Thom was great from start to finish! From the moment I reached out, he was very responsive and answered all my questions in a timely manner. He was also willing to travel from Lake Geneva to Milwaukee with no additional fee which was SO appreciated as most photographers will not entertain that idea. Thom was an hour early to our session, and because we were early, we got almost 1 hour of additional photos as added value!! Amazing. He also gave us a link to ALL photos for a very great cost. Thom was fun and easy for both my fiancé and I to work with. 10/10 would recommend him to anyone!!!
Sent on 11/06/2019
Catrina Gorny
· Married on 09/07/2019
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Beautifully captured our day
Thom was so much fun to be around and really made taking photos the easiest part of our day! He captured our day beautifully and would definitely recommend him to others! He has such a positive energetic attitude that was very much appreciated!
Sent on 10/08/2019
Stephanie P.
· Married on 08/24/2019
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Wonderful Experience and Beautiful Photos!
We hired Thom to shoot our wedding near the end of August. Not only was he professional in his demeanor, but he was also fun and kept things relaxed. He offered a great balance between posing us for beautiful pictures and letting us be our natural selves. Both the posed and more candid shots turned out wonderful! He was also very accommodating and patient when taking shots with our adorable yet uncooperative young daughters :) We appreciated his direction and relaxed attitude throughout the entire day.
Thom’s pricing is extremely reasonable for the service that he provides which is exactly what we were looking for.
We had a fantastic and fun experience and we are so happy that we choose Thom to capture our special day!
Sent on 09/07/2019
Nico Even
· Married on 06/28/2019
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Great photographer!
Thom was a pleasure to work with! He took excellent photos and was a pleasure to work with. We are very happy with our photos. They were absolutely amazing. We highly recommend him!
Sent on 10/29/2019
Weddings by Thom's reply:
Thank you it was my pleasure to be a part of your wedding Loved every minute of it. So many great memories to share with your families and friends for years to come
Jessica Andresen
· Married on 10/27/2018
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
The Dream Photographer
Literally I don’t have enough words to tell you how awesome Thom was, an absolute dream to work with. During our pre-wedding shoot Michael and I were at ease straight away, we laughed lots and the photos turned out just awesome. Thom did such an amazing job on our wedding day, he managed to capture so many wonderful moments even those we missed! The photos are just out of this world and tell the story of our day so perfectly. Don’t book your wedding until you have booked Thom – you need him for your wedding!
Sent on 12/30/2018
Weddings by Thom's reply:
Thank you so much for the kind words. We had a great time shooting your Wedding. You ever need anything else from me don’t hesitate to ask our services don’t end with the delivery of photos. Best
Thom
Lou Wanecke
· Married on 10/20/2018
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Bad weather....Great wedding shots
Thom was a true professional. His years of experience and his love of shooting weddings, was evident when our daughters wedding didn't quit go as planned. Our outdoor wedding had to be moved inside because of inclement weather. He captured the wedding beautifully. His confidence and professionalism was evident. I didn't worry one minute that he wouldn't deliver on all his promises. Great Job.
Sent on 02/07/2019
Thomas
· Married on 10/08/2018
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Thom is great at his job. He captured our proposal beautifully! He also was amazing with communication before and after the event. Would recommend to anyone!
Sent on 10/10/2018
Weddings by Thom's reply:
Thanks so much! Loved shooting you two. You guys made my job easy. You're a great couple and fun to be around.
All my Best
Thom
Jana Proctor
· Married on 08/18/2018
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
The Right Photographer
Our photos were unbelievable! I have gotten so many compliments on them. We had some issues because of the different strong personalities among family members and Thom was able to make everyone comfortable and forget their differences I didn’t think it would be possible. He brought along a second photographer and their was always someone in the right place at the right time. I highly recommend Thom you will not be disappointed.
Sent on 12/04/2018
Weddings by Thom's reply:
JP you and Colton were great to hang with! C's Vow was very teary! we got great Pics. Thanks so much
Thom
Amy
· Married on 07/14/2018
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Thom was amazing. He makes you feel so comfortable and our pictures turned out amazing. He has an artistic eye and captured some amazing moments. We were so happy with his work! I would definitely recommend him to other future brides.
Sent on 10/12/2018
Weddings by Thom's reply:
Amy and Eric are so loving and caring, It was my honor to Document there love on this Day. You guys are GREAT!
Jen Stuart
· Married on 06/22/2018
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
A Vendor who felt like a friend
My partner and I searched through pages and pages of portfolios until, I found EXACTLY what I was looking for in Thom’s work. His work is incredible and as an added bonus he is a super person. He is so good with communication and his relaxed shooting style made our day so smooth. Look no farther! You will not be disappointed!
Sent on 12/02/2018
Weddings by Thom's reply:
Jen thank you for the kind words. You two are the best. Loved working for you! I know you two will be very happy.
Thom
Dina
· Married on 10/07/2017
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Amazing Photography Experience!
