Clarkie Photography

My wife and I had the pleasure of experiencing the artistry of Richard Clarke, first-hand, prior to our personal need for a wedding photographer. I was the best- man of a wedding in Girdwood, Alaska, and being a home-grown Alaskan, I was surprised by my friend's choice to bring... Read More a photographer from the Los Angeles area up to Alaska with him for the ceremony. Our friend group can be quite rambunctious, to put it mildly, and I couldn't understand why the Groom would choose to drag an esteemed photographer through the gauntlet. Once I met Richard that weekend I understood why my friend needed him and once I saw his photographs of that wedding I knew that I could only dream of a photographer of his caliber to become a part of our wedding. When it came time for my wife and I to choose a wedding photographer of our own, Richard was always in the back of our mind but we didn't think that it would be possible to get him back up to Alaska to deal with our friend group again. However, after the first conversation with Richard our decision had quickly become solidified. His eagerness not only towards his role, but towards helping us in other areas of our wedding, guided my wife and I through many aspects of the planning and decision making process. One of the conversations prior to the wedding that stood out to me was his passion towards his craft. As many may know, Alaskan summers have very long days and during the time of year that our wedding occurred the sun does not really set. Well Richard seemed to embrace this opportunity and not shy away from the extent that his day may last. When the weekend of our wedding arrived so did Richard, and just as before, he was helpful in all regards. He wasn't just a photographer, he became a friend. Richard understands that he has captured many different aspects of many different weddings and uses this knowledge to help others and guide them through a day that can be stressful and nerve-wracking. Throughout the day Richard captured every aspect of the wedding that we wanted to remember in a way that far exceeded all of our expectations. From the static centerpieces, to the flux of guests and dance, Richard caught each moment with beauty. Not only do his photographs remind us of the best day of our lives, but they excite the emotions from that day each time that we view them. But what we appreciate most about Richard Clarke wasn't what he provided as a photographer, but what he provided us as a person. Not only are his results unmatched, but his character is as well. Thank You Richard, Chase & Rachael Swalling

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 the early stages of our planning... Read More process and was continuously disappointed by the cheesy cliches and styles being used out there. We wanted someone to give us artistic photos that we were proud to display. Rich gave us exactly that and more. Rich was able to capture so many incredible moments during our wedding that we'll be able to cherish forever. His attention to detail is incredible and he's a true professional. His sense of humor and overall positive nature make him such a pleasure to have around during these personal and often private moments. His process and style made things so easy on the wedding day. We know that he meets so many people and shoots so many weddings but on our day he made us and our family / friends feel so special. The toughest part of the entire process is choosing which of the amazing photos we're going to frame and put up in our home. We want to put them all up! I would recommend Rich to anyone. In fact, if we could hire him to photograph all the special moments in our life, we would :)

Incredible photographer, can't recommend him enough!

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 most to us, which was so impressive... Read More considering how little time we had actually spent together until then. The preview slideshow is one of my favorite parts- being able to sit back and watch the wedding story unfold is very powerful and his work on the slideshow allows us to relive our wedding weekend on Catalina Island again and again. After getting the full album of pictures, turns out we were equally impressed with every single picture in the whole album! Every picture is worth framing and we have no idea how we’re going to choose. This is a terrific problem to have! Rich has an incredible attention to detail and is one of the hardest working people we have ever met. He is a true professional and every step of the way he was communicative, easygoing, and frankly, exactly what we were looking for in a photographer. We had a wedding weekend celebration on Catalina Island and Rich really captured our story well. While in the garden showing some family and friends around (mind you, no announcement was made that we were heading there), I turned around and there was Rich, capturing it all. Rich was also up until 1am taking pictures Friday night and somehow also has pictures of the sunrise the following morning, our wedding day (which we certainly weren’t up for!). He has pictures of my nephew swimming in the ocean for the first time, and a friend doing a backflip off the float… his dedication to capturing the wedding story of his clients goes beyond just the wedding itself, but extends to the emotion and story of real moments that happen throughout the whole experience. He got pictures of things we didn’t even know he was there for. While Rich’s pictures speak for themselves, what is equally remarkable is Rich’s professionalism, adaptability, incredible work ethic, friendliness, and fun demeanor. He so easily fit into whatever was going on and was all a pleasure to be around! Aside from getting married and choosing for it to be on Catalina Island, where my husband and I met, Rich was the best decision we made while planning our wedding. While there is much to stress about during the whole process and especially on the day, having Rich as our photographer was one thing we never thought twice about. His pictures are authentic (never forced or too posed) and he really knows what he’s doing. We will be forever grateful for his talent. Along with having amazing memories captured through his lens, we really had a great time with Rich and are so happy to have spent the whole weekend with him. We would hire him again in a heartbeat a thousand times over! We can’t thank Rich enough for capturing what he did and for giving us the gift of pictures we will treasure forever!! We are so happy to have also made a new friend in the process.

