Joseph Gonzalez-Dufresne Photography Reviews
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J&J W. Sent on 06/27/2023
A Wedding Forever Remembered & Captured
We booked Joe for our wedding in Gloucester, MA at the Beauport Hotel on 11/4/22. Joe came highly recommended to us by a friend & guest of our wedding, who had attended a themed wedding he was the photographer before and raved about his style & photos, and his working persona. On that recommendation we reviewed Joe’s work and were very pleased with what we saw. It was important to us as a same-sex interracial could between two men that there would be some representation in his examples and we were both delighted to see that there was, and that it was beautifully shown as equal and not as a token image. We consulted with Joe and were very confident in what he would be able to produce for us, and how well he engaged with us right from the start.
We were SO RIGHT to have gone with Joe. We had multiple consultations up to the wedding day and come that day he was ON IT. We booked his services for 8 hours to capture getting ready, family and wedding party pics, the ceremony, cocktail hour, and a large portion of the reception.
He made it clear that it was the wishes to celebrate our day that would lead his work and it showed in how friendly and accommodating he was to absolutely everyone involved, us, the wedding party, family, guests, etc. His styling and ability to capture light & dark photos, the color vibrancy, the elegance, the fun, all were just right for this occasion. He didn’t miss a single important moment, and captured so many fun candid moments that absolutely keep the memory of our special day alive. At the end of his time, he made sure to come up to us during the partying to make sure that we got absolutely everything we’d hope for and if there were any more shots we could possibly want; this was a very nice way to wrap things up!
A couple months after the wedding, his processing of all the photos was complete and we were given access to digital downloads of a literal thousand very high-quality resolution photos! Choosing just a few to showcase is a challenge for sure, but every one brings such fond memories.
It was an absolute pleasure to work with Joe, and then the end products speak for themselves. We 100% recommend him and will absolutely without question work with him again should we ever need a photographer!
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Cecily Sent on 03/20/2023
Authentic, magical photos
Joe is stupendous. We were specifically looking for someone who could capture the day's spirit without it seeming posed or forced. We scrolled through dozens of photographer portfolios and faced many of the same staged scenarios that typify the industry. Then we found Joe. Joe's work felt different. His photos have an incredible balance of authenticity and magic to them. In addition, having Joe around during the event was like having another friend at our party except we didn't let him enjoy cocktail hour. He was easy to communicate with from our very first phone call and being at ease throughout the day helped capture some of our most spontaneous moments. Because the day itself flew by so quickly, I genuinely get to relive our wedding day over through his work. For a day that passes by too quickly, investing in a phenomenal photographer is one of the best uses for your money. Joe exceeded all of our expectations, was a consummate professional, and produced candid shots that make me laugh, cry, and, some I don't even remember happening. Based on the photos, it looks like we had a rocking party. 10/10 would recommend. -
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Mary T. Sent on 02/25/2023Joe is the best photographer!
Joe was a dream wedding photographer. He was organized, efficient, personable and so fun to work with. I was so happy with the quality of the photos and can't stop looking at them. If you're able to, hire Joe you will not regret it. -
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Danielle F. Sent on 09/27/2021Joe is the best!
We are SO happy we hired Joe for our wedding! He is so easy to work with, very efficient, and really helped us not feel awkward in front of the camera! We hired him because he photographed our friend wedding, and those photos came out beautiful. Joe sent us sample photos from our wedding ~1.5 weeks after the wedding and we are already in love with them! He captured moments of our wedding beautifully. He even bought us some vegan treats the morning of our wedding because he is vegan, and my husband and I are vegan :) Joe is the best and we are so happy with his work! -
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Adam T. Sent on 01/03/2021Joe is so much more than his amazing photos
Joe's pictures are amazing and there isn't even a question of that. What you might not expect is you get a guide and a friend to help you navigate your day. Weddings are stressful and from start to finish and Joe helped make that stress go away. Joe was a sounding board for planning our DIY farm wedding. He helped us find vendors, plan our timeline, and gave us confidence to be able to make such an amazing day. Then came the big day and Joe made it so easy. He has this way of reminding you to concentrate on the special moments all while capturing the experience. Joe is just a good human and we are thankful that he was part of our day.
You should also know that we got our pictures in a timely fashion and they were gorgeous. The product was quality and he provided a great value. His communication is great and he was always on time. -
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Erich Y. Sent on 12/19/2020
Creative and Energetic Photographer
We brought on Joe five days before our wedding date via a referral from our original photographer who could not make the trip to Boston due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. Joe saved our wedding day and we could not be happier with his commitment to capture our special day despite the ongoing pandemic. Joe was a pleasure to work with! He provided clear instruction for all of our portraits and family photos. His enthusiasm was contagious and really made for a fun experience. And his creativity really shone through with his action shots taking advantage of city lighting and the weather (snow) to capture special moments . We received the Sneak Peak gallery and are over the moon about how those shots came out. We cannot wait to see the full gallery. We highly recommend Joe for anyone who is looking for a wedding photographer! -
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Sarah C. Sent on 09/19/2019Joe is an Artist!
Your wedding photos will be unlike anyone else's if you work with Joe Gonzalez-Dufresne. They will be uniquely YOU. He got to know us before the big day, so when the time came, we felt exceptionally comfortable being ourselves in his presence. To be honest, we felt so at home that we barely noticed he was there. He captured our relationship more fully and honestly than I ever imagined possible. His photos offered the movement and sense of urgency from our wedding day and brought each and every detail flooding back. Joe has an artistic eye that is both personal and precise. There is no one like him. -
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Nichole Sent on 02/11/2019Joe is the best!
If you are reading this review, you probably saw Joe's website and thought "I like what I see. I wonder if this guy is any good?" The answer is a resounding yes. Joe is the perfect blend of total professional and chill fun guy. He clearly knows what he's doing from a business standpoint. He's a great communicator, has many back up plans in case anything goes wrong, knows all the right questions to ask. And at the same time, he is very easy going and easy to be around. Unless you ask for it, Joe doesn't do a lot of posed photos. He does his best to get you to act naturally (much harder than you think!), and just be with your person.
What I loved the most about Joe's photos when I saw his website were all these hidden moments I saw. Everyone knows to take a picture of the ring exchange. But not everyone takes a picture of the guests at the same time. Some of my favorite photos are seeing the expression (tears, laughter, love) on some of my family members' faces when I was busy doing something else (like getting married).
After our ceremony Joe convinced us to climb into a nearby river t take some pictures. He said the light was amazing, and it was. What was also amazing is that Joe took off his shoes and socks and climbed in the river with us, in solidarity.
If you look at Joe's website, and you like what you see, and then you talk to him, and you like that to, do yourself a favor and just hire him. It only gets better from there. I liked him so much I flew him from Massachusetts where he lives to California where I live, and I would do it again in a heartbeat. -
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Jeffrey Sent on 09/13/2022
Fantastic experience, photos we absolutely love
We were referred to Joe from a friend and were drawn in the minute we saw some of his work; his aesthetic speaks for itself and it was exactly what we were looking for. Once we started working with Joe, we instantly struck up a friendship with him. On our wedding day our experience working with him was absolutely perfect, and the end result in the form of our photos was better than we could have imagined. We've stayed in touch and are always eager to see his work and his travels on Instagram. Couldn't recommend Joe more highly! -
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