This review is published in Brantford Area, London Area

In Bloom Photography’s Casual Approach Helps Capture True Happiness On Your Wedding Day

Reviewing Carolyn Pongracz, In Bloom Photography
Review is written by Staff @ The Ring and is based on •   Interviews with this vendor • Interviews with past brides
 
In Bloom Photography’s Casual Approach Helps Capture True Happiness On Your Wedding Day

The team at The Ring has known Carolyn Pongracz of In Bloom Photography for years. And apart from her immense talent for capturing timeless images that couples will truly cherish forever, we've simply loved working with such a passionate, fun and kind photographer.

And so, when we began interviewing some of Carolyn's recent brides, we weren't surprised to find that her clients really love her. However, time and again, the responses we received from past brides went above and beyond- and we were truly blown away by the impact Carolyn has had on each and every wedding she shoots. As one bride put it, "Carolyn became another member of our family and my wedding day just wouldn't have been the same without her." Another bride described her as, "A true leader in her field." And yet another told us that only Carolyn could take an entire photo shy family and make them feel relaxed, natural and happy in front of the camera.

A candid, fresh, fun approach and a killer personality are just some of the reasons why In Bloom Photography is a true favourite among Southwestern Ontario brides. Let us tell you more...

Personally Speaking

When Carolyn started shooting weddings in 2003, it was out of pure love for photography. Carolyn explains, "I was working in a completely different industry and wanted to just do something fun on the weekends. Photography was the answer for me. I started shooting a few things here and there for friends, and within a few years I was busy enough to quit my day job and go full time! It's been ten years and I've never regretted picking up that camera for the first time."

In 2007, Carolyn officially launched In Bloom Photography, and hasn't looked back since. Today, Carolyn is the lead photographer at In Bloom and works with a second shooter if requested by the bride and groom. On average, she shoots about twenty weddings per year.

So what keeps her inspired after so many weddings? Carolyn told The Ring, "My style has evolved a lot over the years, and that's because with all the weddings I shoot I am regularly introduced to new people, with new ideas, new locations, new styles;  all of that plays into the types of photos I create so nothing is ever the same twice.  Every time I shoot a wedding, it's a whole new experience for me and that keeps things fresh!"

Past bride Deirdre Deman says that after thorough research, she knew Carolyn was the perfect photographer for her summer wedding, "I looked at a ton of wedding sites to find a good photographer. There were definitely a lot to choose from, but my husband and I were looking for someone who did things a little differently. We loved Carolyn's style. Her pictures were beautiful and everyone in them looked relaxed and natural. I would recommend In Bloom Photography to anyone who wants amazing photos. In fact, I just recommended them to a friend and they have decided to use Carolyn for their upcoming wedding!"

Brides love...

There really are countless reasons to love In Bloom Photography. Here are some of our favourites...

An unobtrusive style: Carolyn's past clients told The Ring time and again how much they appreciate her laid back approach which, in turn, helps immensely to alleviate nerves and leads to incredible, natural images. Carolyn explains, "I'm not yelling out poses or sticking my camera in their faces all day. I just like to have fun with people and it shows in their photos with real playful smiles and laughter!"

Classic and timeless images: Carolyn describes her style as classic and timeless, "with a nice punch of colour and fun!" Brides especially love the way her candid images capture a real representation of their wedding day through stunning images that will never go out of style.

Going above and beyond for her clients: Another common thread with In Bloom brides is how helpful they found Carolyn throughout the entire planning process; from their initial meeting, right up to the wedding day. Says Carolyn, "I'm open to talking to brides that need a little something extra from me; whether it's travel to a small town outside my usual coverage area, or a couple that needs me to get a specific shot they've always dreamed of, I'm very easy going and love to help."

One of the many wonderful things about working with Carolyn is that you're getting an expert who is more than a photographer. From your consultations, to creating a photography-friendly timeline of the day, to shooting, editing and creating albums. Carolyn adds, "I've always been happy to do it all myself!"

Bride Deirdre Deman told The Ring about her favourite memory of working with Carolyn. "The thing we loved most about our photo shoot with Carolyn was that we did not have to worry about a thing. She knew what we were looking for and she made sure she got the shots that we wanted. She also made sure we got a number of other shots that we love. She is incredibly creative and we were so happy with her work!"

