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The laughter, the tears, the celebration, the romance -- we capture them all. The moments that tell the story of your special day to remember always. Whether an intimate ceremony or lavish event, we have custom packages tailored to fit your needs.
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Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
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- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Lifestyle
- Vintage
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- Wedding
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Monica Parkkonen is BEYOND fabulous! She makes just a regular environment look magical with her photography skills! We are business owners ourselves and have needs for photography often. We chose Parkkonen Photography for everything! I have never been let down. Each photo shoot we say we think was the best one yet, because they keep getting better and better! Monica is super easy to work with, has great pricing, a wonderful vision for great photos and can make anyone feel very comfortable during a photo shoot. She did my sisters entire bridal shoot and wedding and we have the most amazing pictures we will cherish for a life time! I wish I could give more than 5 stars! PARKKONEN PHOTOGRAPHY IS THE BEST!
One of the best decisions I made during my wedding planning process was booking Parkkonen Photography!Monica's talent and creative ideas will give you the most stunning of photos!Not only did the photos turn out beautiful -but she was incredibly easy to work with form beginning to end.I suggest booking any upcoming photo needs you have with Parkkonen Photography-it's well well worth it!!
Monica is AMAZING!! I have used her for all of my photography for five years and I will not go to anyone else. So sweet, beautiful work and very reasonable prices!
Monica and her staff were outstanding!!!! They were so easy to work with, were knowledgable about what to do, were very efficient in getting pictures done, and the pictures came out beautiful. Monica was extremely nice, made my fiancé so comfortable and so at ease (because he did not want to take pictures), would respond to my calls/texts the same day, and was very flexible when we had to reschedule three times because it rained every time. I am recommending Monica to all my friends and family, and I definitely plan on using her in the future.
Monica did such an amazing job on my wedding photos!! They turned out so perfect! I was so happy with my engagement photos! I couldn't wait to see my wedding one! I will always use her for all of my other pictures!!!
I normally hate having my picture taken, but Monica made the process so easy and pleasant that I actually had fun! She had so many great ideas for poses and locations that we didn't have to think about it at all. We haven't gotten the disc of photographs yet (my wedding was only two days ago!) but she showed me some of the pictures on her camera and I was absolutely blown away by how they looked. I can't wait to see them all. Highly recommended.
Awesome pictures.. Great experience !
Monica is wonderful. We did not feel at all stressed though the whole wedding pictures or reception. My husband which is very hard to impress was very pleased.
Monica and her team were SO sweet! They were quick to answer any questions and very helpful. On my wedding day she made us feel comfortable and special :) We had a good range of poses and my pictures came out beautiful! I'm very pleased that I got so much for such a reasonable price. I would definitely recommend Parkkonen Photography!
Monica is one of the most exceptional photographers that I have ever met. She is able to capture the beautiful moments perfectly. I wouldnt trust anyone else to take my photos. She has an amazing eye for scenery and poses. I would choose her over and over again
Monica with Parkkonen photography was absolutely amazing! She's full of energy, creative, gets amazing artistic shots, and makes you feel completely comfortable and at ease during your photo shoot. My wedding photos turned out absolutely beautiful, I am very happy and very excited with the whole process. From start to finish we had a amazing day! I can look back through the photos and relive the excitement of our wedding day! We have pics of the set up, getting ready, family pics, bridal shots, groomsmen shots, and all the events during the reception and ceremony! She is very professional and very good at what she does! As well as her team of photographers. I strongly recommend her and her team!
My daughter had the Wedding of her dreams and marrying her best friend. They have precious memories to share with there Family and Friends from all those Awesome Photos from Parkkonen Photography.
Monica Parkkonen is amazing at what she does , she has a real gift as a photographer !!!!!
Monica makes the photo sessions very relaxing and makes you feel like you are beautiful .. Her work is outstanding she captures the moments
that are treasured !!! I would highly recommend her . Her work looks as high end as you can get ! She has such a sweet spirit full of love ...
I can't say enough !! We are over the top about my daughters wedding pictures ... LOVE all of them ....
She has an amazing crew and they take pride in what they do and you can see it through every picture they take I was so glad they got to chapter one of the most amazing events in my life my wedding day they are great with the little ones in th wedding as well. They are just wonderful!!!
Being a destination bride, I was nervous about vendors who I was not able to meet prior to my arrival in town. Parkkonen Photography was reasonably priced, worked with me to meet my budget, and delivered my online gallery quickly for all guests to see! I would recommend the group for great, affordable photos!
