John Barone Photography

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About John Barone Photography

John Barone Photography

Owner

I began my photo career in the commercial world. I photographed for many ad agencies, fashion clients and magazines. When I segued into the wedding world, I brought that style of fashion photography and lighting with me.

I truly feel that relationships are key to excellent photos. My clients become my friends, leading up to, during, and after their weddings. I don't ever want to work with a couple that refers to me as their photographer. I want them to drop the formal vendor/client wall. I'm just John and we are gonna have fun. I promise.

Services

Drone photography
Engagement session
Extra hours
Image editing
Printing rights
Second photographer

Photo formats

Digital

Deliverables

Digital files
Digital rights
Online gallery
Printed enlargements
Wedding album

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

74 reviews

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Breyana R.
Rating: 5
•Zola
•Nov 2
The best a girl could ask for
John was the perfect fit for our wedding day. He was quick to connect after my initial outreach roughly one year out from our wedding date. We had a FaceTime introduction and I knew he was the one for us from there. John is incredibly kind and was flexible with us and our ever-changing ideas for the day-of. When we finally landed on eloping, he was excited to help us with our day-of timeline for such an untraditional day. John is incredibly talented and organized so you know what to expect always. We are so happy and lucky to have found John, and are excited to drag him along as a friend and our family’s photographer for life P.S. Ask him about his boudoir packages - you will not be disappointed.
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Frank M.
Rating: 5
•Zola
•Sep 12, 2026
Beyond Grateful
We feel incredibly lucky to have had John as our wedding photographer. From our very first conversation with him, his kindness and openness put us completely at ease. He has this rare gift of making you feel like an old friend rather than a client, and that warmth carried through every single interaction we had with him — from planning calls to the moment he wrapped up on our wedding day. What struck us most was how naturally he moved through the day. He was present and attentive without ever being intrusive, always finding the perfect angle, the perfect light, the perfect moment — often ones we didn't even realize were happening until we saw the photos. His talent is honestly on another level. Every image feels intentional, alive, and true to who we are as a couple. He didn't just document our wedding; he captured its heart. We also have to give a huge shoutout to Shawn, his second shooter, who was every bit as wonderful to have around. He brought the same warmth, professionalism, and eye for the perfect moment, catching angles and candid details John couldn't be in two places for. Together, they made an incredible team, and we know our gallery is that much richer because of Shawn's work too. Beyond the incredible photos, what we'll carry with us is the friendship we built with John along the way. He isn't just supremely talented behind the camera — he's a genuinely wonderful person, and that combination is rare to find. We went into this hoping for great photos, and we walked away with memories we'll treasure forever and a friendship we didn't expect but are so thankful for. Their work speaks for itself, but we wanted to say it anyway: if you're looking for a photography team who will treat your wedding day with care, skill, and heart, John and Shawn are the ones. We are endlessly grateful we found them.
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Destiny M.
Rating: 5
•Zola
•Sep 4, 2026
Amazing
Amazing experience from start to end! Prior to booking him, we had a meeting to discuss budget and what Iw as looking for. After booking, he was very communicative throughout the wedding period about what to expect, when we would meet, timelines, where to take our photos. On the day of, we had Stuart and Danida and their energy and experience were amazing!! They were so kind and really helped us feel comfortable taking pictures. True hype people! The pictures came back and I haven’t stopped looking at them for days. They’re insanely good!! Exactly what I was looking for! Captured everything from the details to the getting ready all the way down to getting down on the dance floor so perfectly!!! I will cherish the pictures and experience with this team forever.
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Mia D.
Rating: 5
•Zola
•Aug 14, 2026
Beautiful Photos AND So Much Fun!
My husband and I went into wedding planning wanting to prioritize photography for our day. Weddings are known to go by “quickly,” or at least that was the note that many married couples gave us when wedding prepping. Because of this, my husband and I agreed that we wanted to be “particular” about our wedding photographer. John Barone was the BEST possible person to be with us on our day, and even though I don’t plan on ever getting married again, I would choose John a million times over! What really got us on board with John is his eye for capturing a moment. No matter the circumstance, John finds beauty in people and places, and we felt that whimsy really translated into his photography. For posed photos, John found the best lighting and angles, which is especially important since the lighting at our venue (Camelback) can be tricky at the top of the mountain. But for the more “guerrilla-style” candids (the photos we took outside after our first look), John allowed my husband and I to just “be.” My husband and I were enjoying each other’s company, and his photography captured those moments simply and elegantly. Also, it was raining for our first look, but John took care of us by finding little spots where we could avoid the mud (and he even provided adorable clear umbrellas). We had fun romping around in our crocs and didn’t let the rain stop us from capturing some really fun moments pre-wedding ceremony! Additionally, our first look was well-coordinated, especially considering I did a “fakeout” by having our brother-in-law surprise my husband before me. John coached me through what to do to not only make the moment feel natural, but also to get the best photos. Through both posed pictures or more serendipitous ones, John’s eye guided us throughout the whole photo process. But more importantly, no matter the photographical “circumstance,” my husband and I actually had FUN taking pics! Both my husband and I don’t really like having our picture taken, which poses a potential problem for a day where there is countless cameras in your face. John gives the perfect amount of direction that made me feel comfortable and beautiful while not feeling overly stiff. His fun personality and bright sense of humor also put me at ease. When taking our posed photos with our family, John even played the song “Superfreak” which was used during our “fakeout” first look—we truly had the BEST TIME taking our pics, which is something I thought I would never say as someone that doesn’t like having my picture taken! At the reception, John not only captured photos of our first dance (he actually had us “walk through” the dance pre-ceremony to make sure he could properly photograph our moves), but he also set up his black-n-white portrait area to take photos of our guests. What a memorable experience to take fun portrait shots versus a traditional wedding photobooth! We saw SO many of our friends and family get up to have their pic taken, insuring that they got to capture memories of the day too. TLDR: if you are getting married, PLEASE book John Barone. When looking at our wedding photos, we can see the love and the fun of that day, and I truly believe it is because of John’s keen eye and chill personality. His assistant Steph was also wonderful! Thank you John and team for being a part of the best day of our lives, and thank you for being able to capture it!
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Brielle G.
Rating: 5
•Zola
•Apr 13, 2026
Stop Searching—This Is Your Photographer
We truly cannot say enough amazing things about our photographer, John! From the very beginning, he made the entire experience feel effortless and so special. Planning photos at the beach can be a little unpredictable, but they handled everything with such calm professionalism, and genuine enthusiasm. On the day of our shoot, John and his team went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and natural in front of the camera. Neither of us are used to being photographed, but they gave just the right amount of direction while still allowing us to be ourselves—and it shows in Every. Single. Photo. The final images completely blew us away! They captured not just how everything looked, but how it felt—the light, the emotion, the intimacy of the moment, all of it!! Looking through our gallery instantly takes us back to that day, and that’s something we’ll treasure forever. If you’re considering booking with them, DO IT! You won’t just get beautiful photos—you’ll get an experience that feels personal, meaningful, and truly unforgettable.