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ew after our conversation that my search was over after we spoke. Her photography style was exactly what we were looking for our Christmas wedding. Adriana and Scott captured so many priceless memories for us. We received an amazing mix of us as well as our guests. I am blown away at how beautiful the pictures came out. It’s hard to pick a favorite out of the set. Not only did we receive the most beautiful pictures, Adriana was a calming presence on our day. We had so much fun during our portraits. I don’t love taking photos and Adriana made me feel like a model <3 We shared lots of laughs and genuinely had a great time working with them both. Adriana can also save the day! Our hair and makeup wrapped a tad earlier than we expected the day of. They left before she arrived to our wedding suite. When it was time to put my veil on, I realized I never asked my hair stylist how to put it in. I nearly panicked. Luckily, Adriana knew what to do! I would rate our overall experience working with HereNorth a 1000 out of 10. Don’t hesitate and book!

er but as a person. However, I'm realizing there are definitely not enough words in the world to properly explain that. When we started the wedding planning process for our destination, winter wedding for 200 guests, and decided not to hire a wedding planner - we knew that we needed to hire our dream team of vendors to make this work. To my husband and I, photography was the point guard - from the research we had done, we knew that the photographer would really be in charge of ensuring our day went smoothly and ran on time. I did a ton of research online, had virtual meetings with probably 10 different photographers - and Adriana stood out right off the bat. To start, not only was her portfolio out of this world and exactly the aesthetic we were looking for, but we could tell from the different galleries she shared with us that she could shoot in any environment, season, venue and capture the day beautifully. Aside from her work, she was extremely personable on the phone, offered advice when needed but also allowed us to express how we envisioned our day. She also did not even flinch when we asked her to take on our winter wedding in -20 degree Lake Placid, New York - despite not having much winter experience we knew she was completely up to the challenge and trusted that she would deliver! Our engagement shoot was the first true sign of how amazing she would be on our big day - not familiar with Lake Placid, she did extensive research to suggest locations for the shoot, she went up the day before to scout out exact spots to shoot and she delivered stunning photos within a few weeks. Throughout the wedding planning process, her communication was top notch - always very clear, always willing to answer the endless questions that I had with a positive attitude, gave really great suggestions and advice to help guide us in the right direction, and she even helped me decide which color lipstick would look best on me and pop! And last but not least - the big day. Adriana and her assistant, Sloane, CAME TO PLAY. They arrived early, were extremely calm and supportive throughout the entire day, did not make us feel stressed or overwhelmed with the timing of things but still managed to get us where we needed to be when we needed to be, and might I add they did not mind the cold/snow we had them standing in for 2 hours. Adriana and Sloane felt more like family than vendors at our wedding, and while you almost didn't see them most of the time they managed to get every.single.moment. We discussed with Adriana from the beginning that what was more important for us was the "in between moments" or the candid shots. We didn't want to spend our entire day taking portraits but really wanted to get those important/traditional shots done in an efficient manner and then enjoy the day - and they did just that. This leads me to our wedding album - we cried looking at the pictures that were delivered again so efficiently and beautifully. Adriana and Sloane captured everything and more and we could not be more grateful for them. I could go on to write a novel, but truly I would not recommend Adriana and her team at HereNorth more. They are A+ photographers and just beautiful people. Donn't walk, run to book this team!!! <3

