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Awesomesauce Photography

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29 December 2019

This is incredibly late, my husband and I got married September 14, 2019, but I wanted to make sure I took the time to come back and write this review. Linda is the absolute best photographer we could have hoped for. Linda made sure to take the time to find out what were the most important things to us on our day and made sure those were top priority. My main stressor for the day was timing because I knew we had to be out of the venue relatively early & I wanted to dance as much as possible. Somehow Linda kept us not only on schedule, but AHEAD OF SCHEDULE and squeezed in more photos than I thought we had time for. I ended up with almost a whole extra hour of dance time because of her absolutely stunning time management skills. Not only that - our photos turned out PERFECT! It was important to my husband and I that our photos not just be all formal (those were important too) but we really cared about our photos showing our fun, silly and wild spirits. Our reception photos are so fun and truly show our personalities that each photo brings me right back to that day. Each photo has a memory to go along with it and honestly what more could you ask for. Linda also offers these amazing services for a reasonable and affordable price, making it possible for even people on a budget to have an exceptional photographer for their big day. Literally cannot say enough amazing things about Linda and Awesomesauce. Just hire her already!! More...

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10 December 2019

Linda is amazing! She is so responsive to emails and texts and is willing to do whatever you need! We literally took her to West Virginia for our engagement photos and she was just as excited as we were and went above and beyond to get us amazing pictures! She met with us and always was able to put us at ease; she has a way to get you to laugh and be expressive with her conversations. For our wedding she offered to field what could have been awkward mother/step mother stuff even before getting into it. She then helped me to schedule the entire day and put me at ease ensuring that everyone else stayed on time! She also made sure I was drinking water. And that is just about Linda herself. The photography is stellar! She found the lightning each time, always tracked the sunset, and made sure to get our best angles. We have so many to choose from that I want to print them all! I also can’t stop looking at them; she captured all of the perfect moments. More...

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7 September 2019

Linda Spencer (Awesomesauce) was incredible. I am a naturally shy and anxious person who hates to be the center of attention. I believed I wouldn't find a photographer who could understand this ,but still get photos of our wedding day. I met Linda at a wedding convention and felt immediately comfortable. After booking her, we met several times to establish the contract and our vision and hopes for the wedding. Not only did she guide us in our photography ideas, but she also went above and beyond to help me with other aspects of the wedding when I was panicking.On the day of the wedding I was feeling a bit anxious about everything running smoothly. I actually felt myself relax when Linda entered the room and started talking to me while taking pictures. During the day, she came up with so many extra great photo ideas that I am so thrilled happened. My entire wedding party loved her.After the wedding she sent us a flash drive of our photos. They were fantastic. Beyond that, she had once again gone above and beyond and did a special photoshopping job on one of our photos that represented our theme (movies with a special focus on King Kong and Godzilla... we are weird).If I ever need a photographer again I won't hesitate to contact her. I can't recommend her enough. If you have a special event, she's the photographer to hire. More...

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3 September 2019

Meeting Linda Spencer: I met Linda at a wedding convention that was hosting a ton of vendors. I am a naturally shy and anxious person, so the idea of a photographer in general was hard for me. I was anxious about everything and met several photographers there that I didn't click with. And then I met Linda. Linda made me feel instantly at home and comfortable. She listened to my needs and I could tell she would be a good addition to our day. I had already decided to book her the moment I met her.

During the wedding planning process: Linda was fantastic with communication. We met multiple times and she had everything. She also went above and beyond. She listened to me as I rambled on about the vision I had for the theme and logistics, but how I had no idea how to execute. The next day, she went above and beyond her photography duties, she had sent me emails with suggestions and ideas that we ended up using. The contract was straightforward and Linda was always honest with you. She gauged who I was and suggested the best photography package for us without trying to oversell.

On the wedding day: I think Linda was a major reason I got through the day. I was running on high anxiety. She kept making me laugh and kept me focused. She also reminded me to give myself some attention because I kept trying to focus on everybody else. My entire wedding party and family adored her. She was everywhere she needed to be and created other photo set ups that I would never have thought to ask for. She also endured ridiculous summer conditions to ensure she got the best pictures.

After the wedding: We were soon sent an online album of our photos and later sent an adorable box and card with a flash drive of our pictures. She had even snuck in a special treat for us by photoshopping one of our wedding party pictures with the theme we had (movies theme featuring King Kong & Godzilla... we're weird). It soon became our favorite picture and is now a canvas print in our home.

