We hired Sam for our engagement and wedding photoshoot, and we received excellent pictures for both…read moreevents. He did a great job at capturing our happy moments. Sam was also personally a great person to work with. He made us feel very relaxed and we never felt rushed during our photoshoot. Sam also went above and beyond to meet our requests. We came a away with some excellent photos and a great relationship with an awesome person. If we ever need a photoshoot again or need to recommend a photographer to a friend, Sam will be the first photographer to come to mind.

I initially found Sam while browsing social media for potential wedding photographers about a year…read morebefore our wedding. I'm personally not a fan of the stereotypical glammed out wedding photos where a lot of hair/makeup/etc is required, and was looking for someone who could take more artistic, unique photos for us. So glad we found Sam, his work caught my eye from the start and as he continued to work with us through engagement photos and then the big day, it became super clear that he is an experienced professional and was the perfect fit for us! Neither my husband (still weird to say haha) nor I are easily relaxed in front of a camera, so it was pretty nerve wracking for us to even think about getting professional photos taken where we didn't look like hot messes. However Sam's super calm demeanor and clear direction made everything feel so easy. The day of, we had about 40 people for photos in a variety of spaces at the St. George Botanical Gardens in the US Virgin Islands, and Sam did an amazing job at crowd control. There was no sense of anxiety or rushing even though it's so hard to direct such a wandering large group of people. He was also totally open to the ridiculous poses we wanted to do for fun. We never felt any pressure to stand in or pose in places that felt difficult or unnatural for us. I also really appreciated his attention to detail during the shot setups, I'm sure something he's developed into second-hand nature through his career thus far. Sunglasses and purses were all appropriately out of view, boutonnieres and were perfectly in place with his direction, and we got some crazy artistic shots of us utilizing the colors and shapes and textures around us so well. Ultimately, it was his unique techniques that resulted in absolutely stunning and mind-blowing photos that are so cool to have for the rest of our lives. While Sam's work speaks for itself, we really had such an enjoyable experience having such a wonderful photographer who wasn't too intrusive but firm enough with herding our crazy friends into place to get the best shots. Without us even really noticing his whereabouts throughout the day, he gave us over 1000 absolutely fantastic photos from our wedding day and he worked solo with minimal equipment - really goes to show how his work is seated in pure skill. Several of our friends are already expressing interest in hiring him for their weddings in the future, and I'm also thinking about what future events we could have him join us for again.

We decided to go to Steven Wu after checking out his yelp reviews and made a few inquiries through…read moreemails and phone calls, and we are very happy with the experience. Over the phone, steven took time to get to know you and your story, try to get a sense of what kinda pictures/portrait you are looking for and record your story through the lens. We did both city hall wedding and a private 2 hours outdoor shooting on Long island. As always, he arrived early ( earlier than us). City Hall Wedding For most couples, it's prob. their first time, so having a wedding photographer who is patient and experienced with the process definitely ease a lot of the stress. I remember Steven kinda walk me through the process over the phone before the court wedding date, giving your tips that actually helped a lot. The actually "ceremony" is quick, but sometimes the wait can be a little long, he really takes time to capture each moment for you along each step of the process. Outdoor Shooting I told Steven that I love nature, and I like artsy/cool pictures. Steven suggested morning/evening time where the light has a lot of variety. For me, he is sort of an impressionist, trying to capture beauty throughout the changing light. He is creative, and also open for suggestions. We loved our pictures. Notes: Pictures in this review were downsized, and I changed a little contrasts and light (so you can't see our faces). Ask Steven for some portfolio work, which you can get a better sense of his styles (and maybe some pose ideas).

