Of all the people/vendors that we hired for our wedding, Spencer was one of the ones that we were most glad to have found! His style of capturing candid/genuine moments from the day is exactly what we were looking for, and he caught so many fun little moments and took some truly stunning photos that we're so happy with. And we really appreciated that Spencer is just a really nice calming presence to have around on a stressful day like your wedding--he is super flexible and considerate and totally willing to be helpful in any way possible without being in the way or obtrusive at all. He's also great at communicating the whole way through the process--he always responded promptly to any questions or special requests. He did such a great job with our engagement and wedding photos, and we even were able to do the rehearsal dinner add-on, which turned out amazing! Our rehearsal dinner was in a space with really rough lighting photography-wise, and Spencer did a fantastic job with it, we were really blown away. He generally just knocked everything out of the park, and we would absolutely recommend him to anyone!

I’ll make it simple. Hire Spencer for your wedding day. As a wedding photographer myself, I had very high expectations for my wedding photos. Spencer went above and beyond my expectations. He does an amazing job capturing everything without impeding on the day itself. He’s constantly watching for quick but fleeting moments. When we got our photos back we were not only able to relive our day, but also able to relive so much of the day that we didn’t see.

Hiring Spencer for our wedding and engagement photography was an absolute dream! He was able to capture our wedding day flawlessly. Looking back through our photos, we feel like we did on that day — Spencer’s eye is impeccable for the moments that people will want to remember most. So many emotions come flooding back to us looking at them, and we are SO thankful and just blown away by all the joy he was able to be present for and capture for us. He was a fly on the wall in the best way. Not only is he an awesome photographer, but he’s also just an all-around cool and kind person. It was such a joy to bring him along for the ride that was our wedding day. Working with Spencer was a breeze, communication was quick and straightforward, and it honestly was such a breath of fresh air amidst all the other wedding stresses. We can’t thank you enough, Spencer!!

Having Spencer capture the biggest day of our lives was the best decision we could have made. He was timely, professional, communicative, a great listener, and made us feel so comfortable throughout the entire process. He drove to Chicago to take our engagement photos, and we had SO much fun - the photos are proof! Our wedding photos were absolutely stunning, as well. Not only did he get those "must-have" shots that every couple dreams about, but he caught so many candid moments that allow us to relive our day in a really special way. On top of taking incredible photos, he was able to manage a lot of family/friend dynamics with patience and grace. It was a huge relief knowing we could trust the person behind the camera. Spencer is a true artist and we couldn't be happier with our photos!

Spencer Penfield Photography has exceeded our expectations thorough-out our engagement session, wedding photos & family portraits! He has a creative vision & precision for any location we picked. He has a great way of getting large groups excited for all the shots we had dreamed of for our wedding. We received all our photos in the promised deadline, and even got some sneak peaks while we were out of the country on our honeymoon! We highly recommend you choose him for any occasion - you won’t be disappointed!

I highly recommend working with Spencer!! Following our initial outreach about his availability, he was prompt with follow up and provided a really thorough overview of his approach and scope of services. During negotiations he was candid, flexible, and took time to build a genuine and comfortble rapport with us. Heading into the day, I was supremely confident that he understood our needs and would honor our preferences.

One more note on the business side of things, then I’ll get to my feelings about his work. The ease of signing our contract, managing deadlines, and remitting payments through a single platform was exceptional. Spencer is extremely professional and has leveraged technology to keep things clear and streamlined.

Back to the photos...the depth of the photos is spectacular. As advertised, Spencer’s style is incredibly rich, photojournalistic, beautifully composed. We were married at a vineyard in September. He vividly captured our incredibly lush setting, our tremendous joy, and many small and now-treasured glimpses of those who joined us for this celebration.

My highest endorsement is this: when I look at our photos, I see what hoped I would see. Two elated, open-hearted, grateful individuals, wide-eyed and surround by love. I can feel the energy of the day each time I flip through our wedding photo site and I feel strongly that this is because the person who captured these images was truly present to the experience.

Spencer did a fantastic job with our wedding photography and made us feel confident and comfortable the whole time. His photo's have a unique style and timeless quality and we couldn't have been happier with how they turned out. The billing and photo delivery is also really user friendly which is an amazing bonus when you're already doing a million other things planning a wedding! Thank you Spence!

Spencer is an incredible photographer. Not only did he perfectly capture the essence of our wedding with all its candid moments, but he also was so flexible and is a wizard with color. Would highly recommend to anyone! We are so so pleased with the way our photos turned out.

Spencer did both our engagement photos and our wedding photos. He is absolutely a pleasure to work with! He had a lot of good ideas for locations for pictures around the area. He did above and beyond to make sure we got gorgeous photos. The teasers he has sent us our absolutely stunning!

When we were planning our wedding, we knew that finding a photographer was at the top of our list of important tasks to check off. I was referred to Spencer and after we had our initial FaceTime interview, I knew he was the person I wanted capturing our special day. Spencer was professional, relatable, and made me feel at ease throughout the entire wedding planning process. He was also timely in his communications which I believe is one of the most crucial components of working with wedding vendors. When we finally got to meet Spencer in person I felt as if I knew him for years. On top of all these amazing attributes, Spencer is also extremely talented. He was able to capture moments from our wedding that still bring me to tears because it takes me back to that exact moment in time. I am so thankful I had the opportunity to work with such an incredible photographer and I would recommend Spencer to anyone who is looking for an all around spectacular experience.