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• Brieanna Sent on 10/07/2019
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  A Priceless Investment

  Paul is the BEST! From the first conversation we knew we found our photographer! Paul is an extremely talented photographer! His work is beautiful and he is knowledgeable regarding Mackinac Island! I would not hesitate to hire Paul again as he is a priceless investment! I would highly recommend his services!

  Paul is the BEST! From the first conversation we knew we found our photographer! Paul is an extremely talented photographer! His work is beautiful and he is knowledgeable regarding Mackinac Island! I would not hesitate to hire Paul again as he is a priceless investment! I would highly recommend his services!

  Paul Retherford Photography's reply:

  Thank you so much Brieanna! What a wonderful day with You and Scott, your family, and friends. Thank you for taking the time. Let me know if I can do anything for you.
• Kristin Sent on 07/27/2010
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  Paul did an awesome job with my pictures!!! I think I received excellent picture quality and service, he is worth every penny and more! A couple in our wedding party had gotten married two months before us and they told me during the reception that they wished they had hired Paul because he far exceeded their photographer, and they spent the same amount of money. He was the one person I hired, from church to band to flowers to reception and more, that had exceeded my expectation. He was the one thing for sure that went right at my wedding. I just can't stop looking at my wedding photos. Thanks Paul! :)

  Paul did an awesome job with my pictures!!! I think I received excellent picture quality and service, he is worth every penny and more! A couple in our wedding party had gotten married two months before us and they told me during the reception that they wished they had hired Paul because he far exceeded their photographer, and they spent the same amount of money. He was the one person I hired, from church to band to flowers to reception and more, that had exceeded my expectation. He was the one thing for sure that went right at my wedding. I just can't stop looking at my wedding photos. Thanks Paul! :)

  Paul Retherford Photography's reply:

  Thank you so much for the review! Your words are so kind. I was honored to make the sun shine on your Wedding day.
• Alexandra H. Sent on 07/20/2019
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  INCREDIBLE talent and professionalism

  I have never felt more beautiful than when seeing the photos Paul took of my wedding. We had a gorgeous Lake Michigan backdrop and Paul knew EXACTLY the photos to take and the lighting to use, etc.
  
  He was so kind and warm that taking photos was a breeze. He truly captured the emotion of the day. We are so so thankful that we hired Paul.

  I have never felt more beautiful than when seeing the photos Paul took of my wedding. We had a gorgeous Lake Michigan backdrop and Paul knew EXACTLY the photos to take and the lighting to use, etc.
  
  He was so kind and warm that taking photos was a breeze. He truly captured the emotion of the day. We are so so thankful that we hired Paul.

  Paul Retherford Photography's reply:

  Thank you so much Alexandra! What a perfect day for two incredible people. Thank you for your trust in my service and ultimately your kind review. I wish for a lifetime of fun. Cheers!
  
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• Lauren Sent on 10/06/2018
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  Paul was an amazing photographer for our wedding. He is so easy going and a very calming presence in the sometimes hectic wedding planning. Paul helped us in the overall planning of the timeline of the day and got some really wonderful shots. The drone photography and video was a huge hit, and we have received so many compliments from our guests on Paul's work. I was very impressed with the short amount of time between our wedding and receiving our photos! Paul is really gifted and a high quality photographer. We are so lucky to have had him. Thank you, Paul!

  Paul was an amazing photographer for our wedding. He is so easy going and a very calming presence in the sometimes hectic wedding planning. Paul helped us in the overall planning of the timeline of the day and got some really wonderful shots. The drone photography and video was a huge hit, and we have received so many compliments from our guests on Paul's work. I was very impressed with the short amount of time between our wedding and receiving our photos! Paul is really gifted and a high quality photographer. We are so lucky to have had him. Thank you, Paul!

