Chugach Peaks Photography Reviews
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4.8 out of 5 rating
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Katelyn J. Sent on 09/26/2023Professional, Talented, and Awesome.
My husband and I recently got married on a glacier and Joe was our photographer. It was more awesome and beautiful than we ever could have imagined in our wildest dreams, and we could not have planned it alone. Joe helped curate the experience from day one, and he went the extra mile in so many ways. He helped us book the helicopter company (shoutout to Outbound Heli Adventures), included a list of vendors, and even provided a list of things to do in the area. He made sure we were prepared for the weather as well. He is an incredible artist who is experienced with navigating the terrain, and he ensured our utmost safety throughout the day. His portfolio speaks for itself, and we are so blessed to be a part of it. If I could give 10 stars, I would. -
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Alaina Sent on 09/26/2023Amazing!!!
Chugach Peaks Photography made our special day extra special. Nick, our photographer, was awesome and very easy to work with. He knew the area and knew where to get the prime shots. As for the overall process, from start to beginning, it was very organized. The instaproofs were available online and available to all those who you want view. All communications/instructions were very clear and honestly conveyed. -
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Christine Sent on 09/22/2023Best Wedding Day Decision
We are so happy with our photos from Chugach Peaks! Monica was lovely to work with and helped us with posing. She included a diversity of scenery and was flexible enough to go to three locations with us. She assisted with getting our very large family coordinated for group photos rather quickly and she captured several amazing candids of us and our guests as well. Monica really listened to the type of photos we wanted and captured every moment perfectly. -
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Magdalena C. Sent on 09/06/2023Highly recommended!
Joe and Nick were amazing!! So, my husband and I had this idea to get married in Alaska with grizzly bears in the background. Joe suggested a spot, shared some pictures of it, and gave us some helpful tips. He was always very honest and didn't beat around the bush. On the actual day, Nick was our photographer, and he was super patient with us, paid attention to small details, and we're totally in love with the awesome photos he took.
Also, our elopement had to be delayed for two days because bad weather stopped us from flying. Luckily, Nick was still available, and we're so thankful for his professionalism and flexibility.
Lastly, we were expecting to get our pictures within 10-12 weeks, but we received them just two weeks after our elopement!!
Thanks a bunch, Joe and Nick, for making our elopement so memorable! -
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Kayla B. Sent on 07/23/2022Accomodating
We've hired Chugach Peaks for our wedding next March and the package we selected includes an engagement shoot. They came out fantastic! We are out of state and they were very accommodating in getting our shoot in while we were visiting AK for a short period over the summer. We even got to do two locations, making all of my AK engagement photoshoot dreams come to life. At ease getting to know my photographer, Monica, ahead of time, knowing the photos will come out great for the wedding. -
Cori Sent on 02/28/2023
Beautifully crafted wedding photography!
Chugach Peaks was definitely the best decision we made with our entire wedding planning. We opted for a destination wedding in Alaska in February! YES, February. As a former photographer myself, wedding photos ranked priority #1 for me. The majority of our budget went here. As I would tell past clients when I was shooting weddings - its the only tangible thing you have after the day has past. I came across Chugach Peaks Photography on weddingwire.com and after looking at the portfolios of all the shooters, we decided on Joe Connolly. His images were beautiful, spontaneous moments that really captured the emotion of the day. Joe's style of shooting was amazing - he captured moments - many without me even realizing he was there, and even the posed portraits were relaxed and spontaneous. We braved the winter temperatures and held our ceremony outside - (I highly reccommend The Inn at Tern Lake) and I'm extremely pleased that we did so! Our wedding was a magical Winter Wonderland! My husband and I were so thrilled with the images that Joe was able to create for us, that we are also doing a helicopter wedding photo session this summer! I simply cannot wait as I know those images will be breathtaking!! Joe's easy going demeanor made us immediately comfortable and it reflected in our photos. He was very responsive to every text and email I sent.
For someone who appreciates good photographs and is critical of quality, Joe Connolly of Chugach Peaks Photography does not disappoint! Thank you so much for giving us cherished memories of our wedding day! Looking forward to Part 2 on the glaciers! -
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Ciara L. Sent on 10/12/2022
Such amazing talent!
