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Joe Dolen Photography

Joe Dolen Photography

Leicester, MA
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    Melissa M. Sent on 02/07/2024
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    Hands down, highly recommend!

    We LOVED working with Joe! From the beginning he was easy going, really wanted to understand ideas and our story and very thorough with getting information prior to our big day! He was always very prompt in his responses, friendly, and flexible. He made sure all the photos we wanted on our list were captured and went right along with our requests! The photos were returned to us very quickly— and we even got a sneak peak a week later that contained tons of photos! The photos all came out beautiful and it has been hard picking which ones to use for different things. We also just LOVED the candids Joe and his colleague took of us — they really showed the spirit of the day! Would not hesitate to recommend to EVERYONE!

    Joe Dolen Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much for the very kind words, it was such an honor being with you on your big day! Your wedding was so beautiful and I absolutely loved photographing you all! I hope to have the opportunity to work together again in the future. Thanks again :)
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    Matt A. Sent on 01/16/2024
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    Joe and Elin are amazing Photographers!!

    We had Joe and Elin for our engagement photoshoot and for our wedding. They were amazing. We were hesitant to spend a lot of money on the wedding photography package, but Joe and Elin made it worth every penny. I'm so glad we met them. They made us feel incredibly comfortable in their home studio, and have kept in touch with a Christmas card, and are always around to chat. Their photography and videography skills are second-to-none, and we absolutely want them to continue to photograph us in the future. They're such wonderful people!!!

    Joe Dolen Photography's reply:

    You guys are amazing, thank you so much!! Your kind words truly mean the world to us and we are so fortunate to be able to do what we do. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you!!
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    Caitlin S. Sent on 11/08/2023
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    Friendly, professional photographers

    Joe and Elin were a pleasure to work with for our wedding. We felt like we were in good hands thanks to their friendly, calm, and professional demeanor. We didn't really know what we were doing and let them choose what places at our venue would work best for photos, and the resulting photographs were beautiful. They also had an extremely quick turn-around time for sneak-peaks (2 days!), so we could relive our special day right away. Thank you Joe and Elin!

    Joe Dolen Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much for your kind words! We loved being able to work with you both and are so honored that you trusted us with your big day. Hopefully we cross paths again in the future. Thanks again!
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    Megan R. Sent on 11/20/2023
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    Beyond Impressed

    We were so lucky to hire Joe as our photographer! He was very professional and provided us with fantastic memories for life. We hired him to do both our engagement photos and wedding and we had fantastic experiences with both. Joe made us feel so comfortable taking photos and made it an overall great experience! Joe made sure to provide us with a sneak peak which blew us away and we couldn’t wait to get the full package.

    Joe Dolen Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much Megan for your very kind words, they mean so much to us! It's been such an honor being able to capture your big day and I hope we're able to work together again in the future. Thanks again!!
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    Megan M. Sent on 07/17/2023
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    Joe Dolen Photography is AMAZING!

    Stunning photos, even better people! Joe and Elin were a delight photographing our wedding. When you are choosing a wedding photographer, you are picking someone who is going to spend a significant amount of time with you on your wedding day. Joe and Elin put us at ease and were very flexible with the day of timeline. We couldn't be happier with our photos. They knocked our gallery out of the park with a VERY quick turnaround time. Without a doubt, we would recommend them to anyone and everyone who asks!

    Joe Dolen Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much Megan!! We really had a blast with you guys and are so happy that we could be there to capture all of your moments and be able to celebrate with you. Your day really was so much fun and everyone was so wonderful to work with. Thank you again for the very kind words!!
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    John P. Sent on 02/15/2023
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    Joe Dolen Photography is EXCELLENT!

    We hired Joe Dolen Photography for our wedding, and they were outstanding to work with! They were very professional but kept us relaxed throughout the day, and the pictures they took are incredible - highly recommend them for your wedding!

    Joe Dolen Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much for the very kind words! We truly had such a great time being able to photograph you along with your family and friends!
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    Victoria E. Sent on 11/07/2022
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    Joe Dolen Photography - Highest recommendation possible !

    Joe and Elin from Joe Dolen photography - we can't say enough of how great this team was for our daughter's wedding. Amazing - our family felt comfortable in front of the camera - you can tell they love what they do! We would highly recommend - and plan to hire them for our other two family weddings coming in the near future.

