I felt cared for during our video calls, and she made a thorough and thoughtful shot list for all of our various portraits. While I felt I knew Erica well by the time of the wedding, I met the second photographer on the big day. I felt comfortable with Lee right away, he was a joyful presence!
  Erica and her team know when to be sentimental, but they also know when to get down to business and just make your uncles stand still for a family shot. And their pictures (which now cover our apartment walls) are clear, clean, bright, and beautiful. I will love these photos forever!

  If you are the least bit uncomfortable having your picture taken, hire Clean Plate Pictures. My husband and I do not like being photographed, but Erica is so calm, smart, and good at what she does that I didn't have to think or overanalyze what I looked like. And our photos are gorgeous--you can't tell how nervous we were that day!
  I could tell off the bat that Erica was very good at her job. I felt cared for during our video calls, and she made a thorough and thoughtful shot list for all of our various portraits. While I felt I knew Erica well by the time of the wedding, I met the second photographer on the big day. I felt comfortable with Lee right away, he was a joyful presence!
  Erica and her team know when to be sentimental, but they also know when to get down to business and just make your uncles stand still for a family shot. And their pictures (which now cover our apartment walls) are clear, clean, bright, and beautiful. I will love these photos forever!

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• Jenn Sent on 04/28/2022
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  Would highly recommend!

  Clean Plate Pictures recently shot our wedding and they were absolutely amazing. Erica was super organized and professional in organizing all the details. Elle and Lee were the photographers and knew exactly how to pose us so that we'd look natural. Their compositions and Erica's editing were top notch. They were very relaxed, yet organized, on the wedding day and went with the flow very easily, especially on a rainy day. I'm so thrilled we went with Clean Plate Pictures, and I can't wait to get the full set back!

  Clean Plate Pictures recently shot our wedding and they were absolutely amazing. Erica was super organized and professional in organizing all the details. Elle and Lee were the photographers and knew exactly how to pose us so that we'd look natural. Their compositions and Erica's editing were top notch. They were very relaxed, yet organized, on the wedding day and went with the flow very easily, especially on a rainy day. I'm so thrilled we went with Clean Plate Pictures, and I can't wait to get the full set back!
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• Gina Sent on 05/07/2022
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  Timeless and professional photos!

  Clean Plate Pictures shot our wedding on April 9th, 2022 and we couldn't be happier with how the day went! Elle and Kait were our photographers, and they were great! In addition to being fantastic photographers, they're lovely people to be around and they kept everything relaxed during the lead-up to the wedding. During the wedding itself, they blended into the background like true pros but still captured incredible moments. We're so excited to see our full set of photos! Thank you, Erica, Elle and Kait!

  Clean Plate Pictures shot our wedding on April 9th, 2022 and we couldn't be happier with how the day went! Elle and Kait were our photographers, and they were great! In addition to being fantastic photographers, they're lovely people to be around and they kept everything relaxed during the lead-up to the wedding. During the wedding itself, they blended into the background like true pros but still captured incredible moments. We're so excited to see our full set of photos! Thank you, Erica, Elle and Kait!
• Jenna Sent on 04/06/2022
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  Simply the best!

  I don't even know where to begin with how amazing Erica is! Erica was the first vendor we booked after our venue. We knew exactly what we wanted our pictures to look like, and Erica's pictures were it. Her style is incredible. We wanted mainly candid pictures and limited staged pictures. Erica was so patient and flexible with us with our many changes due to COVID. We changed venues and dates multiple times and she always worked to accommodate us. We had a call a few months prior to the wedding to go over timeline, pictures, etc. and Erica helped us so much with everything. She had suggestions that far exceeded the photography! She was explaining to us the importance of being comfortable in our outfits and inspired my wife to change her outfit completely from her dress to a jumpsuit instead. She felt so much more herself on our wedding day thanks to Erica! On the day of our wedding, Erica worked seamlessly to get all of the pictures we wanted. When we got our album, we were completely blown away. She captured our day perfectly. We could not have asked for better pictures. We also ordered a lot of other things from Erica's websites such as prints and metal prints and everything came out amazing. Erica also did our album which we received in the mail last week. It is laid out so well and really high quality. It's so fun having an album to look back on! Erica is truly one of a kind. Thank you for everything!!

