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Montenegro Photography

Montenegro Photography

Poughkeepsie, NY
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    Mamawa Sent on 04/18/2022
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    The BEST photographer out there! Run, Don't walk to book him!

    I can't begin to say enough about how wonderful and talented Manny is. My husband and I used his photography services for our engagement shoot and then again for our wedding day. He was so patient and kind with us and made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. On our wedding day, he did the same with our family and guests. He is also very flexible and accommodating to our needs. But the most important thing is that we absolutely LOVED our engagement and wedding photos. All of our pictures were so vivid and colorful. We are so happy that we decided to go with a high quality photographer like Manny because now we have amazing photos for the rest of our lives to pass on to our kids and future generations. Thanks Manny!
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    Denise C. Sent on 04/21/2022
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    Wedding Photography

    I had the pleasure of working with Manny for my engagement photoshoot in Central Park and wedding at The Tides Estate on April 2, 2022. We immediately loved his creativity, high quality edits, and unique style that matched our vision. My husband and I felt very comfortable while taking pictures and he always directed us to get the perfect shot. He is very easy to communicate with during the planning process. Manny is a such down to earth guy and will definitely make you and your husband feel like models.
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    Sabrina M. Sent on 10/02/2021
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    Great experience!

    We were referred to Manny and so happy we were! He was a joy from start to end. Manny shot our ceremony and reception (covid bride) and kept communication throughout the year so we knew details of our contract as covid changed many things. Would 100% recommend Manny to any bride who is a bit camera shy. He made me and my husband feel so comfortable and able to be ourselves in front of the camera. Also, his work is pure magic!
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    Stephanie R. Sent on 09/03/2021
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    Amazing work!!

    We are so happy to have worked with Manny on our wedding day! He was very helpful and responsive whenever we had questions as we prepared for our wedding. Manny's charisma helped everyone feel comfortable and relaxed. We were so excited to see our wedding photos and can't wait to put our album together! Thank you, Manny for your beautiful work and an amazing experience!
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    Estefania Sent on 03/06/2017
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    DO NOT LOOK ANY FURTHER!!!! My friend gifted us Manuel's services for my baby shower and honestly I could not have asked for a better photographer and more amazing and beautiful pictures. He captured so many details and moments that I would not have imagined seeing in pictures. I will definitively be hiring him for future special events.

    Montenegro Photography's reply:

    Thanks so much for your review, I appreciate it when clients give me feedback. Best wishes and blessings to you and your growing family.
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    Yogita T. Sent on 07/12/2021
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    Personable and Professional

    We worked with Manny on our engagement shoot and knew we wanted to hire him for our wedding day as well! He made us feel comfortable and his excitement while behind the camera also energized us. He was amazing on the wedding day with providing direction, allowing us to freestyle our poses, capturing all the moments we wanted and even the ones we didn’t know were happening! The sneak peak of pictures thus far has blown us away, from the angles to lighting to artistic eye. He is always working on improving his photography game while remaining genuine and humble. He was organized, full of energy, and a wonderful addition to our day. We cannot wait to work with him again.
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    Krystle T. Sent on 03/24/2021
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    The best !!

    Manny has been amazing to work with since day one. He responds quickly and was flexible throughout our entire wedding planning process. Working with him on our engagement shoot only made us more excited for the big day! I would recommend Manny in a heartbeat and can't wait to find another reason to work with him again!
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    Arlette Sent on 05/10/2021
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    Thank you!

    Manuel is a wonderful man and truly a professional in his field. He was instantly able to capture some captivating photographs. I simply cannot recommend him enough!
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    Julio S. Sent on 08/08/2019
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    Best photographer

    Manny was such a blessing to have at our wedding. He was such a pleasure to work with and made a rather stressful day go as smooth as possible. Communication with him was always effortless and he was always available. This all goes in line with his actual skills. He is a very experienced natural and you can see the passion he has for photography. We would totally recommend him to anybody and are recommending him to our closest family and friends.
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    David T. Sent on 04/19/2019
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    The best ever!!!

