Exceptional experience coupled with fair pricing
$500 starting price
Florida
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John Fountain
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AWARD WINNER (2X)
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WINNER OF THE KNOT BEST OF 2022. TOP 5% in the southeast. With the increasing cost of having a wedding there is a fine line between picking the best photography service and budgeting to meet your needs. There is also a difference in choosing a photographer or company that may or may not be local. I've been providing local professional wedding photography for over 20 years with at least 750 weddings to date. I cover Jacksonville, Saint Augustine, Daytona, Amelia Island, Jekyll Island, Saint Simons Island. In other words I'm familiar with most venues in the area and have the experience to make your memories shine. I'm a people person and actually enjoy my profession and that shows on wedding day. No matter what the day brings you can relax knowing your images will be beautiful. Please Google my reviews to see what my clients think. Also, let me know if you have any questions at all and or would care to see full day galleries and not just a few highlight images. This is the best way to see who really knows what they[rer doing.
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Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
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Boudoir
Bridal Portraits
Day After Session
Engagement
Trash The Dress
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Digital Files
Online Proofing
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Same-Day Edits
Second Shooter Available
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Photo & Video Styles
Artistic
Classic
Documentary
Lifestyle
Modern
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Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
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John Fountain
Owner
I've had a passion for photography since my early 20's and over 700 weddings later I still have that flame. I've worked for 2 national wedding photography firms and was chosen out of 125 east coast photographers to be showcased as a master wedding photographer for a special division and I've won numerous awards for excellence in the craft. I'm always learning new skills sets and upgrading gear in the forever search for perfection. I'm a people person who loves his craft and it shows in my work ethic and the final product I provide my clients. My Google reviews reveal a story.
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4.9
out of 5.028 reviews
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John, the wedding photographer, receives high praise from multiple reviewers for his professionalism, talent, and ability to capture beautiful moments. His fun and lighthearted energy helped create a relaxed atmosphere during photo sessions, resulting in stunning photos that were cherished by many. Reviewers highly recommend John for his skill in photography and his dedication to ensuring couples have lasting memories of their special day.Review photos
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Will P
5.0
12/24/2024
Quite pleased with John's work, communication, and relaxed professionalism - would certainly recommend!
response 12/25/2024
It was my pleasure Will. It helps when you are working with not only attractive but very c...
lassy and nice people. A very nice day in deed it was.
Kari P
5.0
10/21/2024
We had an amazing experience with John as our wedding photographer! From the moment we met him, he was not only incredibly professional but also brought a fun and lighthearted energy that made our day even more enjoyable.
John has a fantastic eye for detail and knows how to capture the essence of each moment. His ability to make us laugh during the photo sessions helped us feel relaxed and natural, which we know will result in some beautiful shots.
We can’t recommend John enough! If you’re looking for a talented photographer who brings both skill and humor to the table, he’s your guy! Thank you, John, for being such an important part of our special day!
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Carla D
5.0
5/21/2024
Our photographer was truly an artist! He went above and beyond to create beautiful photos that my family and I will cherish forever. I highly recommend him.
Amanda K
5.0
4/02/2024
John did my wedding in January 2024. He was an incredible asset for us. We feel very lucky to have had him doing our photography. He showed up early and got a ton of incredible photos of everyone getting ready. He took a ton of photos with us and our families. He got a great video of our wedding and so many incredible photos for us to remember forever. Thank you John for all of your hard work and making sure my wife and I have all the pictures to remember our special day (all 1,600 of them!). I cannot recommend him enough.
John & Debbie W
5.0
3/29/2023
John Fountain is a wonderful human being, and exceptional artist of photography and video, and an absolutely trustworthy and ethical. He was patient and caring as well as able to gently suggest and direct scenes for the best images. The images he created are perfect as is the video. We were absolutely blessed that John Fountain was our photographer.
Thank you John for being you, and for being such an excellent photographer and videographer.
Danyell G
5.0
3/19/2023
John was so much fun to work with. He captured every moment beautifully. We watched our video with family and they loved it. Thank you for an amazing experience!
Ryan G
5.0
11/15/2022
Excellent photographer! Captured great shots of both the ceremony and reception, and the video was fantastic as well. Highly recommend!
response 11/15/2022
It was my pleasure. It helps when you have a beautiful bride and handsome groom. Thank ...
YOU for allowing me to make all those memories for you.
Ashley P
5.0
10/30/2022
John and His daughter were absolutely amazing! words could not describe. Where to start, he was on time, he was very polite and upbeat and always making me and my girls laugh while getting ready. Also him and his daughter have an eye for great poses and ideas. I absolutely love my photos and everyone I've shown loved them we received over a thousands edited photos and super simple way to view them on a website with a password that he gives and he sent us a digital copy through the mail. I could be more thankful for him. Highly Recommend!! Thank you.
response 11/15/2022
Thank you for having us. We had a great time and you guys are super friendly and easy goi...
ng. Beautiful day and memories for a lifetime....