    Joe Dolen Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much for your kinds words; you're awesome!! We were so happy to be able to work with you all and we can't wait to work with you again in the future!
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    Laura S. Sent on 09/09/2023
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    Perfection!

    Choosing Joe and Elin as our wedding photographers was the best decision we made. Joe and Elin's friendly approach immediately made us feel so relaxed and at ease. They have an incredible eye for detail, capturing every moment beautifully.
    Their creativity truly shines through in the final photos. They effortlessly caught emotions and candid moments, letting us relive our special day.

    Joe's professionalism and punctuality were outstanding. Our photos were delivered in a timely manner, and the quality was outstanding. Working with Joe and Elin was a pleasure, and we wholeheartedly recommend them.

    Thank you, Joe & Elin, for make our day even more perfect.

    Joe Dolen Photography's reply:

    Laura and Jake, we can't thank you enough for the very kind words! Your day was perfect and we're so happy that you made us a part of it. Everyone was so kind and gracious and we're so lucky and fortunate to be able to work with people like you. Can't wait to see you in the future. Congratulations!!
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    Michael D. Sent on 12/03/2022
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    Joe Dolen Photography is the best hands down

    Joe and Elin are a power couple who have photographed memories of my whole family for over a decade. When my wife and I decided to get married we knew we had to choose them as our photographers. They are tentative, walk you through the whole process of when and where pictures will be taken, what poses to do and help make things seem natural as opposed to forced and awkward, gave us a framed picture of the photos we took the night of our wedding, and even provide a sneak peek before finishing all of your pictures which was enough to be our wedding album itself. Couldn’t have asked for a better day or photographers to capture a special moment in my life.

    Joe Dolen Photography's reply:

    You guys are awesome, thank you so much for your very kind words! We loved be able to photograph for you both and it's so great being your family photographers! Can't wait to work with you all again in the future. Thanks again :)
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    Sarah N. Sent on 11/23/2022
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    Absolutely the Best!

    We hired Joe and Elin for both our engagement photos and wedding photos, and the two of them were truly spectacular! Not only were the finished photos absolutely gorgeous, but Joe and Elin made my husband and I feel so comfortable in front of the camera. We were relaxed and having fun, and it definitely shows in the pictures! I can't thank Joe and Elin enough for such a wonderful experience.

    Joe Dolen Photography's reply:

    Sarah, thank you so much! Your kind words made us so happy and we were absolutely thrilled to be able to work with you and Elliot! You guys are the best and we hope to be able to work together again in the future. Thanks again!
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    Matthew H. Sent on 03/21/2023
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    Picture This: The Best Wedding Photographer Ever

    Joe was incredible to work with for our Worcester wedding and we strongly urge anybody looking for a photographer to check him out. The great thing about evaluating photographers is that their work will speak for itself, so check out his online gallery and know that our photos were of similar quality and artistry, he has a talent for capturing every incredible moment. Aside from photos: Joe is just a really good guy and wonderful to work with. From our first consultation through picking up the final albums, he is attentive to his clients and really takes the time to understand their needs. He is very experienced and covered things that we never would have considered and provided great advice based on our day-of timeline and our venues. During the events, he blended into the crowd and somehow managed to capture incredible moments without us realizing he was there; I did several double-takes when viewing our photos because I honestly had no idea he was shooting at certain points. He took stunning, phenomenal, downright perfect pictures of everything throughout the day. He had a great eye for picking out specific spots to shoot. Overall he's an excellent photographer, efficient at working through shot lists and maximizing location options, and can unobtrusively ninja through a reception to get pictures that capture the authentic moments through the evening. While we don’t plan on having another wedding, we do plan on using Joe Dolen Photography in the future.

    Joe Dolen Photography's reply:

    Wow, thank you so much for the kind words! You both are so sweet and I had so much fun working with you and your family and friends. I feel so fortunate to have been able to photograph your beautiful wedding and you all made me feel so special. I certainly hope we have an opportunity to work together again in the future. Thanks again!
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    Tracy B. Sent on 08/24/2022
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    Best Wedding Photographers!

    Joe, Elin, and their team, are the ultimate wedding photographers! You won't have to worry about anything with them.
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    Sylvia R. Sent on 07/08/2022
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    Power Couple to Work With!