Overall: I loved Linda. She was the best decision I could have made for photography. She had the best personality, and delivered on the services we asked for. You cannot go wrong with choosing her.
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8 July 2019

Linda was the best! I balled my eyes out looking at all the beautiful moments she was able to capture from our wedding day.
To start from the beginning, she is super knowledgeable about typical wedding timelines and is more than willing to help with that part of the planning process. She really cares about her clients and really wants to get to know you. We met with her both through FaceTime and in person.
On the actual wedding day, she was super punctual and professional. We knew exactly what to expect. How she managed to take such beauitiful pictures of our ceremony without us even realizing she was there still blows my mind. She will help you get all the portraits and official pictures you want even if it means she has to help get some of your roudy family members back in line. Let me tell you, we were not an easy bunch, but she kept her cool (despite it was super hot that day!) and kept the difficult ones in check.
Last thing to say is that not only did she deliver over 1000 pictures to us, but she managed to do so in four weeks! Based on my research a lot of photographers take 6-8 weeks to get you pictures so this was AMAZING!
I would hire Linda again in a heart beat!
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8 July 2019

Linda was the best! I balled my eyes out looking at all the beautiful moments she was able to capture from our wedding day. To start from the beginning, she is super knowledgeable about typical wedding timelines and is more than willing to help with that part of the planning process. She really cares about her clients and really wants to get to know you. We met with her both through FaceTime and in person. On the actual wedding day, she was super punctual and professional. We knew exactly what to expect. How she managed to take such beautiful pictures of our ceremony without us even realizing she was there still blows my mind. She will help you get all the portraits and official pictures you want even if it means she has to help get some of your rowdy family members back in line. Let me tell you, we were not an easy bunch, but she kept her cool (despite it was super hot that day!) and kept the difficult ones in check. The last thing to say is that not only did she deliver over 1000 pictures to us, but she managed to do so in four weeks! Based on my research a lot of photographers take 6-8 weeks to get you pictures so this was AMAZING! I would hire Linda again in a heartbeat! More...

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30 June 2019

Linda was so amazing! The photographer was one of the most important parts of our wedding to me. It was important for me to find somebody that really captured who we were, rather than somebody who took the same stock photos that you see from every other wedding. Linda, from awesomesauce photography, delivered that for us! Our engagement shoot was a relaxed day at the park with a couple beers. However, it was the hottest day of the year (or so it seemed ) and we were both sweating through our shirts completely. But when we got the photos back they were amazing! She managed to capture the best parts of the day without all the heat and sweat! Same goes for the wedding. It POURED almost the entire day, but she worked around it, got amazing pictures in indoor spots and shot our portraits during a short break in the rain. Despite the rush trying to beat the rain, our pictures capture exactly who we are as a couple and the candids capture our friends in their best lights. She even remembered a story from the day he first told me he loved me, and managed to recreate that picture for us! She went above and beyond for us and made our day more than perfect. More...

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24 June 2019

Linda was so amazing! The photographer was one of the most important parts of our wedding to me. It was important to me to find somebody that really captured who we were, rather than somebody who took the same stock photos that you see from every other wedding. Linda, from awesomesauce photography, delivered that for us! Our engagement shoot was a relaxed day at the park with a couple beers. However, it was the hottest day of the year (or so it seemed ) and we were both sweating through our shirts completely. But when we got the photos back they were amazing! She managed to capture the best parts of the day without all the heat and sweat! Same goes for the wedding. It POURED almost the entire day, but she worked around it, got amazing pictures in indoor spots and shot our portraits during a short break in the rain. Despite the rush trying to beat the rain, our pictures capture exactly who we are as a couple and the candids capture our friends in their best lights. She even remembered a story from the day he first told me he loved me, and managed to recreate that picture for us! She went above and beyond for us and made our day more than perfect. More...

