Scott Faber Photography has run a couple of Groupon and LivingSocial specials on photography…read moreclasses - and I recently got a DSLR. Score! I nabbed one up and took a class as soon as I could, and was very excited to finally learn a little bit more about my camera and how it works. The class ran for 2.5 hours, with a 15 minute break planned in there. Scott did a great job with the curriculum and broke it down into relevant sections that all tied in together. I got a great schooling on the basic functions of my camera, and the key 3 or 4 things I'd need to know to get better pictures with a camera that has better optics than I do. The studio is on 9th Street, and is a great little space that is very entertaining. Entertaining? You ask - how? Well, photographers need props, right? :) They've got lots of stuff to work with, and lots of things to look at. I think the class could have used a little bit more hands on work - but really, that's what the next level of class is for, right? :-) Overall, I was really pleased with it and hope to get another one in soon.

My husband and I used Scott Faber Photography when we got married at the Washington Duke Inn, and…read morecould not have been happier with the results. Things we loved: -The photos are great! We have a large selection of portrait photos and candid shots. All of the photos that we requested on our shot list are there.... and we had a pretty long list. -Scott and his wife Michelle are both photographers, and both came to our wedding, plus two assistants. This allowed us to have pictures from different locations during the wedding and reception. -Scott and Michelle are enjoyable people to be around. This is a great trait normally, but I especially appreciated it on our wedding day. -During our family and wedding party photos, Scott and Michelle were a fantastic team. Scott was taking photos while Michelle had our shot list and got everyone ready for photos, positioned them, and helped get smiles out of everyone - including my cousin's baby and other younger family members. Their process helped things go quickly and smoothly, and we got all of shots that we wanted (with everyone looking in the right direction and smiling - no small feat with our family!). -Scott is very creative. We wanted some fun poses in addition to the standard portraits. They had some great ideas, and are some of my favorites! -There are a lot of options for items to purchase. Our package included the highlight reel DVD, and we highly recommend getting that. It is set to music and includes songs that were played at our ceremony and reception. It really captured our wedding and is a great momento. -We purchased a montage style wedding album and love the results. Both sets of parents purchased replica albums and those turned out great as well. -Before the wedding, there was an issue with my flowers, and Michelle was in the room when I found it. Although I had initially been told that it could not be fixed, Michelle made one phone call and solved it! Overall, they really captured us. Scott and Michelle are great to work with. We had a lot of fun at our wedding, and it shows in the photographs.

Christer is excellent at what he does! I'd recommend Portraits with Purpose to anyone in the…read moreRaleigh area looking for high quality professional head shots. Christer really works with you to take as many photos as needed to find one you like and has many different back drops for you to choose from. He is kind, patient, and professional. We love the photos he took!

Christer is the man! I messaged him through Yelp last minute, I needed an onsite photographer at…read moreDuke, and he came to me, took amazing photos and had them ready to go by the weekend. This guy knows what he's doing! Thanks for everything!

If you need a photographer - book this guy now! Brett Arthur recently shot a wedding for Morgan…read moreand Seth Sylvia and.....well.....the pictures speak for themselves - take a look below. Every single person that sees these photos is blown away. Besides being incredibly talented and creative, Brett is so personable and very professional. Thank you, Brett, for capturing the essence of the wedding. It absolutely wouldn't have been the same without you! - Vikki http://blog.brettarthurweddings.com/?cat=5 http://www.facebook.com/brettarthurphoto

Brian photographed my wedding and I couldn't be happier with the results. It was an investment,…read moreyes, but it was easily one of the most important parts of my wedding plan, and I know I chose wisely. He brought two assistants along and captured the posed photos and spontaneous moments over the course of the day. His reception photography was particularly impressive--he photographed us in low lighting, so he used external flash to avoid blurry photos, but the end results looked as crisp and clear and not overblown as those from earlier in the day. The man clearly knows his stuff and handled capturing our special moments in all sorts of lighting. Plus, I got high-res copies of my images so I could share and print accordingly.

Bless Brian for the time and patience he showed my family and me when selecting our photographer!…read moreObviously photography is something you want spend time selecting, because those are the memories that will last forever. Brian answered our questions thoroughly and patiently, smiling every second. He was so approachable and easy to talk to. He was also incredibly funny, which took the awkwardness away when it came time for taking the engagement photos. He has an open door policy, and always made himself available to respond to emails, phone calls, and in person visits. We didn't have to lay out a detailed list of the shots we wanted - he just understands what you need and does it. He anticipates what you want. Our photos weren't those cheesy staged pictures that you often see. They were candid shots of us having the time of our lives. They were amazing! The lighting was incredible as well. Most of our reception was in really dark light, but the photos turned out so crisp and clear. Even with the glow sticks that we pulled out later in the evening. He is truly talented! We received our photos just four short weeks after the wedding. In the meantime, he sent us "sneak peaks" to get us excited about what was to come. I'd highly recommend Brian. You won't be disappointed!

I recently had a headshot session with Dajuan at his home studio, and it was an excellent…read moreexperience from start to finish. He was warm, personable, and immediately put me at ease. In just an hour, I was able to change into three different outfits for three distinct professional looks, and he kept the atmosphere relaxed and enjoyable--complete with great music. Dajuan gave clear, encouraging guidance throughout the shoot. He was outstanding at describing subtle movements and expressions, which really helped bring out the best poses and most natural versions of me. His booking, payment, and photo delivery platforms were all user‑friendly, intuitive, and seamless to navigate. I highly recommend Dajuan for anyone looking to update their headshot. His talent, professionalism, and welcoming approach make the entire process both easy and enjoyable.

Dajuan and Peak City Headshots, far and above one of the best photography experiences I've ever…read morehad. The professionalism, care, detail, focus he puts into every session and every shot is admirable. His image and yours are Dajuan's priority #1. His facility is impressive, his equipment is second to none, I was (as a photographer myself) very impressed. I would absolutely recommend Dajuan and Peak City Headshots if you're in the market to update or escalate your personal brand.

Andrew is not only a fantastic photographer, but he is also a wonderful personality. Our…read morephotographs were magazine quality and captured the day perfectly. He got along so well with the wedding party and the guests that it was like having a dear friend be a part of that personal space - which really helped me because I am camera shy! His assistant was fun and just as wonderful to be around. We would definitely give our highest recommendations in terms of product and Andrew himself.

Absolute Perfection! Wouldn't change a thing! Asking Kelley…read moreto be our photographer for our intimate day was one of the best things we did for our wedding day. She is phenomenal! Her communication, professionalism and flexibility is top notch. But those photos! Ah! Nothing could beat them. Kelley captured raw, edgy, moody, delicate moments full of emotion. Even when she directs your style she doesn't overly pose you and captures really sweet, sincere moments that allow you to relive the magic of the day over and over again. She seems to let her talent and skill shine through without over editing which I really appreciated in this heavily filtered world we live in. People have literally stopped me in public several times since posting our photos on social media and have complimented the quality and the style. I'm thrilled with Kelley and her work and would recommend her to anyone, anytime!

Kelley is amazing! She was our wedding photographer. Her shots are incredibly beautiful, and she…read moreeven made smiling our faces off seem fun.

Steve recently did a family photo shoot for us and we were extremely pleased with both the process…read moreand the results. Steve spent an hour with us taking pictures - with a variety of poses and backgrounds - resulting in a wide selection to chose from. We received the draft and final photos very quickly and wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to others.

We had a two hour shoot, including several separate scenes, both indoor and out, with and without…read moredogs. Steve did a great job - especially when it came to the four year old who didn't want to behave. The photos are great. All of us are very pleased.