* TESTIMONIALS *

Client Reviews & Wedding Photography Reviews

These come from the pen’s of our clients.  We have also been awarded the “Hall Of Fame” by The Knot for our wedding photography reviews.  This does not come lightly and we are very honored.  We do not pay or reward for these client reviews. They are organic and candid.

Check out some of our reviews below for some insight into how our clients feel about our services.

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(A note submitted to studio)

Awesome! Thank you so much for everything it was a pleasure to work with you! I appreciate everything you did for us!

Our Client: Bryanne & Jacob

Location:
Wedding & Reception:  Laurel Manor Livonia MI

(A note submitted to studio)

(Samantha & David’s photo collection) was wonderful!! I truly enjoyed all of the shots that you took!! You really captured the essence of the Longacre House!

Our Client: David & Samantha Graham

Location:
Wedding & Reception:  Longacre House Farmington Hills MI

(Posted to The Knot)

[Special Moments] did a wonderful job. He was excellent at keeping everything on time and my family in order. Every pic we requested was taken and the quality of all of them was fantastic. 100% recommend.
Our Client: Lindsey & Michael Konas

Location:
Wedding:  Wellers of Saline East Gardens & Raisin River Rm Saline MI
Reception: Wellers of Saline East Gardens & Raisin River Rm Saline MI

(note from the client)

The pictures are ABSOLUTELY incredible!!! We are all overwhelmed by the way you captured the beauty of the day and the brides! Thank you so much!!!!
Again…thank you sooo much!!! Have been sharing with family this morning and we are overwhelmed with love and appreciation!!! My dad was a doctor (a radiologist ..pictures as well lol.. he appreciated images inside and out!) but his huge passion was photography…and our son Zak ..Sasha’s brother.. shares that passion so our appreciation for your passion and genius is truly appreciated!!!! Thank you!!

And just wanted to make sure that we have rights to the proofs as well, correct… (answer= yes) just want to make sure since Gar is an Intellectual Property attorney lol And we will be ordering a lot from you as well…and I have been telling everyone that you are the BEST!!! Will definitely be doing the reviews this week!!

My sister sent me this picture…thought you would enjoy it!! And I just wanted to apologize for your 2 unofficial assistants in the pre wedding pictures…they meant well and you were so incredibly nice to them…but sorry they kept adding their ideas because yours were already the best!

Again… thank you!   Karen (parent)

The Couple: Sasha & Hannah

Location:
Wedding:  Stonebridge Golf Club Ann Arbor MI
Reception: Stonebridge Golf Club Ann Arbor MI

(note posted to Google)

5 stars review posted 1/14/24

10/10 amazing. I have referred them to multiple other people looking for photographers and videographers. I ADORE my video and Maurice did a fantastic job. Patrick was great for all the photos. They had so many great recommendations, suggested photo poses, and beautiful angles. I adore all of the pictures and how well he showed my wedding. They are so professional but also so personable!
Our Client: Patricia & Kyle

Locations:
Wedding:    Canterbury Castle Chapel Lake Orion
Reception:   Canterbury Castle Banquet Room Lake Orion

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(note from the client)

I cannot express my gratitude enough for the beautiful photographs you captured of my special day. Despite the unexpected rain, you still managed to capture many wonderful moments that will forever be cherished. Your attention to detail and keen eye for capturing the perfect shot truly shines through in each and every photo. Your passion for your craft is evident and I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to work with you. Thank you for your professionalism, creativity, and dedication to ensuring that every moment was captured. Your talent is truly a gift and I will forever be grateful for the memories you have helped to preserve.
Our Client: David Hollis Morisi

Location:
Wedding:  Ovation – Jefferson Beach Marina – St. Clair Shore MI
Reception: Ovation Yacht – Jefferson Beach Marina – St. Clair Shore MI

(note from the client)

Oh Patrick..these pictures are ABSOLUTELY AMAZING and BEAUTIFUL and STUNNING!!!! Thank you so much!!! You were so amazing and we can never thank you enough..you truly captured the magic and love of the day!!!

