Testimonials from Clients

“We love our wedding photos!!! Rick did a great job and made it a great experience! He asked me what shots I wanted and also helped me make a list of shots that I would want. His professionalism and the quality of his photos is fantastic. Our family was impressed with the turnaround time! You won’t regret having Rick be a part of your special day or event. We loved having him as our photographer and as a guest at our wedding!”

        ~ Heather Prince ~



“Before our family portrait session, I was worried if my three boys would behave for Rick and listen to him. Rick was patient and kind and the kids loved him. He is excellent and professional and his photos were unbelievable. His work is fantastic and his prices are great. Give him a call.”

       ~ Matthew Vanderbilt ~




“We always recommend Rick Schwartz to all our friends! He is flexible and generous with his time. He was open to various settings and backgrounds and attentive to detail. He communicated well before, during, and after our session. The quality of his photographs is phenomenal, and the images are crystal clear and in perfect settings. He is genuine, affordable, and works well with his clients. It’s evident that he enjoys what he does. Some of my favorite pictures are from Rick Schwartz! I’m so grateful he was able to capture some of the most memorable times of our lives. We will treasure these images forever.”

                ~Kenna Brannon~



"In regard to my daughter's bridal shoot and subsequent wedding, some of my hesitations and fears about going through this process were that it would all be overwhelming, stressful and expensive and that we would have no idea on the direction we should go with the portrait or how to make decisions about poses. But, I can't stress enough how easy Rick is to work with. Not long after meeting with him, all those fears were completely gone! He is so professional and although he has a definite plan of what might be best, he is so willing to ask the bride's opinion and gives options on so many ideas. He never gets too rushed or stuck in one plan but is so willing to do various poses as the opportunity arises and change things up based on what the bride is feeling like she might want to try. I don't think Casey really knew exactly what she wanted before we arrived at her shoot, so she was unsure of how it might go. But Rick was friendly, calm and knew how to try different poses and props until Casey started to feel like she was more comfortable. Rick was in control of the shoot, but he let Casey direct it! I think that was exactly what we wanted and needed from our photographer! I would tell anyone who is considering hiring Rick that he was by far the BEST decision we made in hiring any of the vendors for our wedding. Rick communicated well, is very organized and also affordable. He is professional, considerate and THE MOST hard working, diligent photographer out there who definitely loves what he does. Everyone involved in our wedding raved about Rick, at how personable and nice he is but they were also impressed with how determined he was, during all of our events, to always strive to capture the absolute best shot - and he did! Our photos are unbelievable. He was always in the right place getting the perfect photo! The quality and clarity are simply perfection, in fact, some of the pictures he shot during the sunset look too beautiful to even be real! We will call Rick again for any and all photography needs we have in the future. I'm so glad we found such a talented, high-quality professional as well as an extremely delightful person to photograph all of our wedding events. Rick was EXCELLENT and I highly recommend him!" 

            ~Lynn Harrison~



I am so impressed with Rick Schwartz Photography! We enjoyed a fun family portrait session and saw a very talented photographer hard at work and who clearly enjoyed the session as much as we did. We received our pictures in a few short days. He provided plenty of shots, a variety of sizes and formats, and the quality of the photos was outstanding. He is extremely professional and we will most definitely use him for our next family portrait."

                ~Jamey Milton~

"I would recommend Rick to any friend or family member… anyone for that matter! When working with photographers, my number one fear was outrageous fees, but that was not the case with Rick. His prices/fees are more than reasonable and explained upfront without any confusion. The entire process was easy, top notch, and stress free. Rick is prompt, flexible, respectful, knowledgeable, and confident. I did not find one photo that I didn’t love! I plan on using Rick for all my professional photography needs in the future."   

     ~Heather Gootee~



"You cannot go wrong with Rick Schwartz Photography. He does high quality professional photo sessions at a very affordable rate! Rick was able to provide several helpful recommendations which utilized the best lighting and locations for our photo session. He is a true professional. He has high quality equipment and knows how to use it! Rick is very flexible and lets you lead the way through the session but also does a great job providing guidance when needed. I highly recommend Rick Schwartz Photography!

       ~Kris Monday~



"For my wedding, I wanted to make sure to hire a professional photographer who was able to capture ALL of the special moments which were most important to me. Rick, and his team, did a great job of doing so. Throughout the wedding planning, Rick kept open communication and was flexible and professional. He confidently guided me through the entire process of setting up a timeline and creating a shot list. I felt confident and prepared going into my wedding day.

Rick exceeded my expectations and provided the photos I wanted and many other photos I didn’t even realize I wanted. My favorite photos are the candid shots he was able to capture. I can’t believe how many moments were captured and how amazing all the photos were! I truly had a hard time selecting which photos to get printed because so many of them are my favorites!

Rick and his entire team were extremely professional. It is clear they love what they do and are passionate about getting the BEST pictures. The quality of his photos is amazing! I am so thankful he was able to capture my special day so perfectly!

