Kayla D. Sent on 10/17/2023

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Yael is REALLY fantastic at what she does!

My husband and I have a rule, we don't do photos unless Yael is the one taking them. We fell in love with her energy and her product when we saw her photographing one my best friends weddings. She just gets in there and doesn't hold back in the best way. She made us feel comfortable instead of stiff, she makes us feel beautiful and natural instead of awkward and she helped move the day a long without being bossy. Yael is really great at what she does!

Kara Sent on 10/10/2023

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Priceless if you ask me!

You hear horror stories from friends and families about wedding vendors ruining your wedding, but Yael was the exact opposite. She did everything with kindness and intention. She put us first and made sure we were as happy as we could be. She was able to photograph all of the family photos that we requested in a timely fashion and with such poise that my mom came up to me after and said "Yael was worth it, just for those thirty minutes of family photos." I thought Yael was the best wedding photographer for us and the gallery we received really captured the essence of who we are, the people that we adore and the love that we share. I will never get tired of seeing my husbands smiling face and loving expressions in our wedding photos. Priceless if you ask me!

Dina M. Sent on 10/17/2023

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Just incredible and lovely!

Yael felt like part of the family from the moment she walked into our wedding day. Maybe it's because she was so helpful before the wedding, maybe it's because Yael just seamlessly fit in with my bridesmaids and all of our favorite people, but when she walked into the room, I felt a sense of calmness and that everything was going to work out. She was flexible but reassuring, she made my husband and my father in law feel relaxed in front of the camera (and that isn't easy), she danced with us, sang with us, celebrated us. Yael's photos made our wedding look even dreamer then I thought. Both my husband and I were speechless when we saw the sneak peek. Yael really did an amazing job and I would highly recommend her to all of my friends and anyone who asks!

Annie F. Sent on 10/09/2023

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All Star Photographer x 100!

I don't want to make this too long so I will just say this, besides marrying my best friend, hiring Yael was by far the best decision we made for our wedding day. The experience we had with her is unmatchable. Yael is kind, talented, easy going, sweet, calming, comforting , professional and those are just a few of the qualities that make Yael an all star wedding photographer. Hire her. Don't miss out on working with her. She is one of a kind and the best!

Dov Sent on 09/15/2023

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Best Vendor of the day!

Yael was our favorite vendor to work with and we had an incredible team of vendors for our wedding day. My wife, Amanda, really put together an all star team, and Yael was a huge part of that! She worked seamlessly with all the other vendors and was able to create photos that meant the world to us. She made us feel comfortable in every moment, she helped deal with pushy family members and really just her presents had a huge positive impact on us and our wedding day. We will never forget it! Yael is the best!

Jay L. Sent on 10/26/2023

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Yael is the right person for the job!

Yael and her team were exactly what Nat and I needed on our wedding day. She made us comfortable. She was professional and easy to get along with. She didn't take things too seriously, but also seriously enough when it mattered. She was able to get people moving in a nice but assertive manor. And with all that, her photos went above and beyond what we expected. She really was everything we needed her to be. Yael is the right person for the job!

Laura G. Sent on 09/13/2023

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We love her and you will too!

HIRE Yael!! She is FAB! I could blab on and on about how great working with her is, but I would just be repeating everything everyone else said in these reviews. She is one of a kind, sweet, loving, talented, creative, calm, and makes herself a part of the party! She was dancing the entire reception and I just loved seeing her having as much fun as our friends and family. She was straight up cheesing at our ceremony, and it just reminded me for the 100th time on our wedding day, that Yael was the right person for the job. She absolutely killed it. Her photos are hanging all over our house. We love her! We love her photos and you will too!!

Rachel M. Sent on 09/06/2022

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The best experience!

