Best Wedding Photography Washington Near Me

Svetlozara Denkova-Knight: Our family photo shoot with Mantas was such a delight as we got to enjoy not only getting the opportunity to create some wonderful long- lasting memories but also enjoy a great convo on parenthood and traveling abroad and in the US. Really a great photographer and a person. I had received a voucher prior to pandemic and he was extremely flexible and accommodating. Definitely if I decide on splurging on a good photographer for any event I’d look no further. Great time and absolutely gorgeous pictures!

Isabel Yun: We loved the opportunity to work with Mantas to bring our dream to life. We are privileged to have had Mantas capture our special life events, from our engagement to our wedding day. Mantas is absolutely amazing! He is so talented and is gifted with such a keen eye that captures beautiful, classic, and ephemeral moments that truly reflect the emotions and ambience of the events. Each photo composition is an absolute beautiful work of art. We are filled with joyous emotion to relive the day through each precious moment documented through photography. We highly recommend anyone to hire Mantas, he will not disappoint! From the bottom of our hearts, thank you Mantas for being our photographer and capturing our unforgettable precious moments that will last a lifetime.

Sarah Durrant: As a DC photographer myself, I cannot think of anyone else I'd ever trust with capturing my family dynamics in a candid, authentic and timeless way than with Mantas. He is exceptionally skilled, professional and a creative genius. We are SO lucky to be able to have him document us every year. We are grateful for these beautiful epic moments he has captured so flawlessly. My 4 kids are a handful and not easy to keep order and always gets the perfect shot...and multiple perfect shots! Mantas - Thank you thank you thank you! We LOVE our final images and working with you.

Tamar Dayanim: We couldn't have been happier using Mantas for our wedding! The photos were beyond stunning, and on the day of our wedding Mantas and his team made everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera. Mantas really made an effort to get to know us that day, which shone through in our pictures. Thank you again Mantas for all you did to make our day beautiful!

Megan Conroy: Mantas photographed our wedding and he was amazing!! So talented. I really wanted a photographer than had an artistic, editorial eye and he definitely delivered. My photos were striking and had depth. Not only that, he’s so professional, friendly, and made me feel super comfortable on the day. I got the sense he really loves what he does and that is reflected in his work. I highly, highly recommend!

Dinendra Abeyawardhane: Mantas did a fantastic job capturing all the special moments at our wedding and the engagement. He was friendly, funny, and made us feel extremely comfortable from the beginning. He is very passionate about photography and has amazing ideas to capture all the beautiful moments. He captured every small detail of the unique customs we performed at our wedding. We love the candid pictures he took and it was an absolute pleasure working with him. He genuinely wanted to make sure that we get the best photos at the end and not stressed about it. He was prompt in replying to any of our questions as well. So, we highly recommend him.

David Heller: We had Mantas as our wedding photographer and we knew we were signing up for something great but he still managed to blow us away. He was so flexible and easy to work with leading up to and especially the day of. He captured all of our best moments and in such a beautiful artistic way. He is so personable and likeable making it such a breeze having him around on the wedding day. We 100% would use him again and recommend him for others.

Osbaldo Artkop: Mantas was absolutely incredible to work with. When we arrived he was excited and ready to provide us with the best experience.He made us feel very comfortable and was extremely professional. We took pictures in a scenic nature setting to make up for a lack of professionally done photos at our wedding, and we could not have asked for a better photographer! The turn around for the pictures was within a month and when we got the photos we were in awe. He has a great eye and we were in love with every photo provided. If you want an amazing photographer look no further. Trust me when I say you’ll want to have Mantas take the photos for your special occasion!

Shikha Chaurasia: We had our engagement photoshoot with Mantas, and it went fantastically! He made it easy for us to be ourselves, and we felt the pictures managed to capture not just us, but our personalities. This lended itself to a rather unique invitation that we were happy with (the back included a picture of us chasing some geese). Our photoshoot was in a garden on a sunny day, I was wearing my favorite yellow dress… the photos are so wonderfully colorful! And yet one of our favorites happened to be a black and white one, I guess he’s just that good. Mantas also makes very creative use of the “props” available (geese that happened to be around, chairs that happened to be empty, an interesting perspective taken through a welcome sign that happened to be there). Definitely would recommend him!

Daniel Manks: I am so happy with my decision to hire Chris to shoot our surprise proposal. He was very quick to reply to emails, and offered great advice on angles of the picture and where to do the actual proposal. My fiancé and I are so thrilled with how the pictures turned out. Chris was great and gave us a small sample of pictures within two hours of the proposal. I could not recommend Chris enough for your big day!

Jamison Strange: I hired Chris to shoot my proposal and he did incredible. The pictures turned out perfect - something my fiancée had mentioned a dozen times, as well as our friends and family. The process with Chris from start to finish was simple and hassle-free. Communication was great, leading all the way up to the proposal. I highly recommend!

frankeee19: My husband and I recently lost a ton of weight and were able to fit back into our wedding tuxedos. We hired Chris to capture some fun moments of us at our original wedding venue and some other spots around town. Once at our wedding venue (DAR), Chris captured us at our best. He focused on all the best angles, lighting, background, etc. Chris made us look better than we did on our wedding day! Man, we wish we hired him almost 6 years ago! We even brought our dog along for the photo shoot and Chris made sure to capture our pup in just the right light so he could shine too! We jumped around town to other locations and Chris was able to adapt to the location, figure out what would work for the picture. He was quick and he was exact. Chris was professional and able to provide suggestions on poses, backdrops etc. Chris was responsive whether it be email, phone or text. A breeze to work with! He teased us with a couple of photos before sending us the entire finished portfolio of pictures from our photo session and we knew then we’d have great photos. Again, I wish we had met Chris years ago because our wedding photos would have been 100x times better.

Andrew Dunkin: I got a proposal shoot done by Chris and it was a pretty seamless process. I have never been to Washington D.C. before and he made the process stress free. He presented me with a contract which made me feel much more confident I wasn't going to be scammed and communicated with me prior to finalize all the details. He was at the location before I was, made it easy to find him, and took spectacular photos. I would highly recommend Chris to anyone looking to have professional photos taken!

Tyler Herrmann: Chris was a fantastic photographer to work with and capture my big surprise proposal! He was very responsive and very flexible to handle any requests I had. We got the first pass of the "main" photos within a couple hours of the proposal and they turned out incredible. I can't be happier with how everything turned out and I highly recommend Chris to anyone for surprise proposals! He had countless ideas to capture multiple angles and back drops of our mini photo shoot and set us up for the perfect shot. All in all, very incredibly pleased with Chris.

Gwen Karasevich: Chris captured our small wedding amazingly! The wedding was just close family, but we still wanted amazing pictures. Chris really delivered! Our pictures are gorgeous, and I couldn’t be happier. He was very flexible and extremely responsive to emails. He made sure everything went smoothly the day of. The quality of his work was great and extremely reasonably priced. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone getting married in the DC area.

Jennifer Spencer: My fiancé and I found Chris Ferenzi photography after a thorough web search. We liked his style and I was immediately drawn to his work. When I look at his photos I see a fresh perspective; crisp, clean pictures that look real and in the moment. I emailed Chris’ about his service and availability on a late Friday afternoon and he responded in less than two hours! Prior to booking our wedding date, Chris and I spoke over the phone for about an hour. I gave him our background “story,” what we were looking for in a photographer, and of course what type of final products we wanted. I was undecided about how many actual pictures to purchase and if we should order a book, etc., and Chris help walked me through the options and let me make decisions along the way. I greatly appreciated his flexibility and patience. We truly enjoyed working with Chris and we love the final product. His website is simple to use, even my 85 year old mother-in-law easily navigated her way through it to order the photos she wanted. Chris and I are now working on an album and I’ll be ordering a few wall hangings from his site too.

