Jacek Dolata Photography

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who was quick and efficient but was also able to capture the energy of our wedding and Jacek did just that! Would highly recommend for future couples! Our guest loved him as well. 

detail, and the final images were absolutely beautiful. We couldn’t be happier with the results. Jacey took the time to make sure we were comfortable in every shot! He really knows how to use lighting to make us stand out! We thank him for his help in our wedding photos as well as baby bump pics! You will be happy with the result ! 

married, there was zero doubt in our minds about who we wanted to shoot hers. He is so kind, personable, and professional. From the start, communication was effortless—he always replies promptly and happily accommodates special requests. On the wedding day, Jacek was wonderful with our guests and made everyone feel completely relaxed and comfortable in front of the camera. He continually goes above and beyond to capture the most incredible moments; several of his photos genuinely look like works of art. To make things even better, he provided a sneak peek within just a day or two and delivered our full gallery in about two weeks! We are beyond grateful for Jacek and couldn’t recommend him more."

very expectation both times. From start to finish, he was professional, organized, and made everyone feel completely comfortable in front of the camera. He has an amazing eye for capturing genuine emotions and all of the little moments that make a wedding so special. Looking through our photos brings us right back to that day, and we couldn't be happier with how every image turned out. The quality of his work is outstanding, and it's clear he truly cares about the couples and the memories they're preserving. Having someone we already trusted photograph such an important day gave us so much peace of mind, and he delivered beyond what we could have imagined. If you're looking for a wedding photographer who is talented, reliable, and genuinely passionate about what they do, look no further. Jacek created beautiful memories for my mom's wedding and then did the same for mine, and I will recommend them to anyone looking for a photographer. Thank you for giving our family photos we'll treasure for a lifetime!

le of kids that we had in attendance. I can't recommend him enough!

as if we were celebrities! He makes you feel very comfortable and you will get in a laugh or too as well. Cannot suggest him enough.

. Throughout the day, he made everyone feel so comfortable and got rid of the big day jitters. Not only did he make the whole day an enjoyable experience, he was able to bring the fun and joined us on the dance floor at the end of a very long reception. He stayed until the very end and I am so happy he was able to capture the fun we all had. We have family and friends who plan on using him in the future because of his pure talent, energy, and kindness. He is so communicative and great to work with. I can’t recommend him enough!!!

t for capturing beautiful, natural moments while also handling large groups with complete ease and professionalism. Coordinating big family photos can be chaotic, but Jacek made it feel effortless — and actually fun. He made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera, and his upbeat, friendly personality truly elevated our entire day. Throughout the wedding, guests kept coming up to us asking, “Who is your photographer? He’s so much fun!” — which says everything about the impact he had. Our wedding was genuinely more enjoyable because he was part of it, and the photos we received are stunning. We can’t recommend Jacek highly enough. If you want someone talented, organized, and an absolute joy to be around, he’s the one.

when and where to get that perfect “money shot,” while also capturing the most beautiful candid and emotional moments throughout the day. His documentary-style photography is truly one of a kind. It's raw, real, and timeless. He has such a gift for turning fleeting moments into lifelong memories. Every photo lets us relive the magic all over again. Beyond his incredible talent, Jacek is just so much fun to be around, and we’re so grateful he was part of our wedding day.

tly and we can’t wait to see the gallery. 

ur engagement photos and our wedding a year later. He even came to our house the day after the wedding to take some pictures of us and our four dogs which was very kind of him to do. He made taking pictures fun and all the pictures came out beyond amazing a long with the videography from Jeff. My husband and I definitely recommend Jacek! 

one of my favorite parts of the day. He made us feel completely comfortable, and everything felt so natural and effortless. Jacek has such a great eye for backgrounds, poses, and details. Our photos aren’t stiff or overly posed, they’re full of life, warmth, and genuine emotion. I received a sneak peek (not even edited yet!), and I’m already obsessed. I can’t wait to see the final gallery!

comfortable with him like he wasn’t just a photographer but I life long friend!! We would highly recommend him to anyone for any event!

ole process he has been so amazing to work with. He is very organized, calm, and professional but he is also so much fun, energetic, and absolutely hilarious. On the day of the wedding, he kept us relaxed and on track while also bringing such a fun and excited energy throughout the whole day! Our bridal party and family all commented on how Jacek and Jeff felt like family and we could not agree more! And the photos… wow. They are absolutely breathtaking. Every image feels natural, full of emotion, and beautiful. We’ll cherish these memories forever thanks to their incredible eye for detail and ability to capture genuine moments. They are truly the best decision we made for our wedding and we cannot wait to work with them again in the future!

