TESTIMONIALS — Berkley McGaughey Photography

KATE & DYLAN

“Honestly, no idea how to even formulate the words to describe how amazing Berkley is as a photographer & just overall human… to put it into perspective my entire family (which is huge) has now claimed her as part of our family.. I can be a little type A in some aspects so when it came to my wedding photos I had a vision in mind that I wanted to be in the moment and less staged & I even went to the extreme of creating a vision folder for the Berkley… not only did she take the time to look it over but she listened to what I truly cared about on the most important day which was to be present and capture my family most rather than some photographers who have a formula and just stick to it. There is not a single photo I feel like I missed out on and anything she delivered was beyond better than any of my type A vision board lol. But to go beyond photos, my wedding was a destination wedding where Berkley stayed on our venue property with my family, wedding party & husband and I for 5 days straight which I’m sure could have been overwhelming for a typical photographer but with Berkley there was not a single moment that she wasn’t absolutely stoked to be there- whether it was playing with my nieces & nephews, chatting with grandma, making us all crack up, or shooting candids- Berkley made every moment fun. Taking photos feels awkward for some people but not one of my family members / friends ever felt awkward while taking photos because Berkley knows how to engage with literally anyone- I’m fully convinced she was put on this earth to capture people’s most special moments and how grateful am I that I got her to capture mine. Berkley was the absolute best decision we chose for our wedding and I hope everyone has the chance to also be blessed by her talents one day!”

MIKAELA & NEEL

“Having Berkley photograph our wedding was one of the most meaningful full-circle moments of our whole day. Not only is she incredibly talented, but she’s also one of my close childhood friends, and seeing her behind the camera on such an important day felt so special. She captured everything exactly as we hoped: the emotion, the joy, the quiet moments, the wild dance floor energy… all of it. The photos feel alive. They feel like us. And truly, she is the biggest hype girl. The kind of presence you want around you on your wedding day. She made everyone feel comfortable and confident, kept the energy light and fun, and had us feeling like we were in a Vogue editorial but also totally natural at the same time. She knows how to make you laugh, how to get those candid moments, and how to keep the vibe so positive and grounded when emotions are high. Beyond her talent, she’s just the warmest, most genuine person, and having her there felt like being supported by someone who deeply cares. We are so grateful we got to have a friend we love document the start of our marriage. Could not recommend her more. Truly a 10/10 magical human and photographer.”

BROOKE & SCOTT

“I first met Berkley when I was a bridesmaid in one of my best friends weddings back in 2021. Her energy and excitement for the day was absolutely unmatched and from that moment I knew when it was my big day, I would settle for no one other than Berkley. Two years later, I got engaged and the first thing I did was reach out to her to check her calendar for 2024. I knew I needed to have her as my photographer for my wedding. Luckily she had 3 dates available and that's how we chose our wedding date. All because of Berkley. Her photography style changes with each couple, she is not a cookie cutter, copy paste photographer. She isn't one of those photographers that yells and makes you pose the whole day. She lets you enjoy your day as you would and captures all the beautiful candid moments as they should be. The morning of my wedding when she arrived, she brought this joyful energy and hyped us up the whole day. My husband and I were completely comfortable with her and our photos could not have turned out any better in my wildest dreams. She let us just go with the flow. There is no one in the world I recommend more than Berkley. I will cherish her photos for the rest of my life. She listened to exactly what me and my fiance wanted and stuck to the plan. She let us enjoy our day and not stage anything. It was perfect and calm and us. The best decision in my life other than my husband... BOOK BERKLEY!!!!!”

BRI & ROB

“Making decisions as a future bride were nearly impossible but there was something I was confident from the moment I said “yes” and it was having Berkley capture our special day. I had seen her work shooting weddings for years and as much as I dreamed of that special day, I knew Berkley would make it feel complete. Her approach is so unique with her ability to stay calm through out the entire process and give off a warm demeanor that makes you feel so confident. I barely had to explain what I wanted, Berkley just knew. This made living in the moment on the most special day of our life so easy. She made an effort to connect on a deeper level with our friends and family through out the weekend to understand them. At first, I thought she was just doing this because she has a kind heart but after I saw our photos I realized the intention she has behind developing relationships with you and your loved ones that day… it gave her the ability to anticipate and capture the most raw emotions and our photos have truly given us the gift of living the moment over and over again through each different perspective of our friends and family. It’s not just a job for Berkley, it’s a true passion and I feel so fortunate to call Berkley a friend and someone who has left a permanent impact on our lives.”