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! Very professional and a pleasure to... Read More work with. We were very happy with both our engagement & wedding photos. Thank you so much for capturing our special day!

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 figure out how he was able to be in... Read More three places at once! Not only did he document our wedding so we can reminisce for years to come, the photos are gorgeous and look like they came out of a magazine. He was a pleasure to work with, professional, and went above and beyond to make us happy. I would rebook Clarkie again and again, and recommend him to all my friends.

I highly recommend Richard for your wedding photography! My husband and I couldn't find anyone that matched his gorgeous cinematic quality and after meeting him in person, we knew for sure we had the right guy - very friendly, easy-going but also keen to sort out the important... Read More details. Richard is a pro! He melted away in the background while getting all the important shots, he was friendly and fun with all of our guests and best of all, willing to photograph on the rollercoaster ride we had planned! We love all the photos which truly captured the emotion and scenery of the day. Richard made us feel very comfortable and knew exactly how to direct us for the perfect shots. Thank you again! xox

One of the best decisions I have made was hiring Clarkie Photography for my wedding! Rich was so great at walking us through the process, understanding exactly what we wanted, and far exceeding our expectations in his execution! He is not only professional, but incredibly... Read More funny and easy going. Which was crucial in maintaining a fun, natural, stress free environment on your special day. We absolutely loved him and his team. We wanted images that captured the feeling of the evening and not so much posed shots. The images were SO GREAT! I loved seeing all of the moments I missed, I genuinely laughed and cried simultaneously. The style and aesthetic is so on point as well. Going from classic beauty shots of the space, us, and guests ... to making the reception looking like the most out of control, coolest party on the planet! Total perfection! Receiving the photos was easy, and we were able to download all of the images!!! Also, Rich put together a beautiful slideshow for us with all of the best images set to touching music. My dad really appreciated that touch and shared it with family that were unable to make it to the wedding day! We are so happy with Rich's amazing work and I couldn't recommend Clarkie Photography more.

We had both an engagement session as well as wedding shoot with Rich. One of the best things about him (not including his phenomenal photography skills) is that he is so friendly and has an innate ability to make you feel comfortable. Not only does this mean better pictures... Read More (because who wants to look awkward in their pictures?), but it also makes the whole experience quite fun and enjoyable. Overall, Rich has extraordinary artistic ability, is extremely professional, and could fit in just about anywhere. Thank you, Rich!

Our wedding photos are amazing! We challenged Rich with every lighting scenario in the book: Indoors, outdoors during the day in both the sun and shade, outdoors at night with just a few string lights to light the reception, and middle-of-the-day, flat light with the sun... Read More directly on top of us - anything we threw at him, he made it work! We cannot be happier with the results! It's so true that the day goes by so fast and you won't remember a thing. We are really seeing our wedding for the first time through Rich's photos (looks like it was a fun wedding!). It's really amazing how he was able to capture the same moments from different perspectives, somehow getting the best mans speech, and our reactions 100 feet away, or our vows and our parents reactions in the other direction. We don't know how he did it! One of the things that really stuck our with us is how honest and upfront Rich was, *leading up to the wedding*, about some of the difficulties we might face with the timing of the day (with really harsh light) and the timeline of how we wanted the day to go. After seeing our initial timeline, he noted that we seem to be rushing some things (which was true), and probably wouldn't end up on schedule, and he didn't want our photos to be lost in the mix. He worked directly with our wedding planner to make it work so we had ample time to take the photos we wanted. When we expressed our desire to take the cliche couple in front of the windmills photo out in Palm Springs, he explained to us how the lighting at that time of day was not great lighting, and warned us, *days prior*, that the result might not be what we expect. In the end, the photos turned out perfect (because he's a great photographer!), but the fact that we had these warnings, and he was honest about these things before the wedding day itself, was amazing. We would have been devastated if he said nothing, and a month later when we saw the photos none of those turned out. Being honest with us and us being prepared for it does wonders, especially when there are 1000 other moving parts on your wedding day. He really puts you at ease that he knows what' he's doing, and he's there for you. Another thing that really stuck out to us was how Rich didn't stick out at all during the day. It was as if he was just part of the group. He is nice, funny, and just a pleasure to be around. He just hung out with us, and found the moments to capture naturally, never creating a pause or a staged moment. We can't recommend Rich and Clarkie Photography enough!!! You will not be disappointed!