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4 May 2019

Linda was THE BEST photographer we could have asked for! She made us feel prepared and organized for our wedding day even though we had no idea what we were doing. On the day of the wedding, she made sure that we stayed on schedule without being overbearing and while still letting us goof around and have fun. Our wedding party had a lot of personality, but she took it all in stride. We were happy to see her joining in on the dance floor and hope she had as much fun at the reception as we did! We have only received a couple teaser photos, but we are confident that all of out pictures will be just as beautiful and representative of our big day. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

9 March 2019

Linda with Awesomesauce is beyond awesome. Our photos turned out amazing. Linda captured every moment we wanted and we are overjoyed with how the pictures turned out. Linda was also so helpful in guiding us through her process. She also offered great wedding planning advice and really took care of us. She's professional, fun to work with, and truly is a very talented photographer. Book her! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

25 January 2019

She captured the special moment of our wedding in such a beautiful way! An awesome person and photographer, I would highly recommend!

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26 November 2018

From start to finish, Linda was completely awesome! My husband and I couldn’t have been happier with our wedding services provided to us by Awesomesauce Photography. Linda met with us on two occasions prior to the wedding, and was always available for questions or concerns right on up to the event. She helped us plan a detailed list of needs and wants for our photos, and was extremely helpful with offering suggestions in situations where we were unsure. On the day of, she warned me that she was going to be my “Shadow” for the entire day…and she wasn’t kidding! She was a PERFECTLY WONDERFUL shadow to have though! Linda was continually there expertly directing us all when needed, yet she was also at a distance when possible throughout the festivities allowing us to completely enjoy our special day. I would truthfully need an hour of your time to go down the list of little and big things that Linda took care of all through the evening. From lacing up my corset, catching amazing pictures outside before the sun set, orchestrating the perfect moment with my Father’s first look, tying up my sneakers when my feet needed out of dress shoes, and some additional unmentionables that we brides need throughout the process…wink wink…Linda was right there! It was safe to say that she was a part of the family by the end of the night. Overall, if you are looking for someone who is professional, outgoing, detail-oriented, dependable, and passionate about their career, Linda Spencer and Awesomesauce Photography is the way to go. Thanks again so very much Linda for truly adding great joy to our celebration! More...

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24 November 2018

We love love love love love our photos! Thank you for capturing some images of our family

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13 October 2018

From the first meeting to our wedding day, Linda helped make our wedding amazing! She was fantastic to work with and our pictures are breathtaking! Highly recommended!

Reviewed on WeddingWire

8 September 2018

Linda was so excellent to work with! She’s very nice and flexible. She also keeps to the schedule, she doesn’t mess around when it comes to making sure everyone is in place at the right time to help keep the day flowing well! She works alone which at first you think she might not get all the shots but I guarantee she won’t miss a beat! All the photos were excellent quality. Anytime I needed anything Linda always responded quickly with the answer! More...

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1 September 2018

Linda Spencer from Awesomesauce photography did an amazing job capturing the events and special moments of my big day! We booked her for the whole wedding day, starting with getting ready in the morning, the ceremony and the reception. She is very friendly, professional, flexible and reliable, but also entertaining! Not only she was taking photos, she was also sometimes dancing with us and making everybody feel comfortable!
The photos turned out to be great, the color pictures as well as the black and white!
We highly recommend Linda Spencer for your event! Thank you Linda for the wonderful pictures and for giving us unforgettable memories!
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25 August 2018

Linda did a great job of capturing the spirit of our wedding. She got all of the standard shots along with plenty of shots with 'character' that we loved. She was with us all day and worked tirelessly to make sure we got all of the special shots we wanted. It was especially nice to not have to worry about a cutoff time. More than one guest remarked on how unobtrusive she was, which is amazing considering how many pictures she shot. She's friendly, professional, fun, and an excellent photographer! We gladly recommend her! More...

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29 July 2018

I chose Awesomesauce Photography for their transparent packages and pricing. Going into it I knew exactly how much we would be spending and exactly what services we would be receiving. It was a breeze to work with Linda from engagement photos all the way through to wedding photos a year later even when planning an RVA wedding from Michigan. Her personality put us all at ease and we are so pleased with the photographs! More...

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28 July 2018

Linda was extremely helpful the entire process. She helped us with decisions and gave her advice on perfect times and ideas for photos. We have recently received our photos and they are all truly amazing. Would highly recommend her services to any and all. More...

