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    Kathryn R. Sent on 10/23/2023
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    Wonderful Experience

    We were so lucky to work with Bo and her team for our wedding and welcome party. Looking at the photos from Bo has been a true highlight of the whole wedding. We have loved reliving the day through the photos, which perfectly captured all of our favorite moments. Bo has such a keen eye and made so many incredible artistic decisions that made our photos really special. Everyone that we've shown them to has asked us the same question, "How are you going to pick?" We are so appreciative of the hard work that Bo and team did to make our wedding day so special. We will treasure these photos for a lifetime and can't wait to have an occasion to have Bo take photos for us again!
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    Amanda W. Sent on 05/28/2023
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    Stunning and unforgettable

    Bo captured our wedding stunningly. I cannot thank Bo enough for everything she did!! I would use her again and again again!!
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    Emily B. Sent on 12/01/2022
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    The best wedding photographer in NYC

    Our wedding was absolutely perfect, thanks to Bo. She was the best photographer we could ask for; she immediately made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. She is an expert at capturing candids and all your emotions, and you barely even notice her presence during the ceremony & reception. Then, she sends you the best photos you'll ever see (and *so many* photos!). Truly 10000/10, I'd give her a bajillion stars if I could. I can't recommend her enough. Bo is the best!!!!
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    Wen J. Sent on 12/06/2022
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    Thanks Bo 🥰

    I found Bo on Instagram as I started to plan my wedding - I love the fine art style, the unique/ interesting composition, but what made I choose Bo is how I see the couples look at each other in her photos - with so much love and care for each other. She’s good at finding the angle where people look good yet so natural and just feel like themselves, and after reviewing many many insta accounts, in my opinion that’s hard to come by!
    We’re happy to have done the engagement shoot which gives us a sense of what would happen on the wedding day - My husband always has squinty eyes in the sun 😅 and is uncomfortable posing for photos, but Bo made us feel really comfortable and the photos came out so cute!
    Throughout the planning process, Bo is so responsive and always there to help / give me advice when needed, from what to wear, order of events etc. I’m so very appreciative of her❤️
    On the wedding day, we had a tight schedule but Bo was such a leader! 😎 she knew the timeline by heart, made sure we stay on time, gave strong directions, and got all our lovely photos taken in time!
    Big thanks Bo 🥰😊, We’re so grateful for the photos to treasure the special moment of our life forever ❤️
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    Winnie Y. Sent on 08/17/2022
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    True Craft

    Bo, we want to say thank you for being the most perfect photographer we ever wished we could find. Our engagement photos were so amazing that everyone would talk about them. Our current previews of our wedding photos have already made us cry countless of times. We simply cannot believe that those two women are us. You, and your staff, pay such attention to detail and made us feel so comfortable during the 8 hours we were together. We could not have our wedding any other way, we are so happy to have shared our intimate day with such a humble human but with such passion for her craft. Thank you for everything and we cannot wait to see all the beautiful photos!
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    Lauren K. Sent on 06/12/2022
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    Wonderful Experience

    Bo was our engagement and wedding photographer. She is creative, thorough, gives strong direction, and has the best eye. Each time we worked with her, Bo made us look beautiful and feel comfortable. She captured all the sweet, loving, fun and silly moments of each day as well as the most gorgeous detail shots. Bo also was responsive to emails in the months leading up to the wedding, and she got us back a sneak peek of last weekend's wedding within days, even with her very busy schedule. Simply put -- Bo's work is impeccable, and she's a pleasure to be around to boot. If you're considering hiring Bo, don't hesitate to reach out to her. I can't say enough amazing things.
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    Ashley K. Sent on 01/05/2022
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    Recommend a thousand times!

    I recommend Bo and her team a thousand times as I've had 3 sessions with Bo: engagement, elopement, and wedding session. I absolutely love all of them and Bo has captured every moment where me and my husband look the best (especially portraits). She also captured some of the most beautiful/touching candid moments during our wedding which is super special. Also she has been so kind and flexible as we were one of those covid planning couples. I highly recommend x 100000
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    Angelica Sent on 01/02/2022
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    Bo is amazing!

