Anecdotally Yours: Photos + Films

When we first reached out to Erica and Jeff, they suggested a Facetime call. They got to know my husband and I as they fed their two young sons dinner in their high chairs. This introduction completely struck us – it was so different than the kind of transactional interactions we had with so many wedding vendors. It is the kind of personal touch you don’t often get in the wedding industry, but in retrospect was really a preview of the amazing heart that Jeff and Erica put into their clients and their craft. I could go on about how earnest, kind, and easy going Erica and Jeff are, how seamlessly they fit into our wedding weekend (not the types to stand in a guest's view of the nuptials to get a shot or to direct the bridal party into cheesy poses!) or how they in some ways felt more like wedding guests than vendors, BUT the lasting evidence of their magic is in our wedding film. I think many videographers operate like photographers – they believe they are there to capture the wedding day. And in my mind, I was wondering “We have a talented photographer…Do I really need both?” YES YOU DO. Erica and Jeff’s approach and what they delivered to us is not at ALL like photography… It’s not a memorialization of a day or a weekend. It’s a story. A story about our relationship, our families, our friends, and our values. A story told through all the little moments (aka, the Anecdotes… hence the name ). Their portrayal of us feels so genuine that I can hardly believe it was put together by two people who hadn’t known us our whole lives. My FAVORITE part of our wedding film, and in my opinion what puts Erica and Jeff in a league of their own, is the depth and nuances and layers they manage to pack into a short film. I could watch our film 100 times and still notice new details and layers I hadn't seen before. I can only illustrate this through an example…my husband’s very beloved grandfather (Dee) passed two months before our wedding. This loss was being felt deeply, though the only reference made to Dee was a quick sound bite in my father in law’s speech at the rehearsal dinner. Jeff and Erica must have somehow picked up on the importance, because they included that short sound bite about Dee in our film. The audio was overlay with video footage scanning a picture wall at our rehearsal dinner. To my GREAT surprise, the camera zooms in and hovers on a picture of DEE! How did they know what he looked like? How did they find a picture of him amidst hundreds of black and white photos on a wall? How did they know how important this would be to us and how it would move us to tears every time we saw it? When I asked Jeff and Erica how they could have possibly known, this was Erica’s response: “I hoped, hoped, hoped that was him in the photo. We looked through all the clips we had of that photo wall, and determined that was the one most likely to be Matt's grandpa, and I'm so thrilled to know that it was.” This is EXACTLY why you should hire Anecdotally Yours… the film will be beautiful, the story will be honest, the attention to detail will be limitless and the details will be ever so thoughtful.

Anecdotally Yours is an incredible photographer/ videographer team! We couldn't be more grateful that Erica and Jeff captured our engagement and wedding in Kansas City (Brookside) in March. What set them apart to us was their passion for telling stories. On our wedding day, they didn't just show up to grab candid shots — they intentionally watched and listened for moments that were special to us, but might have been missed, if they hadn't taken the time they did to know our story and hearts before the day. We loved how they captured authentic moments when we weren't even aware they were nearby. For our wedding video, they knit together audio and details from our day into a story that will be such a sweet gift to go back and remember over the years. (Also: at a length that isn't overwhelming to sit down and watch!) Something we didn't expect: We were thankful for their expertise when it came to planning the timeline of our day. We didn't have a wedding planner, so their suggestions as far as timing and order of things: game changer. Finally, they both have a fun, calming presence that made them so comfortable and helpful to have with us that day. We love both our photos and our video — highly recommend!

Erica was our dream photographer! She took the time to meet with us and get to know us before we officially signed on but from that moment on she was always available and willing to help with any questions we had about the wedding and timeline. We didn’t allow much time for photos, but she made it work with her efficiency and professionalism and we could not be happier with the final photos!(which she got to us very quickly when we thought it would take months.)

Loved working with Erica! She was beyong helpful from working with us to build a timeline from our day to coordinating with our DJ to move our day along smoothly. She captured so many special moments that we would have missed otherwise. I would recommend her to anyone!

Erica went above and beyond! We ended up deciding to not have a day of coordinator because Erica was so helpful in planning the day and making sure we had enough time to celebrate with guests along with capturing all of great moments of the day. She was such a calming presence during what can be a crazy day while making sure we stayed on schedule. Overall we could not have asked for a better photographer and we look forward to working with her again!

