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Nelson J. Photography

Nelson J. Photography

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    Larissa Sent on 04/29/2018
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    We had our engagement shoot with Nelson in NYC and my fiancé and I had such a great time. It was a beautiful day in the city and because it was Spring's first warm Saturday it was super crowded! But Nelson was very patient with the crowd and especially patient with me since I was supper giggly throughout the whole process. He made it fun, comfortable, and came up with great ideas on the spot as our session went on. We were given the edited pictures in a timely matter and they came out spectacular. Cannot wait to have him for our wedding!
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    George L. Sent on 07/18/2019
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    Best Wedding Photographer!!

    Nelson was the best and most excellent photographer that we could have asked for on our wedding day. He was extremely professional, arrived early the day of the wedding, and was always keeping the day on track. He is very charismatic, fun and easy going and we were laughing with him the entire day. He was able to provide same day photos for us to showcase at our wedding and they were absolutely beautiful. He is an amazing photographer and I would recommend him 100% for your next wedding!
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    Jonathan Sent on 09/19/2018
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    Don't look any place else. Hire Nelson. I'm not selling him, it's the truth.

    Out of all of the vendors at my sister's wedding in 2015, Nelson was the only one that I asked to work with for my wedding. His professionalism, quality of work, charisma, and overall awesomeness showed through during every call we had, the engagement shoot, and the wedding. I also can't say enough of his colleague Simon. He went above and beyond helping the bride do things that were not part of his job description. He just did everything he could to help.
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    Pamela Sent on 08/17/2019
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    Excellent service. Super accommodating!

    We contacted Nelson on short notice to cover our wedding, and he went above and beyond for us! He is easy to correspond with and really makes sure you are comfortable and happy all throughout. Our wedding took place outdoors early in the morning, and the temperature just happened to be above 90 degrees. Nelson never skipped a beat - he catered to our friends and family, and really connected with everyone. He took amazing shots, and really captured the joy and love from everyone. Nelson provides excellent service and will stop at nothing to make sure you are happy. Thank you Nelson!
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    John Sent on 11/19/2017
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    Nelson was worth every amount of fiscal debt.
    He and Jade were a terrific team and they displayed incredible amounts of professionalism and humor as well. The perfect blend to get you through any type of event. I can't say enough of Nelson and I plan on using him over and over again. He is like fine wine or perhaps your favourite pair of jeans. He just gets better with time as he perfects his craft.
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    Eddie Sent on 05/18/2016
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    Nelson was an absolute pleasure to work with. From start to finish he made the process easy and not awkward. The photos were phenomenal. It's great looking back over them and reliving the day picture by picture.
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    Michele Sent on 05/06/2016
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    Nelson was one of my photographers for my wedding. He was so great!! Everyone loved him also! He made sure I was okay always, he was even great with getting my drinks or plate of food that day getting ready. He made the bride feel special and kept me calm. And his photographs were amazing !!! He was so creative with everything .
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    Melissa Sent on 03/20/2016
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    Nelson and his team are hands down the best. He captured our wedding exactly how we imagined it. Every picture was planned so creatively and perfect. He also went out of the way to make sure I had everything I needed and that I was comfortable as well as my fiancé. We couldn't have chosen a better team! I will be recommending him to everyone!
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    April Sent on 10/27/2015
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    Nelson not only has phenomenal skills in photography but he is invested personally in those he works with. Ever since the engagement photos I knew Nelson would make my husband and my day special. He goes above and beyond to capture special moments in the wedding not in a forced way but in a very authentic way. He was also there for me and my husband the day of, providing stories of his own wedding as well as encouraging and positive words. I am so thankful that he was our photographer. There is no other like Nelson! He's not only talented, he genuinely cares and believes in the power of love and marriage.

