Black Thumb Studio

choosing him to be our photographer. We knew right away that choosing him was a no-brainer - he was professional, friendly, funny, and made us feel comfortable. On top of that his photos were stunning. Before our wedding day, Jeff met us at our venue to come up with a plan of where our photos could be taken. I believe it's unusual for photographers to do this but it was a huge stress relief day of knowing that we had a game plan. It's important to note that these meetings with Jeff were way more than just business...they were fun and neither Tim or I could stop laughing most of the time. That's how it should be, right? :) We received our photos within a few weeks after our wedding and couldn't be happier with how they turned out. Looking through each shot brings us back to one of the best days of our lives and we can't thank Jeff enough. Now that all is said and done, Tim and I feel as though Jeff has become more of a friend than a business contact. In fact, while I was getting my hair done my hairstylist asked me if Jeff and I were long time friends. We aren't but hopefully we will be now! If you're looking for an amazing photographer you've found your guy - call Black Thumb!

get organized. On the day of our wedding, Jeff and George were great, several of our friends commented on how friendly they were. Their style is to capture the day, not make us do too many forced awkward poses. Most importantly, we're very pleased with the way our photos came out. We got married at a camp, and they really captured the atmosphere of the wedding, and all the fond memories from the day. If you're looking for a wedding photographer, I would definitely recommend Black Thumb.

meeting with Black Thumb was the best part of the planning. I was impressed that first, Jeff took time to figure out who we are as a couple so he could set the right tone in the photos. On the night of the event they arrived early, had all the right gear, dressed very professional AND brought multiple layers of backup equipment. 3 things I think set Jeff and his team apart from other folks I've experienced with other photographers. 1) They are creative and happy. It was a pleasure working with someone who is clearly a professional and fun. 2) They were fast. Coordinating people at a wedding is like herding cats. Jeff was able to keep everyone in order and get things done so we could enjoy the night. Their turnaround time for delivering finished photos is ridiculously quick. 3) Quality. The quality of the photos are INSANE. It's not just the people in the photo, it's the background, lighting and setting. After shopping a LOT of folks who call themselves "high-end" nothing is as high-end as Black Thumb. Without a doubt, Black Thumb Studio is one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. I would highly recommend them to friends and family. I will also use them again at every event.

ked him over the others. Jeff and George shot our rehearsal dinner and wedding. Our entire wedding party really liked both guys. Our photos turned out great. We highly recommend Black Thumb.

; extremely responsive and flexible. Most importantly - the quality of their work is fantastic. Very professional and also fun to work with at the same time. We used Black Thumb for both our Engagement Photos and our Wedding Day. Every dime we spent was well worth it. We would recommend Black Thumb to anyone.

e and beyond the call of duty of any photography team. They were able to capture the most honest and beautiful moments of our wedding day. We were so lucky to have them. Our favorite memory was when we danced in the dark in the adjoining ball room to practice our first dance. Jeff and his team were right beside us to capture what became our favorite photo of the night. They're creative eye and artistic ability is displayed in every photo they took. Our wedding day would not have been as magical if it weren't for Jeff and his team capturing each and every special moment. We highly recommend Black Thumb Studio to anyone who wants to capture their wedding day within the most beautiful of photos.

d such a great job capturing every moment of our wedding. One unique and valuable thing Black Thumb does is a walk through of the venue and location for the photos. The day of the wedding went very smooth and quick leaving us with time to enjoy our cocktail hour! We can't thank Black Thumb enough for helping create great memories of our day!

I was blown away. His technique is one that is copied by many but never duplicated. When I got engaged he was the first vendor I booked, without even meeting him. When we did finally have our first meeting, my husband and I felt like we had known him for years. Jeff and his team are so much fun to work with. He is extremely professional but has such a way about him that puts you at ease and on your wedding day, that's no easy task! He has such a passion for what he does and it's evident in the pictures he takes. You will not be disappointed if you select Black Thumb Studio as your wedding photographer!

otos came out amazing, just look at their portfolio--the quality of their work speaks for itself. Price was a little more than we were hoping to spend, but for something as special as your wedding photos, I say it's worth it.