  I don't even know where to begin with how amazing Erica is! Erica was the first vendor we booked after our venue. We knew exactly what we wanted our pictures to look like, and Erica's pictures were it. Her style is incredible. We wanted mainly candid pictures and limited staged pictures. Erica was so patient and flexible with us with our many changes due to COVID. We changed venues and dates multiple times and she always worked to accommodate us. We had a call a few months prior to the wedding to go over timeline, pictures, etc. and Erica helped us so much with everything. She had suggestions that far exceeded the photography! She was explaining to us the importance of being comfortable in our outfits and inspired my wife to change her outfit completely from her dress to a jumpsuit instead. She felt so much more herself on our wedding day thanks to Erica! On the day of our wedding, Erica worked seamlessly to get all of the pictures we wanted. When we got our album, we were completely blown away. She captured our day perfectly. We could not have asked for better pictures. We also ordered a lot of other things from Erica's websites such as prints and metal prints and everything came out amazing. Erica also did our album which we received in the mail last week. It is laid out so well and really high quality. It's so fun having an album to look back on! Erica is truly one of a kind. Thank you for everything!!
• Jordan W. Sent on 11/24/2021
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  A comfortable and curated experience!

  Erica is an absolute dream to work with. She got to know my husband and I during our engagement photoshoot. My husband and I were pretty uncomfortable with the idea of having a day where all eyes were on us, and yet she made the whole experience so comfortable and helped us overcome our awkward fears. She was fantastic at giving subtle direction to capture just the right moment. She also helped navigate a rainy day in Central Park for the shoot, helping to hold umbrellas and working to avoid downpours to keep my hair and makeup decent (bless her!)
  
  After our engagement shoot, we consulted with her on our wedding day, the schedule, the 'must haves' on our photo list and that we were mostly hoping to capture us and our guests having a great time dancing.
  
  Erica came prepared and flexible as changes arose in pre-wedding shoot venues. She had a great eye, stopping us occasionally in front of cool buildings/graffiti in Williamsburg to take portrait and couples photos. She moved quickly through all of the 'must haves; she knows what she is doing and is efficient!
  
  Additionally, I (stupidly) did not prepare her that I would have a gown change during the evening; regardless, she was ready to capture my 're-entry'. She was truly there at all of the right moments without feeling invasive at all.
  
  She was also extremely patient with my mother, who suffers from dementia, giving small and clear adjustments to avoid my mother being confused or overwhelmed.
  
  We just received our photos from the wedding day, and wow... they are stunning. My husband and I agreed that we would be happy if we had a handful of good ones, but we are astonished by how much she was able to capture so beautifully! We are simply blown away by the photos and memories she's been able to provide us.

  Erica is an absolute dream to work with. She got to know my husband and I during our engagement photoshoot. My husband and I were pretty uncomfortable with the idea of having a day where all eyes were on us, and yet she made the whole experience so comfortable and helped us overcome our awkward fears. She was fantastic at giving subtle direction to capture just the right moment. She also helped navigate a rainy day in Central Park for the shoot, helping to hold umbrellas and working to avoid downpours to keep my hair and makeup decent (bless her!)
  
  After our engagement shoot, we consulted with her on our wedding day, the schedule, the 'must haves' on our photo list and that we were mostly hoping to capture us and our guests having a great time dancing.
  
  Erica came prepared and flexible as changes arose in pre-wedding shoot venues. She had a great eye, stopping us occasionally in front of cool buildings/graffiti in Williamsburg to take portrait and couples photos. She moved quickly through all of the 'must haves; she knows what she is doing and is efficient!
  
  Additionally, I (stupidly) did not prepare her that I would have a gown change during the evening; regardless, she was ready to capture my 're-entry'. She was truly there at all of the right moments without feeling invasive at all.
  
  She was also extremely patient with my mother, who suffers from dementia, giving small and clear adjustments to avoid my mother being confused or overwhelmed.
  
  We just received our photos from the wedding day, and wow... they are stunning. My husband and I agreed that we would be happy if we had a handful of good ones, but we are astonished by how much she was able to capture so beautifully! We are simply blown away by the photos and memories she's been able to provide us.
• Cloe S. Sent on 09/01/2021
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  Look no further for your photographer!