SYDNEY & RYAN

“Berkley was a no brainer when it came to wedding vendors. She shot my graduation photos in 2019, my engagement photos in 2023 and now my wedding in 2024!!!!!!! We got engaged in 2022 & shortly after started looking at wedding venues. Once we had narrowed it down and had potential dates I immediately texted her “Are your books open for 2024 because I need to know your availability before we pick!! She was the ONLY option for a wedding photographer! If she was booked we were changing the date!!! Simple as that! She brought so much energy to our wedding day!!! She was professional, kind, caring and willing to do ANYTHING to get the shot!!!!! My husband doesn’t love taking a billion pictures and berkley turned this man into a model! She made him so comfortable and was so efficient!!! The best part about berkley’s photos is that they are all unique and she captures every couples special moments. You can feel the emotions and love in all of our wedding photos!!!! She not only capture you two all night long but all the special moments between your family and friends!! She captures everything - literally everything!! These photos will always hold a special place in our hearts as well as our friends & family!!!! I cannot recommend berkley enough!!!! I wish there were 10 stars because she deserves more than 5!!!! BOOK HER IF YOU WANT TO HAVE THE BEST PHOTOS EVER FOR ANY OCCASION!!!”

NIKKI & TRIPP

“Berkley is truly EVERYTHING you want in a wedding photographer. She was professional, talented, and had incredible energy. I usually am shy in front of the camera and Berkley made every insecurity just disappear. She knew how to make me and my husband feel relaxed and made the entire experience fun and easy! She was an essential part of making our wedding day such a success. She also took the time to get to know us before the big day. Which I think made the photos even more personal. You could see how natural and happy we were in every picture which I attribute to Berkley. Her turn around time for the pictures was incredibly fast. I was honestly blown away with how quickly she sent the album. I’ve had some friends wait weeks or even months for their photos. We left for our honeymoon the day after the wedding and we were looking at pictures by the time we arrived at the hotel! I really couldn’t recommend Berkley more. She will forever be my go to photographer for any special event we have!”

CASSIE & TIM

“Words can’t describe how thankful I am that I found Berkley. From the moment we had our first call with Berkley, I knew she was perfect. I can confidently say that our wedding would not have been the same without her! She is beyond talented and has an artistic eye that captures every moment from the most beautiful angles. Aside from her talent, she is so personable, funny, and laid back. She made the entire day so fun and made everyone feel so comfortable. My husband and I needed a little practice getting comfortable in front of the camera, and during our engagement shoot, she made us laugh hysterically and have so much fun with it. The photos turned out amazing and you could see that everyone was smiling and laughing all day. Moving throughout the day can sometimes seem stressful, but Berkley helps make the environment fun and stress free. My whole family and bridal party all loved having her around too! Berkley gives her all to her clients and we are so grateful to have had her as such a huge part of our day! She radiates joy and talent and I know she will be a friend for life.”

JENNA & DANIEL

“I never realized how much MORE goes into finding the right photographer than how their pictures look. Berkley shot my surprise proposal & wedding and of course we found her because of her gorgeous work we’ve seen all over Instagram, but what we didn’t realize was that Berkley would make our big day that much more special. She is warm, hilarious, and the best hype person you could have around you. My fiancé and I thought we would feel so awkward in front of a camera but Berkley directed us with intention, made us laugh, and we never once even FELT the presence of the camera. The actual day was so much fun, and whether you’re Berkley’s life-long BFF or you meet her the day of your event, you WILL leave feeling like you’ve gained an incredible friend. On top of EVERYTHING, she gave us the most insanely gorgeous pictures SO fast, it looked like she must have had an entire team working on editing to send us that many pictures so quickly but this is just what she loves and what she’s incredible at! The photos look so candid, so natural, and the settings were AMAZING. Berkley truly has an eye and artistic direction that you will not find in other photographers. We cannot recommend her enough and we would be lucky to have her shoot every major event in our lives!”

