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ERNST JACOBSEN WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

ERNST JACOBSEN WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

Bloomington, IL
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    Alison K. Sent on 11/19/2023
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    Must hire!

    Ernest did a fantastic job capturing our day! He was very easy to work with throughout the entire wedding planning process, was very professional, and very fun to work with. His prices are very realistic and his eye for capturing the day was incredible. Our pictures turned out fantastic and we will cherish them forever! If you are questioning who your should hire for a wedding photographer, we would highly recommend Ernst!
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    Liz M. Sent on 01/07/2024
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    Kind, fun to work with, and talented!

    I am a wedding planner and worked with Ernst in October of 2023. Ernst was my favorite photographer to work with this season! He was very responsive to email communication and helpful with any questions I had as we planned out the timeline for the day. On wedding weekend he was kind, fun, and professional! I was so thankful to be working beside him! He will make you laugh, make you feel comfortable in front of the camera, and help make your day go beautifully!
    Not to mention Ernst has a true gift! Capturing the sweetest moments of the day! 1000/10 recommend Ernst Jacobsen Photography!
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    Shannon H. Sent on 10/28/2023
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    Amazing wedding photographer!

    Ernst really captured the energy of our wedding day and caught so many beautiful and fun moments throughout the ceremony and reception. We loved sitting and looking through the digital album and have gotten so many compliments from friends and family about all the photos! He also spent extensive time with us at the engagement shoot and helped us feel comfortable in front of the camera for our first time having professional photos taken together. We will cherish our photos from Ernst for years to come!
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    Joan H. Sent on 10/17/2023
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    Wonderful Experience

    Ernst is an amazing photographer - so talented - truly he has an eye for the perfect shot! He made everything so easy!!! The picture gallery I have viewed so far is filled with beautiful smiling faces and will give us memories for a lifetime.
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    Ali H. Sent on 11/12/2023
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    If you're on the hunt for a wedding photographer, just stop right here.

    If you're on the hunt for a wedding photographer, just stop right here. Ernst captured our wedding day perfectly. He was like a ninja, capturing every laugh, every tear, and every moment of pure joy. His photos tell the story of our day better than words ever could. Ernst has an eye for detail, a knack for making people feel comfortable, and a price point that won't break the bank. Ernst, you're an absolute legend! Thank you for capturing our special day so beautifully.
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    Emily M. Sent on 01/14/2024
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    All the big & little moments captured

    I would highly recommend Ernst for your wedding photos!   He captured the day - including the big and little moments - and all the emotion perfectly.  I couldn’t believe how many gems there were in the photos we got back from him.

    Ernst went above and beyond by joining us for the rehearsal in addition to the wedding day. He helped guide the rehearsal which was very helpful - particularly as it was our officiant’s first wedding.

    Many people came up to us to say how great Ernst was - from capturing all the shots to subtly getting everyone to do exactly what was needed for the photos without them feeling like they were getting bossed them around.  A hard balance to strike with so many personalities.  

    Thanks for all your help, Ernst!
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    Kelly M. Sent on 12/01/2023
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    Genuine photographer and stunning photos!

    My husband and I are so pleased with our experience with Ernst! We did both engagement photos and wedding photos with him. He was so much fun to work with and listened to every detail we had in mind for our photos. He asked for inspiration photos ahead of time so he could capture our vision perfectly. It rained on our wedding day, but our photos turned out clear and absolutely beautiful. He is so responsive and truly wants to make sure you have the best experience. After our wedding- he surprised us with printed photos of some of his best shots. I have nothing but great things to say about Ernst as a person and a photographer!
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    Laura L. Sent on 09/24/2023
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    Worth every penny and a delight to work with

    Only 5 stars since we can't give you 8000 stars. Seriously, our pictures are so phenomenal. I don’t know how to thank you.
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    Ivana P. Sent on 09/25/2023
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    No One Better!

