Two Twisted Trees Photography

Photography for those who love

$2,900 starting price

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Michigan, and beyond

Travels up to 5000 miles See details

Tom Balazs

OWNER

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AWARD WINNER (6X)

Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot

Hey and thanks for visiting my profile! I’m gonna cut right to the chase. If you or your fiancé feel awkward or uncomfortable in front of a camera, then stop reading and call or text me right now! If this isn’t you, still read on because I have something for you too, duh. My ADHD superpower is the unfettered ability to connect with all people, make you smile, and always get you to laugh. Don’t get me wrong, I do love changing the mood to serious, or seductive, or somewhere light and whimsical in between. And I will always be on the hunt for a great creative opportunity. My first focus is to get all the “classic” wedding photo list images you’ve seen a thousand times, but in my own way that tells a story, and if I can, attach people or family members to those moments to make them more authentic. I’m there for family as much as I am there for you, the couple. I’m confident that I can make you feel and look like yourselves when the time comes, and I can prove it to you over a quick call. Now, if you are the type that lives in the moment, carefree, and open-minded, we also need to talk! Nothing inspires me more than when couples (or individuals) offer ideas, or ask to try something. My answer will always be YES. Unless you might hurt yourself, then… maybe? Anyways, my energy is built to motivate when you need it, step back (or comfort) when you’re overwhelmed, or play body guard when you’re looking for a break. I’m sensitive to the energy around me, which makes me great at what I do. If this has you curious and thinking about things differently when it comes to picking a photographer, then reach out and we’ll dive deeper into what you’re looking to get out of your photo experience, both from a product offering, and as your wedding day field-guide.

+13 years in business

Speaks English

1 team members

Prices & packages

Engagement Package

$650 starting price

Engagement Package

$650 starting price

1 hours

100-200 edited images

2 wardrobes

2 locations

Online gallery + digital download

Engagement Package
$650 starting price
Engagement Package
$650 starting price
1 hours
1 hours
100-200 edited images
100-200 edited images
2 wardrobes
2 wardrobes
2 locations
2 locations
Online gallery + digital download
Online gallery + digital download

Starting prices may not include all fees a vendor may charge.
Couples usually spend $4,000

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Destination Weddings

Destination Wedding Packages

Photo Shoot Types

Bridal Portraits

Day After Session

Engagement

Photo & Video

Digital Files

Drone

Film Photography

Online Proofing

Photo

Printed Enlargements

Second Shooter Available

Social Media Sharing

Wedding Albums

Photo & Video Styles

Artistic

Classic

Documentary

Dramatic

Modern

Wedding Activities

Getting Engaged

Rehearsals & Parties

After Party

Wedding

After Party

Awards and Affiliations

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Meet the team

Tom Balazs

Owner

I grew up in Chicago and at a young age developed a passion for cinema and photography. So, I studied Film & Video at Columbia College Chicago where I achieved a BA. I immediately moved to L.A. to work my first job in Hollywood as a sound editor on several studio feature films. 5 years later, I decided that this lifestyle wasn't fulfilling to me, so I started my wedding photography career in 2011, and have been loving it ever since. Each wedding I shoot I'm given an opportunity to tell a story, capture the beauty of the day, and fulfill my need to be creative. I can't believe I get to do this!

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88 reviews

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Reviewers rave about Tom from Two Twisted Trees Photography for his exceptional professionalism, photography skills, and dedication to capturing genuine moments in weddings and engagement shoots. Tom is described as easy to work with, knowledgeable about the area, and talented at bringing out emotion in photographs. His timely communication and high-quality photos, including stunning engagement and wedding shots, have left couples thoroughly pleased and grateful for his expertise, making him a highly recommended choice for wedding photography.

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Hope W

1/13/2025

Tom is professional, talented, fun, and extremely organized. We had several meetings via FaceTime and phone call to discuss our wedding. He truly was so much help with planning. He is very familiar with TC/the surrounding area and knows many of the vendors. He helped immensely with the timeline of the wedding day. I wish I could give him 6 out of 5 stars for the photos he delivered. They are absolutely perfect. He captured the love, fun, and excitement of our wedding day perfectly. Our engagement photos are also stunning. He made us feel so comfortable. You should definitely book with Tom!

