Jose Almeida Photography Reviews
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Kara S. Sent on 12/21/2023
Amazing talent!
I can't imagine our wedding without Jose. We are thrilled he was our photographer and can't say enough good things about him! He is so talented, you can just tell he is doing what he loves and is meant to be doing. His style is the perfect balance of creative and timeless. We would not call ourselves the most photogenic people and we were blown away by how he captured us. Our venue recommended him, and we would choose him again without a doubt!
From the first call we had, he made us feel at ease. Our engagement photos were a fun way to get to know him and gave us peace of mind going into our wedding. During our wedding day, his experience shined at every turn. He arrived early, stayed until the very end and dealt with all of the craziness like a champ! We really envisioned our wedding to be outside, but the weather was too cold and rainy. I was worried we wouldn't be able to have the photos we wanted, but he managed to take amazing photos inside and kept a close eye on the weather outside to give us the best of both worlds.
Jose has such a calming, positive presence and we really appreciated his communication throughout the whole process. We are forever grateful he captured our big day and highly recommend him!
Thank you, Jose!Jose Almeida Photography's reply:
Thank you so much Kara!! Matt and yourself were so easy going and regardless of the weather on your wedding day it was still such a fun day and so many great moments captured! The alpacas capped off everything as well. From the first time I met you and Matt on your engagement session in Valley Forge we clicked and I knew it would be a great match. Thank you for having me along :-)
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Peter S. Sent on 11/05/2023
Artistic, Authentic, and Accommodating
My wife and I cannot say enough fantastic things about Jose. From start to finish, he actively listened to what we wanted for our wedding and captured the day beyond documenting the events. Jose's professionalism and eye for natural aesthetics puts him in a league of his own above the rest. On top of all of this, he made us feel comfortable and we were able to be ourselves. If you are looking for a photographer to highlight the natural colors, contrasts, and beauty of your wedding, Jose is your guy.Jose Almeida Photography's reply:
I really appreciate the compliments.You and Jacqueline looked amazing and were a joy to be around and work with. Just a gorgeous autumn day and so many beautiful memories captured! Thank you again for taking the time to leave such a awesome review! -
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Emily Sent on 12/28/2023Friendly service and a creative eye in the Pennsylvania Poconos
We had the pleasure of having Jose as our photographer for our wedding in Oct 2023 in Hawley, PA. We were first drawn to his work noting his creative approach to framing images and usage of light/shadow, of the natural colors with good contrast but not over-saturation of the images. We appreciated the unique and artistic touches he brought to the images he captured.
During our wedding, he was one of the photographers you didn't always notice around but on reviewing the photos at the end think, 'he was everywhere! I didn't even see him.' One of our favorite photos came out of walking down a staircase together when our reflections in a picture frame suddenly caught his eye, inspiring a nice reflection shot. We also got some fabulous and dramatically lit nighttime shots once the rain calmed down outside. He managed to capture a number of nice candid images of our guests through out the event, which we were very happy with.
Jose was very friendly and attentive, helping to guide certain shots without being pushy. He was also happy to work with us when we had ideas of our own. Jose was communicative and organized in planning the photography flow of the wedding day, as well as working with the circumstances in the midst of the day itself (rain. Lots of rain.) He checked in with us before leaving to make sure we felt we had gotten enough.
Jose came back to us quite quickly with the first images after the wedding day, and later with the whole collection of hundreds of images we thoroughly enjoyed. We're still currently in the process of deciding on our photo album, which has also been a very organized process, and we have been quite happy with his arrangement...working to include nearly all of the images we marked as our favorites.
We would be more than happy to recommend Jose Almeida photography and to hire him again!Jose Almeida Photography's reply:
Emily,
Thank you so much!!! :-)
You and Thijs were a joy to work with throughout the entire process. Super friendly family and close friends whom came from all over the country/world to attend as well. Even though it was a bit colder that day, some rain (lots) so the weather didn't allow for an outdoor ceremony. Didn't matter as it was still a beautiful day with some great moments captured!
Thank you again for taking the time to write this review.
I say it all the time to friends and many times in my mind while at a wedding that I truly love what I do and all the amazing couples I meet along the way like Thijs and yourself!
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Danielle T. Sent on 09/18/202310/10 Experience with Jose!
