Word on the street…

My FIL told us after the wedding that he didn’t realize that we had hired “the Michael Jordan of wedding photographers,” which perfectly sums up our experience with Garren! Though he’s “based” in the NE/Vermont, he comes to AZ every year. We did our engagement shoot at Lost Dutchman and there were no less than 20 other couples and photographers doing the exact same thing lol. But Garren was notably the only photographer with a full lighting set up, getting us to hike laps around other couples up and down the mountain to get truly artistic shots - we may have gotten some looks! At the reception, multiple guests witnessed Garren sprinting across the dance floor to capture our flower girls running down a hill, which ended up being some of our favorite photos. After both shoots, we received sneak peaks that night and our full galleries in just a few weeks - so much faster than other friends’ experiences with their photographers. My husband and I are not fond of pictures, but Garren kept us and our loved ones relaxed, laughing, AND on time. Literally the GOAT! If you’re looking for a completely bespoke, professional experience with magazine-quality photos that will continue to wow for years, look no further than Garren. He’s an awesome and talented human, and we’re so grateful and lucky to now call him a good friend!

We absolutely loved working with Garren and are so happy with the beautiful photos! Starting with our engagement shoot when he came to us in Salem, MA, scoped out the area and helped us pose and look good on one of the hottest days of the year! On our wedding day, he was on top of everything, he made us feel special and shine which came through in our photos. Everyone at the wedding loved his energy and now we have some really great photos to help us remember it all! Also, his scenic photos are absolutely amazing, we had a very starring night and he captured it so well!

If you are trying to decide if you should hire Garren to photograph your wedding, stop what you're doing and contact him immediately. It's the best decision you will ever make. We were lucky enough to do engagement photos, our elopement, and wedding celebration with Garren, and each time, he proved just how special of a person, and photographer, he is. Garren does FAR more than just take photos. I joked with my bridesmaids this year that I call him my Fairy Godmother, but it's the truth. During our elopement last year, Garren was the one keeping me company while I got ready, Garren put my veil in my hair, Garren checked the weather and noticed a storm rolling in, so we got started earlier to avoid the rain. And when we got rained on, he captured some of the most epic pictures I've ever seen. This year, while there were more people involved in the day, Garren still made a huge impact, wrangling numerous family members and kids, making sure we were on schedule (even early in some cases), and answering all of my questions, many of which were not at all photography related. Long story short, Garren is both an incredible photographer, and human. I would recommend him to anyone, anywhere!

“I don't know what to write about Garren- that people don't already know. He's clearly the best at what he does but he also is just fun to be around. I think every one of my bridesmaids fell in love with him at my wedding & then continued to text me the day after still saying "I loved your photographer". Now that he's sending me some teasers they're even more in love ( & probably jealous he didn't photograph their wedding). His creativity is unbelievable. We were climbing hills in tall grass, walking into corn fields, walking up next to horses at the barn! Every photo he has sent me I'm 100% in love with.  I couldn't be more happy that he was there on one of the best days of my life! Thank you so much Garren! I couldn't appreciate you more!”

“Hiring you to photograph our wedding was easily one of the best decisions we made!  It's the choice that keeps on giving, because we have beautiful photos that we will cherish and share with our family and friends. We really appreciated your effort to come to Boston for our engagement shoot. That experience allowed us to get to know you and feel more comfortable in front of the camera. Your sense of humor while photographing us helped us loosen up and not take ourselves too seriously! The wedding day went so smoothly, and you were there to capture everything from getting ready to running through sparklers at the end of the night. You made a great impression on our guests and we have received MANY comments and compliments about how great you were. We are in love with our photos, you captured the day perfectly!”

“I just wanted to thank you for your wonderful work at Trey and Katie's wedding. You were so much fun to have around and we loved the way you organized the formal pictures on the rooftop - ready to go, done and done! Thank you, also, for taking my mother's picture on the lower deck. She was willing to make another trip upstairs but I'm not so sure if she was able. I saw a couple of the pictures you took before the wedding and they are spectacular! Make me cry happy tears every time I look at them. Can't wait to see more. I love Katie to the moon and back (and of course Trey too). He is a lucky guy.”

