Skip to main content
Weddings

Jack Looney Photography Reviews

Jack Looney Photography

Jack Looney Photography

Charlottesville, VA
5.0 out of 5 rating, 63 Reviews
View more information

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 rating
5.0 out of 5 rating
63 Reviews
100% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating

Awards

63
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner
  • Camper
    Camper K. Sent on 03/24/2024
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Amazing photographer! Book him already!!

    Jack is so wonderful. From our first call, we knew that he would be our guy. He is so laid back yet still professional. It was easy for all of our guests to approach him for photos if they wanted. He kept an eye on the sunset and whisked us away for a few amazing shots. He quickly got the obligatory family shots out of the way, very painlessly. He even suggested another local place to go for our first look that was more private and so beautiful. He really looks out for you and what you want. Also, he works insanely quickly. He is really fast to reply to emails as well. You cannot go wrong with Jack. He did such a great job and helped us to relax. HIGHLY recommend him. Book him already!!
  • L
    Lauren B. Sent on 10/22/2023
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Great photos and great experience!

    Jack Looney and his team shot our wedding and did a wonderful job. He captured a lot of funny and touching candid moments, and he made us feel relaxed and comfortable for all the posed photos.
  • Madelaine
    Madelaine S. Sent on 12/14/2023
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Fantastic experience working with Jack!

    We could not have had a better experience with Jack as our wedding photographer! He's relaxed, creative, supportive, encouraging, welcoming, and an incredible capturer of moments! He traveled to NYC to meet up with us for our engagement shoot and we had such a fun time with him in Central Park. That got us even more excited to work with him come wedding day. He was a dream to work with from start to finish and helped us feel comfortable and natural on our wedding day. We told him that we didn't want a ton of posed, stiff photos, and he effectively captured the liveliness and spontaneous joy of the day. 10/10 recommend! Thank you, Jack!
  • illustration stars

    Are you interested?

    Send a message
  • C
    Carleigh N. Sent on 10/01/2023
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    We LOVED working with Jack!

    Picking Jack to do our wedding photography was an easy choice because he had previously helped me with another project. He is so easy and fun to work with and so was his second shooter, Justin. They just made us so comfortable the whole time. The pictures they captured are INCREDIBLE and he had them back to me within a few days after the wedding. I really wanted to have some portraits but have the focus be capturing all the little candid moments of the event. I really cannot thank them enough for really capturing all the love from every single person present, I will treasure these photos for the rest of my life.
  • Abigail
    Abigail S. Sent on 05/13/2023
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Phenomenal

    Jack is SO talented and so great to work with - his photos are truly pieces of art. He also had SUCH a fast turnaround - couldn't be happier.
  • Lauren
    Lauren A. Sent on 12/12/2022
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Excellent photographer

    Jack and his second photographer were incredible to work with! From our introductory phone call, I knew that choosing Jack was a great decision. He was incredibly professional, communicative, and put us at ease on our wedding day. I do not love being in front of the camera, but he made it feel natural. I was thoroughly impressed with Jack the day of the wedding and was even more impressed when we received our pictures. I absolutely loved them - and he sent us so many to choose from. We also really liked his hourly pricing and flexibility the night of to extend the time based on how the evening was progressing. I would highly recommend hiring Jack Looney as your photographer!
  • Genevieve
    Genevieve S. Sent on 01/17/2022
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Exceptional experience, beautiful photos

    Jack was outstanding from our first meeting. He worked with us through the pandemic-induced rescheduling process and was flexible with the number of hours we wanted for the day. He and his second, Ashley, made everyone feel so comfortable every step of the way with their kindness and gentle direction, so the wedding photos are natural and don't look forced. Even the photos where I (the bride) inevitably made weird faces look great! Which is a miracle! Everyone we've shared our photos with has been blown away -- and we couldn't be more grateful to Jack and Ashley for capturing so many special moments on our big day. Thank you, thank you. 10/10
  • Daisy
    Daisy Z. Sent on 04/20/2021
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Phenomenal! Jack is the best

    When we first started our search for wedding vendors, our first goal was to find a photographer that not only matched our needs but also our personalities. We hit the jackpot with Jack (no pun intended). Not only is he the type of guy you would want to grab a beer with, but he went above and beyond to help us with our wedding day. His journalistic style of photography captured the true moments of our wedding while allowing us to enjoy our wedding day with family and friends. Without his help and advice, we would not have been able to set up our own streaming for the wedding. Both my wife and I couldn’t be more pleased by his professionalism, kindness, and generosity. Jack will be the first person we call if we need a photographer!

