Reviews
Vaughn was the best choice we could've made to capture our special day. He was easy-going and kind, but also attentive and focused when it came time to shoot, and we couldn't be more happy with the outcome.
Many of our guests commented on his talent and skill throughout the day and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for high-quality, professional photos for any occasion! We look forward to working with him again in the future.
- Alyssa + Jadon | Wooden Sticks Golf Club
We feel so fortunate to have come across Vaughn while looking for an engagement photographer in Muskoka. From the beginning, Vaughn was responsive, organized and extremely helpful in answering our questions. He made us feel so comfortable during our engagement shoot- we are still talking about how much fun we had. We are totally in love with our pictures and will treasure these forever!! Thanks Vaughn!!
- Meghan + Noah | Muskokan Resort
We are so glad that we choose Vaughn for our engagement and wedding photographer. He was amazing to work with! He was always available by email or meeting virtually to discuss our wedding day plans. Throughout the whole process he made us feel comfortable, and on the day of he helped to create a relaxed and light-hearted atmosphere. We received our photos quickly and they looked amazing! We are so happy that we chose Vaughn to be our photographer!
- Kristen + Kyle | Holland Marsh Wineries
Vaughn was so lovely to work with. He made us feel instantly at ease, and gave us memories to last a lifetime. Photos were at the top of the list of importance for our big day, and not only did he knock it out of the park, he also got our wedding photos to us within two weeks! It was unheard of to have our pictures so quickly. We have already had friends who were in the wedding approach him about doing theirs, as he was so wonderful to work with. We would recommend him without question.
- Allie + Matt | Craigleith Ski Club, Collingwood
Vaughn was professional, organized and easy going from the first phone call we had with him. Vaughn's talent, humor and genuineness made the awkwardness of having tons of photos taken super easy. There is nothing about our experience or working with Vaughn that we would change. When we got back our photos we were blown away! Vaughn did an amazing job catching all of our wonderful memories from our wedding day and we could not be more grateful!
- Chloe + Dan | The Manor, Kettleby
We would highly recommend Vaughn as he was professional and kept us on time all day. He was also a ton of fun! Well worth the money! He even sent us 9 photos the next day for us to look through which was a ton of fun for us on our way to our honeymoon!
- Megan + Jake | Muskoka Bay Club
Vaughn is amazing! He did a wedding for a friend of ours, and after only seeing just a few shots we new he was the one for us as well. From the very first meeting, he came with so many good ideas. He had no issue having to drive out to the middle of nowhere to our wedding to capture our special day! He is super friendly and quickly becomes part of the family! I would recommend him in a second to anyone.
Doesn't matter what theme of wedding you're doing he's got it all! We are over the moon happy with all of our captures and can't wait to enjoy looking back on our day for years to come!!!!
- Laura + Dan | Owen Sound, Ontario
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I discovered Vaughn when a friend of mine got married, I loved his photos and made the decision that Vaughn was shooting mine. Best decision ever. Vaughn was easy to talk to, so helpful, offering suggestions for keeping warm, so friendly, and professional. Our photos are breath taking. We are eternally grateful for the time he spent with us, and the beautiful memories we have from our very special day. Worth every penny.
- Stephanie + Russell | The Farmhouse, Barrie, Ontario
We would 100% recommend Vaughn Barry to anyone getting married and looking for a photographer. Vaughn was very professional, fun to spend the day with, on time and on the ball with everything. Every picture he took was beyond amazing! He is now our lifelong photographer!!
- Courtney + Joseph | Barrie, Ontario
Working with Vaughn was so fun and easy. Once we met him and had such a blast at our engagement session we couldn't wait to have him capture our wedding. And he definitely didn't disappoint on our big day. He is such a down to earth guy and knows how to break the ice and make you feel comfortable. Thank you so much Vaughn for our beautiful photos. You really outdid yourself!
- Amie + Rich | Barrie, Ontario
I would recommend Vaughn to anyone looking for a fantastic wedding photographer! His work is amazing and he was so professional. Often you didn't even know he was there. His effects with light are incredible! Thank you Vaughn for the beautiful pictures that we look at each day.
- Shelley, Mother of the Bride | Muskoka Bay Resort
Although it was intimidating choosing a photographer to capture the most important event of our lives, I knew from the first phone conversation with Vaughn that he was our guy! I was so comfortable speaking with him and that comfort carried right through to our engagement and wedding sessions. My husband is super shy, but Vaughn's witty personality brought him right out of his shell.
We were so relaxed and had so much fun just laughing and focusing on each other while Vaughn captured these amazing moments. Everything from the timeline of our wedding day to the placement of my Mom's necklace on my bouquet....all of the little details Vaughn looked after, going above and beyond.
As a bride, you do not get a full view of the day and everything going on as the day flies by. Thanks to Vaughn we now have a collection of beautiful photos to display and flip through to relive our special day. We are beyond happy. Memories we will cherish forever.