NICOLE & BEN

“Berkley went above and beyond from the beginning to the very end of the photography process. I had a hard time picking a photographer for my wedding and once I spoke to Berkley I knew she was my girl. Not only is she talented and hardworking, but she is extremely humble and appreciates each and every one of her clients. She appreciated that I chose her to photograph my wedding and I never felt like I was another client in her books. I used her for my engagement shoot and wedding. She made taking pictures for hours enjoyable and fun. I was honestly dreading taking pictures because I feel like it’s awkward but she makes it very fun. I truly consider her a friend and she took the whole process seriously and professionally while being a real and loving human instead of making it feel like a business transaction. Her work speaks for itself. She is an amazing photographer and human being and I will use her for all photography needs in the future.”

KARA & KANE

“The very first wedding decision that we made was hiring Berkley to be our photographer. We found out her availability before even picking a venue or a date, and it was BY FAR the best decision we made. From our engagement shoot to our wedding, Berkley managed not only to capture amazing photos, but also captured real and raw emotion in every photo. She made us feel so comfortable around the camera! But what really separates Berkley from other photographers is HER. She will be your hype-woman, your voice of reason, and will help to make your day absolutely perfect. Any time I reached out with questions, Berkley responded quickly and she of course provided our photos so quickly as well - and we then spent the next week looking through them over and over again! We truly would not have had the perfect day that we did without her, and I encourage EVERYONE to book with Berkley - you won’t regret it!”

CASSIDY & MATT

“We feel incredibly fortunate to have had Berkley as our wedding photographer. I was unbelievably impressed by her professionalism and talent at both my best friend and brothers wedding that I knew there was no other choice!! Berkley has an amazing ability to capture not just moments, but emotions. Looking through our wedding photos, we're brought back to each and every feeling of that day—the nervous excitement, the overwhelming joy, and the love that surrounded us. On the day of the wedding, Berkley was able to take on the roles of photographer, best friend, and comedian. Her calming presence and humor was exactly what I needed to distract me from the chaos of the day. Those little moments she captured of us laughing and having fun were some of my favorite. Berkleys attention to detail is something that sets her apart. We are beyond grateful for her talent, dedication, and the genuine care she put into her work. If you're looking for more than just a photographer, but someone who will perfectly capture the essence of the day and of your love, look no further!!!!”

DANIELLE & BRETT

“10/10 the best photographer, hype queen, friend and all-around human. If anyone brings up they are getting married I will immediately tell them they need to book Berkley! She is iconic and truly amazing with a camera. She just gets you. My husband and I are naturally uncomfortable when it comes to taking photos, but Berkley made it feel like we were just meant to be in that moment during our engagement photos and on our wedding day. Not only with us, but our family and friends. Like the rest of her brides, I can back everyone else up when I say they all ADORED her and her assistant Gigi. By the end of the night my mom basically adopted Berkley into the family. But in all honesty, we were strangers at the beginning of this process and she quickly turned into family. It’s an undesirable feeling you get when you book her and anyone should be so lucky to have her! These are photos I will look back on for the rest of my life with such happiness because of her. We didn’t feel awkward at any moment, she directed us with ease and captured everything so perfectly. She doesn’t know it yet but I will be forcing her to do all future photos for myself and my family!!!! You will NEVER regret booking her. Even my husband will rant about her – he hasn’t stopped saying “slay king” since our wedding day. She will always have a special place in our hearts!”

