I hired Laurie to film and photograph our proposal. I was looking for someone to capture my proposal to my then girlfriend. Someone who would capture all of the emotions of this special moment in our lives so we can share with our family and friends. The entire experience working with her was extremely positive and I am very happy with my decision. Laurie was very responsive, accomodating, helpful, and friendly throughout the entire process. I initially found Laurie when researching proposal photographers online. She had stellar reviews on multiple sites and her background in Entertainment was the perfect fit for what I was looking for. My proposal was very unique, so I wasn't sure if she would even be willing to help. While all the other photographers either didnt respond or said they could only photograph or film the proposal, Laurie was more than happy to assist with both. In fact, in her first email she even told me the exact camera equipment she was planning to use for the ni... Read moreght! You can clearly tell just how passionate she is about her work! Communicating with Laurie during the planning stage was easy. She was very responsive and offered to hop on the phone to both discuss my initial plan for the proposal and then walk through everything the day of. She also offered some invaluable insights that came in handy during the proposal based on her experiences in the Entertainment industry. The night of the proposal she was on time, texting with me to make sure every step was perfect, and discreetly capturing the moment. She was also able to easily adjust to the situation when a few obstacles beyond our control arose at the last minute. Even after the proposal was complete, she was still very responsive and wanted to make sure we were happy with the finished product (which we really appreciated!). She sent me the film the next morning and the photos a week later. We shared with our family over the holidays and everyone was amazed with her work. She was able to capture every emotion of that evening and our families said they felt like they were right there with us! Overall, I couldn't have asked for a better experience. I would absolutely recommend Laurie to anyone in need of a wedding, engagement, or general photographer. I know it can be a stressful thing trying to find the right photographer for such an important moment in your life, but I can honestly say you will not be disappointed with hiring Laurie for your big day!

We used Laurie for our wedding 5/6/19. She was very professional, on time and made us feel comfortable while taking the pictures. My wife was nervous about the whole process. Laurie, went the extra mile; and gave her some great advise, and made her laughed. That was thoughtful of her to do. The pictures were awesome, editing was perfect not too photoshopped just right. Overall, 10/10 experience, will be using her again to capture more of our life’s milestones.

Laurie was so easy to work with and got our style, which was pretty low key casual. Impressed she scouted potential sites the week before the wedding to see what the light would be like. We shot at five or six sites at her suggestion (all in close proximity) so we have a variety of backgrounds to choose from. 30 in my immediate family and even the group shots came out great. We loved the posed and casual shots and the black and whites were among our favorites.

Laurie is an absolute gem. During my initial search for a wedding photographer, I was looking for someone who not only took beautiful, well-angled, well-proportioned photos, but also someone who was able to capture the in-between moments of a wedding, where you can clearly see the personalities of the people in the photo. As we looked through our wedding photos, my wife and I felt transported back to the wedding itself; we were re-experiencing all the emotions we felt during our wonderful wedding. I have no doubt in my mind that it was all thanks to Laurie. She was able to take our humble gathering of friends and family and turn it into the same magical day that we experienced. The photos made us look like celebrities. Just one look at her wedding blog (https://www.laurierhodes.com/blog/) you can see that she does that for every single couple she works with, no matter how big or small the wedding is. If I were to go back in time to do it all over again, I wouldn't hesitate to choose... Read more Laurie over and over. I'm not just saying this because the photos came out great; she really was wonderful to meet as a person too. I really think you'd be hard-pressed to find someone who is more talented and gentler than Laurie.

Laurie is an absolute gem. During my initial search for a wedding photographer, I was looking for someone who not only took beautiful, well-angled, well-proportioned photos, but also someone who was able to capture the in-between moments of a wedding, where you can clearly see the personalities of the people in the photo. As we looked through our wedding photos, my wife and I felt transported back to the wedding itself; we were re-experiencing all the emotions we felt during our wonderful wedding. I have no doubt in my mind that it was all thanks to Laurie. She was able to take our humble gathering of friends and family and turn it into the same magical day that we experienced. The photos made us look like celebrities. Just one look at her wedding blog (https://www.laurierhodes.com/blog/) you can see that she does that for every single couple she works with, no matter how big or small the wedding is. If I were to go back in time to do it all over again, I wouldn't hesitate to choose... Read more Laurie over and over. I'm not just saying this because the photos came out great; she really was wonderful to meet as a person too. I really think you'd be hard-pressed to find someone who is more talented and gentler than Laurie.

I can’t say enough about Laurie. First the pictures she took are just wonderful. And so is she! Laurie has the perfect balance of knowing when to stay in the background and when to be a bit more assertive and in a bustling and confusing wedding that’s so crucial. She even stepped in to help us manage our videographer (who did not have that balance) and we were so grateful. She just made the whole experience of working with her seamless and joyful. And we LOVE our photos! Truly a professional.

