Richard Barnes Photography

Rich is awesome! He is easy to work with - he will take suggestions but he can also run the show! He got our photos back to us SUPER fast! 10/10 recommend!

Richard's photos turned out amazing. He was super professional and provided a great mix of classic arranged photos and more candid shots. Highly recommend.

Being a “covid bride,” I’ve had to plan and reschedule my wedding 3 times. Organizing vendors is a large part of that planning so having Richard as our photographer along our long, years and years worth of planning and navigating through the unsure waters of covid was very appreciated! Richard Barnes Photography has been a constant in our family of weddings, as I have 4 brothers and sisters, all of which were married before me. I knew his work and knew my pictures would be amazing! He responds immediately, knows what he’s doing and truly cares about your special day and will talk to you to ensure the final product meets all your needs. Being a bride isn’t something you do everyday so I appreciated his recommendations and trusted everything he advised. His confidence shines through. If you want amazing pictures (this is a true art), great communication and good pricing, then call Richard. Even if you’re talking to multiple vendors, call Richard. You get this day once so make the most of these memories through your photos. You will love him…and I don’t normally do reviews! I had to for Richard because he’s so great…and for all brides to be to make their lives a little easier!! I also got my pictures 2 days after my wedding! That was after I told him to take his time!!

Richard is great! He is very communicative, easygoing, and captured great photos of our night. Really quick turnover! Highly recommend him :)

Richard is simply awesome! He's very experienced and professional, and his work is exceptional. I also likely how friendly and approachable he is. Before the wedding, anytime we have any question, we can just text him and he always gets back to us very quickly. On our wedding day, he arrived early. He gave us great suggestions about how to pose, and at the same time, works well with us to take our preferences into account. Less than 3 days after the wedding, he has already delivered all the photos! In short, very professional and a great person to work with. I would highly recommend Richard.

My husband and I got married on 5/14/22, after a long, COVID-tainted engagement. We booked Richard probably in late 2020 for what we thought would be a 2021 summer wedding, but long story short, it got pushed. Richard was a dream to work with. The date change was no problem at all, and we even booked a lovely engagement shoot in the time being which all came out lovely. Then comes his expertise in both photography AND Philadelphia; he has great recommendations of places to go to shoot photos and has a knack for catching beautiful candid moments as well as posed shots. He’s the perfect photographer to have around for your special day, because he’s not in your face, but so nice and helpful that it’s a joy to have him around! I feel sad that our wedding is over and we won’t get to hang out with him anymore — until we need his services again!! I truly cannot recommend him enough. His prices are very fair and friends have said that every photo from our wedding is “a masterpiece.” Richard had a way of capturing not just the people we love, but the love and joy of the entire event.

Richard was my photographer for my wedding last weekend and I cant say enough good things about him. He is friendly,, professional and very talented. Just an all around pleasure to work with. My wedding was only Saturday and by the following Tuesday I already had all of my pictures back!!! Talk about fast! There were so so many of them and they were all beautiful. He really captured every moment and I would highly recommend him.

Perfect mix of professional, creative, accommodating, respectful, pleasant, polite, punctual, and friendly! Last year I unexpectedly reconnected with a special friend from high school and had the honor of marrying her after 29 years. We chose Richard as our photographer because of his portfolio, cost, and he seemed pleasant and motivated. On our wedding day, Richard was the first to greet me at the wedding venue, only a few steps out of my car, and offered to help unload. Throughout the night, he continued to go above and beyond. He helped set up, seemed to be everywhere to get great shots, yet we almost never saw him. He has an eye for candid shots, took all the staged pictures on our list, and delivered hundreds of photos (along with highlights) electronically just a few days after the wedding. His photos give me pause and let me reflect every day on the unique gift of being able to celebrate such a special redemptive love with my beautiful wife.

Richard did an excellent job taking our pictures and we got them back so quick. All the pictures look amazing.

Richard was amazing from start to finish. He captured our day exactly the way we asked for & we received our pictures in record time. We highly recommend Rich for all your wedding picture needs!

We hired Richard through a family recommendation. Richard was quick to respond and follow up. He was easy to get in touch with and very professional. Richard took beautiful photos capturing every special moment of our wedding. Richard sent us every picture he took from that day which was close to 2500 photos. We will be booking addition family photos with Richard in the future!

I could not rave more about how above and beyond Richard went. He would answer my emails and text back instantly. Always making sure he knew exactly what we wanted. You can tell her truly loves what he does. I had guest at my wedding asking for his number to use him for their upcoming weddings. To top it all off, he got our pictures back to us before we left for our honeymoon.

