Viva Love Photography

t was VERY different from what we had in mind. From the first time we spoke with Ian via FaceTime, we new that he was going to fit perfectly into our special day. They got amazing shots during our wedding mass, followed by such a natural photo shoot with my husband outside of our venue. My guests haven't stopped complementing the shots that they got, 6 months later. I think there is a picture of every guest at our wedding somewhere in the gallery, and that is priceless. Ian and DJ- THANK YOU! We now have these pictures to remember our day for years to come. We can't sing your praises loud enough!

with Ian to get more comfortable. Ian made the whole process super easy and helped us feel ready for the big day. Our wedding photos capture the perfect range of emotions and a great mix of friends and family. Everyone will tell you that your wedding day goes by way too fast, but Ian's photos help us remember and savor every moment. Thank you, Viva Love team!

willing to let our photo session develop organically on the day of the wedding. The photos turned out absolutely incredible despite the fact that my husband and I were so nervous about being awkward in front of the camera. The second and third shooters that he brought were also wonderful. We have yet to order our photos/photobook because it seems impossible to pick favorites since the entire collection is amazing. Because Ian and his team are so busy it did take a while for us to get our photos back but they were very much worth the wait and we are so happy with them.

was nonetheless in contact as needed throughout the planning process. Day of, Ian took charge, helped us find the most photogenic spots to take portraits, and directed all shoots so perfectly that we somehow came out looking like models (!). We’re thrilled with the results and would recommend Ian and his team to anyone looking for a professional, artistic, and super cool photographer. Thanks, Ian!

l the excitement of big day was over and I am so glad that we chose to go with Viva Love Photography. Ian's style is so distinctive, beautiful and timeless and you can feel the emotions leaping out of each photo. Ian's second shooter,D.J., was also a dream to work with and their collaborative process was really fun to watch. They each had really unique ideas for where to shoot our bridal portraits and we all had a blast running into old barns, greenhouses and tramping through woods to get the perfect shots! We were on such a high after our first look and portraits, that it completely took away any nerves that I had for the ceremony because we were having such a blast. Easy to work with, professional, funny, insanely talented - I sincerely cannot recommend Viva Love Photography highly enough!

eam. We never dreamed that we'd be able to afford such beautiful photos and video of our wedding. Ian really held my hand through the process of deciding what services we really wanted, and helped me customize one of his standard packages to fit exactly what I was picturing (no pun intended!). And people comment all the time about how glamorous we look in the photos Ian took of both our engagement and our wedding. I know this sounds corny, but I've seriously never felt so beautiful. Seriously, just do yourself a favor and have Viva Love photograph your wedding. You can thank me later. I really don't usually write reviews, but the world needs to know about Viva Love, so I'll do my part! I can't say enough good things about my experience working with Ian and his team. We never dreamed that we'd be able to afford such beautiful photos and video of our wedding. Ian really held my hand through the process of deciding what services we really wanted, and helped me customize one of his standard packages to fit exactly what I was picturing (no pun intended!). And people comment all the time about how glamorous we look in the photos Ian took of both our engagement and our wedding. I know this sounds corny, but I've seriously never felt so beautiful. Seriously, just do yourself a favor and have Viva Love photograph your wedding. You can thank me later.

eriously, we are just blown away by how gorgeous our photos turned out, and working with Ian was a pleasure from start to finish.

best possible person to capture the day for us. When we met Ian, we knew we had found the man for the job. His experience with weddings was apparent from our first meeting. He immediately put us at ease, and even helped us maximize our photography budget by letting us customize our package to get everything we wanted - including video! On the day of, Ian, his second shooter, and the videographer were all very professional, and an absolute joy to be around. I cannot recommend Ian and his team highly enough.

ld definitely recommend Viva Love to anyone looking for that luxurious, high end feel for their wedding day.

up his photos in a natural, glamorous way. When Danny proposed, we both knew we HAD to have Ian for our big day. We really couldn't be more pleased with our experience with Ian and Viva Love. He was quick to respond when we had questions, and really walked us through the whole process. He even helped us figure out the day-of timing! Our photos turned out gorgeous, like we knew they would. 10/10 would hire again. :)

d your attention to detail. Our photos are amazing and I still look at them pretty much every day. I've been referring you to all of my friends who get engaged, so hopefully we'll see you again soon at another wedding!

different photographers before I made my choice, and I am so happy that we went with Ian and Viva Love! Ian and DJ were super professional, and were so great to have around all day. And then, when we got our photos back, I literally cried. They are SO beautiful. Even better than I could have expected.

nd I are both usually a little camera shy, but Ian took both our engagement and wedding photos, and working with him was like hanging out with an old friend. We were both so comfortable with him, and were beyond impressed with the photos. THANKS, IAN!

ery comfortable. Can't recommend them enough - they're the best if you want amazing photos!

ive to emails during the planning process and was more than happy to make time to meet us when we needed to. He also always had great coffee on offer!

