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About This Vendor
Creative, Moment Driven Wedding Photography
First of all, congratulations on your engagement. Now the planning can begin! If you are looking for creative, moment driven wedding photography and exceptional customer service from a Knot 'Best of Weddings Hall of Fame' photographer, then we should definitely talk soon.
Details
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
Bridal Portraits, Day After Session, Engagement, Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
Digital Files, Online Proofing, Photo, Printed Enlargements, Second Shooter Available, Social Media Sharing, Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
Artistic, Documentary, Lifestyle, Modern
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged, Rehearsals & Parties, Wedding
Awards and Affiliations
Clarkie Photography Reviews
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Reviewed On 10/01/2017 by Chelsea E
Chelsea: I stumbled upon Clarkie Photography by chance, looking at Alaskan wedding venue photos on Google, and something drew me to the style of the photography. I then realized Richard was based out of LA, and we live in Alaska so I tried to g...
Response from the Vendor on 10/03/2017
Truly humbled by that review guys. Adore you all and so thankful you took the bug decision to fly me up there to capture your story. Best weekend ever. Will stop by next time I'm in AK.
Reviewed On 5/07/2015 by yvette p
What else can I say that hasn't already been said? Everything the other reviews say about Rich is 100% true. He is hands down the best decisions we made in our wedding planning process. I researched dozens of photographers in the LA area during...
Response from the Vendor on 05/12/2015
Yvette and John - I've already told you privately how touched I am by this review but I'll respond here too so there is no doubt! This is the reason I do what I do and the reason I have the best job in the world. Thanks so much both of you. It ...
Reviewed On 10/11/2014 by Knottie2659019
Well, what can I say?! The pictures speak for themselves. After receiving the preview slideshow, we were amazed at the pictures Rich got, his timing, the emotion captured, his initiative, and how he really captured the things that meant the m...
Response from the Vendor on 10/14/2014
Abigail & Chris - words can't describe how thankful I am to have met you both. Photographing your wedding was almost just a bonus. Sharing the experience with you guys was something I will always remember. You guys are such nice people and I ca...
Reviewed On 12/07/2018 by Alexander K
Absolutely AMAZING!!! Clarkie Photography provides the best in all avenues in his work. My wife and I were blessed to gain a new friend during our time with him. He is fully committed to your needs and actually takes the time to get to know yo...
Reviewed On 12/06/2018 by Binna K
My husband found Clarkie while working with our wedding planner Sophie Mae (Stylish Details). His work truly covered the emotions during the ceremony and he definitely captures the important moments. I love his eye for capturing the details. Hi...
Reviewed On 11/26/2018 by Courtney D
I can’t sing enough praises about Rich with Clarkie Photography. He is absolutely wonderful. My (now) Husband and I planned a last minute wedding and everything was rushed. I stumbled across Clarkie Photography after tirelessly searching for ph...
Response from the Vendor on 11/26/2018
Courtney and Jamie - thank you thank you thank you! These heartfelt words mean the absolute world to me. You intimate ceremony overlooking the ocean at Leo Carillo was one of the most moving and stunning ceremonies for me to document. I enjoyed...
Reviewed On 11/17/2018 by Stephanie H
Here is the exact word for word email I wrote to Richard Clarke after viewing our finished wedding photos.
“Hi Richard,
Words cannot even begin to express how beautiful, perfect and amazing all of the photos are. We are more than happy and ...
Response from the Vendor on 11/23/2018
Stephanie and Kevin - thank you from the bottom of my heart for trusting me to tell your story. Your e-shoot was one of the best shoots of the year for me and i loved the wedding so much. So many cool moments. I'm glad you felt relaxed and enjo...
Reviewed On 11/11/2018 by Elizabeth P
Just hire him. We were looking for a photographer for our engagement photos and found Rich on the Knot website. We checked out his website, immediately fell in love with his work, and quickly decided to hired him for the job. He was an absol...