We had our wedding at The Hoxton, Williamsburg on October 5, 2019 and Laurie Rhodes captured it perfectly!! We had 125 guests and after sharing the photos with them, each and every single one of them was blown away on how perfectly Laurie photographed the evening. We had our ceremony and cocktail hour on The Summerly Rooftop and Laurie photographed it flawlessly -- in the bright sun and then with it setting! My husband and I are an interracial couple too, which added a complexity to photographing us but every photo, we both look great!! We then moved into The Apartment for our reception/party and everyone was in awe of how Laurie photographed both the space and all our attendees in dimmer lighting! Indeed, Laurie took the perfect mix of candid and staged photos, capturing all of our friends, family and us throughout the entire evening wonderfully. Stated simply, our guests were blown away by Laurie's attention to detail and letting her take photos seamlessly the entire evening, f... Read moreor which we are eternally grateful to her. Laurie also took our engagement photos a few months in advance -- so she could get to know us and understand us individually and as a couple, what we were comfortable with from a photography standpoint, and what our goals were for the photography for our wedding. And out of that exercise, not only did we get hundreds of amazing, amazing, amazing photos -- in fact, one of Laurie's photos was picked by the NY Times for our wedding announcement -- but Laurie learned exactly what we wanted for the wedding day in terms of photography. And, we cannot think of an easier and better -- and more talented -- person with whom to work throughout our engagement photo shoot, leading into the wedding and on the actual wedding day. We cannot imagine working with anyone else to plan one of the most special days of our lives! She was super, super, super communicative. She offered wonderful and unparalleled recommendations. She was beyond accommodating. And she was beyond personable and sweet -- she made us feel so, so, so special and that nothing else mattered other than us and our happiness and the photographs capturing that. Her attention to detail was beyond reproach captured everything perfectly -- for both us and the guests. We could not have asked for anything more. I would not hesitate for one millisecond in hiring Laurie Rhodes as your engagement and wedding photographer. Lastly, even all of our vendors (wedding coordinator, DJ, singer, guitarist, officiant, events staff at The Hoxton) all raved about Laurie and working with her. Indeed, since our wedding, I know that many of them have already formed strong professional/working and personal relationships with Laurie. Which makes sense, because she's the best! I wish we were able to do it all over again and would highly recommend to anyone that they hire Laurie for their wedding or any other special event.

Laurie is incredible. She was at the venue in advance and prepared. She took incredibly beautiful photos that will help us preserve the day. And she helped us navigate the day with her extensive wedding knowledge. She was also wonderful at helping add some levity at key moments when needed.

Our experience with Laurie Rhodes was spectacular. Our wedding photos are beyond words to explain. She captured every special moment from just posing to everyone dancing. Laurie is very professional and takes her job seriously to provide the best. We were blessed to have her as our photographer. We love every photo she provided.

We were drawn to Laurie after viewing her online gallery and seeing her unique style. When we got our photos, we were not disappointed! She has a talent for producing wonderfully composed candid shots.

Laurie's photographs are terrific and her pricing was reasonable.

Laurie's photos truly reflect who we are as a couple, and her years of experience are so evident in the quality. Laurie's well-honed eye as an artist is matched by her technical abilities and refined use of them. This, IMHO is one of the most important ingredients to having timeless photos that never look dated; compositions, color corrections, and captured moments that are all spot on and technically top-notch. Laurie is a photographer's photographer, and we were so lucky she squeezed us into her schedule.

Laurie is the photographer you are looking for. Rest assured, you'll be meeting a wonderful person whose kindness and warmth will not only make you and your partner feel comfortable - but all your guests at your wedding day or special event. You might wonder "how will the photos turn out?" Or "will they be special? Will she capture my feelings and all the love we felt on our day?" And guess what ... she will! Laurie's docu-style photography is an art one can't just master by being "good" you have to have that extra sense and appreciation for social connections, interactions and emotions which I know Laurie unquestionably has. Finally, as a gay couple getting married ,we wanted someone who "got us" and understood the relationships we had with various people .. such as our girlfriends or gay best friend or even siblings etc. Laurie got it! I could go on and on but I'll say it again - if you're lucky enough to book Laurie - just smile and know you're in good hands. Even videos won't captu... Read morere what she will! THANK YOU LAURIE! PS book for the max # of hours you can afford. You won't want a single moment missed!

Laurie was very professional and loves what she does. She set up an appointment to meet me at the venue 1 week before the wedding to scout indoor and outdoor locations to shoot. She also wanted to meet at the same time as the wedding to get an idea of sunlight and shades both indoors and outdoors to plan her shoot. She arrived a bit early to get situated and photographed the bride in her room prior to the ceremony. She took guidance well to my wedding outline. She took plenty of pictures and we were very pleased with the outcome.