McCardell Photography

sit. No communication with me after I gave him my money for a package he never delivered until I emailed him and all I got was I’m sorry we have all been through a tough time this year. It was my money and should have been given back as no service was given. STAY AWAY

edule for next year, but to also add on a date for this year and photograph our intimate ceremony on 9/27. Jonathan arrived early, scoped the venue out and chose perfect spots for our pictures. The fact that Jonathan was shooting alone and still managed to capture my husbands face as I walked down the aisle and my reaction to him standing at the end of the aisle is incredible. He captured every significant moment flawlessly. The pictures came out absolutely beautiful and we could not be more pleased!! Jonathan has such a fun personality and really makes everyone feel so comfortable. I would highly recommend the McCardell's and we cannot wait for our pictures for next year's celebration!

reat/fun experience for him I knew we found our forever photographers. So extra thumbs up on that aspect!! We’ll definitely be in touch to get more photos done In the future!!

e recommend him to anyone looking for a fun and professional photographer!

s back about three weeks after our wedding and we absolutely love every single one! We are so grateful that all of the special moments from our wedding day were so beautifully captured!

friends' weddings, but they were also such a pleasure to work with. They are very knowledgeable and explain the entire process so you don't have any questions. The day of the wedding was so much fun and the design of the wedding album has been a breeze. I would definitely recommend them to everyone!

own "style" and McCardell photography is unique. I got the pleasure of working with Johnathan (although his wife also does photography) what a great eye!!! He will look up at the sun and the clouds and just know when and where he can get the best shots. He doesn't waste a second with a picture that he knows will be no good. That's the value that he brings... I did a bridal shoot and a wedding album and upon choosing pictures for both Johnathan pretty much had them layed out the way I would of done it with the very best pictures... needless to say there wasn't very much editing on our part. He goes to work and he doesn't play around. The day of our wedding we got several comments of how hard the photographer was working. It was pretty hot and we were all sticky and Johnathan was practically dripping wet and he seemed to be enjoying every minute of it. Everywhere I turned he was right there, never missed a beat and out of all 700 something photos that we ended up with in the end it was very hard to even say that we would of tossed ONE photo. I mean they were ALL so incredibly good. Granted, we got married at the Graylyn Estate so we already had a BEAUTIFUL background but I would say the most impressive skill Johnathan had was utilizing every spare minute to make sure we got alll the family photos etc that we wanted. And I like that he doesn't make you do these crazy poses that make you look so unatural. His techniques are SUPERB and we knew we had the BEST from the beginning and I was shocked at how quickly he got everything back to us! McCardell photography = Proffesionalism in EVERY aspect.

capturing our spirit!

fter our wedding. Wonderful experience and I'd recommend them both!

e, and very helpful. The pictures we have from our wedding are absolutely perfect! If you are looking for a photographer, look no further! They are well worth every penny we spent on photography for the wedding.

ese sessions to get to know my husband and I. Jonathan and Renee had done a wedding I was in a few years ago and it was no question who I wanted our photographers to be when it was time for us to get married. They capture the day in such beautiful photos. We have shared our wedding photos with many friends and family and they absolutely love them. The McCardell's are wonderful!

celebrated in a converted barn, we knew we needed someone very experienced with lighting and various camera angles to capture the essence of the environment. We found an experienced, hands on photographer who delivered for every shot! My husband and I knew that gorgeous pictures were of the utmost importance to our wedding experience so we could revel in the big day for years to come. Not only did Jonathan deliver beautiful pictures, but he was able to capture the moment by showing our guests' true personalities while using his uncanny, vision for each shot. We have already recommended this great husband and wife duo to our friends, and we hope everyone takes the opportunity to use them for their next big event! Cheers!

d and knows how to capture all of those special moments of your special day. I highly recommend their services!

ew they were the photographer for us. Meeting Jonathan and Renee and having them both photograph my bridal and wedding portraits was the best decision ever. They are so easy-going and makes you feel relaxed even in the most unnatural of positions. Not only did everyone look fantastic, but their keen eyes and creativity made for some truly one-of-a-kind shots! My best advice is to book the McCardells early, they are in high demand and worth every penny!

