NY and NJ Wedding Testimonials

About Phil Cantor - NY/NJ Weddings

Phil Cantor Photography is a referred photographer for The Registry at Bloomingdale's Willowbook

Ellen's father would still be without his boutonniere without your timely skills. The rest of the family is still talking about how they “never even saw you” and how you “blended right in.” That's exactly what we wanted! Yet you managed to capture every beautiful detail of our wedding day.

Ellen and Jason English, Livingston, NJ

On the occasion of my ninth anniversary, I wandered around the house looking at the pictures of our wedding that have made their way into the fabric of our home. In the TV room sits a tiny shot of my husband and me laughing as we contemplate cutting the cake - which makes me still laugh today. In the living room, next to the fireplace, our wedding invitation is displayed with an outdoor shot of the two of us snuggling up in the cold wearing the beautiful burgundy cape my sister-in-law made me for my winter wedding. Across the room is a gorgeous shot of my sister and me, our heads together as we share the emotion of the day. It's one of my favorite pictures.

These pictures are touchstones of that wonderful day, allowing me to remember the joy that keeps us together. As I wander through our warm home I thank Phil, over and over, for these fabulous photos.

Sarah and Peter Braley, Summit, NJ

Things have been pretty crazy here as we prepare to leave for St. Lucia. As I sit here packing, I realized that I couldn't leave for my honeymoon without sending you some thanks. Oscar and I were beyond thrilled with you and your staff. You were truly unbelievable and we both feel so lucky to have chosen you to capture every moment of our special day. From the minute you arrived, you had EVERYTHING under control. From your warm, caring personality to your handy emergency Shout-wipes. (Thanks again!!) You were just the best.

Brooke and Oscar Benavides, Montclair, NJ

One recommendation I would like to leave you with is for a photographer who I often work with, Phil Cantor Photography in Montclair, NJ. Phil is incredibly talented and professional and, as we have discussed, does not overwhelm brides or the bridal party with lengthy portrait sessions. Within Phil's studio there are several photographers and so far I have personally worked with both Phil and Alex, who is also fabulous. Best luck on your plans.

Joan Glenn, 6 Degrees of Celebration
from an email message sent by wedding consultant to her client

I just had to tell you that, as happy as I was when I picked up the proofs, the more time I spend with these photos, the more I love them — they are just exactly perfect!!!! You captured the day so well — Deron and I are both so thrilled with how these turned out.

Kiri and Deron Wolfe, New York

Many thanks to you for remaining so cheerful throughout a long day. You really were unobtrusive — your professionalism added to our enjoyment of the day. Thanks for all the things you did that we have no way of knowing about

Susan and Rob Fleming, Parents of the Bride, Philadelphia

We knew when we hired you that the pictures would be fabulous, but we never expected to be this blown-away by them. You captured the most touching and hilarious spontaneous moments. Everyone who sees our album says it's the best one they've ever seen and they are just astonished by the candid shots. After researching numerous wedding photographers, we just knew that you were by far the best choice for the job... but to be so thrilled with the end product is extremely satisfying. We both agree that hiring you was the best wedding planning decision we made.

Marcie and Jolyon Handler, Manhattan

Phil, thank you for expanding and perfecting the art of photography! You have successfully conveyed emotions on film indescribable in words! When we look through your pictures of our wedding, we feel all of those emotions again and remember all of those thoughts again. Every time we pour over your pictures, we are able to relive that beautiful day once more because you so accurately and artfully captured the moments.

Meaghan and John Janedis, New York

About Alex Brazil - NY/NJ Weddings

From the moment you arrived you gave us and our families the sense of calm we needed on such a crazy day. All of our guests told us how professional and kind you were the whole night. We can't thank you enough for the incredible job you did and for making our wedding day the perfect day it was.

Rebecca and Michael Repetti, New York

We felt so comfortable with you and you made everyone at the reception feel at ease. All of our guests LOVED you! Some of our friends got chills when they saw the shots you took. We cannot describe how happy we were to have you there, but we can say we have never heard of a couple hugging their photographer goodbye... until now. Aside from the marriage itself, your were definitely one of the best choices we made.

Sarah and Allen Barnett, West Caldwell, NJ

From beginning to end, you were the exact type of photographer that I had always hoped to have - fun, great with our guests (both large and small), right there when I wanted a particular person or moment captured, and at other times we were totally unaware of your shooting. You made everyone incredibly comfortable and at ease while being photographed.

