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Guy M.
Mark was great. We love his photography. We highly recommend his services for events.
Marsh Kove MediaThumbtack Customer
Laurie provided photography for a Thumbtack event in the DC area. We selected her because of her prompt, custom response, attention to detail and her great photography! Her advance communication was thorough, and she asked relevant questions. She was prompt to the event, engaged with everyone that attended and provided a quick turnaround. Most of all, she took excellent photos! She's a true professional!
Pure Light ImagesThumbtack Customer
We retained Cristi to photograph my birthday party. We were impressed by his professionalism and warm personality and thrilled with his work. He took over 700 creative photos, in both color and black and white, which beautifully display the fun, excitement, intimacy and emotion of the attendees and the event. The composition and lighting were excellent. He took multiple, excellent photos of everyone, and covered the entire event without ever interrupting the flow of the party. When we look at the photos, we laugh and smile as we relive the feelings and emotions of that wonderful event and are so grateful that Cristi was able to capture and memorialize them for us. We will hire him again for our next event! Thank you, Cristi!
Cristi's PhotographyJessica j.
I appreciate Alysa and her husband. They helped direct the different poses for wedding photos. I appreciate the patience and friendliness of photography. I would definitely recommend her for any photo-taking event. They captured the moments that will be cherished. Thank you again :)
Alysa Segovia PhotographyHeather L.
Our outdoor event fell on one of the hottest days imaginable. Jake was absolutely awesome!! Great communication before, during and after the event, super personality, easy to work with and his professionalism was superb. Jake arrived early with a great attitude despite the heat. He took candid shots of the event, staged portrait shots, along with scenery shots of the venue. Photos were ready for viewing in less then a day. Jake's work ethic is outstanding! The photos were above and beyond our expectations. Exactly what we were looking for. Recommend Two Jakes Photography! A++
Two Jakes PhotographyAmy C.
Cristi is a fantastic photographer! I really can't say enough about the beautiful quality of his pictures for our wedding and going away party. The color of the pictures was outstanding! He truly captured how special our event was. I would absolutely RECOMMEND him for photography and would certainly hire him again when looking to capture a special event.
Cristi's PhotographyThumbtack Customer
Art was a great photographer for my daughter's 2nd birthday party. He arrived early and listened to what my expectations were - I wanted photos of the decor, posed family photos and candid photos. He captured these all well for me! He was very discreet, friendly and professional. He sent the images to me via Dropbox following the event. I highly recommend Art!
Art Photo Solutions, LLCTakiyah B.
Demetric is an an great photographer to work with for your wedding! It was a last minute decision for me to hire him for our reception and I am so happy we did! He was very personable and easy to work with. The photos came out amazing! I would definitely hire him if I have any events in the future that needs photography.
United PhotographyThumbtack Customer
We hired Zach of Z.Miller for a Thumbtack event in the DC area. We liked his custom response to our project. He took the time to find relevant photos from his portfolio to show us his abilities. His communication was thorough, and he asked all the right questions. At the event, he wasn't intrusive and was a true professional. Plus, his photos were wonderful! I'd highly recommend!
Zach MillerJessica R.
We are so grateful to have had Steve as our wedding photographer. He arrived early, did an outstanding job scouting out great photo spots at the venue, and delivered the photos just a few days after the ceremony. He was kind, professional, and captured amazing photos of our small wedding. We highly recommend Steve for any event photography needs you may have - he's excellent! He took hundreds of amazing photos, but I've attached a few of our favorites.
Steve Broy PhotographyThumbtack Customer
I am extremely satisfied with Z. Miller Photography. We hired Zach for a new event on the National Mall for upwards of 700 people. Since this was a new event, we needed someone who was flexible and creative. Zach is just that. He suited up with a participant Tshirt and fit right in with the rest of the crowd. Zach and I had little contact before the event, but he is quick to get a handle on everything! I was very impressed from the first conversation with his professionalism and ability to see the full picture. Additionally, we asked for the photos (unedited) immediately following the event, and he delivered. We couldn't be happier with the results and hope to use his talent again!
Zach MillerSimpson Z.
She did an excellent job at the event and really made our wedding day feel special! She arrived on time, stayed to take pictures of the entire event, and was very flexible on the event details. She really went the extra mile to make sure we got the photos that we wanted! She also had her own wonderful ideas about taking pictures in specific poses and locations. She was also very nice and friendly, and she really made us feel confident in the pictures we were taking. Overall, I am extremely happy to have chosen her for our wedding. I would give her my highest recommendation to anyone wanting to find a photographer for an event.
Jcs photographyPepper r.
Mr. Halling was wonderful! He was very responsive to any questions I had prior to the event. During the event he was so easy to work with, kind and friendly. He got all the shots I requested and many, many more. The images were gorgeous and available in less than a week after the event. One of my guests was so impressed with his work during the event that she asked for his information. I would highly recommend Mr. Halling if you need a professional photographer. I would definitely use him again.
Jim Halling PhotographyThumbtack Customer
Cristi is an amazing photographer... he was very kind and patient throughout the event and took a lot more pictures. he covered the whole event thoroughly. he even stayed much longer then our fixed time. he had no tantrums. all the pictures were great :) And also his charges were very reasonable. I would totally recommend him.
Cristi's PhotographyThumbtack Customer
Clyde did an amazing job with capturing our company holiday party. He was professional from the beginning to the end. It was our first time using Thumbtack to hire a photographer and would be happy to use Clyde again for future events!
Marsh Kove MediaAdam L.
