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Esther Mathieu Photography

Esther Mathieu Photography

Rockport, MA
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    Meaghan Sent on 11/19/2023
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    Amazing photographer!

    Esther was amazing for our engagement session and our wedding day on 7/15/2023. She was extremely professional, organized, timely and fun to work with! She went above and beyond in every way. First off, our engagement session was scheduled on a very cold windy day. Esther was proactive and flexible, reaching out to reschedule so we could get the best pics possible. Leading up to our wedding she was organized, knowledgeable and such a great planning resource. Esther helped perfect our wedding timeline and even encouraged us to ask our venue to do our first dance outside, which proved to be a simple change but beautiful and hugely impactful on our wedding day flow/vibe.
    On the day of, she dealt with the extreme heat, humidity and chance of rain like a champ! We loved working with her and our wedding party and families also told us how they found her enjoyable to spend much of the day with!

    Our photos are beautiful and we are so glad we had Esther there on our big day!

    Esther Mathieu Photography's reply:

    Meaghan, thank you for your thoughtful words! Capturing your engagement and wedding day was a true pleasure. Navigating the decision for the outdoor first dance added a special touch to the day, and I'm so happy it worked out well.

    Collaborating with you, John, and your families was seamless and enjoyable. It's wonderful to hear that everyone had a positive experience, and I'm genuinely pleased that you're satisfied with the photos. Wishing you and John a lifetime filled with happiness!
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    Courtney T. Sent on 04/17/2023
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    Best of the Best

    My wife and I cannot recommend Esther enough! From the first time we met her at our engagement session to the day of our wedding, we knew we had made the best decision choosing her as our photographer. She is outgoing, fun to work with, very responsive, extremely professional and her work is top notch. My wife and I look at our pictures from that day frequently and they still bring tears to our eyes. She captured our day, the details, our family and friends, and most of all our love, absolutely perfectly. If you are looking for a photographer that is fun and easy to get along with, someone that brings out the best smiles even in those that hate getting their picture taken, and someone that will deliver the highest quality photos of the best day of your life, Esther is the photographer you should choose. We are so thankful for her and look forward to working with her again in the future!

    Esther Mathieu Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much for your incredible review! I'm truly honored to have been a part of your journey, from the engagement session to your wedding day (and hockey games!). Your kind words mean the world to me, and I'm thrilled to have captured those special moments that you both cherish. It was a joy to work with you both, and I'm grateful for the trust you placed in me. I look forward to having the opportunity to work with you again in the future and continue capturing your love story!
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    Katie Sent on 12/03/2022
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    The best of the best!!

    Esther is the best of the best! Our entire series of interactions, from our first intro call to our engagement photos, to especially our wedding day, were fun, professional, and organized. She went above and beyond on our engagement shoot, even sending us a sneak peek the NEXT DAY so that I could have them for our one-year-out from the wedding celebration. On our wedding day she (and her second shooter Cassie) kept us organized and on time, capturing all the shots that were important to us and so many more, while still allowing us to enjoy every second of the day. She sent us an amazing sneak peek 2 days later, which was incredible, and the timeline for receiving our entire album wasn't long at all. Her editing style is exactly what we were looking for, light and airy while still keeping the color and reality of the images. Hire her as your photographer!!!!!

    Esther Mathieu Photography's reply:

    I would do it all over again if I could! We had the best day photographing you two and I'm so happy you enjoyed your experience. Thank you so much for the wonderful review!
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    Ashley E. Sent on 10/11/2022
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    Working with Esther was the best decision...do not hesitate to book!

    We are BEYOND happy we hired Esther as our wedding photographer. From the initial calls to our engagement session to planning for our wedding day photos, Esther was so kind, flexible and organized. She has an amazing ability to make you feel comfortable and have fun in front of the camera...even our wedding party and families were so impressed. On our wedding day, she had every detail and timeline covered which made us feel SO at ease. As the busy bride I didn't even need to worry or think about anything because I knew Esther was on it! All of this just speaks to how much time, care and attention she put into planning and preparing for our day. As for our photos–they were absolutely stunning and she captured every moment with such a creative eye. I cannot say enough great things about Esther other than make sure you book her asap!

    Esther Mathieu Photography's reply:

    Ashley & Chris, I'm so thankful for your kind words! I loved every minute of photographing your day and enjoyed working alongside all of your vendors. Thank you so much for having me!
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    Eleanor R. Sent on 07/27/2022
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    My absolute favorite vendor from the wedding!

