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Rising Star Photography

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Natural, Romantic, Visionary and Fun!

Welcome to Rising Star Photography, a two-lead photographer team of Darren and Erin. Our goal is to make your wedding day natural, romantic, visionary, and most importantly…fun! Our passion is to create an unforgettable experience for our couples that showcases their true personalities, along with vibrant compositions and modern albums. You will receive a partner, before, during and after your wedding, along with comfortable rates, ownership of all your images, a beautiful edited gallery, an online gallery for prints, wedding planning consultation, and no time restrictions. We love what we do, but what really makes us happy, is making you smile! Let’s get to know each other better. Services Offered: • Two professional lead photographers (Darren and Erin) covering 9-11 hours on average. • High-resolution, professionally edited gallery without watermarks. • Release form of ownership of all your pictures (typically 600-800 without duplicates). • Private online lab for downloads, guest viewing, print orders and wall products. • Previews. • Rising Star teammates... professional videographer, DJ and band referrals. • In-depth consultation one - two months before your wedding. • Personalized planning of your wedding day, including timeline and location suggestions. • Engagement photoshoots. • Beautiful, modern and elite custom-designed wedding albums and parent albums. • Liability insurance. Areas Covered: • Northeast Ohio

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Business Attributes
Woman-owned Business
Photo Shoot Types
Bridal Portraits, Engagement
Photo & Video
Digital Files, Online Proofing, Photo, Printed Enlargements, Second Shooter Available, Social Media Sharing, Wedding Albums
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Artistic, Classic, Lifestyle, Modern
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged, Wedding
Awards and Affiliations
Hall of Fame2023 Best of Weddings Winner2022 Best of Weddings Winner2021 Best of Weddings Winner2020 Best of Weddings Winner

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Rising Star Photography Reviews

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Reviewed On 8/17/2022 by Alicia S
We simply cannot say enough great things about Darren and Erin. They were such a pleasure to work with throughout our engagement pics, wedding planning, and the wedding day itself! They were easy to communicate with, they were organized, well-p...
repared, cooperated well with our other vendors, and brought great suggestions to our planning process to make our day work better. It was clear to us that Darren and Erin take pride in their work and treat their role as wedding photographers seriously while remaining humble. We have so much respect for Rising Star! Darren’s communication was always open and honest, even in the days following our wedding. He was flexible with my husband and I when COVID came, and that was much appreciated in such an unprecedented time. It was always easy to reach Darren for questions and planning. We met in person before the event to discuss the day-of timeline. Since Darren has worked countless weddings, he was able to recommend (without demanding) changes that would make photos or the day-of logistics work better. Not only were we extremely happy with our photos in the end, but we really felt like Darren was rooting for us throughout the whole engagement. He provided helpful wedding advice, and we could always tell he was just as excited about our wedding as we were.   On the day of the wedding, he and Erin helped make the day more relaxed and it flowed seamlessly. They coordinated well with our other vendors and their excellent planning helped relieve a lot of the stress that usually comes with a wedding. Darren and Erin were fantastic at quickly talking you into poses that make for great photos! We were a somewhat shy bride and groom, but because of Rising Star you won't be able to tell from most of our photos! Even our family and bridal party thought they were an absolute blast to work with! I still have family telling me about how great the photographers were to this day.  Darren and Erin are true professionals who know how to make a wedding day fun. Working with them was the easiest part of the entire process and we cannot recommend them highly enough!  Look no further, this is the wedding team you want!
Response from the Vendor on 08/18/2022
Alicia and Aaron...thank you for taking the time to write such a beautiful review. I am humbled, but it also means so much to me for others to hear your story. I loved how you said I was rooting for you, because I was. The pandemic hit your w...
edding planning very hard, and you are such an incredible couple who deserved the best wedding day...and that is exacting what it was in the end, the best! It has been a true pleasure working with you both the last three years, and getting to know you both very well. Friends for life, and I hope to be a part of many more special family moments. Your friends, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 5/17/2023 by Lizzy W
Darren and Erin are fabulous! They were so thorough and made everyone in our bridal party feel so comfortable. They are truly the kindest people and take beautiful photos. 100% recommend for any photography needs!
Response from the Vendor on 05/17/2023
What a fantastic wedding day Lizzy and Troy! Erin and I were all smiles the entire day. It was truly wonderful working with you both, your bridal party and your families. Your friends, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 4/18/2023 by Randy C
My wife and I got married in October, 2022. Darren and Erin were an amazing team! They not only took the best pictures of our day but also reduced the stress of it as well. Prior to the day, Darren was always available for questions and made th...
e prep very easy. On the day, they helped us stay on schedule and they were so much fun they made our wedding day more enjoyable by just being a part of it. The pictures are great and we couldn't have asked for better photographers! We highly recommend Rising Star Photography!
Response from the Vendor on 04/19/2023
Randy and Valerie: It's been a true pleasure working with you both, and getting to know you over the last two years. You are two of the nicest people on the planet. Erin and I were honored to be a part of your wedding day, along with a super fu...
n engagement session. Always here for you both.
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Reviewed On 4/17/2023 by Jordan B
First, I’ll start by saying that Darren and Erin are AMAZING! My mother in law and I found them at a booth at a bridal show. They were the first wedding vendor I spoke with, and we talked for almost an hour (maybe even longer!) and we knew righ...
t when we walked out that they were the photographers we had to have. They are so nice, funny, passionate, helpful and down to earth people. Darren communicated with us during the whole wedding planning process and even gave us suggestions for venues, locations for photos, DJ’s, and we even found our DJ through Darren because I knew if Darren loved him, we would too, and they worked so well together! We had such beautiful pictures for our engagement and we had a BLAST together! Both Darren and Erin vibe so well and I have had so many people tell us that they were amazing at our wedding and ask for their information. I can’t put into words how grateful I am to have found them and they made our big day so perfect. We had so much fun during our photos and that can be stressful (from what I’ve heard) but there was no stress at all with them and our photos are so stunning. I will recommend them to anyone who is looking for a photographer because I have no doubt in my mind that they will not regret it. Thank you both for being so amazing! We were so blessed to have found you both.
Response from the Vendor on 04/19/2023
Thank you so much for such a beautiful and detailed review, Jordan and Jake. We had so much working with you both the last year. The world needs for Jordan and Jake's...you are truly special. Absolutely fantastic wedding day and engagement sess...
ion. Jake, also a big thank you for how friendly and accommodating your parents were...they made us feel lie family. Your friends, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 3/22/2023 by Elaine S
One of the best wedding decisions we made. If you want a team of photographers who make you feel incredible, make the day easy, and who can handle difficult family, Darren and Erin are it. Our photos are absolutely gorgeous and from a venue tha...
t is notorious for hard lighting! We cannot say enough good things and cannot believe how lucky we were to find Rising Star. Erin and Darren are true professionals who are passionate about what they do, but also clearly love it too. They have the best kind of energy to have around you on your wedding day and the results clearly speak for themselves.
Response from the Vendor on 03/22/2023
Elaine and Isaac, what an incredible way to start the 2023 season. Thank you so much for your beautiful review. It has been an honor and a pleasure working with you both the last 15 months, and your wedding was sensational! I am always here for...
you both. Much love, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 3/06/2023 by Samantha K
I absolutely just cannot say enough good things about Darren & Erin. They are both such amazing photographers & amazing people on top of that. They are so polite & fun & really listen to your ideas or concerns. Both my husband & I aren't the mo...
st comfortable in front of a camera, but Darren immediately put us at ease. All our pictures turned out so beautifully, we couldn't be happier! I honestly don't think you could find a better photographer!
Response from the Vendor on 03/06/2023
Thank you so much Sam and Robby for the kind words. What a beautiful wedding to close the 2022 season. It's been an absolute pleasure working with you both, and I look forward to working with you and your family/friends in the future. Your frie...
nds, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 11/26/2022 by Chakira S
If we could give Darren and Erin infinite stars, we would! They were incredible to work with from the moment we met them. Prior to our engagement photoshoot, we were extremely nervous and both Darren and Erin made us so comfortable! We asked fo...
r a Fall engagement shoot and Darren ensured that we got the best colors, in the best locations. By the end of that session, we knew that we had made the right choice for our wedding photographers and were super excited to work with them on our wedding day! Darren and Erin have such an amazing eye and capture moments in ways that you can't even imagine until you see the photographs. Every single picture taken on our wedding day was amazing, from the portraits to the candid moments during the reception. Through this experience, they truly became friends and we recommend them to anyone looking for wedding photography. We cannot wait for future life moments, to have them photograph as well; they are now our photographers for life!
Response from the Vendor on 11/27/2022
Thank you so much for the eloquent words Chakira and Joshea. Working with you both the last two years has been the best! Big time highlights of 2021 and 2022. You are both so special to us, and we will not only carry incredible memories, but ga...
ined two wonderful friends. We love ya both, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 11/23/2022 by Abbey F
Darren and Erin were so much fun to work with. I can honestly say that I knew I wanted to hire them after meeting them at a bridal show and didn't really look into many other photographers. It was so easy to communicate with Darren and ask any ...
questions we had. A month before our wedding my husband and I met Darren in person and he went through our entire wedding day schedule with us which was super helpful. Based on his experience, Darren offered us helpful advice on pictures as well as how to get different part of the wedding day to run the smoothest. The day of the wedding we had a ton of fun taking photos with them. They were very open to some of the fun photo ideas we came up with and all the photos came out great. The whole day it felt as if Darren and Erin were just as excited as we were. They were both so personable and easy to work with. I recommend them to anyone looking for a great wedding photographer. Thank you Darren and Erin for everything and I hope we can work with you again someday!
Response from the Vendor on 11/25/2022
Thank you for the beautiful review Abbey and Logan. When I look back on the 2022 wedding year, your wedding will be a huge highlight. It had it all from locations, family, a spirited bridal party, fun galore, and of course my wonderful couple. ...
We love ya, and can not wait to work together again. Your friends, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 11/15/2022 by Nathan K
Darren and Erin are top notch photographers! They are kind, professional, and extremely talented! From the planning to the wedding day to the final photos, my wife and I were absolutely amazed and thrilled with their work! Highly recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 11/15/2022
Thank you so much Nathan and Kristianna. Truly a blessed wedding day, and we were honored to be a part of it. You are two of the nicest people on earth, and I can't wait to work with you both again. Much love, Darren and Erin
Reviewed On 11/14/2022 by Samantha N
Darren and Erin were absolutely incredible from start to finish! I couldn't have asked for better photographers to have at my wedding! They caught small details in the surroundings and made sure everything looked incredible for every picture. T...
hey coordinated with my DJ and venue coordinator all night to make sure everyone was on the same page. What really impressed me was how quickly the time went by where we were taking pictures before the wedding! The whole bridal party was having a good time and joking around with them. It made taking the pictures hassle-free (and let me tell you, most of the groomsmen normally HATE taking pictures). I didn't hear a single complaint the whole time! I was also really impressed that Darren had brought the list of pictures I requested and made sure to get every one of them. Overall, I couldn't speak higher of these two and would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for awesome photographers!
Response from the Vendor on 11/15/2022
Thank you for the kind words Samantha and Cody. I love that you mentioned the coordination wit the DJ and staff. That is important to us that the vendors work together as a team, for the absolute best and most efficient wedding day experience.....
.and what a perfect wedding day it was! Just when the day was over, you were 100% willing subjects to get some of the most incredible night shots of the year. So excited to work with you both again. Much love, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 11/08/2022 by Nicole D
Darren and Erin were awesome. They made sure our wedding day went off without a hitch, were so personable with our family, and just overall so much fun. And the pictures were beautiful! They made sure we were totally prepared leading up to the ...
day off and are so organized and responsive when we had questions. We love them! We will definitely be using them for any photo needs we have in the future.