  Honestly, there are no words for how much we adore Erica. She has now been our photographer for our engagement shoot, our elopement ceremony, and our postponed-due-to-COVID-19 big wedding! She is a dream to work with -- she is kind, funny, direct, thoughtful, and makes everyone comfortable. It is really special to feel at ease and trusting in front of the person who is taking photos of you on your wedding day. She is so proactive and thinks of everything in advance -- she's profoundly organized and creative. Her passion shines through every moment of her photography, and her talent is unmatched. Hire Erica if you want photos that you will cherish forever!

  Honestly, there are no words for how much we adore Erica. She has now been our photographer for our engagement shoot, our elopement ceremony, and our postponed-due-to-COVID-19 big wedding! She is a dream to work with -- she is kind, funny, direct, thoughtful, and makes everyone comfortable. It is really special to feel at ease and trusting in front of the person who is taking photos of you on your wedding day. She is so proactive and thinks of everything in advance -- she's profoundly organized and creative. Her passion shines through every moment of her photography, and her talent is unmatched. Hire Erica if you want photos that you will cherish forever!
• Cs Sent on 09/01/2021
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  Look no further for your photographer!

  Honestly, there are no words for how much we adore Erica. She has now been our photographer for our engagement shoot, our elopement ceremony, and our postponed-due-to-COVID-19 big wedding! She is a dream to work with -- she is kind, funny, direct, thoughtful, and makes everyone comfortable. It is really special to feel at ease and trusting in front of the person who is taking photos of you on your wedding day. She is so proactive and thinks of everything in advance -- she's profoundly organized and creative. Her passion shines through every moment of her photography, and her talent is unmatched. Hire Erica if you want photos that you will cherish forever!

  Honestly, there are no words for how much we adore Erica. She has now been our photographer for our engagement shoot, our elopement ceremony, and our postponed-due-to-COVID-19 big wedding! She is a dream to work with -- she is kind, funny, direct, thoughtful, and makes everyone comfortable. It is really special to feel at ease and trusting in front of the person who is taking photos of you on your wedding day. She is so proactive and thinks of everything in advance -- she's profoundly organized and creative. Her passion shines through every moment of her photography, and her talent is unmatched. Hire Erica if you want photos that you will cherish forever!
• Erin L. Sent on 11/15/2021
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  Could not be happier!

  Working with Clean Plate Pictures was an absolute pleasure! Erica was organized, responsive and accommodating. Elle was amazing and made us feel so comfortable on our wedding day. We stayed on schedule and never felt like we had to sacrifice time celebrating with our friends and family to take pictures. I cannot recommend the Clean Plate Pictures team enough!

  Working with Clean Plate Pictures was an absolute pleasure! Erica was organized, responsive and accommodating. Elle was amazing and made us feel so comfortable on our wedding day. We stayed on schedule and never felt like we had to sacrifice time celebrating with our friends and family to take pictures. I cannot recommend the Clean Plate Pictures team enough!
• Shirley B. Sent on 12/17/2020
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  Completely fantastic experience with Clean Plate

  Going into my wedding, the photos were something that I was the most worried about getting right since I'm someone who's really never loved the way I usually look in pictures. We hired them to do engagement photos as a trial and they just nailed it. Besides being on time and professional, Erica was friendly, easy to get along with, knew the area (Prospect Park), and had fabulous ideas for spots to shoot that I never would've thought of. The photos came out great.
  
  At our wedding, they were so on top of things, offering a bit of guidance where we needed it (don't rush down the aisle, how to angle ourselves during the cake so people could see us) and totally blending into the party otherwise. The ceremony shots were beautiful even though I was worried they'd be tricky to capture on a technical level since we had some sun behind us. Their action shots during the party were SUPERB and caught everyone at their best, happiest moments.
  
  We also shot photos on the roof of our venue with the skyline in the back, and I have no words for them besides stunning.
  
  Looking back on all of them just brings me so much joy and that means everything to me.

  Going into my wedding, the photos were something that I was the most worried about getting right since I'm someone who's really never loved the way I usually look in pictures. We hired them to do engagement photos as a trial and they just nailed it. Besides being on time and professional, Erica was friendly, easy to get along with, knew the area (Prospect Park), and had fabulous ideas for spots to shoot that I never would've thought of. The photos came out great.
  
