CLB Photography

My husband Joe and I worked with CLB Photography for our May 2007 wedding (our wedding was in Hackensack, NJ, and our reception was in Piermont, NY, at the View on the Hudson). Based on a family friend recommendation, we met with Suzanne and Chris, who came to my house to do a demonstration for us. They were the only photographers we met with. After our first meeting, we felt like we had known them forever. We did our engagement shoot with Chris, who traveled to Brooklyn to shoot with us for a day. The photos were stunning.

On our wedding day, Suzanne was with me and my girls and Chris was with Joe and the guys. They were with us for 13 hours - both shooting and when all was said and done we had over 700 photos to choose from! They were never intrusive, they were professional and they captured our wedding in a storybook style like we wanted. I would highly recommend them to anyone who wants two photographers, who, by the end of the night, are more like family than anything else.

We would hire them and do it all over again if we could - who knows - maybe renewing our vows in 10 years

I hired CLB for my April 08 Wedding. I received my photos back a few weeks ago and I am so happy with the outcome. Chris and Suzanne were both so wonderful to work with. They took some amazing pictures. The photos from my wedding really tells you the story from begining to end. It was perfect.

~Tabitha

CLB Photographry is a husband and wife team in Hazlet, NJ. One word - AMAZING! I found them through a website after looking at outrageous prices just for 1 photographer their prices seemed to be closer to our budget so we decided to set up an appointment. Right away they make you feel comfortable in their studio at their home and there is no pressure at all. Deciding to sign with CLB was the best decision we could have made for our wedding. Another important thing is that they are very unobtrusive. Other than the posed pictures, you rarely even notice that they are taking pictures! There are sooo many pictures we saw that we had absolutely no idea were even taken but were so excited. For example. Our church didn't allow photos to be taken during the ceremony. Chris and Suzanne found a way to sneak and take them anyway. I cried when I saw this. It is the most important part of our wedding and I will be able to cherish this forever. Our photos came out perfect. They are so creative and different I couldn't begin to describe them. I could go on and on but I will just tell you that if you live in the area, definitely choose CLB Photography. You will not regret it!
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My husband and I used CLB for our September 2009 wedding, our ceremony was in Long Branch, NJ & the reception was in Point Pleasant, NJ. When we started looking for a photographer for our wedding we did not have to look long or hard because as soon as we found Chris & Suzanne we KNEW we wanted them for our wedding. From the first phone call with Suzanne I felt like I was talking to an old friend who knew what I wanted and who I could trust to come through for me. They walk you through every step of the process and provide help in other areas of your wedding planning (vendor ideas, makeup artists etc) to make if as easy as possible.

We did our e-session with Chris and it really gets you used to their style, gets you to know each other, and makes the day-of 100 times easier! Even for those grooms who are not camera friendly - Chris & Suzanne work magic and you will not believe the finished result! They are timely, professional, and will bring tears to your eyes when you see your pictures after your wedding! I wish we had another event scheduled that we could hire them for. DO NOT waste time 'shopping around' if they have your date available BOOK IT! You will NOT regret it and your memories really will last a lifetime!

Planning a wedding can be a very stressfull occasion! Thankfully choosing a photographer was a simple task. My husband Rich and I met with Chris and Suzanne of CLB only once before we knew they were the team for us. My husband jokes that after talking pictures for an hour or so we wanted to stay and hang out with Chris and Suzanne.
Their approach to photography is refreshing. They are very natural and relaxed, no pressure in anything they do. Rich and I had 9 children under the age of 7 in our wedding and Chris and Suzanne managed to capture each one of them perfectly, without stress or tears or tantrums - AMAZING. Chris and Suzanne were totally willing to comply with our unconventional requests. Instead of taking many of the formal shots, we took our bridal party to the playground at the beach. We posed on the jungle gym, the swings, the kids played on the slides, we had a blast! Of coarse we did some traditional family shots but for the most part Chris and Suzanne let us do our thing and they documented, expertly.
Our reception was in our backyard and it was controlled chaos. Chris did not hesitate to get on stage with the band, or nearly miss being trampled on the dance floor. When I tell you this couple earned every last penny and then some - I'm not kidding. They were PRESENT for over 11 hours and took more than 800 photos of our day. All to often I see wedding photographers sitting down or taking a break, missing potential shots - this never happened! Chris and Suzanne caught every moment, as if they could read my mind. Never did I have to ask to..."please catch this, don't miss that...." Totally stress free.
Rich and I decided during our first "wedding budget" discussion that great photography was something we were willing to pay for. We found that Chris and Suzanne are fair in their pricing but exceptional in their quality, devotion, creativity and professionalism. The one lasting piece of our special day is our photography. I look back at my pictures at least once a month and I can still relive that day as if it were yesterday and for me that is priceless!
I can't say enough great things about Chris and Suzanne of CLB Photography. They will be our photographers for life.
Brides - do yourself a favor, save the stress and disappointment, meet with Chris and Suzanne and let them do what they do best....picture perfection!!!
Be sure to ask Chris about a "Trash the Dress" session, the most fun you'll ever have in a wedding dress with pictures to prove it!

