Kind Words

My wife and I can't say enough nice things about Justine Johnson -- the person, the professional and the product. On the day, she was so personable and cool, but not intrusive at all. I've been told that one of the best compliments you can give a wedding photographer is to see that they captured everything but feel like they were never there and I guess that was sort of the case. It's definitely a stressful day, so to have someone so cool and calm to talk to really helped.

She was such a kind and wonderful person who was definitely open to our ideas throughout the whole process -- never condescending and never thrusting her own ideas at us. She definitely respected what we wanted and photographed accordingly.

And in the end, her photos came out AMAZING. They are so beautiful, so cool and everyone compliments them. Again, I can't say enough great things about her and her work -- she was so cool and has a great eye. If you hire Justine, which you should, you will have the most kick ass wedding photos. Ever. Period. -- Anna & Sean

We can't begin to say enough wonderful things about Justine. From the very beginning she was incredibly professional answering all of my questions (and trust me...I had a ton!) promptly. Justine doesn't have standard packages like most photographers. Instead, we were able to customize a package that was 100% perfect for us and what we were looking for. On our wedding day, Justine was completely unobtrusive, but yet when we got our pictures, you would of sworn she was standing in the center of every event to get the best pictures! As we looked through our album, my husband and I literally laughed and cried as her pictures took us through the entire evening all over again. The photos captured the story of the most important night of our lives PERFECTLY! What a wonderful person, photographer and artist!! -- Sarah & Rory

Justine is a fabulous person to work with and her photography is top notch. Throughout our time with her on the wedding day we felt very at ease with her and her assistant. My husband and I even commented that our photo shoot with her was the only time during the day we felt alone, which is saying a lot! Because of this we were able to have fun, relaxed and creative photos. The quality of the photos was great, and we could not be happier. Working with her to get a package we could afford and discussing our photo wants/needs was also a breeze and I felt like she was someone I could have easily been friends with if I lived closer! We highly recommend Justine for your photography needs and should we be in my home territory and need photos again we will be calling her.
-- Carrie & Carter

I wish I could give Justine higher than fives!!!! She did my engagement photos and my elopement and we have been impressed by the results! She worked with us and made great suggestions for the engagement photo locations. She happily provided inspiration photos to get my brain churning for picture ideas. She was flexible as my wedding plans changed NUMEROUS times. She even went so far as to recommend a wedding make up artist, who was FAB! I cannot recommend Justine enough. She really became like family to us both and we look forward to the next milestone in our lives that requires a photographer because then I can spend time with her again!!!! You will not regret hiring this lady!

-- Jessica & Stewart

I hired Justine to photograph my intimate wedding, held in my home in Boston. I work as an event designer and florist, so the design details of the day were very important to me. Justine did an incredible job capturing every last bit--all the small still lifes, the heartfelt moments, the cheer in the room. My wedding was very personal, and I felt my photographer, and her style, were as well. As her other clients have pointed out, Justine moves about the space she is photographing with ease and poise and remains beautifully unobtrusive. She is skillful and deliberate in her work. Justine translated my day in exactly the way I had hoped for. Her images are striking; artfully and thoughtfully composed. The value in her pricing is astounding -- you will not find a better deal in the photography world. I highly recommend her and am happy to speak with anyone considering her as a photographer. Justine is a lovely, talented artist who will infuse your day's photography with inspiration.
-- Alexandra & Matt

I found Justine on Craigslist about 2 years ago when I was looking for a photographer. I was looking for very specific photos. No cheese, not your typical wedding photos, more editorial themed. She got back to me very quickly and was willing to do whatever I wanted. She seemed excited even. Then she gave me an amaaaazing price.. I thought "this girl is too good to be true". Living in Boston I hadn't met her until my wedding day but I must say I stalked her blog and Facebook and just loved her personality and all her photos. She seemed like someone I'd hang out with. Then on the day of my wedding I showed up a half hour late for photos and she had already taken care of all the shots of the groomsmen and groom and was super efficient and patient. I had an unbelievable experience with her and my husband cannot stop raving about her. I have a ton of friends getting married and everytime I tell them to contact her.. She made me feel so comfortable and didn't rush me with anything. I cannot say enough good things. Love love love!! Thanks Justine!!!
-- Jessica & Tom

Justine was AMAZING. Our pictures came out absolutely gorgeous and we were moved to tears to see some of the shots she took because they were simply breathtaking! She truly captured our wedding and the amount of love between us and our guests in stunning detail. She was willing to travel to location on a rainy holiday and was still able to capture the beauty in the rain!!! I must say one of my favorite pics of the evening was a shot of my brother and I, Justine actually caught the happy tears on our faces and we have had more than one person comment on what an absolutely stunning picture it is!!! We would and will recommend Justine to any and everyone looking or professional photos!!! -- Felicia & Germaine

