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Sean Marshall Lin
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Sean Marshall Lin Photography is a creative wedding photojournalistic and artistic studio in Broomall, PA. He has photographed more than 500 weddings worldwide. Sean Marshall Lin has received multiple awards and has been featured in numerous wedding and photography magazines, and publications including Bride, Philadelphia Wedding, Popular Photography, Portrait Photography, Philadelphia Inquirer etc.. Sean Marshall Lin Photography believes in giving their clients the highest quality images (at any price) while balancing with a fun and exciting experience.
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5.0
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Cait H
5.0
11/20/2023
This is your sign to stop searching and book Sean! Sean and his partner Brian did such an amazing job photographing our wedding! Sean’s unique style caught our eye from the very beginning and we are so so glad we chose Sean. His photography is truly breathtaking. Sean and Brian perfectly captured the big and small, candid moments of our day! Sean is easygoing and responsive and his prices are very reasonable. We have received SO many compliments on our photos and we will always cherish them. They are truly a work of art! Thank you so much Sean and Brian!
response 11/21/2023
Thank you so much Cait and John for having us in your amazing wedding! We anticipated grea...
t things and your wedding exceeded our expectations. It was so nice to work with you guys! Hope to meet you guys at the next step of your journey!
Meaghan E
5.0
5/23/2018
One of the best decisions my husband and I made was using Sean as our photographer for our wedding! I knew before we picked a venue that I wanted Sean to be our photographer based on his beautiful portfolio. Sean handled both our wedding and engagement photos and we couldn't be happier with how they turned out! Not only is he extremely talented, he is also one of the nicest people you will ever meet. He did a fantastic job of catching all of the photos I wanted and ones that I didn't even think of wanting! If you are lucky enough to have Sean as your photographer, you will not be disappointed!
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Tiffany S
5.0
5/20/2018
Sean was amazing. He was very responsive throughout our planning process and also accommodating. We just received our photos from our wedding <2 months ago and they're fabulous! He has a knack for capturing precious candid moments of us and our guests. Many of our guests have already commented on incredible the pictures turned out. Highly highly recommend!
Anna F
5.0
12/28/2017
Sean Marshall Lin: superhero? Sean captured every moment from every angle, no idea how he does it. Sean takes his art seriously and treats events as an opportunity for expression and creativity. His energy made everyone feel instantly comfortable. My husband and I are not the best at planning; Sean was incredibly helpful and directed us to the perfect shots. THANK YOU!
Lauren W
5.0
12/26/2017
There are too many good things to say about Sean! He is an amazing photographer and we are so glad that we found him. We did a lot of research and took this part of our wedding prep very seriously because we think that photos are one of the best ways to remember a wedding. We had family judge photos by various photographers and unanimously we would all pick Sean’s photos as the best. Sean was totally professional from the minute we met him. He photographed our engagement photos and made us feel so comfortable and natural. He understood exactly the types of photos we did and did not feel good about taking. He is friendly and a true expert at his craft. The pictures are gorgeous and it is easy to see that we were relaxed and happy. He was so committed to getting beautiful pictures that we were the ones who had to say we were too tired for more. He loves what he does and you can tell from his work. At our wedding, he really wanted to make our big day special and our photos beautiful and unique. He was not intrusive during the important moments of our ceremony and reception and still captured beautiful images. Our photos are amazing and we will cherish them for a lifetime.
We would highly recommend him for any event and we will definitely be calling him to document the other big moments of our life together.
Samantha L
5.0
12/21/2017
We feel so lucky to have had Sean as our photographer! The quality of his work is unmatched, and he truly went above and beyond capturing every special moment of our wedding day. Sean is also just a wonderful person, which made us comfortable being ourselves in front of the camera. We ended up with a great variety of shots to choose from, all of which had such beautiful and artistic elements. He was full of great ideas for different shots and poses without making anything feel forced. We can't say enough good things about Sean's photography skills and character!
Amira B
5.0
12/10/2017
Sean Marshall Lin is worth every penny and more! I have worked with multiple premier Philadelphia photographers. Sean set the bar for competitive pricing (directly compared to other very well rated photographers featured on this site), quality of work, easy-going personality and overall experience. He is perfect for every bride, groom, engaged couple, expecting mother, frankly anyone in need of fantastic photos.
I hired Sean to do my maternity shoot. Sean was AMAZING and his work did not disappoint. I was so impressed I felt compelled to write this review here. He was hard-working, patient, skilled and dedicated to getting the perfect shots! All steps of the process, from booking, to the shoot, to the delivery of images was simple, transparent and truly a pleasure. His creativity, artistry, angle choices, composition, post-process editing and honest business practices sets him above the rest.
He beautifully captured my pregnancy, and shot my curves with style, elegance and charm. He worked so well with my husband (who generally has a low tolerance for photos), our 2.5 year old son (a super strong-willed toddler) and managed to preserve this time in our lives with stunning, jaw-dropping photos -- which we will treasure forever. I will definitely return to Sean for my future photography needs.
Nicole P
5.0
3/20/2017
Sean has been amazing from start to finish!!! Sean did our engagement shoot and our wedding. He has this way about him that makes you so incredibly comfortable in front of the camera, because let's face it- most of us aren't models and can feel really awkward in front of the camera! He is so professional, but makes the photo sessions fun and light hearted. So many people have told us how incredible our engagement pictures are and I'm so pumped to see how our wedding photos turn out! So many of my bridesmaids have upcoming weddings and they all have said "I wish i picked Sean for my wedding"! He is the best at what he does and is a super nice guy!! I would give him a 100 out of 5 stars if I could! Do yourself a favor and pick Sean for your wedding photos, you won't regret it!