composition is unmatched. Every photo felt like a piece of art, not just documentation of the day, but a beautifully told visual story. He captured not only the big moments, but all the little in-between ones that made our day so special. I was so happy with how the photos came out that I cried when he sent me the previews. I especially appreciated how he gently directed us to bring out the best in every shot. Our families and wedding party still rave about him! Choosing Jacek was one of the best and most meaningful decisions we made for our wedding!

), we were struck by the amazing way that he captured all of the emotions of the day. He has such an incredible eye for capturing not only the big moments but also the smaller ones - from a look between our parents during our ceremony, to our dog trying to steal the make up artists' brushes as we got ready - those moments truly make our album even more special. Beyond Jacek's talent as a photographer, he was also just the absolute best to work with. Jacek is professional, detail-oriented, and took charge when needed to help organize everyone and make sure we got all the shots we wanted. But he was also so fun and easy going and made what could be a stressful day an amazing experience. We got SO many compliments from guests at the wedding telling us how amazing our photographer was (before even getting back any photos!), which really speaks to the positive way he interacts with everyone there. Can't recommend him highly enough!

ing! His work is absolutely beautiful. I wouldn’t have wanted anyone else to capture our special day! Thank you Jacek for your outstanding work with us!! We will absolutely work with him again!!!

the late night dance hours. I can relive my wedding over and over again. Jacek did such a beautiful job capturing our loved one’s in both posed and candid shots! We even took his advise and stepped out side when at first that was never the plan, but we trusted him and I couldn’t have asked for a better first look and wedding party photos. My husband looks like a model walking through the streets of Hartford. He embraced what makes my husband and I a couple. We felt so comfortable and so did our families! That led to so many amazing photos! Highly recommended!! Phenomenal work and experience you do not know you need on your big day! Will be recommending to all my family!! Thank you again!!

n track throughout the day. His creativity really shone through in every shot, and he had such a great energy that made everyone feel comfortable. The final wedding video was absolutely stunning—every moment was captured beautifully. If you're looking for someone who is reliable, talented, and brings a positive vibe, Jacek Dolota is your guy! Would definitely recommend to everyone. Thank you again Jacek for all that you did and do. We truly appreciate you!

nts that as a bride/groom you don’t always have the privilege of seeing while you’re busy on the wedding day. We were so impressed with the quality and quantity of the photo album! On top of that, Jacek has such a great personality. He had our bridal party laughing all day. What truly sets him apart is his flexibility and professionalism—he goes above and beyond to accommodate requests and ensure the final results exceed expectations. I can’t recommend him enough—you’ll not only get beautiful photos/videos but also have an amazing experience working with him.

otos that captured everyone at their best. He knows how to direct families and bridal parties efficiently and effectively. Jacek makes it seem effortless and captures the most amazing photos and videos of your wedding day! We have thousands of beautiful photos and wonderful films to remember this most special day. We truly can’t thank Jacek and his team enough and would 100% recommend him for your big day!

im to the event. You'll love shooting with him, he's fun, quick with giving direction so that you can pose, shoot, and get back to the party & guests. All of our guests loved him, his humor, and how he was able to quickly get people to loosen up, pose naturally and laughing even. His creativity and dynamic shots are also amazing. His passion for photography comes through and it's contagious. When he takes a shot he shows you right on his camera and it all just adds to the whole experience of seeing it all come together and wanting to take more shots and enjoying the whole thing, keeping it fun, and seeing the progress. His website and how he delivers the photos is at a level that I don't think I have ever seen another photographer match. I've been a bridesmaid many times so I have been given access to many of these sites, and they're normally mediocre experiences. Jacek has invested in having one of the best web interfaces for reviewing photos which makes the whole process not only easy but enjoyable to navigate and show friends and family the photos. I cannot recommend Jacek enough, he truly has earned all the praise and success he has achieved & we can't wait to have him at our wedding after he did so great with our Engagement Party!

