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Carley K Photography

Carley K Photography

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    Mindy M. Sent on 07/30/2023
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    150% would recommend

    Carley is amazing. She was such a pleasure to be with the entire wedding day. She is very creative with picking the most beautiful places and angles for her photos. We are so so happy with how our photos turned out! She surprised us by sending us a sneak peak that following day and having a slideshow of photos taken earlier in the day playing during the reception! We only had to wait one month to receive the entire gallery. I spent the first few days with them looking through nonstop to relive the day. I will definitely hire Carley again in the future!
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    Alexandra D. Sent on 08/18/2022
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    Amazing photos!

    Carley did an amazing job capturing all of our special moments from our wedding day - from getting ready in the morning, through our first look, wedding, and well into the night! We have loved reliving the best day ever through her photos. She does a great job of knowing the right photos to take, and all of our photos turned out absolutely beautiful. We still look at them everyday and we could not be happier! Thank you Carley!
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    Hannah Sent on 07/18/2022
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    Perfect photos

    Carley and her team were amazing. They not only made me and my husband feel so comfortable on the wedding day, but Carley worked with me to create a timeline that was crucial for our very busy wedding day and wedding party of 30 people. They kept everything running smoothly, worked well with my videographers, and the photos were amazing. My bridesmaids from out of state want to get married in Philly just so they can use Carley!!
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    Jen D. Sent on 12/07/2021
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    Easy to work with and takes amazing photos

    I had the BEST experience working with Carley. She is accomodating and flexible. She let us create a photography package that worked for us and even stuck with us when we had to postpone our wedding due to Covid. Carley really is the perfect mix of organized and laid-back. We put together a timeline prior to our wedding day and Carley showed up and made sure we get every single photo as quickly as possible without making the day seem rushed. Of course, we wanted beautiful photos of our big day but we also wanted to have fun and enjoy the day and Carley made sure both of those things happened. Carley and her second shooter were a great team and managed to capture everything. We ended up with the perfect mix of getting-ready photos, portraits, and fun candid moments. She went us some sneak peaks the next morning and had all of our photos to us very quickly which we really appreciated! A few months after our wedding we had the pleasure of working with Carley again at a friend's wedding and she proved that she really is great at what she does. Whether you are looking for wedding photos, an engagement shoot, or family photos I have no doubt you will be thrilled with her work!
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    Lacey Sent on 05/02/2019
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    Highly Recommend

    Carley was so easy to plan with, her photos were beautiful, and she was so unobtrusive at the wedding. Guests barely knew she was there. I couldnt be happier with my choice. She was even extremely patient with my dog who was our flower girl
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    Jodi Sent on 07/02/2018
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    From the first time we met Carley until I hugged her goodbye at my daughter's wedding, I have been so impressed with her. Her photography is breath taking. She captures intimacy and special looks, creates amazing shots without them looking forced, and is an absolute pleasure to work with. She also worked with our videographer for the first time, and you would have thought that they worked together on a regular basis. Considering that at the end of your wedding, the photos and memories are what you are left with, choosing a photographer is one of the most important choices. Carley is a brilliant photographer.
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    Kristen Sent on 07/18/2018
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    Carley is an amazing photographer. She prepped for the day like it is her own.....she created a time line, made sure I listed all our important people we wanted in our photos and went as far as to scope out the grounds of my ceremony to make sure it was perfect for pictures. Carley goes above and beyond. She reassured me she would get photos even if it rained ( as it was scheduled too ). She made a point to make me aware of large clear umbrellas she had in her car for rainy days ....(I envisioned an adorable picture that thankfully we didn’t capture). Another bride in a previous review described Carley as prompt, professional and kind and I have to agree, she is all of the above. But I must add patient as well. She went with the flow while still ensuring we stayed on schedule ( as i wanted to make cocktail hour ) It was pleasure to work with Carley!
    Our pictures turned out absolutely amazing and I have received so many compliments!!!!
    Carley, I can’t express in words how much your pictures mean to me and my husband.
    We love them and so does our family & friends
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    Danielle Sent on 07/18/2018
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    Where do I even begin with writing a review for Carley. To call her outstanding, fabulous, perfect... none of these adjectives seem to cover just how special she made our wedding day. I knew from the first time I saw her work that Carley would be our wedding photographer, and then I met her and that completely sealed the deal. Her laidback but just directive enough approach made us feel at ease and allowed us to have FUN on our wedding day. She was able to corral our huge bridal party (11 girls and 12 guys), which in itself is impressive. She captured the true joy of the day, and this was more important to us than anything. Her work speaks for itself, but you do not realize the depth of her professionalism until you work with her. She created a timeline for the day of that allowed us to capture everything that we wanted to capture and scheduled tuple calls with us prior to the wedding day. She was able to work within a time crunch, given that we did not want to do a fist look, and got in every single shot we wanted without this added time. She gave us a deadline of when we would receive all of our images and has beaten her own deadline each time! She is prompt, professional, hardworking, funny, genuine, and dedicated. She clearly loves what she does and this makes having her follow you around with a camera for an entire day an added joy on the most important day of your life. I could not imagine my wedding day without Carley and I know my husband feels the same. Thank you does not even begin to cover how grateful we feel, but THANK YOUx100000 to Carley for capturing every special moment of our special day and doing it with a genuine smile on your face.
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    Chinwen Sent on 08/08/2017
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    Excellent!! We could not have been happier or more satisfied!!
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    Kyra Sent on 11/30/2015
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    Carley was truly amazing!!! She went over and beyond for my fiance and I engagement photo shoot! She took so many amazing pictures that it was so hard to pick just one! I'm getting married in Vegas and if I can afford it I will DEF bring her to Vegas to shoot my wedding! I would recommend her over and over again!
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    Erin Sent on 07/18/2019
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    Amazing quality, easy to work with