The best decision ever! When I got engaged, I asked my soon-to-be sister-in-law for any planning tips. Her one note was to budget for a videographer. As I continued to receive advice on what to consider while planning, I kept hearing: GET A GOOD VIDEOGRAPHER. Through a recommendation, we hired Anecdotally Yours. BEST choice. My parents were hesitant to hire a videographer at all, but now that we have our video, they both agree it was the greatest idea. They are, along with myself and my husband, BEYOND GRATEFUL for the care and quality poured into the video. We could not be happier. We are so thankful for the memories they captured on our wedding day. It is a treasure for our families and friends. Do it, just do it. Book them ASAP.

My wife and I just got our wedding video from Anecdotally Yours and we've already watched it a dozen times or so. We were dead set against any sort of staged, "photo op," type moments in our wedding day. Instead it was really important that our day was captured as it unfolded so we could truly relive the day when we watched our videos. We got married on New Years Eve and we found Jeff and Erica to be so helpful throughout the day, in staying a bit later than normal and really capturing the essence of a New Years wedding and our loved ones that were there. The time lapse shots, the multiple vantage points for the speeches, the clips of our friends and family in the moments that we weren't there have really helped us cherish this day more than we could have hoped for. Would recommend Anecdotally Yours to anyone in the future!

We loved working with Jeff and Erica on and before our wedding in August! They both made us feel comfortable the entire day and even stayed late to get the best footage. We haven't seen the video yet but love the pictures and are looking forward to watching the video! We loved having them be part of our day!

Anecdotally Yours is exceptional at what they do. Erica takes such care in telling her clients stories through photos. She takes the time to get to know your personalities and what is important to you, and captures the day from big moments to those little details (oftentimes that mean a lot to you) that most people may not even notice. Erica gives you a tangilbe memory of your wedding day through photographs; her work is absolutely amazing. We had so many great photos, both from our engagement session and the wedding, it was hard to choose. Erica is wonderful to work with. We can't say enough good things!

I wish I could give them 10 stars! I found Erica and Jeff through my sister who worked with them for her wedding. They did such an amazing job working with my sister and after getting to know our family, I knew I couldn't imagine a more perfect couple to work with for my wedding. They have such a professional yet down to earth nature that make working with them both really fun. Everything from the day to day communication, to the weekend logistics, to the final products was done absolutely first class. Throughout the planning process, Erica and Jeff were incredibly gracious and accommodating to our many requests, our very large wedding party (30+), both of our families needs, the travel that was required, and so much more. They have amazing communication - when things came up throughout the process, they always reached out to discuss, made sure we felt comfortable and happy, and always gave us lots of options. Several times throughout the process they went above and beyond to deliver an amazing experience and photo/film for us - extra travel, extra effort to film different areas of our wedding venue during off times of our wedding weekend, extra family photos, and so so much more. I truly believe they are unique in that they put as much love and thoughtfulness into the photo and films as we would if we could do ourselves. It's not just a business for them, it's really about creating memories and sharing stories with others to have for a lifetime. My husband and I (and our families) still watch our wedding video all the time and cherish our beautiful photos! Couldn't imagine a better couple to do our wedding!! So incredibly thankful for Erica and Jeff!

I was that bride that decided last minute that I wanted a videographer. My photographer, Deanna (A Day to Adore Photography), asked me what I had in mind. She recommended Jeff immediately and even found out he was available our wedding day. The first time I spoke with Jeff I knew he was the perfect fit. He is extremely genuine and truly loves the work he does. He made a point to say he thinks each story is unique. His goal is to provide you a personal video of your day. I would recommend him to anyone looking for someone whose goal is to make your wedding video as unique as you and your partner are. My husband and I could not be happier with this last minute decision. He is worth every penny, and his professionalism is off the charts. My bridesmaids, family and anyone who met him thought he was a great guy! I am so thankful Jeff was recommended to us. We definitely lucked out!

I'm not one to write reviews, but for Anecdotally Yours, especially Erica, I am going to. The most important thing to me for my wedding was the photography and videography. I was really looking for someone with a photojournalist approach, who would capture all the moments and tell the story of my day, and I found that with Anecdotally Yours. I received over 1200 digital photos from the 10 hours that Erica and her second shooter, Keshia were taking photos, and each and every one was outstanding. It's too hard to even find my favorite! The best thing about the photos, is that Erica knows how to take an action shot. There wasn't a single one that looked blurry, and she got the best shots of my friends and family dancing. She was also great about capturing the wedding guests' emotions, and I loved seeing all the smiles on everyone's faces, and the tears on some from the wedding ceremony. I know that as the years go by, and I look at my wedding pictures, I will be able to remember every single moment of that day because of all the great photographs!! :) If you're looking for a wedding photographer in Kansas City, go with Anecdotally Yours!!!! And to see some wonderful examples, check out their blog for a great explanation of all their work. And take a peak of Mimsy and Jeff's wedding on June 25, 2016 for what I think are the best ones ;)

If you are looking for someone who captures the emotions and special moments of your entire wedding day/weekend, Anecdotally Yours is the perfect choice. Erica, Jeff and their entire team made a beautiful film that told the story of our wedding through the perfect choice of music and scenes that my husband and I (and our families) will cherish for the rest of our lives. Thank you, Anecdotally Yours!

