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Photography by Rebecca

Photography by Rebecca

Manchester, IA
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    Silvia Sent on 01/12/2015
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    My husband & I LOVED working with Rebecca & her team! Rebecca was recommended by a friend, and as soon as my husband & I met with her for a consultation, we knew she was the perfect photographer! She shot our engagment session, and we later asked her to snap a few photos of us and our dogs since we couldn't take them to where we had our e-session originally. She was a trooper since our dogs are not as cooperative as we'd like at times. Her work was amazing!

    My husband & I got married on 12/31/14, and Rebecca came from IA for our event. Her assistant, videographer, and 2nd photographer were all AMAZING to work with! Super professional, kept me at ease, and allowed my husband & I to actually enjoy taking our wedding photos!! Rebecca is a perfectionist, has a great eye for what she does, and I love that about her! Especially when we were taking photos with bridal party, as well as dealing with guests at the wedding, she kept things going. We cannot say enough good things about her, and cannot wait to see the finished product! :)
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    Sonia Sent on 03/07/2013
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    Rebecca was phenomenal! Was very responsive and easy to get along with. I just received our proofs and they are better then I expected. The quality and artistic quality is superb. I would highly recommend Rebecca if you want quality pictures for a lifetime of memories. Sonia
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    Katie Sent on 04/28/2013
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    Rebecca and Charlie were hands down the best photographers we could have found. We did an engagement session as well as our wedding and we are still ohhing and ahhing over the shots. They had such a great sense of humor that they put us at ease right away. Their eye for photography was amazing and I have had people remark that my wedding photos, "Look like they are straight out of a magazine". We clicked so nicely with them it made it even more fun. They created so many wonderful posed photos and were able to capture precious moments as they happened without us even knowing it. During our big reveal they got so many amazing shots but made it like my husband and I were all alone. They were such professionals and were willing to do anything to get a great shot from ignoring "Do not enter signs" to lying face down in a parking lot. They have immortalized one of the most important day in our lives perfectly! We highly recommend them!
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    Amanda Sent on 02/10/2013
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    First of all, I'm a jerk for taking so long to write this review but I can't let another day go by and allow more brides to go elsewhere because if you don't hire Rebecca, you are SERIOUSLY missing out on the best photography and experience that you know you DESERVE! Rebecca is not only reliable, professional and worth every damn penny, she is the most patient and creative photographer and person I have ever known. We used her for our engagement pictures, a boudoir shoot (gift for the hubby) and our wedding pictures and there's not a single ounce of regret. She is amazing and will be our photographer for anything we could possibly want. Our wedding party, family and friends were BLOWN AWAY at the quality and beauty of our pictures! I am not the most confident person nor do I enjoy being the subject of something so intimate as pictures can and should be, but Rebecca breaks down any and all walls of discomfort, EFFORTLESSLY and makes you feel beautiful and special in the process. Here's my advice, hire her. Like now. Is photography pricey? I guess it doesn't have to be, you can definitely find a very cheap vendor but you will be writing a totally different review if you do. Cheap photography will get you cheap pictures and, most likely, a horrible experience. Is that really what you want for literally one if the most special days of your life? We ALMOST didnt hire Rebecca because we thought we would save money with photography but nothing out there compared to what Rebecca has to offer and we realized it was more important to splurge on photography than the invites or linens etc. And honestly, her prices are BEYOND reasonable for the quality you get! And, when you look at those pictures, you realize how many special, beautiful moments you forgot that could have only been captured by someone as amazing as Rebecca. So PLEASE do yourself a favor and don't cut corners when it comes to photography, hire Rebecca and you won't be sorry. :)
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    Lauren Sent on 08/30/2012
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    My husband and I were married on April 28th of 2012. Photography by Rebecca was the first photographer that we looked at for our wedding. We knew the moment we met with Rebecca that we weren't going to look any further. Her previous work was outstanding and we loved everything that she showed us.

    The wedding day came and the thing I was most nervous about was having pictures taken. I thought it would feel awkward. Rebecca and her team are so down to earth and laid back that they make it an experience that we will never forget. They make you feel at ease.