We could not have asked for a better photographer for our wedding! I would absolutely recommend him to anyone!  Thank you Thank you Thank you!!

Our Client: Sasha and Hannah

Location:
Wedding:  Stonebridge Golf Club – Ann Arbor MI
Reception: Stonebridge Golf Club – Ann Arbor MI

(note from the client)

Everything was so beautiful and we got to show it off at a party we hosted at the house recently. Everyone loved the pictures and quality of the album. Thank you so much!
The Couple: Ashley & Charles

Location:
Wedding:  Castle Farms Charlevoix MI
Reception: Castle Farms Charlevoix MI

Thank you so very much for doing such an amazing job at our wedding!

Thank you again for capturing the special moments of our wedding! I’ve been looking at the pictures, there so lovely! We’re having a difficult time choosing.  AMAZING!  Thank you so much Patrick! We love the moments you captured!  Have a beautiful day!
The Couple: Angela &  Tony

Location:
Wedding:  Arnaldo’s Banquet Center Riverview
Reception: Arnaldo’s Banquet Center Riverview MI

Special Moments Photography was WONDERFUL! Patrick did our engagement photos as well as our wedding photos. We just received our photo book in the mail and it is absolutely stunning. Great work by great people. Absolutely recommend!

The Couple: Andrea &  Jonathan

Location:
Wedding:  in the Gardens of The Whitney Detroit MI
Reception:  The Whitney Detroit MI

Patrick was wonderful.  He really tried to use the day and capture unique aspects as opportunities arose.

The Couple: Daphne &  Richard

Location:
Wedding:  Cherry Creek Golf Club Shelby Twp.
Reception:  Cherry Creek Shelby Twp.

Special Moments was great.  We have a lot of photography fanatics in our family and may people commented to me after the fact that my photographer was really good.  I loved his creativity and I never felt like I couldn’t give him ideas of suggestions.  He took my ideas and made them even more beautiful that I had imagined.

The Couple: Carla & Christopher

Location:
Wedding:  Wellers Saline East Garden MI
Reception:  Wellers Raisin River Room Saline MI

Lisa was AMAZING, even for a very pregnant lady she was amazing and very helpful.  We are so happy to have had her.  Thank you!

The Couple: Kristen &  Scott

Location:
Wedding:  Fort Street Presbyterian Church Detroit
Reception:  Colony Club Detroit MI

Review on The Knot!  posted 12/06/2022

It was a dream having Jen and Patrick photograph our wedding. They were accommodating to multiple venues and a spread-out time frame. Both Jen and Patrick made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and took breathtaking photos.

We had constant communication leading up to our wedding to ensure the correct timeline and shot list. The day of the wedding, they were very thorough to ensure every moment was captured. We can’t wait to work with Special Moments again! We absolutely recommend them for your next event.

The Couple: Sarah &  Chad

Location:
Wedding:  Victoria Wedding Chapel Waterford
Reception:  Tina’s Country House Macomb Township MI

Review on The Knot!  posted 08/28/2022

Special Moments Photography was chosen from our venue’s vendor list. We were able to pick our photographer, and after looking at all of the profiles and portfolios, Jennifer was our number one choice. We couldn’t have been happier with not only her work, but how friendly and easy going she was. Right after she arrived, she was snapping shots of us ladies getting ready.

She felt just like another member of the family. She was able to capture so many intimate and beautiful moments. Thank you, Jen, for giving us such beautiful pictures and being in our family for a day.

The Couple: Amanda West &  Curtis Rogers

Location:
Wedding & Reception:  Livonia Marriott Livonia MI

Review on The Knot!  posted 07/27/2022

My husband and I met Patrick at a bridal show we attended before our wedding, and the portfolio of Special Moments Photography was by far the best one among the others.