    Joe and his partner Elin were the most amazing team to work with! They captured the best moments from my wedding and are an absolute joy to work with! My (now) husband hates taking pictures but Joe and Elin were able to make him smile and his pictures are my favorites!! I definitely plan on using them again for future lifetime moments.

    Joe Dolen Photography's reply:

    Sylvia, thank you so much!! We really had such a blast working with you guys. Your wedding was so much fun and we can't wait to be able to shoot for you again in the future :) Thanks again Sylvia!
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    Morganne K. Sent on 07/27/2022
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    Do not hesitate to hire Joe Dolen Photography!

    We were fortunate to work with Joe Dolen Photography for our two weddings- a small ceremony in 2020, and our larger celebration in 2022. We contacted Joe on a whim shortly before our 2020 wedding which we put together in just 5 weeks due to a family member’s terminal diagnosis. Joe was flexible, patient, kind, and compassionate given our family’s situation at the time. We are so grateful that we have wedding photos with our family member who has since passed away. We had no hesitations in hiring Joe and Elin to shoot our larger celebration in 2022. Joe and Elin knew our venue well and helped us to take some great shots all over the property. We included our beloved dog in our wedding, and Joe and Elin got some amazing shots of him too. Again, Joe and Elin were flexible, kind, easy going, and relaxed. Many of our guests commented on how great our photographers were interpersonally. In addition their great interpersonal skills at our wedding, our full albums turned out to be just stunning. We will treasure the photos from both of our weddings forever. We feel very fortunate to have worked with Joe and Elin, and we highly recommend them!

    Joe Dolen Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much! We were so happy to have been able to work with you. Both of your wedding ceremonies were so special and we're thankful to have been able to celebrate and work with you throughout your entire wedding process. We hope we're able to work together again in the future. Thanks again for your very kind words!!
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    Alexa Sent on 01/31/2022
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    On a Mountain, in a Blizzard

    We absolutely loved working with Joe and Elin and would highly recommend them to anyone!

    Wedding Preparation: Joe was so easy to work with, we immediately knew we made the right choice. Throughout the whole process, he was very personable and made us comfortable. He answered all of our questions, and was incredibly quick to respond. Meeting with him and Elin in the final weeks before our wedding was wonderful and put us at ease for our big day.

    Wedding Day: Our wedding was held up a mountain during a record-breaking snowstorm - over a foot of snow and blizzard conditions on the day of our wedding. While I wanted some snow on the ground, I think this was more than anyone planned for. Joe sent us an email the day before, telling us how excited they were to come to our wedding. That level of communication, sensing I was freaking out a bit, meant so much to me. They didn’t seem phased by the snow at all, and we rolled with the weather and got some amazing pictures. One of my favorite memories of the day was watching Joe all bundled up, yelling over the blizzard-like winds, organizing my bridal party of 20 to get the best pictures I could imagine.

    Joe and Elin really went above and beyond to make my day so special, and I am so happy we chose them!
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    Sue S. Sent on 11/10/2021
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    Wonderful photoghrapher

    Joe was wonderful. He was early, took some family photos for us before the small ceremony and made us feel comfortable and relaxed. He is kind and easy to work with. Very professional. Most importantly, the photos are gorgeous!

    Joe Dolen Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much Sue, I'm so happy you love the photos! It was such a pretty wedding and happy I could be a part of it. Thanks again!!
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    Alesia B. Sent on 12/19/2021
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    Joe is so talented, creative, & kind. We highly recommend him!

    From our engagement shoot to our wedding, Joe has done an amazing job capturing our love and happiness on camera! He has been very professional, responsive to all our questions, made us feel comfortable in front of the camera by helping us pose (cause we are awkward lol), worked with us on our timeline for the big day, and more. Our pictures came out so beautiful and we will treasure them forever! We are so happy to have worked with Joe for his genuineness, creativity, and talent.