I knew Erica through our small town that our families grew up in and knew that she was a photographer in KC! I am also a photographer an artist so I was excited to check out her work when I became in engaged. Everything I saw was like a work of art, and I knew we had to have her shoot our day! Erica is so easy to get along with and made us feel so at ease throughout talking about what we wanted before our wedding, and the actual day of the wedding. I am so in love with our photographs. They are something that Jordan and I will have forever, and there is nothing sweeter than that. I feel like she captured our friends, family, and us in the best way possible and would definitely recommend her to anyone!

The best $ we spent on our wedding was on these two! The product they produce is amazing and they are delightful to work with. We still watch our short film often:) ❤

I am a wedding planner that has had the privilege of working with Anecdotally Yours and I am consistently impressed by the work of Erica and Jeff and their service to our couples in Kansas City. They both have a calming presence that make a client feel at ease. They truly work like a "fly on the wall" capturing the big moments and the intimate (and just as important) moments that make each couple's day personal and special. Their photography is top quality and the results are always stunning. Their approach to get to know a client before booking is so important and yields beautiful photos because they know what moments are most significant to a couple. They focus on relationships and that is something I admire greatly. Every time I have seen their work, it takes me right back to the emotions and the feeling that surrounded the day. When it came time to assist a very dear family member in planning her wedding, Anecdotally Yours was my first suggestion because I knew the standard of excellence that they deliver. (And there are so many talented photographers that I am able to work with, so I believe that says a lot!) They are one of a kind and it would be a wise choice to hire them for your wedding day!

After reading numerous "I wish I would have done this..." type lists I knew one thing about planning my wedding - I wasn't going to skimp on documenting my wedding day. Growing up with Jeff, choosing Anecdotally Yours was a no-brainer. Regardless, working with Jeff and his staff exceeded all expectations. He was very professional and always available for any questions/concerns. Day of, we hardly knew they was there which is a reflection of how amazing they are! Their exceptionalism was confirmed when we finally saw our final product. Our wedding video was absolute perfection and told the most beautiful story. I will always treasure being able to watch our video and relive our day which my husband and I have done numerous times over the past year. If you're considering a videographer, I would highly recommend doing it - it's the best investment and something you'll be able to share with family and friends for years to come. Once you decide to hire a videographer, hands down choose Anecdotally Yours. Many thanks to you and your team, Jeff. You're truly amazing at what you do!

We made it a priority to include a videographer in our wedding to help us to remember our special day. Jeff and Erica helped keep my stress at ease as we led up to the wedding, they are very organized and prompt! They blended in well during the day were just a part of our group, we hardly noticed they were there. We were blown away with how great out video turned out. If I were to do it again, I would still use them.

Erica and Jeff were so lovely to work with. They really made an effort to get to know us before our wedding to determine what was most important to us. I know they listened based on what our wedding highlighted. They were so kind and took care of everything that needed to be done for our day to be perfect. One of my favorite things they did is set up a first look with my dad and I. We absolutely love our highlight video and watch it constantly. I've heard from several brides that their biggest regret was not getting a videographer. Don't have that regret! Hire Anectodally Yours and have something that will last far beyond your wedding day.

