Hawk Photography & Video

te was 2/24/19. Daryl made sure he was on time even though I was not. He was patient and gave good direction. Daryl pays very close attention to details and makes sure he gets the best shot of a pose before moving to the next one. He takes his profession very seriously and makes sure your day is a perfect as it should be. Daryl is amazing if I was in need of a photography for any future event it would be with Hawk Photography & Video.

unches at points but Daryl was very calm and directed everything that he needed to do. We would recommend Daryl for their wedding highly!

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or free, which was very generous. Our package also included an engagement sitting at his beautiful studio in Wilton, CT. We did have to pay extra for the photos from the engagement sitting, but Daryl included three 5x7s for free, since we ordered a disc of all the photos. Daryl was very attentive with communication throughout the wedding planning process, reaching out to us by phone every few months to arrange payment installments and to make sure we had a plan for photos on our wedding day. Although we were originally under the impression that Daryl would be taking our photos on our wedding day, our actual wedding day photographer was a gentleman named Richard Diamond. Daryl communicated to us well in advance of the wedding that Richard would be taking our photos, and made sure that we had his contact information, and that he had our essential list of photos that we wanted him to take. Richard also reached out to us personally before the wedding, to make sure our plans with him were all set. On the day of our wedding, Richard and his assistant arrived early, and they were very accommodating and easy to work with throughout the entire event. Richard even showed us some of the pictures on his camera in between shots, to make sure we liked them, and to see if we wanted him to do anything differently. The pictures that Richard took came out beautifully, and we received them just two weeks after the wedding. A heads up about a few things: - As I previously mentioned, Daryl did not take our wedding day photos himself. This worked out fine for us because Richard was wonderful, but just a note if this is something you’re concerned about when choosing a wedding photographer. - The cost of the pictures from our engagement sitting was not included in the total price of our package, and that wasn’t made clear when we first met with Daryl to write up our contract. - There were a few times when we had to initiate contact with Daryl to follow up about some things that hadn’t been done. We did not receive the disc of our engagement photos in a timely manner, and we had to contact Daryl to receive it. Also, one of our 8x10 enlargements was misprinted when we received it, and we had to reach out to Daryl to receive the reprinted one in a timely manner. We also did not receive our online viewing link for the photos until we reached out to Daryl about it. Other than those few issues, we had a great experience with this vendor. If Daryl is not available for your wedding day photos, I’d highly recommend asking for Richard Diamond.

asized how important it was that Daryl capture my husband's expression, and he promised that would be no problem. Instead, he stood in the center of the aisle as I walked down, so I couldn’t see my husband at all, and he could only see Daryl’s back. He had the sound on his camera throughout the church ceremony, so there was a constant beep every time he took a photo. He only has three poses (smile at the camera, smile at each other and kiss) and I was really hoping for actual direction to create more natural, romantic photos. After each photo he took, he spent a significant amount of time looking at it on his camera screen and making adjustments. This meant he missed most candid moments, and even my guests noticed this strange behavior. When we did our first dance, both my husband and I couldn’t help noticing he was looking down at his camera screen rather than taking pictures most of it—it was so obvious we actually were talking about it during our dance. It ended with a dip, and my husband said he looked up after the dip only to see Daryl looking right at him with his camera down. He missed it. Also no post-production of photos--I ended up editing the pictures myself using an app. Daryl wasn’t super expensive, but I wouldn't recommend him.

ve through the camera. We had our engagement session with him and I was nervous as I am not too fond of cameras but Daryl made it so comfortable, I didn't even feel like I was "on camera." He was so kind and professional, always making sure we were happy with his work. We had fun! He is always available and more than willing to work with all of our wants and needs. I did not think I would get what I wanted within my budget but Daryl has given this to us and more. Can't wait to see our beautiful wedding album! Thank you, Daryl from the bottom of our hearts!