Past bride Mariangela agrees, adding that the entire process while working with Carolyn was fun, enjoyable and memorable, "I think I can speak for everyone who has seen our wedding pictures and say that she caught every moment perfectly. We had asked if she could make the pictures look like they were more in the moment than anything else. And of course she did an awesome job of that. Our reception was at Terra Cotta Inn in Caledon, and the scenery is beautiful. Carolyn did a really good job of including the scenery in the pictures without taking away from us."

Packages & Pricing

To keep things easy and stress-free for couples, Carolyn offers three packages to choose from. Two options are "all inclusive" and feature everything you might need, like engagement sessions, albums, print credits and more.

For the budget-conscious bride, Carolyn also offers a customizable package where you can book her services on an hourly rate. With this option, all the extras (like albums) are purely optional and available à la carte.

Carolyn says her most popular package is the Ultimate Wedding Package because it truly includes everything: an engagement session, eight or more hours of wedding photography with Carolyn and a second photographer, an online viewing gallery, all the images on disc/USB and a spectacular album with their favorite shots from the wedding. What more could a bride want?!

Says Carolyn, "Regardless of which package you choose, you ALWAYS get an online viewing gallery, and the high-resolution image files on your choice of DVD or USB flash drive."

Candid, fresh and fun

Over the years, Carolyn has worked with all kinds of couples; from brides and grooms looking for a simple yet elegant wedding day to couples with really unique, bold tastes. "I've found either way is wonderful as a photographer because it provides me with something new and unique each time I shoot a wedding!"

Carolyn adds, "I love working with couples that can be playful with each other: those that aren't afraid to just grab each other for a snuggle and a kiss on this totally incredible day in their lives! I love working with couples that know how to enjoy the moment and don't mind showing off how in love they are.  Playfulness and a sense of humor are a must."

This fits perfectly with Carolyn's own style, which she describes as easy-going. "I try to give couples the feeling that they can be comfortable around me; that nothing phases me and I'm just there to document them having an exciting moment in their lives. I'm able to capture people sharing real moments; tears, laughter, winks, giggles... very, very little of what I do is posed or set-up in any way. Who wants to look back at their wedding photos and see a bunch of stiff people just smiling and saying "cheese"?"

Sarah Cassidy told The Ring that Carolyn played a huge part in the success of her wedding day, "One of the really great things about Carolyn is her ability to fade into her surroundings, and to capture the moments as they happen without her subjects knowing they are being photographed. We have so many fabulous candid shots from our wedding day! Carolyn really caught the very essence of who we are and of the joy that everyone was feeling on our wedding day. I'm so grateful for the beautiful memories that she was able to collect for us."

Walking you through it

Email is usually the easiest way to get a hold of Carolyn as she can often reply to you in less than twenty-four hours.

From here, you'll usually meet with Carolyn at her studio office in Brantford. At the initial consultation, Carolyn will show you samples of her work, you'll go over a sample wedding contract and Carolyn can answer any questions you may have. Once you've decided to book, you'll schedule another meeting for about a month before the wedding day where you can chat about your wedding day timeline, visit any particular shooting locations that Carolyn may not be familiar with, and finalize any other details so that everything is ready for your big day.

Sarah Cassidy says she knew instantly that Carolyn was the perfect choice to shoot her wedding day, "Meeting Carolyn was a great experience, she is so knowledgeable and honest about her trade. We knew right away that we had made the right choice! Working with her was even better...she's very down-to-earth, funny and instantly puts you at ease. Not only would I recommend In Bloom Photography to another couple planning their wedding, I would recommend In Bloom Photography to anyone looking for a photographer for any of their special moments in life. We can't wait to work with Carolyn again!"

On the day of, Carolyn is there to capture all of the incredible moments. "I show up and start shooting immediately while you enjoy your day. That's it!  I'm there to work; you're there to have a good time!"

About three to four weeks after your wedding, you'll be able to share your online viewing gallery with family and friends. You'll also be able to select images for your album and choose any prints you'd like to have fully retouched. Carolyn will often post some great teaser shots on her blog from your wedding day as well. As soon as you've made your final payment, Carolyn will ship out your disc or USB of your wedding images!