    Carly made sure I was comfortable and was able to enjoy my day. She made certain to get all the shots and I requested but also came up with some great ones on her own! She understood what was important to me and made sure I had the best day ever! All of her photos were beautiful and she turned them around so quickly!
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    Liza Sent on 01/17/2016
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    Working with Carley is effortless. My husband and I have never felt very comfortable in front of a camera, and were initially quite nervous about the realization that we would be the main focus of our wedding day photos! During our initial meeting, Carley assured us that many people feel awkward and that no guy ever knows where to put his hands in a photo. She really put us at ease.

    In a testament to her professionalism, Carley mentioned to us that she had not taken photos at our wedding venue before, and offered to do an on-site walk-through with us before the wedding to become more familiar with potential photo shoot sites, and to get a better sense of our location preferences. We appreciated her honesty and willingness to put in the extra effort ahead of time to make sure the day would go smoothly. We found Carley’s willingness and ability to be flexible on the day of our wedding to be quite helpful. While we had a schedule planned out beforehand, Carley was willing to stay a bit later in order to make sure that we would have plenty of photos of people dancing. This certainly does not mean that she compromised on agreed-upon deadlines – our preview and final galleries were posted on time, and she even sent us an unexpected, personalized wedding memento.

    We elected to take pictures during cocktail hour, and Carley finished our family, wedding party, and couples shots with enough time for us to make the end of cocktails! Our final photos show that she did not skimp on quality to make this possible – she recognized when she had the shots she needed, and did not feel the need to take unnecessary extras. Carley never made us feel rushed, and she actually made the photo shoots quite fun!

