J&R Guarino Photography & Video

I honestly don't have enough WONDERFUL things to say bout J&R Guarino! From the first moment I met Rene, I knew that she was exactly who I wanted photographing (and celebrating with us!) at the wedding. They were extremely professional throughout the whole planning process and from the first meeting we had with her, she took care of everything. I didn't have to worry about one single detail. She arrived at my house on the day of the wedding, and was just as excited as we were! On that day, she took pictures so efficiently, so we didn't feel like we spent the whole day "posing" but truly got to enjoy ourselves. She is just a joy to be around, and the love she has for her work, really shows through in everything she does. The pictures were all so BEAUTIFUL! The compliments from friends, family, and complete strangers are unending. Her eye for the "moment" is truly one of a kind and looking at our wedding pictures, brings tears to my eyes as I remember what a special day it was. In Rene, not only did I find the best wedding photographer, but I also found a wonderful friend. I can only hope to work with her again, at special events that life brings us. I would recommend J&R Guarino to absolutely everyone getting married!!!

If you want amazing memories, you will go with J&R! Rene, Steve, and Joe were outstanding! Not only did they take phenomenal photos and do whatever we asked, but Rene also worked with me several times, indefatigably, behind the scenes to help make sure that our day ran smoothly! She is a miracle worker! You will not be steered wrong if you work with J & R!!! :)

... and not to mention, I do NOT know where Rene gets her energy from! She's like a little super hero! :)

My husband and I cannot describe in words how grateful we are for Rene's amazing work. Our wedding pictures came out beautifully. Rene and her crew were professional yet fun from start to finish. They were enjoyable to be around all day (because remember your photographer will be with you ALL day long). They were very time efficient. I told Rene I wanted to join my cocktail hour, and she made that happen with time to spare. She took so many pictures, in a reasonable amount of time, and we didn't feel rushed at all. Rene and the second photographer, Steve, did everything from standing on tables, to laying on floors, to fighting sundown at Liberty State Park in order to get the perfect picture. Rene is passionate about photography. She loves what she does, and it shows through her work. Her photographs are truly beautiful. Charlie, the videographer, didn't miss a beat! He captured some great footage. Rene and her crew are amazing, and I cannot thank them enough for the wonderful job they did. I was very lucky to have Rene and her crew by my side and capturing perfect moments on my wedding day. Every bride and groom would be just as lucky to have J&R Guarino Photography for their magical day!!

Renee and her crew are amazing! So creative and so much fun to work with! Just a few words to describe her work...amazing incredible perfect outstanding. She made our day so special. Couldn't ask for anything more. I'm so happy with the way everything turned out. Love u guys!

Thank you so much for making our wedding such a easy and fun day. Your creativity and attention to detail was amazing. My wife and I can't wait to sit down with you to start putting our pictures together. I will definitely be keeping you in mind for our future events. GREAT JOB !!!

Rene and her team are fantastic. They are fun to work with and really make taking pictures enjoyable. They have such an eye for unique shots and my wedding photos were amazing. I couldn't have been happier with the results. I have gotten so many compliments already about how wonderful the pictures came out. I highly recommend J & R Guarino.

AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING!!!WHEN I TELL YOU EXCEPTIONAL MIND BLOWING PHOTOGRAPY , J&R GUARINO PHOTOGRAPHY IS IT!!!!! THEY MADE MY WEDDING DAY SOOOO MEMORABLE!!! I TOLD HER MY STYLE AND SHE TOOK THAT TO ANOTHER LEVEL! SO PATIENT AND PROFESSIONAL I WAS MORE THAN HONORED TO HAVE THEM CAPTURE EVERY MEMORY OF MY NIGHT! THANK U SO MUCH RENE FOR BEIG EVERYTHING I DREAMED OF AND MORE!!! YOU GUYS ROCK!!!!!!! IF YOUR LOOKING FOR A PHOTOGRAPHER FOR YOUR WEDDING LOOK NO MORE!!!

My husband and I could not have found a more perfect photographer. Our pictures are beyond beautiful! I would reccommend J&R Gaurino to all my friends and family.

Photography is definitely the most important part of the wedding, its the only part (besides the marriage!) that really lasts forever. Capturing my big day definitely meant the most to me. And Rene was able to do that very well. The pre-planning was great with her she's easy to talk to and to get along with, and a ton of fun. Her engagement session was awesome it got us to feel very comfortable with her so we were ready for the wedding day. She had us doing all sots of crazy things that made it a great experience. The wedding day was stress-free and great, she was quick and creative. Her videographer was there throughout the entire event capturing everything for us as well. Once we got the photos back we were so pleased! She has such an artistic touch that makes the photos look beautiful. She can make any bride look like a supermodel!! I am definitely pleased with her work and would recommend her to anyone!

Rene and the rest of her crew was the best choice we made for our wedding.... We could not have asked for a more pleasant, happy, funny, caring accomidating group of people to have take our video and pictures. Rene sets up times to meet with her as many times as youwould like before and AFTER your wedding. She answers all of your questions and understands your concerns as well. She will do anything and everything she can to make your day nothing but FANTASTIC! She took so many pictures for our wedding that it was so hard to choose for our album. VIDEO WAS GREAT! great sound, editing, and we just felt like reliving that night all over again when we watched it.... Another wonderful thing about her is that she continues to have a relationship even AFTER the wedding. WE LOVE J&R GUARINO VIDEO AND PHOTOGRAPHY!!!!!! We are so pleased with all that we got from them EXPECIALLY THE WEDDING DAY EXPERIENCE!!! THANK YOU From the bottom of OUR HEARTS!!!!

Rene takes the most beautiful photographs! I chose her because the photos all had amazing artistic quality to them. She made the day of my wedding so much fun with her great personality. She comes up with creative shots that turn out beautifully. I love my album and all the photos she took! A photographer with a great personality is so important because you end up spending most of your wedding day with her.

Rene is absolutely fabulous! My husband and I have been absolutely blown away by the pictures she took at our wedding. She was extremely easy to work with. She was very flexible and readily available whenever you needed her. Her turn around time on the final product is awesome! We got married on Saturday, July 2, 2011 and we are picking up our proofs CD tomorrow, just 3 weeks after the wedding!!! It was amazing working with Rene, Steve and the video guy Charlie! They are a great team! If we had to do it all over again we would absolutely still choose J&R!!!

The ratings that both my husband and I unanimously agreed to give Rene from J & R Guarino photography cannot fully capture how thrilled we were with choosing her as our photographer.

We met Rene at a bridal show at Branches in Long Branch, NJ. Our first impression was great! She was very friendly and her photography was impressive. Because photography was high on our list of things we felt were important for the wedding we did our research and checked out several other photographers, too. But everyone paled in comparison to Rene. When we met with her to discuss the possibility of having her as our photographer she was very welcoming and friendly. She made us laugh and smile. Her photography is clean, fresh and a mixture of posed and candid shots. She really does a great job editing the pictures in a way that enhanced them instead of took away from the original. We left without booking her and on the way home we called to book her because we really would have regretted if someone took her for our day. She gave us a really great deal and helped us stick to our budget.

The next meeting was our engagement pictures and we knew she was the best fit for us. My husband is a little camera shy and she could bring out a genuine smile and laugh in front of the camera which I think is difficult to do. It's awkward for someone to take so many pictures and focus just on you but Rene really makes you feel comfortable. We were absolutely thrilled with our engagement session.

On our wedding day, Rene brought her A++++ game. We had 2 photographers our wedding day and our wedding was her only wedding that day. We did pictures before hand and she arrived bright and early and on time at 10:30 am. Our photographers worked hard all the way through from the time they arrived, through the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception to the cake cutting. We got our pictures last week and I felt like I got married all over again. Rene captured our entire wedding day in such a beautiful way. From my husband crying as I walked down the altar to every little DIY detail. Getting married to my perfect match was the happiest moment in my life and Rene captured all of it in every picture. Her ability to capture every angle in a fresh, new way is amazing. I could not give a more stellar review about our photographer and if you are looking for someone to capture the love you have at the celebration of your marriage, then meet with her and find out for yourself!