Benedict Bernstein: We could not have been happier with the job Chris did photographing our intimate (8 people) marriage ceremony at Little Pearl in late April, 2021. We gave Chris the nearly impossible task of getting candid photos of us and our family in a small space while also finding a way to not be the 9th guest at our wedding. He did it! Chris's photos perfectly captured just how special and joyful the day was without him distracting from it. And when we spontaneously decided we did want to do some portraits, he knew exactly what to do. Chris was also a great value. A lot of vendors would have upcharged knowing it was a wedding, but Chris rates (for 90 minutes on a Thursday evening) were incredibly fair, especially given all the work he did after editing and touching up the photos. We highly recommend Chris!

Tyler Post: Chris took photos for my proposal to my fiancé. The photos came out perfect in every sense of the word. I had a rough idea of how I wanted the moment captured and Chris worked with me to build the image. His coordination and communication with you to create the image and the planning is outstanding. He goes to great lengths to make sure the moment is everything you want and more. We had a small photo shoot after the proposal and he knows exactly how to capture great images in any setting you’re in.

Laura Benvenuto: Adam was a breathe of fresh air and a delight from the first meeting. He made us feel comfortable and explained everything throughly and thoughtfully. He was always accessible and helped us through planning and postponing due to Covid. We were able to work with him for our micro wedding in 2020 and then again in 2021 for our bigger wedding - both occasion gave us the most amazing pictures that are now framed throughout out house. His infectious energy and expertise made us and our guest comfortable in front of the camera. Adam guided us through us all - from beginning to end - listening to all our requests and was able to anticipate and answer all questions. I would recommend a hundred times over!

Sarah Branch: Adam put together a well-priced and comprehensive wedding photo package for my husband and I. We got married during COVID, where having a flexible and responsible photographer was very important, and we couldn't have been happier than with Adam and his team. We also had our engagement photos taken with him, and we love them as much as our wedding photos. Not only are our photos beautiful, but Adam was amazing to work with. He provided helpful tips for wedding planning in general and was close friends with our other vendors due to his experience in the market. I recommended Adam to one of my bridesmaids who was getting married a few months after we did, and after she saw how beautiful our photos are and how nice Adam was the day of, he's now her photographer as well. I'm excited to be in her wedding, but I'm also looking forward to seeing Adam again and actually getting to see him work (since last time the only evidence of his presence was our photos). 11/10 recommend.

Brittany Shoun: I’m so glad we found Adam with Mason Photography. Photography was one of the most important parts of our day and he was the first vendor we hired after we picked a date and venue. His photos are amazing and from the first call we felt instantly comfortable. Adam is an incredible guy – he’s energetic, engaging, creative, and super fun to be around. Our family is still talking about how much he added to our wedding day. He made our day perfect – capturing all the important moments in the most beautiful way. He delivered our photos within two weeks and we will cherish them forever.

Samantha DePaul: I am not exaggerating when I say there is no other photographer I would have wanted on my wedding day than Adam Mason! He was super easy to work with from day one (including helping us move our wedding back a few months due to COVID) and was very easy to get in contact with throughout the whole process. On the big day he was punctual and communicative about being on his way, and our guests LOVED him - he felt like he was a guest at the wedding in the best way. Equally important, the photos turned out INCREDIBLE and he got them back to us in just over 2 weeks... a super fast turnaround time! I promise you that you won't be disappointed by hiring this person.

Ivan Moore: I am a wedding DJ who worked with Adam at a wedding at District Winery. First, he was a really nice person, professional and very easy to work with. He was kind enough to take a picture of me with my phone that looked really cool. I sometimes get wedding photos sent to me from my clients I have worked with. Janice & Sam shared some of their wedding photos with me and I was BLOWN AWAY by their pictures. So many incredible images that captured what a special day/night that it was! Some of the best I've seen. I highly recommend Adam/Mason Photography.

Leslie Berkowitz: Adam and the Mason Photography crew are THE BEST! Adam treated us like a valued friend and collaborator, and 100% got the vibe we were going for. He rolled with the punches when we had to reschedule. And on the big day, he took charge and was the life of the party. And the proof was in our photos, which are so incredible. If you want the best pictures of your life, you MUST hire Adam!

Hilary L: Adam was a joy to work with. If you are a couple who is less than comfortable being in front of the camera, Adam will not only make you feel comfortable, but you will genuinely enjoy the process. Adam's down to earth attitude, humor and kindness really added love to our day. His images were so special, I don't know how he captured the authenticity and beauty in every person we loved but he did. His photographs of candids are really a treasure as they caught each person we knew in these hidden beautiful moments. We can't say enough good things about his work or working WITH him.

Steph Elechko Hesseltine: We stumbled across Mason Photography through Instagram, and were immediately impressed with his ability to capture natural looking posed photography! Through our conversations from afar, meetings in person, engagement session, and wedding day, we felt so comfortable and well taken care of. The Wedding Guide? GENIUS. Sent to us once we decided on Mason Photography, we were now equipped with a small magazine with answers to all the questions we would think of along the way.. "When would our day actually start?" "When should we do our engagement shoot?" "Should we do a first look?" "We want some epic sunset/sunrise pics, how can we plan our day of schedule accordingly?". All the details, they've thought of through their almost 10 years of experience in wedding photography. For the questions that weren't included in this Guide, Adam was incredibly responsive and able to help immediately. Turnaround on pictures was unbelievable -- 2 weeks-- and we are over the moon with the moments that Adam was able to capture for us. Would recommend Mason Photography 10x over and look forward to hopefully working with them for any future shoots!

Gabrielle Crowe: Adam was awesome to work with from day 1. Super responsive and detail oriented - he even helped us map out where to take our photos throughout the city and had great suggestions. He also has excellent vendor reccs if you are looking for a DJ, venue, hair/makeup/etc. Above all, he made our wedding day even more fun - all of our photos came out with genuine laughs and smiles because Adam made it a super fun experience. I was so worried my husband would feel awkward taking photos, but with Adam's help we both had the best experience and loved our wedding photos! I can't recommend him enough!!

The Mbimbas: We had the best time during our engagement session with Sam! We were so nervous, but his calm presence made us so comfortable and we were laughing the whole time. He was professional and on time even though he had to drive all the way to Delaware! We love our photos so much and cannot wait for him to shoot our big day. We had to reschedule our wedding because of Covid and chose a date based on Sam’s availability - that’s how much we love his work. He really is an artist. His use of crystals, “ring of fire” and other techniques create such stunning images. I am editing my review because our wedding occurred and it was the best day ever! Sam was so calm and professional. The day went perfectly and I am so excited to see the photos from sunset. Throughout this wedding procession he has quickly and calmly answered all of my questions without getting frustrated. He truly is a gem! If you are looking for colorful, unique photos and a chill, but extremely talented photographer, this is your guy!

Elena Kwon: He is truly "the photographer's photographer"! His work is unique and uncommon in the NYC area, but I was fortunate that he was easily able to come to New York. He was the first vendor I booked, since it's the photos that remain after the day flies by. I had been a fan of Sam's work for many years and have never seen a photograph that I did not like. He is known for his use of natural light, prisms, and lenses to create art from candid moments of love and laughter. We were able to easily schedule our engagement shoot during one of his visits to NYC and got to spend time getting to know him. Sam is incredibly laid back and easy going... We felt like he was an old friend we were catching up with. My husband and I were able to relax during our engagement shoot and let him do his magic. I had a special yoga pose that I wanted to do which he was more than happy to shoot. As the wedding day approached, Sam was able to give me advice and reassurance regarding wedding planing and it was such a relief to see him on the wedding day. Amidst the craziness of the wedding, he was a calming spirit that I was grateful to have around. We received both our engagement and wedding photos within a month and received over 1000 wedding photos. We had difficulty choosing which ones to use for our album, since there were so many awesome photos. My only regret was not getting a photo with him at the end of the evening. He is a true gem!

