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April Renae Photography

April Renae Photography

Brooklyn, NY
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    Beth W. Sent on 12/01/2020
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    Such a pro & also like a member of the family!

    April was the absolute perfect choice for our wedding. We had an initial call with her in the early planning stages and immediately knew we would be in the best hands. She not only understood exactly the style we were looking for, but she has been a saint about rescheduling and rolling with the punches as our wedding plans changed multiple times due to COVID. We ended up downsizing our 100+ guest wedding to just us, one set of parents, a cousin (our officiant) and wife. April fit right in with the family and we felt totally at ease with her. She also managed to make us feel not at all awkward about having our photos taken (we're both not fond of the camera...). Extra points for being on top of social distancing and other safety protocols for our intimate ceremony.
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    Haley A. Sent on 03/26/2020
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    My new go-to photographer

    Saying that April is a joy to work with is an understatement. She is so genuine and fun to be around and it’s more like shooting with a friend than someone you’ve hired. My husband and I eloped, so I booked her fast and basically at the last second and it was the easiest thing I’ve ever done. April’s prices are fair and booking with her is so easy to do, she’ll help you figure out all of the details and make sure that it’s what is best for you. My husband is not someone who is comfortable in front of a camera, but he was acting like he grew up in front of one with April. She made us both feel SO incredibly comfortable and you can see that in the shots of us that we received. The quality of the photos is PHENOMENAL and she’s great at catching the little moments that you want to cherish forever. I will always consider booking April for pretty much everything from this point on and you should too! You won’t regret it.
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    Mattie B. Sent on 02/11/2020
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    The best experience I’ve had with a photographer.

    April and I talked early on, months before my wedding to discuss what was most to me picture wise. I was very specific about what I wanted and was very non traditional when it came to the typical posed wedding pictures. She was so friendly, very polite, and fit right in with the wedding day commotion. After editing, my wedding pictures are EXACTLY what I wanted and I am still in awe over them. The coloring, the fun, and intimate pictures she captured from my wedding day take my husband and I back every time we look at them. April is my photographer for life simply because she exceeded all my expectations. Next shoot, maturity pictures!
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    Jessica W. Sent on 02/13/2020
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    So amazing!

    We loved working with April so much! From our first conversation with her we could tell that she is so passionate about what she does and she really helped us to capture our day in such a special way. She and her assistant Reuben, made the whole process so seamless and went above and beyond to make sure we got all the shots we wanted - formal photos, action photos, candids, you name it. Our photographs are truly beautiful and we had such an amazing time going through them and reliving such fun memories. April is amazing and we couldn't recommend her more highly!
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    Diana R. Sent on 02/12/2020
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    Tree of Life Wedding Ceremony and Reception (NOLA)