Response from the Vendor on 11/09/2022
And we love you Nicole and Matt. You were both incredible to work with, so sweet and friendly, and really warmed out hearts. A wedding day of 2022 and an engagement session of 2021 that was perfect. Your friends, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 10/28/2022 by Sarah W
Darren and Erin were INCREDIBLE from start to finish! After my initial inquiry Darren emailed me immediately with pricing info and details! I was so impressed with how responsive he was the entire time, and still is even after our wedding! He a...
lways made time to email or call with my questions and concerns. Even before we officially decided on them he made time to send me sample albums and answer any questions I had, which I really appreciated! Darren had great location suggestions for bridal party pictures and was so organized when it came to family pictures. They helped create our entire timeline, kept us on schedule, and Darren and Erin had great personalities and kept us smiling the entire day! They are the kind of people I would like to hangout and have some drinks with, they are so much fun! The pictures turned out beautiful! They even got some details that I wouldn’t have even thought of! Like my shoes and the centerpieces. And any time we grabbed them asking for specific pictures they were always ready to capture them! We received our full album in a timely manner, about 4 and a half weeks which is pretty fast considering fall is the busy wedding season! I do wish that we would’ve gotten just a couple of previews a bit sooner, even just 1 or 2, but I do know fall is the busy wedding season so I definitely understand that they are very busy. I would definitely recommend Rising Star Photography for your wedding! The price alone is unbeatable, especially for the quality and all that you get with it and you get to make 2 new friends along the way!
Response from the Vendor on 11/07/2022
Thank you Sarah. It was truly a pleasure working with you, Orion and your families, Your parents are so wonderful, and it's incredible how they are direct neighbors of greats friends of our family. Fate is truly incredible how it brings people ...
together. Such a special day with truly classic moments captured. As we discussed , it was a much busier autumn than normal. Having the Covid concerns behind since early 2020, confidence was huge this year, creating a lot more traffic for fall colors. We have shared some special times. and I hope we work together again. Your friends, Darren and Erin
Reviewed On 10/11/2022 by Kristianna K
Hands down the BEST photography!! Darren and Erin were an absolute incredible team for our wedding! They are both very responsive, professional, and just a blast to work with! Prior to the wedding, the planning was on point. Darren is very orga...
nized and just has awesome input in making the day run smoothly and getting all the best shots! The day of Darren and Erin were so organized and just an awesome presence at my wedding! They both are truly a blessing to myself and my husband. Look no further because you found your photographer with Rising Star photography!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Response from the Vendor on 10/11/2022
Truly a blessed wedding day indeed, Kristianna and Nathan. We love you both, and were honored to be your photographers. This is how a wedding is done...fantastic!!! Your friends, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 9/05/2022 by Natalie H
Darren and Erin were amazing for our day they made it such a memorable day and we will never forget them. They made our day so much fun and got so many pictures that captured each moment of our day. Darren was so great at communicating with us ...
throughout the entire process he made us feel so comfortable and was just such a great person to work with us. Darren and Erin on your day will make it so comfortable and flow so easily and will make sure that you get everything you want. I highly recommend that you use them for your wedding day and engagement pictures because they are just such an amazing team and will truly impact you and your day in the most amazing way!! Our family and friends and bridal party all were giving us such positive comments about them!! They made our day just a day we will never forget! Thank you Darren and Erin!
Response from the Vendor on 09/05/2022
Thank you so much Natalie and Jackson for the kind words. I have had so much fun getting to know you both the last two years from our meetings, engagement session, and now your wedding. It has been a true pleasure, and I hope we share other spe...
cial moments together down in the future. Yourrfriends, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 8/29/2022 by Desiree T
Darren and Erin were a so much fun to work with! They were very helpful throughout the entire process, offering advice and even suggestions of other vendors with whom they’ve worked on wedding days. They went above and beyond in many ways and a...
lways gave us their full attention and time - we never felt rushed in any of our photo sessions/meetings. Darren was always very thorough in his communication and they are both very lively and personable! They provided a full 12 hours of service on our wedding day and we are very happy with how our pictures turned out. I’d highly recommend Rising Star Photography!
Response from the Vendor on 09/05/2022
Thank you so much Desiree and Josh. Erin and I just love you both. What an incredible and classy wedding day! I have just loved working with you both the last year, including your engagement session, and can not wait to do so again next year at...
Taylor and Alex's wedding. With love, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 8/26/2022 by Emma O
You do not need to hesitate when thinking about booking Darren and Erin with Rising Star for your big day! This was easily the best decision we’ve made regarding our wedding plans. They knew what they were doing the whole day, helped us move th...
ings along with the timeline, and the pictures were absolutely perfect. Their creative, fun, and positive energy was just what we needed to get the most out of the whole experience, and gave us the absolute best of memories. Very professional and friendly people that helped capture our wedding wonderfully!
Response from the Vendor on 09/05/2022
Emma...every time I think of you and Nathan, I just smile. We have shared some wonderful times together the last two years, including ice cream at Mitchell's for one of our meetings. It has been a true pleasure, and we hope to work and see each...
other again in the future. Your friends, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 8/16/2022 by Rachel H
It was an honor to have Rising Star Photography photograph our wedding on July 16th at Music Box Supper Club in downtown Cleveland. Darren and Erin were simply amazing and very professional! We got so many compliments from our family and friend...
s; not only about the BEAUTIFUL pictures that we were given, but how friendly and fun Darren and Erin were. They made us feel very comfortable and even gave us a few belly laughs that helped create gorgeous pictures and a fun atmosphere. I found Rising Star Photography on The Knot, and was sold after looking at the photos. When contacting Darren, he had a very quick response time as well as providing me with all the information I needed. We met in person and Darren showed us his beautiful work from other weddings. After this informative and comforting conversation, we knew he was the perfect fit for our wedding. Weeks before the wedding, Darren reached out to us and we had a final meeting where we discussed our timeline, what kind of photos we wanted to get, and what to expect. I was extremely stressed about my timeline going into this meeting, but after talking with Darren I felt like a million bricks were lifted off of my shoulders. I cannot say enough about how much we enjoyed having Darren and Erin be apart of our special day. I was in awe when we received our photo gallery (which was delivered in about 3 weeks time, INCREDIBLE!). Every special moment and feeling of our wedding was captured in the gallery. Thank you so much Darren and Erin for your hard work! We appreciate everything you have done for us, and we look forward to working with you again soon!
Response from the Vendor on 08/18/2022
We look forward to working with you again Rachel and Jesse. It was an honor being your wedding photographers, and sharing an incredible day with you, family and friends... Cleveland and Pittsburgh uniting. Thank you for the kind words on the pr...
eparation process. That means a lot, and you both were right on time when we arrived, making for a perfect wedding day, literally. Your friends, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 8/14/2022 by Rob C
We had Darren and Sarah photograph our wedding day and they did a fantastic job! We met with Darren a couple months before our wedding. He was a huge asset in helping us plan and prepare our wedding day schedule. Darren recommended a beautiful...
park that was nearby our venue to take pictures. They focused on scenery as the backdrop and lighting and not a standard plan of shots. Their flexibility to adapt to my wife and my preferences made our photo shoot stress free and enjoyable. Sarah and Darren wanted our pictures to reflect us and had such a good energy. I can feel the love when I look back at our pictures. We would highly recommend both of them for your photography needs.
Response from the Vendor on 08/18/2022
Thank you so much for the kind words, Rob and Staci. Sarah and I had so much fun working with you both, your bridal party and family. Literary every minute of the day was full of smiles and love. You were both carefree, trusted your vendors, an...
d enjoyed every second of the moment, and it made for a perfect wedding day. It was an honor my friends. Darren
Reviewed On 8/07/2022 by Jenna F
I cannot recommend Darren and Erin enough! Darren was incredibly easy to work with in the planning stages and always accommodating with my very hectic schedule. He had never ending ideas about the timeline, locations, specific shots, other vend...
ors, etc- seemingly an endless supply of wedding knowledge. He is full of energy and clearly incredibly passionate about making this day as perfect as possible. Erin brings the same high energy and compassion, they are truly a dynamic duo! Our photos came out better than I could have ever imagined, bright and vibrant just as I wanted. Wedding planning can be incredibly stressful but hiring Darren and Erin was the easiest decision we made!
Response from the Vendor on 08/07/2022
Jenna and Andrew....you took my breath away. Thank you for such a beautiful review, and also talking about what goes on before the wedding day in planning. You are two of the sweetest people on earth, and it's been awesome working with you both...
the last couple years. So many incredible memories! With much love, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 8/02/2022 by Makenzie G
Darren and Erin were the best wedding photographers we could have asked for. Darren was very communicative leading up to the wedding and helped determine our schedule for photos for the day of. He offered amazing suggestions and we couldn't hav...
e been happier about how the photos turned out.
Response from the Vendor on 08/07/2022
Thank you Makenzie. What a fantastic wedding you and Cullen had. I will always remember all the laughs and smiles at the ledges, and the truly amazing sunset. It was a real pleasure working with you both, and so happy we met. Your friends, Darr...
en and Erin.
Reviewed On 7/01/2022 by Ashleigh M
To say Darren did a great job with our photos would be an understatement, he truly went above and beyond with our engagement photoshoot. He went out of his way to make sure we not only looked great, but felt comfortable in the various poses, ...
and he made sure our personalities translated through to the pictures! The sites Darren selected for our session were also incredible and provided our finished images with beautiful backgrounds. He also was extremely knowledgeable in terms of lighting, and flawlessly timed our photos with the sun setting. I also have to say, throughout the entire shoot, he genuinely made it fun and enjoyable! The three of us were happy as could be the entire time. We also appreciated his attention to detail in editing the images. He noticed all the fine details my untrained eye would not have picked up on, which is simply another reason his work stands out. To summarize, we highly recommend his services as he is highly enthusiastic about his work which results in beautiful photography!
Response from the Vendor on 07/17/2022
Thank you so much for the kind words Ashleigh and Devon. What an incredible evening we had. You are true partners, and working with you both was just the best! Much love, Darren.
Reviewed On 6/19/2022 by Rachelle R
Rising Star (Darren and Erin) were the absolute best! I am still so impressed by their service and how special they made our wedding day. We had a 20 person bridal party and every person said it was the most fun photographer crew. They kept eve...
ryone engaged, made some friends and captured amazing photos! They held meetings with us multiple times on the schedule and accommodated all requests/questions. They will continue to be our photographers as our family grows with major life events. Thank you Rising Star for capturing our wedding so beautifully and being such a fun part of it.
Response from the Vendor on 06/25/2022
Thank you so much Rachelle and Jerry for the beautiful review. We are truly humble. It was such a pleasure working with you every step during your wedding process, and what a fantastic wedding day it was! You both have wonderful families and fr...
iends, and Erin and I were honored to be a part of it. We can not wait to work with you both again. Your friends, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 2/15/2022 by Allison J
If you want the short version: 110% Yes! If Darren and Erin are available to photograph your wedding book them!!! If you want the long version: I met Darren and Erin in 2019 at the IX Center wedding show. I locked eyes with Erin while being in...
a state of sheer exhaustion from the overwhelming wedding show and feeling defeated because I wasn’t finding any vendors that I felt good about. Once I started talking to Erin my experience there changed as she was able to give me a rundown of how they operated in such a relaxed way without being pushy at all. I knew right then that I wanted them to be our photographers. My husband, Sam, and I ended up scheduling our first meeting with Darren and Erin to see if we would book them, but again, I already knew I was going to and I knew I didn’t even need to consult with any other photographers! While Sam, Erin and I were at the first meeting we learned that Darren got into a car accident on his way to us. Erin was able to continue to be so professional and calm and talked us through wedding details. Then Darren actually ended up still coming to our meeting after the car accident and it was like nothing happened! He gave us so much of his time going over so many details of how they operated, examples of his work, and what we should expect on the wedding day from them. Our first wedding date was scheduled in September 2020 and we had to make the hard decision to postpone due to the pandemic. I knew I still had to have them be my photographers and luckily they had a date available in October 2021. Throughout the years of waiting until we could finally get married Darren would regularly check in with us to see how things were going or if we had any questions. Finally it was 2021 and we got to schedule our wedding day preparation meeting with Darren at the location where we wanted our first look photos to be taken. Again, Darren spent so much time with us going over the wedding details which included the timeline, previewing the first look spot, reviewing our family details and any pictures we wanted to be taken. Darren also had such good ideas about wedding day details and is such a good resource. He ended up telling us about a beautiful local nature preservation area that we could do as another photo shoot location on the wedding day. We ended up booking that location and loved it and got so many good wedding party shots. On the wedding day Darren and Erin were spectacular: on time, organized, funny, kept us on schedule and were so personable that our entire wedding party and family members felt very at ease being around them and having their pictures taken. They also made us feel very comfortable during our first look photos and took it very slow and allowed us to be in the moment and I really did feel like it was just me and Sam even though they were right there taking pictures. The first look location was where Sam and I grew up together and it was great that it was just the four of us getting some amazing pictures that we will cherish forever. Darren and Erin also stayed late at our reception and got so many good action shots of the wedding guests while we were all dancing. Once the wedding day is over, Darren will have your pictures available for you on his website and it couldn't be simpler and you actually get ALL of your pictures released to you that you can download yourself. Overall, we don't have one single grumble. We are going to absolutely have Darren take future family photos! :)
Response from the Vendor on 04/06/2022
Allie and Sam...Erin and I are truly humbled by your wonderful review. I knew, within the first minute of our meeting, that we were a perfect fit, and this carried over into your wedding day. It was literally a perfect wedding day! I could writ...
e tons of paragraphs, and not fully describe how incredible your wedding day was. Simply put, you are one of our favorite couples and weddings in our career, and will always have a special place in our heart. I can not wait to work with you both again, and see you at future wedding and events. With much love and friendship, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 2/10/2022 by Erik W
We can not praise Darren and Erin enough, their talent is astounding. My husband and I were very nervous to be in front of the camera on our big day. Darren suggested that we start with an engagement session and by the end of it, Darren and Eri...
n had us feeling comfortable in front of the camera, plus they were so much fun to be around. Our engagement photos were amazing! Darren kept in contact with us leading up to the big day, including a meeting prior to the big day to iron out all details. On the wedding day, they were there early, dressed professional, and had a plan in place for capturing the big moments of the day. They kept us on time and organized. Every photo that we asked for was taken and they even got some amazing outside photos by moonlight. Our guests were coming to us complementing them and how many photos they were taking. When we got our photos back, we could not have been happier with how they turned out. Our only problem was there are so many that we love, it is hard to decide on ones to print! They will be our photographer for future adventures and we have been sharing their names to future bride and grooms!
