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High Contrast Photography

High Contrast Photography

Bel Air, MD
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    Best decision I made for my wedding day!

    I cannot say enough great things about Sarah and her crew! She is more than just a photographer, she is a wedding expert!! As an out-of-state bride, Sarah made scheduling our engagement photos easy and was able to make it happen during our weekend in town. I knew after seeing the amazing quality of the engagement photos that my husband and I had made the right choice!

    When it came time for the wedding, Sarah was the one vendor I knew I didn't have to stress about. She checked in with us several times the week leading up to the wedding and was so organized! The day of the wedding she was by my side, while her second shooter Jeff was with my husband and the men. Sarah was more than a photographer, she was a coordinator for the whole day! She made sure everything was running smoothly, kept us to the timeline, and advocated for my wants and needs when things weren't going as planned. She had whatever I needed on hand-- she was fully stocked with hairspray, bobby pins, safety pins, stain remover, tissues--you name it and she was prepared with it! She checked in on my husband and I during the day to make sure we had time alone and were eating and drinking throughout the day. She was even there to help bustle my dress when others struggled!

    Her pictures were absolutely stunning and all came within the promised timeline! She was communicative throughout all of the edits. I could not be happier with my wedding photos!! I ordered a custom wedding photo album from her and it is gorgeous-- she uses the highest quality printer and its evident she cares about the way her photos are displayed.

    If you are looking for a wedding photographer don't think twice and hire High Contrast Photography! You absolutely won't regret it!! I have nothing but positive things to say about Sarah and we have remained friends post-wedding!
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    Krystle Sent on 11/08/2023
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    Wedding Photography

    I can’t say enough on how fun it was to work with Sarah and her team on our wedding day. This lady knows what she’s doing and gets business done for sure! I’ve seen her in action previously at a close friend’s wedding and her work was phenomenal. Her photos are so vibrant and capture so much love. It was MUST to have HCP as part of our vendor lineup!

    Sarah mainly stuck with my girls and I while Anne ran a tight ship with the guys. Dani was also there to help with absolutely anything we needed. All three of them were outstanding!

    One thing that I appreciated the most as a bride was that she checked in with me often and made sure that I was taken care. Meaning that I was eating, staying hydrated, taking time to just relax….literally ALL the things. Even when I started to stress about sticking to the timeline she took the time reassure me that everything was going as planned. She stuck to the timeline, and made each transition so easy.

    We could tell that Sarah cared so much about not only capturing the perfect moments for us, but cared even more so about the experience us as a couple should have on our wedding day. I mean it when I say that Sarah provides more than just a photography services. She crafted an oh so perfect day for Wyatt and I. Can’t thank her enough!
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    Jeffrey Sent on 06/12/2023
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    Sarah & her team were a dream to work with

    We had the pleasure of working alongside Sarah and her team at a wedding recently. Professional, organized, and a dream to work with. Her team members Jeff and Danny were fantastic and I would recommend High Contrast Photography to anyone and everyone!
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    Allison Sent on 05/18/2023
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    Absolutely amazing

    We absolutely loved Sarah!
    First, she did our engagement photos as part of the wedding package. I had to keep rescheduling makeup and she ended doing it for me, which was fun and she did a great job. She makes the process so fun and clearly loves her job. Then the photographs were beautiful!
    Then she was the photographer for our wedding along with basically being my other coordinator. She was always there for advice and guidance. She helped get everyone into position and be organized, keeping everything on perfect timeline. She is extremely experienced, competent, and helpful. She had also helped me a lot with my wedding timeline. I could keep going on.
    We both loved her and would love to have her help us capture future milestones.
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    Lauren Sent on 10/19/2022
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    The MVP of the wedding!

    I cannot rave about Sarah enough. My husband and I both agreed she was the MVP of our wedding and the absolute best choice.

    Not only does she take the most vibrant, stunning photos, she goes above and beyond in every other way also. So many photographers I had looked at had washed out, muted/neutral tones and I wanted full color and bright. As soon as I saw Sarah’s photos, I knew instantly she was what we were looking for style wise.

    Sarah goes to any length to get perfect shots. For our engagement photos, she got down on wet soggy grass to get a beautiful reflective shot of us (after it had just monsooned the day before).

    Leading up to the wedding, her communication and attention to every single detail of the day were unmatched. She felt more like a wedding coordinator at that point. She planned my entire days time line and made sure every detail was clear and addressed so that the day couldn’t have possibly run any smoother. So much of this is because of Sarah’s clear communication and planning. She thought of so many things that I hadn’t even considered and made sure I was prepared well in advance.

    During one of her check-ins leading up to the wedding, I explained my nerves on writing vows. She did not hesitate to send me hers from her wedding as inspiration along with the video as well.

    The night before the wedding, she sent tips for a restful nights sleep, sent words of encouragement, and stressed the importance of staying hydrated on the big day.

    During the wedding, she stuck to the timeline and made sure every photo we wanted was taken and that the night ran seamlessly. She even took extra time to secure my dress when the bustle I had was still too long and when one loop broke. Because she was so on top of everything, I was able to relax and be present in each moment to enjoy what was going on. It took all worry off my plate on wedding day because I knew she would let me know what we had to do next when the time came.

    In this process she acted as SO many different roles in addition to her amazing role as a photographer. I thought so many times how she was the absolute best person we could’ve ever chosen! We are both so grateful for all she did for our wedding day. Her assistants Carrie and Ann were such a joy as well. They were both so kind and beyond helpful too.
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    Phenomenal!

    Sarah and the HCP team were an absolute pleasure to work with! They are an extremely highly talented and fun team to work with! Sarah, the owner of HCP and lead photographer, was phenomenal! Not only is she an incredible photographer that has such a keen eye for amazing shots, but she's almost acts as day of coordinator too with the way she keeps everyone calm and on track throughout the hectic wedding day! We are so glad we picked HCP to be our photographer to capture the one of the biggest moments in our lives. Thank you so much!
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    Samantha Sent on 07/08/2022
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    Incredibly talented and helped with the day of timing!

    Sarah was absolutely incredible ! Not only is she a super talented photographer who got some mind blowing shots, but her attention to detail throughout the whole day and night was impecable! Her assistant Jeff was also great! They both helped to make us so comfortable in front of the camera and I truly don’t know what I would have done without Sarah. She was pretty much my day of coordinator and photographer all in one! She made sure that my husband and I were a priority the entire night, that we were hydrated and kept us on time! I cannot recommend her enough! I cannot wait to get our photos back !
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    Amazing - highly recommend!

    Sarah was incredible to work with! She is a true professional in the industry and produces the most amazing photos. I knew from our very first conversation that she was someone we wanted to work with as she answered all my questions, guided me through the process/timeline and let me know what to expect. For our engagement shoot, she offered location ideas and sample photos she had taken at each place. She also met with us a year prior to our wedding to do a venue walk-through, so she could see everything in advance. And the day-of, she and her team were just incredible. She handled everything at our getting ready location so smoothly and effortlessly and likewise at the venue. Her clear directions and vision made for beautiful photos!! Sarah is so responsive and communicative, detail-oriented, and an expert at handling everything from large family photos to intimate ones, to the ones on the dance floor. There is nothing she can’t do and I would absolutely recommend her!
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    Absolutely amazing

    I can’t recommend Sarah enough. Seriously. Above and beyond doesn’t even begin to cover it. Her photos are always outstanding, she’s fantastic to work with, very easy to talk to, very comfortable to be around. Super professional and such an amazing person.
    Our wedding had So many stressful moments - seriously, it was one thing after the other, but Sarah handled EVERYTHING. I mean EVERYTHING. She was absolutely incredible and I don’t know how I would’ve gotten through without her because honestly she saved the wedding. The venue kept screwing things up and I cried multiple times throughout night but she never left my side.
    My fingers got seriously burned on a hot iron an hour before ceremony- she was there to hold me while I sobbed, keep my hand under cool water, get me burn cream, bandages… then she did my make up for me. And it was Beautiful. She made me look how I always dreamed I’d look on my wedding day. I know nothing about make up and she just took over and dried my tears and made me look amazing. She helped me into my gown, and crinoline as well. She gave me a thousand hugs through out the night every time I started crying at another mess up. When the venue gave me food I was allergic to and hadn’t ordered, she fixed it and found something I Could eat. When the venue put on the Wrong lights (I specifically said only yellow lights because bright white gives me severe migraines) she fixed it. When I got a migraine from the wrong lights she was there with an ice pack, my medicine and another hug. When the venue broke our $300+ custom handmade made cake topper, she was running around trying to find out who did it (we still don’t know for sure and I’m fighting with venue about it - Padonia Park, just don’t hire them. Trust me)
    Sarah was absolutely incredible the entire night. She somehow managed to take care of me the entire time and still take beautiful photos of me and my husband and everything.
    You will not regret hiring her. I wish I could hire her to run my life for me. Haha.
    Truly, Sarah if you ever see this, Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

    Ps, she also did our Engagement photos and they turned out Amazing. I’m attaching some from wedding (Jurassic Park themed btw!) and engagement shoot.
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    Best photographer around!

