Reviews for Marla Jenkins Photography
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Carna A. Sent on 14/09/2023Professional and Sweet
Marla is amazing. She work effeciently and timely. She ia very professional ans easy to talk to. She helped us a lot by adjusting our fee to what we can only afford. And she was very patient and flexible of the changes and challenges along the way. I love her style and the photos she provided us so far. Cant wait for the rest of the photos from our weddind day. Thank you for capturing our special day Marla. -
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Jaylen H. Sent on 30/08/2023Kind hearted photographer(s) that will make everyone love getting their pictures taken.
Marla and Peter did a great job at our wedding in August 2023. Things that stood out to us were their warm presence and clear communication. Marla was able to direct the crowds well while not sounding abrasive or short at all, meanwhile, Peter was cracking jokes in the back and it made for an overall fun experience for taking pictures.
We would definitely recommend booking the 2nd photographer (Peter, Marla's husband) as they work very well as a team to be as efficient as possible.
Overall, the pictures turned out great, no complaints as far as quality go at all! The editing is subtle yet very transformative, and the small profile they send you a week after your wedding is lovely to have so early.
It was a great experience, they are super kind and excellent at what they do! Highly recommend. -
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Katie L. Sent on 27/10/2022Incredible photographer, lovely person!
We hired Marla to be our wedding photographer, based on a recommendation from an online group, and she did not disappoint! Marla was so lovely, easy to work with, and very professional. She made us feel so comfortable and at ease, and politely gave us directions for adjusting our poses/body positions while she photographed us. Marla made sure we got all of the guest and family photos we wanted by requesting that we write up a list of the different combinations of people we wanted photographed. This made things so much less stressful on the day, because we knew we wouldn’t miss any photos with the people we love!
As a plus size bride, I was a little bit nervous about how my wedding photos would turn out. When I talked to Marla about it she explained that she has photographed brides and grooms of all shapes and sizes, and she felt very confident in doing so. Our photos turned out absolutely amazing - I truly couldn’t be happier! We got beautiful photos, and Marla had us laughing and having fun the entire time she photographing us!
10/10 would recommend! -
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Sinead H. Sent on 18/08/2022Marla knows what she's doing!
We opted for an engagement shoot and wedding shoot with Marla. At the time we reached out, Marla indicated that she would be performing the sessions by herself. On the eve of the engagement shoot, her husband Peter joined to assist, offering opinions, insight and holding gear. During the wedding, he decided to join with a camera of his own. And so this review will reflect their services together, because that's what we received.
The engagement shoot was a great opportunity to meet Marla and Pete, get to know their style and familiarizing ourselves with how they give instruction. They were very receptive to our needs, but I'll be honest: We had no idea what we wanted. We leaned on Marla for her thoughts, ideas and vision. I found the session valuable because during the wedding day, I had a good idea of the poses the photographers would be looking for, so less time was wasted asking me to do something else with my hands or to hold that kiss just a second longer. Many of the photos we received from that evening quickly found their way on social media for our friends and family to see. So let's move onto our wedding day!
When I look back at the things we stressed about leading up to the day, or during the day, photography was not one of them. Marla and Pete knew where they needed to be at each point in our itinerary, and asked all the right questions where needed. Its hard for me to offer criticism because they were very attentive to our needs, a pleasure to work with, and they helped us make the most of our time with them. A few times during the day they suggested we take some photos at a few places we didn't think of, and it was great to see their creative ideas help lead to some unique shots.
More than that though, they captured stories and moments that I look back at fondly. Yeah, the posed photos are great, but I'll be honest, I saw a lot of great "bridal party with bride and groom all line up" photos from everyone on this site. What I was looking for were photographers who took photos that told a story - those moments when the bride's father shed a tear, when the my table laughed at my sister roasting me in her toast, or our mothers dancing the night away. For those, Marla and Pete delivered. I also need to emphasize how amazing our photos at my wife's family's house look. Having looked at it for many years, I had no idea how beautiful it could be and really accent our pictures with our bridal party and family. As I look back at them, some of them may not be the most posed and flattering - we wanted a lot of fun, silly, honest photos - but I'm transported back to that moment and remember how happy we all were or what joke was made at the time. We got the photos that we wanted.
Looking back at our wedding day, sure there are things that could have gone differently: Maybe my wife wouldn't have tripped on her dress up the stairs, but the photos of her dad helping her up the steps are priceless. It didn't need to rain that day, but the pictures of our rings with spattered drops of water are beautiful. We stressed about a lot of things leading up to the big day, and our faith in Marla to know what she was doing took a great weight off our shoulders and for that reason, I would rebook with Marla in a heartbeat. -
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Victoria Sent on 13/07/2022Great experience!
Marla and her husband Peter were awesome! Very friendly, fun & professional. We LOVED how the pictures turned out! Thanks you two!! -
Jess P. Sent on 28/06/2022
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Marla and Peter are amazing. Not only is their work incredible but they have been a joy to work with. Marla took our engagement photos and we were astonished by her work. We hired her to be our wedding photographer and are in awe of her work. Taking photos can feel awkward at first but Marla and Peter make you feel so comfortable. Marla has the eye to capture every perfect detail and her work is SO amazing that no filter is required. I would 100/10 recommend Marla!
Marla and Peter, we cannot thank you enough for everything you have done. I wish you nothing but the best! -
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