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Jen Fariello Photography LLC

Jen Fariello Photography LLC

Charlottesville, VA
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    Katie L. Sent on 12/06/2021
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    Truly the best!

    Jen was the most wonderful photographer! Jen is so kind and makes you feel at ease while she's taking photos (which was so helpful for two camera-shy people!!). Not only was Jen such a delight to work with but her photos are also incredible. My husband and I were so grateful for Jen and her whole team for capturing our day perfectly
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    Mary O. Sent on 10/27/2021
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    Jen is a MUST-HAVE on Wedding day

    Jen is an absolutely amazing photographer. It was such an honor to have her take our engagement, rehearsal dinner, & wedding photos. She is sooo talented and fun to work with. I am stunned with the photos - truly!!! It feels like she captured every moment of the night perfectly! I cannot recommend her enough. She is so experienced, professional, and fun - She was such a relaxing and peaceful presence on our wedding day too! We
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    Melissa S. Sent on 06/22/2021
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    Jen is pure MAGIC

    I can hardly even gather the words to describe how absolutely spectacularly talented and unbelievably kind Jen is. I am in absolute awe of our wedding photos. Our wedding album captures all of the joy and love from our day so perfectly, and my husband and I could not be more thankful. The winds on the day of our wedding reached up to 40mph, and not only did Jen manage to make sure everybody looked normal in our photos (I was fearing the worst, hair-wise), she also leaned into the moment and captured some absolutely AMAZING shots that we will treasure forever. She delivered a perfect mix of photos that included portraits, candids, and artistic shots, and we love them all. And Jen’s upbeat attitude put everyone at ease when posing for photos. She made the day so fun, and we are just so grateful. During the planning process, Jen was there every step of the way if we had any questions and was so excited to share her ideas. She was a true partner throughout it all!

    In addition to our wedding, Jen also traveled up to NYC (where my husband and I live) to do our engagement shoot. We loved getting to know her in advance of our wedding day, and Jen did a fantastic job capturing the feel of the city. We wanted some urban shots since we knew we were having a more countryside-esque wedding in Charlottesville, and she executed our vision perfectly.

    In short, Jen is incredible. We are so glad that we hired her, and you will be too!
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    Laura K. Sent on 11/28/2020
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    Jen is incredible!!!

    Jen absolutely exceeded our expectations (which were already very high) for our October wedding. She was extremely responsive and flexible during the planning process. On the day of, she made us feel comfortable, made us laugh, and captured fleeting expressions (both of us and our family/friends) that we will always treasure. Multiple people have since commented that our photos are the best wedding photos they've seen. Jen really is the best of the best.
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    Allison C. Sent on 10/17/2020
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    Perfect Pictures!

    Jen is a true artist. Her pictures have the ability to make you feel like you were there! Jen is such a hard worker, she did not stop the entire day/night. There was 100% chance of rain on our day and it did not impact her ability to get perfect pictures. Jen literally stood in the pouring rain just to make sure we got the perfect shot! Do yourself a favor and hire her, there is no one better to capture your day!
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    Ellen Sent on 09/30/2020
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    The best photographer ever!

    Jen did our engagement photo shoot session...and we thought THOSE photos were the best ever! After receiving our wedding photos both my Husband and I realize that Jen is the best photographer in Virginia and is a must hire to capture the most important moments of a wedding day! She is behind the scenes but simultaneously capturing the critical moments! We absolutely love her and would recommend to anyone!!!
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    Lauren O. Sent on 12/27/2019
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    Simply beautiful.

    Jen takes the most gorgeous photos. Simple as that!

    I cannot say enough good things about her as a photographer. She captured moments and memories we will cherish forever. She made us feel instantly comfortable, knew where to position us for creative photos, and has an eye for unique (yet classic) shots. Her candids are full of life and each staged photo is intentional and thoughtful. And do not get me started on her film photos! AH!

    Jen was the first vendor we booked, a bit out of our budget, but worth every cent. She knows what she is doing! Trust her!
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    Jessica Sent on 11/07/2019
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    Jen is pure magic!

    Jen is the best in the business! I’m so thankful that we had her capture our special day. Not only is she sweet and kind, she is a professional through and through. I can’t get over the quality of our photos and her timeliness—we had our full album in two months, with sneak peeks posted the day after our wedding! Check out her Instagram feed—you will instantly love her!
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    Elizabeth B. Sent on 08/19/2019
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    Truly the best of the best!

