ADINA Photography Reviews
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Jessica Sent on 11/02/2024Best in NW FL!
Adina was stellar from the initial communication to everything post wedding. She’s honestly what you dream of when you think about a wedding photographer - Great and timely communication, prompt and professional on the big day, kind and personable, phenomenal behind the lens…. I could go on and on (and on.) //
I was nervous planning a wedding but the moment Adina sent over her packet with details on what to expect when planning I felt at ease. She has a keen understanding of what a wedding day should flow like and best practices as you establish your timeline, and that is critical when you are thinking through your vision of the day. Her knowledge helps you craft the perfect flow for the day and assures you up front she will capture every one of those moments. //
Adina is professional in the way she runs her business from an administration perspective to the way she works your event. She was so prompt with providing her very thorough planning guide after the initial consultation and had a clear, concise contract for execution that identified every add-on you may want (second shooter, engagement session etc.) with pricing that you didn’t have to read between the lines with. A wedding photographer should be one of your biggest investments of your big day, and having one that provides you in writing everything they’re committing to gives you such relief up front. We’ve all seen people who hire the wrong photographer who maybe showed up late, missed key shots, didn’t communicate well enough to understand your personal vision or just ended up in some degree of a let-down on the wedding day. Adina has built a business that you can rely on and feel 100% confident in hiring from the get-go. //
Her professionalism extends beyond the administration side of hiring a vendor though. Her communication is stellar and her follow through is admirable. Adina guided us in our decisions along the way, asked pointed questions to fill in the gaps when we didn’t know quite how to answer a question that was a critical piece of her planning your event with you and was ALWAYS available when we needed to understand any part of the planning process. //
The day of the wedding she showed up early, dressed to do her job but looking like the professional she is. She came in and got right to business. She asked a few questions to make sure she was going to start with the detail shots she needed while we began getting ready and she was off. We would see her pop in and out between the two of us getting ready in our respective spaces and communicated what she needed after we were done with whatever task - if our hair was getting done she let us know she needed to do our getting dressed shots next, for example. She knows in her mind what shots she needs and really helped us follow a schedule that allowed her to do that and made sense in the natural flow of the process. She’s such a seasoned professional and it’s so comforting to lean on her expertise on such a chaotic day. //
Her eye to frame a shot, her passion for what she does, the style of her photography - she’s literally everything we wanted in a wedding photographer and got. When I say she was everywhere, all the time, I mean it. You completely forget she’s there and then catch the moments where you see her and wonder if she multiplied herself ten times over! //
We ended the night feeling so thankful that we hired her, and genuinely felt like she was a friend at our wedding and not a hired vendor. This woman works her tail off for you and has got to be wiped at the end of the event; you’ve never seen a photographer work harder. //
Adina is absolutely amazing and if you need a truly seasoned, professional photographer that you can trust with your momentous day, you need to hire her immediately. There is not a thing I would change about our experience with her and we feel so grateful that we found her. //
Remember that your photographs are what you have for years to come after your special day whizzes by. Having a dedicated, knowledgeable professional gives you peace building up to your event and having a talented, thorough photographer creates the memory that live on your walls for all the years to come. Hire the person that creates those memories for you and captures you at your very best. Adina is that person. -
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Bradley Sent on 10/16/2024Beach Wedding
Adina shot our wedding as well as an engagement shoot near Pensacola, FL. Every step of the way was made so much easier because she was involved. Her work is incredible and she is truly a master of her craft. She has a very high level of professionalism but keeps the mood light and relaxed at the same time and it really shows beautifully in the final product!ADINA Photography's reply:
Thank you Brad and Gretchen so very much! I loved working with you, your wedding was a dream! Wishing you all the best and if you come back this way, reach out, we'll grab a drink at Juana's!! :) -
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Jeff Sent on 05/30/2024Adina is a One-In-A-Million!
I had the pleasure of first meeting Adina at a wedding ceremony where we were both independently booked before I became one of her clients. I’m a musician specializing in live acoustic guitar and Spanish-style guitar music for weddings and events.
I was hired to perform live music for the ceremony and cocktail hour, and Adina was booked to take photos of everything. Right away, I could tell from watching her work and interact with everyone that she was on another level compared to other photographers I had worked with at previous events. She brought great energy and enthusiasm that rubbed off on everyone she interacted with. Everyone had a blast, and I went home thinking I would love to work with her at some point, especially after checking out her finished product online. I was blown away, and when it came time for me to up my business game with high-quality photos for my website and social media, it was a no-brainer that I would call Adina.
While working together to get photos for my business, Adina took the time to understand my full vision and had tons of great ideas and shot locations. Before the shoot date, we had already worked together on compiling a vision board with inspiration ideas, so when it came to the big day, Adina made sure everything was already worked out and seamless. She recommended I bring a few different outfits, and we hit some really cool locations so I would have lots of variations, giving me the ability to use the photos for various purposes in the future.
