PJ Van Schalkwyk Photography Reviews
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Madeline R. Sent on 12/19/2019We trusted him with our most important day from day one!
We hired PJ to do our engagement photos in CO and when he found out our wedding was going to be in MN, he was all for making the trip! We worked out travel arrangements and gave him a place to stay for the weekend and he became a part of our family! He produced spectacular photos of our big day and captured the moments that really mattered. He's just a great person!! He went above and beyond with our engagement shoot to get all of the shots he wanted as well as shot our wedding day until late at night. We had to tell him on numerous occasions to put the camera down, grab a drink, and party! He was a great communicator throughout the entire process and really got to know Riley and I so we were comfortable around him during some of our more intimate moments. He shot the day all by himself and didn't miss a moment that needed to be captured. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!PJ Van Schalkwyk Photography's reply:
Madeline!
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and kind response! Getting to work with couples like you is what it's all about. From a beautiful engagement session where we truly clicked to your beautiful wedding in Minnesota in October where I had such a good time being there to capture it for you. You both are such beautiful and kind hearted souls! I'm so grateful that you were not only clients but that we also became friends! -
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Kelsey P. Sent on 10/29/2020Captures Authenticity - would highly recommend!
We had to postpone our wedding due to COVID-19 this past year and PJ was SO easy to work with, as we rescheduled our wedding. He took engagement photos for us recently and we truly could not have asked for a better photographer, at a price we can afford! The engagement photo shoot was honestly effortless, as PJ made us feel comfortable and made it an enjoyable time for all. What we really value is how PJ captures the authentic, genuine moments in his photography. We highly recommend PJ! We are so thrilled and relieved we can rely on him as our photographer for our wedding next fall! :)PJ Van Schalkwyk Photography's reply:
Kelsey! It was an absolute pleasure to work with you and Michael! So happy that I got to capture your engagement session and that little Konza came along as well! You are such a beautiful family! The pictures turned out great and I'm sure your wedding photos will be even better! Looking forward to being your photographer for your special day next year in Estes! -
Scott V. Sent on 02/18/2020
Professional, creative and fun!
PJ was a great find for our engagement photo shoot. He was very welcoming and flexible with our ideas for the shoot. PJ also provided his own ideas and created some great photos. We had a great time during the entire session.PJ Van Schalkwyk Photography's reply:
Hi Scott! Thank you so much for leaving me a review here on WeddingWire. Your engagement session was such a joy. You and Corey's love for each other truly showed in the photographs and I am grateful that I could capture a series of images that were uniquely you. I am very excited to photograph your wedding in May! -
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Natalie Sent on 07/02/2022
So professional, so talented, and so much fun!
PJ is such a talented photographer and just so much fun to work with. We got married in the Texas hill country but it was really important to us that PJ shoot our wedding day, and we were really grateful he was willing to come to Texas! He knows how to make you feel comfortable and is incredible at capturing the true essence of the day. As I’m sure with a lot of weddings, we got a bit behind on time (by a good hour…) but PJ was totally flexible and prepared to still get the shots he knew were really important to us. We were so surprised when we got our photos at just how well he did capture our day—from photos of so many of our guests dancing and just having fun to those really special moments between my husband and me, and everything in between. It was fun remembering moments through the photos that we had totally forgotten or missed! He cares so much about making his clients happy, and that really comes through both in his photos and how hard he works. He also shot our engagement session in the Colorado mountains, and he clearly knew and researched some of the best shots in the area. We are so grateful to PJ. Thank you for perfectly capturing our day! Memories and photos we will get to enjoy forever. -
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Celeste B. Sent on 12/28/2021Our Photographer
I cannot explain how happy we are with these photos. PJ is a true artist who captured every aspect of our wedding day perfectly. We did a destination wedding. When picking a venue he helped explain how the photos would turn out due to the lighting and other factors. Listening to his advise made everything turnout beautiful.PJ Van Schalkwyk Photography's reply:
Celeste!
Thank you so much! Working with such good people like you and Patrick my the whole process a breeze! I'm so happy you found your dream venue! Thank you for allowing me to be part of your day and I hope it's a great year for you and Patrick! -
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Savannah G. Sent on 12/19/2021Amazing Photographer!
PJ was awesome! He shot our wedding July 2021 and did a wonderful job. Though there were plenty of snags, PJ was flexible and worked hard to make sure we captured the important and beautiful moments. PJ hopped every hurdle our guests threw at him and had an amazing attitude through the whole evening. He gave us some wonderful memories and we can't thank him enough.PJ Van Schalkwyk Photography's reply:
Hi Savannah! I appreciate the lovely review! You and Spencer were awesome! You dealt with the rainy weather like such champs and the pictures turned out great! Hope you guys had a lovely Christmas and all the best for 2022! -
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Kimberly L. Sent on 12/17/2021So special!
