My experience with Djamel was extremely unique. I hadn't even started dating my husband when I first met him - it was actually my Little's wedding (we're sorority girls obvi). And I remember during the evening taking (as sorority girls often do) all sorts of staged pictures some silly some serious but I remembered thinking.. wow he's really something! Then the pictures came out on Facebook and they were perhaps the most beautiful pictures of a bride and groom I have ever seen... really. Well two years later I was engaged and in waist deep with wedding details and before we knew it... my wedding planner said, "Okay... here are some photographers I suggest, take a look and see if you like any..." Djamel's website was the second one I got to and wouldn't you know it THERE on the scrolling gallery were my Little's incredibly gorgeous wedding photos and on top of that I happened to be in the background in one! I told my mom, my planner, and my now husband that I had found my "our" photographer and called Dj to talk and he remember me much to my surprise as he deals with all of these gorgeous women on a daily basis ;) We hired him sign, sealed, and ready to go... at the time my fiancé and I lived in New England which makes it sort of impossible to take engagement photos. It was getting extremely close to our wedding date, in fact it was 5 months away so Dj graciously decided to come to our home in Rhode Island stay with us for the weekend and we would shot our engagements pictures. Needless to say... they came out exactly the way I wanted them to, it was creepy almost I showed him maybe one picture for inspiration and its like he read my mind! Everyone was going bananas over these photos and just couldn't wait until the wedding. During that time, Djamel became not only our photographer but our dear friend - we took him to a family Christmas party, went to dinners, and just had an amazing experience. I hold an extremely special place in my heart for him because unfortunately during that time my father was diagnosed with lung cancer and had very little time left. Wedding time comes and not only were my pictures gorgeous so gorgeous we were published in the Knot but he spent the time and took the most incredible pictures of my Dad and I, my mom and dad, my husband and my Dad... ones that I will treasure forever - we ended up loosing him that December. Djamel can see past the normal parts of a "picture". He some how catches these unforgettable moments and details that will bring you back in time for the rest of your life. Truly, one of the most gifted photographers in the world All my Love, Kim read more

Djamel was recommended by our wonderful wedding planner Kimberly Hensley and proved to be absolutely outstanding. Immediately after meeting with him to interview, we were certain he would be an excellent choice not only for his beautiful photography but because of the obvious care and concern he had for his past clients. As we perused albums of previous weddings, he spoke with a great affection for the couples and their families and told stories about the moments he had so artfully captured on camera. It was clear DJ wasn't just there to do a job but to connect with you personally and as a result, the pictures were natural, beautiful, and full of character. I left our meeting feeling like I had made a new friend and his generous contract (great pricing for his services, very reasonable cost for albums, flexible hours for shooting the day of the wedding) made it a very easy decision to add DJ to the wedding team. He in turn helped grow our vendor list by directing us Tampa floral designer Botanica who ended up also being amazing. Prior to the wedding, we discussed ideas based on our venues and created a shot list. We had a lot of requested pictures (big family!) and DJ incorporated all these on top of all the other required shots. The day of the wedding, he was warm, creative, focused, gave great direction, was firm when required to keep on schedule, and worked very hard from the time he arrived at our suite for getting ready shots to the time he shot our departure run from the MFA. As a result of his incredible work ethic and ingenuity, our pictures are perfect and we are addicted to looking at them! DJ captured it all and told the story of our day in a thoughtfully and creatively designed album. Throughout the entire process, DJ was fantastic, starting with a kind note he sent months before the wedding and concluding with him hosting us in his home over wine and food to finalize our albums. Our pictures were posted just weeks after the wedding and we had albums in hand less than two months later, he truly is incredible! read more