  At our wedding, they were so on top of things, offering a bit of guidance where we needed it (don't rush down the aisle, how to angle ourselves during the cake so people could see us) and totally blending into the party otherwise. The ceremony shots were beautiful even though I was worried they'd be tricky to capture on a technical level since we had some sun behind us. Their action shots during the party were SUPERB and caught everyone at their best, happiest moments.
  
  We also shot photos on the roof of our venue with the skyline in the back, and I have no words for them besides stunning.
  
  Looking back on all of them just brings me so much joy and that means everything to me.
• Ana Sent on 09/08/2020
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  Beautiful photography and impeccable client service

  My husband and I decided to hire Clean Plate Pictures because we fell in love with their joyful style of photography, and they did not disappoint. Erica and her team did an amazing job of capturing all of the special moments of our wedding and delivering an artistically beautiful but also 100% genuine portrayal. Erica and her team also provided thoughtful and dedicated client service from the beginning to the end. They offered suggestions on where to do our engagement photo shoot, helped us plan our day-of wedding schedule, coordinated directly with our other vendors so that we had less to deal with, answered all of the many questions that my husband and I had, and made the process smooth and stress-free in a million other ways. We also loved that Erica provided teasers the day after the wedding and then again in a couple of weeks, while we were waiting for the full gallery and album to be ready for viewing. That was an unexpected and wonderful bonus that helped us relive the magic from our wedding day while the memories were still fresh in our minds. Erica and her team have a great understanding of what an exciting but hectic experience a wedding can be, and they provided an experienced and steady hand that was invaluable. Thanks to Clean Plate Pictures, my husband I were able to fully enjoy our wedding and not have to worry about anything else, and we have a beautifully curated wedding album that we will treasure.

  My husband and I decided to hire Clean Plate Pictures because we fell in love with their joyful style of photography, and they did not disappoint. Erica and her team did an amazing job of capturing all of the special moments of our wedding and delivering an artistically beautiful but also 100% genuine portrayal. Erica and her team also provided thoughtful and dedicated client service from the beginning to the end. They offered suggestions on where to do our engagement photo shoot, helped us plan our day-of wedding schedule, coordinated directly with our other vendors so that we had less to deal with, answered all of the many questions that my husband and I had, and made the process smooth and stress-free in a million other ways. We also loved that Erica provided teasers the day after the wedding and then again in a couple of weeks, while we were waiting for the full gallery and album to be ready for viewing. That was an unexpected and wonderful bonus that helped us relive the magic from our wedding day while the memories were still fresh in our minds. Erica and her team have a great understanding of what an exciting but hectic experience a wedding can be, and they provided an experienced and steady hand that was invaluable. Thanks to Clean Plate Pictures, my husband I were able to fully enjoy our wedding and not have to worry about anything else, and we have a beautifully curated wedding album that we will treasure.
• Emily F. Sent on 12/09/2019
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  Incredible photography and experience

  We feel so lucky to have had Erica and Elle capture our wedding day. Erica found the most magical spots at our venue and her pictures are truly masterpieces! Beyond her talent, Erica is a kind soul. We felt relaxed and had so much fun during portraits. I would recommend Clean Plate to anyone and everyone I know getting married!

  We feel so lucky to have had Erica and Elle capture our wedding day. Erica found the most magical spots at our venue and her pictures are truly masterpieces! Beyond her talent, Erica is a kind soul. We felt relaxed and had so much fun during portraits. I would recommend Clean Plate to anyone and everyone I know getting married!
• Emmy B. Sent on 03/14/2022
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  Unique and perfect photos!

  Erica is the absolute best. She's incredibly talented, and all of her photos are beautiful and totally unique. Due to COVID postponements, we were lucky enough to hire her twice—first for our tiny, private, COVID-safe ceremony in December 2020, and then again for our bigger celebration in March 2022. At both events she perfectly understood our personalities and styles, and expertly directed us to get knockout photos that we are obsessed with. She went particularly above and beyond to shoot our ceremony—we originally asked her to just shoot some portraits outside because of COVID, but then she researched the Airbnb listing we were at and figured out a way to photograph our ceremony with a long lens from the back window! She is a total professional who makes everyone feel comfortable, and she was so fun and easy to work with throughout the (two year!) process. Definitely hire her!