    April is the sweetest photographer I’ve ever worked with ! During our wedding week, I came down with a bad cold and she offered to help me with anything I needed (unrelated to photography needs). She constantly checked on me to make sure I was okay leading up to our wedding day. On the day of, April was very optimistic and upbeat at all times; ready to assist in every way possible. She really put me at ease leading up to the moments before the ceremony (I had major nerves). April is not only charismatic, but she follows directions and finds the absolute best shots/angles she possibly can to showcase everyone’s best qualities. She is talented, charming, and a pleasure to be around.
    After receiving our photos (in our own online library), my husband and I were stunned. The pictures look like they’re from a magazine spread. I truly can’t believe this was our wedding. I will cherish April’s photos for a lifetime. Signed, a very happy bride (Di’ana)
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    Jason Sent on 01/09/2018
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    Such a pleasure to work with Galina, very creative and professional! Never felt uncomfortable or forced. The prints were better than expected!
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    Becca Sent on 01/16/2018
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    Galina has a way of making you feel comfortable and excited at the same time! We had a blast during the shoot and could not be happier with the results. The photos are a mixtures of creative and classic. Thank you Galina!!
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    Marisa Sent on 10/30/2017
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    My fiance and I interviewed what felt like dozens of photographers before we met April and Galina. We knew immediately that they were the photographers for us. They made us feel comfortable by asking us questions about who we are, how we met, and taking a genuine interest in us, our relationship, and our wedding, making it an easy decision to sign the contract for our engagement and wedding photos. April was a pleasure to work with—she had a positive, fun attitude and creative eye that really made us feel at ease during our engagement shoot. We took pictures in Central Park; April expertly navigated the Sunday afternoon crowd to find the best places and light to capture our vision. We're delighted with what we've seen so far and are looking forward to working with April and Galina on our wedding.
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    Mauricio Sent on 10/13/2017
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    Galina flew down from New York to Houston to shoot my wedding. We had easy communication leading up to the event and she was as enthusiastic and excited for the wedding as I was. I was very confident in her to create and capture the finest moments and see things I would not. Galina came in with an open mind, and an ability to wrap her head around the entire event by listening and using her creativity. I've read how important a good photographer is, and Galina is the best!
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    Ella Sent on 12/04/2017
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    We are so happy April and Galina were a part of our wedding day! From our first phone call, I could tell they were listening and interested in knowing who we are and understating how we see our day. In the day their presence was calm and professional, and they were able to respond to all the last minute details while taking amazing pictures. We are so happy with the results! All the photos are edited and gorgeous, so we can remember and relive our day through them forever.
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    Grace Sent on 09/17/2017
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    Galina was a joy to work with! I have never had professional photos taken before, so I was nervous. She made us comfortable and helped us find poses and positions that felt natural and looked great. We used her for engagement photos and for the wedding day. We were in a remote location outside of New York, and she went above and beyond to make our day extra special. April was out of town for our ceremony day, so Nicolette came with Galina and she was every bit as professional and kind to work with. They were discreet, even with the location changes, yet were always nearby if I wanted a specific picture. They took post-ceremony family photos go by quickly (thankfully), Galina has been quick to respond to all emails and questions, we got the engagement photos back very quickly, and Galina even sent us a preview of the ceremony photos a few days later. We used them for 3 separate days/events, so the overall pricing was totally worth every penny. I highly recommend them!
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    Lauren Sent on 10/29/2017
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    April & Galina were the best photographers we could of asked for on our wedding day. From beginning to end, they were accommodating, knowledgeable, skilled and fun! They were generous with their time before the wedding, meeting with us on multiple occasions to prepare for the big day and making sure we felt 100% comfortable. On the day of the wedding, they captured beautiful and authentic moments of both us and our guests. We will truly cherish our pictures forever thanks to this amazing team!
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    Craig Sent on 08/25/2017
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    We booked April on very short notice and she was nothing but awesome! She made time to get to know us and what we wanted from our photos/wedding, and was very responsive. On the day she was flexible, engaging and had great ideas for what shots we should have. We also received our photos really quickly and WE LOVE THEM! Highly recommended, and thank you!
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    Adina Sent on 09/11/2017
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    We hired April and Galina to shoot our engagement photos and wedding. From start to finish, they were a pleasure to work with. They are both incredibly kind and we were immediately felt comfortable with them. We really appreciated how responsive they were in the weeks leading up to the wedding. The photos are beyond beautiful and really captured the spirit of the day. I would highly recommend working with April+Galina!
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    Diana Sent on 07/27/2017
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    April+Galina Photography was everything I could have asked for in wedding photographers! They were incredibly accommodating and helped us put together exactly the right package for our needs. They were professional, while at the same time putting us at ease and helping to make us feel comfortable in front of the camera! We've just received the final edited photos and were absolutely blown away by the photos!!!! They are truly works of art and the use of light is fantastic. I don't think any other photographers could have captured the wedding in the same way!
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    David Sent on 06/26/2017
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    I'm a believer in hiring talented people and just letting them do their thing. Based on my experience, the end result tends to be quite positive. And this was the case when I hired April+Galina to photograph my engagement proposal. They were organized, personable, and just easy to work with. Also, they were able to improvise, which is, in my opinion, an under appreciated quality for this type of moment. And the pictures came out great. I have already hired them for the wedding this fall.
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    Emma Sent on 07/12/2016
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    Look no further! April and Galina are fabulous to work with. They are kind, attentive, talented, and overall a joy. My fiance and I are not super comfortable being photographed (or so we thought!) and Galina made our engagement shoot so comfortable and fun! I'm so glad I booked them for our wedding!
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    Erin Sent on 07/09/2017
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    The pair were fantastic and the images were even better!
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    Devin Sent on 01/05/2017
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    I was so pleased with the work done by April+Galina Photography. I worked with Galina during my experience and she was truly a knowledgeable professional with character, confidence, experience and talent. Prior to visiting Manhattan for a weekend trip, a friend recommended April+Galina Photography to me. Galina was able to work me into her busy schedule for some portraits of me and my family in the Central Park West area. I am completely satisfied with the prints and I strongly recommend booking April+Galina Photography for their services.
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    Briget Sent on 12/30/2016
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    I loved working with April and Galina. The photos were better than I could have ever hoped for! I highly recommend these wonderful women.
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    Harlow Sent on 12/14/2016
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    April and Galina were so wonderful to have as our photographers. We've known April for a long time and she'd done some amazing photography with my wife in the past. It was so worth it to fly them out from New York to our Bay Area wedding. Both are super professional and easy to work with. Highly recommended. Their prices are listed on their website. They are worth what you pay.
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    Graham Sent on 02/24/2016
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    We had a portrait session with Galina to commemorate our engagement. The process was really interesting and laid-back. The final product is amazing. These photos are something that, hopefully one day, we will be able to pass on to our grandchildren. Which we find important and very special.
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    Niki Sent on 10/31/2016
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    We had an amazing wedding and these photographers were equally amazing to work with. They were easy going and flexible and were really great with the guests. They gave really great direction and suggestions and blended well into the ceremony and party to get some good shots. We have some wonderful memories to look back on now via the photos. Thanks ladies!
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    Gen Sent on 10/08/2016
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    April and Galina were superstars! They showed up right on time, and no matter how crazy things were while I was getting ready, they stayed cool and got every important shot. I got married at a huge estate in New York, and they were running all over the property to capture every moment, splitting up to capture different locations at the same time. They were like ghosts when it came to the ceremony, capturing everything without distracting anyone - like true professionals. They were all over the cocktail hour and reception, getting every important shot. They're also so kind and have such warm personalities - Exactly the kind of energy a girl wants to be around on her wedding day when things are stressful. I've never felt comfortable in front of a camera, but they made me feel so relaxed and beautiful. I couldn't recommend them more highly.
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    Gary Sent on 09/14/2016
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    we used april+galina for our wedding portraits, dealing mainly with galina. i can't write enough about the level of professionalism and knowledge that she had in terms of lighting, posing, equipment, etc. flexible scheduling and top-notch service. they gave some amazing and truly unique portraits that we will cherish for the rest of our lives. thanks guys!
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