I found Chugach Peaks Photography on Instagram and was immediately captivated by their profile photos. I spoke to my fiancée and contacted them right away! Even during the initial inquiry phase, Joe was very patient in helping me and my significant other navigate our helicopter wedding planning at Knik Glacier. We really wanted to capture the fall colors since it is our favorite season and Joe took the time to not only explain the timeline for that but also spent over an hour chatting about various topics pertaining to the intricacies of having an adventure wedding. After chatting a few times, we decided to proceed with the booking and do not regret it at all! Our timeline was tight, about 6 weeks, and we spoke multiple times on the phone, texted and emailed. Joe not only is an amazing photographer but is also a great business owner who prides himself in quick responses, transparency and attention to detail. We booked Joe to take photos at the AirBnb for a first look, gift exchange, getting ready photos and for the helicopter wedding for 6 hours total. Joe recommended the 5 landings that we explored and each location was so amazing. He taught us about the geography of Chugach State Park, told us many fun stories, and helped us with posing which made us feel very comfortable and welcome. We just received 999 edited photos less than one month after our wedding which is an amazing turnaround timeline (we were expecting them back in 10-12 weeks). This will vary depending on wedding schedules but we were very pleased with the quick turnaround. The final photos are AMAZING and we are very happy with the final product! I would highly recommend Chugach Peaks Photography to capture your special day. Also, we ended up choosing Joe but all of the images from the team of photographers are amazing 😊 If you are doing a heli wedding, do not forget to tip and offer to buy the photographer and pilot a lunch! They really appreciated the kind gesture and went above and beyond with everything. It truly was a day to remember! -
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Sarah M. Sent on 09/04/2022Beautiful wedding photos!
Joe was our wedding photographer, and he did a fantastic job. He made the most of the time he had with us and took us to get photos in some of his favorite places around Girdwood before the ceremony. During the reception he interacted with guests and captured photos of almost everyone. At the end of the night, he took some absolutely incredible photos of us in the rain. We couldn’t be happier with Joe; he’s an amazing photographer. Highly recommend! -
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Steve L. Sent on 07/02/2022
Best experience ever!
My wife and I got married on Knik glacier with Joe as the photographer. He over exceeded our expectations and we trusted him with all of his recommendations with places to go to. When we were booking with him, he always answered/responded immediately and provided detail about the wedding day and things to do in Alaska in general. He took his time and genuinely wanted us to experience the best of Alaska. We got married on the glacier, flew to the mountains and then the ice wall. He gave us background on the glacier by explaining the history and made it also feel like it was a tour. He captured every moment beautifully and gave us advice on how to pose. He was truly an amazing person to work with and I trust him with anyone’s wedding day. -
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Sydney P. Sent on 10/11/2021
Above & Beyond
Joe from Chugach Peaks,
I cannot thank you enough for photographing our wedding. You were so personable, friendly, and made us completely comfortable. I am so happy you were just as optimistic as we were about the weather. The wind and rain just made it that much more special in our eyes. Thank you for capturing all of the beautiful raw emotions of not only Cole and I, but our friends and family. We are in love with all of these photos! We are so thankful we'll be able to relive that day through these photos forever. Lets talk about that turn around, less than 4 weeks, I am stunned. I was fully anticipating 8 weeks minimum after that crazy summer. I was in disbelief when I got your email last night. You've gone above and beyond. We're going to look at the album options and turn in the questionnaire. We will definitely be booking with you again if we need any photography and recommending you highly to people we know.
Thank you again for a spectacular experience and service.
Sincerely,
Sydney Kenney -
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C P Sent on 08/17/2021Absolutely Stress Free
From the first time we contacted Joe, he made us feel at ease about planning a Helicopter Glacier Elopement. We were so pleased to find out that he was not only interested in being our photographer, but actually helping plan out the whole day including transportation (helicopter), lodging, and even dining logistics. He even recommended some vendors for your typical wedding day needs (like flowers).