We could not have picked a better photographer for our wedding! He was attentive, on point all night making sure we got just the right pictures with the best lighting, and was so laid back and easy to work with. He listened to everything we needed, and followed through on everything and then some. We couldn’t be happier, the photos came out amazing and it was a pleasure working with him.

2020 has been a crazy time, so why not add a popup wedding to the mix!!! When my husband and I decided we were going to have a popup wedding, I was so scared that we wouldn’t be able to find a photographer in time. Richard responded to me immediately, and was extremely easy to work with! I love that Richard really captured all of the pure joy and excitement! He also timed the sunset with our wedding pictures, and people are convinced it was a backdrop because of how truly breathe taking the scenery is! I am SO happy that we went with Richard, he was professional, personable, and has an amazing eye for unique and special pictures to last a lifetime!

Richard was nothing but amazing, he not only did my engagement photos he also did my wedding photos. He is so professional and so easy to talk to, he is caring and cares about your photos. I had kids in my wedding including my 2 year old and Richard was nothing but very calm and friendly with my daughter, he took his time when it came to the kids and was so patient to make sure he got the best photos. I could have not asked for anyone better to take on the role he did, he also got my pictures back to me within DAYS!! I will forever recommend Richard and also be using him in the future !

I wish I could give Richard Barnes a 10 out of 5 start review because that is the service we received. I would not look any further if you are seeking a photographer that will provide you with photos that showcase your personalized vision of how you want your dream day to be captured. Richard was the photographer at my very best friend's wedding in 2012. Richard always stood out to me because as a bridesmaid in my friend's wedding, he made us all feel comfortable in front of the camera. Since then, he has shot several of their family portraits because they were so happy with his work. He has captured so many amazing moments for their family and his photos are the foundation of their home décor. 8 years after my friend's wedding, I got engaged and I hit the ground running when it came to planning. We knew that we wanted to do fall 2020 so I reached out to Richard even before we booked a venue because I just wanted to be on his radar. He was kind enough to schedule a call with me to discuss my vision for the day. We booked our date at a venue for September 26th, 2020 and were thrilled that Richard was available. And then, enter a pandemic… My fiance and I made the difficult decision to downsize our guestlist and have our wedding in my parent's backyard. To say that we were stressed would be an understatement. But, we reached out to Richard and were so grateful that he was still open to working with us. He came out for a site visit to check out the property because he wanted to get an idea of the layout. As soon as he arrived, we were blown away by how effortlessly he was able to predict the sunlight and direct us to where we should hold the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception based off of his experience shooting outdoors. After meeting with him, my fiance and I got so excited because we felt so confident that our new 'vision' was going to be so much more than we could have ever dreamed of. I was VERY specific when I told Richard that I do not want a lot of staged photos because I want our photos to showcase the energy and vibe of the day. He was very attentive and gave great input on his ideas of how we can make that happen. And believe me when I say that he did not miss a beat. We received our 2,300+ photos ONE day after our wedding. We showed several of our family and friends the pictures and they were all shocked that it was just ONE photographer who took all of the pictures. When I look at the moments he captured, I feel like I was reliving the day which is so incredibly special to me. In addition to his talent, Richard is unbelievably kind, adaptable, approachable and patient. No text, email or call went unanswered. We had a lot of hurtles but Richard was always there to support us with a smile. He is extremely knowledgeable, professional and FUN. We are beyond grateful that we were able to work with him.

Richard takes great pictures! We had him shoot our engagement session as well as our wedding day. He was very easy to work with, and super flexible when we had to change a number of things due to the pandemic. We ended up with almost 2,000 high-res pictures from our wedding day! My only suggestion would be that if you're looking for a photographer who will pose you in a large variety of ways or for specific shots, you should have an idea or even a list of what you want beforehand. He wanted us to come up with the poses we liked and then he said he would tweak the positioning a little bit. I did miss out on a few shots that I would have liked though, since I couldn't remember them all. Overall Richard was great to work with and does an excellent job for a fair price! I would definitely recommend him!