it came to Viva Love something simply stood out. Ian was already booked for the day, but his associate DJ was available. Going with DJ was the best decision we could have made. The pictures came out absolutely wonderful. Between him and the second shooter Blaise, the entire day was comfortable and seamless. Their ability to capture the perfect natural moments of the day is an uncommon gift, a gift for which my husband and I will be forever grateful.

and capture each moment with beauty. They artistically and accurately caught all the fun, all the tears, and all the details that made our wedding day so special. Not to mention, they're so so unbelievably easy to work with. They were flexible with our last minute change of plans on an engagement shoot, and their comfortable, personable attitudes made it easy to relax and act naturally. They were extremely professional and considerate when it came to business and correspondence, easing the stress of another thing to coordinate. And that's a huge part of it! They understand that their calm energy affects the people they're shooting and ultimately results in better images. For what it's worth, we had several mentions from our bridal party about how easy and relaxed it all was... and trust us, it shows in how natural the pictures look. They were absolutely incredible from start to finish. We can't recommend Viva Love enough. Top notch.

ike he was capturing every day life. When we booked him for our wedding, he suggested we also schedule an engagement shoot and I'm so glad we did. The pictures are fantastic, and Ian made two very awkward people feel (and more importantly, look) not so awkward in front of the camera. I cannot say enough good things about his work and cannot wait for him to capture our wedding day.

laid back, and it felt like we were just hanging out with two super talented rad friends! It poured on our wedding day, and they made the best of a rainy situation, and still took amazing, artistic, and creative shots! They also convinced us to quickly go outside for the short-time it stopped raining, and I'm so glad they did! Those turned out to be some of our favorite shots. They completely captured the feeling of our day, and we are beyond in love with our photos!!! Cannot recommend using Ian enough! Thank you both!!!

capture our special day. Looking forward to looking at these photos for the rest of forever!

our session with him prior to the actual ceremony. He did a great job of making us feel very comfortable, despite pre-marriage jitters and particularly brisk weather. Both the candid photos he took beforehand and the family/group photos he took afterward are beautiful - I can't imagine our day having been preserved so lovingly by anyone else. Ian is obviously very passionate about what he does, and both my partner and I will be forever grateful for the intimate service he provided on our special day.

alented. It was like getting to hang out with some friends who occasionally snapped some of the best photos ever of you and your loved ones. I truly can not stop looking at our wedding pictures. Would recommend over and over and over again.

ts from our wedding without keeping us from enjoying ourselves and being present for our guests. I can give no higher praise!

d full of emotion. Meeting with Ian sealed the deal. We felt like we were having drinks with an old friend. From the engagement session to the wedding day, Ian and DJ were able to capture all of the must have moments in a way that not many photographers can. And as requested, we do not have one cheesy photo. Ian also offered to give us a highlight video and we are so glad we said yes. Just like his photos, the video is pure magic. It is simple, elegant, and allows us to relive our perfect day. If you are looking for a photographer that can capture the joys and romance of your wedding day then make sure you book Viva Love Photography ASAP!! Thank you Ian, DJ, and Dan for your professionalism, creativity, and for climbing in the weeds or stopping traffic to get that perfect shot!

hole time. The photos came out beautifully - natural and artistic at the same time. Not only are Ian and DJ extremely talented, but they are so great to work with - genuinely nice people. HIGHLY recommended!!!

we are blown away by how absolutely beautiful they are and how they capture the story of our day in such an honest way. No cheese at all - just natural, candid photos. The lighting, the perspectives, the way he framed certain details that most people would overlook is stunning. Ian is a true artist! He is also very easy going and made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. We are both pretty shy when it comes to that stuff and it was never an issue. He even got to our venue early and did a little exploring around the venue and town and scoped out the most perfect route for us to take a walk on after our first look to grab photos. We are overwhelmed with how happy we are with the photographs! We HIGHLY recommend Viva Love!!

ss. I was so excited to get the photos back and they were amazing. He really captured the story of our wedding day.

highly recommend him!

rk with us. I CANNOT say enough how wonderful our photography experience was. Ian is funny, kind, considerate, and tactful - everything I wanted in a photographer who I had to spend an entire day with! 10 out of 10. Amazing photos, wonderful guy.

the cool personal photos he takes made him the perfect choice for us - he's not just a wedding photographer but an actual artist who sees things in a different and interesting way. Hire him if you want really unique photos that feel personal to you - thats what we got!

ve he was. The photos of course are beautiful, and we can't wait to get our album! Ian managed to capture so many little moments that we didn't even notice happened. Thanks Ian, you're the best!!

e family. Look no further!

es wrong, and that definitely came in handy when the best man showed up over an hour late, and our transportation wasnt much better. I thought I'd freak out about these things but Ian and DJ kept us relaxed the whole time and even managed to keep my mom calm by dancing with her to beyonce in the bridal suite =) Hire Viva Love, I cant imagine anyone being better for the job.

