Think about what a dream vendor would look like to you. Now take that thought, multiple it by 1000…read moreand you still wouldn't come close to what Nathan, Thanh and their team are. We hired Lightyear Studios to do our engagement and wedding photo/videography, and it was one of the best decisions we made throughout this whole process. We couldn't be happier with the job him and his team did for us. They were incredibly professional and ensured we got all the shots we wanted and then some. They made the whole process so much more fun and worked with us every step of the way. They took a lot of the stress of that weekend away from us and made sure that we were well taken care of. Indian weddings tend to be pretty crazy between the various functions, timings and people. Lightyear made sure that we did our best to stay on track to ensure we got the key parts captured. They allowed us to stay in the moment while making sure they were shot perfectly. We absolutely loved working with them as they made the day as stress free as possible and made sure the focus was on us. As anyone who has done a photoshoot before (or not), it can be very awkward, but Nathan and Thanh did a great job keeping us engaged and laughing the whole time. Our family and friends have been so complimentary of everything they did and how easy they were to work with. We would recommend Nathan,Thanh and Lightyear to anyone who wants to ensure that they get the best photos/videos for any special events in their lives. We realized early in the process that all the planning you do is mainly for that day and it's one and done. The only things that come with you after is the photo and videos of that time, so it's imperative you get a group that will do everything they can to make sure it was all worth it. They are easily the best in the business and our wedding would not have been anything close to what it was, without them. You would be doing yourself a major disservice by going with anyone else. I don't say this because they did our wedding, because if anything, we would scrutinize even more. We say it because they are truly incredible people who care about their clients like family and make sure that your event is captured in the best ways possible. We cannot wait to work with them again and hope we see them at any upcoming events we attend

I attended a CENTURY Wedding located at Philadelphia, a week long celebrations & I was in 3 of the…read moreevents, every where I go, I see Photographs busy busy catching pictures, especially I bumped into this young petite Asian lady who carried two large cameras walking, running try to catches good shots. as we all know how important pictures & memories on "that most important day" for the bride & groom and for every one of us too, yes, I sure recommended this LIGHTYEARSTUDIO.

Exceptional experience Duca for our wedding! Very easy to talk to and flexible with packages. We…read moreloved Amanda and Danielle, they made the day magical and memorable! We could not have asked for a better experience with Duca!

WOW! I still don't have words almost 3 months later. The pictures were incredible, I wanted them to…read morejust capture everything in the moment and they did just that and MORE. I cried from the detail shots all the way until the pictures from the reception. We did our engagement shoot with Anthony at Valley Forge with our two kids, 1 year old daughter at the time and he was great! They were by far my favorite family pictures we have ever done. The pictures for the wedding day were beyond natural which is exactly what I wanted it to be. I didn't want things to seem posed or have to re pose for pictures. They caught majority of the pictures in action, and pictures that they didn't catch the poses were not unnatural and the pictures came out perfect. I had every intention to do my first looks at the venue which we had a decent amount. I was doing one with my son, my dad and obviously my husband and my husband was going to do one with our daughter. Cassandra last minute suggested that we do mine and my dads first look at the hotel which was the perfect idea! It saved us time when we got to the venue where we didn't have to rush around to fit in an extra first look and my dad could be with us right away. We also did a video with them and that was beyond amazing I cry every single time I watch the videos and I probably will cry every time I watch them. Anthony and his team was beyond amazing, from our engagement shoot to our wedding day. Everything was effortless for us. Cassandra was beyond amazing with keeping everything on a perfect schedule and making it run smoothly and dealing with my husbands crazy groomsmen. I felt zero stress throughout the day or like I was being rushed and it helped me enjoy our special day even more. By the end of the night I was almost sad to say goodbye because I had felt like I knew them. I will recommend Duca Studio again and again! And we will be going back for family pictures next year!!