Sara Modlin: Wow! What an incredible find! So lucky to have found the PERFECT wedding photographer for our wedding. Throughout our planning process with COVID, Sam was always extremely responsive. On the wedding day, Sam was extremely chill and our wedding party informed us of how much they enjoyed working with him. Sometimes, people may find photos overwhelming but Sam’s experience wasn’t at all. It was easy and enjoyable. Sam shocked us by finding a hidden gem of a location to take our wedding photos. We didn’t even think of this spot. There wasn’t much greenery at our location, and somehow he found a gorgeous area full of trees and perfect lighting. Sam is extremely talented. His photos are not the boring wedding photos that all look the same. His photos have so much character and color. He’s great at not only capturing candid moments, but also great at photographing the wedding decor (flowers, etc). He really impressed us with how many different photos he was able to take during the ceremony & reception. Would highly recommend!! .

Alison Ritchie: My husband and I chose Sam to do our wedding photos and are so happy that we did. We wanted a photographer with a creative, artistic take on wedding photos and Sam delivered - our photos are beautiful and creative. Sam was also so much fun to work with - making us laugh and effortlessly helping our guests get organized for the photos. We highly recommend Sam!!

Fiander Foto: Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, ValueMy husband and I booked a photo shoot with Sam to celebrate ten years together. We had a FABULOUS time working with Sam; we laughed through the whole photo shoot! The photos are GORGEOUS and we love his style of composition. Best of all - Sam captured our personalities 100%! We will definitely book again in the future. Thank you Sam!

Glenn Peters: I could not possibly imagine a better photographer. Genuinely I had no idea who my wife hired prior to our wedding and let me tell you she made the absolute best decision. You would not be able to convince me there is anyone better then sam. Not only was his professionalism absolutely top tier. You can immediately tell that he’s more then a photographer he’s an artist. Most importantly his photo shoot sessions during our wedding ended up being my favorite part of the whole affair. He provided us with the most intimate and special moments with eachother out of the whole wedding. I would go out of my way to recommend him to anyone and everyone. Me and my wife were just saying how we literally miss him.

Aimee Kneiss: Sam's work speaks for itself. His images capture the wedding day perfectly, and doing an engagement photo session with him was a great way to get to know him! When looking for a photographer, my husband and I couldn't find any images that resonated with us - until we saw Sam's work. Sam not only makes sure to capture some gorgeous portrait shots (it's a wedding, after all), but his candids from the dance floor and of the day itself are our favorites. He's fun to shoot with, and as I told him after the wedding, an absolute calming force in the craziness that is the wedding day. He's always on time, quick to email back, great with giving directions for photos, and is just a fantastic person to be around. On your wedding day, it's important to really like your photographer - you'll be spending a lot of time together! Not only is Sam an incredibly talented photographer, but he's got an unbelievable turnaround rate. We had our engagement pictures within two weeks and our wedding pictures within four, which is pretty much unheard of! If we had to book Sam again, we'd do it in a heartbeat. He's worth every.single.penny.

Larissa O'Loughlin: We had such a great experience with Sam as our wedding photographer! He was responsive, professional, and amazing to work with. He really captured the emotions and story of our wedding day and I truly love our photos. He gave great direction during portraits which put my husband and me at ease. During the ceremony and reception he was discreet when taking pictures, and still managed to capture every moment beautifully. I highly recommend Sam!

Meghan Coakley: Sam is an amazing photographer. Not only does he take wonderful pictures, but he also does a great job of putting albums together to really tell the story of your wedding day. My husband and I were living in Spain when we got married, and Sam was extremely flexible with shooting the Engagement Photos and took great care to make sure everything was ready for our day. He also helped us pose for the pictures since we were not very good at it while at the same time capturing those natural moments that really illustrated our love. He also got the pictures to us quickly because he knew how excited we were to see them and relive everything. I recommend him to every person I know that is getting married because everything was perfect.

Lauren Kuhlik: I would highly recommend Deeba as a wedding photographer! He was extremely easy to work with and very responsive. My partner and I had a very small wedding and did not want too much focus on the formal photographs. Deeba was able to set up a perfect "first look" before the ceremony, got through the formal portraits/family photos quickly, and was able to quietly take photos of the ceremony and post-ceremony celebration, without being in the way at all. All of the photos are extremely "us." He was able to really capture the joy and laughter as well as get some beautiful intimate shots of us and took great photos of our families.

Sarah Joy Street: My husband and I booked Deeba for our wedding and we were so comfortable working with him. This was both our first times working with a professional photographer and we felt very comfortable working with Deeba. He directed us into poses which was very helpful. The photos turned out incredible and we are so thrilled with how many photos he provided.

Michelle Severance: I'm so happy we chose Deeba for our engagement photos! The entire process was flawless and I couldn't have imagined a better outcome. Deeba was always very quick at responding and even had suggestions for the location and time of our photos. He showed up early to our shoot and he helped calm the nerves immediately. Throughout the shoot, Deeba knew all of the spots in the park to capture the best photos. We had so much fun walking around the park with Deeba and formed such an immediate connection that I often forgot we were there for photos. Now, the end result. We received the photos quickly and they were INCREDIBLE! The gallery captured a variety of different locations/poses/colors, etc.. We had the photos done to include on our Save the Dates and wedding website and it was almost impossible to choose the best ones. I was worried that they would look cheesy or staged but that was not the case at all. The photos are natural and he was able to make the most out of the park at sunset. I highly recommend Deeba to anyone looking to capture a special moment and we hope to work with him again!

Keith Fierro Benson (Keith): Photography for my wedding was the one thing that I took full responsibility for planning, so I searched quite a bit for the right photographer. Deeba's work stuck out as soon as I saw it. His images are as dynamic as they are intimate and spontaneous. He's got a gifted eye for capturing all the right moments and for accenting the style/size/spirit of the event. A pleasure to work with too, in terms of logistics and professionalism. I highly recommend if you're looking to capture your day in an artful, personal, and candid light, rather than the more stodgy traditional wedding photography style.

Olivia Zhu: Deeba was wonderful to work with. He arrived at the venue early, knew the location very well, and gave us lots of tips on how to set up ahead of time so the photos would turn out best. It was very easy to work out the specific details together, and we were very grateful for his calm demeanor and his expertise. Deeba is clearly a consummate professional. The end result of the photos were also beyond our expectations. Many of the other reviews have noted Deeba's unique and natural style, and I think that goes beyond saying. The photos on his website are a great reflection of what you can expect. We were delighted by the images we received: they don't feel posed or too cheesy. Most importantly, we think they capture us and the spirit of the day very well, and I know we will treasure them forever. (Our families loved them, too.) Deeba made the most of tricky bright, overhead sunlight, and we got a great variety of shots. We are going to happily recommend him to all of our friends in the area!

Katie Foster: We booked Deeba for both our engagement photos and wedding photos. He was amazing from the start. I highly recommend doing engagement photos first because it helped us get to know him better. And the photos are amazing! I have gotten so many compliments on our wedding photos and I love looking at them. It was important to my husband and I to not see each other before the wedding. We met with a few photographers and they told us our timeline and style of photos that we wanted would not work. Deeba listened to us, learned all the family dynamics, and not only accommodated what we wanted (more formal portraits and less cheesy kisses on the forehead), but he fit everything with enough time to spare that we could go to our cocktail hour! At the reception I literally did not know he was there unless guests were dragging me to get a photo taken (Sorry Deeba!). He blended in, and made everyone feel comfortable. If you want a true photo documentary of your big day, chose Deeba. You won't regret it.

