Jacek Dolata Photography

Jacek and his assistant did an excellent job at our wedding. They were very attentive. Jacek made us laugh throughout the day making sure to get everyones genuine happiness on print. 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!

If you're looking for a wedding photographer who not only captures stunning moments but also keeps you laughing throughout the day, look no further than Jacek Dolata! From our initial 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!

Jacek is a phenomenal photographer! We had the absolute best experience working with him. Our wedding day was very long 12+ hours and Jacek made the whole day run seamlessly. We also 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!

If you are having trouble choosing your photographer STOP RIGHT NOW! You just found him. This guy is the real deal. Very professional, great personality, and top-notch photography. 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.

Jacek is the best! We were so happy we chose him to photograph our wedding. He is professional, punctual, funny, great at communicating, and overall easy to talk to and work with. 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!

Working with Jacek was one of the best decisions of our wedding planning. He is incredibly professional, punctual and has great creative direction and he’s able to easily direct everyone 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.

Jacek is the best! We loved having him photograph our wedding. He is very professional and the photos turned out amazing! We would 100% use him again!

Jacek is amazing and would highly recommend! He has been our photographer for any big milestones and who we plan to use going forward as our family grows

Immediately on our first conversation with Jacek and looking at his work, we knew that we needed him to be our wedding photographer. He did our engagement photos back in July of 2022 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!!

Jacek was the perfect photographer for our big day! We knew since our engagement shoot that we wouldn't need to worry about photos. Jacek had it covered! He & Jeffrey kept things light and fun. The photos we have are gorgeous and our family &friends love them! Highly recommend him and his team.

We had Jacek as our photographer for our wedding. He was very professional, easy to work with, and brought a great energy to the wedding. We are very happy with all of the photos! 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.

Jacek is the most incredible photographer you will ever meet! We booked Jacek for our wedding this past September. It is so important to have a photographer that you feel comfortable 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!

We booked Jacek 2.5 years prior to our wedding date after meeting with him and hearing incredible reviews from others. He was the one vendor we knew we NEEDED. From the beginning, 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!

I can't even put into words how fortunate we were to have Jacek as our wedding photographer! He is so talented, passionate, and genuine - absolutely wonderful to work with. His energy 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 :)

So far we've used Jacek for our engagement photos and we couldn't be happier with his flexibility, personality, attention to detail - I can go on! We're even more excited to have him as our wedding photographer. An excellent choice!

Jacek was INCREDIBLE! From the moment I met him on Zoom I knew he would be an amazing photographer. His attention to detail, flexibility, and pure talent made our wedding day so special. 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!!

Jacek was the first vendor we booked for our wedding! We loved his style of photos and his attention to detail. From the first Zoom call, we could see and feel his energy and knew 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.

Jacek was the perfect choice for our wedding photographer! From the first Zoom call, he was extremely attentive to detail and made sure to give us everything we hoped for. On the wedding 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!

We highly highly recommend Jacek. We did an engagement session with him last August and just had our wedding 5.20.23, working with him was one of the best choices we made! He got great 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!

Jacek is awesome, he’s funny and personable and GOOD at his job. He kept us all laughing and made pictures less tedious. He shared some pictures that night so we got to enjoy them immediately!

We got married last night, and couldn't wait to write a review for Jacek and his second shooter, Jeffrey. Jacek was amazing, organized, and professional on our pre-wedding calls, and even went out of his way to ask us about our young son's interests so they could connect on the day of the wedding. His demeanor eased everyone's nerves, and we all felt comfortable immediately. We have seen a handful of the photos he took last night, and are completely blown away already. We can't recommend Jacek enough.

Jacek was extremely professional the moment we had our initial phone call. We were so excited to get our engagement photos done with Jacek. He was down to earth and knew the perfect places for such amazing shots. He also did a tremendous job with our wedding photos and videos. He captured everything we wanted and more at our church and The Riverview. My wife and I would love nothing more than to recommend Jacek for any event!!

Jacek did an AMAZING job from start to finish with our engagement photos at Avery Point, and our wedding photos at the Riverview in Simsbury, CT. I was initially inclined to go with Jacek because I Iiked that he had a lot of experience at the Riverview, and I wanted a photographer who knew the ins and out of the venue, and where to capture the best shots. I felt like I was in great hands the entire day. He is very professional, but also funny which helped ease our nerves! Jacek sent me a couple photos right after the wedding, and the rest of our photos came back extremely fast.The quality of the photos were superb, and something I will treasure forever. Thank you Jacek for all your hard work in capturing the perfect day!

