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    Amanda S. Sent on 01/01/2022
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    Amazing experience!

    I knew I wanted Turnquist to photograph our wedding after my best friend had Rebecca do her maternity and newborn shoots. The photos were so beautiful, there was no question - I had to hire her for my wedding. I reached out to Rebecca before we even set a date and we planned an engagement shoot. A couple weeks later we decide to just jump in and get married the week of Thanksgiving. Rebecca didn’t even flinch and was right on board. We opted for a micro wedding - about 40 guests. Rebecca met with us at our venue to brainstorm, discuss timing, and scope out photo worthy locations a few weeks before the big day. Rebecca is focused and confident in her work - which we really appreciated. She braved ice cold temps and high winds to get absolutely breathtaking photos for us. We received our photos in a timely manner and were speechless at the quality and quantity of material she was able to capture in such a short, “micro wedding” timeframe. Our friends and family have told us they had tears in their eyes reliving the day through the photos. I can’t wait to display her beautiful work in our home because her photographs are truly works of art capturing the emotion of the day. Also shoutout to Jesse for making it easy to access our contract and view and pay our invoice! So thankful we chose Turnquist to capture our wedding day and we look forward to working with them again in the future!
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    Matthew P. Sent on 12/29/2021
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    Excellence with ease

    If you’re looking for a smooth, hassle free experience with professionals and outstanding photos, look no further. Rebecca and Jesse are simply the best. Their creativity, and eye are truly unique and exactly what we were looking for. Their commitments were always met, they captured our day exactly as expected. We cannot express our thanks enough.

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    I’m so happy our paths crossed & I got to be apart of this beautiful celebration with you. Despite the uncooperative weather you two were amazingly flexible & trusting which made for some truly gorgeous imagery! Thank you so much for being so awesome & can’t wait for our paths to cross again!
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    Amanda B. Sent on 12/27/2021
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    Pandemic wedding

    I can not recommend Turnquist enough!! If you are on the fence..JUST DO IT! Jesse and Rebecca are the two most compassionate caring people and truly want to make sure your wedding photos are exactly what you want. I plan on using them for all our photography needs even though our wedding was this past July! They made it through postponing AND helping us find a whole new venue AND a date with us. They are simply the best and no photographers in the Hudson Valley can compare. 15/10 recommend!!!!

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    This made my day!! Thanks so much for being so incredible & flexible. Working with clients who put their full trust in their vendors to create the perfect day really is a huge help in the success for your wedding day. So thanks for being awesome & fabulous & can't wait until our paths cross again!!
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    Melissa O. Sent on 12/29/2021
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    Turnquist Collective

    The Turnquists are the best! We couldn’t have ask for a better duo to photograph and film our wedding. They shot our engagement photos, micro-wedding ceremony and our larger wedding reception. All sets of photos so nicely captured every emotion we (and our family and friends) felt on those special days. Rebecca and Jesse are extremely professional, but they made the process of taking hours of photos so fun and easy! Their passion and dedication for what they do is so evident. Rebecca literally laid on the ground throwing my veil in the wind to make sure we got the perfect shot! We will definitely be reaching out to the Turnquists to shoot any other important events we have in our future. I could not recommend them enough!

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    We are so honored to have been a small part of your wedding journey! Your family was so wonderful & flexible making the process that much more amazing. Hoping our paths cross again!!
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    Arina V. Sent on 05/14/2021
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    Elevated, Well-Curated, and Brings It All To Life!

    Look no further, you’ve found the perfect duo of photographer and videographer! Just look at the portfolio on Instagram @turnquistcollective! The photographs did not just capture the raw emotion (which they definitely did), but also everything the way I saw it, the ambience, the feeling, the everything. If you’re on the fence about video, I fully heartily recommend. You will never recall your wedding day quite like a the video does, and it stirs all the emotions of why you are with the person, you are meant to be with, for the rest of your life. The photographs are elevated, well curated, and paint the picture of your day, and the video brings it all to life!
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    Kerry A. Sent on 12/26/2019
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    Turnquist was absolutely amazing!