itrobertson: Deeba is amazing. Sure, the photos he provided were candid, beautiful, and often stunning, but he also performed above his job description when handling some more unconventional public stops to our limo ride. First, the photos and photography: Deeba was professional, courteous, and arrived exactly when he was supposed to. And throughout the course of the event didn't seem to be anywhere. Absent. Gone. But then we got the photos back. He had melted into the fixtures and, it turns out, was omnipresent. He caught a lot of moments of intimacy and tenderness that we might not have seen otherwise. His product was exactly what we wanted. Second, he went above and beyond. When we left our venue in our limo, we had a narrow window before our costs would jump (based off of additional hours of time): about one hour to capture photos in front of the White House and the Lincoln Memorial and get to the hotel. We hopped into our limo with Deeba on board. But the driver immediately got lost - he turned away from the direction of the White House and drove for a few minutes in the wrong direction before Deeba clued us in - we were not paying attention, being a bit caught up in, well, everything that had just happened. I told the driver we were heading the wrong direction, at which point Deeba jumped in and assumed the role of navigator, getting us to the White House without further problems. After we finished at the White House, we needed to get to the Lincoln Memorial... But the limo driver was missing. He had parked many blocks away (and had no clue how to get back to us). After we had walked about halfway to the limo, my wife's feet could not go further - high heels and the potent combination of adrenaline and total exhaustion could get us no further. Deeba, however, had wisely taken the driver's phone number, called him, and ran off to find him. Next thing we know, the limo pulls up with Deeba already in the back. He was a champion. And the photos... The photos were fantastic, full stop. We have so many excellent memories of the day, and they have now been complemented by an amazing series of photos. Thank you, Deeba. You were awesome.

Hailey Huget: We couldn't be happier with our decision to hire Deeba to shoot our wedding photos! My partner and I usually look extremely awkward/uncomfortable in photos, so we were worried about how our wedding pictures would come out. But it's a testament to Deeba's talent that all of the photos came out beautifully! We were totally blown away by the photos, especially with his candid shots that perfectly captured the day. Deeba was also a very chill and calming presence on the day of the wedding--he's just a pleasure to be around and very easy to work with. Can't recommend him highly enough!

Nicola Hil: Deeba did a wonderful job taking our wedding photos- we had a small civil ceremony and he perfectly captured the intimacy and joy of the day as well as taking beautiful portrait shots. We've received a ton of compliments on the beautiful photos. He is extremely professional and easy to work with and was able to send us the finished photos in just a few days. We also appreciated that he made all the photos available online for quick viewing, sharing, and downloading. I thoroughly recommend Deeba!

Greta R. David: Katie (Kate Grace Photography) is absolutely incredible! I have had the pleasure of working with her for two engagement sessions and I cannot wait for my upcoming wedding. Katie is kind, genuine, and sweet. She makes you feel so comfortable! She is absolutely incredible at posing you for the best pictures. She edits the pictures perfectly. I cannot wait to display them in our future home. I find myself looking at them constantly - they are perfect! I highly recommend Katie and will work with her every chance that I get!

Emily S: I was fortunate enough to have Katie photograph my fiancé and I for an engagement session. She is kind, thoughtful, intentional, and a pleasure to be around. One thing I loved about her style is she doesn't force you into poses, it all feels very natural, and I think the photos you get from this style end up feeling "more you" and more emotional. Her editing style is subtle and she creates really elegant images that you can treasure forever. I can't say enough good things about Katie, and highly recommend her for any occasion!

Yongo Ding: Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, ValueKatie was outstanding! We did a engagement shoot with her. She provided us some venue ideas (we went with hers) which far exceeded our expectations about how nice the setting would be, and provided clear and helpful directions throughout the shoot. Very fun experience and lovely set of engagement photos!

April Love: We hired Katie to photograph our wedding and then a couple years later our family photos. I can’t rave about Katie enough. I put all my trust into her for our wedding and she didn’t disappoint. Not only was she fantastic with all of our guests but she didn’t miss a single detail about our day. Her work is beautiful and high-quality. And this is coming from someone who’s incredibly picky when it comes to photography. Katie is professional, personable, knowledgeable, and wonderful with children. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding photographer or family portrait photographer. Top notch!

Madeline Williams: I work for an international law firm and needed some updated corporate headshots for one of our D.C. attorneys. Kate made coordinating the shoot easy and was very communicative. We loved every shot we received from Kate! We will be using Kate Grace Photography for all of our D.C. corporate headshots/ portraits going forward. I cannot recommend her enough!

Julie Bogen: Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, ValueMy husband and I hired Kate for an autumn mini-session with our seven-month-old, and the photos came out beautifully. Kate was friendly, flexible, professional, and easy to be around! We are so, so happy with the work she's done and fully recommend her to our friends and family.

Amanda Lewis: Y’all, when all is said and done, no one on earth will have taken more professional photos of my husband and I than Katie will! We found Katie after the photographer that we hired originally, arrived to our engagement session WITHOUT a camera. I was frantic! I was 6 months out from our wedding and concerned that we would have trouble finding an open date with someone new, but Katie responded and was able to not only able to cover our wedding date, but VERY quickly fit us in for a mini engagement session. She was fantastic, easy to get along with, and most importantly arrived with TWO cameras. And then COVID hit and our wedding was cancelled...we rescheduled and Katie was able to cover the new date...AND THEN THAT WEDDING GOT CANCELLED TOO!! Katie and I bonded over our canceled weddings and she worked with us again to photograph our small wedding in a backyard and guys, she hit it out of the park! I’m not a person that looks good in candids and Katie took that into account. She’s so efficient that when we got our photos back, I was amazed at how many angles she got of the ceremony, because I don’t remember seeing her moving about. She captured all my little details perfectly. My family all loves her and honestly, there is no one else you should work with. We have a new wedding date again for the FOURTH TIME, so we can do it up right, and Katie will be there. There are 2 huge spots in our living room that are waiting for her photos to be blown up and be part of our lives for forever.

Huasong Tang: Kate is such a great photographer! We worked with her over two sessions, a wedding and post-wedding photoshoot. For the latter, we'd picked a random small trail along our jogging route in the middle of nowhere, and Kate made it look like a magical wonderland. Her edits have been universally loved by us and our wedding guests; I love that they are suitable for social media and large prints alike. Some additional highlights of having Kate for our shoots: -We got to keep all the pictures -She is lightning fast with her workflow, switching between lenses and setting up lights for night shots; she was able to capture every important moment -Prior to the wedding, we filled out a questionnaire that included subjects/moments that we wanted her to focus on. In reviewing all the photos, it became apparent that Kate planned things out ahead of time. -Kate is a master at creating bokeh and framing light in general -She was superb at helping us pose. Everything came out natural and warm 10/10 recommended and would work with her again!

Natalie Estess: Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, ValueKate Grace is an absolute MIRACLE WORKER. I am so impressed by her level of dedication and commitment to her clients and her unrivaled style and performance. I would highly recommend her to photograph any occasion, she will not disappoint!

Taryss Mandt: Brittany and her team were incredible to work with. She is available and excited to help from planning the timeline to discussing the shot list and determining how and where the best pictures can be taken. Her eye for detail and excitement to get the best shot were palpable in both planning and as soon as we met in person. Brittany, from the morning prep shots to the final sparkler send off was there to capture the day at it's most beautiful, and from the quality of the shots I've received I can't imagine having anyone else there to capture our wedding. I can't recommend her and her company enough!

Katie Umberger: We can’t say enough good things about Brittany! We haven’t even gotten our full gallery and we’re already over the moon in love with the preview shots we’ve gotten! Brittany was so responsive and helpful throughout our process. She helped us finesse details, had amazing suggestions, and made the day of fun, easy, and non-stressful! Our images are absolutely gorgeous! They capture they exact tone we were going for with our event and are unique just like the micro wedding we planned. If you are thinking about booking Bee Two Sweet, just do it. You won’t regret it!

rachel hamberger: Brittany & Johnny are absolute geniuses. Their attention to detail and lighting created perfection. We have only seen a few of the hundreds (thousands?) of images they took on our wedding day, but they captured the excitement, beauty, and emotion of the day perfectly. Even our wedding guests commented on their attention to detail and professionalism. 1000% would recommend Bee Two Sweet for your wedding!