    What a WONDERFUL and talented human! We just loved working with Jen (and her team!) and are thrilled with their photos. It will be hard to pick among all the gems which ones we want to include in our book and frame... what a wonderful problem to have. Jen really captures the moment. Her photos don't feel contrived -- just genuine and lovely. My matron of honor actually told me, "I honestly can’t believe how good everyone looks in these. Maybe the only photos I’ve ever liked of myself!" In addition to her excellent photography, Jen is a wonderful person to be around on a busy wedding day -- you can tell she loves photographing weddings!
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    Kate S. Sent on 07/12/2019
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    Jen is the best of the best

    Everything about Jen, and working with her, is an absolute dream. She is VERY good at what she does, truly has an eye for photography, can make any setting look stunning (whether a country club or random patch of sidewalk), and has a way of making everyone feel at ease while having their picture taken. Jen made us all feel like movie stars, like we were born to be in front of the camera, which in reality, couldn't be further from the truth, haha! But because of this talent, all of our wedding photos were beyond - nothing looked posed or contrived, and everyone looked like the best, most natural, beautiful, joyful, breezy version of themselves. Her photos truly tell the story of our wedding day. I can't say enough good things about Jen, start to finish, and would recommend her to anyone mulling over their wedding photography decision. Shouting from the rooftops, she is the BEST!!!
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    Katheryn Sent on 12/05/2018
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    Phenomenal photography from an even more glowing person! Jen is the best!

    I cannot say enough great things about Jen—she is a true artist! For starters, my husband and I are not necessarily “at ease” in front of the camera, but Jen worked her magic – putting us at ease right off the bat, with her enthusiasm and warm personality. She is also a visionary—seeing the perfect shot with the perfect backdrop comes naturally for her. This is so incredibly important for wedding photographers, because the day goes by in a blink of an eye, and finding a photographer who knows what, how and when to shoot so you don’t have to spend too much time taking photos is paramount to enabling you to spend time celebrating with your loved ones. She also does a fantastic job capturing candid photos of your guest (so you can see all the moments you may not be able to witness yourself live), and all the little details that you’ll want to remember forever. Lastly, everyone is naturally so eager to see “sneak peak” photos immediately after the wedding, and without prompting, Jen shared a wealth of amazing photos within a day or so after the wedding. We also got married in November, and our family wanted to use a photo for a Christmas card, and Jen was incredibly flexible and helpful in getting that photo over to us immediately so we could use it. In short, Jen is everything you could want or dream of re: a wedding photographer – 10/10 would recommend!
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    Melissa Sent on 01/04/2018
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    JEN. Where to even begin....this woman is a genius. From the moment I met her at my engagement shoot, to the last minutes of the wedding, I knew that I couldn't be in better hands - her talent knows no bounds. She has the most calming, genuine, and sweet personality, my friends and I have joked that we actually miss her since the wedding ended. Not to mention she is a trooper. We wanted our first look to be at the Lincoln Memorial, but it happened to be the coldest winter since the early 1900s. Despite this, Jen bundled up, put her game face on, and took the most epic pictures - with a smile on her face. She made my day so special, made me feel SO comfortable, and captured the most special moments of my entire life. Thank you Jen, you are amazing.
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    Courtney Sent on 01/18/2018
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    We hired Jen as our photographer for our wedding this past December and had nothing but the best experience! From the moment we met her (I brought my parents and in-laws with me), we were sold! Her energy is contagious and you can tell that she puts her whole heart and soul into her photography - it shines through in every single photo she takes. My husband and I both don't love getting our photos taken, but Jen made us feel confident and comfortable! She also worked incredibly well with our entire family and made everyone feel at ease - all night, people were gushing about Jen and what a star she truly is! Jen, we can't thank you enough for making this part of our wedding so seamless and wonderful. You are forever in our hearts for giving us beautiful wedding photos that we will cherish for the rest of our lives!
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    Sarah Sent on 10/20/2017
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    I am NOT a picture person. Ask any of my friends and family, they'll tell you I'm the person who volunteers to take the group picture, so I don't have to be in it. Needless to say, I wanted beautiful wedding photos but was terrified of all the pictures I'd have to take on my big day...

    My wedding planner Pineapple Productions (highly recommend them, too, BTW) suggested Jen Fariello. I loved her portfolio, and we booked her. My fiance and I had planned on taking engagement pictures and at the last minute had a family emergency and had to cancel, so I didn't actually meet Jen until my wedding day.

    I liked her right away. She is so friendly and immediately made me feel comfortable in front of the camera. We did 2+ hours of posed family/bridal party pictures before the wedding - enough to exhaust any bride - but Jen was organized and efficient and made it as painless as possible!

    My husband and I did a mini-moon and are taking a longer honeymoon in a few months. Imagine my delight when 2 days after the wedding I received a handful of "sneak peek" photos from Jen - and they were absolutely stunning!

