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    Stephanie T. Sent on 06/24/2024
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    Elopement Photos

    Joel and Sammy photographed our elopement ceremony and we couldn’t be happier with our choice of wedding photographer! From the moment we spoke with them, we knew we were in good hands. Their professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail were evident in every interaction. Joel sent over many examples of galleries with different locations for us to review and see what locations we liked best.

    Joel and Sammy have an incredible eye for detail and a knack for capturing the raw emotion and joy of the moment. The final photos exceeded our expectations in every way and were turned around so quickly (less than 2 weeks)! If you're looking for a wedding/elopement photographer in Tampa then look no further. :)
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    Lauren B. Sent on 07/16/2024
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    Fantastic photographers

    WE LOVED JOEL AND SAMMY! We are so glad we worked with them for our May wedding in Jacksonville, and would choose them again and again. Because we live out of state, we did not meet until the day of our wedding, but were instantly comfortable with them. Neither of us is particularly comfortable in front of the camera, but Joel and Sammy did a great job helping us relax and enjoy the photo taking. We look happy and most importantly like ourselves in our photos. Joel and Sammy are efficient and professional, and did a great job moving us through each part of the day. The photos themselves are beautiful and bright, and we can't stop looking at them. Would highly recommend!
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    Amy N. Sent on 05/21/2024
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    absolutely INCREDIBLE!!!!!

    Joel and Sammy could not have been more perfect for both our engagement shoot and our wedding day!!! From the moment we started communicating with them it was clear they are so dedicated not only to their craft, but also each and every couple they take on. They were so easy to reach, quick to respond, extremely understanding with any and all questions we had, and had incredible energy that made it clear they were genuinely excited for our event. On the day of, from the obvious posing / finding perfect spots to shoot, down to even just helping carry the train walking from place to place and even helping with bustling! They were so attentive, sweet, kind, funny, and comforting to be around. They seamlessly fit into our day, led the charge with timelines, and cheered for us as if they'd known us forever! I would easily recommend 28 north to anyone looking for wedding photographers, no hesitation :)
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    Olivia H. Sent on 05/14/2024
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    Best wedding photographers, even better people!! Would recommend to anyone & everyone!

    My husband and I eloped and Joel & Sammy from 28 North documented the entire experience. We can't say enough good things about them! They were professional and easy to work with in the "booking" stages, but more importantly, they were kind, encouraging, and personal throughout the entire process. During our ceremony, they kept the focus on us and didn't distract from the moment. Yet, they documented the entire thing beautifully. When it came to taking photos, they made us feel like we were CRUSHING the photo game, and I assure you, we were not. Never once did we feel awkward or uncomfortable. They laughed with us, cheered with us, and smiled through our entire elopement. We are looking forward to staying connected to them and sharing these memories for years to come!

    We are so grateful that they were there to provide us with the most gorgeous photos and a video of our most favorite day yet. If you're shopping around for photographers for your engagement, elopement, or wedding, definitely stop here! In your first conversation with them, you will know that you've found the right people.
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    Wedding Photography

    Joel and Sammy are the dream team!! Our wedding was absolutely beautiful and the way they captured our day truly was perfect! Not only are they fantastic photographers but they are both so fun and caring. They provide so much assistance prior to the wedding date, they will help you with basically anything you can think of! On the wedding day they made taking photos so fun and always cheered us on which was so sweet! They also knew every immediate family members name and the bridal party which I think is amazing. They took the time to recognize them and made us feel like we knew them forever! Now to talk about our photos, they KILLED it. They are stunning. Our highlight photos came back in 48hrs like they said and it wasn’t a small amount of photos it was a little over 100 photos! Then all of our photos came back in about 2 weeks! The turn around on the photos was incredible! We sat down and relived our day, and were blown away with how amazing the photos were! We both cannot recommend Joel and Sammy enough! They are so passionate about what they do and you can see it in every step of the way! Love you guys- Crissie and Garrett
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    Devin D. Sent on 05/09/2024
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    Absolutely Amazing!!!

