5 out of 5 stars and 18 reviews Best of Weddings (1x).
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(18)Pittsburgh, PA and Surrounding Areas | Desitination Weddings
About this vendor
Margaret James Photography is a wedding photography company based in Connellsville, PA. Owner and operator Rebecca is passionate about capturing all the small details that show how much effort couples put into their day. She puts her heart into every event she photographs, and would love to be part of your milestone celebration.
Rebecca wants her clients to feel relaxed, valued, and heard during the photography process. She aims to be a friend as well as a photographer, and will help you feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera. Whatever your vision for your wedding photographs, she'll strive to make it a reality.
Margaret James Photography specializes in romantic, timeless imagery with a dreamy feel. They offer consultations so you can chat with Rebecca and find out if she'd be a good fit before you book. You'll then receive a customized proposal designed to fit your needs. Engagement sessions are available if desired, as well as a second photographer. After your event, you'll receive a full gallery of high-resolution images that can be shared and downloaded, with the option of an album.
Details
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Printed Enlargements
- Printed Proofs
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
Photo & Video Styles
- Classic
- Documentary
- Lifestyle
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- Wedding
Awards and Affiliations
Reviews
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We worked with Margaret James for our videography and holy moly, it turned out incredible. Rebecca has a keen ability and captured our. If day perfectly. We are so happy we worked ...
with Margaret James and highly recommend using them to ensure your memories are preserved!!!!
I cannot say enough great things about Rebecca!!! I first met Rebecca in 2020 when she shot my friends wedding that I was in. At that wedding I saw how much attention to detail s...
he provides, how great her shots came out, and how efficient she was. Therefore she was the first vendor I reached out to after getting engaged! Our photography package included an engagement session and she spent hours with us!! We got our photos back in a quick timeframe as well and she made us look like models!! If you're a bride/ have a fiancee who you think might be awkward with the photo process do not worry one bit. She made us both so comfortable and provided enough posing coaching that we both could enjoy the process and look relaxed. She went far above and beyond just being our photographer, she also gave me excellent vendor recommendations, general wedding advice, and even helped me get my veil to stay in!! We chose not to do a first look at the wedding so we did photos after our ceremony. Rebecca kept these moving at a great pace and she even took care of the awkward task of removing certain people from certain photos in such a professional manner. I can't wait to do more photos with Rebecca throughout the next few phases of our lives. She really puts her whole heart into the process and never made us feel like a contract/ number in her list. You cannot go wrong with choosing her!!!
Once I came across Rebecca's website, I knew her style of photography was exactly what I wanted for our wedding. She has a classic but authentic style that perfectly captured the v...
ibe we were seeking. She is one of the first vendors we booked for our wedding, and we couldn't be happier with her services. She made us feel so comfortable during our sessions, and we appreciated her coaching. Her infectious energy on the big day kept us going despite the inclement weather we had to navigate. We would be thrilled to book her again for future events.
We are so happy to have chosen this company for our wedding photography! As soon as we ended our interview with Rebecca, we knew that she was perfect for our wedding. Starting with...
the engagement session, she made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. Throughout the entire process she was always very kind, responsive, and organized. She even helped us create an ideal timeline for our big day. Rebecca made our wedding day stress free by contributing to a fun environment. She did an incredible job because all of the photos turned out amazing. We are so thankful for everything Rebecca has done to make our wedding day the best ever! We highly recommend this company for any photography needs!
We are so lucky to have found Rebecca. From the moment we had our first phone meeting with her starting to look to book a photographer for our wedding we were sold. She is the swee...
test soul. My now husband and I are fun loving care feee people. We got married in my home state of Pennsylvania, close to where Rebecca is from, however we’ve lived outside of DC for the better part of our relationship. When we threw out the idea of an engagement session in DC she took it and RAN. We spent the day in the city capturing US. Once we had gotten a same day image from her on that cold DC March day we knew we had hit the jackpot. Our wedding day was no different. She has exceeded every expectation. Her professionalism, quality of work and talent speak for themselves and SHINE in her photography. We can’t wait to use her for all of our photography needs as our journey continues. She’s a true GEM. We are lucky to have her as our photographer and now friend!
As a queer couple, it was really important to us to find the right match for our wedding day. We took the time to get to know each vendor personally by asking them what we thought ...
were important questions. From the start, Rebecca felt like nothing short of a best friend with loving and inclusive energy. Of course, the quality of photography was important to us as well. My wife loves photography and wouldn't just settle on anyone. We both LOVED how Rebecca's photos were so bright and natural, and she always had unique shots that felt like we were getting something special from her.