Let’s face it. There is going to be so much emotion packed into this one day, you are going to be focusing so much on all the feels that you’ll remember very, very little about what actually happens on your big day. Someone clued us into this early, so we knew we’d need to document it well enough that we’d be able to feel all of that emotion again through pictures and video. So, we started looking for a photographer and videographer 2 years before our wedding. We researched what I believe to be every single “professional” photographer in KC. What it ultimately came down to for us was two things: their talent and how they genuinely wanted to tell our story. We met with a few photographers before meeting Erica and Jeff. All of them had wonderful work to show us and made sure we knew how great their product would turn out. When we met Erica and Jeff, they didn't show us any of their work. They asked us about how we came to be and got to know each of us. They were the last ones we met with and the first ones who asked us about ourselves. No one else cared about who we were as a couple, they only cared to know the details- where was it, what our theme was, how many in our bridal party, etc. Erica and Jeff listened to us tell our story, and we could tell they were committed not only to giving us phenomenal pictures and video but also were committed to telling our story as we would want it told. Think of them as biographers who tell their stories with photos and video. I felt they put that much work into getting to know us. They told our story so.freaking.well. They had listened to everything we told them and documented every last thing that was important to us on one of the most important days of our lives. There is not a thing they left out, and I still feel all the feels I’d forgotten I felt that day. I say this as a woman who had a 10-year history with her husband. We had a lot of story to tell, and they told it perfectly. You will know it as soon as you meet these two- they are the ones who were meant to tell your story.

I don't even know where to begin! My husband and I used Anecdotally Yours for both photography as well as videography. From the day we first met Erica and Jeff we knew that there were no other people we would want to work with. They are an amazingly talented duo, and captured our wedding day in a way that we will always cherish. They aren't just photographers/ videographers, but they are story tellers. when you look at their craft you get a sense that you almost know their clients. Only a truly talented team would be able to capture moments like these. We feel so lucky to have found Anecdotally Yours, and are excited to use them for future milestones in our lives!

Erica and Jeff did an absolutely amazing job, and I couldn't have been happier with our video. My dad pushed us to get the video, and I was pretty indifferent to begin with, didn't think it would be worth the money. But it absolutely was! Erica and Jeff were barely noticed on the day, but managed to capture all of the very best moments. We have watched our video probably 30 times in the first year of marriage, and we look forward to watching it on every anniversary. If you are on the fence, go for it! You will not regret it!

My husband and I booked Erica as our photographer for our wedding on May 30th, 2015! I knew from the moment I met her that she was perfect for the job. Not only is she incredibly skilled at her profession, but she is personable and lovely to be around. She took a genuine interest in our love story, and made sure it was illustrated in our pictures. We talked extensively before the wedding about what I envisioned for the feel/mood of the day, and she made all those dreams a reality. She was a calming force on the day of the wedding,and made sure she captured every special moment while still staying on schedule. She is exceptional and I highly recommend her services!

We had a small country wedding at my parents house in Kansas this spring in May and Erica did a wonderful job capturing the event! From the getting ready, brides first showing, ceremony and the visit reception. I was in love with the photos she took before the sun went down of just the groom and I. I'd recommend her to everyone! Shes kind, sweet and has an eye.

Erica photographed our wedding back in 2009, and it was such an amazing experience. After seeing some of her work online, I knew I wanted her to do the job. Her availability, plus the venue and pastor, decided our wedding date. That's how much I wanted her! She was wonderful to work with, and the pictures turned out beautifully. We got a professional book done by her (highly recommend), and have even had the pleasure of her taking baby and family pictures for us after the birth of our daughter. Book her now!

We were incredibly happy with the work Anecdotally Yours did for our wedding. We hired them for photography. Erica shoots very professional photos in an unobtrusive way during your big day. Unobtrusiveness was a big selling point for us when we hired Anecdotally Yours because my husband and I wanted the day to unfold naturally with photography there to document it and tell our story. Erica did just that. She was a calming presence through the hectic day and I felt like she was there to help me, the bride, with anything I would have needed. Erica met with us several times over Skype (because we live in different states) to get to know us and what we were looking for in our photos. We stated our desires and gave her a list of all the poses we just had to have. She was very patient and helpful with our families as we cycled 20+ different arrangements of people through the formal group/family photos. Several weeks after the wedding we received a disk with all the rights to the images which allowed me to make our thank you cards from our photos. Having the rights to the images also allowed me some extra time to decide which photos I REALLY liked and wanted to put in an album instead of having to decide right then and there in a photographers studio. We loved her work so much that we had her take photos again around our first anniversary. Overall, I love working with Anecdotally Yours. Erica captures beautiful images for a very fair price.

Erica and Jeff with Anecdotally Yours were fantastic to work with from start to finish. When I first saw their work I immediately knew I wanted to work with them. Because of how talented they were, I was afraid they would be out of our budget. However much to my surprise they were right in line with the competition. In retrospect I would have been willing to pay more because of the value they offered and the wonderful film we got in return. Not only do we have a amazing film, to share with our friends and family for a lifetime, they were a great addition to our wedding day as well. They are just really great people, that we felt completely comfortable sharing our wedding day with. Throughout the processes Erica and Jeff were 100% professional. We met before the wedding to talk about what we wanted, and we felt completely confident they would get the job done, and they did. They were very clear setting expectations ahead of time and delivered on all of their promises.