J&R photography/video was simply AMAZING! I can't speak enough on how wonderful Rene and her crew is. Rene works with you in every way whether its picking the right package to fit your financial needs or helping you to make your day even more special then you imagined. We had a large bridal party of over 20 people and Rene and her crew were fantastic at moving people around and on top of it making sure everyone was having a good time. Our church doubled booked two weddings back to back I was concern with this because every bride and groom wants pictures in their church. Rene told me not to worry and that she will make everything work. SHE DID! Even with the wedding after me Rene and her crew got the most AMAZING pictures in our church. Not only do you gain a lifetime of memories but you also gain a wonderful friend.

J&R Guarino Photography was by far the most amazing photographers I could have ever asked for. From the day my now Husband and I met Rene we knew she was the best and the person for us. Her amazing talent and devotion to her customers and her trade are incomparable. From the day we signed our contract she was available to talk with us anytime even if it was just a hello. She was wonderful with working in our budget and her offer to have our family order Gift Certificates for us for my shower and wedding gifts was amazing, we received a wonderful response from that since it was so unique. She made the whole day so easy and fun. Our pictures were available for us to view in less than 2 weeks. I would recommend her to anyone and everyone. I can truly say that after our experience with her my husband and I have truly gained a friend.

Words cannot describe how amazing Rene is and how truly beautiful her work is! It was a blessing for us to find someone who has a true passion and love for what they do and is willing to do whatever you want! Our day was captured in hundreds and hundred of gorgeous and perfect pictures and we now have them for a lifetime thanks to her! We love you Rene!!!

Our wedding was June 4,2011 and Rene was absolutely amazing! My husband and I couldn't ask for a better photographer. Our pictures were absolutely beautiful and blew everyone away. She really puts a lot of pride in her work and trust me it shows in her pictures. I've never met someone who could take a picture of nothing and make it such beautiful art work. Now that is what you call true talent! Rene is very creative and hard working. She acts as though it is her own wedding by making sure everything is perfect. Rene is a great photographer and a great person as well. My husband and I will always be so thankful to her for making our special day even more amazing than we had hoped for!

Rene was awesome! She was so fun and made us feel so comfortable. From our engagement pictures to our final wedding album every experience with J&R was incredible. Our pictures were unique and creative and completely expressed our personalities. Our wedding album can't even compare to others, it's 100% unique! We couldn't be happier with everything J&R did for us.

-Jessica and Brian McCutcheon

Our wedding day was May 20, 2011 and i first met Rene about year and half before our wedding date and she is the most personable person i have ever met. She is a true meaning of a professional. Rene is fun, creative, and had great ideas. Our bridal party of 22 people were having a blast with all of Rene's different poses and brought out the inner child in each and every one of us. One of the other things we loved about her was at the reception we had forgotten she was there. Rene, Steve, and the videographer took amazing pictures and footage of the reception also. J&R Guarino Photography & Video were truly a blessing in disguise If you are looking for fun, energetic, unique and creative pictures for your wedding than booking J&R Guarino Photography & Video is a must!!!!

Rene we love you and thank you for everything!!!!!!!

My husband and I really liked the creative/artsy style of wedding photos, and we did a lot of research on potential photographers before setting up meetings. We met with at least 4-5 different companies, and after meeting Rene we knew right away that J&R Guarino would be a perfect fit. Rene is a hardworking, fun, passionate and genuine person to start with; we had a large bridal party (9 each) so we were confident that she would be able to manage "crowd control." It is really obvious that she loves what she does, which makes the entire wedding-day experience that much more enjoyable. I knew that finding the right photo/video team was important, but now looking back on our wedding, I would say that it's one of the most important decisions that a bride and groom can make. We just watched our wedding video for the first time, and it was amazing - on your wedding day you will be pulled in a million different directions and it's impossible to experience the day in it's entirety. Not to mention that it all goes by so fast. The wedding video really helps refresh your memory and capture those special moments! On the day of the wedding, Rene and her team are there hours before the wedding to capture the girls and the guys getting ready, in addition to the ceremony and the entire reception - I don't know how she does it! Other photographers charge per hour, but J&R Guarino is with you for the entire time. It's really not possible to choose the "prime hours" of your wedding day in advance, and knowing that our photographer would be there all day meant so much to me. Believe me, there are so many other things to worry about on your wedding day! Rene is so artistic and great on the fly...she'll take your photo anywhere and make it the most amazing picture you've ever seen...rain, snow, sunshine...it doesn't matter! Rene and her team were pleasant, funny and professional - we could not have asked for a better team. Once your wedding is over, all that you'll have left (in addition to your memories) is the photo and video. Do not underestimate the investment - and honestly J&R Guarino could charge so much more for what they offer...peace of mind and artistic talent alone. I would highly recommend this company - from the initial meeting to the engagement photos, to the wedding to planning the albums, Rene has been absolutely amazing and we are so glad that she was a part of our special day!

My wedding was May 7,2011 and my husband and I feel blessed to have had Rene as our photographer and friend! We absolutely love her! She works so hard and has so much energy! Rene is the most talented and amazing artist I have ever met! Our pictures came out absolutely beautiful! Thank you Rene! We love u with all of our heart! Love always, Keri and Joe xoxo

Our wedding was on April 23, 2011 & we Rene & Steve were our Photographers. They were professional, yet extremely fun! My color scheme was pastels... all of them :0) and Rene was full of so many ideas & excited about the pictures. She got my whole bridal party & family having fun while she clicked away.

It was an incredible day & Rene & Steve fit right in. I can't wait to see the finished product.

I would recommend J&R Guarino Photography without hesitation.

Rene was the first photographer I met at my first Bridal Show, and after talking to every photographer at the show I could only think about Rene and how amazing she seemed and how wonderful her books were. My sister-in-law and I made sure to make an appointment right away. After going to her house and seeing all of her work my fiance and I booked her right away.

If I could give brides any advice it would be to invest in a photographer who has as great of a personality as Rene and her team. They became a part of our day, and almost like family, they made sure they really captured our day. She is 100% bride and groom, all about making sure your day is on film and your day has the most amazing pictures. She started taking pictures at 10am when my bridal party and I started getting dressed and took pictures until well after 10pm. Every second of our day was photographed; make-up, dresses, shoes, the church, our parents and so much more.

Rene and Steve took pictures of things I could not have imagined, and I couldn't have wished for better pictures. We have hundreds of pictures to choose from, and it will be really difficult to pick pictures for our album because all of our pictures are wonderful.

Rene has a good variety of packages and I'd have to say there is a package for any bride. She is straight forward, friendly and reliable. She was on time for our wedding (more than I can say about my make-up artist) and she is always available to us.

I would recommend Rene to anyone to take pictures of any important day in their life. I plan on hiring Rene again.

The one thing I wanted more than anything for my wedding was amazing pictures. I was not dissapointed. From day one, Rene listened to what my husband and I had to say. She made us feel like her only bride and groom. Every picture she took, from the begining to end, was perfect. Rene is so full of energy and creativity. She is a wonderful person and an incredibly talented photographer. We cannot say enough great things about not only her but her team as well. If you are looking for a photographer, look no further.