This is a note I sent to Richard a few days after the wedding....It's as good as any review, so I posted it here..... "Dear Richard, Thank you so much for your seamless photography at Morgan and Noah's wedding on Saturday! I did get to peek at a few of your shots that day, and they looked great! I can't wait to see the whole bunch from the entire day! You impressed me with your laid-back style and ability to move around quickly without being in the way of the family activities. I know you took multiple shots of each pose so we are sure to get just the right look (and no closed eyes!) in the group shots. You were particularly sweet with my little granddaughter when you were showing her the shots on the camera screen in the nursery room before the ceremony. I also appreciate how you let the family members take a few pics with their cameras once you were done with your formal shot in the church sanctuary....your ability to be patient with some of the folks was evident! I know the bride, my daughter, can be particularly fastidious, but I also know that she will be thrilled with your work if the majority of the shots came out like those in the highlights folder you sent me via email. I am eager to see them all! We will definitely recommend you to anyone who asks! Thank you again for being so flexible with the crazy date and location changes along the way during this pandemic, and for all your work this past Saturday!"

Richard was an AMAZING Photographer from our engagement through our wedding! He traveled to Cape May for us twice ( 2 hr. drive), once to take our engagement photos and then again for our wedding! He took the time to listen to what we wanted, asked questions to clarify and then followed through on what he had promised and more! Richard arrived early on both occasions to our venue, Congress Hall in Cape May, NJ. Throughout the year and a half up to our wedding, Richard stayed in contact with us and always responded to any emails/phone calls/texts promptly. I never had to question his reliability, which is huge since you have so many other things to worry about as a bride. Our original date for engagement pictures in Cape May showed rain in the forecast and he was willing to be flexible and work with me to change the date so that the weather was more favorable to provide the perfect pics! The day of our wedding, Richard arrived early to get pics of me getting ready and to make sure we were able to hit all of my picture "hot spots" that were on my list before the ceremony. Throughout the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception, he was right there... in the action and wherever he needed to be to get the "shot." And then there is the finished product...so Richard had uploaded snapshots of our wedding to us within 12 hours of our wedding...and then all wedding pictures were provided to us within 24 hours...but wait, there's more! He was anxious for us to return from our honeymoon because he had a surprise for us...so when we got home, he provided us with an hour long video of our wedding...which we did not pay for! Our pictures, video and wedding were perfect and Richard played a vital role in it! We now have wedding memories to last us a lifetime which is important to me because our wedding was one of the best days of my life and it is only one day long, so them pictures/video are priceless!

Richard Barnes Photography is nothing short of amazing - our pictures are stunning! Richard photographed my daughter, Julie's, wedding on August 1, 2020 and truly captured the spirit and love that Julie and Tim have for each other, as well as all of our friends and family! Richard is extremely perceptive plus astoundingly nimble - this combination gives him a unique ability to shoot photographs from various angles of the same scene, enabling him to capture oh-so-many special moments in time in a beautiful way. He never stopped moving the entire day and evening. Our photos are gorgeous - I can't recommend him enough! All brides would be lucky to have Richard Barnes photograph their wedding day!

Due to the coronavirus, my wife and I had to cancel our wedding reception. We ultimately decided to still get married and just have a small religious ceremony and a reception next year. Throughout the entire process, Richard was understanding, accommodating and very professional. As there were many logistical challenges in pulling off our wedding, at no point did we worry about the photography as Richard put our minds as ease. He was accessible and response at all times, including evening hours. On the wedding day, Richard arrived early to the Church and did an outstanding job. The pictures came out great and my wife and I are very happy with his product and service. We highly recommend Richard to any engaged couple (or anyone who needs a photographer) and we will certainly use Richard again for our reception next year.

Richard was so professional and easy to work with throughout the entire process and especially on our wedding day. I would recommend him to everyone I know.

Richard is amazing! Not only is he super easy to work with, but he’s flexible, honest, talented and professional! He was an easy choice when it came to picking a photographer. He responds very quickly and photography is his career so it’s nice to know that my photos are his number one concern. He made our engagement shoot so relaxed and fun besides being enjoyable. The pictures came out fantastic! We look forward to having him shoot the wedding! Book him if ya can! Also VERY affordable!

Absolutely amazing. Richard definitely captured mine and my fiance's quirky sides. He was also so relaxed that it made us able to take better photos

Fantastic photographer! He got amazing photos of the day and was so easy to work with. I could not be happier with the wedding photos and would recommend him to anyone and everyone!

Richard was absolutely amazing from beginning to end. He is always early. He produced quality engagement and wedding photos. His pricing is very fair. He didn't miss any moments. He is kind and professional. He is great with communication. I would recommend him to anyone. We were so lucky to find him on Theknot.