Response from the Vendor on 08/18/2022
Erik and Kady...thank you for such a beautiful review. It really melted my heart. It was a true pleasure working with you both, and I look forward to working with you again. Absolutely fantastic wedding day! I am so happy we met and were a part...
of your day. Your friends, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 12/05/2021 by Aeriana H
We cannot speak highly enough of Darren and Erin! From our first conversation over the phone, we could tell that Rising Star was the way to go. They were actually the first photographer we spoke with, but we knew that we'd be comparing everyone...
else to them! Darren met with us to plan out the details of the day and really make the most of our time together without overshadowing the other awesome stuff happening during the wedding. We had an itinerary together and knew exactly when the wedding party needed to arrive and be around to grab pictures. He and Erin also went way above and beyond by taking pictures of the bridal party getting ready around 11am and staying all the way through 11pm when the reception ended. Logistically, they were seamless, 100% reliable, and super efficient. But that's not even the best part! Darren and Erin bring so much fun, enjoyment, and comfort into their work. We took a bunch of pictures before the first look, so there were definitely some nerves at play. They had everyone laughing within the first shot though, and they really played on the goofiness of our families. They were open to silly picture ideas and just really got everyone excited about the pictures, and that comes through so strongly within the final gallery. Darren and Erin didn't just capture moments, they captured genuine emotions. They made it so easy to be ourselves and just have a good time! There was no stuffiness, no strictness, just fun! Looking back on the pictures now, it's like you can relive the day due to the feelings that they captured. Our wedding also wasn't the most traditional (and we had a total of 20 people in our wedding party), but Darren and Erin totally rolled with it. We were going for "not your average wedding" and they absolutely contributed to the vibe. We can't thank Darren and Erin enough for their incredible work and ability to get people involved. Their communication was also great the entire time, and there was never a moment when we weren't on the same page or had any doubts about their awesome work. If you're looking for personable, energizing photographers who will bring out the best in everybody at your wedding, Rising Star will not disappoint. Thank you again for everything, Darren and Erin! You're easily the best investment we made in our wedding :)
Response from the Vendor on 01/31/2022
Aeriana and Jacob: when I say this was a top-5 wedding in my career, I truly mean it. Your wedding had everything, from romance, tears of joy, to fun moments and hysterical laugher. Top it off with perfect weather, incredible dancing, loving fa...
milies, and a bride and groom who are two of the nicest, sweetest people on the face of the earth, and it was literal perfection. And the food truck...wow, incredible food! I want to relive it it all over again. We love you both and can not wait to work with you in the future, Your friends, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 11/24/2021 by Jessica F
Darren & Erin with Rising Star Photography were absolutely phenomenal to work with. From the second we met them at the bridal show, to receiving our pictures after the wedding they have been nothing but kind and helpful! Not only are their pers...
onalities easy-going and fun, their work speaks for itself. Our engagement photos and wedding photos are absolutely stunning and truly capture our relationship and love for each other. Darren and Erin could sense our type of relationship and captured it perfectly in their photos. I cannot say enough good things about them and their work. They truly felt like friends after working so closely together for months. One thing that I truly appreciated is the time Darren spent preparing us for what to expect on our wedding day. Having never planned or been involved in a wedding, it was so helpful. Darren was always available for questions and advice. Bottom line, we would book Darren 1,000 times over for all of our professional photo needs and I recommend Rising Star Photography to any couple who wants beautiful photographs of the best day of your life.
Response from the Vendor on 11/30/2021
Thank you so much Jessica and Miguel. I remember our initial meeting ended up being the first day of the Covid shutdown, so we ended up having a FaceTime meeting. I think we knew over the monitor what a great team we would make, and that was an...
understatement, as we quickly became friends. Erin and I love you both, and we have shared some incredible moments the last two years. We are always here for you for future photoshoots. Your friends, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 11/15/2021 by Amy K
Darren and Erin of Rising Star Photography were easily our favorite vendors at our August 2021 wedding!! They were professional, punctual, and an overall pleasure to work with. Darren quickly responds to texts and emails and offered suggestions...
to both get the most out of our photographs and to get the most out of our wedding day. He helped to streamline the wedding day timeline and kept us updated via text with Ohio's changing COVID policies throughout the year. Rising Star definitely goes above and beyond and made the entire photography process on our wedding day fun and enjoyable. Darren was also open to my suggestions and completely captured the vision I wanted in our wedding photos. Darren and Erin are both so personable that I felt like they were friends attending our wedding rather than "just" our photographers. I highly recommend Rising Star Photography to anyone searching for the perfect wedding photographer!
Response from the Vendor on 11/30/2021
Kim and Jordan...what an awesome wedding day, and the best crab cakes I have ever had in my life. From wonderful families, a beautiful church, perfect weather, creative portrait locations, a lovely reception, and rockin' dance floor, your weddi...
ng had it all. Erin and I were so honored to capture it for you, and loved working with you both. Friends always, Darren and Erin
Reviewed On 10/31/2021 by Kelly P
Words cannot express how much my husband and I are thankful to Darren and Erin. Communication was amazing. It was obvious that they were pros and knew what they were doing. Their attitudes kept the laughs flowing and smiles coming easily, even ...
after hours of pictures. Erin even helped my mom bustle my dress and put on my necklace when we were struggling. They were so focused on making sure we had the best wedding day we could. They rolled with the punches and changes and made sure we showed up where we needed to be when we needed to be. Do yourself a favor and book Rising Star. You will not regret it.
Response from the Vendor on 11/30/2021
Erin and I so appreciate the kind words, Kelly. We had so much fun working with you both, your bridal party and families. I will never forget your first-look reveal, and the true passion you and Ian have for one another, Your reactions were pr...
iceless, and one of many reasons why I love my job so much. We were honored to be a part of your wedding day. Friends always, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 8/24/2021 by Rachel S
My husband Jim and I stumbled across Darren and Erin working their magic at a friends wedding where Jim was a groomsman. After seeing the pictures, I instantly knew I needed to hire them for my wedding that following year. As I got married in O...
ct 2020 (COVID bride), Darren made the planning process so easy as we could not meet in person. They made my wedding party feel so comfortable while be photographed which meant the world to me. If you are looking for a photographer who will go above and beyond to make sure you get the most important poses and captures all the special moments of the day. I HIGHLY recommend Darren and Erin!
Response from the Vendor on 08/26/2021
Thank you for the kind words Rachel and Jim. It is one of the biggest honors when a couple watches Erin and I at a wedding in person, and then wants to hire us based on that experience. You are a wonderful couple, and we just loved working with...
you both, your bridal party and families. What a picture perfect fall day it was as well. Your friends, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 6/29/2021 by Micah M
Planning a wedding in a pandemic is not the easiest endeavor, but Darren and Erin helped make photographs such a simple part of our day, freeing up our mental bandwidth to focus on other things, like actually getting married. Darren and Erin, i...
n addition to having names that rhyme, are super personable and professional. We had friends and family ask if Darren and Erin were friends or relatives with the great rapport we had built up. We had a great time during the actual photo shoots, and Darren and Erin helped it to be fun. They did a great job of preparing and helping us to prepare for what to expect on our day to help keep things moving and seamless. Although we had a limited reception this year, next year we are planning a larger reception and are excited to work with Rising Star Photography again.
Response from the Vendor on 07/01/2021
And we had an outstanding couple! Thank you so much for the wonderful review Micah and Madeline. What a gorgeous April day we had! I will always remember just working with the two of you in Olmsted Falls and Bay Village, and how much fun we had...
with zero time restraints. Everything from formal, romantic, creative and hysterical compositions, along with some great candids. Your families were wonderful, and it was a perfect day. I can not wait to work with you both again next year for your full reception. Your friends, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 6/17/2021 by Angela G
I cannot recommend Rising Star Photography enough! Erin and Mackenzie were our photographers (as Darren was shooting a family wedding the same day), and Darren was our editor. The entire Rising Star team has been so wonderful and we loved worki...
ng with them! They were very helpful and  accommodating when we had to reschedule our original 2020 wedding date to 2021. *Darren/Rising Star was the only one of our vendors who called me instead of the other way around when covid was first happening and we had to figure out how to proceed, which was very thoughtful and greatly appreciated.* Erin was our main photographer day of and she worked so hard to make sure everything went smoothly and did such an amazing job (all while making it look easy)! She had the best advice and ideas, and helped make our day so stress free and fun! We absolutely loved working with her, as well as with Mackenzie. (Our families and bridal party all loved them as well!) We received over 600 photos in both color and black and white and they are all STUNNING. We are so happy with how the photos turned out and will cherish them forever. We have also received so many compliments on the photos from friends and family. We also love that we and our friends/family are able to easily download all of the photos without any watermarks or charges. Once again, I cannot recommend Rising Star Photography enough. The entire team is extremely genuine and great at what they do, which is the perfect combination. I also want to mention that I think their prices are very reasonable compared to other photographers, especially when you consider the high quality and extremely personal touch of service we received leading up to our wedding and on our wedding day, as well as the quantity/quality of the pictures received. You will not be disappointed if you book them, they are one of the main reasons our wedding day turned out to be absolutely perfect!!
Response from the Vendor on 06/21/2021
Angela and Josh...we can not thank you enough for the beautiful and thorough review. You are both so friendly, thoughtful and classy. We love our couples, and always put them and their wedding day front and center. When Covid hit, we 100% felt ...
the heartbreak and the unknown of our affected couples, and vowed to be there for them every step of the way, helping them at the very start before any new arrangements were made. We love you both, and it has been such a joy working with you. It warms our heart to know your postponed date was absolute perfection. We know this is just the start of many more memories. Your friends, Darren, Erin and Mackenzie.
Reviewed On 5/15/2021 by Breanna S
Darren and Erin are hands down the best of the best. If we could give them 10 stars on everything we definitely would!!! They are so professional, but ensure that everyone is having a great time. My father in law said it best “a true class act”...
. We met Darren a week before the world shut down with the pandemic. He kept in contact, gave advice, but most importantly was a friend. We made the decision to postpone our reception, but still have our ceremony on our original date. They made it work with their schedule to be there for us. On our wedding day there was transportation issues and Darren and Erin took it upon themselves to drive us back after our second location....who else would do that?! This team is incredible. When we got our photo link we were absolutely blown away! The photos capture not only our day perfectly, but our personalities. Love shines through them. If we had to go back and pick a photographer again, we’d pick them HANDS DOWN. Our wedding was the best day of our life. We walked away from that perfect day married, with incredible photos, and two new wonderful friends. Thank you guys.♥️
Response from the Vendor on 05/20/2021
Breanna and Joe...What an incredible way to start 2021! Thank you for the awesome testimonial. Erin and I are truly humble. I feel like we have known each other for years, as it was so natural and comfortable working with you both. Thank you al...
so for the courtesy you extended us all day, and preparing food plates to take home for Sunday. That was so classy! What a perfect March day it was, a magnificent church ceremony, and so many portraits that are near and dear to our heart. We did not want the portrait session to end, as we were having so much fun and really connecting. And, I will never, ever forget the altar picture when you saw me in the corner and responded...hysterical!!!! We love you both, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 2/15/2021 by Julia H
We could not be happier with our experience with Rising Star Photography. We knew Darren was the perfect choice as soon as we left our first meeting with him- so much so that we didn't even bother continuing to meet with other photographers. ...
