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Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
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- Bridal Portraits
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
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- Photo
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- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Lifestyle
- Modern
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- Getting Engaged
- Wedding
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I can't say enough about how wonderful Jonathan was to work with for my bridal portraits and wedding. He was so helpful and kind and is extremely talented. My pictures were stunning and I am so grateful that I found him on The Knot. You will be so happy you chose this photographer!
I cannot recommend Jonathan Poole photography enough! From the booking process, through the Engagement photo session, to the entire wedding day, everything flowed so smoothly. Even when we had a few hiccups that disrupted the schedule the day of the wedding, Jonathan rolled with the punches and adapted seamlessly. Several members of the wedding party even made it a point to tell me how fun Jonathan made the photography session. The photographs are absolutely stunning!
Where do I even begin? My whole experience with Jonathan Poole was AMAZING! A few months before my September 2014 wedding I began searching for photographers but mostly around my hometown. One day I decided to branch out and see what else I had to choose from. So I headed straight to Google which led me straight to JP Photography. After viewing his work on his website and Facebook page I decided to email him and get more information. After comparing prices and package options with other photographers it didn't take me long to figure out who I was going to choose as my wedding photographer. Once the engagement pictures were booked I was ecstatic. He was willing to drive to my hometown at no cost but after telling him some things I was looking for he told me he could fix me up so we headed to Harrisonburg, LA. Once we all arrived and met for the first time I knew I had made the best choice. He was just a friendly and laid back guy. We laughed and cut up throughout our whole session. One of my favorite things about him is once he took a few pictures he didn't mind showing you a little sneak peek on his camera. We all had a blast.
Then it came time for bridal pictures. Again it was where I wanted to do them. So to keep him from driving 2-3 hours or vice versa we met half way where we got some AMAZING pictures. This was only the second time I've been around him and the first time my mom, nanny, and sister had been around him. You would have thought we had known each other for years. I never once felt uncomfortable, I felt like I could be myself around him.
And finally wedding week rolled around. We had been keeping in touch that whole week finalizing the wedding day schedule (times, places, etc.). Well wedding day came and I had a full house of women. When he got there it was crazy (house full of women, raining for my outside wedding, children running everywhere) and his was to kind to everyone. My whole bridal party and family LOVED him. He did his thing while we did ours. Then he went to take pictures of the wedding location, then on to take pictures of the wedding, then on to the reception. He was so helpful on helping me keep everything in line at the reception from first dance, father/daughter dance, mother/son dance, cutting of the cakes, and the bouquet and garter toss! If it wasn't for him helping with that it would have been total craziness. It was like a had a wedding photographer and a wedding planner! He was just great all around and made my wedding experience a blast. Not only is he a great guy but his photographs are to die for. I would recommend him to everyone. He is just AMAZING!
Jonathan has been doing all of our family pictures for years now, and we could not be happier with his work or customer service. I can not recommend him enough. You will not be disappointed. Pictures like a boss!!
Jonathan did an AMAZING job!!! He captured every moment perfectly and the pictures were AMAZING!!! Very easy to work with! Highly recommend Jonathan Poole Photography!!!
Jonathan Poole Photography is always top notch. I have yet to see him produce a bad picture. His best work is typically done at weddings. I have used multiple photographers and I will always use JPP in the future. He is easily a top photographers in Louisiana. The overall experience of his wedding shoots is phenomenal. I would recommended his company to anyone. He also bends over backwards to help his clients in anyway needed. He also travels!
Jonathan Poole photography is amazing! He took all the shots I wanted plus more! He was very kind to family and friends and very helpful! Most of all he was extremely professional. He is a five star photographer and truly amazing! His photos of my husband and I are breathtaking.
Mr. Poole was great! We as the wedding party never felt rushed and the pictures were amazing! He also took my sisters bridal pictures which were exquisite! He was very easy to make suggestions to and work with. The detail he put into his shots and the natural lighting in the photographs were unique! I will hopefully be planning a wedding in the near future and I will be calling Mr. Poole when the time comes!
I've never been the guy who liked taking pictures, ever! On our wedding day I was already stressed about the picture taking process but Jonathan came in and just lightened everyone's mood. He's just a down to earth guy, very easy to get along with. He blended well with the crowd and was never in the way. He captured some of the most unique pictures ever that we didn't even imagine. Me and my wife would recommend him to anyone and everyone. Thanks again Jonathan for everything you did for us.
Jonathan is an amazing photographer who takes his job very seriously and has an eye and passion for photography . He has done several family's weddings and he done amazing work ! Really captures each moment ! When choosing a photographer for your special occasion I recommend Jonathan Poole !!
