Although not necessarily a pre-requisite for identifying a competent and reliable wedding photographer, or even a qualification most couples might consider, we were particularly comfortable in our selection of Craig because of his military service and devotion to his religion. Having learned through others about the many things that do not materialize at a wedding as planned, including photographers who do not timely arrive or ultimately fail to produce a promised wedding album, we were interested in minimizing our risk. Simply put, we wanted a photographer who, at a minimum, would show up on time, be committed to dutifully executing his responsibilities, and not make any excuses. Knowing about Craig's intensive career training for service to our country and dedication to his faith offered us the necessary reassurance that he would put forth his best effort to produce fitting, appropriate photographs of the highest quality. It was not surprising for us to learn that Craig's services were in such demand that he had to make a special accommodation for us, and he even did so on a holiday weekend. With so much for us to manage leading up to a wedding with 200 guests, and so many unanticipated problems to resolve, we never memorialized a formal, organized plan for Craig to follow. We just asked him to use his best judgment, and we provided direction only as needed. We had no other choice but to trust that he would be able to draw upon his vast experience and make sound decisions. We are pleased to attest that our instincts about Craig being governed by "set of rules" beyond those itemized in the engagement contract were proven correct. The imaginative approach and leadership he exhibited on the wedding day helped secure treasured family and group photos was indeed supplemented by intelligent free-lancing that accentuated his expertise. We feel strongly that Craig did a masterful job. He made exhaustive efforts to furnish us with a disc drive and web link to enable prompt review of digital photos shortly after the wedding. We were thus able to download select photographs and order others that we included with "Thank You" notes to our guests. We also remain thrilled with the thoughtful chronological order in which the pages of our wedding album "tell our wedding story." We are entirely grateful for his decision-making in terms of selecting which photographs to prominently feature, as well as the careful steps he undertook to ensure that page breaks did not unduly interfere with the otherwise perfect encapturing of a priceless moment or person. The layout, organization and quality of the images is nothing short of utterly remarkable and greatly exceeded our expectations. read more

Craig Spiering was amazing! I had a wedding on June 1st and one of my friends recommended him to me as a photographer a few months before my wedding. I was completely satisfied with his professionalism, experience, and good communication. Craig is a wonderful communicator and a professional at wedding photography. He asked me for the addresses and times for the wedding and reception a month or two ahead of time, so that I would not have to worry about giving him all the information he needed right before the wedding when a hundred and one different things were happening. He made sure to ask what kind of photos I wanted of my wedding. He also let me know that the wedding pictures would be edited and sent to me within about three weeks of the wedding. In the three weeks after the wedding, he was able to looks through thousands of photos and pick out the 1000 best ones and edit them for me, so that my husband, family and friends will have beautiful pictures which capture important moments of our special day for the rest of our lives. My husband and I were looking through some of our photos a couple of days ago and it took us at least a couple hours to go through half of them. I cannot imagine how much time and effort went into choosing and editing the wedding photos. Craig's efforts and his dedication to photography showed through each of the pictures he took. On the day of the wedding, Craig's experience photographing numerous weddings shined brightly. He knew the best places to be to take picture during my Nuptial Mass. After the wedding, he arranged both couple and group photos to produce photographs which would be perfect for a photo album. He also knew how to organize a group to demonstrate the closeness between the people, such as the wedding couple, the bride and her bridesmaids and the groom and his groomsmen. His pictures caught a glimpse of moments of our wedding which will be shared and appreciated for many years to come. If someone is trying to find a photographer or trying to decide which photographer to request for a wedding, I fully recommend Craig Spiering. His beautiful, heartwarming photos will be viewed and treasured for years to come. Thank you to Craig for catch precious and memorable moments during one of the most important days of my life. I will forever be grateful and always pray for Craig Spiering who made such a positive impact in my life through his beautiful photos! read more

If I could give Craig 10 stars, I would. He was absolutely fabulous to work with, his work is AMAZING, and we received our photos quicker than anticipated. Photography was my big "splurge" for our wedding and I am so glad we found Craig - other photographers I contacted easily cost twice as much for what Craig offered and were nowhere near as pleasant to correspond with (we were planning from over 4 hours away!). He arrived promptly (even a little early) and while we were way off track time-wise and not ready for him - he scouted the venue, took some photos, and chatted with friends and family who were helping to set up. He got some great photos of the hustle and bustle of the day - not the "getting ready" photos I had anticipated (thanks, Pinterest) - but a true representation of our crazy, amazing big day. Even as a single shooter, he managed to capture photos from seemingly every angle of the ceremony (I swear he could be in two places at once!) and was never intrusive. He managed the group shots with ease - wedding party, family, you name it - he wrangled us all quickly and efficiently. Photo quality, price, efficiency aside - Craig really was great to work with. I hate taking posed photos (so awkward), but he made it so easy and comfortable! The children (and dog) in the bridal party weren't always cooperating, but he knew just what to do to get them in shot or entertain them while still capturing fabulous photos. I warned him early on that there were a number of small group shots I wanted over the course of the evening and, though his style is definitely more candid, he had no problem jogging over anytime I hailed him for a photo. It may be a small thing to most, but I really appreciated that he showed up looking like a wedding guest - I have seen so many in black (yoga) pants and shirt that seem so out of place and really stick out if they ended up in guest photos. I truly cannot say enough great things about Craig and highly recommend him! read more

