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.

I did not enjoy doing business with Sam Garvin. We have used his firm multiple times in the past…read morefor headshots and have been pleased with the results, but recently he refused to refund our money for a shoot that never happened. We had a candidate withdraw their acceptance of their new job, and so we informed Sam a month in advance that we no longer needed his services. He let us know that he "cannot issue refunds" even when work is not rendered. This was written nowhere on the invoice he sent us. Upon review of his website, I see it is buried in his terms and conditions page. Why someone would choose to do business this way, I have no idea. I could not in good conscience take my customers' money and then refuse to refund it even if I performed no work. Sam feels differently.

Sam was very kind and offered us a great deal on our wedding photos , in my opinion he is clearly…read morethe best option for professional photos !!! Thanks again Sam , William Perry

IF YOU ARE IN THE DC AREA AND YOU WANT PROFESSIONAL PICTURES, THIS IS YOUR GUY!!!…read more I booked Denis last minute after my original photographer stopped getting back to me, and honestly, I could not have been more fortunate. From the beginning, Denis was extremely communicative, professional, and pleasant to work with. He asked me and my fiancée exactly what we were looking for, listened to what we wanted, and also gave us great suggestions based on his experience. I'm not going to lie, he was also less expensive than the original photographer we had chosen, but when I tell you the pictures Denis took turned out AMAZING, I mean AMAZING! My fiancée being happy is honestly an understatement. Denis knows exactly what he is doing. He will guide you through the poses, tell you where to stand, and help direct you so you are not left wondering what to do. If you need help, just ask him and he will guide you every step of the way. If you are looking to take professional pictures anywhere in the DMV or Washington, DC area, please use Denis. You will not be disappointed. He exceeded our expectations and gave us pictures that we will cherish forever. Denis, thank you again for capturing such a special moment for us. You truly did an AMAZING job!!!

Denis was extremely professional and very skilled at his craft. If you are in the D.C. area he is…read moreyour guy!

I have know Paco Alicid for 5 years now and have seen him in action at events and now, just last…read moreweek, I finally have had the chance to have him do my face shots for work. It was a total pleasure and his work is STELLAR!!! He is amazing to work with and totally put me at ease during the shoot. He is also an exceptional retoucher. I couldn't be happier with his work. I have already begun to book him for additional photoshoots for more casual photos and a few action shots. I totally recommend him! Thank you Paco!!!

Paco Alacid is an exceptional photographer. He is a total pleasure to work with, and has an…read moreincredible degree of skill and experience. I have hired him personally for portraits and hired him for our organization for branding and marketing images. Cannot recommend enough.

Alex was a spectacular photographer! He was very accommodating to my fiancé and I-- he even honored…read morea last minute request and shot the photos of us on the fourth of July! This was immensely appreciated as my fiancé and I usually don't have a second free during the week/weekends. We had Alex do our engagement announcement photos. Not only was he affordable, he was very punctual, and most of all professional. I was thrilled at the quick turnaround and was able to share with friends/family/social media shortly thereafter. Everyone LOVED the photos - received 1,000+ likes on social media. If you are on the fence, book him now!!! He is a preservationist of memories --and quite good at it!!

Alex is an excellent photographer and even more amazing videographer. He really knows how to…read morecapture the memory at hand and portray the vibes and feel of what he's capturing really well. He utilizes movie making effects to really allow viewers of his clips and videos to experience what it was live and in person. I know he's made commercials and taken photos for weddings and graduations of some of my friends and they all have turned out great and special in their own way.

I had an amazing photoshoot session with LNJ Designs as I sought to have some photos to enhance my…read morebusiness branding. Leslie was super professional, took the time to learn about my main purpose for doing the photo shoot, and before the photo shoot, supported me in thinking through everything that I needed to have in place to have a successful photo shoot. During my photo shoot, Leslie had the highest level of customer service and helped me to find just the right poses to embody my brand. This was also the fastest turnaround that I can recall that I have ever experienced from this kind of photo shoot! My photos turned out great! I would highly recommend LNJ Designs!

Leslie and her team are truly one of a kind and a class act!…read more Unfortunately, due to time and budgetary constraints for my upcoming wedding, I missed out on being able to book Leslie, but I'd be remiss if I didn't speak to her professionalism and warm personality. I found her through another app, and her portfolio was very impressive. She requested a time to speak with me by phone, and chatting with her was like chatting with an old friend. I shared what I had considered as far a "look" was concerned, and when she expressed her vision, it was like she brought my small idea to life with concepts I never even considered! I got the impression she was completely understanding of the billion thoughts that run through a bride's mind, and because of that, she's able to bring all the minute details into focus (no pun intended) into captured moments in time. Actually, she was preparing for her honeymoon when we spoke, so I believe that's what made her even more relatable as a photographer. :-) Even while she was on her honeymoon, she left me in the capable hands of Stephanie who was just as warm and sweet as she was. Stephanie answered the many questions (and probably repeated questions) I had with so much patience. I loved the fact that they went above and beyond to work with me and my budget, and although another lucky customer beat me to the booking, I look forward to working with everyone at LNJ Designs in the near future. Do yourself a favor and book Leslie as your photographer!

Email reply to Mantas from my wife expressing how much she enjoyed the final product and overall…read moreexperience: Oh, wow these are wonderful! Thank you so much, Mantas, you really do make magic happen : ))) Thank you for the great time and interesting conversation, too. Overall, this was such a great experience and hopefully one day we will work together again on some beautiful occasions. I am scheduled to graduate in May, 2024 so I probably will be contacting you if you'd like to commemorate the moment again. Once again, I love the pictures.

I recently had the chance to work with Mantas for an April wedding in Washington DC and Mantas was…read morean absolute delight. He is gracious, kind and works to ensure that he can capture every moment that is special for the couple. As a planner, it was wonderful working with someone who was a real team player and fun to be around. Mantas was collaborative, communicative and always up for any task or change in schedule. He has a keen eye for beautiful photos and I hope to be able to work with him again soon! Mantas is also the best dressed photographer!

Mr Farrer is a very pleasant and a very patient photographer. I needed some professional headshots…read moreclicked. I got exactly what I was looking for and on time as promised. He is extremely professional. He took the time to talk to me on phone beforehand to understand exactly what I was looking for. He also gave me tips on how I should dress and what color clothes and makeup will work best. He clicked many pictures and then we picked the one's I liked best. He sent me all the pictures the same day within an hour and photoshopped the ones I liked best the next day. Also he sent me pictures in the format and specifications as I requested. Everyone who sees the picture tells me how good they look. I highly recommend Mr Farrer. He enjoys his work and strives to deliver his best. Thank you once again.

Herman is very meticulous and professional in how he goes about doing a photo session. But he also…read moretook the time beforehand to talk with me on the phone about what kind of photos I wanted and how I should prepare for the session. Then I showed up and he took many pictures. Later that day I got a link so that I could look at all the pictures and download the ones I wanted. He also photoshopped the ones that I liked best. Everyone tells me the photos are very good.