Love and Legacy Studios

Joe is the one you want for your wedding!!!! He will be in the middle of the dance floor to get the greatest shots! Joe is that type of person that you feel like you’ve known forever when you meet him. From start to finish joe was awesome to work with. Timely communication, easy payment process (and reasonably priced for the amazing quality you receive) and listened to everything we wanted while providing suggestions to capture the greatest moments of the day. We plan to continue to use Joe as our “go to” photographer for all of our future needs.

Joe was amazing to work with from start to finish. He was recommended to us from a work friend, and we couldn’t have been happier with him. Not only is Joe super personable and accommodating, but he is a master of his craft. Friends and family gush over our wedding photos. His technique and eye are superb. We had the fortune of having a beautiful Fall day at an excellent venue, but Joe would have made anything work. He’s just that good. I have recommended him to other couples and they have also sung his praises. You won’t be disappointed if you work with Joe.

Our wedding was on May 22, 2021 at the Bradford Estate. We were lucky enough to be able to keep all of our original plans. With that being said, Joe Dantone was there every step of the way. From the minute we originally met with him to the day of and even after our wedding, he continued to communicate with us. His knowledge in the wedding industry as well as photography as a whole is beyond exceptional. He assisted with our planning and gave us step by step advice to make our dream day come true. He did our engagement photos at Tyler State Park and we couldn’t be happier. The day of the wedding, a few unexpected scenarios popped up and he was able to keep the flow going without missing a beat. Knowing that are so many moving parts on the day of, I asked Joe if it was possible to be able to capture something extremely special. He said he would do the best he could considering how fast everything happens. Joe pulled through. As we decided that both of my parents would walk me down the aisle, I asked Joe if he would be able to capture at least one photo of my dad and I before my dad handed me off to Kyle. When I finally went through all the photos, I found that Joe did it! I am beyond thankful that Joe was able to make this work. The quality of Joe’s work is outstanding. His photos are crisp and clear and really do tell a story as you look through them all. Joe also has an amazing personality. He was able to bring out a lot of our natural reactions to capture the perfect moments. We are so happy we chose Joe Dantone photography for our wedding!

Joe was an absolute pleasure to work with! Every meeting and session with him was so relaxed and fun. And on the day of our wedding, he and his second shooter Justin were everywhere at once, it seemed. They captured every moment we hoped they would and more. And the way they breezed through our family and group photos helped to keep the day running smoothly and on-schedule. Many of our friends and family told us afterwards how busy they were, bustling here and there, but always out of the way and without interfering. We truly couldn't have asked for better, and the photos they sent us are absolutely stunning! We will DEFINITELY be recommending Joe Dantone Photography to ANYONE in need of professional photography!!

Joe was nothing short of amazing! From our first phone call to the wedding day, he was prompt and professional. He arrived to the venue early to scope out new spots for our pictures since it rained and our original plans fell through. Our first look and portraits were amazing even with the last minute switch! The way he worked with space and lighting was perfect – he is truly an artist! He captured everything we wanted at the ceremony and reception. I can literally relive that day from his pictures. Joe was also super quick with getting our pictures back to us! I would recommend Joe Dantone to anyone looking for a wedding photographer!

Joe was the BEST photographer we could have asked for to shoot our wedding day! We recently got all of our pictures back from our wedding in November and are in love with them!!! It rained the entire day so I was stressed out about our pictures, but he made such great use of the venue and lighting indoors that it didn't even matter! We knew Joe took beautiful photos from his blog and website but were still so happy with how he captured our day. He does such an amazing job capturing everyone in the moment that you can actually see the day playing out like a video in the pictures! The ones of everyone dancing at our reception are some of my favorites. Joe's assistant shooter Moses was incredible too! Not only did they take beautiful pictures but they were fun to hang out with during our portrait sessions!

We are so happy we booked Joe for our wedding! The whole process was so easy and stress-free. He made us feel so comfortable on our wedding day. He listened to what we wanted, but was great at guiding us in the right direction when we needed it. And he made it so much fun!! I’ll never forget Joe lying on his stomach (outside, on a relatively wet day) to get the perfect shot and seeming to love every minute of it. His second shooter, Moses, was also wonderful. Our whole wedding party commented on how awesome our photographer was. Thank you Joe!!

Do yourself a favor and hire Joe Dantone Photography! Joe is a master of his craft and does not disappoint. He made me feel at ease from our very first phone call. He was professional, enthusiastic, and organized. Planning with Joe was stress free. He was always responsive to questions and emails making me feel like my wedding was the most important. He shot our engagement and wedding day photos. He’s so fun and genuine. It seemed like he was having just as much fun as we were on our wedding day. I should also note that he is a ninja – his candid shots are AMAZING – I don’t know where he was or how he got the shots that he did!! His photos really captured the spirit and joy of our wedding day. I am so thankful that I went with Joe – you rock!!

Joe Dantone is AMAZING! Without a doubt one of the best decisions we made when it came to our wedding day. I remember sitting down with Joe in a Starbucks about two years prior to our date (5/19/18) and one of the things he said to me was that when we look at our pictures from that day it tells a story from beginning to end. He also mentioned to me that he is like a ninja, we won't even know he is there and he will capture moments that we won't even know he is getting. I went home and told my husband and we were sold!! My husband and I got married at The Barn on Bridge in Collegeville on a rainy/cloudy day and I was hoping to be able to get pictures outside as the scenery in that area is gorgeous. However, leave it to Joe to find the most unexpected places and turn them into something magical. Joe was incredible, he and his 2nd shooter worked so incredibly hard and really made sure we were happy, he moved us along really well so that we were able to get all of the shots we wanted. He was patient, quick and also funny! When we got our pictures back (which was much faster than we thought) we both had goose bumps, a story was told and it really did unfold! I was able to re-live our day over and over again just by looking at the pictures. I got to see moments happen that I wasn't around for, I got to see my guests having an amazing time, and I got see moments take place that I had no idea Joe was there for. He truly is amazing and I couldn't have picked a better photographer. You will not go wrong by picking Joe to capture your wedding day and you definitely will not be disappointed!

