ERNST JACOBSEN *AWARD WINNING* WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

photos over and over and ... !! I will enjoy them more and more each time I'm sure!! We were not only impressed with his work, but also with his attention to the bride and groom from start to finish. Ernst's help with the wedding organization and timeline was invaluable. He was flexible with the bride and groom's travel schedule and even weather! Thank you Ernst! If he's free you're in luck!

feel he was a distraction or really notice where he was. His turn around time was quick and he captured the moment perfectly. We didnt meet in person until the wedding rehearsal (though he was willing to) so there was a lot of trust in him, and he delivered. Definitely recommend!

he joy and happy memories that you have given us through these pictures. You have been an absolute pleasure to work with...very kind, professional, personable, and you really captured and understood what was important to us in our photographs. Thank you so much, Ernst. We are very happy with your work, and we will definitely be recommending you! Sincerely, Jim and Cindy Wright

was great to have someone who could help us map out the day and know what needed to happen and when! I had some very specific pictures that I wanted on the wedding day. I provided a list of pictures and he made sure to get all of them on the wedding day - one less thing for me to think about! He was so very professional every step of the way. The pictures are beautiful! What I love the most is that he really captured the emotions of the day. The pictures in the church are spectacular, the outdoor pictures are wonderful, and the pictures from the reception really show how much fun everyone was having. Everyone at the reception commented on how "he was everywhere!" I'm pretty sure he got a picture of everyone that was at the reception! So many fun pictures to remember such a fun time. I loved that he had a "sneak peek" of pictures very quickly after the wedding that we should share with friends and family. And not long after that we received all of the pictures - and there were a lot! So many beautiful shots from a truly beautiful day. We have so many wonderful memories captured in these pictures. Ernst was great about communicating and answering all the questions that we had along the way. He was very professional and helpful. He has a great eye for getting those special pictures. I highly recommend Ernst Jacobsen Photography for your wedding photography.

can’t stop sharing our photos!!

ing as promised. I'm not really photogenic but his photos showed the best of me and my shy husband. Worth every penny spent, no doubt about it.

nsiderate. He was also extremely prepared and professional. I highly recommend him to all.

s throughout the process, I never felt like I was waiting & thinking "what am I supposed to do now!?", because Erst was there every step of the way. He had great advice & suggestions. He was so much fun to work with the day of the wedding! He even took part in the silly surprise I had planned for my husband! On the day of the wedding, Ernst was everywhere & nowhere. Meaning, he was always there at the appropriate times, anytime I needed him he was a quick text away, & other times he ran under the radar grabbing pictures all over without getting in your bubble or interjecting into the moment. He worked together with all the other members of the wedding team to create a memorable & seamless day. I give Ernst a 6 out of 5 stars & an 11 on a 1-10 scale!

is and has exceptional communication skills. He even came out to our rehearsal to meet everyone which helped put the wedding party at ease when working with him. His tips throughout rehearsal night were also very appreciated. Our guests had a blast on the dance floor with Ernst catching some awesome candid shots. Ernst thank you for going above and beyond! You truly made our wedding photo experience magical.

and providing helpful suggestions. We really liked his neutral editing style and how he managed to get so many photos of our guests during the wedding. Recommend!

of our planning, and even from our engagement photos, Ernst provided a sense of calm that helped us relax in front of the lens. Beyond his amazing skill as a photographer, Ernst also goes above and beyond with his professionalism. Planning meetings were a piece of cake, he scoped out amazing photo locations, and even attended the rehearsal to make sure the day would go to plan. Come the day of our wedding, we thought he might have brought clones along with his second photographer Shea. Ernst, how you and Shea spent so much time with everyone is astonishing. You were also able to capture so many amazing moments of both the ceremony and reception and I can’t even remember hearing a shutter click. Ernst also worked with deft efficiency when it came time for our formals, and made sure we weren’t late to our own party. We are also so grateful for how you and Shea stepped a bit out of your comfort zone and shot a few photos with my late grandfather’s large format camera. We treasure all of these images of our special day and choosing Ernst was the easiest decision we made.

ems there were in the photos we got back from him. Ernst went above and beyond by joining us for the rehearsal in addition to the wedding day. He helped guide the rehearsal which was very helpful - particularly as it was our officiant’s first wedding. Many people came up to us to say how great Ernst was - from capturing all the shots to subtly getting everyone to do exactly what was needed for the photos without them feeling like they were getting bossed them around.  A hard balance to strike with so many personalities.   Thanks for all your help, Ernst!

ful with any questions I had as we planned out the timeline for the day. On wedding weekend he was kind, fun, and professional! I was so thankful to be working beside him! He will make you laugh, make you feel comfortable in front of the camera, and help make your day go beautifully! Not to mention Ernst has a true gift! Capturing the sweetest moments of the day! 1000/10 recommend Ernst Jacobsen Photography!