Angela P
5.0
11/28/2016
Stunning, unique, amazing quality photos from a genuinely easy going and fun photographer. From the first time we met Sean (and his lovely wife Sophia) for our engagement shoot we knew were in excellent hands. He didn't just mark the occasion, he captured our excitement, love, and laughter in ways we didn't expect because he clearly captures every couple differently.
The actual wedding photos left us speechless with so many tiny moments throughout the day and the larger scenery and urban landscape setting of the day. 5 stars just isn't enough!
Jennifer C
5.0
10/07/2016
Sean and Sophia are absolutely amazing! They shot both our engagement and wedding photos and made us feel so comfortable during our shoot. Our photos look like they could be on the cover of a magazine, they are of such high quality! I wouldn't recommend anyone else but Sean to someone who is looking for a photographer. He captured every moment just perfectly. Every time I look at our pictures I feel the same emotions as if I am suddenly transported back to the exact moment in time. There are no words to describe how beautiful they came out. Sean is so accommodating and was wonderful to work with. He made sure that our wedding album was everything that we wanted (and more)! Having Sean as our photographer was one of the best decisions we have ever made.
Valarie R
5.0
10/05/2016
I met with several photographers before meeting with Sean. After our meeting, I knew my search was over. Sean was detailed and accommodating, and from the photo’s he showed in his albums and the canvases he had displayed in his studio I was impressed. Sean was easy to communicate with and always responded to my questions/concerns within a timely manner. More importantly, he was such a pleasure to have around on my wedding day. Sean will pitch in and help where need be. I had a situation while getting dressed and he jumped right in to help me and my mother. He isn’t overwhelming and doesn’t try to control your day which was a huge plus in my book. He gives direction when needed but lets you live out your day and enjoy. Sean came on the party bus with us which was really cool and he captured fun pictures while in transit. My bridal party thought it was awesome that he came with us. His pictures portray the natural beauty that surrounds you on your special day. I couldn’t thank Sean enough after I seen all of my pictures. I was in love and received so many compliments.
Xiaohan C
5.0
10/05/2016
Sean and Sophia made the perfect memory of our wedding. They were super easy and organized to work with. We met Sean once at the beginning of our wedding preparation and exchanged a few quick emails before the wedding, but we were 100% confident that we were in safe hands. On the wedding day, Sean and Sophia came to the hotel earlier than scheduled to get set up. It was pouring the entire day, so I decided to cancel the shooting outdoors. Sean was very creative and made a lot of great pictures in the hotel and at the wedding venue before the ceremony. They stayed until the very end of our reception to make sure they could catch the moments of the dance floor and sparkler exits. We had another reception in China three weeks after the wedding in Philly so I asked Sean to have a portfolio of pictures ready by then and he made it in time despite his busy schedule. We loved how all the pictures turned out and got so many compliments from family and friends. We grabbed brunch with Sean and Sophia last wkd and had a great afternoon together! All in all, we would highly recommend Sean and Sophia to anyone who is looking for the best photographer for your lifetime events! Four thumbs up from Frances and Wen!!!
Sophia C
5.0
10/02/2016
My husband and I both enjoyed working with Sean and Sophia. We had our small, low budget, family only, wedding reception at my parent's home on a rainy day; and I had been worried that given the weather and humble settings, we might not end up with photos worth mentioning. We ended up with fantastic photos that held true to the artistic talent that I had fallen in love with when first researching photographers in the Philadelphia area. There were plenty of shots of the gathering as well as family portraits and more formal bride and groom portrait shots. We appreciated their knowledge in guiding us comfortably through various locations and scenes for the portrait shots. Guests also commented on their professional ability to know when to make themselves present throughout the day and know when to fade into the background.
Paul C
5.0
10/01/2016
Sean was great to work with! We planned our wedding from across the country, and Sean made the process seamless. We were so comfortable with his communication and portfolio, we made all of the bookings and arrangements without even meeting him in person. He has provided our friends and families endless memories of the greatest night ever!
Katie M
5.0
9/27/2016
Sean was absolutely AMAZING! Words can't even describe how incredible our engagement and wedding photos are. Trusting someone to document every aspect of your wedding day is scary but we seriously could not have chosen a better photographer than Sean. He was so easy to work with and made us feel so comfortable. He captured our day so perfectly. We have gotten a TON of compliments on our pictures and even had friends who are married say they wished they had Sean as their photographer.
Amy K
5.0
9/26/2016
Sean and Sophia are the best! We are so lucky to have found not only the most amazing photographers but truly awesome people as well. It's no wonder that after meeting them, you'll just know that you want to share one of your most important days with them. You can't go wrong with them!
Stephanie D
5.0
9/26/2016
Let me begin by saying that I am Type A with everything in my life! When I initially began to plan my wedding, my biggest concern was photography. My husband and I decided to forego a videographer (as we truthfully admitted we may only watch it a few times and we were constrained to a tight budget) so we wanted to find the most fabulous photographer to capture our moments throughout the night! Sean and Sophia did not disappoint! They had come highly recommended from friends of ours and I also met with Sean and was able to look through his previous portfolio of client pictures. I can honestly say this was the easiest part of planning my wedding because I immediately loved his work! Throughout the day, we barely even knew that they were there and they worked effortlessly to capture all of our couples pictures so we could make our full cocktail hour (who doesn't want to be there for that? I've known many companies who occupy the bride and groom for the entire time). My venue even liked his shots so much that they included one on their own Knot page!! Needless to say, if you're anything like me, look no further! I would rate 6 stars if The Knot had that option. Thanks Sean for fulfilling all of our wedding expectations :)
Danielle H
5.0
7/08/2016
My wife and I were BLOWN AWAY by how fantastic our photos came out!! We could not be happier!
Working with Sean was a breeze, he made us feel very comfortable right from the first meeting. On top of taking phenomenal photographs, he is incredibly friendly, easygoing and professional.
