Barbara O Photography Reviews
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Natalie G. Sent on 02/25/2024Incredible photos and even better people!
If you’re thinking about booking with Barbara O Photography, DO IT. Not only will the photos turn out incredible, you’ll have the best time with Barbara and her team! She did my engagement photos and my wedding photos. She was so fun to be around and made my husband and I feel comfortable in front of the camera. Your wedding is such a magical day and you want somebody like Barbara there making it even more special. From portraits to candid shots and detail pictures, every photo was stunning. I can’t recommend Barbara enough!! -
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Eduard K. Sent on 03/09/2024Flexible, friendly, professional
Barbara was wonderful to work with, she came early to do pre-event photos and got all the photos we wanted with friends and families. We really liked working with her! Oh and dud I mention the photos look great!Barbara O Photography's reply:
Thanks so much Eddie! I had an absolute blast hanging out with you all and capturing such a special day! -
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James V. Sent on 12/20/2023
Amazing photos by an amazing person
I can’t express how great Barbara was during our wedding planning and on our big day. She makes you feel comfortable, guiding you with her experience to get the best photos. In addition to having amazing pictures, everyone at our wedding raved about her. She is so fun to be around and was a joy to work with!Barbara O Photography's reply:
thats so sweet of you James! Your wedding and being around you two was one of the highlights of my year. Thank you for being such wonderful people! Love -
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Elise K. Sent on 12/24/2023Personalized, professional, the PERFECT team!
We fell in love with Barbara's photojournalistic style and the warmth you can FEEL from her photos! Although Barbara was unavailable to photograph our wedding day, she made sure we felt completely comfortable with her associate photographer, Lauren! Barbara has so thoughtfully chosen her team and went above and beyond to make sure we still had the FULL Barbara O experience not only with her communication but also her promise to deliver her signature photographic style. Every detail of our day was exceptionally captured in the most personal way and each time we look through our photos, it brings back all of the emotions and memories, reminding us of even the small details we had forgotten. If you want a photographer (and team) who not only provides phenomenal service, but also feels like a friend, look no further than Barbara O Photography to be sure your day is captured in a way that is even better than you could ever imagine! -
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Whitney S. Sent on 11/12/2023Stop reading, book Barbara O now!
Barbara O Photography exceeded our expectations in every way possible. From the moment we had our engagement shoot, Barbara made us feel incredibly comfortable. Her genuine kindness and ability to make you feel like taking photos throughout a public building was totally normal helped make the process feel far less awkward and much more enjoyable than we could have ever imagined.
Commitment to supporting the LGBTQIA+ community was something we looked for in all of our vendors and Barbara’s support is genuine. As a same-sex couple, her inclusive and welcoming approach meant a lot to us. Her celebration of our love made us feel not only accepted but also respected and relaxed in her presence.
Throughout our wedding day, Barbara and her team were not only professional but also incredibly accommodating. They captured every special moment with such finesse and creativity, and we are absolutely thrilled with the results.
We also had the pleasure of working with Lauren, the second shooter for our wedding. Lauren’s skills complemented Barbara’s perfectly, and together they captured the essence of our day beautifully.
We wholeheartedly recommend Barbara O Photography to a anyone looking for a photographer, especially those in the LGBTQIA+ community. If you’re looking for a photographer who not only produces stunning images but also creates a comfortable and joyful atmosphere, book Barbara now. You won’t regret it. -
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Hilary C. Sent on 12/22/202220/10 would recommend!
From the very beginning my fiancé and I just “clicked” with Barbara! We scheduled a virtual meet and greet and discuss the potential of her photographing our wedding. She was very flexible and had a “late evening” meeting with us to accommodate my work schedule a commute at the time to ensure my fiancé and I could be together to chat with her. She began asking questions and an hour later it felt like we had been friends for years and we were just catching up, between the laughs, our mutual love of pizza and our fur babies, as well as he being very transparent about the process and understanding of our wants it was “meant to be”. Although we haven’t had our wedding yet, we did do our engagement session with Barbara in May and let me tell you, once again she did not disappoint! She travel to our small little bay side town where we met and accommodated my want of hitting 3 different locations… we yet again laughed hysterically, actually ate pizza this time, and felt so insanely comfortable in front of the camera with her direction. I am beyond in love with each and every photo we have from that day, she captured every want my fiancé I had… outfit changes, locations, a way of capturing the true us with an artsy twist. Her edits are insane and we couldn’t be happier! Looking forward to getting our wedding photos back this coming May!! We have a friend that was recently engaged who loves our photos so much they are hoping Barbara can capture their big day too!Barbara O Photography's reply:
Hilary,
You are too sweet! It was my absolute pleasure getting to spend time with you two and capture how amazing you are. Can't wait for the wedding!!!! -
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Kayleigh N. Sent on 11/13/2022Simply the best!