venue’s website and I knew I had to hire her! Her style is moody and evocative - and we wanted wedding photos that could hang on our walls like art. Adrianna completely delivered - everyone who sees our photos are blown away and want to know how we possibly got such beautiful wedding photos. Adrianna is also incredibly fun to work with! She gives great pose coaching and makes taking photos enjoyable. My husband really doesn’t enjoy having his photo taken, but Adrianna made him feel comfortable, and later he even said that taking photos was one of his favorite parts of our wedding day. We had several challenges leading up to our wedding day, and Adrianna was helpful and supportive through all of them. Our wedding was originally planned for Nov 2020, but in May of 2020 we decided to postpone a year due to COVID. Adrianna was incredibly supportive of this decision, and flexible with us through the postponement process. My husband has a really big family, and it was important to him to get individual family shots with each family unit. Although this is atypical, Adrianna was extremely accommodating as we planned this and was able to offer suggestions to help the logistics run smoothly. Unfortunately, my mother in law passed away two days before the wedding. This was incredibly difficult, but my husband and I decided that we wanted to move forward with the wedding as planned. Adrianna was compassionate and really helped us navigate some of the emotional moments that came up around family photos. When timing got crunched, she helped me calm down and said exactly the right thing to get me back on track. When I first got engaged someone told me to consider the fact that the vendors you are are the people you’ll spend your wedding day with. Who do you want to be with you on the the most important day of your life? I can say with confidence that Adrianna was absolutely the right choice. So, in short - Adrianna was an absolute joy to work with, AND (with super speed!!) delivered photos we are totally in love with. What more could you want?

ome from the second we started. Engagement pics weren’t in the cards for us (we live out of town and pandemic travel made things tough), so the first time we met Adriana was at our first look. She managed to jump right in, click with us and our families and our vendors, and put everyone at ease. And you can absolutely see her kindness and warmth show through in the photos she creates. She captured the emotions and essence of each moment of our wedding day, and I could not be more grateful for her work. Plus, she’s incredibly well prepared and she goes above and beyond to make sure your day goes smoothly. And as an added bonus, she delivered preview photos within days, and the full album only a few short weeks after our wedding. Could not be more pleased with HereNorth!

el comfortable in front of the camera. Adriana is an EXPERT at what she does, her vision and passion are so clear in the photos that she delivered. The photos that were captured before and during our wedding are stunning and we will cherish them forever. Adriana and Scott blended right in during our reception, so many of our guests commented on how fun they are - dancing on the dance floor and singing along with the songs! Because they were on the dance floor, the pictures they got of all our guests dancing are AMAZING. Adriana delivered teasers (and no, not 5-10 pictures… 100 freaking pictures!!) a few days after our wedding and a few short weeks later, we had the rest of the hundreds of photos from our day. Thank you Adriana!! We already miss you!!

dding", not just photography! She was extremely friendly, warm, and professional from the jump- and never made me feel silly for asking ALL of the questions. On the day of our wedding, Adriana and her second shooter, Scott, were absolutely incredible and such assets to our team of vendors. Adriana knew exactly what the schedule was, and was an enormous help to me, keeping me calm and focused - and her and Scott were in perfect synchrony, whether they were shooting with different groups of people or on opposite sides of the room. They were FUN, and just great people to have around on the best day of my life. The last thing I will say is that Adriana DELIVERS - the content she produces is an art and you can tell that she puts so much heart and soul into her work. If you want a photographer that you feel you can fully place your trust in, HereNorth is the one for you!

na was so communicative and helpful during every stage of planning. She has so much experience and it shines through her professionalism and how comfortable she makes everyone around her feel. The day of the wedding, Adriana ensured that our timeline ran smoothly and was there to help with everything - even getting my veil on! My family and bridal party all commented on how wonderful Adriana and her team were and how easy the process of taking all our group photos was. It was an absolute pleasure to spend so much time with them on our wedding day! Adriana's pictures do more than show off the obvious beauty of your special day - she captures every possible detail, pure emotion, and all the small moments you miss during the day as the bride and groom. I will never be able to thank her enough for perfectly capturing the best day of our lives! If you're looking for a wedding photographer who will go above and beyond and give you the wedding photos of your dreams, look no further than HereNorth!!

otos - not only did she capture all of the big moments, she really managed to nail the vibe of the day and all of the small gestures and glances that we might have otherwise missed. But that was just the beginning because beyond the photos, Adriana has such a calm chill attitude that you will be happy to have her around you on your wedding day. I also highly recommend having Adriana do an engagement shoot, which we did - not only did we get some great pics but by the wedding day, Adriana felt like an old friend that you were just so happy to have at your big day. Bottom line - hire her!! You won’t regret it.