The retouching on the photos looked natural and the angles & the lighting in the pictures were also great. I wanted the photos of our wedding to be more natural and not entirely posed, more like a “capture the moment” style and his candids were incredible.

They go on to say…

Our photographer was always accessible via phone & email, answering any questions we had and accommodating all of our needs.  On the day of our wedding, he and his team were very professional and also respectful of our request of wearing masks for the safety of our guests.

The pictures were ready for proofing not long after the event and we were surprised by their quality & quantity. We would recommend the services of Special Moments Photography.

The Couple:  Livia Dos Santos Mendes &  Clark Batko

Location:
Wedding & Reception:   The Grecian Center Southgate MI

In reply to our post wedding survey, the client simply said…

“Amazing.”

When brevity is at hand, that cleanly says it all.

The Couple:  Jasmine Lawson & Steven Prush

Location:

Wedding & Reception:    Royal Park Hotel Rochester MI

Posted to The Knot…

… Special Moments did a phenomenal job with our wedding photos.  He was kind, attentive, and patient, made me and my family feel comfortable and at ease on such a momentous day.  We are so pleased with our pictures that will be with us for a lifetime!

The Couple:  Sevan Sagherian & Lane Mergler

Location:
Park:  Heritage Park Farmington Hills MI
Wedding & Reception:  Cafe Cortina Farmington Hills MI

Posted to The Knot…

Special Moments Photography definitely exceeded my expectations. The photographers are so talented at a very reasonable price. We had Jennifer as our photographer and she did an amazing job! The pictures turned out perfect. Patrick the owner is extremely helpful with any questions or issues. They listen to all of your wants and needs and also offer their expert opinions. You will not regret going with Special Moments for your photographer!! 10/10 service.

The Couple:  Lindsay Smith & Michael Thomas

Location:
Service: Oak Pointe Church Milford MI
Wedding & Reception:  5ive Steakhouse at St. John’s Resort Plymouth MI

Sent in email to our studio…

The photos were well beyond our expectations.
It will be difficult to decide which ones we want.
You do excellent work Pat – thank you

Couple: Julie Gniewek & Frank Levering

Location:
Wedding: St. Thomas A-Becket Canton MI
Reception: Plymouth Manor Plymouth MI

Posted on The Knot by Sally S. in wedding photography reviews.

Special Moments Photography was professional, friendly and so easy to work with from our first phone conversation through the entire wedding day and evening. Our two-part wedding ceremony and evening reception made for a long day and yet when anxiety can run high, they had an amazing calming effect. He was incredibly prepared with what was important to us, gathered from our earlier discussions.

They go on to say…

And technically, I can’t say enough about the quality and artistic nature of the numerous amazing photographs. Many of our guests commented positively about our photographer as well! Patrick – we thank you for capturing our day so beautifully!!

Location:
Wedding: Cafe Cortina Farmington Hills MI
Reception: Detroit Fleat Ferndale MI

They {the photos} were lovely!

Thank you for your fantastic work.

Eliza Miller

Location:
Wedding & Reception: Chateau On The River Trenton MI

(message sent to the studio)

The pictures are absolutely fabulous and way beyond our expectations and we can’t thank you enough…  We posted a couple and everyone wanted to know where did you get these done?   I told them Special Moments, they did our wedding, check out our wedding.  We just wanted you to know that we were so pleasantly surprised and I can’t thank you enough! Wonderful job, we really appreciate it.  Thank you and have a great weekend.
Allison McDuff-Tabaka

Location:
Family Photos: Home Plymouth MI

Thank you for being part of our amazing wedding experience.  Your creativity, professionalism, patience and flexibility was remarkable.  You’ve been wonderful to work with . Sincerely Sara & Harold

Location:
Wedding & Reception: Cafe Cortina Farmington Hills MI

Doug & Kathy Bohl (& Julie)

Patrick!!! Doug and I just finished looking at the album, and there are tears in my eye as I write this. It is beyond perfect and is everything we had hoped for and more. The pictures are so beautiful and each page tells a story.  Thank you so much for your kindness in spending so much time with us on this precious piece of art.