raphers based on the work alone. I met with Jeff initially and the passion he has for what he does really does shine through in his work and conversations. He made my mom and I feel so comfortable and worked with us to create a package that fit our budget. He took the time to sit down and get to know me and my husband before our wedding day so he could really capture our personalities :) He also found the most beautiful spot do to our first look, since we didn't want to buy extra time at the venue, and they are our favorite pictures!! Jeff was always easy to reach and super responsive, and him and George did the most amazinggggg job on our wedding day! We LOVE our pictures, and loved working with this amazing team! My husband and I really could not be more thrilled and we would HIGHLY recommend Black Thumb Studio to anyone and everyone we can! These guys don't just take photos, they capture memories in the most beautiful way possible. Thank you again Black Thumb Studios!

with cameras rather than intrusive strangers. Will invite them to my next wedding as guests....but then who would take the pictures? Highly recommend!

photographed my friend's wedding and I sought them out two years later for my own. Despite the fact that they're located in MA and I was splitting my time between CT and CA, they made time for us to meet, plan, and brainstorm whenever it was needed, via Skype or in person. They flew to my destination wedding in FL and were completely organized and on top of things amidst all the chaos of pre-wedding days when family and friends were also flying in. They were self-reliant, able to roll with the punches when we had to rearrange plans, and really took control of the situation the day of- despite rain, tardy family members, and staff at the resort being less than accommodating. But more to the point: the photos they took took my breath away! They created such wonderful memories for us to keep of our wedding day, and to top it all off they were quick to follow up with album design (which their team did beautifully) and shipping. A fantastic, effortless experience from start to finish- not an ounce of stress did I encounter as far as photographs were concerned. Black Thumb Studio is a no-brainer, in my opinion!

on site. We had talked to three different photographers there and when we walked outside we looked at each other and said "We need to hire them for our wedding!" Most of our contact was with Jeff the owner - he is a true professional when meeting with him but at the same time, he makes you feel at ease. A lot of our contact was through email and Jeff always responded promptly which was wonderful! The package we chose with Black Thumb Studio included engagement pictures where we had a blast traveling all around to the sites that we had chose. Jeff, with his outgoing personality, helped us to feel comfortable in front of the camera while getting beautiful and artistic shots. We met with him again a few days before our wedding to go over the details and locations we were going to have our pictures taken on the day of the wedding. The weather was not cooperative being in the month of March so the site we originally picked was not going to work. Jeff drove around with us so we could figure out different spots to have our wedding pictures done. I have never heard of any other photographers taking the time to do this which is what makes Black Thumb Studio so special! I cannot say enough about our actual wedding day. Jeff and George made the day fun and helped keep us relaxed. We were impressed with how they just blended in at our ceremony while at the same time they kept everything coordinated and streamlined with our family pictures so we could enjoy our guests! A couple of days after our wedding we were able to see a "sneak peek" of our photos. We are so impressed with all the photos. Our friends and family were able to see our photos via a website that was set up and we got many compliments from them. I would highly recommend Black Thumb Studio!!!

husband and I hired Jeff to photograph our April 2012 wedding, and we were thoroughly impressed! I have to give credit to my husband for remembering to get Jeff's card after meeting him at another couples wedding. Thanks babe!! From the first moment we met Jeff, I could tell that he would be the perfect photographer for us. He is so friendly and genuine and has a great playfulness about him that comes through in his photographs. The albums he brought with him to show us were gorgeous, but seriously all his photos are! I also really admire his creativity. I was looking for someone who could think outside the box a little, and he really came through! One of my favorite moments from our wedding day was when we hopped in Jeff's pickup (poofy dress and all) and zipped down the street to an old abandoned warehouse to take some couple shots. They are so stunning! I could go on and on, but I really just want to give a huge THANKS to Jeff, George, and Black Thumb Studio for doing such a beautiful job on our photos! Do not hesitate to hire them, they are amazing! Check out their facebook, they are constantly adding new pictures! http://www.facebook.com/blackthumbstudio?fref=ts

e to busy to see and its great to look back and see! We loved them so much we went back for a "post wedding" shoot in their neck of the woods! They made us look like models!

top of my list of importance for our wedding and black Thumb was the vendor we were most excited about on our wedding day. Everything went perfect all day and Jeff and George were able to keep us right on time with everything yet get every photo we wanted. I highly recommend doing the revealing before hand, we were able to get so much done ahead of time, not waste time cutting into the ceremony and it also calmed my nerves :) I had several guests comment on our wedding night about how great these guys were and how professional and fun they were. We have received more complements on our photos! I most highly recommend Black Thumb Studio to anyone looking for an outstanding, above and beyond service on your wedding day.