I cannot say enough good things about working with Barbara! She has such a fun-loving and easy going personality that made me instantly want to work with her. During our engagement shoot, she met the both of us early to get a drink and talk and get to know each other which made us so comfortable and relaxed. She was flexible and accommodating with the creation of our timeline and made sure we were able to capture photos at all the spots we wanted! When she began a family this year - she quickly introduced me to her assistant photographer to shoot on our wedding day. I felt so comfortable with the transition and always felt like I was in good hands. Her style is exactly what we were looking for and we were extremely happy with all of out photos. She truly captured the essence of my fiancé and I's happiness on our wedding day - and these are photos that we will cherish forever! I would love to work with her again and would highly highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone who is fun, engaging and a true master of her craft!Barbara O Photography's reply:
Kayleigh, what a wonderful review! Thank you so much. You have no idea how happy it makes me feel to know that you had a wonderful experience, even after having to adjust to the new plans. Thank you for being so awesome!! -
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Peter F. Sent on 09/06/2022that Barbara O Magic
We hired Barbara to do our engagement shoot + wedding and it was a GREAT decision! Our engagement session was fun, energetic and helped us feel very at ease in front of the camera - and the pictures were amazing. Barbara ended up having to reaccommodate our wedding day because of her pregnancy and already had everything in line with a backup team. It was a super seamless transition and her associates are incredibly talented. Barbara was always available and still took care of everything else (editing, day of schedule, point of contact) and the pictures ended up perfect! Barbara has the best energy, best photos, and best team in the area! 10/10, highly recommend -
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Kate B. Sent on 11/01/2021The BEST photographer experience!!!!
Let me just save you time and energy looking for your next photographer — because it absolutely needs to be Barbara. I can’t even begin to list all the reasons why Barbara is the right photographer for you. Not only is she literally one of the best photographers I’ve ever come across, but she has a heart of gold and is one of the kindest, most genuine people I’ve ever met. Her work is incredible, and she is able to capture people and moments so authentically and beautifully that every photo feels like a work of art.
My husband and I decided to elope during the pandemic, and we really wanted to capture the intimacy of the day because our family and friends weren’t able to be there. We were getting married so quickly that we didn’t have a chance to do engagement photos, so these were the first professional photos either of us had ever done. We hit it off with Barbara from our first meeting, and I knew immediately that we could trust her with our day.
From the moment I opened the door to let her in my hotel room on my wedding day, I felt like she was a friend I had known for years. She jumped into action, and connected with me and my family immediately. She was professional and unbelievably helpful as we raced to the ceremony. She brought peace to a crazy day. When it came time for my husband and me to take our couple photos, we were concerned that our awkwardness and inexperience with photoshoots would show in our photos — but no. Barbara was able to capture the most gorgeous photos I’ve ever seen. She is so skilled with all types of lighting, skin tones, scouting the best locations, and even dealing with nosy and intrusive strangers! Her work is STUNNING.
We are so grateful for Barbara and the photos that we will have forever. There are not enough words to describe all that Barbara brings to the table. Hire her. You will not regret it.Barbara O Photography's reply:
Kate!!! You're the best! What an amazing review. Thank you SO SO SO much!
I felt the same way when I walked in your hotel room. I felt like we already knew each other and your warmth made me feel so comfortable. Thank you both for being so wonderful. -
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Lauren S. Sent on 08/09/2022
Simply the best!
Barbara is the literal best. We were so nervous about our engagement shoot and she made us feel sooo comfortable in front of the camera. We spent the day just laughing and having such a great time. Flash forward to our wedding day, we felt so at ease knowing Barbara was going to be there and make everything perfection. Our photos are everything and more. We look at them everyday and fall in love with our day over and over again. We cant thank Barbara enough for making all our wedding photo dreams come true. She will blow you away as she did with us. We can't wait to schedule another session with her in the future. WE -
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Allison H. Sent on 08/10/2022
The BEST elopement and engagement sessions
Let me start by saying I absolutely did not want engagement photos or a photographer for our elopement. My partner convinced me otherwise and honestly, working with Barbara made allll the difference. Our photos are stunning (we've received so many compliments!) and Barbara made us feel very comfortable in front of the camera, which is no easy feat. She was easy to work with and had great ideas and suggestions for engagement photo outfits and locations that fit us well. We wanted our elopement to feel intimate and special and Barbara ensured that we were still able to have that, despite not being just the two of us. We would work with Barbara again in a heartbeat! -
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Zabrina K. Sent on 06/29/2022
Phenomenal work!