Response from the Vendor on 11/23/2018
Love you guys. Thank you thank you thank you for trusting me with the eng shoot in LA then taking the plunge to fly me over to Chicago. Working with you was a dream from start to finish and I'm so thankful you found me. Please stay in touch. Ri...
Reviewed On 11/01/2018 by Zach G
Richard Clarke was a fantastic photographer for our wedding. He was responsive and easy to work with beforehand, and very professional and hardworking the day of. There were two main aspects of his portfolio that initially drew us to Rich: his ...
Reviewed On 10/26/2018 by Benny K
Rich was recommended to us by a friend and we are beyond happy to have found him to be our wedding photographer. During our initial conversation it was obvious Rich understood exactly what we wanted out of our wedding pictures. A photojournal...
Response from the Vendor on 10/26/2018
Benny & Roxy!! Thank you so so much for these incredible words. So glad we got connected and so stoked you feel so positively about the photos. It was a day I will never forget - one of the most intimate and unique weddings I've ever witnessed....
Reviewed On 10/13/2018 by Deepi B
LOVE!!! Rich and his team were phenomenal! We were considering a few different photographers but when we met Rich, there was no question in mind that he our guy.
Rich, words cannot express how thankful we are for you and the effort you put to ...
Response from the Vendor on 10/13/2018
Deepi, Jon - thanks so much for this review. Makes us so happy to read this. Such a memorable, jam-packed day full of color, tradition and emotion - won't forget for a long time. Thanks for trusting me to be a small part of it. Rich
Reviewed On 10/12/2018 by Lindsey N
Rich was our dream photographer. He was a joy to work with leading up to the wedding, offering us advice and guidance when and where we needed it. Richard also offers a calming presence during a hectic day, the value of which cannot be overstat...
Response from the Vendor on 10/12/2018
Lindsey - you were my dream clients, honestly, loved every second of your Cape Cod wedding. Stay in touch xx
Reviewed On 10/11/2018 by Cari R
Choosing Clarkie as our wedding photographer was hands down the BEST decision we made for our wedding (and we made a lot of decisions!).
Not only is he one of the most talented wedding photographers I've ever seen, he is a joy to work with an...
Response from the Vendor on 10/12/2018
Cari and Evyn - thank you for being so awesome and inviting me up to Napa to shoot your wedding story. And for letting me stay in your beautiful home too! Stay in touch, next time I'm up you can show me around the best wineries with your local ...
Reviewed On 9/13/2018 by Maxwell P
Richard shot my sister-in-law’s wedding and was so completely natural and brilliant corralling huge groups of people with effortless charm that my then-girlfriend-now-wife and I knew we needed him to shoot our wedding. Despite the sweltering he...
Response from the Vendor on 10/12/2018
Max - thank you so much for this. It was sure hot, but also an utterly perfect day.
Reviewed On 9/05/2018 by Taylor D
My husband and I are beside ourselves over Clarkie's incredible photos from our rehearsal dinner and wedding day!!!!
We will always remember the overwhelming amount of love that we felt flooded with on the most special day of our lives, but h...
Response from the Vendor on 09/05/2018
Taylor and Moore - this is such a great thing to read. Making me smile from ear to ear. I'm utterly thrilled you guys feel this way and that I had such a positive impact on your wonderful wedding. Being a small part of both the rehearsal dinner...
Reviewed On 8/29/2018 by Diana N
Rich was great to work with as a photographer! My fiance and I contacted him several months before to schedule an engagement photo shoot in Yosemite National Park. He is located in Los Angeles but was willing to travel and meet us there for our...
Reviewed On 7/30/2018 by Alexis T
We picked Rich as we thought his photography was incredibly unique - his shots were very candid with vibrant colors and a knack for capturing moments rather than staged poses. We just were not a fan of all the wedding photography we had seen wi...