Words can’t describe how amazing Yael is! My fiancé and I had our engagement pictures taken yesterday and she made us feel comfortable the whole time! Yael is such a pleasure to work with - she’s kind, punctual, fun, and extremely talented!!! I cannot recommend her and her services enough. Yael sent a sneak peak within hours of taking our pictures. Each picture is better than the next! Highly recommend 😊

Eli E. Sent on 09/12/2023

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Yael is a calm, creative and loving force : )

I have been waiting to write this review because I couldn't figure out the exact right words to use to describe what my husband and I experienced working with Yael on our wedding day. She just made it easy, fun, calmed me down, and made it so I could be in the moment. She was there as not just the photographer, but as a support system, friend and our rock. I know... Sounds dramatic, but she really did ground us on our wedding day. Sam and I were both very overwhelmed, and she was just there, a calm, helpful force that created beautiful photos that really did document and catch the feeling of the day. I don't think this review did Yael justice, but we are forever grateful.

Naomi Sent on 10/30/2023

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Yael is a legend!!

Yael was a part of the party, not just the photographer, but someone who danced and sang with us. Someone who took part in our traditions and made us feel understood in a way that really is unmatchable. We are so grateful that our friends recommended Yael. She made such a difference and we couldn't have imagined anyone else taking our wedding photos. Thank you Yael! You really are legendary!!

Elvera G. Sent on 10/28/2022

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The BEST ever!

Yael Pachino is an absolute magician! She is the sweetest, kindest, most organized, has incredible attention to detail, and produces the most AMAZING photos you will ever see. Yael and I met at a networking event years ago and conveniently, I was looking for a photographer for our engagement photos. During our engagement shoot, Yael made us feel relaxed and beautiful and put us in the perfect spots to achieve really awesome photos. From that shoot, we immediately locked her in for our wedding.

Throughout the planning process, I was in constant communication with Yael asking her questions, creating a rain-day plan, and exploring photoshoot sites. She regularly sent us checklists, reminders, and notes to help us keep on track.

On our wedding day, Yael arrived early with the biggest smile, truly experiencing the joy I felt. My biggest advice for a future bride is to get a GREAT photographer. You are literally with them the entire day, longer than anyone else. It is so crucial to find someone you are excited to spend your day with. Throughout the day, Yael was there with anything and everything, like bringing clear umbrellas when she saw rain in the forecast. These turned out to be really awesome photos as well! Yael is your biggest cheerleader on your wedding day, reminding you how amazing you look, and it comes from a place of complete sincerity.

And we can't forget about her associate, Talia! Talia was there every step of the way to help us get in position, get shots from other angles, get pics of the boys, help us organize our families for photos, and capture some great moves on the dance floor.

I wish I could write more about how awesome Yael is, but honestly, her work speaks for itself. She is truly amazing at her craft and I'm confident to say any couple who works with Yael will fall in love with her just like we did.

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Jenna Sent on 09/20/2022

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My husband said he felt like a movie star!

So, I'm a little lost for words. My husband and I just got married on Friday and Yael sent us a sneak peek the next day and I swear, I have looked through these photos at least 100 times. I am in love with them! Yael made it fun, easy and very comfortable and it was even more evident in the photos she took of us! I have never seen us look like that. I really feel beautiful and my husband said "he feels like a movie star!" I couldn't be more grateful for Yael and her team. They did a great job and we couldn't have imagined anyone else being our photographer! We are so excited to see the rest of our wedding photos!

Eytan Sent on 10/20/2022

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We look at our wedding photos every day

My wife and I were introduced to Yael through one of our friends and the moment we met her, we knew that she was the one we wanted to photograph our wedding. I'm not the kind of person who likes being in pictures, but with Yael it didn't feel forced or uncomfortable. She never pushed us to do anything we didn't want to do and checked in on how we were feeling/doing regularly. Yael was a champion when it came to dealing with both of our families and we are really glad that we hired her to be our photographer. My wife looks at our photos every day, multiple times a day and to tell you the truth, I do too. Thanks Yael, you were great!

Mindy F. Sent on 09/27/2022

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Yael is the ultimate photographer!

Yael is a true gem. I'd give her a thousand stars if I could! Her work is incredible and she is so dedicated to her couples -- she chatted with me so many times before the wedding (Yael was practically my wedding planner!). For both our engagement session and wedding, we had sneak peeks less than 24 hours later. We received SO many compliments about Yael--her enthusiasm and energy, her patience, her ability to pose people without being too pushy--not to mention the gorgeous photos. We can't wait to see the rest of the wedding gallery & work on our album together.