My husband & I are so happy we used Joe to capture our wedding! He and his second shooter, Moses, were so professional & patient all day. We received a glimpse into our photos thus far (and it's only been 2 weeks since our wedding!) and are nothing but pleased!! Joe was also so helpful during the entire process and really made me feel at ease. We cannot say thanks enough to Joe and can't wait to see the finished products!!

We cannot express how incredible our experience was working with Joe as our wedding photographer! From the first time we met Joe we instantly felt comfortable and very excited. We just received our photo gallery and we are beyond thrilled! One of the things we loved about Joe is his creative vision and execution. If you are looking for an amazing wedding photographer look no further. Joe is creative, kind, and so much fun to work with! We cannot thank Joe enough for all the incredible photos that we will cherish for all time!

I can’t say enough about my experience with working with Joe. My husband and I loved his photos on his blog and as soon as we interviewed him we immediately knew he had to be our wedding photographed. Our chemistry with him was awesome just in the interview. I had SO many questions and concerns about the entire process and he answered every single one. He is extremely talented as an artist, as you can see from his photos, but equally important he runs his business well, the entire process of booking with him was easy, organized, and professional. I often emailed Joe with questions, comments, concerns up until wedding day and he would immediately answer every email, was extremely informative and always kind and helpful. My advice to brides, there is a lot of different factors when planning your wedding day and budgeting and planning can be tough, but of all of the different elements, your photos of your day are what you will have forever. My husband and I couldn’t be happier with our decision to go with Joe Dantone Photography.

If you are searching for a photographer, there is no need to look any further! Joe was amazing from the very first call we had with him. He was very flexible in accommodating our schedule since we planned our entire wedding from overseas. Our engagement shoot was fun and creative and really got us pumped for our big day. Once August 19th rolled around, we were ready to go. Joe worked so amazingly with my friends, family and the chaos of our wedding ceremony, making sure to get every single moment on film. The quality of his photos, the angles that he uses and his unique and artistic way of playing with light and reflection set his photos apart from the rest. Our gallery is stunning and the emotions in each photo are something that we will be able to enjoy and remember every single day of our lives as if it was still August 19th. If you go with Joe, you will only be impressed and extremely happy with the results.

Joe was so helpful and I am so glad that I chose him as my photographer. He and his team played a crucial role in not only documenting all the important moment but also shaping my big day. He is very good at communicating and made sure that we are always on the same page along the processes. One thing I am really impressed was his passion for his work. I can sense that he is not treating this as a job but a career pursuit he is genuinely interested in. He is always thriving for better end product. I would recommend him to anyone without hesitation. Thank you Joe!

Joe was excellent! We just received our gallery, way earlier than anticipated and the pictures are absolutely beautiful. We were very picky in deciding on our photographer since pictures are one of the most important parts of a wedding day. Joe is very down the earth, flexible in either having a sit down meeting or a phone conversation to figure out all of the important details. On our wedding day he helped lighten the jitters by making us laugh and enjoy ourselves, all the while taking beautiful, natural images. His pictures capture feelings and aren't fake and posed; his use of light and angles make for drop dead beautiful pictures.

My husband and I had the experience of seeing Joe Dantone's work from two of our closest friends' weddings. He captured some amazing shots of us dancing and really impressed us with his work. From our first conversation with Joe, we knew that he would be the perfect fit for our wedding photographer. He is professional, energetic, timely, and extremely helpful. I had my fair share of questions with the wedding process and Joe was there to answer every and any question I had in a very timely manner. He traveled to LBI to take our engagement pictures, rolled up his jeans and got sandy & wet on the beach getting the perfect shots of us. Winds were high that day but you would never would have known with his creative poses and shots. He made us feel so comfortable getting used to the "picture-taking" together and we left feeling so excited to work with him at the wedding. Again, leading up to the wedding day, I had many questions/ideas and each email, skype call, or phone call was answered in less than 24 hours. He put our nerves about timing at ease and helped us prepare for our big day! On our wedding day, his energy was so positive but he also a great calming force. He laughed with us during portraits and kept the 95+ degree weather off of our minds. In his true "ninja" ways, he was rarely seen by the guests, but managed to get amazing shots of our family and friends throughout the entire day. The emotions he captured on our faces are truly priceless to us and we are so thankful to have these keepsakes for years to come!

Joe Dantone is incredible! We were referred to Joe by a friend and we are so happy we found him! From start to finish, the entire experience of working with Joe was so smooth and actually enjoyable! He's a great guy with an amazing personality, which made it very easy to get comfortable in front of the camera. We first met Joe during our engagement shoot, which was a great way to get to know each other and something I'd suggest doing before your big day. We were blown away with both the quality and quantity of the pictures Joe provided us, and how many moments from our wedding that we would have otherwise missed had it not been for Joe! I'm still trying to figure out how he did all of this, especially as I forgot he was even there most of the time! You can tell he enjoys what he does, and wants to make sure his product is top-notch. You only get one wedding day, and we are beyond thankful that we hired Joe to provide us with such a beautiful and heartfelt recap this special memory.

My husband and I miraculously found Joe about a month and a half before our big day after an unfortunate situation with our previous wedding photographer. After speaking with Joe and explaining to him our vision and style, we realized he would be the perfect person to capture our day. We met over dinner and drinks, which he graciously treated us to and got to know a lot about Joe and his work. Joe helped us create an outline of our day and honestly made everything just fit into place. After our wedding was over, I was both relieved that the planning was over but sad that the day had ended.. getting to relive the day through Joe's photos is something that I will forever be thankful for!