    I am so happy we chose HCP for our wedding! Sarah shot our engagement photos, mini ceremony, and our big wedding celebration. She especially made our wedding day run so smoothly, and came prepared with everything you’d think and didn’t think you would need!
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    Becca Sent on 10/24/2020
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    Sarah is Amazing!!

    Sarah and Marissa went above and beyond on our wedding day. Not only did the capture gorgeous pictures but they helped with many different odds and ends along the way including fixing my dress! Sarah is extremely knowledgeable not only about photography but everything related to weddings. I asked her many questions before our wedding day and she truly is a wedding expert. Sarah and Marissa were both friendly, professional and a delight to work with. Sarah kept us on schedule and was able to get so many pictures taken in such a short amount of time during our cocktail hour. Sarah and her team are incredible and I am so thankful they were able to capture our wedding. Our wedding was one week before Sarah's own wedding and she was still completely focused on us and I was so thankful she was willing to photograph our wedding even though her wedding was right around the corner. Sarah did our engagement session as well and even though it was over a year ago I still love looking back at our pictures because she did such a great job capturing us as a couple. If you work with Sarah she will be 100% invested in capturing your wedding and she will be ready to assist with whatever mishap may occur on your wedding day!
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    Sarah is a true professional and did an amazing job.

    Our pictures are absolutely beautiful. Sarah was with me throughout my wedding and made sure I had everything I needed. I highly recommend Sarah.
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    Elizabeth Sent on 03/23/2020
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    Hands down the best photographer out there

    If you want perfect, timeless pictures of your wedding, High Contrast Photography is a must. I got married last summer and people STILL have not stopped raving about my wedding pictures every single time they see me! My husband and I decided to budget for really amazing photography that we would look at every day instead of hiring a videographer whose video we would watch maybe once every few years, and we absolutely made the right decision! The quality, lighting, posing - everything is perfect. Not to mention the fact that we got married at an outdoor ceremony on THE hottest day of the summer, and somehow Sarah still made us appear cool, fresh, dry, and stunning in every last picture! I could go on and on about the impeccable quality of the pictures themselves, but the other main reason you should hire HCP is Sarah.

    When you hire Sarah to do your wedding, you are getting so so much more than just a photographer! She will keep you on schedule, fix your makeup, keep your dress in order, interact and engage with your guests, remind you to stay hydrated, and make you feel beautiful and pampered all while taking amazing pictures and just being genuinely wonderful to be around. Not once during my wedding did I have to worry that something was being missed or left out because Sarah and her wonderful assistant, Kate, were detailed and prepared and had everything running like the professionals they are! HCP made the entire planning process a dream too. Sarah even went out of her way to work with my mom to set up a fake consultation which turned out to be a cover for a surprise bridal shower. Thanks to Sarah my family has memories and pictures that we will cherish forever, and I cannot recommend her and HCP enough. Contact and get on her schedule today. Seriously!
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    Deborah Sent on 02/09/2020
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    Jack of All Trades Photographer

    Sarah is seriously a jack of all trades. Day of the wedding, Sarah was truly invaluable. We did not have a coordinator for the day of, so Sarah took on that job too - communicating with the DJ, officiant, catering, & bartenders to make sure everything was on time and everyone knew where they were supposed to be. She put my veil in after my hairdresser left and helped my MOH lace up my dress - while capturing it all on her camera! She knew all the formal dress rules - guys suits open/closed when sitting/standing and made sure they were all the same on every picture.

    Our photos turned out amazing. She made it a point to get the photos I requested (or at least attempt with our flower girl). I have so many to choose from and it's really hard to choose which to get printed to hang on our walls - they are all that great.

    She is super flexible with scheduling meetings and even our engagement session. We had to cancel our first engagement shoot due to illness and Sarah had no problem rescheduling and was super flexible throwing out multiple dates for us to work with.

    10/10 would recommend to a friend!
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    Nov. 2, 2019

    It is hard to put into words how incredible Sarah is. While we originally decided to hire High Contrast Photography because of the quality of pictures, we are beyond thankful for the fact that Sarah goes above and beyond the norms of a photographer. Sarah is a great communicator, she was always willing to answer questions or help accommodate us when possible, whether through email or text. Whenever we met in person, she always had a smile on her face! She is incredibly professional, but also loves to crack a good joke! On our wedding day, Sarah was so helpful and generous. When I say above and beyond, I mean it. I listed the things she helped with that I felt were not in her job description but she did anyway (steaming a bridesmaid dress, helping bridesmaids get ready, helping the bride into the dress, helping bustle the bride's dress, switching the bride's shoes during the reception, bringing the bride drinks, etc.). The second shooter, Kate, was also extremely helpful day of (putting falsie eyelashes on a bridesmaid, pinning boutineers on groomsmen, lacing the groom's shoes, etc). I'm sure there is more that these ladies did day of but these are the moments that stood out! Expectations were exceeded by 100%. While we only have a few of our pictures back right now, because Sarah is a busy woman, the few we have are incredible. We get so many compliments on them and the one we hear the most is that they look like magazine photos! We truly couldn't have chosen a better team to capture the special moments of our wedding day.
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    Beyond amazing

    Sarah and her team are the most amazing and talented people you will ever meet. Words do not even begin to describe how attentive, kind, creative, fun, and detail oriented sarah and her team is! They kept the whole day on track, pep talked us all, made us laugh and smile, and took the most breath taking photos. If you do not use high contrast photography, you are missing out!!! I can’t recommend her enough!!!
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    Absolutely Amazing!

    Sarah was nothing less than amazing from start to finish. She and her team are great at what they do and know how to capture the most perfect photos. She is quick and keeps things moving/on track. She even went as far as checking on us throughout the night to make sure we had water and were having a good time. I will forever use her as our photographer and will continue to strongly recommend her services to anyone I know.
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    "Incredible" doesn't do it justice!

    Seriously, one of the BEST decisions I made about my wedding was having Sarah and her team from High Contrast Photography be there. They were amazing all night and all my guests loved them! It's been about 2 and a half months since my wedding and I still have people who were there telling me how great my photographer was.

    Sarah and her team was at my venue early and were very responsive to changing plans - I decided that morning that I wanted pictures at the bridge near my venue and Sarah was easy to work with. They even went above the call of duty and stayed an additional hour at my wedding at the last minute to photograph the send off - we paid the next day but it means SO MUCH to me that they were willing to change plans at the last second, some of those last pictures are my favorites.

    I talked with at least 10 other photographers before I talked to Sarah and was at ease at once when I spoke with her. She is professional, personable, and most importantly, absolutely PHENOMENAL at her job. I can't recommend her enough. High Contrast Photography captured beautiful moments from my wedding that will serve as memories for years to come, if that's not an endorsement, I don't know what is.

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    The best photographers you could ever ask for

    Sarah and her team at High Contrast Photography are everything you want in photographers. Not only are the final pictures absolutely stunning, but every moment working with them was wonderful. They knew just when to capture the perfect candid, and just how to direct everyone so that we all ended up looking like professional models who knew exactly how to pose. Sarah has an eye for detail and the pictures she took showed that. She was able to corral all our VIPs (which included elderly and children) quickly so that we received the family photos we wanted but stayed within our time schedule. I can't imagine having anyone else on the other side of that camera. Sarah is truly an artist. Her hand-selected team members are as well. Hiring Sarah was one of the best decisions we made. I highly recommend High Contrast Photography.
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    Absolutely Fantastic

    My wife and I hired Sarah and her team at High Contrast Photography to photograph our wedding this past September, and could not be happier with our decision. Sarah was absolutely fantastic. Her communication skills were unrivaled by any other vendor we worked with, and her passion for wedding photography is abundantly clear as soon as you meet her. She does such a great job on the day of the wedding (even arriving 15 minutes early!). Her creativity and organization in particular really showed, as she made sure to get the pictures we wanted while also making sure our families and extended families knew where to be. Our families and guests even noticed how organized and easy she was to work with. We also were so pleased with how quickly we got the photos back! To get 4 fully edited pictures of our wedding by 11pm that night was amazing! Then to have another 50 or so online on Facebook within a week, and the full allotment within 5 weeks is unheard of! And the pictures turned out absolutely beautiful! The problem we have now is trying to decide which pictures to hang up in our house because we absolutely love so many of them!! We were so thrilled to have had Sarah as our wedding photographer, and cannot say enough great things about her! If you're still looking for a wedding photographer, look no further, hire Sarah!
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    Sarah the Superhuman!

