We cannot express how thankful we are for Eli Turner! I was told that it is especially important…read morethat you are not only pleased with your photographer's work but that you also "click" with one another, as he or she is the vendor you will spend the most time with at your wedding, and boy was that true! Eli is the COOLEST! He is super fun to be with, made us feel very comfortable (even though both of us were historically camera-shy) and he has an amazing eye. He is incredibly artistic and talented and super fun to be with. I have been recommending him to everyone I know, I couldn't have asked for a better photographer and our photos were beautiful. He found creative and clever shots to take that were different from the cookie-cutter wedding photos and we were super happy with the photos of some of the things we didn't see during the wedding. Eli is simply the best, period!

As a videographer, I have worked with a great many photographers in my time. When I hear I am…read morescheduled to work an event where Eli is the photographer, I know the experience is going to be a great one - Eli respects other vendors while getting the creative shots he needs. He is always distinctly professional in his manner and the way he conducts himself on a shoot. I have seen some of his images and I am not surprised that that they are amongst the best in the Washington area.

It was truly a pleasure working with Rasheid of RScarlett Photography! He professional, takes his…read moretime and is very receptive to feedback. I love my photos and will definitely work with him again!

We recently hired RScarlett Photography for our son's 3rd birthday party. We wanted to enjoy the…read moremoment rather than focus on capturing the moment. RScarlett Photography delivered! We were very pleased with the quality and creativity of photography. Our photographer was not intrusive, yet he was able to capture all of those precious moments. We will definitely hire RScarlett Photography for our next family event.

Home Studio Cleanliness: 10/10 Experience: 10/10…read moreTime of Returning Photos: 2-3 days I used Birhan Studio's service twice: 1) The first time, I needed headshots for the Miss Rockville/Miss America competition. 2) The second time: He and I were doing a collaboration for different outfits. He currently has a home studio set up on the second floor. As a model, I am accustomed to home studios since I have worked with many photographers with a studio set-up in their house. His studio setup was on the smaller end but it was well-organized and you are able to get both headshots and full-body shots. He used his office space efficiently and linked his photos directly to his computer so that you could preview the photos immediately to see if you like them. He is knowledgeable of light set-up and will ensure that there is proper lighting before taking the photos. Once that is set-up, it takes about 15-30 minutes/outfit. He also helps direct the poses, making me feel comfortable! For returning the photos, he does edit them. The editing style is a mix, sometimes it looks a little "too perfect," while other times, it looks a little more natural. Inform him of the editing kind of style you want if you are particular. I received the photos in about 2-3 days, which is quicker than some other photographers in the area who send them around 2 weeks. The photos are sent via a website called "pixieset," making them easy to purchase and download. Both photoshoots I had with her were studio photoshoots, so I am unsure how he is like in natural lighting or outside photos. Overall, I would definitely do another photoshoot with him! He's cordial, time-efficient, and delivers great results.

He is a great photographer! His work is excellent and he's a professional who knows his job. I have…read morebeen there and I recommend him without a doubt.

We had Alex take some fun engagement photos of us and our fuzzy dog, Nikita. Alex was great--super…read moreprofessional. He had lots of poses and ideas worked out, was receptive to our ideas, and was able to clearly convey where he needed us to stand/look. I can't wait to get some of the pictures back, especially the ones with our diva of an American Eskimo dog!

Daniel absolutely rocked!…read more Daniel was easy and professional throughout the process. His prices were extremely reasonable and he was definitely a self-starter - he showed up, set up, and got shooting without any kind of hand-holding. The end product was AMAZING - every single shot was absolutely superb. He easily took some of the best event photos I've ever seen! Needless to say, I'd recommend Daniel to anyone!

Daniel has solid 5-star reviews for a reason! We booked him for an engagement party in DC. He was…read morevery easy to work with in the coordination and gave timely responses, he showed up on time and was very pleasant to work with. He took great candid shots and worked well with our families and getting great photos of them. He sent his photos back to us in just a few days and they were AWESOME! Daniel is a great value for what he provides; you will be happy you booked with him.

Really enjoyed my session with Moshe. Consummate professional, and so generous with his time and…read morepatience to ensure the customer gets exactly what they want. He really knows what he's doing and is a master at coaxing the best out of his subject, then helping them muddle through the enormous amount of material to pick out the gems with just enough input to make sure you're getting what you want, not what he thinks you should have (although I bet he'd be happy to pick out his favorite shots if you feel you need that level of input). Editing was quick and very responsive and I feel like I really got a great value for the money I spent.

Moshe was super accommodating and very friendly and professional. The pictures came out great.read more

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!

Stacey is amazing. I first met her through a friend that was organizing a head shots evening for…read morelots of professional friends, so I bought 15 min in a studio with Stacey and got the best headshot that has come in so very handy many times. I moderated a panel last week and a panelist I was being introduced to said, "yes, the woman with the most amazing head shot." Yesterday morning we did our 5th(!) family mini session shoot with Stacey in a garden next to the Capitol. It's wonderful to get these beautiful shots of our children growing up -- and have some shots with me that I love that aren't selfies! Years ago Stacey took an iconic (among our family and friends) photo of my son sulking off to the left of the Washington monument when my husband and I were were standing to the right smiling while pregnant with our daughter. That same day Stacey was able to joke around with our son and get the best shots of him smiling and enjoying himself. Our daughter enjoys the shoots just as much. Thank you, Stacey!

Our photo session with Stacey was amazing! Working with 3 kids isn't always easy, but she laughed…read morewith them, engaged them and listened to what they wanted in addition to getting the photos she had in mind. The kids felt they were included in the process and were therefore happy to comply with her requests. She has a gentle and very effective way of working with people and I greatly appreciate that! We cannot wait to see our photos! :) and we look forward to working with Stacey again in the future!!