Joe is the man! He is an extremely talented photographer and a lot of fun to work with. We used Joe for an engagement photo shoot, and as our photographer for the entire day of our wedding and are so happy that we chose to utilize his services. Joe is really creative with his approach to photography and was constantly on the move in an effort to get the best angle - I can't wait to see all the action shots from the reception! My Wife and I are are so thankful to Joe. He really is a top tier photographer in the Tri State Area (the best if you ask me) and we would hire him again should we ever require professional photography services. We recommend you all do the same!

Joe was an absolutely amazing photographer to have on our team throughout every step of the wedding process - Photography was my big thing and after meeting Joe and seeing his work at the Philadelphia Bridal Show I knew that we needed him to be our photographer. He was so easy going and energetic, and fit right in with both of us and helped us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. He arrived early to the wedding to scout out the best photo locations and honestly captured so much in even just the preview photos that we've seen. He made sure that we got everything that we wanted from our photography, his art is vibrant and astounding, and he makes everyone look amazing no matter what weird dance pose they're in :) I could not have asked for anyone better to work with or any better photographs from the day.

Joe was an absolute pleasure to deal with from day 1. He's an incredibly genuine and thoughtful person and that comes across in his personality and character. Joe's creativity and experience in the photography field is second to none and he worked so well with our other vendors to create a seamless experience for us on our big day. We got some real winners out of the album that we'll cherish for years to come. The album option he offers is an absolute must, he created something special that we would never have been able to put together on our own. Joe cultivates a customized experience to meet the needs of all of his clients, whether that be shooting in unique locations or even working with the budget to give you only what you need (we did not feel we paid for anything we didn't receive from a service perspective). Our only complaint (which is really a complaint against ourselves) is that in hindsight, we wish we had booked Joe for an extended time to capture some of the late night activities. That said, we still had him for over 10 hours!! Separately, being new to the wedding game (as most couples are) we had used a friend for engagement photos, so my only other recommendation would be to make sure to use Joe for engagement photos if you're using him for wedding day photos. This is just some general advice, as the more time you spend with your photographer, the more you will learn about each other. Luckily, we got along well with Joe from the start, so our overall customer experience was superb. From the electronic billing to the numerous video chats for Q&A to the amazing photos, we were extremely happy with Joe (and his team) and would highly recommend his services.

Joe is absolutely incredible! Photography was very important to both my husband and Joe more than delivered. He came down to do our engagement shoot and he made us feel really comfortable and relaxed. The photos he took were stunning. When it came time for the wedding, he and his second shooter, Tom, were phenomenal. We had a large wedding party and big families and they navigated everybody with ease. They found really unique spots for us to take our photos and kept everything really fun and light. They captured so many perfect moments without anything feeling staged. He is an absolute artist, I highly recommend Joe for your wedding.

Joe and his team are phenomenal and we would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a Philadelphia wedding photographer. Joe was unbelievably flexible with my and my husband's difficult work schedules in arranging for our engagement photos. He talked with us via GoogleChat and on the phone several times prior to our wedding to go over our super detailed timeline and the special moments we wanted to capture during our day. When it rained in the morning, he scouted out a back up plan for photos closer to our church. He was funny and easy going, and got along great with our wedding party. And, he captured all of the moments from our beautiful day. We are so impressed with his work and grateful that we have beautiful photos to last a lifetime. Hire this team -- you won't be disappointed!

It was a nightmare working with Joe. Couldn't get my deposit back, he debated things I wanted, didnt perform well under a time schedule. This was not a "customer" experience one bit especially for the amount of money we paid. He may be good at photography but horrible at weddings. Please choose another wedding photographer, beware!

There is so much I could say about Joe's professionalism and his talent. You can put him in any setting, rain or shine, he’s going to give you flawless pictures. The love and passion he has for photography really comes out while you're working him. It’s impossible to stress the day of when Joe is your photographer. We had an absolute blast working with him! He had us laughing and joking the whole time. The first time I saw our photos I literally felt every emotion from the day all over again. There are so many moments he was right there for; he didn’t miss a beat! How we missed him in the center of the action during the reception is beyond me. He’s quick on his toes and you don’t even notice he’s there. My husband and I are beyond happy we choose Joe as our photographer and highly recommend him!

Exceptional demeanor/service and impeccable skills. These words amongst many describe this photographer. Joe along with his coordination helped us make our night a memorable one. Usually, on your big day, you cannot help but think if the pictures are coming out right, am I smiling and etc. With Joe, that was not a problem. More than a photographer, he made us feel like he was part of the family – keeping us at ease and retelling our story with his amazing pictures. Joe is amazing at what he does and if you want quality service and performance, I would highly suggest him. I would remarry my wife only to have Joe be our wedding photographer! Thanks Joe!!

Joe was better than we could have ever imagined. To start, he made booking with him easy and was very organized and prepared in months leading up to the wedding. Then on the day of he got there EARLY and went to work without any guidance and was completely professional and put us at ease. He has an eye for capturing really beautiful images and then delivered those images in record time. If you want to have beautiful memories to cherish forever and not stress at all on your wedding day BOOK JOE NOW!!

Joe was such a pleasure to work with! He was responsive and easy going which means a lot when in the middle of planning a wedding. During the day of the wedding, he made us feel so comfortable and was able to get the best candid shots (didn't know he was in the middle of the dance floor capturing these special moments). I can't stress enough how important it is to feel comfortable on your wedding day, which can be hard when you know you have all eyes on you, but he made us feel so good and at ease. We received the pictures very quickly and were blown away with how amazing they were. Do yourself a favor and book Joe for your wedding - it will be the easiest and best decision you will make during the whole wedding planning process.