    Ernst Jacobsen is truly the best! My older sister had engagement, covid marriage ceremony, and actual wedding reception all photographed by Ernst. After watching how dedicated he was to his clients and seeing his amazing photos, we knew we had to book him! Ernst drove out to Hobart, IN for our wedding. He came into town the night before and willingly attended our informal rehearsal. During the rehearsal, Ernst helped answer questions that had nothing to do with photography, but made the day easier for us. On the big day, Ernst waited patiently while our make up artist ran over an hour behind, and somehow, he still got us all of the pictures we wanted. He even stood out in the rain to capture some of our favorite family photos. Ernst is a communicative, adaptable, and talented photographer who goes above and beyond for every client. We cannot recommend him enough!!
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    Channah B. Sent on 12/07/2023
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    Simple, flexible, and amazing experience!!

    Ernst perfectly captured every moment of our wedding day and was SO easy to work with!! My husband and I couldn't be happier with how our pictures turned out. He made the process simple, easy, and was very flexible for our day. I highly recommend hiring Ernst for any special event!
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    Savannah W. Sent on 12/04/2022
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    Would book again in a heartbeat!

    We absolutely loved having Ernst as our wedding photographer. The pictures came out even better than we expected, and he was a complete joy to work with and be around. Communication from when we initially booked him all the way until the delivery of our pictures was phenomenal. Our wedding party and family also adored him. Organizing pictures of so many different combinations of people could have been a very stressful time in the day, but Ernst navigated everything seamlessly and even made it all enjoyable! He was sure to get all of the pictures we requested beforehand and had his own suggestions we were so happy we took. We highly recommend Ernst and would book him again in a heartbeat!
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    Lauren S. Sent on 11/09/2022
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    We love Ernst!

    We are so glad Ernst was part of our big day! He paid great attendance to detail, communicated well, and of course too amazing pictures! After the wedding He works to edit your pictures, sends you a sneak peek, and once finished you receive printed pictures a beautiful photo box and a wooden USB drive with all of the photo from your day. We could not be happier with our pictures and the work he did. Thank you, Ernst!
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    Jon H. Sent on 02/19/2021
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    Ernst is definitely one of the best choices we made for our wedding

    Ernst was incredible at our wedding and reception. Easily one of the best decisions we made. He's definitely a very good photographer. Getting the very best out of his subjects and can have a lot of fun along the way. We definitely recommend hiring him.
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    Dinice F. Sent on 07/17/2022
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    The man you want to take your photos!

    This man right here was AMAZING, from beginning to end. From requesting his services, taking the photos, and presenting us with our photos.

    His communication was timely. You can tell that he has done this before. Rodolfo and I sometimes have a hard time taking photos together, but with his guidance it was so seamless. Even with the family it was easy to take nice photos.

    He can read a room and adjust accordingly. He was EVERYWHERE. For a one man photographer he got every single angle of everything that went on in the wedding. I got SO many compliments on him. Everyone kept saying “he was everywhere”, “he must have gotten a ALOT of pictures, I bet you they are all good”. Then when he posted a few of our sample photos I could not WAIT to get ALL of them. When I shared them on social media everyone loved them and so did we.

    I also got my photos back FAST. Probably within a month or two I already had the digital and the BEAUTIFUL presentation box. I had no idea this came with it but it had a few large prints, a few small ones and wooden USB drive. OH, and the box had probably the best photo of us and what the day was all in a photo. (Talk about a pictures worth a thousands words). It truly was so wonderful to receive. Mind you he hand delivered this to us. (Talk about caring for the customer.)

    For the cherry on top, he was reasonable in cost. He would communicate when he was having discounts due to holidays and we took him up on that offer and we DEFINITELY got our moneys worth.

    I cannot thank this man enough for capturing our literally perfect day, and it was because his love for this art and the caring that he has for people that made it truly a wonderful experience. Thank you Ernst for making that day so, so perfect. :)
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    Tijana B. Sent on 07/11/2022
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    Wonderful photographer - DEFINITELY would recommend!