From the start, Rebecca felt like a best friend to us that we were just hanging out with. We aren't people who particularly like having our photos taken, and we are a bit awkward and goofy. Rebecca was able to make us feel so comfortable, have fun, and yet when we got our photos back, we looked GOOD. We got everything from silly shots to straight up model-level shots. Ultimately, it comes down to a combination of absolutely unreal quality of work and having a GREAT time.
I know there is a photographer for everyone and that's what makes this whole industry work, but there isn't a couple that Rebecca isn't for. As a queer couple, she gave us all the love and support we needed by using inclusive language on her forms and gallery (NOT something that all vendors do). We know she would show the same support the acceptance no matter the terms of a couples identity. Her skills are unmatched, and I truly believe the way that she edits photos will stand the test of time and look classic even 100 years down the road. The final and most important thing is that she is someone that will feel like a friend and an ally on the biggest day of your life! We didn't have to worry at all about her getting her job done and doing it well. She went above and beyond to make sure our day was executed flawlessly so that we had ZERO stress about her on that day.
Overall, we were meant to find Rebecca for our wedding day. She made us feel validated as a same-sex couple, we had so much fun every time we got to work with her, and our photos are better than we could have ever imagined. 10/10.
Why did we choose Margaret James Photography for our big day? It was easy!! Rebecca is one of a kind. She listens, she works hard, and she always does what’s best for her client. I...
cannot say enough great things about her. Her personality is infectious, and we clicked instantly(even before we met!) if you have any reservations about booking with her, you shouldn’t. Period. You will not be disappointed! If you couldn’t tell already, she is THE BEST, and your wedding day will be even better with her by your side. She may even becomes a great friend ;) Book her!!
Why did we choose Margaret James Photography for our big day? It was easy!! Rebecca is one of a kind. She listens, she works hard, and she always does what’s best for her client. I...
cannot say enough great things about her. Her personality is infectious, and we clicked instantly(even before we met!) if you have any reservations about booking with her, you shouldn’t. Period. You will not be disappointed! If you couldn’t tell already, she is THE BEST, and your wedding day will be even better with her by your side. She may even becomes a great friend ;) Book her!!
Where to begin…Rebecca was hands down the most fun, hardworking, personal, and professional photographer we could have ever asked to capture our special day! From taking the time t...
o get to know us, to ensuring every special detail was captured, to helping us feel comfortable in front of the camera, Rebecca was our girl! What most caught my eye was how timeless all of her pictures were. To me, Rebecca takes pictures that you can look back in 30, 40, 50 years from now and it looks as true to color as it did the day she took the picture. The other thing I loved is that Rebecca has an eye to capture a story within every picture. If you’re on the fence wether or not to book With her, my biggest piece of advice is to reach out to her, talk to her about your concerns, let her know exactly what you’re looking for because I know you won’t be disappointed!!
It was certainly helpful knowing others that had their pictures taken by Rebecca and hearing how highly they spoke of her and her work! After meeting with Rebecca for the first tim...
e, I knew it was a done deal. She is so easy going. She also understood me and Frank. Rebecca got my vision and made sure both our engagement session and our wedding day were perfect! My mom even said how wonderful she was on our wedding day, she said she was so personable and kind. Rebecca understands that not everyone is super comfortable in front of the camera and didn’t expect us to not be ourselves. It was a total surprise to me when we got our pictures back that she had the entire invitation suite with her. I was very scattered the days before the wedding and forgot the extras at home then I was actually sad that they weren’t going to be captured. Rebecca genuinely cares about her couples and the pictures she is capturing for them!
I’ve been telling all my newly engaged friends to look at the Margaret James Photography instagram page. Now I can show them how amazing our wedding pictures are! Rebecca was so easy to work with. She wasn’t just a photographer, she became a friend and made it that much easier to be ourselves in front of the camera.
Our experience was amazing! I highly recommend that anyone that is interested in using Rebecca as a photographer, do it! You truly won’t regret it and you will have beautiful pictures to show for it.
We instantly felt a connection with Rebecca that we had not felt with the other potential photographers. It felt as if we were already friends and we felt so comfortable talking wi...
th her initially. Once we finished our call with Rebecca we hung up and said right away let's book her. We had so much fun during our engagement session and the fact that Rebecca loves dogs and let us bring our Golden, Callie, was a huge bonus. We didn't want it to end. And then getting back the pictures and again seeing how natural they looked was amazing. She really captured our personalities so perfectly.