“Just wanted to tell you again how much we love the photos!! I just want to stare at them all day long :) I have them up at my computer and just literally stare at them until someone asks me to do something :)  It was the best weekend of our lives and we are soo happy that we had you document it !!!! !!!! !!! “

"Garren is the absolute best! From our first meeting in Boston for the engagement shoot, through our amazing wedding in the Northeast Kingdom to the receipt of our EPIC photo gallery - Garren went above and beyond! He was responsive, professional, detail-oriented, made us feel comfortable in front of the camera, and he was a blast to be around. Everyone who has seen our photos tell us they belong in a magazine -- and that's all Garren! We can't recommend him enough!

-Ally & Sean

"Sheer genius!! Picking a wedding photographer can be overwhelming. But it doesn't need to be. Garren Poirier is an incredible talent and he is as far as you need to search. I am not one who enjoys having my picture taken nor do I usually like pictures of myself. But in his presence I felt so comfortable and truly enjoyed the experience not to mention I love how I look in the photos he took of both our engagement and wedding. They're not even photos, they are works of art. Our wedding was in Lake Placid and he took photos like he had lived there all his life. He is truly brilliant. From knowing just what angle I looked best at to what time of day the lighting would be perfect. And he's more than a photographer. He's your personal bride counselor so that when you're losing your mind over the stress of the wedding he will find it for you and put it back in your head. Even people at my wedding were talking about how wonderful he was! He missed nothing. No moment went uncaptured in just the most flattering and thoughtful way possible. He took a photo of me and my mother that brought tears to peoples' eyes, many of them strangers. My husband and I could not be more thrilled with having chosen Garren as our photographer. He goes above and beyond and exceeds all expectations!"

-Nicole & Michael

“Garren is a phenomenal photographer. He's incredibly talented and his work is beautiful. Not only is he amazing at what he does, but he has the personality to match it. I've never been comfortable being the focal point of a photo, but with his encouraging demeanor and incredibly positive energy, he made me feel nothing but comfortable, confident, and beautiful in front of the camera. I wouldn't go with anyone but Garren!”

-Ali & Tim

“Garren is the absolute best! We got so many compliments not only on how amazing our photos game out (they are phenomenal) but also on how fantastic Garren was to have around on our wedding day. You're going to have to spend a lot of time with your photographer throughout the day, and Garren fit in seamlessly with our friends and family. He made everyone feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera (which is no small feat), and was a blast to have at the reception. He brings a refreshing, easygoing energy to what can be a hectic day, but he also works incredibly hard to make sure you get all of the photos that you need -- and a bunch that you didn't even know you wanted! I wouldn't have wanted anyone else taking our photos. I've recommended him to all of my engaged friends. If you're considering him, just book him right now.”

-Keely & John

 “We got married two weeks ago and Garren was our photographer. My cousin actually recommended him to me and I am so grateful that he did! We absolutely loved having Garren as our wedding photographer!! He is professional, easy going and great at engaging with people during photos. He was easy to get a hold of prior to the wedding and gave us helpful information on other local vendors, We had over 200 people at our wedding with a very large bridal party and he was so helpful in orchestrating photos as well as the overall flow of the reception. At one point, he talked one our flower girls into staying in a photo when she tried to make a quick exit. My husband and I were not really looking forward to the photo piece of the wedding even though we wanted to have some nice shots for the memories. Garren made the process fun and at some points perfectly comical. He has sent us a few photos so far and we are truly blown away by them. We cannot wait to see the rest. I would highly recommend Garren if you have a large bridal party and need someone who can calmly and easily keep people on track for big group photos. We had multiple family and friends comment on how great they thought he was as it wasn't easy getting some of the big group shots! Two of our friends will be getting married next year and already plan on seeing if Garren can shot for them at their wedding. Overall, Garren is a fantastic photographer who really captures the natural beauty of the moment and environment while simultaneously working well with guests, the bride and groom and keeping everyone smiling and laughing. I would recommend Garren in a heart beat.”

-Katie & Travis

“Thank you so much for for photographing our wedding. You captured everything! The photos are absolutely phenomenal and so unique. It's so hard to narrow down favorites. Our special day was made even more special by you. Thank you!”

-Jen & Mark

“Garren was everything I could dream of when hiring a photographer! He is beyond professional, extremely talented, and goes out of his way to accommodate the bride. Garren's energy keeps the wedding day stress free and light hearted! Garren made us feel super comfortable all day long, he had us laughing, and knew when to step in and help us pose. I would recommend Garren to everyone! I look forward to the day we get to work with him again.”