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John Carnessali Photography

Syracuse, NY

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Rick Sent on 11/13/2023

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Incredibly Lovely!

John was so so nice! He really wanted to understand our love story and what makes us - us!
He was flexible and I can tell that he does this because he loves it. He spent the time and effort to make sure we took all the photos we wanted!! He went above and beyond!
Michael Sent on 08/30/2022

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Best Photographer in the 315!

We found John’s website through acquaintances of ours, and we could not be happier that we did!

We hired John to complete both our engagement shoot, as well as our entire wedding ceremony and reception. He was very personable and available to us throughout the entire process. We met with him once in his studio to go over location and setting for our engagement shoot, as well as different shots and angles we would like done for both our engagement and wedding photographs.

He provided us with a brilliant and beautiful place to do our engagement shoot (Franklin Square), and took the time to go there himself the day before to scout out different angles to photograph from. He also took the same time and care to go to our wedding location, and determine which ELA read had the best surroundings and sunlight for his pictures.

For both our engagement shoot and the wedding photographs, John was very timely in his work and got back to us with proofs very quickly. In fact, he got us a sneak peek of both days after the event. Furthermore, John got all of our wedding photographs back to us in ONE WEEK’S TIME! Unheard of!

Not only was John quick to return the photographs, the touch-ups and quality of the pictures was far and away better than we could have ever hoped for. He and his assistant Tammy worked so hard on our wedding day to make sure all of our requested shots were completed, that all pictures of our family members were taken, and finally, that every couple and family there had their photos taken.

We would recommend John to anyone looking to have work completed. We will be returning to him for all future photograph requests!
Kira Sent on 08/05/2019

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Awesome wedding photographer

John was great to work with! He really brought our vision to life and captured wonderful memories that we will forever cherish!

John Carnessali Photography's reply:

Thank you soooo much Kira! I had an absolute blast photographing your wedding day!!!!! You were a magnificently beautiful bride and made my day so easy to capture your wedding day

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Kara Sent on 07/31/2019

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Beautiful work.

I would recommend John to anyone looking for an amazing wedding photographer.
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Thank you soo much for letting be be part of your beautiful wedding! It was truly an honor!!!!!!!!!!
Alexys Sent on 07/25/2019

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Precious Moments

John is extremely talented! I was living in NC with my fiancé in Alaska and we chose his work from his beautiful online portfolios. His flexibility and willingness to work with our fast paced schedule made the entire experience a breeze! Thanks to John, we have precious photos that have captured moments we will never get back.

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Thank you sooo much
Brittany Sent on 11/08/2015

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If I could give John 10 stars, I would. As a bride to be, the most daunting task is finding a photographer to entrust on that day. When I saw John's portfolio I was in awe of how beautiful his work was. We recently worked with John for our engagement photos and were completely blown away by the end result. Our photos were 100x more perfect than I could ever imagine. He captured our playful and loving personalities perfectly while still adding an artistic flair. As this was our first time getting professional photography done, we were both pretty nervous as to what to expect. However John's warm personality immediately put us at ease. We will only use him going forward.
Shannon Sent on 08/30/2015

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John was amazing! He did our engagement and wedding pictures and they turned out amazing! John was also wicked fun to work with and made us feel comfortable.
Claire Sent on 05/28/2015

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Great pictures! John is great to work with and very flexible! Would recommend to anyone!
Brian Sent on 11/04/2014

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John did a simply amazing job capturing our special day on camera. He really went above and beyond. When we saw the pic's we were blown away! I would highly recommend John for any occasion.
Kate Sent on 10/28/2014

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John was our wedding photographer this past June. I was very satisfied with his work and professionalism. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer for any special occasion.
Emily Sent on 10/27/2014