Rene was absolutly fanastic! The minute I saw her photography, I fell in love and both myself and my fiancee knew we had to have her as our photographer and were so excited that we got her! She is not only wonderful at her job but, a great deal of fun as well which is important since you spend so much of your wedding day with the photographer. We had quite a rowdy group of groomsman which made me nervous with the photgraphy but not only was she able to handle them but, they had a great time with her and all complemented how much they enjoyed spending time with her and how much "fun" the pictured were. The instant you see the photography at J&R Guarino you too will agree that you HAVE to have them as your photographer! I am so excited to see the images from my wedding that are put online for my guests to see and purchase as well which is important to us since we have so many family members that live in other states. Rene also had a second photographer, Steve, with her who was terrific as well! We can't thank them enough! Tim & Teresa Banka

I can't even begin to tell you how wonderful Rene and her assistant were. They were absolutely amazing. Rene made a very stressful day into a relaxing and enjoyable one. All our pictures were breathtaking. She captured every precious moment. I love her creative style.She is one of kind.We knew the minute we met Rene that she was the one we wanted to photograph our special day. Its hard not to get attached to her instantly!! She is a wonderful person who I now consider a friend. The pictures were more beautiful than we ever could have imagined. Thanks to Rene and her team we have beautiful memories that we will treasure forever!!!!

I have to say J&R Photography is by far the most amazing people I have ever met! They truly brought out our wedding to the fullest with the photographs and much more. They are easy to work with and the nicest most respectful people I have ever met in my lifetime. There photos are works of art, every single picture is one of a kind. We both chose J&R for not only there works of art but, there kindness and enthusiasm for taking photos. We truly have been blessed to have them take our photos but, also have become friends and I will never have anyone else photograph my memories except J&R Photography. Thank you so much for making our day that much better! Love always Jaime & John Gontarski

J&R Guarino are the best photographers and videographers in the busniess!! There work is breathtaking!! Rene just did my wedding 1 week ago and i could not be happier! Her artistic eye is what sets her aside from the rest! My wedding day may be over BUT i have all these beautiful pictures to remind me of the best day of my life!! Her work CANNOT be topped by anyone else in the business. So if your looking for the best J&R Guarino is the way to go!!!

It was a pleasure working with Rene. She kept the atmosphere calm when I freaked out from my flowers being late and still managed to take great pictures even under a time crunch! Rene and her team were amazing, professional, and got the job done! I barely even noticed they were there during the reception! She took pictures that we absolutely love and I cannot wait to see our album! To be honest, it was a little out of our price range but TOTALLY worth it! Rene and her team are a sure thing and I would hire her again in a heartbeat!

Rene and her team did an incredible job! She is so personable and makes the whole process errorless. The morning of the wedding my hair took longer than expected, my flowers came an hour late and I was the one freaking out, not Rene. She stayed cool and calm and that helped me to stay calm. Both mine and my husband's parents are divorced. We were worried about my husband's parents....that they wouldn't be able to be in a 50 ft radius of each other! Much less take a picture together AND SMILE! Rene kept her word when she said "I'll take care of it." Sure enough, she made it happen and we were just so touched she took that stress away. Even when the little things went wrong, Rene came through. There was snow covering where we had planned to take pictures...Rene came through and within the 10 minutes we had outside she pulled through and took AMAZING photos. When we looked at some of the pics she posted on Facebook I was almost in tears the pictures were so beautiful. I had gotten hung up on the unimportant details of the day but when I saw the pictures she took it touched my heart and melted all that away. She made me feel like a princess in the pictures and she made our day feel like a dream. She responds quickly to all your questions and concerns, she uses Facebook daily, and you can tell by her reviews and all the comments on her page that the feedback speaks for itself. She was worth every penny. When you work with her you will feel that she truly enjoys her work and does not treat this like a job...it's like you're just hanging out. She came recommended to me from a co-worker who was in her friend's wedding and I would recommend her to any bride who wants to know her pictures are in good hands....hands down! I have 2 older sisters who had horror stories to tell about their photographers so I was very nervous when it came to choosing a photographer. We met with some others before her but none that seemed quite right. They were just "okay." But once we met with Rene, we were WOWed and just knew to go with her. She's funny, professional, and the proof is right in front of you. I've only seen about 40 of my pictures on Facebook so far, and I absolutely love them. I'm getting the rest tomorrow. My wedding was 6 days ago and the turn around time is amazing....how many brides can say they got professional pics 6 days later?!?! We are BEYOND thrilled and her work made us smile from the inside out. Many thanks from the bottom of my heart! Rene Rocks!!!

My mom and I found Rene through a friend of ours, and I'm so glad that she was recommended to us. My mom and I had to basically plan the entire wedding because my fiancee was stationed in Italy during the planning process; so when we found Rene, I knew that we didn't need to stress anymore about finding a photographer. Her team was great. I was really worried about getting all of the pictures, especially the outdoor ones, because we got married on New Year's Day and there was a blizzard the Monday before that left us with 34 inches of snow on the ground. I came to find out that day, however, that there was nothing really to worry about. We got beautiful outdoor shots, and Rene made the snow into a fantastic background for our pictures. We had such a fun day, and I am so glad that we chose Rene and her team for our wedding. She was a wonderful addition to our celebration. Such a great way to start the New Year. Thanks, Rene!

Every young girl dreams of her wedding day: what will my dress look like, will I have roses or lilies, who will my bridesmaids be? As that girl grows into a woman, all of those little questions still burn in the back of her mind but the biggest one she hopes to have answered soon is: who will my husband, my life partner, my love be? One day you meet that man who turns your world upside down and before you know it, you have plunged head first into the preparations of a wedding. The overwhelming decisions of the dress, the flowers, and the bridesmaids come flooding back as you begin to doubt some first choices or wish to see more choices. I was one such bride recently who could not seem to make a sound decision and constantly flip flopped on many different details. One aspect of my wedding which harbored no doubts in my mind was the choice to have J&R Guarino Photography & Video.

J&R Guarino Photography & Video is not just a company that took some pretty pictures of me in a white dress to hang over my mantle. Owner Rene Cutrone Guarino captured memories, she captured moments, she captured my dreams. I had only ever seen this kind of photography exhibited in high end magazines. The quality, the poses, all of Rene's creative visions merged with mine and my husband's to tell our love story. We were treated with kindness and compassion by Rene, feeling more like family rather than clients. I anticipate the day when I show my children pictures of mommy and daddy on the day they said "I do." Not a single photographer out there could have created such beauty for us, and I highly recommend Rene of J&R Guarino Photography & Video!

I'm a groom who doesn't write reviews on anything. That's mainly because I could usually care less, especially with the wedding planning portion. I was dragged to a bridal show (my humble duty of course), saw Rene's work, and involved myself in the photography portion of the wedding. HER WORK IS AMAZING!!!!! Being that I know nothing about this photography process on the wedding day, Rene sat down with us, gave us different suggestions, different options on how our wedding day should work for us, etc. We did our engagement session photos early and already have them back. Once again, AMAZING. Because of her I know that our wedding day will be in great hands, not rushed, and because my wife will be thrilled with the outcome of her process from start to finish to memories- I get extra bonus points!

I met Rene at the first Bridal show I attended. I knew looking at her photography that I didn’t need to look any further. Jared and I couldn’t be happier with our choice. Rene and her staff managed to encapsulate the memories of our wedding into beautiful photos, without being intrusive. All the photos are beautiful! I couldn’t imagine how fast the wedding day went but, every time I looked at our photos, I am transported right back to our wedding day, as if it was yesterday. I get Goosebumps every time I look at our pictures. Each of the photos is an individual piece of art, Rene captured distinct moments and was able to get the perfect shots that show a lot of emotion and tell a story. Rene’s keen eye for details shows through on each photo. She knew me so well before the wedding day; I was at complete ease the day of. Our guests have all complimented us on our photos. They were all excited to be able to see the proofs a week after the wedding. There are so many beautiful photos; our only problem is selecting our favorites! We are so excited to start our wedding album, as soon as we can sort through all the beautiful pictures. I know that our wedding album and video be like a time capsule we will be able to look at for years to come, displaying the overall feeling of our wedding. Rene your the best!