Jonathan G

12/15/2024

Amazing photography and photographs from our wedding and engagement photos. He delivered great instructions to give us great positioning. Absolutely dedicated with capturing the moment, but also bringing out emotion, and utilizing the entire venue and areas to get unique shots! I will also say that communication was easy and quick, and previews were extremely timely, which is impressive with the wedding season! I would recommend highly, and will be hoping to get more photos in the future, soon!

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Cari A

12/12/2024

Tom was amazing to work with for our wedding. One of my priorities was finding a photographer my spouse would feel comfortable with, and when they hit it off on our intro call, I knew we were smooth sailing. Candid photos were really important to us, and Tom did the best job capturing all of our genuine expressions AND he got amazing photos of our wedding guests having fun at our wedding. We got our photos back so quickly, and the photos were beautiful and captured our wedding day so well. I highly recommend Two Twisted Trees for capturing your wedding day. Oh! AND we took engagement photos with Tom - and we adore those. He did such a great job at making us feel comfortable and confident behind his lens, and we have so many beautiful photos to showcase this incredibly special time in our life. I would work with Tom again in a heartbeat.

Nicole G

12/10/2024

Tom did an incredible job as our wedding photographer for our June 2024 wedding! I highly recommend Two Twisted Trees to any couples looking for a high-quality wedding photographer. Neither my (now) husband nor I are especially comfortable in front of a camera and were a little nervous about taking lots of pictures on such an important, emotional day. Tom knew exactly how to put us at ease and provided just the right level of instruction so we felt comfortable and still very much like ourselves. I really appreciated that he took the time in advance of our wedding day to get to know us and figure out what style of pictures would feel the most "us" - his service never felt cookie cutter or like we had to take arbitrary photos we didn't want. On the wedding day, I couldn't believe how much FUN the photo sessions were; they're some of my favorite memories from the day. We are extremely happy with our photos; in addition to the lovely portraits and family/couple photos, Tom did a fantastic job photographing the reception itself and really captured the spirit of the evening (and the dancefloor!). I love how easy it is to re-enter specific moments of the day in my memory just by looking at one of our photos. I could not recommend Tom and Two Twisted Trees more.

Max B

12/08/2024

Tom did an AMAZING job photographing our wedding. It was clear from the moment we hired him that he really wanted to get to know us, and to capture our personality in his photos. The relationship we built with Tom helped us feel comfortable and calm during our shoots. He felt like a friend, and his photos turned out beautifully.

Erika V

11/03/2024

Best money we spent on our wedding!! Tom is a seasoned professional, dedicated to his craft, fun, easy to get along with, and full of jokes. Planning our wedding from out of state, we were anxious about our vendor choices given we wouldn’t meet most vendors before the wedding day. With Tom, he was the easiest person to talk to on the phone, incredibly knowledgeable, and not pushy at all. We decided to fly up to Traverse City for engagement photos 9 months before our wedding. He braved the elements and took our photos in an actual blizzard. It was freezing but he didn’t complain, made us laugh, and got the most incredible photos of us. On our wedding day, having him around was like having another friend (but one who was also a really great photographer). He made us feel so comfortable and at ease that it was easy to forget there was always a camera trained on us. When we got tired of the endless family photos, he helped get us out of the crowd and to a quiet place so we could have a moment to ourselves. Our family and friends have commented how kind and professional he was. Tom recently sent us ~20 “sneak peek” photos and they are incredible. I am continually blown away by his skill. We are excited to see the rest of our photos and will forever be grateful to Tom for capturing our special day. Between the engagement photos and our wedding day, he became a trusted advisor and a friend. If you are looking for a photographer that will make you feel comfortable, follow your lead, capture your special day, and deliver Hollywood level quality photos, Tom is you person.

Andrew B

9/11/2024

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Tom from Two Twisted Trees Photography for both our engagement photos and wedding day, and we couldn't be happier with the experience and the results! Tom went above and beyond, arriving before the wedding to capture beautiful shots of the venue, ensuring that even the smallest details would be remembered. He was incredibly easy-going, making the entire process fun and enjoyable rather than feeling like a task. During the event, Tom moved seamlessly through the crowd, capturing amazing photos without disrupting the flow of the day. He had clearly put thought into the different shots he wanted to take, which helped maximize both his time and ours. Tom was also very courteous and understanding of our desire to be present at the reception, while still getting tons of photos of us. For our engagement shoot, Tom even drove 30 minutes to meet us, and when the weather turned bad, he happily returned later that day to finish the session. He took the time to get to know our style, FaceTiming with us to go over his work and ensure we were on the same page. We were blown away by how quickly he provided us with a sneak peek of our wedding photos—just days after the event! One of the best things about working with Tom is that you get all the digital files without having to choose from limited packages. This allowed us to enjoy every moment he captured without having to compromise. If you're looking for a photographer who is professional, thoughtful, and truly invested in your big day, we highly recommend Tom from Two Twisted Trees Photography!

