Thera VanDerveer Photography Reviews

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• Sean G. Sent on 11/16/2019
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  Autumn wedding

  Thera did an amazing job, I'm active military and she kept in constant contact with me since the day I found her, I never had to wait more than a day or so for contact and if I did she told me ahead of time.
  We got a free engagement session with our package which we did at our ceremony site and she was amazing, got everything we asked for and more.
  The day of our wedding, she arrived early and stayed late. We only had to wait about 3 weeks for our photos back and we got over 800 photos.

  Thera did an amazing job, I'm active military and she kept in constant contact with me since the day I found her, I never had to wait more than a day or so for contact and if I did she told me ahead of time.
  We got a free engagement session with our package which we did at our ceremony site and she was amazing, got everything we asked for and more.
  The day of our wedding, she arrived early and stayed late. We only had to wait about 3 weeks for our photos back and we got over 800 photos.
• Madison Sent on 11/12/2018
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  Professional, beautiful photos, fun to work with

  Thera was an amazing wedding photographer! She offered several packages at a good price so we could choose how long we would need her at the wedding and other additions. We selected a package that included an engagement shoot which was an excellent opportunity to practice poses, get comfortable in front of the camera and get to know Thera in general. From Day 1, she communicated often and answered as many questions as my family and I had, even answering emails late at night to calm nerves before the big day.
  The quality of photography as well as the willingness to do special shots at the venue made such a difference in our eyes as well. Our wedding day was a rainy one in the morning, so by the time it came to take pictures outside at our farm venue, the grass was wet and muddy. Thera made the brilliant suggestion to bring a clear shower curtain for me to stand on which completely saved my dress. You couldn't even see it in the pictures! With the chilly temps outside, she and her second shooter worked quickly and efficiently while maintaining upbeat attitudes which saved my bridesmaids.
  Throughout the planning process, Thera always made us feel like we were her only clients by maintaining communication and churning out the pictures relatively quickly! It was a joy to work with her and that feeling was consistent from the day we booked her until weeks after the wedding day. My husband and I are now choosing which of her lovely pictures to frame!

  Thera was an amazing wedding photographer! She offered several packages at a good price so we could choose how long we would need her at the wedding and other additions. We selected a package that included an engagement shoot which was an excellent opportunity to practice poses, get comfortable in front of the camera and get to know Thera in general. From Day 1, she communicated often and answered as many questions as my family and I had, even answering emails late at night to calm nerves before the big day.
  The quality of photography as well as the willingness to do special shots at the venue made such a difference in our eyes as well. Our wedding day was a rainy one in the morning, so by the time it came to take pictures outside at our farm venue, the grass was wet and muddy. Thera made the brilliant suggestion to bring a clear shower curtain for me to stand on which completely saved my dress. You couldn't even see it in the pictures! With the chilly temps outside, she and her second shooter worked quickly and efficiently while maintaining upbeat attitudes which saved my bridesmaids.
  Throughout the planning process, Thera always made us feel like we were her only clients by maintaining communication and churning out the pictures relatively quickly! It was a joy to work with her and that feeling was consistent from the day we booked her until weeks after the wedding day. My husband and I are now choosing which of her lovely pictures to frame!
• Andrea Sent on 04/29/2018
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  I cannot say enough about working with Thera. I met her at a wedding expo and hit it off right away. We met for a consultation and she walked through the entire photography process with me and was so patient in answering all of my questions. She also went above and beyond to make sure she covered items I didn't think to ask. On top of everything else, she knew I was looking at others, and made sure to tell me what I wanted to look for. She was truly concerned about me getting a good fit, rather than just winning my business.
  Thera's pricing is competitive and is worth every penny. She ensures her second photographer is as experienced or more so than she! Her attitude, flexibility and general good natured personality matched so well. She worked out the schedule for the day, worked with me to scope out locations and guaranteed that our more urban setting would still prove beautiful photos - and it did. She worked through permits so we could shoot at the monuments and was sooooo good with all of our family quirks and dealing with family portraits.
  The albums and canvas prints we ordered are gorgeous and she did a wonderful job of laying them out. Again - Thera is so personal and accommodating, she lays out a separate album for each set of parents to tailor for the families. WHO DOES THAT?! :)
  You will not be disappointed with Thera. You'll want to invite her to Thanksgiving dinner by the end of your big day. :)

  I cannot say enough about working with Thera. I met her at a wedding expo and hit it off right away. We met for a consultation and she walked through the entire photography process with me and was so patient in answering all of my questions. She also went above and beyond to make sure she covered items I didn't think to ask. On top of everything else, she knew I was looking at others, and made sure to tell me what I wanted to look for. She was truly concerned about me getting a good fit, rather than just winning my business.
  Thera's pricing is competitive and is worth every penny. She ensures her second photographer is as experienced or more so than she! Her attitude, flexibility and general good natured personality matched so well. She worked out the schedule for the day, worked with me to scope out locations and guaranteed that our more urban setting would still prove beautiful photos - and it did. She worked through permits so we could shoot at the monuments and was sooooo good with all of our family quirks and dealing with family portraits.
  The albums and canvas prints we ordered are gorgeous and she did a wonderful job of laying them out. Again - Thera is so personal and accommodating, she lays out a separate album for each set of parents to tailor for the families. WHO DOES THAT?! :)
  You will not be disappointed with Thera. You'll want to invite her to Thanksgiving dinner by the end of your big day. :)

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• Caroline Sent on 01/02/2018
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  Thera went above and beyond to make my wedding day so special. The quality of pictures and her professionalism was outstanding. She responded to my emails/texts quickly and was extremely organized. She sent us notes, gifts, etc leading up to the wedding which was so nice. The canvas print, wedding album, and personalized USB drive with all the pictures were immaculate quality and something I will cherish forever. This girl is talented and I would recommend her highly.

