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We were so lucky to have Nathan shoot our wedding after seeing how beautifully his photos turned out for my sister-in-law.
Nathan is not only a fantastic photographer but an absolute delight of a person - he's so kind, easygoing and makes you feel extremely comfortable. We loved having him around.
We love our wedding photos and I seriously cannot say enough great things about him. If you're considering him for your wedding - just do it.
We talked to probably 15 different photographers and didn't really feel like anyone was the right fit until Nathan. After we got off of the phone with him we immediately knew he was what we were looking for. He is so kind and also listens to everything you are looking for. We were set on not doing a first look and many photographers tried to sway our opinion. Nathan did the opposite and not only never tried to sway us but said it would be no problem and he could easily get us to cocktail hour in time after the ceremony (which he did!). Our whole wedding party and family knew him by name and brought up how great he and his second photographer were. He is not only a calming presence on your wedding day but is very organized and efficient in the way that you don't feel like you are taking photos all day. Having flexibility with timing and not a super strict number of hours was also so refreshing. Our wedding was in shock when Nathan edited pictures during dinner and displayed them that same night on the DJ booth. I cannot recommend Nathan enough and am so glad we found him for our wedding it couldn't have gone better and I can't imagine having anyone else.
Nathan is absolutely amazing. I was a wedding planner for a number of years & the first time that I worked with him I told him "I don't know who the groom will be, but I know you are the photographer!" Six years later, almost to the date! he photographed my wedding & he was PHENOMENAL!!!! Nathan is so creative & kind. He comes up with the best ideas and the shots come out so good. He does such a good job with all the personalities that come with weddings, families & bridal parties and he was such a fun edition to add to our group. He doesn't waste time and does a great job at getting the group going. Having Nathan photograph my wedding was even better than I thought it would be & it was the best decision I made!!
I can't say enough great things about Nathan. We received his name from our wedding planners and after interviewing a few photographers virtually, we clicked with Nathan instantly. We were lucky enough to have him come to Chicago to take our engagement photos and right away felt so comfortable with his direction and approach for just going with things (Chicago lived up to its Windy City nickname that day). Fast forward to our wedding weekend, Nathan was there every step of the way from our Rehearsal Dinner to 12+hours on our wedding day. He always arrives early to scope out the scene and has a way of blending in and taking super natural photos of the scene while still being able to strike up a conversation with your extended family and closest friends along the way. Nathan totally took charge on keeping our whole group on schedule before the wedding and made sure we still got all of the shots on our shot list before and after the ceremony. We were surprised that by the end of the night Nathan had pulled together a slide show of some of the best photos from the whole day and pulled together a quick slide show preview off on the side of the dance floor - talk about going above and beyond! We can't say enough great things about Nathan and would recommend him to anyone.
Nathan English is amazing! Most people will agree the one of the most significant expenditures of any big life event is the pictures. Pictures are a physical manifestation of the memories we make. To us, photography and finding the right photographer was one of the most important choices of planning our wedding. We had met with a few photographers, but since we were planning our wedding from across the country, it was hard to get the right “vibe”. Until we met Nathan English. From the moment we met Nate (via Zoom) we could feel his energy and we clicked, we knew we wanted to work with him, and after looking at his portfolio we were sold. Fast forward to the wedding day, Nate showed up early to scope out locations, and without ever having met him in person, I felt like I had known him for years. Nate blended into all the festivities like family, he made everyone he came across feel comfortable and relaxed, but most of all, his talent is so great that his photographs truly capture the feeling of the day. Nate will forever be remembered by our family not just because of the truly amazing talent he shared with us, but because he was also one of the most incredible people we have ever met
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I am writing this review before we have even received our full album of pictures. Nathan went above and beyond for our wedding day, he even pinned some flowers on our guests in order to make our timing we had planned out. We had an original plan to take pictures at certain locations but the weather went from sunny to pouring rain and he took over and gave us some ideas on where to take pictures and we literally just told him "Do what you think is best". We had no worries at all! He ended up sending us around 45 pictures the next day and made a slide show within two days. The pictures are AMAZING. He captures the moments that are real and authentic which is what we were looking for. WE LOVED WORKING WITH YOU AND YOUR TEAM!!!! If anyone is looking for a photographer, this is your guy! Thank you for being a part of our wedding and capturing our memories that we will forever have because of you!
- Sasha & Stephanie
NATHAN ENGLISH is AMAZing! We hired him as our photographer and for videography.
If you're looking for "just a photographer", then he's not your dude! If you're looking for someone that just shows up on the day of with a fancy camera, then Nathan is not your dude.
Now...If you're looking for someone that is passionate for the art of photography and videography, makes it a point to understand the couple well before the wedding, is 100% present on your day, then Nathan is your person. He is willing to play so many roles for you! (coordinator/time manager, the bride's right hand man, the groom's wedding interpretor, the bridal party's favorite person) He, with my wedding planner (love greyson events), created a foolproof schedule that had 2 plans depending on weather and tons of cushion to allow for anything. He was there from the start to end and sneaked us out for the most amazing sunset pictures at the lake. Again, we are so appreciative for him and his team for their confidence and expertise. We didn't give him a lot of requirements because we trusted him fully and knew he would capture us and the day perfectly. He did just that.....way beyond our expectations! So thankful!
I can't express how happy we are with Nathan as our photographer. He went above and beyond any expectations we had. He somehow manages to over-deliver on everything in an even shorter amount of time than he quotes.
We booked Nathan for our engagement session, multi-event South Asian wedding (three formal events!), and for our wedding video. Our pictures are beautiful with a great mix of traditional style and some more modern, creative pictures that no one else will have anything like. The shots from our marriage ceremony are seriously the best pictures I could ever ask for. Every emotion and important moment is captured and I cry each time I see them.