    We are so happy that we had Bo as our photographer. From the beginning to the wedding day, Bo was extremely professional and prompt in answering our questions. Due to Covid, we had to change our wedding dates multiple times and Bo was always accommodating. Our photos from the wedding were amazing. She captured the most beautiful moments. We would highly recommend Bo for any other couples looking for a photographer.
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    Janet S. Sent on 09/12/2022
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    Don't hesitate - book Bo Shim for your wedding weekend before someone else does!

    I cannot recommend Bo Shim enough! A year has passed since our NYC wedding and my husband and I are still beyond thrilled to have worked with her. Bo is everything you want a fine arts wedding photographer to be - meticulous, flexible, and thoughtful. She exhibited these qualities time and time again. Not only during the wedding, but also during our engagement shoot, the planning process, as well as well after the wedding. Our wedding (like so many others) called for many pivots and obstacles due to the pandemic. Bo handled them gracefully and flowed in and around a HECTIC and CHAOTIC process like a breath of fresh air.

    I won't speak to her photographs - her portfolio speaks for itself! Photos last a forever and milestones such as weddings are once in a lifetime. Do yourself a favor and hire someone who understands and values that! You will find that in Bo Shim.

    P.S. We plan to work with Bo for future non-wedding shoots. How often do you find vendors who make you feel that comfortable in front of the camera? :)
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    Erin N. Sent on 09/10/2021
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    My favorite vendor by far!

    I can't say enough good things about Bo and her team! My husband and I just received our photos, and we are amazed by how she was able to capture our personalities and love for one another. I don't love getting my picture taken, but Bo made me feel so comfortable and gave me the exact amount of direction I needed to feel natural and beautiful. Our wedding was only 60 people, so I was worried that a photographer might not blend in during the ceremony, but we didn't even know Bo and her assistant were there- she was so discreet. Bashful Captures is an easy choice I'd make over and over again. Thanks Bo!
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    Philip P. Sent on 08/15/2021
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    Bo is the best!

    Bo made our wedding day really amazing. When I saw our engagement photos, I knew that we made the right choice with Bo. The great detail + care for our pictures clearly shows. Bo helped me feel like we had nothing to worry about in capturing our day. She is extremely flexible with planning + executing complex schedules on the day. She also provides really great recommendations and advice for your special day that only comes with experience and skill. I would fully recommend her to any of my friends.
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    Yura Sent on 08/13/2021
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    Priceless memories captured by Bo!

    Bo is by far the best vendor and easiest decision my now husband and I mutually agreed on when choosing our engagement and wedding photographer. My husband and I did not hesitate to reach out and book Bo after reviewing her portfolio online and her photos on social media. From our initial correspondence with Bo up until our wedding day, she was extremely professional and prompt in addressing our questions and concerns each step of the way. She made herself readily available for several phone calls to discuss details and review changes before our big day. Bo has such a bright and warm personality that made us feel very comfortable having fun and being ourselves during our engagement photoshoot with her. Our wedding day could not have been a more beautiful and exciting celebration with her presence. She is so talented in capturing the most precious moments and helping turn them into beautiful memories. Our photos from both our engagement photo shoot and wedding were truly stunning! For any other couples that are seeking an engagement or wedding photographer, we would highly recommend Bo!
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    Vicky K. Sent on 04/02/2021
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    Great Experience!

    Bo was an absolute pleasure to have as our photographer. The photography was exactly what I wanted, she was kind and professional, and captured all the images I asked for. She was pleasant to communicate with and paid close attention to detail throughout the entire process
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    Sydney L. Sent on 06/06/2021
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    A joy to work with

    Bo is professional, talented, and a pleasure to work with. Our wedding photos came out beautiful and we will cherish them forever. If she is available for your date, don’t hesitate and book Bashful Captures!
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    Ezgi A. Sent on 10/31/2020
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    Such a great photographer!

