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Lighter Focus Photography

Lighter Focus Photography

Lake Ozark, MO
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    Kelli N. Sent on 12/24/2023
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    AMAZING from start to finish!!

    Alan was absolutely amazing from start to finish! He is reliable, responsive, creative, personable, professional, extremely talented, and a true pleasure to work with. He understood what we wanted for our wedding photos and delivered beyond expectation! He kept us on track, ensuring we got every shot we wanted (and more) without ever making us feel rushed, and I truly appreciate the fun and stress-free atmosphere he created.

    Not only was Alan a pleasure to have around on our wedding day, but the pictures exceeded our expectations! His attention to detail and artistic vision are phenomenal. He captured the most beautiful moments perfectly, creating timeless memories of our special day that we will cherish forever. HIGHLY RECOMMEND Alan with Lighter Focus Photography to anyone seeking extraordinary photographs and an unforgettable experience!
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    Bailey W. Sent on 09/18/2023
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    Lighter Focus Photography - A Wedding Day MVP

    Before I share my experience with Lighter Focus Photography, it's important to understand just how significant photography was to me throughout the entire journey from engagement to wedding day. I've always had a deep appreciation for how a photograph can encapsulate a moment, and that's why, for me, choosing the right photographer was non-negotiable.

    I embarked on an exhaustive search for the perfect photographer. I even considered professionals from out of state before I stumbled upon Lighter Focus Photography. What caught my attention immediately was the consistent stream of 5-star reviews from their clients. With my shortlist narrowed down to three photographers, I began reaching out to those who had experienced their artistry firsthand.

    My first interaction with Alan, the creative genius behind Lighter Focus Photography, occurred during our engagement session. Prior to this, we had exchanged numerous emails and spoken over the phone. Alan's preparation was evident from the start. He asked all the right questions, ensuring he understood our vision and any special requests. His recommendations on what to bring and what not to bring were invaluable. Even though the location we selected for our engagement photos was unfamiliar to him, Alan's innovative ideas transformed it into the perfect backdrop, yielding my all-time favorite shots.

    Alan's approachable and accommodating nature made working with him a breeze. His sense of humor added an element of fun to every interaction. Beyond his talents as a photographer, he's simply an awesome person to have by your side on your wedding day. When unexpected hiccups occurred, Alan was quick on his feet with a plethora of solutions. During our bridal party photos, disaster struck as the strap of my dress snapped. Before I could even process what had happened, Alan had dashed to his bag, retrieved a mini sewing kit, and expertly mended my strap, seamlessly saving the day.

    Some may have perceived him as 'demanding' at times, but we understood that his drive was fueled by his determination to capture the best moments efficiently. This allowed my groom and me to return to the reception and savor our wedding day to the fullest.

    In summary, Lighter Focus Photography not only met but exceeded my lofty expectations. Alan's dedication to his craft, attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to making our special day truly memorable are qualities that make him not just an incredible photographer but a cherished part of our wedding story.
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    Noel P. Sent on 06/04/2023
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    You won’t be disappointed!

    Alan and his team captured our day perfectly and exceeded every expectation we had. Going in, photos for us were top priority as you only get one chance to get it right— and Alan got it RIGHT. From our initial meeting to the end of our big day, we had nothing but a great experience. He listened to what our vision was, did that— and then more. He and his team have an eye for detail and a knack for efficiency. The whole day, Tom and I truly felt that we were in good hands. As a bride, taking that worry and stress away is paramount. Not only was the final product great, but the way he and his team interacted with us, our friends, and our families throughout the day was nothing short of perfect. After seeing the final product, I could not choose a photo that I was disappointed in. Our hardest job now is picking our favorites— pretty good problem to have!
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    Jordan A. Sent on 05/30/2023
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    Creative Professional Photographer

    Alan was awesome! He really helped the day run smoothly. I was so stressed, but he took a lot of the directing out of my hands. I don't think I noticed him at all during the ceremony or reception except when it was a staged photo. All the photos, portraits and candids, are incredibly beautiful! Seriously so professional and great to work with. My husband and I booked him for his creative style and were not in the least disappointed!
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    Bethany B. Sent on 02/22/2023
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    Wonderful!

    I was very particular in looking for a wedding photographer, as I've photographed a few weddings myself. I wanted to hire someone who was FAR more skilled than me, so I would not have to worry about it during the wedding day or end up wishing things had been done differently later. After having Alan photograph our wedding, the only thing we wish we would've done differently now is hire him sooner!