    Highly highly recommend working with Jen!
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    Christina Sent on 11/14/2017
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    Jen was a joy to work with. Her relaxed demeanor and upbeat personality put me, our families and wedding guests instantly at ease. She has a great eye, and composed stunning shots throughout our weekend. She captured everything I asked for, and all the things I didn't think to. We look forward to Jen capturing many future memories for us!
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    Mallory Sent on 09/08/2015
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    My fiance and I are SO happy that we've chosen Jen Fariello for our wedding photographer. She's THE BEST! During our engagement session, Jen made us both feel so comfortable and at ease. She's incredibly warm and friendly, and got to know the two of us in no time. Her work is so authentic, stunning and personal - we can't wait not only for our big day, but also look forward to working with her on other projects in the future!
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    Kate Sent on 05/17/2016
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    Jen was absolutely amazing! Not only did she take amazing photographs but she was a wealth of knowledge about the wedding industry and helped us find our way to a fantastic wedding planner, helped us figure out details that made a big difference like the time of our ceremony (the lighting was flawless), etc. Jen went out of her way to make everyone feel comfortable and relaxed, which shows in the photos. She is a true artist and her work is incredible-- and she loves it, which makes you excited to be a part of her process. We are so incredibly grateful to Jen and cannot recommend her highly enough.
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    Shaun Sent on 05/11/2015
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    Jen Fariello did the photography for our wedding at Pippin Hill on May 1st 2015. She also did our engagement pictures prior to that. My wife and her mom initially met with Jen along with a few other photography options and she was by far the best. Carrie called me right after meeting with Jen and said we've found our photographer. Jen brought several samples of her work and specifically of our venue. Others didn't even bring anything to the meet and greet which seemed weird to me. When I finally met Jen I quickly realized why she was the obvious choice. Her personality is addicting and she's always fun to be around. She knows what makes a great picture and a couple times during our wedding she brought us outside for some amazing pictures with a full moon in the background. Being the groom, and normally the one who doesn't like taking a lot of pictures, I honestly couldn't complain any time Jen came to us and said we have to get this shot. She was quick and efficient and her assistants were great too. My nephew has special needs and when we were doing the family pictures after the ceremony in the rain, her one assistant who was holding the umbrella for Jen so she could take the pictures while we were covered was willing the spin the umbrella to catch Tristan's attention. I thought this was so sweet of her and his eyes lit up in excitement. That really meant so much to me and my family just the extra mile Jen and her company are willing to go to in order to get the best pictures and make you feel comfortable while doing it. Even during the reception we had someone who wanted to join in while she was trying to take pictures of Carrie and I with each table and she never said a word.

    Jen Fariello didn't ask us for a review but I'm happy to write one. If anyone needs a photographer its an easy choice: Jen Fariello. http://www.jenfariello.com/
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    She absolutely great and would recommend her to anyone that is looking for a great photographer! . . . . . . .
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    Jen was an absolute pleasure to work with! Having someone take pictures of you for several hours can be a little daunting, but she put us at such ease and made it an extremely enjoyable experience. We LOVED working with her and would recommend her to anyone! We knew her pictures would be stunning, but we just loved spending the day with her and her amazing energy!
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    We chose Jen after deciding to part ways with our previously hired wedding photographer - the BEST decision we made. Both my husband and I agree that we couldn't have imagined our day without Jen. She kept us stress-free, comfortable and most of all happy throughout the day. There were a few hiccups during our wedding day but Jen was always there to keep us happy and smiling [to forget whatever else was happening]. The pictures captured were natural, filled with emotional and meaningful. I cannot recommend Jen enough. In fact we're doing a family session in a week with our new puppy and dog; she will be our family photographer for years to come!
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    Colleen Sent on 01/16/2014
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    I'm not sure if there's much I can add that's already been said, but Jen was absolutely the best choice we made for our wedding. Here is the e-mail I wrote to her the day after our wedding that sums it up.

    "I was planning on writing you an e-mail later today because you were just amazing – ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. The details of the wedding – flowers, Farmington, etc. - were all you, your advice, your guidance. You were more than a photographer – you were a friend, an ally, and a sage. That amazing day would be nothing without you – I mean that from the bottom of my heart. Brian and I were just floored by your amazing attitude, your vision, just everything. They can’t invent enough words to say how thankful we are. If there are websites to review you on that are helpful to your business, or you need us as a reference, please feel free to ask us to do so. What else can I say – I’m speechless. Thank you, and ALLY of course (great at making us laugh!), for everything. If there were more Jen Fariellos in the world, the world would be a much better place. You are simply divine and simply the best."

    There is simply no better photographer than Jen, and that's all you need to know.
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    Anne C. Sent on 08/30/2013
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    Jen is AMAZING! Honestly, there isn't a better photographer out there. And not only does she take STUNNING pictures, but she is an absolute pleasure to be around.
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    We picked Jen based on her website and reputation and she absolutely lived up to it. She was responsive to all our requests and was accommodating day of despite some tricky weather. The pictures were absolutely stunning.

    Would definitely choose her again, and would enthusiastically recommend to others as well.

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    Anna Sent on 01/05/2014
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    I knew from the moment I started emailing with Jen that she would be the perfect photographer. My husband, my family and I really wanted a photographer we felt comfortable around, that would make the day fun and make us feel relaxed. Jen's personality is so warm and welcoming that you immediately feel comfortable around her and like you have known her your whole life. And to top it all off her pictures are stunning, truly beautiful. She captured the feel of the day, the warmth of the ceremony, the fun of the reception and the love that filled the rooms. I could not have dreamed of a better photographer!
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