    First of all, I want to say that Manny is the best out there! He truly goes out of his way to make sure that his clients are taken care of. Manny flew all the way from NY to photograph our wedding. Being wedding photographers ourselves, we really needed someone who would meet our expectations. Our friends and family all raved about how amazing he was on our wedding day! All the vendors also loved him too so that's even more amazing. I couldn't have hired anyone better and I extremely happy with the images I've seen so far. I don't even need to see my entire gallery to know that he is amazing. Our wedding was the best day of our lives and being able to relive everything means everything. I highly suggest you hire Manny, he is extremely professional and also on time. Manny will forever be an amazing vendor, colleague and a life time friend. I love this guy!
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    Sheila Sent on 09/11/2019
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    Best Wedding Photographer Ever!!!!!!

    We hired Manny for both our engagement shoot and wedding and man it was the best decision ever. My favorite thing about Manny is that he captures us as a couple I haven't seen in other photographers. Looking through both our engagement and wedding photos, you can tell that we are a silly and fun couple. This is exactly what I was looking for. A photographer that can tell OUT story and no one else's. He is literally an artist. He is really nice and he knows what he is doing. Thank you for documenting our special day. You are amazing.
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    Samantha Sent on 12/23/2017
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    I wish I could give a million stars to Manny. He was EXACTLY what we were looking for in a wedding photographer. I’m very big on vibes and the second we met Manny we knew there was no one else we’d love more. You won’t find a better photographer. So congrats, you can cross something off your to do list cause you don’t have to look any further.
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    Lanice Sent on 07/25/2017
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    Manny is amazing! Choosing him as our photographer was the best decisions we made. He made the process easy, natural and enjoyable (not to forget fun). We are vary laid back/crazy and a bit awkward when take pictures; Manny was able to work with us and capture the beauty of our intimate wedding. He was super flexible and was able to navigate around our bustling family members and capture amazing shots.

    I look forward to our next photo session, as we see Manny as a staple in documenting our family’s growth!

    Thank you Manny, We love you! You won’t go wrong with Manny!
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    Vilma Sent on 03/08/2017
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    When my husband and I decided to elope we knew we also wanted beautiful memories of our intimate union. I came across Manuels work via pinterest. I was immediately impressed so i booked him. Well that was the best desicion i made.. Manny was awesome, he captured so many beautiful shots of us. He managed to capture our love in every shot. My husband and I loved his professionalism and the quality of his work which was outstanding.

    P.s. Our wedding pictures were featured on black bride magazine. Thank you manny for your great work.

    Montenegro Photography's reply:

    Thank you, thank you, Vilma. I did love your elopement, and I was so happy that black bride loved it as much as we did.
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    Brianna Sent on 02/02/2017
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    So happy to share how amazing my experience with Montenegro Photography was during the planning months and now weeks after my wedding. I found Manny by chance and through a referral after making a last minute decision to switch photography vendors. I am thrilled with my decision, and couldn't be happier with the finished product. Thats right, my wedding was 1/14/17 and my final edited images were available 1/29/17. Shocking right? I didn't have the opportunity to meet Manny in person prior to booking him because I live outnof state, but he had an impressive portfolio and a strong IG presence. After our first conversation, I was sold by his professionalism and even still, impressed by how responsive he is. Most importantly, he made me feel comfortable and I trusted that he would execute on our wedding day. Manny was super cool and laid back, blended in very well, and never made anyone feel uncomfortable. He exceeded my expectations every step of the way and truly delivered unparalleled service and quality images. You will not be disappointed.
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    Venecia Sent on 08/02/2017
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    Manuel Montenegro is the definition of the perfect photographer for your special occasions. He listens to the client and provides his ideas keeping in mind what the client wants. He is so sweet, patient, and professional. His warm smile and gentle approach make the process of photo taking so easy and unforgettable. He delivers the final product in such quick manner. His work is impeccable!
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    Arianna Sent on 09/26/2016
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    We were referred to Manny by Lacey Gabrielle Photography and we were very pleased with Manny's service, flexibility, and personality! He made time to meet with us on Skype since we lived in CT and he is from NY, and he gave us his personal number and e-mail so we could stay in touch. He took into account my requests for certain pictures, and let me know how much time I should plan on for family pictures, couples pictures, etc. On the big day Manny and his assistant were a pleasure to work with - my very nervous husband felt at ease, and was relaxed enough with their humor and encouragement to try some really cool shots! Manny made sure to get in the sunset photos I wanted, was great at guiding us through the poses, and worked quickly and efficiently to accommodate my parent's requests for even more family photos, haha. It seems like Manny caught every beautiful moment on the big day - we loved the posed pictures just as much as we loved the tasteful candids of us and our guests smiling, kissing, dancing, and enjoying the night!
    Thanks so much Manny!!