Kristen Huete: Words cannot possibly describe how amazing Brittany and Johnny are. They made us feel comfortable being in front of the camera - which is not easy to do. We initially booked them before COVID hit and they actually reached out to us regarding postponing the wedding, which we really appreciated because we knew that they were taking everyone's safety seriously. When COVID shut everything down at the beginning, they also did a great COVID-friendly photo shoot in their backyard for couples who had to postpone, which was so thoughtful and creative. In addition to photographing our wedding, they also did a session with us out in Shenandoah National Park where we were supposed to get sunset photos and star photos. Well we happened to be out there when the smoke from the California wildfires completely clouded out the sky, so Brittany and Johnny came out to Shenandoah a second time to make up those sessions we missed. Brittany was great to work with for wedding planning - she sat down with us to iron out schedule for the day, and arranged multiple phone calls to discuss details. Johnny was great working with family for formal portraits at the wedding, and actually ended up keeping the DJ on schedule. They have incredible attention to detail, are patient and easy to work with, and make being photographed fun - and they're just generally wonderful people. We had a multitude of guests approach us after the wedding to complement our photographers and say they understood why we loved Brittany and Johnny so much. We would easily rate them 10/5 stars, they are worth every penny. You would be doing yourself a disservice by even looking at any other photographers. Brittany and Johnny, we cannot thank you enough for how much we have loved working with you.

Jane Rabinovitz: Bee Two Sweet was a huge part of what made our wedding an absolutely incredible, meaningful, and memorable day! Brittany was amazing through the entire process of planning and executing our wedding day. From our initial interview with her, my husband and I knew immediately that we wanted to work with Brittany. Besides her gorgeous portfolio that tells stories through imagery in such stunning ways, we loved her warm energy, her easy laugh, and all the ideas she had for how to make our celebration run smoothly and represent "us"! We loved meeting Brittany's husband Johnny (who also served as her 2nd photographer) on our wedding day, and getting a chance to work with them both all day. Our family and friends kept commenting about how amazing they both were - especially at wrangling our big families during the portrait hour. Brittany somehow managed to get through a family shot list including three photos with more than 25 family members in under 30 minutes! We can't wait to see the imagery that Bee Two Sweet captured for us and re-live the memories through the photos for years to come.

Chelsea Murtha: We worked with Brittany and Johnny for our January 2020 wedding and they were phenomenal! They’re both total pros but also a blast to hang out with. Both our engagement and our wedding photos turned out beautifully and were delivered so quickly! Several of our guests commented on how impressed they were with the fact that Brittany and Johnny seemed to be everywhere and getting shots of everything. Additionally, they were so helpful about guiding us through the wedding process overall, from building timelines to calming us down and still getting amazing shots when our venue started being really difficult the day of. They definitely went above and beyond and we couldn’t imagine having worked with anyone else!

Lisa Quagliana: I cannot say enough good things about Bee Two Sweet Photography. We haven't even seen all of our photos yet but I already know they will be amazing. Brittany got our highlight reel to us in under a week after our wedding, while juggling other events in the same weekend! We received SO MANY compliments on our photographers during and after the wedding because they are literally everywhere and can make photos happen, even if you're camera shy and have weird quirks like me! Brittany can wrangle a big crowd with ease, so if you have a big family and a strict timeline, Brittany is your girl. I could brag all day about how great they are to work with, but their PHOTOS really do speak for themselves. If you've ever looked at their work, you will see so much creativity behind every photo. They dare to be different, they take shots others shy away from, and they capture moments. We wanted candid photos and we definitely got them. I probably looked through their portfolio hundreds of times even after hiring them, because they are amazing and beyond every other portfolio I looked at. Brittany gives direction well, so after a few photos, you start to know what to expect. Brittany also adjusted on the fly when our reception timeline didn't go as planned. They are the best people to work with and we can't wait to see the rest of the photos. The seemingly hectic and plain moments during the day look magical in photos. You will NOT be disappointed. If photography is your number one priority, like it was for me, go with Bee Two Sweet. You will be so happy you did.

Sarah Donnelly: The stars truly aligned for us when we found out Johnny was free to shoot our fall wedding. He and Brittany were the photographers for my brothers wedding and truly blew it out of the park with their unreal shots. Their organized and honest communication from the very beginning was so appreciated and they helped us every step of the way. We are forever grateful for Johnny’s calm, artistic and fun vibe. He is a TRUE MASTER of the candid shot. He was so easy to work with and politely suggested specific shots while also going nearly unnoticed. My husband and I were in tears when we saw our wedding album. Our love and the magic of our wedding weekend radiates from the photos. I could not recommend the @beetwosweet team enough to shoot your special day. They truly are a genuine, kind, incredibly talented and dynamic couple. When your wedding is finished, it is such a precious gift to look back and re-live the beauty of it through the photos. We can’t begin to thank Johnny enough for allowing us to fully embrace the present moment of our wedding day while he worked diligently to create the digital memories for a lifetime.

Lily Yang: I can't say enough great things about about Brittany and Johnny. They helped shoot my wedding a few years back and I loved them so much that I asked them for my maternity shoot 4 years later! Brittany is easy to get along with, has a great directive vision and isn't afraid to try new techniques to capture my most important memories. I am so impressed by her craft and her dedication to her customers. She continues to hone her skills and it shows so many years later!! I can't recommend BeeTwoSweet enough. This husband and wife duo rocks!

G Bruner: It was such a wonderful experience to work with Anji and Pete for our wedding photography. We booked them pre-pandemic, and for well over a year, Anji and Pete would check in, were flexible with the changes we had to make, and thoughtful in every aspect of our wedding. In a time that could have been much more stressful, Anji and Pete were a bright spot. They were easy to work with, accommodating, and also, the photos...AMAZING. Even beyond the wedding, they reached out, send very special and cherished photos to our parents, and treat you like you are important to them. You will not be disappointed if you chose Potok for your wedding, or for any other milestone you want to document. I cannot wait to work with them again in the future for other events in our lives. Thank you Anji and Pete!!!

John Hawkins: My wife and I are so glad we Anji and Pete to shoot our engagement and wedding photos and highly recommend them. Anji and Pete were absolute professionals during the whole process and had great communication. We preferred to have photographers who were more in the background to capture our special moments instead of actively posing us and we were very happy that this aligned with Anji and Pete’s style. Whenever we had specific questions, they would have blog posts or answers right away to make the whole process go smoothly. Our families and us absolutely loved all of the photos we received from our engagement shoot and wedding. Fingers crossed that we never need wedding photographers again but if we did we would definitely choose Anji and Pete.

F LH: We hired Potok's World Photography for our small outdoor wedding and an engagement shoot - we reached out to them because we loved the vibrancy and creativity of the photos in their portfolio. Anji and Pete were a great team - a warm, discreet and professional duo during the wedding events, and also timely and responsive about pre-wedding details and follow-up correspondence. The photographs from the wedding and engagement shoot were beautiful and alive and really captured the spirit of this special moment in our lives.

Christopher Beatty: Positives: Where to start… First off Anji and Pete are incredible people and their presence at our wedding was not just one of professional photographers but of a team that made our day genuinely better. From the first conversation we had while looking for vendors to the last discussion before the wedding, we loved working with them. They had great questions to gauge what we were looking for and to encourage us to think about options and logistics we had not considered. They were punctual, efficient, prepared, and seemed virtually unflappable. Having them in charge of one of (if not the most important, honestly) jobs at our wedding was an excellent decision. Thank you to Potok’s World Photography for capturing our day perfectly. -Erin and CJ

Emily Benson: Anji and Pete were awesome for our two-day wedding with totally different vibes each day. Perhaps the best part about this experience is that you couldn't tell the photographers were there. That made the bridesmaids and especially my mom way more relaxed and comfortable. We were a bit of an unusual crowd, and they did such an amazing job! They were fun, professional, timely, and I would absolutely recommend them for your wedding or other special occasion :)!