You have been such an important part of two of the most special moments in our lives. We feel so lucky to know you.
Thank you! Kathy Bohl (mob)

Check out their wedding blog here.

Locations:
Service: St. Patrick Historic Catholic Toledo OH
Reception: Toledo Country Club Toledo OH

Sent to our studio by the client…

My sister-in-law recommended Special Moments Photography to us for our wedding after ruling out other options that did not convince us and I must say I absolutely loved the pictures!  We had to pose for a few photos after the ceremony and before the cocktails, when we arrived to the venue, but the rest of the pictures were taken discreetly, letting us enjoy our special day with our family and friends and capturing all those moments in a natural way.

Patrick, our photographer, even stayed a bit longer than agreed just to make sure we also had our “night shots”.  He always had a smile of his face and was very understanding with the stress we had that day. He is talented, professional and reliable. Highly recommended! Thank you Patrick!

Clients: Maria & Alexander Menendez/Jett

Locations:
Wedding: St. Mary’s Ukrainian – Southfield
Reception: Grosse Pointe War Memorial Grosse Pointe Farms MI

Patrick was a lot of fun! We viewed his work on his website and liked his style. He worked in the background and captured expressions and all the moments (ours and our guests) nicely.

You were extremely helpful and accommodating as we planned our wedding from out of state.  Your professionalism and the quality of your work were outstanding.

We are very happy with our wedding pictures! Thank you for being a pleasure to work with.

Clients: Andrea & Ryan Sossi/Miller

Locations:
Wedding: St. Michael Lutheran Canton
Reception: St. John’s Resort Atrium Ballroom Plymouth

Samantha & Timothy

I just looked at the proofs and they look amazing! My mom and sister love them as well. I can’t wait to show Tim this evening!

Clients: Samantha Salvia & Timothy Becker

Locations:
Wedding: Grosse Pointe Academy Chapel – Grosse Pointe Farms
Reception: Palazzo Grande – Shelby Twp.

Thank you soooo much Sarah 🙂 It’s absolutely amazing! [Album Design] … I absolutely love it!! … Thank you for all your help!

Clients: Emily & John Kruze

Locations:
Wedding: St. Albert the Great – Dearborn Heights
Reception: Plymouth Manor – Plymouth

We are so excited about the pictures! We wanted to THANK YOU for such an amazing experience… Thank you so much again!

Clients: Christen & Erik Musuraca/Bianchi

Locations:
St. John Resort – Plymouth wedding
St. John’s Resort Grande Ballroom Plymouth reception

“Thank you so very much for assisting in making sure my daughter, Ashli, had the “Princess” wedding she’s dreamed of all her life.  The entire wedding party had nothing but praise for your ability to take truly awesome shots. I cannot wait to see the finished product!
You were such a pleasure to deal with throughout the whole process and knew your business and the venue quite well.
Thank you again!

Sincerely, Berni Brennan” (mother of the bride)
Locations:

Service:  Lovett Hall Greenfield Village Dearborn wedding

Reception:  Lovett Hall Greenfield Village Dearborn reception

In wedding photography reviews…

“We absolutely love the photos from our daughter’s wedding on.  [You] did an awesome job and was very easy to have in our home and with us throughout such a special day. We received so many compliments on his approach to the day. Very organized and quick with the family shots and captured some very unique shots and touching photos! Very professional, yet warm and friendly.

We highly recommend him to anyone who is searching for the perfect photographer!”

Karen Luke (mother of the bride)

Locations:
First United Methodist, Plymouth MI wedding
Plymouth Manor, Plymouth MI reception

Patrick was very involved and treated us with the utmost professionalism. It made for a beautiful wedding day! It also gave us a wonderful experience with Special Moments Photography. He was so friendly! His ability to go with the moment and capture memories was astounding. Thank you so much Special Moments!!!

