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Merrick Cousley Photography

Merrick Cousley Photography

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    Danielle Sent on 09/25/2022
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    Memories to cherish forever!

    Myself and my husband chose Merrick to capture our wedding day in July 2022 and our engagement shoot.

    Firstly, of all Merrick is so patient, funny and lovely to work with.

    If 100 stars existed on google that's what I would rate Merrick.
    Merrick truly has a gift in photography.

    Literally the pictures came out AMAZING! I have no regrets choosing Merrick to play a role in our special day.

    All of the pictures we received were beautifully captured in the moment. I love the natural look he captures. I would definitely use Merrick again when we decide to have a family one day and I'm back in Jamaica :D

    I had no communication issues with Merrick. Please trust this review as his work is definitely worth it!

    Thank you so much Merrick.
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    Jenna N. Sent on 02/14/2022
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    Can’t recommend Merrick enough!

    From the first time I reached out to Merrick, he was always very quick with his responses! He also provided clear pricing and communication. When it came to our wedding day, he was also still amazing! He provided such clear direction in terms of how we should pose, how to stand, etc. which I appreciate sooo much! The best way I can describe it is when you ask your best girl friend to take pictures of you, and you know she’s going to get your best angles, that’s how Merrick was for us!!!! And then he provided our sneak peeks and full gallery so quickly as well. The photos are absolutely incredible, and I would highly recommend anyone to use Merrick in the future.

    Merrick Cousley Photography's reply:

    Thank you Jenna :-) Your wedding was truly amazing and it was our honor to be there for you.

    LOL besties forever :-)

    Warm regards,
    Merrick.
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    Naura L. Sent on 09/26/2021
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    Amazing Photographer

    We worked with Merrick from Merrick Cousley Photography for my client's wedding in Montego Bay, Jamaica. We booked him over a year in advance and he was amazing! He communicated effectively with us and on the day of the wedding he and his co-photographer were AMAZING! The photos came out perfectly. We would definitely recommend anyone looking for photography services to Merrick.

    Merrick Cousley Photography's reply:

    Thank you Naura :-) It's always wonderful working with great people.

    I hope all is going well at this time as the world opens back :-)

    Warm regards,
    Merrick
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    T Anderson Sent on 05/15/2020
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    The best photographer ever

    Look no further. Merrick is a gem. He's incredibly talented, has a great eye, and is so humble and down-to-earth. Planning a destination wedding can be so stressful but working with Merrick was seamless and natural. He captured the magical moments perfectly - the details, the emotions, the action, as well as the calm moments...all captured in the most natural/non-obstructive way. There's no surprise that he's been recognized across the Caribbean and beyond for his stellar work. 10+ stars! Thank you Merrick for capturing our day perfectly and being so kind, sharing your talents with the world, and on top of it!

    Merrick Cousley Photography's reply:

    Thank you Tilly 🤗. I really really appreciate the review. It was such a pleasure working with you and Matt. Hope to see you again soon.
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    Lorraine R. Sent on 07/28/2020
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    Our best decision!

    If we didn't have anything else for our special day we had to have Merrick Cousley Photography!

    Merrick was one of the very first vendors we selected and we were very happy to have him as apart of our "forever Friday".

    I can say without reservation, choosing Merrick was our best decision for our wedding day... apart from obviously getting married of course!
    Merrick undoubtedly loves and is passionate about his craft and went above and beyond to capture some absolutely beautiful memories and shots of our special day. He made it so hard for us to pick some favorites as we loved them all!!!! There was not a single emotion that was not captured by his lens!
    He is very professional but fun, organized, punctual and extremely flexible. Merrick is an authentic guy and felt like family even though I only met him on my wedding day!

    We are more than happy to have had Merrick Cousley as our wedding day photographer!





    Merrick Cousley Photography's reply:

    Thanks so much Lorraine, I can't stop blushing like a girl :-) You guys absolutely felt like family and made it even easier to capture your love. Can't wait to meet up again!