    We got our proofs this week and we are absolutely amazed at how beautiful the pictures are. Every single proof is fantastic. I HIGHLY recommend Photography by Rebecca!! They are wonderful to work with. And I will be using them in the future for more of life's special moments. :)
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    Marisa Sent on 10/11/2011
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    From the first day we started wedding planning, having an amazing photographer was my number one priority. I must have looked at every wedding photographer in the state, but after meeting with Rebecca and seeing the quality of her work, I knew she was the one! Other than school pictures, I've never had professional pictures taken, so as our wedding day got closer I grew nervous about being in front of the camera all day and how I would look, and how do I pose!? But being around Rebecca and Charlie made us feel totally relaxed and comfortable and we put our full trust in her that we would look great no matter what.
    Early in the day I expressed concerns to her about my insecurities (hello, double chin) and she assured me she always makes sure the bride looks good- and as she showed me pictures on her digital camera that day, I was shocked to see how AWESOME I looked! We were totally down for any pictures, and Rebecca found the perfect spots in downtown Montclair -- young, edgy photos that we can not WAIT to see!
    My dad, who was probably ready to kill me after knowing how much I spent on her (which is really what you'd spend for any high quality photog), was our chaffeur throughout the day and was so impressed with Rebecca and Charlie and their style and professionalism, he knew it was more than worth it.
    Our wedding was only 4 days ago and we are so impatient to get our proofs and build our album. From the small preview Rebecca showed me, I'm positive these are going to be the best wedding photos ever and I can't wait to show them off!
    HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend!
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    Molly Sent on 03/19/2013
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    I found Photography by Rebecca online about one year before our wedding and built high hopes for our own wedding pictures. I was absolutely memorized by the way she was able to capture moments in a creative and unique way. Even with the high expectations, I was not disappointed.

    On the day of our wedding, pent up with crazy anxious energy, she was the fist person I saw when I arrived at Addison Park. There she was, camera in hand ready to take my wedding pictures! She was organized, professional, and direct. Having a bridal party of 18 bridesmaids and groomsmen, I had to consider how direct a photographer needed to be when working with a timeline and expectations for certain shots. She did not disappoint. As a matter of fact, she is one of the primary reasons why my hubby and I walked down the aisle on time!! For the entire night, she totally blended in and took the most amazing shots. Our guests even commented on how "cool" our photographer was for creatively taking pictures. In all, we really feel that not only did we book an awesome photographer but, we definitely made new friends.
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    Sarah Sent on 08/02/2010
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    Actually haven't seen any pics because we just got married two weeks ago but Rebecca and Charlie were great! They were punctual and professional, very easy to correspond with and catered to all of my requests. Can't wait to see what they have!
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    Kacey Sent on 01/10/2013
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    Rebecca and Charlie were awesome!!! I have fabulous pictures! I get so many compliments on the quality of my pictures and album. My album is not just posed pictures, it tells a story!
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    Zachary Sent on 01/10/2013
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    Rebecca was great. We were very particular about when and where we wanted to have our photos taken and she had no problem working around that. The photos we got look great and really captured the magic of the event.
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    Michelle Sent on 03/02/2009
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    Absolutely amazing photos! I couldn't have chosen a better photographer for my wedding. Not only did Rebecca make it fun, but she and her team were unobtrusive and professional. We had such a blast doing some crazy poses and just being ourselves in front of the camera. Our proofs were well worth the wait- I have never seen such awesome wedding pics! Our guests are still raving about our wedding photos and thank you card!
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    Heather Sent on 01/10/2013
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    Rebecca and Charlie are so awesome to work with. From the engagement shoot to the wedding to the creation of out album. Rebecca knows what she's doing takes awesome shots and is excellent at helping even the most indecipherable brides pick out the best pictures and create an amazing album. We continue to go back for pictures of our ever growing family! Truly top notch all the way around!!! I would totally hire them again and again. Awesome!
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    Jessica Sent on 01/11/2013
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    Rebecca is an amazing photographer! My wedding photos were absolutely beautiful. Everyone that has seen my photos comments on how they are so amazing and unique. She is so talented. She captures the moments of the day beautifully and is wonderful to work with. After seeing my wedding photos I've had many family and friends use Rebecca for their wedding as well.
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    Denise Sent on 01/10/2013
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    When we sat down to plan our wedding day, having a great photographer was very important to both of us, and Photography-By-Rebecca was a confident choice. We wanted photos that would document our entire day, capture moments in candid form, be treasures for our walls and be timeless to our future generations. Photography-By-Rebecca exceeded all of our expectations.