OK OK OK!!! So I am a little late at giving my review but it's only because I can't stop looking at my wedding pictures!!!!! They are so beautiful. Djamel was great. My husband and I are from Chicago and decided to have a destination wedding in Clearwater, FL. Believe it or not Djamel was the first photographer we met and we instantly knew we wanted him. From his charm, personality and of course his photographs we just knew we did not need to meet with any other photographers. We wanted to capture moments from our dinner rehearsal and ceremony and then we wanted to do a trash the dress as well. Djamel was with us for three days and it was great. He fit right in with our families and the most important part he captured every special moment you can imagine. We cannot express how grateful we were to find such a great photographer. He made us feel so very special that day and he took the most amazing pictures that we could not even imagine of taking. We were very pleased with the turn around time as well. Needless to say we can not stop bragging about him. People are so pleased with their orders of photographs and say how beautiful our pictures are. I am sorry but we have to agree as well. LOL Looking at the pictures makes me want to get married all over again. Gina & Joel (Joelina) read more

You want to know how good this guy is? I'm the Husband and I'm writing this review...Djamel showcased my wife in a way I've never seen! All of her friends are telling her she should be in Vogue. On top of his incredible talent, he understands the business of weddings...He made sure that all of our other vendors were in constant communication with him to ensure a smooth day and it worked. Everyone loved him, quite a few of our friends asked for his info. We had him do our rehearsal dinner as well, an absolute treat. I just wish I would've contacted him earlier for our engagement shoot, which we regretfully let a friend do for us. What a difference a real artist makes! So let me tell you this from experience, do not skimp on: Drinks, Music, and Photos...without great music and plentiful libations, your party will be a miss-fire. Without a true professional behind the lens, you will only have photos, not ART, not Incredible Memories. Make your friends jealous and commission Djamel to produce for you in a way only he can. We can't thank you enough Djamel! You're the best! read more

We hired Djamel for our wedding photographer and were very pleased with our experience. He is an exceptionally talented photographer with a heart of gold. We were very happy from the beginning of the process since he communicated with us via email/phone and got back to us very quickly. We loved interacting with him during our formal photo shoot and appreciated his guidance and instruction. It was very fun to have him around when me and my wedding party were getting ready and I appreciated his advice on my hair/make-up because I trusted that he knew what would look good both in the photos and at the event. He was also very respectful of our style and encouraged us to be expressive of who we are. My husband and I appreciated how he interacted with our guests at our wedding ceremony and reception. Our wedding day was incrediably special for us and we were so grateful that he captured the true essence of our celebration. We are in love with our wedding photos and feel sentimental every time we look at them. Thanks to Djamel, we have memories that will last a lifetime. read more

Djamel did an amazing job on our photos for our wedding. Djamel was a pleasure to work with on our wedding day. He made both my husband and I feel very comfortable taking the photos. He also made sure we got all our favorite poses from the photos we sent him before our wedding date (& they turned out incredibly). He was super friendly to all of our family which put everyone at ease. He also did an excellent job posing us for photos (allowing us to look more natural and romantic in the photos). Djamel is very skilled at what he does and we could not have asked for a better photographer for our wedding! Djamel also worked with us after our wedding to help make our photo book capture all of our favorite moments of the day. All and all we were very pleased with all of the photos we received. If you're looking for a photographer for any occasion Djamel would be an excellent photographer for the job! read more

We waited to leave this review until we got our pictures back and I'm glad we did! Amazingly Djamel's photos were even better than we expected!!! My wife and I got married on October 12th at the Powell Crosley Estate. Djamel was recommended to us by a family friend, and he exceeded all our expectations. Djamel was not just a photographer, he kept us on track and even calmed our nerves. As you can imagine a wedding day can get hectic, and Djamel was a calming force and guided us through all the pre-reception photos. You can see Djamel's talent in the pictures. They are both elegant, but also have a great "fashion" vibe to them. He got pictures of every angle and moment of the night. We would highly recommend. You will not be disappointed! read more

My wife and I were recommended by our venue to check out Djamel Wedding Photography. We had met with a few others prior to him and weren't impressed. Djamel happened to be in our town and stopped by my work to show me some of his stuff. My time is precious and if he had done nothing else that act of kindness would have been enough for me. During our wedding he was very at tentative and focused on what kind of photos my Wife and I wanted. Djamel is funny, caring and very easy to work with. I experienced good levels of communication and could not be more pleased with the wedding photo book that he created. I will recommend Djamel Wedding Photography to anyone who is in need of quality photography. Peter read more