We just returned from our wedding weekend and had to leave our review for Jose! He was so easy to work with and made us feel so comfortable. We were able to really be ourselves around him. He was so flexible with us and made it possible to have our welcome BBQ photographed as well. It is such a nice feeling to have a vendor that you can trust which set our minds at ease on our big day! We cannot recommend him enough! Thank you Jose for being a part of our special weekend!Jose Almeida Photography's reply:
You and Lauren were amazing to work with and it was a perfect day.
Your family and friends were super nice as well.
Camp Starlight is a really unique and beautiful place and I am so honored you and Lauren chose me to be a part of it. Thank you for the kind words. -
Britni M. Sent on 10/03/2022
Best Experience
From start to finish, working with Jose was an amazing experience. My husband and I immediately loved his personality when we first met with him. That same, creative personality showed in his work for our engagement and wedding photos. His timeline kept the day at a great pace, making sure we got the photos we wanted and got the time to spend with our family and guests. I also loved his raw, candidness style for photos. Looking at our wedding pictures, we can feel like we’re right back in that moment. We can’t wait to work with him again in the future.Jose Almeida Photography's reply:
Britni!
Thank you for the kind words and compliments :-)
You and Jordan were such a pleasure to work with and the sunset at the Banks Waterfront was just perfect. A beautiful wedding for sure and thank you so much for letting me be a part of it all.
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Katelyn T. Sent on 08/13/2022
Absolute Artwork
We couldn’t be happier with the amazing pictures that Jose captured from our wedding day. Jose has a unique knack for capturing emotions in still photography and every time I look at our pictures from the day, I can literally feel all the feels from the day. On top of delivering absolutely stunning pictures, Jose was so easy to work with and went above and beyond with everything. We weren’t crazy about doing an engagement shoot (parents of two kids and the idea of trying to squeeze this into our hectic lives seemed impossible); so Jose offered to come out the night before the wedding at our welcome BBQ. We appreciate the great candid pictures from the evening, as it was the first time many of our friends and family were getting together in a very long time. As for the wedding day, Jose and Carlo made everything so easy! We aren’t photogenic peeps and their simple directions made taking the essential pictures easy and fun. Now we had kids in tow, so trying to get some solo shots in was quite the challenge, but Jose made sure we snuck away for a couple of minutes for just Mom & Dad pics and we’re so thankful we did. These pictures are absolute art! Thank you so much Jose for all that you did to capture the day, we are forever grateful that you captured the absolute magic from the day!!Jose Almeida Photography's reply:
Hi Katelyn!
Such a great location you chose to have your wedding. Both myself and Carlo loved the entire day and everyone was so friendly and easy to work with. Thank you so much for the compliments :-) Can't wait to work with you again soon
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Amanda H. Sent on 07/30/2022Incredible!
Jose has this unique ability to capture incredible photos within any environment he finds himself in. In addition, he's also a great person to work with, honest and passionate about his work.Jose Almeida Photography's reply:
Thank you so much :-)
Had a great time with you and Stephen and what an amazing sunset we got on your wedding day.
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Elise F. Sent on 12/10/2021Why is Jose so Awesome?!?!
If you want the best, most authentic and beautiful wedding photos, Jose is your guy. His lighting choices, flexibility and laid-back approach made our day so, so special and felt like no one else could have captured it the same way. He was willing to climb over rock walls to capture our waterfall dream, and accommodated every thought we had, while reminding us of our timeline. Our friends and family loved having him be a part of our day (as did we!) and could not be happier with the end result. Stunning photos, almost too many gorgeous ones to choose from.Jose Almeida Photography's reply:
Elise!
Thank you so much :-)
Loved working with you and Sean at the Ledges Hotel
It was a perfect day, beautiful location and you guys were great!
Thanks again for the kind words!
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Alexandra T. Sent on 09/18/2020Great experience!
Jose was professional, timely, and our photos turned out great. Not everyone in our family loves having their picture taken and Jose made everyone feel comfortable. We highly recommend Jose for ANY occasion!Jose Almeida Photography's reply:
Thank you Alex :-)
It was my pleasure and thank you for letting me be part of your special day. Both you and Joe were amazing to work with.
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John G. Sent on 08/27/2021
Above and beyond
From setting up and planning all the way until the last picture was taken, Jose was incredibly professional and flexible throughout the entire process! Jose went above and beyond our expectations capturing beautiful pictures while also respecting our time.
He came with another photographer who was also very professional and helpful! What we loved was that the second photographer brought was also a visionary and took control just as much as Jose.
