Essence Photo & Video Reviews
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4.7 out of 5 rating
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Debbie H. Sent on 03/04/2020Amazing!!!
Wish I could do 10 Stars!!!! We used Essence for our DJ, Photo & Video and couldn’t have been happier!!! They went above and beyond our expectations. The DJ had the dance floor full all night. The photographer & videographer were amazing. They got all the regular weeding shots but also got stuff I never would have thought that we wanted..but we did!!! And every time I had a friend taking a pic of us the photographer was there to take a professional picture for us!!! I would recommend Essence to anyone who is looking for a great, caring, professional experience for their wedding!!! -
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Mckenna H. Sent on 10/09/2023Our Dream Wedding
A huge thank you to Essence Photo & Video for making our day an unforgettable experience. We booked the photography, videography, and DJ services. Firstly, the day ran so seamlessly. I couldn’t have asked for a better team to make this day so perfect. A HUGE thank you to our wonderful photographer Peggy. I am in awe of the photos!!! They are unreal and have totally exceeded my expectations. She is a bride’s super hero. I am OBSESSED. Jesse, you were the life of the party and an absolute pleasure to work with. Cody and I will cherish our Wedding Video for years to come. By the way…those dance moves were next level!!!!!!! Speaking of dancing - DJ James kept our dance floor alive the whole night. Extremely professional gentleman and so much fun!!! Thank you so much everyone. I will be recommending Essence and especially Peggy, Jesse, and James to anyone looking for nothing less than an OUTSTANDING outcome. From the bottom of our hearts, you all were an integral part of our day. We couldn’t have done it without you.
Peace and Love,
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Dominique P. Sent on 10/02/2023Essence is Amazing is Highly Recommended 10/10
My Wedding was September 22, 2023 and Essence Photo and Video did absolutely AMAZING on my wedding day. My Photographer's name was Peggy and my videographer's name was Jesse. They were so patient and kind to everyone in and out of my wedding party. If you are looking for an extremely professional experience, but also very fun and easy-going crew I would say don't hesitate to book with them. They truly helped make my wedding day experience everything I dreamed it would be. I received preview pictures right away from my photographer and they are BEAUTIFUL. I also used their DJ services. His name was Ceasar, and everyone raved of how good of a DJ he was. He had everyone on their feet and having a GREAT time. Essence is HIGHLY recommended in my book. THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH! -
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Amy R. Sent on 09/17/2023
Working with Essence was the best decision we made
We went through Essence for our photographer, DJ, and photobooth. Booking was straightforward and easy, and Ron and Sheila were both very responsive. Our photographer Allison did an amazing job on pre-ceremony shots at the Garden of the Phoenix, and when an emergency came up, her boss Peggy stepped in and took over seamlessly handling both the ceremony and reception. Both Allison and Peggy really captured our best sides, despite neither of us being particularly photogenic. The photos turned out great, and the turn-around time was unbelievably fast! -
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Alexis S. Sent on 09/25/2023
Happy bride
We got married 9/3/23 and I can’t brag enough how wonderful our wedding day went with our awesome crew from Essence.. dj terry was so much fun & photographer Joe and videographer Ken were so great with capturing out photos and video footage.I have 100% faith that they will blow us away. I would recommend them time and time again! They are the best! Also Chris the GM,Gerry and Peggy were awesome and super responsive made the whole planning experience very easy and helped with getting all the groomsman in the right tux for them. -
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Marie W. Sent on 09/03/2023
Amazing and helpful
The photographers, Peggy and Joe were outstanding! There were a few hiccups in the road, but they were so reassuring! Peggy was wonderful and gave the best direction. As a quieter person, having a photographer that was able to direct everyone and help set up shots was NEEDED. The videographer, Ken, was a sweetheart and got the shots we needed. I can only highly recommend their services. The photo booth as well was a HUGE HIT, high quality photos and a gorgeous set up! And Chris was a hit with the family and was very pleasant to work with! Thank you to all who helped us! -
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Neil G. Sent on 08/31/2023Incredible Photography & Experience
We can't speak highly enough of Essence. The photography that Peggy and Joe were able to capture of our wedding is exactly what we were looking for: Beautiful framing, true to color, and all the special candids throughout the night. They were extremely professional with clear communication, timely arrival, and flexibility when the moment required. Our friends & family loved the photo booth which included props, printouts, and an attendant to help the guests all night. After exploring many boutique photography options, Essence stood out in both quality and value. If you want photographers who will truly enhance your event, Essence is the clear choice. -
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Brittany S. Sent on 08/03/20235 Star Services!