We Love Joe!! From the first time we met with Joe, we knew that we had to have him photograph our wedding. He is the only photographer we met with that, when I saw his work, I could actually picture myself in those moments on my own wedding day. I literally became teary-eyed looking at his photos of people that I don’t even know. He is able to not only take photos that are appealing to the eye, but he also captures the perfect moments to make people feel something when they look at the picture. I don’t know how he does it, but he is able to capture what the atmosphere was like at the time the photographs were taken. His work truly speaks for itself; but I also think that it is important to know what Joe is like to work with. He is the best! He is extremely professional, always on time, very easy to get in contact with, and he makes you feel comfortable right from the start. Everyone in our wedding party absolutely loved Joe and even our hair stylists and makeup artist are now fans of his. Joe makes you feel as if you’ve known him for years and he makes sure that you are actually having fun during your photoshoots. We absolutely recommend Joe Dantone Photography!! Take a few minutes to look at his work and you will know why you need to book him. We are so happy that he was a huge part of our wedding day, and we cannot wait to book him for all of the other major life events that we want photographed. Jason and Melissa Fleming

BOOK. HIM. NOW! Stop reading this and GO BOOK HIM. Hands down the best vendor we worked with. My husband and I are not big picture people... we don't like taking them and always feel awkward but Joe made it SO MUCH FUN! His talent is insane. He finds the most creative and unusual places to take pictures and they turn out incredibly. He kept us laughing and made our whole bridal party at ease. We cannot recommend him enough!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Joe is the best!!! I can't say enough wonderful things about him and his business. Joe shot our wedding in September - we met beforehand and talked about what we wanted. My husband and I didn't want many posed photos, we wanted him to catch the many priceless moments, help us relive this perfect day thought photographs... and he delivered! He was personable, professional, and talented. He got all the shots we wanted and then some! He actually sent us the finished photos only 3 weeks after our wedding! And we were blown away! Thank you Joe for capturing it all! BOOK HIM!!!

Amazing and brilliant photographer Joe truly is an artist and manages to capture all the moments that take your breath away. From the first call we had with him, we knew that his personality, energy and excitement matched the fun and creative vibe we were seeking. He is quick and thorough in all communication and always gives his honest opinion. The true testament of his ability is that during the hecticness of our day when people were running around and stress was high he managed to maintain his own cool but put a smile on our faces and still captured it all. Most importantly, the minute joe got to the wedding he told me to act like he was not there and just enjoy the day. I did exactly that and honestly, after the portraits were taken, I had no idea where he was half the time but I knew he was working hard and the pictures show it all. If you want world class photos, an added personal touch and to have a good time then joe is the photographer for you! (So everyone should use him!) Keren and Avi

Joe was absolutely amazing! After meeting with Joe, my husband and I knew right away that we wanted him as our photographer. His presentation and style were exactly what we were looking for. We had our engagement session in Princeton, NJ, which really helped us get to know Joe and see how he liked to work. He was so much fun to work with at our engagement session and on our wedding day! Joe is so dedicated that he would climb, crawl, or do whatever it takes to get the perfect shot. He captured every moment of our special day and made it run flawless. We could not have been happier with our choice to use him as our photographer. We absolutely loved our pictures and would definitely recommend him instantly to anyone!

Joe is an excellent photographer. We decided to hire him for our wedding because he was friendly, and we enjoyed his portfolio. During the engagement session, Joe showed that he was willing to literally get on the ground to get shots that he wanted, and he was patient with two indecisive people. Leading up to the wedding, Joe was communicative and responsive with any questions we had. He was very organized. The day of the wedding, he came early and showed that he was very experienced with shooting weddings and all the different aspects of it. Our friends and family told us afterwards the photos were beautiful and natural, and they were not too posed or forced. We would absolutely recommend hiring Joe.

Joe Dantone Photography is one of the best groups I have come to work with. Joe himself, is someone with a great personality and you can easily see how much he loves his work. When I was looking for the right photographer I had taken my time vetting a number of possible vendors. Photos were very important to me and my bride. I spent a number of weeks compiling a list only to find myself always coming back to Joe's images. We didn't want to commit to getting a videographer for our wedding (also due to budget) but to be honest you don't need one when you work with Joe. Ever single frame/photo he takes tells a story that is worth a thousand words. He did an amazing job finding our personalities in the pictures he took. Our families and friends were captured so beautifully and in the moment. There isn't a single photo that we were disappointed with to say in short. Joe is very down to earth and very organized. He went to lengths to keep in constant communication with us. I know so many people are nervous about their wedding day and want everything to be perfect. Joe Dantone will makes this part of your day PERFECT. My only advice is let the man do his thing. He is talented in more ways I can explain to you - so that being said lend him your trust. You will be happy you did. In my professional career, I have worked with countless professionals in the field of video/photography. You tend to get an idea of someone immediately after you meet them. In my humbled opinion I can say these things about Joe. 1) He is very relaxed and enjoyable to work with. 2) He cares IMMENSELY about his craft. 3) You will hardly notice him on your wedding day. Leaving you to enjoy your moments in real time while he is capturing them. 4) He and his team have an incredible work ethic. Some moments I saw him physically running, crouching, kneeling, etc. to get his shot. 5) Lastly - he will make it fun for you. Joe won't push you. He will do everything in his power to make it your day (not his). We couldn't be happier with his service, professionalism, kindness, and product. Its been a month since we got married and I am still tearing up looking at some of these images. Don't take my word for it, his work speaks for itself. It is just nice to know he is the full package deal. Anyone can take great pictures, but your attitude/personality will take you that extra mile - and with Joe you get Amazing photos.