  Paul Retherford Photography's reply:

  Congratulations Lauren! It was wonderful working with you. Thank you for the compliments on my services. I love hearing feedback from my Clients so that I can continue to improve my services. Let me know if there is anything I can do for you in the future. Cheers! Paul
• Evan Sent on 06/10/2018
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  My wife Lindsay and I were married on Mackinac Island 5/27/18 and used Paul as our photographer with amazing, magazine quality results. Being from out of state and knowing nobody, we had to rely on recommendations of photographers in the area and he was highly recommended. Paul is an exceptional photographer and an all around great guy. We were only able to speak on the phone with him before the wedding day and he did an excellent job on the call of helping us plan the day and spots he and us needed to be at different times so we could maximize location opportunities. Upon meeting him on the wedding day, he was very laid back and easy to work with. He wasn't pushy at all and let us all do our thing with minimal direction, but enough to make our pictures natural while still coordinated. He knew the island and all of the best locations as well as how long it takes to get to and from each. We were able to get around in a timely manner to as many suggested spots as possible and we couldn't be happier about all the different views and places he chose. During the reception, it was as if he wasn't even there. He stayed out of the way as to not interfere with anyone or distract us or our guests from enjoying their time, but was all over the place getting great pictures of everyone. We would highly recommend Paul Retherford to anyone and would love to use him again in the future. Worth. Every. Penny.

  My wife Lindsay and I were married on Mackinac Island 5/27/18 and used Paul as our photographer with amazing, magazine quality results. Being from out of state and knowing nobody, we had to rely on recommendations of photographers in the area and he was highly recommended. Paul is an exceptional photographer and an all around great guy. We were only able to speak on the phone with him before the wedding day and he did an excellent job on the call of helping us plan the day and spots he and us needed to be at different times so we could maximize location opportunities. Upon meeting him on the wedding day, he was very laid back and easy to work with. He wasn't pushy at all and let us all do our thing with minimal direction, but enough to make our pictures natural while still coordinated. He knew the island and all of the best locations as well as how long it takes to get to and from each. We were able to get around in a timely manner to as many suggested spots as possible and we couldn't be happier about all the different views and places he chose. During the reception, it was as if he wasn't even there. He stayed out of the way as to not interfere with anyone or distract us or our guests from enjoying their time, but was all over the place getting great pictures of everyone. We would highly recommend Paul Retherford to anyone and would love to use him again in the future. Worth. Every. Penny.

  Paul Retherford Photography's reply:

  Thank you Evan! I love working on Mackinac Island. It is such a pleasure to have Clients that trust me with their Wedding day and images. Thank you for highlighting some of my services. I always like hearing from my Clients and making sure that I exceed all of their expectations. Let me know if I can do anything for you in the future. Thank you. Paul
• Bill Sent on 05/17/2018
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  Paul was amazing! From the initial inquiry to follow up after our wedding, Paul was incredibly professional, prompt and helpful. He was everything you could ask for in a wedding photographer. He took what we wanted into account and offered helpful suggestions to help us get through our day seamlessly. Paul also stepped in to help outside the realm of photography as we had her earl wedding questions throughout the day. As the day unfolded Paul was everywhere capturing everything without being a distraction or noticeable. He got our images to us quickly and easily and they are of wonderful quality. Would absolutely recommend Paul!

  Paul was amazing! From the initial inquiry to follow up after our wedding, Paul was incredibly professional, prompt and helpful. He was everything you could ask for in a wedding photographer. He took what we wanted into account and offered helpful suggestions to help us get through our day seamlessly. Paul also stepped in to help outside the realm of photography as we had her earl wedding questions throughout the day. As the day unfolded Paul was everywhere capturing everything without being a distraction or noticeable. He got our images to us quickly and easily and they are of wonderful quality. Would absolutely recommend Paul!

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  Paul Retherford Photography's reply:

  Congratulations Bill! Thank you for the review. Many people wonder how I can get so many awesome images on the Wedding day and this is where experience comes in. Thank you for noticing. I love what I do and I love that you loved your final product. Have a wonderful life together and keep in touch. Cheers! Paul
• Melissa Sent on 01/20/2018
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  Paul captured so many details at our wedding and reception that we didn’t even think of. Once we had a chance to sit down and look at our wedding photos
  We noticed so many wonderful detailed images Paul had captured of family, friends, decorations, other vendors that were involved in our special day. So kind, companionate and professional!!

  Paul captured so many details at our wedding and reception that we didn’t even think of. Once we had a chance to sit down and look at our wedding photos
  We noticed so many wonderful detailed images Paul had captured of family, friends, decorations, other vendors that were involved in our special day. So kind, companionate and professional!!