Jacek got back to us the same day and scheduled a zoom call to discuss our plans and what we wanted in a photographer. As soon as we got off the zoom call, my husband and I said “yeah we’re booking him”. He has been nothing but a pleasure to work with. He took us to Harkness park for our engagement photos and our session actually went over what we planned because he was so excited he couldn’t stop taking photos- they came out AMAZING. He’s SO fun to work with. He has a great personality and his passion for his work shines through when he’s photographing you. On our wedding day I showed up to the venue and he popped out from behind the trees to sneak some photos of me. When I saw him I smiled ear to ear. We were in a bit of a time crunch and Jacek kept me calm while getting beautiful bridal shots in the bridal suite. After our bridal party photos my friends and family could not stop telling us how great our photographer is. When we received our wedding album I was in tears. He captured every sweet, happy, emotional, fun, and party moment. The quality of the photos is unmatched. Book Jacek, I promise you will not regret it.

t. Our family and friends commented on how on top of things they were making sure to capture every detail of the day but in a discreet manner. We have so many beautiful photos to look back on. Thank you Jacek!

tial meeting, it was clear that Jacek had a knack for making us feel at ease with his quick wit and lighthearted banter. On the big day, Jacek was like the fun friend we didn’t know we needed. Whether it was cracking jokes during our posed shots or making silly faces to get the kids to smile, his humor washed away the stress of posing for the perfect picture. And let’s talk about the photos! He has an incredible eye for detail and captured every precious moment—from the tears of joy to the dance floor back-flips and shenanigans. The editing is absolutely gorgeous, making every shot look like a work of art while still keeping it real. If you want someone who brings both talent and personality to your wedding day, Jacek is your go-to! We couldn’t be happier with our photos or the fun memories we made together. Highly recommended!

so had a very large bridal party of 16 and he was able to lead the entire group and get so many amazing shots. I can’t stop staring at our wedding photos. We have also done a previous engagement shoot with him on our boat which was amazing! Would 100% recommend and hope to work with him again in the future!

After choosing him to do my engagement photos, we loved the results so much, that we had him do our wedding photography also. Immaculate quality. So when deciding who would be taking our family photos with our newborn, the choice was simple. Jacek was a photographer who has now become family. Don't hesitate, you will not regret it.

We appreciated how he directed us and our immediate family during photos and wasn’t afraid to try different things out. He listened to our suggestions and what we wanted, and offered great suggestions and ideas of his own. Was great to get some photos of our day within a couple weeks of our wedding, and the rest of the photos came within a month which was quicker than we expected. Highly recommend and would definitely use him again!

veryone on your big day. And he’s extremely funny! Which made the process feel so natural and easy for all of our guests. Photo delivery was quicker than expected and he gave us sneak peeks even beforehand which we really appreciated. I would highly recommend Jacek for your next big event and looking forward to working with him again.

22 and we instantly fell in love. Jacek is so personable, knows the ins and outs of his craft, and is direct in placing you exactly where he sees the shot. Our wedding was in October of 2023 at The Branford House in Groton CT. Our wedding guests LOVED Jacek and we did too! I truly cannot thank him enough for capturing our special day. He's phonomenal and I'm so glad he was available for our wedding date! Book Jacek - you will not be disappointed!!

ight and fun. The photos we have are gorgeous and our family &friends love them! Highly recommend him and his team.

Our friends & family have commented on how well he captured everyone's personalities in the photos. My father-in-law unfortunately could not make the wedding due to a sudden hospitalization. Jacek's thorough & candid documentation really brought the night to life for him, which really meant a lot to us.

le with on your most important day. Jacek makes you feel so relaxed throughout the whole day, which is why I think the photos came out so amazing. He is the most talented, organized, energetic, funny, and positive person you will meet. He couldn't be a more perfect addition to your wedding day. He will make you laugh all day long, even when things are stressful! He calmed my nerves so many times throughout the day when I was stressed about my dress, veil or the timing of the schedule. He made sure to continuously keep me updated with the timing and the shot list to make sure he captured all of the shots I wanted. He was extremely flexible throughout the day, including finding a new picture spot last minute when we couldn't make it to the park that we initially planned. Even though it was one of the windiest days, Jacek made it work by finding different spots where we could shoot our group family and bridal party shots. He kept everyone laughing all day long, while also making sure that everyone was coming out looking good. One of our favorite memories of the day is from the bridal portrait shoot that my husband and I did with just Jacek which just helped us relax and take a break during the day. He also worked really well with our videographer, making sure they were both communicating with each other about all the shots they wanted to get. He went above and beyond the whole day making sure I was satisfied with everything. He even sent us some sneak peek shots while on our way to the honeymoon which made us even more excited to see the full album. We couldn't be happier to have booked Jacek for our wedding, he made our wedding all the more memorable. You will not be disappointed with Jacek's photos and service for your wedding. This is your sign to book Jacek today!