for the first time I knew she was the one for us. She is so knowledgeable and super organized (which I appreciate more then you know). On top of being amazing at her craft, she is an even more amazing person. Working with her was a dream, she is so down to earth and fun. We always had a blast working with her and loved that she suggested more adventurous ideas for our photos. She is incredibly creative and talented and we would work with her again in a heartbeat!

beach wedding. During our whirlwind wedding weekend, I did not have to stress or worry about my wedding photographer/photos once. I knew Adriana was on it! Adriana brought the calm that we desperately needed. She was incredibly flexible and never seemed flustered or rattled. She was an absolute professional at all times, but also somehow fit in perfectly with our family and bridal party. She made us all feel relaxed and comfortable. She managed and directed the crowd when needed (we are a wild bunch) and at other moments she blended seamlessly into the background. Looking through our wedding photos, we are so happy and impressed at all the big and little moments she was able to capture. We will cherish our photos and the memories forever!!

naire that she used to get to know us showing that she was interested in not just A wedding day but OUR wedding day. On celebrating one year of marriage together today I can't help but reflect appreciatively on the photographer who captured every moment of our perfect day just as I remember. If you are looking for a photographer that not only knows how to take a picture but, more importantly, what pictures to take and why, head HereNorth!

led professional she is today. I had always dreamed that *if* I had a wedding, that she in some way would be able to help capture that benchmark of love. Well, when I said “Yes!” to my forever partner, and we began planning our very intimate wedding (during a pandemic, no less), Adriana came in clutch. She didn’t rest on her laurels of our years of friendship; she put on her professional cap and got to know my soon-to-be spouse and I as perspective clients, giving us the full client experience. She took the time to get to know what we wanted, helped us to develop a realistic perspective of the day, and even provided honest feedback with our preferences in mind. She even quelled our emergency-based fears with back-up plans, given the pandemic and high-risk family. The day of, she was absolutely legendary. If you’re reading this review, I’m sure you have already learned how she anticipates every need, supports sensitive moments from clothing fiascos to delicate family matters, and moonlights as an emotional support coach, all while taking breathtaking photos. If this hasn’t convinced you yet, go check out her galleries. This brings us to the photos. She provided our teasers and gallery with exceptional turnaround. She captured the crucial moments (like the kiss and first look) with the same beauty as the intimate moments when we thought no one was looking. The final product exceeded our expectations, and even a year ago today, it is still more than we could ever imagine. I may win the award for the most delayed review, ever, but I had to let the world know that Adriana takes the cake. If you haven’t reached out to her yet, what are you waiting for?

felt like they were just my friends off the bat 3. super professional, timely, etc etc etc. I can't say enough (nor can anyone who has seen my photos) that the pics are TRULY gorgeous... look at the portfolio, they speak for themselves. i am forever grateful for her work!!!

iable. She listened to our request and ideas, she had great suggestions for capturing different moments of the day, and gave valuable direction during our shoot. My husband and I will cherish her photographs for the rest of our lives.

orking with her a dream. And, on your wedding day, that’s just the kind of person you want in your corner. My husband and I went with wedding day photo coverage plus a 3-hour shoot the next day. SO glad we did that, we were able to get photos at several locations without the day-of wedding stress. And each photo looks like a magazine cover. SERIOUSLY, MAGAZINE COVER STATUS. We LOVE our photos. Our families LOVE our photos. My Mom’s mailman LOVES our photos. Yes, they’re so good that you’re going to have family members showing anyone and everyone. Adriana’s style seems natural and effortless, and that’s not easy to do. She’s magic. As if all the above reasons weren’t enough to book her, her turnaround for final photos was INSANE. We had some teaser photos like a week after the wedding and our full gallery around a month later. WHICH IS CRAZY FAST. ADRIANA, if you’re reading this GET SOME SLEEP. Bottom line, book her now, if she’s available. If she’s not available, change your wedding date. Also, book the Day After shoot....it....is....everything.