My positive experience with Anecdotally Yours and Erica started from the first phone call, she was so upbeat, informative, and took time to answer questions and make suggestions. It was wonderful with my all my other vendor calls to have someone sound positive and interested instead of rushed and pushy. The wedding day they were a fun, comfortable, and professional presence to have getting ready, during posed photos and the ceremony and seem to blend and already be there every time I was thinking "I'd like a picture of that" during the reception. I couldn't have been happier with my end results. Tons of wonderful pictures with beautiful color and subject matter. I LOVED all the pictures of my guest interacting (full of real smiles!) and little moments during the evening that I don't think many other photographers would capture or capture so amazingly well! My favorite pictures are of my groom and I that I wasn't even aware they were taking :D

From the first emails we exchanged, I knew Jeff and Erica would be amazing to work with. And they didn't let us down! They cared about every little detail, and were able to help me score a big surprise on my groom at the end of the night! The final video was amazing, and something we'll cherish for years to come!

We couldn’t have been more impressed. From our very first encounter, we knew “Anecdotally Yours” was the best choice for us. We found Jeff and Erica after an expansive search of destination wedding videographers. We spoke to multiple companies, previewed video after video, looked everywhere from Hawaii to Mexico, we received quotes in excess of $10K and were scared that a wrong decision could ruin one of the most important memories of our lives. Our worries were entirely negated with the team at “Anecdotally Yours,” they delivered the most beautiful wedding video we could have imagined and completely exceeded all expectations for half what others were offering. THE EXPERIENCE: Our first Skype meeting was spent getting to know each other and developing a relationship that we never would have anticipated from a wedding videographer. They were interested in us as a couple and made the whole nerve wrecking wedding prep experience very personal and friendly. Although Erica was not able to join us in Mexico, Jeff and his second shooter Nate were absolutely amazing. Since our wedding venue was “remote” to say the least, we picked up Jeff and Nate and immediately we became friends on our 1 ½ hour journey into the desert. They were completely open to any ideas we had and were full of incredible ideas we would never have thought of. The entire time they were in Mexico they made themselves available to us. Any activity or adventure we went on they were happy to join us which was welcomed surprised. Their personalities were contagious, as everyone in both of our families had fallen for their charm just like we had; but when it came to shooting an important event or the most discreet detail they were experts and professional through and through. THE VIDEO: It was so incredible to see our wedding weekend pieced so perfectly together. Their attention to detail was flawless and the subtle editing techniques they used allowed our story to flow so effortlessly that family and friends who were not able to join us could watch the video and feel as if they had stayed the entire weekend. My wife and I are eternally grateful for all the hard work that Jeff, Erica and Nate did for us. Thank you, thank you, thank you. We cannot wait to work with you again in the future.

We hired Anecdotally Yours to video our wedding ceremony and reception. They went above and beyond in all aspects of their job. They were incredibly easy to work with and the product they delivered was exceptional. My wife and I have watched our wedding video multiple times and been more and more impressed each time!

Erica has photographed several of my friends' weddings, as well as my own! She is very professional and works tirelessly to make sure you have every special moment captured. From the planning process to the day-of, she covers all the bases and makes it so easy on you that you could almost forget you hired a photographer - reliable, dependable! And trust me, as a busy bride, that's a great quality to have in a wedding vendor! When I started the planning process, photography was #1 on my list. Memories can fade, but the photos last a lifetime and remind you of those moments that may have slipped past you. I wanted someone to capture the story of our wedding day from start to finish. I wanted to look back on our photos and be able to remember all of the little and big moments that made up our wedding day. And that's exactly what Erica did! She did a fantastic job, even with the restrictions our venue put on her during the ceremony. We were ecstatic when we got our wedding photos back and as we went through them, it was like we were reliving the day all over again! Each and every photo made us smile, laugh or cry (in a good way)! Almost 2 years later, I still love going through our photos. They bring back all of the memories and emotions of our special day every time!

