Colton Simmons Photography Reviews
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Samantha D. Sent on 04/09/2024
Colton. Is. The. Best!
We reached out to Colton as our first photographer inquiry and we are so happy and lucky that Colton was available for our wedding date. We knew right away that he was the one for us during our initial conversation with him. He listened, and he really got to know us. Our wedding was in Block Island during one of the worst rain/wind storms. This was the week that the ferries couldn't run for multiple days and Colton was stuck on Block Island for a few days because of this. He was finally able to make it home mid week, and then came back for our wedding less than two days later. The weather didn't bother us, but it didn't make it easy for the photos, or so we thought. Colton was able to make everything still work out just as we had planned, rain or shine. Colton does all the thinking for you so you don't have to. He works with your vision and uses his own creative skill to bring your visions to life. He not only has the photography skill we were looking for, but he is fun, makes you laugh, and makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera. He is incredibly responsive and takes care of you from the moment you meet/book your first call with him, through months after your wedding. Not only is booking with him seamless, but so are all of his processes. Colton had multiple weddings a week, every week, through the end of the year, so we did not expect to receive our photos back as soon as we did given how busy he was (which is a good thing). He let us know in advance when he would start working on our gallery and delivered when he said he would. We honestly did not expect to receive them back so soon. Colton's passion for photography and his customers is no secret from the moment you meet him. Anyone is lucky to have Colton if they have the chance to book him for a special event. -
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Sarah R. Sent on 02/18/2024
Amazing Sarasota photographer
We are so happy with our choice of Colton for our wedding photographer and highly recommend him in the Sarasota area. The week leading up to our wedding was stressful as the weather forecast kept looking worse and worse. Colton was flexible on the timeline day-of and we were able to get pictures outside in Sarasota during the one 30 minute break from the storm.
Our pictures turned out better than expected. He captured our day beautifully - our excitement and love is evident in all of the photos.
We will cherish our wedding photos for the rest of our lives and can’t thank him enough!! -
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Bridget T. Sent on 05/10/2024Beautiful Memories
Colton was an amazing photographer to work with. I can’t stop looking at our wedding photos!!! Colton was very responsive and made us feel at ease in the throes of wedding planning. I appreciated his attention to detail, making sure to capture the evening photos when the winter sun set at 4:15 pm! Colton helped us to stay on schedule while still enjoying our day. Colton had photographed at Aldrich mansion before, but during our planning stages he took time to think of where we would take our first look pictures at our parish, even looking it up on google earth to see the options. We were so happy to work with Colton and his team, and would highly recommend them. Thank you Colton!!! -
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Taylor Sent on 02/07/2024
5/5 experience!
Basically since before we got engaged we knew Colton was our guy just based off his Instagram. He does beautiful light & airy photos and film! which was a rare find while searching through options. He was amazing to work with while planning.. quick to answer emails, helped with timeline planning, adjusted easily to changes. He has a great personality & made us (awkward people who hate the camera) feel so comfortable. He is super professional & really really good at his job. He kept us following the timeline, reassured me when it was raining while getting ready & even put my veil in. His second shooter Kayla Paiva was also great! We received over 800 photos about 4 months after our wedding and they came out so amazing! -
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Ashley K. Sent on 01/31/2024Hire Colton for your wedding!!
We would give one million stars if we could! From all of his glowing reviews and amazing photographs on Instagram, we knew Colton was going to be an excellent choice for our wedding photographer, but he FAR exceeded all of our expectations. From the very beginning, Colton was thorough, organized, and responsive, and we developed complete trust in him throughout the process. On the day of our Block Island wedding, a tropical storm threatened to sabotage our day, but Colton arrived and got right to work helping to ensure we had the most memorable and special day of our lives! He brought such great energy and professionalism to the day and was truly instrumental in making everything run smoothly despite the weather adding some extra challenges. He made us feel comfortable in front of the camera, as though it was just one of our friends taking pictures of us. He even sent us a bunch of sneak peeks a couple days after the wedding, when we were all trapped on the island due to suspended ferry service. The photos were AMAZING, and put a huge smile on our faces as were dealing with a lot of logistics for a surprise extended stay for us, our guests, and our vendors! We truly can't say enough good things about Colton or thank him enough for all he did for us. I would recommended him to any of my friends or family members for any photography needs!! -
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Kayla C. Sent on 02/15/2024
Amazing photographer
Due to Covid and pushing our wedding back . I had quite a bit of time to search around for photographers. I searched and quoted A LOT. I knew the style I wanted and I knew how much money I was willing to pay. When I came across Colton I fell in love with his photography and his prices were fantastic! We booked with him the same day and didn’t look back. Come wedding day, Colton arrived, knew exactly where to begin. Everything was in an order and he moved us all along with ease. (Photographing a large group of people is no joke.) He knew exactly what he wanted and took initiative. Professionally and calmly. We ended up with the most amazing photos of our special day and couldn’t thank him enough. We highly recommend him for any of your photography needs ! -
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Brett M. Sent on 01/14/2024Hire Colton!