Steven Wu is an incredibly talented photographer! My S.O. and I made a trip with our family (we…read morelive in California) to New York over the summer in May. It was my S.O.'s first trip and my millionth time to NYC. Our family had already decided that we were getting engaged and having our engagement party this upcoming November. I wanted to make this trip memorable, as it was his first trip, so we decided to do our engagement photos in NYC! I researched photographers almost everyday for a month when I stumbled upon Steven and his amazing reviews! We don't regret hiring Steven! He was absolutely amazing! We had been together for 6 years and we never did any type of photo shoot together. Our shoot was on a Friday morning in Grand Central Station and then in Central Park. Imagine a typical Friday morning at Grand Central. It is very, very, very busy and packed. We met up with Steven there and he asked us to go stand in the middle, of what seemed like thousands of people, and go pose. Needless to say, we felt SO awkward doing that. The second Steven started talking to us, we got so comfortable. The whole time we were with Steven, we only noticed him and each other. He made us totally forget how nervous we were and made us forget about the hundreds of people walking by and staring at us. I recall him saying he was in technology or something before he started doing photography but I swear, he must have some training in psychology because he like hypnotized us into feeling so calm and comfortable. Once he started clicking, we were so calm and at peace. We just focused on each other and the hilarious conversations we were having with Steven. Gosh, he kept us so entertained & happy! He truly is such an amazing man!!! I researched photographers for a whole month and am so glad I found Steven! I couldn't imagine a better photographer. And as far as the pictures go, they turned out AMAZING!!! For our first ever photo shoot, they were the most beautiful pictures I have ever seen! NY has such a special place in my heart and I'm so pleased that Steven was the one who captured my S.O. and I's first trip there! I would very highly recommend Steven to anyone who is looking to engagement pictures, family photos, party or wedding photography, anything and everything! You will not regret hiring him!

Douglas Arthur Christian Photography does an excellent job! Doug is always a professional and…read morereally know how to capture the essence of his subject in an amazingly artistic way. We look forward to continuing doing business with him and highly recommend him for you next event!

We used Doug for a business event and you can rest assured the photography for your event will be…read morein professional, talented, and competent hands!

THIS IS THE GUY! It…read morewas my first ever official in-studio shoot, and Jae did an incredible job as a professional photographer and a creative artist. He walked me through everything that was gonna happen, and offered guided caution so that I would get what I want from the photos. I was very relaxed and comfortable the entire time. The session ended up being one of the most fun and pleasant experience in my life. I would definitely work with him again in the future!!!

A little over a decade ago, I was searching for a photographer in the Washington DC area who would…read morebe able to take proposal photos as a surprise to my now wife. Jae was one of the photographers who reached out and ultimately the one I ended up going with. Looking back, it was absolutely the right choice! He was incredibly helpful in planning out the proposal and choosing the best location for our photos. He answered all of my questions and was easy to get in touch with both before and on the night of the proposal, keeping me updated and making sure everything was ready before the big moment. The photos turned out perfect! Even today, they stand out as some of our favorite pictures. Fast forward 10 years later - I had an idea to get a kind of "follow up" set with our daughter for our 10th anniversary. I reached out to see if Jae was still in the area and if he'd have some availability to do these for us. He got back to me fast and we ended up planning everything out, starting right back where the proposal happened. This time was just as great! Jae was fantastic with our daughter and really helped bring out her smile. He was great posing us and knew exactly how to work each location we walked to. The photos (again) turned out fantastic! Being able to look back at both sets side by side, a decade later, is like opening a time capsule - it's just so cool!

Where do I even start. Justin was AMAZING. Photography was one of the most important parts to me…read morewhen it came to our wedding and Justin more than delivered. He was so communicative prior to our day and each communication we had with him was so easy going, kind, and fun. On the actual day, he came early and stayed late. He captured around 2,500 images if I'm not mistaken. We got a preview within a couple days, and all of our pictures with 2.5 weeks. Looking through our pictures they are absolutely beautiful. He has a real talent for integrating the backdrop (nature and/or architecture) into the image in stunning ways. For me and my dad we tend to feel nervous in front of the camera, but Justin has a way of making you feel at ease and the photos I got with my dad are the best ones I have ever gotten. He's non-judgemental, if there are specific photos you want or something you don't want he will listen and make you feel understood. Multiple guests have told us since our wedding that they absolutely loved him. If you can be sure of one thing it's to hire Justin!