Haley V

8/20/2024

We had the best time working with Tom for our wedding day! Even before the day, he went above and beyond to make sure that each unique moment is captured perfectly! We cannot recommend him enough, he is knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and will be the perfect photographer for anyone, any occasion!

Ashley M

7/31/2024

We cannot recommend Tom and Two Twisted Trees enough for a high quality, reliable, and personable photographer! Tom photographed our engagement and wedding photos and truly did not disappoint. He was so great to work with leading up to the events - he scheduled Zoom calls with us and made sure he got a detailed idea of what we were looking for in our photos. He certainly did not fall short in making all of our wants and dreams reality in what he was able to capture on our wedding day. Tom is laid-back and approachable, but also very professional and efficient. He has a creative eye and artistic style, and really makes sure you are engaged and comfortable the whole time he is shooting. We are so happy with all of our wedding memories thanks to Tom and highly recommend him to anyone looking for unique and personal event photography services!

Melissa F

7/07/2024

I cannot recommend Tom enough!!! He did our engagement and wedding photos and we could not be happier. Both my husband and I are awkward around a camera but Tom helped guide us to our picture taking potential. We received so many compliments from family and friends about his professionalism during the wedding. He captured all moments and missed NOTHING. We are so pleased with the turnaround time on the pictures. 11/10 would recommend and book again!

Cassie A

1/09/2024

We hired Tom for our wedding and engagement photos, and couldn’t be happier with that decision. He was incredibly professional, fun to work with, and maybe most importantly, a great photographer! We were recommended Two Twisted Trees by our wedding planner, and we could tell at the engagement shoot that it was the right call. Tom made us feel so comfortable in a very uncomfortable setting — not only had we never taken professional portraits together, but we had decided to take the photos outside in the middle of winter! He made sure we spent plenty of time with our coats on, taking plenty of breaks, and his professionalism and friendliness made the whole afternoon something special. At the wedding itself, Tom was working non-stop. He made sure to take plenty of time both before and after the ceremony to get all the shots on our photo list, and even when we got sick of smiling, Tom knew how to get the best out of us. We got married at an old cherry farm and he used the natural environment and the lighting for some spectacular results. When the photos came in, we couldn’t believe how good they looked — we spent three hours on the couch just scrolling through them one by one! He was the only photographer at the event, but somehow seems to have captured every attendee and every moment - it felt like we got two shooters for the price of one! We shared the gallery link with the bridal party and everyone had a blast finding themselves and sending photos around. We can’t recommend Tom enough. He got a lot of great shots out of very limited time, and worked with us the whole way to make sure we got all the shots we wanted, as well as some new ones he suggested on the fly. If you hire him for your wedding you won’t be disappointed.

Madi P

8/14/2023

Tom is so amazing! We worked with him for our engagement and wedding photos. We love his artsy approach and how he is game for whatever suggestions you may have. We loved how he incorporated nature into his photos. What we love most is how his photos capture the day are also amazing stand alone pieces, almost like album covers or posters. Thanks Tom!

Brittany A

8/02/2023

I cannot say enough great things about working with Tom at Two Twisted Trees! We booked him as our wedding photographer and he provided great support throughout the entire process – making us feel comfortable about the services provided, meeting with us in person and over the phone prior to the big day and guiding us through our wedding day with confidence. On our wedding day, not only did he provide the perfect recommendations on how/when/where to take photos, but he was great working with the other vendors and snagging candid shots. Not only do we LOVE our photos, but our bridal party and guests all still remember Tom by name and have gushed over our photos. Thank you so much, Tom!