J&R Guarino Photography is by far the best photographer in NJ. When I first met Rene at a bridal show I knew she was going to be the one to capture our special day. Her work is creative, unique, and classic all at the same time. Rene's professionalism is second to none, capturing every single minute of the entire day without getting in the way of our fun. She is pleasure to work with, someone I will be in touch with for years to come. We actually just received our video today and I cannot turn it off. I cannot wait to share it with everyone!

LOOK NO FURTHER!! ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! J & R Guarino Photography is exceptional! Rene was with us from start to finish and captured every moment of our wedding. When I met Rene and saw her photography we knew immediately that this was the company to book. I could not have imagined our day without her. I was relaxed the whole day and trusted her completely. Every picture Rene took was AMAZING, BEAUTIFUL and UNIQUE. She created the most exquisite pictures with any type of background. Rene can work with any type of scenery and make the picture look like it belonged in a fairytale. Any picture she takes, she can make the picture appear to be at night, during the day, in the fall or summer. Rene has an amazing eye for detail and does nothing less than perfect. My pictures came back flawless, in the clearest quality and very quickly. We did not have to wait 6 months for our pictures to be available to see like most other photographers. Rene is creative and far from ordinary. Rene’s personality and professionalism takes the stress away from your wedding day. You never have to worry about looking bad in a picture because Rene captures you at every perfect angle ALWAYS. Truly exceptional. She is not only the professional you hire but also becomes your friend who treats your wedding and the quality of the pictures as her own.
We also hired J & R Guarino Video for our wedding. Everywhere I looked the videographer was also capturing all the action of our wedding day. They were professional, friendly and fun, just like Rene. They were with us from start to finish on our wedding day and also gave us beautiful memories to cherish for the rest of our lives.
I recommend J & R Guarino to everyone I know who needs a photographer or videographer .

I met Rene at the first bridal show I attended when starting my wedding planning. From the moment I met her and saw her work, I said, "I want her, she is going to be my photographer." Her work is absolutely amazing! She really has an eye or a vision for every client and feeds off of their personalities, as well as incorporating her own into her masterpiece. She is so easy to work with as well as her other photographers. I have received compliment after compliment on the finished result and have been getting requests for her information from other couples that will be getting married. I will definitely be using J&R Guarino for all of my future photography and video needs.

Rene makes you feel so beautiful and relaxed on your wedding day..If you book this photographer, know that you have book with the BEST. There are hands down no one that is more PROFESSIONAL or FUN then Rene. YOU WILL WANT TO HANG OUT WITH HER WHEN YOUR WEDDING IS OVER! SOOOO FUN.....her work is INCREDIBLE. Not only does she make you feel beautiful, but you are guaranteed to LOOK beautiful...I can not recommed J&R Guarino more...I can go on all day about how INCREDIBLE this photographer is.

IF YOU WANT PERFECT, DON'T BOTHER WITH ANYONE ELSE!! Rene and her team are by far the best I've ever seen. I'm not sure how my sister found her but when it came time for my own wedding, I knew J&R Guarino was going to do it. I had an amazing engagement session with her and was able to make those pictures into an autograph book that my guests could sign at the wedding. That alone had one of my guests book their own wedding with Rene. She is SO much fun!! When looking for a photographer/videographer I was worried about feeling akward in front of the camera or not being comfortable...Not the case here. Rene makes you feel like she's doing the wedding of her own child. She puts so much care and effort into everything she does. Always easy to get ahold of, she goes over your package in detail and no suprise charges. You get way more than you pay for. As soon as you know your wedding day, be sure to call her so you make sure to get her for your big day. It's one wedding a day for her so you know you'll be center of attention and she will make you feel like a million bucks!! I am now expecting my first child and can't wait for Rene to do my pregnancy photos!! Thanks Rene and team for making my wedding the best it could possibly be. I could never say enough!!

Love
Mr. and Mrs. George Gomez

J&R Photography is absolutely EXCEPTIONAL! If you want a photographer who is professional, down to earth, UNIQUE and flexible in every aspect, J&R will make your wedding wonderful from the day you book to the day you receive your album. From the very first visit, my husband and I felt so comfortable with Rene. She is so warm, welcoming and professional. Your pictures will be BEAUTIFUL and UNIQUE, and the value for her cost is exceptional. On our wedding day, we felt as though she was apart of the family. She made everyone feel so comfortable and everyone felt so natural while she was snapping photos. Our photos on our website were up within a week!!! Most of my friends who have been recently married waited MONTHS before they were even able to see any proofs! J&R is absolutely EXCEPTIONAL in every aspect and all of her brides, including myself, will remain FAMILY to Rene for years to come.

Rene was wonderful to work with on the day of our wedding. My husband and I were looking for someone to take charge the day of the wedding and make sure we got the shots we needed in a timely manner. Rene was the girl! She was very accessible by phone and internet throughout the process. We loved her artistic view both with her photographs and album design. We are picky when it comes to pictures and Rene had no problem meeting our high standards!

We also used Rene for our video and they were there the entire night! She edited the video to make it enjoyable to watch for years to come.

This photographer is AMAZING! I was in my friend's wedding about two years ago and I knew that day that I would book Rene when my wedding day came around! As soon as I got engaged (about a year after my friend's wedding), one of the first things I did was make sure Rene was available on the dates I was considering for the wedding.

Rene's work is like no other photographer. My husband and I knew from the first day we met with her in person to discuss our photography package that her work was original, beautiful, and creative. Rene is excited and enthusiastic about her work and it shows! She is extremely professional, reliable, and personable. One of the most important things is that you feel comfortable with your photographer and my husband and I felt 100% comfortable with Rene.

My wedding pictures came out wonderful! My husband and I have received so many compliments on the pictures and our photographer. Rene captured the entire day and took over 1,000 pictures! I love that she takes a few of the same picture so you can choose the best possible one for your wedding album. She took traditional pictures, fun pictures, serious pictures, and made sure to get a picture of every single important moment throughout the day. She also made sure to take pictures of the people who attended the wedding, which is great to look back on. Rene can make the same picture look totally different by placing a different background in the picture, making it look like a portrait, or even a painting. She has a great eye for detail and it shows throughout her pictures. I absolutely loved her work and cannot wait to start working on my wedding album! You will be more than pleased if you choose J & R Guarino Photography for your special day.

Absolutely wonderful!

I just picked up my album and no words can express how beautiful the pictures came out! From the moment I met Rene and saw her work, I knew she was the perfect photographer for me. Through the year and a half of planning my wedding, Rene became much more than just my photographer; she became my friend. Her professionalism and work ethic add to her abundance of talent. The creative approach she takes is truly breathtaking. My pictures are the most important part of my wedding and I will treasure them forever!

If you want a photographer who is professional, willing to work with your schedule, and who takes your stress away with her positive vibe and fun photos this is the one to hire for your special day! My husband & I had a really good feeling about this photographer when we first met her and she didn't disappoint at all. From the fun engagement photo session to our memorable wedding day, my husband & I were so pleased to have this photographer every step of the way! You will be too!!! Our photos are so beautiful and this photographer captured the very essence of us in each and every one! Rene, if you ever get to read this we would like say thank you again for being there with us and for taking your profession to a whole other level of wonderful! :)

Rene provided us with absolutely amazing wedding pictures that captured our day perfectly. Rene was able to capture not only the big parts of our wedding day but also all the tiny details that often go unnoticed. I love that she was so friendly and kind to my husband and myself when we first met her. My family and friends have all raved about the pictures of the wedding and can not believe how amazing the photos were. She is truly an artist when it comes to capturing a moment. I would highly recommend her to any bride-to-be for beautiful wedding pictures! :)

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The pictures came out absolutely beautiful. I had over 1,000 photos to choose from. Many of the photos were given an artistic look instead of a just a plain old photo.