Jordy Sent on 09/19/2022

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Unreal Photo Experience!!

I really didn't think it was possible to feel this kind of genuine closeness to one of my wedding vendors, but Yael truly felt more like a friend than a wedding vendor. The second she got to my room for the getting ready photos, she gave me the biggest hug and I felt a weight lift off of my shoulders. Yael has this warm and calming effect that helped the wedding day stress melt away. She was reassuring and helped us embrace every moment! Yael was every where I needed her to be. She was up for everything and anything I asked for and did everything she could to make my wedding day the best day of my life! Every time we look at our photos I feel the love that I felt on our wedding day, it's pretty unreal how much Yael captured it all!

Carly Sent on 10/28/2022

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Yael is a miracle worker! She made my husband smile!!

Yael is a miracle worker! She even made my husband smile in photos and that NEVER happens! I do not know how she did it, but she did it and I will forever be grateful! After our engagement session, Ryan turned to me and said "That was really fun!" WHAT!! I could not believe what I was hearing!! Ryan does not do photos, Ryan does not do PDA, but there Yael was, bringing it out of him, making him smile and making it fun for both Ryan and I. I am truly in awe! Yael is so kind and so easy to work with and we really loved working with her. I feel so grateful that we will have these beautiful photos that Yael took for us to show our kids and our grandkids. I love that she captured our love in this way and I loved everything about our photography with Yael! Thank you, Yael! You really did it!!

Meredith P. Sent on 06/12/2022

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BEST Photographer

I first met Yael at one of my best friend's weddings as a bridesmaid. Having been in several weddings previously to meeting her - she immediately stood out. Her enthusiasm, ability to keep everyone smiling, yet relaxed was refreshing as a bridesmaid. Fast forward several years and I am now engaged and need a wedding photographer - I immediately knew who to book. Yael has never disappointed me. After meeting her I felt she was a friend to both myself and my fiancee. She always was upbeat and laid back which allowed us to get some amazing engagement photos. On the wedding day she was more than just a photographer - she fluffed my dress, she dried my flowers every time they were put back into a vase - and she danced WHILE taking stunning pictures at my wedding. If nothing else - choose Yael - she has beautiful work and is a pleasure to be around which makes you more comfortable during the photography aspects of your wedding. PICK HER!

Jess Sent on 07/31/2022

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You want Yael at your wedding!

This girl! She just get's it! She knew exactly where to be when we needed her. My husband and I just turned to her for all of the answers, on the day of our wedding and the time leading up to it! Yael felt like the North Star when it came to wedding planning and nothing could of prepared us for her AWESOME DANCE MOVES at the reception! I swear she was having as much fun as we were and that is saying A LOT! Her work is really beautiful as well. She captured our personalities and love in a way I could never have dreamed of! and the best part? My husband didn't hate our portrait time!! He walked away saying "wow, that was actually fun!" HOW COOL IS THAT?! Hire her!! She is DEFINITELY the one you want capturing your wedding day!

Arianna S. Sent on 03/17/2021

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Yael is a miracle worker!

I guess the only thing I really can say is that I didn't think I would ever enjoy being photographed. Ever. Yael completely changed that. She is a miracle worker! She directed us with warmth and excitement. She helped me feel confident and at ease the entire time and she actually captured my husband smiling his natural smile instead of his goofy camera smile. We were shocked by how comfortable it was. Yael embraced us for who we are and it didn't feel stiff or forced at all. It felt natural. Yael made us FEEL natural and more importantly made us LOOK natural in our wedding photos which is something I really never thought would happen. We are still amazed as we flip through our wedding album! We recommend her at every chance we get!

Madeline K. Sent on 07/17/2020

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Yael is the best!