I cannot say enough about this guy, but let's start from the beginning. Photography for us was extremely important. I am in marketing and have always had an eye for fashion so I knew I wanted something different and unique, but not cheesy. I looked at photographers for 6 months before I saw Joe's work. Tons of people gave me referrals and I was far from pleased. Everything looked the same and everyone had these cheesy looking pictures, it was awful. Then a friend of ours used Joe for their engagement and wedding photos. As soon as I saw the engagement photos I was sold, when I saw how Joe was at their wedding I was double sold, and when I saw the wedding pics I was triple sold. Can I just say that we picked our date AROUND Joe's availability (and luckily had a 2 year engagement so we booked him in advance). We get so many compliments on our pictures all the time and I have referred him to at least 2 people since our wedding that have gotten engaged. I also get the comment all the time from people that say, "oh I wish I had heard of him when we got married!" We were the third couple in our group to use him. Not only is he helpful, but he's so much fun to work with and really helps you relax when you have to do the posed pics. And on the day of the wedding the man is like a ninja! He gets these AMAZING shots and you never knew he was there!!! I also have to give a shout out to his second shooter Colin who is hilarious and so awesome too. He he went above and beyond to help me with dress issues I was having (and joe even got pictures of it). Joe always says his pictures tell a story and they really do. There aren't those cheesy pictures of people at their tables or people standing together. The candid shots he gets at the ceremony and the reception are unbelievable. I do recommend going for the full package. We opted for the medium package (which was still great). It was a full day shooting with two shooters and engagement photos included. We did not include the album. Now we want to get the album and have to pay out of pocket which is fine, but I would have rather had it taken care of months ago. His albums are gorgeous and worth every penny (and so is Joe). If you do not choose him you will be very disappointed! Thank you so much Joe!! You are truly a master of your craft and we are forever grateful that we met you! All the best!

Finding the right photographer was, for me, probably the most important thing following finding the perfect dress. I knew after Joe had shot our engagement photos, that we hands down landed the best man for the job. His professionalism is outstanding, however at the end of the day, he is SO easy and FUN to work with. He truly has an eye for capturing your most intimate and memorable moments. My entire bridal party agreed that he was a great time. I would recommend him to ANYONE who is looking for the right person to capture your fondest memories on your big day. He is amazing and his work speaks for itself! With much appreciation, Tina

Working with Joe was one of the best decisions we made about our wedding. First, he is professional, answered every email and phone call immediately and was extremely attentive to making sure our photos represented us. Joe is also an unbelievable artist and brilliantly worked quickly on his feet to help us capture incredible photos, even when nothing else seemed to cooperate. The rainy day initially busted our plans for an outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour, along with all of our plans for our photos at the vineyard where we got married. When presented with the sudden change of plans, Joe turned some of the cramped and unattractive spaces of the indoor areas into beautiful backdrops. He was able to frame the shots in a way that highlighted us and our guests while masking any of the venue's blemishes--his versatility and quick thinking turned an uncooperative weather day into great photo opportunities. The rain took a brief hiatus during cocktail hour, so Joe suggested going outside to take advantage of the break in the weather. In the 15 minutes we had between rain clouds, Joe captured some truly amazing photos. In addition to his talent and professionalism, Joe is also just a blast to work with. We had a great time hanging out throughout the day and were shocked to see how many great photos he was able to snap throughout the night. Joe's shooting style is candid and unobtrusive, allowing us and our guests to celebrate without feeling like we were at a photo shoot. After receiving the final file of photos, we can't believe how he was able to catch all those great moments without us noticing! Throughout the night Joe was extremely attentive to all requests for specific shots. He not only composed great photos, but was able to capture the spontaneity of our crowd.

Joe has produced some beautiful photos from our wedding. Whenever I look through them it's like I'm reliving the day! The quality of the photos is very good and we were very appreciative of his creative lead. Joe is a pleasure to work with and makes the whole portraits process fun and comfortable which was very important for me. I'm sure we will treasure these photos forever and our friends and family will do the same. Thank you Joe!

Joe Dantone is by far the best wedding photographer in the area. We hired Joe almost two years before our wedding. When we first met with him he showed us his portfolio. After looking at some of his work and seeing his blog online, we knew he was who we wanted to photograph our wedding. We met with Joe for a second time to take our engagement pictures. We took them at a nearby vineyard and were so happy with them! Joe does an excellent job of picking out locations to take awesome pictures! He is very talented. Before the wedding, we were in contact with Joe often. He was very professional and prompt to get back to us if we had a question. When the wedding date started to approach, Joe sent us a survey so that he could have all of the details of our wedding. He also called us on the phone and went over the day so that he could make sure he got every shot we wanted! When the wedding day finally arrived, Joe arrived promptly with his assistant. They both were dressed very nicely and were quick to jump in taking pictures. They took detail pictures first (of our dresses, rings, shoes, etc.). Then they took pictures of us getting ready. Joe then went over to the church to get ready for us to arrive. The pictures that Joe took at the wedding captured so many feelings and important moments. He did not just take pictures of us, but of our guests too. All of our joy and emotions are clear through the pictures that he took. Joe then drove to our venue (Jersey Shore) and took boardwalk pictures with us. He took pictures of us on the rides and playing games-- these are some awesome pictures! He was always running ahead and hiding in the crowds on the beach just to get the best angle! Finally, Joe arrived at the ballroom and took detail pictures of our centerpieces, decorations, and so much more. As cocktail hour and the reception began, Joe captured all of the excitement and fun we were having. He did not miss one moment. There are many weddings I have been to where the photographer leaves before the night is over. Joe and his assistant did not do this. They stayed until the very end. They wanted to photograph the entire night for us so that we could have these pictures to relieve the night. Joe's contract told us when to expect our pictures to be edited by. We were very excited that we received them weeks in advance. He said he was too excited and got them done sooner! He has a true passion for what he does! Since the wedding, we have received endless compliments on how amazing our photographs are. People that I haven't spoken to in years have been complimenting us on how nice they are. We highly recommend Joe to be your wedding photographer! Here is a comment from someone who attended our wedding-- I think it sums Joe's talent up! "These pictures are absolutely wonderful and cheers to this very talented Photographer ! There are so many I love it's hard to say which is my favorite. Your happiness on the merry-go-round makes me want to choose that since it captures your child-like joy throughout your wedding day! Of course you and your mother wrapped around each other in a dance is bride-magazine worthy. Your father singing to you as you danced together was the first time I ever saw that level of intimacy in a father-daughter dance. Of course, you and your cousin-sisters on the deck may win the prize. Your photographer captured the ecstatic energy of that day and you are so fortunate to have found him."