    It is difficult to put into words how amazing of a photographer Sarah (and Matt!) are! The best way to describe their team is efficient. They capture beautiful pictures quickly, without wasting anyones time so the bride and groom can enjoy the day. Sarah also could be a day of coordinator the way she keeps the bridal party calm, organized, and on time! My husband is not one to hand out compliment and he said several times how much he enjoyed working with Sarah and Matt and thought they were the prefect photographers for us. One of my bridesmaids has already booked them for her wedding next fall! I cannot thank her enough for capturing our special day so wonderfully.
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    Beyond Amazing!

    Sarah and her team were absolutely amazing! Words cannot describe how happy we were that we found them! Sarah went so far above and beyond a wedding photographer's responsibilities. She helped dress me, kept me calm, practically ran my wedding, told us where to go, scoped out an amazing place to take photos, and reminded us to eat! I can honestly say Sarah was a true life saver, and anyone looking for amazing photos from an amazing team should rest easy with High Contrast!
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    Amazingggg!!!

    Sarah is the best!!! If you are looking for a wedding photographer seriously look no more! She is super organized and helps keep the day running smoothly even with me, the bride, slightly freaking out at points. She kept me calm and made sure we got all the shots I wanted! Did I also mention she is super nice, got a long with all my bridal party and got sneak peak pictures back to me the same night!!! I mean you really cannot ask for more. My sneak peaks are so amazing, I can’t wait see the entire album!
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    Lauren Sent on 09/12/2018
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    Stop your search for a photographer. High Contrast Photography is outstanding. Sarah was phenomenal. She acted not only as my photographer, but as an organizer of chaos. She was constantly moving behind the scenes with the coordinator and florist, ensuring everything was set-up perfectly. She helped bustle my dress, set-up decorations, kept my family in line, and maintained the schedule so that we could enjoy our cocktail hour but also get every single picture we wanted. I sent Sarah a list of photos and she and Matt, the other shooter, had them memorized! They also memorized every name of the bridal party and our parents, which was a great touch and also helped with their efficiency. It was critical having two shooters. Matt was with the groomsmen getting ready and it almost felt like he became one of the guys! Sarah and Matt were always by our side throughout the night, ready to take pictures at our beck and call, but also having an amazing vision to capture the most glamorous shots. They made us feel like the most beautiful couple, constantly giving us compliments, and kept us smiling all day. They were both extremely competent and great at their jobs. Four “quick look” photos were posted the night of our wedding and I cried when I saw them. They were so beautiful. We cannot wait to see the rest. High Contrast Photography also has extremely competitive prices for two shooters. The engagement shoot was also included and a great way to get to know Sarah before the wedding. We were extremely pleased with High Contrast Photography and give them the highest recommendation!
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    Sarah was very helpful and professional throughout my wedding planning and especially the day if the wedding. I could not have asked for a better photographer!
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    Oh my goodness, I don't even know where to begin, other than Sarah from High Contrast Photography is wonderful! Sarah took my boudoir pictures, and I was so sad that I had already booked a wedding photographer prior to meeting her! I would have definitely used her for my wedding day. Sarah was so professional, and had a way of making me feel so confident and great in all of my photos. She made the boudoir shoot so fun, and I would definitely do it again! She is also very affordable! My husband also loved the photos. We received a leather-bound book of the photos I chose, as well as a password-protected online gallery of all of the photos. I would definitely recommend High Contrast Photography, and I will definitely use her in the future for my photography needs. Thanks so much Sarah!
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    Jing Sent on 07/20/2018
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    Initially we hired Sarah because I saw my high school classmate's wedding photos on Facebook by her. It was a rainy day but the photos were absolutely stunning. So I thought to myself, if Sarah could make a rainy day look that good we can't go wrong with her. Lo and behold, it rained on our wedding day too, on and off for the entire day and the sky was consistently dark, but in our wedding photos the lighting was so good you wouldn't know it was raining in some of the photos! Aside from her amazing photo skills, she and Dan, the second photographer, were like a second set of event planners. They kept us on time and made sure we followed our timeline. They truly went above and beyond: they weren't afraid to keep nosy relatives out of our couple's portraits, took photos of the rings and invitations during dinner, and stood in the rain for some of the shots while we were under an umbrella. I can't say enough good things about them and my only regret is that we should have hired them for 8 hours instead of 6, so things would be less rushed.
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    Sarah and her team are truly amazing! Sarah is talented, professional, and an all around great person to work with. She not only took beautiful photos, but ensured that our day ran smoothly. I was thankful to have Sarah to help ease my nerves, give advice, and keep everyone on schedule the day of our wedding. Sarah and Kate worked efficiently and paid close attention to detail. Our photos are AMZING!! We highly recommend High Contrast Photography!!
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    Malana Sent on 07/09/2018
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    Sarah and Kate were absolutely wonderful! From asking me what specific photos I wanted of the guys getting ready to being a hoot at the reception they really made my wedding great. They were very receptive to what I did and didn’t want to do, so that I enjoyed my day!
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    Can’t say enough positive things about Sarah and her staff. She and Kate did an amazing job all day. Dressing and prep, ceremony and reception. Unique point of view photos all capturing the moments perfectly and forever. We highly recommend HCP for any event or once in a lifetime occasion. You won’t be disappointed. Thank you Sarah!
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    Amy Sent on 06/14/2018
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    Sarah and her team are AMAZING!!! I cannot say enough positive things about her. Sarah photographed my sister-in-law's wedding, and we knew we had to have her photograph ours too. She is so talented and takes the most amazing shots. Our wedding pictures are back and they are PHENOMANAL! We couldn't be more pleased. Not only are we pleased with our pictures, but we are so pleased with the experience we had working with Sarah. She is incredibly sweet and made everything so stress-free for us leading up to the wedding and the day of. On the day of the wedding, she did an excellent job of coordinating and taking charge so that pictures did not take up a lot of our time, which was appreciated since the day goes by so quickly. We are so glad that Sarah was available for our wedding day and we are forever grateful to her for doing such a lovely job capturing our special day! I will be highly recommending her to any newly engaged couple in the area.
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    Grace Sent on 06/12/2018
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    This review is loooong overdue, as in - my husband and I are celebrating our 3rd anniversary today - overdue. Nonetheless, I still feel the need to share just. how. awesome. Sarah and everyone at HCP were at our wedding. I’ve been to several weddings since ours in 2015, and by far we’ve had the best photographer. Not only do they have incredible talent for taking photos that commemorate the event for (actual) years to come, but everyone at HCP has a great day-of attitude. Sarah knew how to efficiently and effectively take charge of the crowds of family members, get those portraits taken care of, and move on to couples photos with plenty of time to spare. I have not met another photographer yet who can do that as well as she can. Plus! Sarah and Matt taught our entire party (including Fabian & I) different dance moves. I mean a photographer who knows when & how to take charge, shoot amazing memorable photos, AND make sure you have a blast at your wedding - what more could you ask for? Fabian & I still highly recommend (and tell all our newly engaged friends) about High Contrast Photography even 3 years after the fact! Thank you, Sarah & HCP!
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    Alyssa Sent on 06/11/2018
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    From the moment we met Sarah we knew we were going to book with her. Her talent speaks for itself - she’s beyond a pro! The day of the wedding she’s more than your photographer and will wear any hat you need her to wear! She was great at rounding the wedding party up and getting the photos we needed in a timely manner so we could get the party started. We got married at The Vandiver Inn and Sarah is a regular there so she knows exactly what shots to take to get the best photos possible. Sarah is like having a second Maid of Honor by your side. She bustled me up, helped pin my hair when it was falling, and most importantly calmed me down when it was go time. Her assistant Marissa was wonderful too. They both made sure we got the shots we wanted even the ones that weren’t discussed. I cannot wait to get the rest of our photos! You get four the night of your wedding and they are stunning!
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    Katie Sent on 05/15/2018
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    Looking back, Sarah Koermer and High Contrast Photography are two of the brightest lights throughout my wedding process. From engagement photo session through post-wedding emails, Sarah was and continues to be incredibly friendly, professional, and caring with her attention to detail and drive to make her customers happy. What made working with Sarah and her second wedding day photographer, Kate, so great was Sarah's experience with our venue and other vendors. My husband and I married at the Vandiver Inn in Havre de Grace, and Sarah knew exactly what shots she wanted and how to achieve them -- We didn't have to worry about a thing! I especially appreciate that she accommodated my visual preferences in her final photo edit. I felt like she truly understood what we wanted, and she made that happen. Our wedding photos are absolutely stunning and capture the warmth and love that my husband and I felt on our wedding day with each other and with our friends and families. We get so many compliments on how amazing our photos look, and I always make sure that everyone knows to credit Sarah and HCP. We now have quite a collection of photos that we will cherish for a lifetime. Thank you, Sarah!!!
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    High Contrast Photography is an amazing company. First of all the pictures were spectacular. The level of professionalism was outstanding. Sarah has the aura of competence that helps put you at ease. Her experience really shines through. Her and her team are extremely friendly and well coordinated.