- Amanda + Randy | Pillar & Post, Niagara on the Lake
Vaughn and his team totally exceeded our expectations. The photos are absolutely gorgeous, and considering the amount of money we paid they were worth every penny. From the initial meeting to the final album release, Vaughn made every step of the process completely seamless. He is professional, kind, funny, helpful, and really great at what he does. Shout out to his associate photographers who are just as amazing. I highly recommend Vaughn Barry Photography to anyone looking to get wedding photos done - I'd use his services again in a heartbeat. Thank you so much Vaughn!
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Five stars says it all! We could not be any happier with Vaughn Barry's amazing photography skills. Not only did he photograph our wedding but our engagement session as well. His relaxed nature, made our 'camera shy' personalities disappear. Making our wedding day photos flawless. He isn't afraid to venture onto new grounds for the perfect backdrop and angle. I'm pretty sure we seen him laying more in the dirt, rather then tip toeing around puddles, on both photo sessions.
His drive and passion to capture beautiful memories shines in his work. He was able to capture so many emotions through the camera lens that we will forever hold in our memories. We would highly recommend Vaughn Barry!
- Amanda & Jamie | Barrie Country Club
Vaughn is the best photographer we have ever had, even better than our wedding photographer! He did a couple's photo shoot with us while staying at the Majestic Colonial in Punta Cana. He was professional and really made the experience very comfortable for both of us. I really appreciated his attention to detail (e.g., hand, finger, leg placement), which makes all the difference in the overall professionalism of each picture. He is also creative in his pose suggestions, so you won't end up with the same poses in each picture or one's you have seen before.
Overall, I definitely recommend Vaughn and look forward to working with him in the future!
- Katelyn + Tom | Majestic Colonial Punta Cana
Vaughn's photography is nothing short of amazing! We just had some family pics taken by Vaughn and they were just spectacular!!! We first met Vaughn in the summer of 2015 when he photographed my son's wedding at Belcroft Estates. He had a way to put everyone at ease throughout the day especially when we had to deal with the unexpected inclement weather. Needless to say the pictures were simply beautiful. I hope that we will have the pleasure of having Vaughn photograph for us again... maybe another wedding?
- The Murphy Family | Barrie, Ontario
It is hard to express in words how unbelievably amazing it was to work with Vaughn. His work is stunning and his is level of professionalism is outstanding. The day of our wedding he took care of everything: coordinating the shots, timing, picture locations, set up etc. He made me feel so relaxed and it was so reassuring to have him direct our group. Looking back this was one of the best parts of our day, because I did not have to worry about anything. Vaughn made this experience so positive and fun. Vaughn is so personable and will instantly make you feel comfortable.
My Husband and his groomsmen had a blast with Vaughn and every single one of them complimented how accommodating his was with our group. Working with myself and my Bridesmaids, Vaughn kept us laughing in the below zero temperatures and every single picture turned out perfect! Vaughn is constantly searching out photo locations and opportunities. His level of creativity is remarkable and we were absolutely blown away with our photos. We have had so many compliments from family, friends, and coworkers, with everyone remarking that these were some of the best wedding photos they have ever seen.As a Wedding Coordinator, I work with many photographers in the industry and Vaughn’s work and professionalism is like nothing I have ever seen.
I have nothing but great things to pass along about his service. We are so overjoyed to have had the privilege of meeting him and having him photograph our wedding day. The experience and our pictures have left us with priceless memories. We look forward to having the opportunity to work with him again. Thank you Vaughn! We are still on cloud 9!
- Christina + Keegan | Cranberry Resort, Bear Estates Collingwood
Vaughn Barry is amazing at what he does. He makes the experience that much more special and I can't wait to work with him again in the future for other family events/gatherings. He has an eye for beautiful photos and is so much fun. His photos look natural but at the same time they are out of this world.
Many people who have viewed are engagement and wedding photos have made a comment on how amazing they are and how they have never seen work like that done. He is worth every penny and if anyone has the opportunity to work with him, you are very lucky and won't be disappointed.
- Claudia + Adam | Barrie, Ontario
Mr Vaughn Barry... a man with an exceptional & extraordinary talent . He is a photographer that not only takes pictures but a photographer that is able to capture each moment, each tear, every smile, glance, emotion and thought in a blink of an eye or rather I should say, in a shutter speed of his own lens. The simplest of pictures that say a million words... which will leave you breathless, every time.
We can't thank you enough for going the extra mile to make this day and all of the days leading up to it a memorable one for us. Highly recommended to all in need of an artist!
- Melissa + Daniel | The Doctor's House, Kleinburg, Ontario
When I set out to hire a photographer for our engagement shoot, Vaughn came highly recommended. Boy did live up to those recommendations. Vaughn was patient, insightful and incredibly knowledgeable in assisting me with the planning of the surprise photo-shoot for my fiancée. What impressed me the most was the way in which Vaughn lives and breathes his craft; he brings incredible vision, creativity, passion and dedication to each shot.