We were so blown away by the photos Rich created for a friend's wedding that we knew we'd never be happy with anyone else when we decided to get married ourselves. We worked with his Associate Photographer Alex, who was wonderful and flew to DC to capture photos of us around the... Read More city and also our ceremony and reception. It's one thing to be wowed by his photos of other couples, but seeing yourselves in the art that Rich creates is a fantastic feeling. When I showed the gallery to my parents they both cried and immediately started requesting prints. We happily recommend Rich and his team to anyone looking for jaw-dropping wedding photos.

Rich is absolutely professional, creative, enthusiastic and just simply PERFECT! Rich made our wedding unforgettable with the most beautiful wedding pictures I've ever seen - and I've seen a lot as a wedding singer. Our wedding was just the two of us, and even though Rich... Read More was the 3rd person among us we felt so comfortable and relaxed with him. We had so much fun and laughter during our time together. Rich captured our core feelings in his photos. I see my emotions 100% reflected in all his pictures. They are so intimate, personal, romantic, beautiful, and stunning, with the special and unique signature of Clarke's creative style! We wouldn't go with any photographer other than Rich. Rich, you've made our day even more special! Thank you very much for everything you've done for us, you're fantastic! A massive hug, David & Judith

Retaining Rich as our wedding photographer was the easiest and best decision we made for our wedding day. He is doing exactly what he was born to do. A total professional from the start, we never had any doubts that he would do everything he could to maximize his time, but... Read More create breathtaking products (which he did). He was thorough yet unintrusive, sensitive yet clear, and a complete joy throughout the day. Our images are priceless artifacts that, due to his keen eye and editing, could be magazine features. I understand that wedding photography can seem like an indulgent cost, and I get that weddings are already very costly, but Rich is worth every penny and more. I have too many friends who regret skimping on wedding photography because, at the end, it is the only visual artifact from the day (unless you also opt for a videographer). The whole day goes so fast and you can't be there for every beautiful moment. If you can, you want someone with the care and skill that Rich has to document those moments. We will cherish ours forever. Thank you, Rich!

So many things to say about Richard. Picking the right photographer is, in my option, one of the most important parts of planning your wedding. Your photographer is there every step of the way during your big day. We could not have picked a better person to be there with us on... Read More our day. Not only did he take the most amazing photos but he also added a level of light, love and laughter to the day and he kept us on time! One of my very favorite things about having him as our photographer was watching him work. His complete understanding of his craft and his very intimate relationship with his camera was something very special and inspiring. I was so so so eager to get our photos back and when we did I about passed out. Over 1,000 perfect images. So much more than I could ever imagine. There is no way I could ever pick a favorite, ever. When looking at all of the photos together they create a perfect story of the day, taking you from moment to moment with complete fluidity. However, what I love the most about the images is that every single one of them can stand alone. Each shot tells a full story of that moment. That to me is what is so special. Your wedding day is full of little moments, little moments that can be lost due to the obvious grandness of the day. I am so grateful for all of the little stories that Richard has reminded us of. Richard is also so amazing and just the sweetest, also he is very funny. We spoke on the phone many times before the wedding, I always felt like I was talking to my dearest friend. He is extremely prompt and always kind. I cannot say enough wonderful things about him. Choosing Rich was one of our best moves when it came to the wedding, and I can say with complete confidence, it will be for you too.