Monica!! You completely went above and beyond what I EVER imagined our day being captured as. From the romantic, silly and serious moments, you managed to captured them ALL. Your creativity and fun personality made it so easy for us. We never felt like we "posed" as much as you made it fun for us. I heard from many of my friends that you were "the best" and you proved them right. I would recommend you to friends, family and complete strangers!! I truly won't ever be able to put into words how special these pictures are to us. We will cherish them always!! Shannon
Monica was absolutely wonderful and so enthusiastic about her work. She made me feel very comfortable and she made me feel beautiful! I had no idea what she was as a person as I didn't know anyone that had ever used her before. I saw her on here and took my chances and I'm really really glad I did. She is such an amazing person and did the most amazing job on our wedding. If I have the chance to do so again I would definitely use her again!
Monica was Extremely Friendly and HIGH Energy!!! My Wedding party and I had a blast with our experience making memories while Monica and her partner captured them on film! She was open to ideas and was up for all our outgoing personalities which were well captured!
I would highly recommend Parkkonen Photography to anyone looking for a photographer. Being a somewhat self-conscious bride, I was really most nervous about finding a photographer who would make me feel comfortable and beautiful. Monica and all of her staff are wonderful and so professional! She did our engagement shoot, my bridal portraits, and my wedding. All of the pictures are AMAZING!!! She was willing to customize a package just for me based on what I wanted out of my wedding pictures. She is just a wonderful person. I can't wait to use her again in the future...hopefully when I have children! I would definitely recommend her to anyone. She was so easy to work with and I definitely plan to hire her as a photographer again in the future.
Monica thank you for being apart of our special day. You have provided us with lifelong memories through photography! We are forever grateful for your hard work, sincerity, and true passion for photography. Thanks a million & we will definitely recommend you to everyone We know. We look forward to working with you in the future.
Monica and her assistant were very personable, easy-going, and flexible. Her photographs are amazing and will choose her again in the future!
I used Monica for my engagement photos, bridal portrait, and my wedding and reception. She was wonderful to work with and my pictures were amazing. Monica uses colors and textures to make your photos stand out. I had a lot of people comment on how gorgeous my photos were and how much they loved them. She has really great ideas when it comes to where to take pictures and how to look in them. I really like how creative my photos were. I would absolutely recommend using Monica for your wedding and other life events. I will definitely hire her again in the future for other events in our lives.
Talented photographer and beautiful photos!
I was so impressed by Monica's previous work that, instead of, having a local photographer shoot my wedding I chose to contact Parkkonen Photography - Monica was so easy to coordinate with and traveled to New Hampshire for my wedding. I am so happy with my photos! Monica didn't miss a single detail or photo opportunity. I highly recommend this talented photographer! You spend so much time planning your wedding it is so important to love your photos - they last a lifetime and Parkkonen Photography makes sure that the special moments and details of your day are captured perfectly!
Monica Parkkonen was my photographer for my engagement session, and valentine pictures which turned into snow pictures! She is a fabulous lady and captures the right moments! She will be doing my Wedding In July of 2014!! I am so excited to see her work on my bridal portraits and wedding day!! The first time I met Monica she was do inspiring and so easy to get along with. I didn't have to suggest any poses or types of photos, she just gave her suggestions which were unbelievable!! I have the best Wedding Photographer I could have ever imagine!
Words can't describe what an amazing job Monica did at our august wedding. Everyone talked about how nice she was and how she wasn't pushy at all, she captured every moment of my special day. She had great ideas and suggestions and she was a blast to work with. I would totally recommend Monica for your special day
Monica was the photographer at our wedding 5 days ago, and I was surprised to see that she brought another photographer with her to ensure every aspect of our day was captured. She has a heart for photography, it's her desire to capture every emotion that you feel and for that to be shared with anyone who views the photos. In addition to her joy of photography, she is also extremely creative. Prior to us entering the reception she took photos of every couple at our wedding! I would have never thought to do something like that. She was great to help us with time management, because (like most weddings) we were beginning to run behind schedule. Monica was able to adapt to a faster pace and still obtain all of the photos we were looking for in a timely manner. I loved working with her, as did my entire family. She made this day so special, and I would highly recommend her to every and anyone who wants a fun, loving, creative and versatile photographer.
