Could not have been happier with the services and product we received! We picked Nora as our photographer as it seemed like she was great at using natural lighting and did a good job with capturing photos that weren’t posed. We were not disappointed! Nora made the process as easy as humanly possible and very comfortable. She was able to read us easily and could tell when the group was getting restless and even could tell if I wanted certain photos without me saying. Nora was the only photographer but managed to capture all the photos we could have hoped for. The ceremony photos were beautiful but the reception photos perfectly captured the night. The quality of the photos when we got them was spectacular. Additionally, the entirety of the photos were sent to us within just over 4 weeks despite the fact that they had 8 weeks. Lastly, we booked the DJ through essence as well (spinning’ discs) and Nora and the dj worked together great which made it that much easier. If you’re considering essence, do it - you will not regret!

Essence was incredible to work with for our wedding. We used the photography, videography, Photo Booth services as well as the groomsmen formal wear. This is such a well run and professional vendor who anticipate all your questions and have great communication. We liked that there was a backup photographer or videographer available just in case. Filling out the wedding worksheet made it great to have a plan together for the day off. Then our meeting the week of our wedding with our photographer Kari confirmed and reviewed these details. Kari, Joe, and Kenneth were an awesome team for our ceremony and reception and even braved the elements while it rained during our planned photo time. Absolute pros!

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Jolanta for our wedding, and we cannot recommend her highly enough! From start to finish, she was incredibly professional, calm under pressure, and so easy to work with.

Our ceremony unexpectedly got rained out, and to add to the chaos, I was in an arm cast—but Jolanta handled everything with grace, quick thinking, and creativity. Looking at our photos now, you would *never* know any of those hiccups happened. She made the most of every moment, adjusting seamlessly and capturing everything beautifully.

The photos themselves are stunning. Jolanta has an eagle eye for candid shots—those little in-between moments that feel so real and joyful. Each time we look through our gallery, we’re transported right back to the day. Her ability to catch the emotion, fun, and love in every frame is truly special. If you are looking for a photography group, go with Essence.

We are speaking from experience this was our 2nd wedding celebration, and the photos from Essence turned out better than the photographer from our other celebration that cost $5k.

Thank you, Jolanta, for giving us such gorgeous memories to treasure forever. You are a true talent!

Our photographer Ben was the kindest, most patient photographer. He braved the heat and took photos with us for hours with a smile on his face. He was constantly reassuring us that everything was going well and made us feel comfortable and happy the entire day, even when we felt very overwhelmed! We loved getting to know him! We can't wait to see the photos!
We also used the photobooth and videographer services too. Both our photobooth attendant and videographer were very nice and personably too!

We had Joey (photography) and Julian (video) for our wedding and they were absolutely incredible. Joey made us feel so comfortable and confident with our photos. He’s such a professional but also so sweet and down-to-Earth. Julian was so chill and so brilliant, and we got to talk geeky stuff with him! I cannot recommend those two enough. The photography and videography was so important to us, and it was literally perfect They made our day so magical.

Essence Formal Wear went above and beyond for me and my best man. Gerry and his team were incredibly knowledgeable, helping us find the perfect fit and offering expert advice on how to coordinate ties and socks with our suits and shoes. Their attention to detail made all the difference. We looked sharp, felt confident, and got so many compliments on our look. The entire process was stress-free, professional, and honestly enjoyable. I can't recommend them enough for any groom or wedding party looking to make a stylish impression. Thank you, Essence, for helping us look our absolute best!

I am the owner and lead planner of Birdcage and Blushers Weddings and my couple booked Essence for both photo and video services. The Director of Photography and Video, Peggy was super helpful and responsive leading up to the wedding. On the day-of, the photographer Jolanta and the videographer Jason were both great with communication, were very professional and really flexible to work with! I'm excited to see how the photos and video turn out!

If you need a good and reliable company, choose Essence! Specifically, we had Peggy & she was phenomenal! She really gets to know you and your personality as a whole and works really well with what your vision is! She got our engagement and wedding pictures back to us SO incredibly fast! If you want the best, request Peggy!

We recently had the pleasure of working with Peggy for our wedding, and she exceeded all of our expectations! Peggy captured all our beautiful moments perfectly, creating memories we will cherish forever. From the candid shots to the posed portraits, she delivered everything we asked for and more. Her attention to detail and ability to capture the essence of our special day was truly remarkable. We couldn’t be happier with the results and highly recommend Peggy to anyone looking for an exceptional photographer. Thank you, Peggy, for your incredible work!

We had our wedding on July 1st 2022. Three months prior to our wedding we were able to find out about Essence Photo & Video and we're extremely grateful we did! We can't imagine having hired anyone else to excel our experience and expectations on first timer bride and groom. We went into this experience with ideas in our heads but working with Chris and Gerry, they gave us their utmost honest professional opinion and guided us toward our dream wedding. Their professionalism and care towards the bride and groom is amazing and they go above and beyond what you would imagine. Our photographer Essi was extremely courteous towards what we wanted and what she knew would become beautiful and natural photos to show our most natural flow of love. We had the full experience with Essence Photo & Video and we're so glad we did. Our day was wholesome and it was an experience we will never forget and with a business, or family, like Essence, everything just fell into place. We thank you to everyone in this business. Mr. and Mrs. Ramirez.