You can tell that he really enjoys capturing these special moments.
We just can't say enough how happy we were with Sean!!
5.0
12/30/2015
I came across Sean Marshall Lin through an online search, and was instantly obsessed with his work. Sean is not your typical run-of-the-mill wedding photographer. He is a seriously talented artist. My husband and I booked him before we even had our wedding venue. Not only is he really creative and just unbelievable at taking photos, but he is one of the sweetest guys you will ever meet. Both Sean and Sophia are the ultimate dream team. They captured every single moment of the day, and told our story in the most beautiful way. That sounds really cheesy, but I can’t find the words to describe just how impressive and special every single one of their photos were. They were just beyond anything we could have ever hoped for, and our expectations were REALLY high. Sean’s style is very distinct and it is what sets him apart from all the others. On the wedding day, him and Sophia made everyone feel so comfortable and were so respectful of the videographers, but weren’t shy in getting people/things out of the way for the perfect shot. He instantly knows what’s going to work, sets it up and I swear gets the perfect shot right away. Photographers who may not be as experienced take multiple shots of the same thing, but not Sean. They are soooo good at candid shots too! We opted for an unplugged wedding ceremony, which just goes to show you how much faith we had in Sean and Sophia to capture everything, and they did not disappoint! They may have cost a bit more than your typical wedding photographer, but it is 100% worth it. Your wedding day will fly by, and you will think that you forgot certain parts of the day, but looking back at the photos, you relive it all over again, and have these memories to cherish forever. Trust me, this is not something you want to skimp on for your wedding. It is quite possibly THE most important vendor of the day. If he isn't available on the day you want to get married, my suggestion is to find a new date! He's that good!
katrine f
5.0
11/29/2015
Sean and Sophia are AmAzInG and have a great gift of capturing genuine moments in an artistic way. When I came across their portfolio online (this was 2 years before I had gotten engaged) I knew that if I was ever going to get married, I wanted them to capture it! We are so impressed with the photos from our wedding day and couldn't be more happier with our decision.
Melissa K
5.0
10/23/2015
Sean is an incredible photographer! He is amazingly talented and an overall great guy. Finding a photographer was one of the more difficult, time consuming aspects for me while planning our wedding. We we're working on a fairly small budget, but finding a good photographer was one of my top priorities, after all, the pictures are what you'll have to look back on years from now. After searching for images of our venue, I was immediately drawn to the photos of previous weddings that Sean had worked. I did a little more research, got some word-of-mouth reviews, and soon realized he was the one! He shot our engagement session and wedding and we were thrilled with the results! He was so easy going and accomodating. He genuinely wants you to have great photos. Due to a miss communication, our videographer didn't make it for our first look. Sean immediately offered up his phone (which shot great quality video) so we could have the moment filmed. It was a pleasure working with him. His artistic eye is very evident in his work and he does not disappoint!
Samantha C
5.0
10/19/2015
Sean Marshall Lin and his wife Sophia were absolutely incredible. We knew right away after meeting them at their home that they were the photographers for us. They immediately made us feel comfortable and at ease which is so important with a photographer since this is the vendor you will spend the most time with on your big day. We had so much fun with them while shooting our engagement photos and the pictures were gorgeous. As the wedding approached, Sean was so helpful and understanding with all of my crazy bride questions. They were so great to work with on the day of the wedding and when we got our photos back we were blown away. Their creativity and attention to detail is unbelievable. I can honestly say that choosing SML was the best decision in our wedding planning process!
5.0
9/14/2015
Sean was the photographer for both our engagement photoshoot as well as for our wedding ceremony and reception. He was an absolute pleasure to work with for all our events!
For the engagement shoot, he drove up from Philly to New York City and walked around with us for hours taking photos. He kept the photoshoot very natural and low key the entire time, joking with us and never forcing poses. He even stayed later in the evening than originally anticipated to ensure we got all of our shots done!
For the wedding, he and his assistant were both incredibly professional in the background but fun at the same time. They did a great job catching all of the BEST action shots throughout the evening, as well as perfectly capturing the beauty of the venue and all of the hardwork that was put into making the event special. Though he prefers more natural photos (they are the best!), he was still willing to take as many set photos of our families and groups of friends as we wanted. And of course, once again, Sean stayed later than originally planned to ensure all the highlights of the evening were snapped. He is incredibly talented, a great guy all round, and a perfect professional.
Sean was a fantastic photographer; my husband and I would recommend him a million times over to anyone.
Jessica M
5.0
8/11/2015
We could not have asked for a better photographer. Sean photographed two of our friend's weddings and they're pictures were beautiful, that's why we chose him. We used Sean for both our engagement photos and for our wedding and for each one our pictures were and experiences were perfect. Sean is a true artist. He captures so much love and emotion in his photos. Although we couldn't be everywhere and with every person during our wedding, we felt that we were when we saw all of our photos. Sean is also just a great person and a joy to work with. He makes you feel very comfortable and certainly calmed a lot of my nerves during the hectic times of our big day!
Jodi B
5.0
8/01/2015
Before we even set a date, we checked with Sean to see what days he was available… Sean had photographed my step-sister’s wedding 2 years earlier and when I got engaged I knew I wanted him as our wedding photographer as well. I was more concerned that he would be available, rather than where or when we would get married. I am a scrapbooker and needed amazing wedding pictures! They are better than I could have even imagined. Sean was so easy to work with. He has an amazing eye and captured everything I wanted. Of course he took all of the traditional family pictures that we requested, but what he really captured was the emotion and memories of the day. We received a few preview photos shortly after the wedding and the rest were soon to follow! We have so many wonderful pictures to choose from, we are still working on narrowing the images down for our album. I highly recommend Sean to anyone looking for amazing wedding photos! He truly is the best!