    You cannot go wrong if you choose to go with Ernst! We first met him for our engagement photos, and again for a small family ceremony when we had to cancel our original wedding for COVID. For the larger wedding celebration we were able to have this year, he was fantastic as always. His professionalism and kindness are beyond compare. He is able to assemble everyone and is excellent at sticking to the timeline. Ernst has a keen eye for great candid photo-ops too. And oh my goodness were our photos AMAZING! Helped us really relive the whole day to go through them. No surprise Ernst did such a good job! We would recommend Ernst to all family and friends in search of a photographer.
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    Kim D. Sent on 11/09/2021
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    You won’t be disappointed

    Ernst did such a wonderful job capturing our big day. He really has gone out of his way to make everything perfect.
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    Charlotte M. Sent on 09/03/2021
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    The best vendor choice you will make

    This will be a very long and detailed review because we could not have been more thrilled with our decision to hire Ernst. I hope that reading about our experience can help other couples come to a decision they feel confident about.

    When I was shopping around for a photographer for my wedding I felt a little overwhelmed. There were many options out there and I know little about photography. After showing a few different galleries to my dad, an amateur photographer, he recommended that I choose Ernst. I am so glad I took his advice.

    Ernst was so understanding with the 3 date changes we had due to covid. He did not charge us any fees or penalties.

    Ernst's services are worth every penny and more, which is amazing when you consider how competitive his prices are. He worked with us to make a time line that fit our needs exactly. He guided us through the planning of our wedding day photos with ease. He explained the entire process and more. He offered us tips that went above and beyond what we expected that helped to make our day run beautifully.

    Ernst showed up early and stayed late. He was so flexible. Even though I ended up being 45 minutes late to our first look, Ernst got us back on schedule while still managing to capture all the photos that we wanted. It was a very hot day, and there was a moment when Ernst dabbed sweat off of someone's forehead with his own sleeve. What dedication to making sure our photos were perfect.

    During the ceremony and reception, Ernst seemed like he was everywhere at once. We had about 125 guests at our wedding, and he made sure that everyone was represented in the photos. Every time I saw him, he was taking a photo. He worked hard the entire time. He was accommodating and receptive to suggestions and requests from guests. He was as professional as could be. He was right there for every special moment. Looking through our gallery I see quite a few photos where he captures the same moment from opposite sides, and I am baffled as to how he pulled some of these shots off.

    I give Ernst the highest of recommendations. I feel confident that anyone who hires him for their wedding day will be in the best of hands. I have heard that working with a photographer can be stressful sometimes, but in our experience, Ernst was a source of calming and organization. He helped our day run smoothly, helped ease a lot of wedding day stress, and provided us well over a thousand wonderful photos. Thank you so, so, much Ernst.
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    Elle Sent on 02/06/2021
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    Our photos are everything we asked for and more.

    Ernst captured the unique story of our pandemic wedding, the true emotion of the day, and created perfectly posed moments. We will treasure his work for a lifetime!
    Ernst is a true pleasure to work with. Our sessions felt very natural and we appreciated his keen eye for detail. He is extremely professional. As the only non-guest at a very small wedding, it would have been easy to stick out, but he blended into the day seamlessly.
    We couldn't be happier with our choice of wedding photographer and highly recommend him!
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    Deanna V. Sent on 02/25/2021
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    Outstanding images and photographer.

    I have nothing but good things to say about Ernst Jacobsen! He is professional, experienced and wonderful to have around. His positive attitude and demeanor help make any bride feel even more special on their day . I would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone who wants a photographer to make you feel fabulous and capture every important moment. He is flexible and goes with the flow but sticks to the plan to get everything important to you. The quality of the images he provides is outstanding. Hiring him to photograph your special day is 1000% worth it!!! He photographed my cousin's wedding, where we met him and we decided to hire him as well since his work for them was spectacular. Now we consider him our family wedding photographer!!
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    Kaitlin Sent on 09/02/2019
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    AMAZING Job! We couldn't be more pleased.