100% would recommend Jacek! We contacted him to be our wedding photographer based on his reviews and he did not disappoint. He made our engagement session and wedding day photos so much fun. He was creative with the poses and always made sure to show us some of the photos as he was taking them. The final photos were absolutely amazing and so flattering. He delivered a huge gallery to us that were edited so well in a very timely manner. My husband and I will definitely be contacting him again for future events.

If you're looking for a photographer, look no further! Jacek is amazing! He produced the most incredible engagement photos for us. He was professional and friendly and made the whole session so much fun. He made us feel comfortable in front of the camera from the start. What sets him apart from others is his creativity and his unique ways in capturing your love in photos. He exceeded our expectations with everything. We are thrilled with our decision for him to be our wedding photographer. You will be thrilled if you book him too! Thank you so much Jacek!!!

Jacek was so lovely and funny! He kept things light and playful during the entire day of pictures and video. We got a sneak peak and I cannot wait to get the full album already! Highly recommend him and his team.

I wish I could give more stars! Jacek was so awesome from the start! He was professional and really knew what he was doing. Both our engagement pictures and wedding pictures came out BEAUTIFUL and exceeded my expectations. Jacek was also so friendly and funny. My whole wedding party loved him and even said they wanted to use him whenever they get married. He knew what to say and how to pose us to get the best and most natural-looking shots and was not afraid to jump right in. If you are looking for a wedding photographer, Jacek is the real deal and will not disspoint!

If I could give more than 5 stars I would. Our engagement photos look like they should be in a magazine and the credit goes to Jacek. His eye for the best light is perfection and he is very comfortable to be around. The hour flew by! I cannot wait for Jacek to photograph our wedding day. Do not look any further. He’s the guy to go with.

Jacek wasn’t just an exceptional photographer, he was a valued guest at our wedding and will continue to be a part of our memories moving forward. He knew exactly what was needed for the portraits and kept a friendly distance for the candids. Most importantly he helped us through the unknowns leading up to and during the wedding and could make anybody laugh. Our guests loved him, we loved him and feel so fortunate that he spent this very special day with us.

Jacek made our engagement photo shoot so easy! I was a bit worried about taking engagement photos having never been professionally photographed before, but Jacek made the process fun and comfortable. He quickly picked up on how my fiancé and I interacted with one another and what type of photos we were most ourselves with. The photos came out amazing, really capturing us and our relationship. I can't wait to see how our wedding photos turn out!

My husband and I hired Jacek for our wedding photography, and we truly couldn’t be happier. As a person, Jacek is personable, fun, energetic, and truly knows how to make you feel comfortable in front of the camera. He made us and our entire wedding party feel energized throughout all the photos, and his work is truly phenomenal. Jacek is an artist— he would show my husband and I some of the shots he was getting, and all of them would be unbelievably stunning. He also was on the dance floor making sure to get great action shots all night!! Hiring Jacek was the best decision we made for our wedding, and we couldn’t be happier. We recommend him to everyone!!

Jacek was absolutely incredible! We had a great time shooting with him. He was engaging, creative, and so helpful in posing my fiancé and I. The turn around time for receiving our photos was so fast! I was excited to see our engagement photos, but I did not expect that I would love every single photo. They were so well done and naturally beautiful. As someone who hates every photo they are in it is truly shocking to be so happy with all our photos. Thank you Jacek, we are so excited to have you capture our wedding day!

10/10 would highly recommend! Jacek exceeded all expectations we had for our wedding photographer. We found Jacek through a list of recommended vendors from our wedding venue and he did not disappoint. From the very beginning, Jacek was a pleasure to work with and extremely professional in all interactions prior to and the day of our wedding. For two people that aren't the most comfortable in front of the camera, he helped ease any anxiety we had which allowed him to capture the most amazing candid photos - he made you forget you were even being photographed (in the best way). From the little details of removing an item from the background or instructing you on how to pose, you know Jacek takes pride in his work and is going to get the most amazing shots. Our family and friends were just as obsessed with him and his extremely charasmatic and bubbly personality; we even had people come up to us and say they wished they used him for their wedding photographer. Our highlight clip, full gallery and extended video were returned to us even more quickly than we expected and the photos were absolutely amazing - we cried all over again just looking through it all. Jacek and his team captured our day in the most beautiful way. Our wedding day would not have been the same without him and his team, and I'm thrilled to have the amazing photos and videos to look back on. I do and will continue to recommend Jacek to everyone!!