The results were OUTSTANDING and even better than expected. Jose captured intimate moments we didn't even remember and the entire night was well represented in his pictures. Action shots, staged shots, candid shots.. You name it we got it! TRUST JOSE'S PROCESS. You will not be sorry :)
I cannot recommend his service higher!Jose Almeida Photography's reply:
John, you and April were pretty awesome to work with and the day moved along so freely. It was a pleasure to be a part of your big day.
Thank you for the kind words and it's couples like you that make me love this profession like I do. -
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Mario C. Sent on 06/03/2021The Art of Photography: Jose Almeida
Your wedding day is one of the most important events within your lifetime. There is more than enough pressure to have everything go perfectly throughout the day. Although you will never forget your wedding, you will want to look back and share the photos with families and friends.
We chose Jose Almeida to be the photographer for our wedding due to his incredible volume of work that is in his portfolio. I knew he had the eye for capturing and framing shots that take your breath away. There are PLENTY of photographers that will come and snap as many shots as they can, but there are very few who will direct you toward a completely breathtaking photograph.
On the day of my wedding, Jose arrived earlier than my wife and me. He scouted the venue for the best locations for the First Look photo session. I could see that Jose wanted to get the best quality for my wife and me with the limited amount of time we had to work together. We immediately began our session together, and he was an absolute gentleman. I appreciated most of how Jose helped direct me in positioning my posture, moving my eyes, hand, etc., to create stunning images. The gorgeous venue was captured in the background while also framing flattering pictures of the bride and groom. Honestly, I could not be happier with the photography that Jose Almeida provided.
Jose was punctual and detail-oriented. He was prepared with a breakdown of requested photographs from us. If it wasn’t for Jose bringing the schedule, you could easily miss capturing pictures with your closest family and friends.
Lastly, Jose provided us the final photos in less than a week! We have 428 pictures given to use by Jose. The website he shares your pictures on is beautiful and easy to use. You’re able to download the complete album or simply share the link with family and friends.
If you don’t believe me, check out his work body; it will speak for itself. I’ll even be more than willing to share pictures from my album with you! We plan to use Jose for our next photo session as well. You won’t be disappointed!
Jose Almeida Photography's reply:
Wow, not sure how to respond to these words you have left except that I am so grateful to be able to work with amazing people and do something I truly love doing. You and Racquel were nothing short of spectacular on your wedding day. You were both so kind and easy to work with and hope to see and work with the both of you again down the road.
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Racquel Sent on 06/03/2021The most amazing photographer
First off, look no further; you have found a precious gem lost in the depths of the earth. Jose Almeida is genuinely one of a kind. He is not just someone who takes pictures; anyone can do that. Jose is an artist. He knows about angles, lights, and other things the normal eye would not catch. I came across him by chance scoping for a photographer. When I l reviewed hundreds of overpriced and mediocre photography, I stumbled upon him. His pictures impressed my husband, so we took a chance with him. I am glad I did. He is a very kind soul, understanding, and gives you what you ask for and more.
I felt extremely comfortable working with him, and he was hilarious and personable. I truly hope we meet again! If you want in-the-moment pictures, he will provide you with that, but if you wish to have a director and someone to tell you what to do, pose, and capture the best sides of you, he is a master at that. He saw pictures in the most random scenarios. Jose also kept a very well and genuinely thought-out schedule that kept us on track. We were never late doing anything with him, and it made our wedding go by so smoothly. He captured so many moments that I didn't even notice, and I am eternally grateful for him. He also gave us our photos in a uniquely timely manner. Please do yourself a favor and look no further. Take a chance with Jose. You will not be disappointed.Jose Almeida Photography's reply:
Thank you for these beautiful words which I so really appreciate! When I first the both of you I knew it was going to be a fun day. I am grateful for you and Mario letting me be a part of such a beautiful day and such an important day for the both of you! -
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Michele P. Sent on 05/22/2021
Best of the best!
Jose is truly an incredibly gifted photographer. He is also kind and easy-going, and he makes you feel so comfortable in his presence. Go to his website and read his bio to get a sense of who he is. Then scan through his exquisite photographs, as they speak for themselves. Then do yourself a favor and hire him for your upcoming event. Mark my word, you will be happy you did.Jose Almeida Photography's reply:
Thank you so much for those kind words. I was really honored to be a part of your special day and to be able to capture such beautiful moments. Thanks again!
