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Gina Halferty Photography

Gina Halferty Photography

Pleasanton, CA
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    Dana L. Sent on 12/21/2018
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    Fantastic Photography- Smoothest part of our Wedding Planning Experience

    We worked with Gina for engagement photos and then on our wedding day. Finding a photographer we felt comfortable with and trusted was a priority in our wedding planning, knowing the photos would be how we could relive our Wedding day over and over for years to come. Communication was easy and prompt. She was truly the smoothest part of our planning process. We were fortunate to also have her husband Doug as her second photographer which made for an even better experience as they work seamlessly together, helping to move things along for efficiency, but also making sure we were able to get the specific shots we wanted. They had many unique ideas for great photos and gave us great direction which was critical in keeping the day moving. We had an amazing wedding day and were so happy with how Gina and Doug were able to capture all the special moments.
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    Brett T. Sent on 12/18/2018
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    Never Had More Fun Taking Pictures!

    As everyone knows posing for professional photos can be laborious and grueling but not so with Gina Halferty Photography. Gina has an innate ability to make the process stress free while constantly causing one to bust a gut laughing. My wife and I found our experience with her to be a really special moment. During the chaos and stress of the wedding our session with her was a peaceful, quiet interlude where we could be alone together and reflect on the fact we were now husband and wife, made all the better by Gina's professionalism and charm. Her shots of the reception were spot on as well, capturing all the fun of the evening. If you want a truly special experience and breathtaking photos that you'll cherish forever you have to book Gina Halferty Photography.
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    Arlene Sent on 12/22/2018
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    Amazing photos

    Gina and her husband were amazing. We love them. They kept us on track with our photos. They were well organized. They were both friendly and professional. They did everything we wanted and more. And the photos are beautiful. We are so happy they were able to capture our special day.
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    Dennis Sent on 12/06/2018
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    Fast, Professional, and Astonishing

    After working with Gina, it has become clear to us that she perceives the world differently than most people do. The photos that she took of us for both our engagement and wedding left us absolutely stunned by how beautiful a place can look if you just get the right framing, angle, or distance. For our engagmenet photos, Gina took places that we have passed by hundreds of times and made it look like they came out of a fairy tale. For our wedding, Gina captured all the key moments that brought back all the joy, bliss, and other emotions that were felt that day. No moments were left out, and we could recreate the story of that day with our loved ones just by looking through all the pictures that she and her husband Doug took.

    Gina is also a very fast worker. All the pictures of our wedding were available on their website the week of our wedding so we could share them with all of our loved ones. As a plus, we received the finished product of the photos of our wedding day within 4 months of our wedding date, which was a lot faster than we had anticipated.

    Gina is also very organized and easy to work with. Anything you thought of that might make your special day a little easier, she's already thought of it. She always responds to our emails and texts in a speedy manner, has very clear structures for outlining the work that she is going to do with you, is very upfront about what she can and cannot do within a specific time limit, and she is very flexible tailoring her work to what you want or need. Her sense of humor and warm personality made it very easy for us to step out of our comfort zone to take pictures that displayed more affection than we were previously comfortable with.

    In conclusion, Gina is the perfect photographer you've always wanted! Her professional level of service, warm sense of humor, and astonishing photos will leave you wanting to hire her again for your next big event!
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    Carolyn R. Sent on 12/14/2018
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    We already have recommended

    In the run up to our engagement shoot the weather wreaked havoc and we had to scramble to find a new location in time. Gina was very attentive and responsive and reassuring. The shoot was smooth and easy and fun. It was just a really great experience. They were also very prompt on photo turn around time. During the run up to our wedding they were very engaged. We felt prepared going into the day. It was also really great having her and Doug so that they could split up and catch different things throughout the day. We felt at ease and had fun while we were shooting with them which made great photos just happen. They made getting the photos and photo albums, etc afterwards very painless as well. They were very professional and transparent throughout and just a delight to work with.
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    Anna Sent on 12/14/2017
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    We loved working with Gina! Her kindness and professionalism were by far exemplary. My husband and I are more than pleased and would recommend their services to anybody!
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    David Sent on 12/11/2017
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    Gina and her husband were amazing and we are so glad that we chose them to be the photographers at our wedding. She was willing to work with us every step of the way and captured amazing pictures from our special day. The pictures turned out fantastic. We would definitely recommend for any one.
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    Judy Sent on 12/08/2017
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    Gina is such a great photographer! My husband and I first met Gina and her husband Doug at a wedding fair. We won a raffle to do an engagement photo shoot with her :D She was very professional from the beginning and the time and quality she spends on her pictures are amazing. So of course after a successful engagement shoot with Gina, we booked her for our wedding! She and her husband did such an amazing job at our wedding. They were very sweet and accommodating. They were great with time and you can just tell they work really well together. Sometimes I wish I can get married all over again just so that I can have Gina take my pictures again! I hope to work with her again in the future! Thank you Gina and Doug! You guys are the best!
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    Cj Sent on 03/01/2018
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    Gina's photos provided us with the perfect memories of our wedding day. From our first consultation all the way through to preparing our wedding album, Gina used her expertise to help us get the most from our pictures.