Joe (and his team) made the entire process seamless. I can’t express how important this was to a stress free elopement. He’s not a wedding planner, but I’m confident that with just a few exchanges with him, you’ll have everything you need for a perfect wedding day if you’re not interested in getting into the nitty gritty of your wedding day details.
As far as the quality of his company’s work, the photos speak for themselves. They’re going to come out spectacular. We were thrilled with the quality, quantity, and variety of photos.
Joe is also an officiant (no need to take up an extra seat) and a commercially trained pilot. This made us feel a bit more safe knowing that between him and the pilot, there are two people onboard who can fly the aircraft. We also hired a videographer, and they worked really well together (like a team, not stepping on each other’s toes).
We didn’t have our family around (we eloped), so it was nice that Joe was pleasant to hang out with for the day, as well! -
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Thomas M. Sent on 07/23/2021Best Photographer, Period.
Chugach Peaks Photography is beyond amazing! Joe's photos speak for themselves, absolutely perfect and stunning! However, beyond the photos, Joe is absolutely a ton of fun, and the nicest person you could have involved in your wedding. We had to change plans a few different times because of the pandemic, and he worked with us through it all, finding a time finally in 2021 that would work out. Beyond that, he even gave us a lot of tips of things to do and see while in Alaska and even tips about moving there since we fell in love with the state! Wouldn't do photography with anyone else! -
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Brent M. Sent on 10/06/2020Amazing expereince
We are very grateful to have retained Joe for our wedding elopement in the Chugach Peaks. Prior to our big day, his open lines of communication via telephone and email promptly resolved any concerns we had. On the big day, Joe's pre-trip preparation and knowledge of the ideal wedding photo spots in the Chugach Peaks along with his decisiveness maximized the time we spent collecting memories and photos at multiple locations. His relaxed manner kept the bride and I at ease and made for a relaxing day - we can see it in our photos. He also officiated our unforgettable ceremony on the glacier! Joe and his team worked diligently to process and deliver the photos in a timely manner. They are incredible and capture the emotions and scenery of the day. Joe deserves the five star rating and we recommend without fault his photography services for whatever event you may have. -
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Jeanette D. Sent on 10/02/2020Would definitely hire again!
Excellent services! We LOVE, LOVE, LOVE our wedding photos. These are the best quality photos I have ever seen and Joe took us to some amazingly gorgeous sites around the Girdwood area. We provided him with a brief description of the kind of scenery we wanted in our photos and he knew exactly where to go. I wish we would have done the helicopter option, but, even without it, very happy with the results :)!! -
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Amanda Sent on 07/15/2019Unbelievably Fun Experience!
We booked Chugach Peaks at the wedding fair in Alaska in Jan/Feb 2019 right away because they sold us on their packages and their quality of photography. Shannon and Joe were so friendly and approachable, listened to our requests and made suggestion of their own, because well they ARE the professionals! Shannon was our on-site photographer for our beautiful July 5, 2019 wedding, and we cannot have been more impressed with her professionalism, advice, and keeping a timely schedule for a very busy day! I was able to text/call her personally if I have questions leading up to the big day. Thank you Shannon!! -
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Megan B. Sent on 03/18/2019The Best Wedding Photos Ever
Joe was simply amazing. He made us feel comfortable and relaxed. He was responsive and professional. The photos are simply stunning! I couldn't be happier and would highly recommend Joe and his team of highly skilled professionals -
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Julie Sent on 10/26/2018Excellent Photos. Unforgettable memories.
I hired Chugach Peaks Photography based on their booth at the wedding fair in Anchorage. I had read that if you have a limited budget, don't skimp on the photos. This was excellent advise. I rarely like pictures of myself, and being a 60 year old first time bride (yeah, I waited, and it was so worth it - select, don't settle, ladies). I love my pictures so much. Joe and his crew know a thing or two about wedding photos and what looks good etc. I left most of the decisions to him and I could not be more pleased. Joe is extremely professional. He kept me informed all the time. We did an engagement session as well as the wedding, and we both are completely in love with so many of the pictures. So glad I listened to that advise. The party, although wonderful, is over. The pictures will be around forever.
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