Jeff Schaefer Photography

with us on every detail of the day-of timeline and added all the locations we wished to get pictures at. He stayed all day with us from getting ready, to the first look, to the ceremony and reception, and the sparkler sendoff. His assistant Becky was also amazing, helped me with my train and veil, and was constantly supporting me all day. Jeff was promptly got our edited pictures back to us within 9 days. He also made creating an amazing album so easy! Jeff did our engagement pictures as well, where he was willing to travel to our location and find multiple spots for the perfect pictures. We couldn't be happier with our wedding photos!

experience in shooting weddings as a full-time job, couple with his experience in the photography industry, that made him a perfect choice for our wedding. And boy, did he deliver! Throughout the wedding planning process, he was very available, answering our emails as we had them, and also working with us on setting up our wedding day timeline. And on the day of the wedding, you could not have asked for a more professional person keeping the stress level low recognizing his job is one of the most important ones that day! He followed the timeline perfectly and rolled with the punches as we needed more time here and there; he captured the various combinations of photos we asked for; he worked through some intense winds to capture some incredible shots; and he stayed through the entire wedding ceremony! Not only did he turn all of our wedding pictures 4 days after our wedding, but the pictures were OUTSTANDING. I don't know how he did it, but he was able to capture our personalities, our expressions, and really highlight the fun of the day. I don't even know how I am going to create an album because they are all SPECTACULAR. What's even more impressive is, when we shared the pictures with our friends and family, they were all saying the same things! Overall, everyone was impressed with the quality (and quantity as he had 1100 pictures) of the pictures Jeff shared back with us, as well as the way he just captured our personalities and behaviors perfectly. I continue to go through the pictures on a daily basis and I don't think it will ever get old. Thank you Jeff, and I highly recommend him for any bride and groom looking to make a great decision about preserving the memories of their big day.

venue that Jeff hadn't shoot at before (New Riff Distilling). We have amazing portraits and candid photos. I have no idea how to pose for photos, but Jeff directed me and my husband nicely so I felt like a star. Jeff even managed to get stunning photos of my squirming cat (Best Cat at the wedding), which is a miracle in my opinion. In less than two weeks after the wedding I received the flash drive with all my photos which were around 1000 high quality images.

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day. Jeff was very easy to work with and very organized, which we really appreciated. He captured not only the major wedding and reception events, but also all the little wedding details including decorations. Overall, we were very happy we chose Jeff to photograph our wedding and would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a great wedding photographer.

is face. Jeff's temperament was just was I was looking for in a photographer. He made the whole experience complete. We are thrilled with the finished product!

ffers three different packages of varying prices to match your budget and also offers hardback photo books that he himself designs (of course allowing the opportunity for your input). I had no idea of the types of pictures I wanted so Jeff took charge and put all of us in poses that resulted gorgeous pictures. I had a large amount of people to get pictures of (6 bridesmaids, 6 groomsmen, 3 jr bridesmaids, flower girl, ring bearer, and 3 ushers, not to mention family members....) and somehow he managed to control the situation and achieve a fantastic result. I couldn't be happier with my pictures. If I had to pick one complaint it would be I wish it had gone faster, simply because it was 90+ degrees out that day and I was sweating like crazy...but then again, you can't rush art. I would recommend Jeff to anyone looking for truly beautiful and memorable pictures from their wedding. In my opinion no other photos compare to his.

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!! He did a great job making the day stress free! A big part of that was because of all the pre-planning. He gave us great examples/ opinions on where we could do pictures that would be cool before the ceremony. We also had a plan B for if the weather was not cooperating. He knew all the ins and outs for example if we need a permit or if we needed to put down a deposit to take pictures in specific places. This whole process made me feel like I would have great pictures no matter what and I did!! We also had a couple of specific pictures we wanted done and he took care of everything we wanted! The pictures turned out fantastic we get tons of compliments on them all the time and now we have a great way to remember our special day!

ssues. We're so glad to have so many beautiful pictures to remember our wedding.

dding day schedule and we didn't have to worry about a thing. I would highly recommend him to anyone!

e BEAUTIFUL!!! Jeff really has a special talent and I would recommend him to any bride looking for someone to capture their wedding day!!!

photos 14-days after our wedding. The turnaround time was impressive! Our photos were actually playing on a screen at our wedding reception. We also received a beautiful leather photo album- the quality is one of a kind. During our wedding, I almost forgot Jeff was there. Everything felt so natural- never staged. Based on our experience, I have and always will recommend Jeff Schaefer. He truly made our wedding the best day ever.

oth our engagement and wedding photos. The pictures turned out perfect. Specializes in weddings. Would HIGHLY recommend Jeff to any bride and groom.

e last minute but he was ready to go. His experience was very obvious throughout the day. He was calm and collected and made sure our day ran as planned. Our pictures turned out exactly how I had envisioned them! My grandfather was a wedding photographer and my mom is very picky when it comes to wedding photographers and she loved our wedding pictures!