    **Review written by the groom, Ryan D. (giving credit where it's due)**
  • Courtney
    Courtney F. Sent on 12/08/2019
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    The Best Photographer!

    Working with Jack was a highlight of our wedding! My now-husband and I are not "picture people" and I was super concerned we would look awkward in all of the photos. Jack has the most calming energy - which was good for me since I'm a fairly anxious person. Everyone commented on how courteous and respectful he was. Even though he does a ton of weddings, he always seemed genuinely very excited about our wedding.

    He finished editing our photos in about a week! He mailed us physical prints of some of his favorite shots and set up an online gallery for our family to look at. We had such a good time going through our pictures and reliving the best day of our lives. Honestly, there wasn't a single picture of us where my thought was "ugh". All of the pictures that he and his assistant, Ryan, took are so, so stunning.

    We are so glad we had the privilege of working with both Jack and Ryan!
  • Sally
    Sally B. Sent on 12/19/2019
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    The best part of our wedding

    Hire Jack. My husband and I were blown away by the quality of our photos. Hiring a photographer is taking a big bet, and no matter how much you like their portfolio, you just don't know what's going to happen for sure. I was SOOO blown away by Jack and his partner, Ashley. Not only was their output exceptional, the experience working with them was wonderful. Jack and Ashley made my husband and I as well as all our guests feel so comfortable and welcome. Multiple random guests approached me to tell me how wonderful our photography team was. He stole us away at key moments for photos, but things were so efficient that I barely remember being stolen away - it felt like we were fully present to enjoy and live in the entirety of the day. Jack's prices are very reasonable. THe service and experience he delivers greatly outweighs the price. He's worth every penny and more. A truly wonderful person and professional businessman.
  • A
    Ashley M. Sent on 01/23/2022
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    The BEST! Authentic, gorgeous photos

    Jack Looney stands out as a wedding photographer in so many ways. He’s personable and relaxed (while also so professional), making you relax and therefore have better photos. His photos are natural and capture the true emotions of the day. When we look back at our wedding photos 2.5 years later we still feel like we can relive those moments because the photos are so authentic. He works so well with planners and other vendors and is flexible. A bonus is he was also amazing with our big dog! I truly can’t recommend him enough
  • A
    Ashley Sent on 07/24/2019
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    You Will Relive Your Day Perfectly! Flawless!

    I wish I didn’t have to stop at 5 stars and could give even more to Jack! Jack and his partner, Kelly, are incredible. There are many incredible photographers in the area but a few key things that make Jack Looney stand out. First, his laid back (while also professional) personality are exactly what you need on a wedding day. He makes everyone feel at ease and not tense - both making it an excellent environment but also great for relaxed pictures! Secondly, Jack’s photography style makes it so you’re literally reliving your day when you look at the photos . When my husband and I just sat down in the last day or two to look at our photos, we literally felt all the emotions again. They aren’t just posed position photos, but are also raw, authentic, and documentary style. The wedding can be a bit blurry for a bride and groom so having someone who will capture it in a way you can relive it is key! Third, Jack’s flexibility (think: rain/heat, anything) and skills with all lighting and weather are so important on a wedding day because you can’t control the weather and his photos will be amazing regardless of weather. Fourth, we chose to do a first look, and some extended photo pictures after the ceremony. Jack managed to get our photos in (and TONS of them - all amazing and not one bit rushed feeling) and still allow us to make it to the cocktail hour to enjoy our guests! A first look isn’t something you have to do, but my point is he is so efficient, while still thorough, that you actually get to enjoy your day. I could go on and on! Jack is the best!!!
  • A
    Ashley Sent on 04/02/2019
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Jack Looney is Amazing!!