I married in Jan 2010 in Yelapa, Mexico. Yelapa is a tiny little village that you can only get to by boat. As soon as I got engaged I contacted Erica about our wedding photos. That was about 1.5 years in advance of our wedding date. I feel so fortunate I made that decision! She and Jeff traveled all the way to our wedding in Yelapa. Don’t hesitate to hire them for your destination events! Their amazingly upbeat and fun style added to all the excitement going on and most importantly they captured truly magical moments for us. They caught the essence of who we are as a couple in both their photos and their film. I actually watched our wedding video just a week ago and it literally made me cry and laugh all over again! We have a little girl now and she loves pointing to our wedding photos framed in the bedroom and talking about them. In fact, their profile photo of the couple with the fireworks is us. Jeff and Erica are a hardworking, talented, dynamic pair and I can't recommend them highly enough for photos of your special day, your prenatal shots, your family photos, or special videos that truly capture your life as you live it. I continue to follow their work and am so impressed over and over again. If you let them capture your special moments, you will not be disappointed. In fact, I believe you will be so happy you can't help but look back over your photos and video years later - just like me! I can hardly wait to have them back to Mexico to capture images of our family and our life here.

Jeff and Erica at Anecdotally Yours are amazingly talented. They did both our photography and wedding film for our February 2013 wedding. My husband jokes that our house is now a shrine to our wedding, since there are pictures of us and family from the wedding everywhere! It was so hard to choose just 20 (I'm not kidding) to frame in our house. My husband is from Argentina and we had about 30 of his relatives join us for the wedding. Jeff and Erica accompanied us to the airport early one morning a few days before our wedding to capture the reunion. I can't tell you how special this was for us. The pictures of family and friends who traveled so far to celebrate with us is something we will cherish forever. It's just one of many example of how they go above and beyond for their clients, making you feel like friends rather than customers. Erica has such a gift for capturing amazing pictures. She is so easy and natural to work with and made it that way for us too. I'm not always comfortable taking posed pictures, but she had a way of making them seem natural and beautiful. The candid shots she took when we really weren't paying attention to her, but were focused on each other, or our guests, are many of the ones framed in our house. She has a great ability to make whatever background or venue just work for photos and she's incredibly adept at finding creative places to take really spectacular pictures. She uses natural light beautifully. She's so talented and I think I have never taken more beautiful pictures than I did on our wedding; she just captured my happiness on camera. Jeff and Erika also did our wedding video. We are unique in that all of my husband's family, with the exception of 3 people, only speaks Spanish. Jeff's attention to the little details is what really made our video. He captured so many beautiful parts of our day, our family and friends and our lovely venue. The work Jeff and Erica do in editing the wedding film is seamless and so professionally done. I am amazed how they were able to represent both of our languages, cultures, and family in one video. The way they edited our guests' speeches in both Spanish and English, was just amazing and I'm sure a lot of work! It was really exactly what we wanted and needed--we have been able to show our video to all of his relatives that weren't able to travel to the U.S.; but more importantly, they're able to not only see how beautiful the day was, but hear the love that just poured out of our friends and family. We feel so blessed to have this! And on top of all that--it's just beautifully and thoughtfully done. I'll never forget the first time Gustavo and I watched the video a few short months after our wedding. We both cried such happy tears, for it really and truly captured how ridiculously happy we both were that day. Jeff and Erica exceeded all of our hopes and expectations for tangible memories of our wedding. Thank you again! Much love, Gustavo and Ashley Video: http://vimeo.com/68714100 Pictures: http://www.anecdotallyyours.com/blog/2013/02/04/gustavo-and-ashleys-wedding-dark-horse-distillery/

I used Anecdotally Yours for my videographer and Jeff was awesome. He was so easy to talk to about what I wanted and was happy to please. When I first met with him I met his wife also, and she was great too. I already had a photographer at the time but wish I would have gone with her to do my photos. I highly recommend Jeff from experience :)

We hired both Erica and Jeff to photograph and provide videography of our wedding day. I couldn't be more pleased and I whole heartedly recommend them any chance I get. They are a fabulous team, you will not be disappointed. Erica was professional, flexible, and enjoyable to be around. Upon meeting with her I knew instantly she was fabulous. Looking back on my day, I don't recall her being there much, which means she did an amazing job. Erica worked with my requests and accommodated anything we asked. Upon receiving my photos, I was in love. She captured the moments of the day so beautifully and now we have some amazing treasures forever. We loved our engagement photos too, which she was so gracious to accommodate our different location requests. Erica is very talented and experienced. She was able to provide just enough guidance without getting in the way of telling our story. I can't put into words how wonderful and meaningful our wedding video is to us. Jeff did an amazing job telling our story and capturing our day. We are so blessed to have this keepsake; words don't provide justice to his talent and abilities. You will not be disappointed working with Jeff, he is a pro. Jeff and Erica work wonderfully as a team, I would highly recommend hiring them for both photo and video!! I would hire them in a second again.