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14 July 2018

Linda is AMAZING! There are not enough kind words to say about her and the services that she provides. Not only did she deliver incredible photos but she made us feel comfortable on our big day. We felt pressured by our planner to rush through things but with Linda's kind words she comforted us with letting us know it was OUR day and we can do whatever we please. Linda shines a light of joy and happiness and is a pleasure to work with. She's flexible, creative, and caring. You can tell she loves what she does. I highly recommend Linda. Don't wait, BOOK HER NOW! More...

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2 June 2018

Linda was really awesome during our wedding, especially since she had to deal with inclement weather. She helped out in ways that a traditional photographer probably wouldn't bother with, and always had a smile on her face. I highly recommend Awesomesauce Photography! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

25 May 2018

I met Linda at a wedding expo in 2016. Her portfolio exemplified beautiful photos taken by a person of extensive knowledge in all things wedding! From our first meeting, we knew that she was more than prepared to capture candid moments that would truly tell the story of our wedding day. The weather was very unpredictable that week and we had to decide on photography locations uncomfortably close to the wedding date. She did a great job keeping us on schedule! She was able to take beautiful shots with the bridal party and family despite the time constraints. I was worried about not being able to shoot at Libby Hill after the ceremony…she stopped me and said, “no, you are the bride, it is important to you, so lets get to it!”. I totally appreciate that because I think those will be my favorites. She found some gorgeous locations on libby hill for photos and I could not be happier. Linda was extremely easy to work with throughout the entire planning process. She asked thorough and detailed questions ahead of the wedding day to understand specific photos we wanted; first look, bridal party and family shots….etc. I will admit we had a slight planning miscommunication (which was completely my fault) a few weeks before the wedding--while usually, that might stress a bride out-Linda took time to understand the situation fully and then went out of her way to ensure a resolution was met quickly. She is truly passionate about the work she does, and it made me feel that it was important to her to go above and beyond for us anytime she could. She didn't see us simply as a bride and groom, but as two people sharing a special day that she was going to capture to the best of her ability. She was flexible and understanding and definitely someone I was so incredibly thankful to have around in a time I felt significantly overwhelmed. The day of the wedding she arrived WAY ahead of schedule and began working right away. She did a great job of putting us at-ease when we were feeling jittery and nervous. This really helped to get beautiful and natural reactions from us during portraits. We worked across several locations between first look photos, the venue and outdoor photos and she was extremely gracious and wonderfully laid-back throughout the day. While i have only seen the sneak peak of the wedding photos, i am confident I am going to love them-which is why i wanted to write my review as soon as i could.We couldn't have asked for a better photographer and enjoyed working with Linda through every step of the process. She is an incredibly organized professional and has such an eye for detail and the natural, candid moments. If you are looking for a photographer, stop right here, you have found the most awesome in all of RVA! More...

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25 May 2018

Linda is an absolutely amazing photographer! I've worked with her on several weddings and she nails it every single time!! I recently looked back on a gallery from a wedding she did in October and I got emotional just looking through everything again! There are so many special moments that happen in the blink of an eye and if you don't THE right photographer you will miss them! Linda captured so many special, heartfelt, once in a lifetime moments that have my jaw on the floor. If you are looking for a talented, hard-working photographer and don't want to worry about missing something special captured beautifully, hire Linda! I promise you will not be dissapointed. In the picture attached Linda captured the beautiful brides overwhelmed emotions as dad was about to walk her down the aisle. How many photographers can and will capture that moment!? More...

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25 May 2018

Need a photographer? Owner of Awesomesauce Photography, Linda Spencer, is the obvious choice. I was recommended Awesomesauce Photography by a coworker, and I am glad I listened to her. My then fiancé and I hired Linda to take both engagement and wedding photos. We took our engagement photos in December 2016 and our wedding was in August 2017. Initially, there were two reasons we hired Linda; one being cost. I had done my research and looked at other photographers. There is huge variation in pricing and what you get for that price when it comes to professional photography. I was fearful of going a cheaper route and getting photographer of less quality. Fortunately, that was not the case. The wonder of Linda is that her work is phenomenal (just check her website, FB page, or Instagram), AND her price is very reasonable. At a set cost, I got a digital set of all my pictures, so I got to use them as I pleased. Plus, she places all the pictures on her website so friends and family can purchase what they want. Awesomesauce Photography has beautiful quality work at an affordable price. The cherry on the cake is how wonderful Linda is. She is professional, but also fun and outgoing. Linda made all our meetings and sessions fun and personal. She took the time to get to know us and make us comfortable. I hate getting my picture taken, but Linda was able to loosen me up and get great shots. At the wedding, she got the guests animated and helped the bridal party relax, while getting the pictures I wanted. Her personality – kind, fun, personable, yet organized and responsible – led to quick, beautiful photos that I will enjoy for a lifetime. Now looking at the pictures, I am so glad we chose Awesomesauce Photography for our wedding photography needs. Linda did both artsy/creative shots and traditional shots. She gets the shots YOU want and then some. So thank you, Linda! For any future photography needs, I couldn’t go to anyone else. 5 starts!! More...