  Erica is the absolute best. She's incredibly talented, and all of her photos are beautiful and totally unique. Due to COVID postponements, we were lucky enough to hire her twice—first for our tiny, private, COVID-safe ceremony in December 2020, and then again for our bigger celebration in March 2022. At both events she perfectly understood our personalities and styles, and expertly directed us to get knockout photos that we are obsessed with. She went particularly above and beyond to shoot our ceremony—we originally asked her to just shoot some portraits outside because of COVID, but then she researched the Airbnb listing we were at and figured out a way to photograph our ceremony with a long lens from the back window! She is a total professional who makes everyone feel comfortable, and she was so fun and easy to work with throughout the (two year!) process. Definitely hire her!
• Annie S. Sent on 10/06/2019
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  Amazing Wedding Photographer

  Erica was phenomenal to work with — we're so happy she was available for our wedding photography! She was incredibly organized throughout the prep process, and everything went smoothly the day-of. She and her team were so on-top of getting all of our requested shots and seamlessly managed a complex schedule and lots of wrangling. The best part was waking up to a few (beautiful) selects the day after our wedding. We'd highly recommend Erica and her team!

  Erica was phenomenal to work with — we're so happy she was available for our wedding photography! She was incredibly organized throughout the prep process, and everything went smoothly the day-of. She and her team were so on-top of getting all of our requested shots and seamlessly managed a complex schedule and lots of wrangling. The best part was waking up to a few (beautiful) selects the day after our wedding. We'd highly recommend Erica and her team!
• Cheyenne H. Sent on 07/28/2019
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  The best experience!

  I cannot say enough good things about Erica and the Clean Plate team (Elle). They photographed our May 2019 wedding at the Brooklyn Winery. Just a few days later Erica sent us a bunch of beautiful “sneak peak” photos to hold us over until the full album was available, and each one was more stunning than I could have imagined. Throughout the entire process Erica was knowledgeable (she was able to give me so much guidance and support for making a “day of” schedule and picking locations for photos), warm (it’s a stressful time and it makes it so much easier to work with such kind people), and professional (she takes her role so seriously and clearly prioritized our happiness and made sure we would end up with photos we’d love) we both feel that she did the perfect job of capturing us as a couple and love every photo.

  I cannot say enough good things about Erica and the Clean Plate team (Elle). They photographed our May 2019 wedding at the Brooklyn Winery. Just a few days later Erica sent us a bunch of beautiful “sneak peak” photos to hold us over until the full album was available, and each one was more stunning than I could have imagined. Throughout the entire process Erica was knowledgeable (she was able to give me so much guidance and support for making a “day of” schedule and picking locations for photos), warm (it’s a stressful time and it makes it so much easier to work with such kind people), and professional (she takes her role so seriously and clearly prioritized our happiness and made sure we would end up with photos we’d love) we both feel that she did the perfect job of capturing us as a couple and love every photo.
• Danielle Sent on 10/27/2018
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  Couldn't have been better!

  Erica and her team (Elle and Joe) were absolutely the best possible choice for our September 2018 wedding. They were collaborative, professional, warm and friendly, and the photos are beyond my wildest expectations.
  
  They were experts at dealing with not only the two of us, but also our families and friends. Erica also is a pro at pinning boutonnieres and buttoning complicated wedding dresses. I cannot recommend Clean Plate Pictures strongly enough.

  Erica and her team (Elle and Joe) were absolutely the best possible choice for our September 2018 wedding. They were collaborative, professional, warm and friendly, and the photos are beyond my wildest expectations.
  
  They were experts at dealing with not only the two of us, but also our families and friends. Erica also is a pro at pinning boutonnieres and buttoning complicated wedding dresses. I cannot recommend Clean Plate Pictures strongly enough.
• Bonnie Sent on 02/10/2018
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  I can't recommend Erica and her team highly enough! Most important, her pictures are stunning and she captured every moment so beautifully. There is not a single picture that didn't come out gorgeously. She was a pleasure to work with and super reliable - including making it from the Hudson Valley to Manhattan when some of my relatives bailed due to snowy roads. She worked with us before the wedding to understand our priorities for photos and executed wonderfully. She did a great job of stage-managing the wedding party and relatives during portraits to get it all done painlessly, then during the ceremony and reception she blended in seamlessly, but was always ready at the right moment. You can't go wrong with Erica and her team.