I can’t say more wonderful things about Jacek. So personable and professional and thought outside the box with so many fun photos to really show how much fun we were having. His personality was absolutely wonderful. His work is definitely top notch! I would absolutely hire him as my photographer for a wedding or any event that needed a photographer. Def one of the best in the biz. Thanks for adding such fun and wonderful memories and pictures to my cousins Wedding Day!!

Absolutely amazing! So kind. Great skills and leadership!

Jacek was an incredible photographer. The pictures came out amazing and he was a pleasure to work with. Would definitely higher him again if needed !!

Loved the experience!!!! Jacek and his team managed to stay out of the way but in the experience. He captured all the right moments without intruding. I can't wait to hire him for another event. Thank you!

Jacek and his team are absolutely amazing. You can tell they take great pride in what they do and want to make sure they produce perfection. He will do whatever he needs to get the perfect shot, the perfect lighting, the perfect angle. He was always right there making sure we got every picture we could have wanted. He showed us a couple pictures after he had taken them and they looked amazing. Not even an hour after our reception ended he had already sent me a picture and just that glimpse of that one picture I can’t wait to see the rest of them so we can relive the day. He has a way of getting people to laugh and smile so the pictures don’t look staged they look genuine. Absolutely amazing. Even the guests were impressed with how organized they all were and how aware they were of all their surroundings getting pictures that we may not have thought of. Hands down would recommend them and we already know we will be using him in the future for other events.

Brides, please avoid this photographer at all costs!! We hired him for our wedding and he was incredibly unprofessional during our engagement photo shoot. We decided to part ways 9 months prior to our wedding and asked if we could get a refund- nope, stopped responding to emails and left us sunk $1,000. Do not invest in him or at least do not sign anything until you get an engagement photo shoot done. We were beyond polite when we informed him via phone that we were unhappy with the photos from the engagement shoot and he basically said tough luck you’ll only get anything back if I book something( this I was 9 months to the wedding!) He was slow to respond to all emails and generally over books himself for a lot of events so don’t expect anything re-touched, eg SWEAT STAINS

Jacek is AMAZING!!! From someone who doesn’t feel photogenic or love being in front of the camera, I’ve never felt more comfortable. We had a blast and all the pictures we took laughing, were genuine laughs and smiles because he made it that easy. I frantically texted him about the weather for our scheduled engagement shoot and he got back to me immediately and was able to make changes so we had the most perfect day! We even got several beautiful photos sent to us within hours of leaving him. I am beyond thrilled to work with someone so talented amazing!!

Everybody (including guests) absolutely loved Jack. He simply maintains a wonderful and fun energy the entire day. He wanted everyone to feel comfortable and will do everything to get the best shot. Our engagement and wedding photos came out so beautifully. He is on top of every little moment, the blink and you’ll miss it ones except he doesn’t miss. I’ll recommend him any day and hope to work together in the future.

We absolutely loved Jacek! He did our engagement session and wedding. He was professional and had enthusiastic energy. He everybody laughing. It was such a positive experience. We will definitely use him again for future photo sessions.

Jack is a talented photographer. His calm manner made everyone comfortable. His attention to detail and a keen eye are outstanding, like when he noticed that the father of the bride had something inside his breast pocket! We are so happy with the photos. Everyone has said how great Jack was on the day!! Just wanted to thank Jack so much for the amazing photos. We will not hesitate to recommend Jack to others. Thank you!

We can't recommend Jacek (and his assistant) enough! They did such an amazing job with every aspect of our wedding. He was super professional and easy to communicate and plan with, and super fun at the wedding itself. We hadn't worked with a professional photographer before, but he made everything super easy and straightforward. His work is absolutely incredible, we love all of our photos! He also put together a gorgeous wedding album for us, which we can't stop admiring. Thank you for all your amazing work Jacek!

What an amazing photographer! Jacek was wonderful to work with and made us feel so relaxed on our wedding day! Jacek took our engagement photos and photographed our wedding. He made my husband and I feel so comfortable and we had the most wonderful experience! I would highly recommend Jacek!

AMAZING photographer! Jacek does beautiful work and is great to work with. He exceeded our expectations and went above and beyond the day of. He has a great personality and makes taking pictures so much fun. Our wedding pictures came out phenomenal and we will forever remember our day through them!

Incredible photographer!! Jacek is amazing!! He shot both our engagement and wedding photos and the entire experience was fantastic. He is so much fun and easy to work with and knows exactly what to do to capture the perfect shot. Our photos were absolutely stunning, he went above and beyond what I had imagined! All of our guests commented on how he never stopped moving and was always in the right place at the right time. He also photographed my sisters wedding and, again, exceeded expectations! The quality of his work is outstanding and he is so fun and flexible to work with. I can't recommend him enough!