ward, and Adriana became an invaluable resource beyond just our wedding photos. Her insights around wedding logistics, timing, and other recommendations were beyond helpful. Adriana was also extremely flexible around the unique circumstances of our postponed COVID-wedding…I cannot say enough about her willingness to accommodate changes to our original scheduled date. Also, Adriana was incredible on the day of our wedding. She kept our wedding party engaged and smiling all while providing the succinct guidance and direction we wanted. And finally, our pictures came out absolutely stunning. Adriana had the photos edited and delivered super timely, and they looked beyond perfect. Do yourself a favor and book HereNorth / Adriana!

wedding was extremely important to us. From the start, she was responsive and detail-oriented. Not only is she truly an expert in her craft, but she has also mastered the "people" element. We opted for the package that included an engagement session so we had the opportunity to warm up with her. She made us feel comfortable almost immediately. She considered our input, but also made sure to incorporate her own expertise when it came to positioning, lighting, etc. Adriana and her team navigated the wedding day beautifully. They seamlessly coordinated with our videographer and other vendors throughout the day. They were able to accommodate unexpected outdoor elements and adapt accordingly. We were especially impressed with the way they handled the flow of the day and corralled our wedding group (including some large personalities) in a friendly and professional manner. Ultimately, our wedding photos were everything we dreamed of. Adriana and her team captured amazing moments from our day and we will treasure them for a lifetime. We whole-heartedly recommend Adriana and HereNorth for anyone looking for an amazing photographer. We hope to have the opportunity to work with her again through HereHeritage when we start to expand our family.

go from usually awkward photos to having ABSOLUTELY STUNNING wedding photos. Not only was she an incredible photographer, she was a friend on our wedding day. She made sure we were running on time with gentle reminders, made jokes to ease the tension, and even helped me to put on my shoes when the stress made me completely unable to do so on my own. When I look back on my wedding, I couldn't imagine the day without her. Now, onto the photos. Every single time I look at the hundreds of beautiful photos she took of us, I find a new favorite. There is something special about every single photo. Whether it is a photo of my husband and I looking absolutely in love, a small moment of laughter taken between us, or an absolutely hysterical reception photo, each one seems to perfectly capture a moment of our day. The single best decision I made for my wedding was hiring Adriana and I hope you make the same.

. Over the course of our two year engagement, Andrea made a huge effort in getting to know us and building a relationship with us. Throughout our engagement, her check-ins with us completely put us at ease. While so much of the wedding process can feel impersonal, Andrea truly made an effort to connect with us and understand who we are. When it came time for our engagement shoot, Andrea’s understanding of us truly shined through in her photos. I was so grateful for her ability to put us at ease and help us to feel comfortable in the process. She was able to really capture our personality and love for each other in every shot. On the wedding day, Andrea’s same ease and professionalism helped to make the morning and afternoon feel stress free. Every photo Andrea captured was beautiful and unique in its own way. She was able to capture all of the standard pictures without making them seem posed or unnatural. More importantly however, she captured all of the little candid and beautiful moments that would’ve otherwise passed by without us having the opportunity to reflect back and cherish them. I could probably write a book about how incredible Andrea is. She made my wedding vision come to fruition and was a pivotal part of the flow and ease of my wedding day. I cannot recommend enough booking with Andrea for your day.