    We recommend Carley highly for her creativity, cheerful nature, and commitment to delivering a quality product.
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    Jennifer Sent on 07/01/2015
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    Carley and Russell were amazing. My husband and I loved them, and so did our parents and our entire bridal party. They were extremely professional throughout the day but were also personable and fun to be around. Carley knew how to command the attention of the room when it was time to get things done, which was great. She made sure I was not worried about timing throughout the day and assured me that she would keep us on schedule. I wish we could get married again just to so we could work with Carley and Russel again! Highly recommend them anyone getting married.
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    Amanda Sent on 04/28/2015
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    I can't say enough wonderful things about Carley K. From day one, Carley has been so responsive, easy to work with and down to earth. Carley has such a fun and calming nature about her. On the day of our wedding, she came and immediately started chatting with the bridesmaids and taking pictures with such ease. At the same time, Russell was over at our house with the groomsmen ( who are CRAZY). They boys loved him.. he was able to have fun with the guys while still remaining professional. On our honeymoon, I asked my husband what his favorite part of the wedding was.. when he said the portrait shots at the venue with Carley and Russell, I was shocked. Coming from a guy who hates having his picture taken, that says it all. Carley and Russell make an amazing team, who are so much fun to work with and produce beautiful work. I would recommend Carley to anyone!
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    Amanda Sent on 12/24/2014
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    I don't know where to begin thanking Carley. She made me feel so calm, relaxed, and confident on my wedding day. She made my bridal party and family feel comfortable. She worked seamlessly with me, my husband, my family, my bridal party, my DJ and venue. I didn't need to worry about making sure she got any shots because she had it ALL covered. She is a very talented photographer and an even more wonderful, genuine person. I can't imagine anyone else by our side to capture such a special day in our lives. Guests saw a few pictures that Carley was able to put on a slideshow by our wedding cake. I didn't get a chance to see them because I wanted to be surprised but everyone who saw them said they were AMAZING and that I will be so happy with them! We already talked about having Carley photograph our newborn one day! Her partner for the day, Jau, couldn't have been more perfect either. He made my husband and our groomsmen feel relaxed and comfortable for the guys prep pictures in the morning. He even ran back to get my fur that I left where we were taking formals. Thank you Carley and Jau for helping to make our wedding unforgettable. I cannot wait to see the pictures. After seeing your work with our engagement pictures, I can only imagine how beautiful they are going to be! I will be recommending you to every engaged couple I know!
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    Megan Sent on 12/16/2014
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    We could not be more happy with our pictures from our wedding. We did not have a wedding planner for our wedding, but with the help of Carley and her team they made our entire day seamless. Their professionalism and ability to capture every important moment during a hectic day was incredible. The photo booth captured moments that we will cherish forever and the footage from the entire ceremony were displayed for guests to view during the reception, something I have never seen at wedding. SOOO happy with our choice in photography and forever grateful! Our preview was up in days and our guests have been amazed at how beautiful our pictures came out!
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    Carley is amazing! Her pictures are so creative and gorgeous! Our wedding was 10/11/14. Her partner Russell is great too! Our whole wedding party/ guests at the wedding loved them! They were so fun to work with! Highly recommend!!
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    Krista Sent on 10/21/2014
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    We were so pleased with the level of ease of professionalism that Carley brought on our wedding day. Her photos are remarkably gorgeous and unique! She and her partner Russell both have a natural talent for capturing every moment beautifully. Out wedding party genuinely enjoyed getting the photos taken too! I honestly can not say enough good things about Carley K! Highly, highly recommend!
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    Caitlin Sent on 09/09/2014
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    I highly recommend Carley as your wedding photographer! Carley was AMAZING to work with, and is very down-to-earth and fun!! Her assistant, Nick, was awesome too! I was particularly impressed with how well Carley is able to direct guests in photos. Wedding day photos can be hectic, but it wasn't stressful at all with Carley. She was efficient and assertive, which is what our guests needed!! Also, she was very flexible- it started raining and thunderstorming on our wedding day (good luck, right?!), and she quickly found alternative shots, which were just as beautiful as our original plan. Carley is incredibly talented and creative. She captures beautiful moments and is especially good at capturing candids, which I love. I highly recommend her!
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    Michelle Sent on 03/25/2014
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    I am beyond amazed by the beautiful photos Carley K was able to get of my special day! Her experience, talent, genuine care for her work, and amazing personality made me feel out of this world comfortable all while she kept every thing rolling smoothly. Beyond being an artistic visionary behind the lens, she is an outstanding professional!
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    Carley K is the best!! In love with my photos. If you want to have fun...shoot Carley an email!
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    Kassandra Sent on 03/25/2014
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    Carley is amazing! Whenever I think about my wedding, I always think of Carley! Not only are our photos beautiful they captured every emotion of the day! Beyond the pictures though Carley really helped our day run smoothly and kept us on track while making sure we were having the time of our life. I honestly can't imagine our wedding without her! For those looking for a photographer the biggest piece of advice I can give is to make sure you feel comfortable with the photographer you choose, they can make or break your day... If you choose Carley you will not be sorry!
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    Meggie Sent on 09/27/2013
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    Hiring Carley as our photographer was hands down one of the best decisions we made throughout our wedding planning process. Clearly, if you view her website, you can see that she's obviously a very talented photographer and produces beautiful results. But even more than that is the fact that she was such an absolute pleasure to work with from beginning to end. She was always super responsive throughout our correspondence and I often felt more like a friend rather than a client. When our big day finally arrived, it only confirmed that Carley was the absolute perfect choice. She and her accomplice/fiance, Russell, were great at being "flies on the wall" - completely unobtrusive - and yet amazing at corralling groups of people when they needed to. I still hear from family and friends how cool/sweet our photographers were. They have this uncanny ability of making their subjects feel comfortable in front of the camera, and it was cute to see how many natural, funny moments they were able to capture. If you think about it, your photographer is the one vendor you'll probably spend the most time with on your wedding day - so it helps if you genuinely enjoy their company! :) After our wedding, my husband said to me, "Now I know why you picked Carley." We're both so glad I did!
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    Kathleen A. Sent on 05/16/2013
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    Carley K is a consummate professional, flexible, creative and a pleasure to do business with in any venue. Carley K Photography is one of the best we've seen in many, many years. Carley is not only an outstanding professional, but an artist in her field. Her pictures create exquisite and heartfelt memories that will last a lifetime. No matter what the event, her photography brings out the best in everyone. Her genuine warmth in dealing with all subjects immediately makes people feel at ease. We highly recommend Carley K. You will not be disappointed!
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    Carley takes beautiful pictures. She is creative and a true pro. During the wedding event, you don't even realize she is taking pictures. She is totally unobtrusive but the end result proves that she was there every minute and has an eye to capture the perfect expression. You will be truly happy if you select CarleyK Photography for your special event.
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