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Sally Carpenter Photography

Sally Carpenter Photography

Woodstock, VT
5.0 out of 5 rating, 76 Reviews
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    Kelly S. Sent on 10/25/2023
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    Wonderful and accommodating wedding photography

    Sally was absolutely wonderful to work with. She photographed our micro wedding at Saint Gaudens gardens and right from the start she helped us to select a package and services that worked best for our small event. On the day of the wedding, it poured rain, but Sally was incredible at finding sheltered places to take pictures, working with us, and just generally finding ways to work around the less than ideal conditions. The first pictures we have gotten back (the day after the wedding!) are absolutely amazing and exactly what we were hoping to get out of the day - some of them look straight out of a high end fashion magazine. I can’t recommend Sally highly enough!

    Sally Carpenter Photography's reply:

    Thank you Kelly for that great review! Yes it certainly poured that day, however, I know we got come amazing images we would never have normally taken and I cannot wait to edit the rest of the images. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming and that always makes my "work" so much easier, not to mention fun.
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    Laurie T. Sent on 10/22/2023
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    Sally is a true genius!

    From our first glimpses of Sally’s portfolio, we knew this is who we wanted to capture our daughter and son-in-law’s special day. Talking to her just reinforced that choice. She knew we were looking for that balance of the posed and candids that everyone wants, but she raised the bar by her use of lighting and framing so our pictures seem like art. Looking at our sneak peek photos, I can say that she not only captured the emotions of the day, but our wedding looks like a fairy tale come to life. That she was so warm and easy to work with was a nice bonus. If you are looking for a photographer to entrust with capturing your wedding, you cannot do better than Sally.

    Sally Carpenter Photography's reply:

    Thank you Laurie for such a great review. It was wonderful working with you and your family, everyone was so friendly not to mention your beautiful daughter who was up for almost anything! Fun day for all!
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    Robyn H. Sent on 10/19/2023
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    Excellent, professional wedding pictures

    Sally has so much experience that she can really help any bride navigate the wedding day picture process. It was seamless and easy. Sally covered our DOUBLE wedding and looking at the pictures made me feel like I was there all over again.

    Sally Carpenter Photography's reply:

    Thank you Robyn, Yes, it was a slight challenge having two weddings to cover, but an enjoyable one! I am so glad you all love the photos!
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    Loralynn M. Sent on 10/18/2023
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    Excellent Photographer

    Sally was a wonderful addition to our special day. Not only was she a fantastic photographer, she also assisted in recommending my reverend, florist and hair/makeup stylist. She was early to our special day to scout the area to find the best photography locations. She make my husband and I both feel comfortable during our elopement. She helped facilitate getting ready photos, first look photos, photography locations, etc. We got our sneak peak photos and they are absolutely stunning. I cannot wait to see more.

    Sally Carpenter Photography's reply:

    Thank you Loralynn, You and Tyler were so much fun and seriously up for anything which made my day even better. I am so glad we had the chance to drive to Featherstone for some more photos there, the light was magical.
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    Aimee P. Sent on 11/01/2023
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    Wonderful photoghapher!

    Sally was absolutely fantastic to work with! She was really able to capture me and my wife at our best and gave us so many wonderful photos from our tiny elopement. The pictures were the best I’ve ever had done. So natural and they truly showed the story of our love and captured the emotion of the day perfectly. We will treasure these photos and memories and are so grateful for Sally’s expert experience and results. Together with Annie Kramer as the officiant, they were a wonderful team to work with, very lgbtq+ friendly and I would absolutely recommend them to anyone! Thank you for making our special day so memorable!
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    Ashlee H. Sent on 10/19/2023
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    Double wedding

    Sally and Gail did a phenomenal job capturing our special day. The photos we have are incredible and we will cherish them forever. We challenged her by having a double wedding and she captured each and every moment perfectly.

    Sally Carpenter Photography's reply:

    Thank you Ashlee, it was such fun being able to photo your double wedding, everyone was so friendly and Gael and I had a lovely time.
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    Allie Sent on 09/13/2023
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    Recommend for your wedding photography

    Sally did a beautiful job with our wedding photos. She took hundreds of incredible photos that were edited in a natural style with the beautiful real colors of the scenery showing - just like we had hoped for. On the day-off, Sally and her second shooter Gael were professional, organized, and did a great job of capturing the shots we cared most about. Sally has a very creative eye and you see that through some of her photos, but she also is just a professional in the wedding photo business and clearly knows what to do and how to capture the best shots. We were really happy with how our photos turned out and our experience with Sally on the day of our wedding. We’d recommend her to anyone else getting married in the greater VT or surrounding New England areas!

    Sally Carpenter Photography's reply:

    Thank you Allie for the great review. It was such fun capturing your wedding day, you and Grady were the best and Gael and I had a wonderful time!
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    De Johnson Sent on 08/04/2023
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    Stunning moments caught on camera

    Sally and her lovely assistant Gayle did a wonderful job at capturing the fun, lighthearted vibe during our barn wedding in Northern Vermont.
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    Michal C. Sent on 07/09/2023
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    Incredible photos!