The first word that comes to mind when I think of J & R Guarino is "WOW"
When I saw my pictures I was so amazed on the way they looked. I couldn't be happier. She captured every moment that was special to me. I even had friends say they wished they used J & R Guarino for their wedding. I would have to secretly admit that mine were nicer. Rene is not only an amazing photographer but a great and fun person. She knows just what to do to make a bride happy. I usually don't write reviews but I just had to get the word out to all brides looking for a great photographer. Your mind will be at ease knowing you will have FANTASTIC pictures at the end of the day. Thank you J & R Guarino Photography!!!!!!!!!!

Rene of J&R Guarino Photography has an amazing creative style. Her work is anything but ordinary. Looking at her wedding albums is like looking in a magazine. She has an artistic eye and can make the most ordinary scenes look extraordinary. I've watched her work at weddings I've performed at and have never seen anyone work harder. She is there for every shot while being unobtrusive at the same time. Her enthusiasm for her job shows in every picture she takes. I would and do highly recommend her to every bride I work with. Good luck to Rene and all at J&R Guarino Photography and Video.

Howard Goldstein
Professional Disc Jockey Service

Prior to my wedding I dragged my now husband to a bridal show. He's a man that was bored by the experience and just wanted to leave until he rounded a corner and noticed Rene's work. He took it upon himself to go through her sample albums and come back to tell me "We're using her. I don't care what you have in mind but she's it." THEN I SAW HER WORK. No words can describe how amazing and talented she is. From the first phone call, to our meetings with her, to our wedding day, she makes you feel like a part of her family. Working with her has been THE BEST part of our wedding planning process. Then the photos came. Between the engagement session and the wedding itself we were in awe-along with everyone else we know. Some people have a talented eye, but Rene brings your story and your photos to life.
It's funny because our friend wished us a happily ever after marriage and the way our photos were taken it really feels like our wedding came out of a storybook! =)

Rene was amazing!! She has such great talent and really makes every wedding an amazing event. She takes such beautiful and different photographs, all of my friends who've seen our pictures were blown away at how wonderful they came out. I even had a friend who got married before we did say that she wishes her pictures came out like ours. Rene was able to capture every special moment and you can tell she really enjoys what she does. At the same time, she is so personable and made herself so accessible to me throughtout the whole process. I can't wait to have another special event where I get to use Rene's services again. You def. can't go wrong with her .... 5 STARS all the way!

Phenomenal! By far the BEST investment you could make for your wedding. I am THRILLED with our pictures and know they turned out so fabulous due to Rene's hard work. We have received nothing but praise from our guests. Such a fun, and great personality. Extremely artistic, innovative, and original! We absolutely love Rene! The best photographer in the WORLD!

Thank you, Rene for being so good at what you do and for taking such beautiful pictures of the memories that we will cherish forever.

oh...and if you have no interest in looking stunningly glamorous in your pictures ... any other photographer will do!

All I have to say is... DO NOT LOOK ANY FURTHER! My husband and I went to a local bridal show with no intentions on finding the right people to do our wedding photography. We walked by this table and were handed a cd and they simply said just check us out. Of course we just threw it in the pile with all the other brochures. As soon as we got home we put the cd into our computer and i was simply speechless! i knew right then and there no matter what i had to have them do my wedding. When we met with Rene she was absolutely AMAZING! She made me feel immediately like i was top priorty and all of my wedding jitters went out the window. Her work is extremely unique and breathtaking! The day of my wedding she made me feel like i was a supermodel and i honestly could not be happier with the results! She not only became my photographer but now she truly is one of my friends. So again just trust this recommendation because you won't be sorry!

J&R Guarino Photography and Video are TOP notch. From the day I met Rene I knew I wouldn't be disappointed. Rene is friendly, kind and a whole lot of fun. She takes the time not only to invest in being your photographer but your friend. Her photography stands out from the rest. She takes the time to capture each and every moment of your special day. Her artistic talent in touching up your photos are without a doubt the best! I would recommend Rene and company to anyone I know getting married - you won't be disappointed.

Working with Rene proved to be an extremely positive experience. Her passion for her work, and attention to detail showed in all of our finished products. Beyond her work, Rene is the type of person a bride would be lucky to share her special day with. She is so easy to work with, and knows her stuff! She has a unique style to her craft that comes through in all of her photographs. In addition to that, she is always educating herself to make sure she is on top of her game. When you work with Rene, and her team you are getting a group who truly care to make your day the best it could be. Thank you Rene for giving us memories that will last a lifetime.
Sincerely,
Lauren and Dennis Slattery

While searching for photographers to capture our most important day, my now-husband and I were both overwhelmed and quite frankly a little afraid. Almost all of the photographers we met with had left something to be desired. Their work was either mediocre, or their prices were outrageous, or they just weren't someone that we could mesh with and feel comfortable spending such a great deal of time with on our wedding day. That was, until someone recommened that we go see Rene Guarino of J&R Guarino Photography & Video. From the moment we walked into her office, she made us feel completely comfortable and just as if we were members of her family or old friends. She has such an unbelievably contagious energy that can make anyone happy and relaxed. Not too mention how amazingly breathtaking her work is. We finally felt at ease. From our engagement session to our wedding, to far after our big day had passed, Rene always treated us the same as she did that day. She truly treats each of her couples as if they are the most important couple in the world. I am still, to this day, astonished at how gorgeous the photos she took of us were. Every person I have shown, from family to complete strangers, were simply amazed at their beauty. My wedding album is something I will cherish for the rest of my life. My children's children will have this magnificantly beautiful peice of history that Rene so wonderfully created. Not only do I have the most gorgeous wedding and engagement photos I have ever seen, but I also have a lifelong friend. My husband and I are currently expecting and we cannot wait for Rene to take the most special pictures of our baby when he arrives. Thank you Rene! You are truely the best there is!

Of all the vendors that you have to choose for a wedding to me the photographer and videographer were the most important. J&R Guarino was by far the best company we met with and I couldn't be more happy of our choice to use them for our wedding. From the very beginning Rene was so helpful and just so made us so excited for our wedding. The first photo I saw in her studio was of a bride and it was so beautiful I wanted to buy it and hang it in my house like a piece of artwork you buy rather then a photo from a wedding. From that moment I knew we had to have her as our photographer and I was never disappointed. She showed me everything she could do with our photos from the amazing albums to our picture on a purse! We did our engagement session with her and my husband and I felt like models and had so much fun. On our wedding day, Rene kept me calm and made the chaotic morning so relaxing and let me focus on just enjoying every moment. We did the greatest poses and she was so wonderful with our entire bridal party it felt like a friend taking photos it was a fantastic feeling. When we saw the photos we were so ecstatic to see that not only were the photos of us beyond gorgeous but that she had captured every moment of our day from the toasting flutes and the cake to photos of couples at the wedding.She captured all the details of the day that I would not want to forget like the beautiful table settings and the placecards that I had worked so hard to make. The photos of us as husband and wife were so captivating we felt like we looked as if we belonged in an ad in a magazine. Rene and her husband Joe were so wonderful we feel as if they are now friends of ours and can't imagine this experience without them because they truly made it so special for us. Rene always made me feel like I was her only bride and gave us advice along the way and I can't imagine why any bride would go with anyone else. The quality of her work along should be enough but the fact that she was so helpful, and so kind made her an ally to me through the wedding planning process and I never had to worry about the stresses of photography or video like I did with some of my other vendors. I highly recommend J&R Guarino for photography and videography because the results will not only be breathe taking but the entire process will be something you do not have to worry about and any one planning a wedding knows there is so much to worry and stress over so one less thing is great! Their professionalism and dedication to what they do truly makes them the BEST photography and video company there is!

Rene was as awesome as they get. She was there the whole day with us getting amazing pictures! Not only were the pics awesome but she is awesome. The work she does is like no other. When I was searching for a photographer for my weddig she was always the one I would be comparing others to. She became part of the family and was so funny and easy to get along with, everyone just loved her and Steve too! I would recommend Rene above anyone else, she is awesome!