Barbara was such a delight to work with! She made us feel comfortable from day one, and didn't try to oversell her services to us. She's clearly very experienced in shooting weddings. Barbara helped us put together a day-of schedule, ensuring we had enough time to do everything we wanted, but added some cushion for necessary downtime. She and her associate were always available for questions and concerns. The photos themselves....I can't speak highly enough. Her associate did a fantastic job capturing special moments of the day, many my partner and I didn't get to see. And Barbara's editing work made the event look like it cost millions of dollars! I would HIGHLY recommend Barbara to anyone seeking any kind of professional photography work done.Barbara O Photography's reply:
Zabrina, thank you so so much for such a wonderful review! It means the World to us that you had such a great experience working with us and that you love your photos! Much love to you guys.
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Luis M. Sent on 02/01/2021From a Small Wedding To a Pandemic Elopement - The Most Memorable Day of Our Lives
Barbara is phenomenal. But before we tell you why, it is important to put some things in to context.
My husband, Douglas, and I were engaged for two years. Due to work we delayed our wedding for October 2020. It was going to be in an amazing location, within a restored barn in New York at the peak of Fall. We were thrilled to have our family members and friends be a part of our day.
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit our plans drastically changed. When we eventually decided to elope: after two years of being engaged, a pandemic and work-furlough due to the virus, we just wanted to get married and get it over with.
We were so lucky to get Barbara as our wedding photographer! She came through for us in our last minute appeal to book her since our plans had changed from a wedding to an elopement. We had little expectations for our wedding day but after speaking to Barbara about the photography aspects she gave us so many ideas which really made our day so much more than a simple elopement. This truly was the amazing part and where her experience shined.
Not only was she so prepared, arrived early and scouted out the best places to take photographs but we are forever grateful for her recommendations of having a small cake, champagne ... she even brought along her bluetooth speaker so we could have our first dance together!
As I am typing this review I am looking at our wall of wedding picture, it makes me emotional. Thank you Barbara, for making our day more memorable than we ever imagined and for capturing our love in beautiful photographs that we will always cherish.
To say that she made our day better is far from an understatement. Barbara, we can't thank you enough!
Love,
Douglas & LuisBarbara O Photography's reply:
This review seriously brought tears to my eyes. Thank you so much Luis and Doug! I'm just so happy I was able to help plan your elopement and be a part of such a meaningful day. That first dance was truly a special moment -
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Katy C. Sent on 12/16/2021
A magical experience
From the minute we met Barbara for our engagement session, we knew instantly that we made the correct decision. Barbara is not only a phenomenal photographer, she is a phenomenal human being. Her ability to naturally capture these moments while making us feel at ease, comfortable, and loved is a true gift. Our rainy wedding day turned into the best day of our lives thanks to Barbara's energy and her ability to capture the true beauty of such a special day for us and our families. We cannot express our gratitude enough to Barbara and we can't wait to use her again in the future. -
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Deborah C. Sent on 11/03/2021
Incredible photographer for our wedding!
Having Barbara photograph our wedding was the BEST decision ever. If you're stressed out planning your wedding and trying to find a photographer, just stop right there and reach out to Barbara ASAP to see if she's available.
She has FANTASTIC energy that really brings out the best in you and your partner (which is really important considering most people are stressballs or really awkward during photoshoots). Barbara can literally make any backdrop look beautiful and artistic, and I mean ANY backdrop. I was concerned that there weren't any noteworthy locations at our venue for our portraits, but Barbara was able to capture and produce some AMAZING shots - ones that look like they belong in a wedding magazine.
She is incredibly flexible and truly willing to work with you. We were quite indecisive about where to take our engagement photos and how to plan out our wedding day timeline, but Barbara was so patient and professional and really went above and beyond making us feel comfortable and supported.