Nathan is very professional, but gave us a very personal experience that made us feel so supported and comfortable throughout one of the most important times of our lives. You will spend more time with your wedding photographer than you think, so it was a blessing to have someone with us that quickly became a friend and genuinely shared in our excitement and happiness. Booking Nathan was one of the best decision we made for our wedding!
I cannot say enough about how wonderful Nathan was to have as part of our wedding day. His energy is contagious and it's very clear he genuinely loves his work. He was extremely thoughtful and considerate from understanding family dynamics to being as efficient as possible with our bridal party since we were out in the cold and wind for a lot of our pictures. Jonathan who was shooting with him was also fantastic with our group. We've only seen a sneak peek of our photos, but our families, coworkers and friends have all been so impressed.
Nathan English is a truly gifted individual and we feel so grateful that he was such a wonderful part of our wedding. From our first meeting, he was kind, enthusiastic, and so genuine. We had a blast with him at our engagement photos, he put us at ease immediately - we were worried about being awkward in front of the camera but that lasted about 5 seconds with Nathan. In all communication leading up to the wedding, he was extremely helpful and eager to make our big day exactly what we envisioned. He photographed our rehearsal dinner, which gave us some of the most intimate photos of the weekend, and then was present for all of the most beautiful moments of the wedding day - pre-wedding yoga & golf, hair & makeup, first look, sunset photos - he orchestrated them all perfectly. He also worked together flawlessly with our videographer/wedding planner/everybody. He has this way of setting up an incredible shot seemingly instantaneously, and his photos are far above and beyond any other work I've seen. The photos from our wedding day exceeded all my expectations and I'm so grateful to have those memories to look back on forever. What really makes Nathan special is the way I STILL have friends and family members remarking about what a great guy he is - he brings this effortless joy with him, even in the 95 degree heat that was our wedding day. He was literally on the dance floor, dancing, while taking pictures at one point. We love him, our friends and family love him, I would hire him 100x over for our wedding in a heartbeat. Hire Nathan, I honestly can't say enough awesome things about him. He's found clients for life in our little family :)
Hiring Nathan as our wedding photographer was the best decision we made for our big day. Nathan is an expert photographer and captured our wedding beautifully! The first day we met Nathan was at our engagement shoot in Chicago. Immediately we knew we found the perfect person to work with us - in fact, we shared how wonderful Nathan was doing even before seeing the pictures he took! His enthusiasm is contagious and he understands how to work with family/the wedding party in a lighthearted, stress-free way. I cannot speak highly enough to Nathan's professionalism and superb work!
Nathan is so amazingly talented & wonderful to work with. I found him through Instagram and immediately loved his artistic & detailed photography. He made myself and everyone else feel so comfortable the whole day with his easy & fun personality. He really captured everyone in their best element & character and how I envisioned the day being told through our photos. We are so happy with our pics and his work and so glad we chose him.
Nathan is the man. He is very professional and works fluidly into your special day. He manages to capture many special moments, and has great intuition when it comes to seizing those moments without any imposition. He has such a lovely personality as well, so great to work with :) His style is very organic, but he is incredibly efficient. I am very happy with choosing Nathan for my wedding photographer and would recommend his work to anyone!
My husband and I can't say enough great things about Nathan. He is very professional, but also very friendly to help you relax during a photo shoot, and during a big day! He made us feel comfortable and good about our engagement photos when we didn't have the best weather early spring in Northern Michigan. He is so talented that he was right! They were the best engagement photos we had ever seen.
Our wedding was over Halloweekend, and my husband and his groomsman did a zombie 5K the morning of our wedding - Nathan offered to photograph this - which was above and beyond. He worked with us on our timeline and was very prompt at getting all of the family photos and then wedding party photos done when we didn't give him much time. The cherry on top was when we had our guests dress up in costumes and Nathan dressed up too! He was and is always willing to have fun with his clients, and we'd consider him a friend.
We were very impressed with his communication style, photography skills and how quickly he is able to deliver photos. We got a sample of our wedding day photos the night of, and then an additional AMAZING slide show just a few days later.
Nathan wasn't just a photographer during our wedding journey - we really feel like he was just a friend, enjoying the time with us. You won't regret working with him, and the photos are out of this world!
Nathan is hands down THE BEST wedding photographer you could book. I have been told by multiple people that our wedding photos are the best they have ever seen. He does an AMAZING job from beginning to end. Not only are his pictures beautiful, but he is so kind and cares about your day as if it was his own. He put on all of the guys' boutonnieres for us and even carried a sewing kit with him just in case! Our bridal party and parents had a BLAST taking photos because Nathan has such a good time with it. To top off the wonderful day, we had pictures IN HAND that night!! He started editing at the reception just so we could have a few sneak peak photos after the wedding.
Amazing photographer and amazing person!! Hands down he is the BEST if you want spectacular photos that also capture true emotion look no further!!!! You will ENJOY taking pictures with him as he is great to be around and makes it enjoyable!!
Nathan was the absolute best investment we have ever made on anything. Having so many exceptional photos of our wedding day to last us a lifetime of memories was worth every penny. Nathan comes with my highest recommendation.
You can stop your search for a photographer right now.
Choosing Nathan as your photographer will be the best decision you make for your wedding day. It is hard to choose words to describe how awesome of a photographer and a person Nathan is. His work speaks for itself, just check out his portfolio, but it was all the little things he did throughout the day that really puts him above the rest. He makes you feel comfortable while still offering professional opinions and you can tell he truly enjoys what he does.