Monica was so sweet-the whole family loved her. She took amazing photos but never felt "in the way". Her pictures look like art work instead of staged photos. If I lived closer I would make her my go to photgrapher for every occassion!
A lot of my friends have used Monica for their family portraits. I've seen her work on facebook over the years, and when we were planning our wedding I knew she would be the one take our photos. She was very easy to work with, affordable, and when we received our photos we were absolutly ecstatic. She captured beautiful shots of our special day. Gorgeous individual shots of me, the wedding party and of our children. We will definitly use her again in the future.
I knew my experience with Monica would be amazing when she picked up the phone almost 9 months ago to introduce herself to me and her vision for our wedding photos. From day one, I was impressed with her knowledge, precision, creativity and hospitality. Being a Southern woman myself, it felt great to have such a warm and sweet photographer. Not only did Monica and her team capture priceless moments from our wedding ceremony but also of the many family members that joined us. The Braxtons are so very appreciative and grateful for all of your hard work. Can't wait to see the finished products! Until next time...maternity and baby photos :-)
Monica is awesome! She is up to date on all the cute pictures to take. We had your traditional photos, but she also incorporated a lot of the fun pictures I wanted too. She is so positive and upbeat, that you can't help but feel great about yourself- and that really shows up in your pictures too! We also opted for an additional photographer, which I HIGHLY recommend. That allows one to be with the groom and the other to be with the bride the entire time. That way each and every moment can be photographed!
Monica was a pleasure to work with. From the moment I found her website, I knew that she was the best match for us. We loved her style! She captured our wedding day beautifully and we were so pleased when the pictures came in. She easily worked within our budget and allowed us to create the package that made the most sense for us. I would highly recommend her for any event!
I could not have asked for a better photographer. She exceeded my expectations!
Monica has such an outgoing personality. Her excitement and creativity shows in each picture. She makes the experience fun and is very passionate about her work. She takes every experience to the next level and puts so much effort into photography. Monica captured such special pictures at my wedding that I will treasure for a lifetime.
WOW. Monica and her staff are amazing. She is dedicated to giving you EXACTLY what you want on your wedding day. She is fun and she is FAST! If you were like us, and wanted to get to the party, then this is the team for you. They get the pictures done, capture all the right moments, and you won't miss out on the fun!
WOW!!! Monica is wonderful!!! You would be CRAZY not to use her as your photographer! She is professional, friendly, creative, and stays within any budget you give her!
She photographed my bridal protraits, rehearsal dinner, and wedding. I was very happy with each session and I recieved my photos back in a timely manner. Her photos really do tell a story, it was very exciting to look back at them and re-live each experience. Her hard work and dedication shows through in every photo she takes!
Thank you Monica for capturing the most intimate time of my life so far!
I am getting married in June 2012 but I just had to write about the marvelous way Monica & I have communicated via telephone and email. This is a second marriage for both Dan and myself but we wanted to have some photos to mark the occasion. Our wedding will take place on a weekday and Monica is very familiar with the wedding location. She has so many ideas for our important day and seems as excited as we are to participate. I'll write back after the wedding and I'm sure I will not be disappointed!
Monica and her assistant worked wonderfully at my wedding! They made everyone feel comfortable and got some amazing shots! I also used her for my boudoir shoot and she was awesome! Makes you feel so comfortable and confident! Everyone was talking about how quickly and efficiently she worked to get all the shots and keep the flow going!
My husband and I just got married in Charleston and I can't say enough about how great Monica was! Not only are her photos amazing but she was able to maintain control and get the wedding party to do exactly what she wanted when she wanted! The photos sessions before and after the wedding went so smoothly. Thanks Monica for capturing our beautiful day the way we wanted it!
I am still in the planning stages of my wedding so I have A LOT going on right now. When I met with Monica, I knew I wanted her to photograph my wedding immediately. Within the first few minutes of our conversation, she was already giving me some great ideas for our wedding photos. She is very flexible and worked with me to make sure that I got the package that included all the things I want. I spent several minutes looking through some of her albums. They were so creative and beautifully done. I can't wait to see my own!!
There are not enough words to describe this photogher, but if i have to choose one it would be AMAZING! I have used her for my daughter's pictures several times, and the pictures are never short of breath-taking, so when we started our wedding planning there was never a question as to who our photographer would be. Her charming, sweet and fun personailty tied up with her amazingly awesome abilities as a photographer assures me in no uncertain terms that our engagement and wedding photos will truly be amazing. Check out her work on her website! Its absolutely beautiful and you will not be disappointed!