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a portfolio with different packages and prices that suit all budget types. We selected the package that works best for us. I loved his natural feel of his photos. Throughout the planning process Daryl checked in and was very responsive from the start. On the wedding day Daryl was on time for get ready photos and he took photos at my parents house, at the church, followed us to a second photo spot and to the reception. He made sure all the shots I wanted were taken. We were so happy with the quick turnaround and received our photos within one month of our wedding and they are gorgeous! They really captured the happiness between myself and my husband and the happiness and fun that all the guests had. Our package also includes a variety of prints. I can’t wait to get them and give them to our families and put in our living room. Thanks Hawk Photography for being so easy to work with and for your beautiful work.

ayful personality that complimented our passion and put us completely at ease . The moments she was able to capture truly represent a very special time in our lives that will now live on forever through those images. We are eternally grateful for a wonderful job. Thank you!

ok through the pictures to see if we wanted to order any. The sitting is free, but you do have to pay for the enlargements. We ended up getting 1, 8x10 photo and 3, 5x7 photos. We received them pretty quickly in the mail, which I was excited about and they came out great! Daryl was our photographer on the day of our wedding and he was excellent at communicating with us leading up to the event. He was at our venue early and ready to go. He took beautiful photos including the first look with my dad and husband. He made sure to get the photos I had asked for on a shot sheet that he requires. You don’t even notice he is there, but he takes such beautiful photos that capture the whole day perfectly. I am thrilled with how the photos came out. He checked in with us shortly after the wedding and we received our photos a few days ago (our wedding was August 25). Lots of people don’t get their wedding photos for many months or up to a year, so I was extremely excited to get them so quickly! They came out PERFECTLY!

he day of and she was incredible! Despite it being a Rainy day she took advantage of breaks in the weather to get us some outdoor shots and she had an incredible eye finding indoor spots that made for great backdrops. She was on time, professional, knew when to give us breathing room to mingle and overall was a pleasure. We would highly recommend Hawk Photography for your big day!

we asked if he and the other photographers would pose us. He said absolutely. This definitely didn’t happen. My husband and I basically have the same pictures both engagement and wedding with the same poses, which are kind of awkward and boring. Third, we booked videography through Hawk because Daryl said, “our photographers and videographers have worked multiple weddings together so they don’t get in the way of each other.” Not true. I was there on the wedding day when the photographer and videographer introduced themselves to each other. They also got in each other’s way. Fourth, Daryl tried to bribe us for a 5 star review before we saw photos or the video by offering us a free portrait if we gave him 5 stars and when I didn’t do it, he called me multiple times to remind me. Fifth, the video is still not done after 10 months. The date was wrong and it’s really not that great. I probably could have made a better video. It goes in and out of focus and the sound is choppy in parts. The reception plays entire songs which gets boring to watch. Sixth, the communication has been very poor. I’d email Daryl with a question or looking for an update and he would say he’d get back to me and never did. Overall, my husband and I are pretty disappointed. The wedding and engagement photos were pretty good but the video is not, as we can’t even get a copy that has the correct date on it. I would not book services with Hawk Photography again.

le and to know what we could expect on our wedding day the following August. It was easy to view and choose the photos that we wanted to have printed. Picking up these prints was hassle free and they looked great. We always worked directly with Daryl and never had any issues getting into contact with him. Every few months he would contact us to review our contracted services. The morning of our wedding Daryl was at the venue before I arrived and made it a priority to work off of our portrait list to be sure that we got all of the shots that we wanted. He contacted us the Monday after our wedding to let us know that we will receive our photos in a few weeks once they are edited.

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nny of it is magical. The pictures were really beautiful and we were happy with the results. Leading up to the wedding, Daryl was in touch consistently determining what our wedding day would be like. The day of the wedding, he was right where we needed him. I think he got every picture we asked for. Although we haven't received our pictures yet, we know we will be thrilled with the results.

d the one that suit our requests and budget best. We were so relieved to find a photographer with so many great and reasonably priced options! We had our engagement portraits in the Fall at his beautiful, outdoor studio and were so impressed with how the pictures turned out. It was probably the first time we actually, genuinely liked pictures of ourselves! The wedding day photos were just as beautiful. Our portraits ended up being at about 12 noon which I was a little nervous about since it is the worst lighting time for pictures. BUT Daryl managed to make our photos look lovely- with a bridal glow from the sun. I’m so thankful that we had an experienced professional for our wedding day.

t. She was friendly and personable throughout the whole process, and she made sure we got all the group photos from our list during the whirlwind of our wedding day. We also worked with the owner, Daryl, to create a package of print and digital photos that was right for us, and he was always communicative and responsive. He also did our engagement photos, which turned out beautifully. All in all, we would highly recommend working with Hawk Photography!