I absolutely can't say enough great things about Justine and her work. She was a delight to work with from the first email and throughout our very, very long wedding day. She was game for anything and passionate to boot. Our friends commented on her professionalism and photography style from the moment she started taking photos. I am pretty, but not particularly photogenic, Justine made that worry melt away within minutes. I am an Offbeat bride and she was a great match for my unorthodoxy. Swimming in a wedding dress, she came in right after me. Hiking a mountain, she and her assistant trucked up to the summit with us. She is a true artist with amazing client relation skills. -- Lyn & Brian

When we were looking for a wedding photographer we wanted it all! We wanted someone who took stunning pictures, listened to our requests, fell into the background, and was affordable. Fortunately, our friends, who were getting married before us, had already done all the work and found Justine! Dan and I first met Justine on a very cold January morning in Portland and both of us were very nervous about the idea of being photographed. However, Justine was easy to talk to and before we knew it we were acting as we normally would and our pictures showed it. In June, we did the second half of our engagement shoot down in RI. Justine traveled down and after a quick change of plans due to rain she stunned us again with her work. By the time our wedding rolled around we had no worries! She knew us well enough to capture the moments that were important to us. She was professional and didn’t interrupt a single moment, but rather captured the essence of it all. Our pictures came out natural and revealed the emotions and feelings of the day. Justine is an amazing photographer and I look forward to working with her again!
-- Darlene & Dan

My experience with Justine was a terrific one. She is so laid back and easy-going
that it wasn't hard to get the particular shots that I had in mind. Also, through
interacting and laughing with her, we were able to create some pretty hilarious and
picturesque scenarios that carried over terrifically into the photos. Justine's artistic
eye is keen for detail, and she knows just how to find the beauty in things. She even
has the rare ability to bring even more beauty out of things that are already beautiful,
like my hair. I'm certain that the photos that Justine took are the best ones ever
taken of me, and I can't speak highly enough of her professionalism, character,
and personality. I know that if ever I need any photos in the future, Justine
will be the one I call.
-- Brandon, Yo-Yo Master Extraordinaire

Justine was AMAZING. I would (and have!) highly recommend her to anyone who is lucky enough to book her. She is professional, personable, listens to what you want, and takes stunning photographs while seeming to disappear into the background of the wedding. We felt like we hardly saw her & were amazed to see that she captured so many wonderful and intimate moments of our wedding. And her pricing is truly competitive.

-- Tracy & Ryan

Justine is amazing!!!! Not only are her photographs stunning, she is a joy to work with. I was so worried about having a photographer who would distract from my ceremony, but Justine was discrete and very professional. When you hire Justine, you get to decide exactly how much photography you need; you don't have to buy an exorbitant package deal with features you don't want. Her photographs themselves are breathtaking. She has a very good sense for composition and color balance.

My husband and I did our engagement photos with Justine as well, and she is a lot of fun to work with one-on-one. We went out to a gorgeous park in southern Maine and just ran around having fun. The pictures came out beautifully and she captured some very fun moments.

-- Ellen & Kraig

Justine photographed our August 2011 wedding for us, and I could not have chosen a perfect person. She was exactly what we were looking for, and when we got our wedding pictures back I was blown away by how perfectly she captured every moment of the night. A wedding day is so hectic and crazy that sometimes you miss little parts of it, and I love that I got to look at the photos and relive it all again, they were so beautiful that I cried. We definitely will go back to Justine for all future photography needs. :)

-- Kristen & Mat

Justine is the best! We were excited to book her when we found her website, and she didn't disappoint. She took beautiful engagement photos for us last summer, and amazing photos are our wedding this summer. Justine is very responsive, she's always warm and pleasant, and very accommodating. We did our research and found her prices to be incredibly reasonable and her photos to be some of the very best around. She did seven hours of photography at our wedding for a very affordable price. She was very professional and didn't miss a shot, but also faded into the background during our wedding so the photography didn't feel obtrusive. She gave us hundreds and hundreds of amazing photos that perfectly captured our wedding. We can't say enough good things about Justine!