I can't emphasize enough how gorgeous Barbara's work is and what a wonderful person she is! We will 100% be requesting to have Barbara photograph all important future events in our lives (yes, she's that AMAZING!!) -
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Chloe M. Sent on 11/17/2021The best wedding photographer!!!!
We truly can't put into words our gratitude for finding Barbara to capture our wedding! We initially fell in love with her photography style from her Instagram, but after a phone call we knew she was a perfect fit in the personality department as well. She is a true artist, such a joy to be around and was a dream to work with in every way.
Before meeting Barbara, we were a little nervous about wedding photography, because we aren't big on PDA. During our engagement photos, Barbara made us feel very comfortable and did a great job capturing us in a way that felt extremely authentic to us as a couple.
When it came time for the big day, Barbara was just incredible. Her sweet and energetic personality is infectious, and all of our family and bridal party loved having her around during our special moments. Barbara had also never been to our venue prior to the wedding, but she was quick to spot the best locations and light around the property. We had weather that kept switching from sunny to overcast, and it was so much fun watching Barbara in her element chasing the light to get the most perfect photos. Her precision and care for details absolutely paid off — our photos are full of such a natural warmth that you can only get from someone who really knows what they're doing! She kept us on time or ahead of schedule for portraits and we never felt rushed. One of our favorite parts of our day with Barbara was during the cocktail hour. She spotted a field next to the venue and asked if we were up for an adventure. Because we totally trust Barbara, we of course said yes! We drove with her and took sunset photos in the field. We had lots of laughs and enjoyed that we had a few quiet moments after the ceremony to take in the day as a couple. And, we loved that Barbara's vision was different than any other photographer who had shot our venue before, giving us totally unique photos. They ended up being some of our favorites!
We received our preview album of wedding photos very soon after the wedding and we were completely blown away. Everyone who saw our photos commented on how great the lighting was and complimented our choice of photographer. Our wedding was truly our best day ever, and Barbara perfectly captured that magic and all the big and small moments in a way that we will cherish for the rest of our lives. We can't thank her enough!!!Barbara O Photography's reply:
I couldn't have asked for a better review. You guys are so sweet! Thank you so much for having me documenting your day! I'm beyond happy that you guys had such a great experience. working with me, Thank you thank you thank you! And yes, we had a blast in our little adventure! -
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Ashley F. Sent on 10/25/2020
Best photos I’ve ever seen!
Barbara has to be one of the most talented photographers out there. We have hired Barbara to photograph our engagement, elopement, and our overseas wedding; each time we are just blown away by the beauty of her photos. She has a way of capturing the moment so perfectly that each time we look at the photos, we are brought right back into the moment. Her shots look like they could be out of a magazine! They are so full of color and emotion. Aside from her end product, she is a very fun, professional, and easy going person to work with. She has fun ways to get genuine laughs and while a photography session may seem scary, she puts us at ease every time and it shows through her pictures. She has a great eye and creative mind but she also will cater to exactly what you want. After working with her for the last 3 years, I consider her a friend and look forward to having her photograph more life events in the future. I couldn’t recommend her enough!Barbara O Photography's reply:
Thank you so much Ashley! I always have a blast with you guys and just cannot wait for your round 2 wedding in Italy next year. :)
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Laura P. Sent on 11/19/2021Exceptionally Talented & Beyond Wonderful!!!
I do not know who I love more, Barbara or my new husband. Let me start by saying Barbara is exceptionally talented and a dream to work with! After stumbling across her instagram, we hired her for our engagement photos and October 3rd wedding at Sylvanside Farm. Hiring Barbara was the best wedding decision we made and I would highly recommend her to everyone.
After our initial conversations with Barbara we decided on Carderock, MD for the engagement photography session and wow, she knocked it out of the park! She made us feel entirely comfortable behind the lens, she was great with our 95pd dog, and was right there with us scrambling up the rocks to get the perfect shot! The resulting photographs were beautiful and really captured our personalities and our connection as a couple. We couldn’t wait to see her again at our wedding eleven months later.
Fast forward to our wedding date, I was feeling pretty nervous on the day of but she was such a calming and cheerful presence to be around - I instantly felt soothed and in good hands. I could cry all over again just thinking about the beautiful first look photos she captured, she even thought to bring a portable speaker and played our favorite songs! Her keen artistic eye really shined; she has such a talent for both composition and candid photos. I cannot speak more highly of Barbara and how well she managed to capture our love story. Thank you Barbara, David and I will treasure these photographs for years to come. -
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