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Hi! My name is Vida Carson. I am an on location, natural light wedding and portrait photographer in the Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware area. I will never make sit in an uncomfortable position and demand that you "smile for my camera". Instead, for your engagement session we'll go to your favorite park or maybe where you proposed. We'll share a few laughs and I get the pleasure of watching you fall in love all over again. On your wedding day, I want to watch your excitement as you pinch yourself because - hey! you just got married! I want you to look at your wedding day pictures and re-live that day over and over again. I would absolutely love to help you document one of the most important days of your life. I can't wait to hear from you :)

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

1,800.00

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$2,800

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Albums
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints
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Reviews of Vida Carson Photography

4.5 out of 5 rating
4.5 out of 5 rating
7 Reviews
91% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.6 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.4 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.1 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating
User1696614 Sent on 07/06/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Quality of Service: Amazing. Vida's awesome-- she was willing to work with our packed schedule for the big day and communicated really well about how we could all stay fresh and not burn out. She also gave me some really good tips about what to wear for engagement photos and which outfits would shoot well. Our family & friends loved our engagement photos, and everyone has been saying that they can't wait to see the wedding photos! We've seen just a few that she's edited so far, and they look awesome. We can't wait to see the rest!!!

Professionalism: Vida was fantastic with shooting the ceremony in my church. I was a little concerned about photography/videography distracting from the ceremony, but she and her 2nd shooter did a great job of staying behind the scenes while still capturing all the important moments.

Flexibility: I was a little late on getting the wedding day schedule finalized, but she was really flexible and gave us some great suggestions on how to make things flow smoothly a couple days before the wedding. The reception schedule didn't go quite as planned, but Vida just went with it and was still laughing and celebrating with us by the end of the night. We're so thankful!
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Shalon Sent on 01/27/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Vida was amazing to work with! She was very accommodating and helpful especially on the wedding day! Our pictures came out absolutely beautiful and we've been getting so many compliments from family and friends. Every time I look at our pictures it takes me right back to my big day and I want to do it all over again! Our wedding pictures were even featured in two wedding blogs thanks to Vida!
I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND her to future brides.
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Alexis Sent on 10/06/2010
5 out of 5 rating
I can't say enough about Vida and her work! First of all, I insanely planned a sunrise elopement. Vida took it on as if that was perfectly normal, and above and beyond that, she and her assistant helped the groom and I set up our ceremony, even in the wee-hours of the morning. She was there before we even arrived, just checking out the location and scenery and getting a visual feel for everything! (in the dark, before 6am!) The groom and I decided to get married privately on a beach, and Vida and her assistant graciously served as our two witnesses.

Vida's photography style was so easy and nonchalant! She wasn't constantly telling us to pose or do anything in particular, which resulted in more natural shots, and allowed her to capture the fun we were having just enjoying our beautiful wedding morning on the beach. It was easy and unimposing. Vida was so flexible and accomodated all of our requests for pictures/backdrops, and she made each and every one of them come alive! Not only did she accomodate our request for a rush picture that we could share with our families, she had our photos up on her blog in a week, and our ENTIRE GALLERY in a week and a half! UNBELIEVABLE! (by contract, she had 8 weeks to prepare the photos).

What stands out about Vida is her love of working with natural light, which she captures in such amazing ways. I really wanted to capture the uniqueness of a wedding at sunrise, and even having experienced it, I am left in awe of Vida's eye for capturing light and making each photo vibrant, yet unique. She also has a wonderful eye for details so despite my own disorganization, Vida captured everything beautifully and created coherence in every photo that she took.

Vida was very flexible with creating custom pricing for our wedding needs, and we were thrilled to work with such a brilliant emerging photographer. I really couldn't recommend her more highly or more enthusiastically.
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Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Erin Whitney Photography Erin Whitney Photography Wedding Photographers

This lady right here, is one of a kind. If you are in PA, hire her! You won't regret it!

Ayesha Ahmad Photography Ayesha Ahmad Photography Wedding Photographers

Vida worked with me as a second photographer and I couldn't have been happier with both her professionalism and her work! She has beautiful vision and great technical skill.

Onada Photography Onada Photography Wedding Photographers

Vida is Fabulous and an extremely talented photographer!

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Vida Carson Photography frequently asked questions

Vida Carson Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Vida Carson Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
Vida Carson Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Vida Carson Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
Vida Carson Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
Vida Carson Photography is recommended by 91% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.5 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in flexibility, 4.7 in value, 4.6 in quality of service, 4.4 in average response time and 4.1 in professionalism.

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