    Ernst photographed both our engagement session and our wedding, and my husband I couldn't have been more pleased with how our photos turned out. Firstly, Ernst is so easy to work with - he has both a fun and professional personality that puts you at ease, and helps you feel comfortable with getting your photos taken for an extended duration (which I think most people aren't used to, so that's quite a feat! Ha.) He is easy to reach by phone or email, and we enjoyed him simply as both a person and a photographer.
    Not only is Ernst just a great person to work with, he takes AMAZING photos! He truly captured the essence of our wedding day, and took the time to make sure that we got the photos that we wanted (our engagement photos were gorgeous too!!) Our wedding gallery is a dream come true! His attention to detail and ability to edit photos to enhance, brighten, color correct, etc. are absolutely wonderful too - our photos turned out great thanks to Ernst! We are SO thankful that we went with him as our photographer, and we can't wait to print our photos and share them with our loved ones.
    Thank you SO much Ernst, for everything! :-)
    ~ Kaitlin & Max
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    Jacalynquiram Sent on 12/17/2018
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    A Wonderful Photographer!

    Ernst,

    Thank you again for everything! The pictures are absolutely beautiful! Thank you so much for everything that you have done for us. You really did a spectacular job! We are forever grateful for these precious memories that you have provided for us! The presentation of our portraits and USB drive was beyond beautiful! You have really outdone yourself! We are so glad that we chose you as our photographer! Thank you again for absolutely everything that you have done for us, you are truly amazing and one of a kind.

    Everyone loves the amazing work you have done and said that these are very beautiful.


    Thank you again!
    Sincerely,

    The Quirams
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    Mary Sent on 11/23/2018
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    Wonderful, Professional Photographer

    Our friends and family have been absolutely blown away by the quality of our wedding photos. Our wedding ceremony and reception were captured perfectly by Ernst. Looking through all of them, he did a tremendous job capturing everything, including countless candid photos and moments. We were also highly impressed with his communication throughout the process, which made everything simple for us. We could not recommend him more!
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    Anna Sent on 11/07/2018
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    Can't recommend highly enough!

    I cannot recommend Ernst enough! He did an amazing job telling the story of our wedding - he reflected the joy and funny moments that come with every wedding day.

    Ernst went above and beyond every step of the way. I asked to take photos at a specific location on the Constitution Trail in Normal for sentimental reasons, but it wasn't close to a parking spot - so Ernst went ahead of time to check it out and found the best place to park, without me even asking! He even directed the bus driver so we could just sit back and relax. He arrived early, stopped by the rehearsal to check in, and stayed late. Ersnt even sent us a small package with some personalized gifts after our wedding!

    During our wedding day, Ernst made us feel so comfortable and at ease. He directed our family for the group photos, went along with our silly wedding party photos, captured the party on the dance floor (which was VERY important to us!) and made us feel so relaxed in the middle of a crazy day.

    If you want beautiful photos that tell your story, and a professional photographer who will take pictures you will treasure forever, hire Ernst.
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    Jessica Sent on 12/31/2018
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    Talented photographer, great to work with, really nice person

    Ernst was absolutely amazing! An immensely talented photographer, but most of all a very kind and considerate person and wonderful to work with. He even came to town ahead of time to scout locations, attended the rehearsal to plan shots, met with us to discuss the plan and timeline for the day, went above and beyond to help us. On our wedding day he was just like a ninja, very subtle, respectful and considerate. The photos were absolutely beautiful and we are very thankful to have met Ernst! 5-stars across the board!
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    Amazing! Highly recommend

    Amazing! My husband & I are beyond thankful that Ernst captured our big day! Our guests raved at how great he was and were thoroughly impressed by his professionalism. The pictures are truly breathtaking! He did a wonderful job capturing our night!
    -Melissa and Dylan
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