Our gut was right because everything about our day went perfect in a year when nothing else was and I attribute so much of that to Darren and Erin. Darren offered so much helpful advice from thoughts about videographers to navigating several change in plans due to COVID. The day of photos with our families (which are both quite large) went so smoothly and we ended up with photographs that we absolutely adore. We would recommend Rising Star to literally any and everyone we know! They are honest, fair and so professional and their work speaks for itself. Thank you so much Darren & Erin for everything! I truly hope we work with them again someday soon!
Response from the Vendor on 02/17/2021
Julia and PJ...thank you so much for the kind review. We were honored to be your wedding photographers. 2020 was such a rough year in the wedding industry, but I wanted to help my clients in any way possible so they could look forward to the bi...
ggest day of the life, even in a pandemic. Working with you both was so much fun, and an incredible way to end the year, as we really got creative. My favorite Public Square night shots ever! I am so happy Torey referred us, as the four of us were a perfect match. I look forward to working with and seeing you both again. Love, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 1/20/2021 by Chloe C
Two reviews here, one from myself and one from my mother. There is really only one word needed to describe the experience of using Rising Star Photography: effortless. I was blown away by how thorough, professional, fun, and easy my entire ex...
perience was with Rising Star Photography. I booked my date over a year in advance, long before I had any concrete details of my wedding day planned out. Darren was so helpful and even sent me a suggested wedding day timeline based on his experience with other couples, something that I came to rely on when making plans with other vendors. My husband and I did not get the chance to meet Darren prior to the wedding, but I knew immediately upon our phone call that everything would be perfect. Darren took the time to get to know us, make thoughtful notes about our families (names, relationships, preferred group photos, etc.), and explain every detail of his and Erin's roles during the event. On the day of our wedding, I was shocked by how efficiently (and joyfully) Darren and Erin were able to pose, snap, and re-pose every single member of the families and wedding party. In addition, they frequently referred to the folder of "inspiration" photos I had given them before the wedding and made sure to capture every single one. Many of our guests commented on how lovely, entertaining, and professional the photographers were throughout the night, and I have to agree. Even my husband, who despises having his photo taken, had an absolutely wonderful time and felt so relaxed with these photographers. I am so happy to have had Darren and Erin there on our special day. –Chloe C. __________________________________________ WOW!!! We LOVE the photos taken at my daughter's wedding! They are absolutely PERFECT! The fall colors are so vivid, the lighting both inside and outside is outstanding. Darren managed to take all of the unique shots that my daughter and son-in-law wanted. Thank you so much for such beautiful photos. We will cherish them forever. Just looking at them brought back the entire day. ❤️❤️❤️ The photographs are such a HUGE part of the wedding memory and I’m just so glad we found Darren and Erin. They are both true professionals, pleasant AND highly talented. We couldn’t be happier. –Lori S.
Response from the Vendor on 01/25/2021
Chloe, Chris and Lori: Thank you for the beautiful reviews. Erin and I are truly humbled. Working with you all was a true blessing from God. We were not able to meet in person before the wedding due to travel and then then pandemic, but meetin...
g you for the first time on your wedding day was so comfortable and perfection. We connected immediately, and felt a part of the family by the end of the evening. Your wedding day will always have a special place in my heart...between the beautiful fall colors and decorations, the laughs and joy we shared, wonderful family members and guests, and my awesome couple that I want to be neighbors with :-) Literally a perfect wedding day that Erin and I were honored to be a part of. We live two hours away, but please stay in touch. We hope to be a part of many more family events. Your friends, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 12/20/2020 by Baylee F
Darren and Erin were worth every single penny for the experience we had! We had met them at my brother and sister-in-law’s wedding and KNEW we had to have them be the photographers for our wedding! They made our wedding day so special for us. N...
ot only did they capture the love in every single photo, they helped my husband and I throughout every step of our wedding planning process. They took the stress out of the wedding planning. Darren and Erin are the best combination of photographers you could have! I recommend them for everyone who wants the best quality photos of their special day. (Also, you can download the photos and so can family from the website without added charge, there’s NO watermarks on the photos, you own your photos and you can order prints from them if you want!)
Response from the Vendor on 12/23/2020
It was absolutely wonderful seeing you again Baylee, and an honor to photograph your wedding. You and Adam were an absolute joy to work with, and the true love you have for each other just shined through in every image. Many couples talk about ...
wanting candids, but are unable to achieve this when they know the camera is on them. That was not the case here, as I felt as was documenting and not instructing the biggest day of your life. The candids are some of the favorites of my career. Thank you to you and Adam for serving our country, and for your trust in my services. It was a wedding day I will never forget. Your friends, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 12/13/2020 by Brittany B
I found Rising Star Photography back in 2016 at the Michaud's Bridal Show when my sister was engaged. We approached their booth, and they were the friendliest, most outgoing photographers at the show. My sister immediately booked them for her w...
edding. My sister got married October of 2017, and I knew the night of her wedding that I would be hiring Rising Star Photography for my future wedding. The bridal party had so much fun with Darren and his team, and you could tell they were having a blast also. Less than a year later, I got engaged and called Darren immediately to book him for my wedding date. My husband and I were set to be married March 28th, 2020. Exactly three weeks before our wedding, our venue caught on fire. Darren and his team immediately offered his assistance to help us find a new venue in such a short amount of time. A week later we planned another reception at a different venue, but that venue ended up falling through. Again Darren was there to help us find another venue. He reassured me everything would work out, and our wedding day would still be perfect (and in the end he was right). We found the the final venue and planned our third reception. It was nice working with him as we planned all three receptions because, he had experience at all three venues we chose. Not even a couple days later everything was shut down due to Covid-19, therefore my husband and I made the decision to postpone. Darren was there for us every step of the way. Throughout our entire engagement, chaos of the fire, and chaos of the virus he remained professional, supportive, and felt like a friend who just wanted the best for my husband and I. At the end of April I reached out to Darren because my husband and I decided we did not want to plan a fourth wedding. I asked Darren if him and his team would be able to take photos of our church ceremony than do portraits afterwards. I remember telling my husband if Darren cannot come take photos of our wedding, I do not want to get married yet. At that point I had already given up our dream wedding, I was not about to give up the beautiful photos I knew Darren and his team would capture. Thankfully, Darren and Erin were able to come take photos for our very intimate church ceremony with just our immediate families on May 9th. Although our wedding day only lasted a couple hours, we still got hundreds of photos from our special day. Our wedding was not a “normal” due to Covid-19, but Darren and Erin still made us feel so special and made sure we had an amazing day. I am so thankful they were able to take our engagement photos, wedding photos. I will forever cherish all of the amazing photos and memories they captured during these very tough times. I can’t wait to use Rising Star Photography again for our upcoming maternity and family photos! If you are in need of a photographer, please contact Rising Star Photography! I promise Darren and his team will not disappoint you. They are fun, professional, and they TRULY care about each and every one of their couples!
Response from the Vendor on 12/19/2020
Brittany and Ryan...2020 was such a rough and unexpected year for so many couples, but I was literally in tears over what happened to you both. You are just a wonderful couple, and we have shared some incredible photoshoots together, including ...
your engagement session on a picture perfect winter day, where we utilized your high school pictures in a very creative way. I care about my couples so much, so when all these circumstances affected your wedding date, I didn't even have to think...I wanted to help you every step of the way. I can't wait for our maternity session next year and welcome your son or daughter a couple months later, and continue these special moments in your family. Luv you both, Darren.
Reviewed On 11/08/2020 by Sarah T
Darren and Erin are the absolute best photographers we have ever met. They made our special day into something we will never forget! They both are so easily to get along with and will be sure to make you as comfortable as possible. They are sup...
er fun and we absolutely LOVED working with them! If you're looking for a fun, easy going, genuine photographer/s PLEASE choose Rising Stars, you won't regret it!!
Response from the Vendor on 11/10/2020
Thank you for the kind words Sarah and Patrick. What a great year we had between your engagement session and wedding. You are both so much fun to be around and work with. It's been a true pleasure and honor to be a part of these big days in you...
r life. Please stay in touch, and we hope to see you at future weddings. Your friends, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 10/26/2020 by Lexie M
Darren and Erin were a great team to work with on our wedding day and both have such fun personalities. We didn't have any ideas for photo locations and Darren gave location suggestions with great textures making for some absolutely beautiful p...
ictures. Having a second photographer to catch candids and different angles made for some of the best photos. Darren always responded promptly and returned our wedding day album in record time. They are a wonderful and easy group to work and I highly recommend them for your big day!
Response from the Vendor on 10/26/2020
Thank you so much Lexie and Rick. God brought us together through Faith and Barndon's wedding, and I am so happy you had such a beautiful day for your wedding. Erin and I just loved working with you both, your bridal party and your families. Tr...
uly a day to treasure. It's been an honor, and I hope to see you at future weddings. Your friends, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 10/16/2020 by Barb S
Where do I begin. So incredibly happy with our photographer choice. Erin and Darren are so laid back fun and easy to work with. They did not forget a detail and the photos are beyond beautiful. I can’t say enough about how amazing they ar...
e. The photographer was definitely the toughest thing for us to pick and something we put the most work into. We made the right choice 100 percent. Thank you thank you thank you
Response from the Vendor on 10/17/2020
Thank you so much Barb and Bret. We are honored that you chose us after your photographer search. I felt very comfortable with you both after our meeting, and your wedding day was perfect at a gorgeous location. We loved your family as well, an...
d it felt like we were working with family as the day/night went on. Wishing you all the best, and hope we can be a part of future weddings in the family. Your friends, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 9/28/2020 by Ashley B
From our engagement session last fall to our wedding this fall, Darren & Erin were truly a pleasure to work with! They were so fun, friendly, and professional. They made the whole experience very enjoyable, especially for my husband who hates t...
aking photos! You can tell that they both genuinely enjoy doing what they do, which makes a big difference - it feels more like hanging out with friends than just doing a formal photo shoot! Both of our families even commented on how friendly and fun they were to work with. I guess we'll have to throw random events in the future just so we can work with them again!
Response from the Vendor on 09/28/2020
Awww, thank you Ashley. I agree, we have to work with you and Jonathan again. Erin and I had a blast working with you both the last year. You are just the cutest couple and naturals in front of the camera, which really allowed us to get creativ...
e. We just love you both. Your engagement session and wedding day will go down on our favorites list, and I we will always look back on both of them with huge smiles. We just loved your families as well. Could not ask for better days. Your friends, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 9/27/2020 by Samantha D
Darren and Erin were a perfect addition to our wedding. They fit in with the feel of the night perfectly and made taking pictures at a crowded winery fun and comfortable. We also had to postpone our wedding due to covid and Darren was the only ...
vendor to reach out and ask how we were doing and give us advice. After that, we made sure Darren and Erin fit into our new plans and it was the right call. All our guests mentioned how fun the photographers were and they were an integral part in making our wedding exactly what we wanted! I couldn't imagine the night without them!
Response from the Vendor on 09/29/2020
Thank you for the kind words Samantha and Michael. March 2020 the world changed with Covid, resulting with many postponed weddings and heartbreak. My vow to my couples was that I was going to be there for them every step of the way during the n...
ew date transition. In the end, your new venue (winery) and date was a blessing. What a gorgeous day it was, and lowering the guest total provided a more intimate atmosphere and even more fun and laughs. Truly a blessed day! Erin and I just love you both, and photographing your wedding was absolutely one of our true joys of 2020. Your friends, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 9/22/2020 by Margo B
My husband and I used Darren and Erin for our engagement and our wedding photos and it was the best decision we ever made! They are both so friendly, energetic and creative and our photos turned out better than we could have ever asked for! The...
y were so helpful in the wedding planning process and did their very best to make sure our day was exactly how we wanted it! We could call them any time, to ask any question, and they were extremely responsive. It made the whole process run so smooth. We are so grateful to have had them a part of our wedding! We recommend them to everyone looking for a photographer!