    We had the absolute best experience with Joel and Sammy for our wedding! From the first meeting to the follow up after the wedding, everything was seamless and perfect. They are the most wonderful couple and their passion for photography shows through every single photo they take. We had so much fun working with them on our wedding day and it felt like we were just hanging out with friends getting our picture taken. They listened to everything we wanted and didn't want and really guided us through all of the photos. We got our final pictures back SO quick and we are just in awe that we get to relive our wedding day forever through these pictures! I highly recommend using them for your wedding, you will not regret it!
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    Dani Sent on 03/21/2024
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    The best in the game

    The quality of their work is a direct reflection of how much they love what they do. They are extremely talented in capturing more than just poses, but raw moments in time that you’ll want to remember forever, & that is hard to find! Our entire wedding day would not have gone as smoothly as it did if it weren’t for Joel & Sammy’s experience and guidance every step of the way. They gave me and my husband such a sense of peace despite the hectic nature of wedding days. We knew we were in good hands from the very beginning!
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    Jenny Z. Sent on 10/03/2024
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    Sammy and Joel were a DREAM to work with!

    Sammy and Joel checked off every box for us. They were so easy to work with! They are kind, professional, and SO TALENTED. We did our engagement photos with them and they turned out so beautiful. It gave me confidence that they are the right choice for our wedding day. Sammy and Joel both have an easy going, calming presence- perfect for 2 nervous wrecks like me and my husband! It did not feel like a business transaction at all- we were able to feel relaxed and natural. I felt comfortable reaching out and asking questions. I know they have so many other clients, but I felt like I was their only one. Every question they not only answered, but gave me additional resources and recommendations since they are so well connected in the wedding industry. All of our other vendors knew Sammy and Joel- and they would all light up when they hear 28 north was the photographer for the wedding. That says a lot about how good your photographers are! They were a bit over our budget- but we knew they were the one for us. We interviewed with so many - and 28 north just stool out and was the one we kept going back to. So my husband and I compromised and decided we didn’t need a videographer, and just hire 28 north for photography. Well to our surprise- Sammy and Joel were secretly recording while taking photos the whole day! They made a beautiful wedding video for us as a surprise. It brought me to tears- I didn’t realize how special wedding videos are until I watched ours. I can’t imagine not having it to remember our day by. It is such a special gift and we are going to cherish forever. Thank you guys!!
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    Lindsay P. Sent on 03/31/2024
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    Best Photographers Out There

    We hired Joel and Sammy as our photographers for our wedding this past month and I could not speak more highly of a wedding vendor. Not only are they extremely skilled at their jobs and professional throughout the entire process, they also know exactly which shots you want (and more!) for your big day and shoot them in a way that makes you feel so special. Throughout the entire process, they provided tips and insights on how they shoot and shot ideas as you plan your big day as well which was so helpful.

    I had many guests come up to me throughout the night to say how much they loved our photographers positive energy as they bounced around with the crowd capturing all of those important moments. On top of all of this, they delivered our full gallery of photos to us so quickly. Their photos are incredible and I could not have dreamed of such beautiful photos. They are both truly skilled at capturing your wedding day in such a beautiful way and are worth every penny should you choose to book them. We love you guys!
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    Ariel P. Sent on 03/05/2024
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    Wedding Photography

    Joel & Sammy from 28 North were incredibly amazing to work with. Ever since we met them during our engagement photos, we fell in love with their work and the people they were. They made us feel incredibly comfortable taking photos and just brought the fun energy. They were fantastic communicating everything we needed to do, so that our special day turned out perfectly. Their attitudes were genuine and professional it made us feel so glad and honored to have them a part of our day. We knew seeing their work through our research, it was a match made in heaven. We would recommend them to every person out there looking for professional photos to be done. You won’t be disappointed!
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    Fabulous experience with 28 North Photography!