We could not be happier with the services we received from Essence! We did a package that included: photography, videography, photo booth and DJ and we are beyond thrilled with our choice. It helped so much knowing that everyone had already worked together and it truly helped our day flow smoothly! From our first meeting with Mike to our engagement session with Peggy we knew we had found the right fit. Not only were our photos for our engagement session and our wedding AMAZING but we also got them back so fast! Our video and photo booth photos came back to us quickly as well! Everyone on the team was so kind, organized, experienced and efficient and truly helped us to make our day incredibly special and exactly what we were hoping it would be. We highly recommend Essence for your wedding day! -
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Christopher A. Sent on 09/06/2023They are simply AMAZING!
The team at Essence is absolutely incredible! My wife and I had been engaged for nearly 3 years due to covid and decided to throw together a wedding with 10 days’ notice. Chris and the team at Essence were able to get tuxedos for me and all my groomsmen in just 3 days! They went above and beyond and ensured that everything fit perfectly and were willing to work late hours to make alterations to ensure we looked great! They also were able to provide photography and videography for the wedding itself, and we ended up with stunning photographs and video footage from the wedding! We truly cannot thank them enough, and I highly recommend their services to anyone who is getting married. Their work is outstanding, and their customer service is phenomenal! Without their help, it truly wouldn’t have been possible for us to get married with such short notice. To anyone reading this, save yourself the trouble and stress, and go with Essence! -
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Deanna A. Sent on 07/12/2023Highly recommended for a stress-free and memorable experience for all your wedding needs!
I recently had the privilege of working with Essence Wedding for my dream wedding, and I cannot emphasize enough how amazing their services were! They provided me with a comprehensive range of services, including my gorgeous Wedding Dress, Formalwear for all the guys, Photo, Video, DJ's and Photo Booths. Having all of these services conveniently available under one roof was an absolute game-changer! The prices were SO competitive that we were able to use our money saved for an extra special Honeymoon. I highly recommend Essence Weddings to anyone looking for a stress-free and memorable experience! -
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Pauline N. Sent on 08/15/2022One Stop Shop!
We had a great experience with Essence Photo & Video for our wedding last month. We ended up using their photography, videography, DJ, and photo booth services.
Peggy and Ryan were our photographers and they were such an amazing duo. They both knew what they were doing and made sure we had a fun time while we were at it! Peggy also did our engagement photo shoot and she has been a joy to work with since day one! We haven't received the wedding day gallery as of yet, but the few sneak peaks we have seen are exactly what we were envisioning for our wedding photos.
Clint was our DJ/MC. He's the best! We gave some suggestions and requests, but mostly tried to give him the freedom to create the playlist and vibe. And he nailed it! We received so many compliments about the music and how smooth Clint's MCing was. Definitely was a great time because of Clint!
The overall process of planning and communicating with Essence was great! There are a couple communication portals you have to keep track of (and my email did not always notify me when there was a response), but our questions were always answered in a timely manner. -
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Edgar R. Sent on 03/14/2024Beautiful experience.
We had our wedding on July 1st 2022. Three months prior to our wedding we were able to find out about Essence Photo & Video and we're extremely grateful we did! We can't imagine having hired anyone else to excel our experience and expectations on first timer bride and groom. We went into this experience with ideas in our heads but working with Chris and Gerry, they gave us their utmost honest professional opinion and guided us toward our dream wedding. Their professionalism and care towards the bride and groom is amazing and they go above and beyond what you would imagine. Our photographer Essi was extremely courteous towards what we wanted and what she knew would become beautiful and natural photos to show our most natural flow of love. We had the full experience with Essence Photo & Video and we're so glad we did. Our day was wholesome and it was an experience we will never forget and with a business, or family, like Essence, everything just fell into place. We thank you to everyone in this business. Mr. and Mrs. Ramirez. -
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Bridget C. Sent on 06/24/2022Great service
We used Essence for both our photography and DJ. They were a great service and I'd highly recommend them! Our photographer Peggy was awesome to work with. She made our family photos rub smoothly, and really listened to us to make sure we got the type of photos we wanted (or didn't want.) The photos were beautiful and the turnaround time was quick! Pur dj was great. We gave him a few specific songs and some guidelines, but he filled in the rest. We had some unusual requests he was able to find and he read the room to see what the crow responded to. He kept the party going! The sound system was perfect for our space: clear, but not overwhelmingly loud. We also used their photo booth. The attendant had a lot of props, and kept the photo booth running smoothly. We had our photos quickly too! All around a great business for your wedding services.
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