    A great wedding photographer does more than just take pictures. They know where the groom is when they have the bride outside, they knowing when guests are going to start showing up, they chase the sunset for the perfect picture, they check up on the newly weds, and so much more. High Contrast Photography is a company comprised of great wedding photographers.

    Also the way she packages your pictures is fantastic!!
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    Sarah Sent on 04/15/2018
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    I can't say enough amazing things about how Sarah and Matt from High Contrast Photography helped all our dreams come true on our wedding day! We knew from the minute we met Sarah that we had to have her photograph our wedding because no one else we met with was as detailed, thorough, and responsive as Sarah was. We loved that we could customize our wedding package to what fit our special day best. Sarah eased my nerves and helped things move smoothly and on schedule the day of the wedding and she saved the day safety pinning my dress when the bustle pulled out so I wouldn't slip on the train! :) Matt was absolutely amazing with our ring bearer, our three year old nephew, making him his "assistant" and letting him shoot photos when he was getting restless! Sarah and Matt were able to capture our personalities perfectly from getting ready, our first look, the ceremony, reception, and everything in between. The sunset photos we took during the reception were breathtaking! Every time I look at one of our wedding photos I can't help but smile! We have gotten so many compliments on how our wedding photos are true works of art as well as how respectful and organized Sarah and Matt were on our wedding day. If you're looking for the perfect wedding photographer from start to finish, High Contrast Photography is who your looking for. Thank you, Sarah and Matt, for helping to make our day perfect!
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    Brie Sent on 04/11/2018
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    We cannot say enough wonderful things about HCP. Sarah and her assistant Matt were just INCREDIBLE. From the moment I met Sarah, she blew me away with her professionalism and most of all, her amazing talent. She helped keep me organized up to the day-of with everything I wanted and how the day was going to go. When the day came, Sarah kept me calm when hair and makeup was running an hour behind, my mom was having a necklace crisis, and everyone was needing me for something. She even helped bustle my dress at the reception :) Sarah and Matt kept the day flowing smoothly and got all of the amazing pictures we wanted. They kept us on schedule and made photo-taking so much fun! When it came time for the reception, Matt showed us all how to do the wobble!! They are an incredible team. They captured all of the sweet and fun moments we had throughout our whole day. We cannot speak any higher of them. Sarah is an absolute MASTER of her profession. We could not be happier with our photographers and the beautiful pictures we have to reflect our fairytale wedding. If you're trying to find the perfect photographer for your perfect day, High Contrast is the only choice. Sarah: we cannot thank you enough and we can't express that enough!!! Thank you for helping make our day as wonderful as it was.
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    Kathleen Sent on 03/31/2018
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    Sarah was fantastic! She really knows her craft and produced a beautiful set of photos from our wedding. She is a pleasure to work with and kept everything running smoothly on a very busy day. We are very happy with our albums. Thanks, Sarah!
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    Heather Sent on 12/30/2017
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    We could not have been more pleased with High Contrast Photography. Sarah and her team are absolutely amazing. We first heard about them at the open house for our venue (The Vandiver Inn) which regualrly uses them for their events. Right away they were so personable and easy to talk to. We were interested. So we set up a meeting and Sarah was just amazing. Her focus was on us. What worked for us schedule wise and financially. She definitely puts her customers first. After we officially booked we had our engagement session and it was just a fun evening of talking, laughing and taking pictures. And the photos were gorgeous. Then on the wedding day she was perfect. Making sure to capture any photos that we really wanted and also calming down my bridesmaids who were stressing out. Carrie was the second shooter on the wedding day and she was wonderful as well. Out photos are beautiful and will definitely be treasured forever. I highly recommend them to everyone. Having two shooters the day of is definitely ideal and having them be Sarah and her team is one of the best decision you will make.
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    Elyse Sent on 12/04/2017
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    Sarah from High Contrast Photography was wonderful! We received our finished wedding album a few weeks ago, and it was stunning! Sarah was wonderful throughout the planning process and was very flexible to meet with. Being an out of town bride, we were able to schedule calls and she met us over a weekend when we were in town. On the day of the wedding, she was able to wrangle our wedding party and family together to do formal portraits. She was able to take the shots very quickly to help save on time. I highly recommend Sarah and High Contrast photography!
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    Ashley Sent on 10/11/2017
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    Honestly, you would be doing yourself a disservice if you do not use Sarah. My brother is now using her for his wedding. She is AMAZING. When you're caught up in the hype after the ceremony the last thing you will want to do it organize people and take pictures. Sarah totally took charge and told everyone what to do, where to stand, and even told people who were next. The only thing my husband and I had to do was stand there. My husband and I are not big picture takers, and we told Sarah we really wanted to be a part of the cocktail hour. We just wanted to take a few good family ones, and a few good pictures of me and my husband. She was a total BOSS!!!! I have one groomsmen who was a little tipsy and wouldn't stop talking and Sarah totally took charge and told him to shut it and listen up (hes now my brother in-law so I wasn't offended) I was so happy she took charge because I wasn't totally paying attention. To her, she had a job to do and she doesn't let anything get in her way! I also felt like she wasn't just my photographer but my friend. She came up to me during the night asking me If needed anything. She even checked in with me before she left for the night in case I needed anything else. I really felt like she was a friend who took the most amazing pictures. My brother used her for his engagement surprise so we got to see her again 4 months after and she came right up to us and gave us a huge. Shes so personable and you can tell she loves what she does. Her colors and contrast are incredible. My album is beautiful and I have been recommending her to everyone. My whole family loved her too and loved what she did. she is THE BEST
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    Nikki Sent on 10/02/2017
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    Sarah was simply incredible. She showed up and kept everyone on task and smiling. On a day that is so stressful and overwhelming I was so grateful to have her guidance. She made it all so easy with her direction and communication, not just with us but with the other vendors as well. The photos I have so far are more than I could've ever hoped for, I can't wait to see the rest!
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    Amy Sent on 09/12/2017
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    High Contrast Photography was wonderful. Our original photographer went out of business 3 months before our wedding so I was frantic when I contacted Sarah at High Contrast. Although Sarah was already booked for that weekend, she was able to procure Kate and Dan for the day. She made me feel completely at ease with her bright personality and caring nature. Kate and Dan were amazing - they were attentive, personable, and truly captured the day. My only regret is that we didn't hire them from the beginning... I would've loved to have gotten our engagement pictures with them as well.
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    Valerie Sent on 09/12/2017
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    Our wedding was a few weeks ago (August 18th) at the Annapolis Maritime Museum and as much as I wanted to write a review earlier for High Contrast Photography, I was too preoccupied with looking at my GORGEOUS wedding pictures!!! Booking our photographer was probably the most stressful decision for me because I knew these were pictures we would cherish forever and I wanted them to be perfect! Sarah outdid herself and I honestly can't thank her enough. From our first meeting Sarah immediately made us feel at ease and I could tell she was beyond capable. She was so organized, quick to respond, and had amazing ideas. The day of the wedding, Sarah and Dan were so relaxed and professional (which helped me to relax!) and made sure we got every picture I wanted. We were under time pressure right after the ceremony because of a storm coming in and Sarah was so quick and efficient at getting all of our family pictures done so we could get the pictures I wanted. She helped keep me calm because I was sure it was going to pour any second! When it did start to rain, Dan literally ran to the car to get the umbrellas and he did everything he could to make sure I didn't get wet. Sarah knew exactly what to do with the rain and after the storm had passed she stole my husband and I for amazing pictures outside. She even captured far away lighting in one picture! As upset as I was the morning of the wedding about the potential for rain, my favorite pictures ended up being our pictures after the storm and under the clear umbrella she brought :)
    Everyone I show pictures too is completely blown away by how beautiful the pictures are and keep asking where I found my photographer! Oh and did I mention she put up a sneak peak of a few pictures a few hours after the wedding?! Amazing. Thank you so much!!! High Contrast Photography is the best!! -Valerie and Jesse-
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    Shannon Sent on 09/10/2017
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    High Contrast Photography did the wedding for our cousin a year ago. They highly recommended them so we chose Sarah to do our wedding on 9/8/17. Everything from hello until goodbye was amazing. We loved the professionalism but also nurturing instruction provided to give us incredible keepsakes of the day. I couldn't imagine another photographer that would handle our fun loving wedding party as they did. Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts as we depart the area to begin our beginning at Luke AFB, Arizona <3 Rick & Shannon Tighe III
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    Kristin Sent on 08/17/2017
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    Sarah was absolutely amazing in every way, and we truly could not have asked for a better photographer! She was so wonderful to work with, organized, assertive with getting the pictures that she knew I wanted, and we love the pictures! Some photos have been described as "something out of a fairytale", and I've been asked "What magazine is that in?" because of their amazing beauty. Thank you Sarah!!
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    Kara Sent on 08/04/2017
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    Sarah was one of the easiest vendors I've every worked with. She is extremely responsive, easy to talk to, and efficient. My husband and I do not particularly like getting our pictures taken, but we felt comfortable with Sarah immediately and loved our resulting engagement and wedding photos. Many of our guests commented on how much they liked Sarah and her second photographer Matt. Both Sarah and Matt came across as extremely friendly, but were able to get the photos we needed efficiently and they turned out beautifully. Sarah had 4 pictures for us the night of our wedding and almost 50 pictures to us just over a week after the wedding. I have gotten a crazy number of compliments and comments on how much people love the photos and I am so excited to see the albums we ordered from her.