And it wasn't just us who noticed how great he is, I can not tell you how many guest came up to us throughout the day to tell us how great Nathan was. Just stop looking and give Nathan a call. He truly is the best, we wish we had reasons to work with him again.
You will not regret working with Nathan! We did a skype interview before choosing him because we were getting married remotely and loved his enthusiasm and energy right away. We ended up electing to do engagement photos though originally had not intended to and he offered to come out to Boston, as this was a city with more memories for the both of us. We were touched at his flexibility and the photos turned great. On the day of our wedding, he was very attentive and in the end we got some outstanding photos. We love him and hope to work with him again in the future!
I can't cheese a better word to describe Nathan and his work besides PERFECT. My husband and I are so lucky that we got to work with him on our wedding day. I had guests and all my wedding party tell me how they loved him and his assistants. He listened to everything we wanted for our photos, and we put complete trust in him. Living in Chicago and getting married in Grand Rapids, we did not know the good areas to take pictures. He had the best ideas, and was so easy to work with. We didn't feel awkward with him at any moment, and the preview he sent us (2 days after the wedding!!) was absolutely beautiful. He is such a talented photographer, and really listens to your dreams/views of what you are looking for. Pricing was VERY reasonable, and we loved that he didn't give us a time limit for the day. A lot of of other photographers will only work with you for 6+ hours, or 8+ hours and then charge you more and more. Nathan wants you to have the BEST day possible, and not worry about that kind of stuff. He shows up when you want, and leaves when you want. I twos so great to not have to worry/think about that on your wedding day. I can't wait to have another reason to work with him again. Definitely the best decision we made for our wedding was to work with him. Not the cake, not the venue, flowers...it was him. Thank you so much Nathan! You helped make our day perfect.
I wish I could give Nathan 10 stars! He is an incredible professional who goes out of his way to satisfy the needs of his clients. We had a long email thread going, but not once did I feel as though I was burdening him. We love Nathan and highly recommend him- you won't regret it!
Choosing Nathan as our wedding photographer was one of the best decisions we made during our wedding planning. He may be on the expensive side, but I promise he is worth every penny. His portfolio speaks for itself - his work is absolutely breathtaking. We used him for both our engagement and wedding photos, and he did an incredible job. Not only is he a master of his craft, but he is also just so FUN to be around! It's so important for a photographer to be able to direct people, and Nathan was so funny and laid back - he really put my husband and I at ease and we were able to just be ourselves. Nathan has this special quality that makes it feel like you guys have been friends for years. He is truly awesome to work with. It might take a few days to get a response from him via email, but as the wedding date drew closer he definitely was quicker to respond. Nathan was also a great resource for wedding planning advice, and he also gave us a few reminders on our wedding day about small things we forgot or overlooked. If you're on the fence about hiring him because of cost, HIRE HIM!! There is a reason he's so highly reputable; you won't regret it!!
I actually thought I had already left this review because when I read someone else's that said "Nathan is the glue that held us together", I thought I had already written that... because I have had those EXACT same thoughts. If that doesn't tell you something, read it again!
Nathan English was by far one of the very best things to happen to us on our wedding day. Nathan IS the glue that holds things together, smooths things out, quietly and graciously keeps a timeline while snapping the most incredible, provocative, and heartwarming shots. I cannot say enough about him - Nathan knows everything about his job and executes it supremely. He even helped put in my veil! He and his awesome partner for the day, James, even captured our cake cutting on video because they noticed our videographer was mysteriously missing for the moment. He is on his game at all times and keeps you on yours. Not to mention, he may be one of the most kind and most genuine people in the world. You cannot go wrong in choosing Nathan English as your photographer - regardless of event. Every single person who saw his blog post after our wedding - even my bosses - commented on how incredible his pictures were, and my entire family was asking him about doing family/event pictures, etc.
In short, we love Nathan and hope to have the opportunity to use his services often in the future!
Nathan was such a key part of not only our wedding day, but also our engagement photos! He made both days so fun and memorable. Not only is he a fantastic photographer that magically seems to capture all of the moments you would hope for, but he is also an excellent communicator, incredibly thoughtful and delivers extremely high quality work in a very timely manner. His photos just have this special element that you don't see in other standard wedding photographers- a combination of amazing lighting techniques and creative shots that I can't explain but I know we will cherish forever. He posted a blog of our wedding photos less than a week after our wedding and it meant the world to us! He was by far our favorite vendor and even seems like a friend to us now after working together for the past several months. He even managed to tame and befriend our large group of 11 groomsmen! I've recommended him to everyone I know :)
My first and only priority for wedding planning was getting an incredible photographer. When I found out that Nathan was within our budget I was so excited and confident that we would have amazing pictures. Nathan is not only an amazingly skilled artist, he is someone you will want to be a part of your day. He is full of energy and kept us smiling well into the night. Overall, a great value and maybe you'll even make a friend in the process!
We LOVE Nathan!! Found him on The Knot and so happy we did! He came to Chicago and did our engagement photos - such a fun, professional guy! The pictures turned out beautiful and it was great to work with him before the wedding day. He was responsive to all emails. He came to our wedding on Mackinac Island and everyone was obsessed with him! I think my friends and family would love to have him around at every event! All of the photos he took of the wedding day were gorgeous. He was trooper riding his bike around the island up and down hills to help us capture the perfect shots. And he was "unseen" during the ceremony - I honestly didn't even know he was there - but he was, because we have some fantastic, special shots!! Love him and DEFINITELY recommend him! Such a pleasure to work with!
From his GREAT suggestion we meet him at a brewery for the first time to the delivery of our photos after the wedding day, everything about working with Nathan has been perfectly suited to us and completely confirmed we made the right decision in choosing him as our wedding photographer.