Even before the wedding was over, I was receiving compliments from my guests on the professionalism of Rene and Steve. We were all blown away by the guest book and everyone really enjoyed looking through it and signing it. Together, Rene and Steve were able to capture the emmotion and excitement of the day. Rene's creativity is unparalleled. I found J&R Guarino Photography & Video at a bridal show and Rene was the only photographer who was responsive to my phone call. She booked me right away and showed a true interest in helping to make my wedding a very special event.

We interviewed a number of photographers before J&R Guarino, but after spending about 5 minutes with Rene (and Gigi) we knew she was the one for us. Her warmth and charisma is captivating but her talent, creativity, enthusiasm, dedication and professionalism are beyond compare.

On our wedding day Rene and Steve were absolutely wonderful!!! They were kind, respectful, professional, never obtrusive and made our day comfortable and fun which is important not only because you are spending about 10 hours on one of the most important days of your life with someone, but it shines through in every picture. They must meet at least 100 brides a year, but on our wedding day they made us feel like we were the most beautiful and special couple they ever met.

The pictures were available to view online after about 3 weeks and the proof books are beautiful. Some photographers give you 4x6 proofs or disks with full permission to print, recopy or distribute as you wish which is definitely an advantage and may add to the $$ value of the packages they offer. But a disk full of 1000 fake smiles and posed pictures has very little value to me and cannot compare to the 1084 pictures Rene and Steve took which are all full of genuine smiles on the faces of our bridal party, family and friends and beautifully depict their talented creative journalistic style.

"We don't remember days we remember moments..." and while you will never forget your wedding day, Rene and Steve's ability to capture every single heartfelt moment of our special day AND the emotion behind it is truly a gift that allows us to relive those moments every time we look at our wedding pictures.

Rene and Steve, you are the best and we can't thank you enough. We love you guys!

Choosing J & R Guarino Photography for my wedding was the best decision I made. Rene made me feel like the most beautiful and important person in the world. I was blown away by her professionalism and ability to capture each and every moment with her lens. She will go above and beyond for all of her brides and will do everything to make your day perfect. When the wedding is over, the only thing you will have left is the pictures. Her pictures are breathtakingly beautiful. Rene is the most artistic and creative person I have ever met; your album will be beautiful.

Choosing J & R Guarino Photography & Video was the best decision my husband and I made. Rene is an amazing photographer who is very professional, friendly, and creative. From our first meeting, to our engagement photos in Allaire for our signing photo, and to our wedding day, we enjoyed every minute! Rene and Steve made our weding day perfect. Rene is willing to try anything for our pictures (including a firetruck!). I would recommend Rene and Steve to anyone who would like to have amazing photos and an awsome time omn their wedding day!

J&R Guarino is owned by a passionate photographer named Rene. She is a fantastic photographer with an original artistic approach. She was the 1st and only photographer we interviewed and my husband and I loved her. I admired her work from the moment I met her and our personalities meshed very well which exudes in the photos.

We began our journey with Rene in Allaire State Park for a beautiful day of posing for our sign in book. The photos from Allaire, were turned into a very clever display for your guest to sign in at your wedding and a great conversational piece. Rene did a great job and really pops the colors of nature in our photos. We had a great day. She even drove us there with her adorable poodle.

The day of the wedding was very exciting and she kept us busy in many unique poses and backgrounds. The most unique photo would be putting me on the cover of bridal magazine in my album. She is very accomodating to you or your guests and requests gladly accepeted. Steve her assistant was great to work with also. My proof book and online pictures were wonderful. Many photographers make you wait months to see the finished product. When she is done working her magic on your photos they will be up on pictage and facebook to see. She will leave your guests with a picture of you from your engagment session with the website to review your wedding day photos as soon as they are available.

My husband Jeff and I cannot say how much we adore Rene and her husband Joe that did our videography. They have treated us like one of the family and as if we have known her for years. I highly recommend her work and artistic integrity. Rene shows such effervesces and enthusiasm as if she is shooting her own daughter's wedding. She has great studio in her home with so many examples and ideas to make your dream wedding come true.

Sincerely yours,

Terri & Jeff

July 10, 2009

*The Best Decision you will ever make for your Wedding is preserving the memory for years with a Quality Photographer to Document your wedding.

Great photographer, beautiful work, highly recommended!

J&R Guarino Photography are amazing! We had such a good time taking our wedding photos with Rene and her team and our bridal party never stopped laughing. Now with over 1000 pictures, my husband and I are struggling to choose photos for our album because we love them all and each photo is so unique!

When I got engaged over a year and half ago everybody was telling me horror stories about their photographer and video. People were telling me about equipment breaking, they didn't have enough time with the photographer, their pictures never came in...etc. So in my brain I was thinking that picking a photographer was going to be harder then picking my groom. But I was wrong, once I met Rene. I had none of those complaints that I mentioned earlier. I loved my photographer and video. From the second my mother and I walked into her house\office we felt like we were family. We did not feel like clients but that we knew her our entire lives.
When my husband and I chose Rene we knew we were making the right decision. When it was time to take our engagement photos we felt like we were famous. Joe, Rene and Ggi (there adorable dog) went in their car and went to ALlaire State park. She did not just take the average 20 photos for an engagement session she took 400. We really got comfortable with her that day so at the wedding there was no akward part. We also had our choice of the normal sign in picture or (what we choose) was a book containing like 85 pictures that people could sign. Wow, I was excited with all that and then it was time for our wedding.
My wedding was in the afternoon so Rene and Steve came to my house at 9 am and was mine till my wedding stopped at 8pm. She did everything I wanted including taking as to the beach for photos even though our wedding was not at the beach. Rene got shots that you would not dream of, she once told me that she would hang upside down if it meant getting an awesome picture and she was not kidding. My wedding day was awesome and you can see that in every picture and video shot they took. Not only is Rene the best photographer ever, she is a friend of mine now that I hopefully will have for life!! Rene, Steve and Joe will make your wedding even more imaginable then you could hope for. And her gift keeps on giving because you can see her work everyday on your self or wall. I love Rene and my decision to choose her as my photographer.

J & R Guarino did an awesome job on my pics and video!! I'm so glad I chose them b/c my pictures are beautiful and unique!!! When I saw my pics for the first time I couldn't believe how amazing they were!! If you want your pictures to be beautiful and special then choose J & R Guarino for your wedding!!

Wow- From the moment we met Rene at the Ritacco Center, we knew we found our photographer/videographer. She is the best out there on the market. She is very accommodating and makes your wedding day super special. She gets to everyone's level and has a special way with each couple she works with. She really gets a chance to know you and learn so much about you. Her pictures are so beautiful and each one gets better and better. She is truly one of a kind. I would highly suggest her to anyone and everyone looking for a photographer/videographer. We have so many great memories from our special day!

Renee at J&R Guarino Photography &Video is great! She has a wonderful studio with tons of samples of all the things she can do for you. She did the photography for my wedding and did a fantastic job. From the first session you have with her to the last session where you get to see how creative Renee can get with your pics. She has such a great eye and captures the moment so well. My wife and I thought she did the best job to capture our day. I would recommend her! I wish I had more hands so I could give her 4 thumbs up!

AWESOME!!! Rene and her staff are professional yet down to earth. They were able to meet our needs and the needs of our guests. The pictures that were taken that day and the pictures for our engagement session came out better than I could have ever imagined. You rely on your photos to capture the memories of your special day; J&R Guarino did that and so much more. I would highly recommend their services to anyone that wants the pictures of a lifetime!!!! I can't wait to see the video!!

Everything was perfect, the pictures came out beautifully! Rene was on time for everything and very professional and accomidating to our requests. We have not recieved our album yet, but if it is anything like our guest book we'll be extremely happy. We would highly recommend her and have already.