Caveat emptor...buyer beware…read more We really have no idea how these guys get the ratings they do. We are crushed by the disappointment in their service. We not only cannot recommend JPG, we would strongly caution against using them. In spite of planning together with the photographer and being clear about our intentions not to photograph the prep, we had to wait for them to set up after we were long ready. The 14 weeks from event to actual pictures were astonishing. Even more so after getting them and seeing just how little thought and effort went into their editing and "organization". Also - be prepared to be referred to your contract repeatedly. They will hold it up anytime you ask for something.

Choosing a photographer for a wedding is a big decision because your photos will be long-lasting…read moremementos of the day, and also because there are a lot of variables (style, quality, personality, price, etc.). We loved the photos we saw on JPG's website and their commitment to customers was clear from our very first conversation with Joe. We worked together to come up with a price/package that met our needs and chose Matt Bender as our primary photographer. Our engagement session gave us a chance to get to know Matt and for him to know us. When the big day came, we felt very comfortable with him and he (along with 2 other photographers) did a great job managing our family and bridal party for group shots. Many guests commented that our photographers were awesome throughout the evening. This skill should not be overlooked when you are evaluating a wedding photographer! In the end, we were thrilled with the quality and variety of pictures. The photo journalistic style captured the true essence of the day and there were a lot of really fun shots. To top it off, all of JPG's wedding packages include a DVD or thumb drive of high-res images with personal use rights - which means you have full flexibility when it comes to albums and prints. Bottom line: JPG brought the style, quality, and personality we were looking for at a competitive price. They were easy to work with from start to finish and we could not have been happier with the results.

My experience with Lindsay was incredible! Lindsay found great spots around Philadelphia for our…read moreengagement photos and at our botanical garden wedding venue for our big day which resulted in STUNNING photos. Lindsay kept my husband and I relaxed throughout the day and totally at ease. Lindsay was attentive making sure all needs were met and that candid moments and group shots were captured. Oh, girlfriend broke it down at the end of the night on the dance floor!! Lindsay thank you so much for everything, you truly went above and beyond. If you're thinking about booking Lindsay for your wedding, DO IT!! I will absolutely use Lindsay for all future events and recommend her to all family and friends!

When we were planning our wedding, I knew that photography was important, but I had no idea that…read morethe photographer was just as important as the images they would create. You will probably spend more time with this person than any other vendor, and I am so glad we had the opportunity to get to know Lindsay. She was able to capture our experience of the wedding, as well as, all the wonderful moments we missed. We now have all the beautiful photos of the ceremony, formals and first dance, but also a priceless record of all of our friends and family who attended. She was able to do this because not only could she magically "disappear" when needed (she must have teleported around the ceremony), but is also very intuitive and can capture people's personalities. She was able to capture ours because we were incredibly comfortable around her. We got a vendor crush during the engagement session and liked her more and more. Lindsay is also great because she takes the photos that you want. She doesn't push you to take photos that are posed and cheesy, but knows better than you might (or I did) that some of the photos you don't think are important she will secretly snap. What more can I say? This woman is amazing.

We hired Will to photograph my son's low-key casual wedding. He was fantastic!…read more First, he was the most responsive of all the photographers we contacted. He discussed with the couple and was happy to work with their plans and what they did and didn't want, and very thoughtful about the photography options with great suggestions. He was a super nice guy as well. The day of the event he was professional, very flexible in the face of lots of cooks in the kitchen, clearly knew what he was doing, and really nice to work with. He knew how to compose shots and make them look great. But most important, the pictures came out wonderful! Finally, his fee was completely reasonable and appropriate to the occasion (unlike other photographers we contacted who said they had a minimum wedding fee whether or not it was a large, standard wedding event). I would say he exceeded expectations, and made it a super comfortable low-stress process. I would 100% hire him again!

I met Wil when we worked together at a wedding. He was the photographer and I was the DJ He was…read morefriendly and easy to work with. When I needed to hire a photographer for my day job, I gave Wil a call. We needed a photographer to take stock photos for use on our website and had only a week to set up the shoot involving about 40 teenagers. He was quick to respond and was able to handle the demands of my colleagues and position the kids for some great photos. I recommend Wil for any kind of photography: weddings, special events, parties, and commercial photo shoots.