Jeff and Erica were an absolute dream to work with and I am so glad they were a part of our wedding day. They really took the time to learn about our story and make sure the video told that story. I would highly recommend Anecdotally Yours!

When I hired Anecdotally Yours to film my wedding I was already confident in them. Every video I watched made me cry. During the planning process they were prompt involving communication with me and were incredibly easy to work with. On the wedding day they were on time and worked wonderfully with all the other vendors. They were incredibly professional throughout the entire day. They are wonderful people to work with! When we received our film I was blown away!!! They captured every moment of the entire day flawlessly! Their story telling abilities are incredible. My parents have said it a million times that they were worth every penny! And I agree!! You CANNOT go wrong hiring them! I have never seen wedding videos I like more than the ones they create. Hire them! I promise you will not regret it!! They were one of the best wedding decisions we made! THANK YOU Anecdotally Yours!! x a million!!!

Erica and Jeff did our photos and video for our wedding Sept of 2012. They did such an awesome job. We absolutely love our photos and video! I would definitely use them over and over again.

Erica & Jeff are so unbelievably talented. They truly captured our wedding day in the MOST PERFECT way. Not only are they fantastic story tellers, but they are wonderful, sweet human beings. We are so grateful to have had these two with us every moment of our wedding weekend, but even more grateful to call these crazy-gifted people our friends. Hiring Erica & Jeff was one of the best, most important wedding-related decisions we made. We couldn't be happier with our wedding film! You should hire Erica & Jeff only if you're looking for a wedding film that tells the story of your wedding day in a way that will bring tears to your eyes, make you laugh and make you fall in love all over again every time you watch it for the rest of your life.

Erica and Jeff are AMAZING photographers. Jeff spent the day with the groom, and Erica spent the day with the bride and they were very relaxed and helpful and knew just how to capture the people of the day, as well as fun nature-esque photos of our venue! In the beginning, they met with us to just learn more about our story and get to know how we wanted the day to run. Couldn't have asked for better photographers!!!

We had an absolutely wonderful wedding and hiring Erica May was the best decision we made. She takes the most amazing photos and made our wedding look better than I could ever imagine, but also she made us all SO comfortable. My husband does not like having photos taken of himself, but Erica made the process so quick and so easy that we both had a good time! The photos of my husband are definitely the best photos I have ever seen of him. Can not say enough good things about Erica May. She is a wonderful photographer, but also a wonderful wonderful person. We loved working with and meeting both her and her husband (a videographer) and would highly highly highly recommend them both!

Erica was so kind and easy to work with and our pictures tured out beautiful. Very talented!

I have been thinking how to write my review to let all you brides reading this know how GREAT Erica and Jeff Short were on our wedding day and for our engagement photos. Neither my husband or I are photogenic (we understand and are okay with this ;). Both of us would rather be behind the camera. We look like a MODELS in our photos! She is super talented. Erica is like a fly on the wall taking pictures on the wedding day. While I was hiding in the bride's room she took candid shots of guests arriving. I feel like I was out enjoying the whole thing through her eyes. She is super professional and knows how to handle any family members that may want to start directing the photo shoot. She gives you a survey to fill out before the and has a great system for the 'posed' wedding party pics. We had a large wedding party and lots of family photos and she had us through them in 30 minutes! We had a bus that we took around and took photos during sunset. She is super talented and knew exactly how to have us face for the most amazing photos I have ever seen! She makes you feel at ease and her excitement and joy of taking your photo is infectious. She even got great photos of groomsmen that do not smile :) My family members even commented on how Erica and Jeff were having a great time doing their job. She is much more than just a photographer there to do a job. She becomes involved with you as a couple and you can tell she LOVES her profession. They also took candid photos at the beginning of the reception and dinner. I can't thank her enough. Erica and Jeff put the cameras away once the alcohol and dancing started flowing alittle more. This let our guests party as hard as they wanted without worrying about the 'photos' that may show up. :) Our wedding budget was $10,000. We planned on the photographer being our most expensive part of our wedding. We picked her 'cheapest' wedding package option with the addition of a second photographer. You will not be disappointed! I have over 1100 photos to pick from!!! The way she uses her camera made our 'cheap' decorations look so extravagant and classy! I love Erica and can't thank her enough for capturing the love and happiness of our wedding day. We can't wait to use her for future baby and family pictures! Thank you Erica and Jeff!!! Erin and Jeff Mills wedding 11/13/10

