About this vendor
Welcome to Northern Lights Photography! We live a love story every day! We consider ourselves photographers, magicians, food runners, planners, organizers, day of wedding supporters, cheering squad (of 2!). We have FUN, we can capture the REAL emotion of your day by helping you to relax and guiding you through the process. We both bring unique talents to your wedding and our social skills are on point! We, of course, are about giving you the very best images for your day, but we also are passionate about also giving you the very best experience! Check out our reviews to see what our brides have to say about us! Click below for pricing and packages :)
Details
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Engagement
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Same-Day Edits
- Second Shooter Available
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
2020 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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Reviews
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4.9
out of 5.023 reviews
I used Northern Lights Photography for my wedding last May and had the chance to work with Jamie, Bob and their second photographer. My biggest takeaway from that experience was ho...
w much their frantic energy and controlling nature ruined the vibe at my wedding. When I look back at my wedding day, as much as I try to focus on all the happy memories with my friends, family and new wife, I’m constantly brought back to the fact that the day started off so happy and calm but then Jamie showed up and started bossing me around, yelling so my family and demanding I do things I didn’t want to do. She brought me to tears several times during the day because she insisted I had to pose for photos that weren’t on the timeline we had agreed to and kept trying to rush me to group shots when I was trying to relax at designated break times.
I find it very important to work with professional vendors who stick to schedules that were discussed ahead of time as I like to plan things accordingly. All of my other vendors were amazing and nailed the wedding. Jamie and Bob were extremely abrasive and tried to make the day all about them. At one point, they took all of my belongings out of the bridal suite while I was using the bathroom, turned off the music while we were getting ready and told me I had to move to a side room so they could take pictures in the room. My whole wedding party was essentially crammed in a closet trying to change on top of each other while the photographers were in the bridal suite taking pictures. I was furious. Anytime I tried to express my frustration, Jamie just dismissed me.
For anyone looking for a good photographer that makes the day about the bride, look elsewhere.
Jamie, Bob, and Susan are the dream team! Not only are they extremely professional and responsive, they are so fun! We had rain on our wedding day and Jamie helped keep me calm and...
took the most beautiful pictures! I can’t thank her enough for capturing our day and letting us relive it through her pictures! She is so talented and we were so lucky to have her and her team be a part of our wedding!
I honestly am having a hard time putting into words the ABSOLUTELY AMAZING quality service that Jamie, Bob and Susan provide not just on the wedding day but throughout the entire p...
rocess!
It was really important for us to work with vendors who not only would give us amazing photos to remember forever but also people we actually really liked, who helped us, our family members and friends feel relaxed, and enjoy themselves! This dream team did all of that and beyond!
As I am sure many people can attest to, there are many things you can plan for a wedding (which these folks certainly helped us do) and many things that happen, day of, which you did not plan or even think of, in which you need a team to think quickly on their feet and let me tell you these folks did all of that AND A WHOLE LOT MORE!
I am telling you they are not just a stellar photography team, I literally wished I had hired them as my day-of-coordinators! They not only kept us on time, kept everything moving smoothly, kept us laughing and smiling through it all, they also:
Devised a rain plan for us when we had an unexpected rainstorm pass on the day of our event (all the while checking in with my husband and I to make sure their plan was guided by our wishes and desires)
Helped us gracefully deal with some logistical issues that arose during our ceremony
Communicated and helped run the timeline of our reception with our DJ when another unexpected staffing issue arose
AND all the while they kept telling us that they would handle all of these issues and that we absolutely should not worry about any of this and encouraged us to enjoy our day...which we absolutely did in large part because we were not stressed about these things.
As I said our photos were important to us but what I didn't think about was all the moments before a picture is snapped that go into such love and joy on the screen. And again these folks were such a huge part of that.
When we were taking detail shots Susan and Jamie were laughing with us, telling us of their adventures and included us in all of their process, while also being completely focused on the task in front of them
They laughed and went along with my bridesmaids and my quirky antics as we got ready and kept us having fun the whole time
Bob personally went up to my family members and told them that the most important part of this ceremony was to have fun and not sweat any of the small things and that stuck with everyone.
And because of the rain, and slippery conditions, Bob and Jamie were there to personally escort my parents to their seats. Again something they totally did not have to do but really showed their care and respect for my family.