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28 April 2018

Working with Linda was great. She helped us work through the timeline of the day and even set the ceremony start time since we didn't know what would be the best time in the late afternoon/early evening. She was able to wrangle both families and get all of the family portraits done quickly leaving us time for pictures of just us, which were beautiful. She got so many great shots of the reception with our families dancing and having a good time. We're both so happy with our pictures and I'm always just clicking through and reliving the day looking at them. She stayed in contact with us after the wedding letting us know when we would get the thumb drive with the images. She was great to work with and I was very comfortable having her around all day and while we were getting ready. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

25 March 2018

Wow, what can I even say about Linda? From the very first meeting, she was attentive and enthusiastic about getting to know us so that she could give us *our* special day. We had a somewhat condensed wedding timeline and ended up behind schedule, but Linda somehow worked her magic and got everything done! She was so fun to work with on the day of, and definitely helped to minimize the stress factor for this type A bride. Her packages are extremely affordable and she is always willing to work with you to ensure that you get what you want within your budget. We got our wedding photos to the day of our 1 month anniversary and....well, we were blown away. The candid shots, the group shots, the portraits—everything was so, so perfect. We're SO happy with the photos and wouldn't have wanted anyone else to capture our big day! Highly, highly recommend Linda. Thank you for everything! More...

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25 November 2017

Linda was amazing to work with both in the planning phase and on our big day! She really listened to what we wanted and made the whole process so easy. Our pictures ARE INCREDIBLE and everyone should definitely consider her to capture their big day!! Seriously you’d be in the best of hands !! More...

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18 November 2017

Linda is awesome! The quality of pictures was amazing. She made it impossible to be able to pick a favorite!!!!! Highly highly recommended!

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11 November 2017

Linda did an amazing job photographing our wedding! Not only did we get great photos, but she was such a calming and positive presence throughout our wedding day, and that was exactly what I needed. And on top of all that, her pricing was very reasonable and we got our photos back right on time. Thanks for everything, Linda! More...

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28 October 2017

Linda was a godsend when it came to creating our wedding day timeline. On the day of, she helped to keep things moving along nicely. I was sick for part of the reception, and she worked beautifully with our venue staff adapt to the changing plans. She’s a true gem!! We love our photos. More...

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7 October 2017

Linda is INCREDIBLE. And I'm not just saying this because our photos were wonderful. In fact, they are better than we could have imagined! She's incredible because she loves what she does and that's evident in the quality of her work. Linda captured our day in a way I didn't think was possible. The laughter, the funny moments, and THE DETAILS...her photos tell a story. A story, as a bride and groom, that is magical to see weeks and months later when you have already forgotten about the million decisions you had to make. She allows you to be transported back into that special day - just through a photo! She also has a way about her that makes you instantly feel comfortable. If you're self-conscious in front of the camera, then look no further for a photographer. Linda makes those fears and nerves disappear. Don't know where to put your hand? She'll help you. Don't know how to smile without looking constipated? She'll make you laugh and relax. By the end of our wedding day, it didn't feel like we had hired a stranger. Rather, it felt like we had a friend shoot our wedding. She was there 150% from beginning to end. Whatever question or concern we had, she always had an answer or suggestion and she was so fast to respond! Her vision, personality, creativity, and professionalism are top notch. Not to mention, her style and photos are absolutely beautiful. She is always the person I refer when friends ask about a photographer. She will also always be the person I talk to about photographing our family for years to come. Thank you, Linda for your outstanding work and just being YOU! More...

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7 October 2017

Linda and Awesomesauce Photography were absolutely superb! Linda was so nice and easy to work with and had all her bases covered. It's the little details where she shines: from the pre-wedding consultation, to the big day itself, to the personalized notes included in our photo package, Linda brings it all. Her photos are absolutely incredible and completely captured our wedding and special day! We cannot recommend Awesomesauce Photography enough! More...