Christine McGouran hired In Bloom Photography for her wedding day and says Carolyn's relaxed and easy-going personality made the entire process easy and stress-free. "Carolyn is an amazing and very professional photographer. During our initial meeting, she went through her portfolio and helped us get a feel of what we wanted our wedding photos to be like.  She was very thorough in going over different package options and helped us select one that suited our needs and our budget. She had our photos ready within the designated time and they are fantastic! My husband and I were so pleased with her work that we have hired her for our newborn shots this coming June."

Details, details, details

•    The average bride spends between $2500 and $3500 with In Bloom Photography.
•    HST is applicable. 
•    Travel within London, Brantford, Hamilton, Halton and Niagara is included. Some parts of Toronto are also included (contact Carolyn for more information). An additional travel fee may apply to weddings outside of these areas.
•    Deposits: Your grand total is broken into three equal payments.  The first is due when you sign your contract with Carolyn. The second is due one month before your wedding, and the third is due when you view your online gallery after your wedding.
•    Most couples book with In Bloom Photography about nine to twelve months in advance of their wedding day.

Kudos

In Bloom's work has been showcased on many wedding and photography blogs (theweddingring.ca is one of them!). Carolyn is also a featured photographer at the Canadian Women Photographers Network.

And last but certainly not least, In Bloom has been recognized by her peers and clients alike. She was voted #2 out of all of our vendors in The Wedding Ring's Brides Choice Awards 2011. She also won the Best Photographer category for Brantford in the Wedding Industry Experts Awards in 2013!

The team at The Ring has known Carolyn Pongracz of In Bloom Photography for years. And apart from her immense talent for capturing timeless images that couples will truly cherish forever, we've simply loved working with such a passionate, fun and kind photographer.

And so, when we began interviewing some of Carolyn's recent brides, we weren't surprised to find that her clients really love her. However, time and again, the responses we received from past brides went above and beyond- and we were truly blown away by the impact Carolyn has had on each and every wedding she shoots. As one bride put it, "Carolyn became another member of our family and my wedding day just wouldn't have been the same without her." Another bride described her as, "A true leader in her field." And yet another told us that only Carolyn could take an entire photo shy family and make them feel relaxed, natural and happy in front of the camera.

A candid, fresh, fun approach and a killer personality are just some of the reasons why In Bloom Photography is a true favourite among Southwestern Ontario brides. Let us tell you more...

Personally Speaking

When Carolyn started shooting weddings in 2003, it was out of pure love for photography. Carolyn explains, "I was working in a completely different industry and wanted to just do something fun on the weekends. Photography was the answer for me. I started shooting a few things here and there for friends, and within a few years I was busy enough to quit my day job and go full time! It's been ten years and I've never regretted picking up that camera for the first time."

In 2007, Carolyn officially launched In Bloom Photography, and hasn't looked back since. Today, Carolyn is the lead photographer at In Bloom and works with a second shooter if requested by the bride and groom. On average, she shoots about twenty weddings per year.

So what keeps her inspired after so many weddings? Carolyn told The Ring, "My style has evolved a lot over the years, and that's because with all the weddings I shoot I am regularly introduced to new people, with new ideas, new locations, new styles;  all of that plays into the types of photos I create so nothing is ever the same twice.  Every time I shoot a wedding, it's a whole new experience for me and that keeps things fresh!"

Past bride Deirdre Deman says that after thorough research, she knew Carolyn was the perfect photographer for her summer wedding, "I looked at a ton of wedding sites to find a good photographer. There were definitely a lot to choose from, but my husband and I were looking for someone who did things a little differently. We loved Carolyn's style. Her pictures were beautiful and everyone in them looked relaxed and natural. I would recommend In Bloom Photography to anyone who wants amazing photos. In fact, I just recommended them to a friend and they have decided to use Carolyn for their upcoming wedding!"

Brides love...

There really are countless reasons to love In Bloom Photography. Here are some of our favourites...

An unobtrusive style: Carolyn's past clients told The Ring time and again how much they appreciate her laid back approach which, in turn, helps immensely to alleviate nerves and leads to incredible, natural images. Carolyn explains, "I'm not yelling out poses or sticking my camera in their faces all day. I just like to have fun with people and it shows in their photos with real playful smiles and laughter!"

Classic and timeless images: Carolyn describes her style as classic and timeless, "with a nice punch of colour and fun!" Brides especially love the way her candid images capture a real representation of their wedding day through stunning images that will never go out of style.

