Libby McGowan Photography Reviews
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Allison M. Sent on 11/16/2022
The PERFECT Wedding Photographer!
An absolute gem to work with. Libby photographed our wedding and WOW we are in love with the results! We cannot thank her enough. Through these photos we are able to relive our wedding day! I haven't stopped staring at our photos. I cannot recommend enough!!
She captured every moment perfectly and moved seamlessly throughout the day to capture it all. Her professionalism, energy and creativity is just amazing. -
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Margaret S. Sent on 12/01/2021Could not recommend more!
My husband and I were so thankful we chose Libby to photograph our wedding. Our reception changed a lot because of COVID, and Libby was always positive and flexible about the changes. On the day of the wedding, Libby and her other photographer were so friendly, go with the flow, professional, and incredibly committed to getting the best photographs. She also made me and my husband feel at ease. We were blown away with how beautiful her photographs were. We could not recommend more! -
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Amy Sent on 03/18/2020STOP searching for your photographer! Just hire Libby!
I really have no idea where to begin when it comes to Libby. As someone who previously worked in the wedding industry, I've known Libby for a few years, and knew I wanted her to be with me on my Big Day. I'm a list-maker and very detail-oriented, so I knew I didn't want "just another vendor", but someone who would be a friend and like part of the family to be with me more than anyone else would be on my Wedding Day! When my now-husband and I got engaged, we setup a 'consultation', and left from that night all feeling like great friends.
We hired Libby as quickly as possible and built a custom package that let us have what we wanted and needed for coverage at the Wedding, number of hours, prints, etc. Leading up to the Wedding, Libby was amazing at communication and staying in touch regarding our engagement session, my bridal portraits, and everything in between. For our engagement session, she took my crazy ideas and ran with them, and then did the same when it came time for my bridal portraits - we ended up taking the MOST beautiful of my portraits in a muddy SOYBEAN FIELD! If you are looking for a photographer who will be your friend, helper, therapist, and take the best photos of your life, hire Libby!
On our Wedding Day, Libby and her second shooter, Rachael, arrived early enough to sort through my million details for the day and take photos of ALL OF THEM. They were the best dynamic duo EVER and helped to keep my timeline on track, worked with my day-of coordinator, Talia with Four26Events, to keep the day running smoothly (even when a major wreck on the highway had family and friends running behind to arrive to the Ceremony, pushing our start time!!), kept my family organized for formal photos, and even helped my husband to put together and hang our custom wreaths, when he was running behind getting ready for our First Look.
My mother has said over and over that hiring Libby was the best money we spent on the entire Wedding, and my husband and I agree 100%. We will never be able to thank Libby enough for the cherished photos and memories that will last a lifetime! -
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Rachel S. Sent on 01/02/2019Best Wedding Photographer You Could Ask For
I've known Libby for a while now. I discovered her when my friend got married almost 9 years ago. Once I saw Libby's photographs, I knew she was the one I wanted for my own wedding. For over 8 years we followed each other on social media and I saw her photograph at least 10 weddings of people I knew and were friends with. So when I finally got engaged last January, the first vendor I contacted was Libby. We didn't even have a day set yet, but I wanted to make sure she was free on whatever day we chose. She did our engagement pictures as well, and they turned out beautifully. Libby has this grace about her- she makes everyone feel comfortable because let's be honest, having professional pictures taken can feel awkward. But Libby made it fun and enjoyable, and on my wedding day, she was quick and efficient. She sent me the highlight reel the NEXT day after our wedding, so we were able to look through our pictures during our honeymoon. I still cry when I look through the highlight reel because she captured my heart and the things I love perfectly. I cannot wait to have the rest of my pictures from that day. I would recommend her over and over; she is a perfect 10/10! -
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Carmen Sent on 11/13/2018Libby is the best ever
Libby was one of the best decisions I ever made in regards to our wedding. I found trust in Libby and comfort that you can't compromise for with anyone else! I was nervous at the price at first (I was a DIY bride) but found her price was worth every penny!! We had a great time with our engagement shoot, making us feel super comfortable. What's great about Libby is that she captures moments. She captures the most natural moments of your day, your relationship, beautiful! I now have a friend in Libby and can't wait to continue working with her!! -