    Beyond just being talented photographers, Sarah and Matt are fun to be around and extraordinarily accommodating. I really wanted to have the ceremony outside, even though the forecast wasn't great. When it started drizzling during the ceremony, they just pulled out an umbrella. When it turned into an absolute downpour during the vows, they didn't blink and captured some of my favorite photos. They stayed out with us in the rain to get the photos we wanted with Sarah even driving us (including my dripping wet dress) in her personal car around the winery so we could stay a little drier. In any down time, Sarah could usually be found tirelessly shaking out my dress to get as much water out as possible. When my aunt brought a hair dryer to speed up the process, Sarah stayed with me and helped my aunt to make me as comfortable as possible. I felt like she went above and beyond multiple times throughout the night and I cannot recommend her enough.
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    Stacy Sent on 07/06/2017
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    When my fiance and I got engaged last August, we booked our venue immediately, and then I went on the dreaded search for a fantastic photographer. We met with several photographers, and Sarah was BY FAR the most professional, prepared, and personable. My fiance and I knew right away that she was our dream photographer! If you are currently in that stage of the wedding planning process, trust me when I say to book with Sarah and High Contrast Photography.

    On our big day, Sarah and her assistant Matthew showed up to our two locations where we were getting ready (us girls were getting ready at the venue, while the guys were getting ready at a groomsman's house nearby). They both captured the most amazing staged and candid pictures throughout our entire wedding day and evening. Even while we were getting bride & groom portraits following the ceremony, they had glasses of water in hand for us since it was over 90 degrees on our big day in April and made us chug it before they would take another picture so we didn't get dehydrated! :)

    I seriously cannot say enough great things about High Contrast Photography. Going forward, I would not hesitate to recommend HCP to all of my family and friends for their future weddings and special events! Thank you Sarah and Matthew for capturing our big day and creating great memories for us!

    -Stacy and Jesse
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    Amanda Sent on 07/01/2017
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    There is nothing to say but WOW. Sarah is seriously amazing. When we first booked Sarah, we were very hesitant. We had never hired a photographer for anything and had no idea what we were getting ourselves into. Couple that with not wanting to overspend our budget, and we were very wary. I wish I could go back in time and tell myself not to worry! Not only does Sarah deliver amazing pictures, but she's the kind of person you WANT to have at a wedding!
    Sarah was very flexible in booking our engagement session (free with 8 hours of photography!) and even suggested an amazing place. She had a knack for getting us to smile and laugh during pictures, complimenting us when something worked, and never making us feel silly!
    Fast forward to our wedding day, and if there was one thing I wasn't worried about - it was Sarah! She knew exactly what pictures to take, was never pushy or forward, did exactly what she needed to get the right shot and all without ever being obtrusive! She was always cheerful, even when the weather looked not so great (she had great suggestions with how to handle that), or the kids were being crazy (asking 4 small children to get out of the way of a shot is no easy feat). Being at so many weddings, she knew exactly what to do when things went sour, like trying to find the buttons for my bustle, or had great suggestions when something came up that I hadn't planned, like trying to glue buttons onto my bouquet.
    We got 4 pictures that night posted to Facebook within two hours of the reception being over. Within the month we had a preview album, and six weeks to the day we had the entirety of our pictures. Considering we were one of the first weddings at the start of wedding season - that's amazing!
    If there's anything I can tell you - don't bother "shopping around". Sarah is the only person to trust! You will not regret it!
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    Amanda Sent on 05/02/2017
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    I barely have words to express how fantastic it is to work with Sarah and High Contrast. From the very first meeting we had with her we knew we were in good hands! We found HCP and at the time I didn't know what I wanted-- except that I definitely wanted awesome photos. Every bride has her "one thing" and for me that was photography. We met with Sarah at a restaurant and it kind of felt like a good first date, the kind where you click. My husband and I are super nerds and at some point in the conversation Dr. Who was mentioned and we fell pretty hard after that. When it came time to talk business Sarah was no-nonsense. She explained everything from what to expect to what she needed to know from us, to cost breakdowns with different options. She made everything easy to understand and she made me feel like I could trust her. She wasn't sugarcoating anything or trying to sneak in hidden fees in the contract. Here's the price, here's what you get. Boom. Before we knew it, we were trudging around in the snow with Sarah getting our engagement photos and I left that shoot feeling like my "one thing" was taken care of. Brides-to-be can relate to how important that feeling is! Our Harry Potter/Dr. Who themed wedding went off without a hitch and MERLIN'S BEARD are the pictures beautiful! Sarah and Kate were THE BEST PICK for us because they understood the nerdery in the details and they documented things that our guests might not even have noticed! AND they wore the "Daily Prophet" badges I made them with true enthusiasm! By the way, they take beautiful pictures of "normal" weddings too! HCP was true to their word, professional, personable, and honestly one of the only vendors I worked with that didn't make me want to tear my hair out. They were the easiest choice that I made and one of the best ones. I just received my album and it is unreasonably gorgeous. My "one thing" turned out to be everything I could have hoped for! Thank you HCP!!
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    My husband and I had a unique wedding planning experience. We planned for a little over a year before finding out that our venue was closing due to the owner committing a number of crimes related to his finances/taxes/etc., 55 days before our wedding. In an obviously stressful situation, Sarah was not only professional, but extremely understanding, helpful, caring, and positive. Re-planning a wedding isn't exactly ideal, but she was completely on board right away, sending me suggestions, locations, and personal recommendations to ensure we would turn our experience around into a great one. We had to pick a new date (making sure all of our vendors were available) and Sarah didn't blink an eye - even though that clearly meant she had been turning down potential weddings on our original date, and ended up being free after all! Anyway, all of that is just added bonuses of working with Sarah! I doubt most people will deal with the same issues we did, and I definitely didn't start looking for a photographer with the mind set of "I wonder how they handle chaos and disaster!" ... But it's great to have someone who can work through that stress with you and take a personal interest, past just saying "Let me know when you rebook so I can come take pictures." In regards to her ACTUAL JOB!!- Sarah and Matt were the best. Sarah is SO organized, gets in the zone, and gets everything done. My husband and groomsmen fell in love with Matt- no joke, I think they all have crushes on him :) And I don't blame them! They were both so fun, lighthearted, and pleasant to be around and work with- while staying so professional and great at their jobs. I received a "sample" of EIGHTY photos within the first week and every photo within about 4 weeks. (Granted, rescheduling for February meant I did get married in a non-wedding season, so I know it was a little easier for her timing wise for editing and such!) EVERYONE has commented on how great the photographers were, how professional, efficient,
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    Hiring a photographer is such a crucial decision to not just the moments leading up to the wedding, but the wedding itself and the memories that you take for a lifetime. Having a wedding that was out of our home state, my wife and I had to depend on reviews on WeddingWire and the Knot as well as taking the advice of our venue. We've been so happy with our decision to go with Sarah and High Contrast Photography! As soon as we met in person, and saw the beautiful photos Sarah takes matched with the reviews, it was an easy decision. Sarah was great to work with through the engagement photo session, the months leading up to the wedding, and finally the big day itself! Her assistant Matt did a great job with the guys capturing moments leading up to the ceremony, while Sarah did the same with the girls. Such a great team who take beautiful photos, capture all of the great moments, and Sarah is a professional in all aspects. All the best moving forward Sarah! You were amazing to work with, you take amazing photos, and we appreciate all you've done to make our day just that much better!
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    Dana Sent on 12/06/2016
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    I used Sarah at High Contrast Photography and she was absolutely amazing! She made me feel right at home and is easy to get along with! On top of that she was super flexible and accommodating, helping me get pictures done and printed in such a short amount of time. She was great to work with and I really wish I could have used her for our wedding photos too. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a great photographer!