    Our family was so impressed how quickly and efficiently she could marshal all 45 of them for our group picture, all while keeping us on schedule.

    She implemented little personalized touches that made us feel so special and let us know how important our day was to her as well.

    I would honestly recommend her to anyone for weddings, engagement, or family photos.

    Thank you Gina.
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    Jessica Sent on 12/07/2017
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    Gina was there with us through every step of our engagement, through the wedding, and even afterwards in guiding us in the photo book process! She really listens to your vision and is very charming and professional. We have definitely already recommended her to our friends & family!
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    Rea Sent on 11/23/2017
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    Gina is so professional and very accommodating. We are so glad we chose her to capture our special day!
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    Lydia Sent on 01/02/2018
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    My husband and I used Gina Halferty Photography for our wedding in June of 2107. Gina was very professional yet easy going and friendly. We were very happy with her and would recommend her to any one looking for good quality photographer. On the day of the wedding we had numerous guests comment on her professionalism and wonderful personality.
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    Samantha Sent on 11/24/2017
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    Gina and Doug were so thoughtful, personal, and accommodating. Our photos were spectacular and captured the warmth and intimacy of our wedding.
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    Erin Sent on 02/11/2016
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    I won an engagement session from Gina through a bridal fair and was very impressed with her as a photographer and a person. She was great to work with and made the session fun! It can be awkward to stare at your partner in these "romantic" ways for all of these photos but Gina made us feel comfortable. The photos reflected who we were as a couple. Great eye as a photographer!
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    Stephanie Sent on 11/21/2016
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    Gina is the best! When I meet Gina and her husband Doug at a bridal show I knew we needed to have them for our big day. They are so friendly and their photos turned our beautifully. Quick responses and thoughtful gifts along our whole wedding planning experience. If you want a wonderful and thoughtful photographer, Gina Halferty Photography is the way to go!
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    Hayede Sent on 11/25/2016
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    Gina and her husband made our day very special. Gina was professional she added a personal touch. The photos were creative and turned out fantastic. We highly recommend their services .
    Hayede and Joe
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    Kathryn Sent on 12/07/2016
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    Gina was amazing! We love our wedding and engagement photographs. Would definitely recommend Gina for your photography needs!
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    Cathy Sent on 11/18/2016
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    Gina Halferty is hands down an amazing photographer, my husband and I couldn't be more happy to have chosen her for our wedding day. A year prior to my wedding, I reached out to at least 10 different photographers. I chose Gina because I loved her photography style but also because she was extremely personable and happy to work with me to create an individualized photo package. During our engagement session + wedding, it was clear that she is a perfectionist when it comes to her photos. Gina is genuinely patient and takes time to get the right angle, lighting, etc. She also made sure to incorporate my favorite poses! Gina has a great sense of humor and personality; which helped my husband and I be at ease (initially we were pretty nervous, haha). Anyways, 5 stars for Gina, the quality of her work is worth every penny!
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    Katrina Sent on 11/18/2016
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    Gina and her husband were so wonderful to work with on our wedding day! We had also won a free engagement session with Gina from a bridal fair and loved her work so much that we knew we had to go with her for our big day as well. She's fun, makes you feel comfortable, and provides helpful and great instruction/tips during the whole session so that you don't end up looking super awkward or weird in the photographs ;) She's very responsive via email and was always so understanding and professional. We would definitely recommend her for your engagement and wedding day! Thanks Gina for doing a superb job documenting such special moments in our lives!
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    Karen Sent on 12/11/2015
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    Look no further, she is an amazing photographer!
    Gina and Doug photographed my daughter's wedding in November.
    She brought to life every moment and used the beautiful setting and lighting to create pictures I can't stop looking at. They are once in a lifetime beautiful, creative and in the moment. The portrait of my daughter is priceless and looking at their photos brings back every joyous memory. She made the bride and groom feel relaxed and really listened to what they wanted. We had a tight timeline for daylight and we got every photo we wanted. She does so many thoughtful things for her clients and she is a class act. Most of all, Gina and Doug are outstanding professionals who infuse beauty and capture the magical moments so perfectly. I will never be able to adequately express my gratitude and appreciation. Our photos are priceless treasures!
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    Kaitlyn Sent on 12/13/2015
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    Gina Halferty Photography was the perfect fit for our wedding! Before the wedding, she did a free engagement session for us at Big Basin. She drove over two hours to take pictures for us at one of our favorite places! In addition, she met with us to make sure she knew why style and types of pictures were most important for us. At the wedding, Gina and her husband, Doug, were extremely professional and worked tirelessly the entire day to get all the pictures on our wish list. Our wish list was very ambitious, but they got all our pictures! They truly captured the feeling of our wedding. I will forever cherish the pictures and be grateful for their amazing work! We plan on using them again in the future for family photos.
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    Sandy Sent on 12/14/2015
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    Gina is an amazing photographer... Her work is brilliant and her professionalism is superior...I have had the privilage of working with her for many years in the event industry, as an event director. She made many of my brides very happy.... Addittionally, I was honored to have her shoot my own wedding this last October...beautiful results! I recommend you take the time to meet with her and see what I see.....You won't be disappointed.....She is a true gem in the industry.....Sandy Merlot
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    Caitlin Sent on 12/11/2015
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    Gina and Doug were AMAZING! My husband's parents said it best, "Gina captured beautiful photos of everything that mattered to us!" Gina and Doug were wonderful to work with. They had great advice, listened to what we wanted, and had great suggestions on timing, locations, and poses. They got stunning photos of just the two of us on the beach in Monterey, CA, and then great pictures with our family and friends. They captured the smallest details of my dress, flowers, rings, through to great group shots of all of our guests. The photos turned out so well - I am still receiving compliments on our favorites. I recommend Gina Halferty Photography all the time to my friends. We were so happy with our wedding photos - highly recommend them!
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    Gina is Amazing! Hands down and this is why..