PARKER & GEORGE

“Being someone who doesn’t love the camera but needed the biggest day of her life documented, there was simply no better choice than Berkley. Aside from being wildly talented and capturing every little detail, there is no one else who makes you feel as comfortable or has as much fun with you as berkley did. My guests raved about her the entire night and what an asset she was to the entire day! Choosing a photographer is far more than just the photos - it’s someone who just gets you, is looking out for you, and ensuring you have the best day. Her creative suggestions have resulted in the most stunning photos I’ve ever seen and there’s no doubt in my mind that no one else could have done it better. There were tons of guests who flagged her down left and right asking for photos and never once did she appear bothered by it, which I have seen before. Berkley is the perfect addition to your biggest day and every single aspect you would want documented, will be without question. Thank you, Berkley!”

RACHEL YOUNG

“Words are inadequate when it comes to describing working with Berkley. Yes, there are a lot of great photographers, but what differentiates Berkley from the rest is her demeanor and how she makes her clients feel important, beautiful, and prioritized with her time sensitive delivery of your eternal memories. Berkley truly pours her entire heart into her work and building a foundational relationship with those that she works with. It is 100% guaranteed that a shoot with Berkley will entail genuine laughter and smiles that are evident in the final photos. Berkley has an easiness to her that in turn sets the tone for her sessions, bringing ease to even the most nervous, camera-shy individuals. I will forever cherish my photos that Berkley has created for me and my family, but even more so cherish the memory of how she made us feel. Thank you, Berkley!”

SARAH & MIKE

“Where do I even begin? I was looking forward to Berkley as our wedding photographer almost as much as I was to the wedding itself. AND SHE DID NOT DISAPPOINT. Our wedding memories would not be the same without her. She is professional, kind, and goes ABOVE AND BEYOND for her clients. From helping me with the timing of the ceremony to coordinating our large family for gorgeous outdoor photos, she did it all. The moment she arrived, I had a sense of calm. Getting so many sneak peak photos right after the wedding was such a treat and we have looked at them over and over. Every photo is beyond beautiful. What she does with lighting is literal magic. If I could, I would plan my future pregnancies around her availability to take the maternity photos. I could go on but the bottom line is: BERKLEY IS THE CRÈME DE LA CRÈME.”

CARLY & DAVE

“A picture is worth a thousand words, but I could come up with more than a thousand words to describe Berkley and her ability to capture the most magical moments. From family portraits to our engagement- Berkley has provided us with photograph’s we will cherish for a lifetime. I often catch myself scrolling through the albums she has created and I am instantly taken back to those special moments. Her photos truly come to life. Her photos have a way of pulling your eye and your heart at the same time. Berkley is a delight to work with and makes those who don’t feel as comfortable in front of the camera, comfortable and effortless. She is passionate and she is honest and that shows in her work- every photo is intentional. We look forward to every opportunity we get to work with Berkley and can’t wait for her to create more magic at our upcoming wedding in November of 2021. Thank you, Berkley for always capturing US. PS- if she tells you “Nose to nose”- DO IT!!”

JORDAN & KELLY ENGLISH

“There is one word to describe Berkley, Amazing! We were lucky enough to have her take our engagement pictures and our wedding pictures which was an amazing experience, all I can say is wow!! Berkley uses her amazing personality to make everyone feel comfortable and enjoy the experience. Spending the day getting ready and having her there with my bridal party was so fun, She fit right in and made the day even better. Berkley has a true ability when it comes to photography. Our wedding pictures are the most beautiful photos I could of ever imagined. We are so blessed we had her to bring our love through the camera lens. So many people have asked who did our photography and I am extremely happy to say Berkley. She is the absolute best!!”

MADISON & JORDAN

“Where to even begin??? My husband and I loved working with Berkley. She made our photo sessions such an easy, fun, and amazing experience. With a husband who is timid and shy when it comes to taking professional photos, Berkley made him extremely comfortable. She was so easy to talk to and work with. Her positive energy radiated from the start and it made both of us feel really relaxed during our sessions with her. Not only that, she was willing to work with our schedule- which is crazy to say the least. Berkley did both, our engagement and wedding photos. Her work left us speechless. All her time and effort truly shows in her work, which you can tell she takes a lot of pride in. My husband and I were blown away with both sessions and all the shots she got of us. On top of her best photo taking skills, she got the photos back to us in the quickest return time. She truly is a gifted photographer and was made to do this job. Her outgoing personality and vision for photos go untouched. We love our hype queen and can’t wait to work with her again soon with our future family, whenever that may be... she’s on speed dial. We love you BERKLEY! "

