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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Digital Files

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

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

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

Reviews of Cary Pennington Photography

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Carol Sent on 10/28/2015
5 out of 5 rating
You cannot make a better choice for your wedding photographer than Cary Pennington. Not only does Cary have exceptional talent, he is personal and places a sincere priority with capturing every important moment of your wedding day. He is creative, patient, professional, and like a family member when it comes to making the "subjects" comfortable and confident with every picture he tries to capture. He has his own family, and kids, so he displays that sincere personal touch when working with kids, and knows how important every part of the day is to the bride and groom. Photography is an evident passion for Cary, and never leaves you feeling like he wants the party or day to be over- he is with you thru the end. Cary has been the photographer for two weddings in my family, and recommend him to anyone who wants their perfect day captured in exceptional photography.
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Bethany Sent on 04/06/2015
5 out of 5 rating
From the first day we met Cary he was amazing and very easy to work with. He was very accommodating to our schedules and made every photo shoot fun and memorable. Our families loved his professionalism, humor and we were very pleased with the final products that he produced! We absolutely recommend him for anyone who wants top quality photoswhile simultaneously having a blast doing it. We definitely will be using him for future photos!
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Michelle Sent on 01/25/2014
5 out of 5 rating
I love taking pictures and looking at pictures from past vacations/events, so having a good wedding photographer was really important to me. We looked at booking a photographer before we booked any other vendors because the photos had to be perfect. After searching for photographers online for days, reading reviews, and looking through the work of the preferred vendors from our wedding venue, we decided that Cary was the photographer we wanted. We met with him later in the week, as well as several other photographers, and Cary was still our favorite by far. He had a lot of knowledge to share with us, was easy to talk to, and the photos he showed us were phenomenal.

On our wedding day, Cary had specific locations around the venue selected for photos, based on the lighting at that time of day. We didn't have to think about where to go next because he already had it set up for us. He even took photos of us with our dogs after the reception was over (it was a day time wedding). Dogs are really unpredictable in pictures, but Cary got some great shots of us with them. All of the other pictures he took were great also. The angles were really creative, and the colors look amazing. We were definitely not disappointed and would highly recommend Cary to any of our friends getting married in the future.
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Mike Sent on 12/05/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Hiring Cary for photography was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! Both he and his assistant were amazing to work with and their photos were incredible! I thought I would probably have 20 or 30 favorites, but there's over 100 that are just too good to be true! Cary is very personable, my wife and I loved working with him and so did all of our vendors. I would recommend Cary to everyone!
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Catherine Sent on 06/10/2013
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I had Cary as our photographer for our engagement and wedding photos! He is so amazing! I saw Cary's work a few years before we got engaged, and wanted to hire him for my wedding ever since! His photos capture so much emotion and have a beautiful artistic quality. We were so fortunate to have worked with Cary!

Cary was the first vendor we hired, and he was so helpful from the minute I called him. He really helped us determine what our priorities were for our wedding day, and he recommended some other great vendors that we ended up selecting as well.

You have to really like your photographer because they are with you most of the day on our wedding day, and you kiss a lot in front of them and stuff. I am usually really nervous about having my picture taken, but Cary made us feel totally comfortable the whole time. He helped us learn how to be photographed during our engagement photos so we were naturals for our wedding. Cary made my husband and I both look great! He is such a pro. He and his assistant captured every moment I could have wanted, and my husband and I LOVE our engagement and wedding photos!
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Lisa Sent on 08/19/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Cary is amazing!!! He was the best wedding photographer I could EVER ask for. I am very particular about my photos and he gave me a perfect mix of artsy, timeless, classic photos and I could not be happier.

Cary made every effort to meet our needs. We wanted to do our engagement pictures out of town and he was happy to accommodate. He drove 5 hours to take our pictures then drove home the same day! Talk about dedication :)

Cary's pictures are an art form and help capture every moment of the day. I would love to work with Cary again if given the opportunity!
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Erin Sent on 10/30/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Cary makes you realize why people always say, "make sure you get a professional photographer" for your wedding. Words cannot describe how happy we've been with his work. You can see instantly that he was born to be doing this. His ability to capture the right moment, and his eye for scenery, lighting, color, etc. is beyond compare. Everyone at our wedding said how nice he was, and he couldn't be easier to work with. We could not have been happier with his work. I would highly recommend him for any event!
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Jennifer Sent on 12/04/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Very artistic, makes all your pictures look like they came from a magazine!
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Amy Sent on 12/01/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Overall a great experience! Very easy to work with and the quality of our photos are amazing. I would refer my friends and family!
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Kim Sent on 12/01/2010
5 out of 5 rating
He was excellent! Our pictures are spectacular. He got all the great shots you ever wanted!
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Awards

17

Professional Network & Endorsements

13 Endorsements
Events Inspired Events Inspired Wedding Planners

Cary is great to work with! Communication leading up to the event is always wonderful, and day of the event he is mindful of the day-of schedule, which is a tremendous help to us coordinators. Not to mention his images are AMAZING!

Events by Valerie Events by Valerie Wedding Planners

Cary Pennington is one of my favorite photographers ever! He's not just very talented, he's kind, sweet and very calm. If you want a stress-free wedding pick good vendors like Cary. He will make you feel very comfortable and your wedding pictures will look amazing!!! You won't regret it!

Hadley Studios Hadley Studios Wedding Videographers

Cary is the best! He is so easy to work with and only wants his clients to be happy. He is quick to respond to emails/phone calls and will always work fast and efficiently. Besides that, his work is beautiful. We love every photo from our wedding. I have referred him to several friends and everyone has been thrilled with their photos.

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Cary Pennington Photography frequently asked questions

Cary Pennington Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
Cary Pennington Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
Cary Pennington Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Cary Pennington Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Cary Pennington Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Cary Pennington Photography is recommended by 93% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in flexibility, 4.7 in professionalism, 4.7 in value, 4.6 in quality of service and 4.5 in average response time.
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