Rene has an amazing vision that make her photography so unique. I adored my wedding pictures. She edits each one so that they all are perfect. My biggest problem is picking from the 1300+ pictures that she took on my wedding day.
My husband and I also took engagemnet pictures with Rene and they were great too.

My husband and I were so pleased with J&R Photography. Rene was not only professional but she felt like part of the family. She has such a warm personality that you can't help but to fall in love with her. She takes her job very seriously and makes the bride feel that noone else matters that day but you. I would recommend her time and time again. Everyone at my wedding loved her as well. Her work is second to none. I remember the first time looking around her studio schocked at all the beautiful, different pictures. I will use her again and again for important things that come up in my life. We really were so truly happy with Rene.
Anytime I had a question, Rene's response time was immediate. She works with you not against you. Being flexible to me in todays busy world is extremely important.

J&R Guarino are absolutely amazing. Not only is there work by far the best I have ever seen, but they are incredible people. Rene has such a heart for her work and her clients and makes you feel so loved. There is no one else, I would have ever even considered as my videographer except for J&R. The video of my wedding was absolutely beautiful from beginning to end! They captured every special moment and more. I've watched the video, so many times and love it more and more each time!
I also love that we have this video to share with our two little girls. My older daughter always asks, what our wedding was like and I'm so happy that I have the video to show her. Every girl dreams of their wedding day and when the day comes it goes by way to fast, but with the video you can remember and cherish every moment of it! Thank you J&R for making our memories last a lifetime!

I can't say enough how pleased I am with Rene's work. Her style is one that has been mastered to pure perfection. My engagement photos are absolutely gorgeous along with my stunning wedding photos. She showed up with an assistant exactly on-time and stayed my entire wedding day! She has right combination of candid and posed shots and lets you truly enjoy your wedding day. My husband doesn't particularly care for getting his picture taken and after the engagment photo shoot he couldn't stop talking about how much fun he had! Rene's fun personality and smile is infectious. My guests loved her! Also, once my wedding was over she provided me with an creative variety of ways to remember my special day. Thank you J & R Guarino!

J & R Guarino were GREAT!!!!! I have known them for a very long time. Brides book with J & R Guarino! You will not be sorry.

j&r guarino was fabulous! for anyone who wants the perfect wedding they are well worth it!

would recommned services, very easy to talk to and has alot of good ideas and vision on how to photo wedding. felt like a part of the family was taking the pictures instead of someone who we hired. didn't even notice photographers at the weddding after the formal pictures were taken...but the shots they got were great.

There are not enough positive words I can say about my experience with J&R Guarino (aka Joe and Rene). I had so much faith in and admiration for Rene from the first moment I viewed her work and more importantly spoke with her. We talked briefly at a bridal show held at The Vanity Fare preceding our wedding and I told my future husband that I really felt comfortable with Rene and the photography and videography was the most important decision we ultimately had to make. I ended up in the hospital the day following the show and did not get to call J&R Guarino to book our date. I called Rene the following week and she somberly explained that she booked our date that same night that we had met. I explained the circumstances of why I had not called and Rene agreed to work back to back events to be able to photograph my wedding in the evening. I was so overjoyed and really positive I made the right decision.

Throughout the entire process, Rene and Joe were a constant support system and really made Rob and I so calm and comfortable as our date grew closer. My father had passed and Rene, my husband, Rob and I sat and reviewed different ways in which I could honor the first man I loved with my whole heart on the day I married the second. Rene designed a photo montage displaying various portraits of events throughout my life with my dad that were so important to remember the day I got married. It was so unbelievably amazing the way Rene was able to utilize her talents and artistic abilities and simultaneously put herself in my shoes and handle that part of our event with such grace, compassion and attentiveness.

Rene and Joe offer something completely unique with their approach to photograping or videotaping your event. If you are looking for really original, beautiful work done by a truly passionate team...go with J&R Guarino. They become a part of the family and you become a part of theirs. They're truly gifted artists and more importantly, genuine, caring, loving people.

I was absolutely pleased with using Rene! Right from the start she makes you feel warm and comfortable (with her little pal Gigi by her side)! Her work is outstanding, using a very artistic and different approach then I have seen. She is not afraid to go above and beyond to get an amazing shot, whether it's borrowing someones surfboard, bike, or having you climb on a table because she knows the shot will be simply amazing. She is very accommodating and patient. Our wedding was August of 2008, and after the wedding we had a busy 2 years between having family illnesses, having no vehicle and having a baby in between it all, she was right there keeping in contact with us the whole time just to let us know everything was ready when we were. Rene is not afraid to put a picture on anything she can get her hands on as well. I often enjoy coming to her house and looking at all the fun, new things she has created. She is truly a creative genius, and I would look no further to find the photographer you've been searching for!

Our photographer was very energetic and enthusiastic. She took the best, unique pictures which captured our entire day. Our photos are definiely different from the traditional wedding pictures. I would reccomend her to any new bride that is in search for a photographer.

My husband and I used J&R Guarino photography for our wedding day and we could not have been more happy with their work. Our pictures came out so beautifully adn were also very unique. Rene abd Joe are great people and very artistic. These photos now serve as memories of such an important day. I would highly recommend then to anyone. They are wondeful people and also deliver a wonderful product.

They were amazing! Worth every Penny! These pictures have to last a lifetime and they are perfect! Very Creative work and the Quailty of the pictures is unbelievable! Rene is a True Artist!

I can not express how great it was to have Rene as my photographer. The best part about it was that I never felt like I was missing out on any part of my wedding because I was taking pictures. Rene knows how to take great pictures without using up a lot of your time. Not only that, but we were always having fun doing it. I remember getting a lot of remarks from my bridal party talking about how much fun they had. Make sure to be open. I remeber thinking, "why is she making me do this?", and sure enough when the pictures came in I was in awe and it all made sense!

We highly recomend J&R Guarino Photography & Video. They did an outstanding job with our wedding. Thank you Rene and Joe.

I couldn't say enough wonderful things about J&R Guarino. Rene is incredible. My family and friends were so impressed with the photographers that we hired and love every picture they took. As soon as I received my proof books I took them around to show to my clients and the #1 response I heard was "Your photographer takes such different pictures, they are awesome". I interviewed many photographers before hiring them and I was seeking the combination of over the top quality and within my budget. When I found Rene, I was convinced that I found my perfect photographer. After seeing my engagement pictures, then I knew for sure that my decision was the best one. When I saw my wedding photos, the photos were amazing, and I was totally a very happy bride.
Thank you Rene your work is amazing and incredible.

I would strongly reccomend J&R Guarino Photography and Video. The quality of their work is excellent and they are very professional. My wedding photos and video came out amazing.

Rene and I hit it off right when we met. Her energy is infectious! Renebrings a certain synergy to the table and you simply want to stay connected to that. She is fun, positive, uplifting and down-to-earth. My husband and I felt completely at ease working with her at our engagement photo shoot and throughout the whole wedding day and thereafter. Her professionalism sets her above the rest, so I was never worried about how, where or what she was going to shoot. Rene combines her expertise, skills and creativity with her free spirit to bring you a finished product that you never imagined. We highly recommend her as a photographer.

Rene & Joe are so wonderful. Since day one they welcomed my husband and I into their home like we were family. We felt so comfortable with them from that moment, and that is so important.
The first thing you notice in her studio are the beautiful pictures taken by Joe and Rene. Right there I knew they were the ones to take our pictures for our wedding. Her pictures are so beautiful. The wedding albums she makes are also the best I have ever seen. We were married on the beach and the pictures she took of my husband and I by the sunset and the water were so beautiful. We had so much fun taking pictures that day with Joe and Rene. If you want pictures that are different and beautiful from anything you have seen, Rene and Joe are the ones to make that happen. I would highly recommend them for your wedding. Oh, and Rene makes a great cup of coffee!!!!

