About this vendor
Simplicity, without the sacrifice. There's no doubt in your mind that you want incredible wedding photos. I specialize in a candid, natural approach, with a few tricks up my sleeve that are sure to make your images stand high and above the rest. Getting to know my couples is an essential part of the process, my goal being that you feel like I am a familiar friend that just so happens to have a camera. It's how I make natural happen.
Details
Business Attributes
- Asian-owned Business
- Pacific Islander-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Engagement
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Documentary
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Reviews
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5
out of 5.012 reviews
Karlo is an above and beyond photographer. We met over coffee in West Chester. We met at the venue to see the space. We stayed in touch for over a year leading up to the wedding. H...
e was so calm and attentive on the wedding day - so much so that as I scroll through our photos, there is one of every single couple, family unit, and friend, which is so important. Even our gallery pans back and forth between what is happening in time in each space. We literally relive the day. And, on top of all that, Karlo is just a Good Guy. If you're ever in need of wholesome, head to Karlo's social media page. We're so glad to have met you and worked with you Karlo, and we cannot thank you enough. Wishing you and yours all the very best ~
Magnificent - Stunning - Unbelievable - Speechless.
I cannot even begin to describe how amazing Karlo Gesner is to work with. He captured my special day even better than I imagine...
d. We had to pivot multiple times from the timeline due to unforeseen events, and Karlo rolled with everything perfectly while helping me stay present in the moment. He kept all the staged photos moving in a timely manner so we did not lose precious time with our family and friends. He also navigated difficult family relationships with poise and class and allowed us to still capture everything we wanted on film and more. His work is breathtaking. Look no further for a photographer for your wedding and you'll have no regrets - Karlo is the best.
Karlo is amazing! Him and his teammate Dan shot the most beautiful photos of our wedding (and we've only seen the previews). His shots are so precise and well executed, that he pul...
led up ~35 of them from throughout the day and had them out on a ipad for a slideshow at our wedding reception. Some of these shots were only taken minutes before!
On top of their photography skills, Karlo and Dan are so laid back and good with directing photos. They seamlessly fit into our wedding day.
We couldn't recommend them more. If you are even thinking about hiring Karlo, just do it. You won't regret it. We will be recommending him to all of our friends and family!
There is not enough I can say about how great it was to work with Karlo.
We wanted to meet him initially for a beer to make sure our personalities gelled. We knew it wouldn't be ...
an easy task for a photographer to wrangle our 28 person bridal party and both extended families together for photos - so we were nervous about finding the right photographer. We knew instantly that Karlo was the only person for the job.
Throughout the 9 months leading up the wedding, he was on top of every detail. He scouted out our venue & surrounding locations (unbeknownst to us, and more than once!), created an hour by hour timeline, carefully listed out all the family photos we wanted, and was there to answer every minor email or text.
Aside from his skills at organization and logistics, we instantly connected to his creativity. We felt confident our photos would turn out amazing left in Karlo's capable hands. Even when a last minute issue arose with his second shooter (he had to cancel, the day before the wedding), Karlo made this a non-issue for us and immediately filled the spot with another photographer (Miguel was awesome, & so talented!). It snowed the day of our wedding yet Karlo and Miguel were both there early, shooting away.
The photos turned out absolutely amazing. Karlo captured all of the big and small moments that we shared with our family and friends. He got moments we didn't even know happened. The way he was able to capture how happy we were that day truly shows in the photos. When the wedding is said and done, the photos are what you have left - and we were left with amazing shots.
Karlo is creative, professional, and easy going. We will always be grateful for the memories he was able to capture that day! Thank you, Karlo!
Karlo did our engagement photos as well as our wedding. We could not be happier with both. Our wedding photos in particular are simply stunning. Karlo made the whole process comfor...
table and fun for us, and I think this is part of the reason our photos turned out so well. We didn't feel awkward or "posed." I would highly recommend Karlo to anyone looking for a truly excellent photographer. You will not be disappointed!
Words cannot express how wonderful Karlo is! He a phenomenal photographer with so many creative ideas and his vision produced the most beautiful photos with a nice mixture of candi...
d and posed shots. He and his second photographer, Dan, were very patient with our rowdy group and really delivered on the almost unthinkable task of managing a 16 person bridal party. He is always available to discuss any questions and concerns, even post wedding. All in all, my experience was was worth every penny. He truly felt like a friend of our family and nothing like a stranger lurking around on the most intimate day of our lives.
It is hard to put into words how thrilled we are that we hired Karlo for our engagement and wedding photos. Karlo is extremely talented and has such a natural gift for photography....
