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Pravada Photography

Pravada Photography

Philadelphia, PA
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    Esther L. Sent on 01/08/2024
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    Beautiful videography

    Pravada Photography filmed my wedding in September 2023. Bryan was amazing from beginning to end. On a busy day with many moving parts it was a relief to have vendors like Bryan who knew what they were doing. He also provided an excellent suggestion and we changed my entrance last minute which made the ceremony more magical/picturesque. Bryan is very courteous and accommodating. He is also not afraid to make suggestions which I appreciated since I did not have prior experience planning weddings. The wedding highlight video was BEAUTIFUL. I absolutely loved it! He accommodated for me a lot and went above and beyond after the wedding. He uploaded the full wedding version on YouTube for me when I experienced difficulty downloading it. Bryan is very easy to work with. He has the right balance of being accommodating and delivering what the bride wants. At the same time he also does not shy away from giving advice to help make the wedding more perfect. I would recommend Bryan in a heartbeat!
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    Annie P. Sent on 07/19/2023
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    The Best Photos I've Ever Seen

    We used Pravada for both our engagement photos as well as for our wedding. Our engagement shoot was outside in June and taken about an hour prior to huge thunderstorm - so there was a ton of humidity. My husband and I liked the photos but we looked a little sweaty and our hair is a mess and I wasn't sure if it was the photos or just the circumstances. But when I tell you that my wedding photos BLEW ME AWAY, I mean it. Julie, alongside her second photographer and videographer buzzed around our wedding and captured so many absolutely stunning photos of not only us but our friends and family. Julie is a breath of fresh air and her second photographer Daniel is hysterical, we loved working with the both of them. The quality of the photos is so clear that when you zoom in you can see the pores on our skin! Also, there was a total of 2,200 pictures in our gallery plus a 5 min video trailer and a 1.5 hour long video which is insane! There are so many photos that I don't know which ones to post because all of them are just so good! Definitely would recommend to a friend!

    Pravada Photography's reply:

    Annie!! You and Ben are amazing. Along with your family and friends it was an incredible day and we are so thankful you entrusted us to capture your memories. Thank you for your kind words. We are super excited as you set out on this journey of life as a married couple :)
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    Erica S. Sent on 05/29/2022
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    Great Experience with Pravada

    Julie with Pravada was great to work with. She was very calm, flexible, and helpful while we went through the process of bridal, groomsmen, first look, and family photos! During the process, it was easy to communicate with her and are so happy with the photos.
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    Laura B. Sent on 05/11/2022
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    Dream come true

    This photography team made all my dreams come true. They were extremely responsive before the wedding date and accommodated all my requests for the day of. They were efficient while remaining calm and cool and encouraged a relaxed environment to get all the photos in. The photos and video was perfection.
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    Rachel Sent on 03/30/2022
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    Pravda Photography

    Julie and her assistant were so wonderful! From before the wedding, helping me create a seemless plan and schedule for the day, to the big day where they were professional and so much fun. Not to mention, the sneak peak pictures we just received are gorgeous!! I could not be happier choosing pravada as our wedding photographer.
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    Meredith V. Sent on 04/07/2022
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    Capturing our Wedding Day!

    Pravada was there for every moment of our wedding day. When we received our wedding gallery, every moment was included. Their detail shots were great and made our photos look beautiful. Great and easy to work and communicate with. Highly recommend!
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    Brielle L. Sent on 12/23/2021
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    Best photographers ever!

    Words can't even describe my love for Pravada! I knew right when I met Julie they were going to be my choice for my wedding day. Julie is kind, caring, professional and has all around great vibes. Julie and Brian shot my wedding day and my husband and I are over the moon at how our photos turned out. These moments and memories will last longer than a life time. To have special moments captured and captivated for forever is so incredible and there is no better team then Pravada. Julie and Brian were artistic, creative and didn't miss ONE single detail. Their patience and over all support on our big day is some thing ill never forget. I enjoyed spending time with them!!! BOOK THEM!
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    Emily C. Sent on 12/10/2021
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    Review for Pravada photography

    I cannot say enough good things about Pravada!! Julie and Bryan were so great to work with. From their attention to detail to helping our day run so smoothly we couldn’t be happier. And the pictures are absolutely stunning! You cannot beat the quality of photography for such an affordable price. Hands down the best!
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    Kacie B. Sent on 12/13/2021
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    Great pictures!

    My husband and I are so happy we used Pravada for our wedding photography! Julie was absolutely great! Very professional and the shots she got looked amazing! We cannot wait to get the rest of our gallery!!!
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    Sarah Sent on 11/19/2021
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    Better than we could have imagined!