    I met Gina and her partner at a bridal show right when I got engaged. I got her information along with a bunch of other photographers info. I had attended about 2 other bridal shows and Gina's photos still stuck out to me.
    About a week later we were contacted for a free engagement photo session for winning her raffle. We met with her in the city and she was so much fun! My husband is not photogenic and she made us both feel comfortable and the photos turned out great. She does some great stuff with enhancing the light and not really touching us up. I don't like when photo shop goes to far and makes the person look unrealistic.
    For the wedding her and her partner were on time, and did an amazing job at directing us on what would look best for the environment and lighting, they blended in and didn't stick cameras in our face the whole time like I have seen at other weddings. The photos were also ready on her website quickly so everyone from the wedding could look at them there instead of bugging me for them on not being able to see them at all.
    I can go on and on but she deserves 10 stars for just how fun and cool she is!!
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    Deborah Sent on 10/05/2015
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    We can't recommend Gina enough! Our experience working with her and her husband Doug was one of the high points of our wedding. Before the wedding, Gina was attentive, detailed, flexible, and responsive, and she and her husband Doug took the time to scope out picture-perfect locations at the venue. During the wedding, their calm competence put us at ease, despite the stress of the day. Both Gina and Doug radiate good-humor that rubs off on everyone they photograph and turns each picture into a work of art. They have a rare talent for capturing special moments at just the right time from just the right angle. And when they work with groups, they are incredibly skilled in relaxing people, creating natural, beautiful poses, and making photo sessions a whole lot of fun.

    The emotion, beauty and nuance that fill each one of Gina and Doug's photos blew us away when we first opened their album. Every time we return to it, we relive the joy and love we felt during our wedding--and feel grateful all over for Gina and Doug. Five stars for the whole experience, and three cheers for Gina and Doug! They are gifted photographers, skilled professionals, and terrific people.
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