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About
My name is Kevin Watkins, and I lead a talented team of professional photographers and videographers. We have 10+ years of experience and specialize in capturing unforgettable moments through high-quality event photography and videography for clients across the DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area.
✅ Services we provide:
Corporate & nonprofit events (conferences, galas, fundraisers)
Weddings & private celebrations (birthdays, mitzvahs, anniversaries)
Award ceremonies, banquets & live coverage
Clients choose us because we’re not just skilled with the camera—we’re professional, reliable, and easy to work with. With 60+ 5-star reviews and experience capturing everything from intimate gatherings to large-scale events, you can count on us for stress-free service and exceptional results.
📅 Booking fills quickly! Contact us today to check availability. Bundle photography + videography to save on packages.
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 243 times
Serves Leesburg, VA
Background checked
17 employees
6 years in business
Business hours
This pro hasn't listed their business hours.
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Credit card, Google Pay, PayPal, Samsung Pay, Square cash app, Stripe, Venmo, and Zelle.
Top Pros are among the highest-rated, most popular professionals on Thumbtack.
2025
2024
2023
Services offered
Event type
Wedding
Birthday party
Corporate event
Bridal or baby shower
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
Excellent 4.9
101 reviews
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Brenden M.
6 days ago
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Hired on Thumbtack
Couldn’t have asked for a better photographer for our engagement pictures. The photographer did great capturing the moments and even took the job on 4 days notice. The final edits came out incredible. Would use them again for any for of our photography needs!
Details: Other • Outdoors • Physical proofs or prints
SDL Creative Studios's reply
Brenden, thank you — it was a privilege to be there for that moment. I'm glad the four-days'-notice timing worked out, and even happier the edits landed the way you hoped. Congratulations to you both, and we'd be honored to photograph whatever comes next.
— Kevin, SDL Creative Studios
Wedding and Event Photography
Whitley H.
2 weeks ago
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Hired on Thumbtack
Super responsive. Gave us exactly what we were looking for and photos came back in a great timeframe. Photos were beautiful and would absolutely come back again for engagement photos.
Details: Posed engagement photoshoot • Traditional posed • Candid • Artful composition and lighting • Indoors • One location • My home, venue, etc.
Engagement Photography
Geoff B.
2 weeks ago
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Hired on Thumbtack
Outstanding experience with SDL Creative Studios from start to finish! I reached out the day of my event, and he came through without hesitation. He showed up on time, was professional, easy to work with, and captured the event beautifully. The quality of his work was exceptional, and what impressed me most was the turnaround: the photos were ready that very same night. Highly recommend!
Details: Corporate event • Fewer than 25 guests • Indoors
Wedding and Event Photography
Christina B.
Jun 7, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Kevin was wonderful to work with. My fiancé and I had super demanding parents with scheduling conflicts that came up last minute. Kevin was flexible and even ended up getting them to smile in our weddingphotos. The whole experience was seamless and fun. Highly recommend.
Details: Posed engagement photoshoot • Traditional posed • Natural or environmental • Fashion or editorial • Outdoors • Two locations • My home, venue, etc.
SDL Creative Studios's reply
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a pleasure working with you and your fiancé.
I'm so glad we were able to navigate the scheduling changes and create an enjoyable, stress-free experience for everyone. Hearing that you loved the photos means the world to me.
Thank you for your trust and recommendation. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness, and I hope to work with you again in the future!
– Kevin Watkins
SDL Creative Studios
Engagement Photography
Precilla P.
May 20, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
We had a small intimate chapel wedding, and SDL photography really came through for us and did a fantastic job capturing our wedding day. He was punctual, professional, and his photography skills were truly amazing. I loved every single photo.
Looking through the gallery felt like reliving our wedding day all over again. The photos told the story of our small ceremony so beautifully, with every image coming together to capture each special moment and every meaningful detail.
I am really pleased with his work and so grateful for the memories he captured for us. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a talented, professional, and reliable photographer.
Details: Wedding • Fewer than 25 guests • Indoors • Physical proofs or prints • Album or photo book
SDL Creative Studios's reply
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review and for trusting SDL Creative Studios to capture your wedding day.
It was truly an honor to be a part of such a beautiful and intimate celebration. One of my goals with every wedding is to create images that not only capture how the day looked, but also how it felt. Hearing that your gallery allowed you to relive those moments means a great deal to me.
I’m grateful for the opportunity to document your story and preserve the moments, details, and emotions that made your ceremony so special. Thank you again for your kind words and recommendation.
Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness, and thank you for allowing me to play a small part in such an important chapter of your journey.
– Kevin Watkins
SDL Creative Studios
Wedding and Event Photography
Credentials
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Kevin Watkins
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Our pricing is based on the scope of the particular project and will always be fair yet competitive.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Our process is to first discuss and understand the needs of the customer. Then we move forward with conversations on what the final product should be to ensure we bring our clients vision to life.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Our crew as a combined expertise of over 10 years of formal education in cinematography and over 12 years of experience in the field.