I had an incredibly hard time choosing a photographer because with so many photographers out there I quickly got dizzy looking at portfolios and trying to figure out who costs what. My finance suggested Joe after he was in a wedding that Joe photographed, and as a groomsmen he claimed the photography process was "painless." After seeing what a good job he did with the wedding that my fiance was in, we set up a meeting. After meeting with Joe we immediately signed the contract. He was just the easy going, straight forward person I was hoping to work with. Now, a month after our wedding I could not be more happy with our decision. Joe did a great job on our engagement shoot that was done on my in-law's farm. Plus, he got us our photos quick so that they could be used in the save the dates. As for the wedding, Joe was amazing. He was great communicating leading up to the day and on time everywhere on that day. Most importantly, he took incredible photos. Our church had some very draconian photography rules and still he got every shot we could have wanted, despite the crazy rules. Our portraits are amazing and it will be hard to choose which ones to put on our wall. All of our friends keep raving about how great the pictures are. But more than anything, his pictures truly tell the store of our day. He captured moments I didn't even know happened, especially on the dance floor. I cannot stop looking at the pictures and I know that we will cherish them forever. Thanks, Joe!

Hiring Joe Dantone to do our engagement shoot and wedding was one of the best decisions that my wife and I made. Joe has my highest respect and admiration. He is an artist and a professional who takes great pride and care with his work. These are some of the reasons Joe deserves your attention and business: 1. He has an uncanny ability to capture emotion. He finds himself into candid moments and captures every essence of the moment. 2. He is a ninja. I hardly noticed Joe at our wedding. Yet he perfectly captured so many amazing moments that I was apart of, and most importantly, those that I was not around to experience. 3. He is easy to work with. Joe recognizes the stresses of the day and works tirelessly to make the day go smoothly and to capture what you want captured. He worked impeccably with all of our wedding vendors and always accommodated any unexpected picture requests. I would also add that his assistant was up to the same standards. 4. The final work product. Joe processed our pictures very quickly. More importantly though, they pictures were beautiful. The quality, vision, angles, emotion, the candid nature, etc. Everything you would want - he delivered on a first class basis. Joe was one of our best decisions. We are so thrilled with his work and having the good fortune to work with someone of his caliber. I urge you to use him.

My wife and I hired Joe Dantone for our Indian wedding, plus sangeet reception. We could not have been happier with our choice - Joe was incredible from start to finish. There are so many positive reviews about his work out there that I'll focus on 3 things: 1. Professionalism. Joe was always on top of the schedule and logistics (sometimes better than we were!). He had planning and prep work done well ahead of schedule, communicating and coordinating with our families and other vendors to make sure the day went smoothly. He was always available on the phone or for a Skype call. Payment and contract were hassle-free, and best of all photos were delivered far ahead of schedule! 2. Friendliness. Not often considered, but a photographer is going to be up close and personal with you and the love of your life for many hours on one of the most important days of your life. If that person is pushy, cheesy, low-energy, irritating - that's a huge drain on the positive energy of the day. Joe is the kind of guy I'd be happy to grab a beer with: incredibly friendly and positive, high-energy, down-to-earth, with a great sense of humor. His personality made the day that much more enjoyable. 3. Inspired Photos. I'm not a professional photographer, but we looked at over 15 different vendors and Joe's sample photos *and* the full set he delivered to us were the highest quality of any photos we saw (including from much more expensive vendors). Joe especially excelled with unique shots of Indian wedding traditions and ceremonies which are bright and colorful but also confusing - these photos came out beautifully. He delivered a huge range of photos across many different styles, and each one looked like he spent hours on it. It will be hard to select which ones to put in an album! All in all, I'm very happy we picked Joe and can't imagine anyone doing a better job. I whole-heartedly recommend him.

My new husband and I started working with Joe almost 2 years before our big day. From day one we knew he was our guy. He is so personable and down to earth. We were excited to work with him in our engagement shoot and he was down for whatever location we chose. Since booking Joe for our wedding he has truly emerged as a front runner in Philadelphia area wedding photography. He pays true attention to detail and captured emotions from all members of our wedding event. Every wedding guest was in at least a photo or two & we found that to be pretty amazing given our 150+ guest count. Our wedding photos came out AMAZING. We are constantly showing them off and are so proud of his work. He is really unbelievable (in the best way) professionally and personally. I would recommend Joe Dantone to anyone looking for quality wedding photos. You will not be disappointed.

Where do I even begin - Joe Dantone has captured moments of our wedding that I will cherish for the rest of my life. We had some tough times at our wedding (due to weather), and when I look through Joe's album all of those tough times disappear and he makes me forget anything that could have upset me that day. He was not just our photographer for the day, he was part of our wedding, he kept me calm, he consoled me, he looked after our family. He was so efficient, so professional and so considerate of our needs. Places I wouldn't have expected Joe to be, he was there capturing parts of our wedding I couldn't believe he was able to catch. He takes his passion very seriously and will get shots at any cost, even if it means he gets shoved around by our crazy family on the dance floor! And that passion reflects in his work. Even now I am trying not to cry thinking about how beautiful these photos are and how I am going to be able to have these for the rest of our lives. He doesn't just take photographs, he creates art out of your life, moments frozen in time forever. I am so grateful for his talent and look forward to following his future work. Thank you Joe! We are so so happy!

