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    Nick G. Sent on 04/03/2023
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    Perfect photography experience—personal, creative, and fun!

    We were so grateful to work with Stephanie! Not only was she so much fun to work with, but she was also creative, thorough, and made us feel more comfortable than usual in front of the camera.

    Our engagement and wedding photos all turned out beautifully and we still look at them every day six months later. She perfectly captured the spirit, fun, and love of our wedding, from detail shots and group photos to couples' portraits and candids!
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    Kaitlyn Sent on 10/12/2018
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    Brett and Stephanie were awesome and so easy to work with. They were always willing to chat with us when we had questions and were very quick to respond to any emails. They made the process incredibly smooth and our day-of experience with them was great. They arrived early and were ready to go immediately and so accommodating for us. We can't thank them enough for the beautiful photos that they took!
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    Alisha Sent on 10/19/2018
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    AWESOME is an understatement

    Of course they were punctual and professional, but their personalities set them above the rest. This married couple had so much love in their work and we could tell with the finish product. They were helpful with accommodating everything from the package to the day events. Steffie was passionate about her work and Brett shined right next to her. They are an incomparable duo. I highly recommend this couple for any wedding whether it is outdoors in the mountains or downtown at the Carnegie Science Center :)
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    Jaime Sent on 09/16/2018
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    Stephanie and Brett exceeded their already stellar reputation as our wedding photographers. Having two shooters who work so well together enables them to get so many shots from the day from different vantage points and different locations. Additionally, their technical skills are obviously on point, but they also capture the emotion and feeling of the day in their photos. We felt like we were reliving the day while looking through our photos and loved them all. Nothing was left out. It was also surprising to me how much they were able to capture without leaving us feeling we were spending the whole day taking pictures. I would recommend them to anyone. And their packages are well worth every penny, especially with all the little extras they include.
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    Brionna Sent on 08/03/2018
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    After a disastrous experience with another photographer, I found Whitling Photography through a friend on Instagram. I fell in love with their images, and contacted them about shooting my wedding, and I am so glad that I did! Stephanie and Brett were so sweet and much fun to work with! They did an excellent job of capturing our wedding day.

    When talking to them before the wedding, one thing that I really emphasized was that I wanted us to look like ourselves. I wanted to look natural. They did an incredible job making this happen and capturing who we are as a couple, which I think is SO important in wedding photography. Every picture in our gallery was beautiful, and it was nearly impossible to narrow down when we were ordering.

    They are also incredibly professional and efficient! We had our image gallery back less than a month after our wedding, and they've been great at keeping in contact about our album and portraits.

