Jana Candler Photography
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How does a traditional southern bride get the blessing of her even more traditional parents to see her groom before meeting at the front of the church? By participating in Jana's first look photography session, of course.
Last Saturday, on a chilly November day, my husband walked our beautiful daughter down the walkway of a lovely private garden in Greer, toward her handsome groom. The groom's parents and I, along with the bridal party, quietly watched from a distance to give them some privacy. As the groom waited expectantly with his back toward his approaching bride, my husband stopped and got a final kiss from his baby girl. She continued on her own, no longer a girl but a bride, and touched her groom on the shoulder. Jana caught the emotions of the moment perfectly—the tenderness of their embrace, the excitement in their eyes, and the grins that stretched across their faces. A favorite shot is the one she caught of my husband with one arm around me and another around our older daughter as we watched the couple begin their special day.
Jana and her assistant continued to make shot after shot for an hour and a half catching many more than would have been possible if we had done the photos between the ceremony and the reception. The pictures turned out beautifully, and we couldn't be happier with the results! At the end of the first look, the bride and groom rode to the chapel in separate cars for pictures with the grandparents. That made if possible for them to leave the church immediately after the ceremony and begin the reception with their guests without delay.
Did the first look diminish the specialness of the walk down the aisle? I don't think so. I watched the groom's face as my daughter approached him in the chapel, and he was just as thrilled to see her the second time as the first. I think that spending time together before the events of the day began calmed some of the pre-wedding jitters and allowed them to be more comfortable during the ceremony. My husband, who walked our first daughter down the aisle five years ago in a very traditional service, had this to say, "As one who has done it both ways, I've got to say that it's easier on the daddy to do the first look. You get all that gut emotion over with before you have to walk down the aisle in front of a church full of people."
Without reservation, I would recommend that brides consider doing a first look before the ceremony. You have only to look at the pictures of my daughter and son-in-law to know that emotions were captured during the first look that couldn't have been documented in a more traditional photo shoot. I am so glad that they will be able to return to the photographs in years to come to relive some of the joy of the moment. This traditional mother is more than happy that we were willing to consider a new and better way to begin the wedding day!
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Wow! Jana Candler is with out a doubt the best photographer in Greenville, SC!! She did my bridal portrait and wedding photos...all of which are fabulous! It's great when you consider getting two portraits becasue you just can't seem to choose. My mom and I loved her from the moment we met her and my groom soon followed after the wedding day. On the honeymoon, he couldn't stop raving about her...which made me feel great! She was so sweet and even remembered my friends names from the wedding after I met with her two weeks later. She never rushed me to make a decision, but allowed me time to think it over. She was dressed professionally and acted nothing but professional, as well. She made me feel so at ease, which is exactly what you need on that day. I love you Jana! Can't wait to contact you about some future baby portraits :)
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Incredibly unprofessional - she cancelled our appointment on the day of our photo shoot!
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Jana was wonderful to work with. She not only took gorgeous photos, but she captured the emotions and feelings and special moments of the day while being very unobtrusive and almost invisible. We are so happy we had you as our photographer. The wedding day ends, but the pictures last forever. Thank you for capturing so many absolutely beautiful memories.
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What is there not to like about Jana? NOTHING!
She is AMAZING!! She is so creative, helpful and understanding. Jana did our engagement pictures, my bridal portraits, and our wedding photos. They are all gorgeous. She captured every moment of our big day. I wanted our pictures to be unique and fun, and they were just that! I would recommend Jana for any occasion! She's WONDERFUL!
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I have never been one to dream about my wedding day but there was one detail that I had figured out long before I got engaged... Jana Candler would be my photographer. So when I got engaged, she was the first vendor I called. There was no need for me to call venues or attempt to set a date until I knew her availability. And we did, we set our date around her schedule and she was EVERYTHING and MORE that I ever expected. She captured the most beautiful lifelong memories that we will forever cherish. She not only should be your ONLY choice because of her pure ability but because you will also find that she comes equipped with an arsenal of passion and boundless joy for what she does and for making your day magical. On top of all of that, you acquire an amazing friend. Brides have enough stressful decisions to make leading up to their wedding day so do yourself a favor and BOOK HER and scratch one stressful decision off your never ending to do list. I can say with conviction that it will be one decision you will not regret so let it be your easiest one.
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Jana was always enthusiastic and very accomadating for our photography sessions. She held some photo sessions at places that were special to us to ensure our unique memories. It is very obvious that Jana loves what she is doing! There were always enough pictures taken to make selections for our portrait and our albums. I love Jana's very positive attitude and her sweet spirit!
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Jana is wonderful to work with and very personable. Her pictures are amazing!! I will definitely be using her in the future for family photos, too.
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Jana is amazing!!! With out a doubt- I think she's the best photographer in Greenville and she's such a wonderful person! We're so thankful to have had her at our wedding.
