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!

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!

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!!

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!

So I was married. 3 times. To the same man…read more Rachel shot our DC elopement (50th anniversary of Loving v. Virginia so of course we did it on the steps of the Supreme Court) and she was AMAZING YA'LL. Everyone who sees my photos is completely blown away; I asked Rachel to take us around DC like tourists and do more a photo shoot than a traditional wedding, and she selected the *perfect* places to go for to-die-for backgrounds. Her photography editing is impeccable, and I had multiple people tell me that our photos look like they belong in a magazine. Rachel herself is wonderfully fun and easy to work with, and helped us have FUN with our photos. I am so thankful that Rachel was recommended to us - she ended up being one of the best decisions we made!

Rachel was so great and I recommend her highly! I had very specific requirements for a corporate…read moreheadshot and she executed perfectly. She was very flexible on timing and helpful with planning. She was also friendly and positive throughout setting up the lights and taking the photographs. Her cost estimate was extremely reasonable and she had the finalized photo to me within mere days. I'd definitely contact her again for other types of photos.

We couldn't have asked for a better wedding photographer! Serge made us feel so comfortable in…read morefront of the camera, and what really stood out was how comfortable he made all of our guests feel too. He was so friendly, upbeat, and brought such great energy throughout the day. One of my favorite moments was watching him give our friends and family little photography tips while they were taking pictures of us on their phones. It was such a funny and thoughtful touch. He was professional, dedicated, and captured every important moment beautifully. The final photos exceeded our expectations, and everything was delivered on time. We're so happy with the results and would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for a talented photographer who is also a joy to work with.

When we decided to do this photo shoot, we wanted that artist to show the world our love story and…read morecapture every moment and detail in each photo from the begining until the end. We are so grateful that we met Serge and had the ability/talent to bring that out of us into reality. Our story begins with me and my wife meeting at the gym in a cycle studio for the first time years ago. The gym is our most sacret place for both of us. So we agreed to discuss our ideas to Serge. His reaction became very possitive, motivating which gave us the confident that we needed. My wife is also a coffee lover and he suggested to take some pictures in a fancy coffee shot. It was hilarious and different but absolutely loved it!! We also both love nature and like to spend time outdoors. He took us to a magical place that is relaxing and unforgettable. We had a specific time of the day to perform our photo shoot, unfortunately, we were running late and my wife was very worried if we would have enough time to fit all our plans. At the same time Serge had other appointments after our photo shoot. He called to check on us to see if everything was as planned. We then explained the situation. Took it so calm and professionally that he understood what we were going through. This helped build back our confidence and encouraged us to continue as we talk about. Planning for a huge photshoot does take alot of time and energy to make it perfect. He explained that everything will be amazing but it wasn't amazing, it was EXTREMELY WONDERFUL AND BEYONG OUR EXPECTATIONS. We shared our ideas with him and later brought everything we mention to reality. It was all detailed to perfection and nothing was left out. He's skills were organized neatly that it was breathtaking. The experience we had was so much fun, exciting, and perfect that we can't stop talking about it and thanking Sokolov Photgraphy for everything they did for us. That's why we want to share this incredible experience with everyone. Once again, thank you Serge for the time and effort you put into our pictures. It means so much to us. And we love every single on of them. Rob & Cindy

I loved working with Tina! Very professional, and she…read moreresponded fast, love the quality of the pictures they're wonderful! She made me feel very comfortable and relaxed. was a great experience. I highly recommend her.

I've never enjoyed having my picture taken but Tina made it an incredibly enjoyable…read moreexperience...and the pictures were amazing! She spent time understanding what I was looking for and then made suggestions. Even helped me pick the right combination for my outfit! Can't thank her enough for my amazing photos!

We hired Gabriele to photograph our family in DC and she did a great job!…read more She arrived early, caught candid moments as well as posed shots, and got our online gallery sent to us within 24 hours. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a great photographer, with reasonable prices, that doesn't do the typical up-sell of making you buy images from her... the gallery is ours to download and print as we wish. Big bonus.

Gabriele did an absolutely amazing job on our wedding. I think hiring her was one of the best…read moredecisions I made. She is a gifted artist, and captured the emotions we were feeling, in all of the pictures. I am SO happy to have such a treasure chest of memories from our day. The day goes by so fast, so to be able to look back on all of these photos now, makes me feel like I'm right back there feeling all of that joy all over again. I really can't recommend her enough.

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.