5.0
7/30/2015
My husband and I cannot say enough wonderful things about working with Sean Marshall Lin! We live in another state than where we were married, and Sean Skyped with us ahead of time to plan the day's schedule, listen to our ideas, give us great advice, and answer all of our questions. He was also very responsive via email. On the day of the wedding, Sean was unbelievable. He arrived ahead of schedule and I don't think I saw him sit down once. He was fun, funny, energetic and efficient during the bridal party and family photos, putting everyone at ease. During the ceremony, he was able to capture all of the details and emotion while remaining discreet. He has a true creative eye, and his artistry and aesthetic sense can be seen in all of our photos. We received our preview photos about 3 weeks after the wedding and the rest of the photos about a week after that. I have received endless compliments about how our photos look like they are from a magazine, are the most beautiful wedding pictures anyone has ever seen, etc. If you are looking for a wedding photographer who is professional, dependable, creative and intelligent, then Sean is your man!
Tiffany T
5.0
7/29/2015
Sean & Sophia were by far the best vendors we dealt with at our wedding! I cannot describe how happy we are that we chose them. Being that my husband is a wedding photographer himself it was very important for us to have the best and that is what we got with Sean & Sophia! They exceeded all of our expectations! We have gotten endless compliments on our engagement & wedding pictures... Loved the turn around time on the pictures as well! Can't say enough good things about them!
Dana U
5.0
7/29/2015
We have booked Sean for our engagement session and for our wedding. I met with him in person, where he showed me his beautiful work. I have looked through his photos through the custom albums and the canvas prints. I was so shocked by the amazing quality! Even though his photos are absolutely STUNNING on his website, the computer screen doesn't do the photos its justice. They are absolutely breathtaking in person!!!!
The engagement session was so much fun! He made us feel so comfortable and guided us through the entire thing.
When it came to my wedding... oh boy! They have captured everything I have felt that day! I relive my day over and over again with these photos. And I like myself in every single photo! He was so candid, half of the time while looking at our photos we had no idea he was there! You will not regret booking him, he provides the BEST QUALITY service you can find. My bridesmaid loved him so much she has booked him for her wedding in 2016!!! Also, Sean works really fast and I got all my photos within weeks, while brides that have gotten married before me were still waiting for theirs!
And last but not least, Sean and Sophia are amazing people and great friends! Working with them was such a joy and I will absolutely recommend them to everyone!
5.0
7/22/2015
Sean and Sophia helped make our wedding one of the most magical experiences we could have ever asked for! After discovering his work online, we hired them both to join us in Mexico for the big day without ever having met them in person - their work is that good. As most brides know, the photographer is one of the most important vendors you contract when planning a wedding, so this was a bit scary at first but I'm so happy to say it was one of the best decisions we made! They were professional, kind, comforting and above all very talented. We were very lucky to get married in an exceptionally beautiful setting, and Sean and Sophia went above and beyond to grab us at every opportunity to take advantage of it. I'm typically not a huge fan of formal, posed photos so I was thrilled at how they were able to make the process fun and unique and delivered photos that captured the moments and emotions in such a beautiful, artistic way that goes beyond a typical wedding shot. I can't say enough good things about Sean and Sophia - if you are lucky enough to have them at your wedding, I can promise you that the photos will be stunning and you will enjoy the experience of working with them.
Trisha G
5.0
7/21/2015
Booking Sean was the best decision I made for the wedding. Every bride wishes after the wedding "oh maybe I should have done this or that" but my photographer was not one of those I wish. Sean delivered in so many ways imaginable. He was so kind and easy going, it was just a natural feeling throughout the entire day. He blended seamlessly with my videographer and they worked so well together perfecting both photos and the video. The entire day was a breeze - Sean would keep me updated with the daylight outside so I could make sure we got evening and day photos. Aftee the wedding, Sean was so quick with delivery of the photos. I couldn't believe how quick he got them to me. Social media is such a large place to want to showcase your pictures and Sean was more than ok with it. I will proudly recommend Sean to any couple looking for a friendly and professional photographer. Sean will not meet your expectations... he will exceed them. You will not regret hiring Sean - especially after you have worked with him and seen the breathtaking photos from your wedding day. Thanks again Sean!
5.0
7/21/2015
Sean was an awesome photographer. He took great pictures for both our wedding and engagement photos. He is very creative and does a lot of innovative things. He was also able to stay professional with a very difficult group of groomsmen that could not seem to sit still and follow direction. Even with all of that he pulled off some great pictures.
Laura D
5.0
7/21/2015
Sean was the dream wedding photographer! After looking over his portfolio (even before our engagement), it was a no-brainer when it came time to book a photographer. His services were actually the first that I booked for the wedding and I would have seriously considered changing my wedding date if he was not available! The day of, he did not disappoint. He has a true talent for not only capturing those classic (expected) wedding shots (bride and groom staring adoringly into each others eyes (the hopes and dreams of tomorrow in their eyes, yada yada yada) and snapping those pure, authentic, hidden moments that last a barely a moment and that most would miss (grandma getting crazy on the dance floor, bride sneakily pinching groom while saying vows, etc). He is a great energy to have on the day of and takes just enough time to snap these breath-taking shots, so that you end up with a gorgeous album and still are able to enjoy the reception. Would recommend him to literally anybody!
5.0
7/20/2015
Sean Marshall Lin Photography is everything! His unique, editorial style pics are by far the best in Philadelphia! I highly recommend Sean for your wedding or next big event! He exceeded our expectations!
Mary G
5.0
7/10/2015
Im totally late in posting this (my wedding was August 22, 2014) -- but better late then never! Sean was the total package when it came to photography!!!
Sean took the time to get to know us as a couple and figured out what our priorities were for our big day.
My husband and I really wanted to make our cocktail hour for at least half of it. I knew this would be a difficult task since our wedding ceremony was in the suburbs and our reception was in center city. We would have a little over 2 hours to get from church to the reception and get all our pictures.