We were given a gift certificate to CLB for an engagement session... I’ll be honest- it sounded a little intimidating to me because I don’t usually like being the one getting photographed. However, Chris and Suzanne were awesome from the start… Both helped me to understand what it was that we would be doing, helped to pick a perfect location, and were extremely accommodating as far as setting up an appointment with us—our schedules change all the time. I made sure to warn Chris before the session that we were an awkward couple to photograph… One of us always has our eyes closed or looking the other way. Before the shoot, I was quite nervous. During the shoot, I felt like we were just hanging out with Chris. At some points during the session, I didn’t even notice he was there. After the shoot, I laughed at how nervous I was. Chris was able to capture ‘us’ and was able to do it in a professional yet friend-like manner. We were far more relaxed than I thought we would be.
When I saw the photos- I was in awe. Every picture was unique and creative in its own way. Not to mention- he was able to photograph us without one of us with our eyes closed! I would recommend CLB to everyone who is looking for a professional, flawless, fun photo session. They are just simply the best around… Your search for photographers ends here.

My fiance Jim and I are getting married in August and were referred to CLB through a friend. Chris and Suzanne were the first photographers we met with during our vendor search and we immediately fell in love with them. We hired them the next day. We decided to use CLB for our engagement photos as well. Chris met up with me and Jim one summer afternoon and we shot photos for 3 hours! It was a blast. Chris was great to work with. The photos we got back were breathtaking. Chris and Suzanne also worked with us to create our Save the Dates using one of the photos from the engagement session. I have been receiving so many compliments on the beautiful photo that we chose. I definitely recommend Chris and Suzanne for any occasion and I cannot wait to see the beautiful photos that come out of our upcoming wedding.

Corrie the Photographer is AMAZING! She does a great job and is very friendly and helpful! She also believes in letting YOU own the pictures so you get the copyrights which many other photographers make you pay a ton extra for. This is CLB Photography LLC located in Colorado not NJ

I wish I could give them a better rating then 5 stars, because they deserve it! We looked at other photographers, but none of them even came close to Chris and Suzanne. I randomly came across CLB from searching "Theknot.com" and was, of course, skeptical.. but from the moment we met them, we knew that they were the photographers for us! They are two of the sweetest people you will ever meet, they made us feel completely comfortable, answered every one of our questions, and made our day even more special than we could have ever imagined. We got our wedding pictures back from our August 16, 2009 wedding and were truly blown away, the pictures are absolutely breathtaking. There was not one bad picture in the 600+ that were taken! I cannot say enough good things about CLB, they are definitely One of a Kind! I would, and have, highly highly recommend them to everyone! You will not be disappointed. We love, love, love CLB <3

Only book Suzanne and Chris if you a completely unbelievable experience. Within a couple minutes of sitting down with them in their studio we were sold. Within 24 hours of that meeting, Chris had emailed us charcoal type sketches of all the ideas floating around in his head about great shots to take at the wedding (You can see it in on their blog). If you take anything away from this review, it is this: BOOK THEM NOW! If you are not photogenic and someone taking pictures of you all day irks you a little, BOOK THEM NOW! If you love the camera, want insane shots of you hanging upside down on a swingset, kissing your wife/husband, BOOK THEM NOW!

Their simple philosophy is this: quality over quantity (which we gave an overwhelming A+ to, and still had 800 pics), a la carte over packages (works out so much better because you don't get tied up into buying things you don't need/want) ownership of your digital proofs (priceless), a year to order your album if you need it, and above all FUN, FUN, FUN! To get us comfortable with the camera we had an engagement photo session in Belmar on the beach. I've lived in NJ my whole life, grew up on the beach, and the way they shot the engagement/wedding pictures you would never believe that we were in NJ.

Engagement session photos turned into a "sign in book" at the wedding and it was a hit. Suzanne put together an amazing spread with ease. Suzanne has an amazing eye for detail. Leading up to the wedding they sent a timeline, got info on what the bridal party was like and who is the clown, who is the shy one in the group. They gave you lists of what shots you might want, and most importantly always asked the question, "How do you want the day to go?" and didn't give the statement, "No I don't do that, this is the plan deal with it." Which sadly, a couple of photographers who we went to
before meeting Chris and Suzanne actually said that to us.