    Alan was a blast to have around, super professional, and beyond creative. He has a vibrant style of photography that is timeless while still being unique. It has been nearly 4 months from our wedding day, and we still have friends and relatives expressing to us that we have some of the most gorgeous wedding photos they have seen! We are so happy to have such beautifully captured memories to look back on for years to come.
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    Janece G. Sent on 09/08/2022
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    Spectacular

    Wow! He was absolutely amazing. First off, I would like to mention how professional, punctual, and comedic he was. He made taking pictures outside on a good and humid day fun with his comedy and worth the while with his amazing pictures. I received so many conjointly on the pictures with people saying, "That deserves to be on the cover of a magazine" or "those better be hung up on your walls." He superceded my expectations and just know when he says, "I have an idea," some magic is about to go down. Thanks again!
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    Kristi L. Sent on 07/22/2022
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    Incredible

    This photographer is absolutely incredible. I have nothing but good things to say. He goes above and beyond for his clients. I was extremely happy.
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    Jeanna H. Sent on 08/11/2021
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    Highly Recommended! :)

    Alan was amazing! He helped us to figure out the best photo plan/package for our event, and he took the BEST pictures! He was super easy to work with and did an excellent job capturing our special day. We HIGHLY recommend him!!

    Thank you Alan!
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    Kassi N. Sent on 06/17/2021
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    Fantastic!

    Alan with Lighter Focus was amazing! We had such a great experience working with him both for our engagement and wedding days. Our experience was so much fun! He got amazing shots and the photos blew our expectations out of the water! We could not have asked for a better photographer to capture our day!
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    Quinn M. Sent on 11/02/2020
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    Everything we wanted and more!

    From the start of our wedding planning, Alan made us feel comfortable by helping us plan out our schedule and when to take certain pictures throughout the day. When COVID made us reschedule our wedding, Alan adjusted with ease. On the day of, Alan and his partner, Ben, were AMAZING! They got all the specific shots we had requested, and their natural skill and creativity took care of everything else. When it was time to take pictures with larger groups of people, they coordinated our family and the wedding party in a timely manner and with a great attitude. They always did everything they could to alleviate any stress on us throughout the day.  After the wedding, we knew that they had tons of great photos, so we were anxious to get them back. Alan was quick and gave us a sneak peek before sending over all the photos from the day. Alan and Ben captured every special moment from our wedding and they were everything we had hoped for. There were a few minor edits we requested and Alan did them in a timely manner without hesitation. They communicated well, made the process very easy for us, and we had such a fun time working with them! We are so thankful for everything they did and would highly recommend them for capturing your wedding!
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    Tucker W. Sent on 12/29/2019
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    Incredible

    We couldn't be happier with the job Lighter Focus Photography did for us on our wedding day! He was fast and incredibly fun, managing to keep things on track and on time while still being super flexible and making us all laugh. I would absolutely reccomend these guys to anyone needing pictures done!
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    Rebecca Sent on 10/28/2019
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    Incredibly talented

    There is no one I would recommend more highly that Alan and Lighter Focus Photography! Alan has been so kind through all of our wedding planning and so helpful. He has so many tips and tricks to make weddings go smoothly. Not to mention he is so great with picture turnaround and makes sure to share plenty of previews!

    Our wedding day was the BEST day of our lives and I don't think anyone would have captured it more beautifully. Alan never missed a second so going through our pictures means we get to relive every detail and all the details we missed all over again. Alan is so laid back and his professionalism and attention to detail was so so appreciated. His talent is TOP of the charts. His creativity is so unique and amazing. We get so many compliments on how great our pictures were for both our wedding day and our engagement photos. Don't waste a second in hiring Lighter Focus!!!
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    Deidra Sent on 10/19/2019
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    5 star engagement/wedding photographer

    Alan did such an amazing job on our engagement and wedding pictures! No one could have done better! For our engagement photos, we wanted to do a vintage theme, and the pictures turned our surreal! He's incredibly easy to work with and makes everything low stress. He's very responsive and we got our pictures back both times so quickly! You will absolutely not be disappointed with his work. You definitely get what you pay for when it comes to your engagement/wedding photography, so go with Alan, because he's the best.
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    Mike L. Sent on 08/26/2019
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    Absolutely fantastic

    We could not be happier with our photos. Alan took time to get to know us and our style. He also entertained all of my ideas. I would highly recommend Lighter Focus Photography to anyone!
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    Terra Sent on 05/20/2019
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    Easy Pick!