Sean managed to: Keep our bridal party of 19 organized (and entertained!), take some of the most incredible pictures I have ever seen, and get us to the venue on time to make our ENTIRE cocktail hour!!
Sean is not only talented, but he genuinely cares about his clients and does every thing possible to make sure your day is perfect.
Meghan B
5.0
5/10/2015
Sean did an amazing job for my wedding photography. Extremely accomodating and very helpful. Every single picture turned out perfect! He was great to work, would 100% recommend.
Krystal R
5.0
1/02/2015
I first met Sean four years ago at my sister's wedding in Mexico. He fit in so seamlessly with our family and all the guests, that it felt like he had known everyone for years! I knew once I saw my sister's incredible photos, I wanted Sean to be the photographer at my future wedding as well. When we got engaged, I told my (now) husband that we had to try to book Sean before anything else. We weren't sure if he would have any availability or be willing to come to Canada but we lucked out! Our wedding day wouldn't have been the same without him.
Sean beautifully captured every moment of our big day, including all of the love, excitement and laughter in each and every photo. Now, each time we look at our photos, it's like reliving the entire day. Sean is especially talented when it comes to candid shots - particularly on the dance floor! Many of our guests exclaimed that you never knew he was there. Also, my husband and I are both fairly uncomfortable in front of the camera but Sean puts everyone at ease with his friendly personality and helpful suggestions. He has such a creative eye and uses different locations, lights, etc. to capture the most amazing photos. Whoever uses Sean as their wedding photographer will not be disappointed - he is a true artist!
5.0
9/23/2014
My fiancé and I had very specific criteria for choosing our wedding photographer to document our big day! We wanted someone that would take a creative, photojournalistic approach to our wedding photos and someone that we really felt comfortable with. After meeting Sean, we knew immediately that we wanted to work with him and that he was exactly the type of photographer we were looking for. Sean made the trip from Philadelphia to NYC for our engagement shoot, and we had so much fun shooting in our neighborhood and by the Brooklyn Bridge. Both the engagement photos and wedding photos are so unbelievably beautiful, each is more perfect than the next. The photos are framed literally in every room in our house, we couldn’t pick just a few! We’ve already recommended him to all of our friends that have upcoming weddings, and will continue to sing his praises! We love you, Sean!!
Concetta L
5.0
9/13/2014
I met Sean's wife, Sophia, when we were in school together, and we've been close friends for a few years now (I was even in their wedding!), so I know these two better than I knew most of my wedding vendors. Besides the fact that our wedding photos were breathtaking, it's important that you know that Sean and Sophia put love in every image they take and process. You can see it in how they capture the beauty of your day and the smiles on your guests' faces. You cannot do better than this photographer. You will love every moment with them.
Samantha R
5.0
8/19/2014
We had an unbelievable experience working with Sean!!! We hired him for both our Save the Date photos and to capture our wedding, and both came out more gorgeous than I could have ever imagined!!
Sean is a true artist. His photos are outstandingly beautiful. His work not only captures the event, but also the love, fun, and personalities of everyone in the pictures. People have told me numerous times that my photos really show how much love and happiness was in the room at my wedding, and I could not agree more!! From the joy and fun in our photos on the boardwalk in Ocean City, to the love on our faces at our ceremony, to the crazyyy dancing pictures- each and every photo captures the excitement, love, and magic of night!!! Friends were commenting all night how amazing it was that our photographer was literally crouching and laying on the floor capturing our crazy dance moves. The photos are truly beautiful, artistic, and just incredible!!
Not only is his work amazing, but Sean is the IDEAL wedding photographer. He is so easy to work with, and is both professional and friendly. He really feels like another friend at the wedding, and NOT a pushy photographer. He made sure to be everywhere he needed to be to capture the day, without interfering or being in the way. He is such a calming presence on your wedding day.
Sean Marshall Lin is a MUST if you want the most gorgeous photos that TRULY capture your magical wedding day.
The toughest part is choosing which of his amazing photos to frame!!
Kristen M
5.0
8/07/2014
I first met Sean when he was photographing a friends wedding a few years ago. His relationship with the Bride and Groom was more like old friends...he really related to them and was able to capture their wedding exactly to the personalities of who they are. After seeing their pictures, I just knew he would be my photographer. He was the first vendor I booked after my now husband and I were engaged. We used Sean for our engagement session as well. He was so friendly and really just let us be us. The day of the wedding, he was just one of the wedding party - fitting right in with everyone, making us laugh and overall having a good time with us. He captured some of the most beautiful pictures of our special day - I couldn't be happier with the outcome. If you are looking for a photographer that will go above and beyond and deliver you an incredible selection of photos - you must book Sean.
Cristina V
5.0
8/04/2014
I cannot say enough good things about Sean. His work is absolute perfection. His eye is incredible, he sees things no one else does and the pictures are breath taking. We used Sean for our engagement pictures and our wedding pictures and are so SO happy with his work. He is just amazing.
Emily R
5.0
7/28/2014
When we met Sean Marshall Lin we knew we found our photographer for our wedding! He was so nice, personable, and easy to be around and he made us feel extremely comfortable! When we met with him he didn't just show us one album of his work he showed us about 8, which allowed us to see what kind of photography he really did.
My husband and I had Sean do our engagement photography as well as our wedding. The engagement photos were beautiful and he made us feel so comfortable. Everyone was amazed at how beautiful he made a field full of weeds look! He was so easy going when we wanted to do photos with our dog, my husband’s motorcycle and his truck.