We had the pleasure of working with Rich for our engagement pictures and our wedding. Originally, before we hired him we spoke with him over the phone and he answered all of our questions and concerns. After that, we scheduled an in person meeting where we continued to ask... Read More questions and get comfortable with one another. What I want to mention about that process and what I loved most about him is that we felt no pressure whatsoever to book. Rich was extremely professional, and genuine when stating that we should make sure we choose a photographer that we felt comfortable with. Our engagement shoot was lovely, I only wish that we could go back and relax more like he told us to. We had never had professional photos taken of us, and my wife was extremely nervous. Rich didn't get annoyed with our nervousness or impatient, instead he worked with us and helped us pose for some of the most beautiful pictures. I absolutely love our engagement pictures and so does everyone else we show them to, you would have never known that we were not able to relax and fully be ourselves because of his talent with the camera which caught us in some of those moments we were able to be ourselves. The wedding was also absolutely fantastic. Despite a hot October in California, our very bitchy attitudes, lack of/non existent natural lighting....Rich worked his ass off. What I love about him is that he doesn't stop trying to get you the type of pictures that you paid him for despite any circumstance and on top of that, he is a no BS type of guy. If something isn't working, he will tell you right away and will move to a different location/pose/etc to get the shots he knows will turn out beautiful. My only regret in booking him was not allowing myself to listen his advice and RELAX. He is a great candid in the moment photographer, and I assure you that if you are your true self in front of his camera he will illustrate your love story through photographs like any other photographer. I would love to work with him again in the future the next time we need a professional photographer. I HIGHLY recommend him and cannot say enough about his professionalism, talent, and attentiveness. Do not cheap out on your photography budget. You may be able to find a cheaper photographer but I am a firm believer in you get what you pay for and in this case he is worth every penny.

First and foremost, Clarkie Photography was one of the best decisions we have ever made for our big day! We are still trying to come up with any excuse to hire Rich again! Seriously. After my husband and I got engaged, searching for a photographer was the first priority on our... Read More endless list of things to do. Many of our friends and family were getting married this year and I noticed many of them used the same photographer or the same style of photography for their wedding day. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that but we wanted our wedding photos to stand out and match our personalities, we didn’t want the filtered, bright, sunny, smiling pictures like everyone else. We were looking for something raw, passionate, artistic, and breathtaking. I went through almost all 40 some odd pages of photographers in the LA area on theknot.com and finally found Rich. I showed my husband his portfolio and he was blown away. Rich was within our budget, and exactly what we were looking for. What we appreciated most about Rich was that he was honest. In our first phone meeting with him he told us exactly how he likes to do things and to trust his work. Umm yeah, who would be okay with that? Thank God we were! You shouldn’t have to direct your photographer, your photographer should be directing you, and that is exactly what Rich did for our engagement session and our wedding. Did I mention that we had a 440 person South Indian wedding? We are pretty sure Rich came up to us dripping in sweat and telling us how absolutely insane the day was but definitely fun! We are so grateful that we found a photographer that was passionate and so hard working. We just put up our wedding album and all of our friends and family can’t stop talking about the pictures and how amazing they are. His work speaks for itself. Exactly what we imagined, timeless. Book him. Book him right now. You will never regret it.

As we approach Thanksgiving Day, I have many things to be thankful for and one of them is having Rich as my photographer for my wedding! Picking the right photographer was key so i searched high and low, looking for someone who not only takes pretty pictures, but was capable of... Read More capturing moments that takes your breath away - Rich is all this and more! I am reminded of his talent over and over again as I struggle to finalize my album because there's too many great pictures to choose from. And trust me it's a problem you want to have (and Rich has been incredibly patient in guiding me through this process)! I can go on and on but one other reason why you would want Rich by your side on your wedding day is his ability to have you be present. As you may know, the wedding day can be hectic and stressful. On my wedding day, I had a moment when I was dwelling on some hiccups that occurred prior (none of which was related to Rich), and Rich quickly brought me back to reality and helped me be in the moment. I will always be grateful for that. The rest is history but I will always have Rich's pictures to take me back to one of the biggest moments in my life! THANK YOU RICHARD!

If 75+ straight Five Star reviews on the Knot and Yelp aren’t enough to convince you that Richard is going to blow you away with his talent, I am going to tell you everything you need to know. Brides: Are you overwhelmed with wedding planning and wish that you could have the... Read More peace of mind in knowing that at least one of the vendors is going to go way beyond your highest expectations? Are you worried that pictures from a photographer’s portfolio aren’t going to be representative of the ones that they take for you? Good news! Richard is going to capture every moment of your wedding and make it look even more incredible than a Vanity Fair photo shoot. Grooms: Do you find the process of having your picture taken repeatedly to be very tedious and uncomfortable? Do you wish you could look as badass in pictures as you feel in real life? You’re in luck! Richard is going to make you look like the love child of Burt Reynolds and Ryan Gosling. If you have been wading through a sea of websites and portfolios trying to find the perfect photographer, you need to run, not walk, to Richard. After my beautiful bride, he was the second most amazing person at our wedding.