    They completed our wedding day and I would absolutely recommend them as a vendor. The husband-wife duo team rocked!!
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    Debbie A. Sent on 06/19/2021
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    So talented and a pleasure to work with!!!

    We are so happy Turnquist Photography was recommended by our day of wedding planner. Our original wedding date was scheduled for May of 2020, which, due to the pandemic, turned into a small civil ceremony on June 5th, 2020. We finally had our wedding reception on June 5th, 2021. Throughout all of this, Rebecca was kind, caring, and attentive. And, in the midst of the pandemic, she came to take photos of our outdoor civil ceremony. Her professional and creative abilities are amazing in that she always had a vision, and captured special moments that might otherwise be forgotten. We so appreciate all she did to make us feel comfortable. We’re excited to see the final gallery for the wedding reception, as the sneak peeks are amazing. Thank you Rebecca, for creating such beautiful forever memories, and being by our side on the journey from the gorgeous engagement photos taken in the fall of 2019, to the abbreviated civil ceremony, to the final joyous reception.
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    Cailin B. Sent on 01/08/2020
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    Simply amazing!

    We had a relatively non-traditional wedding and Turnquist worked with us seamlessly. They truly were a joy to have at the wedding and captured the look and feel of our day perfectly. We are so happy with the quality of the photos and we were impressed at every turn with the balance of professionalism and fun. We honestly can’t say enough positive things about Turnquist.
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    Holly G. Sent on 01/26/2020
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    Let's just say... I cried on the dance floor saying goodbye to our photographer!

    Rebecca and Jesse are a dream team. They immediately put us at ease the morning of our wedding. Rebecca is extremely detail oriented with all of her info gathered prior to the wedding. She also scouts the location and has a complete plan and vision for your wedding. We've only received a few shots (being our wedding was last week)... and every one has brought a tear to our eyes. Personally, Rebecca and Jesse are fun, professional, on point, creative, and sensitive to all of your "day of needs". At first we were not planning on having a video - but after speaking to Rebecca and thinking about it, we agreed. And having Jesse there capturing the moments we couldn't see made it all the more special.

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    This made our hearts so full today!! You & Blake were absolutely the dream couple & are so honored to have crossed paths. When we work with couples so appreciative & trusting as you two it reminds us why we do what we do! Thanks for all the love & kind words. We will meet again...😘
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    Chelsea M. Sent on 12/18/2019
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    Amazing photos

    As we all know wedding planning is stressful . Finding a good photographer was one of the most important things for me. Upon our first meeting with Rebecca she put my mind at ease and worked well with my husband and I. She handled our different point of views very well and came up with very good solutions to meet both of our needs. Our photographer Jesse was amazing, my husband and I hate getting pictures taken and he made both of us very comfortable where we actually started to enjoy it. The pictures came out amazing and he made sure we got the pictures we needed while still being able to enjoy our wedding day. I highly recommend them!

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    Thank you Chelsea! You were such a beautiful bride and your wedding day was just fantastic. I was thrilled to have been there and to have broken through with your camera shyness. All the best to you, Craig and the little man!!
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    Ruth G. Sent on 12/18/2019
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    Wedding in Hiking boots

    The photographer was amazing to work with. She was a pleasure from booking to the actual event. We absolutely love our pictures
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    Jonathan S. Sent on 09/28/2019
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    Genuinely the best wedding decision you could make

    ​Jesse and Rebecca were beyond amazing. Their contribution to our incredible day (both wedding photos and engagement photos) went way beyond the absolutely beautiful photos they took. Rebecca was so thoughtful and responsive during the entire process, even helping us with design and dress choices for the wedding. During our engagement shoot, which had begun as a very stressful day for a million reasons, Jesse seamlessly turned what could have been a really difficult day into something truly magical. Both she and Jesse felt more like welcome guests than photographers. Their easy manner, effortless professionalism, and depth of experience made the stressful time crunch of staged photos a breeze and their infectious joy banished all wedding jitters. I truthfully could not speak more highly of them both and it was truly one of the best decisions we made.
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    Tom C. Sent on 09/26/2019
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    As Incredible Photographers as they are People

    Our friends used Turnquist Photography when they got married upstate. We not only loved their work but also really liked them as people. When it came time for us to get married, while we didn't get married locally to them we knew they would be the perfect match for documenting our day. We weren't wrong. Not only are the photos incredible but they are just really great people. Not only on the day but from our first engagement shoot with Jesse to the days leading up to our wedding our experience was nothing short of amazing. These are the photographers you should go with. 100% best decision we made other then obviously getting married.