friends with our group because of how he was interacting with everyone. Our wedding was no different - we had so much fun the whole day and everything felt so casual that I almost couldn't believe how perfectly everything was captured and how beautiful our portraits are. Thank you so so so much Ian and DJ!!!

rom most of the work we saw. Ian was so cool and fun to work with, but at this point it feels biased because we all became good friends through the process. Also, so many of my guests commented about how he managed to be both present and invisible at the same time. Truly great job!

idea. From drinks in their beautiful studio space to the wedding day to the photo delivery, my husband and I always felt like we were taken care of. Wonderful photos and a perfect experience. Thanks again guys!

a Love Photography based on a recommendation from another photographer and we are so happy we did. Both Ian and DJ captured each and every perfect moment of the wedding and reception. Ian was also very responsive to emails and calls during the planning process. I wish I could give more than five stars!

aged or cheesy. They have a timeless eloquence to them we adore. Not only is Ian a master at his art, but he is passionate about his art. An ex. that highlights his passion follows. The morning of our wedding Ian drove around an area he was unfamiliar with to search for a first-look location for us. He could have easily done the first look in our hotel, however he took it upon himself to find a beautiful place instead since we hadn't a spot in mind when he asked. Seeing Ian go above and beyond for us set the stage for his professional services throughout the rest of the day. He has a creative eye and found cool ways to shoot that not any photographer would consider. For ex. at our reception Ian took pictures of us inside a field of flowers off the beaten path. We would have never thought of that, but leave it to Ian and he will come up with amazingly creative ideas in the moment. Ian genuinely cares about you and your guests. He took time to meet before the wedding to discuss the timeline for the day. He accommodated all requests. When you contact Ian he responds promptly. We have been to a lot of weddings and have been photographed as part of wedding parties. Ian is the best and most fun photographer we both have worked with yet. His assistant DJ did an excellent job capturing the guys bridal party and their personalities. Fun experiences with good hearted people makes for amazing photos. Ian and DJ were so kind and perceptive. Hire them - they care about what they are doing! We have received many compliments. For ex. a friend's comment regarding one of Ian's photographs of the girls bridal party was, "This looks right out of a bridal magazine. Beautiful!" We look forward to our photo album Ian will make. Will not be easy to pick faves! Love em all!

one of the typical cheesy shots. We recommend him without any reservation.

endation. Viva Love is AWESOME!!! The important things I wanted in our wedding photographer were an awesome photo booth and photographers/videographers who were not annoying, overwhelming, in your face and rude (Like I've experienced at other weddings). These guys were none of those things and actually they were funny, fun, kind, understanding and nice! The assistant was DJ. They came right on time and did not pressure us to do weird photos or make any of us feel uncomfortable. They were very understanding with me adding photos during the day/night (like wait! I need a photo with this cousin etc...) We received our web album a little after 2 weeks after our wedding! This is very fast! I feel like this review does not give justice to the experience we had with Viva Love and his team. Since the first time that we Skyped, Ian made us feel comfortable. He was always very prompt at responded no matter what time of the day it was. We are overwhelmingly satisfied with how the day went and with the results of the photographs!

made everyone feel comfortable, from the fun and energetic pictures to candid pictures, creating an enjoyable experience for our wedding party & parents. The quality of his work and eye for aesthetics shine through in every shot. He also intuitively knew which locations would make beautiful backdrops. We are incredibly happy with our experience and with the pictures we have to cherish. Honestly, we feel so thankful to have worked with Ian. He truly is the best!

photographer, his professionalism shined through like a million stars. He met with us and diligently went over all the point-by-point details. He was very gracious to accommodate some of our rather quirky requests. He also devised an efficient and responsive way to communicate with us through the planning phase of the wedding. The entire process was remarkably seamless. Wedding day: Ian was on time, and spot on in getting all our shots, including family and friends. He was very supportive, as you might expect. He worked tirelessly and efficiently to make sure we got our sunset shots in before sundown. His work was so outstanding that several of our guests commented on his professionalism and approach. After the wedding: The proof is in the pudding, the pictures came out as gorgeous and timeless masterpieces. The sunset shots which he so energetically worked to help us get was the crowning joy of a remarkable photo shoot. He was also provided post-wedding support, he’s literally an email away on any questions and requests we have had. This says a lot about him that he continues to offer support long after the last wedding flowers have been removed.
Alas, it’s not possible to talk about Viva Love Photography without talking about Ian himself. As you might have gleaned from the review so far, his work is stellar. In addition, he is truly wonderful person with lots of enthusiastic, positive energy. He is disciplined, courteous and a spectacular delight to work with. Without a doubt, Ian exceeded our (high) expectations and we offer our strong recommendation of his photography service without any reservation whatsoever.

e captured our special day was even better. It was like he was a ghost. The fleeting memories of that day are now captured with amazing, crisp and down right beautiful photographs. I tell him all the time that I am still astonished by his work.