Nicole J
5.0
7/24/2022
Great energy. John definitely knows what he is doing. He’s very nice and listens to what you want and makes it work. He finds the best lighting for pictures so they come out great. Even got to meet his daughter who is a little photographer herself. (Which I loved).
Amber O
5.0
4/14/2022
John was amazing to work with!!!! Quick, takes great shots , asks for anything you want specifically , improvised for us when needed. He was absolutely fantastic to work with. Funny, energetic and just all around great photographer. Our day couldn't have gone any better and John made all the more special! He took such great photos for us, we can't thank him enough. ❤️ 👍
Martha B
5.0
3/19/2022
I don't know where to start...It was a 10 hour day for my daughter's wedding and every moment was captured. I really dont know how he did it alone. From the Groomsmen
suite to the Bridal suite in WGV then to the ceremony in JAX then back to the WGV for the reception John never missed a beat. Photos are AMAZING and received them in record time. Please do yourself a favor and book him. You will NOT be disappointed.
Kelly I
5.0
2/20/2022
John is awesome and handled our wedding perfectly! I highly recommend John. We sincerely appreciate you, John.
Brittany D
5.0
12/28/2021
These are only a few examples of the hundreds and hundreds of amazing pictures that John took. I was on a budget due to our previous venue not refunding a single dollar. John did everything he could to help me with pricing. He was by himself all day and did not miss a single moment. This man works wonders!!!!!! He was such a blast to have at the wedding. People could not stop complementing how professional and fun he is.
response 01/19/2022
Brittany,
It was my pleasure. I had a blast making the memories for you as well.
Brittney B
5.0
12/21/2021
I would absolutely recommend this man for anyone's special day. He knew exactly what he is doing and is such a pro. He is very fun, witty, and has a lot of creative ideas. He made our special day awesome and I am in love with my pictures.
Bailey M
5.0
7/26/2021
I would absolutely recommend John for your big day! I must say, my jaw is on the floor at not only the commitment he put into making our day special but also getting our photos back to us so fast at such high quality.
John got up at 2am and drove 5 1/2 hours to be at our 8am wedding and he didn’t even hesitate. He worked with the rainy weather and foggy cameras and handled it like champ. It was 100 degrees and sweat was dripping off but all he was concerned about what how we looked and what he could do to capture the next picture. He arrived early and stayed late. He had our photos and video back to us in less than a week. We are over the moon!!
Brandie A
5.0
7/23/2021
Excellent photographer, very personable, takes the time to get the pictures that mean the most to you . My guests really enjoyed him as well. I highly recommend him for any special occasion.
Ryan G
5.0
6/04/2021
Amazing photographer! Took some of the best pictures I have seen, I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a talented photographer for your wedding!
Linda E
5.0
6/01/2021
I cannot say enough wonderful things about John! John is a talented photographer who goes the extra mile. Being that my daughter's wedding was a destination wedding, things got a little crazy as wedding's typically do - but John thought ahead, remained calm and just went with it while taking beautiful shots! He didn't miss a beat! He also was very conscientious about the timing of the sunset pictures for the Bride & Groom, reminding them that the sun sets quickly so "We need to get going". He made everyone feel comfortable and was simply the best! John, we are are glad you were part of Monica & Brennan's special day - you were like family .
response 06/03/2021
Thank you Linda,
Much gratitude for having me and the family come and make some memories f...
or you guys. It was a beautiful day and hopefully the images and video we captured will be cherished for a lifetime. Can't wait to finish up the editing and post the gallery. Hang in there....should have it ready to go by next week.
AmyLeigh G
5.0
4/19/2021
John is very knowledgeable of lighting, settings, posing, every minute detail that really makes photos shine. He is on time and professional and has a great energy that keeps everyone pumped during the day! He has an eye for unique shots that add to your photo album! I received my pictures in a timely manner and could not stop scrolling! They were beautiful!!
Nadeah K
5.0
12/21/2019
John was a wonderful photographer who knew a lot about the photogenic aspects of an area we were not familiar with. It was incredibly windy and crowded but he did his best to take great pictures of my fiancé and I. He had very good and specific equipment for each shot he took- you could tell he knew exactly what he was doing with every picture taken.
response 12/22/2019
It was my pleasure making the memories for you. Yes the conditions were a little tough bu...
t we pulled it off ! :) Happy Holidays and congrats on your engagement.
sara j
5.0
4/06/2019
Highly recommend John for his professionalism, creativity and fantastic photos!
Emily S
5.0
6/07/2018
John did a wonderful job capturing our wedding, the photos look beautiful! He is very reasonably priced, and he got us our photos quickly.