We had a pretty large multicultural ceremony and this team embraced all the moments of our families blending together and leaned into our traditions, with smiles on their faces, and let me tell you the pictures speak for themselves.
I could go on and on about how truly amazing these folks are, and how throughout the process I can without hesitation say you are getting some of the best in the business.
Jamie, Bob, Susan we are still swooning over our amazing photos and are left with such a warm and positive memory of your presence at our ceremony! And for that we are truly thankful!
Jamie and Bob were amazing for start to finish.
Our photos were phenomenal and delivered to us quickly. The greatest part was they made us feel comfortable and guided us through ...
the shoot step by step.
They even help with a small decoration issue.
I'm so happy I choose northern lights photography to capture our special day.
Jamie and Bob knocked it out of the park. Between our first meeting at a local bookstore to the Engagement photos to the Wedding photos, my wife and I were thoroughly impressed. Th...
e two of them work together as a team and do a very good job. We wanted to utilize them both as photographers for our wedding night and we are glad that we did. All of our important moments were captured perfectly and there was plenty of fun pictures of the party as well. I am still in awe at some of the photos that we were provided. I cannot emphasize enough how happy we were to have chosen them for our big day. We were (and still are) ecstatic with everything they did for us.
Jamie and Bob were amazing!!! They were so detailed and patient. They were able to take beautiful pictures and the turn around time or the previews was very quick.
They are gr...
eat people and I would highly recommend them!
MAGNIFICENT IN EVERY WAY! Just meet them once! You won't regret it!
The vision and colors are truly magical and the pictures speak for them self. I was truly in awe of how beautifu...
l the pictures made me feel and to see my handsome husband in such a different light.
Start from the beginning........
I searched for a photographer, scrolled thru several but the story of their name and of Jamie's dad really caught my attention. Jamie and I met in Annapolis to talk about wedding visions, colors, venue, etc. We learned that our favorite color is purple. We had an instant connection on many levels! She was a BOSS, much like myself, when it comes to the industry we are both in. We chatted, then she handed me her bridal guide and my mind was blown!!!! I had absolutely NO idea so much went into taking pictures at a wedding. I am here to tell you they do SO MUCH more! Jamie and Bob guide you thru and make everything that much easier. Then came the engagement sesh. This is when we collided on a whole new level. My now hubby met Jamie and Bob for the first time and i’m sure he was just as mesmerized ! They truly are amazing! They both have a way of giving direction to achieve the perfect pic and they depend on each other for different things. Bob allows Jamie to lead but he is there for a quick fix, back her up, or make sure you don't get stuck in your heels. He is the best! They joined us for dinner after and that is where it all began!
Long story short we hit it off! We were so blessed to find them and have them with us during such an amazing time in our life.
The wedding day: We had a brunch style wedding so the day started early. They were early. Jamie and Bob took detail shots while I finished getting hair and makeup . We took twirling dress shots, MOB, and FOB first look shots, etc. They all captured every ounce of emotion of the day. Brides let me tell you, these pictures will be your memory! You will be in such a cloud of emotion and the day goes by so fast you will be forever grateful for the people that capture these moments for you! Jamie and Bob can do just that and more!
MOB went to the venue and accidentally took the keys! EEK! So the BRIDE and FOB hopped into Jamie's White (fitting) Jeep and Bob got us there on time :) Yeah Bob!
For the main event..... I will tell you that I don't think I really saw either one of them until after the ceremony. They blend in and are not in your face! They are just there capturing every second, every detail, and most importantly the joy and happiness of your day.
We had a simple ceremony and then a reception with seated brunch. All the pictures were perfect and I truly wouldn't change a thing. Jamie and I were on the same level of what pictures we wanted and where.
After the reception we went to the USNA Garden for some newly married shots with some greenery in the back ground. We twirled in my Cinderella dress with my shoes off in the grass and I just loved letting loose. Jamie makes you smile and laugh and you feel so comfortable with them.
The day ended and we said our goodbyes but I know that we will have many more adventures with our new found friends.
I will end my review by saying that if you are fortunate enough to have Jamie and Bob be your photographers for the most important day in your life you will NOT regret it! If I could give every Bride and Groom a gift it would be Jamie and Bob!
Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts! And here's to our next great adventure!
Jamie you are truly a ROCKSTAR! Thank you for being part of our special day and rolling with the punches with us! You handled everything like a true professional and made Megan and...
myself feel amazing! I know how much passion you put into this for us, and we appreciate it so much! The preview pictures are STUNNING and we cannot wait to see the rest! Thanks again for everything!!
Jamie is very professional while being personable and fun to work with at the same time. She loves what she does and it is obvious to see through her photographs. My family LOVED t...
he quality of her photos and we will forever use Jamie as our photographer!! She made our dream wedding memorable!
I absolutely loved Jamie and Bob. My husband and I are so happy we used them for our wedding. They are a great mix and work so well together!! They are professional, friendly and f...
un and made our day feel like it was OUR day. Their focus was us and capturing the best pictures throughout the entire time. We felt so comfortable and at ease with them during our photos. Their work was so gorgeous and our photos are so much more than what I could have hoped for.
They kept us on time with our schedule and were prepared for all the weather changes we had! Please, please use them for any event bc you will NOT be disappointed.
Having Jamie and Bob taking care of the photography for our surprise 50th Wedding Anniversary party was absolutely perfect. Making sure that everyone was included in either candid ...
shots or posed group photos couldn't have been easier. Our guests complimented us on how she was photographing without really disturbing anyone either. We would definitely recommend Northern Lights Photography for your special moments. Glad our children chose to use you.
Thank you for a great job.
Jamie and Bob were truly amazing! They knew what to do, even when I didn’t. They both went out of their way to get the best shots possible. They are so patient yet still assertive....
I’m beyond thrilled with their professionalism. I can’t wait to get all my Wedding pictures back because i know they will be stunning!
Northern lights photography did an amazing job at not only doing my wedding pictures but also my engagement and baby surprise announcement. Jamie and her husband are super attentiv...
e, have an amazing attention to detail and make you feel like you are family. I strongly recommend them to capture your special moments. Thank you jamie for everything!!
I'm so happy we had Northern Lights Photography to capture our reception! Jamie (and Bob!) were amazing. They were so easy to work with and managed to get some amazing pictures des...
pite the crazy heat the day of the party! They were able to work quickly through different posed shots and put up with some our goofiness. Then, throughout the reception they took so many great candid moments while also making sure families and friends got fantastic pictures together. They knew exactly when the lighting was going to be perfect for certain shots and Bob happened to always be nearby whenever I wanted a picture with someone. They were so friendly and easy going while also making sure they got the shots they needed! The turn around for the pictures was super quick (we even got a sneak peak that same night!) and within no time got a link to the gallery. The best part was being able to send the gallery link to friends and family so that they too could see and download all of the amazing pictures from the night! I can't tell you how many compliments we got from our friends and family! Jamie and Bob are great individuals but also amazing photographers and I am so happy I had the chance to work with them.
You will love Jamie and Bob. Very laid back amd so chrismatic! I will definitely use Northern Lights again!
I found this wonderful woman through a friend that held Northern Lights in high regards and they were right!
She responded immediately, even kinda helped me plan the wedding by e...
nsuring I got the right permits for photos (I had no idea I needed to). She was very friendly and extremely flexible. I was doing this last minute so most communication was via email as I preferred and she was completely fine with that. I met her the day of the wedding and she was already taking photos and just completely on it. Oh did I mentioned very well priced! I wanted a small wedding and to not spend more on photos then my dress and that seemed hard until I found her. She was fairly priced and delivered more then I expected.
After the wedding I received the photos a few (or less I don't remember exactly) days later. Very fast turn around. Wrote a very sweet summary on her site that held the photos. Truely more then I expected.
She captured the pictures so well for a day I want to remember forever. This was one of the best purchases for my wedding as the photos help hold the memories.