Joe is a fantastic photographer. The photos he created for our special day are just amazing, everyone asks us who took our photos. We are happy to say it was JOE DANTONE. He is kind, personable and very good at making us feel comfortable. For most of the ceremony and the reception he was almost invisible, he was not intrusive in any way. But he still captured some amazing moments. He specializes in getting candid photos, and they will be treasured forever. He also does a great job in getting his shots quickly. We were able to do all of the family pictures after the wedding in under 30 minutes, which is incredible since we had four separate large families to photograph. His pictures are all well lit, and he frames them in the coolest ways. Joe also did a great job with our engagement photos. He is absolutely the best photographer and I would not hesitate to tell someone to use his services. Thank you Joe!

Such a difficult decision when picking photographer. You need someone that is skilled and will capture all the very special moments of your wedding day. So happy we were referred to Joe Dantone. Let me tell you, he's way more than a just a photographer. He has the knowledge and patience to deal w/ us crazy brides which is so very necessary. His demeanor is ALWAYS so cool, calm, collected and most importantly focused. I specifically remember going to him before my ceremony and saying "Joe, I have no clue what to do, where to stand, how to pose" (my nervous were completely shot), he turned to me and said "no worries, I've done this a thousand times". Wedding day is filled with so much beautiful chaos, Joe captured every single angle. Not long after the big day was done & over with, my (now) Husband and I we were able to review photos, and he actually sat there and teared up watching them (he didn't even cry at the wedding!). Joe knows what he's doing. Do yourselves a favor and meet him with him, you will instantly know he's the guy you want capturing your wedding day.

Joe Dantone is an excellent photographer with great vision and creativity. My new husband is not one for photos, but Joe made him comfortable from the moment we met him for our engagement shoot. My camera-shy husband LOVES the groomsman portraits from our wedding. Joe is flexible and easy-going but provides a great end-product. Many of our wedding party and guests referred to him as a "ninja". He's constantly moving and taking photos without being obtrusive. We hardly knew he was there. We're very happy with our decision to use Joe and would suggest him to all friends and family. We'll certainly use him in the future for family portraits.

Joe is an amazing photographer. From our engagement pictures up until our wedding day, Joe made us feel at ease. He was always quick to respond to my emails and questions. He is so talented and creative with his work and we couldn't be happier with how all of our photos came out. Joe had our online photo gallery ready for us when we returned home from our honeymoon a week and half after our wedding! Not only is Joe a great photographer but he is a great person who I can call my friend. I highly recommend Joe and wouldn't have wanted anyone else to shoot our special day!

Joe is truly an artist and we could not have been more pleased with both the product of his work and his presence during our wedding. He did a fabulous job and delivered all he said he would and more. We found Joe to be highly professional, straightforward and very sincere. Once we saw his portfolio, we could see his talent and how different his pictures were from the routine wedding photographs. Joe was recommended to us by a friend and from our first meeting, we felt he was the right photographer for us. We had thoughts about where, when and what pictures we wanted; Joe advised us and incorporated what was important to us into our day. I was very concerned that the day would be about the photographer and the “pictures”, as I've seen so often at other weddings. It seems like they take over and stage every move of the bride and groom, stopping, interrupting and focusing everything for the camera. Joe understood what I was talking about and clearly, this was not Joe's style. It was the bride and grooms day, all about them and the events of the day, and somehow, Joe got it all in touching pictures, which were delivered as promised, within 3 weeks! We would highly recommend Joe Dantone Photography.

From the moment we first took a look at Joe's profile and saw his pictures we knew he was going to be awesome. Starting with a "get to know us" engagement shoot, his ideas for shots were beyond anyone's imagination. Then our big day finally came. Joe defined professionalism at its finest. He captured every detail at every moment of the day...from the first curl in my hair, to getting down on the dance floor. He captured ALL the action. He emailed us soon after with the finished photos, and we were speechless. Every photo was PERFECT. We would definitely recommend him as a photographer to anyone looking for the BEST around.

I would like to use this small space to express my appreciation for the excellent photography services that Joe Dantone provided at my wedding. From the beginning of the day, which actually started out very hectic and stressful, Joe was there to capture all of the important things. He took the time out to travel to my family's home in order to capture an important ceremony. He then drove to the hotel to take candid photos of my bridesmaids and me getting ready. Throughout the process, Joe was very patient and understanding, even when thing were not going as scheduled. As the day progressed, things definitely smoothed out and Joe continued to work with us in capturing our first reveal. In the process, Joe was able to really focus on the joy and happiness of our day in his shots. During the ceremony, his quality worked was on display again, catching us and our guests in full appreciation of the day. Afterwards, during the reception, Joe did a wonderful job of displaying our, our families, and our friends happiness. The dance floor shots were absolutely amazing with happy faces everywhere!!! There was dancing, dancing, fun, and more dancing, and Joe captured all of it in the facial expressions of all who were there. Aside from this, Joe's photos also displayed the beauty of the day, from start to finish. We were blessed with beautiful weather and this was on full display in every outdoor shot. All and all, my husband and I were very pleased with Joe's services. He was timely in his arrival and stayed past the allotted time. His photos are very high quality and aside from us, our families and guests are pleased with them too. Thank you Joe Dantone, best wishes in all of your future wedding photography, and we recommend you to the fullest!!!

If you're still hunting for a photographer, save your time and go with Joe! We are so happy with how our images came out from the engagement shots to the hundreds of wedding shots! Joe is super passionate about photography and he goes above and beyond your expectations (I promise!)His shots are unique, creative, and a perfect capture of your day. He is also very professional, timely, and interested in getting to know his clients. He literally zips around the day of, getting every moment in perfect action. You really don't need to worry about ANYTHING because days, months,and years from now you'll look back and relive every second of your wedding :) woo hoo, thanks Joe!