Jenny B

7/13/2023

Tom took our engagement and wedding photos and they were absolutely stunning. Tom is an exceptional photographer and went great lengths to make sure we were comfortable and received all the photos we wanted. I had a particular image in mind for my engagement photos and not only did he bring my vision to life, he utilized his artistic eye and gave us spectacular photos that I wouldn’t have thought of. Tom can scan unfamiliar areas and come up with numerous creative ideas using the environment. The photos always came back high-quality. He also has incredible editing skills. I ordered a dress online that appeared to be a vibrant cherry red. When it arrived, it was more of a plum color. Tom was able to take the pictures and go through each photo to make my dress the color I had wanted. It was so impressive and looked perfect. He was very efficient when it came to the wedding day and family photos. He was also able to get more than enough photos of us and guests all on his own. He was also able to get photos from multiple angles as I walked down the isle, so we got photos of both my husband and my reactions to each other. He did an amazing job. He will make sure you get exactly what you want and beyond. Thank you Tom, for helping make my wedding the best day of my life!

response 07/13/2023

Thanks for such kind words Jenny! You guys were an absolute dream to work with!

Celeste B

6/11/2023

Tom went above and beyond on our wedding day, directing our families and making the process as seamless as possible. We got so many compliments through out the entire night how incredible he was. All around just a great person with amazing energy to have around on your wedding day. We are so glad we went with Tom to document our wedding and could not recommend him enough!

Eileen C

4/28/2023

My husband and I worked with Tom for both our engagement and wedding photos and we loved working with him! All the photos turned out better than we could have ever hoped for and he captured countless memories from our big day! Tom made the planning process very easy and straight forward and that was exactly what my husband and I were looking for! As a bonus, all of our photos (engagement/wedding) were taken in the Traverse City/ Suttons Bay, MI area, and Tom knows the area so well and was able to take us to wonderful locations to get some of our best pictures! I truly can't say enough praises, we are so happy we had the chance to work with him!

Lisa D

12/08/2022

Both Drew and I knew as soon as we initially met with Tom that we wanted him to photograph our wedding. He was the first vendor we booked, even before our venue, and he stuck with us when we postponed from 2020 to 2022 due to COVID. He is great with communication, fun to work with, extremely creative, and very organized! Tom took notes of our inspiration ideas, and he suggested scenes that we could incorporate. We did two engagement photo sessions with Tom (since we postponed due to COVID, we added a second photo session just for fun), and both sets turned out just beautiful!! Such a variety of scenes and unique poses and angles, and he truly captured our personalities and genuine emotion in the photos. Tom is very creative with lighting sources, and finds different ways to use lighting to get cool effects. For the wedding day, our second shooter was Stefanie, who was also great to work with! Tom and Stefanie both have outstanding attention to detail, and they both worked flawlessly and efficiently with our videographers, DJ, and day-of coordinator. We received our wedding photos back quickly, and looking through them makes us laugh, smile, and relive all the happy memories from our wedding day. Tom perfectly documented the day. I'm so glad that Drew found the Two Twisted Trees website when we were looking for a wedding photographer, and whenever we need a photographer going forward, Tom is our top choice. Thank you Tom, for all of your beautiful photos and fantastic work - you are truly talented! For anyone looking for a photographer, Two Twisted Trees is the absolute best!

Paige B

10/10/2022

If there's one vendor you want to be comfortable with on your wedding day, it's the photographer. Tom was fabulous to work with, and we couldn't have asked for a better photographer. We absolutely love our photos! From our engagement pictures to our wedding day, Tom exceeded our all of our expectations. We appreciated Tom's ability to make everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera. Highly, highly recommend hiring Tom for your wedding.

Donna M

10/02/2022

Tom is such a blast to work with! He has an amazing eye for photography and is all around a great person with a genuine sweetheart vibe. He made me and my husband feel very comfortable in front of the camera (something I thought was going to be my nightmare).. and he got so many beautiful shots! Now we have gorgeous photos of our wedding day that we can cherish forever. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts Tom! We are very grateful for you 🙏🏼💙

Emma H

12/22/2021

Two Twisted Trees is the way to go!! Tom blew us away at both our engagement shoot and our wedding. He was responsive, professional, creative, and kind throughout the entire process and supported us when we were faced with changing dates due to COVID and last minute scrambles due to power outages. Tom truly has a photographer's eye; his ability to find the right lighting and mood is incredible. He encouraged us to loosen up and make us laugh and enjoy the moment without stressing about the camera. I HIGHLY recommend Tom at Two Twisted Trees for all photography needs.