Mark Baker: My wife and I met Pete & Anji through a mutual friend after them capturing their special day. After our initial consultation we were immediately impressed with their presentation, knowledge, and organization of their information. We began planning a destination wedding and wanted to have them as part of our special day. Through the planning process they were easily accessible and and had great communication leading up to our special day. On our wedding day they snapped away and we barely noticed they were there. They were able to capture all of the photos we wanted without being asked and even enjoyed the reception with us as we danced the night away! They were very professional, prompt, and provided us with comfort through the entire process. When it came to receiving the finished product, we were impressed with turnaround time as we had heard horror stories about photographers how long edits could take. We received a sneak peak of the photos very fast and then the full product shortly after! The outcome was AMAZING! I think they may have won an award from our wedding photos :-) I would recommend Potok’s World Photography for capturing your special moments!

Nicholas Martino: We had a great experience with Anji and Pete from Potok’s World Photography for our wedding in October 2019. Anji and Pete were always very responsive and took the time to get to know us and what we were looking for. We also did our engagement photos with them and loved that they wanted us to feel comfortable and have the photos reflect us as a couple. Before our wedding we consulted with them on the types of photos we wanted; they took a perfect mix of candid photos of us enjoying our time with guests and staged portraits with family and our bridal party. We were blown away with the little moments they captured of our wedding, details that we’ll never forget! When it was time to create our wedding album they helpfully provided a template and worked with us until it was exactly what we wanted. We would recommend Potok’s World Photography to any couple!

Raegan Bartlo: I hired Anji & Pete for our engagement photos and wedding day. They are an incredible team. They capture the special moments perfectly and know what angles and shots are best. Being a bride on a budget paying for my wedding myself, they gave me great advice and worked within the numbers. Everything happens so fast on your wedding day, you will be grateful to have them capture the moments you were in and even the ones you didn't see or didn't remember. Our day was spectacular and the photos are helping us relive our day for years to come. Thank you, Anji & Pete!

Janvi k.: Anji and Pete were amazing for our wedding! We had a two day Indian wedding, and from the moment they came, they were such a calming and pleasant presence. All of our family members were so happy with them too, complimenting how calm and hard working they were! They were extremely accommodating with all of the different events we had going on, and made sure to get both the bride and grooms side of ceremonies and getting ready. Having them in the room while we were getting ready was actually fun! It didn't feel like they were just there to photograph the wedding, it felt like we had our good friends hanging out with us as we prepared for these big, important moments. This allowed us to be at ease, be ourselves and actually enjoy all of the moments of our special weekend! I would highly recommend their photography services for any special event!

Ashlei Watson: It was great working with Damon! I knew he was the photographer I wanted to work with for my organization when I submitted a quote, and he in return called me and we talked for about 20 minutes about great advocacy looking locations in DC! He then sent over a map with details on possible photo shoot locations, gave suggestions on transportation, etc. He promised he would deliver on the product that I wanted for our organization and he did not fail!! He was patient with us, treated our children nice, and captured a lifetime of memories for our families and organization. You won't go wrong working with Damon!!

Iris Hinh: My partner and I were looking for a photographer in Washington, D.C. to capture our graduation photos. I initially found Damon's website on Google and loved the variety of photographs that have been shared on the platform. I contacted Damon via email and phone call to ask questions, and he was very responsive and friendly. It rained the evening before the photoshoot, and the cherry blossoms weren't as lively as we had hoped. Damon contacted us to share his thoughts on the best locations near the mall, including proposing the Smithsonian garden. Damon was patient and kept the whole shoot fun. We really enjoyed the whole experience. From the onset, the contract, details, and follow-up were straight forward very professional. This was our first time taking photos with a photographer, and we would highly recommend him for any and all photography needs!

Brittany Kademian: I'm so glad we booked a cherry blossoms mini session with Damon! He's super down to earth, is great with young kids since he has some of his own, and even gave us a full hour taking great photos instead of the 20 minutes we expected. There were so many good photos that I had a hard time choosing which pictures to keep, and just ended up buying them all. Damon was so easy to work with, and I hope that he will continue mini photo sessions of our family around DC a couple times a year!

Margie Dwight: Damon Bowe is an incredibly talented photographer! I arrived for my headshot session and he was friendly, accommodating and explained the whole process to me as this was my first headshot experience. Although admittedly self conscious, Damon talked me through as he was taking photographs. We looked at photos together and decided whether to take more or whether we had winners. He was encouraging and enthusiastic. He captured my image and most of all, captured my essence. I felt really good after the session and felt confident that the photo we decided upon was the best to present to the world. I cannot recommend Damon highly enough. I will definitely call upon his talents in the future. He also couldn’t have been nicer! You are in very capable, experienced and gifted hands with Damon!

Lauren Vorisek: Although I was initially a bit skeptical about getting professional headshots taken as I embarked on a career change, I quickly realized how valuable a good photographer is. Damon was not only friendly and professional, but he has great advice about angles and how to pose. He was able to help me pull off that illusive mix of appearing confident without seeming cocky, and serious yet approachable. Damon has a great eye for detail and he has the patience to help steer you to the perfect look. I couldn’t be happier with the results. The hardest part was picking my favorite look.

Jilane Rodgers Petrie: We recently had a fantastic experience with Damon for our family's holiday card mini-session! Our toddler is a joyous little human, but for some reason gets very camera shy. Damon expertly captured our little guy in peak happiness, and mom and dad (and even dog!) somehow all looked great too. Damon was easy to book, gave clear communications and was super efficient during the shoot. We got a lot of amazing images at an incredibly reasonable rate. Our family will be repeat customers, that's for sure! Thank you, Damon!

Heather Lorenzo: This was our first time taking photos as a family of four and we loved working with Damon! He was very responsive ahead of time, giving us tips about what to bring and where to be and when. During the shoot, he knew just where to take us and gave us quick and simple directions to help get natural looking shots with a beautiful background. He's also quick on his feet -- cold rain started coming down during our shoot and yet Damon was able to get some snaps of the kids smiling under the shield of some trees that we'll cherish for a lifetime. For anyone looking for a photographer on the Hill or in the DC area, we highly recommend him.

Jeff Le: Damon has such attention to detail and a passion to capture the best in you. I found the experience so positive. Unlike other photography experiences, he helped me feel at ease, explained what we were trying to achieve, and did it with both grace and humor. That's hard to come by in DC and I loved my photos. I know you will too.

Shermineh Jones: My family had a terrific experience with Damon and are absolutely thrilled with the photographs from our fall photo session. I was nervous about picking the right photographer because I have toddler twins - one who is shy around new people and another who'd rather play tag than sit for a photo (not to mention a camera shy dad). Based on great word of mouth from the other mothers in my neighborhood, I chose Damon and I am so glad I did. He made my kids totally comfortable and he knew exactly where to get the best shots around the Capitol so everyone was engaged and had fun. We spent less than half an hour together and I got lots of terrific photographs to choose from (many more than I expected). I highly recommend Damon and plan on having him take our family photos again next year.

J White: Rodney and Darcy so are incredibly talented, and two of the kindest people I have ever met. They will go above and beyond to ensure your wedding (or other event) is everything you wanted and more. I LOVE how the photos turned out for our wedding. Working with Rodney and Darcy was the best part of the wedding planning experience. A+++!!!!