Jacek was friendly, professional, and very easy to communicate with. If I ever needed anything or had a question, Jacek was always a text message or phone call away. We had our engagement session about a year after we booked Jacek, we were so excited! I started to get worried as showers were in the forecast, but I decided to have faith in the process and trust Jacek and his work. I’m so glad I didn’t reschedule our photos. Despite the slight rain, we had the most beautiful photos. Jacek was even able to capture a stunning rainbow, and to this day - people ask if it was photoshopped…nope, just the magic of Jacek! He has such an eye for photography. He delivered sneak peeks the day off, and the rest of the photos were delivered in a timely manner. Once we received the photos, we were very impressed and got even more excited to have him photograph our wedding. Leading up to the wedding, I was a very nervous bride. I like to be organized and have a timeline of how things will go. Jacek is also very organized, so this helped ease some of my worries. With his experience photographing weddings, I asked him for guidance to help me create a reasonable timeline for the day of. We went through what photos I wanted and where, etc. The day of the wedding, Jacek and his team were punctual, professional, in good spirits, organized, effective communicators, and efficient. We had a setback (unrelated to Jacek and his team) that pushed my timeline back a bit. Jacek and his team knew how important our photos were to us and ensured we somehow got everything I wanted. My bridal party and family loved him. He is so great to work with, funny, makes you feel comfortable, all while doing his job and being professional. He is the best of both worlds, he knows tips and tricks on how to pose for a perfect shot, but is also amazing at capturing candids in the moment. Once the party began and everyone was on the dance floor, I forgot Jacek was even there - and then I saw some of the footage and he is scoping out perfect photo opportunities and capturing my loved ones and I having fun. We received some sneak peeks the day after the wedding and we cannot wait to see the rest! There aren’t enough words to describe how grateful we are for Jacek. He knows how to capture everything beautifully. We will keep him in mind for future events and recommend him to family and friends. I know our relationship with Jacek will not end here. We have created a friendship that I am sure will last for years to come. Thank you Jacek for everything!

rgy was fantastic throughout the entire day - everyone in the bridal party loved him, and he had us smiling and laughing the whole time! We met with him several times leading up to the wedding, and he really spent a lot of time getting to know us and going through our timeline/questions. The day after the wedding, he sent several beautiful photos that we were obsessed with. We absolutely can't wait to receive the rest! HIGHLY, highly recommend - we are so grateful to Jacek and Jeff for such amazing work, they are true professionals and great people :)

im as our wedding photographer. An excellent choice!

ecial. He has such a fun personality and becomes a part of the wedding family for the day. Everyone at our wedding commented on how delightful he was! The next morning he sent me several photos which immediately confirmed for me that I made the right choice. I could not have wished for a better photographer!!! I wish there were more than 5 stars!!

we needed to book him for our wedding. Durning our enagegment photo session he took all the photos we wanted and made extra stops along the way to capture the perfect photos! At the wedding he was incredible and he kept guests, the wedding party and us laughing the whole time. Jacek is upbeat, fun and does whatever it takes to get the perfect photo. My husband and I were so excited to receive our final photos back and they came out even more beautiful than we could have imagined. We cannot recommend Jacek enough as a wedding photographer he is truly the best.

edding day, his energy was incredible and he kept the whole wedding party laughing and upbeat throughout the photo session. My husband and I were so excited to receive our final photos back and they came out even more beautiful than we could have imagined. We cannot recommend Jacek enough for any special event!

reat shots of my now husband, as well as my dad, both of which hate pictures and typically won’t smile 😂 The most important thing for our wedding for me was the pictures, because those will be our memories. I love the candid pictures Jacek takes that capture our true beauty and feelings in the moment. our wedding day was pouring and he still got out there and took amazing pictures! We have a 3 yr old and Jacek is great with kids as well. The amount of pictures we received and how quick we got them back was also a bonus! Jacek is amazing and you will not be disappointed!