Sam exceeded our expectations! Sam took photos for our corporate website. We were in a time crunch,…read moreand Sam was responded to our inquiry same day with a quote, and was able to book us as soon as the next week. That same afternoon after the photoshoot, he sent us "raw" photos, which to me, looked edited- SO GOOD! I was not disappointed with any photo. He is worth flying out to any state to take photos- WORTH IT! I am so lucky we found Sam, and I am 100% confident in partnering with him for future photos. He has a confidence and humbleness to him, which made him a pleasure to work with. He has a wide range of photography skills, from headshots to operations, to B Roll. He has an artistic approach to capturing the true essence from our first creative meeting. Thank you Sam! You rock!!!!

Sam is an amazing photographer! I booked him for an all day conference hosted by my company, and…read morefrom talking through specifics about a shot list and the general flow of the day before the event all the way through to delivery of the photos it was a great experience. He got some fantastic photos, and even sent a highlight selection of pictures the next day for no extra charge. We will definitely be booking him in the future.

Tony and Tracy photographed our daughter's formal shots before her bat mitzvah. They did a…read morebeautiful job, were very organized, extremely professional and warm/friendly. The resulting photographs were gorgeous - and delivered to us via dropbox within the week so we can print and make our own photobooks. We will definitely use them for other events in the future.

From the owner: With over 30 years of photographic experience, I have shot for over 1000 brides and Bar Mitzvahs,…read moreas well as dozens of magazines, corporations and nonprofits.

Tom really helped us out of a crazy situation. Our original photographer cancelled the day before…read moreour family beach session! I emailed a couple other photographers, and he replied fast to emails answering all of my questions. At the session under the pier he was very personable and professional. We have Two year old boy that he captured perfectly! He was patient and offered valuable input. Our album was up for viewing a few days after the session and his website is very user friendly. You can't beat his prices, and we will definitely recommend him to friends and family visiting OCMD!

Tom recently did beach pictures for our family ranging in age from 3 to 70+-he was fantastic, got…read moreeveryone organized and really knew how to get the little ones engaged and cooperating. The pictures we received were beyond anything we had hoped for- great group shots and adorable candid shots of our 4 grandkids playing in both the sand and the water. Tom was so easy to work with-he was quick to get back to us and the arrangements were so easy. This is the second time we use Tom at the Delaware shore and will definitely use him again.

April was the perfect photographer for our intimate wedding. Having her there felt like having a…read morefamily member by our side--she brought such warmth, calm, and genuine care to the day. She made us feel completely comfortable, and it shows in every photo. Her work is absolutely stunning. She captured every emotion, every detail, and all the little in-between moments with such artistry and heart. We're in love with our photos. April went above and beyond--she even stepped in to speak with our venue organizer when we were having trouble getting a response. That's just the kind of person she is: thoughtful, proactive, and completely invested in making sure your day is perfect. We truly couldn't have asked for a better photographer or a better person to share our day with. We'll cherish both the memories and the photos forever. Thank you April! Maria & Seth

April was the photographer at my daughter's bridal shower and captured the day beautifully! She…read morehonored all our requests and was amazing to work with! Looking forward to more special moments!

Ashley is phenomenal. She is fun to be around making each photo session easy and enjoyable. And the…read morefinal photos are nothing short of perfection. We've seen Ashley for maternity, newborn, first birthday, and holiday minis and in each she worked to capture magic. The photos she has taken are so special to our family. We will be returning to see Ashley for years to come!!

Ashley was a flexible, responsive and caring photographer. She helped us design a maternity session…read morethat fit our budget and wants. She was supportive along the way (we are not particularly photogenic!) When we had concerns, Ashley was solution-oriented. My husband and I enjoyed working with her!