Colton was amazingly helpful and professional from our first meeting. He's an expert in his craft but also takes any guidance or requests from the bride/groom as needed. Colton sent a survey ahead of time asking for our picture requests (which were MANY due to our large family) and he nailed all of them. The prep ahead of time helped the day go more smoothly. Every picture is posed beautifully, and he even was able to capture the little ones smiling - IN UNISON. Colton made the day stress free and helped guide us to what we wanted to do and where we needed to be. We chose to do all pictures prior to the ceremony so we could attend our cocktail hour, which he respected and ran with. I highly recommend Colton to anyone getting married - his delivery of the album is perfectly organized and my family was SO impressed with his quick turnaround on 50+ pictures the day after our wedding. Thank you again, Colton & team! -
Michelle B. Sent on 02/07/2024
the best of the best
My husband and I worked with Colton for both our engagement shoot and September 2023 wedding in Newport, RI. I stumbled across Colton's instagram one day and was immediately drawn to his light and airy editing style and clear expertise at shooting weddings. From the get-go, working with Colton was a breeze. He's a true professional - organized, communicative, adaptive, and more. You can tell he cares deeply about each couple he works with and strives to give them the best experience and photos possible! When it came to both shoots (engagement & wedding), he made my husband and I feel so comfortable in front of the camera. He listens to feedback and ideas for poses and backdrops, while also being able to see what will be a perfect shot before it's even taken! His calm, cool, and collective nature alongside the ability to command any wedding party only added to the stress-free hours before the wedding. And not the mentioned THE PHOTOS! We were blown away and in tears at our wedding gallery. The amount and quality of photos received was above and beyond our wildest dreams.
We also used Colton for his photobooth offering at the reception and it was the perfect addition to the space. His team was fantastic to work with on this piece and it was a huge hit among guests! I don't think there was a time where I looked over and didn't see a waiting line! We love that we received a photo book of everyone's shots to look back and and share laughs over.
While Colton's style of shooting & editing is what initially drew us to him, his expertise, professionalism, charisma, and ability to make you feel so comfortable working together is what really sold us. I can't thank Colton and his crew enough for the 10000000/10 photography and photo booth services provided. If you're in the market for a wedding photographer, seriously, look no further. Colton is the best there is. -
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Jenna D. Sent on 11/06/2023Captured our magical venue perfectly!
Working with Colton was seamless! He is patient and so great with directing photos and people for positioning or posing. His excitement for our venue and location made it even more fun! He was very flexible with us as we had a destination wedding, he was very prepared and found great photoshoot spots ahead of time around the downtown area and even checked out the venue too. He worked seamlessly with our videographers as well and was super helpful to us first time wedding planners with loads of questions. Absolutely amazing to work with and takes amazing, magical photos, choose him! If you're traveling for your wedding/destination wedding, I couldn't recommend him more! -
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Sandra C. Sent on 10/30/2023
Colton was not only a master behind the camera but also a true professional!
My husband and I truly cannot say enough good things about our wedding photographer, Colton. From the moment we met him, we knew he was the perfect fit for our special day. He was professional, friendly, and incredibly talented.
Colton has a unique ability to capture the most intimate and beautiful moments. He has an eye for detail and a knack for using natural light to create stunning images. He was also very patient and accommodating, ensuring that we got all the shots we wanted.
What we appreciated most about Colton was his calm and reassuring presence. Planning a wedding can be stressful, but Colton made the photography aspect a breeze. He was always available to answer our questions and offer advice.
On the day of the wedding, Colton was punctual and well-prepared. He worked tirelessly to capture every moment, from the getting ready shots to the reception. He was unobtrusive and blended seamlessly into the background, allowing us to enjoy our day without feeling like we were constantly being photographed.
When we received our photos, we were absolutely blown away. They were more beautiful than we could have ever imagined. Colton managed to capture the joy, love, and excitement of our day perfectly.
We would highly recommend Colton to any couple looking for a wedding photographer. His talent, professionalism, and dedication are truly unparalleled. Thank you, Colton, for giving us memories that we will cherish forever. -
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Kiara K. Sent on 12/02/2023
Extraordinary
We worked with Colton’s associate photographers Kayla and Matt. They were fantastic. Kayla was amazing and showed the guys how to do their pocket squares! Matt and Kayla made our day so perfect. They both were great to work with and have great personalities. Colton did an amazing job editing our photos. It was exactly what we dreamed off. These photos we will have forever and it’s so nice they captured all of our special moments. We are forever grateful! We chose two photographers and it was so worth it. They didn’t miss anything. We got over 600 photos! Would highly recommend! -
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Sam M. Sent on 11/18/2023
Mello Wedding
Colton was such a pleasure to work with. He captured every detail and emotion of our wedding day so perfectly. He is such a talented photographer that asks you questions to make sure he understands your vision and what is important to you. It is evident that he absolutely loves his job and capturing memories for couples that will last a lifetime. On the day of our wedding all of our family members were blown away by how well he managed the process and how professional and talented he was. We flew through family and bridal party photos with ease which was no easy task with how many people/combinations we had. Throughout the night he managed to capture hundreds of stunning photos and you hardly even realized he was there!
Only a week after the wedding my beloved grandmother passed away unexpectedly. When Colton learned of this he went out of his way to pull photos of my grandmother from the wedding and we were able to use them for her funeral and memory boards. I cannot put to words how much this meant to me and my family as these photos will always be the last that we have with her, and he captured them so beautifully. He took time out of his busy schedule in peak wedding season to do that for us, and it is a true testament to who he is as a professional.
We are so grateful to Colton and so in love with our wedding gallery, we highly recommend him for all of your photography needs! -
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Eli P. Sent on 12/01/2022A+++++ photographer, editor, and all around professional
Colton shot me and my fiancé's engagement photos. He went out of his way to reschedule after a rain day foiled our plans. He drove down to NYC just to shoot our session! Throughout the shoot, he made sure our poses and positioning were effortless, and really made sure the day was about us! Colton got us preview photos the next day, and did a world-class job with the final edits. I love how Colton captured me and my fiancé's relationship! -
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