    The benefits of the delux package really added an amazing touch to our wedding. Each family was able to get specialized photos specific for them. Also, the sign in guest book was beautiful with a great personal touch. Nelson provides a beautiful balance of whimsical romantic photos with grounded and real life photos. He has the gift of bringing out the beauty in the small interactions that take place at the wedding.
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    Amanda Sent on 10/03/2015
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    My husband and I found Nelson on The Knot and after seeing his photos and meeting with him we knew immediately we wanted him to be our wedding photographer. Nelson is so friendly, responsive, timely, and easy to work with we always felt at ease talking to him. We had a fun engagement shoot with Nelson and the photos came out beautiful. He also used those photos to put together a wonderful guest book for our wedding. On the day of our wedding Nelson was great to work with and allowed us to get all the shots we wanted and listened to any suggestions. Nelson really makes sure he is there for the bride and groom and it was very reassuring having him there on our wedding day. We also had a second shooter at our wedding, Ron, and between the two of them our day was captured perfectly! From the preview Nelson has shown us of our wedding photos they look AMAZING and we cannot wait to see the rest of them! Photography was very important to us on our wedding day and Nelson did a great job working with us throughout the whole process. I would definitely recommend Nelson to anyone looking for a wedding photographer!
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    Christina Sent on 06/13/2015
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    My husband and I could not be happier with Nelson and his team! Being an event planner myself, I knew from the moment I met Nelson that he would be professional, courteous and an amazing photographer to have capture our wedding! Nelson truly goes ABOVE and BEYOND in everything he does - he even did a site visit and gave us a wonderful surprise at our wedding. He is reassuring with everything and accommodates any and all special requests. He is honestly a GEM in the photography industry and we would recommend him to ANY couple looking for an AMAZING photographer!
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    Vendor was great. Pictures came out very nice. Would definitely recommend
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    Aliya Sent on 12/08/2014
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    My friend used Nelson as her photographer for her engagement photos as well as her wedding (I was in the wedding party). Nelson was very friendly, personable, professional and extremely creative when it came to capturing moments during the event. I loved that he gave us all a sneak peek of the photos during the reception. I was blown away by how wonderful they are. We did really cool poses and we all looked fantastic. I cannot wait to see the rest of the pictures. I'm so happy that he helped to make my friends have an amazing wedding experience!

    Aliya
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    Leann Sent on 12/01/2014
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    I found Nelson on Facebook through a post that Essence Magazine does called "Wedding Bliss". I contacted him and received a response in less than 24 hours and the rest as they say is history. I am NOT a picture person and neither is my husband to a certain degree but during our engagement shoot we had SO MUCH FUN with Nelson. He made us relax and let us be ourselves! He also had such cool ideas for shots, things we never even thought of and he created some memorable pictures that we LOVE and anyone that has seen them has commented on just how AMAZING his work is. Our bridal party loved him...everyone commented on what great work he was doing and the shots he was taking. Both, him, his partner in the business and a runner where there to capture our big day and they were SO NOT intrusive. They just let everyone do their thing and capture the moments which is exactly what my husband and I both wanted. That day, Nelson provided my husband and I with a few gifts, a book that captured our engagement photos...and then he worked feverishly during our wedding to show us and our guest a preview of some of the shots from our first look, bridal party shoot and ceremony...none of which we asked for and the photos were INCREDIBLE. They were vivid, captured things that I missed because all things happen so fast on your wedding day and were just downright phenomenal. My husband and I can't WAIT to see the rest of the footage. These pictures will last a lifetime and I could recommend not better photographer to capture these moments than Nelson. He's a GEM and I'm so glad my husband and I chose to use him as our photographer during this special period in our lives. He ROCKED and felt like part of the family....I will use him for all of my future needs for sure! Thank you Nelson!!

    Traun and LeAnn
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    Erica Sent on 10/01/2014
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    Nelson was absolutely wonderful from the moment I contacted him to the day the photos arrived after the wedding! He was great to work with, very flexible and produces beautiful photos. 

    On the day of my Mom's wedding, he arrived to the venue before we even got there! He got all the shots we asked for and plenty more really great photos. I (as MOH giving the toast) was a nervous wreck, and my Mom really doesn't like photos much, but he still managed to be a calming and easygoing presence and get some great photos - memories to last a lifetime.

    I wholeheartedly recommend Nelson for any special occasion! 

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    Cheryl Sent on 10/15/2014
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    Nelson was the perfect photographer. He totally captured our special day, as well as our pre-wedding events. Professional and talented - our photos are fabulous and my husband and I are so happy we had him photograph our wedding! We will definitely be recommending him to our engaged friends in need of a wedding photographer!
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    We booked Nelson for our 6/21/14 wedding, and an engagement shoot about a year prior. We loved working with him!