He is efficient and incredibly talented. He was fantastic with communication - always in touch and making sure we were on the same page. Every detail, down to ordering our album, was a breeze. I cannot recommend Jeff Schaefer Photography highly enough!

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y wanted. On our big day Jeff was amazing at handling our huge wedding party. He was very enjoyable to be with and seemed like he really cared. He was never in our way yet he captured every special moment! Loved as the mother of the bride I could completely put my trust in him. His prices were reasonably and his turnaround time was wonderful as we were so excited to look at all of our beautiful pictures! If I had another daughter Jeff Schaefer would be my number one and only photography choice!

my dress when my bustle broke, for example). Some of our photos were available on Facebook within a week, and the rest were sent to us not long after. The photos are great quality!

hat I would willing to frame it and hang it on my wall, even if it was a picture of somebody else (i.e. not me and my spouse). Jeff was one of the few that met that standard. He's got some really amazing shots on the website. But remember, every photographer is going to put just the best of the best of the best on their website. You can't pick a wedding photographer based on their one single best photograph, because that's not what you are hiring them to do. You don't want 1 good picture and 499 mediocre ones. You want to pick your photographer based on their average work, because that's what most of the photos you get are going to be. So beyond the website, you need to look at sample albums where every picture in it was drawn from the same wedding. That is much more representative of what you are actually going to get than a "best of" gallery on the website. I'd say one of Jeff's strengths as a photographer is his albums. Jeff's albums are nicely laid out and formatted. They really tell the story of your wedding day from start to finish. All of the pictures are solid on their own, but they are really better together in the album. Some photographers we interviewed just did not have attractive album layouts. Some did not even have any sample albums for us to look at when we went and talked to them. Jeff's album is fantastic and will be a keepsake for years to come. Beyond that, it was all about personal connection. The bigger studios do good work, but it's going to be a little less personal. With a smaller studio, you get that personal connection. To us, that was important. Jeff was pretty laid back and his style just matched our style well. He was super organized, with a detailed timeline and a specific shot list. We are very structured, detailed oriented people so we worked well with him. Overall, would definitely recommend.

or their website. I used Jeff for my daughters wedding and was so impressed I knew I wanted him to do mine. It was a particular concern as I am an almost 60 year old bride and was worried about how I'd look, but the pictures are absolutely beautiful! Highly recommend Jeff!

lis, Indiana followed by a dinner and reception between Dayton and Cincinnati, Ohio. Jeff never once looked tired or overwhelmed and he was always prompt and ready to suggest different pictures. He was so professional and courteous throughout the day too. Our ceremony being a sacred and religious one can be hard to capture on film. Jeff did a fantastic job capturing the essence of our holy temple on the grounds outside while observing the sacredness of what we hold dear to us in the temple. He was reverent and respectful of our religious views, which was wonderful. At my reception all of my guests were so impressed with him. The comments, both during and in the days following the wedding day were, "Your photographer was great! He was everywhere!" and "Your pictures are absolutely stunning!" I agree 100% with my guests. Jeff truly was there capturing every single moment he could and most of the time he was a one man show! The most impressive thing for my guests was his slide show of the pictures from the day. As he took photos they were shown on a slide show at the reception. It was so neat and unique. Everyone loved to see what had happened earlier in the day since not everyone attended the ceremony. Jeff's 2 week policy is fantastic. He was so quick to have my photos ready to go and our photo book ready to share. I am so excited for the photo book. It was so easy to do as Jeff takes your comments and works through the building process with you to make it a perfect fit for you! He is so easy to work with and is quick with getting your photos back to you. If you are in the Dayton/Cincinnati area, do yourself a favor and hire Jeff Shaefer as your photographer. You won't be disappointed and he will take away some stress from your most special day!

of my favorite things was the picture slideshow that was running at the reception. It was great that our guests got to view pictures that were taken earlier that afternoon. I would definitely recommend Jeff if you want to fully capture your perfect day!