    It was a delight working with Sally and her team for our summer Vermont wedding. She is an amazing photographer, extremely professional and sensitive to our photography priorities (e.g., a focus on candid shots capturing authentic interactions, small moments shared between close family and friends, etc.). The photos are beautiful and truly captured the joy of the day. We can't recommend Sally highly enough!

    Sally Carpenter Photography's reply:

    Thank You Michal,
    Although the weather was not as accommodating as it could have been we captured some beautiful moments for sure and everyone was so warm and friendly, it made it easy for us to grab those emotional, candid shots you were looking for.
    All the best,
    Sally
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    Philip B. Sent on 10/29/2022
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    Everything we could have asked for and more.

    From the start, Sally was professional and extremely helpful during all aspects of our wedding photography journey. Then when the big day came, she and her second photographer couldn't have been better. They came early to help capture before-ceremony photos and everything that is important to the two of you. She managed what I would call the wedding chaos. Helping round up people, keeping the wedding party's attention to get through all the shots, and most importantly with intimate couples shots she was flat-out amazing. She was so fun and helpful that we couldn't have asked for anyone better. Just amazing work and we couldn't be happier with the shots we received.
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    Barbara Sent on 07/30/2022
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    A true artist and master of her craft!

    Words cannot express how amazed we are with Sally’s work and how happy we are for choosing Sally & her team as our engagement shoot and wedding photographer! Not only is she lovely and patient to work with, but her artistry is just incredible and stunning. I’ll let her photos speak for themselves…

    Sally Carpenter Photography's reply:

    Thank you Barb for such a wonderful review. You wedding was truly magical and the hike to the ledges was definitely worth it. I'm so glad you wanted to go up there!
    Wishing you and Kyle a happily ever after!
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    Jackie M. Sent on 06/09/2022
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    Fantastic experience that captured our elopement

    Coming from the UK we did not know what to expect but Sally surpassed all expectations and made our day very special. The photographs captured every moment of the ceremony and how we were feeling. I would highly recommend Sally Carpenter Photography
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    Jill B. Sent on 02/28/2022
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    The pictures blew us away! We could not be happier. Thank you so much for capturing our special day! Great experience!

    Sally Carpenter Photography's reply:

    Thank you Jill for your great review! You and Jeff were such a fun couple and "up for anything" which made getting some of those wonderful photos possible!

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    Jeffrey B. Sent on 02/28/2022
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    Sally Carpenter is outstanding and very professional.

    I reached out to Sally because she was recommended by the Grafton Inn for our wedding. Sally was excellent with communication and providing updates all the way to our big day. She was very fun to work with on our wedding day and took a lot of great photos. We highly recommend her and her work is fantastic!

    Sally Carpenter Photography's reply:

    Thank you Jeff for the lovely review. It was so much fun meeting and working with the two of you. The Grafton Inn, is such a great venue, I always love my weddings there because there are so many beautiful and fun locations.
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    Tish D. Sent on 11/12/2020
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    Elopement - October 25, 2020 - Silagyi

    I found Sally Carpenter's photography on Wedding Wire and loved the photos! I called her right away and she couldn't have been more helpful and accommodating! She made our elopement fun and the photos are so beautiful!

    Sally Carpenter Photography's reply:

    Thank you Tish for the lovely review, the two of you are absolutely adorable and it was such a joy to photograph your elopement at Twin Farms, it was a beautiful day and we captured some wonderful moments!
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    Kelli O. Sent on 12/26/2021
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    An absolute godsend for those planning from out of town

    Sally was amazing! We live across country and wanted to elope on vacation. I contacted Sally who helped put in touch with our officiant and videographer, too. She was super welcoming and great to work with and gave great suggestions for everything from where to stay and where to eat. The photos are fantastic and she let us choose between a more editorial style or airy style. All in all I could not recommend Sally enough! Her communication and professionalism skills are unparalleled and she helped put me at great ease. Our price reflects a joint package for photos + Annie to officiant as an elopement package deal.
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    Ryan B. Sent on 09/26/2020
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    Knowledgeable and responsive

    In our interactions with Sally, she has shown herself to be such a knowledgeable professional. We were fortunate enough to choose a venue with which Sally is familiar. She was able to provide detailed guidance based on her knowledge of lighting. This helped us make specific choices (e.g. arranging ceremony to avoid excessive shadows) which we never would have thought of without her expertise. We are so glad we chose her, and at this time with uncertainty, she's been extremely responsive. We look forward to working with her on our wedding day.

    Sally Carpenter Photography's reply:

    Thank you Ryan for your lovely review...yes it is so important to try for the optimal lighting on your wedding day if at all possible and I am so glad the two of you were able to arrange your ceremony as to take advantage of this. I know you will be over the moon with the images!
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    Rachael H. Sent on 06/21/2022
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    Perfection

    Sally went beyond expectation with our photos. Our wedding was perfect thanks to vendors like Sally. She delivered on exactly what we wanted. Our engagement shots and wedding shots were perfection. I’ve never felt more beautiful in my life and I feel like she did an amazing job capturing the day. I cried looking at all of the shots because they were so beautiful. We will cherish these photos forever. I’ve been part of other wedding before and I’ve never seen such amazing quality photos, especially of all the guests. If I could rate Sally more than five stars I would.

