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Jonathan Massmann Photography

Jonathan Massmann Photography

San Rafael, CA
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    Michelle Sent on 10/27/2016
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    Johnathan photographed our wedding and was one of our favorite vendors. I originally was recommended him by another photographer who was booked on my wedding date (so I already felt encouraged that he was well respected in his industry). Once I looked at his portfolio, I knew he would be a great fit. I was immediately drawn to his artistic framing and candid shots. He was so professional and nice to work with. He went above and beyond to make sure we were happy with his work, even visiting our venue before the event. He also met with us for an initial interview and had multiple phone conversations with us before the big day to make sure we could ask any questions and to be sure he didn't miss any important shots for us. On the day of our wedding, he really made us feel comfortable for the posed shots and drove us all around the venue in his car. Then for the rest of the day I barley noticed he was even there! I really appreciated that because on a day when all eyes are on you it was nice to not feel like the paparazzi was constantly in your face. It also allowed him to get those great candid shots that really bring you back to the emotions of the day. Multiple guests and my parents commented on how impressed they were by his manner at our wedding and the final product. I also really appreciate how he delivered our USB in a sweet/creative way and I love that I now own the pictures to do what I want with them. I would highly recommend hiring Jonathan.
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    Elizabeth Sent on 05/18/2016
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    Jonathan is truly a dream photographer, he has an amazing eye, unending patience and is actually excited to be involved in your special day. He's very responsive, ensures that he's prepared and has a great personality. My husband and I are so happy we chose Jonathan for our special day, as he made it even better, smoother and we've overall loved loved loved every single photo we've seen. He shot our engagement photo session too, and the best part was that we were allowed to be ourselves and he managed to capture breath taking photos that have caused friends to comment on how amazing our photographer was, out of the blue. Jonathan is a fabulous choice for a wedding photographer, and if you're considering a second shooter, the woman he brought on our wedding day was also awesome to work with!
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    Arazeli Sent on 01/02/2016
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    Jonathan was amazing at our wedding! He met with us at our venue to do a walk through of the ceremony/reception a few months before our event. We had an outdoor wedding, and I wanted our photos to be taken along a trail behind the venue and nestled among the redwoods. He walked this path with us so that he could plan on possible backdrops the day of the ceremony. During the ceremony and reception he was moving around non-stop taking photos of us and our guests, but was never intrusive. We got our photos back very quickly and LOVE them. They are exactly what we were hoping for and have allowed us to revisit the memories of our special day.
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    Allyse Sent on 12/16/2014
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    I chose Jon as my wedding photographer after doing weeks of research. I was looking for someone who could capture the little moments of my wedding day, and boy did he! Jon was always responsive, punctual, and flexible with the time and locations of our first meeting and engagement shoot. He even was willing travel quite a distance to my wedding venue! It was really a special moment when I opened the package that contained my wedding photos, because he had beautifully packaged the USB card in a personalized wooden box. The photos are works of art as well! He had captured everyone's personalities so perfectly in the photos. I am so happy I chose Jon as my wedding photographer, and would definitely recommend him!
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    Jon Massmann is hands down the best photographer I have ever worked with. Not only did he take the time to really understand our needs but he went above and beyond to make sure he delivered. His professionalism and customer service are unparalleled. I highly recommend him for any wedding. You will not be disappointed. In fact you will be disappointed if you don't use him.
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    Seth Sent on 03/13/2014
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    Jon is a very talented photographer. He took our family photos and they came out great. I was impressed, he had obviously done his research and found the perfect setting near our home. Lucky for my wife and ,I he is good with kids and was very organized and efficient, because we have 6 and 7 year old kids with short attention spans. I have since used him for professional head shots that also came out awesome. I have and will continue to recommend him to friends and family for any event that calls for a photographer.
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    Jaymie Sent on 03/03/2014
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    Our engagement photos are awesome and amazing!!! I love the moments that Jon captured between Nathan and I. The photos looked so natural and genuine. He had so many creative and novel ideas of where to take the photos. I am beyond happy with our pictures. The photos were so amazing that we even used one of them for our wedding invitations!!! Best of all, I felt so comfortable and at ease during our photo session because Jon has such an easy-going nature. Usually, I am horrible at being photographed because I feel awkward and nervous. Thank you Jon for your unique touch and professionalism... you're truly an artist!
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    Michelle Sent on 03/20/2014
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    Jon was amazing, the utmost professional! It is not easy to capture big personalities in such small people but Jon did just that. From the silly, mischievous grin of one son to the shy, bashful smile of the other, each shot captured who the boys truly were. I could not be more pleased with the final pictures Jon took of our family. We have Jon booked for a family reunion shoot for my mom's birthday and I am anxiously awaiting how great those pictures will be.
    Thank you Jon for a gift I treasure the most, beautiful pictures of my family!
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    Melissa Sent on 03/19/2014
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    Jon took our family holiday photos this year and I have nothing but great things to say about him and his photography. Our family had never had professional photos done and to be honest we were a little nervous about being in front of the camera. Jon made us feel relaxed and comfortable and really captured the spirit of my kids and my family. I will forever cherish the photos that were taken that day. They are truly priceless.
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    Shannon Sent on 03/10/2014
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    We have hired J Paul Massman Photography on several occasions to photograph our family. Our first session was a maternity session that included our family dog. Jon's ability to manage not only us but our furry friend was fantastic- he suggested we shoot in our home and at an outdoor area near by. Not only was he able to really capture the personalities of my husband, myself and our dog, he include beautiful outdoor areas that we love so much. Jon made every photo look beautiful even tho I was 8 months pregnant and didn't quite feel that way. We loved working with him so much that we hired him to take newborn photographs of our son once he arrived. Doing anything with a newborn can be a challenge and Jon worked with us to ensure our son was comfortable and content throughout the photo shoot. Again, he had great ideas to capture the essence of our family and was very patience thru the session. Jon is a best in class professional who's attention to detail is noted. He was so easy to work with and his turn around time to deliver our photos was much faster than we expected. We will definitely hire Jon again, and have recommended him to several of our friends and family! Our only regret is that Jon wasn't our photographer at our wedding!
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    Jennifer Sent on 02/25/2014
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    10/26/13
    A memory is only as good as the photographs
    You only have so many times in your adult life where you can relive the moments life offers and your wedding is one of those few occasions. So many decisions lead you to that moment, and whether you are a traditionalist who plans something elaborate with a lot of people, or are thinking of something more intimate with just your closest friends and family, photos are instrumental on helping you remember just how special it was.
    My husband and I decided for a small elegant beach wedding in Santa Rosa Beach FL where we had just moved to a few months earlier. With having a small destination wedding, I knew not every one of our family members nor friends could all be there to share in our day. It was important to have those moments to keep, and to have them to share with family and friend so they too, could feel and see the excitement of that special day.
    Jon was our photographer and was an absolute pleasure to work with. He is very friendly and very humble. To say I'm not photogenic is an understatement but, understanding this, Jon was very helpful on how to pose, where the best locations were, and the results were incredible. The entire set was natural and beautiful. My husband and I remembered the afternoon of the ceremony in a blur but after seeing the photos, all of the feelings came back, this time in full color. It really does help to see things from an outside perspective and it takes an enormous amount of trust in the person capturing those moments for you to do them justice.  
    Anyone and everyone who has seen the photos has been beyond impressed. I am immensely thankful to JPaulMassmann photography for his talent and pure ease to work with. I would refer him to anyone looking for a truly talented person not only capturing a meaningful moment but creating absolutley beautiful memories! Please check out his work on JPaulMassmann.com you too will love the moments he captures.