Response from the Vendor on 09/22/2020
Thank you so much Margo and Mike. Erin and I are truly humbled. Working with you both the last year has been so much fun. You are such a wonderful couple, and I knew the minute we met we would make the best team. I am so happy we have another w...
edding in the family next year, and we get to see each other again and make more memories. Love and friendship, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 9/17/2020 by Stephanie S
Darren and Erin were amazing! We had so much fun with them for both our engagement and wedding photo shoots. They made us feel comfortable and weren’t afraid to be a little goofy. Our photos turned out amazing and will be something that we can ...
remember for the rest of our lives! If you’re looking for a photographer duo that is not only fun, down to earth, and overall amazing then Rising star photography is for you! We are so grateful for their time and awesome work they did. One of our favorite vendors!!
Response from the Vendor on 09/17/2020
Thank you so much Stephanie and Bryan. Erin and I knew the four of us would be a perfect fit when we met at the bridal show, and we have had so much fun working with you both the last year. It was a honor to be a part of the biggest day of your...
life, and what a beautiful day it was in every way. Please stay in touch. Your friends, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 9/14/2020 by Jessica A
Darren and Erin were so amazing. They made us feel so wonderful on our wedding day. The pictures were flawless and everything I imagined they would be. Working with them was so special. Truly they are amazing people and I am so happy to be able...
to now call them my friends. I am so glad that I stumbled across there page on the knot! I could not recommend them more. Call ASAP as they book quickly you will not regret it!
Response from the Vendor on 09/14/2020
I am truly humbled Jessica and Drew. Thank you for the kind words. From the moment I met you both, I knew we were meant to work together...we connected on every level. Working with you both was just the best! Truly blessed days full of smiles, ...
laughter, good times and incredible memories. Love you both, and have two wonderful friends. Darren
Reviewed On 8/17/2020 by Brittany M
Darren and Erin are the absolute best. Planning a wedding during the pandemic was hard, and Darren would always be in contact during the entire process and was very flexible. He and Erin are so professional, so nice, and so FUN. My husband typ...
ically isn't a fan of taking pictures, but had a blast during the engagement session and taking all the pictures on our wedding day! Darren also has the best recommendations for photo locations so I didn't have to look up tons of places. Highly recommend, and will definitely use them again in the future!!!
Response from the Vendor on 08/17/2020
I am truly humbled Brittany and Chris. Thank you for the kind words. It has been one crazy year that no one saw coming, but you did everything correctly and had a spectacular wedding. Erin and I were honored to be a part of it. I always enjoyed...
our conversations and brainstorming sessions. I can not wait to work with you both in the future. Your friend, Darren.
Reviewed On 4/02/2020 by Jennifer S
Darren and Erin were sooooo amazing to work with! They listened to what my groom and I wanted and made it a reality! We got married in November and it was super chilly that day but they stuck it out with us in the cool weather to get the outdoo...
r shots that we really wanted! Overall remarkable experience and remarkable people to work with!
Response from the Vendor on 04/02/2020
Thank you for the kind words Jennifer. You and Kevin are such a wonderful couple, and it was an honor to photograph your wedding day. It was cold, but beautiful sunshine, and the saving grace for outdoor pictures was the courtyard...where the b...
lossoms matched perfectly with your wedding colors, and the granite wall supplying a huge relief to the cold wind. Everyone was a trooper and we had a blessed day. Please stay in touch, and we can not wait to see you both at future weddings/events. Your friends, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 2/28/2020 by Courtney G
Darren and Erin were the photographers for my wedding in February of 2020. They were with us every step of the way. We met them at a bridal show and immediately clicked! We decided soon after meeting them that they were who we wanted to capture...
the precious moments of our special day. Rising Star was easily one of the best decisions we made during wedding planning. Darren kept in touch through the process to make sure everything was going smoothly. He and Erin were honest with us when we asked for guidance for day of timeline planning and it helped so much. They were so real with us and we valued that immensely. Our wedding day went by in the blink of an eye. They captured everything and even the things that we missed in the rush of the whole day. The photos they captured are beyond stunning and they’re better than I could have ever imagined. We are absolutely in love with our images and will relive the day through these photos for the rest of our lives. We are so happy that we chose Rising Star Photography. If you want vendors who are professional, fun, animated, energetic, honest, and provide incredible results- they’re for you. They started as our vendors and they are now our friends. We will absolutely be using them for future milestones. Thank you, Darren and Erin! -Courtney & Tyler February 8, 2020
Response from the Vendor on 02/28/2020
Courtney and Tyler...thank you so much for the kind words. Erin and I are truly humbled. I will never forget meeting you at the bridal show, and just knowing after even a minute that we were the perfect fit. The last year working with you both ...
has been so much fun, and your wedding day was such a blessing. Erin and I love you both, and are so grateful to have worked with such a wonderful couple, gaining two wonderful friends. We know we will see you both at future events, and I am so happy about that. Friends always, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 2/26/2020 by Michael C
I cannot say enough great things about Darren and Erin! We got our engagement and wedding photos through them and they turned out better than I could have imagined. I was nervous to get a photographer that would make things awkward... but it wa...
s nothing like that. They are friendly, kind, informative, and a ton of fun (our 20 person bridal party agreed)! Above all they were the most professional people I had the pleasure of dealing with throughout the wedding process. Everything was upfront and honest, which I appreciated. We had multiple consultations in person before the big day and they even checked with me the night of the wedding before they left to make sure they got everything I wanted. Not to mention that for our Nov 30th wedding, they got us our pictures BEFORE Christmas so we could enjoy them with our family during the holidays. They were the absolute best and I would give Rising Star Photography 500 stars if I could!
Response from the Vendor on 02/26/2020
Thank you for the beautiful review Mallory and Michael. I am truly humbled. We have done so much since we met in June, from fun meetings, to an incredible engagement session (featuring my favorite picture of the year), and an absolutely perfect...
wedding day. I have had so much fun working with you both, and can't wait to share more memories in the future, whether it is the weddings of family and friends, and/or a growing family. It's been a true pleasure my friends. We are always here for you, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 1/22/2020 by Melissa R
We could not have been happier with our experience with Rising Star Photography. Darren and Erin were with us from 11 that morning until the reception was over at 11 that night! All our relatives and friends were so impressed with them. They we...
re so professional, had such great energy, and really contributed to making it such a wonderful day. Not only that, they were one of the most affordable photographers we got quotes from. They had wonderful suggestions and ideas for amazing photos. We highly recommend them!
Response from the Vendor on 01/22/2020
Thank you so much Melissa. I knew from the minute I met you and Jon that we were a great combination, and I had so much fun working with you both at your engagement session and wedding. Erin and I still talk about the juggling priest we had las...
t year...how cool was that? You are such a genuinely friendly and wonderful couple, and we were honored to be a part of the biggest day of your life. I hope to see you both at future weddings and/or events. Your friend, Darren.
Reviewed On 12/31/2019 by Maegan C
Where to begin with Darren and Erin- from the start of looking for wedding vendors it was an immediate connection and we knew we had to have Darren as our photographer for our wedding on September 14,2019. Darren met with us for a consultation ...
and he was very detailed, prepared and answered any questions with ease- he gave us an insight into wedding vendors in general as this is whole another world we never were exposed to before. Darren is easy to work with- He is very dedicated to his work and wants his couples to relax and enjoy their wedding day. Weeks before the wedding we met with both Darren and Erin to discuss the timeline in detail and they had it all planned out. They had plan B or C options if things went another direction which was comforting to know as the venue had so many unknowns. Wedding day- it was very hectic from a Bride's standpoint as our venue decided to fire the wedding coordinator 2 days before our wedding in September. The fill in wedding coordinator had everything messed up from start to ending. Our photographers saved the day: they were so attentive, putting out fires as they came along as there were many that day. Our families and friends commented the whole night and said Darren and Erin's personalities are amazing which me and my now husband knew that! Darren kept in contact with us and gave our photos timely right after our honeymoon- our photos came out wonderful! Me and my husband almost felt like we were breaking up with Darren as we had such a great relationship with our photographer- both Erin and Darren are so down to earth. We can't wait to work with Darren again- it is comforting to know he does maternity photo shoots. Thank you Darren and Erin for being the best!!!
Response from the Vendor on 01/04/2020
Thank you so much Maegan and Jesse for such a beautiful and thorough review. I am truly humbled. We had so many great times in 2019, and I too was sad when I delivered your wedding, because it meant it was over. I know the three of us wanted on...
e more event to enjoy. You are two of the nicest people on earth, and working with you both was an honor, a pleasure, and so much fun. I can't wait to see you in the future at other weddings, and maybe a maternity photoshoot..wink, wink. Love, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 12/28/2019 by Aut K
Absolutely and truly remarkable photography & team! There are not enough words for how wonderful Darren and Erin are. When my husband and I first met Darren we clicked immediately. On top of their services being affordable, you get amazing peop...
le working with you. On our wedding day Erin and Darren poured their hearts into the creativity and hospitality of their work. My wedding party loved them both so much! My wedding guests even noticed how spectacular Darren and Erin were! We definitely found our photographers for life, I wholeheartedly swear. They treated us like family and gave us perfection in our photos! I highly recommend Rising Star Photography because you’re getting creative, amazing people that will wow you!!!
Response from the Vendor on 12/28/2019
Thank you so much for the warmhearted review Autumn and Jake. I love how you said Erin and I picked up on the vibe on your bridal party, because it's so important for us to capture natural personalities, and not fake, staged pictures. It was so...
much fun working with you both and your bridal party, and the groomsmen supplied one of the biggest laughs ever in my career...literally lung-hurting laughter. What an incredible day I will never forget. Please stay in touch and we hope to see you at future weddings and events. Your friends, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 12/21/2019 by Nathaniel S
Rising Star Photography really took our wedding to the next level. We can't thank them enough for the time, patience, and fun we had with Darren and Erin. Their photographers are there to capture the evening for you and they will not leave afte...
r 'their time is up'. They were with us the entire day and really made our dreams come true with how they handled our pictures. They were very responsive to emails and texts, and made our day amazing with the first look pictures as well as capturing the whole reception. Saying thank you at the end of the night seemed like an understatement. If you are looking for great wedding photographers look no further because passing on Rising Star Photography would be a mistake.
Response from the Vendor on 12/21/2019
Nate: I really means so much to me when the groom also takes the time to write a review. Thank you so much for your kind words. Working with you and Alyssa was just a perfect combination from the very beginning to the very end. I am so happy to...
call you both my friends, and so happy we only live 5 minutes from each other. It's been a true pleasure my friend. Thank you for everything. Darren
Reviewed On 12/17/2019 by Alyssa S
Choosing Rising Star Photography as our photographers for our wedding was by far the best choice we could have made! They were incredibly kind, responsive, and just so joyful to be around! They always responded to my texts and emails in an incr...
edibly timely manner which kept my stress level down! They had many meetings with my husband and I to help make sure they understood the vision we had for the day! They also took the time to get to know us personally which I found to be so thoughtful! It made the photo sessions so fun and enjoyable! The quality of the photographs is also beyond incredible! If you are a bride looking for incredible photographers, Rising Star Photography is where you should go! They are very affordable and they work with you to help meet any of your needs! You will love Darren and Erin from the moment you meet them and they will help capture every moment of your special day!