    We couldn't be happier with the work that Bo created for us! We learned about Bo through social media; whenever we saw a wedding photo that we really liked, Bo was the photographer. So we were very happy when she became available to shoot our micro-wedding. In the lead-up to the event, she was always so responsive, so friendly and warm. She even gave us tips on decor and photography locations around NYC (I'm convinced she knows Central Park like the back of her hand). She managed to capture our love and affection for each other in such a natural, candid way. We would 100% recommend Bo for couples photography sessions & weddings!
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    Nina P. Sent on 10/27/2020
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    Beautiful Photos and Amazing Photographer!

    Could not be happier that we were able to work with Bo (Bashful Captures) for our Wedding Day photos!While we had not met in person prior to the wedding day, throughout the virtual planning process and finally meeting on the day of the wedding, she made us and our wedding party/family feel super at ease throughout the day while taking photos and capturing all of the special moments! Our wedding was initially supposed to be in July and we ended up having it in October (due to Covid) and all along the way, she was super flexible and understanding and helped us to keep calm and guide us through the wedding day photo schedule and process! Thank you, Bo!!
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    Tram B. Sent on 07/15/2021
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    Bo is amazing!

    One of the best choices we made for our wedding was having Bo as our photographer. She is a talented artist as is apparent through her beautiful photographs but is also incredibly professional. I actually almost missed her email at first among the many vendors who I emailed. I had talked to many awesome photographers, but I always felt like something was missing. Once I went back and asked Bo for a gallery, there was no way I could hire anyone else. Her photographs are just at a different level. Each photograph in her gallery was taken and edited with absolute thought and care. There was a certain element of cohesiveness and natural light. I love the way she composes her photos and takes advantage of natural lighting. Bo brings a huge level of passion into her work and it shows. I find her photos incredibly timeless, and I know we’ll look back at them with lots of joy and love. About 2.5 months before our wedding, COVID-19 hit and we were forced to postpone. Bo helped us through this hurdle with grace.

    As is evident by her other reviews, Bo is incredibly professional and responsive. I never worried about how she would be able to take lead on the day of the wedding, which is incredibly important. She took the most beautiful photographs, even with the weather being uncertain that day. My family all commented how amazing she was, and how she was able to keep everyone calm. We are so grateful for you, Bo!
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    Peter K. Sent on 01/11/2020
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    Amazing experience!

    We were recommended to Bo by a friend whom she also did their wedding, and we did not regret our choice. From the time we first spoke with her for our first consultation to the day of our wedding, she was very professional and produced very good work. Our first experience with her was during our engagement shoot, and from the way she directed the shots we could tell that she knew what she was doing and that she puts the best effort into making sure she will take the highest quality photos possible. In the end, they came out amazing, and we were very satisfied with her shots! Not only that, she is very easy to work with, responds in a timely manner, and delivers you the photos very quickly! We would highly recommend Bo to anyone who is looking for someone with a lot of talent and experience!
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    Deanna Sent on 10/13/2019
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    Amazing photographer

    Bo photographed our friends wedding, and we instantly fell in love with her soft, romantic, light-filled photographs. The photos of our own wedding are evidence that she did not disappoint, but what the photos cannot capture is Bo's true professionalism. She was responsive to every email even months before the wedding, and made sure we stayed on track throughout the day so every picture we wanted was captured. Bo was also calm, cool, and collected day-of. She put us at ease and we completely trusted that she would carry out our vision of the most beautiful day of our lives. She also returned "preview" photos just days after the wedding, which was so much appreciated, as we were still reliving every moment of the day. Her photographs speak for themselves--absolutely stunning. We so highly recommend Bo.
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    Lauren Sent on 12/13/2019
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    The best photographer you could ask for