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ail we had in mind for our photos. He asked for inspiration photos ahead of time so he could capture our vision perfectly. It rained on our wedding day, but our photos turned out clear and absolutely beautiful. He is so responsive and truly wants to make sure you have the best experience. After our wedding- he surprised us with printed photos of some of his best shots. I have nothing but great things to say about Ernst as a person and a photographer!

ices are very realistic and his eye for capturing the day was incredible. Our pictures turned out fantastic and we will cherish them forever! If you are questioning who your should hire for a wedding photographer, we would highly recommend Ernst!

moment of pure joy. His photos tell the story of our day better than words ever could. Ernst has an eye for detail, a knack for making people feel comfortable, and a price point that won't break the bank. Ernst, you're an absolute legend! Thank you for capturing our special day so beautifully.

ital album and have gotten so many compliments from friends and family about all the photos! He also spent extensive time with us at the engagement shoot and helped us feel comfortable in front of the camera for our first time having professional photos taken together. We will cherish our photos from Ernst for years to come!

autiful smiling faces and will give us memories for a lifetime. Thanks, Ernst

as to his clients and seeing his amazing photos, we knew we had to book him! Ernst drove out to Hobart, IN for our wedding. He came into town the night before and willingly attended our informal rehearsal. During the rehearsal, Ernst helped answer questions that had nothing to do with photography, but made the day easier for us. On the big day, Ernst waited patiently while our make up artist ran over an hour behind, and somehow, he still got us all of the pictures we wanted. He even stood out in the rain to capture some of our favorite family photos. Ernst is a communicative, adaptable, and talented photographer who goes above and beyond for every client. We cannot recommend him enough!!

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mails regarding information I was curious about. He was prompt and showed up in a timely manner for all appointments we had prior to and at the wedding. He was exceptionally organized and kept me consciously the same. He was a fun addition to the wedding crew and seemed to mesh well with all involved. He took some really great pictures and was super prompt in getting them back to me after the wedding. He has an extraordinarily calm professional demeanor about him- he offers suggestions and has a way of capturing the little moments and glances throughout the day. I highly recommend Ernst if you are looking for a talented, responsible/timely, and quality photographer to photograph an important event.

selves surrounded by kindness and patience. He did an amazing job capturing the whole day! I loved how he would adjust items in the background or suggest the best poses; you can tell he really pays attention to details. I definitely need to share some of those stunning photographs with you! I would absolutely work with Ernst again in the future, he's the best!

otos back to us quickly and hand delivered our USB drive in a beautiful custom box! Highly recommend!

n from when we initially booked him all the way until the delivery of our pictures was phenomenal. Our wedding party and family also adored him. Organizing pictures of so many different combinations of people could have been a very stressful time in the day, but Ernst navigated everything seamlessly and even made it all enjoyable! He was sure to get all of the pictures we requested beforehand and had his own suggestions we were so happy we took. We highly recommend Ernst and would book him again in a heartbeat!

tures, sends you a sneak peek, and once finished you receive printed pictures a beautiful photo box and a wooden USB drive with all of the photo from your day. We could not be happier with our pictures and the work he did. Thank you, Ernst!

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ell that he has done this before. Rodolfo and I sometimes have a hard time taking photos together, but with his guidance it was so seamless. Even with the family it was easy to take nice photos. He can read a room and adjust accordingly. He was EVERYWHERE. For a one man photographer he got every single angle of everything that went on in the wedding. I got SO many compliments on him. Everyone kept saying “he was everywhere”, “he must have gotten a ALOT of pictures, I bet you they are all good”. Then when he posted a few of our sample photos I could not WAIT to get ALL of them. When I shared them on social media everyone loved them and so did we. I also got my photos back FAST. Probably within a month or two I already had the digital and the BEAUTIFUL presentation box. I had no idea this came with it but it had a few large prints, a few small ones and wooden USB drive. OH, and the box had probably the best photo of us and what the day was all in a photo. (Talk about a pictures worth a thousands words). It truly was so wonderful to receive. Mind you he hand delivered this to us. (Talk about caring for the customer.) For the cherry on top, he was reasonable in cost. He would communicate when he was having discounts due to holidays and we took him up on that offer and we DEFINITELY got our moneys worth. I cannot thank this man enough for capturing our literally perfect day, and it was because his love for this art and the caring that he has for people that made it truly a wonderful experience. Thank you Ernst for making that day so, so perfect. :)

VID. For the larger wedding celebration we were able to have this year, he was fantastic again (no surprise there!) His professionalism and kindness are beyond compare. He is able to assemble everyone and is excellent at sticking to the timeline. You can certainly trust him to make the day fun and less stressful! He really went above and beyond - coming up the night before the wedding just to scope things out, to find us a greenhouse for pictures since it was raining, the list goes on! He captured so many wonderful pictures of everyone at our wedding - people just loved him! And oh my goodness were our photos AMAZING! Helped us really relive the whole day. We would recommend Ernst to all family and friends in search of a photographer.

ured the most phenomenal photos at our wedding and our guests really enjoyed him as well!! If you’re looking for a wedding photographer with not only absolute talent and prices, but a friendly and funny person, Ernst is your guy!!

o us in a timely manner and was so easy to work with. You will not regret your choice if you choose him to capture the best day of your life!