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dicated to getting all of the right shots and providing top notch pictures. Our albums turned out great. There is a reason he is voted Best of the Knot year after year. Thank you for a job well done. We are very happy.

so patient with her and was able to capture amazing pictures of her and us around the city. Never once showed that he was annoyed with our dog. For our wedding he made a very detailed timeline and was on time to take pictures. He also sent out a list to get all the pictures I wanted to ensure he didn't miss any pictures I wanted. He took pictures of things I never would have thought to take pictures of, like the perfume I wore for my wedding, which is great for us to look back on. My dog was also in the wedding and he made sure to include her in a lot of pictures and I got a lot of different pictures with just her and I (I may be slightly obsessed with my dog and Jeff knew this and made sure that I got lots of pictures with her). He was so patient. He and his wife were amazing throughout the whole wedding day taking pictures of everything. At the reception he had a slide show set up with pictures from the ceremony as well as some pictures from our engagement session with the website for our wedding pictures! My husband and I were so shocked when we saw that and our families and guests LOVED that! Even one of our wedding coordinators said she took one because they were too cute! Amazing idea! He and his wife are so friendly and open to picture ideas and also very patient when our families take forever to set up for pictures. Jeff is top rated for a reason, highly recommend him!

rough process where we go through every picture we want taken to ensure that everything is captured. I would also send him shots that I wanted something similar. The day of he was on time and ready to go. He split his time between the bridal suite and the groom's lounge so everything was captured. He even found time to walk around the grounds and get pictures of decorations. He was very professional and gave us a ton of modelling tips and poses as well as took our suggestions for locations and looks. He was very accepting of the changing timeline and very flexible. He is a bit pricey, but believe it is worth it.

wedding day timeline, and then still made it work when we ran late. He changed it on the fly without me having to think twice about it. Through the entire day, he was patient and helpful. We loved his second photographer too! She jumped right in to help my mom and mother in law bustle my dress. She was very knowledgeable and was quick to be an extra set of hands and a calming presence to all of us. And the results were so beautiful! Coming home from our honeymoon to our pictures was an amazing experience. Everyone who has seen the pictures has raved that he did such a thorough job capturing the events of the day. I would highly recommend Jeff!!

f he had a list of the pictures we discussed prior to the wedding and he was sure to get them all done in the time frame we planned for on the timeline. He did a great job keeping us on time. He also was good about telling us how to stand so the pictures would look good and flattering. I'm very happy with all of my pictures and would recommend Jeff to everyone looking for a photographer! His assistant Becky was also amazing, she made me feel calm before walking down the isle and helped me with my dress during the pictures. She made sure my dress laid well in all the shoots. :)

ion!) and ensure all the photos I wanted were already listed out. Throughout the day, Jeff and his team worked so hard to get the perfect pictures, including making sure we got a great sunset picture at the reception or getting a 'superhero' picture for my nephew where the rays of light coming through a window looked like they were coming out of his wrists like Spiderman's nets (such an adorable picture!). I believe this also speaks to his creative and caring nature - not a lot of photographers would have recognized that last opportunity. The pictures are absolutely fantastic and the photobooth was a huge hit. About midway through the reception, he also had already made a slideshow of pictures from earlier in the day which was so amazing! I loved being able to look back at the day with my family and friends all around me (and since I had people from all over the world come in, I would have never had that chance). Lastly, his turn around time for the album was very impressive. He made extra pages that you could add into the album and his website makes editing the album a breeze. I would totally recommend him again and again!

he perfect wedding photographer is extremely important and we could not have been more pleased with our decision. We are excited to have such great memories to look back on and thanks to Jeff, reminiscing will be so much fun. Thank you, Jeff for helping to make our special day so memorable and for the time, effort, and hard work you put into taking such wonderful pictures. We would recommend Jeff to anyone and the reasonable price was an added bonus!

all the digital copies of our pictures were in the mail. You can't beat that, you just can't!

rge when he needs to. We used him for both our engagement and wedding pictures and we have close to a thousand amazing pictures documenting our engagement, ceremony, reception, and everything along the way. He even knows the area so well that he can help in a pinch if you need a good place to take pictures at. Jeff is definitely a master at wedding photography!

loved the ones we had to choose from for our albums. Jeff was extremely patient and knew exactly what kind of picture he wanted to showcase for our wedding. Thanks do not begin to explain how wonderful my wife and myself will feel many years from now when we look back on our pictures. So thanks again for our wonderful day. Rich Wurzbacher

e opportunity, I would choose to work with him again! He helped make my day perfect, and we had so much fun taking our pictures!! Excellent work!! You will not be disappointed!!