stened to what we were looking for. We had our engagement pictures done in Rockport, MA and Jeff immediately made us feel comfortable, had great ideas and amazing creativity. He has a unqiue eye for beautiful pictures. Jeff, George, and Allegra shot our wedding and they worked their butts off! Jeff was so helpful and prepared throughout our wedding day and all the photographers were a total hit with our bridal party and all of our guests with their sense of humor, friendliness, and fun demeanor. All of our guests noticed how great they were and immediately asked when pictures would be up the day after the wedding.The photographers at Black Thumb Studio not only truly love what they do but they are absolutely amazing at it. Down the road, we'll be back for some family portraits with our favorite photographers at Black Thumb Studio!

ome of our guests commented on how they were so impressed with the fact that you barely noticed that they were there taking pictures. They have a very unobtrusive way of capturing your most special moments, which to us was a major concern. I would recommend them to all of my friends getting married or even just looking to have some nice photos taken for any occasion!

e looking for pictures of my venue to show curious friends and family. Black Thumb had worked at both my church and reception location before and I was finding the most amazing pictures! Then, in October, one of my friends got married. Imagine my surprise to find out he was from Black Thumb Studios! When my friends fantastic pictures came in, I immediately hired these guys for my own wedding. My main contact was Jeff Turner, the owner. He is super responsive, incredibly friendly and so flexible. When we had to reschedule my engagement shoot at the very last minute due to rain, he never once made me feel bad about the late notice. And when it rained the second time around, and he travelled across land and sea (to Martha’s Vineyard), he found really creative ways to get our pictures done and have fun doing it. Despite the rainy gloomy day, I could not be happier with our pictures – mostly because you can tell what an awesome time we are having! I travel frequently for work, so while we weren’t always able to meet in person, Jeff and I kept in constant contact about the wedding day and the plan. Jeff and George have an amazing eye for just the right shot. The most ordinary items become works of art when seen through their cameras. Many of the groomsmen had also been in my friend’s wedding and were so excited to see Jeff and George again at ours. Finally, these crazy kids posted a sneak peek of our wedding photos two days after the wedding! Most importantly, our pictures are incredible, even better than I could have imagined. I encourage any and all brides I know and do not know to hire Black Thumb Studios. They are consummate professionals, fun, goofy, creative and most importantly insanely talented individuals. You will not be disappointed. I can’t wait to work with them again!

y hit it off. He is so professional and he and George both have a great eye for detail. Jeff listened to and adhered to our every need and captured the best moments of our wedding so perfectly. We couldn't be more grateful to them for the fabulous work they did! I Highly recommend BTS for your wedding, portraits, engagement photos, or any other milestone!

in all aspects of the wedding day. I would refer Jeff, George and Alana of Black Thumb Studio in a heartbeat!

heck-out the church and reception location to figure out the best plan for pictures. He has a level of expertise and artistry that I didn't see in the other photographers I met. Myself and the groom tend to do the exact same pose and smile in every picture...not with Jeff and George! They caught us in great natural moments and put us at ease to get different expressions than our standard smile. Our guests at the reception approached us multiple times to say how much they loved the photographers. If you go with Black Thumb Studio, you're going with the best!

shots. We fell in love with the pictures as soon as we started going through them. We would recommend Black Thumb to anyone who asks!!

band surprised me with arranging Black Thumb to photograph our wedding, and that was the best gift he could have given me. We now have the most amazing wedding pictures to remind us of every detail of our wedding!