  Paul Retherford Photography's reply:

  This is so nice Melissa. Thank you so much for taking the time to review my services. Congratulations on your Wedding and please let me know if I can ever do anything for you in the future. Cheers!
• Lori Sent on 12/17/2017
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  Paul took fabulous photos of our daughter’s wedding. He captured casual moments without us knowing his presence. His photography is beautiful and is a treasure.

  Paul took fabulous photos of our daughter’s wedding. He captured casual moments without us knowing his presence. His photography is beautiful and is a treasure.

  Paul Retherford Photography's reply:

  It was my pleasure Lori. What a beautiful, perfect day. I had wonderful subjects to work with too. Thank you again!
• Alison Sent on 12/29/2017
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  Paul was excellent! He captured all the most precious memories on our wedding day and was so very easy to work with. Our families and friends are still talking about how wonderful he is 3 months later! I cannot recommend him enough!!

  Paul was excellent! He captured all the most precious memories on our wedding day and was so very easy to work with. Our families and friends are still talking about how wonderful he is 3 months later! I cannot recommend him enough!!

  Paul Retherford Photography's reply:

  Congratulations Alison! May you two have the best life together. Let me know if I can do anything for you in the future.
• Stephanie Sent on 12/18/2017
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  Paul was an absolute delight to work with from the first email to receiving our pictures. He is professional, friendly and an overall joy. His pictures are creative and capture the feeling in each moment he captures on film. We could not be happier with the outcome and the experience we got working with Paul and would work with him again and again. In fact, my husband has already mentioned taking trips when we have a family to Traverse City to have family photos with Paul! We don't even have kids yet! You won't be sorry hiring him!

  Paul was an absolute delight to work with from the first email to receiving our pictures. He is professional, friendly and an overall joy. His pictures are creative and capture the feeling in each moment he captures on film. We could not be happier with the outcome and the experience we got working with Paul and would work with him again and again. In fact, my husband has already mentioned taking trips when we have a family to Traverse City to have family photos with Paul! We don't even have kids yet! You won't be sorry hiring him!

  Paul Retherford Photography's reply:

  Thank you so much for your business! I hope to work with you real soon. Congratulations.
• Megan Sent on 12/26/2017
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  He is wonderful and we could not have found a better photographer. He was more than an amazing photographer and he helped with all facets of our wedding. He gave great advice and helped with all the questions and nerves. He made the whole process streamlined and beautiful.

  He is wonderful and we could not have found a better photographer. He was more than an amazing photographer and he helped with all facets of our wedding. He gave great advice and helped with all the questions and nerves. He made the whole process streamlined and beautiful.

  Paul Retherford Photography's reply:

  You were also a pleasure to work with Megan. Everything was perfect making my part of the day really easy. All the best Megan.
• Alexandra Sent on 12/17/2017
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  Paul was a wonderful photographer, who was friendly, professional, and took beautiful photos of my wedding. I found him through recommendations in the Petoskey, MI area, and so happy I did. I would definitely recommend for anyone's special event. I would hire him again, and he was wonderful to work with. Thank you again Paul!!!!

  Paul was a wonderful photographer, who was friendly, professional, and took beautiful photos of my wedding. I found him through recommendations in the Petoskey, MI area, and so happy I did. I would definitely recommend for anyone's special event. I would hire him again, and he was wonderful to work with. Thank you again Paul!!!!

  Paul Retherford Photography's reply:

  This is so nice Alexandra. Enjoy your Wedding day images again and again. If I can help with anything in the future please don't hesitate to call.
• Sandra Sent on 09/01/2017
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  Ah Paul...what to say about him that hasn't already been said! Paul is everything others have said in the reviews and more! We met Paul for dinner as we were looking for photographers. We liked him instantly and cancelled our meetings with other photographers. We have never regretted that decision. We started with family photos/engagement session at our wedding venue one year prior to our wedding date. We were so pleased with those photographs we knew we were going to be in for a treat on our wedding day. As my husband loves to tell people, Paul is an ambassador for all things Mackinac Island. I'm more convinced he's an ambassador for all things in Northern Michigan! You definitely feel like you are with an old friend when you are with him.
  