CAROLINE & NATHAN

“I can truly say our wedding day would not have been the same if we didn’t hire Berkley. She made us feel confident, comfortable and incredible on our special day. She truly is the best hype woman and made sure not just us, but our families and friends felt amazing. I hired berkley for a magnitude of reasons but the ultimate one was that she truly captures the emotion felt on that day. The photos she took of my husband and I, our families and friends are photos that will transport us back to that moment for years and years to come. She got us our sneak peak within 24 hours and we couldn’t even pick a favorite. She is so talented and has a heart of gold. I could not recommend her more, she is a true professional and is so incredible. THANK YOU BERK!!!!! We will be staring at our photos forever!”

COLBY & MELISSA

“Berkley, where do we even start. First of all, Colby & I had such a fun time shooting with you! You made us feel so comfortable and had such a positive energy throughout the shoot. You really listened to what we were looking for and offered such great guidance; your passion for photography truly shows in your work! We couldn’t be happier with the photos you took of us! Your perspective and vision turned out exactly the way we pictured it. Thank you so much for giving us everything we wanted and providing us with photos we can now have for a lifetime!! We can’t wait for you to shoot the wedding! November 20th, 2021 here we come!!! Much love, Colby & Mel.”

KENDRA & JUAN

“We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer! Berkley’s positive energy is contagious! She makes you feel sooo excited and like the only person in the room. She takes charge in the best way to make sure everything stays organized, but is also so laid back. She has a way of making people feel relaxed. Be prepared to laugh. A lot! I can’t say enough amazing things about her! I will never use another photographer! She gets a million stars in my book! We are so in love with our photos!!”

SAM & PAUL

“BERKLEY!! Words can’t even express how truly amazing she is. Not only is her work beyond perfect, but the way that she treats her clients is everything. She made Paul and I so comfortable during our engagement shoot and made me feel so beautiful. I always thought that getting your pictures taken had to be awkward, but with Berkley it’s easy. Photography is 100% what she was meant to do in life, she is such a natural. We booked her for our engagement shoot, our wedding, and we will be booking her for our future pregnancy announcement, baby shower, gender reveal, and literally any major life event to come. Berkley, we love you so much and we are going to cherish our pictures forever. Thank you for being such an incredible person, inside and out, and for always putting your clients first. - Love Sam & Paul”

GINA & ZACH

“Berkley is the absolute best at making your shoots so fun!!!! She is the ultimate hype queen and my confidence shines in the photos! My husband & I did our engagement shoot with Berkley and it was so magical! Hours literally breezed by and the pictures came out better than I could have ever imagined. We felt so comfortable in front of the camera and my husband was even surprised with how comfortable he felt! Shooting our engagement photos was a major highlight of our entire engagement! The photos taken that day are some of our favorite photos to date. To put simply, Berkley will be capturing all of our special moments forever!!!! We adore her and her work! There is nothing and no one to compare. Love, Gina & Zach.”

BROOKE & GABE

“Leading up to our engagement shoot, my fiancé and I were super nervous since we have never had professional photos taken before. The moment we met with Berkley, we knew we were in great hands! Not only did she help us with posing but more importantly, she made us feel comfortable! Berkley is so insanely talented that every single photo she took we were OBSESSED with. She truly went above and beyond! We loved shooting with her so much that when we left my fiancé said to me, “I could have taken photos for another 3 hours!” We absolutely loved Berkley and will be using her for every future milestone! Thank you for your incredible talents, Berkley!! Love, Brooke & Gabe”

JULIANNA BAILEY

“Berkley seriously has so much passion for what she does and puts her whole heart and soul into making your shoot amazing. She is also your biggest hype woman. My husband and I had been looking forward to our maternity shoot with Berkley for months and she did nothing less than deliver the most amazing experience and pictures for us to have and one day show our baby girl. I can’t thank her enough for bringing my vision and her vision together to create the perfect look. I would highly recommend Berkley to ANYONE who wants stunning pictures to cherish!”

