Reviews
Hiring Vaughn to be our wedding photographer was the easiest and best decision we made in our whole planning process.
He loves hockey and appreciates Adam Sandler movie references and fist pumps when he gets a really good shot, but then he produces these whimsical photos that look like something out of a high fashion magazine.
Vaughn is nothing short of AMAZING. His work speaks for itself but what really sets him apart is his ability to make you feel comfortable in front of the camera. It's like having your best buddy as your photographer.
We had some less than favourable weather for our big day, not the way Vaughn see's it! He took stunning photos, taking advantage of lighting and weather conditions. The photos really capture a moment in time that we will never forget.
The number of positive comments we received from wedding party members, venue team and guests about Vaughn's presence at the wedding were too numerous to count.
Our family and friends have raved about how awesome he was and how stunning the photos are. He is beyond fantastic and we highly recommend him to any couples looking to capture their special day.
We are so happy we chose Vaughn to be our photographer for our special day, and would recommend him in a heartbeat! We love how his photos are vibrant and colourful, but he also has a great eye for black and white photos.
I am beyond happy that we chose him as our photographer. Everyone at my wedding commented on how professional he was. He was able to capture the best moments without being intrusive.
My husband doesn't love being in front of the camera, and Vaughn had him laughing and relaxing easily! And not only that, but he was able to make even our posed shots look natural and candid - and that's talent!
What impressed us the most was how he took the time to not only get a feel for what we were looking for in terms of our photos, but to genuinely get to know us as people, not just clients. By the end of it all, Vaughn was like family.
He made us feel comfortable and at ease. Getting our photos was one of our favourite moments during our wedding as it gave us some time to enjoy one another’s company and snuggle up to one another while Vaughn took photos and made us smile.
He really takes pride in what he does, and cares about his couples. By the end of the day, you feel like you've been hanging out with an old friend the whole time. I cannot say enough good things about working with Vaughn.
While taking our photos, he made us feel very comfortable and avoided the dreaded over-posed shots. He was very quick at assessing changing weather and moving us to the optimal spots at the venue to capture some truly stunning photos.
As for the photos themselves, we were blown away! The turnaround on receiving them was very quick, and he even had a handful of photos ready for us the day after our wedding! We would highly recommend Vaughn for your wedding photographer!
Vaughn was very intentional and thought-out in taking his photographs. Instead of 100s of shots from every conceivable angle, he spent time considering compositions, had us pose, took a handful of photographs and immediately showed us the mind-blowing results.
Beyond that, he is truly passionate about photography. Of the countless decisions we made throughout the wedding planning process, we can easily say that hiring Vaughn was the best.
We cannot say enough great things about Vaughn. From our initial conversation to receiving our photos, Vaughn was a pleasure to work with. He is professional, creative and makes you feel very comfortable throughout your day.
We can be very uncomfortable in front of a camera and this was our first time doing any sort of photoshoot, but Vaughn made things so much easier and helped us relax and enjoy the whole experience.
It felt like he was working with us (not for us) to make sure our day went as perfectly as it could. On the day of he made sure to get the photos we wanted while still ensuring we were able to enjoy our day.
When the weather threw us a curveball, he embraced the weather, adapted to the circumstances and went above and beyond to ensure all of our desired moments were not only captured but enhanced by mother nature.
On our wedding day, Vaughn unsurprisingly bonded with our families and wedding party, and worked in perfect collaboration with our vendors and wedding coordinator.
We absolutely LOVED our photos and had so many comments from our wedding party and guests saying how great our photographer was. Vaughn captured our perfect day better than I could have ever imagined!
He was impressively funny, easy going, and downright good at his job. He connected with everyone!
Vaughn worked so well with the whole team around us on the day, and his great sense of humour kept us going during photos throughout the day! He had way too much fun joking around with our British groomsmen!
Vaughn was more than I could have ever hoped for, in every way. My husband has never been good with photos, and was more nervous about that part of the wedding than anything else.
