For The Taking Photography

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About

Hi, I’m Toby, the photographer behind For The Taking Photography, based in Niantic and serving southeastern Connecticut and the shoreline. I photograph weddings, engagements, portraits, and special events with a natural, heartfelt, and storytelling approach. My style is a mix of candid moments and gentle direction so you can feel comfortable, present, and fully yourself in front of the camera. I’m passionate about capturing the moments that matter most — the real emotions, quiet in-between moments, and details that make your story unique. Clients know me for being easy to work with, responsive, and committed to creating a smooth, enjoyable experience from start to finish. If you’re looking for timeless, meaningful photos and a photographer who genuinely cares about your story, I’d love to connect and hear more about your vision.

Overview

Hired 30 times

Serves Niantic, CT

Background checked

2 employees

9 years in business

Business hours

Sun8:00 am - 10:00 pmMonClosed

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This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Stripe, Venmo, and Zelle.

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2025

2024

Services offered

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Wedding

Birthday party

Corporate event

Bridal or baby shower

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, professionalism, and work quality.

Exceptional 5.0

66 reviews

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Miranda B.

Jul 30, 2026

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Other • Outdoors

Wedding and Event Photography

Melissa M.

6 days ago

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My fianc and I did an engagement shoot with Toby. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience with him. He offered lots of suggestions for pics and asked if we had any ideas wed like to implement. He was very friendly and conversational. We LOVE the way our pics came out.

Elly K.

Apr 14, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Other • Fewer than 25 guests • Outdoors • Digital or online download

Wedding and Event Photography

Hannah W.

Sep 24, 2024

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Hired on Thumbtack

Toby is so responsive, professional, and best of all a kind, good human! My fiancé and I were in a pinch after our photographer had to unfortunately back out a few weeks prior to our wedding due to health issues, I reached out to Toby to see if he was still available and unfortunately for me he was already booked for our date. Toby went above and beyond to help find us a local colleague of his who was available for our day and I could not be more appreciative. I missed out on my chance to use Toby’s services. anyone looking for a photographer should book him asap so you don’t miss out as well! I will definitely be recommending Toby and using him in the future for any photo needs . Thanks again Toby! We’ll forever be grateful for you!

Details: Other • Fewer than 25 guests • Indoors • Digital or online download

Wedding and Event Photography

Andrea P.

Nov 15, 2023

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Bridal or baby shower • 25 - 49 guests • Indoors • Digital or online download

Wedding and Event Photography

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Toby Mathew