ary results. If photography is a high priority for your wedding, they are worth the price. Highly recommended.

own research, my husband and I decided that we were most impressed with Jonathan and Renee's portfolio. We met with Jonathan and could tell right away that he is definitely knowledgeable and knew "what he was doing". He shared some ideas with us since he had been to Childress quite a few times. He showed us some photos of his recent weddings and we decided right away that Jonathan would be perfect person for capturing our beautiful day. He was very responsive of myself and the wedding planner. On the day of, he made sure that he captured every moment possible. Also since our wedding was outdoor, he definitely maximized beautiful scenery of the vineyard. After our photos were done, we met with him to finalize our photo album. Boy boy boy. was it hard to pick out only certain number of photos. lol. Seriously every photo he captured was breath taking. I got emotional again just looking through those photos. Wedding photos and album was done in a timely manner. I would definitely recommend Jonathan and Renee for any future brides.

still look like a piece of art. They captured all the perfect moments and details, and provided good direction for us so we knew what to do and how to pose (and even how to cut our cake!)

raits. I couldn't have asked for a kinder, funnier photographer to put everyone at ease. Our ceremony was in Danville, VA and the reception out in South Boston, VA and Jonathan was able to make the trip. While the price was a bit on the spendy side, the McCardells are worth every penny. You will not be disappointed in the quality or quantity of the shots.

to get quality photos. (We actually got their "cheapest package").That's exactly what we got! The photos are one of kind. I was so happy to see parts of the wedding that I missed because I was busy being the bride! McCardell Photography is a husband and wife team. Both are wonderful people! Renee was our photographer on the big day. She is sweet, funny, and very personable. She has an eye for detail and she is very open and flexible to taking the pictures you want. I would definitely recommend!

to work with- he made me feel at ease during the bridal portrait shoot and so I was very happy when he also photographed our wedding day as well. Our wedding album is a work of art and we enjoy looking at it over and over. One of my favorite bridal photographs was when Jonathan spontaneously suggested that I walk out into a grassy field on the property where we were shooting the photographs….he has a wonderful sense of style and I was impressed by his creativity.

engagement session and wedding day. The photos are fantastic! We absolutely loved all of our pictures and they even added some unique touches specific to us. While we got everything we wanted, this does come at a premium. On top of the initial expenses, the additional charges for photo books and printing are pricey. As the saying goes, "You get what you pay for" therefore we got the best! We are very happy with the end result. We have some amazing photos to remember our special day.

needed to pose (which we loved). The photos create an amazing story in the highest quality. I continue to look over and over again at the photos. We love McCardell Photography and will continue to carry on our relationship through the years.

bridal shoot and day of photography were phenomenal. Even on the wedding day, when it was rainy and gross, they were able to help me just go with it and savor the moments. I can't wait to see the results from the big day, but no doubt am sure they will be perfect!

urs away destination wedding to Murrells Inlet, SC. The pictures were absolutely breath taking! Magazine worthy!!!

We had the chance to work with both as Jonathan shot our engagement photos, and Renee shot our wedding. Both are professional, fun, and personable. I felt so at ease from the first "click" of the camera. Most importantly, the McCardells were able to capture the emotions of that day in a way which defies categorization. We opted not to have a videographer, and that was something we initially regreted. However, after seeing the photos captured of our day, we realized we didn't even need it. The progression of the photographs told the stories, and showed the emotions, of that day in a more profound way than any video could. We love the McCardell's and HIGHLY recommend them. We'll be using them again in the future!!

hey truly are amazing at what they do and I would definitely recommend them to anyone. LOVE LOVE LOVE THEM!

having to ask. Most importantly, we could not have been more pleased when we received our digital images from them. They are all stunning. McCardell photography was a bit pricier than other photographers we considered, but this is one category where we wanted the best, and I believe that we got it.