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8 July 2017

In short, our whole family is so in love with the photography expertise and the always-consistent, genuinely helpful interactions. We hope to work with Awesomesauce for all our future special moments.

Awesomesauce Photography indeed captures the best memories hands-down. Like many clients have shared, we are not only impressed with our highly talented photographer, but also, we are awed at the diverse expertise that comes with Awesomesauce!
Awesomesauce Photography delivers an array of fabulous photo styles – high-glam formals, editorial story-telling candids, details, action shots, intimate moments, creative and flattering angles. It does not end there. Linda fits in with her superb communication and personality, yet she never interrupts your happy moments. She teaches the best tips like event timeline planning, beauty tips, and posing.
When our whole group could not figure out how to pin some stubborn corsages and a complicated 5-step bustle, Linda stepped right in and solved the dilemma in under a minute. Some people in our group, especially my husband and myself, feel strongly uncomfortable in photographs, but our wedding album was as stunning as a magazine ad. I am so grateful for her guidance, gorgeous wedding album, and her sincere friendliness. She took care of so many details for us, details we had not even thought of or were sure about. From delivering our pre-ceremony wedding gifts, to staying extra late to capture our impromptu dances, Awesomesauce Photography fully met and surpassed our dreams for great wedding photography. Linda’s organization and attention to detail are spot-on. I shared with her a few example wedding photos to give her an idea of the style I liked; Linda took my ideas and came out with photos and angles even better than the ideas I found. Surely, Linda knows how to work with anyone’s vision, and she will make your vision even more timeless and beautiful than you might imagine.
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3 July 2017

I can't say enough good things about Linda! She completely captured the special moments of my son's wedding day in the most creative ways! She is extremely talented, accommodating and professional (not to mention affordable!). She helped bring a feeling of calmness to a day that can be quite crazy! We will be forever grateful to her for the gorgeous memories she created. She will not disappoint! More...

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24 June 2017

Linda was fantastic and very professional. We had a wedding for my daughter at our home in the country. She arrived early to scope out photo opportunities and get preliminary photos of the set up. She personalized the pictures of our property by using the vineyard, barn, house, and porch as a background for many of the shots. She had a written list of "must take" photos and checked them off after she got them. She chronicled the wedding so that when I look at all the photos, I can remember the music playing at the time along with all the surrounding activity . When the torrential rains came, she took pics of all the crew and guests hurrying to put up the sides of the tents. It wasn't an easy job, for sure, but she managed to recreate the wedding with her photos. She also has an artistic eye which shows in so many of her shots. She is a real talent and I would highly recommend her for any photo job no matter the event. More...

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24 June 2017

Linda was by far one of our favorite parts of the entire wedding planning process! She is so knowledgable and goes above and beyond what we envisioned as the role of a wedding photographer. She truly is with you every step of the way. Her pictures are fantastic and we will treasure them for our lifetime. Cannot recommend her enough! More...

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20 June 2017

We used Linda at Awesomesauce Photography for our June wedding. We were so grateful to get to build a relationship with her every step of the way from early in our engagement to after our wedding day. Linda immediately shared some of our wedding photos and we were amazed by her talent. She captured so many candids of us and our guests which makes the day more real in our album. I love how she got a mix of traditional and modern with our family portraits and our photos as husband and wife. My favorite pictures are of the little details from the day. My husband loves the candid photos of us dancing and having a good time. Thank you for making our day a little extra special and making sure we were able to enjoy our time as newlyweds. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

26 May 2017

Linda is awesome. Smart, creative, personable, humorous, she made our wedding photography easy and beautiful. She was responsive and did a great job getting us our pictures after the wedding.

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26 May 2017

Linda is a very talented photographer. She captured all of our special moments of our wedding day. She ran the show and helped keep me on track of where and what to do when so that my wedding day would run smoothly and be as free as possible. She's got a great personality and was a lot of fun to worth with. I would definitely recommend her to other couples for engagement sessions, as a wedding photographer, or for any other photography needs. She was wonderful. More...