    Oh and her presentation of purchased items is amazing! I was stunned by how great everything looked, from the photos themselves to the packaging. Thanks again Sarah!
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    Sarah Sent on 11/12/2016
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    If I had to go back and plan my wedding again, I would still choose High Contrast Photography. Sarah did our engagement shoot last year and the pictures turned out wonderful; plus she was incredibly patient dealing with our overly excited/poorly behaved pup. We actually had Kate and Dan as the photographers for our wedding. I'll admit I was a bit nervous, since I hadn't actually met Kate but did see some of her work. Turns out I had nothing to worry about. Kate and Dan were both incredibly professional, did their best to keep us on time, and best of all, captured some amazing photographs. Also, I was pleasantly surprised when Sarah herself stopped by during our reception to make sure everything was going alright and captured a lovely silhouette picture that I wanted. I loved that the pricing was great compared to other photographers I had looked at, and Sarah was very flexible with changing things around so that we could stick to our budget. If you still need a photographer, definitely look at High Contrast Photography.
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    Eryn Sent on 10/26/2016
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    The first thing I did when my fiancé and I got engaged was look for a wedding photographer. The wedding day and the preparations were SUCH a fun, busy, and stressful blur and I knew that in 20 years the only memories that my husband would have of our special day would stem from any moments captured by our photographer. Finding Sarah and her company was not only what helped me somehow find my way to planning a wedding while my fiancé was deployed, but also helped me achieve a much harder goal than you'd think- having so many beautiful photographs of our wedding day to cherish forever. Throughout the entire day, Sarah and Matt were helpful, professional, flexible, and helped us take all the pictures we had in mind with families, the bridal party, and my husband and I. They also captured great moments of the reception and our guests.

    Planning our wedding was tough. For almost a year the To Do list never got any shorter. But thanks to Sarah and High Contrast Photography, I don't think about that. I think about how beautiful I felt and how handsome my husband was and how happy our guests were the entire day. I would recommend Sarah and her company to any bride or anyone who wants a special moment captured!