    I don't believe there are enough words to say how thankful we are to Alan. What a kind, thoughtful, energetic, creative, and fun individual to be around. Alan is an incredibly talented photographer who delivers dynamic photos and a memorable experience. I knew from our initial email exchange that Alan would be a great fit for our wedding day (plus engagement photos), and we were not disappointed. Alan is a hard worker, and it shines through his communication, the actual day-of coverage, and the final product. Wow wow wow! Needless to say, we've walked away from our wedding day with a new friend. We will definitely refer Alan to future brides. Thank you!
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    Ashtin W. Sent on 05/13/2019
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    Professional, Fun with Fabulous Photos

    I am beyond pleased with the photos Lighter Focus Photography captured at our wedding. They caught every second of our day and made it look just as beautiful in a picture as it felt in the moment. Alan and his dad were very professional and were patient with our large wedding party and families. They were also so FUN to work with. We could not be more pleased with the photographs they took for our engagement and wedding. I highly recommend Light Focus Photography. They do a wonderful job and make the experience fun.
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    Julie H. Sent on 12/12/2018
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    Our photographer captured our wedding day perfectly

    AMAZING! We loved working with Alan! Our wedding pictures are better than I could have ever imagined!!
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    Christina M. Sent on 12/12/2018
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    Lighter Focus is great to work with!

    Lighter Focus was very easy to work with and created great pictures for us! Alan was fun and is very knowledgeable about how to get the best pictures with any couple or location. I got so many compliments on my wedding pictures! I would recommend Lighter Focus to family and friends!
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    Ashley G. Sent on 12/11/2018
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    Wedding with LighterFocus

    Alan is great to work with! Not only did we get to have a wonderful experience with him and his dad on our special day. We also got the privilege to take our engagement pictures with him! Alan keeps your day stress free, on time, and does everything you could dream of in pictures! Choosing Lighter Focus will be your best decision for your big day!
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    Jenna Sent on 08/15/2018
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    FIVE STARS ALL AROUND!!!!! We love, love, loved our time with Lighter Focus Photography!!!!! Hands down the most absolutely beautiful and creative photos I’ve seen!
    Thanks to them for giving us the best wedding gift we could have asked for, our photos!
    -Jenna & Jason Andrew
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    Lauren P. Sent on 08/12/2019
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    Highly Recommend!

    Alan and his dad were AMAZING! Having a great photographer at our wedding was one of the most important things to me! Pictures (and your spouse lol) are the only things that you will have forever once the wedding is over. Lighter Focus not only gave us incredible pictures, but were a blast to work with! Our wedding photos turned out more beautiful,unique and perfect then we could have ever imagined. They even went the extra mile and drove my husband and I to our photo spot (30 minutes away) after our ceremony to make sure we would get all of our photos taken when our limo transportation had fallen through! I can't recommend these guys enough!
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    Kelsey Sent on 07/19/2018
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    The team at Lighter Focus was amazing! I couldn't have picked a better photographer for our engagement and wedding pictures! I highly recommend them for every special occasion, and hope to use them again in the future. If you are looking for a photographer that does classic and simply gorgeous pictures, but also has unique ideas, this is the team for you!
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    Alan shot both our engagement photos and our wedding day. He shot by himself on our wedding day but we have so many great angles and photos that it looks as if we had multiple photographers. He is by far one of the best in the business. We have received so many compliments on our photos and we cannot wait to show them off for years to come!! Turn around for the images was quick and did I mention they look amazing!! He is very creative and fun to work with. If you are thinking about hiring him, do it! You wont regret it!
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    Marie Sent on 06/15/2017
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    Alan & Josh were awesome all day! They both worked well with us and made us feel no pressure at all! The pictures turned out GORGEOUS too!
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    Kari Sent on 01/30/2016
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    Absolutely loved using Lighter Focus and they’re worth every penny. I’m very self-conscious about how I look so when it came to photography, I knew that good talent was key! Lighter Focus delivered and I am seriously in love with my photographs. Josh and Alan split up the daily duties and were so flexible with what we were looking for. Any ideas we had with photos they were all “no worries” and made it work. They were fun, laid back, had fun and really coordinated with our other venders. Lighter Focus were team players making sure everyone could do their best work. The talent of these two is beyond amazing, catching everything from action to posed, and if you can book Lighter Focus for your wedding, please do!! Also, the fact that you buy the copyright with your package is a huge value! We will return to Lighter Focus for future services.
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