Even though Adina had organized everything ahead of time, that didn’t stop her from finding some amazing, out-of-the-box, on-the-spot ideas that only a true artist with a vision could come up with. As a result of this, Adina was able to capture a one-in-a-million shot that I have to mention. We had just finished up a full day of shooting, and I was like, "Hey Adina, I think I'm good, let's go get some lunch now," and she was like, "Wait, I have an idea. Go walk over there by those birds real quick." So, I took a quick stroll by them with my guitar in hand, and they all flew up. In like 30 seconds, she captured the most incredible shot (I’ll post the pic below). She showed me on her camera, and I was blown away—even on the smaller screen of the camera, you could tell it was really something special!
On top of that, she took so many amazing pictures that I now use for my website and Instagram account. I have even experienced higher-quality leads and new clients as a result of Adina’s images. I will definitely be working with Adina again the next time I need amazing pictures! Thank you, Adina! -
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Megan Sent on 05/29/2024Adina is amazing
Adina and her team captured my engagement and my wedding and WOW! Words cannot describe how fantastic and a joy she was to work with. Her work is absolutely stunning. I don't think there is a bad shot in the package of pictures. I will book with her in the future if I ever need a photoshoot or any other event captured. -
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Erika Sent on 12/12/2023
Don't think, just hire Adina!
Adina not only created amazing-looking lasting memories from our big day, but she was also the most responsive, thorough, and fun vendor we hired! She made us feel extremely comfortable during our shots, and all of our guests even loved her presence! I would 100% hire her again and would recommend her to any couple looking for an all-around great photographer for their big day. -
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Amanda Sent on 11/22/2023Photos are amazing!!
I just got my photos back and it is truly hard to choose my favorites because they’re all so amazing! Adina is so cool and laid back, she kept us on time and was down for whatever we needed! I love the way our photos turned out and would 100% recommend her! -
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Macy Sent on 12/27/2022
Best experience/photographer
I would 100000% recommend Adina for any wedding or photography needs. Not only did all our wedding photos turn out beautiful and amazing but she truly made our wedding better being a part of it. Not only did we as a couple enjoy working with her but all of our guests raved about how much they enjoyed talking with her and their experience. Her professionalism and willingness to cater to our requests was above and beyond! Our wedding venue was close to the beach but not on the beach and we really wanted to get a few post ceremony photos on the beach at sunset and she did not hesitate to do that for us. She went to the beach during cocktail hour to get those! Adina had a perfect balance between the formal and traditional wedding shots mixed with some beautiful artistic shots that I was looking for! We had so much fun working with her and I could not have asked for a better person to be our photographer!!
ADINA Photography's reply:
Thank you sooo much, Macy and Adam! It was so wonderful being with you on your wedding day, and I felt welcomed and amongst friends. You, and your family and friends were absolutely amazing! Hugs to everyone! ❤️ -
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Eldonna Sent on 12/26/2022
Best Decision Ever
Adina was amazing in every way! Her photos were so beautiful I am truly so grateful that I had Adina! My husband and I cannot stop reminiscing through these photos. All our family members love them too which is important to share these moments and she captured it all! I cannot express the beauty but these photos will show you!ADINA Photography's reply:
Eldonna and Micah, what a true honor it is to photograph your wedding and at such a beautiful location - The Island Hotel in Fort Walton Beach. Your family and guests were so welcoming, and you were just meant for each other! I wish you nothing but the best! I hope we keep in touch! ❤️ -
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Devan Sent on 10/24/2022Nothing but the best
Adina was phenomenal, I'm so glad we choose her to photograph our special day. From the engagement shoot to the wedding day she was amazing. Her and Max made sure everyone was comfortable and having a good time while being photographed. I don't have the words to emphasize how amazing they were. I would recommend Adina and her team to anyone looking for a photographer for their wedding -
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Anna Sent on 03/24/2021Exceptional in Every Way
Adina did an amazing job! We are so incredibly grateful for the beautiful photos she captured of our special day. She showed up on time, was very professional and immediately began working her magic. She kept communication from the moment we booked her 5 months out to the wedding day. Our day was preserved in unforgettable and beautiful photos. She was well worth the money and we highly recommend Adina!ADINA Photography's reply:
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was truly a pleasure working with you and James! All the best to you guys! Love, Adina -
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Keiko Sent on 10/01/2019It was great working with Adina!
My husband and I are not the kind of couple who like to be in the lime light. Adina made us feel so comfortable posing in front of the camera. She is super easy going and provided us with awesome photos to remember our special day. We will definitely be working with her again for any professional photography needs! -
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Kristen Sent on 09/22/2019Amazing photography team for all of your professional photo needs!
Adina and her team are extraordinary photographers! We’ve worked with Adina for family portraits in the past, and when we decided to have our wedding in the Seattle area, we knew exactly who we’d ask to photograph our special day.
She was extremely collaborative throughout the planning process, helping us work through shot lists, visiting our location prior to the event to make sure she was familiar with it, etc. We did our engagement shoot a week before the wedding which was extremely helpful to warm us up for the Big Day (we did not need the images for our save the dates which is why we discussed waiting and Adina agreed it was a great idea).