Craig was fantastic from the very beginning!! From the very first conversation when we sat down with Craig to ask questions and gather info before booking his services, we found him to be extremely helpful, courteous, and really focused on the fact that these were "our plans" and "our day" and he was going to do his absolute best to make sure we had the pictures we wanted to remember it by! The day of the wedding Craig was prompt and was fantastic at setting photos and moving people through quickly and effectively while getting amazing shots! He did wonderful posed shots as well as some great candid photos! He did a fantastic job of being present to capture the moments but never being intrusive! He was super flexible with his time in order to be present for all the moments we wanted to capture at the reception. And the end product of all this, amazing pictures that I had a very difficult time picking through when it came time for printing!! Speaking as a bride who was on a budget, Spiering photography was well worth it as it was affordable and we got a lot for our money! The fact that we were giving a dvd with full rights to all our pictures was a huge plus!! It allowed us to print them on our own, where as many photographers make you go through them for printing and they are extremely expensive!! Hire Spiering Photography and you will not be sorry! read more

My husband and I were very picky when it came to picking a photographer for our wedding. We did not want a lot of posed photos nor did we a photographer that would distract our guests at the ceremony while he/she was taking photos. My husband found Craig online and immediately liked his work! Since we live three hours away there were limited times we could meet in person to talk about our vision for our special day. Craig was very accommodating and flexible about meeting us. We meet in a coffee shop and he spent an extended period of time to make sure he understood our vision. Craig was very professional! He took notes on what we wanted and he brought albums of his work for us to look at. After the meeting our fears were put to ease and we were very excited about our wedding day. On our wedding day Craig was punctual and ready to work. We corresponded via text to make sure he knew where to go. Craig's personality is easy going, he is very flexible, and he makes you feel as if he is not even there while he is working. He was also very responsive to the photos I wanted to make sure were taken. He had many great suggestions as well. Craig constantly took pictures at our wedding...for 6 hours! He was amazing! My husband and I were very pleased with his work and would recommend him to any of our friends getting married in the area! read more

My wife and I reached out to Craig because we had seen some photos we liked from other weddings he had photographed at our church, but ultimately the reason we selected him was because from the very first conversation he was receptive, helpful, and direct! He made us feel all taken care of by the time our wedding day arrived which was a huge relief considering all of the other wedding-related tasks that were taking up our attention. After our ceremony, Craig did an amazing job with getting the families together and directing everyone for our portrait shots. What I admired especially about the way Craig worked was that throughout the ceremony and reception he was barely noticeable; seemingly weaving in and out of the special moments of the day to capture them candidly. I also appreciated that before he left, he approached me and asked if there were any shots I wanted with specific people that I hadn't mentioned to him before the wedding. Craig got our photographs to us much earlier than we anticipated, and quickly went the extra mile for us when we requested some changes to the original package we had purchased. We would recommend his services to any couple who is looking for a photographer that is easy to work with and will go the extra mile for their clients. read more

I heard from Craig through my sister and I was thoroughly impressed with his professionalism and communication throughout the whole experience. Planning a wedding has many moving pieces, but Craig made the photography so incredibly smooth from start to finish. Leading up to the wedding, he worked with me to understand not just the photos we wanted but also our priorities for the event so that he could adapt as plans inevitably change on the day. Craig has a great eye for angles. In between our requested shots, he captured so many beautiful perspectives I wouldn't have thought of myself. His crowd management was exceptional as well. My wife and I both had large groups we wanted photos with, and Craig guided everyone so gracefully and clearly to get people where they needed to be in an easy way. He was great with kids and was able to get nice photos even with the many small children in our group. At the reception, Craig blended in so smoothly with the crowd. He ended up photographing some really sweet moments of family meeting after a long time apart, which was an unexpected but wonderful surprise. Overall, my wife and I were incredibly impressed with Craig and we would absolutely recommend his services. Thanks again to my sister for recommending him to us! read more