ouples come to a decision they feel confident about. When I was shopping around for a photographer for my wedding I felt a little overwhelmed. There were many options out there and I know little about photography. After showing a few different galleries to my dad, an amateur photographer, he recommended that I choose Ernst. I am so glad I took his advice. Ernst was so understanding with the 3 date changes we had due to covid. He did not charge us any fees or penalties. Ernst's services are worth every penny and more, which is amazing when you consider how competitive his prices are. He worked with us to make a time line that fit our needs exactly. He guided us through the planning of our wedding day photos with ease. He explained the entire process and more. He offered us tips that went above and beyond what we expected that helped to make our day run beautifully. Ernst showed up early and stayed late. He was so flexible. Even though I ended up being 45 minutes late to our first look, Ernst got us back on schedule while still managing to capture all the photos that we wanted. It was a very hot day, and there was a moment when Ernst dabbed sweat off of someone's forehead with his own sleeve. What dedication to making sure our photos were perfect. During the ceremony and reception, Ernst seemed like he was everywhere at once. We had about 125 guests at our wedding, and he made sure that everyone was represented in the photos. Every time I saw him, he was taking a photo. He worked hard the entire time. He was accommodating and receptive to suggestions and requests from guests. He was as professional as could be. He was right there for every special moment. Looking through our gallery I see quite a few photos where he captures the same moment from opposite sides, and I am baffled as to how he pulled some of these shots off. I give Ernst the highest of recommendations. I feel confident that anyone who hires him for their wedding day will be in the best of hands. I have heard that working with a photographer can be stressful sometimes, but in our experience, Ernst was a source of calming and organization. He helped our day run smoothly, helped ease a lot of wedding day stress, and provided us well over a thousand wonderful photos. Thank you so, so, much Ernst.

l even more special on their day . I would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone who wants a photographer to make you feel fabulous and capture every important moment. He is flexible and goes with the flow but sticks to the plan to get everything important to you. The quality of the images he provides is outstanding. Hiring him to photograph your special day is 1000% worth it!!! He photographed my cousin's wedding, where we met him and we decided to hire him as well since his work for them was spectacular. Now we consider him our family wedding photographer!!

can have a lot of fun along the way. We definitely recommend hiring him.

treasure his work for a lifetime! Ernst is a true pleasure to work with. Our sessions felt very natural and we appreciated his keen eye for detail. He is extremely professional. As the only non-guest at a very small wedding, it would have been easy to stick out, but he blended into the day seamlessly. We couldn't be happier with our choice of wedding photographer and highly recommend him!

ith - he has both a fun and professional personality that puts you at ease, and helps you feel comfortable with getting your photos taken for an extended duration (which I think most people aren't used to, so that's quite a feat! Ha.) He is easy to reach by phone or email, and we enjoyed him simply as both a person and a photographer. Not only is Ernst just a great person to work with, he takes AMAZING photos! He truly captured the essence of our wedding day, and took the time to make sure that we got the photos that we wanted (our engagement photos were gorgeous too!!) Our wedding gallery is a dream come true! His attention to detail and ability to edit photos to enhance, brighten, color correct, etc. are absolutely wonderful too - our photos turned out great thanks to Ernst! We are SO thankful that we went with him as our photographer, and we can't wait to print our photos and share them with our loved ones. Thank you SO much Ernst, for everything! :-) ~ Kaitlin & Max

reat he was and were thoroughly impressed by his professionalism. The best part was he made everything so EASY, which took a lot of stress off of us. Thank you again, Ernts! The pictures are truly breathtaking! -Melissa and Dylan

to scout locations, attended the rehearsal to plan shots, met with us to discuss the plan and timeline for the day, went above and beyond to help us. On our wedding day he was just like a ninja, very subtle, respectful and considerate. The photos were absolutely beautiful and we are very thankful to have met Ernst! 5-stars across the board!

s flexible, easy to work with, and we HIGHLY recommend!

e forever grateful for these precious memories that you have provided for us! The presentation of our portraits and USB drive was beyond beautiful! You have really outdone yourself! We are so glad that we chose you as our photographer! Thank you again for absolutely everything that you have done for us, you are truly amazing and one of a kind. Everyone loves the amazing work you have done and said that these are very beautiful. Thank you again! Sincerely, The Quirams

all of them, he did a tremendous job capturing everything, including countless candid photos and moments. We were also highly impressed with his communication throughout the process, which made everything simple for us. We could not recommend him more!

and beyond every step of the way. I asked to take photos at a specific location on the Constitution Trail in Normal for sentimental reasons, but it wasn't close to a parking spot - so Ernst went ahead of time to check it out and found the best place to park, without me even asking! He even directed the bus driver so we could just sit back and relax. He arrived early, stopped by the rehearsal to check in, and stayed late. Ersnt even sent us a small package with some personalized gifts after our wedding! During our wedding day, Ernst made us feel so comfortable and at ease. He directed our family for the group photos, went along with our silly wedding party photos, captured the party on the dance floor (which was VERY important to us!) and made us feel so relaxed in the middle of a crazy day. If you want beautiful photos that tell your story, and a professional photographer who will take pictures you will treasure forever, hire Ernst.