    Price (~$3000 for 7 hours)
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    Suraiya Sent on 03/14/2017
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    You can put your trust in Manny to capture memories in such a beautiful and tasteful way. His talent behind the camera is expressed in all his pictures. So happy i went with him!

    Montenegro Photography's reply:

    You guys made me feel so welcome, getting to photograph your ceremony with the beautiful colors, the emotions, the traditions all of it was an incredible experience that was truly inspirational.
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    Julian Sent on 03/13/2017
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    I would like to formally recognize the photographer of our wedding, Manny Montenegro!

    Right from the start, manny was so easy to work with, kind, super professional and a perfectionist. From the engagement pictures to the ceremony to the reception, he made my wife and I feel so comfortable and we had all the confidence in the world in him.

    As we expected, the pictures came out amazing. We were happy with every single one of the pictures. My wife and I didn't know what we were doing at all but we looked like we did because of Manny!

    If that wasn't enough, when the albums were ready, Manny came to my job to hand deliver our album and to our surprise, he included a few free gifts that made us happy!

    We HIGHLY recommend Manny for your wedding or WHATEVER you need professional pictures that will lead to memories for life.

    Montenegro Photography's reply:

    Thank you for this review it means so much to me. You guys were amazing, and it was an absolute pleasure to work with you. I'm so happy to know that you enjoyed the album and care package.
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    Amelia Sent on 02/21/2017
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    Excellent work ethic. Amazing quality and very detailed with every request made. Pricing is also very fair. I highly recommend!
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    Luina Sent on 03/19/2017
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    We found Manuel after researching tons of photographers. We contacted him and went out to lunch with him to discuss our plans. We loved how he really wanted to get to know us, our style, and what we wanted out of our wedding pictures. On the day of the wedding he was punctual and ready to get started. He took the most beautiful pictures of us and guests. Manuel had tons of great ideas for shots and really helped us plan out the timing for our big day and it worked out perfectly. The pictures are amazing!!! We will be forever grateful to Manuel for capturing our magical day.

    Montenegro Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much, it was a pleasure working with you guys.
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    Melissa Sent on 07/11/2015
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    MANNY IS AWESOME! Check out his website. His photos are absolutely gorgeous. I actually found Manny on Instagram after finding the pictures he took for DJ Pro Styles Wedding. Manny's pictures are bright, crisp, creative, and just simply amazing. Our pictures came out so beautiful that everyone fell in love with his work. He was a pleasure to work with and truly helped up feel comfortable and relaxed on our special day. I would recommend him 100%.
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    Leah Sent on 03/16/2017
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    Manny is an extremely talented photographer and an amazing person in general! We are were so happy with our wedding photos and his service. We had an Indian wedding and he and his partner were able to capture all of the intricate details that we put so much effort into. We felt we were in great hands during our wedding and could not be happier. We recommend him 1000%!

    Montenegro Photography's reply:

    Yours was one of my favorite weddings. You guys were so great to work with, thank you so much for your continued support.
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    Estela Sent on 03/11/2017
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    He is awesome!! I truly recommend him. His passion is contagious and its sure he will gets the best of your event in a picture that you wont ever forget.. We love you maestro Lee.. H&E Valerio!!

    Montenegro Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much for going out of your way to review me. You were my very first wedding; I was blessed to have such a great couple to work with for my first foray into wedding photography. I now count you and Hardy as my friends and I will always remember your special day with a little extra fondness. Many blessings for you, Hardy and baby.
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