Katelyn L

11/21/2021

Tom exceeded every expectation we had. He was so easy to work with, and we felt like he really listened to and understood what we wanted out of our wedding photos and then executed on it perfectly. He and his partner Rachel were so personable on the day of the wedding, and bolstered the happiness we were all feeling which totally came through in the photos. I would hire Tom for any photography needs I would have for any/every event going forward and am SO glad he was able to shoot our wedding.

Crystal K

10/20/2021

Just received our sneak peek! We are blown away! All of our photos were amazing! Tom was great to work with! It was an absolute pleasure during the planning process. He has an amazing associate photographer who made the day great and a true blast!

Allegra M

3/19/2021

When I think of our experience with Tom, two things come immediately to mind: 1) friendly photographer and 2) above and beyond experience. My husband and I knew that we clicked with Tom from our first consultation. We ended up booking his services for our engagement shoot in Chicago, rehearsal dinner, and our wedding (in Fennville). Tom was clear and easy to communicate with, had great ideas for unique images that spoke to what we wanted, and he blended right in with us, our friends, and family in a way that allowed him to capture everyone as themselves (including us!). Through the MANY incredible images he shared with us, we are able to relive these precious days forever in a beautiful way. I cannot recommend Tom highly enough. He's top-notch!

Erin S

8/11/2020

My husband and I are so happy we chose Tom to work with for our wedding (and engagement) photographs! He took the time to meet with us last fall and helped generate ideas for locations for our engagement and wedding photographs. He was very flexible with all of our changes this past spring due to covid restrictions and we could not be more grateful. His creativity generates gorgeous photographs and we are so happy we got to know him throughout this process as well!

Hannah A

4/23/2020

Tom was amazing and took the most beautiful photos. I am obsessed with all of out photos they are 100% our style of photos and are just amazing. He caught such beautiful moments with our friends and family.

Erin C

4/20/2020

We absolutely loved working with Tom & Two Twisted Trees. Tom made everything super straightforward and easy -- and he really understood what we were hoping for with our photos and they are perfect! We couldn't be happier with how they turned out -- he really captured the way our day felt, not just how it looked. We took our engagement photos with Tom as well and we had so much fun! Highly highly highly recommend!

Vivienne H

12/19/2019

Tom was great to work with for our engagement shoot and wedding day, and our photos turned out beautifully! He has an artistic style and did a great job of both getting candid shots and making posed shots look natural. We printed an album with our wedding photos and couldn’t be happier with these great memories of our big day. Thank you so much, Tom!

Maggie B

6/18/2019

There is no other choice than using Two Twisted Trees Photography! Honestly, hiring Tom was the best decision we made! He took so much time with us during our engagement session. He was very professional, patient and made us feel at ease. He travelled to us and spent extra time for our engagement shot in the blistering heat without rushing us or sending us extra charges. We had Tom for the entire wedding day from getting ready, first look, ceremony, reception and a fun night of dancing. We also had Brenningan for part of this time because we are 2 brides and needed an extra photographer for the morning and first look. This turned out to be the perfect choice and in the end was worth the extra amount of money. We could not have been happier with how at ease they made us and our guests feel with a camera being around. They had great suggestions and photography skills. Taking Bridal party pics was very well organized and hassle free. We actually ended sooner than we expected. Everyone raves about Tom and all of the truly amazing photos he captured.

Jenna S

11/12/2018

Tom is simply amazing! We cannot thank him enough for our wonderful engagement and wedding photos. He is extremely talented, organized, punctual, and attentive. He captured our wedding day so beautifully from beginning to end. As I scroll through our wedding photos, I feel like I am reliving the day all over again. He was able to retell the story of our day through his photographs and I am so thankful for that. Who doesn't want to relive their wedding day over again!? Both my husband and I had so much fun working with Tom and we know you will too!

Molly S

1/04/2018

You must book Tom! Not only did he do AMAZING photography for our July wedding, but he is someone that you would genuinely want as one of your wedding guest! When we received our photos, we were in awe. Every picture was breathtaking. He made sure to include as many guests as he could throughout the evening and all of his photos captured everyone so perfectly. We are so lucky to be able to relive our wedding each time we look at our photos. Tom was such a great guy to work with. He was very professional yet we felt like we had been friends with him for years. He was comfortable and easy going and that helped everyone enjoy the day that much more! We could not have had a better experience. I strongly recommend Two Twisted Trees! Thanks so much Tom!!