         ~Ally Hollis~



"Before our session, Rick had me find example photos which appealed to me. He was able to find locations and poses that closely matched what I was looking for. Rick has a great eye for setting up natural backdrops. You would never know, but some of my favorite pictures were taken in our own front yard. Rick was patient with my kids. As they were running around, he caught some amazing candid shots. He allotted time for us to change outfits and move to multiple locations. We were able to get some amazing shots with great backgrounds simply by walking through Travelers Rest."   

         ~Dedra Channell~



"Many times, when looking at a professional photographer’s work, I am a little hesitant to use them because the smiles can look forced and not authentic. I wanted to capture my kid's smiles as I see them, not painted on. During our session Rick did a great job at making us feel comfortable and our interactions with each other were very relaxed. I didn’t feel like someone was sitting there taking our picture. We were able to be ourselves, enjoy the session, and get some great shots (both formal and candid). Rick is very professional and easy going and he made me feel like both a valued client, but also a friend. He knows how to capture the personality of people. He was able to capture all my daughter’s expressions and my son’s smirks. I will absolutely call Rick for all my family photo needs."

            ~Ashley Fiffer~

"I think with family photos it's always the "unknown" of how well children will handle the photo shoot and keep things going. I appreciate Ricks patience with us and his easy-going attitude with our wardrobe changes, multiple locations, and our crazy crew. We had a fabulous fun experience with Rick. He is always a great photographer to work with and would highly recommend him to family, friends, and business associates. We love our family photos and all his sports photography that he has taken of our kids! Love Rick's artistic eye that finds the perfect angle, lighting, and of course expressions. He is very professional, personable, and provides high quality images. We have so many great shots to use throughout the year!"

      ~Margo & Eddie~ 



"When considering a professional photographer for our wedding day, it was important for us to find someone who was willing to literally follow us around and do a great job of documenting our entire day. We wanted more than just a collection of “posed” pictures. Rick did an amazing job of capturing our entire day, particularly the “in the moment” and relaxed parts of our day. He is cool under pressure and his photographic experience was evident and shined when he composed our positions, poses, and backdrops for our pictures. The entire day he was calm and relaxed and easy to take directions from. He makes the picture taking process fun so it never felt awkward to us. Our only problem… all the pictures are so fantastic, it’s hard to narrow down which ones to place in our album. We can’t thank Rick enough!"

      ~Thomas & Casey~


"I did not know Rick on a personal level before our photo session and was worried that he might not connect with us enough to get natural looking pictures. I was pleasantly pleased with his work and the pictures he provided for us were flawless. Rick was very patient and laid back. He came up with some great suggestions but was very open to ours as well. We never felt rushed at all, and he was able to capture priceless pictures of my children. He knew the best time of day and the perfect lighting situations. The editing was great, and the prices are very affordable. We will definitely be using Rick Schwartz Photography again for our Christmas pictures."

     ~Stephanie Keller~




“I truly enjoyed our portrait session with Rick. He provided a very relaxed atmosphere. Although the weather was a little threatening while we took our pictures, I was overwhelmed by how good the pictures turned out and could not be more pleased with the results. I can’t thank him enough for photographing our family!”

  ~Kelli Davis~





“We truly enjoyed our family portrait session with Rick. At first, I was a little hesitant about having our two dogs with us, but Rick had so much patience and the dogs did well. He was very professional throughout the entire process and very helpful when ordering our canvas print. Rick is awesome and the quality of his work is amazing! I have recommended him to all my Facebook friends”. 

       ~Tara Littlefield~ 



Rick was the perfect choice for photographing our wedding! He was so helpful in the planning stages. He communicated exactly what he needed from us at every step! He offered great ideas and advice to help in the craziness of wedding planning. When our wedding weekend came, I had no stress about our photos because I knew we were in good hands! He was everywhere we needed him at any given moment! He captured every sweet moment that we always want to remember so beautifully! He was dedicated to getting the perfect shots and you can tell he truly loves what he does! We have some amazing wedding photos that we will cherish forever thanks to Rick! I would highly recommend him to anyone looking!!

        ~Casey Kramer~



"Working with Rick was an absolute pleasure. He is easy-going, makes you feel relaxed and yet captures every moment and helps you be the best you can be for the session. When contemplating the photography for my wedding, my concern was if the photos and expressions would look staged and forced resulting in unnatural expressions. Just the opposite! Rick captured genuine moments and expressions and it radiated through the images. Not to mention I've never been photogenic but I have to say, these are the best pictures I've ever seen of myself. 


I know this sounds cliche but I can't say enough about Rick and highly recommend him. He WILL be the photographer I call next time I need one. I wish I had known of him this past summer for my son's graduation.


Rick's professionalism is second to none. He was able to orchestrate the upmost professionalism while making me feel at ease. Also, the quality of his photographs is amazing and speak for themselves". 

       ~Cynthia Heal~




“I really appreciate Rick’s willingness to take a variety of outdoor photos and different poses instead of the typical studio photos. He was open to our change of outfits and was very flexible and brought a casual feel to our photo session. Rick exceeded my expectations and delivered so many high-quality photos. He is very professional, has an eye for detail, and worked hard to make each picture the best it could be. I cannot say enough good things about Rick as a photographer. Rick’s pictures are amazing! We loved all the photos he took and I highly recommend him”.

       ~Mandy Sistare~