rest sense of the word and photography is her medium. Like most others, my then-fianceé and I were planning a wedding and started by going on TheKnot.com. The first link I clicked on in the menu was “Vendors” then clicked on “Wedding Photographers.” Naturally, I saw a search filter and hit “Award Winners.” HereNorth Photography was one of the first few results to pop up. I checked out maybe 3 or 4 photographers before I finally landed on HereNorth’s profile. Do you know that feeling of love at first sight? I felt it once before when I first laid eyes on Alyssa, my now wife =), then felt it again when I saw HereNorth’s portfolio. My search for a photographer to capture the biggest day of my life ended right there. Her pictures are earthy, grounded and have a sense of “weight” to them. Most of the other photographer portfolios evoke a feeling of airiness and a sense of fleetingness that just wasn’t for us. Adriana’s work captures the rawness of a wedding. Her pictures express the drama and the emotion of the biggest day of a couple’s lives. If you want your wedding day pictures to express humanity, then Adriana is your person. As great a photographer as I described Adriana to be, she is an even better person. Alyssa and I first met her via FaceTime and she was warm and welcoming the second we picked up the call. We had an engagement shoot with her at Liberty Park in Jersey City where we were able to spend time talking with her without the hustle and bustle of a wedding day schedule. She has a calming energy about her which is important for someone like me who has never been in front of a camera. She makes you feel very comfortable when you are everything but. Adriana is also very funny which also helps calm your nerves. She is great at giving direction to get the most natural looking images. She is thorough and well-prepared. She had a questionnaire for us to capture every detail and a timeline ready to add some order to the chaos of a wedding. You just get the sense of being amongst a friend when working with Adriana. Alyssa and I had the utmost trust in her, so whenever she offered a recommendation or suggestion for a shot, we were more than willing to oblige because we knew something great was going to come of it. Adriana is incredible. It would be very remiss of me to not mention the rest of the HereNorth team and say thank you to Darby, who assisted Adriana, on our wedding day as well as my guy, Scott, who spent the day with my groomsmen and me. Aside from keeping us on schedule and capturing awesome shots of my closest friends and me, he assisted all of us with our boutonnieres to make sure we all looked sharp. Thank you, Scott! (My friends and I will be taking another shot of whiskey to celebrate you.) Your search for someone to capture your big day should stop here. Adriana, HereNorth and her team are amazing at what they do. Simply put, they provide great work, they are great people, and they give great energy. What more can you ask for? There’s not enough thank you’s in the world we can give Adriana to express to her how highly we value her and the moments she immortalized for us. TL;DR Adriana and HereNorth Photography is the best. Trust in her and just let the magic happen.

f finding our wedding photographer. She first offered a FaceTime “date” so we could see each other face to face and check if we vibe well with each other. Let me tell you, just that little suggestion made a world of difference. We had to reschedule our wedding three times due to the Covid pandemic, and she was along with us for the ride every step of the way. She sent emails just to say hello and check in if I needed help with anything, did research of picture locations, and offered kind words and full support when we ran in to the typical wedding drama that is bound to happen to every couple at some point in their planning. As a bride, being heard and receiving validation of your feelings, really helps take you from bridezilla to glowing and dancing on cloud 9 in 0.2 seconds. Adriana and her team were silly, fun, kind, attentive to every detail and kept things moving smoothly the entire day all while keeping their professionalism and a smile on their faces. I never felt stressed or rushed but gently guided in the direction I needed to go. Now for the final product, our photos. Just seeing our album cover gave us goosebumps and filled our eyes with happy tears. Every single photo is a work of art that my husband and I can’t stop looking at. There is so much talent and love put in to Adriana’s work and it shines through every single photo. I feel so incredibly lucky that I had the pleasure to work with Adriana and that we get to relive our wedding day and feel the exact moments of the day that were captured in every photo. Thank you so so much Adriana and her team at HereNorth. You guys are are like no other and it truly was a privilege to be your client.