Amazing. Erica and Jeff are absolutely amazing. From the moment we met them we knew they were such real, sincere people that they would do an amazing job. And, of course, they did! We honestly didn't even realize how special the pictures and film were until we started the tradition of going back and looking at our pictures and watching our wedding film each year on our anniversary... and sharing it with our children. Those pictures and short film that they captured that day are truly remarkable. From taking wonderful, fun engagement pictures, to capturing special 'real' moments throughout our wedding, to filming from the top of our antique fire truck.... they were amazing. Our advice to those trying to decide on a photographer and videographer.... Your wedding day is a special one... and everyone tells those who are getting married to 'enjoy it'... with Erica and Jeff doing your photography and videography... every time you look back at your pictures and film, you'll be taken right back to those very special moments. They truly care about their work and will work incredibly hard to make your wedding memories perfectly yours.

Erica impressed us from the very moment we met her when she offered to buy us coffee during our initial consultation. Over the past 2 years, she has continued to amaze us with her professionalism and talent. She has mastered the art of customer service and managed to make me feel as though I was her only bride being photographed that year. She is prompt and thoughtful with her email replies and routinely goes above and beyond her call of duty as photographer. As an example, when I asked Erica if she knew the dressmaker of a gown that a bride in her blog was wearing, she contacted that bride, found out the exact style, and located the exact dress for me locally. This dedication and attention to detail is what sets Erica apart from others in her field. Erica is also full of talent and creativity. She customizes each photo session to make them personalized and meaningful. Her calm demeanor will make any subject comfortable in front of her camera. She is full of original ideas and is always anticipating her next move. She had an incredible alternative plan in place when it started misting on our wedding day! My husband and I would not have changed a thing about our engagement or wedding photography experience. Erica is truly exceptional in her field. I highly recommend her without hesitation. You too will be impressed.

Like a previous reviewer mentioned, I had been following Erica's blog for months before I was even engaged. We reserved her within weeks of being engaged! Erica's customer focus is phenomonal: she replies to email within hours, sends fun little presents in the mail, and will work with you on any request or assistance you need - even with general wedding advice! We had our engagement photos in Fall 2009 and Erica happily traveled more than half-hour away in stormy weather to meet us. Our outdoor photos were so intimate and very "us." We received endless comments. In the weeks leading to the wedding, Erica took good notes on all requests that we had in order to fully meet our expectations. She arrived early on our wedding day (much appreciated!) and got down to business. Erica was professional, respectful, calm, and collected on our wedding day. After some time, we didn't even notice she was there. Erica teamed up with her husband Jeff on our big day and they work so well together. A sample of our wedding photos were on Erica's blog within 2-3 days post-wedding, and we just had to check them out while honeymooning! They were perfect and so moving. The full edited set of photos were available shortly afterwards. Erica gave us two discs with full rights of the pictures. Our pictures are true to our personalities, full of bright colors, and catch meaningful moments. We have recommended Erica to everyone we know that is getting married! And, Erica and I still keep in touch. I am sure we will continue to do so, as we will most certainly call her for baby photos someday down the road! Thanks Erica and Jeff!-Sarah Walbridge 12/1/2010

Before I was even engaged I knew I wanted Erica to be our wedding photographer. :) I had followed her blog, and was so impressed with her photographs. In my opinion photographs are one of the most important parts of the day, becuase you will have them forever. Erica did a WONDERFUL job. I wanted a photographer that would be so fun to have around all day, on one of the biggest days of our life! Erica and her husband Jeff were just that. They took real photographs that capture us perfectly. She also made sure to get any particular photos that we might specifically want. Her cheerful attitude was wonderful on that very happy day! The pictures were beyond my expectation.. I was so happy with everything she did! Her husband also did a wonderful job on a video for our wedding, they are a dynamic duo! :) If you are looking for a photographer that takes beautiful real life photographs and has a positive cheerful attitude, the you should definitly go with Erica!! I cannot wait to use Erica again to capture photos someday when we start a family!

Erica was amazing! She was an absolute joy to work with! Our wedding pictures are awesome. We have received so many compliments on her work. Erica is very artistic and gets the most amazing shots. As her website says she has 'a fly on the wall perspective'. She captures all of the emotions of the day from the nervousness of getting ready to the excitement of the reception. I would highly recommend Erica of Erica May Photography. You will not be disappointed!

I loved her personality and philosophy on picture taking during a wedding. She got some amazing shots while allowing us time to just be ourselves.