Brit V

12/01/2017

Tom was our photographer for both our engagement photos and our wedding this past August. He is absolutely wonderful and our pictures are gorgeous and everything we hoped for! I wanted photos that weren't your typical staged photos and if you feel the same then do not hesitate to choose Two Twisted Trees. Tom is very professional, but also personable and such a kind person. We got a lot of compliments from our wedding guests on how fun and nice our photographer was. Not only did he take beautiful pictures of all of our decor, he took great photos of our guests and family during cocktail hour that I think they will cherish as well. Tom is also very efficient, we got all of the photos we wanted, including sunset photos, and still had tons of time to mingle at cocktail hour and enjoy the night. He is so talented, all of the photos are so great! Thank you again Tom, we are endlessly grateful for the beautiful photos & memories to relive our amazing wedding day! Brit & Brian

Katherine V

11/03/2017

I cannot say enough great things about Tom’s work! I thought I might regret not also having a videographer, but he captured the entire wedding weekend so flawlessly, I don’t miss not having one! The photos are absolutely beautiful and he was so fun to have around! I would definitely recommend him!

Katie M

7/13/2017

From our initial hunt, to our engagement photos, to our wedding, Tom was amazing! I knew he was the best fit for us after we spent an hour talking on the phone about his style and who he is as a photographer. He is so much fun and made us feel so comfortable when we first met him at our engagement photos. He is quick with responding to emails, texts, etc. on our wedding day, he drove 30 mins in between myself and bridal party getting ready to where my husband and his groomsmen were. He takes GREAT photos and everyone at our wedding kept saying how great he was. We can't wait to see our wedding photos but know they will be amazing! I wouldn't hesitate for a second in recommending Tom! Thank you for everything, Tom!

Jenn D

6/14/2017

Tom was great, there is nothing bad to say. He made our special day even more so. He was always polite, timely and very friendly. We loved his creativity, his excitement for photographing our wedding radiated. He fit right in and almost seemed to be a guest. We would hire him again and again in a heartbeat. Can't wait to see our pictures.

Justin B

6/14/2017

Tom is awesome!!! So talented. Very personalized attention. Met with us multiple times before the wedding to discuss settings, timeline, and what we were looking to get out of the wedding. On the wedding day he was prompt, professional, and fun. We love the pics we have seen so far. Worth every penny!

Lindsay G

12/06/2016

Can't say enough great things about Tom. He shot both our engagement photos last summer and our wedding in August, and we were over the moon about all of our photos. He captured every detail so elegantly, and even caught a few private moments of ours during the day which are such beautiful memories to have. He was so easy going and yet so on top of everything. It was pouring rain when he arrived to take pre-ceremony pictures of me and my bridesmaids, and he was such a positive presence and still managed to make our portraits in the church basement look stunning. I only wish we could get married again for more pictures! Thanks, Tom!

Jason T

10/30/2016

I can not say enough great things about Tom and his work. I am not used to taking photos but Tom was great at making me feel comfortable. My wife and I loved the photos and were so happy with the results

Ashley T

10/30/2016

Tom was absolutely fantastic to work with!! Not only did he capture our wedding day beautifully but made my husband and I so comfortable. I could not be any happier with the photos and am so happy we choose him!

Jeff L

10/22/2016

Tom was awesome. Very creative and made the whole process very easy and enjoyable. Would definitely use him next time a photographer is needed.

Jill E

10/20/2016

Tom was amazing to work with! He worked with you and the types of photos you want and makes them work! His creativeness was wonderful! My husband and I had fun talking with him about different photographic ideas he had. We loved his ideas! After seeing the final photos, I was amazed. He captured things I didn't know happened or forgot about during the day. I had a huge smile!

Katie M

10/19/2016

Tom was amazing! His communication before, during and after the wedding were great. And of course the photos were absolutely stunning. Better than I could have imagined!