    Also, we really enjoyed working with his second photographer, Charles. Charles did a fantastic job too!
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    Sarah B. Sent on 11/07/2021
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    AMAZING Photographer

    My husband and I had an absolutely amazing experience working with Joe and his wife Elin. We had searched around a bit for photographers, so we talked to several, but couldn't walk away from this photographer because we just felt so comfortable with him. He really listened to us and what we were looking for, and was super easy to talk to.
    Also, his photography is AMAZING! We were blown away. He presented us with a surprise on our wedding day that brought tears to my eyes (and I still don't know how he was able to pull it off!), and I will forever remember how kind both him and his wife were. Our pictures so far have been absolutely stunning, and I have nothing but great things to say about Joe Dolan Photography.
    We have already passed his name on to friends, and will continue to do so! We highly recommend them for your special day. We hope to see them again in the future for some family photography, and will always remember how enjoyable our wedding was, in large part thanks to Joe and his wife. We are so grateful

    Joe Dolen Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much Sarah! Your very kind words make me so happy and I truly had such an amazing time working with you all. You really had a beautiful wedding day. Thanks again, can't wait for you to see all of your photos!! We'll talk very soon!
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    Dawn J. Sent on 10/20/2021
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    Highly Recommend Joe

    Joe is awesome. He pay attention to every detail. I highly recommend if him for your wedding.
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    Kylie W. Sent on 10/14/2021
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    The Perfect Shot!

    Joe(and his associate) were absolutely amazing throughout our entire experience working with them. From being super flexible with meeting times prior to the wedding to work around our schedules, to making sure we had every detail captured we wanted, and taking time to get to know us as individuals and a couple.
    The day of the wedding we had a lot of little ones and the organized chaos that comes with them and they didn't miss a beat!
    We so look forward to working with him again to capture all our moments moving forward!

    Joe Dolen Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much Kylie, that really means so much to me!! I truly had such an amazing time working with you all and I can't wait to show you all of the photos! I can't wait to work with you again and we'll talk very soon :)
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    Ashley H. Sent on 09/13/2019
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    Great service!

    Joe makes everything simple in providing everything we need in his photography offerings. Our engagement photos came out amazing and I can't wait for our wedding day and to see the beautiful pictures we get!

    Joe Dolen Photography's reply:

    Yay, thank you so much Ashley!! I can't wait for the big day too! We're going to have a lot of fun!
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    Bryan Sent on 08/09/2021
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    Outstanding quality service

    Wonderful to work with. Highly recommend.

    Joe Dolen Photography's reply:

    Thanks so much Bryan, it was a pleasure working with you both! Can't wait to show you all of your photos.
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    Julie C. Sent on 05/31/2021
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    Joe was amazing!

    Joe was an amazing photographer for our back yard wedding. We had 4 dogs in our wedding and he was great with them! He got the best picture of us with the dogs. He was very responsive with emails before the wedding. He was flexible (we had to change the date 3 times and he was very understanding). We got all of our photos back 3 weeks after the wedding! He is very nice and friendly and does a great job. We would highly recommend him to anyone.
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    Go with Joe!!

    Working with Joe has been an absolute pleasure from beginning to end! He is so professional, quick to respond, and has an amazing eye. He photographed our wedding on 2/29/20 and I can not get over how perfectly him and his second shooter, Charles, were able to capture our day. From the start Joe was responsive to emails, and worked with us through our engagement photos, day of timeline, and our wedding day. He is also AMAZING with kids and everyone is talking about how awesome he was with our ring bearer (5 y/o) and our flower girl (6 y/o). He's was super laid back and understood when we needed extra pictures of family or extra pictures of a choreographed sister dances. If you're considering Joe for your day DO IT! You won't be disappointed!

    Joe Dolen Photography's reply:

    This is so awesome Lindsey, thank you so much!! You totally made my night :) I had such a blast with you guys throughout the entire process and I hope we have the opportunity to work with each other again in the future. Thanks again Lindsey!!!
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    Colleen B. Sent on 05/01/2019
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    Joe is amazing

    Joe is an outstanding photographer and a consummate professional. Joe offered the flexibility in pricing options that I was looking for and was extremely responsive. This is why I hired him; but we got so much more than we expected. Beautiful photos of our special non-traditional day. Joe spent time to ask questions and ensure we were getting what we wanted out of the day. He has preserved some of the most special moments of our life in these photos. If I could give him a thousand stars I would. I highly recommend him for your wedding.

    Joe Dolen Photography's reply:

    Colleen, thank you so much!! I had a blast working with you all and I’m so fortunate I was able to capture your biggest day! I hope we have the opportunity to work together in the future! Thanks again :)
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