Danielle and Farouk Soliman, Hackensack, NJ

I had to call you from my honeymoon to tell you how happy I was with Alex. He was just what we wanted at our party. He worked amazingly hard and I'm only upset I did not have a chance to say goodbye at the end of the night.

Beth Duff, New York (calling from the Bahamas)

We are impressed and overwhelmed by the splendor you captured. With the photographs we're able to re-live all the details of our wedding that we were too busy to notice. To see people laughing and dancing together is glorious. Thank you for capturing this special day so perfectly. We couldn't be happier.

Samantha Dolin and Dave Thorsrud, Philadelphia

I can not thank you enough for capturing my Wedding day so beautifully. Alex was nothing less than fabulous, he was involved, yet not obtrusive. He had a wonderful time joining in my celebration and everyone LOVED him. Once I viewed my photographs I was delighted. His use of light and shadow, the portraits, and especially the candids were everything that I requested and more. I can feel the excitement, nervousness, happiness, and the enjoyment of everyone each time I view my pictures.

Jennifer Cusano, Bridgewater, NJ

You were an absolute joy to work with. My 94-year old grandmother loved that you spoke to her in Italian, you soothed my nervous spirit with your easy way, and you gave my husband the confidence to be himself for the photos. You were unobtrusive, yet you knew when to be near. You captured the beauty and uniqueness of our day and you did this all with charm, grace, and humor.

Vivian Dittman and Michael Cooney, Bridgewater, NJ

Alex was so friendly and helpful, he kept me calm and made me laugh. I want to bottle him up and take him home with me. He is a wonderful photographer.

Olga Ayala Ortiz, Dover, NJ

About Phil Leo - NY/NJ Weddings

When I saw my sister's pictures, Casey and I were just dating. And, whether I married Casey or not, I knew I had found my photographer!

Jackie and Casey Heemskerk, New York

After we got our beautiful wedding pictures back, we found ourselves asking the question: Is Phil Leo omnipresent? Judging from the many wonderful moments he captured with his lens, we have to believe he is pretty close to it! From the 'getting ready' stages till the winding down of the party, Phil unobtrusively employed his talented eye to record for us the spirit of our wonderful day with originality, taste and humor. We are more than pleased and would like to take this opportunity to thank him and to express our great pleasure in dealing with everyone at Phil Cantor Photography. You guys are just the best.

Craig Shrawder and Adria Devereaux, New York

All we can say is “Wow!”. These pictures are amazing! We have so many pictures and every last one of them could be used in our album. Phil Leo's ability to catch the exact personality of the individual is awesome, and the lighting is perfect in every single picture. These pictures truly tell the story of a blessed, joyous occasion, and this story will remain for many years to come. Oh, I almost forgot, we would have paid double if we had known these pictures would come out this well.

Tiffaney and Amin Irving, Detroit

Thank you so much for our beautiful wedding photos! Phil Leo was wonderful to work with; in fact, it didn't feel like work at all. He was like another guest enjoying the party. He made us feel so comfortable, and he blended into the background at all the right moments. Phil has an amazing talent for capturing emotions on film! I can't look at the photos without smiling and reliving the joy of the celebration.

Jennifer Tang and Mark Cheng, New York

Phil Leo from Phil Cantor Photography did my girlfriend's wedding and her pictures are amazing. He did such a wonderful job and yet was never in the way. I don't know what she paid, but whatever it was, I think it was well worth what she got.

Posting on THE KNOT, From: BabJ

We could tell his artistic eye was strong when he did the portraits, but his skill getting the candid shots was amazing. I do believe the man can make himself invisible! To be unobtrusive in the middle of a surging dance crowd is an amazing talent. Something about his unhurried demeanor makes it easy to accept his presence without feeling you have to stop what you're doing and pose. With his assistance, we now have the finest, most natural, most evocative photos of our friends and family we could ever have hoped for.

Kris and Tom Kelleher, Montclair, NJ

Phil Leo exceeded all of our expectations. He took so many photos at the wedding that we can practically make a movie with all the still photos. Everyone has complimented Phil's talent for getting such “emotional” candids and they are amazed at how well the mood still stands out, even without the sound effects of all the dance music and laughter.

Wendy and Roger Saks, Hoboken, NJ

About Wedding Albums - NY/NJ Weddings

When we received our proofs from our wedding we were completely blown away. However, now we have our album and we cannot find words to describe how we feel looking through it. You designed it in such a way that it tells the complete story of our wedding day. When we look through the album we feel like we are flipping through a fairy tale storybook. Even people who did not attend our wedding get a complete sense that they were there that day...right down to the emotions!