Sarah Gayman: We could not be happier with our experience working with Photojournalism by Rodney Bailey. From the wedding consultation to the day of and every step of the process for designing our wedding album and prints, the Rodney Bailey team brought their absolute A game! Tabitha was phenomenal at capturing our day and and Darcy was amazingly kind and beyond helpful answering all of our questions and talking us through the album design process. Our photos and wedding album far exceeded anything we could’ve imagined; we can’t wait to work with them again for all of our future family photos and shoots! Xoxo

Tiffany K: Darcy has been incredible since Day 1. I was completely clueless, and she not only helped me with the photography aspect, but also helped me by suggesting other vendors for our wedding. She was a tremendous help throughout the entire process. Always following up on emails and readily available to help me over the phone as well. Our lead photographer was Tabatha, and she was absolutely amazing! From the moment I met her in our hotel, she was very warm and had an inviting personality. I felt so at ease with her, and I don't like being in front of a camera. Tabatha made sure we got all of our after-ceremony pics at the altar with our immediate family, and there were a lot of shots that we wanted! Syed was equally incredible and helped to make sure everything looked right for our poses... I can't wait to see the results! The Rodney Bailey team has exceeded my expectations, and look forward to working with them in the future. I would highly recommend them to anyone that is looking for a photographer!

Julie Sullivan: Rodney was so, so great! Can't say it enough. I would 100% recommend him to friends, family, random people on the street. Without seeing the photos yet, I can say that Rodney was extremely professional, handled large groups of people well (not easy!), kept things moving but stayed attentive and flexible, and had an overall poised and calm demeanor. These are all things a bride could ever want from her photographer on her wedding day!! He was such a pleasure to work with beginning to end.

Anna Chamandy: I am so happy with all the photos that were captured for our “Covid” wedding. Everyone in my family was really impressed with the photography. Darcy was responsive even after the wedding when I asked for some additional photos that were missing from the portfolio. I hope to work with them again and am happy to refer them to other future clients!

Alice Thomas: Rodney Bailey is as good as it gets! We spent a long time researching wedding photographers in the Washington DC area and when we stumbled upon their work, they automatically went to the top of my list and we are so happy that they could document our wedding. After meeting Rodney and Team, it was clear how their personality and passion matched their talent, amazing!!!

John Ashton: Rodney was awesome. We felt so comfortable with him and loved approach he took- never stiff or posed - just really campturing the moments. He was absolutely great. Rodney was professional yet personal and we would recommend him to anyone. Great, Great experience

Robert Jon: Words cannot explain how FANTASTIC Rodney Baileys Team was to work with. They were beyond professional and he kept the mood lively and fun. We can't wait to have another milestone event where we can have Wedding Photojournalism by Rodney Bailey there to capture that special day. We are already thinking of ways we can use their services again because they were truly exceptional!

JAMES Peter: I'm totally impressed to working with "Wedding Photojournalism". There are very professional for shoot and friendly. you can't believe that how beautiful they are taking all shoot. Really its look alive. I'm happy to use them.!!

Elizabeth Crunk: My fiance and I had the pleasure of working with Erin for our engagement photos and had a wonderful experience all around. In fact, he and I both agreed that our engagement session with Erin was one of our favorite things we did during wedding planning! Erin is very professional, responsive, and talented -- our engagement photos were stunning. I especially appreciate how she helped us pose for photos and created a fun environment for our photo session. As an added bonus, she loves working with dogs -- even our energetic Boston Terrier! We highly recommend Erin and would work with her again in a heartbeat.

Tom V.: Hiring a photographer for our wedding was a decision that we took incredibly seriously. We read tons of reviews, but without working with someone or getting recommendations from friends, how can you really know? Erin worked with us to make sure we were comfortable, and let us do our engagement shoot before signing a wedding contract. She’s incredibly professional, and we were so happy with the photos. We got her on contract after receiving our engagement photos, and we’re so glad we did. Working with her directly meant she had flexibility to work with us on all the details. She knew going into the wedding exactly what we wanted, and delivered. She made sure we stood up straight, that we were where we needed to be at all times, and the pictures came out better than we could have hoped. She worked quietly in the background all night, pulled us aside when needed, and was just constantly professional. We’ve received a number of unprompted compliments from family members on Erin. Not just on the pictures, but on the way she worked during the wedding itself. While we’re still waiting on the final set of pictures, I would definitely recommend Erin.

Tamara Ellis: I can't say enough about Erin- although her work speaks for itself! She was not my original wedding photographer- I hired her after the wedding to do some bridal portraits, as I was disappointed in the job my wedding-day photographer did. She took the time to listen to what I wanted and was able to give me beautiful portraits, exactly what I wanted. She is easy and fun to work with and completely prepared and knowledgeable about how to bring out the best in you for your pictures. If you want spectacular pictures, work with Erin!

Stephanie Halsne: We hired Erin for our engagement photo session right DC opened back up after COVID. She was able to schedule us quickly despite dealing with a ton of reschedules. The day of the shoot she was super accommodating and patient working with us as we brought along our two dogs. She even brought a squeaky toy to hold their attention! The price was super reasonable, and Erin was able to get our photos back to us 9 days before we expected. Would recommend!

Chelsea S: Erin was great! We used her for our engagement photos first, and then signed on for our wedding photos. She was incredibly responsive and easy to work with. We were very unaccustomed to being in front of the camera, especially for formal/professional pictures. She gave us excellent directions and made us feel much more at ease. We loved how our engagement photos turned out, but (almost) more importantly, they showed us what poses worked best and what we liked and didn’t like. We met with Erin to discuss all we’d learned during the engagement shoot, and she was really receptive, and excited that the first photo session had served its purpose of being a test run for the wedding. For the big day itself, Erin was amazing! She was, of course, prompt, and prepped and ready to go. She had visited our venue a few days prior and knew exactly where she wanted to photograph us. I (the bride) was running late, so she used this time to snap pics of my accessories, flowers, and dress. But she was also so much fun to chat with, and helped me stay calm! She remembered all the things we mentioned from our engagement session, and gave us lots of posing cues, and reminders to stand up straight and turn this way or that way, to make us look our best and most natural. With so many other things to remember on our big day, it was a huge weight off to have her take care of all that! We don’t have our full gallery of wedding photos yet, but the ‘sneak peek’ she sent out is awesome. It’s a really nice touch that she sends you a quick sample after your photo session, and has enabled us to share some beautiful memories with family and friends. We’re so excited to see the rest!

crystal young: C: My Fiancé had been talking about wanting to get pictures done. We live in separate states, so the planning was extremely last minute. Erin made it work for my schedule and when he was going to be in town. She responded so quickly and provided so much information so that I was able to surprise my fiancé. The photos were amazing and showed her abilities to make us both move so the photos come out perfect! Thank you! K: I would highly recommend Erin. She is a constant professional. She takes her time and really listens to what her customers want. Erin arrived with a game plan when my beautiful fiancée surprised me with engagement session. She took the time to understand what we were looking for and figured out how to capture our special moment. The photos came out amazing!

Shony R: UPDATE 3/24/19: Long story short- we never received our "free prints" for the "positive reviews" we were requested to leave BY Erin, the photographer. After multiple attempts and paying for additional prints, Erin has dropped off the face of the earth, will not respond to any questions regarding what happened, and we still have not received our wedding photos (after providing 2 separate addresses)or a refund. While she did seem a bit impatient during our shoot, I assumed it was because of the humidity and time crunch we were under for the location. Now I believe that it was a part of her nature in that she did not want to put forth max effort to ensure her clients were satisfied with their results. Mostly beautiful photos, but not a professional experience overall. In my opinion, the experience before, during, and after contribute to the review. _______________________________ From beginning (planning a wedding in 2 months) to end, Erin was great! She made herself available to our special day and helped me be at ease with not knowing how this whole thing was supposed to go. She gave my husband and I exactly what we wanted (candid/depth/classic shots). And although she worked alone, based on our photos you would think there were two of her. She withstood the humidity with us, seemed mostly patient with our not so co-ordinated guests and wedding party, and let us know that she was there for us....not just to do a job. I would recommend Erin to anyone looking for an experienced, versatile, and timely photographer for their special day! She truly captures the moments that capture your heart. Thank you so much Erin!! - The Rocketts

Rachel Phoebus: We are very happy not just with how our pictures turned out, but also with the whole experience. Erin will make you feel comfortable and confident. She is able to discern with just a little feedback what types of shots you will prefer (and she welcomes and seeks out this feedback). Her photos are natural yet romantic. As one of our friends described, “they look so fairy tale.” We definitely would consider asking her for other photography services in the future.