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    Thank you Tom!!!! What an unforgettable experience spending time with you and Kelly. Thank you for your trust and your friendship. Hopefully our paths will cross again!
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    Susan Sent on 01/01/2020
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    All around amazing!

    Rebecca could not have been more pleasant to work with! She made us so comfortable and came up with some beautiful shots that we will always treasure. I super highly recommend her and her team for any of your photo taking needs.

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    Thank you so much Susan! Appreciate you trusting in us to document your wedding. You had the most beautiful fall day & you were such a gorgeous bride!!
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    Anne Sent on 06/03/2019
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    Exceptional Photographer!

    Turnquist Photography is an exceptional vendor! Extremely reliable and professional. We received all the photos very quickly and the photos are all stunning! Rebecca captured every little detail from the wedding without me even having to specify what I wanted. I highly recommend Rebecca and Jesse!

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    Thank you so much! It was an absolute pleasure working for you & Gabe. You truly had the most perfect spring day & we are so happy we were able to document it for you! Hoping our paths cross again in the future!!
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    Gabrielle Sent on 05/18/2019
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    Fantastically talented and absolute professionals

    From big moments to small and everything between—somehow though we couldn’t be everywhere at once, Rebecca was.

    An oh the photos! The make us smile, laugh, cry, screech, and jump up and down photographs. It isn’t just that they are stunning, professional and artistic...or that she finds the intrinsic beauty in everything...It’s the spark, the spontaneity, the empathy she clearly feels with her subject that shines throughout her work.

    Rebecca and Jessie were also absolutely delightful from the moment we first contacted them. We could not have been happier with our decision to have them photograph one of the most important moments of our lives.

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    This was such a great way to start my day today!!! Thank you so much for trusting in me & allowing me to share in such a truly special day for both your families! You both were a dream to work with & hope that our paths cross again one day! (maybe when some more of your kids get married :)
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    Nicole Sent on 10/04/2018
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    Turnquist photography and videography all the way! I can't even imagine using a different photography team after working with Rebecca and Jesse for our engagement and wedding photos. They are two truly wonderful people who make a great team.
    My husband and I were initially shy in front of the camera, but during our engagement session Rebecca made us feel so comfortable and captured sweet shots. When it came to our wedding day we knew what to expect and felt right at home with Rebecca. She helped to organize group shots and captured all the important details of our day. She is so talented, fun to work with, and did everything in her power to make sure she captured those most important moments.
    Prior to our consultation with Jesse we hadn't really planned on doing a wedding video. When we met with him, he showed us one he had just done for another couple and it moved me to tears. It was then that I knew we had to have one. Jesse works with Rebecca to incorporate photos into the video and sets it to music. Throughout the day he was caught taking video at fun angles from getting low to the ground to capture our footsteps or using his drone to get a bird's eye view. I am so happy we decided to do this and can't wait to watch the video and relive the day.
    We can't thank Turnquist Photography enough for preserving those special moments from our wedding day.
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    Diana Sent on 02/13/2021
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    the BEST duo!!!!

    Although our wedding was not recent, my husband and I are always looking back at our photos and never EVER get tired of it, because Rebecca and Jesse made it so easy to relive our day with the most gorgeous photos and video. Their beautiful photos of our wedding were featured in Strictly Weddings along with many other vendors who shared their amazing work. Not only did they give us the best memories to look back on, we also developed a friendship and comfort that we never knew we'd have with our photographers. We can't recommend them enough for wedding/family/lifestyle photos because every session we have had with them has been just as perfect as the last. Thank you Jesse & Rebecca!!!