The actual wedding was awesome, they got everything. Ceremony at the Church was fantastic, aisle shots, flower girls, parents, grandparents, overhead shots, family shots, behind the scenes shots. The beach shots between the ceremony and the reception were out of this world. The reception was simple, they did their thing, and every once and a while would come up to you and simply say, "I'm getting amazing shots, do you need any with you and your friends/family/co-workers?" I'd point them out, they'd get them. No boring portraits (they'll get them if you want) but more action, fun, romantic shots that you want to get poster size prints of. Overall, not a single regret or complaint about Suzanne and Chris.

By the way, this is the groom/husband writing this. I don't do these things on a regular basis, but when your photographer gets to your house at 11am and says, "Let's have some fun!" gets your nephew to stop crying, goes all out all day, then makes it to the bar to take a couple more shots of you and your wife until 1am, after the reception is over, just because they are having such an amazing time snapping away, you go the extra mile for them in return. By the way, the one picture of my wife and I at 1am outside laying down on a bench is one of our favorite of 11 years of being a couple. If you want complete from beginning to wedding to album/proofs/online gallery exceptional service, book them to shoot your wedding.

Working with Chris and Suzanne of CLB Photography was one of the best parts of the wedding planning process. We found them through their website, which conveyed the essence of their work and their personalities like no other photography website we'd seen -- fun, creative and engaging. From our first meeting, we were sold. They were very flexible around accommodating our schedules for meeting, which was especially important since we were planning the wedding from out of state. The planning process was streamlined and clear, and it was easy to reach Suzanne to discuss our plans or change some details. On the day of the wedding, Chris & Suzanne were organized and professional, as well as fun and personable -- the perfect combination! They were never intrusive, and no one felt like they were being ordered around, as can happen with so many wedding photographers. They just became an integral part of the group, and were able to get some amazing pictures. We just received our gallery and as we went through each picture, we said, "ooh, I like that one" ... "ooh, I like that one" over and over for more than 400 images! The photos captured the spirit, joy, and beauty of the day in ways we never imagined. We are so pleased with our choice of CLB Photography, and would highly recommend them to anyone!

All I have to say is AWESOME!!!! I couldn't have asked for anything better! They took about 500 pics and they were all wonderful, it has been very hard to narrow the pics down for our album!
Not only are they great, they offer so many different and cool ideas that they can do with your photos! I especially loved the interesting negative box!
They have been awesome the whole time and always willing to go to the extra mile and think of very creative ideas for your photos! NOT only are they AWESOME they were very affordable and I have some of the best pics I have seen! All I can say is that we were very lucky to get to work with them! THEY RULE!!!

My husband and I were married on June 16, 2007. When we were looking for a photographer we wanted someone who fit our style and our personalities. I called up Suzanne and she was so knowledgeable about all aspects of photography. She answered all of my questions and concerns over digital versus film photography. After I hung up the phone I called my fiancee and told him that I had found our photographers! We set up an appointment to meet them and we fell in love with their work and with them as a couple. They were so down to earth (even sending us a Christmas card!) and we could tell that they were dedicated to their craft. We booked them right away and throughout the planning process they were always there to address any concerns or answer any questions that! we had. The day of our wedding they were both on time and made everyone in the wedding party feel at ease. They stayed from the very beginning through to the last minute of the reception. After our wedding people kept commenting on how they did not even realize photographers were there because they just meshed in with the crowd and got great shots while not interrupting the fun. We received our proofs and DVD images back within weeks. We just received our albums back a few weeks ago (it took us forever to choose the pictures because we loved them all) and they are unbelievable. All of the album layouts were checked by us before ever going to print so there were no surprises when the albums arrived. The bottom line is that CLB photography truly captured our special day better than we could have hoped. They receive my highest recommendation and I would use them again in a heartbeat!

My husband and I celebrated our 25th anniversary and were referred to Chris and Suzanne through the restaurant where we had our party. They could not have been more cooperative and helpful in the planning. Chris was our photographer and he was very easy to work with and had great suggestions for which shots to take. We got so many great photos of the day that we had a very difficult time choosing our favorites to give to the family. I highly recommend them in every way.

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RUN do not WALK to CLBPhotography! My fiancee and I had our engagement session at the movie theater and it was sooo incredible to work with CLB. The result of our photo shoot EXCEEDED our expectations beyond what we EVER thought they would look like. They're totally innovative, always thinking about the next hottest thing so that you're pictures are unlike any others out there. They cater to what you want and do it the way they only know how CLB Style.