We received so many compliments at the wedding about Vaughn not only for his incredible photos but also his professionalism.
As a bonus, our guests loved him! We got many comments about how professional and easy-going Vaughn was to interact with throughout the wedding.
He was very creative in getting some really unique shots that I love, but we also got a lot of candid photos that capture some awesome memories. We got sneak peek photos super quick, and our entire gallery really quickly as well.
He is very personable and has great attention to detail.. even all the little details! He is creative with his shots and makes you feel like a natural beauty. We are very impressed and would highly recommend!
Vaughn really went above and beyond what we expected. He was very easy to work with and very personable jumping right in there to photograph a Newfie screech in ceremony and becoming an honorary Newfie himself.
My husband and I are a bit shy but felt so comfortable in front of his lens. He is also great with kids and directed the five years old flower girl and ring bearer with ease.
It’s impossible to overstate how incredible Vaughn is! When I needed a photographer for my proposal, Vaughn went above and beyond to perfectly capture the moment.
We had an amazing experience with Vaughn! Not only did our photos turn out better than we imagined, but he made us feel so comfortable. We’re not photo people so this was huge.
Not only are we absolutely ecstatic with the photos as they are absolutely stunning but Vaughn works crazy fast! We received our photos not too long after the wedding and thankfully didn't have to wait 3+ months.
Vaughn instantly made us feel comfortable, relaxed and he has a great sense of humour. So it was not surprising when we got our photos back and they were stunning.
I cannot express how amazing a photographer Vaughn is. We hired him for our wedding and he was PHENOMENAL. From the meet & greet, to the engagement photos, to the big day - he was incredible, so friendly and charismatic.
10/10, we would 100% absolutely recommend Vaughn to anyone!! We enjoyed everything about our special day and our photos were a dream come true.
When it came to the wedding we had such high expectations and Vaughn exceeded each one. Professional, relaxed, cracks a joke when you need it, delivers instruction when you need it. He had our photos back to us less than a week which is absolutely unheard of.
He did not just take pictures, he captured our story, our personality and took the time to understand why our venue was so special to us.
He definitely warmed us up quick and within minutes we both felt comfortable in front of the camera. We had such a blast, laughing and joking.
Vaughn came through with exceptional photos and seizing whatever backdrop mother nature threw at us in addition to keeping everyone on pace and in good spirits.
He helped guide the photo shoot, giving us many helpful suggestions for achieving our desired pictures. You could tell Vaughn takes a lot of pride in his work.
He captured us as we are. He made the day fun and relaxed. The pictures he took are breathtakingly beautiful!
He is super easy to work with and makes you feel very comfortable. Our wedding photos are beyond our expectations!
Vaughn made us all laugh, joked around with us all day, got along with everyone, made everyone feel comfortable and ultimately was just fun to be around on such a special day.
My wife and I both felt comfortable with him, Vaughn effortlessly made the environment calm and creative as if you were just hanging with a bunch of friends taking photos.
My wife literally goes through the album 2-3 times a day randomly just to get that level of excitement and relive the wedding day.
Next to getting married Kaitlyn and I both agreed that Vaughn was the best decision we made for that day.
Vaughn has a great personality; very cool easy-going kind of guy while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
He is the type of guy you want to have over for dinner and drinks after because he is truly that enjoyable. Vaughn allows you to experience your day without a care in the world and adds a playful atmosphere without impeding on the magic or romance of the day.
Vaughn is the best – he helped me stay calm and made our day run so smoothly. He really was the best decision we made during our wedding planning process.
We weren’t sure what to expect when we met in person, but he was extremely professional and a pleasure to work with.
The photos are absolutely beautiful. He really went the extra mile to take some creative and memorable photos. I'd recommend his work to anyone.
Vaughn worked so well with the whole team around us on the day, and his great sense of humour kept us going during photos throughout the day! He had way too much fun joking around with our British groomsmen!