There are no second chances to recreate the exact moment of the proposal, and there is no one I would trust more than Vaughn to capture that special moment. We have received nothing but compliments from family and friends who have seen our photos. It is without reservation that I recommend Vaughn to anyone looking for a photographer to capture life’s precious moments. There is no doubt that we will be calling upon Vaughn on our wedding day.
- Jackie + Gordon | Brantford, Ontario Marriage Proposal
We were blown away with our engagement photos that we just received from Vaughn. Everything from the pictures, the awesome location that Vaughn recommended to us, all the way to the final packaging of the flash drive sent in the mail was top notch. We had only a few times available during our vacation to work with and he was fully accommodating to our needs and availability.
I have recommended Vaughn to friends already and will continue to do so. The pictures that were captured were better than we could have hoped for. We'd book him again in a heartbeat. Thanks for the amazing pictures Vaughn; we hope to use you again in the future!
- Jo-Anna + Glenn | Collingwood
Most amazing photographer any girl could ever ask for on her wedding day!! Vaughn was amazing and captured every important moment of our big day and really told a story with his photographs. He wasn't afraid to lay in the dirt or grass to get that perfect picture and was always one step ahead of us. If you are looking for a photographer who will be sure to capture every moment with his own flair then Vaughn is your man! I would 100% recommend him to everyone I know.
- Amanda + Dennis | Sudbury, Ontario
If you are getting married in the Barrie area, Vaughn is your 'must have' photographer. He is so talented and has such creativity. He photographed our wedding day and did an amazing job. Our pictures are spectacular! You will not regret hiring Vaughn to capture your special day.
- Grant + Charlotte | Lafontaine, Ontario
On a cold day in December Vaughn with his charismatic, professional demeanour was able to bring energy and life to each photograph he took. His time and patience helped to bring comfort and joy to our day. If you're looking for stunning and unique results then look no further. Highly Recommended!!
- Teresa + Chris | Collingwood, Ontario
Thank you Vaughn for capturing our wedding day!! You did a great job!! William and I love all the photos! You were very professional, fun, and very organized. I am glad you were part of our wedding team! Thank you!
- Stephanie + Will | Innisbrook Golf
We found Vaughn’s work on Facebook and were taken back by the artistic nature of his photography. At our first meeting with Vaughn, we were reassured by his enthusiasm and attention to detail. We were more than pleased with our beautiful engagement photos last summer and Vaughn out did himself by creating our magical wedding photos. Vaughn’s daughter, Kindsey, came along with Vaughn to photograph our wedding which was an added bonus. We are so pleased with how Vaughn and Kindsey managed to capture the myriad of emotions that we and our guests expressed throughout the day. Our photos are reflective of so many special moments which are irreplaceable. I especially appreciate Vaughn’s ability to run a tight ship which gets the job done while keeping things light-hearted and fun. He’s been very prompt to respond to any questions and unbelievably quick at getting the finished product to us. We highly recommend Vaughn Barry!
- Jen + Ty | Geneva Park YMCA, Orillia
We met Vaughn about a month after we got engaged and began planning our wedding. We hadn't even finalized a venue yet but we had read great things about him so we decided to meet him for coffee and to get a sense of who he was and if he would fit with our vision. As soon as we sat with him and talked a little about our special day we knew he was our only choice. His upbeat personality and his excitement when talking about his work made are decision easy. Throughout our wedding planning Vaughn was very easy going and flexible with our various changes and more than willing to help us out and offer advice during our planning process. When we met Vaughn for our engagement photos, he was as happy and chipper as usual, and made our day fun and carefree. As we walked around Sunnidale Park taking our engagement photos it felt more like walking around with an old friend.
Even on our wedding day we felt as though Vaughn was more of a friend than someone we had hired to take photos of our wedding. Throughout the day Vaughn was always around but you also never knew where he was. Always able to capture those special moments from various angles. He was professional but also fun and light hearted, and would show you little previews of certain shots he took to make sure you were happy. We were able to view some photos a few days after the wedding and they were exactly what we were hoping to see. He went over and above, capturing images that we didn't even think were being captured. He is worth every penny, and we're glad we upped our budget for photography considering its the only physical proof of your special memories.
We cant thank Vaughn enough for everything he did for us and turning our wedding day into a story that will be able to be passed on to our children. Thank you Vaughn, Our day wouldn't have been the same without you.
- Vanessa + Adam | Base Borden
Thank you Vaughn for doing such an amazing job on both our Engagement Shoot and Wedding day! We loved every single picture and we're most thankful for how much each picture captured our style and personalities! Will definitely be recommending you to friends and family.
- Tara + Michael | Old Mill Wedding