  Paul was responsive throughout the planning process. He was willing to answer questions that I'm sure are routine for him but felt random to me! Definitely send him pictures you like or pictures you are drawn to. On top of your personal preferences, Paul has an eye for great photo opportunities. He was the director on the day of our wedding. If he said "come here" my husband and I went where he told us to without asking questions. The results were more than we could have hoped for or imagined!
  
  I've heard other couples say they had to wait months before they received their wedding photos. Paul had ours to us within weeks! Our guests have already said that the photos absolutely reflect the magical beauty of the venue, of the ceremony, and of the entire day. Your wedding photographs are the one thing that will keep the day alive for you after the day is over- trust that responsibility to Paul. You will not be disappointed!

  Ah Paul...what to say about him that hasn't already been said! Paul is everything others have said in the reviews and more! We met Paul for dinner as we were looking for photographers. We liked him instantly and cancelled our meetings with other photographers. We have never regretted that decision. We started with family photos/engagement session at our wedding venue one year prior to our wedding date. We were so pleased with those photographs we knew we were going to be in for a treat on our wedding day. As my husband loves to tell people, Paul is an ambassador for all things Mackinac Island. I'm more convinced he's an ambassador for all things in Northern Michigan! You definitely feel like you are with an old friend when you are with him.
  
  Paul was responsive throughout the planning process. He was willing to answer questions that I'm sure are routine for him but felt random to me! Definitely send him pictures you like or pictures you are drawn to. On top of your personal preferences, Paul has an eye for great photo opportunities. He was the director on the day of our wedding. If he said "come here" my husband and I went where he told us to without asking questions. The results were more than we could have hoped for or imagined!
  
  I've heard other couples say they had to wait months before they received their wedding photos. Paul had ours to us within weeks! Our guests have already said that the photos absolutely reflect the magical beauty of the venue, of the ceremony, and of the entire day. Your wedding photographs are the one thing that will keep the day alive for you after the day is over- trust that responsibility to Paul. You will not be disappointed!

  Paul Retherford Photography's reply:

  You guys are wonderful. The Wedding day was perfect. I couldn't ask for anything more perfect. Thank you for your business.
• Heather Sent on 12/26/2017
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  We loved working with Paul on our wedding day! We wanted pictures done in a couple locations and he was able to make it happen for us. I am in love with all the photographs. I couldn't wait till the day I received them and took the time to look at every single one. I was so excited!! He knew what I wanted before the wedding day which made it easy that I didn't have to tell him exactly what I wanted on the actual day. I would go on Pinterest and save previous photos he had done or other photographers at the same venue and that made the process easy for me. With all the wedding planning this was one less thing I had to worry about communicating since I would just pin them and he could just look at what I liked on Pinterest. Doing this he was able to visualize what style and what locations I wanted pictures from. Having the pictures taken was one of my favorite parts of the day. It was nice to get away and just have some time to ourselves and enjoy the scenery.

  We loved working with Paul on our wedding day! We wanted pictures done in a couple locations and he was able to make it happen for us. I am in love with all the photographs. I couldn't wait till the day I received them and took the time to look at every single one. I was so excited!! He knew what I wanted before the wedding day which made it easy that I didn't have to tell him exactly what I wanted on the actual day. I would go on Pinterest and save previous photos he had done or other photographers at the same venue and that made the process easy for me. With all the wedding planning this was one less thing I had to worry about communicating since I would just pin them and he could just look at what I liked on Pinterest. Doing this he was able to visualize what style and what locations I wanted pictures from. Having the pictures taken was one of my favorite parts of the day. It was nice to get away and just have some time to ourselves and enjoy the scenery.

  Paul Retherford Photography's reply:

  Thank you for your business, Heather. I enjoyed every minute with you guys. Congratulations on your life together. Truly a perfect match.
• Elizabeth Sent on 12/17/2017
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  Paul was a very laid back, but professional photographer. He captured our wedding beautifully, and even stayed a few hours later to make sure we had pictures of dancing! Paul’s personality fit in perfectly with my wedding party and family, and made pictures fun and easygoing. Paul sent us our full photo album just as we were coming back from our honeymoon. Highly recommend him!