Sean Marshall Lin did an outstanding job on our Wedding photography! Every picture was more amazing the previous one. All people kept saying after they saw our photos were that they belonged in a bridal magazine! There were so many amazing shots he got the day of our wedding, and the best part was that we didn’t even know he was there. Sean is not the kind or photographer who all up in your face telling you what to do and how to pose, he is the kind of photographer who blends into his surrounding and is amazing at capturing that emotion and moment in time! Sean even got on our limo bus with us and took pictures of us having fun on the way to our cocktail hour and reception. He showed no fear when we told him we wanted to stop on the bridge and take pictures in the middle of the bridge and he showed no hesitation when my husband and his groomsman got on top of their trucks for some non-traditional photos!
I couldn’t believe how fast Sean got our wedding pictures back to us. He even sent us couple preview photos while we were on our honeymoon! 2 weeks after our wedding Sean sent us link to view all the photos he captured the day of our wedding. There were over 1200 pictures and we loved every single one of them. His work is amazing, beautiful, emotional and outstanding! We are so happy with our engagement & our wedding photos and we loved that we gained a new friend!! Can’t wait to see the wedding album!!
Jacqueline L
5.0
7/23/2014
I met Sean when he photographed my best friend's wedding and I was the MOH. He was so thoughtful and maticulous when capturing the shots for her day. I never saw a photographer take on a personal relationship with the Bride and Groom to make the day so perfect for them. When I saw her pictures months later I knew, I have to work with him!
When my now husband and I got engaged my very first phone call of course was my parents, my second call was Sean! That's how good he is! I knew that if I was getting married I needed him there to capture our day! He will work 1:1 with you throughout the entire process and will make sure you are at ease the entire day. We loved him so much we booked him for our engagement session as well! I knew how busy he was when I would see the engagement and wedding sessions on his website but you would never know it when you met with him. His full attention and time was to the bride and groom he was working with and it made the process very smooth and enjoyable! Many of my friends hated their photographers because of lighting and inexperience--Sean is phenomenal! I can't recommend him enough to future brides and grooms!
Beth C
5.0
6/15/2014
Picking the right photographer for our wedding was something that was incredibly important to my fiancé and me. We knew that Sean had photographed one of our friend's wedding and after seeing their outstanding pictures we took the time to meet with him. Sean met with us in his home, showed us his work and had a laid back attitude that we connected with immediately. We have never regretted for a moment choosing him as our photographer.
I am a worrier and I am also the type of person who can look awful in photos. I tend to be the one in the group picture who is mid blink with an awkward look on their face, so I was worried that even though Sean has an impressive portfolio filled with photos full of vivid color and emotion that he just wouldn't be able to capture that in me. Boy was I wrong! Sean managed to not only capture beautiful photographs of our family and friends, but even I had my eyes open! Sean has an artistic style and takes a photojournalist approach to weddings which leads to natural photos that speak to me much more than the often wooden looking wedding poses. His style and expertise made for amazing pictures in motion. He and his assistant Ian managed to capture every moment of that incredible day without me even realizing he was there. I valued both his artistic style and his unobtrusive nature.
I am sure I could ramble on and on about how amazing these photos are and how much I value the physical form of the wonderful memories I have from the day, but instead I will give you one piece of advice: Book Sean Marshall Lin as your wedding photographer. You won't regret it and the memories that you can show to your friends and family are worth every dollar you will spend.
Mo R
5.0
6/02/2014
To say that our wedding pictures are remarkable would be an understatement. Each picture is truly a work of art. Sean and Ian were amazing! So relaxed and non obtrusive, I even forgot they were there at times! I did not give a "must shoot list" and it was like Sean read my mind of the pictures I wanted, yet better as they are more candid. His use of lighting and color is something I have never seen before. Each time I look at our photos it's as if I'm re-living our special day. I could not speak more highly of Sean. The only problem we are going have is that we now have way more beautiful pictures than frames ; ) you surely won't be disappointed with his 5 star service!
Jenn T
5.0
5/29/2014
Sean was incredible - we definitely got much more than we banked for, worth every penny and then some! Photos were absolutely timeless, we couldn't even believe it was us! His photojournalistic talent (for those who are not familiar) truly captivated our wedding day the way we want to remember it. The way he took our moments we didn't even need a videographer because they were not so much posed photos as they were moving moments in time. They were sentiments and feelings caught on freeze framed camera... I want to have another wedding just to hang out with him again - wonderful guy and great to work with!
Lauren K
5.0
5/01/2014
Sean has photographed many of our friend's weddings so we knew how great his work is! Sean's professionalism and kindness make you feel at ease on your wedding day. His work speaks for itself when you look at his artistry. An amazing experience and would highly recommend his services for anyone looking for the best photographer in the field. Great guys inside and out! Thanks Sean and Ian!!
Tammy S
5.0
12/10/2013
Sean was AWESOME! Here are all the reasons he was an excellent wedding photographer:
*Sean was great to work with before the wedding. I was planning from a distance, and he had a video chat with us beforehand and worked with my schedule to meet in person when I was available.
*On the day of the wedding, Sean and his assistant were wonderful. Sean arrived earlier than expected, but he took some detail photos while we finished getting picture ready. During the ceremony and reception, Sean and his assistant really blended into the background. He instructed us well during the posed pictures after the ceremony, too.
*Sean captured so many emotions and interactions between people. Even six months later, we can't get enough of these pictures.
*The picture quality was incredible, as expected. He was able to capture such vivid colors (Each of my bridesmaids wore a different color dress in bright shades, and they came out perfectly). The resolution is great, and we were able to print a 12x36 canvas print, no problem.
*Sean allows you to reprint and post pictures. This isn't true of all photographers, and it is wonderful. I included photos in each of my thank you notes, and we've printed some canvas prints, 8x10s, and shutterfly books. Additionally, I was able to post a lot of the DIY components of the wedding on my blog.