Going above and beyond for her clients: Another common thread with In Bloom brides is how helpful they found Carolyn throughout the entire planning process; from their initial meeting, right up to the wedding day. Says Carolyn, "I'm open to talking to brides that need a little something extra from me; whether it's travel to a small town outside my usual coverage area, or a couple that needs me to get a specific shot they've always dreamed of, I'm very easy going and love to help."

One of the many wonderful things about working with Carolyn is that you're getting an expert who is more than a photographer. From your consultations, to creating a photography-friendly timeline of the day, to shooting, editing and creating albums. Carolyn adds, "I've always been happy to do it all myself!"

Bride Deirdre Deman told The Ring about her favourite memory of working with Carolyn. "The thing we loved most about our photo shoot with Carolyn was that we did not have to worry about a thing. She knew what we were looking for and she made sure she got the shots that we wanted. She also made sure we got a number of other shots that we love. She is incredibly creative and we were so happy with her work!"

Past bride Mariangela agrees, adding that the entire process while working with Carolyn was fun, enjoyable and memorable, "I think I can speak for everyone who has seen our wedding pictures and say that she caught every moment perfectly. We had asked if she could make the pictures look like they were more in the moment than anything else. And of course she did an awesome job of that. Our reception was at Terra Cotta Inn in Caledon, and the scenery is beautiful. Carolyn did a really good job of including the scenery in the pictures without taking away from us."

Packages & Pricing

To keep things easy and stress-free for couples, Carolyn offers three packages to choose from. Two options are "all inclusive" and feature everything you might need, like engagement sessions, albums, print credits and more.

For the budget-conscious bride, Carolyn also offers a customizable package where you can book her services on an hourly rate. With this option, all the extras (like albums) are purely optional and available à la carte.

Carolyn says her most popular package is the Ultimate Wedding Package because it truly includes everything: an engagement session, eight or more hours of wedding photography with Carolyn and a second photographer, an online viewing gallery, all the images on disc/USB and a spectacular album with their favorite shots from the wedding. What more could a bride want?!

Says Carolyn, "Regardless of which package you choose, you ALWAYS get an online viewing gallery, and the high-resolution image files on your choice of DVD or USB flash drive."

Candid, fresh and fun

Over the years, Carolyn has worked with all kinds of couples; from brides and grooms looking for a simple yet elegant wedding day to couples with really unique, bold tastes. "I've found either way is wonderful as a photographer because it provides me with something new and unique each time I shoot a wedding!"

Carolyn adds, "I love working with couples that can be playful with each other: those that aren't afraid to just grab each other for a snuggle and a kiss on this totally incredible day in their lives! I love working with couples that know how to enjoy the moment and don't mind showing off how in love they are.  Playfulness and a sense of humor are a must."

This fits perfectly with Carolyn's own style, which she describes as easy-going. "I try to give couples the feeling that they can be comfortable around me; that nothing phases me and I'm just there to document them having an exciting moment in their lives. I'm able to capture people sharing real moments; tears, laughter, winks, giggles... very, very little of what I do is posed or set-up in any way. Who wants to look back at their wedding photos and see a bunch of stiff people just smiling and saying "cheese"?"

Sarah Cassidy told The Ring that Carolyn played a huge part in the success of her wedding day, "One of the really great things about Carolyn is her ability to fade into her surroundings, and to capture the moments as they happen without her subjects knowing they are being photographed. We have so many fabulous candid shots from our wedding day! Carolyn really caught the very essence of who we are and of the joy that everyone was feeling on our wedding day. I'm so grateful for the beautiful memories that she was able to collect for us."

Walking you through it

Email is usually the easiest way to get a hold of Carolyn as she can often reply to you in less than twenty-four hours.

From here, you'll usually meet with Carolyn at her studio office in Brantford. At the initial consultation, Carolyn will show you samples of her work, you'll go over a sample wedding contract and Carolyn can answer any questions you may have. Once you've decided to book, you'll schedule another meeting for about a month before the wedding day where you can chat about your wedding day timeline, visit any particular shooting locations that Carolyn may not be familiar with, and finalize any other details so that everything is ready for your big day.