I's were dotted. Nothing was left out. Daryl Hawk owner of Hawk Photography was so pleasant and was very accommodating throughout out the whole process and even up to the end of the wedding. We even hired a Photo Booth company on his recommendation that was a huge hit with all m y guest as well as myself and the groom. Of course, most importantly, the photos are amazing as well. I would definitely recommend him and his company for the perfect wedding photos.

nd i must say he was absolutely professional helping us pick out what package would fit our small wedding. We were on a tight budget and he had no issue helping us make out day special. He was very clear on what information he needed from us and we provided what he needed in order to make the process as seamless as possible. The reviews on this company do not lie there is a reason they have been in business for 30+ years. The Day of the wedding Jennifer our photographer was with my wife taking photographs of her getting ready and she was an absolute pleasure helping her pose and feel comfortable taking pictures and helped keep the environment a stress free as possible. Throughout the day she was pleasant to work helping us pose at the park, our family and friends all said she was wonderful, very attentive, personable, and professional. I would 100% do business with Hawk photography and would 100% recommend them to any couple looking for a top notch experience

ly and friends. The end results were so beautiful and we were so happy with the variety of photos that we received Thanks Hawk Photography for making our wedding day perfect!

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y 6/24/18. From our first encounter with Daryl to engagement photos, timeline leading up to, the day of and following our wedding he was highly professional and maintained great communication. We were so pleased with our engagement photos and cannot wait to see how he captured our beautiful wedding! I would highly recommend Hawk Photography to any couple looking for someone to capture their love story!

th and professional, yet easy going... I would highly recommend him for any special event.

ways let us knew where she was in case we needed to find her. Honestly could not have pictured (pun intended) a smoother wedding day with the way Jessica and Hawk photography took care of us.

k amazing photos that captured the essence of our love and the fun of the day. He took the time to make sure we got every photo with family and loved ones on our list and also took great candids. His ideas about photos of just us are our favorites! The photos reminded us of so many moments on a day that flew by! Best of all, we got our photos in less than a month after the wedding. CALL HAWK PHOTOGRAPHY - if you want great memories of your special day.

ltiple locations to get that perfect shot everything need is at the studio. From a waterfall, to a log cabin, and I wonderful forest backdrop. I would recommend Hawks photography for any occasion.

completely overtaken with editing. While he will do black and white photos, and some really awesome shots where only certain colors are in focus, his natural, relaxed style of photographs really caught our eye. After meeting with him in his studio, seeing more of his works, reading his reviews online, and mulling it over (ha ha), my fiance and I agreed to go with him for our engagement shoot as well as our wedding photographs! Our engagement shoot went quickly and smoothly. My fiance and I chose to have pictures done at a place that was special to us, and Hawk Photography was very flexible in meeting our needs. The pictures after the fact, came out amazing! He has a keen eye for backgrounds, as well as lighting, and can make the most awkward couple in front of the camera look calm, cool, and collected on film. Overall, we are both very happy with our choice, and we would definitely recommend him to anyone who enjoys classic wedding photography or someone who wants pictures "in the moment".

He really made us feel so comfortable throughout the engagement sitting. Daryl is very punctual with getting back to you whether you contact him by email or phone. He is also very reasonably priced. We can't wait to work with Daryl again for our wedding in September. We highly recommend Hawk Photography!

n but after seeing the pictures he took I was smiling from ear-to-ear and I looled beautiful. I am looking forward to having our wedding pictures taken by hawk photography and I know they'll be be perfect.

nt request, in exchange for a free 8x10 photo. We booked with Hawk Photography due to amazing reviews on Wedding Wire & The Knot- it immediately rubbed me the wrong way when I found out that reviews are being posted in exchange for free items. When you book your package, you are told that you have an engagement shoot included. This is true- however, when you are finished taking photos, you are informed that you either have to purchase prints from him or the entire photo CD for $400- you are not told this beforehand, which I feel is dishonest. When we got our photos back on the disc, we were initially excited- but then, after looking them over- we began to get disappointed. The shoot was done in the morning time- I was later told by another photographer that this is the worst time to do a shoot due to lighting issues. The photos have shadows and there is no variety of poses- we did the same 3 poses around multiple spots in Daryl's backyard. We later did another engagement shoot with a different photographer at sunset, and the difference between the photos was astounding. Also, this photographer provided our photos at no cost- a true "complimentary engagement shoot." Our decision to cancel our contract also included other reasons that came up through word of mouth from people who previously used Hawk Photography. I cannot comfortably comment on those reasons because I did not experience them. However, my advice to all brides reading this is to do your research- sort through reviews to read any negative review. Do thorough google searches. Seek advice from brides on local bridal facebook groups. Also, when you sign your contract, be aware of who will actually be photographing your wedding date. We were very satisfied with our decision to cancel our contract.