He is very experienced in destination weddings and helped us not just with photos but planning advice, and reassuring us he would take care of everything which he did! His professionalism, and creativity shined through.
Vaughn is extremely competent, professional and full of great ideas. He was able to capture moments during our engagement shoot + wedding that nobody else could and avoid some obstacles that would otherwise be in the way.
None of our bridal party enjoy getting their picture taken but he knew just how to get them going and the results we got were amazing!
Despite a difficult room lighting wise, we are incredibly pleased with how creative he was to make sure that wasn’t an issue and our photos look fantastic.
Hiring Vaughn was one of, if not the best decision we made when planning our wedding and we would highly recommend having him as arguably the most important addition to your team for your special day!
We couldn't be happier for all he did and how easy he was to talk to and work with. Thanks for everything Vaughn.
I'm happy to say that Vaughn exceeded my expectations during my proposal at Blue Mountain. Stress free, perfectly organized and well put together.
He is also up for literally anything (we dragged him through 5 feet of snow) - and super good at keeping a straight face when he is in on a joke being played on the subject of the photo.
Both my husband and I felt very comfortable around him. We love our photos and have had so many compliments on how wonderful a job our photographer did.
Vaughn puts all of himself into his work and it really shows, every photo is a work of art. We are so happy that we found him!
Always professional, Vaughn maintains an easy-going and relaxed vibe throughout each interaction that makes him extremely approachable and easy to share a laugh with between shots.
He was fun, and made our guests feel comfortable - we received many compliments on his attitude and enthusiasm. He was a great source of knowledge for our destination wedding at the Majestic.
He captured us as we are. He made the day fun and relaxed. The pictures he took are breathtakingly beautiful!
Vaughn’s laid back and easy going personality, and love for what he does made it feel more like we were hanging out with a friend than having a photographer following us around.
We hadn't ever had a professional shoot done before, he made us feel so comfortable while being so personable.
Vaughn was a calm, cool personality to hang out with during our wedding day, he paid attention to what was important to us, and had a good sense of humor along the way.
I thought it couldn't get better - and then we received our wedding photos! I love every single shot we have!
Perfection! I feel when it comes to wedding vendors, when the groom goes out of his way to tell everyone about how amazing his photographer was....that speaks volumes. Book now, thank us later!
Vaughn will always be our photographer for many years to come, he is 100% recommended by us for not only your special day but any photography needed!
On our wedding day he made everyone feel so comfortable and he was able to keep us all laughing the entire day (even after a torrential rainstorm during the ceremony).
Vaughn was so good at capturing candid moments and not being intrusive throughout the ceremony and reception. Our photos turned out amazing and we couldn't be happier.
Kristen and Kyle’s review from their Holland Marsh Wineries wedding near Newmarket, Ontario.
My husband and I are a bit shy but felt so comfortable in front of his lens. He is also great with kids and directed the five years old flower girl and ring bearer with ease.
We would 100% recommend Vaughn Barry to anyone getting married and looking for a photographer.
Meghan + Noah’s waterfront engagement session review at the Muskokan Resort near Port Carling.
Vaughn is a skilled professional, very personable and easy to work with, I think you will find that you are in excellent hands. Memories captured that will last a lifetime.
My husband was so happy with the product and he didn't want a photographer in the first place. His exact words were "thank gosh we had Vaughn.
He was personable, professional, and helped keep us at ease even as it poured rain. He captured all the best moments beautifully.
We are so impressed how they captured such raw emotion, laughter and love. Vaughn managed to go above and beyond what we had in mind.
His sense of humor matched perfectly with ours, making the whole day so easy and light-hearted. I guarantee you... Vaughn is your guy!!
I loved his photos and made the decision that Vaughn was shooting my wedding. Best decision ever.
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.
I would recommend Vaughn to anyone looking for a fantastic wedding photographer! His work is amazing and he was so professional.
Archived Reviews
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 | Living Water 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
