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Photographers capture what they see in the world. How they see it is governed by their perspective, a perspective shaped by life's events. And it is through life's events that have tbrought them the people they know and love today. Because of them, I see beauty. Because of them, I see joy Because of them, I see love. And so I shoot...

What sets each and every one of us apart from the rest of the world are the little details that make us who we are. No two pictures are ever the same for that very reason. A smile, a glance, a subtle touch… even silence. How are these moments interpreted? Defined by your personality and captured through my imagination and creativity, we transform these moments into photographs- little pieces of art that form and capture the very essence of your story.

What is my philosophy? Plain and simple, I capture what I see. I believe that life is unscripted- so should your photographs. And because we all have a voice, I make sure that yours is deliberated through my work. And so whether it’s the observed, the unscripted, or the deliberate, share with me your story… so that I can help you share it with the world.

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Frequently asked questions

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

High-Res Images

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Van Gons Photography

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Allison Sent on 01/11/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Van Gons was the best choice I made for my wedding (aside from my groom, of course). This review is overdue, and I have had my pictures to look at over and over again for the past 6 months and I still love those pictures! I relive the day every time I look at them. I searched many photography websites looking for the style I wanted at a price I could afford. -- most photographers can give you the posed shots you want, sure, but Van Gons has a way of capturing the raw candid emotion in people's expressions throughout the wedding and receoption in such a beautiful way. It's obvious from her portfolio of work, and that's why I picked her. She did not disappoint! In addition to the stellar photography work, which cannot be overemphasized, she was extremely professional, promptly responded to any and all questions, and was overall very personable and delightful to interact with. I'd recommend her to anyone and hope myself to have the opportunity to hire her again for something!
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Megan Sent on 08/14/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Excellent photographer. We found her on Craigslist, but the pictures on her website were so well done that we were sure she'd be out of our price range. Turns out, she's a GREAT value. We can't pick our favorite pictures because there's too many to choose from. She and her team were very friendly and polite. We never noticed they were there during the ceremony or reception, even though there are several shots that are face-on. Worked well with our guests and bridal party, even though a wedding is a crazy and sometimes stressful event. She was prompt with replies, although sometimes my emails didn't seem to make it to her. Follow up was not a problem, though. We live out of town and she went out of her way to help us schedule an engagement shoot when we were in town.We loved working with her, and would do it again in a heartbeat. I'd definitely recommend her.
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Hari Sent on 06/10/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Van was awesome on our wedding day. She was there early in the morning all the way until we closed the dance floor. Our photos turned out beautifully, capturing our special day. I couldn't be happier!
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Nicole Sent on 06/05/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Van did an excellent job with both our engagement and wedding photos. She is easy to work with, personable and professional. We truly enjoyed working with her and appreciate her quality work. I would highly recommend Van for anyone wanting beautiful photos, finished in a timely fashion and done with great rapport!
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Katherine Sent on 10/22/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Simply can't say enough great things. Totally professional, wonderful to work with on our special day. Worth every penny & so much more!
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Jennifer Sent on 08/21/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Van is an amazing photographer!!! She has a great personality, is very professional, and provides excellent photos. She was always available to answer our questions and provide suggestions when needed. We chose to have more candid photos during our wedding and Van listened to our requests/suggestions and provided us with an amazing selection of photos. We had a great time working with her and all of our friends and family loved her as well! We definitely recommend her to anyone who is looking for an engagement/wedding photographer.
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Mariana Sent on 07/16/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Van is amazing! She captured the moments, the details, the emotion... We couldn't have made a batter choice. She took all the family shoots I wanted, plus additional artistic shots that I feel in love with. I know when I look back at my wedding pictures in 30 years they will still look amazing and classic. I also loved the fact that she took pictures of most of our guests, and not random pictures of the awkward guy out of place drinking in the background; she took great shoots that showed how happy and moved our guest were (a lot of people made their pictures their profile picture on Facebook).
Regarding presentation, depending on your package you will get "something", we got 2 CD in a magnetized case they look very well done unlike anything I had ever seen.
I can't say enough to rave about this artist, I know for a fact that whenever we are in need of a professional photographer to Van we will go!
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Theresa Sent on 03/01/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Van Gons had such a warm & enthusiastic personality. She was very flexible in working with us, and always quick to return our calls. She had a very unobtrusive and profesional presence during our ceremony and was full of fun ideas for our engagement photos. Highly recommended!
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B Sent on 01/09/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Van Gons photographed our wedding beautifully. Van assisted in selecting the perfect site and time of day for our beach wedding, as we traveled from New York for the event. She and her crew are professional and were responsive to all our requests, and the results are exactly what we wanted! Outstanding!
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Danielle Sent on 01/05/2011
5 out of 5 rating
I cannot say enough how much my husband and I think of Van. She was an absolute joy to work with. She did both our engagement and wedding photos, and for both she came with creative ideas for poses and really took the time to get a variety of shots. On our wedding day, she was up for anything. She met us (my bridesmaids, mother, and I) at the salon first thing in the morning and stayed until the very last moment at the reception, even snapping some photographs in the parking lot! I knew the photos were going to be great, but when we recieved the discs I was truly amazed. She captured every single moment of our day, in a way I think only a photographer of her high caliber can do. There was a beatiful mix of posed shots of the bridal party, to poignant candids at the reception. Without a doubt, Van was the best wedding-related decision my husband and I made.



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

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Van Gons Photography frequently asked questions

Van Gons Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Photojournalism
Van Gons Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • High-Res Images
Van Gons Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Thank You Cards
Van Gons Photography 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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