Sarah Cassidy says she knew instantly that Carolyn was the perfect choice to shoot her wedding day, "Meeting Carolyn was a great experience, she is so knowledgeable and honest about her trade. We knew right away that we had made the right choice! Working with her was even better...she's very down-to-earth, funny and instantly puts you at ease. Not only would I recommend In Bloom Photography to another couple planning their wedding, I would recommend In Bloom Photography to anyone looking for a photographer for any of their special moments in life. We can't wait to work with Carolyn again!"

On the day of, Carolyn is there to capture all of the incredible moments. "I show up and start shooting immediately while you enjoy your day. That's it!  I'm there to work; you're there to have a good time!"

About three to four weeks after your wedding, you'll be able to share your online viewing gallery with family and friends. You'll also be able to select images for your album and choose any prints you'd like to have fully retouched. Carolyn will often post some great teaser shots on her blog from your wedding day as well. As soon as you've made your final payment, Carolyn will ship out your disc or USB of your wedding images!

Christine McGouran hired In Bloom Photography for her wedding day and says Carolyn's relaxed and easy-going personality made the entire process easy and stress-free. "Carolyn is an amazing and very professional photographer. During our initial meeting, she went through her portfolio and helped us get a feel of what we wanted our wedding photos to be like.  She was very thorough in going over different package options and helped us select one that suited our needs and our budget. She had our photos ready within the designated time and they are fantastic! My husband and I were so pleased with her work that we have hired her for our newborn shots this coming June."

Details, details, details

•    The average bride spends between $2500 and $3500 with In Bloom Photography.
•    HST is applicable. 
•    Travel within London, Brantford, Hamilton, Halton and Niagara is included. Some parts of Toronto are also included (contact Carolyn for more information). An additional travel fee may apply to weddings outside of these areas.
•    Deposits: Your grand total is broken into three equal payments.  The first is due when you sign your contract with Carolyn. The second is due one month before your wedding, and the third is due when you view your online gallery after your wedding.
•    Most couples book with In Bloom Photography about nine to twelve months in advance of their wedding day.

Kudos

In Bloom's work has been showcased on many wedding and photography blogs (theweddingring.ca is one of them!). Carolyn is also a featured photographer at the Canadian Women Photographers Network.

And last but certainly not least, In Bloom has been recognized by her peers and clients alike. She was voted #2 out of all of our vendors in The Wedding Ring's Brides Choice Awards 2011. She also won the Best Photographer category for Brantford in the Wedding Industry Experts Awards in 2013!

For more from In Bloom Photography...

Email Carolyn Pongracz at info@inbloomphotos.com, or give her a call at 519-209-4611 to set up a consultation. Carolyn also has a very informative website with galleries and more info about her at www.inbloomphotos.com.

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Good to know: Prices are all approximate and are subject to change and verification by authorized staff and management of In Bloom Photography. Please contact Carolyn Pongracz at 519-209-4611 with any questions or concerns regarding the photos seen above.

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Carolyn is a true talent

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Reviewed by Alexandria
December 07, 2011
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

We've had family photos done by Carolyn and they were just SO great! She made us all feel so comfortable in front of the camera (something that absolutely does not come naturally for us! I've also hired Carolyn to do shoots for my business and I've had so many compliments on her captures.

She's a wonderful talent, a truly great person, and I'd highly recommend her to anyone. And everyone. :o)

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Family Portraits were fun and priceless

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Reviewed by Dayna
December 07, 2011
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Well, this wasn't wedding photos...but they were just as special and priceless as wedding photos are!

Carolyn took beautiful pictures of my family. We have three young children, who followed Carolyn around giggling and playing with her all while she captured carefree and naturally beautiful pictures of the kids and the whole family! The photo shoot was fun and easy and we will definately be updating our family portrait with Carolyn again!

Carolyn is high energy, high skill and high quality!

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What amazing work

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Reviewed by Deirdre M
December 06, 2011
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

I've Used Carolyn on and off again over the years.
First started with a family Portrait shortly after my second child birth.
Then I branched out 2 years ago and did boudoir. Man I loved her. I came with my props and music in hand, and she just directed me into poses. I still love each and every picture she took.
This past year We had yet another family portrait, figure since the third child was 2 we were due for the updated family pic.
And amongst the chaos of wrangling 3 girls under 6. The pictures turned out.
I'm looking forward to doing another set of boudoirs this summer I think. And I know no one else I could feel comfortable with than her.