*The turnaround time is great. Sean had the preview up while we were on our honeymoon and got us all the digital prints soon after. We haven't selected all the photos for our professional album yet, but I feel confident saying he'll be speedy with that as well.
*Sean is accommodating even after the wedding is over. There were quite a few photos he had processed in black and white that I wanted in color, and he reworked them without complaint.
My only advice for brides choosing any photographer is to let them know who is "important" ahead of time. We had a fairly large wedding party, but my siblings avoided the dance floor and are very under-represented in the photos (especially my brother who was with the groomsmen before the wedding, not with me).
Karen L
5.0
12/07/2013
In a not uncommon situation, we were trying to find a photographer in the Philly area, while residing in Massachusetts and with the bride and groom living in New Hampshire. I viewed about 50 web sites and Sean's jumped out at me immediately. I loved his creative use of the surroundings and his different use of light. But most of all, it was clear to me that Sean takes the time to capture the genuine essence of a couple. It takes a great deal of patience to give a couple the time to relax and be themselves. Alex and Devon's engagement pictures are wonderful! He perfectly captured the playful nature of their relationship. By doing so, he set the tone for the wedding pictures. We knew they'd be wonderful but he exceeded our expectations.
Sean's work reflects the emotions of the day. You see the love and joy in all the pictures. In particular, I like how relaxed everyone appears. His beautiful photos make it easy to go back to that moment and it puts a smile on my face each time I do. We are delighted with the pictures and urge you to engage Sean for your wedding. Cheers! Karen
Lisa C
5.0
11/17/2013
Sean is one of the most friendly, professional, flexible, and easy to work with vendors that we booked for our wedding. Not only was he an amazing photographer, we consider him a friend!
As for Sean's work... it speaks for itself. Check out his website & Facebook and you will be just as impressed as we were! Sean did the photography for two of my friends' weddings and after seeing their pictures, there was no question that we were going to book him for ours. We had high expectations and he managed to exceed them. Our pictures are absolutely amazing.
We feel so fortunate to have had Sean as part of our special day. We can't thank you enough, Sean!!!!! Mike & Lisa
M W
5.0
11/13/2013
Choosing Sean Marshall Lin as our photographer was one of the best decisions we made for our big day. It was really important to us to have high quality photos and a skilled photographer. I looked at dozens of photographer's websites, and was beginning think I would not find anyone who could deliver great photos within our budget. When I saw Sean's photos on his website, I was blown away, and even more so when we met with him. His passion for his work and attention to detail really sold us. He was wonderful at our engagement shoot, which went longer than we planned. He really put us at ease, and delivered great shots in locations we had not thought of before. One the day of the wedding, he was on top of the detail photos, and worked well with our large bridal party. He took some of the most beautiful shots in our church - I never realized how pretty it was until I saw the pictures. He really has an eye for what works, so trust him. Besides being professional and efficient delivering the photos, he is a genuinely nice person who really cares about you and your day. We were very happy with our photos and do not know how we will narrow them down to make an album!
Alekhya G
5.0
9/11/2013
We heard about Sean through a friend that had their wedding photos taken by Sean. From the time we got engaged we knew we wanted him to be our photographer and didn’t really look at any other photographers. We had a more demanding schedule for Sean, seeing as how our week long Wedding was going to be in Hyderbad, India, but we hoped that he would be able to make the trip and commit the time. Then, we found out some very disappointing news. Our hopeful photographer, Sean, was already booked for the beginning part of our ceremony. Although we were extremely disappointed, the disappointment only strengthened as we looked through other photographers photos. While many of the photographers we looked at, had great pictures, there was just a certain artistic creativity that was missing with their photos. We had gone through dozens of photographer’s pictures and were getting ready to settle on a new photographer, when Sean called saying that he would be able to make it to India for the main parts of our ceremonies. We were thrilled and couldn’t wait to have him be a part of our wedding.
Sean with his prior commitments flew 18 hours and arrived at 4am in India and was ready, and excited for the first of our five events at 8am the same day. He blended in well, which enabled him to capture the most honest and true moments!
With the second event taking place only 6 hours later, we knew Sean was going to be jet lagged and tired and were just hoping that he would make it to the event. When all of the guests were finishing getting ready and meeting in the lobby to leave to the venue, Sean was already there, waiting in a suit, extremely professional, and ready to go.
The next day was the actual wedding which consisted of 3 different events; 2 in the morning and the wedding at night. Again, Sean was waiting in the lobby before anyone else, looking professional and ready to go. By the end of the wedding, after so many events and so many pictures we were getting tired ourselves, so when we were getting ready to take the after wedding photos, we weren’t exactly thrilled. Sean is such a people person and so easy when taking pictures that he was able to keep us smiling and enjoy the last photos that would be taken during our wedding.
Throughout the entire time that Sean was there, he made such an impact on the rest of our family that they enjoyed him being there, not just as our photographer, but as another guest. Since the wedding and our return to Philadelphia we have kept in touch with Sean and have grown to be good friends.
Our wedding pictures were unbelievable and looked like they came from a magazine. The attention to detail that went into taking the picture and then the editing of all photos that he had taken, seems to us, as just an unparalleled level of commitment to his work and his clients. We couldn’t be happier with the results of every picture and the type of professionalism that Sean carried with him throughout his entire time with us.
From the very first meeting to the final delivery of our pictures, Sean met and exceeded our already high expectations. I would and will highly recommend him to any couples looking for a photographer for their wedding or any other venue that you desire. We cannot speak highly enough about Sean and his work. Thank you Sean for the most amazing wedding pictures we could have ever asked for and I hope anyone that has a wedding is lucky enough to have a photographer like you.
Robin E
5.0
9/07/2013
Sean was wonderful to work with from the start to the end. He has some amazing ideas and does a wonderful job of making those ideas come to life. He captured all the moments that were very important to us and also the candid moments. Our book turned out amazing and we did not have to wait very long for it. We would highly recommend him to anyone.