J & R Guarino Photography and Video provided us with exceptional service for our wedding. The moment we met Rene at a bridal show we knew right away that we wanted her as our photographer. Her energy, creativity, and passion for her work cannot be unsurpassed. Rene always brings excitement to every session you meet with her. She made our engagement session a lot of fun...and it shows in the pictures! Not all photographers take pictures of couples climbing in trees, posing in tall grass, or laying down on church steps. Rene and Joe also did an unremarkable job in capturing all the moments of our wedding day. Our proofs were even available for our guests to see online within 1 week of our wedding! We highly recommend J & R Guarino Photography for engagements, weddings, baby/family portraits, or any occassion. Not only did we gain amazing pictures, but we also gained dear friends. Thank you for everything J & R Guarino!

The compliments that I got from my engagement photos alone says everything about my photographer. I was given so many compliments after my engagement photos went on line. Then after the wedding, the phone calls were endless and everyone wanted to know how she got those great photos. She is truly an artist and my album is proof that she is the best.....my highest recommendation is given to Rene and her staff. She delivers what she promises and that is so important.

When faced with the daunting task of choosing a photographer my now husband and I were in luck. A friend had given J & R Guarino rave reviews. Taking her advice greatly helped to elevate some of the stress I was facing as a bride. We chose J&R Guarino for our engagement photos along with our wedding video and photography. We were nothing more than ecstatic with their work. They designed their service around our budget to create our ideal wedding compilation of memories. The product was a testament to the tirelessly hard work Rene and Joe dedicate to their customers. The quality and uniqueness of our wedding album and video have impressed friends and family and we find ourselves repeatedly thoroughly enjoying J & R’s production.

From our first meeting with Rene and Joe, their high degree of talent and professionalism was apparent. Rene exudes a love for her craft that is accented by her creativity. Rene is extremely outgoing and put our entire wedding party at ease with her subtle direction and energetic, jovial, and high spirited personality. We would recommend Joe and Rene’s services to anyone.

What can I say! The momnent I met Renee I knew she was the one. My husband is one who HATES to have his picture taken. When I met her and Joe at the Bridal show at Vanity Fare I immediately felt like family. Then I took my husband to met her see what type of package and see what they had to offer. Billy immediately felt the same as I did. It was like talking to one of your closet family members or like "old home week" when you get together with all your friends to hang out and have a good time. As the wedding grew closer Renee would could me and check on me to see if I had the "Bridal Crazyness" She would then talk to me and get me back on the right track to tie up the loose ends. The day of the wedding............................she is prompt, very very professional...... (Thank god for that!) As me and the girls ran around trying to get ready she take the 1st girl who was done and start her magic! There was not one time during the picture shooting that I felt rushed. Another thing which I loved is the way during the down time between the pictures then the wedding she spoke to my husband if she could take pictures of my flower girl (my niece). Boy, she was a ham living it up! When she saw her pictures she was excited she had her own photo shoot!


Besides doing our pictures she also completed out video and engagement pictures. She is very creative, when it came time to do the see the video...................what can I say it was just an "AWESOME" job!!!!! She covered it all.

What else can I say!?! I loved working with her and Joe. I feel that the are very down to earth, very caring and loving people. She keeps up to date with ALL the NEW trends and ideas!

Thank you Renee and Joe! You made our day very very special!

Love,

Billy and Gerrie

If your looking for a more artistic approach for your wedding pictures then J & R Guarino is the way to go. My husband and I met Rene at one of many bridal shows we attended. We knew immediately from looking at her books that her style was exactly what we wanted, and her friendly and outgoing personality was what we wanted for our wedding day. She was very organized and kept the day running smoothly. Our pictures came out beautiful and there are soooo many to choose from. We LOVE the proof book she made for us. If you are looking for someone to embrace your family and friends, and enjoy your wedding day right along with you, rene is the one! We would highly recommend her to all new brides! <3

J&R Photography was a wonderful addition to our wedding day. We were exceptionally happy with all our pictures, there were so many beautiful pictures to choose from. They are beyond the average photographers! Rene really brings life to your wedding day!

The photography received for our wedding was what we were looking for! - Not cookie cutter poses, very different & artistic, but the classic poses were still there. There were a few pics which I was looking for that were missed, but with the size of our wedding it was expected to not capture everything. Everyone that looked over my proofs said, WOW how romantic or wish I had that, etc. The quality of our album was just what was expected & our family raved about that as well. We ended up doing adding 2 parent albums & additional smaller albums for our bridal party. She made this an affordable treasure for everyone!
Rene was part of the family by the end of the day - I have tons of pics of her from my guests! She was extremly flexible & a doll to work with.
For brides to be - SMILE SMILE SMILE - you never know when the camera is on you & the video DOES NOT miss a beat.

J & R Guarino did a great job on my wedding photos and video!! I loved everything!!

Rene was the greatest. Her studio is highly recommended.

very professional, great to work with and do fabulous work!

If you are looking for a fun photography studio to work with you on your wedding day, then you should consider J&R. With over 15 years experience, I can tell you that the photographer that you have been spending your entire day with can absolutely affect the celebration that follows your ceremony. From my perspective as a DJ, choosing a fun and easy going photography studio can mean the difference between having a great day and having the best day! You can't go wrong by choosing J&R!

J&R Guarino are one of the finest photographers in NJ! Their professional, unobtrusive style creates magical photographs of your big day! Please check them out at one of our PlanIt Expo bridal shows! Joe & Rene are professional and very friendly!

J&R Guarino Photography & Video is a class act... They know what they are doing... they do it very well and are extremely professional... you can't go wrong with J&R... Tom Biondi "Tomardo Entertainment"

We've worked with Rene many times. Beautiful picutures and a pleasure to work with!

Rene is a rare gem. She has a keen eye and a sense of balance for her art. Rene is an amazing photographer who creates some incredible photos but also is courteous and respectful of your wishes. I've seen her performance, both during the shoot and the finished product. She is a true photo artist. I highly recommend her.

Rene of J&R Guarino is one of the most professional, dedicated and artistic photographers in the industry. I've worked with her at many weddings and am always amazed at how hard she works to get "The Shot". She can take an ordinary setting and make it extraordinary with her keen eye. The results are always a work of art. I recommend her to all my brides and have always been thanked afterwards for doing so. J&R Guarino Photography gets 5 out of 5 stars everytime!

Great Quality! Unbelievable personal touch! One of the few Photographers I recommend daily! Great work!

Joey Kidd Marino
NJsBestDJs.com

We were fortunate to come across one of Rene's photographs of our wedding cupcake stand. The photographs were stunning - Rene has an eye for uniquely capturing your special day and we highly recommend her services.

Thank you for allowing us to be part of your network. We look forward to building a relationship with you in the near future! Please let us know if we can assist you in any way! Christine Kosakowski www.OliveBranchPapery.com

J&R Guarino Photography & Video have participated in bridal shows with our company, Weddingsetgo.com, for years. They are a fantastic at their craft and so helpful to all of their clients. Rene & Joe are awesome and they are very passionate about what they do. Rene's photography has been used in many of our advertisements and her work is terrific. Brides at our shows always rave about them and it is great to hear about how they have gone over and above for their clients. They are professional and take the time to get to know their brides & grooms to get a true vision of what they want for their wedding day. They offer customized packages for all budgets and will work closely to make sure the special moments of your big day are captured.

I have worked with Rene on several occasions and am fascinated by the work that she does. Her upbeat personality is a pleasure to be around and it really shows in the outcome of her work. I love watching her get the bridal party "in the spirit" while taking her photos. Her unique style is amazing. I highly recommend her for any bride looking for a great wedding photographer.

Rene and Joe are such fun to work with. Rene's eye for the "different" picture is amazing and her attention to detail on the bridal portraits - especially when she's working in post production - is something to behold. The amount of proofs each client gets is astounding - usually higher then most photographers so it gives the client plenty to choose from.