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t together beautifully. We truly cannot wait to look back on our photos for the rest of our lives. Not only did our engagement photos come out beautifully, taken on his gorgeous property in Wilton, CT but we also received all of our photos, both engagement and wedding in a timely manner. Daryl was punctual and followed us to each and every destination on our wedding day (which also happened to be in the middle of a nor'easter) and did everything in his power to capture some of the most memorable moments of our day, such as the bridesmaids making a mad dash into the church from the limo in the middle of the pouring rain and wind. Everybody had a blast despite the weather, and Daryl made sure to capture some awesome photos of the dance floor. We will always smile looking back on these candid shots. Thanks again Daryl & Hawk Photography for being apart of our special day. We would recommend Hawk Photography to anybody who is on the search for a wedding photographer.

ne-on-one to determine exactly what you want for your event. His prices are very reasonable, too! We recently got our engagement pictures from him (the sitting for which was free!), and they looked absolutely beautiful; he's got a great eye for what will work in a portrait. We're absolutely thrilled to see what the wedding pictures will look like! If you're looking for a skilled photographer who will make sure everything is to your satisfaction, don't look any further than Daryl Hawk!

lped solidify my decision to choose their work as I myself have several years of photography experience. When we met with staff from our reception venue, they were delighted to hear we had booked with Hawk Photography, someone whom they have worked with consistently over time and said came highly recommended by not only them but other couples who have hosted their wedding there. Even though my husband and I do not currently live in Connecticut, Hawk Photography diligently communicated with us over email and the phone to ensure we received the best service on our wedding day. Daryl from Hawk Photography did everything we asked on our wedding day. My husband, our families, and I were over the moon to receive the photos within two weeks of our big day, an impressive turn around!

e amazed how smoothly the picture taking/video process went. When we were taking pictures at our reception venue, Daryl and Jacob really looked around the grounds to find the “nicest” areas for pictures. We even got a chance to see some of the photos as Daryl was taking them! We really liked how Daryl and Jacob would work together to create everlasting moments through video or picture. They worked side by side to make sure the captured all possible angles. We are very anxious to see the rest of our wedding photographs and can’t wait to display them! Hawk Photography has been so accommodating, genuine, and truly amazing at their craft! If you're looking for a professional photographer or videographer that will capture beautiful moments and that of high quality, we highly recommend Hawk Photography!

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autiful, and all of our photos turned out wonderfully. At the wedding, Daryl got every shot that we wanted, and spent a good deal of time with guests, getting shots of everyone. He made the portraits fun, and our entire bridal party loved him. Thank you, Hawk Photography, for absolutely everything!

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o make sure that we got everything we were looking for. I can't wait to see all of the pictures he captured!

ng forward to seeing the candid shots from our big day.

ant to make sure your wedding photographer is top notch and that is exactly what we got!

make sure I got the pictures I was looking for and then some! The pictures came out great and he captured the moments from our wedding that were important to us.

his workshop which has a beautiful outdoor setting. Even though that day in July ended up being probably one of the hottest and most humid days of the year, you would have never known by the way the photos came out, they were beautiful. Since then Darryl did an amazing job responding quickly to any questions that I had. A few weeks before the wedding he contacted me to make sure that I gave him a list of all of my photo must haves and assured me that everything would be taken care of. The day of the wedding, Darryl made sure to get beautiful photos of everything. When I asked him if he could take a photo of something I forgot about he had already gotten the photo. He was great! I would absolutely recommend him over and over again!

l photos to choose from. We haven't seen the final product from the wedding yet as it just happened, but we feel confident they will be wonderful as well. Daryl consistently checked the photos throughout to make sure they were coming out nicely and they were both on point capturing every special moment on our wedding day, whether it was planned or spontaneous. You can easily see the high level of experience and skill they both possess. My husband and I were so incredibly pleased with Hawk Photography and Videography and we would definitely recommend them to anyone!

in our recent engagement sitting with him. He doesn't over play the concept of posing, but more Importantly makes you feel comfortable; and the result was amazing pictures that we will love forever. The experience in this business is evident as he wants to make sure you get everything you want in picture packages. Daryl was more than willing to alter his package deals for us. I couldn't be more thrilled for next October to come so we can work with Hawk Photography again in capturing our love and wedding day. Five stars for Hawk Photography!