Her laughter is energetic, her professionalism is astonishing, her pictures are like no others.

The only thing I wish. was when we got married 8.5 years ago that I knew of her skills to use her for my wedding. When I look at the cookie cutter pictures from the "big name" multi service place in the big city. I look at the quality of the pics she takes now and WISH I had her

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Highly recommended

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Reviewed by Jackie Matthews
December 06, 2011
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

Carolyn fit into our daughter's wedding day seamlessly, setting everyone at ease while managing a ton of opinionated people. She's just a pleasure to have around. We just received our gallery link today and the pictures are sensational! So she takes great photos, she's fun to work with and she's reasonably priced - enough said!

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Carolyn -A truly wonderful photographer!

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Reviewed by Colleen Buckingham
November 15, 2011
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

Carolyn Pongracz was our photographer for our Wedding day. She was absolutely amaazing to work with. She was so easy going, professional and fun! We laughed over the use of photoshop, as two days before, I broke a blood vessel in one eye......ahhhh! She completely put us at ease! We also had quite a number of children and she was wonderful capturing candid shots and special emotions, and the general fun, love & happiness of the day.

I would highly recommend Carolyn.....Big thumbs up!!


Cheers,
Colleen

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Phenomenal Photos!!!

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Reviewed by Nicole Haney
July 29, 2011
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

Carolyn did the photography for our Wedding, and my husband and I couldn't be happier with our photos!! All of our family and friends have mentioned how outstanding Carolyn's work is! She is also wonderful to work with - she was very professional, unintrusive, and captured amazing shots (some of which we didn't even realize she took!!). She even went as far as helping us pin my Dad's boutonniere onto his jacket. We would recommend Carolyn to anyone!!

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The First Supper

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Reviewed by mike poeltl
April 30, 2011
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

Carolyn was great to work with, we had 13 people in our wedding party including myself and my bride and when I asked she shoot us in the pose of the Last Supper she managed to rally everyone together and get the perfect shot!

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Great photos and great person!

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Reviewed by Amanda Lavin
April 30, 2011
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Carolyn photographed both our engagement photographers as well as our wedding, and we loved her as well as her superb work. My husband and I didn't want stiff posed portraits for our wedding and with Carolyn not only did it feel like we were hanging out with a friend but it also didn't feel like she was snapping photos in our faces. She captured moments that could never have been posed or planned. Our wedding pictures turned out better than we could have asked for. We would highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone creative, talented and fun!

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Bride-to-be can't wait for the photos!

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Reviewed by Amanda
April 30, 2011
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

I am getting married this August and I have booked Carolyn for our photography. I am looking forward to having her as our photographer as I have been to her website (on a weekly basis in anticipation) and I am able to see all of her amazing photos. She seems to always capture the right moments.
On another note, she is great at communicating with me during the planning process. She seems very organized which is great for me! See you in August Carolyn!

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Amazing photographer

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Reviewed by Jen
April 30, 2011
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

I had my photo taken with In Bloom and she did an amazing job!!! I highly recommend her!

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Soon to be happy Bride

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Reviewed by Marissa Serduletz
April 30, 2011
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

Carolyn has yet to shoot my wedding (May 21st this year), but I can't wait to see the pictures. Since day one she has been so professional and she has me so at ease in the fact that everything will turn out right, that this is the one thing that I don't have to stress about before the big day!

It was an easy choice when choosing her for my wedding as she shot one of my Fiances cousins weddings, and their pictures turned out AMAZING! I can't wait to work with her and have her capture some special moments for us!

See you in 21 days Carolyn!

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Family Photos - House-call!

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Reviewed by Kerhoulas Family
April 30, 2011
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

We couldn't be happier with our family photos from Carolyn at In Bloom Photography.

Not only is her photography work and personal attention "one of a kind" she has gone out of her way on several occasions to fit us into her schedule by making "house-calls" to various family functions and events.

If you ask me, this is definitely a photographer that goes the "extra mile" for you, to capture your special moments in the glorious way she does through pictures!

Her work speaks for itself, but her personal service and attention is outstanding! Keep it up Carolyn!!!

