I’m new to this site, but I have been browsing the forums while planning my upcoming destination wedding in The Bahamas this November.  I felt compelled to sign up and write a review about my amazing photographer, Jean-Marcus Strole, BEFORE my actual wedding because he is that unique.  Hopefully anyone in need of a photographer will be lucky enough to read this and snag him for themselves!

I had originally contracted another photographer in The Bahamas (before discovering Jean-Marcus), who didn’t work out, due to scheduling conflicts.  BLESSING IN DISGUISE!! Thankfully, this issue forced me to expand my search to the US.  I live in New Jersey, and have a ton of friends who recommended their wedding photographers. But one of the perks of a destination wedding is not being limited to local vendors, so I just started browsing portfolios all over the country.  Well, one stood out among the rest; a photographer from Seattle.  As I viewed Jean-Marcus’ portfolio, I actually started to feel more educated about what I should be looking for in a wedding photographer.  His work is exquisite.  He’s artistic, creative and inspiring, with an amazing eye for detail and beauty.  Then I read his bio, and couldn’t help but smile.  He seemed too good to be true.  I remember thinking, “could he be THIS good, and THIS much fun??!!  Impossible.”  Then I spoke to him…

I think we spoke for about an hour.  I felt like I was talking to an old friend, and that we’ve somehow known each other for years.  I told him to check out the website of the venue, and he instantly began planning ideas for different shots in his head, based on the pictures.  I could tell that the wheels in his head were turning, and that he truly loved what he did for a living.  It was refreshing to see someone so passionate about his work, and that passion is evident in his photos.  I signed the contract without hesitation, and just like that, photography became the most exciting and important part of all of my wedding details, because now I had Jean-Marcus.

Since, then I’ve had the luxury of viewing his fan page on Facebook, and all of the wedding photos he posts.  Each and every shot is carefully thought out, and beautifully crafted.  Seeing his work just makes me more and more excited to see what he’s going to come up with at my wedding.  We’ve spoken several times, and I already consider him a friend.  His personality is one of the best I’ve ever come across, and anyone will love him after talking to him for 2 minutes.  I don’t even have to meet him in person to know that everyone at the wedding is going to love being around him.  I know he’s going to leave The Bahamas with a lot of new friends, and a number one fan.

 If you want to feel at ease about your wedding photos, then hire Jean-Marcus.  It will be the smartest thing you’ve ever done, and the easiest planning decision you’ll make.  I can’t wait to post my experience with him after we finally work together in a couple months.  And I’m beyond excited to see the finished product.  I have no doubt that Jean-Marcus is going to make me look beautiful on my wedding day.