    We are having Jack do our photos for our upcoming summer wedding. We've met with him he is amazingly talented and so wonderful to be around. (Bonus: He's great with dogs, too!) I cannot recommend him enough! :)
  • H
    Hallie Sent on 05/28/2019
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Jack is a dream to work, very kind and easy-going

    Jack photographed our May wedding near Shenandoah National Park. He came highly recommended by a friend. He is so easy to work with. He is really flexible and just wanted to make things easy for us. From the beginning, he was super relaxed over the phone and during the lead up to the wedding. On the big day, he was discrete and casual. He was extremely gracious and kind to our guests. He is very laid back, you don't feel like you're being photographed hardly at all, which is great if you aren't used to being the center of attention! He was able to round up family members for group photos, but did so in a very kind and subtle manner.

    Our photos are absolutely stunning! He did such a fabulous job, they are breathtaking. He was SO FAST on the turnaround, we were able to relive our wedding within a few weeks. He also sends hard copies of the photos, which is so fun to look through, I realized how rarely I get to actually touch and see photos anymore, it's awesome! Our photos are more than I could have imagined!! Do yourself a favor, hire Jack, you won't regret it!.
  • D
    Danielle Sent on 07/14/2018
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    Jack Looney was such an amazing person to work with. He photographed our wedding this June. I actually had guests comment on how nice the photographer was to me afterward, which seemed really special. The quality of his photos are absolutely amazing - he sent us a file with over 2400 photos on it after the wedding, and trying to even narrow it down to 500 favorites was challenging they all were so good! I was really struck by his professionalism and demeanor during the event - he would thank you in such a heartfelt way after taking your photo...as if it was us helping him to take good photos - I kept wanting to say.."No Jack thank YOU!!". I was also impressed by how discreet they were throughout the whole wedding. Oddly, myself and other guests didn't even seem to remember or notice the photographers around...yet they managed to capture so many intimate photos of groups laughing or dancing - i'm not sure how it was even possible how they managed to be so unobtrusive yet get so many amazing images. I would recommend their services to absolutely anyone!
  • Lauren
    Lauren Sent on 06/17/2017
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    Jack was an all-around fantastic person to work with! From the first time we talked with him, to our engagement photo session to the actual wedding day, Jack was always kind, professional and extremely responsive. We never felt like it was a chore to take pictures - Jack always made it fun, quick and creative and he could not have been nicer! He also set up a photobooth at the wedding which was a fun bonus. And most importantly we received our photos in less than a month after the wedding date!! Thank you Jack for everything!
  • E
    Elizabeth Sent on 10/31/2016
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    Jack Looney is the absolute man, and after receiving my wedding photos this weekend, he is my favorite vendor that I worked with throughout the wedding process. He has a great communication style, and was so flexible and easy to work with from my initial wedding date inquiry, to engagement shots, to day-of coordination and execution. He's professional, plus just super nice. He and Ashley (our second shooter of the day) delivered beyond our wildest dreams. Thanks to Jack, holiday gifts for family are going to be SO easy this year :). We can't recommend him enough.
  • W
    Whitney Sent on 12/01/2016
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    We used Jack for our July 2016 wedding, and he was a pleasure to work with. We were unable to meet him before the wedding (we don't live in Virginia), but Jack made a point to talk on the phone in advance to get an idea of what we wanted for our wedding photos. He also stopped by our room the day before the wedding to introduce himself, which was really kind and unexpected. He is very laid back but professional, and I liked him immediately. During the wedding, he took photos of me (the bride) getting ready, but after the ceremony started, I honestly forgot he was there. He and his assistant blended seamlessly with guests, and when we finally did see photos from the event, they were incredible. The hard part is trying to decide which ones/how many to frame!
  • C
    Caitlin Sent on 05/23/2016
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    If you are considering Jack for your wedding photography (and he is available), you should run, not walk to make this happen. We had a great team on our wedding day, but Jack was by far one of the best decisions we made. We got the photos back within two weeks and they are wonderful - better than we ever imagined. He was extremely patient with us in our requests/communications in the time leading up to the wedding and was also a very calming presence for us on the day of. We also loved his second shooter, Ryan, who was also great to have around during our celebration. We also had a great engagement session months beforehand in order to help get warmed up. Jack is seriously the BEST.