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Fantastic Pics, Fantastic Photographer

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Reviewed by Jenn
April 30, 2011
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Carolyn made us feel at ease when she took our photos. She has a knack for getting kids to smile and for capturing the best moments on camera. Absolutely love the photographs. She was quick to respond to our questions, very personable and very professional. We will definitely be hiring Carolyn in the future!

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Repeat customer

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Reviewed by Shalyn
April 30, 2011
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I love Carolyn's work. I have used her for 2 occasions and am more impressed each time. It is shown through her work that she knows her stuff ! Her photos show the love and passion she has in this industry.

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Highly professional and talented photographer

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Reviewed by Rachel Blonde
April 30, 2011
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I had my engagement photos taken by Carolyn in the fall and she did a fabulous job creating memorable images that were high quality and definitely worth putting in a frame! I have worked with other photographers before who were not as professional or as talented as Carolyn. I recommend her to all of my friends and can't wait to use her again!

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Great photographer with a fun personality!

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April 30, 2011
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Being a photographer myself, I'm a pretty difficult subject to photograph.... Carolyn did family photos for me and my family last year and we were so happy with the results! Her fun personality makes it easy to relax in front of her camera! She managed to get some adorable shots of my very busy 1 year old - not an easy task! Thanks Carolyn!

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A fantastic photographer!

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Reviewed by Kelly
April 26, 2011
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

Carolyn is an incredibly talented photographer! She takes amazing pictures, but more importantly, she makes you feel completely comfortable and natural. Imagine having pictures taken by a beloved family member, except your family member is wonderfully talented. That's what having photos taken by Carolyn is like! She is absolutely professional, friendly and easy going.

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Love her and thats Why I'm a repeat customer

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5.0
Reviewed by Deirdre
April 26, 2011
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

Unfortunatly never had the chance to use her for my wedding 8 years ago, BUT if I did she would have been far FAR better than the photographer I had.

First Used Carolyn 4 years ago, did a mini family shoot just after our second child was born. She was great caught some good candid pics.

then last year braved it up for a boudoir shot. OH MY GOD was she amazing. I came with lots of Props but I felt confident she could help me "pose" and she did. OUT of all the pics I had a hard time choseing the 20 for the book. Seriously it was that hard.

Now again were booked for another family shoot in July. Now with the addition of another child I cant wait to see the shots she will catch as 3 kids run around. BUT I know and am confidant that she will not only blow our mind again.

Seriously if you dont pic her, your missing out on some amazing pictures. AND after all pictures help capture a place and time you will forever remember

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There's a reason we keep going back to Carolyn!

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5.0
Reviewed by Erika
April 26, 2011
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

I've done a number of photo shoots with Carolyn, and there are reasons we keep going back - because she takes great photo's, she's great at making people feel comfortable and at coaxing even the shiest subject into a smile. She did boudoir shots for me and I could not believe how comfortable I was! Any bride's thinking of an engagement/wedding gift for hubby? Do a boudoir shoot, she'll make you look and feel AMAZING!

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Stunning Photography

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5.0
Reviewed by Anna
April 26, 2011
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

Carolyn's work is absolutely fantastic! I love her approach to photography and find her work to be of such high quality. Amazing!

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Family Pictures to Treasure

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5.0
Reviewed by Erin Taraborrelli
April 26, 2011
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

When I decided that I wanted family pictures done when my son was six months old, I practically had to drag my husband in kicking and screaming. He HATES having his picture taken, but I was adament. I didn't need to worry - Carolyn immediately put the whole family at ease, and the whole session was painless... dare I say "fun"? The pictures were absolutely beautiful. Carolyn really captured the personality of my little family, and I'll always treasure those pictures. I only wish I had known about her for my wedding two years earlier!

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Absolutely gorgeous photos

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5.0
Reviewed by Alexandria
April 26, 2011
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

Carolyn epitomizes what every bride wants in a photographer - she is hard-working, punctual, has fantastic experience and a broad portfolio of unique photography. She manages to unobtrusively capture the most intimate and important details of the day. Even more wonderful is that once you've had that wedding, you needn't find a new photographer for the next milestones in your life because Carolyn works magic not only on weddings, but on boudoir, maternity, infant and family photos as well!

Truly, she is an incredible talent.