Rich was absolutely fantastic to work with. From the engagement shoot all the way to the last shot, Rich managed to capture those moments that one simply cannot pose for. His ability to snap a millisecond in time where you can actually see the joy in your eyes and smile is truly a gift. I have never been more obsessed with the photos that Rich provided for our wedding day. He is able to take a beautiful background, and capture it in a way that you never even thought possible! He truly captures the photos that I have seen teams of two or three. I cannot recommend Rich enough for any important photos - engagement, wedding, family, you name it!

I had a good feeling about Richard when I met him at a bridal show. When I contacted him shortly after, he remembered me and was very responsive. The day of the wedding he came early, and was able to capture the big moments and the small details. Turnaround to get the final pictures was a few days and I am impressed and in love with each image. Thank you so much for capturing our day!! I would recommend you to all local brides!

Richie is hands down the most amazing person and photographer. From the beginning of wedding planning, I knew that Richie HAD to be our photographer. We actually changed the date of our wedding to ensure he was available. Ten years ago he shot my sister’s wedding and we have highly recommended him to all of our family and friends ever since. He has NEVER disappointed anyone! Richie’s relaxed nature brings such an ease to the process. He is a natural and has an eye for the most amazing photos. Richie make sure to know what you want and then offers his own ideas. We just received our photos and I am just over the moon!

My wife and I had to speed up our wedding plans. Mr. Barnes captured our special day better than we could have ever hoped. He was in the area early, on scene early, and stayed through the end. He brought great wedding photo ideas and worked with all of ours. His pricing was very reasonable and his work exceeded what I could have hoped for. We can only hope than when we decide we want to renew our vows, that he is available.

We had a wonderful experience with Richard as our wedding photographer. He arrived on time and got right to work. Even though he works alone, he was able to capture getting ready picture for both sides of the wedding party, as well as get pictures of the ceremony and reception settings before the start of the wedding. He as able to take pictures throughout the ceremony and reception without us even noticing he was there! He is incredibly talented and knows exactly how to manipulate the lighting to generate the results he was trying to get. He was efficient and was able to get a lot of pictures of us in the limited time during the cocktail hour. He had come to the venue on his own time and had scoped out places he wanted to take pictures in advance so there was no time wasted the day off. Richard was professional the entire time and was always easy to find when we need him to capture a moment. He had over 200 pictures ready for us the morning after the wedding that he emailed to us, it was really special getting to look at those together the first thing in the morning. Then we had well over 1,000 pictures back to us in less than 3 weeks! Incredible! I know people who got married months before us still waiting for their wedding pictures from their photographers. Richard worked with our budget and working with him was a true pleasure. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a wedding photographer.

Richard agreed to do our photography for a traditional South Indian ceremony. We barely knew what to expect ourselves as this was a learning process for the both of us as much as it was for most people attending. Regardless, Richard did great going with the flow without much direction at all. He was able to capture the important aspects and truly showcase the beauty of our wedding. The colors turned out vibrant and our families were very impressed, as were we, since we were working on a budget and traveling from far. We would highly recommend him to friends and family!

Richard was an amazing photographer! My husband and I were so please with everything! Not only did he take great photos, he was super efficient with getting the photos back to us! He was very sweet and kind to our friends and family as well! Richard was also Very patient with all the chaos that unfolds during your BIG day!

I’m not sure where to start on how amazing Richard is. I first met him at my best friends wedding. I knew from that moment that I wanted him to photograph my wedding. Richard was the first vendor I talked to and he not only helped me figure out a great wedding photography package, he even helped me figure out some of the other steps I needed in wedding planning. Richard was always so easy to talk to. I could always reach out to him at any time and I always heard back from him so promptly. Richard was able to capture so many great moments not only for my husband and mines engagement session, but our wedding as well. My husband is always shy around the camera, but Richard was able to get him to warm up and capture his personality. If you’re looking for a photographer who goes the extra mile, is flexible and understanding, along with affordable, Richard is your man. He’s not only passionate about his photography, but he is passionate about the couples he works with. My husband and I enjoyed working with him and cannot wait to work with him in the future! Thank you Richard for everything you have done for us. You are such a pleasure to work with!

Dreamy pictures! This is what I wanted and that's exactly what I got! I love it, everyone who sees it loves it! Can't say enough thanks to Richard for capturing our moments. I send him a few samples to give him an idea of what was going in my head and he understood exactly what I was looking for. Communicating with him is very easy and he has great recommendations for location, selection of shoot day, time etc. Would highly recommend him!