He has a great ability to make you feel at ease on the day, his experience with weddings meant he knows how things worked and that showed from the minute he arrived to the moment he left. He felt like another great friend there to experience our day with us, rather than a contracted vendor. The investment in a photographer is a big one, but a safe one in Nathan that I urge you to make.
Nathan is AMAZING....WONDERFUL...PRICELESS!!!! I cannot say enough about how great he is as a person and a photographer. I agree with a previous review that he was the glue that held our wedding together. He made sure we remained on schedule and stayed calm. He made me and my husband very comfortable and helped us enjoy our day even more. And...oh yea...he takes AMAZING pictures!!!!!!!!1
A few years ago I was a bridesmaid in a wedding Nathan photographed. I knew then that someday I wanted him to photograph my wedding. Not only did Nathan's photos win me over, but also his amazing personality. Nathan is very easy to get along with. He was always polite and respectful of all of our wishes.
We were able to meet with Nathan before the wedding to go over the schedule for the day and to go over the must have photos. Nathan was wonderful about getting all the photos we needed and stayed on schedule.
I live about an hour from Grand Rapids, and Nathan was ready to go at my makeup appointment at 8 a.m. and did not leave the reception until late in the night. He literally captured every moment of the day. I don't often hear of many photographers doing this!
We had a rather large wedding party, nine bridesmaids, nine groomsmen, two ushers, and two ring bearers; Nathan handled them with ease.
Eleven days after the wedding Nathan had already e-mailed me the link to all of my photographs. He also posted a few preview pictures the morning after the wedding we were able to see before leaving on our honeymoon. The pictures were above and beyond what I was expecting. Nathan has an amazing talent. We feel so lucky to have been able to have him capture our day. I will forever cherish our photos.
I could go on and on about how amazing Nathan is! You won't go wrong having Nathan photograph your special day!
I have seen Nathan's work on numerous occasions at weddings as well as using him for myself for family pictures. His ability to place people in settings and create an unforgettable pictures and memories is truly a gift. He catches not only all the big day events but also all the extras that made your day unique. I highly recommend him!
Weddings can be stressful! Been there and done that :) The wonderful thing about Nathan is that he brings a relaxed, and fun atmosphere with him. We truly were so happy with not only the results of his work for us but also for the cool, calm, collected presence he brought to our wonderful yet hectic day. He was the fun guy in charge! A perfect balance of what anyone would want at their wedding :)
Nathan fly all the way to Arizona to take our engagement photos and we couldn't have had a better experience and be more in love with pictures! We knew right away we wanted Nathan to be our photographer for our engagement and wedding day. He is so kind, creative, relatable and friendly. He is not only a photographer when you work with him but he becomes your friend. We would and will recommend Nathan English Photography to others in the future and we hope he will be available in our future for more photography opportunities! Thank you, Nathan!
Nathan photographed our wedding in early October. He was the perfect man for the job- professional, organized, fun, and creative! From helping us organize our timeline for the day, to celebrating with us until the end, Nathan was a pleasure to have around. His professional knowledge was invaluable. Nathan could find the perfect balance between involvement with us, our party, and our guests, as well as blend into the background to simply observe- but never missed the perfect photo. We have received numerous compliments from friends and family.. people just rave over the imagines he captured throughout our special day!
It was a pleasure to work with Nathan English Photography. Nathan is professional, yet friendly and makes you feel at ease in front of the camera. He is respectful and understands his job well. He has the commanding presence you want in your photographer and yet he plays his part well, fading into the background and gives you room to enjoy your day. Nathan English was by far the best decision I made as far as booking for our wedding. Using him as our photographer was the best decision I made. The entire wedding day I was comfortable and confidant that the pictures would turn out beautifully, and they did. You just can't put a price on the ability to relax and enjoy your wedding day, knowing that you've left one of the most important jobs (pictures) to someone of capable hands. Nothing but great things to say about Nathan English Photography!
When my fiancé and I got engaged, the only thing we knew we wanted for our wedding was to have Nathan English as our photographer. I emailed Nathan within a few days and he was quick to get back to me and very helpful and flexible.
One of the many things that is great about Nathan is that he genuinely wants to get to know the couple that he is working with. Before even talking about our pictures we met for coffee to get to know each other better and to talk about how my fiancé and I met/the proposal and life in general.
When it was time to do the engagement pictures, Nathan was so flexible and was willing to meet us at 8am to do our pictures. He made the pictures so fun and easy and helped two very inexperienced models to feel comfortable.
It is so obvious that Nathan loves his job and you can see that reflected in his pictures. We are so excited to work more with Nathan as our wedding is coming up in a few months. Having a photographer as friendly and professional as Nathan is worth every penny!
Nathan is amazing! He photographed a friends wedding that I both attended as a guest and worked as a floral vendor. His use of light in his photos is incredible... The balance/drama/feel of his work is everything you want in professional photos. He is fun and creative and professional.. And his shots of my work were outstanding!!! I can't wait to work with him again in March!
After attending two weddings that Nathan photographed, I had him take family pictures and they were everything I was hoping for and then some! Nathan has an amazing eye for scenery and light, and he's so fun and easy going that everyone relaxed and great time, even family members that aren't so fond of being photographed. He never rushed and really listened to what we wanted, and travelled out to Lake Michigan to get the beach and lighthouse views that were really important to my mom. He also spent some extra time capturing action shots of my six year old daughter chasing sea gulls down the beach, and they turned out so great - they were taken at sunset and are lovely and playful, magical and a bit wistful all at the same time. Nathan has that perfect combination of professionalism, artistry and fun that really make him an outstanding photographer. I can't wait for an excuse to get more pictures and would highly recommend him!