  I can't recommend Erica and her team highly enough! Most important, her pictures are stunning and she captured every moment so beautifully. There is not a single picture that didn't come out gorgeously. She was a pleasure to work with and super reliable - including making it from the Hudson Valley to Manhattan when some of my relatives bailed due to snowy roads. She worked with us before the wedding to understand our priorities for photos and executed wonderfully. She did a great job of stage-managing the wedding party and relatives during portraits to get it all done painlessly, then during the ceremony and reception she blended in seamlessly, but was always ready at the right moment. You can't go wrong with Erica and her team.

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• Justin Sent on 12/03/2017
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  Erika and the Clean Plate team were incredible to work with during our October wedding. It was easy to tell the high level of artistry each photographer uses in their work. The whole team was so easy to work with and made my husband and I feel very comfortable at a time when emotions were running high. If you want absolutely gorgeous photos and to work with a photographer who is professional, kind and easy going, I could not recommend Clean Plate Pictures more!

  Erika and the Clean Plate team were incredible to work with during our October wedding. It was easy to tell the high level of artistry each photographer uses in their work. The whole team was so easy to work with and made my husband and I feel very comfortable at a time when emotions were running high. If you want absolutely gorgeous photos and to work with a photographer who is professional, kind and easy going, I could not recommend Clean Plate Pictures more!
• Ashley Sent on 02/13/2017
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  I don't know how I have waited this long to write a review after my wedding this past October. I think I just assumed that the whole world felt as I did and knows how amazing Erica of Clean Plate Pictures is :) From the moment I contacted Erica in my photographer research process I felt at ease. She was extremely knowledgeable and helpful - explaining to me options for the day and what would fit in my budget. From our first email exchanges and then phone meeting to discuss how I envisioned my big day I was sold. Really all you need to do is review their website or follow their Instagram to see how beautifully they capture every moment of each wedding they shoot. A few weeks before the wedding (when stress levels were high) Erica contacted me to review the schedule for the day, where I would be getting ready, who would be there, any info they needed to know on family members or specific pictures that would be needed ( this is in addition to filling out the provided questionnaire which details all of this out) and she was able to provide me with suggestions that I hadn't even thought of -- for example - if your wearing a strapless dress, don't wear a bra with straps all day getting ready unless you want strap marks :) it was these suggestions that assured me I would have to worry a little less on the wedding day knowing that she would be on the ball and looking out for each and every detail. The day of was beyond anything I could have imagined and Erica along with Elle made it that much more special. They were able to keep my maid of honor, mom and other family members where they needed to be during the getting ready process, took control of who needed to be where when for pictures and also captured all the special moments of the groom getting ready. Throughout the ceremony and reception they were able to capture every moment without making myself or my guests feel like there was a camera in your face or lurking around. I loved every moment of having their energy and

  I don't know how I have waited this long to write a review after my wedding this past October. I think I just assumed that the whole world felt as I did and knows how amazing Erica of Clean Plate Pictures is :) From the moment I contacted Erica in my photographer research process I felt at ease. She was extremely knowledgeable and helpful - explaining to me options for the day and what would fit in my budget. From our first email exchanges and then phone meeting to discuss how I envisioned my big day I was sold. Really all you need to do is review their website or follow their Instagram to see how beautifully they capture every moment of each wedding they shoot. A few weeks before the wedding (when stress levels were high) Erica contacted me to review the schedule for the day, where I would be getting ready, who would be there, any info they needed to know on family members or specific pictures that would be needed ( this is in addition to filling out the provided questionnaire which details all of this out) and she was able to provide me with suggestions that I hadn't even thought of -- for example - if your wearing a strapless dress, don't wear a bra with straps all day getting ready unless you want strap marks :) it was these suggestions that assured me I would have to worry a little less on the wedding day knowing that she would be on the ball and looking out for each and every detail. The day of was beyond anything I could have imagined and Erica along with Elle made it that much more special. They were able to keep my maid of honor, mom and other family members where they needed to be during the getting ready process, took control of who needed to be where when for pictures and also captured all the special moments of the groom getting ready. Throughout the ceremony and reception they were able to capture every moment without making myself or my guests feel like there was a camera in your face or lurking around. I loved every moment of having their energy and
• Bree Sent on 01/03/2018
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  As the Owner and Events Director of Events by Bree Oates, I've have the opportunity to work with Clean Plate Pictures and I would highly recommend them. Erika's eye for detail and capturing the most special moments are impeccable. She is wonderful at her craft. She's flexible, listens to her clients and creates the most amazing photos. I would highly recommend her for your event photos needs.