Ive used Jonathan alot to take pictures he is very talented all of my pictures always come out so beautiful an he is so good to work with i recommend him to anyone !
Jonathan was fun to work with and he takes great photos! Will definitely use him again!
I was a spreadsheet kind of bride; meticulously scrutinizing every aspect of what makes a wedding a wedding. I spent weeks pouring over the internet for the perfect photographer. We chose not to get a videographer, so it really upped the stress on who to get for pictures because they would be the only tangible memory of our special day.
I hate to admit it, but I was extremely picky. This one didn't edit enough, that one used the same edit constantly, this one only had outdoor experience, etc. Every photographer I found had a downfall I couldn't overlook. Then, through some divine intervention, I found Jonathan's page. He had it all, variety, experience, with bated breath I asked for an investment list, and what do you know- incredible prices to boot.
I had found my photographer, but now came the "was it the right choice" time frame. We had a long engagement, 2 years, and I booked Jonathan about a year and a half in advance I believe. As our engagement pictures came up, so did my stress levels. What if we aren't as photogenic as those other couples? What if our personalities don't come through and we look like completely different people? What if I have my eyes closed in all of the pictures or my eyebrows are messed up?
The day of engagement pictures came and once we got out there, my fears melted away. He let us interact as we normally would and captured moments I took for granted. He made suggestions that turned into masterpieces. And he did it all with a cheery, stress-free attitude. When we got the pictures, they were everything I could have hoped for. Each picture was seamlessly edited but you could still see the time he took to infuse as much love as possible into each one.
I took bridal portraits at a B&B in Natchitoches and on the river front (along with a much bigger posse than I intended, but again Jonathan handled them all fabulously, ensuring my smiles for the pictures were genuine throughout the night). I don't have high self esteem by any means, but the bridals I received from him looked like something from a magazine. I couldn't believe it was me!
Finally, our wedding came around. People running around, trying to make sure the bride isn't seen, family every where, and through it all, Jonathan- silently documenting the love among the chaos. He slipped through the church and I never heard so much as a click from his camera. I was able to fully focus on my rapidly-becoming-husband and the vows we were promising to each other.
The reception flew by in a flash, but I remember a calm moment, there was nothing to do but dance, and my husband lead me to a quiet corner so we could just whisper to and hold each other for a minute. I have no idea where he came from, but there was Jonathan instantly, capturing our small piece of alone time and immortalizing it forever.
I haven't seen my wedding pictures yet, but I have no doubt they're going to be everything I ever hoped for and more. Jonathan is an incredible person as well as photographer and I would recommend him to anyone that is interested in having someone shoot your wedding that truly cares for you as an individual and does nothing but add to the experience.
If you're looking for someone to JUST take pictures for your wedding, then Jonathan is not the guy. When you book Jonathan for your special day, you're not just getting any ol'photographer. You're getting a man who LOVES, and had a passion for what he does. He not only captures the wedding, but he gets the LOVE that fills the room. That "PERFECT" shot, that you can only dream of. The that love scene that's only seen in movies. Yes, when you see the amazing job he has done, you won't be sorry. I'm speaking from experience. When my husband and I showed our family and friends our engagement photos, they couldn't believe their eyes. Everyone told us how beautiful we looked, and the quality of our pictures were phenomenal. They belong in a magazine somewhere. I was very pleased. Jonathan is not hard to get in contact with, and he's the sweetest guy you'll ever meet (besides your husband) LoL! I mean I can go on. Whatever he can do for you to make your wedding experience perfect, he will. He will go out of his way. Jonathan was with me right up until the time I walked out for my wedding, assisting me and making sure I was fine. He even went out of his way to walk my mother out and made sure she okay, right before departing to the ceremony. So like I said before, you're not just getting a photographer with Jonathan. You're getting a helping hand, someone who really cares, and a friend in the long run. So whatever you do, don't think twice about contacting him for the most important days of your life. You'll thank me later!!!
I got married in March of 2014. It was an honor to have Jonathan Poole take my wedding photos! He is a very laid back, fun person and makes your wedding day so special! He captured every little detail that I wanted! I had pictures pinned on Pinterest that I knew I wanted captured but forgot to even mention them to him on the wedding day... But guess what, he got got them anyway! Amazing amazing work! He has a variety of wedding packages to choose from so that is nice! You get exactly what you want! No matter how big or small the wedding is he can do it all! I keep up with him on Facebook and Instagram and am always amazed at the work he posts! If you are looking for a photographer look no further! Honestly you cannot get any better than Jonathan Poole!!!!:)
Jonathan took my wedding, engagements, & bridals for my March 2013 wedding! He is a fabulous photographer and is always willing to work with you in every way possible. His photography is the best I have ever seen. He is very serious with his work and always strives to do his best! I love how he doesn't just snap away taking pictures- he actually helps you pose and has great ideas for picture scenes. I will always be thankful to have had a photographer like him. I was such a happy bride! Thanks Jonathan! :)
Jonathan did a Fantastic job blending in well with the crowd. He was very personable. The great moments he captured will forever be memories of this breathtaking Magical Night !