Response from the Vendor on 09/05/2018
Katie and Matt, thank you so so much for this review. Spending the weekend with you all was so much fun. Rich
Reviewed On 6/19/2018 by Kimberly W
Where to begin on the endless list of compliments? Rich was amazing in every way. We hired him for all of our wedding events and it was worth every penny. By the time we got to our wedding it was just like hanging out with a friend. Our photos ...
Response from the Vendor on 06/19/2018
Kimberly and Andy - thanks for these lovely words. Means a lot. I can't wait to photograph your next milestone! Rich
Reviewed On 1/30/2018 by Chelsea Z
Rich was absolutely fantastic! We were looking for an artistic and candid style, not just someone who would get the typical posed pictures, and he definitely exceeded that expectation. He not only captured the most spectature shots of our Catal...
Response from the Vendor on 05/17/2018
Chelsea and Chris - thank you so so much for these lovely words. Always love visiting Catalina and spending the weekend with your wonderful family was such a pleasure and an honor. Rich
Reviewed On 1/26/2018 by Morgan W
Where do I start? From start to finish my experience with Richard was incredible.
Despite him being in LA and us in Seattle, he was more than willing to accommodate traveling to us. All of his communication with the travel was clear and conci...
Response from the Vendor on 01/26/2018
Thanks Morgan!! So happy you found me and was able to bring me up to Seattle. It was an incredible day and experience. I too hope we get to work together again one day. Rich
Reviewed On 11/16/2017 by Amanda S
Richard not only is a MASTER of capturing the most beautiful lighting -- he's also a joy to have around on your wedding day. We are so pleased with the incredible pictures he produced. He captured the love, light, and warmth of our wedding day....
Response from the Vendor on 11/17/2017
Amanda and Aziz!! Thank you so much for this review. I loved every minute of your beautiful Stanford wedding. You and your wedding party and family/friends were so warm and welcoming to us - I can't thank you enough. Rich
Reviewed On 10/25/2017 by Stacy S
As a couple who recently had Richard Clarke shoot our wedding, take our advice and book Clarkie Photography! Now! It will be the best wedding decision you make.
We fell in love with Rich’s work after coming across a blog post of a wedding he’...
Response from the Vendor on 11/13/2017
Need and Stacy - Thank you!! Working with you both was so fun.
Reviewed On 10/17/2017 by Stuart and Riona M
POSSIBLY THE WORLDS BEST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER?
Look no further, you have your perfect photographer in Rich of Clarkie Photography.
We flew Rich over from LA to our Destination Wedding in Montauban South of France because we loved his pictur...
Response from the Vendor on 11/13/2017
Stu and Riona - thank you from the bottom of my heart for this lovely review. It was such an honor to be a part of your destination wedding - simply incredible day. So happy you we were able to make it happen. An experience I'll never forget. R...
Reviewed On 9/06/2017 by Blake C
Clarkie's photography is absolutely beautiful! If you are looking for unique, photojournalistic style wedding & engagement photos, this is the vendor for you! The quality, care, and attention to detail of this photographer is uncompromisable! V...
Response from the Vendor on 09/06/2017
Zara and Blake - thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. Working with you this past year has been awesome, from start to finish. I'm delighted you love the results. Rich
Reviewed On 9/02/2017 by Jackee F
We were unbelievably happy with the photos that Clarkie Photography took of our wedding. He captured the whole event from start to finish seamlessly, without ever being noticed by us or any of our guests. My husband and I are still trying to ...
Response from the Vendor on 09/03/2017
Thanks Jackee and Brady! So thrilled you are delighted with the results. Had so much fun shooting with you and your awesome friends and family. Rich
Contact Info for Clarkie Photography
California, Nationwide, International(310) 422-9156
Meet the Team
Richard Clarke
Owner
I’m a British born Destination Wedding Photographer, currently based out of Los Angeles California where I live with my wife Clare and son Toby. I am always humbled when couples trust me to tell their wedding story. I love what I do because I’m fascinated by the human connections, personalities and behaviors which fuel those stories. Capturing authentic moments for my clients drives everything I do behind the camera and in my opinion, is what wedding photography should be all about.