    Best wishes, Merrick.
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    Mellissa D. Sent on 10/31/2019
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    Awesome Photographer

    Thank You Merrick!

    When the wedding is over and life continues, the only thing that was left from our special day is the collection of photos taken. Merrick went above and beyond with capturing every moment of our wedding. We are very pleased with the pictures and the attention to detail. Merrick has a special eye when it comes to photography and we wish him all the best. He even assisted in us finding the perfect location for our wedding. If you are wondering who to use for your special occasion please do not waste your time working with anyone other than Merrick. We will always refer persons to Merrick Cousley Photography!

    Thanks again Merrick for helping us bring our dream wedding to life.

    Marlon & Mellissa

    Merrick Cousley Photography's reply:

    Thanks Marlon & Mellissa, I had a wonderful time with you all. Hope you are doing great and I can't wait to meet up again.
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    Danielle Sent on 12/07/2017
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    AMAZING!! Just came home from having our wedding at the Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall 12/3/17. I found Merrick through Wedding Wire and also a referral from my hair and makeup vendor also in Jamaica. I knew I wanted I wanted to work with Merrick as soon as I saw all of his pictures updating on social media. They were ALL amazing and my style. We FaceTimed which also put me as ease as we wouldn't meet until the wedding day. He was always pleasant and professional during emails. Merrick and his assistant Chris were on time and ready to work. They made myself, husband and bridal party and even guests feel so comfortable. The few pictures we got to peek at were incredible. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND his services if you are looking for professional and beautiful wedding pictures.

    Danielle & John Ladas
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    Ashley Sent on 10/28/2017
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    If anyone is looking for a photographer, I really can’t recommend Merrick Cously enough.
    He was an absolute dream from the beginning to the end. He showed so
    much professionalism, patience, skill, knowledge and understanding. The photos we have receive were outstanding. Even the photos that his assistant took are amazing. A top gent with a great talent! I emailed several times asking various questions and wanted to slightly change our package. This mad never an issue with Merrick, he was so understanding and easy going. I can’t thank him enough
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    Kemoy R. Sent on 03/06/2019
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    Photography at its Finest

    Merrick’s work speaks for itself. The pictures were flawless! He captured all the special moments on that day. I could not have asked for a better photographer.
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    Stacy Sent on 02/14/2017
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    Before we chose the venue for our destination wedding, we decided to do a site visit first! We then looked for a wedding coordinator who could meet with us and who could handle things in Jamaica given that we live in the U.S. Since we had not done any engagement photos, we contacted our coordinator who set up vendors to make our shoot awesome! Merrick was outstanding!! He made it fun and exciting for us. His professionalism in knowing how to capture the perfect lighting and moments make him an excellent choice when you want nothing but the very best! We are so excited and are looking forward to the memories he will capture on our wedding day!!
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    Alexander Sent on 05/18/2017
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    When you work with a photographer and when your wedding is over and you are so pleased with his work even before seeing the pictures, then you know you have a good person. Merrick and his team are absolutely amazing. I wish the whole world knew. His professionalism, genuine love for what he does comes out. We were so blessed to have Merrick. Oh by the way the PICS were the best wedding pics I have ever seen and this was echoed by many of our family and friends.
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    Jaya Sent on 12/27/2015
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    My husband and I are so grateful with our choice of photographer. Merrick is amazing!! we are the pickiest couple ever, always finding the smallest flaws in our pictures and so we were worried about the pictures for our big day. We had many challenges on this day such as heavy rainfall, time constraints when we were supposed to do our photo shoot. That didn't stop Merrick. He is do dedicated and he ensured we got some photos in - I can't believe how amazing they turned out!! They are clean and with great angles. He knows how to make you relax, be comfortable and cool, and really enjoy your moments while not feeling like you're always being watched by the paparazzi. We had fun with Merrick and he is super reliable. He lives 4 hours away from us and was always present at our meetings and rain or shine, he was ready to shoot! I would definitely recommend using him - no regrets here ! :)
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    Jeremy Sent on 05/11/2016
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    Great value for money!!!!! My wife and I were extremely pleased with the choice of selecting Merrick Cousley as our photographer for our wedding. Our overall experience was exceptional with Mr. Cousley, our pictures quality was equality awesome .
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    Dawn Sent on 06/17/2015
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    I can not express how grateful we were to have such a fantastic photographer on our wedding day. I could not recommend a better photographer then Merrick. The moment he entered our room I felt comfortable, like I had known him forever. He made it very easy to be relaxed and confident for our pictures on our wedding day. Thanks to Merrick we have beautiful pictures that will last a life time. He was very creative with his own ideas and easy to get a long with when we wanted a particular photo. Thanks again Merrick for everything. You were amazing.
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    Nandi Sent on 04/28/2015
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    Merrick and his team were fantastic to work with. They were extremely professional and organized and willing to do whatever was needed to make our day and pictures memorable. We highly recommend Merrick and his team!
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    Kareen Sent on 04/29/2013
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    Brilliant work, if I had to some up his work in one or two words it would be "Masterful Artistry". Very professional and he makes you feel relax in a time that most brides tends to get anxious. I was a fun experience, tiring at times because of the amount of shots but worth it. The photos are timeless and the colours vivid, he captures every moment, especially the ones that aren’t visible to the untrained eyes...Thank you Merrick!!!
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    Emma Sent on 07/20/2012
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    My husband and I are so pleased we chose Merrick as our Wedding Photographer. We haven't had professional photos taken before and weren't sure how we were going to feel in front of the camera. Merrick was amazing to work with - friendly, professional and most of all, he made us feel at ease. With a contemporary and artistic style, he documented our wedding with perfection. We highly recommend Merrick Cousley.