Response from the Vendor on 12/17/2019
And we love you Alyssa and Nate. You are two of the nicest people on earth. Thank you for this wonderful review. I am so happy we met though a previous bride and groom, as we shared some incredible moments in 2019. Your wedding day was just per...
fection, and working with you both and your bridal party was everything I knew it would be and more. I hope we have many more great moments together. Thank you so much. Your friends, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 12/11/2019 by Maxwell H
Where to start with Darren and Erin? My wife and I were like any other couple, searching and comparing all the different vendors, one of which was the photographer. When we first met Darren and Erin we had a great feeling about them. Fast forwa...
rd to our first meeting and we spent over 2 hours talking to them. We probably would have stayed longer if we didn't have venues to go look at! Since the day we said yes to them, its been nothing but enjoyable and if we had to do it all over again we would take them without a doubt. They are very good at what they do and they make the picture taking fun and it never seemed to get old with them. They have endless experience so when they have recommendations, I recommend you listen, it will be beyond worth it :) I literally could write a novel about these guys, I have friends getting married soon and after seeing these guys at our wedding, they asked about using them too. Out of all the vendors these are the people I looked forward to meeting up with and discussing the big day, bummer that its over and we don't text practically every day. But we now have lifelong friends and I am so incredibly grateful for them. Do yourself a favor and call Darren and tell him what you want, he will give you that and so much more. Finally to answer what the knot asked: incredibly punctual and they have good planning/timetable skills, So professional even in the rowdy scenes of the wedding! There personalities are literally one of a kind, these people are one in a million
Response from the Vendor on 12/14/2019
Max and Taylor...Erin and I are truly humbled for over your incredible review. From the moment we met, I always felt like there was something much deeper occurring, as though we were related somehow. The camaraderie, laughter, understanding and...
connection was just off the charts. Like you said, there is just simply way too much to say, as we have shared so many incredible moments together from our meetings, to your engagement photoshoot, wedding, and even phone calls to be honest. It's been a true pleasure my friends, and we know we have friends that are like family in Detroit. We are always here for you and can't wait to share more special moments in the family. Love, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 11/14/2019 by Alexa M
Darren and Erin with Rising Star Photography are absolute professionals and an extremely fun team to work with! They made our engagement session a blast, when my husband was somewhat skeptical beforehand about it. ;P He ended up having so much ...
fun and loved it! We knew if our engagement session was this incredible, then our wedding was going to be even more so. Our entire wedding party enjoyed working with them during our special day as well! Everyone could not wait to see how the pictures turned out! Our wedding was a dream come true and they captured ever element of it! Their pictures and editing skills are AMAZING! My husband and myself do not have enough good things to say about Rising Star Photography. They were the most affordable photography team that offered 2 photographers and stayed with you your entire day from start to finish. They are super easy to talk to, flexible on days/hours/times, and truly look out for the best locations/weather/etc. when it comes to your photography sessions. My sister is even going to work with them for her senior pictures! Our family absolutely adores them and speaks very highly of them too. We have developed a friendship with them both and look forward to having more professional photos taken by them in the future! :) We recommend them to all of our family and friends seeking professional photographers, and now, myself and my husband are HIGHLY recommending Rising Star Photography to you! You will NOT be disappointed! :)
Response from the Vendor on 11/19/2019
Alexa and Alex...we just love you both. Thank you so much for the kind words and thorough review. I am truly humbled. Working with you both the last two years has simply been a dream come true. The times we have shared have been priceless. Afte...
r all, I actually have a behind-the-scenes picture on my website from your engagement session as a feature picture...that is how much fun we have had. There is simply way to much to say, but I know God brought us together and that there will be many more special times in the future. Thank you so much. Love, Darren and Erin
Reviewed On 11/13/2019 by Tiffany M
Darren is absolutely wonderful! He did our engagement photos as well as our wedding and we could not be more pleased. His price is very reasonable, especially for his quality, and he is very upfront about the costs. He was very flexible, willin...
g to meet halfway for meetings which with our busy schedule we were really appreciative of. He always made us feel extremely comfortable, knew the perfect kind of posing to make both of us look great. His assistant Erin helped with our wedding and took pictures while I got ready in the bridal suite and made me feel extremely comfortable as well. I can't speak enough about how wonderful Darren is. Photos are one of the only things you have left after everything is over to remember the day and we couldn't be happier with the way ours turned out! Seriously, Darren is the best, no need to look anywhere else!
Response from the Vendor on 11/13/2019
Tiffany and Steven...thank you for the wonderful review. I am truly humbled, and so blessed to work with the best couples. I remember after your engagement session at Kent State the feeling I had of being so comfortable working with you both. W...
e had a blast that day, and your wedding day was so comfortable, stress-free and just perfect. You are such a wonderful couple and it's been an honor and pleasure working with you the last year. I hope we see each other at future weddings and events. Your friends, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 11/05/2019 by Torey A
Darren is one of a kind! Not only is he a talented photographer but his energy and charisma light up a room. He is extremely detail oriented and always has a back up plan in place. He kept myself, the groom, and rest of the bridal party laughin...
g and smiling for over 10 hours! He is creative and always listens to any ideas you may have. We had over 500 edited images to choose from and loved them all with an additional unedited 500+ images! Darren delivers them in the cutest packaging and even offers a beautiful photo book that can be added. Darren and his assistant Erin are the best photographers I've worked with at any wedding. They are professional, fun, and make you remember your wedding with the perfect photography.
Response from the Vendor on 11/08/2019
Torey and Ben...I was so touched by your review. Thank you so much. We have had so much fun the last two years, and working with you both has been just the best! Your engagement session featured compositions that other brides want to emulate, a...
nd I just loved how smooth your wedding day was from start to finish. It's been an honor and I can not thank you enough for referring me to several other couples as well. Always here for you both. Love, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 11/02/2019 by Andrew D
Darren and Erin were a delight to work with! Both are incredibly enthusiastic and passionate about their work, and captured some truly beautiful memories of our wedding. They were creative in the shots they wanted to capture, and rolled with ou...
r unique ( re: Star Wars-inspired) props and requests. We would highly recommend them to anyone that wants a wonderful and beautiful way to remember their special day!
Response from the Vendor on 11/04/2019
Thank you for the beautiful review Andrew and Ariadney. I am so happy we met through Meagan and Nick, and Erin and I just loved working with you both. Your wedding had everything...style, romance, elegance, humor, picture-perfect weather, and t...
hen throw in the awesome Star Wars props for an extra dose of fun and fantasy. Cap the evening with some of the best dancing of the year, and every element made for the best wedding. Erin and I were honored to be a part of your wedding day, and gained two wonderful friends. Always here for you both, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 10/07/2019 by Alexis L
We met Darren and Erin two years prior to our wedding date. From day one they treated us as though we were family, not customers. Darren and Erin were the perfect addition to our wedding. From engagement photos, that we could not stop laughing ...
and smiling, to our wedding day in which they were as excited as us. During the two years, we always felt like a priority and never a burden when asking any question, they were quick to calm an anxious brides nerves! Darren and Erin are extremely professional, quick to respond and are easy to work with. If you want to have difficulty picking your favorite photo of your memory, this is the vendor to pick.
Response from the Vendor on 10/08/2019
Thank you so much for the kind words Alexis and Cory. Working with you both the last two years has been absolutely wonderful. We've gotten to know each other so well that I feel like you are my brother and sister. So many great times between yo...
ur wedding, engagement session, meetings, and the bridal shows. We love you both, and will always cherish these times. Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 9/12/2019 by Gabby L
There are not enough words to describe how amazing Darren and Erin are. From the very beginning, when we met them at a bridal show, we instantly had a connection with them. They were SO friendly and so easy to talk to. They helped make our deci...
sion about a photographer very easy. They met with us numerous times to make sure all the details of our day were planned out. They gave us so many great tips and suggestions along the way. Our wedding day went perfectly. I, of course, had a lot of wedding jitters, and when Erin arrived (right on time!) at my house as I was getting ready, I actually felt more relieved. She was very calming and comforting, but also precise and prepared. Darren was equally as amazing, making trips to both my house and the groom’s, before the ceremony. Our ceremony was at a Catholic church, and Darren and Erin both did a great job of respecting the space the entire time, according to the priest’s wishes. After the ceremony, we took photos in Downtown Cleveland, and they offered so many suggestions about places to go. They were very flexible when some places didn’t work out because they were too crowded, and quickly thought of alternative plans to solve the problem. There was not one moment the whole day that felt uncomfortable or awkward, and our entire bridal party loved them as well! Even when it was time for them to leave the reception that night, they made sure, not only to say goodbye to us, but also to our parents, and our parents appreciated that so much!! Overall, the day was incredible, and we were so glad that we chose Darren and Erin to be a part of our day. We would recommend them to anyone that asks! It is so evident that they truly love what they do, and it shows in their work and actions. I can honestly say that they are not just our wedding photographers - now we consider them friends!!!
Response from the Vendor on 09/14/2019
Gabby and Joey...I think you brought a tear to my eyes. Thank you for such an incredible review. I will never forget when we first met and talked at the bridal show...all of us knew on the spot that this was a perfect combination. So much, that...
you even changed your wedding date over the original date you wanted. And, wow, did that pay off, as the weather was perfection. When I think of the perfect wedding day from timeline, enjoyment, creativity, romance, laughs, an energetic dance floor, etc., your wedding is always going to come front and center. It's been a true honor, and like you said, we have gained two awesome friends. We are here for you always. Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 9/11/2019 by Sheryl H
Unforgettable and fun! The thing we remember most about our wedding day is the time spent taking photos with Darren and Erin. They gave us the wedding day experience of a lifetime. We will truly never forget a moment of it. Make sure you set as...
ide plenty of time for your photos. It gives you a chance to really have fun and treasure the moments of your day. We felt like Darren and Erin were friends we've known for years who were on the whole journey with us. From the time we met to the day we got our photos, they built a special relationship with us. They took time to get to know us, and kept building upon this leading up to our wedding day. For example, Darren knew I was going to climb on top of the "Cleveland" sign because that's just how I am, wedding dress or not. Darren ran right over there and helped make sure I didn't fall. Darren is honest, kind, fun and trustworthy. Our wedding photos are absolutely beautiful! They paid close attention to all the details like lighting, angles, and most importantly getting the BEST shots! Make Rising Star Photography a part of your day if you want the best of everything for a day you'll never forget.
Response from the Vendor on 09/14/2019
Sheryl and Steve...thank you so much for such a heartfelt review. The past two years getting to know you both better, forging a friendship, and even going out to dinner one night, has been so much fun. I have every enjoyed every second of our m...
eetings, your engagement session and your wedding...and I am so happy you got your warm, sunny, perfect wedding day to match your beach theme. It's been a true pleasure, and we have really shared some memorable moments that I will never forget, including a true miracle of nature that occurred at your engagement session that had us all amazed. Your friends, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 8/22/2019 by Brandon K
We loved Darren and Erin! So professional and friendly, they provided the ideal experience we were looking for when choosing photographers for our wedding. From the fun planning meetings to the smooth execution day of, they went above and beyon...
d our expectations. We would recommend them to anyone!!
Response from the Vendor on 08/22/2019
Thank you for the kind words Brandon and Audrey. Erin and I just think the world of you both, and just loved being a part of the biggest day of your life. I will never forget meeting at the IX Bridal Show on Saturday, and you came back on Sunda...
y as the doors opened to hire us. That was so special to us and formed a wonderful new friendship. Count on us anytime. Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 8/06/2019 by Karl R
My wife and I were married June 29, 2019. We were warned the day would fly, and it’s true, the day went so fast it seemed like a blur. But, we were able to relive the many wonderful moments through the photos taken by Rising Star’s very own D...
arren and Erin. From the time they arrived at the hotel to capture the moments of preparation before we departed to the ceremony, their contagious and bubbly personalities made everyone comfortable and put our minds at ease making for such a memorable day that we reminisce about through each photo we look at almost daily. My wife could not get over how attentive to her needs Erin was as she was getting dressed at the church while also respecting her privacy as she shared special moments with her parents prior to walking her down the aisle. Darren was amazing with the groomsmen and myself as we waited in the back of the church. He kept us laughing and smiling with the goofy themes of our pictures that matched the relationship I have with each one of my groomsmen. It was the comic relief I needed that kept me calm before the start of the ceremony. My wife and I knew Rising Star Photography was the perfect fit for our special day. The proof is in their content they display on their website. We will definitely turn to them to capture any future moments and events we want to immortalize with their experience, expertise, and professionalism.
Response from the Vendor on 08/06/2019
Thank you so much for the detailed and heartfelt review Karl and Brooke. I love how you described how Erin and I work behind the scenes from assistance to laughter and everything in between. We love our couples and do everything in our power to...
provide them with the experience of a lifetime, so it was so wonderful to hear that in your own words. What a truly blessed wedding day you had. I just loved capturing the day on the grounds of John Carroll, and the reception at the Astrodome, one of my favorite venues. And I have not even mentioned how much fun we had at our autumn engagement session. It has been a true honor, and I cannot wait to work with you both again. Friends always, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 8/05/2019 by Scott M
Rising Star exceeded all of our expectations and we set the bar pretty high. Darren and Erin were fun to work with, professional, and treated all our guests like rockstars. We had an outdoor ceremony and family pictures outside in 88 degrees. T...
hey somehow managed to get all the shots we needed while keeping everybody happy and comfortable. During our reception they were always in the right place to get pictures, sometimes being in multiple places at once but were never in the way. They truly were magicians! We drove and walked all over downtown to get shots at multiple sites and they were amazing the entire time. We highly recommend Rising Star for your wedding.