I think the compliments from friends and family say it all! Craig was beyond wonderful to work with throughout the entire wedding experience and that did not go unnoticed by our guests. I don't think I can tell you how many people came up to me on the wedding day to tell me how much they enjoyed our photographer! Truly, he was a joy to talk to if you were standing next to him, he was so quiet, unobtrusive and reverend during the Mass (while also managing to be everywhere), he was efficient and artistic with his formal shots, and he blended right in at the reception (while also capturing the details and authentic moments). Craig was quick (and I mean we were still on our honeymoon quick) to post pictures and send us access to the client gallery. Everything about what he captured is so true to the wedding day. Each time I look at the pictures I can relive the thoughts, feelings, joys, mood, excitement, love, etc. from each picture. He took stunning portraits and breath taking pictures of the Mass. Again, the compliments we've received from friends and family who have seen the pictures is beyond measure. We're so very thankful to have had Craig as our wedding photographer and recommend him without any hesitation. read more

Craig was an absolute pleasure to work with! His pre-made list of photos to take after the ceremony really helped us to let people know how long they would be needed at the church afterwards, and he was extremely efficient taking them all. I don't think anyone was kept there longer than 20-30 minutes. He knew how to set my dress to look its best, was courteous and friendly to everyone, and got all the kids smiling. Our wedding day was rainy, and my husband and I were going back and forth on whether or not we wanted any outside photos, but Craig was willing to go along with our last-minute changes and took some AMAZING photos outside during a quick break in the rain before the reception. He was very reverent during the wedding mass and honestly I don't think I saw or heard him at all, but his photos of the mass were spectacular. He also had the good idea of getting a couple pictures from the choir loft and they turned out great! At the reception he was also very polite and discreet while still getting great shots, and several of our family members have already remarked how much they enjoyed interacting with him. Thank you Craig for a great experience and hundreds of fantastic photos! read more

Craig was so easy to work with. As the groom I loved how he was able to walk the line between being friendly and putting me at ease and being professional in getting the shots he needed and getting people to gather and stay focused without being pushy. He made sure the atmosphere stayed joyful and so we were able to get shots with my family (10 kids, 34 nephews and nieces) within five minutes of everyone being gathered. My wife was so pleased with all the photos and we have received many comments on social media asking what Bridal magazine we were posing for. Its been so fun sharing our wedding pics since Craig seemed to capture all the moments we hoped he would and more. Another thing my wife and I loved was how unique his bridal party shots were. The weren't your standard "line up in front of the church" shots. His sense of the importance of the day and the joy it represents came through in the way he arranged us and had us smiling and laughing. Lastly, i loved how FAST he worked. Posing is already awkward so he was done before you could actually start feeling weird. So most of our shots came out with everyone looking natural. I'd definitely recommend Craig for any occasion. read more

Hiring Craig as the photographer for my wedding was one of the best decisions I ever made. From start to finish, he made working with him a dream come true for a stressed-out bride. He communicated clearly with me throughout the process of choosing a photo package and shot list, worked with me on price, and just generally made it so that I knew I would have nothing to worry about on the wedding day itself. And I didn't have to worry about anything! Craig stayed in the background during the ceremony, yet still managed to capture so many beautiful shots that I will treasure forever. After the ceremony, he wrangled large extended family shots without missing a beat, and made the entire picture-taking process fun and enjoyable. He also captured many great candid shots during the reception. Part of Craig's policy is that he sends you all the photos he takes, which is awesome! I love looking through them and reliving the memories of that day. If you're looking for a photographer who listens to what you want and goes above and beyond to achieve it with professional and beautiful photos, while keeping the process light-hearted and painless, I cannot recommend Craig enough. read more

We were very glad that Craig was available on our wedding date and completely impressed after our wedding. FYI we wanted a photographer who was professional, laidback, and efficient, and did not need too much direction on shooting our Catholic wedding Mass; we were not looking for highly posed or edited/filtered photos, or a photographer who would be with us all day or anything too involved. If you are looking for a friendly photographer who is incredibly efficient (we attended half of our cocktail hour!!), blends into the background well, and directs a group very well, plus takes tons of quality, natural-looking photos, he is definitely the way to go. Amazing photos, amazing value (less than half the price other wedding photographers asked in the Leesburg area), and our families/bridal parties were impressed with how well he directed groups and left us with plenty of time to actually enjoy the wedding day. Special mention that as Catholics having a big nuptial Mass, it was a relief that Craig knew exactly what moments to capture and how to capture them without accidentally being obtrusive or disrespectful. read more