Adina and her team arrived for our wedding day early and excited to get going. They were professional, fun and got everyone comfortable and happy in front of the camera.
The team took SO many pictures, and Adina did an incredible job making sure everything was captured. We didn’t have a traditional wedding party, only kids, and she and the team captured these cuties perfectly (including our fur baby!!) The day went by in a blink, and now we have so many amazing images to relive the best day of our lives (so far!)
We will continue to work with Adina and her team for other events and family moments. HIGHLY recommend her company for your wedding, engagement or any professional photography needs. -
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Chelsey Sent on 09/18/2019
Look no further!!
Adina (and team) were absolutely amazing from start to finish, and by far the best wedding investment we made! Adina was so fun to work with, and made us feel at ease while being photographed. Her work is fantastic - we LOVED all the photos she took, and the access gallery she provides is user friendly and very organized! Adina was very responsive throughout the entire process and was available to answer any and all questions I had - including questions about the timeline, and even what make-up is best for pictures!! You will NOT regret booking Adina as your wedding and/or engagement photographer! :) -
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Bridget Sent on 07/30/2024100% our best investment!
Adina is INCREDIBLE at her craft. We did engagement, boudoir, and wedding shoots with her; I was very hesitant to spend this kind of money, but it was absolutely worth it. Her range is amazing. She made the family formals/portraits look warm and soft but not artificial, the candid getting-ready shots look organic and intimate despite how hectic the morning actually was, and the detail shots look planned-out despite how little time we ended up having to get them. It was difficult to find a photographer in the Panhandle area whose portfolios didn't look too washed out, so my husband and I looked for a long time to find someone who wouldn't just crank up the brightness to make the photos look happy. Adina does black and white photos masterfully and leans into her pacific northwest flare for moody yet airy color photos. I felt embarrassed asking if she could make some of the photos look "Vogue," but she was totally along for the ride!
ENGAGEMENT
Originally, we only planned for photos on the wedding day, but we decided to do an engagement shoot before booking her for the wedding as a sort of trial-run. I'm so glad we did. Once we saw the engagement photos, I knew I wanted Adina to do a Vogue, artsy boudoir shoot as a wedding gift to my husband.
BOUDOIR
As someone who never felt comfortable with the idea of a boudoir shoot, I had so much fun and felt like such a model because of Adina. She took extra time to show me what poses were/were not working, showed me the good photos to boost my confidence, and made me laugh and relax. Because I was a full-time law student I also asked her to make the photo album, which was expensive but definitely worth it. It's incredible quality and I'm glad I trusted her judgment.
WEDDING
Despite my total failure to get Adina a proper wedding day photo timeline due to an unexpectedly chaotic wedding week (I landed a series of very important interviews and my husband's mother was in and out of the hospital), Adina adjusted and got us incredible photos anyway. We requested a few particular shots (like bridal party walking thru a park, and stained glass window shots in the church), but mostly we stuck to her "safe shots" (family/bridal party formals, under-the-veil photos, etc). And because the safe shots are so well-done, I don't even miss the photos we didn't get; our portfolio has well over 1,000 photos and they're stunning. My only complaint was the reaction to the basic timeline I submitted. It was completely my fault, but there came a point when the only way forward was to accept and adapt. We shared her concern that we wouldn't get all of the photos we wanted, but hearing that and hearing how stressed we looked multiple times became overwhelming. We're so grateful for her flexibility and even as stressful as the day was, we would choose her again. She was even quick enough to capture the Blue Angels unexpectedly flying over our ceremony (!), and close enough to capture the intimacy of the day without distracting guests during the ceremony. We're so impressed by her care for her craft, we've already recommended her to all of our Pensacola friends. -
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Fatima Sent on 11/15/2021Professional and fun to work with
Adina was great to work with throughout the entire wedding process. She was flexible with my husband and I through covid and made sure we were comfortable and understood the plan for photos before our wedding day. Our wedding photos were spectacular! She even helped us put our wedding album together. We hope to book her again to document our next milestone :) Book her, you'll be glad you did. -
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Chris Sent on 03/26/2020Recommendation for Adina Preston
Having the right photographer was a priority for us to capture our wedding memories. We interviewed a handful, and picked Adina because of her photography style, competitive pricing and packages, and great to work with during photo shoots. We aren't used to being photographed, but Adina made us feel at ease and comfortable....providing direction and guidance on how to pose so our pictures looked effortless and natural :) She has an artistic eye and made suggestions that we didn't even think to consider. Only constructive feedback is use of lighting and post-editing of images, color correction, etc. She was responsive and made sure to touch base with us through the entire process. Thanks for providing us beautiful photos for our wedding. -
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Talitha Sent on 10/01/2019So thankful we found Adina!
Adina made us feel super comfortable for both the engagement session and the wedding, plus the photos turned out amazing! The wedding day was pretty crazy and Adina was flexible and go-with-the-flow. We are so thankful we found her! -
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