  As the Owner and Events Director of Events by Bree Oates, I've have the opportunity to work with Clean Plate Pictures and I would highly recommend them. Erika's eye for detail and capturing the most special moments are impeccable. She is wonderful at her craft. She's flexible, listens to her clients and creates the most amazing photos. I would highly recommend her for your event photos needs.
• Jennifer Sent on 06/28/2016
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  If you're looking for a wedding photographer, stop now and go with Clean Plate Pictures. Working with Erica was a dream. Our engagement pictures and wedding pictures are absolutely stunning (and we've only seen the wedding teasers so far). My family and friends are commenting on the gorgeous pictures as I write this. When I first got engaged, I made a spreadsheet comparing 100 photographers in the tri-state area and ultimately decided on Clean Plate Pictures (and am so glad I did). Erica takes gorgeous pictures and is not afraid of being assertive to get people/objects in or out of the shot to make it perfect. Even my
  Mom commented on how great Erica was (and she's a tough critic). Every one of her pictures is great. When deciding between photographers, ask if you can see an entire collection of pictures from one wedding because, as I learned, some photographers have awesome shots on their website but in the full collection you realize that they've just photoshopped a few good ones to entice you. When I was down to deciding between Clean Plate and another photographer, once I saw the full collection, I was set on Erica. Go with Clean Plate - you will not be disappointed.

  If you're looking for a wedding photographer, stop now and go with Clean Plate Pictures. Working with Erica was a dream. Our engagement pictures and wedding pictures are absolutely stunning (and we've only seen the wedding teasers so far). My family and friends are commenting on the gorgeous pictures as I write this. When I first got engaged, I made a spreadsheet comparing 100 photographers in the tri-state area and ultimately decided on Clean Plate Pictures (and am so glad I did). Erica takes gorgeous pictures and is not afraid of being assertive to get people/objects in or out of the shot to make it perfect. Even my
  Mom commented on how great Erica was (and she's a tough critic). Every one of her pictures is great. When deciding between photographers, ask if you can see an entire collection of pictures from one wedding because, as I learned, some photographers have awesome shots on their website but in the full collection you realize that they've just photoshopped a few good ones to entice you. When I was down to deciding between Clean Plate and another photographer, once I saw the full collection, I was set on Erica. Go with Clean Plate - you will not be disappointed.
• Christine Sent on 03/28/2016
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  Working with Erica and the entire Clean Plate team could not have been any more enjoyable. From our first few correspondences via email, to our engagement shoot, to our wedding day photos - the whole process was flawless.
  
  Erica has a gift for making folks comfortable in front of the camera - even those of us with a long history of painfully awkward photos. While my now-wife and I were a bit apprehensive about how things would go with our engagement shoot, within 10 minutes, Erica had us at ease. To our absolute delight, the photos captured us perfectly. This was a huge help, as when our wedding finally rolled around, we knew were were in great hands and were ready to jump right into non-awkward photos with Erica and her team right away!
  
  They were fantastic to work with on our big day. With timely organization, they were able to shoot our first looks, couple shots, and family portraits with time to spare so we could have enough time to relax for a bit before the ceremony began. Once things kicked off, it was as if they weren't even there - even with three photographers present, we never felt like they were being obtrusive or "in the way."
  
  Clean Plate Pictures captured every detail of our wedding perfectly. With the day flying by just as quickly as everyone had warned us it would, we are forever grateful to the Clean Plate team for documenting every nook and cranny. The photographs are so much more than pictures of our wedding - they truly captured the mood and tone of the day, and that is something I don't feel other photographers could have offered us. We can't recommend Clean Plate Pictures enough!