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26 May 2017

2/2 **

The day of the wedding she arrived WAY ahead of schedule and began working right away. She did a great job of putting us at-ease when we were feeling jittery and nervous. This really helped to get beautiful and natural reactions from us during portraits. We worked across several locations between first look photos, the venue and outdoor photos and she was extremely gracious and wonderfully laid-back throughout the day.

While i have only seen the sneak peak of the wedding photos, i am confident I am going to love them-which is why i wanted to write my review as soon as i could.

We couldn't have asked for a better photographer and enjoyed working with Linda through every step of the process. She is an incredibly organized professional and has such an eye for detail and the natural, candid moments. If you are looking for a photographer, stop right here, you have found the most awesome in all of RVA!
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26 May 2017

1/2 *** I met Linda at a wedding expo in 2016. Her portfolio exemplified beautiful photos taken by a person of extensive knowledge in all things wedding! From our first meeting, we knew that she was more than prepared to capture candid moments that would truly tell the story of our wedding day. The weather was very unpredictable that week and we had to decide on photography locations uncomfortably close to the wedding date. She did a great job keeping us on schedule! She was able to take beautiful shots with the bridal party and family despite the time constraints. I was worried about not being able to shoot at Libby Hill after the ceremony…she stopped me and said, “no, you are the bride, it is important to you, so lets get to it!”. I totally appreciate that because I think those will be my favorites. She found some gorgeous locations on libby hill for photos and I could not be happier.

Linda was extremely easy to work with throughout the entire planning process. She asked thorough and detailed questions ahead of the wedding day to understand specific photos we wanted; first look, bridal party and family shots….etc.

I will admit we had a slight planning miscommunication (which was completely my fault) a few weeks before the wedding--while usually, that might stress a bride out-Linda took time to understand the situation fully and then went out of her way to ensure a resolution was met quickly. She is truly passionate about the work she does, and it made me feel that it was important to her to go above and beyond for us anytime she could. She didn't see us simply as a bride and groom, but as two people sharing a special day that she was going to capture to the best of her ability. She was flexible and understanding and definitely someone I was so incredibly thankful to have around in a time I felt significantly overwhelmed.
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Reviewed on WeddingWire

25 May 2017

I wish there were more stars to give because 5 stars just isn't enough for this incredible photographer. Linda is an incredible photographer, she has much experience and it shows in all of her photos. She knows what moments to capture and when and poses and timing, she really knows what she is doing when it comes to taking that perfect picture. I can almost guarantee that no other photographer will go to the lengths that she does to make you happy. We got married when Hurricane Matthew hit last year. She was there with us all day doing whatever she needed to do even with the weather the way it was. She planned our entire day, making sure we were where we needed to be at the right time. I was in a bit of a panic in the beginning because our ceremony was supposed to be outside and she was there comforting me and reassuring me that everything would still work out and be just as beautiful. We had to make the decision to have our ceremony inside the venue and didn't get to take any of the outside photos that we wanted and planned for. There were a few pictures that we did take outside, and Linda was out in the pouring rain and horrific wind just to capture these beautiful moments. After the wedding Linda offered to take us back to our venue to get all of the photos that we didn't get to take. She set aside an entire day just for us to get all of those pictures we wanted outside and she did it just to make us happy. I wouldn't recommend any other photographer. She does great work but on top of that she goes far above and beyond to make you happy, give you what you want and make sure your day goes perfectly. If you want someone that actually cares about you as a customer and makes sure you are satisfied, definitely book her. We booked her right away, and like I said, best decision we made. We couldn't have been happier! More...

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21 May 2017

I honestly couldn't recommend Linda enough. She really made us feel comfortable, and her experience in the field shines through. She handles the whole thing like a total professional (I mean, because she is), but isn't afraid to inject her own wonderful personality in to the day (which I love!). If you want great quality photos without paying an arm and a leg, Linda is the best. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

15 April 2017

When I got the photos (just 30 days after the wedding, which is great compared to what I've heard some people waiting), it was like I was living through the day all of again. Linda is AMAZING and we will treasure her photos forever. She did such a phenomenal job and was so easy to work with on the day of. She also walked my husband and I through the steps in planning the actual wedding day in a way that was so helpful. She brought up things we hadn't even thought of, and encouraged us to pay more attention to the ceremony than most people do (most just breeze through it quickly). Because of that we were careful in planning a song and our own vows - and it made the experience magical. Linda was great working with us and our six flower kids (boys and girls), and she captured moments that I didn't even realize happened. I could never stop singing her praises!! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