Nathan English Photography is, HANDS DOWN, the best choice you could make when it comes to picking your wedding photographer. My husband and I recently got married on September 27th of this year, and we could not be more pleased with our decision to work with Nathan!
I first met Nathan when he photographed my good friend's wedding in which I was a bridesmaid. I knew after chatting with him for a few minutes, seeing how he worked, and viewing the photographs from her wedding, that this was definitely going to be the photographer for us when we got married. From the very first time I reached out to Nathan via email, communication was extremely easy! His responses were prompt, and he was happy to answer the many questions I had for him in the early stages of our wedding planning. He was also very flexible, working with me to create the perfect photography package for us!
Nathan's down-to-earth, fun personality immediately puts you at ease the moment you meet him, making it an absolute joy to work with him. I really appreciated how he interacted with our family and friends throughout the day and made everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera. Ever since the wedding, I have had countless friends and family comment about how wonderful Nathan was to work with; we couldn't agree more! Nathan was extremely hardworking and professional; capturing every shot he wanted while making it a fun and enjoyable experience for everyone involved! What I appreciated the most about Nathan was that he encouraged me several times throughout the day to just slow down and truly enjoy our wedding day, not getting caught up in all the fussy little details. Having a photographer who kept calm under pressure, who never made us feel hurried or rushed, and who understood the importance of enjoying the wedding day, meant the world to me.
The only thing that matched Nathan's great personality was his ability to capture stunning photographs. Each photo that Nathan takes is not merely a picture, but truly a one-of-a-kind work of art. The photos I have seen so far from our wedding day have all taken my breath away, each more beautiful than the last! Thank you Nathan for your outstanding work!
When my wife and I decided to have Nathan photograph our wedding, we anticipated getting incredible photos from him. We anticipated him knowing where he wanted us to stand, to tell us what to do, and to do everything else that a photographer does. What we got was so much more. Nathan is someone who sees photographs as more than a picture, he sees a moment, a natural interaction, a feeling and he captures it beautifully and with such eloquence. He created an experience that didn't feel like we were having our photograph taken, but rather felt like us. It felt just how we spend time together, how we live out our lives. Nathan is so on point that he served not only as our photographer, but as our wedding manager. He knew the whens, the wheres, the hows, and lead us through joyfully. What we anticipated was a photographer, what we got was a guide, an artist, and most importantly, a friend. We truly, truly value everything that he did to make our day so perfect, joyous, and natural. He has my complete and full recommendation for anyone's wedding.
Nathan English did the beautiful photography at our son and now daughter's wedding. He has a great eye for lighting, indoors and gorgeous use of natural light. The formal portraits are magical. And he is so inventive with the outside poses. He captured the whole story and venues so creatively. We treasure the heirloom album of that day. I still follow what Nathan posts, even though I don't know the couples, I continue to be amazed and inspired by the always fresh art he captures with his cameras.
Nathan has an ability to capture the ordinary in ways and from places that make it look extraordinary.
My husband and I shoot wedding photos on the side and always find looking through his work to be exciting, fun, and inspiring. Nathan is a true artist and he deserves more and more great clients!
Highly recommended!
I was a guest at a summer wedding at the Homestead in Glen Arbor, the photos were absolutely stunning. When I saw his web page and began following his work on Facebook even though I don't know the clients his is shooting, the work is gorgeous and makes me feel like I was there.
The wedding from out in the Seattle area was really neat!
Nathan photographed my wedding and did a fantastic job! I was a little nervous because it rained the whole day. We had such a great time and the photos turned out amazing! Nathan is very easy to work with and can turn your amazing ideas into brilliant photos!
I would highly recommend Nathan as a photographer to anyone. He not only takes great photos and can tell a beautiful story through them, but he is a joy to work with. He made us feel so comfortable while taking photos and made them very enjoyable. He is funny, good at directing large groups, and is sincerely happy to be a part of your big day.
As a long time followers of Nathan English's work, we had determined long before our wedding that he would be the only one we would trust to truly and fully capture the most important day of our lives. To our initial disappointment, the day we had planned for for the past year had a large storm filled with thunder, lightning, and most upsetting...rain in its forecast. We were so worried and stressed that our pictures would not be what we dreamed of because of the inopportune weather, but to our relief, we got more than we could have ever hoped for. I never thought that I would say We would be happy to have had stormy weather on our day. Nathan was able to turn what we thought would be a disaster, into an emotional, artistic, and beautiful canvas that made our wedding day more memorable than it already was. His talent and style for capturing each moment is unrivaled, and his ability to bring out the beauty in everything that is a wedding is unsurpassed. He truly is our dream photographer, and we are lucky to have had him capture our day.
Nathan is talented beyond words, his photos speak for themselves. Hands down the best photographer!
Nathan was an absolute joy to work with the day of the wedding. Not only is he a talented photographer, but he also knew exactly how to work with all of the different personalities of our family members and friends. He fit right in with our wedding party and put everyone at ease. He felt like a friend to my husband and I that day. We got so many compliments from wedding guests saying what an awesome guy our photographer was! We received our wedding preview photos a little over a week after the wedding and they were absolutely amazing. I can't recommend Nathan enough!