I cannot thank them enough for capturing the true essence of my fiancee and I. Everyone continues to talk about how AMAZING the pictures came out! I'm in AWE, tears in my eyes etc. We can't wait to have them as our wedding photographers in 2011, it's a while away but it's well worth the wait!!!!

Book them as soon as you meet with them...don't look anywhere ELSE! You want the best go to CLB .... You want that WOW factor call them TODAY

Thank you soooooooo much Chris & Suzanne

We were more than pleased with all aspects of CLB photography! They offered help with anything we needed during any of our wedding planning. Our day was absolutely wonderful, and CLB without a doubt captured all of those moments and more! Look no further...we highly recommend this outstanding team!

What amazing and unique pictures! They were really able to understand us as a couple. We had so much fun working with Chris and Suzanne. They are amazing photographers and people! We are so happy with our pictures and memories that will last forever! Highly recommend CLB!!! Amazing!

We LOVED CLB. I came across them randomly on the web and really loved their style - bright colors and lots of pop. We scheduled a meeting and were immediately comfortable with them. I had seen several photographers before making the decision to go with CLB. They seemed to be experienced, laid back, and willing to work with you.

OMG. They were fantastic beyond words. We did an engagement session with Chris a month or so before the wedding for fun. Chris is so creative and engaged. He took the time to carefully consider the shots. They came out amazing.

Before the wedding, Suzanne called me a couple times to go over details. It was SOOO nice to have her be on top of calling me and being so responsive to my questions. I had so many other things to deal with. CLB was by far the easiest vendor I interacted with. By the end of the wedding night, Chris and Suzanne felt like old friends.

We love the photos they took so much and can't stop looking at them. There is such a nice mix of formal and fun pictures. The colors are bright and I can't even believe how beautiful the shots came out. They didn't miss a beat all night.

All in all, I could not have been happier with my decision to use CLB. It was a tough process because I did not have any recommendations from friends, but in the end I'm thrill to see I found a great team of photographers who I widely recommend to anyone and everyone!!

Chris and Suzanne were truly a joy to work with. It is so important to work with photographers that listen to your dreams of your day. Chris and Suzanne captured exactly what we wanted for our beach wedding, a candid wedding storybook. They were there for every moment and memory.

They went above and beyond our expectations, and even stayed for our after-hours bonfire following the reception. My wedding party also has rave reviews about them, stating they were the best photographers they've worked with at a wedding, unobtrusive, relaxed and total professionals at keeping things extremely organized. My husband and I and our families couldn't be happier with their work. I highly recommend CLB Photography.

Sincerely,
Allison and Tom Purvis

New Jersey husband and wife wedding and social event photographers
Suzanne and Chris,

We can't thank you enough for the excellent job you did with our wedding photography. From our first meeting until today, we have been nothing but impressed with both of you. The day of our wedding you were on time, professional and a delight to work with. Our guests didn't even notice you were there and our bridal party said you were the best they have ever dealt with.

We can't believe how beautiful the proofs are, and how quickly we received them. You captured everything we wanted and much more. Thank you for leaving us with so many memories of our wedding day. Whenever anyone mentions the need for wedding photography we say, "You have to use CLB, they are the best". We truly feel that way.

Sincerely,
Kristy and Donny Geoghan

"Fabulous" "Phenomenal" "Where did you find them?" - All through our reception and for days after these are the words we heard over and over again about the two of you. People were calling to say how fantastic our photographers were, and then they would say: "Oh and by the way, we had a great time at the wedding. "Peter and I cannot begin to describe how happy we are with your work. From our 1st meeting we were so impressed with your images and personalities that we knew you were the right photographers for us. Your photos tell the story of our day that I don't know if I could tell with words. You caught every emotion, every tear and every smile.

That morning on the way to the hotel, I kept looking at the ice on the trees and thought what a beautiful day and how wonderful some photos be of the trees would be. I did not want to ask either of you to go out and take pictures of the trees because it was cold and I was worried there wasn't time. When I received our online gallery and there were pictures of the trees out in front of the hotel, it brought tears to my eyes. I should have known the two of you would have thought of that. And when I noticed you were able to put a slideshow together from pictures earlier in the day for the guests to see, I was thrilled.

If there is anything I would tell any of your prospective clients, it would be that you just don't show up on scene and take pictures, you put a story together. Through our meetings, phone conversations and emails, you got to know our personalities. This allows you to know what is most important to us on our wedding day and how to capture those moments for us.

Thank You,
Sandra and Pete Santana

From the first time we looked at their web site we knew these were people we wanted to meet and see more of their work. When we met Chris and Suzanne in their home we immediately felt as if we had found new friends. Their work was more beautiful in person and they have the rare combination of making you feel relaxed and comfortable while all the time being professionals.