First, we loved meeting Monica! Second, our pictures were amazing. She did our engagement session, our save the dates, and our wedding photography! I love her flexibility in letting us create the package we wanted. But what I love more is her creativity!! She did a fantastic job and played a huge part in our wedding! Even helped with an issue we had with another vendor. We saw her pictures from our friends wedding, loved them and thought she would be perfect for us. We will use her again soon and I hope you do too!
When I first met Monica, Owner of Parkkonen Photography, I loved her energy and the love she had for capturing special moments. Monica is very creative and always willing to work within your comfort zone.
I used Monica for my engagement pictures, bridal portraits and wedding pictures. Overall very satisfied with her work.
Her customer service is excellent along with her amazing ability to make you and your wedding party feel at ease in front of the camera. Monica and her team also make beautiful wedding books, canvases and parents books!
If you are looking for an extravagant package or something that fits within your budget needs, Parkkonen Photography will work with you.
I know that I have found a photographer for life after working with Monica!
Monica was awesome!!! She was not only our photographer she became our friend too!! We were married in the middle of a Hurricane, and she was right by our sides, because we didn't know if it was going to be possible that weekend at Myrtle Beach. She was there every step, praying with me, and helping me create a Plan B, because the strom was coming. I have you know the pictures were beautiful it was okay that we were not able to have the wedding on the beach, because she helped to make it special for me, my husband, and all of our guests. My group can be a pretty rough one, but they loved Monica. It's amazing how you can be all of those things and be so talented, and professional. Thanks Monica for all that you did for us. We pray that you, your bussiness, and family will continue to receive nothing but the best!!!
Monica was very easy to work with, and the pictures turned out absolutely amazing. Wonderful experience.
Monica has photographed me since I was very young and she's always made me very comfortable! She recently did my wedding and as always my pictures were exquisite! I highly recommend her for any of your photography needs, You will not be dissapointed!
I simply can't say enough good things about Monica. When looking at photographers for our wedding we looked at Monica's website and decided she was the only one we wanted. We didn't even meet with any other photographers.
She is based in SC but when she came up to New Hampshire for a wedding she was so nice as to stop off in Boston and do our engagement photos. The fact that she went so much out of her way really impressed myself and my now husband. Not only did we find her to be a very easy going and fun person, but her photos were out of this world. We were completely blown away by her in every way. My husband and myself feel so indebted to her and couldn't imagine what our wedding would have been like without her.
You will absolutely LOVE Monica! She is so personable and easy to work with. She makes you feel very comfortable when posing for pictures. I have always felt very awkward when having pictures taken and I didn't feel that way with her at all! Her photographs are out of this world. I never thought I could look so beautiful (not trying to be vain). She is such a sweet person and I am so happy that she was a part of such a special time in my life. She captured our special day in an amazing way!
It's hard to put into words how great Monica is as not just a photographer but as a person. She will go above and beyond to make sure you have a wonderful experience and memories that will last a lifetime! The work she does far exceeded anything I could have ever imagined. She has done my engagement, wedding and now family photos. She has such great energy and enthusiasm and it shows in her work. I will continue to use Monica and wouldn't consider using anyone else! If you leave a session with Monica and didn't have a great time, you should check your pulse!
Monica is so easy to work with and will try her best to always meet your needs. I just booked my wedding with her and I am so excited to keep working with her!
Monica was so easy to work with during the planning of our destination wedding. She took so many amazing pictures, and was so much fun to work with. Everyone loved her during our Rehearsal and Wedding.
You will love Monica!! She is great. And if for some reason she doesn't make you happy, she will bend over backwards to help you out. She is great and we have the most amazing pictures of our engagement and wedding. She is so creative and puts you at ease.
Monica did an amazing job, she was so enthusiastic about ever picture she took, she made me and my new husband feel like movie stars. The poses and action shots she captured were so amzaing, no else else could have captured these moments.
Monica was very accomadating and able to work with our very small budget. We chose to do an hourly rate and were given the printing rights to our photos afterwards. The photos cam out beautifully. On my wedding day I had a broken ankle and was in a cast. Monica was able to change the poses, etc so that my cast wasn't never visible, and didn't effect our photo oppurtunities.
With changes in our photographer she stepped in a did a great job. She was so fun to work with day of and I appreciate the great job she did. She is so fun to work with
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