Nathan was so wonderful, from our first meeting to our wedding day. Not only is he a talented and creative photographer, but his down-to-earth personality makes him such a joy to be around. He makes you feel like a friend, which is very important because he is with the bride throughout the entire wedding day. So many of our bridesmaids, groomsmen, family, and friends told us how wonderful they thought he was. He just fit right in- even danced during the reception :) Truly the best decision we made for our wedding day was hiring him as our photographer. His photos are seriously amazing- you could never be disappointed with Nathan English or his work :)
I cannot express how wonderful it was to have Nathan be a part of our special day. Not only was he the most affordable photographer for the style we were looking for, but he was also willing to travel to our destination in Michigan without an additional fee. But his worth goes far beyond monetary measures. From the moment Nathan arrived the morning of our wedding, I felt instantly comfortable around him. He was flexible, complementary, enthusiastic and so FUNNY! Our friends and family could not stop raving about how great he was! Nathan also took the time to stake out great photo ops, without pulling us from our guests for very long at all. Before even seeing our pictures I already knew that Nathan was the best investment we made for our wedding, but once we received the pictures I am beyond pleased and feel so grateful to him for capturing our day so perfectly. I would 100% recommend Nathan for anyone looking to truly capture the magic of their wedding day.
Nathan photographed our wedding last week and we could not be happier with our decision to hire him. He made the entire day effortless, worked with the other vendors during the wedding and kept us all on time and in line. One of the coolest things Nathan does, and I don't know of many other photographers that do, is to dedicate his entire day to you from start to finish. He made me feel like I am the only client he has (which I have seen his crazy schedule and know that's not the case!) and like my groom and I were the most important thing all day. He was also not phased by our crazy, loud families and respected all of our requests.
I cannot express how much we enjoyed having Nathan share our experience with us and capture our wedding day. Everyone in the wedding party felt completely comfortable with him and free to be themselves.The photos we have seen so far are stunning and I know the rest of them will exceed our expectations as well.
If you are looking for a photographer in the Grand Rapids area (or anywhere as he will travel) look no further. Book Nathan ASAP! You won't regret a thing.
I am so was so anxious to write this review. This man made one of my best friends wedding perfect. Zach and Carrie Anderson got married yesterday.Not only is his photography amazing (he uses a flying drown and will fallow you all around town in a trolley) but he just genuinely made the whole experience fun, halarious, and you really just couldn't ask for anything more. GREAT job Nathan.
I have recommended Nathan English Photography to all of my family, friends, and newly engaged couples I know! His customer service, talent, and amazingly large heart truly helped make our wedding the best day ever. The photos from our wedding capture every little moment and are memories we will cherish forever. Nathan took our engagement photos as well as spent our entire wedding day with us. Nathan is an incredible photographer but even more incredible human being, someone I would trust again and again with something so precious as our wedding. He went above and beyond the entire wedding process and I can't thank him enough for the large part he played in not only capturing our wedding but also helping make the day be so perfect. Nathan's work is incredible & we love him dearly for sharing his gift with us and perfectly capturing our wedding day!
Words honestly cannot express how amazing Nathan English is!! He truly is the best. The pictures were more than I ever dreamed of. They looked like they were straight out of a magazine! He did an excellent job scoping out places at my venue to take amazing photos with beautiful backdrops. One of the things I loved the most is at the reception he set up a big computer screen showing shots he had taken throughout the day. Everyone loved seeing the pictures of us getting ready and everything else they weren't able to see earlier. The ability to view some of the photos this quickly was amazing. I instantly fell in love with everything I was seeing. This is the link to a few of our pictures http://www.nathanenglishphotography.com/blog/michael/marci
Not only were the photos out of this world but he went above and beyond the entire day! He helped organize and smooth out situations when they got a little "hairy". He took the guys flowers to them and kept everyone on schedule. He was enjoyable to be around, so easy to talk to and felt like an old friend in no time. He even came out on the dance floor with us while still managing to capture great pictures! Pretty sure I saw him doing the sprinkler while taking photos which was absolutely amazing. There wasn't one person he didn't get along with at the wedding.
I would highly recommend using him as your photographer! I am certain you cannot find anyone better :) I will use him for anything I can in the future.
Nathan is amazing, both as a person and a photographer! It may take him a couple days to respond to emails, but he is absolutely worth it. He is extremely personable, creative, listens to what your vision is for your wedding pictures and makes it happen. On the day of our wedding, it was windy, raining, and a tornado touched down nearby causing us to lose power at the church while we were doing pictures after the ceremony. Nathan rolled with it and just used his flashes to make the pictures work. I am so happy that he was our photographer and 100% recommend him!
There truly aren't words for how thankful I am that we found Nathan to be our photographer. Great photos were high on our wedding priority list, and I looked at many options. Luckily, I stumbled across a stunning rain photo Nathan had taken and thought if he could make it look that beautiful I wouldn't be worried about the weather on our wedding day! I was right - our wedding day brought rain, sleet, sun, and more rain, but I knew Nathan would make it beautiful no matter what, and he absolutely delivered! Not only is he an amazing photographer, he is a fantastic person - so fun and easy to be around, spreading his enthusiasm to the whole wedding party. Many people commented on how great Nathan was at my wedding, and the flood of praise increased after he posted sneak peek photos on his blog only three days after the wedding. He captured our day in ways I couldn't have dreamed of. I can't imagine having anyone else document our special day, and I know he will be the first person we contact when our family expands to capture all our big moments.
I recently told Nathan, "you are the glue that held me together on my wedding day." That statement may sound confusing and outrageous for some, but let me lay it out so it makes a little more sense.
I had no idea how important it was to have a photographer with not only tremendous technical ability, but a very dynamic personality. Not only does Nathan produce some of the most idyllic wedding photos I've seen, but he has such a gift for directing and interacting with others that is unparalleled.