Response from the Vendor on 08/06/2019
Thank you for the rock star review Scott and Jessica. What a sensational wedding day. I just loved your format of having an early ceremony, followed by an afternoon reception, and then having early evening for our tour of Cleveland portrait ses...
sion, capped off by some incredible night shots at Playhouse Square. Working with you both was so wonderful, and everything I knew it would be when we first met. It has been such a pleasure to be a part of the biggest day of your life. Please stay in touch my friends. Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 7/28/2019 by Richelle S
My husband and I LOVED Darren and Erin! These two photographed our engagement pictures and wedding day and made both so enjoyable! Our friends and family were ranting about how much fun they added to our day and were blown away by their profess...
ionalism. These two truly captured so many special moments from our day and I could not thank them enough. Our wedding pictures turned out AMAZING and their creativity was truly incredible. I would HIGHLY recommend Rising Star Photography to anyone looking for a wedding day photographer! We cannot wait to use them in the future for other life changing events!
Response from the Vendor on 07/30/2019
Thank you Richelle for such a heartfelt review. Erin and I have had so much fun the last two years working with you and Karl, and have formed a great friendship in the process. From portraits that are fun, creative, romantic, funny, classical, ...
we have watched a love story strengthen before our eyes, and I don't want it to end. And that's the great news...with future events and an incredible friend/family base, I know more memories are in the future. We are always here for you both. Friends always, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 7/24/2019 by Jen N
What a deal we found when we hired Darren and Erin. Looking for good photography that fit our budget and looked great seemed like an impossible task. We stumbled across Darren and after a phone call we ended up hiring him. I feel like we found ...
the best kept secret in the Northern Ohio wedding industry. We LOVE all of our photos, Darren and Erin were FANTASTIC to work with. They fit right in with our crew and they were professional and friendly. Darren knew everyone's names by heart before he even showed up for our event. After the wedding he was in communication to let us know when our photos would be back for us and we got them in an online gallery and we selected the USB option. We had over 400 edited photos and about 400 additional bonus photos. We couldn't be happier with the service we received. We feel like we got a steal.
Response from the Vendor on 07/24/2019
Thank you so much Jennifer and Art for the kind words. I was so honored that you found me while living in Texas. The spring/early summer weather was rough this year, but I was so happy you had such a picture perfect, blue sky day sandwiched bet...
ween two rainy days. What a fun, smaller Friday beach wedding I will never forget! Great weather, food, family, guests, atmosphere, and my incredible couple...and that gorgeous sunset to end the day. It truly was a perfect day. Friends always, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 7/09/2019 by Alison D
My husband and I met Darren and Erin at a bridal show and we felt an instant connection with them. They made us feel so comfortable and they had so much experience we had a lot of confidence booking them. We did an engagement shoot with them fi...
rst and we had a blast with both of them! Darren has so much experience and he helped us work through alot of the details of the wedding which honestly helped us create our entire day. Darren was always very easy to get a hold of and definitely shows that he cares about the couples he works with to make sure their big day is exactly as they want. He is organized and well experienced so we had complete confidence our pictures would turn out amazing. Honestly, when we had something unexpected come up about the wedding, I knew we could talk it out with Darren and he would help us figure it out and everything would be okay. As a bride, I cannot express how comforting and amazing it was to have a vendor that we knew we could reach out to and would help with any issues that came up. Talk about peace of mind! The actual wedding experience with them was perfect. I cannot say enough good things! We truly felt so comfortable with them and had a blast taking pictures. A lot of our family and bridal party complimented their professionalism and fun attitudes and presence all day. Our wedding pictures turned out absolutely beautiful. We could not ask for better pictures. We will cherish these pictures for the rest of our life and will always be grateful to Rising Star for all their hard work. Their quality of work and professionalism is bar none. I would absolutely recommend Rising Star to anyone and everyone!
Response from the Vendor on 07/09/2019
Ali and Tyler: Erin and I were so touched by your review. We love our couples so much and go out of our way to help them in any way, and to hear that in your own words was so special to us. Thank you. What an incredible two years we had from me...
eting at the bridal show, to your engagement photoshoot, fun meetings, and a perfect wedding day with classic theming. You are such a wonderful couple, and Erin and I will always cherish these timeless moments. Thank you so much Ali and Tyler. Friends always, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 7/08/2019 by Anna C
Darren and Erin were wonderful to work with! They were there every step of the way to help make sure our wedding day went smoothly and exactly how they wanted it to. They gave us tips for everything from the limo, to the cake, DJs and more, whi...
ch really made the entire wedding planning so much easier! They were flexible with our schedule in setting up times to meet leading up to the wedding. On the wedding day, they helped to make sure everything went smoothly and we got all of the pictures in that we wanted. The day and location for our pictures was absolutely beautiful and they captured the day exquisitely! They were both so easy to work with throughout the day making sure everyone was having a good time and that the pictures never looked forced. We had so much fun with them and could not be happier with the way the pictures came out. We love them all and the quality is great! Also, we got our pictures back in a timely manner which we really appreciated. Would definitely go with them again in a heartbeat!
Response from the Vendor on 07/08/2019
Thank you so much for the kind words Anna. Erin and I just loved working with you, Max and your bridal party. It was a beautiful day, loaded with lots of fun, and the whole process of working with you both was perfection. This is how a stress-f...
ree wedding is done, and we were honored to be a part of it. Your friends, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 6/26/2019 by Sarah J
Darren & Erin are amazing! The only photographers we met with while we were looking. They make sure every picture you want is covered, take down the names of those you want to be photographed with, and so much more. They leave you absolutely st...
ress free for the day. Erin helped me with my dress throughout the day and they are both just genuinely nice people who do awesome work. My mom even mentioned how nice they were and how they felt like family for the day. They have great ideas for photos from fun to serious & cover everything. If you want amazing photos, no stress, and a fun day.. go with rising star!
Response from the Vendor on 06/27/2019
Thank you so much for the awesome review Sarah. This means even more to me that you wrote this right after the wedding and before your honeymoon. You are literally one of the nicest persons on the face of the earth, and it was our honor to phot...
ograph your wedding. Working with you and Phil was wonderful, and we had a touching moment stopping by Phil's grandfather's house. All this, and literally a picture perfect day..the best weather day of 2019. I can't wait to see you both at Alexa's wedding in October. Your friends, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 6/24/2019 by Jennifer K
We had such a great experience with Darren and Erin both for our engagement photo shoot as well as our wedding day! They really took the time to get to know us during our engagement shoot which made our wedding day so easy and enjoyable. We hav...
e so many favorite pictures from both shoots to have to cherish!
Response from the Vendor on 06/25/2019
It's been a lot of fun the last year Jennifer and Tim, and a small world where we ended up knowing some of the same people. Erin and I were honored to be your wedding and engagement photographers, and we are very happy we met. Wonderful times!...
Please stay in touch. Thank you so much. Your friends, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 6/20/2019 by Grace S
If I could give Rising Star over 5 stars I would! What initially stood out to me was the attention to detail Darren and Erin provided during our initial consultation. They took a personal interest into learning more about us and showed us examp...
les of their photography work, I was sold. As the wedding got closer and I had questions, I would send Darren an email and always received a quick and personal reply which was appreciated. A few weeks before the wedding we met with them again and during this meeting, they asked detailed questions, wanting to know the name of relatives and discussing the picture locations we would be visiting. This extra attention to detail made the wedding day run so smoothly, and really showed how much they care about what they do. On our wedding day we took pictures for almost 12 hours, including getting ready, ceremony, family pictures, bridal party pictures around Cleveland, and the reception. During the entire time, Darren and Erin made the experience so fun and the time flew by. We were having a great time and I believe it shows in the pictures. At the reception, they managed to capture the best candid moments of us and our guests. Brides do yourself a favor and take the worry out over how your pictures will turn out. Schedule a consultation with Darren, you will be impressed by the personalized experience you received. By far one of the easiest, most fun vendors I worked with.
Response from the Vendor on 06/23/2019
Grace and Peter...thank you for taking the time to write such a beautiful review. You captured so perfectly how much we care about our couples and providing them with the experience of a lifetime. We just love you both, and your wedding will fo...
rever be a favorite of mine in 2019. This was a great example of trust and discussing everything in detail at our meetings, which made for the best wedding day. What an absolutely perfect, stress-free day from start to finish. Loving families, stunning locations, a packed dance floor, an incredible bridal party, and our awesome couple. Friends always, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 6/10/2019 by Jessica D
Darren and Erin were absolutely fantastic to work with! Our photos turned out incredible and they truly captured our happiness throughout the day. They made everyone feel so comfortable and not only acted as our photographers but were willing ...
to jump in and help with anything we needed. For anyone in the Northeast Ohio area needing a wedding photographer I could not recommend these two any more! We received our online gallery very quickly after the wedding which was awesome. Rising Star Photography you rock!!!
Response from the Vendor on 06/11/2019
Jessica...thank you so much for the kind words. Even though you live in Columbus, and I did not meet you and Jason until your wedding day, I felt like I knew you both once we did meet. It was so natural. We had wonderful conversations and a Fac...
ebook consultation, and many smiles and laughs along the way. Erin and I were honored to be your photographers, and I will never forget your special day from the perfect weather, to gorgeous locations, and my awesome couple. Truly a blessed day! Your friends, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 6/01/2019 by Morgan D
Working with Darren and Erin was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day. They were super flexible and worked with us using our vision and their experience to plan out enough time for all the pictures we wanted and needed while av...
oiding rushing the day or too much down time. Day of, they took great care to be part of the background but grab all the important moments before and during the ceremony and during the reception. After our wedding, Darren kept us updated on status and got us our pictures extremely quickly (about 3 week turnaround for over 500 pictures). Beyond the photos themselves, Darren and Erin were a lot of fun to work with and we were very happy that they were a part of our wedding day.
Response from the Vendor on 06/01/2019
Thank you so much for the kind words Michael and Morgan. I will always have incredible memories from your wedding day...how much fun you both were to work with, how beautiful the Brooker Building was decorated for Christmas, and a 100% rockin' ...
reception at Springvale. From start to finish, it was truly a blessed day. I will miss you both living in Denver, but really hope to see you again at a future wedding. Thank you so much. Your friends, Darren and Erin.
Reviewed On 5/15/2019 by Deena A
I highly recommend Rising Star Photography. Darren is the absolute best. It was such a joy working with him. We first got together to do our engagement photo shoot which was a BLAST! My husband and I learned how to be in front of the camera whi...
le Darren took note as to how we worked together. It was such a great experience. We had so many laughs! Darren had some great ideas and poses and also took all my ideas into play. He is so easy to work with. We were so happy with the outcome of our engagement shoot that we couldn’t wait for our wedding day. Darren and Sarah were both there to capture all the amazing moments of our (very long) day! It couldn’t have gone any better. They were very helpful with everything and went above and beyond their duties of photographers. The pictures turned out amazing and we got them back super quick! Throughout all the planning, I was able to ask Darren for help/advice/opinions. He is very knowledgeable, confident and so honest. We appreciated this very much. I cannot thank him enough for all he has done for us these last two years. It was such a blessing working with him and I plan to use Rise Star Photography in the future!
Response from the Vendor on 05/16/2019
Thank you for such a heartfelt review Deena. What an incredible story we have shared the last two years, from our strong bond at the bridal show and initial meeting, to one of my favorite engagement sessions ever. Working with you and Taylor wa...
s perfection, and the farm he grew up on. We simply connected and trusted each other immediately, and the creativity just flowed. Many brides have commented on how natural and candid your engagement session looks, and that can only happen with great synergy. When your wedding day arrived, we were friends and kept the great times rolling. I am so blessed to have met you both and was honored to be your wedding photographer with Sarah. A big thank you to your parents and brother as well for making us feel like family. Friends always, Darren.