    Joel and Sammy photographed our engagement session and our wedding and I wouldn’t have it any other way! They made the process stress free with their warm and caring energy. It was lovely to get to know them during our engagement shoot and to later reconnect at our wedding. I love that as a married couple themselves, they are able to see and capture all those special moments between you and your partner. Their love for their job is directly reflected in their product. My husband and I absolutely adore our engagement and wedding photos! I look at them every single day! I highly recommend 28 North to anyone and can assure you that you will receive amazing service and support along with extraordinary photos to hold onto for a lifetime! Thanks y’all 🩷
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    Jenna D. Sent on 02/18/2024
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    Picture Perfect!

    28 North was absolutely incredible to work with! Leading up to the wedding, they did a fantastic job-sharing important information, asking the right questions, and keeping us organized. They were extremely professional and genuine with every interaction. During the wedding weekend they captured all the rights details, special moment, and important people. They were incredibly kind and efficient, consistently going above and beyond our expectations! We were blown away by the quality of the photos and the quantity- which they turned around for us very quickly! I cannot recommend 28 North enough! One of the best decisions we made throughout the planning process!
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    28 north is awesome

    Joel and Sammy from 28 North are excellent. They had previously photographed two of my best friends' weddings, so I immediately knew when we got engaged that I wanted to call them. They were easy to work with and made us feel so special on our big day. My husband and I aren't "picture people," so one of my greatest fears for our wedding day was that we would feel uncomfortable taking so many photos. This was not the case AT ALL with 28 North. Joel and Sammy made us feel so comfortable. I felt like I was hanging out with friends I'd known for years. Joel knew every bridal party member by name, and we had a BIG bridal party! Our pictures are flawless and brought me to tears, they captured our love so perfectly. My husband and I have had so much fun reliving our special day through the photos and will forever be grateful to 28 North for perfectly capturing our day!
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    Lindsey R. Sent on 01/08/2024
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    The best photographers! They captured our special day so well.

    Joel and Sammy were amazing to work with from the first day we contacted them. On our wedding day they were so fun to work with and made taking pictures one of our favorite parts of the day. We received our full wedding gallery two weeks after the wedding, this is faster than any other wedding photographer I've heard of. Our gallery is amazing, they captured the entire day so well. They are pictures we will cherish forever.
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    Dont even think twice!!!

    Like I said in the title, don't even think twice!!! I am not one to write reviews but I knew I had to after my experience with Sammy & Joel PLUS after receiving my FULL album less than TWO weeks after our wedding. Not only was I obsessed with them but we had so many guest during and after the wedding approach us to tell us how great they were. My (now) husband and I don't always love taking pictures because were not photogenic, but they both make you feel extremely comfortable and will walk you through everything to make BEAUTIFUL pictures that capture the moment so well. They're amazing, just trust me!
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    November 2023 St. Pete Wedding

    We had the absolute best experience hiring Joel & Sammy for our November 2023 wedding in St. Pete. They are professional, easygoing, great communicators and SO talented!! They made us feel very comfortable and listened to all of our feedback following our engagement shoot for the look/style we wanted for our wedding. Our family was so impressed and hasn't stopped talking about how amazing Joel & Sammy were and how phenemonal the photos turned out. They learned all of our parents and bridal party names so photos were a breeze and Sammy even helped with my dress at several points throughout the day. Cannot say enough good things about 28 North. Highly highly recommend!!
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    Emily B. Sent on 11/19/2023
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    Joel and Sammy are the best!

    Wow, where do we even begin? Joel and Sammy made our wedding day the best day ever. They did a beautiful engagement shoot for us on the beach, shot the rehearsal dinner, and our wedding at Cypress Grove Estate House. Along the way, they provided so much encouragement and timely responsiveness. While photographing, they are incredibly professional and fun. They know exactly how to pose you so you don’t even have to think about it AND they have so much fun with you and help you truly ENJOY the moment! They truly went above and beyond in more ways than I can describe. We cannot thank them enough for capturing our most special moments!! Cannot recommend them enough!!
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    We loved them!!

    Choosing 28 North was one of the absolute BEST decisions we made for our wedding! From the beginning of wedding planning to the end of wedding day, Joel and Sammy were there for us and were the most supportive, calm voice in the chaos. Not only did they provide us with gorgeous photos that we will treasure forever, they are also such a pleasure to work with. Organized, understanding, fun, they made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera, and they captured so many tiny special moments. We are so grateful!
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    The best photographers!

