Tobin Photography Reviews
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Carrie Sent on 01/04/2019Perfect Photos for the Perfect Day
My husband and I got married in August and we were blessed to have Tobin as our photographer! When we first began looking for photographers we were completely in the dark. We researched on all the different wedding websites and we were so overwhelmed by the number of talented artists. We found Tobin through our wedding venue - he had done a wedding there a few years ago and they showed us the beautiful album he made for them. We reached out to him and one other photographer to compare prices and do a video call (we live in Virginia and got married in California). The other photographer was talented, kind and affordable, but once we met Tobin, we had no doubts that he was the one for us. He is warm, fun, and completely devoted to his craft. My husband and I are complete dorks and it was magical to meet someone who saw our love and could share in our humor. We did an engagement shoot a few months later and it confirmed our beliefs that Tobin was the perfect person to capture our love. The engagement photos turned out magnificently, and we had so much fun going to new places to find some special shots.
On the day of our wedding, Tobin was attentive and helpful, and was so flexible with everything we wanted to do. He showed us how devoted he was to capturing the perfect shot - he stood on tables and chairs, got down in the dirt, and wasn't afraid to get into some pretty precarious positions. I loved his energy and enthusiasm, and our entire wedding party was able to relax knowing that he wasn't going to push us around or take up all our time with stiff, posed photos. He made us feel like the most beautiful and brilliant couple, and we were just so happy to share this perfect day with him.
After the wedding, we patiently waited about 8 weeks to see our photos for the first time, and it was 100% worth the wait. All of his creative risks and his vision paid off - when we first saw our photos we were blown away. I knew we looked good, but he helped us to look like models! Seeing the pictures was like experiencing our wedding all over again, and we are so lucky to have found someone like Tobin to capture our spirit, our hard work, and our favorite moments. -
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Katie Sent on 03/21/2017When we were thinking of WHO we'd be getting to photograph the most important day of our lives (we'd been together for 11 years on the day of our wedding 10.01.16) there was no thinking. (We'd only been talking about it for years. Years!!!) We first saw Tobin's work in 2008 and were totally blown away. The attention to detail (we appreciate people who are so passionate about their work that they border on geeky) was apparent and appreciated. However, the way he connects with the his subject matter is unparalleled. He brings out the best in people, that's just how he is. Needless to say, we highly recommend this wonderful man.
Tobin Poppenberg is THE best wedding photographer (and people photographer) we have ever known. Hands down. He's a delightful human who adores people!!! When you see his photos, you see a true heart-connection that comes from deep down. The magic he captures with his eye is truly astonishing. He understands how to make the most of the scenery, the people, the moment. When we saw our photos, we cried tears of joy. We knew they would be special but had no idea what he would actually capture. His photography made our wedding day experience exceptional. There were no surprises, nothing left undone. He communicated clearly and thoroughly so that we could relax and enjoy our day as much as we possibly could.
Finally, I need to say that his personal style is just fantastic. Many people commented on how much the photographer looked like the epitome of "the photographer"!! He truly was in every way. We love this guy, can you tell? There are so many boring, run-of-the-mill pictures out there. In the vast sea of wedding photographers, this guy stands heads above the rest for a reason. But, I believe that everyone deserves to have such gorgeous photos of their wedding day. Thank you, Tobin!!! We're honored to have and to share these wonderful moments with everyone!
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User2457445 Sent on 12/07/2015My husband and I were very skeptical of choosing Tobin as a photographer simply because of the price. As soon as the day got going we realized why it was so pricy and absolutely loved him! He was so professional and he got our photos to us sooner than promised! He was fabulous! All of our photos turned out gorgeous even though he was worried they might not because of the time of day we had our ceremony. Everything turned out perfect. When we were viewing our photos with the family we got so many wonderful comments like "these look like they belong in a wedding magazine" We were absolutely pleased with everything! -
Katherine Sent on 05/03/2018When I first saw Tobin's profile on The Knot, one sentence in one of his reviews caught my eye and stayed with me; "You'll want to invite him to Thanksgiving dinner!" And let me just say, there is a reason his reviews are all so positive. Working with Tobin is a dream come true! From the second he walked in the door to the gaggle of bridesmaids and glam squad bustling around, he blended seamlessly. He made us laugh (terrific Spanish accent and Jim Gaffigan impression!), he posed us and used examples that made all of us feel at ease AND glamorous, and felt like one of the girls. I completely trusted him and felt like he "got" us, and our relationships with our family and wedding party, so the pictures felt natural and warm. And the pictures! They are unbelievable. I've had lots of requests for Tobin's info for future weddings, and so many compliments like "these look like magazine shots!" and "he perfectly captured the mood of your day". You will not be sorry!!! Oh, and years later our wedding photos are still the best of any of our friends'. Just sayin'!
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Michelle Sent on 06/07/2018Tobin is an absolutely incredible photographer! I must have gone through the galleries of a hundred photographers before I chose Tobin Photography. His style and eye for beautiful shots drew me in and his promptness with corresponding with me, as opposed to others, had me sold. He has a way of putting you at ease with his great sense of humor while always maintaining professionalism. He is truly talented in how he incorporates creativity with the technical skills versus the “spray and pray” methods of some photographers. We were blown away by our photos, which were available within weeks. The images looked straight out of a magazine! Some of my friends commented that they wished their photographer had been as good as ours. We had an amazing experience working with Tobin and you will not be disappointed.
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User1766588 Sent on 08/16/2014I remember our first phone call with Tobin as we began the hunt for our photographer. My (now) hubby and I were in Maine on vacation, and were getting ready for our call with Tobin. Never having planned a wedding before, we had no idea what to ask. So, I had my wedding binder and the questions from "The Knot" to ask away. When Tobin called, he instantly had us laughing, smiling, and it felt like he had known us forever. Mid-call, Tobin said, "That look on your faces right now is what I will capture that day." I was sold. It was only the beginning of our relationship, but already we knew Tobin was the type of photographer who just gets wedding photography - who answers the questions before you ask them and who knows how to bring out a couples' love for each other to capture incredible moments.
I told Tobin that I wanted a photographer who would not pose me - I wanted to not even know that a photographer was there and for the real intimate, fun, and candid moments throughout the day to tell the story. I cannot express my uttermost satisfaction with how true this is after seeing our photos. Your wedding day goes by so fast, and there is no way to clearly remember each moment, or see everything. Tobin even captured some amazing candid photographs of love between our parents and grandparents - ones that we are seriously in love and will treasure forever.
When Tobin sent us our pictures, I felt like I relived our wedding, and each time I look at them, I fall more in love. Tobin is relaxed, fun to be around, and makes you feel comfortable to be yourself and have fun, all while feeling you are not being followed by a camera. Tobin captures your true personalities, the essence of each moment, and truly tells a story with his photographs.Tobin Photography's reply:
Thank you SO very much! I appreciate your kind feedback and am honored to read it. Alas (so embarrassed to admit this), I'm not 100% certain exactly which of my beloved clients you are. Who are you? Sorry, but there's no name or wedding date and I can't remember clearly about the Maine vacay reference :) and I sooo wanna know who wrote this lovely note! THANK YOU!!
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