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John and his assistant were amazing!!!!!!!! Hands down the best money I spent on the whole wedding. They did everything to make sure they got the right shot. He is very aware of time and keeps a great schedule. He has everything planned out ahead of time which in turn makes the whole day easier. My day was perfect and calm mainly because John was ready and prepared for everything. He knew all the pictures that were important to me and he made sure to get them taken. They arrived on time and didn't waste anytime getting right down to bussiness. Which was wonderful considering he had to travel about 50 miles. I will be using John for many years to come. The quality of his work is amazing and if you add that to his wonderful personality you won't find a better photographer in the area. I cannot thank him enough for all of his hard work.
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It was truly an honor to have John photograph our wedding. From the first meeting we knew he was incredibly talented and professional. John took the time to get to know us and our style. Before and on our wedding day, John was exceptionally flexible with any last minute changes and requests we had. The photos of the moments he captured are breathtaking and irreplaceable. John is amazing at what he does and we would absolutely recommend him to everyone!!
Wiliam Sent on 07/01/2014

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If you’re looking for a seasoned professional who will get it right the first time then look no further. The pictures are absolutely stunning!!! He captured much more than I thought he would and in ways that displayed his true talent, passion and experience.

I was more than impressed and highly recommend his service. Extremely reasonable price, I actually think what he did for us was worth much more. The whole experience was great :)

Great job John and team!!!!!

Sincerely,
Bill
Leah Sent on 12/02/2013

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Where to start? John Carnessali is absolutely amazing and ever since my wedding in July '13, I have recommended him to anyone and everyone that is getting married. He was extremely flexible and patient with me and my husband after we had to postpone our wedding a year. Once we chose our wedding date, he was ready and eager to pick up where our plans had left off and was just as excited to photograph our wedding as he was a year ago. No matter what kind of wedding you have, John will be so excited to photograph it for you. He will be so happy for you and will express that while he is capturing your most memorable moments for you. John is very professional and helped keep my wedding move smoothly and on time. He made sure that he carried my list of "must have pictures" and captured all the moments that I knew I never wanted to forget. His pictures are amazing and they are flawless. The quality of his pictures are just breathtaking. Not to mention, his prices are quite reasonable as well, which is so helpful while planning a wedding! What is also great is, John will post some pictures of your event as a "sneak peek" so you can have an idea of what your photos are going to look like (You'll get so excited!) My husband and I didn't have to wait long either to get our DVD of our wedding photos, which we were very happy with. I hope to get as many people as I possibly can to choose John as their photographer. You will not regret it. I hope that once my husband and I begin to start having a family, that John will be there to capture special moments of our children and family. I absolutely love John Carnessali and I promise you, you will not regret choosing him as your photographer. You'll love your pictures so much, you'll just want to decorate a whole entire wall full of his photographs!! Thank you John!!!
Tess Sent on 11/05/2013

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John was very friendly, accommodating, and easy to work with. His pictures also come out amazing! We would definitely recommend him for any event.
Beth Sent on 10/31/2013

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From the moment we met John, we knew he would be the best choice to photograph our wedding. Our initial meeting with him really focused on our vision of our wedding and how John could play a role, as opposed to him pushing packages and only talking numbers (which was an experience I had with other photographers!). I really felt like he understood us and what we wanted. John was easy to communicate with leading up to our wedding day, and I found his prices to be extremely reasonable. John did a wonderful job on the day of our wedding - he was discreet and respectful and got so many beautiful shots! I couldn't be happier with our choice to use John to photograph our wedding! Thanks John!
Kristin Sent on 08/31/2013

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Amazing, Perfect, Professional are three words that first came to mind when reviewing John. We used him for both our engagement photos and wedding photos both that came out perfect. John is a rockstar at getting things done and making sure everything looks perfect. We had a very large chatty bridal party and he kept us together and all the photos came out great. We will definitely use John for any future photos that we may need.
Gordon Sent on 03/24/2013

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John did an amazing job with our wedding. John was very helpful in the weeks leading up to the wedding, meeting with my wife and I to go over which pictures we wanted to have and the order in which they would be taken. He was flexible on the wedding day, showing up early to get pictures of the venue. I don't remember seeing John during the ceremony or the reception -- he was somehow able to blend in with the guests and still capture seemingly ever incredible moment from that night. He also did a fantastic job of balancing staged photos and candid ones, since it was very important to my wife and I that we would actually get to enjoy our wedding night and not spend it all posing for pictures! Overall, John's rates were very affordable for the amazing quality of pictures he delivered. We got so many compliments on his beautiful work. We would highly recommend him for your wedding!
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John was awesome to work with! He was completely flexible and even stayed extra to capture the last hour of our reception! The pictures he took were amazing, nothing that I have seen before. I highly recommend him for an photography you need!
Karen Sent on 03/01/2013