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Exactly what we were looking for

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Reviewed by Guest
April 18, 2011
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

Carolyn was our wedding photographer in 2010. She showed up early and started working right away. My bridesmaids and I didn't even notice her fluttering around taking pictures because she just blended in. That's what my husband and I were looking for in a photographer: someone who wasn't sticking the camera in our faces or making us pose really weirdly. The rest of the day, Carolyn was able to get such natural looking smiles as people were just enjoying themselves. We just enjoyed our day and she documented it all. It was really fun looking at our photos after we got them back (only a couple weeks later I might add!) and seeing all these cool things that happened at our wedding that we didn't even notice on the day of. We definitely didn't want traditional boring pictures on our day, and Carolyn was exactly what we were looking for. Plus the fact that we could make our own package was a real bonus. We totally loved working with her and will recommend her to all our friends!

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Last updated: April 18, 2011
 

simply magnificant!!!!

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5.0
Reviewed by Shannon
April 04, 2011
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

Carolyn's work blew me away. She has that magic touch you want when getting pictures done. Whether it's family portraits, wedding or newborn she get's the shot you'll want to show everyone you know!!!

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Relaxed atmosphere, BEAUTIFUL work, quick turnaround

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5.0
Reviewed by Tara
April 02, 2011
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

Carolyn has shot multiple events with my family including maternity, baby/kid pictures and a Baptism. Carolyn is always professional yet open and friendly and so easy to deal with. She makes you feel comfortable and relaxed about taking the pictures which allows her to get some beautiful shots. Her ability to get kids to cooperate is amazing. She creates beautiful work and has it ready for you very quickly. Everytime I get the email telling me my pictures are ready, I am blown away at what has been captured.

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The Magic Touch!!!

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5.0
Reviewed by Kimberly Hall
April 01, 2011
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

I have known Carolyn for 20 years and her joy and passion for finding the fun in everything is infectious!! I live in Alberta but arranged for Carolyn to take my sons first portraits when he was only 3 months old, when we travelled home to visit family. Since he was born it had been very difficult to capture my sons bubbly and silly personality in print and Carolyn was able to do just that. The pictures of him from that day are still ours and other favourite pictures of him!!! From the way she had him posed to the little nuances she caught of him that are just delightful in the pictures we have, she has such an amazing talent!! The entire shoot was fun and energetic, my son absolutely loved Carolyn and she had a natural ability to make him giggle and smile, along with the rest of us!! (she was also able to convince him to roll over for the first time...how wonderful it was to catch a milestone in such beautiful pictures!!) I wish I didn't live so far away, as I'm sure if I was closer she'd be taking pictures of our family regularly :)

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Wonderful to work with!

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5.0
Reviewed by Alyssa
April 01, 2011
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

Carolyn did a boudoir photoshoot for me, and I was so nervous about it. But Carolyn made me feel completely at ease and it was a lot of fun! She had the photos for me to preview a few days later, which I was really impressed with. The photos turned out so good - you can tell I was completely comfortable throughout the whole shoot. I would highly recommend In Bloom Photography....we will be using her again in a few weeks for newborn photography and I can't wait!

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Love Carolyn and her photography

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5.0
Carla @ The Ring Reviewed by Carla @ The Ring
May 25, 2010
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

I purchased a gift certificate for In Bloom Photography that Carolyn had generously donated to the Brides' Ball online auction, so at the beginning of May 2010 I used the certificate to do a photo shoot with Carolyn. I already knew she was awesome having dealt with her on a professional level prior to this, but as a client, I found that Carolyn continued her professionalism with me on many levels. She was always very quick getting back to me via email, always willing to help and answer questions, and was very detailed with the info she provided me about the shoot - ahead of time and the day of. I was nervous for the shoot; but, Carolyn's fun and vibrant personality quickly put me at ease and I was able to relax and enjoy myself, which then resulted in very natural smiles in the photos. Carolyn had my online gallery ready within less than a week of the shoot, which was impressive! I loved every single photo she took, so much so that I'm having a hard time narrowing down my favourites for an album. Carolyn has a knack for knowing what will look great. At the time, I thought some of the poses weren't going to be awesome and they ended up being some of my favourites. She definitely knows how best to pose you so it's the most flattering, and her use of natural light is incredible. I loved every part of my experience with In Bloom Photography.

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Aw, thanks Carla! You were a lot of fun too! Your comments make me blush...

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