Cuppy J
5.0
10/15/2017
JOHN FOUNTAIN PHOTOGRAPHY IS WONDERFUL. FROM THE TIME HE GOT ON THE SITE FOR GETTING READY, TO THE WEDDING AND THE RECEPTION. HE WASN'T JUST THE PHOTOGRAPHER HE BECAME PART OF OUR EVENT!! HE IS NICE, EASY GOING, CREATIVE AND FUN. HIS PHOTOS ARE VERY GOOD, AND MADE US CRY AT TIMES!! THANKS JOHN FOR DOING YOUR VERY BEST EVEN AFTER A HURRICANE AND CHANGE OF VENUE LAST MINUTE!!
HIGHLY RECOMMEND JOHN FOR YOUR EVENT!!!
Ashley J
5.0
10/15/2017
My husband and I are so amazed by the great work and how much fun we had with John Fountain photography! I can thank you enough for the amazing pictures and the special moments shared between both of our families that you managed to capture! You did an amazing job and I will forever be greatful!
Amanda P
5.0
6/01/2017
John was absolutely amazing for our recent wedding! He was so inviting and easy to work with that it made the whole process so comfortable! It was great to work with him through the entire day as he would stop and show us the beautiful pictures he was taking, but now that we have the pictures, there isn't enough great things I can say! We are absolutely in LOVE with our photos! He edited the pictures so quickly and provided samples as he was going through which was absolutely awesome to see! We can't say enough for what John provided for us the day off and the pictures that will last us a lifetime! Thank you John! We would recommend him to anyone looking for a great photographer! He was personable, affordable, timely and the end product of the pictures are absolutely AMAZING!
Amy E
5.0
2/14/2017
John recently photographed and I thought he was AMAZING!!! He was very easy to work with, had a lot of great ideas, was super patient (my flowergirl was a mess), had very fast communication, and didnt mind showing some of the beautiful shots he had taken!! I HIGHLY recommend working with him!! my wedding was on Jan 29, 2017 at The White Room Rooftop and Loft in St. Augustine
Amanda R
1.0
2/14/2017
If I could give this photographer no stars, I would. 3 weeks before my wedding, I had no choice but to fire him. Multiple text messages and Facebook messages went unanswered. He claimed it was due to the flu, but you don't have the flu for 3 months. No photographer should EVER stress out their clients. And he had me to the point of calling him 18 times on Monday, Feb 13th in which his phone went to voicemail or he sent me to voicemail. Very unprofessional, his editing skills are sub-par, and he doesn't communicate with his clients. We were promised a mini session due to our engagement session being shortened due to the amount of sweat dripping down my face(which was never edited out) and we never received it. Reached out to him on Jan 18th in regards to the mini session as well as we needed to discuss our timeline. He read my message, and chose not to respond! On top of that, he double booked our wedding day.
8 hours of service is 8 hours of service. I'm only left to assume the day of my wedding, he'd show up in St. Augustine and send out a smoke signal to find out where we were; as he did not reach out to touch base AT ALL. We were left hounding him only to receive blanket responses or no response at all.
Irony will have it, when we fired him-- he answered right away. Which was a message on Facebook, because he didn't want to answer my calls. What's that say about his character? If you didn't want to shoot my wedding, say so. If you have an issue with my lifestyle and sexual preference, politely end the contract... don't just leave someone hanging for months on end.
Luckily I was able to secure another photographer last minute, due to a friends reference; but that was pure luck!!
response 10/16/2017
I've shot over 700 weddings and I normally wouldn't fire back but this review is first way...
overboard and second mostly not true. Just to give you an idea about this brides stability "who calls someone 18 times in one day"? Wouldn't that be considered harassment? My phone happened to be lost that day so lighten up. Second, when she received the engagement photo's she said they were so beautiful that she cried and I have the email to prove that. I'll be happy to show any bride reading this the images and let you decide if the images are sub par. That fact that this was a same sex marriage has absolutely nothing to do with anything as I'll shoot anything under the sun as long as I can feed my family doing it. There are reviews here from same sex couples that love me and rave about me so again another exaggeration because she is simply trying to make me look bad. I'm not perfect and missed a few calls but that is no reason to freak out and attempt to smear someone. I even gave back part of her deposit "which I didn't have to" just to try to appease her and then she writes all these bad reviews. Anyway, I wished her the best and apologized which is all I could do. We can't please everyone so it was probably best that I didn't get to shoot this one because some people are simply unreasonable.
Kaitlyn C
5.0
1/10/2017
We hired John for our small intimate wedding and he was absolutely amazing. His prices are extremely reasonable, and the value of his work is as if you paid him three times more. His personality was so fun and very creative, and every single person loved him at our wedding! He also brought along a videographer, and I can't remember his name but he was so sweet and worked very hard. Thank you to you both!!! Hire John, he is amazing!!!
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