Steven H

9/29/2016

Excellent experience. Great Pictures. Super friendly, yet still formal. Perfect professionalism while keeping incredible artistry. Only picture he missed was one of my bride, myself and him... because I want that one framed!!

response 09/29/2016

I totally missed a selfie with you guys, mostly because we were having too much fun partyi...

ng! Maybe I can photoshop myself into another photo of you and the Mrs. ; )

Steven P

9/26/2016

Tom was fun to work with and our pictures came out great. We liked the settings he chose for us and got some great shots. He was responsive to questions and made us feel comfortable throughout the planning and day of activities. If we could do it all over, I wouldn't hesitate to choose Tom.

Kelsey L

9/21/2016

Amazing photographer and a great person to capture our wedding day! He did wonderfully, and we just love our pictures! Thanks so much!

Caroline H

9/14/2016

Tom did an amazing job shooting our engagement photos and our May wedding! We loved working with him! He was professional and fun and totally put us at ease. The photos he took are warm and genuine and captured the spirit of our wedding day. He made our family and friends feel comfortable and everyone commented how much they enjoyed him. Our photos turned out amazing and our guests have continued to comment about how much they love the photos. If you are in the market for a wedding photographer I would highly suggest that you choose Two Twisted Trees!

Joe J

9/09/2016

Tom was the photographer for our June wedding at the Grand Traverse Resort and he did an amazing job! We had a beautiful, fun-filled day and Tom was sure to capture all of the best moments of it for us! My wife and I were truly happy with the photos and our family and friends were blown away by them! We would recommend Tom to anyone we know!

Samantha B

9/09/2016

Tom was such a pleasure to work with!! From the time we booked him, to our actual wedding day he made planning from Texas so easy and fun. He has such a positive personality and worked GREAT with our huge wedding party. We LOVE our pictures and cherish the memories he was able to capture. Thanks for everything Tom!!!!

Bryan K

9/09/2016

Tom did an amazing job with our engagement photos and the wedding itself. We felt at ease and natural in every shot we took. I'm so glad to have all of the memories captured by such a great guy and artist.

Molly L

7/21/2016

Tom is amazing! It really is as simple as that. My husband and I are pretty laid back, so when we went to plan our destination wedding I just booked off of what I saw online and reviews...they did not disappoint! Our photos for both our engagement and wedding are stunning! Not only are our photos great, but we both really enjoyed working with Tom. He was so easy going and made the whole night a seamless event. We snuck away a few times throughout the night, but he made the pictures quick so we could get back to the party. Overall, I would recommend Tom to any and all. He is amazing - you will not be disappointed!

Erin W

10/31/2015

I can't recommend Two Twisted Trees Photography enough. Tom was a pleasure to work with from the initial phone call. Right away, he had ideas about how to make the most of our photography, both for the wedding and even the engagement pictures. He scouted locations and gave us several options. And perhaps most importantly, he made our daughter - who was serving as our flower girl - feel at ease. She can be shy, but he was able to capture her sweet personality. We would highly recommend Tom for anyone looking for creative photography. Tom goes out of his way to make sure that the photos aren't your average wedding photos. He's willing to try different things, but when we didn't like an idea, he offered other suggestions, rather than force us to try something anyway. The best thing about Tom is his exceptional value. You can certainly find other photographers that cost more, but you won't find any that are any better. He could easily charge more - but we're certainly glad that he didn't.

Brittany P

10/30/2015

If you're looking for a wedding photographer, look no further! Tom has done an amazing job. He has a great eye for the perfect shot, and is willing to take the time to make sure everything is done correctly. We couldn't have been happier with the final outcome of our photos, and would definitely recommend him to anyone we personally knew looking for a photographer.

Kierstin J

10/29/2015

I LOVE the engagement photos Tom took for my fiancé and me! He went above and beyond to get the best shots of us while capturing the beauty of our surroundings. He was also really good at directing us while still letting us be natural and it shows in the photos. I was worried because my fiancé and I are 14 inches different in height and it can sometimes look strange in photos. Tom was able get the perfect angles and had us pose in ways that didn't look awkward at all. He also let us go to multiple locations and change multiple times, so we ended up with a variety of photos. I had dozens of beautiful photos to choose from for our save the dates! Thanks, Tom! Can't wait to see you in June to get more get beautiful photos! Kierstin

Amy g

10/27/2015

Tom & Liz are absolute gems to work with. They are great collaborators, photog innovators and expert shooters. From capturing properly styled details to getting the best in the moment shots, these guys have a great eye. A lot of thought is put into their work and it shows. They're able to reflect a couple through a custom shot list and on the fly new ideas as well as timing things out so the light is on your side. Highly recommended and highly respected - these guys are a blast to work with.