We also had him set up a photo booth, which was so much fun and the album from it is a great keepsake! We got our final pictures in less than two weeks! We highly recommend Jeff!

of the most beautiful photos! I highly recommend everything about Jeff Schaefer.

assistant/second shooter were very professional and great with kids. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and would recommend him for anyone!

and just love reliving our day through our pictures. I would highly recommend Jeff Schaefer Photography!

s also so creative. We have a variety of posed / candid pictures that aren't the cliche wedding shots. At the reception, Jeff went around the dance floor and seemed to have every guest in at least one picture. When we looked at the results, we didn't receive back a bad picture! Jeff also put together a fantastic album for us. I don't have a bad thing to say about him!

of all the vendors involved in our daughter's wedding I would rate Jeff the highest.

At the wedding and reception, you hardly knew he was there, yet he took all the shots we wanted. The pictures were fantastic. So many spectacular shots, both posed and candid. The best part, though, was working with Jeff afterwards to create the album. He was so flexible and accommodating. He touched up photos, for example, to remove exit signs or other things in the background. He allowed us to move photos around and group them the way we wanted. There were so many great shots that we ended up adding pages to the limit of what the printer could physically put in the album. Plus he gave us a CD with all the pictures, included his touched up photos. When we received the final album, my wife just looked at it and cried. It was that good. I am so happy that we picked Jeff and highly recommend him.

t picture and nothing ever looks posed. He knows how to make your wedding stress free and makes you feel relaxed and comfortable. The pictures turned out even better than I imagined. There is a reason you need a good photographer on your wedding day. And Jeff is definitely it! I recommend him wholeheartedly!!!!

est value. Our photos are breathtaking and Jeff and his assistant did such a wonderful job capturing all the details and special moments of our wedding day. We have received so many compliments on our photos, and our guests LOVED the live photo booth at the wedding. He also set up a slideshow preview by the photo booth of the photos from the ceremony and formal shoots so everyone could see them right away! It was such a cool touch and something I've never seen before. I can't wait for the wedding album, which was beautifully laid out and available online for me to preview and edit (and I didn't make many changes). Jeff was easy to work with and I could just relax and enjoy the day, fully confident that everything would turn out beautifully. He and his assistant were both very professional and responsive to any requests or concerns I had on the wedding day. He even drove up to Notre Dame to shoot our engagement photos last year. Great service and truly incredible photographs! I can't recommend him enough!

nce and it shows. He was able to plan a timeline for the whole day and took control of keeping the group focused (and we were a party of 24 and pretty rowdy). His services were the beat money we spent on the wedding. Definitely worth it!!!!

iles and provided pictures that I will cherish for the rest of my life. Completely worth every penny and if I had to do it all over again - I'd pick him again and again!

ecial that location was to us. The photos turned out wonderfully, and he was willing to do any retouches that we noticed afterward (i.e. photoshopping out a garbage can that was in the background). At our wedding, he fulfilled every promise, capturing unique, candid moments and helping us pose with our family and friends. I should add, his second photographer was a great addition; she helped me with my dress when she didn't have to when I couldn't count on my maid of honor. I thought the slideshow of wedding photos at the reception was a great touch that everyone loved. I think this fact speaks for itself: Two of our friends booked Jeff for their weddings after seeing his work at ours, and another tried, but he was already booked on their wedding day. The photographer was the biggest part of our budget (besides food) because I knew I wanted quality photos that I could look back on forever and remember and cherish that special day. Nearly one year after my wedding day, I can honestly say that Jeff was the only choice as I can still look at our (almost 1000) photos and know I have ever beautiful detail captured. Jeff is worth the money and definitely worth trusting with your special day.

helpful in finding creative, beautiful places to get more pictures when it rained and our outdoor photo session was ruined. He was responsive and great through the whole process and I would highly recommend him!