Vy L
5.0
9/06/2013
To me, the most important service in a wedding is the photographer. Photographs last a lifetime, so selecting the right photographer to capture my special moments was crucial. When a friend of mine showed me pictures that Sean shot for her friend’s wedding, I fell in love with his works and didn’t want to look any further. I knew I wanted Sean as my photographer.
Sean is AMAZING & unbelievably TALENTED!!! I couldn't have asked for a better photographer! He is friendly and professional and was soooo much fun to work with. He kept our engagement session laid back and silly just as we'd hoped he would. Our session could not have gone any better! Well, I could have done without the extreme cold and crazy wind :-)! Sean has a very creative way of capturing the beauty of a single moment - we knew he was the one who was going to bring out the best in our wedding! Sean was totally dedicated to getting great shots - even laying on the cold pavement just to get an awesome shot of our reflections in the water puddle. Getting pictures taken with him was exciting and if it weren't for time schedules I would have loved to take more. Everyone looks fantastic in our photos and he captured so many unexpected moments that still got me laughing whenever I look at them. He provided quality photos that truly captured the essence of our day.
I have had nothing but wonderful compliments on our engagement and wedding pictures from our friends and family. His pictures are phenomenal, especially his ability to get the colors and lighting to perfection. He provided the photos very quickly after the wedding! His work is flawless! I feel so lucky to have Sean as our wedding photographer!!! His photography is highly recommended and I would certainly hire him again.
Amanda S
5.0
8/29/2013
Our wedding was a second wedding for both of us. We have four kids between us, a new house, new car, and are obviously on a budget as we paid for the wedding ourselves. However, I convinced my husband to put most of our wedding budget toward photography and I have to say it was the best decision we made regarding our wedding. Capturing not only us and our day, but our four children on film, as well as both sets of parents is priceless.
We had a relatively short ceremony and reception, but he delivered hundreds of amazing photos of the day. It was so neat to see some of the day through my daughter's perspectives and see a scene like the girls peeking around the door to catch a glimpse of me... I never would have been aware of that moment if he wasn't there to capture it. Likewise, seeing my husband's expressions and my parents looking on at us is really priceless to me. When we discussed our wedding, I told Sean that it was less about us as a couple this time around, and more about all of us becoming one family. The photos he took are more than I could've asked for. He nailed it perfectly and aside from the time that we were doing posed photos, I never noticed him there. He is unobtrusive and is in the background capturing the day from viewpoints you, as the bride, would never be able to see all at once.
His portfolio speaks for itself and once I saw it I knew he was THE photographer I wanted. He was booked for our original wedding date, so we moved the wedding up a week to when he was free to ensure he would be able to shoot our wedding. Best decision ever. I am beyond thrilled with the photos and stayed up until 3:30am looking at them the night he sent them to us. Sean is easy to work with, accessible, professional.... every part of the process was smooth. I can't recommend him enough!
Carey T
5.0
8/26/2013
We had the pleasure of working with sean for our e session at longwood gardens and our july 27th wedding at pen ryn. He is a true professional and artist and a joy to work with. He did an amazing job of capturing every moment of happiness as the day/night evolved. He provided us with over 1100 photos from our wedding day including exceptional shots of my new husband and I and some of the best candids of my parents and friends i have ever seen. His photos are original and unique. His documentation of the entire affair will keep our memories alive for a lifetime. We were truly lucky to have him photograph our wedding. I would highly recommend him to other couples!
Vincent R
5.0
8/25/2013
Where do I begin?!?! Sean and Ian were unbelievable from the day we met all the way up to the conclusion of the reception. Sean is a true businessman in how he conducts himself and takes care of his clients. But don't let that fool you, he's a fun loving hilarious good guy! He makes you feel at ease and brings out the creativity in everyone. He was a pleasure to work with and made my wife and her bridesmaids very comfortable.
Oh yea, and his photography is insane! With his background being photojournalism, he's not your conventional cookie cutter type. His vision is unique which results in some truly amazing photos. The proof is in the pudding. Take a look at his Facebook page and the shot he took at our wedding in the phone booth. No retouching was done to the photo!
I can go on and on about how great it was to work with Sean but I think I've said enough! If you want a true professional who is a true creative genius, Sean is your man!
Lan N
5.0
8/14/2013
My husband and I picked an awesome photographer who was able to capture special moments throughout our special day!
Megan K
5.0
6/17/2013
My husband and I got married six months ago and used Sean as our photographer. Sean was professional, helped us feel comfortable during pictures, and worked extremely hard throughout our engagement pictures session and our wedding. He captured every moment and provided us with countless priceless images that will last a lifetime. Six months later I look back at our pictures and I can still feel the emotions of the moment. I highly, highly recommend Sean to any bride looking for a photographer that departs from the "traditional" photographs into more modern, artistic, creative photos. Sean's candid shots especially make for perfect canvas prints. Furthermore, Sean managed to get my husband looking relaxed in many of his pictures, even though being photographed is my husband's worst nightmare. I hope you choose Sean for your own wedding!
Jaime B
5.0
5/02/2013
Sean is by far one of THE most amazing photographers! When it came to capturing our fairytale wedding, there was absolutely NO doubt in our minds as to who could be creative, brilliant, professional and fun! Sean exceeded all of our expectations since the time we booked him. Sean made himself available to ease an anxious bride's mind, to travel to different places for engagement pictures, to brainstorm about ideas for different types of photos and spent the entire wedding weekend snapping away at every critical moment. Not only did we have every beautiful moment captured on film, but the turnaround time for our pictures to be available was ridiculously fast! We had not a SINGLE complaint and would absolutely recommend his services to anyone, as he is a skillful and talented photographer who we will be forever grateful to!
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