Hera Nguyen: I've never been good at taking pictures. But Erin made it so easy to pose for them. She also made it super fun and laid-back so we weren't too nervous for the shoot. She really knows her stuff! The photos came out so beautiful and intimate; exactly the way I wanted!! I asked her to get as many pictures of my nieces and nephews at the wedding, and when I saw the sneak peek, I knew I was in for a treat! She was super patient with us even when we completely forgot to get permits for our photo shoot. It was super dumb, but she was so understanding. Would definitely recommend!

derick nkemajong: Good Morning sir/miss.Please I am called derick from Cameroon presently base in Maryland...I am new around here and I was working as a photographer back home in Africa. Please could you give me an orientation about your activities as per the trending business environment(Cov-19). I love your arts and I am looking forward to hear from you. Thanks.

Courtney Marin: I can’t say enough about how amazing Lee was. From the second we decided to work with him he has been so helpful and easy to maintain contact with! He was able to capture every moment of our day from start to finish perfectly. He even was ahead of schedule and we had plenty of time to relax throughout the day without feeling stressed. We received photos within 24 hours of our wedding and are absolutely in love! We worked with Lee for almost 12 hours on our day and he never skipped a beat! We can’t wait to see the final gallery. I would recommend Lee 1000% he will make your day perfect and effortless.

Javier Meneces: Lee is a talented and passionate photographer! Our wedding day was amazing and Lee capture so many beautiful moments throughout the day. He was fun to work with even my friends and family complimented how skillful he is! Thank you Lee for being a part of our big day. Thank you for your creativity and for the bubble guns that was such a great idea which made the pictures standout even more! Definitely give Lee the opportunity to make your wedding extra special. He is officially my favorite vendor!!!

Lesley Kroll: Lee was incredible to work with and paid special attention to detail leading up to and on our wedding day. He and his team were unobtrusive yet captured every moment with expertise. We had our sample of photos less than 48 hours later and the results are fantastic. Lee was so much fun and made sure to prioritize our vision for the day while also contributing to the overall experience. We cannot recommend Lee enough, we are so thrilled with the results and we know that we will cherish these memories (and photographs) forever!

Thor Lynch: From start to finish, our experience with Lee was nothing short of amazing!!! When we first met Lee in 2019, he welcomed us into his studio with open arms and really took the time to get to know us as a couple. It quickly became apparent that Lee valued his relationship with us and that, for him, to truly capture the essence of our special day he wanted to understand our unique relationship. We shared a glass of delicious wine and talked for over an hour, reviewed some of his work, shared our vision of our wedding, and shared important details of our story together. My wife and I felt so comfortable with him, like we were already friends, and not just another client. I still remember the way I felt walking out of his studio that day. We knew right then and there that he was special and the right choice for us. Fast forward to 2020 and the world had suddenly and drastically changed. My wife and I were forced to postpone our wedding until the following year (November 2021). The experience was painful and frustrating, forcing us to make adjustments and sacrifices that were not part of our original plans. Throughout that entire time, Lee was there for us. He checked in on us, he invited us to hang out, he showed that he really cared. Lee went above and beyond for us for our engagement photos and traveled quite a long distance to ensure we got exactly what we wanted. When we had a small "backyard BBQ" wedding in October 2020 for our official marriage (we didn't want to wait another year), out of the goodness of his heart, Lee volunteered to come shoot our day and help capture those precious moments with close family and bridal party. And, at long last, on our big wedding day in November 2021, Lee delivered amazing photographs and an unforgettable experience beyond our highest expectations! He brings extensive experience to the table and we were so impressed with how deftly he moved and how efficiently he operated throughout our wedding day. Lee is kind, funny, reliable, gentle, generous, polite, professional, fair, and he takes amazing photographs! Lee, thank you for choosing us and making our lives better and our wedding day the best it possibly could have been.

Chuck Wilson: Lee is a fantastic photographer , gets to know his clients , makes you feel like you have known him for forever , always willing to work with you , very professional , creative and he is well worth every cent. ❤️We have had to postpone our wedding twice due to Covid , and we had to postpone our engagement photos once , almost twice ( due to a problem on our part ) - but thank you to Lee we were able to get our engagement photos done . We are so excited to have him photograph our wedding next year 2022 . He is not your everyday photographer - his work is very unique, beautiful and breathtaking .Lee was referred to us by another photographer , she knew just what we were looking for and she knew Lee was the person for us . She was absolutely correct . I promise you that you will not be disappointed with booking Lee for your special day - he is OUTSTANDING ❤️ Doris & Chuck

Erika Rynarzewski: Lee is amazing! He makes you feel like your taking photos with a friend. He was able to capture the our personalities in our photos. Our friends and family “can’t wait for wedding photos” since they have seen our engagement pics. I’m a firm believer in you get what you pay for in life and his pricing in a bargain for all the services he offers. Can’t wait till October! ❤️

Rachel Schulze: We absolutely loved working with Lee as our wedding photographer and highly recommend him! We were extremely happy with Lee’s photography as well as his energy, charisma and professionalism. If you work with Lee, you’ll get photos that truly come to life and capture the beauty and joy of your wedding. And he’ll make the process fun too. Lee incorporated our preference for a “photojournalistic” style and took beautiful portraits. He offered us a photo “sneak peek” the day after the wedding and edited the other photos very quickly. Leading up to the wedding, Lee took time to get to know us, so we’d feel more natural in our photos – and it worked. He also shared great ideas for how to make our shots – and the wedding overall! – more exciting but was never overbearing and always deferred to our preferences. On the Big Day, Lee picked up on the vibe of the wedding party, and several people told us how much they enjoyed working with him. He's great!

Kyle: Lee has been an amazing photographer to work with. He's very informative and I know I can count on him for amazing photos. You can tell he loves what he does and I cant wait for my wedding so I can see the memories he captures.

Alexandria Zinkand: Lee was absolutely fabulous during our wedding weekend. He went to the venue beforehand to try to visualize where the best spots were for photos. During the ceremony and reception he magically captured all of the best moments. We received a sneak peak of our photos almost immediately and the final photos were edited and sent to us within a week! Love them all and we will be able to cherish and remember our day forever through these photos.

Bobby Bansal: Before booking anything else, I just had to make sure that Erum was available to shoot for my sisters wedding! Erum came highly recommended - she had been the photographer at three of my friends' weddings. Erum is the most professional, helpful, pleasant and highly organised photographer I have ever met!! Everything ran better than smoothly on the day and I can only put that down to Erum's organisational skills and passion for what she does. Her photos are BREATHTAKING and I couldn't be happier with the quality. Now my sister has wonderful memories to last a lifetime.

G Aftab: Erum is the best wedding photographer in DC. She's an awesome person. Before we got married, my fiancee and I met with Erum in Washington DC. She explained every detail to us, online galleries, coordination with my wedding planner, printed albums, and pricing options. We met with four other DC Wedding Photographers and we ended up choosing Erum, because she's a wedding photography magician! as well as an energetic, passionate, and charismatic lady all around. Our package included an engagement session - the photos were AMAZING! We flew her out to NYC, she spent the day with us as made our way through the city - she made this painless and actually enjoyable - she got some great shots of us "being ourselves." After our wedding we realized the important role Erum played as our indian wedding photographer in DC. This girl kept her cool, always calm and in control even amidst the craziness of my Big Fat Indian Wedding! Erum was friendly and made everyone comfortable - it was almost as if she was part of our family playing a role in keeping the wedding moving smoothly, on schedule. Didn't expect this from a photographer. I went on too long - she's amazing - look at her portfolio, she has more in person than online and on facebook. Erum's pictures are stunning, movie quality ... CINEMATIC is the word, bursting with color and full of emotion! If you read this. Thank you Erum!!!!!!!