On the day of the wedding I remember Rebecca getting there early and taking her time getting things set up and taking the detail shots while we were getting ready. I remember being so happy knowing everything was falling into place and we did not have to feel rushed for a second. I also felt so happy knowing we had already met a couple times and like I said we became friends and it was so refreshing feeling comfortable and being able to not be as nervous knowing the pictures were going to be amazing.
Our experience with Rebecca was incredible, we would do it again in a heartbeat. 100%, book her. I spent a lot of time looking for vendors (considering we got engaged right before the world shut down for a few months I had a lot of free time on my hands to do research) and she truly is the best. We wouldn't have changed a single thing.
We definitely recommend Rebecca and would use her over and over again! Our photos are gorgeous! We love how much variety we have in our poses and scenery. We loved how comfortable ...
she made us feel and how much fun we had the entire time. We definitely felt at ease and really enjoyed ourselves. Rebecca made the whole experience so fun and natural for us. We could definitely tell Rebecca is passionate about what she does, and we felt very happy with our photos. We were so appreciative of how flexible she was with scheduling and rescheduling… and rescheduling. We are so happy with our experience and we love our pictures. We can’t thank her enough!
Rebecca not only made us feel comfortable in front of the camera but made us feel prioritized.
She made us feel special in every way she possibly could. Rebecca went out of her way...
to make us feel like we were her only clients, she went above and beyond what would be expected from a wedding photographer. We felt like we had a friend behind the camera. Our experience with Rebecca was unforgettable! She made photos enjoyable and efficient, so we were really able to maximize our time with our guests. Rebecca captured every detail we put into our day in a way that was artistic and made it feel like a Pinterest wedding.
I spoke with Rebecca early in our wedding planning process and immediately knew she was who I wanted to capture our day. She was genuine and really listened to what I envisioned fo...
r our wedding and photos. Right after our call, even before I had officially booked her, she sent me a possible wedding timeline which was very helpful. Rebecca is organized and easy to work with. She made taking photos fun. Rebecca is an amazing photographer, she truly captured the happiness we felt at our engagement session and on our wedding day.
Booking with Rebecca means you gain not only a photographer but a friend! When taking pictures, I never once felt awkward. She allowed us to be our authentic selves throughout the ...
whole process. It meant the world to me that I was able to share intimate moments with my husband without feeling like we were in front of the camera.
Rebecca made my family and bridal party feel at ease. Knowing that she was once a bride herself put her on a different level and made it easy to relate. I knew that Rebecca was providing me the experience she wishes she would have had herself. She is in it to give her couples a lasting experience!
From the moment she arrived, she did not stop working and making sure the shots were the absolute best they could be! Our friends and family made so many comments about how absolutely sweet and wonderful Rebecca was during the entire day. We are forever grateful! If you are looking for the perfect vendor team for your big day-make sure Margaret James Photography is a part of it.
Rebecca’s bubbly personality, attention to detail and photography style all helped in making our decision to book her for our wedding day. Kendal was initially nervous about having...
his picture taken but after all of the fun and laughs at our engagement shoot, he walked away even saying that he had a great time! Rebecca is so easy to talk to, whether it be through email or in person. She was always there to answer any questions. If you’re still deciding on a photographer, meet and talk with Rebecca! By sitting down with her, after spending so much time researching and worrying if we’d find the right fit – it made our decision clear! We knew that we would work well together and she would be able to really capture our love we have for one another. Rebecca helped make all of my wedding dreams come true. She’s given us so many treasured photos to look back on in the many years to come. We are so very grateful!
I cannot say ENOUGH about Margaret James photography. I met Rebecca through a mutual friend who suggested her for my engagement pictures. Everything went so smoothly! From initial ...
contact, to getting back to any questions I had right away to even supplying a few props to make sure we were not inconvenienced through the whole shoot! Rebecca will walk you every step of the way, even if your camera shy! By the end of your shoot, you will feel like you have known her for years. I have chosen Rebecca to be my photographer for my wedding and I cannot WAIT to work with her again! Highly highly suggest Margaret James photography!
Rebecca was absolutely amazing!!! She made everything so easy! She's very professional. My whole experience with her was completely stress free. She took care of everything. My pic...
tures turned out gorgeous!!! I highly recommend!!!!
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