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    Heart exploding with so much gratitude for you guys!! This just made me cry & we are forever thankful our paths crossed. I know we don't get to see each other much between the distance & now the current pandemic, but hoping one day soon we will have the pleasure of having your beautiful family in front of our lens again!! xo R+J
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    Renee Sent on 12/17/2017
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    Turnquist Photography captured our wedding so beautifully. Fun to work with, and the attention to detail is beyond expectations. Highly reccomended.
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    Jared Sent on 12/06/2017
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    Turnquist Photography was everything we expected and so much more. Rebecca went above and beyond to make sure our wedding photos told more than a story! From our first meeting to the completion of our wedding we felt comfortable and knew we made the right choice. We never once felt like a client, it was working with someone who got to know us as individuals and as a couple. She was able to capture more than just moments in photographs but emotions and moments we will never forget.
    If you're looking for a photographer with an open mind, looking to make your photo needs more than special, we would suggest Turnquist Photography!
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    Reed Sent on 05/23/2017
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    The Turnquists are absolutely wonderful. Jesse was exceptionally professional, calm and accommodating. He went out of his way to make sure my husband and I felt taken care of and, of course, his photos are absolutely gorgeous! Highly, highly recommend Turnquist Photography!
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    Working with Rebecca and Jesse was a great experience. The pictures turned out beautifully and we received them very quickly! The photo booth was also a big hit.
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    Rebecca is the best! She listens to what you want and really tries to make sure who you are as a couple comes through in her photos - not just standard posed photography. So comfortable to work with. Highly, highly recommend!
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    Lori Sent on 01/13/2016
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    Where do we begin? Jessie and Rebecca Turnquist are truly in a league of their own. We were referred to them by close friends and were not disappointed. From the first Skype meeting, to the last picture we took with them at our wedding, they made us feel so comfortable and the experience working with them was amazing. They are so responsive and made the planning process very easy. We were nervous to be photographed at first as many couples are, but their calm nature put us at ease and we felt very natural during our engagement shoot. The day of the wedding they were perfect, directing us when necessary and capturing beautiful candid shots which told the story of the entire day. The photos are stunning and we could not ask for better snapshots of our day. We are awaiting our video and are confident it will not disappoint. As soon as friends get engaged, we tell them they have to book Turnquist!!! Thank you Rebecca and Jessie!!!
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    Chaula Sent on 03/07/2016
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    I first learned about Turnquist Photography after attending a close family friend’s wedding, and absolutely loved the photos. Matt (my husband) and I were able to speak with Jesse over FaceTime, since we live in Albany, and we instantly felt at ease with him. For the initial process Jesse was incredibly easy to contract with. He made sure that he understood the full scope of what we were looking for in a photography package and worked with us on a payment structure that met our needs. When we met for our “warm up” shoot, he went above and beyond to take us to our chosen location (Lake George, NY) and it soon felt like we were old friends. Not only did Jesse take the most beautiful photos, but he made us laugh and gained insight into our dynamic as a couple, which he captured on camera. We wanted two photographers for our wedding, and unfortunately Rebecca Turnquist was unavailable for our date, so Jesse asked a friend of his who is an established photographer with his own business, Jon Lemon, to come and assist him. I’m Indian and Matt is Italian and Jewish, so we incorporated a lot of different traditions in our wedding. Jesse and Jon went to great lengths to make sure they got the best possible photographs, working with all the elements and even climbing on top of massive rocks to get shots of the groomsmen and bridal party. The photo booth was fantastic and user friendly, and all of the standard photographs (introductions, first dance, cake cutting, family portraits) were impeccable. Not to mention the amount of candid shots of everyone chatting, laughing, and busting moves on the dance floor. Both families commented after the wedding how much they loved our photographers—and how Jesse was able to corral everyone in our big families and assemble them for the larger portraits. Looking at the photos really makes you feel like you are reliving each moment of the wedding, and Jesse is really terrific at editing and posting the photos in a timely way, and making sure
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