Marianne & Mike Hall

Locations:
Wedding at St. John’s Resort Plymouth MI

Thank you for taking such wonderful photos on our wedding day! They are terrific, we love them – and so does everybody who had a chance to take a look at them so far! Thank you for your help!

click here to see their wedding blog post!

Clients: Kerstin Plagge & Rob Knittle
Location: The Dearborn Inn – Dearborn MI

Kristin & Steve

“The entire process of selecting our photographer was made easy with the staff at Special Moments. From deciding which package was best for us, to helping us select a photographer, they were so nice and patient. We had [Special Moments] as our photographer, and our pictures are more than we could have dreamed.

Every time I look at them, each picture represents a story and a memory from our wedding day. She takes a great mix of traditional pictures mixed in with fun and one of a kind pictures. I would recommend Special Moments to anyone looking for a wedding photographer!!”

Clients: Kristin Goike & Steve Jacobs

Locations:
First United Methodist – Belleville & Plymouth Manor – Plymouth

So, I just wanted to send you and note to let you know, that we definitely want to meet again personally and thank you for all your hard work… we just can’t get enough of your work and the beauty of Venice.

Click here to see their Engagement Blog Post!

Clients: Angela Papineau & David Bowman

Location:  engagement photos shot in the streets of Venice Italy

You guys were excellent. We could not have been more happy with our pictures! [They]captured every beautiful moment of our wedding, with style and beauty. My in laws were so happy with you guys they are using you for there daughters wedding this fall!  Thank you so much for capturing our special day they way we will remember it, nothing but amazing!

Angela & Joseph Phillips

Location:  St. Kenneth – Plymouth
Northville Hills Golf Club – Northville

Working with Special Moments has been a fabulous experience… Everyone we’ve interacted with at Special Moments has been extremely friendly and professional. All around just a very very positive experience and we just can’t stop raving about the quality and artist style of our photographs. We have and plan on continuing to recommend you to everyone we know for their wedding. Thank you to each and everyone of you.

Diane Murphy & Brad Myers

Location: St. John’s Resort Atrium Ballroom – Plymouth

We LOVE our wedding album! (and everyone who has seen it loves it, too.)  We couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. It really tells the story of our wedding day.

It was such a pleasure working with you and thank you so much.

Kendra Konarske & Scott Lytle

Location: St. John’s Resort Judea Ballroom – Plymouth

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!
I am so very happy with our pictures and THANK YOU for adding the filters. I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We really appreciate the time and effort you put into the photos!
Sincerely,

Kristi, Matt, Natalie and of course Lewis!

Location:  Wilcox Lake Park Plymouth MI

“I really enjoyed working with Patrick and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer. He is fun to work with and very passionate about photography and it really shows. His pictures are amazing as well. I just can’t say enough good things about him and Special Moments Photography as a whole!”

“Exceptional !! They go above & beyond your highest expectations.”

Click here to see their wedding blog post!

Natasha Swoish & Derrick Keur
Location: Cherry Creek Golf Club – Shelby

“From the initial consultation with Jennifer to the day of the wedding everything was handled with professionalism. We absolutely loved Lisa’s demeanor and her relaxed, but professional attitude.   He and I would not hesitate to refer your services to our friends and family members. We are very happy with the quality and quantity of photos from our engagement session and our wedding day. Thank you for everything!”

Sarah Fuller & Joe Skynar

Location:  Mill Race – Northville

“I would like to say thank you for the wonderful job on our wedding photos. It was a pleasure working with you, and everything went as planned thanks to your polished, professional approach.  In the words of Shakespeare, ” I can no other answer make, but thanks, and thanks.” (Twelfth Night).”

Warmest regards, Lindsay and Dennis

Lindsay Edmonstone & Dennis Griffin
Location: Plymouth Manor of Plymouth

“Outstanding, very professional, very creative!”