ly clear that he was 100% focused on customer satisfaction. He is a genuine person and his honest and open approach to discussing the wedding with us was a big reason we hired him. We not only clicked with Jeff, we were wowed by the sample album he brought to our meeting and by the photos on his blog. He takes pictures that are stunning but that are also about the couple, not about abtract photography. We had a total blast during our engagement shoot. We spent hours all over Boston taking photos and having fun. We even got ice cream! Not once did we feel like he was rushing us or checking the clock. The photos came out wonderfully and looked beautiful in our guestbook. Jeff met us for a 2 hour pre-wedding planning meeting and I honestly can't believe how some people could do without this. We came prepared with a "shot list" that Jeff was totally open to recieving, which was nice. As a pretty controlling Bride it was nice to feel like my voice was being heard. We also spent alot of time on a detailed timeline for the day which turned out to make the day go by sooo smoothly. We also came up with a back up plan if the weather didn't cooperate. On the big day, Jeff and George showed up on time (early!) and ready to go. Having them around was wonderful becasue you knew they were getting great photos but the also weren't in our faces. It also has to be said that it does make a huge difference hiring people that you genuinely like to be around you on your wedding day. I felt calm and relaxed knowing that they were going to get all the important shots as well as tons of photos as they came up. Jeff and George were with us for 12 hours that day!!! We were still taking pictures with them after the reception was over. It was unbelievable. Looking at my pictures now is a treat and I find myself doing it alot. We both feel that we got more than our money's worth with Black Thumb Studio and cannot recommend them highly enough. Thank you again Jeff for a truly amazing experience and for photos to last a lifetime!

ge captured our wedding day - the smiles, the tears, the joy, the laughter, and the fun. We love how artisitc the shots are. We have the traditional poses, but also ones that are original and unique. We love, love, love Black Thumb Studio!

process, Jeff was amazing and made us feel comfortable about the whole process - even though we were a little nervous about being on camera. The quality of Black Thumb's skills is amazing, and we are still getting compliments on our photos 3 months later. I would work with Black Thumb again in a heartbeat, and I would recommend them to anyone. Amazing quality at a great value! Props to Jeff, George and team for being spectacular!

mb Studio are all amazing! They are completely professional, amazing and down to earth people. Our photos are to die for! Everyone could not believe how easy they were to work with at our wedding and how fabulous the photos came out! Along the way we have also become friends with the Black Thumb crew! They truly are great people that respect their clients and are passionate about what they do. You will not find a better package of service that includes amazing photographers, fun people, fabulous final images and a lot of fun (all within competitive pricing!). We recommend Black Thumb to all our friends and family and always praise how amazing they are when anyone brings them up! You will not regret having Black Thumb Studio as a part of your wedding day!

o have a good time. When our outdoor wedding was crashed by Hurricane Irene - Jeff, George and Mark were able to make the most of what time we had before the rain started. We got outdoor formals out of the way just in time! We were so pleased that Jeff really listened to what we wanted. We weren't super concerned with getting very fancy formals, we told him that what we wanted to capture from our wedding was the fun...and the photos came out perfectly. Having all these photos showing all of our loved ones dancing and laughing and having a rocking good time is more than we could have ever hoped for. Most of all, the one-on-one interactions with Jeff were wonderful. It is clear that this man has a gift. He really listened to what we were looking for and was able to take that information and translate it into photographs that can't be beat. His ability to read people and get the best out of them is a wonder! I loved working with Black Thumb so much that I am definitely a forever client. Thanks Jeff!!

gle photographer's website in the Greater Boston area and spoke to more than I could count. Jeff and Black Thumb Studio stood out as extremely professional, fun, outgoing, and technically advanced. As I looked through their previous photo shoots, I knew that they would be the photographers for my wedding. They not only lived up to my expectations, but they far surpassed it. To the point that my family members who have an avid interest in photography remarked that the photos Black Thumb Studio took are quire extraordinary. But aside from taking great photos, Jeff, George, and Alana are wonderful people to work with. We had our engagement session with Jeff and hit it off right away. He's funny, has great ideas, and is extremely flexible and professional. Connecting with your photographer and feeling comfortable around them is such an important aspect of getting good photos. Jeff delivered nothing less than perfection. On the wedding day, Jeff worked with us getting all the various angles and shots captured. He had fantastic ideas for poses, took some amazing candid shots, and just captured the day in such vivid detail that way surpassed the videos we have. In 50 years when I think back to my wedding day and reminisce, I will fondly remember Black Thumb Studio as I flip through the amazing photos. Memories last a lifetime and so do Jeff and the photos he took. Words cannot describe how happy I am with Black Thumb. They will be my photographers for any and all subsequent professional photos. I look forward to one day having Jeff shoot my first family portrait. Thank you Jeff, George, and Alana. You're much loved!