edding (I wasn’t even engaged at that time, LOL). When I did get engaged, I contacted Adriana and I also contacted several other photographers and set up some meetings with them. I originally was trying to find a great photographer at a certain pre-set price I had in my head. But when I looked at every other photographer’s portfolio, I realized all I was doing was comparing their work to Adriana’s work, and everybody’s else’s photos fell short of hers every single time. (To emphasize how talented Adriana is: my now HUSBAND, the man who notices no detail AT ALL, ie I could shave my head completely bald and he would not notice, said to me multiple times when looking at Adriana’s portfolio, “It’s not even a comparison — we have to hire her”. That is how amazing she is. Adriana is more than just a brilliant photographer with the ability to capture the moments you won’t have time to cherish on the day of your wedding — she is relaxed, EXTREMELY ORGANIZED, and delightful. She is ready for every detail of your day because she asks you questions about the details in advance — so all she has to do the day of the wedding is show up and she will know exactly what to do and where to be. Until it is your wedding day, you cannot understand how important it is to have a vendor — especially a photographer — who doesn’t ask you any questions about what to do during the day of your wedding because she already knows what to do. Adriana hired an additional photographer, Scott (equally amazing and so much fun to be around) , and had an assistant with her the entire day. Her assistant took care of things I didn’t even think about: For example, there is not a single piece of paper, an empty glass, garbage can, none of it in the background of any of my photographs. That’s because Adriana’s assistant was there running around making sure that not only did I look perfect (fixed my hair, etc), but the background looked perfect too. Having a second photographer hired by Adriana also allowed me to have her with me the entire time to capture every moment of the day. Together, the two photographers captured every single moment of the day. Your wedding day is a blur — but Adriana will make sure to capture every moment for you so you can still look back at it and know that you, your spouse, and all of your family and friends had an amazing time. I really, truly cannot recommend her and her team highly enough.

ave been the same without Adriana. During our planning phases, Adriana was always so timely with her responses and always made us feel heard throughout the whole process- making us feel like we were always on the same team. We had the opportunity to see Adriana in her element during our engagement photo session in the fall of 2019 and that just sealed the deal. My husband (fiance at the time) and I were a little nervous but the second we got behind Adriana's lens with her direction being so comfortable and relaxed we immediately fell into rhythm. And have you seen the photos..... like C'MON! They were everything we hoped for and more! But our wedding day (06/26/21) is a true testament to how INCREDIBLE she is as a photographer, human, artist, etc. From the start of her arrival to the end of our wedding day, she was just ON -- weaving in and out with such grace throughout each moment of our day, capturing the little and big moments that made our day so special, while keeping in tune with us and our schedule throughout the process. We also just had SO MUCH FUN with her and her 2nd shooter, Madison, to the point where we felt like our party was only continuing when we would run off and take photos- it was just a blast! And the result, the photos.... they are just straight stunning! We couldn't be happier to have had the opportunity to work with Adriana for such a special moment in our lives, an experience we will never forget! THANK YOU!!

ails was prompt throughout which was EVERYTHING during the postponement process. She Facetimed with us before we even booked to make sure that we vibed- and she was easy to vibe with. So warm and welcoming and you could tell she knew what she was doing. She helped us (goofy at taking pictures) feel confident at the engagement shoot and the photos came out unbelievable. We felt that we could trust her entirely and made us feel like she was our team captain when it came to our vendors, and it really showed day-of. We had a WILD wedding morning and when our wedding coordinator had a family emergency and could not make it- Adriana stepped up to keep our timeline running smoothly. She really listened to what kinds of shots and what kind of party we wanted, and guided us in the right direction to make sure we had time for all. She got all the right photos and let us DANCE. She felt like a friend by the end of the night- corny, I know, but so true. She got so many beautiful “teasers” back to us within a week that we still cannot stop looking at! I don’t even remember her taking some of them- she was a ninja. So many compliments on how beautiful they came out. Also, our doggo made a brief appearance and was so overwhelmed he was ALL OVER the place and somehow Adriana got a picture of us both smiling with him, even our doggo was smiling and I laughed out loud because I seriously did not think that we got the photo. And the fireworks photo! SHOCKED! I cannot wait to see the rest! If you want a photographer who truly cares about you and is so incredibly talented, book with Adriana. Thank you Adriana for capturing our day exactly how we wanted to remember it and giving us the most beautiful photos!

us emails to check in and just see how we were doing. It was important to us that we felt comfortable with our photographer and because of that, taking photos was so much fun. The day of our wedding we had everything planned but the day was so hot. Adriana had asked us if we would prefer to wait to take our couple photos until sunset and we are so glad she had suggested that. We ended up feeling more comfortable once the sun was setting and the photos were beyond stunning. It’s hard to put into words how amazing working with Adriana was and we cannot recommend her enough!