PJ made our wedding elopement so easy and fun. We had such a wonderful time hiking in Colorado with him to get the most spectacular photos we could have ever imagined. The weather was a little all over the place that day but PJ made us feel comfortable and confident that he would deliver fantastic photos regardless, and wow did he ever. I can't recommend him enough. He was respectful, professional, and just a joy to be around. We can't wait to work with him again in the future for other sessions. Book him now! :)PJ Van Schalkwyk Photography's reply:
Kimi! Thank so much for the review, really appreciate it! It makes me so happy when clients like yourselves are truly appreciative and delighted about the photos I deliver to them! Your elopement was truly special and I'm so grateful that I got to capture for you! Enjoy the rest of you holidays and hope 2022 is your best year yet!
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Matt K. Sent on 12/17/2021Amazing Photos for our Elopement
PJ accommodated our elopement including hiking a few miles in to a remote area and delivered the best photos of us we've ever gotten taken. We wanted a private feeling for eloping and he did an amazing job of getting photos of everything without us even noticing he was there at times. Friends and family have been blown away with the photos and we can't wait to get a lot of them printed and hung on the wall and into a photo album.PJ Van Schalkwyk Photography's reply:
Hi Matt, Thank you so much! Photographing elopements is definitely something I want to do more of, and your elopement was definitely one of my best shoots of the year! You both were super easy to work with and the photos are incredible! Enjoy the rest of the holidays and I'm looking forward to hit lots of gravel roads with you in 2022! -
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Hannah R. Sent on 10/02/2021PJ was amazing to work with and did a beautiful job on our photography!
My husband and I would highly recommend PJ to anyone who needs a photographer! He is so talented and does the work to get the best possible pictures. He’s great to work with and captured our wedding day beautifully!PJ Van Schalkwyk Photography's reply:
Hannah!
Thank you so much for your lovely review! You and Eric were so laid back and down to earth, and I that made it such a pleasure to work with you. I'm so happy you and Eric got to tie the knot, wishing you a long and happy marriage! Merry Christmas to you and your family as well! -
Kray L. Sent on 01/11/2022
Best in colorado!
We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer to capture our special day…PJ was great to work with and his passion shows through his work.
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Kate L. Sent on 01/06/2022Highly recommend
PJ was fantastic work with! Our photos are gorgeous, communication leading up to our day was clear, and PJ made us feel totally comfortable in front of the camera. He was able to capture every moment beautifully. PJ took time to get to know us and what we wanted out of our photos. I highly recommend!PJ Van Schalkwyk Photography's reply:
Hi Kate!
Thank you so much for this thoughtful review! It was a truly a perfect day for a summer wedding up at Black Canyon Inn. You and Zach have something truly special and I'm so happy I could be your photographer. Hope 2022 is a fantastic year for you both!
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Trisha K. Sent on 12/12/2021
Top notch Colorado wedding photographer!
If you’re searching for a wedding photographer in Colorado, PJ is the one!
From the start, PJ took the time to get to know us as clients and was so easy to talk to. His calm demeanor and witty conversation helped ease any nerves and camera shyness.
He was up for any adventure and handled all the curve balls we were thrown. Our engagement session was in Rocky Mountain National Park in January, and somehow even with 20 mph winds he made us look like models.
His pricing was fair and fit right within our budget. PJ was meticulous, well-organized, and stuck to his schedules and timelines for photo editing. He was easy to reach and had great communication.
For our wedding day PJ was able to catch all the must-have shots and more, even as a solo photographer. Our photos ended up being the perfect set of natural poses and candid shots, which all felt effortless.
PJ’s photos are truly a work of art and we will cherish them forever!PJ Van Schalkwyk Photography's reply:
Hi Trisha, Wow! Thank you so much for this incredibly kind review! You and Marc were dream clients and your engagement session and your wedding are definitely highlights of the 2021 season! Wishing you all the best with your journey together :) Happy Holidays! -
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Nikki F. Sent on 12/17/2021Beautiful photos!