they were helpful, friendly, professional, organized, and fun to work with. I am not typically comfortable in front of a camera but Jeff and George made the experience comfortable and fun! The pictures from our wedding came out beautiful and we cannot wait to use Black Thumb Studio in the future as our family expands!

al and quality services on one of the biggest days of our lives. They were a personal, friendly and energetic team that dedicated themselves all day to capturing all of the important moments of our day. The team came early and stayed later than they had originally planned because they were that driven to provide us with the best service possible. Not only did Jeff and his team work well with everyone involved in our wedding party but I have had a flock of soon to be brides begging for Blackthumb Studio's contact information!! I can't help but look at my pictures every day .... even 6 months later! The pictures came out beautiful and I couldn't be happier with the finished product. I could go on and on forever about these guys ... they are the best!! Thank you Blackthumb Studio!!

tyle. Black Thumb Studio gives you all of that – and more. When we met with Jeff Turner from Black Thumb Studio (East Bridgewater, MA), we got so much more than a photographer. We had already booked the church, reception hall, and DJ when we started meeting with photographers. As we had never planned a wedding before, we didn’t know what to look for in a photographer and had all kinds of questions. One of the people we’d interviewed gave us the “If you book now, I’ll give you a really low price.” It almost sold us, but we weren’t crazy about the style. Then we met Jeff. It’s like when you try on the perfect wedding dress – you just know. As we all know the wedding business is very competitive, but it was refreshing to not get that tone from Jeff. He didn’t try to give us a sales pitch. He knew (as did we) that he took quality pictures and stood behind his product. The thing that made him stand apart from the competition – he genuinely loves what he does. He appreciates his staff, the fact that he can capture people’s memories on camera and makes every stitch effort to get to know his clients and make them feel comfortable. He was funny and put us at ease. Your photographer is going to be your best friend on your wedding day, so you want to love them. We did an engagement session closer to the wedding date to get into the feel of how it would be. Best. Decision. Ever. We had so much fun shooting with him around Boston! It put me more at ease and let me know – this guy is going to be my best friend on my wedding day. Again-he turned out to be so much more! The photo session was a welcomed break from wedding planning too. In the midst of planning the wedding, we were chosen to do a reality tv show and they wanted to film our wedding. I made them promise (although unfortunately not contractually obligated) to not get in the way of my photographer. Of course they got in the way – however, Jeff and his staff handled it like pros. They were given a difficult environment to shoot in and all of our pictures came out amazing. They had boom mic’s, documentary cameras and lighting guys in their way, but they made sure to get every shot. The greatest thing was – he genuinely cared about how I was feeling about the craziness on my wedding day. He wanted to make sure all things went smooth for me – not him. He was with me from beginning to end. The roles he played on the day were from photographer to wedding planner. If I needed something he make sure it was done. He even told us how to cut the cake when our wedding planner wasn’t around. They sincerely did anything and everything to get the most amazing shots. We got our pictures in a short amount of time – especially since it was their busy season. We still cry when we look at them. We also still keep in touch with Jeff. He’s such an amazing person and holds his clients in high regard…even the ones that bombard him and his staff with reality TV cameras. The best thing you can ask your photographer to do is value your memories as much as you do – and we definitely found that in Black Thumb Studio. You will not be disappointed.

k about whether or not we would hire him for our wedding. Our engagement session with Jeff was definitely one that was very unique, my husband and I are not your average couple. Jeff took some of the most amazing pictures of us in some very unique places. He has such an amazing personality and is so easy to get a long with, you feel like you have known him for years. On the day of our wedding he was one of the people that kept me calm, he was very helpful in so many details of our wedding day that no one told us about. He was like an additional guide in our wedding day. We have gotten so many compliments on our wedding pictures from our friends and family. We were beside ourselves when we saw them. He takes the most beautiful pictures we have ever seen. We feel that we have gained a friendship with Jeff, not just another vendor from our wedding. We can't wait to work with Jeff again. As soon as our family expands we will be calling him for another session