Jill Cross + Roger Kehn

Location:  First Presbyterian of Trenton and Henry Ford Estate of Dearborn

“Patrick did a phenomenal job with our engagement and wedding pictures! We absolutely LOVED working with him. Everything was exactly what we expected and he even exceeded our expectations. We will rave on about him and Special Moments. He captured some priceless pictures that we will now have forever. Many Thanks! The Whitesels “

Melissa Brouillard + Whitesel Adam

Location: St. John’s Resort – Plymouth

Sent to our studio by the client…

“The good folks at Special Moments took wonderful care of my husband and I, we highly recommend them! The photographers are insanely talented and very pleasant to work with and the administration was always looking out for our best interests with helpful suggestions and great communication. Without a doubt, I would use them again in a second. If you want great photos at a reasonable price with off-the-chart service you should use them too.”

Andrea Eichman + Josh Moore

Location: Detroit Zoo of Royal Oak and Royal Oak Woman’s Club of Royal Oak

Sent to our studio by the client…

“Special Moments Photography was the BEST! Special Moments was one of the first vendors we booked for our wedding after many referrals from friends and family.  His work is amazing and he truly loves and enjoys what he does. The pictures are the one thing you have left to look at after your wedding day goes by so fast and it paid off to have a GREAT photographer! He was able to capture a year of planning in the collection of pictures he captured!”

Christina Burghardt + Joseph Moore

Location:  Sweetest Heart of Mary Detroit
Grosse Pointe War Memorial Grosse Pointe Farms

“Hey Jennifer, Thank you for everything you and Patrick have done for us. There was a lot of patience with our family that I know we wouldn’t have received anywhere else, the pictures are unbelievable, Patrick has a wonderful eye. I’ve never felt so beautiful. Start to finish, the level of special attention we received from you and Patrick made us feel like we were your only clients.”

Lauren Tomlinson, esq.

Location:  Detroit Yacht Club – Detroit/Belle Isle

Words alone can’t describe the amazing job you’ve done with our album – we love it! Thank you for doing such a wonderful job with it.  As with our wedding, you and your team have been more than a pleasure to work with.

Rebecca A. Stasevich: Vice President Comerica Bank
Location:  St. John Center Inn – Plymouth

“Hi Jennifer, Thanks again for being so easy to work with!! We have shared our album with a lot of friends/family and all are VERY impressed by the quality of both the pictures and the album. It doesn’t even compare to anything we have seen!! The coffee table design is the way to go. It was a pleasure working with you and Sarah. I would def recommend your service!”

Click here to see their wedding blog post!

Thanks, Rachel Lukasik & Ryan Kus

Location: Stafford Perry Hotel – Petoskey

Sent to our studio by the client…

“Dear Jennifer; I would like to express how totally satisfied I have been with the services Special Moments provided. Before our wedding I looked into and met with several photographers. Special Moments was the last I met with because after my appointment with Patrick I knew I need not look further.

I loved that with Special Moments I was working with a professional business and that I had many options, starting with which photographer I liked best… (she) was fun, relaxed, and is extremely talented! She is really an artist who captures moments in a natural and unobtrusive way. I am so proud to show people my wedding pictures, because they not only comment on the beauty of the wedding but also on the quality of the pictures themselves.

They go on to say…

Our wedding album is undoubtedly the most attractive album I have ever seen! The attention to detail with the design shows, as does the patience that was taken to have it exactly as we wanted it. When my friends get hitched I will most certainly send them your way with confidence! I would not want them to miss the chance to have their special day captured in such a perfect way!”

Thank you for everything! Sincerely; Kerry Black
St. John’s Resort Grande Ballroom – Plymouth

“I think you do beautiful work. Sarah (who helped us design our album) was great! :)”

Pamela Diehl & Kurt Jantz

Location: Detroit Golf Club – Detroit

“The entire staff is extremely knowledgeable, and has been very helpful in answering any questions we may have had during the entire process.”

Debbie Radzialowski & Lance Searles

Location: Weller’s Carriage House – Saline