    28 north was the most amazing photographers ever. They made us feel so comfortable taking pictures and captured the most beautiful shots. If I could do it all over again I’d choose them again in a heartbeat. The pics all came out gorgeous and had the romantic vibe I was wanting. They were super communicative prior to the wedding as well and made sure to get everything planned out and were so helpful. They are also the sweetest cutest couple.
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    Best Wedding Photographers

    Hiring Joel and Sammy at 28 North Photography was easily one of our best decisions we made for our wedding. Highlights: SUCH awesome enegrgy, incredible photos, making my husband and I (naturally awkward in candids) look stunning, and we received our pictures so timely!

    Joel and Sammy were willing to travel to us for our engagement shoot so we could have it done at a spot more meaningful to us. They made sure we had so much fun in our photos looking nice as well as letting us be creative. My husband and I are not super familiar being in front of a camera but they made it so easy, fun, and natural.
    Then our wedding day and wedding photos.... I could not have imagined having any other photographers and being nearly as happy with the experience and with the outcome. Sammy did more than just be a photographer, she helped me with my veil and both of them were able to laugh with me and lighten the stress. They both know what they're doing and take the stress away and get everything done. They navigated all of our family photos, even though we have very non traditional family groupings. They had fun with us, it felt like having friends there and they managed to get the perfect poses, locations, and action shots.
    Our photos were not only breathtakingly gorgeous, but we got them back so fast. Thanks to Joel and Sammy, we get to relive our favorite day forever.
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    Nothing short of incredible!

    There is no doubt in my mind we made the right decision having Joel and Sammy as our wedding photographers!! They communicated well, had amazing follow through, and we received the pictures very quickly!! All of those things are so important but truly nothing in comparison to the PHOTOS!! SERIOUSLY! They listened to what we wanted and delivered 100% I would hire them again, and intend to for any future photography needs my husband and I have.
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    Wonderful and High Quality

    Sammy and Joel were such great photographers to work with! They responded timing and very professional. When I wanted to change things on the photo schedule, they were so helpful and accommodating! They made sure to get a ton of photos with our bridal party, family, friends and just us together! They made us feel comfortable and it was so easy to take pictures and know they would be such high quality!
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    The best photographers

    You absolutely need to hire 28 North Photography for your wedding!! Not only are Sammy and Joel both awesome people, but they take the most stunning pictures. During the planning process, they always responded to questions quickly and were so easy to work with. We also adore the pictures they captured during our engagement session. On our wedding day, taking pictures was fun, stress-free, and we were ahead of schedule all day! They really listened to what we wanted as far as photography timeline. One of our main requests was to be present at our cocktail hour, not taking pictures during that time, and they made that happen! We have gotten so many compliments from family and friends about how awesome our photographers were and how beautiful our pictures are. We are so so so happy we chose them for our wedding day and I cannot recommend them enough!!!
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    The BEST Photographers in Florida

    From start to finish, our experience with them was flawless. They took our vision of our wedding and created such beautiful memories! There is no better feeling than fully putting your trust into your vendors on the wedding day and having a PERFECT experience. Sammy and Joel curate an environment of peace amidst a traditionally chaotic day. We didn’t feel like they were “taking pictures of us” and more-so capturing different moments and dynamic experiences during our day. I cannot recommend 28North enough!!
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    Danielle M. Sent on 05/16/2024
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    The easiest and best decision we made was working with Joel & Sammy.

    From the first interaction with Joel and Sammy, I just knew they were going to be the perfect photographers for our wedding. Joel and Sammy genuinely got to know not just my husband and I, but our families and friends. They both have such a radiant calm and positive spirit which is so critical on the wedding day. They captured such beautiful genuine moments, they are truly experts at their craft and it shows in their work. The photos they captured will be with us for a lifetime and it was the best decision we made was working with Joel and Sammy. They provided their support, guidance and insight leading up to the wedding and based on my Pinterest board style made me aware of new film photography add-on service they started to offer to capture film/ Vogue style photos and I am in awe over how the photos turned out.