Colleen and Patrick Dempsey, Maplewood, NJ

We look at our album nearly every week. It's such a happy reminder of that wonderful day nearly a year ago! Everyone we share it with adores it — some with tears, some with laughter. We love seeing it through those “fresh” eyes the most, through the eyes of those who don't know that they're opening the pages of something far more than a wedding album. It's a storybook that we'll be sharing with our children, and their children, and with family for generations.

Ellen and Jason English, Livingston, NJ

With so many gorgeous proofs, it was quite difficult to narrow down what to put in the album! I was impressed with the amount of personal attention I received at our album design appointment. I felt that you were as excited and as interested in my album as I was. And, not once did I feel rushed. I think we went through every proof and you showed me examples of what you might do creatively. Your attention to detail reaffirmed that we had chosen the right person to make this special book of memories one we will cherish forever.

Jamie and David Allu, Morris County, NJ

Our wedding was nearly 9 years ago. Today, the beautiful wedding album takes me back to a less chaotic time when it was just the two of us. With three kids, we look at it often now and it's wonderful to hear my 4 year-old daughter exclaim how spectacular mommy looks all dressed up. When I look at it I feel like I'm there, that I'm back in that moment again and I still love it.

Darrian Lacey, Tompkins Cove, NY

The album is fabulous! We want to thank both of you (Phil Cantor and Alex Brazil) for all of your hard work, your creativity and your sense of humor. Alex... we so appreciate your remarkable talent and your endearing personality. We so enjoyed having you in our home and at our wedding — it felt to us that you were part of the family and belonged there! Your hard work was certainly recognized by us when we saw you hanging out of the car window in the rain. Phil... from the day we met you we knew we were lucky to find you. You had an uncanny ability to make a very stressful situation a whole lot less stressful and a lot of fun. We always look forward to seeing you!

Just the other day, I said to Carmen that our wedding day is, without question, the most memorable day of my life. I have both of you to thank for capturing all of those special moments and giving us a place to go that brings us back to that day.

Lisa and Carmen LaBruno, Hoboken, NJ

Our wedding was incredibly special, and the best day of our lives. The celebration continues each time we look at our beautiful album. We immediately knew upon meeting you that we wanted your studio to be a part of our wedding. You had a special way of making us feel as though we had just run into an old friend. We knew the photos would be of the highest quality, but we never imagined our wedding album would be such a work of art. The story told within the pages you created is one we will cherish forever.

Kendra and Jim Kinney, West Orange, NJ

Everyone who has seen the album is amazed. They all comment that each photo is a work of art, and the album a masterpiece! You captured every moment and emotion throughout our wedding day. People told us we would never remember our wedding clearly. Looking at your photos, we remember perfectly the details of the entire day. To say that Charles and I are thrilled is an understatement.

Stacy and Charles Allan, Summit, NJ

About Portraits

I just wanted to say WOW! You re truly an artist. The photographs are better than I could have imagined and I look forward to coming in again when Matthew is about a year old and doing a second series of photos.

Laurie Hale, Staten Island

We wanted to say thank you for helping us capture beautiful memories of our first family vacation on the Jersey shore. The whole experience far exceeded our expectations and the pictures you took will forever hang in our home as a reminder of such an unforgettable time.

Melissa and Michael Bailey, Tenafly, NJ

Thank you for the lovely photos! Henry's concert, his Eagle Scout ceremony, and now the family portraits. The enjoyment I get from the large portrait hanging on the living room wall is simply priceless!

Ninfa Gehman, Montclair, NJ

I just got Eli's graduation photos, and just wanted to say you are so unbelievably talented. Loved them all.

Elisa Spungen Bildner, Montclair, NJ

I just got the pictures in the mail. The photos look fabulous. I cannot believe we look that good. My parents are totally impressed. They couldn't believe how well you captured the colors of our Nigerian clothing. You managed to amaze us and we'll be flying to New Jersey to come in again for every family milestone.

Moyo and Sholo Balogum, Dallas, TX

We absolutely LOVE our engagement pictures! Your work is truly amazing. We are so excited to have you photograph our wedding and can't wait!!! Your website is fantastic and we were thrilled to be able to open and view the pictures online!

Brooke Pandolfi, Nutley, NJ