Jodi Glidden Photography

Great photography team. They shot our wedding and we don't have any experience in taking professional photos. Their directions were very clear and their lovely personality made us feel relaxed. The photos are awesome.

Where do I start. A meet and greet with Jodi and hubby gave us a good vibe and we locked in our wedding photos to be done with them. Myself and hubby got more than expected with photos I did not even know she snapped as we did ask for those really informal moments before our wedding. The wedding ceremony photos were amazing. We hired a garden and Jodi and hubby utilised the venue well with a variety of photos in different spots. We had classic cars and she snapped some awesome memories for us. I would use again in a heartbeat and would recommend. We still hear from Jodi and see some snippets used on her social media page which is great to see. We can't thank you enough. A few of my fave pics attached too X

We met with Jodi and Rhys, we thought they were super lovely people, had the same ideas as us for our wedding. Unfortunately we got to the day and from the time Jodi arrived she was very scattery and flustered making me feel very nervous and uneasy on my wedding day. Pointing out things that really didn't matter and weren't a big deal. I had made a list of import photos to be taken, given the list to Jodi my MC also had the list and we both tried to remind Jodi of the photos only to be told to 'just wait', we were taken off site (which is definitely not what we had planned!). Anyway, 5 months later (she told us this would be the case as they left our wedding) we got back some good photos, however I have none that I asked for, bridesmaids, photos with my family photos at our wedding venue where I asked for photos to be. Jodi did say I can Re-Do the photos with my bridesmaids, but unfortunately we can't afford a Re-Do hair make up and venue hire, it just won't be the same. We received alot of photos Jodi deemed important. Rhys was amazing and he was there with the groom & boys as they were getting ready, you can very much see in the photos that they were much more relaxed and comfortable.
300ish photos came back, maybe 20 look like professional photos hense the 2 star rating, the rest are photos of pointless things, a photo of a stranger walking past us along the lake front, a whole wedding photo where the isle decorations are blocking the guests.
I'm heart broken definitely wouldn't recommend. For the photos we got back I wouldn't even pay half her fee.

REPLY. I'm not sure how to reply to your comment Jodi. I'm glad you made that album public, however please don't forget to mention you added more photos before doing so.

Also we discussed staying at the Hilton for photos you chose to take us away without giving us an option. I definitely didn't say all photos we received were terrible I did say there was a few good ones, yes our make up artist has chosen a few to use.

I have no doubts you put alot of effort into getting us the photos but the important ones to us that we asked for prior to our day aren't there. How would you feel if you didn't get a picture with important family, your children or your bridesmaids on your day?
Also I'm disappointed that you chose a public forum to tell me we were difficult on the day when in fact your private emails to me said you had a wonderful time and it was a great wedding to shoot.

My motive? Not to have anyone else feel as heartbroken and disappointed as me on their day.

Reviews are for honest opinions and that was mine.

Jodi and her husband are amazing! She did my baby photos and my wedding photos. So much confidence and vision they have. The passion was all there, and the photos were just absolutely stunning. They told us exactly how to pose to get the best shots and gave so many great tips and tricks. Thank you so much Jodi and Rhys you guys were amazing

I've been lucky enough to work with Jodi a number of times over the past few years and could not recommend her more highly. She has taken absolutely beautiful photos of my (not at all cooperative) children and dogs. She always puts everyone at ease with her lovely, professional but relaxed manner and the results speak for themselves! I've recommended Jodi to many other people for all sorts if different photography jobs and will continue to do so - she really is amazing

We loved having Jodi spend a couple of spring morning's with us at Country Kidz. Her professionalism, experience, and gentle nature put all our children at ease for our daycare's photoshoot. Jodi worked with each child's disposition and her eye for detail and her ability to capture so many special moments meant our whānau all received the most beautiful photo's. I would absolutely recommend Jodi to anyone who is looking for a photographer for young children.

Wow! Wow! Wow! Such amazing work.

Jamez and I wanted to say thank you again for being such a fantastic team. We loved the energy and fun you brought to the day. Everything was so easy for us. You are both such amazing photographers.

100% recommend this incredible photographer. Worth every penny.

Thanks Jodi for the beautiful photos of Frankie at her kindy shoot, very happy with the images and plan to print and frame them as grandparents gifts for Christmas ;)

Jodi is an extraordinary photographer. She did all my campaign photos this year and so many people have commented that they are brilliant. She has a magic way of bringing out the best. Thank you Jodi. It was so easy to work with you.

Provided so beautiful photos and memories of my little one. She is the best for new born shoot.

Jodi was awesome to work with. She made the experience fun, simple and quick. I needed photos for my website, and it was so simple doing it with Jodi, and I got exactly what I was looking for. I wouldn't hesitate to work with her again.