-- Hannah & Matt

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Justine. She was a professional, she was extremely accommodating, and she made me feel at ease throughout the planning process and during the day of my wedding. My husband and I dreaded the thought of wasting our wedding day taking formal photos, so as we requested, Justine kept them very short. (And she'd say, "Perfect!" after every shot! :) We wanted a casual and journalistic style of photography, and Justine delivered. She was extremely affordable, and very flexible to our changing needs. She has incredible artistic talent, and she succeeded in capturing the atmosphere and feeling of my wedding day -- and that is truly priceless! I would highly recommend Justine to any bride!

-- Casey & Nate

Justine did an amazing job photographing our wedding. She is such a sweet, relaxed person that she put us at ease. Her photographs are absolutely gorgeous! She captured who we really are in creative, beautiful way. You won't find anyone better. She really is the best! We couldn't be happier with our wedding photos.
-- Melissa & Scott

Justine was so wonderful to be around! She is really kind and professional and very fun! She photographed my husband and I, for our elopement! We flew from California to Boston and we did not meet Justine until a few hours before our wedding. When we met for the first time, it had felt as though we had met before; I felt very comfortable around her and I think she felt the same. She even had time to do some boudoir shots for me! She is very quick to respond to emails, but judging by her Facebook page, she seems incredibly busy so it is really great that she is so quick to respond. She was also very flexible on what I wanted to get out of our photo shoot. I wish I could have her around all the time! -- Jasmine & Brian

We hired Justine for engagement photos in July 2010. I was apprehensive about
being in front of the camera and definitely worried about whether or not we would
be photogenic. From our first meeting, Justine set us at ease. She was reassuring and
I felt confident in her experience. I knew instantly that we were in good hands. She was
warm and receptive to our suggestions during the shoot. She even worked well with
my 8 month old puppy. We hired her for our wedding on the spot. We know Justine
will add to our wedding both as a professional and a natural photographer but also as the amazing friend she has become throughout the wedding planning process. I loathe the
moment my wedding is over because it will mean I won't have an excuse to have Justine
in my life on a daily basis!
-- Jessica & Stewart

I found Justine on the internet. Paul and I are from Vermont, but we were getting married in Maine on Ferry Beach, Saco. I didn't want to hire the traditional old boring wedding photographer - you know, the kind that makes the bridal party jump up in the air. I wanted a photographer that had an eye for art and one that captured the moment as it was happening. I wanted a photographer that blended into the ceremony like one of the wedding party. Sure there were the usual posed shots, but Justine captured the very essence of the moment. When I look at our gallery, I actually can re-feel the moment. Justine is easy to work with, a good communicator, and is reasonably priced. It was a pleasure working with her. And, the photos are absolutely gorgeous. She will exceed your expectations.

-- Judy & Paul

We had the pleasure of working with Justine. From the day we sat down to talk about our big day, we knew that she would be fantastic to work with!! We felt like she was on the same page as us and knew exactly what we wanted, as we told her our ideas she was so enthusiastic and offered some awesome ideas that we both loved. Before and during the wedding and reception, she got some wonderful shots of our family and friends that will be cherished forever. We highly recommend Justine as a photographer!! :)

-- Erin & Gary

We feel so lucky to have Justine for our wedding photographer! We just can't get over how great we think she is. Not only did we fall in love with her style the minute we found her website, but her prices are also extremely reasonable. Justine did a wonderful engagement session with us, and she was more than willing to drive several hours to do the photo shoot in a place that was special to us. Justine took amazing pictures that we love to look at over and over again. It's hard to pick a favorite; we like them all so much! We're really looking forward to having Justine take our wedding photos. We've been working hard to plan a wedding that feels perfect to us, and we feel confident Justine will take beautiful photos that will really capture us, our wedding, and our guests. We love Justine's aesthetic, her professionalism, and her integrity. We know the wedding pictures will be the one thing we have to look back on in years to come; we feel so fortunate that Justine will be the ones taking them.
-- Hannah & Matt

Justine did a phenomenal job at our wedding. She was so easy going and very easy to talk to leading up to the day and even on the day of our wedding. She was very prompt on getting all the pictures we had asked for for formals and got a TON more in candids. She is a great person, a great photographer, and VERY professional! We used her for our engagement shoot, our wedding, and I know we'll be using her in the future!
-- Jessica & Adam

Justine was great to work with. She was more than professional as well as extremely organized. On our wedding day, there was no standing around trying to figure out who goes where in which picture, she already had a plan. I hardly saw her the entire day and she wasn’t pushy the way you hear some wedding photographers can be. But best of all, I loved her work! The photos she took are truly amazing and beautiful. So many people have gushed about the quality of her work. She captured every moment perfectly as well as the feel for the day. We’re elated to have such amazing wedding photographs to reflect back on for the rest of our lives. We can’t thank her enough. -- Jenny & Josh