Thank you for all Beautiful work,
Niccole Brengartner
I can not find the proper words to tell you how perfect Jonathan Poole's session was at my grand daughters wedding. His photographs look like they should be in bridal magazines. He was like a member of the family, while taking photos of all the special moments & fun times for the newly married couple. He took photographs until the last guest left. Thank You Jonathan for capturing for all time Destiny and Tyler's Wedding!
He did the pictures for my niece's wedding. The pictures were absolutely beautiful! Very professional! Before she booked him we looked at a lot of different photographers but when we found him and saw his work our family was extremely impressed! Simply amazing!
I was a family guest a my niece's August wedding. Her photographer Jonathan Poole impressed me by leaps and bounds. He was friendly and personable with not only the wedding party, but also the guests attending as well. He blended with the guests seamlessly during the wedding and at the reception (at one point I asked if he was related to the family in some way because his polite and friendly demeanor appeared like he was part of the family). Unlike many other wedding photographers, Jonathan never butted his way in front of someone else to get his shot and I never witness him request anyone to move to gain a better vantage point. He always seemed to get what shots he needed nonetheless. Being a photography lover myself, I quickly took notice that Jonathan seemed to be in all the right places for those "perfect" shots at all the right times. He was readily available to capture each of the important moments, even the ones other photographers don't think to capture, and turned them into breath-taking memories. Additionally, Jonathan was commissioned to do my niece's bridal portraits and engagement photos. All of his pictures were fantastic. In fact, I did quite a bit of jaw-dropping on many of the photos. Simply beautiful! These are the type of photos you would expect to see on the cover of a bridal magazine. It really made it difficult to
decide on which photos to select, because all were keep-worthy. His work is brilliantly creative, beautiful and worth every dollar spent. A complete class-act!!
Jonathan was able to capture some of the most intimate and special shots that we would have missed otherwise. He was so helpful and had so many great ideas. All to help in making the day so special and one to remember. In the beginning with engagement shots he weathered the storm. Literally. Even after days of rain and cold... He made some amazing pictures. His pictures have come to look like paintings. We just wished we would have had him for a longer period of time.. We are so pleased and happy to have made a dear friend in the end.
Jonathan is the best photographer! He was super sweet and kept everything on a great schedule!
I had the privilege of workig with Jonathan for my entire wedding experience. Jonathan captured some amazing pictures for my engagement and bridal sessions, as well as,on my
wedding day. I loved Jonathan's technique and his very upbeat personaity. He made each experience so much fun! It was such a pleasure having Jonathan as out photographer, because he made the process so simple and stress free. All you have to do is show up and the rest is taken care of! He is very creative photographer! Jonathan also works well with all ages
of individuals, which he shown with out entire wedding party.
Jonathan is very organized and is easy to get in contact with. I absolutely recommend Jonathan Poole Photography to anyone who wants every detail captured in its true essence and beauty!!!
Jeannie
Jena, LA
Absolutely wonderful photographer! Jonathan took our engagements, bridals, and wedding photos. The pictures were amazing, I couldn't ask for better! The sessions were lots of fun as well. He was very open to our crazy ideas and had some great ideas too. I highly recommend this photographer!
Jonathan is simply amazing!! He is very easy to work with & has a great personality he really makes you feel comfortable and relaxed. He took my engagement pictures, bridal and wedding pictures. Since then he has also taken my second anniversary pictures. He has always been very realiable & easy to get in touch with if I had any questions. He not only takes traditional portraits, but has very unique, fun ideas for portraits that are sure to bring out your personalities as a couple!! If you choose Jonathan Poole Photography for your wedding or any special occassion you will have the peace of mind knowing that you are getting a great photographer who really cares about his customers & the quality of his work is beautiful!!!
Brandy M.
Jena, LA
Jonathan Poole does fantastic work! He is very courteous and professional. He always captures the most important moments plus the little details that makes each wedding so special to the couples. I would definately recommend him to anyone whose planning a wedding!
Johnathan was one of my 1st choices for our photographer. But his communication skills need a lot of work. As a bride, it made me extremely nervous when he cancelled our scheduled meetings and took hours, sometimes days to respond to emails/texts/calls. Brides be cautious.....
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