Jamie and Bob are a husband and wife pair, that are an amazing photography team! I got married this April, on a beautiful sunny Saturday. I was worried because I hadn't meet them, ...
but I was impressed by phone conversations and by Jamie's responsiveness to my emails and questions to my ideas. She did research on my venue and was prepared on my day with her own ideas and suggestions. I HAVE SOME AMAZING PHOTOS! Jamie captured so many moments during that day, sweet and funny, but all meaningful. But more then that, they were there and took charge of things they needed to, they directed bossy family members, multiple times Bob mentored me, and also carried around my plate of food, to make sure I ate! (how thoughtful! :)). Jamie also helped keep an eye on my nephew when all my bridal party got pulled in another direction, and she managed to get some very adorable pictures of him! They made what seemed like chaos manageable and fun! But best of all they did this together and got photos I can cherish forever!
Jamie was super quick at responding to my messages, she was most helpful to me the day of my wedding for anything at all I needed, she was very creative and focused, she remembered...
every detail from our conversations, and she was prompt with getting us our digital photos! We love all of our photos and can't choose a favorite! I would definitely use Jamie again for other events, and I highly recommend you use her for your wedding!
Jamie was absolutely amazing! She captured our big day on a cruise ship to Mexico! It is how I always dreamed! She was professional, detailed, and her turn around time for my digit...
al gallery was insanely fast!! We will be using her again when we need fresh family pictures!
Jamie and Bob were beyond fantastic! It poured rain all day on my wedding day, and Jamie kept me so calm and showed me some amazing shots she had done at other rainy weddings and i...
t took all my worries away. I had a lot of people in my bridal party, as well as my groom having the same amount... plus allllll of the family... it was so hectic but i knew without a shadow of a doubt that Jamie and Bob were getting amazing shots the whole time, and i wasn't disappointed in the least!! i would recommend them both with the highest of praises! can't thank them both enough!!
I can not even begin to express how happy I am with my wedding photographs. Jamie is absolutely an amazing photographer. She is so talented, professional, and creative- Everything ...
a bride is looking for on their special day! She captured every moment of our wedding beautifully! She researched our venue prior to our wedding and found all the perfect places for our photos. She was PERFECT at coordinating and directing our wedding party and families for our group shots. She made all of us feel so comfortable and kept us smiling! I have had so many compliments on not just the quality of our wedding photographs but also about how pleasant and FUN Jamie was! We scored BIG having Jamie as our photographer! I recommend her to EVERYONE! Thank you, Jamie for making me the happiest bride!
an AMAZING experience!!!
Where do I even begin! My now husband Brian and I got married on 10-12-18. We had a year and a half engagement and I was planning our wedding mostly by my...
self and had some help from my mom and bridesmaids. I had no clue really of how to plan a wedding but I did it. One of our first vendors we booked was with NorthernLights Photography. I was searching online and came across the site on weddingwire. What first caught my eye was some of their pictures they had posted. I reached out to NorthernLights and a few others. Jamie is the owner and her husband Bob is her awesome assistant (if you want to call him that because he is definitely more). What I loved was that Jamie responded pretty much right away. The communication we had was great so Brian and I decided to meet with her. Jamie was friendly, professional, and organized. Jamie told us exactly what to expect and asked us to trust her. Brian and I had one concern and that was how we would turn out in pictures. I am white, Brian is black, and our skin tones are so different taking pictures can be a problem sometimes. Jamie reassured us that that would not be a problem at all. Once Brian and I left our meeting we felt so good about having Jamie be our photographer that we booked NorthernLights that day. We did an engagement photo shoot first and it went so well. Jamie and Bob are so put together that they make an amazing team. One of my favorite things about Jamie is she has such an artistic side when is comes to her photography. She doesn't just take your "typical" pictures. Jamie and Bob wrote a Bridal Guide book and they send one to each of their brides. I received mine about a month or two before our wedding. By this time I was getting nervous and overwhelmed with all the little details I still needed to finish. The Bridal Guide was such a help. Jamie had sent me a day of the wedding timeline and I was able to make one for the bridal party off of that. When our big day came Jamie and Bob were on point. They knew where they wanted to take pictures and were super organized. Once the night was over Jamie had up our sneak peak a couple of hours later. They were AMAZING and I highly recommend them. You will not be disappointed.
I would recommend these two to anyone that needs a photographer. From the time we booked them to the day of the wedding they did everything to help us make our wedding fantastic. T...
hey set up a timeline for our wedding day helped us decide on pictures and also even helped us to get ready. They did everything they could to make our day go smooth.
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