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A blend of creative vision, fun, and an eye for "that perfect moment" are words often used to describe Abbie's work. Specializing in "real-time photography", Abbie has a real passion for what she does. Known for capturing images when people aren't posing, Abbie's technique captures the true essence of a subject, bringing to life qualities often ignored by many other photographers.

Abbie is often asked how she ended up with photography as such a big part of her life. "It's so powerful to capture a moment in time. A moment that someone never wants to forget, or a moment that someone may never see again... it's incredible to be able to present that to someone. Spending time with each family and really getting to know them is something that is vitally important to me. The looks on their faces when they see the photos I took is what keeps me behind the lens." Abbie is known for her warm personality that manages to bring out the depth of her subjects that just can't be captured at major chain studios.

Abbie says, "I really feel that photography is something intimate and personal. It is important for me to personally attend to every aspect of your session. From our first point of contact to the time I deliver your product, I will personally be your contact and attend to every detail. I often become good friends with my clients and return to photograph them again, as well as their friends and families. Having a large network of clients who trust me to capture their lives is incredibly important to me."

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Boudoir Shoot
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Abbie Takes Pictures

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Lauren Sent on 10/24/2016
5 out of 5 rating
My now husband and I got married this past October and Abbie Takes Pictures was our photographer for our big day. From the first time we met Abbie, we felt comfortable and at ease. Her personality was bright and bubbly and she was so enjoyable to around. Not to mention, super professional, detail and client oriented! She gave great advice but also took our recommendations.

For a living, I am a project manager so finding someone who listens and can juggle a lot and execute was very important to me - and Abbie did just that! She listened to what my husband and me wanted for our day, over communicated to make sure I knew when and where she would be and checked in to see if there was anything else she could help with. She went above and beyond. You could tell she takes pride in what she does and it definitely showed. I cannot FREAKING wait to see our wedding pictures. She knocked our engagement session out of the park so I can only imagine how awesome our wedding pictures will be.
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Sarah Sent on 12/05/2014
5 out of 5 rating
My fiance and I just got our engagement pictures back and we have received nonstop compliments from friends and family . The pictures turned out amazing and Abbie was really great to work with! I typically hate getting my picture taken, but both my fiance and I felt very comfortable and natural taking theses pictures and it shows in the final product! We are so looking forward to having Abbie and her crew shooting our wedding in September! I highly recommend her!
Kate
Kate Sent on 10/26/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Abbie was referred to is by a good friend after our selected photographer fell through. After our first meeting we knew she was the one for us. We feel like we not only gained a great photographer but a friend. She was wonderful with the kids as well as unruly family members. I wouldn't have wanted anyone else at our wedding. I look forward to many more sessions with Abbie as our family grows.
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Bryan Sent on 10/26/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Abbie was amazing, she was basically our wedding coordinator. She made sure we were happy the entire day, even took care of an issue we had with our flowers from the florist. She listened to what we wanted and ran with it. She was a blast she made the day feel seamless, we haven't seen the pictures yet but I have no doubt they will be nothing short of Incredible.
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Emily Sent on 12/25/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Abbie did a fantastic job throughout the whole wedding process. She is up front about her services, encourages you to explore your options regarding vendors (even though we were sold on ATP as soon as we had our consultation), and played a huge part during the entire wedding day. She kept the day organized, had great locations to shoot pictures, and I didn't have to stress at all on my wedding day. I can't say enough good things about Abbie Takes Pictures, her crew, and the awesome pictures we have from our wedding day- thanks ATP!
Emily & Mike R.
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User1191723 Sent on 06/07/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Perfect, perfect, perfect! I could not have had a better person take my photos for us! We were so stressed about the pictures until we found Abbie. Such a modern and contemporary style with lots of energy (and patience) to keep everybody going for the big day. Thank you!
Courtney
Courtney Sent on 08/12/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Abbie was an absolute pleasure to work with; she was extremely personal and organized.
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Meghan Sent on 07/06/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Abbie did an outstanding job. Hiring Abbie was one of the best decisions we made. She is very easy to work with, attentive, and organized (which was a big deal to me). Abbie definitely knows what she is doing and her pictures are amazing. Getting a photographer for your wedding is something you do NOT want to skimp on and I highly recommend you hire her to photograph your big day.
Abbie listens to what you want and goes above and beyond to make sure you are 100% satisfied.You won't be disappointed! My husband and I definitely weren't :)
Meredith
Meredith Sent on 09/20/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Abbie and Tyler took the photos at our wedding and they were absolutely fantastic to work with. I have not seen the wedding photos yet but I am sure they are great, Abbie did our engagement session and was not disappointed whatsoever. ATP was worth the investment.
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Hillary Sent on 06/21/2011
5 out of 5 rating
When my husband and I started looking for our wedding photographer, we had a few criteria. The person had to run a reputable business, be down to earth, have a sense of humor with a bit of spunk, and the right person had to take "knock your socks off" pictures. When we met Abbie, I knew from the first moment of shaking hands with her that I wanted her to be a part of our special day. My husband immediately thought the same thing! We had an instant connection to each other! Abbie is a phenomenal person who runs an amazing business! She is extremely personable, organized and thorough with her work. During the planning of the wedding, Abbie would check in to make sure that all was going well with other vendors, and with us. At one point in our planning, we had a vendor back out on our wedding. The first person we thought to call was Abbie to see if she knew anyone. She immediately responded with a vendor, and it was a hit! On our wedding day, Abbie and her team were cool, calm and collected with the pictures that needed to be taken, the weather (it rained), and timing. Abbie and her team made everyone (my husband and me, our wedding party, and all of our family and friends) feel extremely comfortable the entire day! Abbie is a total natural in photography and develops an organic relationship with everyone she deals with!
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Awards

32
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
Monkey Business Photo Booths Monkey Business Photo Booths Photo Booths

Abbie is truly a blessing in this industry. All couples should meet with her before deciding on their Wedding Photographer.

Pixies Hair Design Pixies Hair Design Wedding Hair & Makeup

AMAZING..... what else it there to say? Love her work, and always a pleasure to see Abbie!

The Vintage Vixin The Vintage Vixin Wedding Dresses

I cannot say enough about Abbie and her work. I personally think the pictures speak for themselves. Her personality and eye for the perfect shot is what sets her apart from the rest. The photoshoot that she did for my company was amazing and she captured exactly what I was looking for. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to have the most beautiful, one of a kind memories from their special day!

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Abbie Takes Pictures frequently asked questions

Abbie Takes Pictures includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Abbie Takes Pictures includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
Abbie Takes Pictures offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
Abbie Takes Pictures offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
Abbie Takes Pictures offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Abbie Takes Pictures is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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