8 April 2017

When my now husband, Michael, and I were looking for a wedding photographer, a friend told us "find someone you like because you have to spend the whole day with that person" When we met Linda we knew instantly we wanted the spend our special day with her. Linda has the basics down pat: she takes beautiful pictures, knows what she's doing, and all at a really affordable price. Those things alone would draw anyone to her services. But you will get much more than that with Linda as your photographer. She gave us good advice as we were in the planning stages and she was there for all the details on the big day. I couldn't believe how helpful she was with things that had nothing to do with photographs. It was like she was our day of coordinater too! Linda is amazing at what she does and she feels like a life long friend. More than one person came up to me at our wedding and asked if she was a friend that we had hired to be our photographer. Several guests thought we had been friends with Linda for years. And although we hadn't been friends for years, it definitely felt like it. I could go on and on about how much we loved Linda as our photographer. I am so happy to have met her and now consider her a friend. I am truely happy to be able to look back at one of the happiest days of my life with joy and thankfulness that we chose Linda to capture our day. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

5 November 2016

Linda,
We wish we had the words to say to show you how happy we are with our wedding photos. Your professionalism, contagious personality, and willingness to go above and beyond for your clients is so comforting. We are having the best time looking at our pictures and I could not imagine our day without you. From our engagement shoot, to our wedding, and any future projects, we will have no one else by our side. Thank you for everything!
Love,
Hunter & Nicole
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Reviewed on WeddingWire

22 October 2016

I looked for three things when deciding on a photographer for my wedding: professional experience, reasonable pricing and personality. One look at anyone's portfolio and you can tell if they have experience photographing weddings or not, so that part was easy. As for pricing, I had heard of too many people that went cheap with their photographer and ended up with "bare minimum" pictures or worse, no pictures at all. Then I'd heard of people paying thousands of dollars and having multiple photographers and all the bells and whistles who ended up being disappointed because they couldn't actually enjoy themselves due to the paparazzi-like wedding photographers forcing them to stop and pose every time they turned around. Finally, I wanted someone who made us feel comfortable being ourselves so that that could transfer over into our pictures. After a long search, we found Linda who turned out to be the best combination of the three things we'd been looking for. She not only did an amazing job with our wedding pictures, but had become almost a part of the family on the wedding day. She was there to make sure everything went according to schedule, showed my bridesmaids how to tie my corset-back dress, helped the groomsmen tie their ties, and even bustled my dress after the ceremony. She fit in so well with our group it was really like she was just another fun, helpful guest that happened to be taking pictures. And even with all the help she provided, she didn't miss a single shot or important moment and didn't charge an arm and a leg. We were able to spend our night the way we wanted to, dancing and celebrating with family and friends and she was able to capture amazing pictures of it all without making us stop to pose. We definitely intend to use her as our photographer for any other shoots that may come along and can't thank her enough for the awesome job! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

17 October 2016

Linda is a wonderful photographer, she is very friendly and extremely accommodating. She gave my Husband and I several ideas for our wedding during the planning stages that we wound up incorporating as well as delivering some beautiful Engagement and Wedding Photos.

I do not think another Photographer could have or would have done what she did for us.
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Reviewed on WeddingWire

15 October 2016

We used Linda as our photographer back in October and are so happy that we did! The main reason we chose to use Awesomesauce (formerly Affordable Faces) was because of the price! We shopped around and found that Linda had the best "bang for your buck"! Not only did we save money but we got killer photos. Linda is such a fun person to be around- which is important when she is going to be spending your whole wedding day with you- but yet professional. Not only did we really appreciate having her on our wedding day but we also got compliments from our guests. If I had to go back and do it all over again, I would make the same decision to use Awesomesauce Photography! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

1 October 2016

Linda was wonderful to work with throughout the entire process. She had a great answers to all of our questions at the first meeting, terrific suggestions about our wedding, and worked so hard to get the shots we wanted. We saw a mural and asked if we could do couples shots there. Linda told us the light wouldn't be very good, but found murals all around town that would look much better. She spent a lot of her own time scouting locations ahead of time to make sure our photos were awesome. At the wedding, she was able to capture all of our guests at our lovely venue. I couldn't ask for a better photographer! More...

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