Nina Sent on 12/11/2017How do I even describe my experience with such an amazing person as Libby? I almost have no words. We had to select a Photographer to bring to our Destination Wedding in Jamaica. My husband-to-be is not a fan of pictures, so personality was my #1 priority. I needed someone who we both liked and could get him comfortable in front of a camera. Boy, did Libby deliver!! Having Libby there was like having another family member at our Wedding. Everyone loved her and some of them still communicate with her through social media on a regular basis!! Now, let's talk photos... My Wedding pictures are phenomenal. The Ceremony was a challenging location on a pier in a covered chapel. It was windy and about to rain, but Libby killed it. The photos are gorgeous! She even caught a great shot of us running through the rain during our Recessional. After the rain let up, she took us outside for some AMAZING sunset photos. Our Reception got moved into a pretty ugly yellow Ballroom, but I still love all the pictures from it. Magical Libby strikes again! The next day, we went out for an extra shoot in our Wedding outfits. Libby brought a special camera to get into the water with us. She was such a trooper and they were HANDS DOWN my favorite pictures from the trip. She had a handful of pictures to us almost immediately. With the week, we had a preview of over 100 images to share. This was so important to us, because many of our family and friends could not attend. We have ordered tons of prints and she helped us select some large canvases for our new house. She delivered our photos in a beautiful wooden box with our names engraved and the most beautiful USB drive. I'm so happy we picked Libby to be our Photographer, but even happier that we gained a forever-friend! If you are looking for beautiful photos from someone you love being around, Libby McGowan Photography is the BEST choice!
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User2785090 Sent on 09/26/2016Libby is simply amazing from the beginning until the end. I had the pleasure of knowing her work from my sister's wedding 2 years ago and knew from that day that I would use her whenever I got married (I wasn't even engaged yet). You can tell she loves what she does and has so much fun while working. It is so important to have that kind of attitude around you on your wedding day! My husband really doesn't like having his picture taken so I was a little nervous how he would respond with engagement photos but she made us feel SO comfortable and kept the mood so light that you can't help to have a blast when she is taking pictures. On our wedding day Libby was so good about taking a million plus pictures of my big family and wedding party all while staying so patient. We haven't even gotten them all back yet but the previews alone are perfect and I'm 110% confident the rest will be nothing short of amazing. If you are wondering who to book for your wedding I promise wholeheartedly that Libby will not let you down and there is no one else out there like her. So thank you Libby for the photos that we will cherish for our entire life!! -
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Shelley Sent on 08/19/2015Where to begin...First, Libby is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! My husband and I had looked at various photographers and never felt like one truly fit, until we met Libby. Libby was recommended to us from one my bridesmaids (who also heard of Libby through word-of-mouth). We met Libby for drinks in Raleigh right down the road from where we lived only to find out that she had made a long drive to met us (first sign of her flexibility). Unlike other meetings we had, she was warm, giggly and real. Her personality was contagious. We had done our research prior to meeting and already knew that we liked her work. However, after meeting with her and hearing how she handles her work, we were definitely sold. Out of all of our wedding decisions, Libby was one of the best. She is extremely timely, professional, talented, creative, thoughtful and loves what she does, which makes a HUGE difference in your end product. I never once had to worry about whether or not our photos would meet our expectations or wouldn't be delivered on time. With our wedding, we also did a save the date and engagement session. For the save the dates, we really didn't know where to go and Libby recommended multiple places that she thought would look great during the Fall. For our engagement photos, we went to my husbands family farm in Youngsville, North Carolina. Libby had no problem traveling out there with us later in the evening to ensure that we had the best lighting. By the time of our wedding, I felt like one of our close friends was capturing our day. It was never awkward or uncomfortable, and she did a marvelous job at getting everyone relaxed and ready for a day full of photos. Libby is honestly the EASIEST person to work with. I really could go on and on about how fantastic she is. I would recommend her to anyone in a heartbeat!
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