    We are so incredibly happy with having Julie & Tara shoot our wedding.
    Julie was always so nice, responsive and accommodating! She even did a pre-shoot a few days prior to our wedding at my childhood home….talk about going the extra mile!
    We will suggest Pravada to anyone in need of a photographer!!
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    Caroline D. Sent on 11/11/2021
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    Working with our Photographers was such a Dream!

    As the wedding planning process unfolded, it became clear that the photographer aspect of the day was very important to me. I wanted to work with someone who would capture the day with high-quality, candid photos that would hold the love and energy of the day. SO many of the photographers I looked into had portfolios with such posed and stiff examples. I doubled back by looking into photographers from weddings that I've been to and Pravada Photography worked with one of my friends and his wife.
    While I knew that we would be in good hands, they excelled our expectations! Not only did they capture gorgeous shots, but they were easygoing, grounding, and supportive people to be around on the day of. They spent extra time with us getting special photos that we requested and went for creative and fun ideas of their own. Julie even helped bustle my dress when we couldn't figure it out and Jeremy gave a ride to one of our groomsmen who was left behind at the hotel! I never felt uncomfortable or stiffly posed with their directions.
    My husband and I agree that Julie and Jeremy enhanced the day in such a special and invaluable way. This is by far one of the best wedding planning decisions we made! :)
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    Alicia R. Sent on 10/14/2021
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    Absolutely ah-maz-ing

    Bryan is fantastic! He gave us a timetable for the day (even though I’m always late) and kept to it l, while still allowing for flexibility. We did a first look shoot and were able to finish most family photos prior to our ceremony and reception so there was a minimal amount of being pulled from the fun. He was in the middle of the action and made sure to capture as much as possible. Highly recommended! (Just a small sample of photos!)
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    Casey C. Sent on 10/04/2021
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    Absolutely wonderful!

    Wow! We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding photographer!! I honestly don’t think Bryan put down his camera for 12 straight hours! So professional in every way possible, so creative in taking the most perfect photos and so much fun to work with!! We had an amazing day from start to finish! Bryan went above and beyond to make our day so special!! Definitely get him as your photographer to capture every moment!
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    Amy K. Sent on 10/17/2021
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    Amazing Wedding Photographers

    Pravada Photography beautifully captured our wedding in Center City, Philly this August! So many people have told us that our photos should be in magazines! Our venue actually reached out to Pravada to ask to use one of our photos for their social media and for potential website use!!! These compliments are just a small testament to the unbelievable level of professionalism and amazing talent that Pravada has. The entire experience from our first meeting with Julie, our main photographer, all they way through to our wedding day and beyond was so wonderful! She captured every type of image possible, and was so incredible to work with. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for the ultimate photographers to capture their special events!
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    Jennifer Sent on 01/15/2020
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    Awesome experience!

    Julie and Bryan were an absolute pleasure to work with! They did an amazing job capturing all the candid moments from our wedding and engagement shoot. They take the time to frame up all the shots - every photo had a beautiful composition. They did a great job putting us at ease and getting us to look natural even in the formal posed photos. Everyone I have shared the photos with has been incredibly impressed. They are both super responsive any time I reached out with questions and very attentive the day of the wedding making sure we got all the shots I hoped for! Highly recommend!!
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    Megan Sent on 11/19/2019
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    Perfect for us!

    Julie did an amazing job shooting our wedding. She was very professional, friendly and talented. She took the shots quickly and was knowledgeable of what would look good and where would look good. She was out of the way during the reception and ceremony but took amazing pictures. She returned our photos about 2 and a half weeks later as promised with the digital rights. We are planning on buying some larger prints from her for Christmas gifts!
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    Patricia D. Sent on 12/30/2019
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    Pravada photography was excellent!!

    Julie is an awesome photographer, she is very professional, nice and just great! My pictures are all so beautiful!! It is worth every penny so you can have a great album and pictures that will last a lifetime. You ll know from your engagement pictures that the wedding photos will be great!
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    Brittany R. Sent on 08/31/2019
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    The best photographers ever!

    Where do we even begin?! Pravada captured our wedding day perfectly. Bryan and Jeremy made everybody feel so comfortable and kept the party going while still being professional. They answered every question quickly, which definitely helped in the planning process and keeping a stressed out bride quite calm. Our photos were truly magical, and I can not recommend this company enough. Thank you for making our big day so magical!
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    Danielle Sent on 06/24/2019
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    The Best Photographer!

    Best vendor decision we made booking Pravada! Our wedding pictures are amazing and I am so happy with everything I experienced with them! They are very professional, organized and easy to work with! Julie was amazing to work with and made the day go so smoothly for us!
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    Steven Sent on 12/30/2018
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    Beautiful and wonderful photos!