    -Eryn
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    Rebecca Sent on 09/17/2016
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    Sarah is absolutely amazing. She made my husband and I feel comfortable, and her photos are STUNNING. She had about 4 photos up on Facebook within about 2 hours of the reception ending. And she had about 40 photos up on Facebook within the week after our wedding. She made sure she captured our fun personalities. She is so personable and funny, yet she also means business and kept everyone in line for our group photos. I can't wait to see the album she makes for us, and I would highly recommend Sarah to anyone who is getting married. Her prices are very reasonable and her work is just breathtaking. Thank you so much, Sarah, for capturing our special day :)
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    I would HIGHLY recommend Sarah Koermer and the High Contrast Photography team for any wedding photography. Sarah was our photographer for our engagement photos and our wedding day. We got married on one of the hottest days of the year and Sarah sweated with us to make sure we got all of the photos we wanted. Sarah captured STUNNING pictures of my husband and I that we will cherish for the rest of our lives! She was such a joy to work with. Sarah made us laugh and have a good time so easy for us to relax and not look awkward in our pictures. We have received so many comments on beautiful our wedding photos are. One of my bridesmaids actually wanted to switch the photographer for her wedding after seeing how awesome Sarah is at her job. You can tell she loves taking pictures and is able to capture every moment of the day. She made getting large family photos so easy- she kept everyone organized and on-time, which was a big stress relief off of me. I couldn't have made it through the day without her, taking pictures was only part of her job. She did everything from fluffing my dress, telling me to eat, coordinating with the other vendors, and so much more. She made the day run so smoothly and I am so glad we picked her to photograph our wedding. We will definitely be using her again in the future! Thanks Sarah and the High Contrast Photography team, you all are seriously the best!
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    User1867901 Sent on 08/29/2016
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    Of all the vendors we used, I would recommend High Contrast Photography above all others, which is saying a lot--we had some superb vendors! We had an event coordinator at the venue, but Sarah and Matt were so on top of it and fluid that she was almost redundant. They arrived early, made sure we got every shot we wanted at every location, and even kept an eye out for great photo opportunities along the way, including a fan-inspired photo shoot at the end of the night that came out so well. Less than two days after the wedding we were able to see our beautiful teaser photos and share them on Facebook with everyone, and just after we returned from the honeymoon the beautiful delivery of every amazing photo arrived. For Christmas we gave our parents and grandparents photo albums of wedding photos, and they were wowed by all of the great photos and memories. It was such a great experience working with High Contrast Photography, I really can't recommend them enough.
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    Ashley Sent on 08/17/2016
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    Sarah was an absolute dream to work with! She is very responsive and goes above and beyond to capture everything, she got photos I didn't even realize were being taken. My husband and I are both prone to silliness and she captured our silliness while making us look amazing. Wedding photos are so special and important and I am so happy that we chose to trust High Contrast Photography for them.
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    Matt and Carrie shot our wedding and they made it so much. They were able to get all of the photos that we wanted and even some we didn't think of! They both were so much fun to work with and made our day even more magical!
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    Sarah is amazing! She was so fun to work with and was the photographer for our engagement shoots and our wedding! She takes great pictures and makes the experience of posing for pictures not so stiff and awkward--she makes it fun and makes your laugh! She was a pleasure to work with and would definitely recommend!
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    Accommodating, Talented and Amazing are just a few ways to describe Sarah Koermer and her staff. I had been working with Sarah for 3 years during my wedding planning. I can't begin to count how many emails I have sent Sarah and how quickly she has responded. She answered so many of my questions and relieved me of a lot of my wedding worries. On the wedding day, she was timely and totally flexible. She knew when to take charge and did a phenomenal job. My photo wish list was huge and she captured every moment. Matt Worthington, her assistant, was always there when I wanted him to snap a candid photo and most times already had taken it. We also had some trouble with weather and they were willing to change their schedule to ensure that we got as many pics as possible. I'm so glad that I chose her and would highly recommend her to anyone! I will definitely be using her talents for the future.
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    Sarah and Carrie were ESSENTIAL in not only capturing amazing photographs of my wedding, but helping anyone and everyone who needed it along the way. Sarah perfectly toed the line of professional and friendly to get me exactly what I wanted, while also being practical and aware. When you book High Contrast Photography, you're getting well over what you're paying for. I couldn't think of another business or service I would suggest more to ANYONE getting married.
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    Sarah is the perfect photographer if you are looking for someone who is professional, flexible, detail-oriented, listens to your wishes and suggestions and incorporates them with her expertise to make your big day absolutely magical! She is so sweet and friendly, but also knows how to coordinate bigger and smaller groups of people to ensure that you get all the pictures that you would like to have on your wedding day. Her photography style is very creative, and her talent for finding the right place and right moment to capture the natural beauty of every detail of your wedding day will amaze you! I would recommend her to any couple who is planning their wedding day without any hesitation. She is the BEST!!
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    Sarah and her team were awesome! Because we booked her for a little over 8 hours on our wedding day, we were able to do a free engagement photo session. For our engagement photos, the weather was quite tricky, so we had to reschedule a couple times. Sarah was very flexible, and she wanted to make sure we had the perfect weather for our shoot in Annapolis.
    All of our wedding photos turned out beautiful, too! They stuck to the timeline we had in place, and captured every moment perfectly. Thank you for making our day something we'll remember forever! We can't wait to see the photo album you've put together for us.
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    Sarah and her team of photographers are absolutely amazing to work with! Sarah was able to answer so many questions for us at our initial meeting and gave us lots of information of things we needed to know leading up to the actual wedding day. It was easy to communicate with Sarah and she always responded very quickly to all of my questions and last minute details. On the day of the wedding, Sarah and her assistant took all of the pre-wedding pictures of both myself and my groom. The photographers split their time between the two rooms and captured beautiful pictures without being intrusive. Sarah gave us great directions when taking our formal pictures and worked hard to get those pictures completed as quickly as possible while shooting amazing photos. Within a few days, she posted 40 pictures on Facebook! It was so exciting for our friends and family to see a glimpse of what our wedding pictures looked like. Sarah had finished editing our entire gallery of wedding pictures in about one month. She had taken over 600 photographs! It was such a wonderful experience to go back and relive our wedding day through our photographs. My husband and I were amazed at how beautiful our photographs had turned out. Sarah is truly an amazing photographer with a great eye! As part of our contract, we also receives a disc of all of our photographs. I was blown away with the package that arrived at my door. Sarah had created the cutest little portfolio case. She created a beautiful cover with a wraparound photograph from our wedding day as the cover. Our names and wedding date were also printed the front cover. Inside was another beautiful picture from our wedding day and the disc even had a wedding picture. When Sarah said that we would be receiving a disc, I never imagined it would be packaged in this way!!! My husband and I are blown away with Sarah’s quality of work and customer service. We can’t wait to see what she has in store for our wedding album.
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    Julia Sent on 12/28/2015
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    Sarah & Kate did a FANTASTIC job from with our wedding, from the first meeting through to sending our disc! Both my groom and I are not big fans of having our picture taken so I was a little worried about how our pictures would go but Sarah and Kate made it feel easy and relaxed and kept us laughing, even in some chilly, windy weather. Sarah and Kate also did an amazing job of capturing all our most important and special moments with family and friends throughout the day without it feeling intrusive. In addition, Sarah does a great job of being responsive to any and all questions before and after the wedding and her "day before" email is so helpful and makes you feel prepared for anything! I would not hesitate to recommend High Contrast Photography and will definitely be calling on them for future special moments!
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    Gail Sent on 12/21/2015
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    Sarah was wonderful, and everything I could have asked for in a photographer. She kept everyone on schedule throughout the day, was willing to play with the non-traditional photos we wanted, and got us the final pictures very quickly (which were lovely). I was completely happy!
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    Nicole Sent on 11/10/2015
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    Where do I begin? I began looking at High Contrast Photography because they had photographed a wedding of a girl I know and her pictures were beautiful. When my fiancé and I met Sarah we were pleased to know how together she was and that she personally attended every wedding that she booked as one of the photographers. Sarah was wonderful to work with, she responded to emails in a timely fashion (even if I always did not), she accommodated last minute changes to our timeline without any issues and her and Matt were just a pleasure to have at our wedding. Sarah ended up helping me get dressed due to running out of time during our reception set up, so I was unable to get all of the pictures that I wanted of me getting dressed with my mom and my bridal party. Sarah managed to still incorporate my mom into the photos even though she wasn't dressed and using her at the end to make it look like she did all of the work. I am grateful to Sarah for this help! Sarah knew how important it was for my wife and I to have a preview before our ceremony, she took charge and got us both ready and we had our quick preview and the photos that she captured of our reactions are unbelievable, I cry every time I look at them. Going through our photos is like reliving that day all over again, including all of the laughs and tears. Sarah and Matt, April and I can not thank you two enough for all of your help and hard work on our wedding day. You two were amazing and we loved working with you and loved getting those perfect shots.
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    I cannot begin to describe how WONDERFUL and AWESOME Sarah and her team were this past weekend at our Wedding! Their awesomeness didn't just shine through the day of the wedding, but also in the months, weeks, and days leading up to our special day. I was especially impressed with her "day before email," which wiped all of my nerves and worries about the impending weather away. Coming from a huge blended family, it was very important to Mike and I that each part of our family felt as though they were able to share a special moment with us. This would not have been possible without the help of Sarah and her team. She also made sure that we were able to take pictures in all of the special spots our venue had to offer, even coming up with some awesome ideas of her own. We have only seen two of our pictures so far from Saturday, and we already know that we are going to be MORE than pleased with the end result. THANK YOU SO MUCH for making our Wedding a day to remember!!!!

    <3 Mike and Brittany Williams
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    Jen Sent on 11/01/2015
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    If I could give Sarah more than five stars I would. Sarah was incredible at our October wedding. If I had to do it all over again, one of the first things I'd do would be to make sure Sarah was available.

    From the very first, Sarah was so easy to coordinate with. She is probably the most responsive vendor we had. She would always answer emails quickly and everything was always clear. (Brides will appreciate this.)

    On the wedding day, Sarah and Kate were prompt, friendly, organized, unobtrusive, and cheerfully took every photo we wanted- both planned and unplanned. Sarah did a great job of making ourselves and our bridal party comfortable, giving exactly as much direction as we needed but no more. She also played double-duty as a dress train and veil position-er: not an easy job in the wind we had.

    We knew we were in good hands all day, and we are delighted with the photos we have received so far. They are absolutely gorgeous, and really reflect the beauty of our outdoor location and the love everyone felt that day. High Contrast Photography work is better than the portfolios of some photographers we looked at who charged three times the price! I am recommending Sarah and her team to everyone I know who is getting married in the area soon.
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    If you are looking for the perfect photographer look no further!! Sarah is absolutely amazing! From start to finish we enjoyed getting to work with Sarah. When we first met for our engagement shoot, it was like we had known Sarah for years! She is so easy to relate to and get to know. She has great ideas and a real eye for the perfect shot! On our wedding day not only did we get to work with Sarah my husband got to work with her assistant Matt. The guys loved Matt and by the end of the night it was as if Sarah and Matt were part of the gang! Not only were Sarah and Matt amazing to work with, their work is equally amazing and they produce an amazing product. It was such a great experience to work with them and they definitely captured all of our special moments!
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    Cassie Sent on 07/27/2015
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    Wow, where do I begin! I met Sarah about a year ago after seeing a gorgeous picture on her website. We spent over an hour talking, laughing, and of course planning out photography for our wedding. Sarah made me feel at ease, and it honestly felt like hanging out with a friend. I knew she was the perfect photographer for us the second I met her and boy was right! We set up an engagement session in the Fall, and both my husband and I were a tad nervous about being in front of the camera. However, Sarah made us laugh and relax. We had a great time and the pictures really showed that! Leading up the wedding, Sarah was responsive to all of my emails, concerns, and Pinterest board ideas :) She was such a sweet person to talk to, and she came out in the freezing cold to a site visit with me as well to make me feel even more confident that all would go well on the wedding day. When Sarah and Matt arrived on the big day, I was completely at ease and so happy to have them with us. They were both very professional, while also being fun and friendly the whole day. We were able to get all the portraits done quickly without any issues, and the rest were easy going candid shots :) Sarah and Matt truly captured "us" and everything that was special about our wedding day from the tears/happiness we all felt during the ceremony and speeches, to the fun/laughter on the dance floor, and everything in between. Sarah and Matt are amazing at what they do, and their commitment to their job is amazing! Huge shout out to Matt for risking life and limb to get some awesome sunset shots :) They turned out amazing and we hope you felt they were as worth it as we did! If you are looking for a professional, fun, and overall wonderful photographer(s), High Contrast Photography is the one for you! Thank you guys so much for your wonderful work :) Graham and I are so pleased with everything and we could not have asked for better people to capture our day and spend it with us! We love you guys :)
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    User2230073 Sent on 07/17/2015
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    Sarah went out of her way in every aspect. She was extremely professional and very prompt with emails (even a year out from the wedding!). The pictures turned out above and beyond what we imagined. You can easily see that she is passionate about what she does. The packages are a great value, and WELL worth the money. Her and her assistant for the day, Carrie, both brought unique skills that clearly complimented each other. They were all about us having a fun time, and still made sure to get all of the pictures that I wanted to have. Can't wait to use HCP again for photos in the future!
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    Candice Sent on 06/29/2015
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    We had a blast working with Sarah and Matt! They were on time, professional and flexible and helped to make our wedding day special! It was pouring rain and Sarah was great at reassuring me that we would be able to still get all the pictures we want. They even offered their umbrella for some shots and stood outside and got wet to get the right picture. They helped to get our party going dancing the wobble and walked us through parts of the day! We haven't seen the photos yet but if they are anything like our engagement pictures they are going to be amazing! We highly recommend them!!
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    I met Sarah at the Havre de Grace Wedding Walk in 2014 and was immediately impressed with her quality and professionalism. I took a few weeks to research photographers after meeting her, and quickly realized that High Contrast Photography was a great fit for me. Sarah took time to answer my many questions and help build the best package for me without even having a contract set at that time. She was priced so much better than any other photographer that I had looked in to and there were no hidden fees. I knew I would be in great hands for my wedding.