ing photographer options all over within a two hour radius of our wedding location and in several states. We scrutinized McCardell's blog and website and sent them long lists of questions. They were friendly yet professional every step along the way. We loved that their photos captured moments and not just staged them. It takes a special eye for that. We have gotten countless compliments about the photos and it has been nearly impossible to narrow down to our top favorites because there are so many we love! The day of the wedding Jonathan and Renee made us feel completely at ease and captured all the shots we wanted. It was an extra bonus to have a husband and wife team. That was our preference because husband and wives teams read each other so perfectly and work together in the best possible ways. Thanks again McCardells!

s Jonathan and Renee had an open date for the day we wanted to get married. Renee had a wedding that day so we worked with Jonathan for the majority of our experience- we did our engagement photos in downtown Greensboro and he did a wonderful job of getting us to relax and laugh- my family and friends raved over he was able to really capture "us" in the photos. The day of the wedding was a complete fiasco- the weather had been sunny with a high of 75 until the day leading up to the rehearsal dinner when a tropical storm decided to make its way through the coast. The day of the wedding was drizzling and in the 50s- my wedding was an outside wedding but Jonathan and his assistant photographer were great at working with the weather. We worked around it to get the shots we needed. My father had surprise fireworks at the wedding which made for amazing photos and Jonathan never miss an opportunity for a photograph but he was never obtuse- you can tell he is a true professional. When I received my final wedding images I was completely amazed that Renee and Jonathan had captured and edited the photos so that someone looking at the photos would have never known how miserable the weather was- just what an amazing time it was with friends and family. I recommend them as wedding photographers to anyone looking for quality photos and a reliable professional friendly photographer!

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ng other than wedding pictures?" but I love them so much that I use them throughout our house! Jonathan and Renee have the best personalities and are fun to work with. They are also PROMPT. They got my wedding pictures back to me right when I got back from my honeymoon. I have friends who have had to wait months, and it's not something you want to wait so long for. The pictures and the album are amazing. I highly recommend McCardell!

e, capturing memories from the special day without standing out as “the photographers.” My husband and I genuinely had fun with them during our wedding shoot, laughing together and enjoying the day. It is clear that the McCardells love what they do. Their artistic creativity speaks for itself. It has been a privilege to work with them for both engagement and wedding photos. Our thanks to them for preserving once in a lifetime moments!

eir pictures are by far better than other competitors. Not only are they wonderful to work with but their education and professionalism enhance the quality of what they do. The are a prefect husband and wife team! LOVE LOVE LOVE their work!

ise was obvious. We spent alot of our budget on the pictures and they were worth every penny! They did such a good job on the engagement, bridal and wedding day pics, we couldn't have been happier! We would (and will) gladly use again! Thanks so much for capturing our day! Paula Jones Wertheim

-- how friendly, relaxed & reassuring they both naturally are made our big day nearly stress-free. I'm a "hobby" photographer, and to me their work is truly stunning. Embarrassingly, I have almost no photos of myself in my 20's; I just hated how I looked in pics. So I can't express what these photos mean to me -- it's as if they "made me look beautiful", like they worked some sort of magic, yet these photos definitely look like me. We didn't have much $$ to spend (paid for the wedding ourselves), but knew we needed to pay extra for quality photography. You just can't hire the cheapest photogs & expect to get THIS quality. Truthfully, they probably could charge more, they're THAT good. The big day is over before you know it, and considering how much I love photography, I knew it'd be the most meaningful reminder for us of that day, years on down the road. They were very flexible & worked with us to provide us what we wanted at a reasonable price. If I could give higher than "5" on Quality and Service, I would!

our photographers, we couldn't have asked for more!

g amount of compliments. They made our wedding fun, worked to fit our budget and captured all of our guests while never missing a special moment. I honestly could not be more thrilled by our photography!

raphers. Their professionalism and creative talents wowed us and all of our guests. Our day was an important part of our lives but it was over in a blink of an eye. They have provided us with beautiful memories that will last a lifetime. My advice to those brides looking for a photographer is to hire them as soon as possible and invest in their best package. If I would change anything it would be to have them there for the pre-wedding festivities. You will spend lots of money on your wedding but the photos from McCardell Photography are priceless!

photos were wonderful and very creative! We booked one of the more expensive packages, but they have several different levels if you don't want to spend as much.