My husband and I could not have been happier with our experience with Goes Photography. Derek was responsive, easygoing, considerate, and overall exceptionally easy to work with. I was undecided whether to hire a photographer at all, but Derek worked with my limited budget and my concerns that a photographer could intrude on the personal moments. He was just the opposite--he took amazing photos and managed to capture all the right moments without ever intruding. He listened to our requests and needs before the wedding and made sure to really follow through. A month before the wedding, I asked him not to set up too close to the ceremony action, then I forgot to mention it when we spoke closer to the event. But he needed no reminding--he brought a big zoom lens and shot the ceremony from afar, but got great photos. He also took excellent portraits and family shots, and helped cajole our reluctant family into taking portraits that we now all are so glad we posed for! I was hoping for one or two shots that I loved, and instead I got more beautiful favorites than I know what to do with. He was also a joy to have involved in the process, he worked very well with our DJ and chef, in spite of our disorganization on the day of, he was a huge help in making sure everything went smoothly and we kept to our schedule. Before he left for the evening, he made sure to check with us whether we wanted any other pictures that hadn't been taken already, and because he did that we have two sets of perfect photos (me with my best friend, my husband with his college crew) that we never would have thought to take. He stayed late and arrived early and was kind and friendly and fantastic.
Derek was a true professional. He drove an hour or more to our wedding location just to meet with us, before we had agreed to hire him or sign a contract, and took note of the location, the lighting, and the various places we'd want photographed. I was very impressed with the amount of time and thought he put into our event.
Thanks!