    Sally Carpenter Photography's reply:

    Thank you Rachael for your wonderful review. Couples like you and Drew make our work so easy and above all "fun". We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves on your wedding day and I think the photos show that!
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    Lindsay E. Sent on 08/18/2021
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    Beautiful Wedding Memories

    My wife and I, who were married in August 2021, cannot say enough good things about Sally! She and her second photographer Gael did an absolutely incredible job shooting our wedding. Sally had done our engagement shoot, so we knew she would produce beautiful photos, but we could not have anticipated how many amazing moments Sally and Gael managed to capture on our wedding day. Not only were they great at creating beautiful shots and carefully crafted poses, but they also captured many candid moments that we didn’t even know were being photographed.

    Even working in sometimes tight quarters (such as trying to shoot around a mini-fridge in out hotel room!) or battling ever-changing outdoor light to find the perfect angle, Sally and Gael remained cheerful, professional, and wonderful throughout. They made my wife and I feel that our wedding was truly special and we cannot wait to see the final photos! Based on just the couple of previews we’ve seen, we know they’re going to be incredible. We are so, so happy that we had Sally and Gael with us to capture so many wonderful memories on our wedding day.

    Sally Carpenter Photography's reply:

    Thank you Lindsay for this brilliant review. As I said to you earlier, your dresses were amazing and the two of you so, so beautiful I cannot wait to finish editing the photos. Some are truly magical!
    The entire wedding was like an enchanting, romantic movie, complete with the Disney music and some killer dance moves as well. The two of you will always be so special to me!
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    Tracy G. Sent on 09/26/2020
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    Captures Emotions and Connection

    Sally took the time to get to know us and who we are as a couple. Before we even signed a contract, she spent almost an hour on video chat learning about us, answering our questions, and explaining how she operates. She clearly values capturing our organic emotions and I have full confidence that she will be able to capture not only the event, but our personalities too.

    Sally Carpenter Photography's reply:

    Thank you Tracy for the wonderful review. It was such fun getting to know the two of you on our video chat and I am so happy you are interested in capturing natural, candid wedding photos. I honestly believe emotion is the most important aspect of your wedding photos and I look forward to presenting you with emotions, loving and sometimes hilarious images you will cherish forever.
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    Mirian F. Sent on 07/23/2021
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    Amazing Incredible

    Sally was very flexible and very creative. Her creativity was captured and it worked well for us on our special day! She has a unique style and did an amazing job that I'd hire her for annual family photos or events if I'm ever in the area.

    Sally Carpenter Photography's reply:

    Thank you Mirian for your glowing review. You and Jamie were a dream to work with, so much fun as well. My team and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves the entire day, from the first look on the covered bridge to the firework sendoff.
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    Jessica R. Sent on 06/14/2021
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    Fantastic work!

    We are so happy we had Sally to photograph our wedding ceremony! Sally always responds so quickly to emails and has been so flexible with all the changes we have had to make due to the pandemic. She is very pleasant, easy to work with, and extremely well organized. She made us feel very comfortable and all the photos turned out so beautiful! We are looking forward to having her photograph our wedding part 2 in October!

    Sally Carpenter Photography's reply:

    Thank you Jessica for your lovely review. That church was amazing and I was so honored to be able to photograph one of the most beautiful ceremonies I have ever seen.You and Kevin were just the best and I too look forward to your reception in October.
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    Colleen C. Sent on 05/23/2021
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    Sally was absolutely wonderful!

    We loved working with Sally. She was so easy to work with and had great communication leading up to our wedding. She is so talented and got some amazing sample photos back to us so quickly. We cannot wait to see the rest of her beautiful work.

    Sally Carpenter Photography's reply:

    Thank you Colleen! It was a pleasure working with you and Daniel. The farm you picked out was truly an epic location and here is a link to the blog:
    https://www.sallycarpenterphotography.com/welcome-to-my-blog/elopement-in-upstate-vermont
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    Penfield P. Sent on 08/08/2020
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    Sally is the BEST!

    Planning any sort of wedding during a pandemic is extra stressful (even if it is an elopement/minimony!). Working with Sally, though, was stress free!!! After our first email exchanges, I knew Sally was perfect for our special day. She arrived early to capture some shots of the venue and florals. Her attention to detail is incredible and she made sure to work with us with any special request we had! We just received our photos, and we know we will be looking at these with happy memories for months and years to come! If you are getting married or eloping in VT or the surrounding area, look no further.. Sally is the best. Thank you Sally!!

    Sally Carpenter Photography's reply:

    Thank you Erin for a lovely review! Your elopement was nothing short of amazing and I loved meeting Yukon (Dog of Honor) and Kodiak (Best Dog)! The floating dock was such a great surprise and everyone was so very friendly! You and Justing are a lovely couple and I wish you both the very, very best! xo
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