  Working with Erica and the entire Clean Plate team could not have been any more enjoyable. From our first few correspondences via email, to our engagement shoot, to our wedding day photos - the whole process was flawless.
  
  Erica has a gift for making folks comfortable in front of the camera - even those of us with a long history of painfully awkward photos. While my now-wife and I were a bit apprehensive about how things would go with our engagement shoot, within 10 minutes, Erica had us at ease. To our absolute delight, the photos captured us perfectly. This was a huge help, as when our wedding finally rolled around, we knew were were in great hands and were ready to jump right into non-awkward photos with Erica and her team right away!
  
  They were fantastic to work with on our big day. With timely organization, they were able to shoot our first looks, couple shots, and family portraits with time to spare so we could have enough time to relax for a bit before the ceremony began. Once things kicked off, it was as if they weren't even there - even with three photographers present, we never felt like they were being obtrusive or "in the way."
  
  Clean Plate Pictures captured every detail of our wedding perfectly. With the day flying by just as quickly as everyone had warned us it would, we are forever grateful to the Clean Plate team for documenting every nook and cranny. The photographs are so much more than pictures of our wedding - they truly captured the mood and tone of the day, and that is something I don't feel other photographers could have offered us. We can't recommend Clean Plate Pictures enough!
• Elena Sent on 07/17/2016
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  Erica and her team are excellent. She did a fantastic job catching special moments in an editorial style. We appreciated that she made time to meet with us close to where we live even though she is based upstate, and was generally very flexible throughout the entire wedding process. She was easy to be around, did great managing a large group (i.e. a herd of cats), and most important of all - took FANTASTIC photos that I still obsess over and can't get enough of. I loved all the candid moments that she caught, and our parents were also thrilled, which was important to us. I would highly recommend Clean Plate!

  Erica and her team are excellent. She did a fantastic job catching special moments in an editorial style. We appreciated that she made time to meet with us close to where we live even though she is based upstate, and was generally very flexible throughout the entire wedding process. She was easy to be around, did great managing a large group (i.e. a herd of cats), and most important of all - took FANTASTIC photos that I still obsess over and can't get enough of. I loved all the candid moments that she caught, and our parents were also thrilled, which was important to us. I would highly recommend Clean Plate!
• Lauren Sent on 10/07/2017
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  My sister was married yesterday, October 6, 2017, and the extraordinary team from Clean Plate Pictures were her photographers. Erica, Elle, and Joe are an amazing team. They are friendly, professional, fun, and effective. They listened to what the bride and groom wanted and kept things rolling. They were able to capture all the shots under time constraints; especially since the bridal party and the bride and groom's family were both large. We all had ample time to enjoy the cocktail hour. I would highly recommend Clean Plate Pictures for any wedding! Thank you!

  My sister was married yesterday, October 6, 2017, and the extraordinary team from Clean Plate Pictures were her photographers. Erica, Elle, and Joe are an amazing team. They are friendly, professional, fun, and effective. They listened to what the bride and groom wanted and kept things rolling. They were able to capture all the shots under time constraints; especially since the bridal party and the bride and groom's family were both large. We all had ample time to enjoy the cocktail hour. I would highly recommend Clean Plate Pictures for any wedding! Thank you!
• Helen Sent on 03/10/2016
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  Clean Plate Pictures did an absolutely fantastic job of photographing our wedding! Erica was incredibly organised and confident at directing my husband and I, and our families, for the more formal shots, and captured a huge amount of gorgeous candids throughout the day. We both work in the visual arts and have high expectations for the stylistic and technical approach to photography and were thrilled with the final images - so unique, stylish and creative, and they truly captured the magic of the day - we can't recommend CPP highly enough - and we can't stop looking through the photos!

  Clean Plate Pictures did an absolutely fantastic job of photographing our wedding! Erica was incredibly organised and confident at directing my husband and I, and our families, for the more formal shots, and captured a huge amount of gorgeous candids throughout the day. We both work in the visual arts and have high expectations for the stylistic and technical approach to photography and were thrilled with the final images - so unique, stylish and creative, and they truly captured the magic of the day - we can't recommend CPP highly enough - and we can't stop looking through the photos!

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