If you are looking for a photographer who is professional but personal, fun, organized, timely, extremely talented, and all around awesome -- Joe is your guy. From our first meeting to after the wedding, he has been truly enthusiastic and passionate about working with us and creating absolutely stunning photographs that we love (not to mention that our friends and family are raving about). We had a fast paced and super sweaty wedding day, and Joe was there for every important moment without a single complaint. He made sure to be in contact leading up to the wedding so that there were no surprises, which made us feel at ease on the day-of. In addition, we never felt that he was in our faces or overbearing while shooting (in fact, he was quite ninja-like at times!). On top of all of this, the value of his services was unlike any other we saw while searching for a wedding photographer. He includes a "get to know you" engagement session, 12 HOURS OF COVERAGE (this was very hard to find without being charged extra), and a personal thumb drive with all of the final images. We can't say it enough -- we couldn't imagine our wedding day without Joe.

I'm one happy bride with several 100 pictures documenting our big day! Joe did an incredible job of capturing each part of our wedding day and adding a a creative touch to each picture. Joe was a pleasure to work with. All of our pre-wedding details were worked out professionally and without any issues. Joe first took engagement pictures for us that turned out great. We were thrilled with the quality of these pictures. On the wedding day, Joe and his assistant arrived early to capture the start of the wedding day and took pictures until the very end of the night. His pictures highlighted the excitement throughout the day and each emotion. Joes pictures were cleverly done and included nearly every single person who attended the wedding. The pictures included all the important events during the day even the quiet moments between bride and groom, groom and his mom, grandparents, etc. he also put together a neat slide show for us too. Just days after the wedding we were able to see our pictures and share them with our family and friends. Great photographer!

Joe did such an amazing job photographing our wedding. Him and his assistant captured so many great moments and details. He spent the full, long day with us and was there until the very end. He got great shots without interfering with important moments during the ceremony. He is extremely nice and easy to work with and always responsive to emails. It's clear that Joe loves what he does and puts in a lot of effort. He also did a great job at our engagement session which was included with the wedding package. His photo package includes so much more than you get with other photographers for the same price and we got our photos back so soon after the wedding. Our friends and family made comments about how great the photos were and what great shots Joe was getting during the wedding. We could not have asked for a better photographer!

We are so happy that we found Joe Dantone. Our engagement and wedding photos are absolutely gorgeous. He makes you feel very comfortable and is open to your ideas.

Joe is great to work with. He listens and is able to deliver beautiful moment catching greatness.

Joe Dantone did such a fabulous job with our wedding photos. They came out amazing and it was such an incredible experience. He is so creative. Everyone including me was so happy with the outcome and I now have a lifetime of great photos thanks to joe to always remember our special day.

Joe Dantone exceeded our expectations. He was always on-time, reliable, and took amazing shots of the most important day of our lives. From our engagement shoot, through to our wedding photo album, he was in constant contact with us and as professional as they come. Brides have many things to worry about with wedding planning and thanks to Joe, I never once worried about how our pictures would look. We trusted him and knew he would capture every moment that mattered most to us. We were able to view some photos almost immediately while we were on our honeymoon! He quickly sent out the thumb drive with ALL images both in color and black and white, and it arrived before we returned from our honeymoon. We could not have asked for more. On top of it all, Joe is a great guy and a pleasure to be around. We felt comfortable every step of the way and had so much fun. Thank you Joe for everything! -Erica

Joe Dantone did an incredible job with both our engagement and wedding photos. His style aligned with exactly what we were looking for; candid shots that captured the moments we want to cherish. Joe makes you feel comfortable and it shows in the photos. Our engagement pictures brought my mother-in-law to tears because she said she could see in the pictures how much we love one another. And our friends and family continue to rave about how beautiful the wedding photos came out. Every moment was captured beautifully from church to the bridal party shoot in between and then finally at the reception. It was so great to look back on that day and see all the guests having such a good time and notice how all the little details came together. We recommend Joe 100% and have already been sure to mention his name anytime someone is in search of a photographer. His prices are very reasonable and his pictures are just amazing. You will be very happy with his services.

We hired Joe to take photos at my bridal shower as well as my sisters. They were absolutely stunning. So many people commented on how great he was and how nice. I love having such beautiful pictures to remember the day. Unfortunately we had already paid a deposit on our wedding photographers or we would have used Joe for that too. Highly recommend for any event!

Very professional, pictures were ready to view so quickly that people didn't even have time to stop talking about the wedding yet! Every picture makes you feel like your still there. He and his assistant were able to capture everyone without getting in the way. Prices very reasonable, especially for how beautiful the photographs are.

Aside from the obligatory "Congratulations!", the most-heard comment of our wedding night was "Your photographer did an amazing job!" - and that was before they'd even seen a single photo. Joe Dantone captured our favorite wedding moments beautifully, often with a unique perspective that somehow made them seem even more impressive than they were in real life. His enthusiasm for photography is evident - he actually asked to start earlier on our wedding day to catch more dressing photos, and throughout the day our bridal party loved hearing his "That's awesome!" exclamations that told us he'd taken another great shot. We were thrilled to have Joe Dantone as a part of our wedding day, and we look forward to hanging his beautiful work throughout our home!

Joe did an amazing job of capturing each precious moment of our daughter's wedding day. I feel like I am reliving the day as I look at each photo. He worked tirelessly from the morning hair and makeup right through to the last dance of the reception. He was always courteous AND fun to work with. I would highly recommend Joe for your special event.

Joe is professional, friendly, and responds very quickly. You will not be disappointed. I can not thank him enough for capturing so many beautiful moments on the happiest day of my life. The photos speak for themselves. I would 100% highly refer and recommend Joe's service to anyone ready to make that next step in their life or for any special occasion. Wish you all the best Joe!