  Thera went above and beyond to make my wedding day so special. The quality of pictures and her professionalism was outstanding. She responded to my emails/texts quickly and was extremely organized. She sent us notes, gifts, etc leading up to the wedding which was so nice. The canvas print, wedding album, and personalized USB drive with all the pictures were immaculate quality and something I will cherish forever. This girl is talented and I would recommend her highly.
• Katherine Sent on 12/26/2017
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  Working with Thera was an absolute delight! Prior to our wedding, we shopped around at a bridal show and chatted with several photographers in the area. We ended up choosing Thera based on her portfolio and price. Little did we know that there is so much more to wedding photography than that, and we really lucked out when we picked Thera!
  
  Some of the things we really appreciated about working with Thera include:
  1. There were so many thoughtful things Thera did for us during our wedding. For example, during her dinner break, Thera worked on putting together a slideshow of the photos she had taken through that point. Our family loved seeing the family portraits and pictures from the ceremony only moments after they were taken. Thera also gave us personalized tumblers as a gift, which we love!
  2. We felt like we got a great value for the price we paid. Thera's package included an engagement shoot, a personalized USB drive/box, a custom album, and a large canvas, in addition to all of the standard services provided by photographers.
  3. Finally, she was professional and easy to work with. Thera and her assistant Franzi were non-intrusive during our wedding, but still somehow managed to capture the best moments of our wedding. During our engagement shoot and our family/bridal party portraits, they were great at directing traffic without being too bossy. The turnaround time on our pictures was much faster than we expected, given that we got married in the middle of wedding season.
  
  Any couple would be lucky to book Thera for their special day!

  Working with Thera was an absolute delight! Prior to our wedding, we shopped around at a bridal show and chatted with several photographers in the area. We ended up choosing Thera based on her portfolio and price. Little did we know that there is so much more to wedding photography than that, and we really lucked out when we picked Thera!
  
  Some of the things we really appreciated about working with Thera include:
  1. There were so many thoughtful things Thera did for us during our wedding. For example, during her dinner break, Thera worked on putting together a slideshow of the photos she had taken through that point. Our family loved seeing the family portraits and pictures from the ceremony only moments after they were taken. Thera also gave us personalized tumblers as a gift, which we love!
  2. We felt like we got a great value for the price we paid. Thera's package included an engagement shoot, a personalized USB drive/box, a custom album, and a large canvas, in addition to all of the standard services provided by photographers.
  3. Finally, she was professional and easy to work with. Thera and her assistant Franzi were non-intrusive during our wedding, but still somehow managed to capture the best moments of our wedding. During our engagement shoot and our family/bridal party portraits, they were great at directing traffic without being too bossy. The turnaround time on our pictures was much faster than we expected, given that we got married in the middle of wedding season.
  
  Any couple would be lucky to book Thera for their special day!
• Danielle Sent on 06/10/2018
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  This is only a portion of our review. Please see full review my husband wrote is on Thera's website:
  
  Thera is the best at what she does. She is a consummate professional whose passion and ability are evident in every photograph she takes. I first found Thera online while looking for someone to capture engagement pictures in a clandestine fashion. I wanted to surprise my then-girlfriend, but I also wanted to capture the moment for both of us to treasure forever. I lived in Georgia at the time, and was coordinating the proposal and photoshoot for a visit to Front Royal, Virginia. Out of state and unable to see for myself, Thera not only recommended the perfect scenic overlook on Skyline Drive, she went there to observe the exact best time of day (the right amount of sunlight) to propose there, monitored the weather as we got closer to the day, and even met with me the morning of to walk through the location pointing out where I should pop the question for the perfect pictures and where she would be. Execution: flawless. The proposal went well (see below review of Thera’s wedding photography for us), Hollywood couldn’t have done a better job capturing the moment, and the bride-to-be was surprised and, later, in love with the pictures. Thera even immediately edited a few of the photographs and sent them to us later that afternoon to share with friends and family. Did I mention it was Christmas Eve?

  This is only a portion of our review. Please see full review my husband wrote is on Thera's website:
  
  Thera is the best at what she does. She is a consummate professional whose passion and ability are evident in every photograph she takes. I first found Thera online while looking for someone to capture engagement pictures in a clandestine fashion. I wanted to surprise my then-girlfriend, but I also wanted to capture the moment for both of us to treasure forever. I lived in Georgia at the time, and was coordinating the proposal and photoshoot for a visit to Front Royal, Virginia. Out of state and unable to see for myself, Thera not only recommended the perfect scenic overlook on Skyline Drive, she went there to observe the exact best time of day (the right amount of sunlight) to propose there, monitored the weather as we got closer to the day, and even met with me the morning of to walk through the location pointing out where I should pop the question for the perfect pictures and where she would be. Execution: flawless. The proposal went well (see below review of Thera’s wedding photography for us), Hollywood couldn’t have done a better job capturing the moment, and the bride-to-be was surprised and, later, in love with the pictures. Thera even immediately edited a few of the photographs and sent them to us later that afternoon to share with friends and family. Did I mention it was Christmas Eve?