  • A
    Annie Sent on 10/13/2015
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    Best. Photographer. Ever. Jack Looney was a DREAM to work with. So patient, talented, and just fun to be around. Our wedding pictures turned out beautifully and we couldn't be happier! I'd book him again in a heartbeat. Highly, highly recommend.
  • J
    Justine Sent on 01/20/2015
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    Jack Looney is one of the kindest people I have ever had the pleasure of working with, not to mention his photography is superb! He photographed our wedding in early November, and like most couples, we were hoping for a beautiful sunny day. To our dismay, we got one of the coldest and windiest days of the year up until that point, but that didn't stop Jack and his assistant Ashley from braving the elements with us and getting some breathtaking shots outside with the amazing backdrop of the Blue Ridge mountains. My husband and I couldn't get over how many photos we received…we hardly saw Jack and Ashley all night, but they were most certainly there blending in and getting some fantastic shots that we'll cherish for a lifetime. Our families, friends, and wedding party were so impressed by his professionalism, his kind and gentle demeanor and eagerness to capture any shots anyone asked for, and his beautiful photographs. Several weeks after the wedding my husband and I were out of town dealing with a family emergency, and I emailed Jack to ask if he might be able to send some specific photos from the wedding to me via email in a rush. I received an automated message that he was traveling and had limited access to email, so just assumed I wouldn't hear back from him. But within a few hours he sent me a file containing everything I had asked for and more. He is truly an amazing photographer and a lovely person in general, and we couldn't recommend him and his work highly enough. He is a great value for everything you get with him. We are so fortunate to have found him (through a glowing recommendation from our wedding planner). Thanks for everything Jack!
  • T
    Terry Sent on 11/02/2014
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    Jack was a great photographer and so easy to work with, that it was an easy decision to choose him as my daughter's wedding photographer. His ability to capture the moments of the wedding, both in posed and natural photos, is beyond compare. Jack offers all taken photos to his bride and groom, so need to worry about what photos will be available.
    His addition of a photo booth, along with props, at the wedding lends tons of fun as well as memories for all guests. To top it off, Jack is such a down-to-earth, friendly person filled with positive energy! So glad he was available for our daughter's wedding. Definitely, hope to book him when my youngest daughter marries in the future as any other photographer would have big shoes to fill.
  • J
    Jill Sent on 06/16/2014
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    Jack was so wonderful! We were so excited to have him as our photographer. He was professional, kind and calming on such a busy and exciting day. Both of our families are raving about how great Jack was and how easy he was to work with. We just got our pictures back and they are incredible. Every picture is better than the last! Jack went above and beyond for us and we can't wait to recommend him to everyone we know!
  • C
    Charlotte Sent on 09/19/2014
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    We absolutely loved working with Jack! Many of our guests commented that he was so sweet and the best part was - I didn't even really notice him throughout most of the day/night! Other than when we were specifically taking portraits he was very unnoticeable (in a good way!!) and most of the time we did not even realize we were having our photos taken. He captured our day perfectly and we got a sample of our photos via email on our honeymoon! The turn around was super fast and the product beyond our expectations. We have blown up some of the photos and the quality is great. Jack also included an engagement shoot in our package which was a great opportunity to get to know him and he also set up a really fun photo booth for our guests. We can't wait to use Jack again for future family events!
  • M
    Megan Sent on 04/28/2014
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    Working with Jack was such a wonderful experience! He took extra time to meet with my us before the wedding, came to the venue early to take some fun pre wedding shots, and had so many creative ideas. Jack was fun and dynamic while we were taking our group shots and was very descrete through the ceremony and reception. Having received our photos and flash drive from him we are thrilled to see how he captured our special day. There are so many great photographs that we are having a hard time deciding which to frame. I couldn't recommend Jack strongly enough.
illustration stars

Are you interested?

Send a message