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Shannon D. Sent on 05/31/2021Absolutely Amazing
As someone who is not photogenic, please take my advice when it comes to a photographer and hire Jose! He made someone who hates photos really look forward to seeing how they turned out. The results extremely lived up to the expectations as every photo he sent to us was wonderful. He made my husband and I look absolutely brilliant not only in our engagement photos but in everything related to our wedding!
Not only are the photos breathtaking, but the process he has in place makes the day of and every part of the photography process 10 times easier! We knew everything that was happening at all times as the communication he had with us was stellar. Even when things were out of our control delayed because of a pandemic, Jose was the one to spearhead and improvise to keep us on track! Not only will you love everything about Jose, but all of your friends and family will as well!
If you still don't believe me and are still considering someone else, I will leave you with this. Jose is so good that the maid of honor and her now fiance hired Jose to do their proposal shoot and yes those photos look wonderful as well! The one sure fire thing to do for your wedding would be to hire Jose!Jose Almeida Photography's reply:
Thank you so much for this amazing review!
Everyone was terrific on your wedding day and you and Justin were so easy to work with. It was a fun day with so many great moments.
I am very grateful to both you and Justin for trusting in my vision and allowing me to be present in such an important day in your lives!
Thank you again for beautiful words you have left.
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Allison Sent on 11/30/2020Best Wedding Photographer in the area
We are absolutely in love with the photos Jose took for our engagement session and our wedding. We had never taken photos with a professional photographer before our engagement session, and Jose made sure we were comfortable with the process and having fun the whole time. He even took a few photos of us with our crazy dogs :)
We are so thankful that Jose was there for our special day. He arrived early for our wedding to scout the venue for the best photo locations and captured all the special moments of our ceremony perfectly for us to look back and remember forever.
Thank you Jose!Jose Almeida Photography's reply:
Thank you Allison!
I appreciate the kind words and thank you for allowing me to be part of your special day. It was an absolute pleasure working with everyone! -
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Samantha A. Sent on 10/16/2020Great Photographer, Highly Recommend
I got married in September and covid did not make things easy for my husband and I. The wedding finally came around and I was a complete mess! My make-up came out wrong, my hair was falling out of place and I was really behind schedule! Jose came in and did his thing!! He didn’t miss a beat and actually came with a printed out copy of our schedule and kept me on track. It was so hectic and I’m so grateful to have had a friend/photographer there to guide me through it. Oh and of course the photos came out beautifully!Jose Almeida Photography's reply:
Thank you!!
I had a wonderful time and that you for letting me be a part of it all. Everyone was a pleasure to work with and the venue you chose was so cool! Thanks again so much for the kind words you have left.
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Natacha A. Sent on 09/15/2020Jose is not just a photographer, he's an artist.
My husband and I were beyond happy with Jose, his team, and the photos. Jose is such a great guy who is flexible as well. We had to move our wedding date and Jose was super accommodating. His photo packages are so reasonably priced, and you get much more value out of them compared to most generic wedding photographers who have expensive packages. Jose and his team are so creative and will give you magazine editorial quality of photos. He has a serious vision for photos. We are so happy we had Jose photograph our wedding. Our Wedding Party couldn’t stop talking about how fantastic Jose was all Wedding Day. We are obsessed with our Wedding Photos.Jose Almeida Photography's reply:
Thank you so much, Natacha! I really appreciate the kind words. It was a pleasure to work with you, Matt and your family/friends. -
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Brittany M. Sent on 08/23/2021Exquisite and Unique
Jose has a unique and artistic eye that I found to be much different than modern-day mainstream wedding photos. His pieces are purely magical and each one tells an in-depth story; they are not just simply captured moments. My now husband and I are both literary professionals, so we were seeking a photographer with a more sensual and profound way of telling a couple's story and Jose exceeded our expectations! In addition to his incredible talent, he is patient, kind, and SO MUCH FUN to work with! We began our journey with him in 2019 pre-pandemic, and throughout all the trials and tribulations, he was with us every step of the way. His assistant, Carlo, was an absolute angel and commits 110% to get the shot (he is not afraid to hide in bushes for perfection!). After working with Jose, we will not only recommend him to all friends and family, but we only plan to work with him on any future celebrations!Jose Almeida Photography's reply:
Thank you!!
So happy to be a part of your and John's big day.
From the very first time I met the both of you on your engagement session, through your entire wedding day you two were a pleasure to work with. So happy both Carlo and I could help capture your wedding day story :-)
Jose
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