    We used the Pravada team for our November wedding and are so happy we did! Bryan was extremely helpful in setting up our package and answering all our questions in the initial contract process. We then worked with Julie to establish our day of plans, and she gave great advice and feedback on how to help our day run smoothly. On the day of, Julie and Michael did a fantastic job of capturing exactly what we asked and then some! They frequently referred to our requested shot sheet to make sure we were getting every set up we requested. Their knowledge of our venue, Brigalias, was especially helpful as they knew where to get the best shots based on the time of day and season without having to go through trial and error. Julie checked with us periodically through the evening to ask about other shots or to suggest different ideas. The turnaround between wedding and the gallery being posted online was just over 5 weeks, and we are so pleased with the results. We highly recommend the Pravada team because of their ease to work with, their creative knowledge, and their beautiful work!
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    Lisa A. Sent on 08/03/2018
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    Where do I even begin? Bryan Smith and the Pravada Photography team is easily the best wedding photographers out there. When my husband and I initially started looking for photographers, we were looking for the best quality package. After meeting with several photographers, we kept comparing the others to Bryan and Pravada. He welcomed us into his home for the first meeting, and he was so easy to talk to, and wanted to make sure we got exactly what we wanted. We first worked with Bryan for our engagement shoot. We really wanted to have our dogs as part of that session, but we were nervous as both dogs get overly excited with new people. Bryan took a few minutes to let the dogs warm up to him, and then started shooting. The pictures were breathtaking, and perfect for save the dates. Leading up to the wedding, Bryan quickly answered every question we had. He helped us create a timeline of when he and his group would show up. The day of they showed up looking extremely professional, and were very easy to work with. He was able to get our first look and all family portraits done before the ceremony. Throughout the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, I honestly forgot they were there. They moved throughout the rooms flawlessly, and did not have the camera directly in our faces the entire night. They made the day so easy and stress-free. We just recently got our proofs back, and I cried while looking through them all. They are absolutely beautiful. Bryan and his team captured all the love and happiness that our day was filled with. Bryan and his team are a must hire as no one can compare to the professionalism and quality of service you will get.
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    Brenda Sent on 11/16/2016
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    Since the first time I called Pravada they have been amazing. Very polite and accommodating. Pictures are very important to me and after talking with both Bryan and Julie I felt a sense of relief that everything would be taken care of and captured perfectly. They have been very responsive to questions and flexible. I was able to see all of my engagement pictures in less then a week and love them all that I can't pick a favorite. I am super excited for the wedding. I will never use another photographer!
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    Briana Sent on 11/16/2016
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    My fiance and I worked with Bryan on Sunday for our engagement pictures! Neither of us have had professional pictures done before so we were not sure what to expect. Bryan suggested two different spots to shoot near us and we loved both scenes he picked out! He was very detail oriented and gave us a variety of poses to try, guiding us every step of the way. We are getting married next September and will definitely be having Pravada as our photographers for our big day!
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    Stephanie Sent on 08/17/2017
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    EXCELLENT CHOICE! BOOK THEM NOW! Julie from Pravada Photography was our photographer at our barn wedding this past July. She was super flexible when it came to driving out to our location in north Jersey and allowed us to customize a package that was right for us. Their prices are very reasonable compared to others in the area. She was never pushy or tried to tell us things we weren't interested in. She always replied back to emails quickly and answered all of my questions in detail. She was also fun to work with on our wedding day itself. She made us feel comfortable with the different poses she suggested and she had a great eye for finding the best spots for photo opportunities. I would definitely recommend Pravada Photography to anyone looking for a fun and experienced photographer!
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    Kat Sent on 11/25/2016
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    Working with Bryan, Pravada Photography, is an absolute dream and must for an engagement session! I remembered seeing Pravada's work at a wedding show (The Mansion, Voorhees) and loved the vibrancy, pose, and details in each shot. So I quickly shot them an email. Julie replied within 24 hours with packages and times to meet at both locations (Cherry Hill and Philadelphia). The prices are a STEAL for the quality of pictures, professionalism, and care that go into the shoot. After meeting with Bryan to discuss details, we knew Pravada was exactly what we wanted.

    Bryan was able to schedule an engagement shoot within a week of our meeting so we can capture the fall foliage. He recommended a couple of places and we liked Ridley Creek Park (GORGEOUS!). Bryan did a phenomenal job! He'd look at a spot, envision a photo, and help us recreate what he wanted (we are definitely the type that needed help posing). The results were spectacular! A highlight of the engagement photos a ready in 24 hours, and all the photos were ready in a week!

    Needless to say, Pravada will be shooting our wedding in June 2017. If you want a quality photographer with years of experience and a great personality, you MUST hire Pravada!
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