Yael was great to work with! Bubbly, fun, relatable, talented and incredibly professional. There wasn't a moment during the entire wedding planning experience that we didn't feel like Yael was on our side. Every time we spoke, emailed or even texted, I was smiling ear to ear. Yael went above and beyond. All of our friends and family thought so too! We received so many compliments regarding Yael, her photos and her awesome energy! I don't think my wedding day would have been the same with out her. I know it sounds crazy, but she really did add that extra something special to our wedding day. We love Yael!

Kelsey C. Sent on 11/21/2021

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Yael is who you want on your wedding day— no questions asked!

I could write an entire 5 page essay on why Yael is best, but I’ll keep it short and simple. She is incredible. We hadn’t had a chance to meet before our wedding day, but you’d never know that. She is so personable and really makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera— even when it’s freezing and you have a sleeveless wedding dress. She is very professional and great at what she does. I will be *not so patiently* waiting for the pictures to come back!

Nick L. Sent on 06/24/2020

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Yael killed it!

My wife and I were planning on having a wedding of 200 people, it turned into a wedding of just ten with just our immediate family there (we can thank Covid for that one). And even with all the changes and and continuously adapting plans, Yael's attitude and excitement for our wedding didn't waiver. Amongst all the craziness and uncertainty of planning a wedding in 2020, Yael pulled through. She supported us every step of the way. Every time we talked to Yael, it was like a breath of fresh air. Her work was just as energetic and as exciting as her attitude. I don't know how she did it, but she made both Jess and I feel so comfortable during our portrait sessions (which is something we never thought possible). We got our online gallery much quicker than expected and all around it was just the best photography experience we could have asked for. We are so grateful that Yael was our wedding photographer! I'd recommend her to anyone getting married.

Yael Pachino Photography's reply:

Nick!! Your words mean the world to me! I wouldn't have missed your wedding day for the world. I am just so glad it all worked out in the end and you two are happily married!!! xoxo!!

Amber S. Sent on 10/27/2021

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So much fun!

I didn't expect our photography experience to be THIS much fun! I knew I wanted great photos and I wanted someone who made us feel comfortable, but Yael was so easy to work with and we really loved every second of our shoots. We worked with Yael first during our engagement session and again for the wedding day. Once the wedding day came along we already knew what to expect. We already trusted her and loved her! But when we saw our gallery we were almost in shock! We couldn't believe how well they turned out! Yael really did just such a great job! We LOVE YAEL!!

Jen Sent on 12/15/2021

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Yael spoiled us the entire time!

I was speechless! When I opened our wedding sneak peek the day after our wedding I was speechless! Was this really our wedding? Is that ME under the veil? Is that MY husband grinning ear to ear during our first look? Yael got it all! She was amazing! Working with Yael was such a special experience and I don't think I could have chosen better (patting myself on the back for that one) She is kind, professional, fun, easy to talk to, giving, great to work with, has such a great eye and did I mention giving? Yael is just so giving. I felt like she spoiled us the entire time! Yael made us feel like a million bucks and it was AWESOME! I highly recommend Yael to any couple getting married! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Hannah F. Sent on 11/18/2021

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THE BEST Photographer and Friend

Yael is a dear friend of my husband and I, and we always knew just how talented she is by seeing her and her business grow through the years. My fiancé and I always knew that if/when we got married, we had to hire Yael to be our photographer. To say she made the whole process such a joy is an understatement. I hate taking photos, but Yael truly made it so easy and fun, directing my fiancé and I the whole time. During the wedding, all our wedding party commented on how amazing she was – specifically how she was able to balance being sweet, fun, and also successfully directing everyone for where she needed them – which is such an incredibly difficult thing to do! Once Yael sent us our sneak peak photos – my husband and I and everyone we shared the photos with were FLOORED. I knew her photos were going to be gorgeous, but I didn’t quite expect just how much her photos would capture the same essence and feeling of living the day in real life. Every time I look back at her photos, I will remember the day so vividly and for that I will be forever grateful for Yael and her assistant. I cannot recommend Yael enough – if you want to have a friend to make you calm on the wedding day, and also be rest assured that you have hired an incredibly talented and professional photographer – Yael is THE one to hire.

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