Corie K

10/27/2015

We cannot say enough good things about Tom! I spent a lot of time looking for a photographer and knew that we would fit well with him after talking to him once on the phone. He is a great guy to work with and makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera...and that is coming from someone who hates being the center of attention. He also perfectly captured our wedding day (and engagement session). Looking through the hundreds of photos tells our story from start to finish and Tom's artistic eye beautifully captured every detail from the decorations to the range of emotions throughout the day. Not only that, but he was also able to provide many more photos than I expected for our sneak peak less than a week after our wedding. The photos are gorgeous and the experience was exactly what I hoped for.

Lindey s

10/24/2015

I cannot say enough about Tom and Liz!!!! Seriously, they made my wedding day so special and perfect! It is really hard to put into words how special they were to us. Not only did we have fun with them but their photographs speak for themselves. We were blessed with happy, smiling, talented photographers and am happy to say choosing Two Twisted Trees was easily one of the best choices of my wedding! I keep reliving the day through their photos, they captured every moment perfectly!

Matt M

10/24/2015

Tom took our wedding photos in August 2015 and did a terrific job! We are waiting on our final images, but the sneak peek photos are just lovely. Tom has a great eye for creative photos but also really does a fantasticjob of capturing the impromptu moments of your wedding day. I can't wait to see the rest of the pictures. Tom and his second photographer made sure that we got all of the formal photos that we wanted. He was open to my suggestions prior to the wedding day and is really easy to work with. He really does a great job of making everyone feel relaxed. Overall it was a wonderful experience.

rachel M

10/23/2015

Two Twisted Trees did an amazing job for our wedding. They worked so hard to make sure we got all the shots we wanted and we were so happy with everything. We highly recommend them!

Megan M

10/23/2015

For my husband and I, our wedding photographer was a high priority. Not only because we will have these wedding pictures forever but we decided not to have a videographer so we knew our photographer would be the only professional documentation of our day. My husband & I had such a wonderful experience working with Two Twisted Trees! From our engagement pictures to wedding day, we could not have asked for a more fun, creative, attentive, & professional photographer. It was really important for us to take our engagement pictures on our family property, in my husband's hometown. Tom drove across the state to help make this happen and completely captured the scenic beauty of where we spend so much time every summer. That property means so much to my husband and his family, it was exciting for everyone to see the pictures. Needless to say, we loved our engagement pictures but it was also a great relief working together prior to our wedding so that we could get comfortable with Tom and have no concerns on the day of. On our wedding day, Tom & Monique were great to work with! They were punctual, professional, and made us feel comfortable and laugh throughout the pictures. Tom & Monique even remembered to grab us for sunset pictures & when it got dark enough to do sparkler photos. We are thrilled with the pictures we've received so far and couldn't have asked for a better photographer to document our day for us! :)

Elizabeth S

10/16/2015

I would wholeheartedly recommend Tom and Liz to anyone looking for a wedding photographer! I am skittish/shy about being photographed, but they made me feel very comfortable throughout the day. Many guests told us that they loved the photographers and asked how long we've known them! We originally chose Two Twisted Trees because of the beautiful and creative photos listed on their website, and we were not disappointed. I haven't seen the full album yet, but Tom is very creative at using scenery and lighting and he's great at dealing with low light (bright reflective lake in the background and full shade under trees makes our venue very difficult to shoot in). A free engagement photo session was included and those photos all came out amazing.

Melissa N

9/08/2015

I can't say enough about Tom + Liz as photographers. We sought them out, after we stumbled across their site and looked through the gallery of photos. We setup a time to talk to Tom on the phone and I knew within the first few minutes, that we were going to go with them. Tom is so personable and has a creative vision that we loved! He was very open minded to any of our ideas and encouraged a collaboration between us and him. We absolutely loved our engagement photos (Tom + Liz came to Chicago to do a session with myself, my husband and our dog :) ) and I knew without a doubt that our wedding photos would be pure perfection - and they were! I am THRILLED with how our photos turned out and, three months later, am still having a hard time picking my favorites, because I love them all so much! I would recommend Tom + Liz to anyone who is for a wedding photog - these two absolutely will blow you away with their talent!

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