CARA & ANDREW

“Berkley makes getting your photos taken fun... even for the guys. You can tell she truly loves what she does. She does the perfect amount of asking you for your photo visions but also directs you to get the perfect shot. There was no stress when it came to hoping that the pictures would turn out because she will make sure you are completely satisfied by the end of the shoot. Berkley checked off all of the boxes and I’m so glad I found a photographer I feel comfortable recommending to people and knowing she will blow it right out of the water every time.”

LESLIE HAYWOOD

“Berkley is seriously the BEST photographer I’ve EVER worked with. Not only do the pictures come out PERFECT, but her work ethic is unmatched. Berkley knows exactly where, when, and how to snap every picture at the perfect moment. She will always make you feel comfortable, important, and most importantly, beautiful!!!! I hired Berkley for my graduation pictures and engagement shoot and I am OBSESSED with every. single. picture… seriously! I can’t wait to see her work her magic at our wedding!”

TAM & JOSH

“Berkley was a dream to work with. I came to her with my vision, & she matched the vibe by choosing the perfect location & time of day. She reassured me prior to the photoshoot that everything was going to come out looking great when i expressed that i was nervous. On the day of the shoot, she made us feel so comfortable with her vibrant personality, told us exactly how to pose, and made us genuinely laugh (which also made for great pictures!) We got the pictures back in less than 24 hours and they were STUNNING. 100% recommend her for all of your photography needs, we can’t wait to work with her again!”

ALEXA JONES

“Berkley is the best photographer I have ever worked with! She is communicative, organized and absolutely loves what she does! She has shot my husband and I on multiple occasions, Pumpkin Patch, 29th Birthday, headshots for work, etc. What sets Berkley apart is her passion, energy and ability to make you feel beautiful and comfortable in front of a camera. The photos I get the most compliments on are the ones Berkley has shot. I recommend her to everyone because I know she will meet their expectations and more. My most favorite thing is that she shoots all types of events...there isn’t anything she can’t do! I will be using her for every life event moving forward.”

ERIN SHAW

“It is impossible to relay in just a few sentences how truly wonderful it is to work with Berkley. My husband and I were lucky enough to be able to have her do both my maternity pictures and a photo shoot of our newborn baby girl and honestly could not have asked for a better experience. Not only are the pictures that she takes absolutely beautiful, she is such a joy to be around and conducts herself in a professional yet personable manner. She has a true artist’s eye with attention to detail and was able to capture this exciting time on our lives in the most perfect way. I truly cannot recommend Berkley enough and feel fortunate to have found such a brilliant “forever photographer” for our family.”

KELSEY & EDWARD

“My sister highly recommended Berkley for our company shoot, as she has been a loyal customer for a number of years. My fiance hasn't spent much time in front of the camera, but Berkley has the perfect personality that really brought him out of his shell. Our photos turned out amazing and we can't believe some of the moments she caught! We have already scheduled another shoot with her in August for some pregnancy photos a couple of weeks before our first daughter arrives. We had so much fun and can't recommend Berkley enough!”

ALYSSA RODGERS

“Berkley is truly such a beautiful person inside and out. Usually I’m a little awkward and camera shy but she just has this way about her that made me feel so confident and beautiful in my own skin! She is a master at her craft and i couldn’t be more excited to use her again for my newborn photos! If you’re looking for a photographer she is 100% your girl hands down! 10/10 recommend!”

BEKAH SINGER

“There are truly not enough words to describe how incredible each and every picture that Berkley takes is or how enjoyable she makes it for my entire family. Her vision to capture all the feels of the moment is totally above and beyond. Its not an easy task to make taking pictures an enjoyable event with a 3 year old (and a fiancé) but she does it, every. single. time! My daughter goes on and on about Berkley every time she sees a camera and always talks about how much fun she had at a photoshoot for days after. From baby photo shoots, to birthday shoots, engagement pictures and everything in between, we have found our forever photographer. We cannot wait to have Berkley capture our wedding and every family milestone for the rest of our lives. Grateful doesnt begin to cover it.”