    From the beginning, he made things very easy. He drove to meet us in our hometown, and was very relaxed and easy to talk to. Our engagement shoot went off flawlessly. He was able to incorporate our poorly behaved (but adorable) dog into some of the photos, and he even got a cute shot of our skittish cat. The photos were gorgeous, we have them in a coffee table book now and they always garner compliments.

    Our wedding day was perfect- Nelson sent us a questionnaire beforehand to help get a handle on what we wanted and what we were expecting. Nelson and his co-photographer arrived to our venue early, and used that time to get some extra prep shots in. They were very discreet during the ceremony, and managed to get some stellar shots of us, the guests, and our attendants. Our after-ceremony shots were gorgeous as well. We took them on the beach, and Nelson was very careful about who and what was in the background (I had been worried about that).

    As the reception started, Nelson was able to edit some prep and ceremony photos quickly for the guests to enjoy- and they were AMAZING! I loved them, and the guests loved seeing the photos early.

    It took about a month to get all of our photos back, and they are GORGEOUS. My mom was just over and she couldn't decide which ones she wanted to print and frame. They are all beautiful. We've gotten non-stop compliments on the photos from everyone we've shown them to!

    Thanks so much Nelson! :)
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    Carlisa Sent on 04/14/2014
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    I will recommend Nelson J Photography to Everyone. We had our engagement session in June and Wedding 4/12/14. They are very professional, yet personable - your pictures will reflect the couple personalities while having fun. Nelson and his team will be used for any of my family photography needs in the future. To our surprise our guest were viewing our wedding pictures and engagement pics during dinner at the wedding. They are highly recommended!!!
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    Jessica Sent on 12/14/2013
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    Thank you Nelson and Jade for capturing one of the most precious moments in our lives. Li and I will cherish the photos that you've taken of our first pregnancy. The photos were very creative and natural. We definitely look forward to having more pictures taken by you in the future!
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    Lisa Sent on 11/12/2013
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    Nelson J. Photography was fantastic. Nelson was recommended to us by another photographer who was unavailable for our date. His prices are very affordable and he was extremely flexible. His sense of how to get the best angles and get the most color out of the photos was great. Definitely ask for getting same day edits/first shots to be displayed at the wedding. He had set up a hi-res monitor to display all of the photos that him and his assistant had taken so far and it was a hit with everyone.

    Also he is very willing to travel for whatever you want. He is from northern NJ, traveled to Baltimore for our engagement shoot and to Philly for the wedding. Very Highly recommended.
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    Josefina Sent on 09/25/2013
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    Excellent professional photographers. . Nelson is an exceptional photographer wot work with. He makes you comfortable and he understand what kind kind of posings you prefer. He makes suggestions in a very courteous manner. Very easy person to work with. Will be happy to do business with him again and will be highly recommended.
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    Gigi Sent on 10/19/2013
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    We are so pleased with Nelson. His service to our parents Engagement picture and 50th Wedding anniversary pictures were priceless. He was able to take unforgettable moments through his pictures. He was very professional and was easy to get along with. Our parents were so happy with their pictures!!!! Thank you Nelson for making our parent's 50th Wedding Anniversary special. I will definitely recommend you to my friends!
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    Rebecca Sent on 10/11/2013
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    Were leaving for our Honeymoon in the morning but I just needed to write something before we left. Nelson and his team were absolutely amazing at our Wedding yesterday! It was an incredibly long day and they were there from start to finish! He captured every moment, every perfect angle, every creative pose, just couldn't be happier! I feel so lucky to have had him photograph our Wedding Day! After our engagement photo shoot awhile back it just reassured me that he truly was the best! And now after yesterday it just makes Pete and I so excited to see the incredible photos! Thank You a million times over and over again! We Love You!! I will recommend you forever
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    Alla Sent on 08/20/2013
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    We chose Nelson to capture our wedding and he did an excellent job! He was unobtrusive and able to get a lot of beautiful candid moments. Later for portraits he gave great direction without looking "posed"
    My mother commented that she couldn't find 1 photo that she did not like. Thank you Nelson for the beautiful photos!!
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    Nelson was everything I would ask for in a wedding photographer. Perfect balance of professional and personal. Compared to other photographers prices he is truly a steal while delivering a high value product. Nelson was completely responsive to our needs and requests. He offered great ideas but was not pushy at all if we wanted something different. He and his team really help make the wedding a great experience!
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