    I actually just got married on April 18, 2015 and High Contrast Photography did not disappoint! The team was awesome! Even my bridal party expressed how impressed they were with them. Sarah and her team kept us all on track with our time but we never felt rushed. Sarah even helped lace me in to my dress and bustled it for me! They kept the vibe fun and carefree and they never felt obtrusive. Pictures are very important to me. I feel they help keep memories alive and I know in years to come I will treasure the memories that High Contrast Photography helped capture.
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    High Contrast Photography went above and beyond my expectations. Sarah from the beginning was always quick to respond and very flexible with our needs. On our wedding day Sarah and Matt were great in taking charge and giving everyone the direction they needed. They worked really well together and their personalities worked great with my bridal party. During your wedding day there can be a million things to worry about and trust me when I say I never had to worry about my photographer. The photos they took were stunning. Sarah and Matt captured all the right moments and it was so hard to choose what photos to pick for our wedding album. When people saw my photos and wedding album they immediately wanted Sarah's information and I have recommended her to several people. I highly recommend High Contrast Photography to anyone getting married. You will get an amazing service and most importantly you will have beautiful wedding photos.
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    Jessica Sent on 11/07/2014
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    We had talked with a few other photographers before my (now) husband and I found Sarah and High Contrast Photography. When we met with Sarah, she had just come from a wedding that afternoon and we could tell right away she loved her job. She is friendly, funny, caring, serious...everything you want in a photographer. She has very flexible packages to work with any budget!

    We were lucky enough to book her, and with our package we received an engagement shoot. We had the shoot on a Thursday, and by that Sunday pictures were on facebook as a "teaser". By that following Tuesday I had a link with all of our pictures. Sarah has a fun and awesome way of telling you how to take a shot, but without being mean or nasty like some photographers I have seen from other weddings.

    On our wedding day, Sarah was so much fun. She kept me calm and level headed and helped me remember to breathe while getting ready. Her assistant Matt was with the groom and his groomsmen and the two of them coordinated everything wonderfully for our first look pictures. We had such an awesome time schedule, we actually were running ahead of time! Thanks to Sarah and her awesome direct-ness, our families were on point.

    The rest of the wedding went just as well with Sarah and Matt taking our pictures. I loved every moment of them being by our side and taking our photographs to remember for a lifetime. I HIGHLY recommend Sarah and High Contrast Photography for any event!
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    Nina Sent on 10/09/2014
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    My husband and I met with several photographers in the area before we finally decided on High Contrast Photography. I tend to be very picky, and there was always something that I did not like about the vendors that we met with, whether it was the attitude we were met with because ours was a smaller wedding which took place on a weekday, or because I simply did not like their photographs. Sarah was fantastic from the start, and very professional as well as personable. I wanted to work with someone that I felt comfortable with, like a friend or family member. With many of the other photographers we met with, I felt like I was on an interview with them, when we were the ones who were deciding whether we wanted to hire THEM. Sarah and Matt did everything they could to get all of the shots we requested, and the turnaround for our edited photos was much shorter than expected. The results are breathtaking, and we are beyond satisfied with every aspect of our experience.
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    User1611755 Sent on 05/08/2014
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    Great service throughout the whole experience. They were very helpful and easy to talk to before the event. During the wedding they were very prompt, had great ideas, and even included my special requests for pictures. After the wedding, the photos were edited and got to me in a timely manner. All of the pictures were great!
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    User1312899 Sent on 09/03/2013
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    Absolutely recommend High Contrast Photography to ANYONE!!! Sarah and her assistant Matt made our day extremely special and unforgettable. The photos are breath-taking and gorgeous. My husband (yea!) and I are so pleased and High Contrast couldnt have been more perfect!!! Thank you Sarah!!!!!!!!!!
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    Nakishia Sent on 08/18/2013
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    Sara and her team was amazing the Also helped make our night perfect. She take ever picture that was needed and wanted even before we said anything, I would recommend her to everyone and I will be using her again in our next journey in our life, whenever that happens.
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    User1132932 Sent on 04/12/2013
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    My fiancé and I booked Sarah at High Contrast Photography to photograph our wedding. With our package (which are very flexible and will work with any budget) we were able to also get an engagement shoot. We took pictures on a Sunday, and by Friday we had the link to all of our edited photos. Sarah's artistic and photographic touch was fantastic. I am so happy with my photos. In addition, so was so fun to work with. She had my fiancé laughing the entire time, and he wasn't as excited as I was for pictures. I would definitely recommend High Contrast to any bride looking for wedding photography! I cannot wait for Sarah to capture our wedding next April!!! :)
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    Fatima Sent on 05/04/2012
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    Even though I decided not to use them, only because a family friend is going to shoot are wedding, they are the most pleasant,delightful,inviting and kindest group I have spoken to. Sarah is one of a kind I loved her work so much she was even willing to travel here to Philly which is 60miles from where she live just to be our photographer. I wish I had the resources to use them plus my close family friend as well, because it would of been worth it. There is more then ample time from now until my wedding which is actually Sept 7 2013. I never know maybe I would need Sarah and High Contrast Photography after all. I would 1000 percent recommend any one to use them even if you are miles away.
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    Janell Sent on 06/04/2011
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    High Contrast Photography offers a wide range of prices for their packages. They are totally flexible and the packages are not ONE SIZE FITS ALL. It was great that we could tailor the packages to meet our needs. HCP has great communication, HIGH ENERGY, and awesome creativity. HCP offers a totally interactive process. If you don't want to be handed an album and want to be involved in the process HCP is the photographer for you. Get access to all of your shots via CD and an online website (family and friend can purchase as well). HCP involves you in the creation of your album and offers a wide array of products as well. I would totally recommend them as an A+++ photo shop !
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    Kimberly Sent on 02/06/2011
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    Sarah was awesome to work with!! The photos speak for themselves!! Can't recommend her enough!!
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    Laura Sent on 07/29/2010
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    We hadn't planned on having professional photos taken at our wedding but I am so glad that we did. Everything turned out fantastic and we were so happy with the experience that we would recommend our photographer to anyone for their own happy life event.
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    Kate Sent on 01/06/2017
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    Sarah's photographs of our Wedding were amazing! She worked with us weeks beforehand to make sure she got all the shots we wanted. She was also great about making sure we got on the dancing floor when our families (as much as we do love them) would want to talk for hours. The final pictures are perfect and the way she sent the pictures was so cute and unexpected putting a flashing drive with a little box and bow. She was on time and a great value. I would highly recommend her services.
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    Matthew Sent on 12/13/2012
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    Our photographer took charge of the guests when we began taking pictures which I was very pleased with. It all went smoothly. We received a link with a few teaser pictures and those were fantastic! I can't wait to see the rest. If they are anything like the teaser pictures I will be very pleased.
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