Hiring Richard as our wedding photographer was one of the best decisions we made while planning our wedding. Not only is his work inspiring, but he is also professional, enthusiastic, and an all around nice guy. It was very important that the photographer we hire have an... Read More artistic approach and be unobtrusive - Richard was both. We had numerous guests comment on how lovely he was as well. We will always be grateful to Richard for capturing so much beauty and joy throughout the day. If you are in the market for a wedding photographer, don't bother looking any further. You won't find one who is as talented or as passionate as Richard.

Richard is a rare talent and deserves more than 5 stars. My husband and I spent countless hours researching and looking for photographers. Every time, we kept coming back to Richard. We were so drawn and moved by his photographs. I could imagine how couples felt looking at... Read More their photos of their big day and wanted that same feeling. I remember my husband saying "We MUST meet with Richard. His photographs look like movie stills. This is who I want to photograph our wedding." Before our initial meeting, my husband and I knew that we wanted to work with Richard. Meeting him only solidified that feeling.. Not only were his pictures INCREDIBLE, but he was absolute delight. He listened to what we wanted and took the time to explain the best way to achieve it. Since we were getting married in Santa Barbara, CA he explained the logistics of the day and what we should expect from him. Having someone be very upfront right off the bat is so helpful and greatly appreciated. We booked Richard about a year and a half before our wedding date (My husband and I had a long engagement). Throughout that time, Richard stayed in contact and checked in to see how things were progressing . He made sure that we had shot lists well in advance so he could provide us with his insight and give us a realistic timeline for photos. A few days before the big day, Richard checked in to make sure that we were doing okay and to let us know when he would be arriving, who his assistant would be and most importantly to breathe. It was very reassuring to know that of all the things left on our list of things to do and things to worry about, Richard WAS NOT one of them. The big day arrived and Richard and his assistant, Ren showed up while my husband and I were getting ready in our respective areas. My husband and I decided that we would not see each other the night before and had opted to not do a first look. We wanted the first time that we saw each other to be when I was walking down the aisle. Richard was able to capture my husband's face the first time he saw me in my wedding dress - that picture makes me cry every time. Richard was so reassuring and easy to work with, that any uncomfortableness I had about posing for pictures immediately disappeared. Thinking back on the day, I remember my guest laughing and having a good time with Richard and Ren. They both were so personable and warm that all my friend and family loved working with them and it really came through in the photos. Throughout the day, he was great with communicating with our other vendors and tried to keep with the timeline as much as possible. He was hugely instrumental in making sure that the wedding stayed on track and flowed smoothly. Within a few days, Richard had emailed us a few teaser photos. We were so blown away and couldn't wait to see the entire album. About a month after the wedding, Richard emailed us our pictures along with a slideshow (I cried the entire time the slideshow was playing.) The photos are beautiful and exactly what we was hoping for. The mix of posed and candid shots are perfectly balanced. I am so incredibly grateful for finding Richard and so thankful for his time and his artistic talent. He is an amazing photographer and I believe you would be hard pressed to find someone as talented as Richard.

My husband and I were immediately drawn to Richard because of his soulful photography. His photos are the antithesis of the cheesy nose-touching snapshot. His ability to capture human emotion, landscape, and context are truly stunning. At the same time that you want a good... Read More photographer for your wedding, however, you also want someone who is fun, patient, kind, and practical on a day that is joyful but also inevitably a bit stressful and a bit insane. Richard and his wife Clare were the perfect combination of these things. We ended up spending a lot of time with them both as we traveled across Yosemite Valley and beyond. Richard and Clare were especially wonderful when my husband began feeling sick due to the heat. They found creative ways to cool him down in a random park parking lot. They put in many miles and hours in their efforts on that day, and they were well spent. The results of that day were spectacular--the photos Richard and Clare took are utterly stunning. Several of my friends have framed them and hung them on their walls--perhaps because they love us, but I believe more-so because they are beautiful art. I would work with Richard and Clare again in a heartbeat. I am already looking for ways to hang out with them again!