Djamel did both our engagement and wedding photos and we were so pleased with how our photos turned out - they were absolutely beautiful and my husband and I felt like models! ;) He has such a unique style and is able to do very artistic shots as well as more traditional ones. Beyond his amazing photography skills, Djamel is a lovely and warm person and just a joy to work with. He was also so accommodating throughout the process. During our wedding, all of our family and guests were so impressed with him too as he kept shooting until the very end! We were most pleased with our decision to choose Djamel as our photographer and we would highly recommend him! read more

Djamel, from start to finish, was fantastic. My (now) husband and I researched and met with numerous photographers and instantly knew Djamel would capture our wedding in an artistically unique and beautiful way we had not seen with anyone else. His passion and expertise is impressive and truly made us feel comfortable throughout the process, from engagement photos to the wedding day, even in designing our wedding album. He absolutely surpassed our expectations, and even daringly climbed on top of a boat in the marina to capture the perfect shot on our wedding day. Do not hesitate in booking Djamel. He is a true artiste and his portfolio proves it. read more

Djamel is by far the most amazing photographer we have ever worked with. He did our engagement portraits and shot our wedding. His professional attitude and fun personality made him so easy to work with. He made us feel so comfortable, as if he was a long time friend. Djamel is so creative and captures moments you don't want to forget! Guest from our wedding were even complimenting on the creativity he had just from watching him shoot. I would recommend Djamel to anyone and I definitely plan on using him again in the future. Our pictures were above and beyond our expectations!! read more

I looked a very long time for a photographer and am so glad I found Djamel. I loved working with him, and my pictures are beautiful. He made me, my husband, our wedding party, and all of our guests feel at ease, which translated into gorgeous posed portraits and candid shots. In addition to capturing the day in a way that only an experienced professional can, he was easy to work with and responded quickly to emails, phone calls, etc. I love my photos, and I highly recommend hiring Djamel to photograph your wedding. You can't go wrong with him!! read more

We had a wonderful experience working with Djamel for our wedding. Djamel is an extremely talented and professional photographer. His level of detail and creativity is the highest of any photographer I have worked with. He is professional, kind and so much fun to work with! Djamel was able to capture what was most important to us at the wedding after spending very little time with us, this is a skill that is VERY hard to find. Our photos are AMAZING and I would highly recommend him for any event! read more

You do not need to look any farther than to Djamel for outstanding photography. He is extremely professional, responded to all of my e-mails and phone calls promptly and most importantly made me feel extremely comfortable throughout the entire process. I was able to shoot my maternity photos with him, and he couldn't have made me feel more beautiful. There is no doubt you get not only top quality photos, but a top quality person in choosing Djamel for your photography needs. read more

We keep repeating to ourselves, "How on earth did we get so lucky to have a photographer of Djamel's caliper capture our wedding?" Don't question how it is possible, just be grateful if you are blessed to have him photograph your special moments; your expectations will be exceeded exponentially. And his talent is only exceeded by his character and personality, he is full of personality, character and joy. Thank you Djamel, we will be forever grateful for you. read more

Djamel is really a nice photographer. We enjoyed the process of the shooting. Djamel can show us how to have a better pose and mood before the camera. He is a funny guy, make us on ease in that very stressful day. I really like his photo style. He can capture the great moment we have and also able to provide artistical ones. He also helped us to retouch the pics to our preferred style with great patients. Great photographer! read more

We were so happy when my husband and I found Djamel. He is an amazing photographer and extremely passionate and professional. He really made our wedding the best it could be and he went the extra mile to make sure our pictures looked amazing. I would never ever go with another photographer now that we have used Djamel. He is top notch and if you hire his services, you won't be disappointed! read more

Djamel is the most professional, hilarious, and talented person I know. He knows how to make everyone laugh, how to make everyone look awesome in their pictures, and capture the best moments. I would recommend him to ANYONE, as I already have to all of my family and friends. You wont be upset with your photos or your overall experience at all. He is beyond fantastic. read more

Djamel did my engagement and wedding photos which turned out unbelievably amazing! He was a pleasure to work with and extremely professional. He captured the most perfect moments during our wedding and reception. I highly recommended Djamel Photography if you are looking for a creative and talented photographer who will make your wedding day unforgettable! read more