  Paul was a very laid back, but professional photographer. He captured our wedding beautifully, and even stayed a few hours later to make sure we had pictures of dancing! Paul’s personality fit in perfectly with my wedding party and family, and made pictures fun and easygoing. Paul sent us our full photo album just as we were coming back from our honeymoon. Highly recommend him!

  Paul Retherford Photography's reply:

  Very nice review Elizabeth. Thoroughly enjoyed everything about your Wedding. Love that you love your images too. Please relive your Wedding day regularly. Thank you.
• Erin Sent on 07/25/2017
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  Simply put, Paul rocks. If you are getting married or have other photography needs in the northern Michigan area, Paul is your guy. Right from the beginning, he was nothing but friendly, professional, and responsive. He always answered my many, many questions super quickly, and was really helpful brainstorming outdoor venues before we landed on our final spot. He never tried to push additional services or upsell us, and even talked me out of some things that would have added expenses he didn’t think were necessary (e.g. 2nd shooter).
  
  The day of our wedding, he was amazing. He was both everywhere—he captured SO MANY amazing photos that I suspect he has the magical ability to be in two places at once—and nowhere—he was never in the way or sticking a camera in our face—at the same time. He also went above and beyond, including arriving an hour early at the venue to get shots of everything set up before the bridal party arrived for photos. We received multiple compliments from guests on how great he was, and the whole wedding party just wanted to hang out with him socially…he’s that wonderful. To top it off, our pictures turned out absolutely stunning AND he had them all back to us while we were still on our honeymoon. Paul was an amazing addition to our wedding team, and I cannot recommend him highly enough!
  

  Simply put, Paul rocks. If you are getting married or have other photography needs in the northern Michigan area, Paul is your guy. Right from the beginning, he was nothing but friendly, professional, and responsive. He always answered my many, many questions super quickly, and was really helpful brainstorming outdoor venues before we landed on our final spot. He never tried to push additional services or upsell us, and even talked me out of some things that would have added expenses he didn’t think were necessary (e.g. 2nd shooter).
  
  The day of our wedding, he was amazing. He was both everywhere—he captured SO MANY amazing photos that I suspect he has the magical ability to be in two places at once—and nowhere—he was never in the way or sticking a camera in our face—at the same time. He also went above and beyond, including arriving an hour early at the venue to get shots of everything set up before the bridal party arrived for photos. We received multiple compliments from guests on how great he was, and the whole wedding party just wanted to hang out with him socially…he’s that wonderful. To top it off, our pictures turned out absolutely stunning AND he had them all back to us while we were still on our honeymoon. Paul was an amazing addition to our wedding team, and I cannot recommend him highly enough!
  

  Paul Retherford Photography's reply:

  Thank you for the compliments Erin. So nice to hear what I try to convey to my Brides and Grooms. Thank you for your business.
• Kathleen Sent on 12/17/2017
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  I could not be any happier with my wedding photos. Paul was so much fun to work with. He was very easy to get ahold of and responded quickly to any email. I booked Paul without even meeting him, just looked at his portfolio online. My husband and I didn't meet Paul until 2 weeks before our wedding. Paul captured our wedding as exactly as we were hoping. Our wedding was on a Friday evening and we had all our photos by Tuesday. I would work with Paul again in a heartbeat.

  I could not be any happier with my wedding photos. Paul was so much fun to work with. He was very easy to get ahold of and responded quickly to any email. I booked Paul without even meeting him, just looked at his portfolio online. My husband and I didn't meet Paul until 2 weeks before our wedding. Paul captured our wedding as exactly as we were hoping. Our wedding was on a Friday evening and we had all our photos by Tuesday. I would work with Paul again in a heartbeat.

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  SO beautiful Kathleen! It was amazing to work with you two. Only the best of love and laughter in your marriage. Cheers!
• Abigail Sent on 05/12/2017
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  Paul was absolutely wonderful. Not only were the pictures amazing but he was calm and collected the whole day when pretty much everyone else around him was not. I think his prices are very competitive for the area and well worth the price. I would highly recommend.

  Paul was absolutely wonderful. Not only were the pictures amazing but he was calm and collected the whole day when pretty much everyone else around him was not. I think his prices are very competitive for the area and well worth the price. I would highly recommend.