There are no words that express how amazing Jacek is! Jacek, exceeded our expectations and vision in EVERY possible way. We met Jacek when we had to change our wedding date due to the global pandemic. Right away on our video chat we knew he was meant to be part of our special day. He was personable, realistic, made us laugh and feel at ease during such a time of uncertainty and was prepared for a plan if we could not go forth with our date. He appreciated our Portuguese culture and felt like family right away! We created a friendship that will last forever. Right at the beginning of our wedding day he made us laugh and captured the most amazing moments. Jacek is so passionate about what he does and is always on point. My guests are still talking about how he brought such great ENERGY to our day and how much they enjoyed watching him dance the night away with us while capturing moments that will last forever. He has a great relationship with our venue at La Bella Vista. The team at LBV reassured me that he would be magical! To have vendors that work together and are close on your wedding day, truly makes such a big difference. We are so grateful for such an impactful experience. We received our pictures and we are at loss of words. To say they are amazing and breathtaking is an understatement. We are so lucky to have had Jacek part of our special day and truly feel like it would be the same without him! "1...2....3...hahahaha" .

Jacek took our engagement photos and we couldn’t be happier!! He was incredibly professional, very knowledgeable, and so much fun. He made being in front of a camera comfortable. We can’t wait for him to shoot our wedding! Would highly recommend to anyone! Thanks Jacek!!

We booked Jack for our wedding photography and videography and we are AMAZED at his beautiful work! When we booked him, he met with us for over an hour, answering all of our questions and offering helpful recommendations about logistics. He then met with us again the week before our week to review our photo and video shot lists. On the big day, he and his team were so enjoyable and FUN! They made all of the guests and the bridal party laugh throughout the day. We will always remember how fun he made it. Even better, his work turned out absolutely breathtaking. We've received so many compliments on our photos and videos and would highly recommend him to anyone. We are so grateful we have his beautiful photos and videos to look back on the best day of our lives.

Jacek was our wedding photographer. When we first met with him over FaceTime, he gave us a vision of what we could expect which was very helpful and reassuring. He was very friendly and fun to work with. We had no idea where to do our engagement pictures and asked if he had any suggestions. He recommended Harkness State Park which was absolutely stunning. Neither of us had ever done professional photos before but Jacek made it easy. The engagement and wedding photos turned out absolutely amazing. We received sneak peak engagement and wedding photos within 24 hours. Jacek has a great eye and incredible talent. He is fun and friendly and was always easy to get in touch with. I highly recommend Jacek and we will definitely be working with him again in the future!

Jacek is awesome! He was recommended to us by another vendor as well as a friend, and we understand why. His pictures are beautiful, and the shoot is fun and efficient. He knows how to be creative no matter the location and what shots will look great. I would recommend him for all of your photography needs!

Jacek was absolutely amazing throughout the whole process. He was so professional, and he made us feel incredibly comfortable in our skin!! He is easily the best photographer I’ve ever worked with and he made the session so much fun!!! I know people always said that engagement shoot is supposed to be an amazing time and I never truly understood why until working with him!😊

From start to finish Jacek was an incredible photographer!!! We couldn't have asked for anyone better!! He was detail-oriented, extremely responsive, and so much fun to work with! He made our day so special and we had such a blast with him there! Our entire bridal party said how much fun he was to work with. Everyone truly loved him! We used him for our engagement session as well as our wedding and we were thrilled with how the photos turned out! There wasn't a single bad picture!! He has a gift for using light and backgrounds to get the perfect pictures as well as getting people to smile naturally and have a good time! I am a very picky person when it comes to photos. I wanted a true expert and I couldn't have asked for anything better. Jacek was so much fun, very responsive, and got all the family combinations that we asked for. He played a huge part in how fantastic our wedding day was!! Thank you, Jacek for everything!!!!

Jacek was great to work with from the start! He was able to fit us in to his schedule for our last minute (2 months out) wedding ceremony. He met with us, showed us his work (which was outstanding), and answered all of our questions. He was at our ceremony venue early and got right to work capturing every moment of the day. We were beyond impressed with his attention to detail. He made sure to capture the big moments as well as the smallest of details many would overlook. The picture quality was spot on. We were most impressed with the "candids". Jacek made us laugh throughout the day and has an amazing personality. We also received our pictures in less time than expected. Don't hesitate to give him a call, you won't be disappointed! He is a true artist!