Beyond that, he is a really nice, fun and pleasant person to be around, who seems to have the ability to make everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera. He came to Washington, DC, where we live, for our engagement photos - beforehand I showed him a few Pinterest ideas that I liked and wanted to recreate, which we did, but Karlo's own ideas were even better than the ones I thought I had to have. We spent several hours with him and his second shooter and by the end of the day, not only did we have amazing photos, but we also felt like we had new friends. We met with Karlo one other time before our wedding, at our venue, since he had not shot there before and wanted to make sure he knew all of the best places for pictures. He has a great eye, and we loved all of our pictures from our wedding day even more than we expected. Karlo is very responsive and turned our photos around quickly. He set up a sneak peek slideshow of photos from getting ready and the ceremony at our reception, which we and all of our guests loved. We also used Karlo's photo booth set up - he had fun props and a nice background, and we got digital copies of all of the photo booth pictures within a couple of days of the wedding (along with digital copies of all of the sneak peek photos as well). In short, Karlo is a great person, is an extremely talented photographer, and is extremely professional. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone, and hope that I get the chance to work with him again in the future!
Karlo is definitely the standard by which all photographers should be measured. I knew on our first call with him that he would be very professional and prompt. He had the timeli...
ne dialed and everything else for that matter! His creativity blows my mind... our maternity photos in the lake are absolutely beautiful and he maximized our wedding location and did his research ahead of time to ensure the best backgrounds and locations. His eye and love of photography is really what sets him apart. There is a lot to know and it isnt easy, but he sure does make it look easy! We couldn't be happier and will definitely use him in the future for any photography needs. You cant go wrong with Karlo! Memories that will last a lifetime.
Excellent service and support! Karlos is the best wedding photographer that we could have asked for. He and his team were extremely professional, patience, and creative. We were...
planning the wedding from out of town, and over 90% of the communication we did with Karlos was via Skype, email and telephone. Karlos was detail oriented in the planning of our big day. We were on the same page for the entire time during the planning leading to the wedding day. Even though it was torrential down pour in the afternoon before our wedding ceremony, and we weren’t able to take all pictures at the planned locations. Karlos and his team were able to use their creativities and captured some of the most beautiful pictures for us to cherish for our lifetimes.
What can I say, Karlo was exactly what we were looking for! Our first shots with Karlo was our engagement session they turn out amazing!! That's when we knew that Karlo was our man...
. On August 20th, 2016 was our special day, we gave Karlo free range on our wedding, I believed in his deliverance and when you have a person like that you know he's special and you also know he is going to bring you something great, unique, and outside the box. I can honestly say there is nothing I missed in my photos, when I look back at them I can relive each moment. Karlo and his team worked very well together. Their just amazing!! If your looking for a photography team that has an (INCREDIBLE EYE) Karlo's Is your guy!! We love you Karlo! Thank you for your amazing work and for making our day even more memorable!
Karlo photographed both our engagement photos in October and our wedding on July 11th, 2015, and I can say without reservation that I will forever be thankful that I put the care o...
f our precious wedding photos in his hands. He somehow finds honest, raw moments and captures them in images that cause you to feel those emotions all over again. What sets Karlo apart from other photographers, and vendors in general, is that he puts forth effort to get to know you as a couple before he spends one of the most intimate and important days of your life with you behind a camera - which could be awkward! He felt more like a friend to us because he knew our story and we knew his, and as a bonus, he has a magnetic personality and fun character that help you feel even more comfortable on the other side of the lens. Taken together, it translates into amazing, natural photos. He moves about the day in a very unobtrusive way, while also working closely with the venue's other vendors (i.e. DJ, caterer, etc.) to ensure the day/evening goes smoothly - it's really important that your photographer works well with others! His professionalism is tremendous, in part because he is passionate about his work - and it shows. He is very original, detail oriented, organized, and communicated with us better than any other vendor we had. One thing he does that our guests absolutely adored was that he provided a digital, slideshow preview of some of his photos during the reception, which was such a treat for everyone! He literally takes photos ALL. day. long! It's not only the quantity of photos he takes, but the quality that truly stands out. I honestly felt worry-free in the photography department because I knew Karlo would knock it out of the park, and I have no doubt that he will do the same for you. #karlophotography
Where do I start?! Karlo just photographed my new husband and I this past Saturday, 6/13/15, and he did such a phenomenal job, that I couldn't wait to review him!! Karlo always had...
a huge smile on his face, an awesome sense of humor, and an unobtrusive way about him... As a photographer, this made him perfect. You spend all day with your photo guy, so it was key that he be easy to get along with, and Karlo fit the bill perfectly!! And of course there was his professionalism. Always on time, prepared, and he has such an artistic eye!! Spots we never would have looked twice at, Karlo transformed into beautiful, memorable moments. You can really tell he's constantly working on his photography and improving it, and coming up with new innovative shots! Oh, and he set up this awesome photo display during the reception!!! Guests loved it. Karlo is thoughtful, creative, and such a downright awesome guy. Don't hesitate, get him for your wedding! Thank you SO much, Karlo!! love, crystal & David
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210 W. Grant Street, Lancaster, PA | Lancaster, Central PA, Philadelphia, MD
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