Reviewed On 4/23/2019 by Cady S
We are forever grateful for choosing Rising Star Photography for our wedding!! First off, Darren and Nicki are simply amazing! When my then fiancé and I were looking for photography services for our wedding day, we wanted someone who could capt...
ure not only the most special day of our lives, but someone who we also personally connected with. Darren and Nicki had amazing, energetic, fun and outgoing personalities that not only made the experience fun for us, but they made it fun for our family! Think about it, your wedding is only 1 day- but pictures from the day last forever. Giving someone the responsibility to capture the special moments throughout the day is huge. The fact that there are two photographers; this allowed Nicki to be with the girls and capture the special moments before walking down the aisle and Darren was able to be with the guys, giving me the opportunity to see pictures of what the guys were doing all morning! It worked out perfect. Having a photographer who not only has top of the line cameras and equipment but also has the ability to make you feel comfortable and make you feel as if you are the only couple they will be shooting for the year, is hard to come by. My husband and I attended a bridal event just to look and get some ideas and the first people we met were Darren and Nicki. From the moment we met them, we connected instantly and still to this day, 4 years later after meeting them we still keep in touch. They have made the entire wedding experience beyond what I pictured. They were so willing to adjust and change things specially to meet our needs. They truly make you feel like the most special couple in the world. I honestly wouldn't say these things if I didn't mean them but they just deserve the highest review possible. They were by far our favorite wedding vendor that we connected with throughout our wedding experience. The passion, kindness, and joy that Darren and his team will give you on your most special day will make a world of a difference. We consider them our friends! I wish I could rate them a 10/5. Please consider their services and get to know their team, you won't regret it!!
Response from the Vendor on 05/13/2019
Thank you so much Cady for your awesome and detailed review. You mentioned we made you feel like the most special couple in the world...well, that is easy working with such genuine, friendly, and incredible people like you and Josh. Nickie and ...
I remember vividly meeting you both for the first time at the bridal show and knowing 100% we were a perfect fit. Your wedding day and engagement session were original, romantic, and full of fun and laughter. I am smiling right now thinking of a few compositions and how we were cracking up. I can't begin to tell you how much we loved working with you both, and also how close we felt with your family and bridal party. Can't wait to see you both at our future weddings coming up, and know you can count on us anytime. Your friend, Darren
Reviewed On 4/15/2019 by Julie M
Words cannot express how happy I am that we picked Rising Star Photography as our wedding photographer. Darren and Erin did a fantastic job of making everyone comfortable, which was huge as my husband is quite camera shy; they even got my grand...
parents to smile! To do this, both photographers meet with you to discuss the wedding day. They learn family names, help with the day-of timeline, discuss any “extra” events taking place (such as first-looks or in our case, a surprise ring for my husband during the ceremony), provide advice and options based on past weddings, and just take the time to make you feel comfortable about the entire day. Which takes me to the wedding day… We had a themed wedding, which both Erin and Darren dressed to! When they arrived at the house, they were calm and kept everyone on track, very subtly. I’ve been part of other weddings where we were and hour behind and while the photographer did who knows what on his phone. We had a last minute change of plans with our first look due to weather which meant our entire family was around. Since my husband is shy, Erin and Darren helped get them out of the room without offending them to allow us to have our private moment. With tensions being so high on wedding days, it is great that they are willing to step in when something needs to change. For the ceremony, Darren and Erin give a couple pieces of advice to remember when putting on rings and for the first kiss to make sure you get the photos you want. Along with this advice, they also give the perfect amount of direction where you are not spending 10 minutes getting into an awkward position, but are also not left with no direction and wondering if you look okay. I’ve been in both these positions at a wedding before and can ensure you that the photos do not look good and it is a miserable experience – that Darren and Erin will avoid at all costs. Throughout the reception, photos were taken of me that I had no idea took place, which is great because everyone was able to be themselves. There is nothing worse than having a camera thrusted in your face while you are dancing, which I have had happen to me at other people’s weddings. Our photos are phenomenal and we found our photographer for life. Rising Star Photography is exactly what we wanted for our wedding day and I have provided their contact information to friends as a recommendation.
Response from the Vendor on 04/15/2019
Thank you so much for the wonderful review Julie. You and Justin are two of the nicest people on earth, and it was such a pleasure and honor to be a part of your wedding day. From the Harry Potter theme, to your incredible families, and my awes...
ome couple, it was truly a blessed day in every way. I have really enjoyed working with you both the last year and look forward to seeing you in the future. Your friend, Darren.
Reviewed On 4/15/2019 by Olivia M
Words can never describe how thankful my husband and I are to Darren and Erin with Rising Star Photography! I could go on for pages on all of the amazing things they do and are, but here are some of what I feel are most important to someone cho...
osing who is going to capture the best day of their life! Darren goes above and beyond to find out about you and your future spouse to make sure that he captures your personalities perfectly. For example, my Husband and I are HUGE sports fans along with a special love for Cleveland sports. Darren helped to ensure that at both our Engagement shoot and Wedding photo shoot, we captured all of that (see pictures below). Next, Darren worked so well with all of our other vendors that day. They interacted amazingly with everyone, all Vendors they had not met before, and helped make sure everything ran smoothly and on schedule. Their photos speak for themselves, but I feel it is still important to comment on just how incredible of a vision they have when it comes to their photos! They were able to capture some of the most amazing photos and capture the love we have for each other, perfectly. Along with their amazing talents, they are incredible people as well. Fun, easy to be around, easy to interact with, caring, and compassionate for you and their work. As I already said, words can never describe the gratitude we feel for both Darren and Erin. We absolutely cannot recommend them enough to help capture your day as well as they did ours!
Response from the Vendor on 05/14/2019
Thank you Olivia and Derek for the kind words. What a incredible year we had! Working with you both was like working with lifelong friends...our interaction was so easy and natural. I have watched a love story develop before my eyes, and have g...
ained two incredible friends. I would need several paragraphs to even begin to explain how incredible your engagement session and wedding were, as the fun, laughs, romance were off the charts. I love my job so much because of couples like you. Thank you so much. Love always, Darren.
Reviewed On 4/10/2019 by Julia S
We will never be able to say enough amazing things about Darren and Erin! Picking a wedding photographer is one of the most important things when planning a wedding, and we are so happy we entrusted our big day with Rising Star! We met with Dar...
ren a few times before the big day, and he is so personable, accommodating, and genuine. He has become a friend to us! He would respond to emails and texts very quickly, and made the whole process very stress free. He answered all of our questions and checked in throughout the year. When it came to the big day, Darren and Erin made the whole thing so fun and enjoyable for us! They made us all feel so comfortable and made sure we were all having fun the entire time. They truly became our friends and we were so happy to have had them there on our wedding day! As if our amazing experience hadn’t been enough, once we got our pictures back, we knew it was the best choice we made. Every single picture is amazing and we don’t have any bad ones at all! We can’t thank Darren, Erin, and rising star enough for this incredible experience! The week after my wedding, my sister booked them to do her wedding because they’re just that amazing! 100% recommend, you won’t be disappointed!
Response from the Vendor on 04/10/2019
Thank you so much Julia. What a heartfelt review. Erin and I feel the same about you and Bobby...you are such a special couple that became family to us. What a beautiful wedding day! We had so much fun, and your reception was literally one of t...
he best ones I have ever been a part of in my career. Please stay in touch, but we will see you next November for your sister's wedding for sure. Your friend, Darren.
Reviewed On 4/08/2019 by Liz I
Darren and Nickie are so incredible I feel there are no words for how amazing they made my wedding day. Fun, organized, professional, passionate, are just a few words to describe them. They were so incredible every step of the wedding planning ...
process. From the minute we met with them they were genuinely excited to be a part of our big day! Darren was so helpful in regards to recommending locations for our pictures, to having a consultation 2 weeks before the wedding to go over everything to ensure a smooth day. And smooth it was!! The chemistry Darren and Nickie have is amazing and they really bring that to you for the day of your wedding. Not only are they amazing photographers, they are amazing people who you just want to be around. For weeks after our wedding we still had people coming up to us saying, “who were your photographers, they were awesome!!” Our pictures turned out better than I ever could have imagined and it is so fun looking through the album and reliving the wedding that they did such a great job at capturing. Simply amazing!
Response from the Vendor on 04/08/2019
Thank you so much for the kind words Liz. You, Brian and your bridal party were a dream come true to work with. Our consultation meetings were so much fun, with chemistry off the charts...I knew your wedding day was going to be perfection. I wa...
nt to relive it all over again. Thank you for the honor of photographing your wedding day. I will never forget the smiles, the laughs, the creativity and the passion, and am so happy we all became great friends in the process. Count on me anytime. Your friend, Darren.
Reviewed On 4/05/2019 by Miranda E
I cannot begin to explain how wonderful Darren and Nickie were to work with! We were referred to Rising Star by some friends that were overjoyed with the quality of their service and wedding photos. A photographer is truly the most important ve...
ndor a couple can invest in for their wedding day- and having TWO photographers makes it even better! Having both of them there made it possible for us to get photos of moments we would not have otherwise gotten with just one person covering our wedding. Darren and Nickie have made it a reality for us to relive our wedding over and over again with the most breathtaking photos. Beginning with our first meeting, then engagement shoot, the pair took the time to get to know us, so by the time our wedding came around they knew what we liked, what we didn't, and what photos/poses would work for us. They go above and beyond to coordinate multiple meetings to ensure everything is perfect before the wedding. They are extremely organized with notes of shots to get and a detailed itinerary, that we honestly never worried about a thing the entire day. Darren and Nickie work so well together- we never stopped laughing any time we were with them! From the personal service to the beautiful photos, my husband and I could not be happier with what Darren and Nickie had to offer
Response from the Vendor on 04/05/2019
Thank you so much for the kind words Miranda. From the second we met, I knew you and Andy were a perfect match. I have enjoyed every minute with you both. We shared so many fun times, laughs and super creative moments at the engagement photosho...
ot, your wedding and our meetings, and now have wonderful friends. I love my job so much because of wonderful couples like you and Andy. Always here for you both. Love ya both, Darren.
Reviewed On 4/05/2019 by Ashley B
I highly recommend Rising Star Photography. My husband and I are not very photogenic people but they did a great job showing us how to stand and coaching us how to capture the best pictures for us. They also did a great job with reading the sit...
uation and making everything feel so comfortable. We felt like we were working with old friends. They were one of the very first vendors I spoke with at one of the bridal shows. Compared to other photographing companies I spoke with, you could tell Darren is so passionate about his work. He was more interested in getting to know who me and my husband were, what our thoughts were for our wedding and what he could do for our wedding rather than just trying to sell his service (which I felt other companies tried to do). I could go on and on but to put it simply, they cared about what they were doing, worked hard and were invested in producing the best pictures for us and it shows in every single one. You will not be disappointed!
Response from the Vendor on 04/06/2019
Thank you Ashley. It has been wonderful working with you and Ty over the last year. Your wedding was just incredible! From the perfect weather, to one of the best bridal parties of the year, and an amazing couple/families, the day was just perf...
ection from start to finish. Please stay in touch and I hope to see you both at future weddings. It has truly been a pleasure. Your friend, Darren.
Reviewed On 4/04/2019 by Ryan S
My wife already wrote a review on this site for these wonderful people. They are well deserving to have me write one as well. From a guy's perspective: the picture part is always most important to the bride and as guys, we follow along to make ...
them happy. From previous experiences of being in weddings, photos can be tedious and instead of focusing on the moment, you are just thinking about how you can't wait to be done. It was not that way at my own wedding with Darren and his crew. They make it fun and easy and, I'll be honest, I didn't mind taking the photos one bit....I actually enjoyed it. They shot our engagement photos, maternity photos and now photos of our new baby. We will use them for life as they are the best! We consider them good friends now. 5 stars are not enough! 10 all the way!
Response from the Vendor on 04/05/2019
Ryan: from a groom's perspective, thank you so much for writing a review. That was so cool. Most men are not overly crazy about taking many photographs, and Nickie and I assure ever groom of the genuine and natural fun they are going to have on...
their wedding day. So I am grateful you shared this firsthand. You and Julie mean the world to me, and I am so blessed to have you as friends and to have shared/captured so many special events in your life, with more to come. Thank you for your trust in me not only in photography, but graphics projects as well. Friends always, Darren.
Reviewed On 4/04/2019 by Nicole Z
Darren and Nickie were honestly the best decision we made in our wedding-planning process. I can't say enough about how spectacular they are. As soon as we met, we just clicked! The entirety of our day, they kept us laughing and stress-free. Ou...
r wedding party had a blast which resulted in such amazing photos! They have the ability to make everyone extremely comfortable during such a busy day which was a breath of fresh air. So many people have asked who our photographers were because they liked them so much. Darren took n