My husband and I chose Spiering Photography for our wedding. A short description of the experience; superior photography. Craig goes far beyond taking pictures. He truly captures moments. Not only were the quality of the images exceptional but he also intuitively captured so many very special random moments and he did this without being intrusive or distracting in any way. I'd bet that, if asked, guests not involved in the posed shots would not be able to provide even a vague description of the photographer. The process regarding posed images was also very pleasant, both with the planning of the poses and with the execution the day of the wedding. When viewing the photos of our wedding you don't just see pictures but actually re-live the joy and emotions of the day. Also, Craig releases all of the photos to you, awesome. A lot goes in to wedding planning - colors, favors, decor and in a few hours it's all over. Your captured images are forever. I highly recommend entrusting them to Spiering Photography. read more

Craig did a phenomenal job documenting our wedding! Leading up to the big day, he was easy to reach via phone and email. Throughout the process, he was professional and pleasant to work with. He knew what shots we wanted and succeeded in capturing them all. On the big day, he was truly everywhere at once and worked exceptionally well on his own; there was no need for an additional photographer. He was also discreet and respectful, maneuvering seamlessly around the church and reception venue as he did his work. Every moment worth getting on camera, he got. After the wedding, he sent the pictures quickly. We are so delighted with the quality of his work. The pictures are absolutely stunning!! Looking back on our wedding is such a delight thanks to the beautiful shots he took. We couldn't be happier with our experience with Spiering Photography! We unreservedly recommend Craig for your event, be it a wedding or any other occasion or portrait session. You'll treasure the memories he captures on film! read more

Craig Spiering is an excellent photographer! He is quick to respond via email. I have been in several weddings in the past couple years, and I can say with certainty that Mr. Spiering was the least intrusive and most efficient of all. We were operating on a tight budget and the money we spent on wedding photography will never be a regret. He was very flexible on the day of the wedding and was always ready for spontaneous photography demands that arise during such a celebration. The photographs themselves are lovely--both the posed portraits and the candid shots! Mr. Spiering captured moments that my new wife and I were too busy to witness but love seeing now. He also beautifully arranged page layouts for our wedding book. As a important addendum to those of faith traditions, Mr. Spiering understood and respected the worship that accompanied our wedding. We cannot thank him enough for his services! read more

Craig Spiering is an incredible wedding photographer and we were so overjoyed to have him capture our special day. Our first shoot in the morning was rained out and Craig was able to take ALL of the bridal party photos in a very short time period before the reception. He was so quick and efficient at getting large family groups in shots, herding the bridal party, and capturing sweet moments of my husband and me. We got every shot we wanted and so many more creative ones we had never thought about. He captured candid shots of the guests, family, and bridal party. Craig is so experienced with wedding parties and capturing fun shots. No one likes posing awkwardly for photos and with Craig behind the camera, it never felt forced. We absolutely love our photos and our experience with Craig. We cannot recommend him enough! You will be in excellent hands with his services. read more

In my industry I meet and work with photographers from all over the U.S. on a daily basis and I can honestly say that Craig is the most professional, talented and hands down the best photographer of them all! I was lucky enough to have him record my wedding day. He went above and beyond all my expectations, capturing every special moment in his very artistic way. I especially loved his knack for snapping shots of everything going on behind the scenes that I couldn't see at the time. Not one photo opportunity was missed Craig would magically appear and be there before I could even wish for it. The photos were delivered promptly and he Craig was more than generous with them. We love all of them so much, it was like reliving our wedding day to go through them. I would recommend Craig to anyone! read more

Craig is a great communicator! He was clear and straightforward about his approached and listened carefully to any special requests! One of the many things I love about him is his level of professionalism and his ability to stay hidden! For example, inside the chapel he was able to capture the beauty of the Mass without being noticed by the guests and participants! His shots prior to the wedding with the bridesmaids were perfectly captured without creating stress on anyone! Everyone felt comfortable with him! He moved seamlessly through the day capturing the beauty of the couple, their families and friends, and the landscape. We are forever grateful to have had Craig capture this special day with pictures that express the emotions and sentiments of the day from beginning to end! read more

My wife and I couldn't be happier with the job Craig did and the pictures he took of our wedding. I have a number friends whose weddings he has also photographed and all seem very pleased by his work. His rapidly expanding substantial portfolio is a tribute to the quality, attention to detail and professionalism my wife and I experienced. My wife was particularly concerned that the photographer comprehensively document the event without managing the entire wedding. Craig fit this paradigm perfectly and was very versatile in responding not only to our desired style of photography, but also to capturing the moments and relationships we thought were most important throughout the day. I recommend Craig in a heartbeat. (I've also posted the same review in event wire). read more