Pictures help us all to remember the special moments in our lives. Chris was able to cover the highlights of our wedding day and capture the little details that one may forget over time. His pictures reflect the spirit and the emotion of those moments. Our proofs are beautiful and we cannot wait to put together an album we will be able to share for many years to come. The ‘a la carte’ menu was perfect for customizing our pictures for our families.

Thank you so much for your patience, calmness and thoroughness in preserving our special day. Your work exhibits pride and professionalism, a rare quality in today’s world. We and many of our guests would highly recommend CLB Photography for any “special moments” in your life.

Janet and Robert Holz

Dear Chris and Suzanne,

We knew from the first meeting that you were just the photographers we wanted to capture all the details of our special day. One of the reasons we were excited to work with you is because you offered so many services that other photographers did not. It really impressed us that you realized that all of your clients are different, and you worked with us to create the perfect individualized service for us! Throughout the planning process you were always there to answer our questions or give advice.

On the day of the wedding you made us feel so at ease. You both have such great personalities and we had so much fun taking all the pictures! During the day you both managed to take so many pictures without ever being intrusive. Most of the time we weren’t even aware that the camera was on us! Our pictures are unbelievable and our family and friends can’t stop talking about the wonderful service you provided us with. Thanks again for the amazing pictures that we will treasure!

Sincerely,
Erin and Asif Damji

We first met Chris and Suzanne at my brother-in-law’s (husband’s brother) wedding and we thought they were great; very down to earth, funny and most of all professional. CLB Photography was the first vendor we hired for our special day and we knew they would be the best! They made us feel very relaxed about our wedding, provided us with ideas and recommendations to help us through our planning.

We enjoyed working with them and had many laughs throughout all of our photo sessions, starting at my brother-in-law's wedding, to our engagement pictures on the beach and most importantly on our wedding day.

Thank you for capturing and reminding us of our wedding day in a way which will make us laugh and cry for years to come. We will forever cherish the memories you have provided for us.

You guys are the greatest!!!
Tracy and Tommy Dowd

My husband and I found CLB Photo through a recommendation on theknot.com and thought we'd take a chance. Chris and Suzanne were friendly and helpful from the very beginning. They were one of the first photographers that we interviewed, and they were very patient and never pushy while we were making our decision. They were very professional, organized, and quick to communicate with us, even if it wasn't directly related to the wedding. One thing to note about Suzanne and Chris is that they let us know early on that we were in charge and always gave an honest opinion without being demanding.

The thing we liked the best about CLB Photo is the fact that they really seem interested in getting to know our personalities so they can let us shine through in their photos. Glen and I are very outgoing and unconventional, and Chris and Suzanne were eager to make our wedding photos reflect that. Although we did want some formal pictures in our album, we really were looking for someone who would capture the spirit of the day through candids and natural looking shots, and that is exactly what they did. Throughout the day, they laughed with us and humored us when we wanted to do silly poses and make funny faces. Suzanne let me know when my mascara was starting to run and waited for me to go fix it. They kept us on track and helped everything run smoothly, but strangely, we hardly knew they were there!

It goes without saying that our photographs came out amazing and we would recommend them to anyone in a heartbeat!

Thank you guys!
Michelle & Glen Ferrara

Chris and Suzanne,

We wanted individuality and something special in our wedding photographer. We decided you were right for us by the time we reached the end of your driveway! You went above and beyond our wildest expectations. Our photographs are astonishing and we cannot believe the volume of shots you took (850+!!!!). We loved your unique style and that you were more than willing to work with our personalities, as well as letting them shine in our photos.

More than anything, we were impressed by your flexibility and willingness to work with us. Your a-la-carte pricing was a major selling point, since standard packages did not work for us. It also allowed us to create exactly what we wanted.

As if we weren’t convinced already, our family and wedding party all commented on how wonderful you were on the day of our wedding. They noticed how unobtrusive you were, and the same time, willing to take silly photos for us. Our recently married friends are jealous that our photos were returned to us so much more quickly than theirs! We cannot thank you enough for all you have done to ensure that our wedding day was fantastic. When the time comes, we will give you a call to take portraits of our children!!

Christina and Marc Seigel

Chris and Suzanne truly care about their clients and ensure their clients an enjoyable day with amazing pics!

Chris and Suzanne were so much fun to work with! They are enthusiastic, creative, and original - not to mention highly sought after! If you are lucky enough to book this duo your guaranteed to have fabulous photos of your special day!

Beautiful work and great husband and wife team!