at running a business. He - and everyone we worked with through Black Thumb Studio - was so easy to be around. Much of my wedding party commented how incredibly easy to be around they all were - they were thoughtful, energetic, talented, and appropriate. I've often wondered if Jeff ever sleeps --- every time I had a question for Jeff throughout the year leading up to our wedding, he got back to me within a day (often via email in the middle of the night!). Most importantly, I feel like the photographs Jeff and George and their intern took on our wedding day truly captured so many of the wonderful moments of the day. There's a wonderful variety of photos - formals, candids, inside, outside... I loved that part of my photo package included 200 4x6 "best shots" that Black Thumb Studio sent to us within 3 weeks of our wedding day... it was wonderful to have someone get us started at picking out some awesome photos to print and put in an album. There were so many wonderful photos in our online album through Black Thumb that I definitely wouldn't have been able to make those decisions so quickly, and I love that we had some actual prints so soon after our wedding. Finally, Jeff was the one who politely pitched to us that it might be nice to do our formal photos BEFORE our wedding ceremony. Of all of the decisions we made for our wedding, that was the best... By the time we got to our ceremony, I was entirely calm, clear-headed and just plain having fun. Then, we got to enjoy every second of our wedding celebration and didn't have to sneak off for photos during our cocktail hour. In all honesty, I can't think of anything I would change or criticize about our experience with Black Thumb Studio. To anyone considering them as a vendor, I'd tell them to reserve your date with them before they get booked up!!!!

the whole experience has been amazing. Jeff is polite, thoughtful, and a fantastic photographer. On the day of our venue run-through a few days before the wedding he spent almost 2 hours driving around with my fiance and I looking for the perfect spot to take pictures during the cocktail hour. We found an amazing spot and the pictures are unbelievable. Our photos were edited and ready two weeks after our wedding and we were really impressed. Our guests commented all night long about how great Jeff, George, and Mark were and they were impressed with their professionalism and dedication to getting the perfect shot. Choosing Black Thumb Studio will be your best choice yet and they will most likely be your favorite vendor! I'm so glad we trusted our Black Thumb Studio with our memories for a lifetime!

wesome knack for twilight shots. They work so hard during the day and yet always appear calm, cool & collected. We just saw our "sneak peeks" and absolutely love them!! Thank you all again for such an awesome time. Can't wait to see the rest!

nd I met with before choosing them for our wedding. You don’t need to meet with anyone else, Black Thumb Studio is it. I really can’t say enough wonderful things about Jeff and his team. Our wedding pictures are gorgeous, so beautiful that we were featured in a magazine! They are highly professional, easy to get in touch with, always accommodating, seamless to work with and always prepared. At one point during photographs my hair was loose and Jeff pulled out a bag of wedding essentials, including bobby pins for my hair! Our guests also loved them. Many people commented on how great they were. Something else that made Black Thumb Studio special was that they took the time to get to know my husband and me and they remembered details. Jeff took notes during our walk through, did not forget a thing and guided us the whole way. We are so happy we chose Black Thumb Studio, I highly recommend them.

mazing talent and awesome folks to work with.

sneak peek of 9 images that I have seen exceed my expectations!

ld not have been easier working with Jeff throughout the whole wedding process. The hard work of the team shows and the sneak peek photo outcome is beyond amazing! Speechless!

e made. Having both memorable but unique wedding photos was a top priority when planning my wedding. I wanted photos with a bit more of a "vintage" vibe and Black Thumb Studio totally delievered. From start to finish they were easy to work with and actually excited about all the ideas I had. I felt like they understood my vision and produced a variety of photos from formal and funny to modern and vintage. I think the thing I liked most about working with Black Thumb Studio is the excitement they shared with me prior to my wedding, during the big day, and after the wedding when my photos were ready. On my wedding day, they arrived full of energy and kept up that energy throughout the entire day. Jeff stayed with me while I got ready and George took pictures of my husband and the other guys. Jeff made me feel so special and beautiful which is evident in how my photos came out. I look completely relaxed and just....happy! Lastly I felt that Black Thumb Studio clearly captured the essence of me and my family member's personalities. They caught these perfect moments and somehow managed to capture many special moments that I didn't even rememebr which clearly sets them apart from other photographers. Looking at their photos helped me to relive every moment of my day which is the best part of hiring someone who is excited to be with you on your wedding. I will use them for all my professional photos (I hired them for a family shoot last year which was equally as impressive) and highly recommend them to any bride who is looking to feel special on her big day. Please contact me and I will be happy to share any other detials with you including some of my favorite photos.