    I honestly cannot recommend Whitling Photography highly enough, and would suggest them to anyone looking for a wedding or engagement photographer!
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    Emily Sent on 03/24/2018
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    We LOVE Stephanie and Brett! We used them for our wedding and engagement photos and I was truly shocked at how amazing every photo was. My husband and I do not like being photographed but they made us feel completely comfortable. They are so down to earth and easy to work with. I gave them very little direction on what we wanted and we were very indecisive but they were able to give us exactly what we wanted! They even got a few photos ready early for us so we could give them as gifts for Christmas! I would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for their style of photography. We could NOT have been happier with everything from our engagement shoot all the way through the wedding. Simply amazing photos and amazing humans.
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    Christina Sent on 08/05/2017
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    I feel like I can't say enough good things about Whitling Photography! From the very beginning Stephanie and Brett were so incredibly sweet and super professional. In our initial meeting they took the time to drive halfway to get to know us and we really felt like they understood what we wanted. They were so easy to work with and when my husband and I felt awkward (because we had no idea what we were doing!) they immediately made us laugh and feel more comfortable. Our wedding pictures were absolutely stunning and we feel like they captured everything beautifully! Communication with Stephanie and Brett when we had contact with was seamless. They got back to us pretty much immediately with every e-mail we sent. As soon as Stephanie walked into the bridal suite she took charge of the day. I loved that!! We received our wedding pictures within the timeline they provided us with and I cannot stop looking at them. They are everything we dreamed of and MORE! Every picture captures the day so perfectly and we cannot be more grateful for that. We would recommend Whitling Photography to anyone and everyone. Thank you Stephanie and Brian!
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    Melanie Sent on 09/18/2017
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    Bret and Stephanie were amazing! We had so many amazing pictures to choose from. They captured all the important moments of our wedding perfectly. We especially loved the pictures they took at South Park near the gazebo. They did our engagement pictures and were very accommodating due to weather they rescheduled with us twice. We highly recommend them!
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    Marissa Sent on 07/05/2017
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    I am so glad we hired Stephanie and Brett as our wedding photographers. Our photos are absolutely stunning and working with them was such a pleasure. I am semi-convinced that we were all very good friends in another life. Personable, professional, and down-to-Earth, they fit right in with our family and friends and captured some truly beautiful moments on film. They were incredibly accommodating of our special requests, worked with us to stay within our budget, and, most importantly, made us laugh and helped us feel comfortable on our wedding day. We would hire them again in a heartbeat.
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    Melissa Sent on 08/07/2017
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    Stephanie and Brett were absolutely wonderful to work with. They captured every moment on our wedding day. I really appreciate their laid back style and how they made everyone feel comfortable. They are such a fun couple to work with! We were able to go about our day and act naturally while they captured every moment. The photos turned out absolutely amazing. The way they were able to work with the light and shadows made for very unique shots. Simply put, we could not be more pleased and highly recommend them.
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    Sarah Sent on 01/01/2017
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    We decided to book Stephanie and Brett for our wedding because of a combination of quality and affordability. I had reviewed full galleries (as opposed to samples of the best) from their other weddings and was confident that they would not miss key moments and take beautiful photos throughout the entire day. They did not disappoint! On our wedding day, they were inconspicuous and allowed us to be ourselves -- capturing singalongs in the limo, silly banter about our cat and emotional moments with our parents. By taking this authentic approach, our joy and love for each other naturally shined through in the photos. Best of all, we didn't have to wait long to see the photos afterward. They posted two photos on social media before we even got to our honeymoon location, followed up with a online blog post that we absorbed via shaky wifi in Africa and then sent us our entire gallery less than a month after the wedding. Another perk - they give you all the photos on a USB, which they sent along with a Christmas card and a sample of printed photos. They were professional, efficient and joy to work with. We now have photos that we will treasure for many years to come!
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    Samantha Sent on 08/20/2016
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    Stephanie and Brett are truly amazing at what they do. They took the time to get to know us as a couple to understand what was important to capture during our wedding day. They are professional but fun to work with, and see a vision for photos in any space. Looking back at our photos after the wedding, my husband and I laughed and cried as if we were in the moment all over again. They went beyond what we ever expected and we would recommend them to anyone.
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    Brittany Sent on 04/26/2016
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    We had such a great time with Stephanie and Brett as our photographers on our wedding day! They were so great to work with and caught very awesome pictures! They were so easy to work with and we would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone looking for wonderful and professional photographers! There were times during the reception that we didn't see them at all, but they got such wonderful pictures! It was a surprise to us when we got the pictures back and there was some of us in the photo booth, but from the top! I loved that! They are so quick at getting all of your pictures to you after your wedding, too! I can't say enough good things about them - we have no complaints at all, it was perfect!
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    Chelsea Sent on 11/22/2015
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    Brett and Stephanie left us speechless. First, they are incredibly kind and helpful. I did not for one second feel stressed or worried about photos. I knew they had us covered because they work in such a professional but light and calm manner. The husband and wife duo was awesome to see as they knew how each other worked and could vibe off of each other. Second, their creativity and quickness on the job is amazing. I love their style of photography and with it they captured some beautiful moments. They worked with us in outdoor conditions in the rain to get us amazing photos. I am so happy we chose Whitling Photography and would highly recommend them to everyone.
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    Brianna Sent on 11/12/2015
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    Let me start off with saying that Stephanie and Brett are two of the kindest individuals that I have ever met. Throughout the wedding planning process, at the wedding and reception, and then their follow up after the event, they were so helpful and attentive. They really took the time to get to know more about my husband and I and what exactly we were looking for pertaining to our big day and especially dealing with the photography aspect.
    On the big day, they were so discreet that I honestly forgot they were even there at the reception. When we received our photos, I was an awe at the absolutely stunning shots, from our reception in particular, which they had captured, especially because I didn’t even see them during those moments!
    Photography-wise they are truly artists! Some of the pictures that they shot truly took my breath away. We received so many beautiful photos from them that I have no idea how we are going to choose which ones to put in our album.
    The pricing was very reasonable and was worth every penny. You honestly get so much for what you pay. We got 10 hours of coverage, 2 photographers (which was a must for me), fully edited files on a USB and we have all rights to our photos, and an online gallery.
    So, if you’re looking for a photographer in the Pittsburgh area, I’d definitely recommend Stephanie and Brett! Thank you Whitling Photography for perfectly capturing our big day and the best day of my life!
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    Brett and Stephanie were wonderful to work with for our wedding. We met them far in advance and immediately felt comfortable with them. They are so fun and laid back but still make you feel like you are in the hands of professionals. They visited our venue a few weeks ahead of time to plan out locations for shots which really helped to keep our photo time moving so our wedding party was able to enjoy cocktail hour. During the ceremony and dances I hardly even noticed that they were there. It was important to me that our photographers be more "in the background" because my husband is incredibly camera shy and is notorious for never giving a toothy smile in pictures. They got the most amazing candid shots and encourage just having fun and now I have pictures of my husband laughing and smiling. The Whitlings were also a great value for the price of the wedding package. If you want friendly and enjoyable photographers who excel in candid pictures (and really all other pictures for that matter), then I highly recommend Whitling Photography.
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    We first saw Brett and Stephanie's work at a bridal expo that my then fiancé dragged me to, and we were totally blown away, like in a willing to plan our wedding date around their availability kind of way. Luckily, things worked out, and we are so thrilled with the outcome. The pictures are beautiful! They have a knack for getting great candids that really capture the joy and excitement of the moment. Plus, they're really super awesome, professional and overall nice people to be around. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
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    Courtney Sent on 05/30/2014
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    Wow. Wow. Wow. Those are the words that come to me and my husband when we talk about Brett and Stephanie. They are absolutely fabulous to work with. I met them at a bridal show and immediately fell in love with their unique work. They travelled to Pittsburgh to meet with us to see if we were a good "fit" for one another. We instantly loved them. They are down to earth and willing to do anything to capture all of our special moments. It did not stop raining for our engagement shoot and somehow Brett & Stephanie captured amazing shots. They created our creative save - the - dates, which everyone still talks about. They are quick to respond to my emails. We were very excited for them to capture our wedding. They were kind enough to come down the night prior and spend some time with our family and friends. They were up for anything. Brett went fishing on a boat with the boys the morning of the wedding - in dress clothes and all! Stephanie met with me and my bridesmaids longgg before the wedding and captured wonderful memories of me and my girlfriends laughing and getting ready for the ceremony. The photos they capture when you aren't looking are aboslutely breath taking. We were excited to see our preview of pictures and can't believe the amazing shots that were captured. We will definitely use them for any future events we have. I would recommend Stephanie & Brett to anyone who wants to capture unique and unforgettable memories of their special event. Thank you Brett & Stephanie, we can't wait to see all our pictures!!
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    AMAZING.............We went to a wedding show in Monroeville and looked at many photographers and they were all the same boring 80's photos, we were getting ready to leave because there was only 30 min left and then we saw Brett and Stephaines booth so we stopped. I am so GLAD we did, they had the style of photography we liked and in our price range(but truefully there is not a price range for the quailty and style you want). We booked them for our wedding but didn't do engagement photos, so I was a little nervous for wedding day photos since I really don't like getting my picture taken. They got to the hotel in Station Square that I was staying at about 11am, and right off the bat I could tell they had great personalities and were a fun couple to work with. They started taking photos right away and captured everything for the little details of accessories to my dress, us getting ready and the best part was you didn't even realize they were taking photos till we looked at our proofs. Stephanie stayed with us girls and Brett went to take photos of the guys at my dads house, and captured so funny moments there even a HORRIBLE photo of me from the 1980's in my band uniform(THANKS BRETT). At the wedding they got every little detail possible (except my bouquet, since the florist did not deliver it, but that is not their fault). We took photos at the West End overlook that turned out absolutly amazing. The reception photos are wonderful also, so dance moves they caught are too funny. Our final trip was up the hill from the LeMont to get some nighttime photos on Mt Washington with that great Pittsburgh view. I can not thank them enough for being there to capture our wedding day as they did. The only thing is that they took so many beautiful photos that we are having a tough time choosing ones for our book. Thanks again Stephanie and Brett you guys are THE BEST around.