    Rebecca was excited to travel to take part in our day, and even solicited a local photographer friend to assist and share ideas. (Bonus!) She, Charlie and Lisa caught it all – from our first glance until after our last dance, and all those overlooked details and smiles amongst guests that we missed in-between. When they presented us with our photos later, it was easy to relive the day, and with a fresh view through their eyes. As we selected the photos for our walls and albums, we were pleasantly surprised to favor all their ideas, rather than those we pre-planned ourselves!

    While we don’t consider ourselves photogenic, Photography-By-Rebecca did a stellar job of catching us at our best, keeping our character natural and not drawing attention to their work. Amazing!

    (The fact that Rebecca is family made it extra special. However, it was her style and ability that drove our decision. If we weren’t excited about those, we would not have included her in our budget, or entrusted her with our very important day!)
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    Mark Sent on 02/26/2016
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    When we were planning our wedding, we put tremendous importance on the photograpgher. We saw Rebecca's pictures online and knew we had to meet with her. We were not disappointed! Her work was fantastic, she was a pleasure to be around, and when the wedding day came, she managed to both be completely unobtrusive and also capture every important moment. More than a decade later, we still look fondly at our album and are amazed how she captured all the joy and personality of that day.
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    Patricia Sent on 01/10/2013
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    Rebecca started as our wedding photographer, when we hired her for our 2005 wedding. Over the years, she took our engagement pictures, wedding pics and video, maternity pictures, newborn photos, 1 year photos with our son and family photos this past year. She has become our LIFE photographer - capturing the personality of our family - our most cherished moments. We have recommended Photography by Rebecca to many of friends. She is such an artist - we love working with her!
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    Debbie Sent on 01/10/2013
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    From our first meeting with Rebecca to finalizing our wedding album, we could not have been happier with our choice of photographers. Her work is absolutely amazing. She captured everything, from the classic moments at every wedding, to the great candid moments we didn't realize she even captured until we received our proofs.

    She is not only professional but also so much fun to work with. In my opinion, choosing a wedding photographer is the most important decision. After the wedding all that you have to look back on are the pictures. I couldn't be happier with our choice. If we had to do it again, I would choose Rebecca without a doubt!
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    Carmen Sent on 02/10/2013
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    Rebecca took my wedding pics back in 2004 and she was amazing. I still look at my wedding album now and the pictures are elegant and timeless! Since then I have recommended her to dozens of my friends, all of whom were very happy. 4 kids later, she is still my photographer! She recently did mh daughters's 4 month photo session. I couldn't have been happier! I highly recommend her. Her style is not intrusive and relaxed:)
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    Michelle Sent on 02/28/2013
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    Photography by Rebecca did a great job shooting my wedding. I cherish the photos I have. They have also done Christmas cards, birth announcements and portraits for us and we couldn't be happier. I highly recommend them.
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    Almost ten years later and I still think we had the best wedding photos ever. We are still recommending Rebecca to anyone we can. She is a true artist and professional!
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    Rebecca was a lot of fun to work with. She definitely helps take the edge off a nervous bride! Rebecca captured great photos of our day without us spending a ton of time taking photos and without "getting in the way." We did our album and thank you cards through her and they are gorgeous.

