Photography by Monti

When we found Monti's page we liked every single photograph on the site. We reached out and we became friends right away! We were so excited to have our engagement session and we are so happy that we had made the right decision, our engagement photos are amazing and always enjoy looking at them. Elena and Monti are amazing photographers , they made everyone feel comfortable and they fit in with everyone right away. We felt truly honored to have them as our engagement and wedding photographers. I remember the day when we received our photos and we could not stop looking at them. We were blown away and could not be happier. They are the most amazing photographs we have ever seen! They captured not only all the moments we were hoping for but so many more that we did not even know took place. Everything from the detail shots to my husband trying to smash cake in my face... they got it ALL! Highly Highly Highly recommend Elena and Monti to capture your wedding day. They truly made our dreams come true.

On a positive note, Monti was an extremely affordable option and his photo portfolio was beautiful! While many of the pictures we got back from our wedding were very nice, there were a few major disappointments as well. Prior to our wedding, I sent a document to Monti which included a very short list of specific shots we wanted. One of the requests was a picture of our first kiss at the ceremony. This was not taken which was very dissapointing. Also, we somehow ended up with just ONE picture of my husband and I together looking at the camera. That’s ridiculous. The pictures of our sparkler send-off (which I was very excited about) all turned out quite poorly.

From the very beginning Monti was very easy to communicate with and quick to respond. We planned our wedding in 4 short months so that was very important to us. Monti did an absolute amazing job capturing our wedding day! Despite the bad weather he got right out there capturing beautiful photos and emotion. My only regret is not personally thinking about poses I wished to have nerves are high on the day and you forget- wish he maybe directed/posed us a little more. Overall he was amazing and highly recommend! I can't wait to order my prints.

We met up with Monti in a local coffee shop just months before our big day. He was very friendly, and the samples he had were beautiful. He was available for our date, and said he would hold our place while we shopped around. Monti had the lowest price point and it was exceptionally reasonable for the six hour coverage we needed. He did not charge us for travel because we didn't need an engagement shoot. He arrived on time and was very professional throughout. He went with the flow and caught the candid-type photos my now husband and I prefer, along with posed formal pictures. He was so accommodating and flexible - our family and friends even told us! We could not have asked for a better photographer, and I would recommend his services to anyone in the area.

First off, let me start by saying that I am very picky and when I started to look for a Wedding Photographer I wasn't going to change my ways! I started scoping the best photographer in Philladelphia, I looked and looked and nothing was hitting me. Then I saw Monti's website, Bam! I knew immediately! I loved his natural lighting and how he captured so many moments in his photos effortlessly. We immediately set up an interview and the moment we got on the phone it was great to hear his comfort level and that's right where I wanted to be. The summer approached, and my fiance Chris and I met Monti at Longwood Gardens for our engagement session. Right away we both felt at ease and so comfortable. We shot at various locations within the gardens and time flew by! There was never an awkward moment. We had so much fun and everything just flowed. Monti (Fernando) is very laid back and easy to be around, but also very on top of his game and had precise direction on what to do to obtain the perfect shot. Finally the day came and Monti knocked it all out getting ready, you barely even knew Monti was even there on the wedding day and he capture EVERY detail you could imagine. Also he has a very calming effect on the bride, which was crucial to me! Our wedding day was the best day of our life and out of all the vendors I rave about Monti Digital Studio to everyone. I would have paid double his cost if he had asked me to, to get the quality work he produces. When we got our engagement photos and months later our wedding photos we were blown away. I had never loved photos of my self so much! They are amazing. And so natural looking. I got endless complements on them.

We loved working with Fernando for our wedding. He was absolutely incredible and captured the most beautiful moments that we will treasure forever. Fernando paid so much attention to every detail and made sure we feel comfortable and relaxed. I was amazed with his style and creativity. The photos we got were so beautiful. We've received so many compliments on our wedding photos from our relatives and friends. I highly recommend Monti Digital Studio to everyone.

We were super happy with Fernando at our September 29, 2018 wedding! He was great with all of our family who were in every direction and got some great candid shots too. Artistic with the fountain and blue sky background- very nice. Great shots at the reception which are some of our favorites. He included an app with all the digital downloads -good and bad shots-which is totally appreciated!! Thanks for helping make our special day go smoothly :)

Monti is a good value and we were happy to find out that he brought a second shooter free of charge. There are some very good pictures in our wedding gallery. He does have an artistic eye. However, there was very little direction given to us and many of the photos came out with family members heads blocked, etc. There is bad lighting in our cocktail hour pictures (70% of pictures) and no pictures of the two of us facing the camera. We are missing some of the standard poses and wedding pictures that you would want to look back on, even though we shared a list and talked before hand. Your wedding day is something that you can't redo so communication between the photographer and couple is key! We take some of the blame, the day went so fast.