    A good wedding photographer does such much more than just take pictures. I cannot imagine going through the wedding planning process without Esther!! Not only was she completely understanding when we needed to reschedule our engagement photos three times (on account of bad weather,) but she found us the most beautiful and private areas of Cape Ann to shoot at. We were ASTONISHED by her quick turnaround time and how beautiful the pictures turned out. We have received endless compliments on them, as she was able to perfectly capture our personalities and relationship.

    Esther spent hours with me on the phone helping to establish my wedding timeline, answer my long list of questions, and figure out where I wanted to take our wedding photos. On the wedding day, Esther kept me calm and collected. Aside from her incredible professional abilities, she is such a kind and amiable person. We truly felt like she was our friend! We found ourselves a photographer for life and cannot imagine working with anyone else. If you're considering hiring Esther, please do. She was by far my favorite wedding vendor that we worked with!

    Esther Mathieu Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much for your kind words!!! I enjoyed every minute of planning, getting to know you and photographing your wedding. You two were a dream and can't wait for the next chapter!
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    Kristin M. Sent on 04/26/2023
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    The Best Wedding Photographer

    Esther helped us create the best photo moments for our wedding, let me clarify, she was there from the start and was there to document our special moments from the getting ready, family photos at my parent's house, and our I do's! Our wedding was May of 2022 and I'm sorry this took me so long to write. It's tough to put into words how much we loved working with Esther and the quality of her shots. We chose Esther after a recommendation from a friend and it was hands down the right choice. From the first phone call, I knew she was the one! I hadn't spoken to many wedding photographers and since it was the pandemic and a popular time for weddings, I was a little worried I wouldn't be able to find the right photographer in time. Esther assured us that we were in good hands. Loved how she made us feel comfortable. It felt like a dear friend was taking our photos. She never posed us and made us feel uncomfortable. She made every photo op feel so natural. It's tough to find someone you can truly trust. The photos were stunning!! She send us the link to the gallery and our friends and family were in awe of her work. We chose Esther because of the way she captures natural light. She truly is an artist. We had an outdoor wedding, family photos, and a cocktail reception. We had an indoor dinner reception and the photos were exceptional. We could not have made a better choice. So happy everything worked out, especially during the pandemic, a busy wedding season, and outdoor weather/environment. She is organized, friendly, and above all professional. The albums we put together were gorgeous. It is clear she is dedicated to her work. The albums were better than anything we could have imagined. Grateful to have had Esther capture memories of a lifetime!

    Esther Mathieu Photography's reply:

    Kristin, thank you so much for your heartfelt review! I'm beyond grateful to have been a part of your special day and to have had the opportunity to capture such precious memories. Learning about your families and backgrounds has been such a delight, and bonding over our shared love for peonies and boba made it all the more special. It has truly been a pleasure working alongside you, and I'm thrilled that you are so happy with the results. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness and cherished memories!
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    Álvaro S. Sent on 12/16/2021
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    Best experience with a photographer

    Esther help me out with a secret proposal in Rockport MA, very professional, I was an international client and she took care of everything since i don live in the States. She suggested different spots for me to choose, pictures turned out GREAT. I would highly recommend Esther for anyone.

    Esther Mathieu Photography's reply:

    Álvaro, thank you for trusting me with your big moment and congratulations. I'm so happy for you both, thank you for having me capture it!
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    Leyea R. Sent on 11/30/2021
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    Esther is our dream photographer!

    Esther is professional and easy going and so very talented. When we were searching for a photographer we wanted someone who produced clear crisp images with lots of candid shots. Esther got all the shots we had hoped she we get and more! And the finished product was even more amazing that we could have imagined. We can’t recommend her enough. And all of our guests were so comfortable with her around too!

    Esther Mathieu Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much for your review, Leyea. I'm so glad I got to capture your day, thank you for having me!
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    Kristen M. Sent on 12/16/2021
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    Amazing Wedding Photographer

    Esther is absolutely one of the best in the business. She has an amazing talent capturing not only wedding formals and candids but landscapes as well. She captured the joy of our big day so perfectly; the magic truly transcends through the photos - from our wedding details, to the gorgeous setting of the venue we chose, to the amazing candids of of our friends and family members. She also doubles as a day-of wedding coordinator; she had every minute planned to ensure we got every photo on our wish list. I am so overjoyed with how our photos came out and we have received countless compliments on them. We are SO thankful for Esther and all of her hard work. You will not be disappointed when hiring her for your big day!