I knew instantly from looking at PJ's portfolio that he was the perfect fit for our mountain wedding. We did both our engagement and wedding photos with PJ, and we couldn't be happier with how they turned out. He was on time, professional and friendly the entire time. So happy to have these photos to look back on for our lifetime.PJ Van Schalkwyk Photography's reply:
Hi Nikki, Thank you so much for this thoughtful review! Shooting at a venue like Camp Hale and working with such lovely people like you and Scott made things quite easy! It was a wonderful day! Enjoy the last bit of 2021 and wishing you both a happy and successful 2022! -
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Kyle P. Sent on 12/23/2021
Fun to work with
I had a great time shooting my Engagement & Wedding through PJ! He’s very talent and enjoyable to work with! I would highly recommend using him!PJ Van Schalkwyk Photography's reply:
Hi Kyle! Thank you so much for the review! You and Katie were such a blast to work with! Hopefully we can do some cycling in the spring of 2022 :) Hope you had a fantastic Christmas and all the best for the new year ahead! -
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Alisa R. Sent on 12/13/2021Great value and flexibility
My husband and I exchanged our vows in the middle of February, outside, in the freezing cold. PJ was friendly, professional, and was able to get us some great shots despite the weather!PJ Van Schalkwyk Photography's reply:
Hi Alisa,
You both are beautiful and you made it super easy! Cold temperatures are never easy to deal with, but you were absolute champs about that day! Thanks again and Happy Holidays! -
Mikella M. Sent on 12/13/2021
Our Elopement Dream Come True
When my fiancé and I decided to travel to Colorado to elope, we realized that we might want a local photographer for the occasion. I was given the recommendation through Facebook to check out PJ Van Schalkwyk’s website and his photos. We were blown away by the images on the site. But we were even more impressed with how quickly PJ responded to my initial inquiry and the professional level of communication continued from there! We set up several phone meetings to discuss the options and his services and it was such an added benefit to have his experience with various outdoor options across the state to help us narrow down where we wanted to be for our ceremony. Spending such a special day with PJ was a treat! He had already been very personable in our phone calls, but we hung out that day as if we were old friends. It was such a fun time and he was serious about the shots he wanted to get, but still somehow a very laidback person to be with at the same time. It was very easy and natural to be shooting all of these photos with him. And then we got our photos! First, let me say that what we really liked about his work when we looked into photographers was that he clearly understood how to work with what nature offered to make some outstanding outdoor pictures, which is the goal when you are heading to the mountains to get married. But we still were not ready for how much magic he was able to capture in our pictures!! The photos were everything that we had hoped for and more! We seriously cannot pick a singular favorite because they are all so amazing! Everyone that we know has told us that they look like they belong in a magazine or like we are part of a movie! Honestly, if you are looking to have some stunning images taken, I highly suggest working with PJ. I never dreamed our wedding photos would look halfway as majestic as they turned out to be! We are so glad that we got pointed in his direction!!PJ Van Schalkwyk Photography's reply:
Mikella! This is the kind of review that every photographer dreams of and should strive for! Thank you so much! Planning your elopement with you was such a joy! I consider myself to be a pretty easy going person, but working with such down to earth and fun clients like you and Brandon made things so easy! It's definitely a two way street! You guys are awesome! Wish I could have made it down for your reception in Texas, but hopefully our paths cross again in Colorado! -
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Mary Sent on 12/27/2021Amazing photos, Amazing photographer
Having PJ photograph our wedding was amazing. Every shot was taken with the utmost thoughtfulness and care. The quality of our pictures are stunning. Not only that, he was great to talk to, laugh with, just overall wonderful company. Now we have photos that we will be able to look back on with smiles, and happy tears.... Thank you so much, PJ!!! My husband and i thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Thank you for capturing moments that will be remembered for a life time.
If you're thinking of booking PJ as your photographer, DO IT. You will not regret it!!!PJ Van Schalkwyk Photography's reply:
Hi Mary,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this thoughtful review! Wow! I had such a blast on your wedding day and it was a pleasure getting to know you both. I hope 2022 is going to bring good fortune and happiness for you and your family!
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Jazmine B. Sent on 10/29/2020Phenomenal photographer experience
PJ is a phenomenal photographer, and really goes the extra mile for his clients. We did his package with engagement pictures as well and we have nothing but amazing things to say about him. He stayed the whole night of our wedding making sure to capture photos of everything! The pictures turned out absolutely perfect and we feel so lucky he captured our special day. He was very low stress while making sure we got the photos we wanted plus more. The amount of photos you get for the price is well worth it. We recommend him to anyone looking for a wedding photographer!PJ Van Schalkwyk Photography's reply:
Hi Jazmine! What can I say...this review is amazing!!!! It really means a lot to me and this motivates me to keep getting reviews like these. It was such a beautiful day at Brookside Gardens, one of the finest galleries I have put together yet! All that is beautiful for you and Eddie in the years to come! -
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Rissa T. Sent on 02/23/2020PJ is amazing, you won’t regret choosing him!!
PJ is phenomenal! We are in awe of our photographs from our engagement shoot. He is incredibly talented and creative. Our engagement shoot included backpacking and camping, and PJ made the entire experience enjoyable and memorable. He truly captured our love and was quick to share the photos with us. We cannot day enough good things! We are looking forward to having our wedding captured by him.PJ Van Schalkwyk Photography's reply:
Thank you so much, Rissa! I was so lucky to have a couple like you reach out to me and your engagement session was like none other! We had to work for it, but the photographs were worth every step in our beautiful Colorado mountain wilderness! Thank you to both of you for being so fun to work with and also for being super kind and thoughtful! So excited for your wedding! -
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Caroline R. Sent on 11/02/2020Amazing photos! So happy with PJ's work
PJ is an incredible photographer. He was flexible to our needs and was so kind! He is actually doing my sister's wedding next year because we were so pleased with his work! It does take a while to get your pictures back after the wedding, but it is soooo worth the wait!PJ Van Schalkwyk Photography's reply:
Hi Caroline! I'm super grateful that you asked me to photograph your wedding! Thank you so much for this lovely review! It was such a beautiful day at Arrowhead and had a great time with you and Gannet throughout the day! All the best with your studies in the next couple of years and your future together!
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