Richard was wonderful and professional from day one! We were torn where wanted our engagement shoot done and he gave excellent advice. Our friends could not get over how perfect they came out. He knew the perfect shots, where to place us for perfect lighting with the sun, definitely knows his stuff! When it came to the wedding, we were just as pleased. He allows you to do what you want, while offering advice and shots he would recommend. Not to mention he is awesome to work with! We just can't say enough good things! Highly recommend!

Richard was very professional and allowed us to enjoy our day without having to stop and take pictures. He was also extremely fast in getting us the end products.

We hired Richard for my wedding in May. He was gracious about working with me in regards to a budget, presented ideas and suggestions for photos, which was extremely helpful throughout the process. He was very respectful and resourceful, and used his time very well. Constantly looking for the best lighting and shot. The pictures he provided were wonderful, and I'm very grateful he was able to photograph this special day.

My wife was very particular about getting the right photographer for our wedding. We looked at many sites, portfolios and reviews. She would always remark on how the people in the pictures didn't look natural or very happy. When we finally saw Richard's work, it was such a relief. The posed pictures were beautiful and the candid shots were amazing. People looked happy! On the day of our wedding we found out why. Richard and Beth are delightful to work with. Professional but friendly and not at all pushy, they made sure we got all the posed shots we were looking for and suggested many we hadn't thought of. Their candid shots caught us smiling, laughing and enjoying our day - exactly what we hoped for. Finally, there was a location where we were trying to get some shots, but the light wasn't right until they were about to leave. Richard and Beth stayed until we got every pose and those turned out to be some of our best pictures. Their love of photography, artistic eye, and friendly nature makes it easy to recommend Richard and Beth. You will make a lot of decisions planning your wedding. Richard Barnes Photography is one you definitely won't regret.

We met with Richard a few times to discuss our plan for the day and the types of photos we were looking for. He mentioned several times that what we were asking for was perfectly reasonable and would only require some editting with a filter. The day of the wedding, there was hardly any direction given from him. We have only a handful of good photos with the bridal party because no one knew where to look, or stand, or when to smile. And while getting ready with my bridesmaids, he was taking photos when I didn't realize it. 3/4 of the photos I wasn't smiling for. Additionally, despite signing a contract that promised "edited, print ready photos", we were presented with 3000 unedited raw images. Several of them had his reflection in the mirrors, or his assistant in the background, or the lens of his assistant right in the shot. After selecting ~80 to be procesed, we were told by him that the 3000 photos we had been presented with WERE processed/edited, and that any additional editing would cost extra. I may not be a "professional" photographer, but I know the difference between photos that have been processed and photos that came straight off of the camera. These photos had come straight off of the camera. And no professional photographer in their right mind would present their client with every single photo they had taken. It's way too overwhelming. I couldn't even begin to try and process these photos myself since I don't have great photo processing skills. And I shouldn't have to! My jusband and I were so frustrated by the experience and the service, that we hired another photographer to take photos of us in our wedding clothes at the reception site at a later date. His work was beautiful and we've gone back to him multiple times for other sessions. Hiring Richard was by far the worst mistake I had made for my wedding day. These are photos that I should be able to look back at for the rest of my life and smile about, but instead I'm just frustrated whenever I look at or think about them. To this day, we still don't have a wedding album as a result of this horrible experience.