From the first look photos with the groom, to the wedding party photos, to the family photos; I was so impressed and put at ease that Nathan was able to interact and gracefully direct varying personalities. Considering, for most, you spend more time with the photographer leading up to the ceremony, than the groom, personality is KEY!
During the wedding, Nathan was also so wonderful at capturing all the perfect moments without being intrusive. From start to finish, I felt encouraged, excited, and confident about the work in progress.
After the wedding was all said and done and we received our photos, I was overjoyed with the final work. They are such a good balance of photos leading up to the ceremony and during the ceremony. He captured details and big picture. Most importantly, Nathan really captured the personality and impression both the groom and myself wanted guests to take away. I still have random people rant and rave over the beautiful work Nathan put forth.
There are many wonderful photographers, but very few that posses all the traits Nathan posses. He is a dime a dozen. I can't recommend him enough and will continue to do so. I can't wait for the day I will hire him again.
Nathan English is the perfect choice for a wedding photographer. He was intentional on learning what my husband and I wanted from the day from the start. He is a personable guy to begin with so having him at the wedding was fun and natural. He is genuine and will do everything he can on the wedding day to make the pictures perfect. His work ethic is unbelievable. After the wedding on our honeymoon, my husband and I kept talking about how in awe we were of the way he worked and flowed throughout the whole day. You will not be disappointed one bit if you choose him. HIGHLY recommended! You will love him!
There is so much to say about Nathan... he's truly an amazing artist and loves what he does.
When searching for a photographer, my husband and I were looking for someone that would fit in well with us and our wedding party - Nathan makes everyone feel comfortable. It rained on our engagement session, but Nathan said he had some great ideas and to trust him... I'M SO GLAD WE DID! The pictures turned out amazing. On our wedding day, Nathan was, yet again, the best. He editted some pictures at the reception and provided a little preview for our guests which was great!
My husband and I have had nothing but compliments on Nathan and his photographs.
Nathan was absolutely amazing! He shot our wedding and we could not be happier with the results. Nathan was very organized and worked well with both of our families. He set me at ease and made the day go smoothly so we were able to capture all of the moments we wanted. He was creative with his photography and that was the first thing that drew us in. However, it was his fun personality and ability to understand what we wanted from our day that ultimately made us want to work with him. We had guests that even said they loved him and want to book him for their weddings. He definitely made an impression on our group and even my husband said he had fun taking photos (which is rare!). Thank you so much again!
Nathan was a joy to work with from start to finish. It's evident he loves what he does not only through his incredible photos, but through his patience and consideration for the wedding party and guests. Our friends and family couldn't stop gushing about the photos, which for someone who isn't photogenic, is a feat on its own. As for our experience as the bride and groom, it couldn't have been easier, more natural or more fun. Jump on your chance to have your photos shot with Nathan before he's booked for the next two years!
It was a pleasure working with Nathan during the past six months. From our first conversation at the bridal show to our final email, Nathan has been very helpful, kind, and enthusiastic. He always answered all of my questions and kept me informed so I didn't have to worry about our wedding day photos/photographer. I am very thankful for that because Nathan made sure it was a stress free experience for me. On our wedding day, Nathan spent the whole day at the country club. He spent hours taking pictures before, during, and after the ceremony/reception. My dad appreciated Nathan and his ability to capture all the beautiful moments without anyone even knowing he was there. Nathan didn't get in the way, but when he did interact with our family and/or guests they loved him. Some of our guests felt like he was one of our family members. We received so many compliments on our photographer and our wedding photos. My mother-in-law said she was hesitant to let herself get too excited about the pictures because she didn't want to be disappointed. She said Nathan exceeded her expectations, and she is thrilled with his photos. She loves the photos just like the rest of us, and we are all impressed with Nathan's talent. Nathan is a brilliant photographer who is very patient, joyful, and creative. I can't stop staring at my pictures, and I am so blessed to have had Nathan be a part of our special day. I honestly feel like I'm at my wedding all over again when I look at Nathan's photos. He did an amazing job of capturing the emotions, excitement, and beauty that was present on our wedding day! Thank you, Nathan!
I can not say enough about how lucky and happy we were to have Nathan as our photographer. Everything is top notch and amazing! We have even had multiple guest mention to us about how awesome our photographer was. He was perfect, So kind, professional, fun, talented, and helpful!!! Our pictures are incredible and I feel as though we have made a new friend as well!!! Highly Highly recommend him!
Nathan did a fantastic job shooting our engagement and wedding photos. He was so fun and the whole wedding party really enjoyed spending the day with him. Nathan knew exactly what to do and where to be and was such a help to us. Multiple guests and family members commented on how much they liked Nathan. If you are looking for a talented, professional, and fun photographer, look no further and pick Nathan!
We cannot even explain how happy we are with Nathan English Photography! He is extremely creative, detailed oriented, personable, and reliable! Our engagement pictures and wedding pictures are amazing, and we are constantly asked for copies of the pictures! All of my friends (who are obsessed with photography) say that the pictures belong in a wedding magazine!
He is very organized and got all the family pictures we wanted. My husband has his mom's side, his father's side, and his step-mom's dies. I have my father's side, my mother's side, and my step mom's side. We have 6 sides total and we had about 300 adult guests.
We opted for 2 photographers so we could get more coverage. Nathan stayed with me while the girls got ready, and the guys took Nick (the 2nd photographer) golfing. We all had an amazing time and the pictures are all fantastic! He captured so much of the details of our suite at the Amway Grand where we got ready, the Church and the ceremony, Rockwell's downtown, and the Goei Center. He gave us 700 beautiful pictures!
He also give the option for buying the rights of the pictures. That is priceless! If we want to go to Costco and make it a canvas picture, we can! It's the option to go for!