a long engagement, I have run into a couple of moments of "did I make the right decision?" Leading up to our engagement sitting, my fiance and I were both nervous and excited as we often don't have professional photography sessions, and I had put a lot on these photos in my mind. Daryl's calm and relaxed energy immediately put me at ease and even got my fiance to loosen up. The grounds surrounding his studio are absolutely beautiful and provided better backdrops for our photos than any location I could have chosen. I was pleased to get a phone call 5 days following our session that our prints were ready. Friends and family instantly fell in love with the photos Daryl took, and so did we! It was the best decision we made to do the engagement sitting, as we feel much more comfortable for the wedding now. I would recommend Hawk Photography to anyone looking for an easy going, talented and experienced photographer! We are so pleased to know that we could not have chosen a better photographer for our wedding day. We cant wait to see what our wedding photos will look like!

hout the entire process. The day of our wedding, Shawn James was our photographer and she was amazing, prompt and easy to work with as we had a long list of family photos that needed all kinds of variations! She was calm, collective and every where she needed to be. I believe she probably got every guest in at least one shot and I am super pleased with hiring Hawk Photography and having Shawn on our special day!

ous and not exactly sure what I wanted as far as pictures go. John was able to make me comfortable and come up with creative shots. We had a wonderful time!

e thick of the action getting all the good shots! He called me about a week beforehand to confirm everything. My mind was really set at ease knowing we were in good hands. I told him about a few people that I wanted special pictures of and he made sure to get all those shots. There are so many stressful things about weddings, don't let the photographer be one of them. Go with Hawk and his team!

s and more) He even interviewed our friends and family and especially our grandparents to have excellent wedding memories of them in our DVDs. Darrell was excellent by staying with me to make sure I got all the photos i had on my list without feeling in the way. He also made sure I got portraits with our family members as my husband and I greeted our guests. Everything turned out perfect, thanks Hawk Photography!

rtunities throughout the lawn, including a water feature and tons of colorful flowers. The best part of all was all the natural lighting used. Daryl knows exactly how to take a picture to make both of us photogenic, my fiancé almost did not believe that he could look that good in a picture. The atmosphere was really relaxed and we truly appreciated all the help Daryl provided in giving directions so that out best faces were put forward. We cannot wait to cherish these pictures for years to come. If you want gorgeous pictures taken in a relaxed atmosphere I really recommend booking with Hawk Photography!

beautiful and everyone couldn't be happier. I highly recommend Hawk Photography - if I could give them 10 stars, I would.

magical despite the weather, and that's exactly what he did! Our pictures came out wonderful and the rain did clear up and we got beautiful pictures taken on their grounds as well as inside their studio. We fell in love with our pictures and loved that there were many places on the grounds to take pictures. From beginning to end we felt comfortable, relaxed and never rushed. We could not have asked for a better experience!

ould be great for our wedding! The pictures came out great! On our wedding day, he was very professional, unobtrusive, and efficient. Our ceremony started a little late, but regardless, Daryl was able to get all of our formal portraits done in a timely manner so that we were able to enjoy some of cocktail hour with our guests. He gave excellent direction and was very easy to work with the entire time. We also had a list of informal photos that we wanted to make sure were captured during the reception and Daryl did an excellent job of making sure everyone was where they needed to be so that these could get done quickly so that we could enjoy the reception while he continued to capture candids throughout the night. I would gladly recommend Hawk Photography to all couples!

ment shoot, where his beautifully landscaped property provides the most amazing natural and organic backdrop. He kept us looped into the process by showing us the shots that really popped, all the while getting to understand who we were as a couple, and the story we want both our engagement, and ultimately, our wedding pictures to tell. He was even so happy to accommodate our quick wardrobe change from smart/casual to heavy metal t-shirts! In looking through the pictures, we so appreciated Daryl giving us time and space to look through photos as a couple, not applying pressure to select any shot in particular. However, he was closely on-hand to answer any questions or lend his expertise. We spent the last portion of our shoot going over the details of our wedding, which doing in person is so preferable. Daryl is charming and has such command of his craft; he's funny and extremely well traveled (we had much to discuss!) We had such a wonderful experience and are so excited that he will be capturing our big day!

ogether a great package early on so we knew exactly what we were getting for our wedding day. Our photographer, Nadia, was also fantastic and had tons of great ideas for shots, both candid and portrait, on the day of. She was a lot of fun and easy to work with, and we couldn't recommend her and Hawk Photography more!

we wanted and kept it within the budget we told him. I am very happy with their photos and look forward to even more great pictures come the wedding day!