I am not one to write reviews, but as the wedding industry is more complicated to navigate than ever (with thousands of options and ideas for each aspect of your special day) I feel obligated to stress to tri-state area brides that if you don't book Richard Barnes Photography for your wedding you are truly missing out. I'm sure that there are many local photographers able to capture the most important moments of your wedding ceremony and reception, but having shopped around (we met with at least ten different photography companies while wedding planning) I can say with confidence that the genuine nature and high quality service found with Richard Barnes Photography is unmatched. I was unimpressed by larger corporations, which would assign one of their many staff photographers to "work" our wedding. With Richard Barnes Photography your experience will be a personal one. I expressed to him my love for photography and my tendency to cherish lives’ memories through photos, and I was met with an enthusiastic response by a photographer that has made a career out of his passion for capturing the essence of moments in the lives of others with his camera. My husband and I were impressed with every interaction we had with Richard; he is professional, responsive, and truly values the opinions and time of his clients. Richard responded to our text messages and emails within 24 hours (most of the time within an hour) and worked with us to create a photo package that included everything we wanted, but was also affordable. He is creative; our Longwood Garden's engagement shoot photos appeared natural and really brought out our personality as a couple (let's face it, no one wants engagement photos with awkward "camera ready" affection). He is personable and had us laughing and talking, the end result being a beautiful engagement photo shoot album we used as the guest book at our wedding. Family and friends are still raving about these photos. Richard is experienced. You don't have to feel obligated to come up with a huge list of "must have shots" on your wedding day to get the images you want. He was on our venue's (The Hotel DuPont's Wedding Collection) preferred vendor list and we were relieved that he had shot at both our ceremony and reception location many times. He was in the right place at the right time our entire wedding day and although our posed shots turned out perfectly we were most impressed with our candid shots. It takes a true artist to capture so many candid moments. My husband says I have a "fake" and a "real" smile in photos. He was pleased to find every photo of me on our wedding CD had a "real" smile. Richard goes above and beyond. We received a sampling of our photos hours after the wedding because Richard knew we would want to share them with family before leaving town. He also came out to our rehearsal dinner to capture time spent with our bridal party in a more intimate setting. At one point he found out I was having no luck acquiring gold silverware for my reception and went out of his way to put me in contact with someone who could order the flatware for me. He gave us every photo from our wedding, not forcing us to buy albums or specific packages like some companies do. I simply do not have enough positive things to say about Richard Barnes Photography. With the stresses and mishaps you are bound to experience pre-wedding, book Richard and you will not have to worry another second about your wedding photography.

Nice pictures. Good people to work with.

Fantastic. Creative. When I show the pictures to people, they are just blown away by the artistry. I will never need to use anyone else, it is that simple. I have already had the pleasure of giving Rich's name out to others.

Richard did my daughter's wedding on September 22, 2012. He was fantastic. He didn't stop taking pictures all night and the pictures were just beautiful. I would recommend Richard to any one. Thank you Richard for making my daughters special day so beautiful. Patti McNamee

We met Richard because we wanted to hire his band Blackbird Society Orchestra for our 1920's themed wedding. Little did I know he was a great photographer as well. He and his wife took an enormous amount of pictures, capturing every aspect of our special day. They got some great candid shots, which is definitely what we wanted. I generally hate having my picture taken, but they made it very easy on the big day. And Richard is extremely reasonably priced.

Richard is great! We used him for both our engagement and wedding photos and all the pictures are great! He has a great eye and is fun to work with!

I was introduced to Richard by friend and after seeing his work, there was no one else I would rather have capture the moments of our special day. He was professional and easy to work with. He recreated some shots from my parents wedding and managed to capture all those special moments that personalized our wedding. I cant wait to have Rich photograph more events in my life.

I was given Richard's recommendation by a co-worker of mine. Thank heaven for my co-worker! Richard was beyond professional, always there but never seen, a caring and reasonable man, and the best photographer I have ever met (and I married one.... shhhh!). He's very flexible in timing and scheduling and works with your budget. Great man, great price, great pictures!

richard barnes is the best photographer, you did not even reallize he was taking pictures. the wedding was over at 11pm and he emailed pictures to the bride and groom early the next morning, just a sample but they were beautiful

We 'found' Richard at a bridal fair in center city Philadelphia. He did not have a spit and polish, 'dog and pony show' type of display and presentation. He was selling himself and his services, confident but low key. We agreed to meet him at a later date based strictly on our first impression of him. After having met with several other photographers, we had a good idea of what we liked. After our one-on-one meeting, and seeing his full portfolio of photographs, we were convinced he was everything we first thought. Our instincts were dead on target. Richard proved to be a highly artistic photogrpaher, with a keen eye for capturing the 'right' shot. We also warmed up to his sense of humor -- he was very easy to talk to. He included an engagement shoot as part of his package, which gave us a terrific opportunity to assess his skills even further. I am a very full figured woman, older, who does not like herself very much in photographs. Upon seeing the engagement shoot photos, I asked him to edit several (via Photoshop) to downplay what I thought were less desirable features. He did absolutely everything I asked and suggested. This proved to be a terrific training period for him as well, because I can honestly say, there is not one wedding photo that I wanted retouched or edited. And considering he provided us with 1,800 shots, that is quite a compliment. The assistant he used for our wedding also turned out to be an extremely competent photographer. In reviewing;Richard's business has picked up even since we first met him in January '07. He still handles all his own correspondence and scheduling of meetings (which are generally in coffee shops, etc., as he does not have a private studio). He's very diligent about returning e-mails, but occasionally they get lost in cyberspace, so just follow up with a reminder in a day or two if you don't hear from him within 24 hours. This is not a negative remark against him, just a comment in general about making arrangements via e-mail.