    Photography by Rebecca's reply:

    LOL this is so sweet here is the immediate message I got from bride after she hit send on the review :

    "I accidentally didn't hit a 5 on something. i did it really fast. i just tried to go back to change it but i couldn't!!! ahh! it's saying 4.8 !!!"
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    We really enjoyed working with Rebecca! She was so much fun to work and has a great personality. We were running a little late from the hair salon the morning of the wedding, but she got us back on track and didn't make anything stressful. She also has great photo ideas, and the coloring that she can do with the photos is amazing. I plan to use Photos by Rebecca in the future. You should check out her photography on her website: http://www.photography-by-rebecca.com !!
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    Michele Sent on 10/23/2015
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    We chose Rebecca for our photographer because of her talent to take unique, wonderful photos. We had contracted with her for 2 photographers for 9 hours on our day. She provided about 20 preview pictures which were wonderful and we couldn't wait for the rest of the pictures. Unfortunately, that is where the good ended and the nightmare began. We received our proofs 6 months after the wedding, what we received were basically 40 pictures, with various perspectives of the basic pix, ie one picture, then same picture with close up, same picture in black and white.... We had asked Rebecca to take certain pictures on the day, including a picture of the bride with her 94 year old grandfather (who has since passed away) and a picture of the groom's mother with her 4 siblings. Neither picture was in the proofs and many attempts to contact Rebecca about this have been met with silence.
    While Rebecca is truly a gifted photographer, it doesn't matter if she does not follow through by providing the pictures! We do not have a photographs of that special day.
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    Matthew Sent on 09/16/2010
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    **UPDATED 2016** SIX YEARS LATER WE HAVE STILL YET TO RECEIVE OUR WEDDING VIDEO! I HAVE SPOKEN TO REBECCA A HANDFUL OF TIMES AND ITS ALWAYS THE SAME EXCUSES AND THE SAME ILL GET RIGHT BACK TO YOU AND SHE DOESN'T. COUNTLESS PHONE CALLS AND EMAIL GO UNANSWERED. IT IS CRIMINAL TO TAKE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS FOR A SERVICE AND PRODUCT AND NOT PRODUCE WHAT YOU ARE CONTRACTED TO DO.

    I will leave my original review below, but I would no longer recommend Rebecca.

    If you want to hear "WOW" when people view your wedding photographs then I would recommend Rebecca. One of the most important aspects of great photographs may rely on your relationship with the photographer. Rebecca and Charlie are fun and approachable which helps with easing the brides nerves or being open to ideas for images. During your search for a photographer you will hear a lot of "photo journalism", and "nontraditional" talk going around. Rebecca's artistic and fashion approach to wedding photography differs from the rest. With Photography-By-Rebecca you will find that you walk away with art.
    I would highly recommend doing an engagement session with Rebecca prior to the wedding to help the couple and the photographer develop a rapport. This session also provides the bride and groom with a great opportunity for a guest book to display during the reception.
    We were thrilled with our engagement photographs and guest book, had a blast working with Rebecca and her staff and can not wait to see the final images of our wedding.
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    DON’T WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY! I had Rebecca photograph our engagement and wedding photos. My wedding was July 2015 and we just finally got everything from her in Feb 2016. She was supposed to have a 2nd shooter, she did but it was clearly someone who was not familiar with photographer who ended up being more of an assist than shooter. She has poor business and personal ethics. She lies, has an excuse for everything (internet doesn’t work, email not working, item on backorder for weeks, etc.), she also doesn’t return calls, texts, emails, Facebook messages, etc. She went MIA at the beginning of our reception and missed shooting our entrance and we had to awkwardly stand there and wait so she could photograph our cake cutting. And after all of this she has the audacity to get snarky with you. She is just not a person you should do business with. The only reason I feel we ended up getting all of the items from the contract is that we had lawyers in our immediate family and had to bring up the possibility of going to court/suing. I was just so disappointed with her. The only thing that cause us stress during the whole process was her. Overall the photographs themselves were good but there were several where you look at them and they are so angled and cockeyed you’re wondering if she gave the camera to the 1 ½ year old ring bearer. I told her some specific shots I wanted and she didn’t get them so she had to have them photo shopped. I guess it really doesn’t matter what all happened it out situation it just matters that you DO NOT book her for ANY reason but it will cause you unnecessary stress and work as well as waste your money because as you can see from other reviews you may not get your pictures at all!
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