    Andrea & Damon Marraccini
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    Brett and Stephanie are amazing! They have no problem getting down and dirty for the right photo
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    Michel N. Sent on 04/16/2023
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    Biggest regret of our wedding

    We were hopeful and excited to have Whitling Photography as our wedding photographer based on online reviews and referrals from friends. We even chose our date based on Stephanie’s availability. However, we could not be more disappointed and appalled with our experience. A professional photographer should be your biggest advocate, hype person, and partner on your wedding day. Stephanie was none of that. Our choice to make Stephanie and Whitling Photography our wedding photographer is by far the biggest regret of our wedding.

    A month before the wedding, I had sent Stephanie location ideas, gps addresses, and, at her request, shared my Pinterest idea board for photos. I also stated that if she had any other thoughts or ideas, to please let me know. It was forecast to rain on our wedding day, which we were not upset about as we realize we can’t control the weather and trusted Stephanie had it handled. Instead of a call/text the day before with reassurance, alternative location ideas, or backup plans, she showed up the day of unprepared, aloof, and, frankly, giving off the air of being bothered, as if she had better places to be. I spent the day of my wedding searching for alternative locations and ideas for photos. A couple should not have to work that hard for any vendor on their wedding day. She made inappropriate and uncomfortable comments to us, both at our engagement session and at our wedding. She gave very little direction or guidance for photos and posing. The album she produced was something that could’ve been created on Shutterfly and a sorry example of a professional product. I could go on and on regarding our disappointment, disgust, and displeasure with our experience.
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