    Esther Mathieu Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much for your kind words, Kristen. I am so lucky to have couples like you and Alex to photograph and feel truly honored to have been chosen as your photographer!
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    Katherine L. Sent on 01/18/2022
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    A Pleasure!

    Esther was an excellent choice for our wedding photographer. I had previous experience with Esther and loved her work. We initially booked in summer 2019 for our ultimately fall 2021 wedding. Esther was flexible, communicative and kind. She worked through every hurtle with us and was easy to get in touch with. The turnaround following our wedding was quick and we were delighted with the results. We also loved her second shooter Samantha Melanson. Esther captures lovely candids, she is a pleasure to work with and we are glad we choose her for out event.

    Esther Mathieu Photography's reply:

    Kate, thank you so much for trusting me with your big day! Loved working with you and Nik, thank you so much for your kind words.
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    Luke G. Sent on 06/17/2019
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    Beautiful shots while blending in with the party

    Esther was great to work with as our wedding photographer. She was very professional, laid back, and committed to getting the best shots possible.

    She even handled some curveballs (eccentric family members) quite well. Very important for a wedding photographer!

    We highly recommend Esther.

    - Luke and Becca

    Esther Mathieu Photography's reply:

    Hi Luke and Becca! You were a pleasure to work with and I'm so happy you enjoyed your experience. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review!
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    Tamara F. Sent on 09/18/2019
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    Wedding August 9, 2019

    Esther was beyond amazing to work with!! We are incredibly happy that we found her. Leading up to the wedding she was extremely organized, friendly, and flexible. Esther and her second shooter, Sam, were absolutely lovely to have around while we were getting ready. I was unfortunately sick the day of and Esther was extremely flexible and helpful about some necessary last minute changes to the schedule. I was so worried after the wedding that my being sick would cause us to have missed out on some of the pictures we had wanted. I couldn’t have been more wrong. She captured our day in a more beautiful way than I could have imagined. We are beyond happy with the photos she provided us.

    Esther Mathieu Photography's reply:

    Hi Tam & David! Thank you so much for your kind words, it means the world to me. You were so lovely to work with and I wish you both the best!
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    Alexander Sent on 10/17/2017
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    Esther did a fantastic job photographing our wedding. She captured the spirit of the event and the photos were beautiful. We were delighted by the variety of the photos and how quickly we got access to them. Esther was punctual, professional and a delight to work with. She has a creative approach and a great eye to photography and I'd recommend her to anyone looking for portrait or event photography in the Cape Ann area and beyond.

    Esther Mathieu Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much for your review Alex! Loved working with you both!
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    Lauren Sent on 07/02/2017
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    Esther was incredible to work with. Kind, organized, professional, patient and creative are how I would describe Esther and her services. She was willing to meet with my husband and I early in our search for vendors and was incredibly responsive and organized leading up to and on the day of our wedding. I am so excited to receive our images back and I can recommend Esther without hesitation.

    Esther Mathieu Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much Lauren! You and Greg were fantastic to work with.
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    Elise Sent on 12/07/2021
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    Wonderful!

    I really struggled trying to find a wedding photographer. I interviewed about 15 people before landing on Esther. My husband and I instantly connected with her, and loved her style. She really captured our day so perfectly, and we are so grateful to have the most amazing pictures to look at forever! Highly recommend Esther!

    Esther Mathieu Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much for choosing me! We had so much fun with you both and I'm so honored to have been able to photograph your day.
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    Elizabeth Sent on 10/20/2016
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    A picture is worth a thousand words. This couldn't be more true for Esther's work. The moments and beauty that are captured will last a lifetime. I can't tell you how many times I have looked at the pictures from our wedding day. Words can't express how beautiful they are! It is truly amazing how Esther captured what was already a beautiful day and made it more beautiful!

    Not only is she a great photographer, but she is patient and kind. We had a very pushy concierge the day of our wedding, and Esther handled him with grace! I honestly can not say enough about Esther's professionalism and her art. She went above and beyond to ensure we felt comfortable. She also did a great job at directing us and still making it feel natural. I am not a fan of getting my picture take, so this was extremely helpful! I could go on, but we'd be here forever! Reviews are great, but honestly, all you need to do is review her work. You will not be disappointed!
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