  Paul Retherford Photography's reply:

  Thank you Abigail! You are a beautiful lady and I was honored to be a small part of your perfect day. May you always enjoy the special moments from the best day of your life.
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  Paul was a pleasure to work with from the very first communication. He responded quickly and thoroughly. I live in Dallas, TX and got married in Mackinac Island, MI, and we did all communication via email until the week of the wedding, which I prefer. He was quick to offer help with other vendors. His work speaks for itself, I knew after looking at his photos that he was a great choice. The day of the wedding he was wonderful. Very professional, and his expertise of the island was much needed. He made sure we got photos done at ideal locations and kept us on schedule. His sense of humor is fantastic, he made our special day that much more fun. We also booked a second shooter that captured video for the day of the wedding, and did photos/video the night before on a sunset cruise. Paul turned out the images and videos in 6 days, which is unheard of! They are so beautiful, and we are so thankful that he captured so many beautiful moments. There were so many pictures taken when I didn't even know he was around for. He's basically a ninja. I highly recommend him for your special event, excellent results and an all-around professional.

  Paul was a pleasure to work with from the very first communication. He responded quickly and thoroughly. I live in Dallas, TX and got married in Mackinac Island, MI, and we did all communication via email until the week of the wedding, which I prefer. He was quick to offer help with other vendors. His work speaks for itself, I knew after looking at his photos that he was a great choice. The day of the wedding he was wonderful. Very professional, and his expertise of the island was much needed. He made sure we got photos done at ideal locations and kept us on schedule. His sense of humor is fantastic, he made our special day that much more fun. We also booked a second shooter that captured video for the day of the wedding, and did photos/video the night before on a sunset cruise. Paul turned out the images and videos in 6 days, which is unheard of! They are so beautiful, and we are so thankful that he captured so many beautiful moments. There were so many pictures taken when I didn't even know he was around for. He's basically a ninja. I highly recommend him for your special event, excellent results and an all-around professional.

  Paul Retherford Photography's reply:

  Thank you, thank you, thank you, Amber. All that I ever want for anyone is a day better than they imagine. If I can offer my experience and advice that makes me happy. Thank you for highlighting this part of my service. Congratulations!
• Stephanie Sent on 03/13/2017
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  I can not believe it has taken me this long to write this review!!! Shame on me. That being said...let's get right to it. From our very first communication Paul was absolutely awesome to work with. He was very professional and responded to my many, many.....haha emails in a very timely manner. Our wedding took place this last July on Mackinac Island, MI. :) Paul is very knowledgeable of the island and was able to recommend some very lovely places to have our pictures taken besides at our hotel/wedding reception area and he also gave us a few insider tips of places we might like to visit on the island during the rest of our trip. Which was very thoughtful and nice of him to do. :) All of our pictures were absolutely stunning!!!! I could not be happier with the final product. I would recommend Paul for any occasion you may have that you would like to have a professional photographer present. You will not be disappointed!! Our pictures were available to us less than a week after the wedding!! It was amazing!! And he took so many pictures! He really went above and beyond and he captured our day perfectly! Thank you again Paul!! :) :)

  I can not believe it has taken me this long to write this review!!! Shame on me. That being said...let's get right to it. From our very first communication Paul was absolutely awesome to work with. He was very professional and responded to my many, many.....haha emails in a very timely manner. Our wedding took place this last July on Mackinac Island, MI. :) Paul is very knowledgeable of the island and was able to recommend some very lovely places to have our pictures taken besides at our hotel/wedding reception area and he also gave us a few insider tips of places we might like to visit on the island during the rest of our trip. Which was very thoughtful and nice of him to do. :) All of our pictures were absolutely stunning!!!! I could not be happier with the final product. I would recommend Paul for any occasion you may have that you would like to have a professional photographer present. You will not be disappointed!! Our pictures were available to us less than a week after the wedding!! It was amazing!! And he took so many pictures! He really went above and beyond and he captured our day perfectly! Thank you again Paul!! :) :)

  Paul Retherford Photography's reply:

  You are so nice Stephanie! Thank you for your trust in my business. I enjoyed my time with you.
• Christina Sent on 05/23/2016
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  I really don't think I can express how happy I am that we chose Paul to be our wedding photographer. He far exceeded my expectations. I feel my husband described it best when he referred to him as a "magician" because he truly helped to make our day magical. From booking to wedding day, Paul was great with helping us decide what was right for our day. Since our wedding was a destination wedding, it was so nice to have someone who had worked with local vendors and could make excellent recommendations. He gave some great tips and tricks to looking great in photos, as well as some insider tips on exploring areas of Mackinac Island. On our wedding day, he was everywhere taking tons of photos (and video) and we could not be more happy with the outcome! I cannot express how wonderful it was to have Paul as our photographer, and would urge all the brides out there to book with him! You will not be disappointed!

  I really don't think I can express how happy I am that we chose Paul to be our wedding photographer. He far exceeded my expectations. I feel my husband described it best when he referred to him as a "magician" because he truly helped to make our day magical. From booking to wedding day, Paul was great with helping us decide what was right for our day. Since our wedding was a destination wedding, it was so nice to have someone who had worked with local vendors and could make excellent recommendations. He gave some great tips and tricks to looking great in photos, as well as some insider tips on exploring areas of Mackinac Island. On our wedding day, he was everywhere taking tons of photos (and video) and we could not be more happy with the outcome! I cannot express how wonderful it was to have Paul as our photographer, and would urge all the brides out there to book with him! You will not be disappointed!

  Paul Retherford Photography's reply:

  The "magician," hahaha. I love it. Thank you so much Christina. Please revisit your images on a regular basis. A little bit of my heart lies in each one of those images. Cheers!
• Ashley Sent on 05/31/2016
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  One of the best decisions we made for our wedding was hiring Paul!! He is such a great photographer! He is so nice and personable and everyone at the wedding had such great things to say about him! He knows what to look for to make your pictures so beautiful and is able to think ahead and determine what spots will make great pictures! If you are not sure of what poses to do, don't worry because he is on top of it, suggesting things you won't even think about! We also had the photo booth and are so happy we choose to have that at our wedding! Not only were we happy with the pictures, but we are so thankful for all the help Paul was in making sure our big day went as smoothly as possible! Once we got our engagement pictures done and spent a couple hours with Paul, we knew we made a great decision! He communicates very well and quickly with you during the booking process and throughout the planning of your wedding! I would definitely recommend him to everyone!

  One of the best decisions we made for our wedding was hiring Paul!! He is such a great photographer! He is so nice and personable and everyone at the wedding had such great things to say about him! He knows what to look for to make your pictures so beautiful and is able to think ahead and determine what spots will make great pictures! If you are not sure of what poses to do, don't worry because he is on top of it, suggesting things you won't even think about! We also had the photo booth and are so happy we choose to have that at our wedding! Not only were we happy with the pictures, but we are so thankful for all the help Paul was in making sure our big day went as smoothly as possible! Once we got our engagement pictures done and spent a couple hours with Paul, we knew we made a great decision! He communicates very well and quickly with you during the booking process and throughout the planning of your wedding! I would definitely recommend him to everyone!

  Paul Retherford Photography's reply:

  I know my job is done well when I receive a review like this Ashley. Thank you for taking time to write such a wonderful testimonial. Please let me know if I can ever help out with anything. Congratulations Ashley.
• Jordyn Sent on 11/18/2015
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  Hiring Paul was hands down the best decision we made for our wedding. From the second I started talking to him on the phone it was obvious that he was a total expert in his field - professional, knowledgable, and personable. Your photographer is with you your ENTIRE wedding day - you want someone with a great personality that creates a fun and relaxed environment for people to look natural in pictures. My rowdy groomsmen were coming up to me telling me that “my photographer was awesome” and I cannot tell you how many wedding guests commented on how “cool” my photographer was - the photos show that the guests love him! So many natural shots that completely capture the tone of the whole wedding day. I referred to Paul as half photographer/half wedding planner and that’s the truth - he was teaching girls how to pose in a flattering way, putting corsages on the guys, and provided me with wedding ideas leading up to the big day (including great vendor referrals!). We genuinely enjoyed him and felt like we were hanging out with a friend all day.
  