    Emma Hutchinson

    You can view our wedding images by Merrick here:
    http://www.iemmaphotographer.blogspot.ca/search?q=merrick
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    Crystal Sent on 07/13/2012
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    We could not have had a better photographer. Merrick was professional, personable, and he went above and beyond.His pictures were AMAZING!!!!
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    Lily Sent on 07/16/2012
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    Merrick Cousley was Fantastic to work with. We called him our ghost photographer as he was effortlessly capturing our wedding day without being "in the way" of our celebration. His professionalism carried over into his work as our pictures turned our Beautifully. Not only did we receive many compliments on our pictures, but also inquiries from other potential Brides to book him. The pictures ranged from artistic to candid. He captured emotions of our day very well and was also super flexible in working with our (very early) schedule by travelling to Ocho Rios the night before in order to ensure he could capture the start of our day. His charisma, professionalism and talent is what made us very satisfied with his service, especially for a destination wedding like ours.
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    Ann Sent on 07/13/2012
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    Merrick was wonderful to work with and our wedding pictures are beautiful! We had a lot of ups and downs with trying to arrange our wedding in Jamaica and Merrick worked with us every step of the way. He was so caring and professional and just a joy to work with. We love our wedding pictures and would recommend Merrick to anyone. In fact I already have recommended him several times!
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    Merrick is definitely worth recommending to any bride looking for a photographer!!!
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    Ashley Sent on 07/23/2015
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    After doing extensive research on Jamaica destination wedding photographers we chose Merrick due to his prompt response, his great reviews and his beautiful portfolio of pictures. We wanted to find a photographer who truly captured the emotion of joy, laughter and love. Merrick was such a genuine person who absolutely adores his job. He was on time, professional, creative and made us feel calm throughout the entire day. Merrick is an artistic genius and we were truly blown away when we saw our wedding pictures, they are absolutely perfect! …We are so glad that we chose Merrick as our wedding photographers and would highly recommend him to anyone who asks…

    Ben & Ashley
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    Merrick is a naturally talented photographer that absolutely loves what he does. He has given us so many beautiful memories from our wedding that we will lovingly cherish forever. He truly is an amazing artist!
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