I looked through so many photographers' websites. Justin's artistic, and creative style is what…read morecaught my attention. After sending out an inquiry, Justin responded in a very timely manner and soon after we set up a time to meet up. At the meeting, Justin brought some of his previous work, and we had a chance to ask him a ton of questions. He was laid back, yet professional. Justin explained his pricing set up. My husband and I felt so comfortable with him, and loved all that he showed us. We asked him on the spot if he could do our wedding. A few months later we set up an engagement session. Justin's engagement sessions are not included in the wedding packages but we felt that it would be a good opportunity to get comfortable with him. And, it was worth it. Justin was very good at giving us instructions when we needed it. The way he poses you look so natural. Every time we looked through the engagement photos we fell more in love with them. We ended up using it for everything up to the wedding: save the date, registry, rehearsal dinner invitation... One of the great perks with Justin, is that he gives you full digital rights. He posts everything to a secured online gallery, and sends you a very cool usb drive with the photos. Leading up to the wedding, I coordinated with Justin the day of schedule, and he provided his input on when was the best time for certain photos and how much time to allot. On the day of the wedding, we had Justin jumping around to so many locations, and he was at each location on time. Throughout the day, Justin helped us with whatever we needed. We had the family members who think they are photographers and were constantly in the way but Justin was such a good sport in working with them. He even managed to capture photos without them in frame. Even though I did not notice him throughout the ceremony and wedding, he captured all the important moments. He processed the photos so quickly after the wedding. The photos are beautiful, and timeless.

Working with Preet on an image I had was really easy. He answered my questions, walked me through…read morethe process of editing and completed the job same-day within minutes.

When I pull aside my QB during time out, I always say the same thing: a good quarterback isn't just…read moregood at calling plays; a quarterback is good at listening. Preet listens to what you want. What you need. He calls the instructions and guides you through the shoot. And let me tell you... every picture is a touchdown. Another thing: the turnaround time is quick. He won't make you wait in in the last stretch of the fourth quarter. You probably have a busy schedule, and Preet knows that. You can trust this man with you and your loved ones' important life moments. Whether it's a team photo, Julie's graduation, or Gracie's baptism, I'm calling Alio Graphics.

Robert's a great photographer! We'd really enjoyed Robert's landscape and travel photos and he…read morebrings that same eye for color and composition to his portrait photography as well. We had a wonderful experience at our photo shoot. Robert was calm and creative during the shoot, even calming our dog Bella so he could get great shots of her as well! Over the course of the shoot, I really felt that Robert "got us," and that showed up in the pictures we got. His shot of us walking down the street with our dog encapsulated so much about us, it's hands down one of our all-time favorite pictures. So much so that it's prominently placed on the wall right by our front door! I'd work with Robert again in a heartbeat.

Robert did head shots for my company. He's professional; his work is exceptional, and his prices…read moreare reasonable. I recommend him highly.

Ken did an amazing job on our engagement photos with magnolia blossoms in Washington, D.C. Ken made…read moreit fun and did a wonderful job directing our poses. We were impressed by how quickly Ken turned around the photos and promptly shared the photo gallery with us. There were so many beautiful and flattering photos that we had a hard time picking our favorites.

Ken and Khanh are a phenomenal team! A few days leading up to the wedding, there were a few snags…read moresuch as the location reservation (we had to book with Meadowlark but their remaining times didn't work) and the weather. Ken reassured me that he would find a location that had everything I wanted (nature and cherry blossoms). The day prior, he went to a location, took a video of what it looked like and sent it over to me to confirm that it's what I'm looking for. He nailed it. The next day (the day of the wedding), he showed up with his team and started taking shots immediately. Prior to the wedding, my planner provided him with a list of shots I wanted. He checked out each and every shot on that list and more. His team was fun, comfortable and creative. I am awkward and I don't enjoy taking photos but Ken and his team made it less awkward and fun along the way. They took come incredibly creative shots and showed us a few along the way which makes me incredibly excited to see the final product. He stuck by us for 12 full hours and he was energized til the very end. I would highly recommend Ken and his fun team.