  Obviously, the most important thing is that we LOVE our pictures. They are truly beautiful - I honestly was in awe of them. He missed nothing - he knew every shot I wanted and he was constantly looking for the best light and trying to capture every moment. The equipment he has is down right cool - he even used a helicopter drone to capture ariel images. A week after my wedding, I get a link to 2500 edited photos and each photograph is beautiful. Any photographer can take a couple great shots out of thousands - but Paul will give you a thousand beautiful shots that are all frame worthy. You won’t regret your decision in hiring him - you will have no worries on your wedding day with Paul as your photographer. Paul is a class act and worth every penny and then some. Thank you so much Paul - we would recommend you to anyone!!]

  Hiring Paul was hands down the best decision we made for our wedding. From the second I started talking to him on the phone it was obvious that he was a total expert in his field - professional, knowledgable, and personable. Your photographer is with you your ENTIRE wedding day - you want someone with a great personality that creates a fun and relaxed environment for people to look natural in pictures. My rowdy groomsmen were coming up to me telling me that “my photographer was awesome” and I cannot tell you how many wedding guests commented on how “cool” my photographer was - the photos show that the guests love him! So many natural shots that completely capture the tone of the whole wedding day. I referred to Paul as half photographer/half wedding planner and that’s the truth - he was teaching girls how to pose in a flattering way, putting corsages on the guys, and provided me with wedding ideas leading up to the big day (including great vendor referrals!). We genuinely enjoyed him and felt like we were hanging out with a friend all day.
  
  Obviously, the most important thing is that we LOVE our pictures. They are truly beautiful - I honestly was in awe of them. He missed nothing - he knew every shot I wanted and he was constantly looking for the best light and trying to capture every moment. The equipment he has is down right cool - he even used a helicopter drone to capture ariel images. A week after my wedding, I get a link to 2500 edited photos and each photograph is beautiful. Any photographer can take a couple great shots out of thousands - but Paul will give you a thousand beautiful shots that are all frame worthy. You won’t regret your decision in hiring him - you will have no worries on your wedding day with Paul as your photographer. Paul is a class act and worth every penny and then some. Thank you so much Paul - we would recommend you to anyone!!]

  Paul Retherford Photography's reply:

  Thank you so much Jordyn! I enjoyed everything about your Wedding too. It was SO beautiful and you were just beaming all day long. I loved watching both You and Matt interact, and you guys made it really easy on me. Cheers to a long, happy marriage!
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  Paul photographed my sister's wedding last year and my fiance and I were so impressed with him that we hired him for our wedding as soon as we started planning (even before we had a venue)! I could not have been happier with that decision. Paul is not only a true professional and amazing photographer, but an amazing person. We had so many compliments from our wedding party that our photographer was awesome and so much fun to work with. He also went above and beyond with the services he offered and the images we received from our wedding were absolutely beautiful!

  Paul photographed my sister's wedding last year and my fiance and I were so impressed with him that we hired him for our wedding as soon as we started planning (even before we had a venue)! I could not have been happier with that decision. Paul is not only a true professional and amazing photographer, but an amazing person. We had so many compliments from our wedding party that our photographer was awesome and so much fun to work with. He also went above and beyond with the services he offered and the images we received from our wedding were absolutely beautiful!

  Paul Retherford Photography's reply:

  Thank you so much Lauren. You were an absolute gorgeous Bride! Cheers to you, your husband, and your son/dog.:-)
• Maria J. Sent on 09/25/2015
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  Paul was amazing!! We did an engagement session with him in addition to the wedding. Our pictures are incredible and he was so easy to work with. He has a talent of getting everyone to have fun during a somewhat hectic day. Great value as well.
  
  I could not be happier with my pictures and I am so glad we went with Paul!

  Paul was amazing!! We did an engagement session with him in addition to the wedding. Our pictures are incredible and he was so easy to work with. He has a talent of getting everyone to have fun during a somewhat hectic day. Great value as well.
  
  I could not be happier with my pictures and I am so glad we went with Paul!

  Paul Retherford Photography's reply:

  I still go back to your perfect day on the beach. Love, love, love... You guys are amazing and I am truly honored to have been called to photograph your day. Cheers!

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