Justine was the first vendor we decided on for our wedding and one of the best choices we made! She was extremely professional from the very beginning and put together a great quote for us right away. It was exactly what we were looking for and included a few hours at our rehearsal dinner and a photobooth set-up (which we previously thought would not be in our budget). Justine was also helpful during all aspects of planning and even recommended someone to do my makeup when my other plans fell through. She is really fun to work with, captured so many of my favorite moments from the day, and made the formal pictures very easy and quick. I would highly recommend Justine to anyone looking for a photographer for a wedding or any other event! -- Jen & Jon

I can't say enough good things about Justine - I am so glad we chose to have her shoot our wedding in Maine. Justine and her assistant were super professional and helped to keep the flow of the day going. When it turned out that our chosen location for our first look shoot was part of an impromptu water cannon shooting demonstration (yikes) she quickly relocated and helped us find a great spot on the water. She caught images that perfectly captured the day, and we got some great family shots because aunts and uncles found her very approachable and called her over to take photos of siblings, families, etc.

I think a true testament to professionalism is how someone reacts to and handles mistakes or criticism. I was unhappy that the lighting of some family portraits blotted out some family members' faces (the only reason the quality of service mark is not perfect), BUT Justine bent over backwards to edit and correct the images to have better quality.

Overall, I love my album as a cherished keepsake, and got some amazing art quality images. -- Chelsea & Zeke

Justine was a great photographer for our wedding. My husband and I aren't the type that wanted a photographer in our face, we wanted someone laid back and would capture the amazing moments, which she definitely did. She was sweet and very professional. If I had any question during the planning time I would email her and she would email back that same day or a day later with the answer which was awesome. On the wedding day she was there at the designated time and started right in on photographing. She was able to capture so many amazing moments that it has been so hard to pick pictures for our wedding albums. We are very impressed with her work and would ask her in a heartbeat to come and photograph another special day for us. Thank-you Justine and you do amazing work!
-- Melissa & Jeff

Justine was a great photographer! I found her online and she was quick to email me back. I didn't want a photographer that was just going to pose all of the shots. After all the work of planning, I just wanted everyone to have a good time. It goes by so fast that you don't get to see everyone enjoying themselves. With Justine's photos I can relieve those moments over and over again. She and her assistant were very efficient with the family portraits and willing to drive around the golf course to get different shots of us. I just love seeing everyone enjoying themselves, including us, from the ceremony to the reception. Thanks Justine! -- Karen & Don

Justine was an awesome photographer to work with for our new year elopement! She was so accommodating, driving down to Boston from Maine, blending seamlessly with our small wedding party to capture beautiful, organic shots. All of us enjoyed meeting and spending time with Justine, and are so glad that she was able to work with us on such short notice!
-- Sarah & Allie

I discovered Justine Johnson Photography through a humorous CraigsList ad, so I checked into her for pricing because I thought a photographer with a good sense of humor was a step in the right direction. She got back to me pretty quickly, which anyone who is planning a wedding knows is very important. She gave me pricing and was willing to work with me and my budget (not forcing me to commit to a certain number of hours or anything). She was also very accommodating when it came to meeting with her since I'm from Maine but currently reside in Kansas. I only got to meet with her once before the wedding but she made a great impression! I had plenty of questions for her and she also had questions for me and made me feel very confident in my choice of photographer.

On the day of my wedding, naturally I was stressed out and a little distracted, so when she and her assistant showed up, they greeted everyone, and then she seemed to fade into the background as she quietly walked around taking pictures of everything. (It was a relatively small hotel room too) The ceremony and reception went by so fast, and I caught her out of the corner of my eye a few times as she walked around snapping photos. Before she left for the night she came to tell me when she was leaving and that she would be in touch.

As soon as the wedding was over and life started to get back to normal, I was anxious to see my wedding photos but didn't want to pressure Justine either. She made sure to notify me when there was a delay but had our photos up on the web by October 24th! I was so excited!!! They turned out so beautifully, I couldn't be happier. There was a wonderful array of staged photos (mostly the wedding party) and lots of candid photos. It was just so great to see another perspective of my wedding day. We also received a DVD of the photos in a beautiful custom case along with a release form to print the photos and a coupon for a discount off another session with her. I don't know what I'll use it for but I definitely plan to, I loved working with Justine and her photos are absolutely beautiful! I would recommend her to anyone interested in wedding photography, and from what I've seen of her work online, she does a great job at engagement shoots, boudoir shoots, and anything else you could want. -- Kallie & Eric