    My wedding was the 4th time I've had the pleasure of being photographed by Bo. She has done all of my siblings weddings as well as all of our engagement photos, and now even a newborn shoot. Bo is incredible, not only because she is so talented, but she makes you feel so comfortable when being photographed. during our ceremony and reception she and her assistant got wonderful shots, but I wouldn't have even known they were there. they were both extremely professional and unobtrusive while getting the most beautiful photos. thank you so much for capturing our perfect day!
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    Madelaine S. Sent on 12/07/2019
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    Perfect photographer for a perfect day

    Bo is an amazing wedding photographer and absolute delight to work with! The photos she captured of our special day are absolutely priceless, beautiful, and PERFECTLY captured the PERFECT day that we had.

    Her use of natural light made our photos feel unique and different from the wedding photos we had seen of our other married friends, and from other photographers we had looked at during the vetting process. During the planning process she was extremely easy to work with, and understanding too! My husband and I were both in really busy work periods leading up to the wedding and were unable to fit in our engagement shoot so she was great in working with us around that. I do wish we could have fit that in as I know the photos would have turned out amazing!

    During our day, her and her assistant were fantastic, and just a pleasure to be around while they captured our special day. Barely anyone even noticed them taking photos at our church ceremony! Our one request was that we could enjoy most of our cocktail hour, and they were able to keep us on schedule and get all the bridal party, wedding party, and family shots in before then, so we could mingle with our guests. We didn't get a videographer and I am actually really glad that we didn't pay for one because when I look at our wedding photos, they perfectly tell the story of our special day.

    I can't thank Bo enough for capturing our wedding day so elegantly and I hope I get to work with her again in the future for another special life event. I highly recommend her to all bride-to-be's!!
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    Jessica Sent on 11/07/2019
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    AMAZING Photographer!

    Bo is such a talented photographer and did a fantastic job for my wedding! She is so nice and easy to work with. She was really helpful throughout my wedding process and the pictures look great! Highly recommend Bo!!!!
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    Emily J. Sent on 08/09/2021
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    Amazing photographer & photos

    We had the pleasure of meeting and working with Bo for our maternity shoot which she graciously did as part of an Instagram giveaway. She was so prompt at responding and communicating with us prior to meeting in real life, and when we finally met for the shoot were blown away by how kind she was. She also made us feel comfortable and calm throughout the entire experience. Her photos are classic and timeless and her use of light to capture beautiful images is so lovely. We especially loved the film photos she took! We'd recommend working with her to anyone looking for amazing wedding/lifestyle photos.
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    Mandy Sent on 01/18/2019
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    Best Photographer!

    I found Bo on Instragram while searching for a wedding photographer and fell in love with her beautiful, soft, romantic images. We hired her for our wedding day and were thrilled! We could not have been happier with our photos. When we first discussed on the phone, she was so easy to talk with and answered all our questions. The day of was seamless, even with modifications to the schedule due to another vendor running late. She was a true professional through the whole thing. And the images are just stunning! We highly recommend and hope to use her again in the future!
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    Jeannie Sent on 08/25/2018
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    BEST PHOTOGRAPHER EVER!!!

    I found Bo randomly on Pinterest and struck gold. My wedding was a destination wedding, so I was initially anxious about having to book vendors without personally knowing anyone who used Bashful Captures before. Bo was extremely professional, and her style was EXACTLY what I envisioned for wedding photos. Months prior to our wedding, we had multiple phone conversations about the style and types of shots we wanted to include. On the day of our wedding, Bo’s team moved quickly to capture all of our desired shots (plus more). I expected to receive our photos about 5 months after our wedding, but I was pleasantly surprised to receive them after only two months. She sent me a beautiful glass box with rose gold trim that perfectly matched our wedding theme. The box contained a handwritten thank you card, usb stick, and a huge stack of prints - DID NPT EXPECT THAT AT ALL! I was so impressed with the quality of her photos, thoughtful package of photos, and timely delivery. I only wish that I lived closer to the NY area so that I can use her again for future events and recommend her to others. Thank you, Bo.
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