Thom was great to work with and very creative. He was also extremely flexible for our unique requests. Love the pics!
Sent on 09/06/2019
Weddings by Thom's reply:
Awesome review thank you. Please when your in town lets get some coffee, or wine Whatever just give me a call.
thanks your friend
Thom
Joe
· Married on 09/25/2016
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
One thing that really stood out is that Thom really enjoyed doing the photography. He always cheerful, attentive and took every request with a smile. Also, he seemed to float in at every critical moment, always kept the bride, groom and wedding party center of attention and then floated out, a real artist. Thom was fun to talk to, energetic, courteous and probably the most professional photographer I have had the pleasure to meet.
Sent on 10/24/2016
Weddings by Thom's reply:
It really makes me feel great to know I have captured someone's memories to last a lifetime. Thank you, everyone, for making it possible for me.
Alice
· Married on 07/09/2016
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
I actually chose Thom based on his reviews and his relaxed journalistic style! He came highly recommended and definitely did not disappoint! I could not have been happier with a photographer. He was the photographer and not a service. I never had any trouble getting a hold of thom and he answered the million questions and concerns I had even within days of our wedding. Thom arrived early, which was fantastic! Throughout the day I never worried once, as he was capturing every moment in real time. I would highly recommend to anyone who wants professionalism, vision, and a genuine care and respect from their photographer. He took almost 2,000 pictures! Because of Thom’s flexibility and creativity, I have pictures from my wedding that I'm going to cherish for years to come. We had such a great time, he was professional and so casual, everything was easy and stress free. He was amazing!!
Sent on 11/10/2016
rachel
· Married on 05/21/2016
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Thom Hooke was a dream come true! He was such a pleasure to work with and made it so much fun for Us and everyone involved. Our photos were unbelievable! I have gotten so many compliments on them how we all look like we are having so much fun, and it's because we actually were! Instead of the typical posed candid shots where your told to be laughing and not looking at the camera, We really were laughing and having fun! That is because Thom was so fun and made all my girls so comfortable it was so enjoyable. You can truely see it in our photos. Thom was extremely dedicated he even showed up before we did at the venue and had already scouted the whole place. I'm usually not one to show off pictures of myself or even post much on social media, but I can't help myself with these photos. I have shown them off so much and the reactions are so incredible! We could not be happier with our experience with Hooke photo and I recommend him one hundred percent.
Sent on 09/21/2016
Weddings by Thom's reply:
Rachel and Josh were the most fantastic couple ever. Relaxed, Happy, in love, It was a pleasure sharing this day with you guys.
fernando
· Married on 07/25/2015
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Thom is seriously experienced and thorough. Beyond knowing ambient lighting he brings extensive commercial studio lighting skills into his work and gives catalog worthy results. If you want someone who isn't going to churn out formulaic shots and give you something both professional and unique hire Thom. He's the real deal!
Sent on 11/29/2016
Kaity
· Married on 01/05/2013
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
I could not be more thrilled with my wedding photos! Thom Hooke is an incredibly talented photographer with a creative eye. Not only did my photos turn out beautifully, but we had such a great time taking them. Thom is great at making you feel relaxed so that the "real you" shines through. He is also great at handling a crowd and making sure you get the shots you want, along with the ones you would never think to get. I highly recommend Thom Hooke and look forward to using him in the future for family photos.
Sent on 10/28/2016
Jeannie
· Married on 11/04/2011
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Our daughter's wedding photos are absolutely breathtaking due to Thom's talent, vision, creativity and attention to detail. Thank you Hooke Photo for etching this beautiful day in to tangible memories to last a lifetime! Highly recommend!
Sent on 09/26/2016
Michelle Wheeler
· Married on 06/01/2019
4.8
Quality of service:
4.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Last minute shoot of our private vows
I emailed just a week before deciding that I needed a photographer to capture the vows to our tiny ceremony. I messaged him and with in 48hrs had a quote, time, and contract on the way. I was late from my hair appointment. Thom already had the pictures started and the room cleared so he could capture the final touches of us getting ready, he caught a great first look of my husband when I walked in. All in all the shots turned out great we got the flash drive of all the photos. Everything was quick, professional, and on time.
Sent on 09/10/2019
Matthew Postlewait
· Married on 11/23/2019
3.4
Quality of service:
3.0
Responsiveness:
4.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
3.0
Professionalism:
2.0
Mixed Experience
Our wedding was in November, and we had a religious ceremony and an indoor reception. For one of the lowest prices in our area, we got over 2,000 photos of our day, and we got to keep them all! The photos largely were great, and there was a nice mix of "nice," "funny," and "candid" photos. The reason we didn't give a perfect 5 star review is that we did have a few instances where stress was added instead of alleviated. We had a miscommunication about how dinner would be served to our photographer, and we had some confusion over certain photos we wanted, and this became a difficulty throughout the day. Our engagement photos were wonderful, and that experience was stellar, so it is entirely possible that our wedding day was an anomaly, hence us ultimately recommending this photographer and his services.