h the engagement photos and wedding photos were amazing. I'm glad we choose Jeff to photograph our wedding!

capturing the most memorable moments with enthusiasm, courtesy and smiles. Our pictures were promptly sent to us and they are absolutely perfect! I would recommend Jeff Schaefer Photography to all wedding planners!!

were still on the honey-moon, and delivered to our house within a few weeks. A trickier part of the process is the album, if you would like to make any edits. Overall, if you are looking for quality photos and a great team to work with (his assistant was great as well) you can trust that Jeff will work hard to capture you and your day!

onal despite the challenges Mother Nature through at us. I received many compliments at the wedding from family who love Jeff and many more after who couldn't believe the awesomeness of his pictures. He is worth every penny.

o say now that everything is finished and we have received our pictures back and seen the results I could not be happier with our decision to hire Jeff. Jeff does an amazing job of discussing what it is that you are looking for and producing the results that you are looking for no matter what the circumstance. Every member of our family, wedding party, and ourselves included thought Jeff was an absolute blast to work with, truly a professional that is guaranteed to exceed your expectations. Jeff, we would like to thank you again and we wish you the best in your future, and we will can not thank you enough for the amazing work you did. I'm sure you will be receiving many phone calls from our family and friends looking to hire you in the future. Take Care!

taken but Jeff and team did their best to accommodate flexibly. I would recommend Jeff and would strongly encourage confirming your 'must have' photos pre wedding so the proper time is spent on producing them. He captured some exceptional shots and was an overall pleasure to have on board on our wedding day.

we wanted, but he also was extremely prompt in getting our photos back to us. Our friends who recently got married could not believe how quick we got our photographs. They are all unbelievable, and I could not be happier we chose Jeff!

ment, but primarily due to time constraints: we hoped for a particular picture but were unable to get it because of miscommunication and the people for that picture were already told they could leave. My husband and I being all wrapped up in the day completely forgot until after. However, this does not taint my view of their photography service and ability. We received very timely the pictures and were so pleased with the mix of breathtaking portraits and candid/creative shots that captured the special moments of the day. Plus, his assistant was able to capture so many special shots that we had no idea we would even be able to get. For instance, we were unable to afford the package that included "getting ready" shots, but the assistant had the time to come in and still get a few of those, It was truly special because she also was able to get a picture of my family, bridal party, and I praying before leaving to walk down the aisle. I would highly recommend without hesitation Jeff Schaeffer Photography to anyone in the Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky area.

s as a side job and I get to meet many photographers. Jeff far exceeded my expectations of what a wedding photographer should be. He was recommended to me and I highly recommend him to you!!

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orgeous you are? Ok, I've never been one of those girls until Jeff Schaefer took my pictures! Every single picture was AMAZING and he caught my wedding party/guests in just as dazzling a light. Put it this way, I released my album and everyone is using his shot as their profile pic! He's the best! His work includes the options to do engagement pics, rehearsal pics and of course the day of. As soon as I have a baby, Jeff will be taking those pics too! Book him today!

our house. we get so many compliments on the beautiful pictures and amazing scenery (my husband dipping me in the middle of the Roebling Bridge is SO cool and we'll treasure it all our lives) Our wedding day was so fun with Jeff! Our guests loved interacting with him too. He was with us from the beginning all the way to the very end, capturing every minute! I think he spent more time with me than my own family :) We got our pictures turned around very quickly and are blown away! My family is so happy with his work and we can't wait to hang the wedding pictures all around the house too! Jeff, thank you for making our wedding so perfect and helping us to capture our memories!

reath away when we saw it. My husband and I both are so excited to be able to share our wedding day photos with family and friends for years to come. Not only are Jeff and his team great photographers but they go above and beyond to make your wedding perfect. They make you feel special throughout the day giving you their undivided attention and making everything run smooth for your photos especially with the little things having an emergency bag prepared with hairspray, Tide stick, make-up, bobby-pins, etc. Thank you Jeff and Morgan. We look forward to doing another photo session with you in the near future.

vershadow us. His service went above and beyond!

wedding day and he captured our vision perfectly! Both sets of photographs are more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. Thank you to Jeff and his assistant Becky for for spending our ENTIRE wedding day with us and taking absolutely stunning photographs!!

proofs in two weeks. We would highly recommend Jeff.