Richard is an incredibly talented photographer. He has an amazing ability to capture the emotions of the day and the results were well beyond anything we could have imagined. He is a really great guy, very professional, a lot of fun, lovely to work with and it was a pleasure... Read More having him at our wedding. We are so thrilled with all of our photos. They make amazing memories of our wedding and we couldn’t be more pleased with the results. I would highly highly recommend Richard for anyone planning their wedding.

I am so lucky to have met and had Richard Clarke take our wedding photos. I have never seen photos like his anywhere, he had a beautiful and unique vision yet he focused all of energy on all the right things: people. His photos have touched my heart and captured moments between... Read More my family and friends I never thought possible. These photos have also touched so many people that attended the wedding and many more that couldn't. An engaged couple that attended our wedding have already tried to book him for theirs! It's unfortunate how many memories about our wedding night become foggy in the months after; so much happens it's impossible to keep it all. I look at Rich's photos and am immensely taken back to the most magical night of my life and feel all of it again. I can't express my appreciation enough.

Steve and I had the pleasure of knowing Rich when he lived in the UK before he became a professional photographer. When we got engaged Rich was the only person we wanted to shoot the wedding, however he had moved to LA and has since become one of the most sought after wedding... Read More photographers in the business. Fortunately though, and to our absolute delight Rich was in the UK on the 20th August and agreed to shoot our wedding at Northbrook Park, in the Hampshire countryside just outside London. Rich was at the venue when I arrived at 9am running about in the rain (after all it is the great British summer!) trying to direct our limo through very tight corners. Knowing Rich made the day even more special and his interaction with our guests was out of this world. He captured every laugh, every tear, every special moment and having just looked at our pictures we cried, laughed out loud and feel transported back to the day. Particular highlights are my dad lifting his kilt, Steve getting emotional at the Ceremony, my Maid of Honour chasing a runaway dress, a sexy leg/garter shot and some ‘special’ dance moves pulled off by our guests. The wedding was full of love and laughter and this is projected in the images Rich has taken. Rich is the most hardworking, professional and down to earth guy and it is a privilege that he is part of our lives. He went the extra mile and beyond to capture images that we will cherish for the rest of our lives. When we shared the slide show with our friends and family the one resounding word that came back was ‘Wow!’. Rich you are original, a talent, tireless, creative, a total legend, the best photographer we could have picked and above all a friend. Thanks again from the bottom of our hearts. Fiona & Steve

Rich was phenomenal to work with. When looking for the right photographer for our wedding, we knew we wanted someone who not only took beautiful photos, but who also took photos that had something to say. We wanted to capture the quiet moments, the funny moments, the unscripted... Read More and genuine moments that made up the story of our day and revealed something of the texture of our relationships. Rich delivered on every level. He was professional and tenacious, fun and funny -- all invaluable qualities when you spend 15 hours together on one of the most emotionally charged days of your life. Our wedding was so much more than we could have hoped for or imagined, and the images Rich captured are authentic, intimate, and beautiful windows into it. We'd hire Rich again in a heartbeat.

When we were looking for a photographer, we wanted someone who didn't just take photos of us. We didn't want the "usual" stuff. We wanted dramatic, beautiful, bold images. We got that with Clarkie Photography. We worked with Rich first for our engagement shoot. We went to... Read More Yosemite and it was probably the most challenging of days to shoot anything. It rained. It snowed. We had two seconds of sunshine. We trekked through woods and chased waterfalls. But Rich rolled with it and captured amazing images. No doubt, we wanted him there on our wedding day. Rich was very professional and loves his job. He arrived on time (early even) and stayed till the end! He was fun and made me and the groom feel relaxed. He joked with the wedding party and everyone. Very personable which helps everyone not feel self-conscious. He wasn't afraid to be in the best position to capture the right shot. He takes his job very seriously, and that's what you want from your wedding photographer. You want someone who will be there to capture all the moments you want sealed in time. He also has a great eye for both detail AND the big picture. The photos he captured were BEAUTIFUL. We have been receiving compliments left and right. He created a slideshow that made my mom cry -- and my mom doesn't cry for anything. He has a knack for making a photo not just a captured memory, but a piece of art. I dare you to look at his portfolio and blog and not want him to capture your big day!