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John did such an amazing job for our wedding. He was on time, reliable, and provided us with amazing photos!! He captured moments from our day that we would not have been able to see!! He guided us through photo shoots with ease, and made it very natural and very comfortable!! He truly has a gift for this. We have also used him for a family photo shoot, and again captured the true us, and gave us amazing, professional photos. He is sooo reasonably priced, I would recommend him to anyone with out hesitation. If you need to caputre any special moments in life trust him to do it for you!
Rebecca Sent on 02/28/2013

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John and his assistant were wonderful at my wedding. He was very easy to work with, professional, and made sure that we had everything we wanted. It is clear that he cares about his work and his clients. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone and would use his services again if needed.
Mark Sent on 02/26/2013

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John Carneselli is one of the most professional Photgraphers you will ever meet. While planning our wedding we had many choices for a photgrapher and we stuck with John. His price and his work is top of the line in the industry. He went above and beyond to make our wedding day perfect.

After our wedding we also hired John to do our newborn baby pictures which also turned out just incredible.
Rick Sent on 01/10/2013

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We were looking for a wedding photographer for about 6 months. We must have contacted about 10 and met with about 5. John was the last photographer we met with and after our meeting we knew he was the one we were going to go with. In fact, we asked him to wait while we went to the bank to get the money for the deposit!

What makes John stand out from the rest is not only his excellent work and reasonable prices, but his demeanor and professionalism. If you have been married or are planning a wedding you know how stressful it can be. John made our experience so much less stressful with his honesty, candor, and quick responses to questions and inquiries. He didn't try to sell us on his work or upsell his packages. He was straightforward and honest.. he even talked us out of booking more time than we thought we needed! His prints are excellent and the prices cannot be beat.

We could not be happier to have had John as our photographer. You won t find a better photographer for a better price. Thank you so much John... you have made a customer for life.
Jeanice Sent on 12/07/2012

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John Carnessali was absolutely wonderful to work with. Our photos are stunning and we couldn't be happier. His work is wonderful, he captures beautiful moments and has a great eye for lighting and details. The entire family and wedding party commented on how professional he and his assistant were on the day of the wedding. They made everyone feel comfortable. I would highly recommend John Carnessali for your wedding, engagement, or family shots! He will leave you with beautiful photographs from your most important memories :) Jeanice and Bj Gigliotti
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John is a truly gifted artist. The unique way he sees color and light is amazing and this is evident in our beautiful wedding photographs. Aside from his artistic talents, he listened to what was important to us and delivered exactly what we were hoping for. John is incredibly professional and just as important, he has a calm and peaceful demeanor that really made us feel comfortable.
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John is an amazing photographer, we loved all the photographs he did for our engagement shoot and wedding! John and his assistant really made our wedding day flow well, and made our day amazing! He made the atmosphere stress free and comfortable, we loved working with him!
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John was extraordinarily nice and good to work with. His rates were fair and the product was great. He was also very flexible working to find the right budget for our needs as well as right digital format we wanted the photos in. We found him independently but then realized he had done a photo shoot for a family member. As soon as we made the connection we booked him immediately because we remembered the photos for our relative were so outstanding. Our wedding photos turned out wonderful too.
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great job John...love the pictures, you were so great to work with. Thank you! Mark and April
Vanessa Sent on 08/29/2011

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John performed with the utmost professionalism. He was very accommodating and worked with us within out budget. The quality of his work is exceptional. John was really able to capture out special day just the way we remember it. I will be using John if I am in need of a photographer again.
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My husband and I have no regrets in hiring John and his assistant for our wedding. Not only do we adore our wedding photos and get so many compliments on them, but we also truly enjoyed developing a professional relationship with John throughout our engagement and at our wedding. He was flexible (he stayed later than we had paid him to!), kind, genuine, trustworthy, and passionate for photography. Highly recommended!
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Thank you for your kind words
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John is an amazing photographer, capturing the moment and light just right. I would consider him one of the best. Several of my friends were impressed and have since used him as their wedding photographer. Very kind and personable. Responds to emails and phone calls quickly. Highly recommended.
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