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After reading Jana's blog, I knew she was the photographer to shoot my daughter's wedding! It was great having her do the engagement session as she and the bride and groom became acquainted and at ease before the "big" day. She was very accessible to our needs and was a pleasure to work with before, during and following the wedding. Any problems were addresses and corrected. A bride and her family can not go wrong selecting Jana as the photographer!! She is exceptional as a person and as a photographer!!
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Jana went above and beyond anything we could have hoped for! She was professional, helpful, fun, just felt like part of the group. I would HIGHLY recommend Jana for your photography needs. You will not be disappointed. When I look at the photos she rook at our daughters wedding I feel all the wonderful feelings I had on such a special day. We had the finished photos in a short time compared to many friends that we have known who waited 6-12 months for their wedding photos. To be honest this is one area when planning the wedding I had hoped to save a little on our budget , but Jana was worth every penny. Thank you Jana!
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We loved having Jana there on our special day! She captures every moment and her pictures are absolutely beautiful!
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Jana is excellent. Not only is she awesome to work with as the bride, but all the people in my wedding party liked her which made pictures so much easier. She was very well prepared and our pictures went very quickly-which means we got to our reception sooner!
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Jana is FANTASTIC! My first priority was to have the best photgrapher, and I got her. Jana is fun, easy to know, and very talented. She is flexible, prompt to return calls....but becomes a part of your family as you work together. Her products- the unique guest book, her willingness to do engagement and bridal shoots in a variety of locations, her website, her quick turn around time, are the best you can get! Our guests loved the slideshow of the wedding that Jana plays during the reception....how fun for the guests to see the event captured so quickly! Book her early....word is spreading quickly!
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Jana is a phenomenal photographer and does an absolutely incredible job. I have never met a woman who loves her job as much as Jana....and all she wants is for YOU to be happy. My entire wedding party fell in love with Jana!! She's awesome!
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Jana took our engagment photos and was amazing! She was extremely flexible and traveled with us to two locations. She was very professional but also fun and knew when to take risks. She was very patient and took a lot of photos. We have them all over our house! She has a great personality and is easy to work with. She is timely and efficient. Loved working with her. Would highly recommend her to anyone!
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Jana Candler was awesome! She was extremely flexible and always provided top quality service. We were lucky enough for her to take our engagement pictures. We really wanted some pics with us and our 4 dogs. If you have ever tried to take a picture with 4 dogs, you know that can be a disaster. Jana did a fantastic job and we have the coolest pictures....some that we will cherish forever!
Our wedding pictures were unbelievable! So different, yet so "us". She does a super job getting to know the couple and finding what works for you so your pictures look natural and not staged.
After my friends met her at our wedding and saw how great our pictures turned out, several made comments that they would be calling her to take their special pictures!
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Jana is AMAZING! There is not a better photographer out there! I guarantee that you will LOVE your pictures! Jana does everything quickly, yet precisely so that you have more time to enjoy your day! She captures every moment just as you and your husband want it. I would recommend her to everyone!!!!
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Jana Candler is not only a spectacular photographer but she is a wonderful person and first class professional. It was a pleasure to work with Jana and it really was a privilege to have her photograph our wedding.
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Professional and very talented photographer!! Didn't take a few photographs that I had given her on a list to take at the reception was one of my few complaints.
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Jana was the best. The pictures are beautiful and the album is fantastic!
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We had a wonderful experience with Jana. Everything was perfect and I received everything in the package I ordered so quickly. Everyone was shocked I had my album so fast. I would recommend Jana to anyone looking for a photographer for any occasion. We plan to use her when we start a family one day. WE LOVE JANA!
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Jana Candler Photography provided me with the most beautiful pictures from my wedding that I will cherish for the rest of my life! Jana was the best to work with and her work is breathtaking!
Amazing vision! Great to work with!
Jana Candler is professional, creative, loves her brides. We love working with her.
I have been lucky enough to work closely with Jana. I love her personality and her sense of style with her photography! I would highly recommend her and her team!
Jana has an amazing touch with her photos. From kids to weddings, everything is very creative. She has some of the most beautiful bridal portraits and weddings that i have seen. Keep up the great work Jana!
We enjoy working with Jana. Her meticulous attention to detail and her friendly smile put the brides at ease, and make her a pleasure to work with.
Jana is able to produce breathtaking photographs of your big day while allowing you the space and time to really enjoy yourselves. Her lighthearted approach and sensitivity makes her a joy to work with for me. She seems to have an ability to make everyone so comfortable that you will always get the most relaxed natural moments captured on film.
About Jana Candler Photography

We are a full service wedding photography studio located in the beautiful West End of Greenville, SC. We have three photographers with coverage starting at $2500. Our philosophy has always been that we are only as good as our clients tell their friends. Visit our website to learn more about us!
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