Absolutely beautiful pictures! Highly recommend!

We loved our experience working with Monti Digital Studio throughout the wedding planning process and day of and recommend him to all couples who are looking for a photographer who they can trust to capture their memories in a timeless professional manner. Our pictures from our engagement shoot and Wedding Day are so beautiful and will take us back to these memorable moments for years to come! For our engagement shoot, Monti took his time to make sure we got all the shots we wanted and that we felt really comfortable throughout our shoot. It was clear that he was invested in making sure we loved our photos and we knew we were in good hands for our Wedding Day! On our Wedding Day, Monti was meticulous and he and his assistant followed our wedding photography timeline and were flexible when we were off track with timing as well. I can imagine the 12+ day was exhausting, but Monti never complained and was easily available throughout the day. Our wedding photography was one of the most important elements of our special day for us and so we really appreciate Monti's skill and dedication! We received both our engagement photos and Wedding Day pictures quickly, and the photos were amazing and cherished by us and all our loved ones. We are excited to decorate our house with our beautiful photos and to work with Monti again some time!

Fernando was an amazing photographer! For a reasonable price we got prompt, personal attention and beautiful pictures of our wedding. He was careful to get shots of everything, so looking through the photos brings our perfect night back to life. I definitely recommend Monti Photography!

My husband and I were honored to have Monti Digital Studio as our wedding photographer. Fernando was very friendly and treated us just like family. He was patient and understanding about what we wanted while working with our budget. Fernando sent our photos quickly and in a reasonable amount of time. The photos were high quality and absolutely beautiful. We were very impressed with our choice of a wedding photographer. We would highly recommend Monti Digital Studio.

Where do I begin? We got married this past August. To say that we were happy with our engagement and wedding photos would be an understatement. We are very particular and know what we want when we see it. We believe Fernando is the best photographer in PA, we are not lying. Quickly after meeting Fernando at our engagement shoot and getting our photos back, I knew we were in great hands. On the day of the wedding, you barely even knew Fernando was there.... but he was. And capturing every last detail. When we got our wedding images back, we were over the moon. The wedding day flew by, as they always say, but we now have amazing beautiful quality images to last our lifetime. If it were not for Fernando this would never have been possible. If you are looking for perfection, look no further. My husband and I couldn’t be happier with our choice to hire Fernando, and we plan to ask him to take photos for us in the years to come as well! He is the real deal. Thank you Fernando for helping to make our day perfect. You are the best! Vanessa L

For our engagement session and wedding photos I was looking for a very specific shooting style - romantic, classic and timeless. I browsed through countless portfolios and I was fortunate enough find Fernando who had exactly what we were looking for and he was within budget which was a huge plus. He was a joy to work with from Day1 - timely, talented and willing to take into full consideration your needs as the client while still offering his professional input. My husband and I are not big camera people so it was important that we hired someone we felt comfortable and at ease with and Fernando provided just that. Beyond being an awesome photographer who captures emotions beautifully Fernando went above and beyond as our photographer - him and his wife Elena were so easy and great to work with when our big day arrived and I truly felt I found in him a friend I could turn during stressful periods leading up to it. These poor souls were not fed, didn't have a place to sit during our reception, went past the agreed upon time and not once did he ever complained!!! We were grateful as the day is very hectic as it is and it's nice to know there's one less thing to worry about. You're in good hands with Fernando and will not be disappointed. We would highly recommend him and will use his services again. We met some wonderful people throughout the wedding planning process and Fernando was no exception. Thank you for being part of our very special day!!!

The most difficult task for us was to find a good photographer. We were so lucky to have found Fernando. He is very professional and experienced. He responded to our emails quickly and worked with us to plan out the day. He was also very helpful with the day timeline. He provided invaluable advice as to timing, explaining how much time was needed for different types of pictures. I’m happy that I listened to his advice because it really made the whole day smooth and just perfect. On the day of the wedding he came to the venue early and found the best place for our first look and family photos. He was able to capture our wedding day and highlight all the right moments. We got our photos promptly and couldn’t be happier with them, they are phenomenal! He and his assistant were able to capture such amazing shots that I did not know was possible. Fernando has made our memorable day last forever with the images he captured!!

Everything about working with Fernando was fabulous! Communications were prompt and even though we never spoke in person once before the day of the wedding... everything went super smooth without a hitch!I am thoroughly impressed with the entire experience and the finishing product is simply beautiful. Fabulous photographer.