We could not have asked for a better photographer! We wanted very artistic and detailed photographs, and he exceeded our expectations! We felt so comfortable around him, and he is very funny and a great guy! We are just so happy with his work, we will return for future baby pictures and family photos!
Five minutes into our initial meeting, I knew Nathan was the photographer we wanted. His work is amazing and his prices are fair and it's so easy to tailor a package to fit your needs when you work with Nathan. He told us that we needed to pick someone we were comfortable with because your photographer is the person who spends the most time with you on your wedding day...even if it wasn't him. What a nice piece of advice to give, and something we didn't really even think of before we met with him. He did our engagement pictures and we had a very hard time deciding which ones to use for our engagement announcements because we really liked almost EVERY shot he took, and he even did some with our unruly puppies! What really stood out to me is the ease of which we were able to communicate with him. He responds to emails quickly and is very informative when helping answer questions. He was so kind to everyone in my wedding party and took time to make everyone feel like a star on our wedding day. I've only seen the preview of our pics on facebook so far, but we are loving all of them. I will be using Nathan for future portraits.
Simply put, Nathan is FANTASTIC. He makes you feel so comfortable, its like he's not even there. We loved having him with us all day long on our wedding. I plan on using him for my babies and anytime I need a photographer. All of my guests even said how amazing he was! HIGHLY Recommend!
Nathan took the photos for my May 2010 wedding and did an amazing job. The photos were beautiful and he was so fun and flexible to work with. He took a mix of traditional pictures I had requested and some great creative ones as well. He has great repore with our wedding party, and we have gotten compliments on the pictures, but also at the wedding the guests made comments on how great the photographer was.
Simply put, Nathan is amazing. He is such a wonderful person; he is funny, he is kind, he is loving and truly has your best interest at heart because he truly cares. In addition to that, he gave us the most beatiful pictures ever. We truly couldnt have asked for anything better and the compliments were endless. I really couldn't say enough about how great he is and how blessed we were to have him at our wedding, not only for the photos, but as a friend. He even started breakdancing on the dancefloor for crying out loud!! Talk about showing up the bride. He was a hit! I highly recommend him to anyone and guarantee you will not be disappointed and his rates are very reasonable considering the quality.
When my husband and I met Nathan for the first time, we were impressed within seconds. He has an incredibly inviting and joyful personality, TRULY cares about his clients and their desires, and wants to know you as a friend before he photographs your big day. He has an amazing eye for finding beauty in even the most plain environments, and has a true PASSION for what he does and for his "friends". Your search for a photographer should end here .. he WILL NOT disappoint you.
We had a bit of an emergency situation happen near the end of our wedding, and I was incredibly impressed with his willingness to stick around to the very end and provide support as a friend even when we didn't require any more photographs. He is MUCH MORE than an amazing photographer, he is an intelligent, caring, and fun guy who truly loves what he does and has an eye for capturing all of the beautiful memories of your wedding day with a modern, artistic, yet very natural feel. I could go on for hours, seriously, but I hope you are able to take the advice of someone who has tried and LOVED his work. Nathan is the wedding/engagement photographer for you!!!
Nathan is one of the best photographers I have ever seen. He has great angles and great way of looking at things. Our Venue was gorgeous and he brought out the best in it. He made me feel beautiful and my bridesmaids feel beautiful. The only thing that I would have liked was some sunset pictures which wasn't going to happen due to bad weather. But he was there for everything else that I wanted. So please try him. You won't be disappointed....
Nathan has this amazing ability to make everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera! I normally hate being photographed, but Nathan made it so fun! He’s so encouraging and uplifting. I was kind of a crazy bride and Nathan never even mentioned it! :) He handles everything with such grace and poise. His photos are so creative. Nathan also seems to be able to be in several places at once. He managed to get a picture of my husband tearing up and me walking down the aisle at virtually the same time.
The album Nathan created is so thoughtfully put together. Our wedding pictures are now our most treasured possession. I would give him 100 stars if that were possible! I look forward to having him take family pictures in the future!
nathan english is a gem to work with. he is laid back and go with the flow. he is all about capturing "you" in fun and different ways.
nathan is easy to talk to and is open to any and every suggestion/idea.
on my wedding day, it seriously felt like he was just another friend hanging around with us (my sister even made the comment). he was professional, and comfortable to be around!
if you have the chance to book any photo op with nathan, do it before he is booked!
Not only does Nathan bring a truly artistic attitude to his work, but his commitment to creating an environment that is comfortable and fun yet professional is what sets him apart. Nathan is able to catch the vision of what a bride and groom are imagining as their "dream wedding" photos and bring that to life. He has the ability to read the individual style and taste of a couple and translates that into a personal experience and end result that is second to none. The process of working Nathan, from first meeting to wedding day, is as brilliant as the expertly crafted photo he takes.
Nathan English did the photography for our recent wedding in October. I cannot say enough good things about him and am so pleased he was able to shoot our wedding! He was really relaxed and positive during the engagement session which made me excited for the photography of our big day. He continued to suprise me with his class, fun personality and knack for what he does on the wedding day. He worked well with everyone involved from the bridesmaids, crazy groomsmen to the families and guests. He enjoyed himself at our reception and he even danced a little himself :) I was also told by someone that Nathan had a smile on his face the entire day. It is obvious that he not only has natural, outstanding photography talent but enjoys what he does. This is so important! He was absolutely wonderful! Book him before its too late!
Nathan was a delightful addition to our families wedding day! Willing to go the extra mile for the perfect results! The pictures are exceptional, this young man has quite an outstanding future ahead of him because he is so talented and fun loving. He is actually quite a good break dancer as well!
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