When reviewing photographers at his price point, he was by far the most professional and artistic. He was very easy to work with, communicated in a friendly fashion, sent the photos to us within 10 days of the event, and the quality of his work is top notch. I am already considering using him for another project. He’s fantastic all-around! Highly recommend him!
Andre Mags PhotographyVeronica N.
We are so incredibly happy to have gotten Jinsang to photograph our daughter's one-year birthday party. Jinsang was extremely responsive, timely and flexible. He made sure to have clear and open communication from the start. On the day of, he arrived 20 mins early to set and to get familiar with the area/venue. Then he took photos for us, helping to capture beautiful moments and memories. He delivered a couple sneak peak photos just 3 days after the event and then delivered the entire album in less than a week. And the photos are just gorgeous. His photography caught beautiful candid moments, amazing light and overall, we feel very lucky to have found him! We would recommend him in a heartbeat to anyone looking for a photographer!
Jinsang Hong PhotographySandra S.
I truly can’t say enough great things about MacroHype! I booked with them 24hrs before my event, YES you read that correctly! I know nothing about photography lol. I told Romain what I needed done and he and his team delivered. If you’re looking for photographers, don’t even look twice just book with them! You won’t regret it!
MacroHype PhotographyThumbtack Customer
Absolutely a great partner to work with! Even last minute we had to change the date and Two Jakes was able to accommodate.
Not only was he a great photographer, but he was fun and personable too.
everyone at the event was pleased with the shoot and just held their breath awaiting the images....well TWO days later all the images were completed and emailed to us. The event participants were astounded at the quality and the speed.
If we could give more stars we would!!!
Two Jakes PhotographyViolet S.
Daniel is an incredible photographer! I originally hired him to shoot my engagement party and loved his work so much that I now hire him for all of my events. He is genius at what he does. He somehow makes you look like the person you’ve always wanted to be. There is definitely some hidden magic there. I highly, highly recommend him for events both large and small. He is my go-to!
Park and LangleyThumbtack Customer
We hired the "Two Jakes" to capture our daughter's Quinceañera party and we were not disappointed. Jake and LaKaisha were absolutely phenomenal!!! We couldn't be happier with their level of professionalism and creativity. They were sincerely invested in making sure the pictures captured the joy of our special day. Not only was Jake punctual but he had a gallery of pictures ready 2 days after the event. WOW! A delight to work with them, from booking to the event day, to our final photos. They were the perfect team to entrust with something as precious as our only daughter's Quinceañera celebration.
Two Jakes PhotographyJarred B.
Can’t say enough good things about Emily! We originally had her for a full 7 hours for our wedding, when it became clear we couldn’t do the event we had planned she was extremely understanding after first canceling and then agreeing to do a significantly scaled down event. She was great about directing our first look as well as corralling all of our relatives (and dog) for family photos. During the event she was great at making sure we got important shots without being a bother or getting in the way. The end product turned out amazing and the quality couldn’t have been better! I highly recommend Emily and would certainly use her again in the future! Thank you Emily so much for capturing the special day in the best way possible!
EmmiClaire Photography, LLCChristy S.
Laurie was great to work with, professional and did an outstanding job with the photos for my son's engagement party. Although she is located in Baltimore she came down to Arlington Virginia for our event without any problem. She was reliable and delivered exactly what she agreed to in the time period she said she would. Also, the finished product was fantastic!! I can wholeheartedly recommend Laurie and Pure Light Images!!!
Pure Light ImagesJennifer L.
Ramiz was punctual, easy to work with, responsive to all my messages and the outcome of the photos was really nice. I have to share my experience because maybe it will help a future client understand the need to be very clear with Ramiz about what is and is not acceptable during a performance or event. Ramiz was concerned about getting the best photos possible but didn't take our guests or our performers in consideration. He was shooting our music & dance performance which was on a proper stage with paying ticket buyers seated. He walked onto to the stage in front of the audience and shot photos while dancers were trying to focus on their form and musicians were also trying to give their best. It was extremely distracting for the performers. He turned to take photos of the audience with the flash on many times and they too were upset. I received many complaints and even had to refund some tickets because some people left because it was super distracting to them.
I am sure that if I had spoken with Ramiz in advance about this, he would not have been so distracting, in fact after the first few numbers our tour coordinator asked him to stop and he did for the remainder of the show. I think the point I want to make is that you must not assume that he will do what is best for the photo - so be very clear with him about what is acceptable and what is not.
Having said all of this, I would hire him again with very clear expectations because I truly believe his mistake was not meant to be intentionally harmful.
MANA Media (photo/video/creative solutions)Betty g.
I am writing this review with immense disappointment regarding the services provided by Derrick as the photographer and videographer for my friend's engagement party. Initially, Derrick displayed professionalism and responsiveness, but unfortunately, his behavior took a drastic turn once full payment was made. We had a signed contract clearly stating that the deliverables, including both pictures and videos, would be provided within three weeks. Regrettably, Derrick failed to adhere to this agreed-upon timeline, and my experience was marred by several issues.
After waiting patiently for four weeks without receiving anything from Derrick, I decided to reach out to him to inquire about the status of the pictures and videos. To my dismay, the pictures I eventually received were minimally edited and fell far short of professional quality. When I raised my concerns about the videos, Derrick brushed it off, claiming that video production takes longer. While I understood the time required for videos, I gave him an additional month to complete them. However, when I followed up with him again, he responded with nothing more than vague promises of delivering them "soon" without providing any specific timeline.
Despite my extended patience and granting him an extra two weeks, Derrick continued to ignore my attempts to communicate through texts and emails. Frustrated after four months of waiting, I decided to involve Thumbtack by opening a case against him. It was only then that Derrick finally responded, citing an emergency as the reason for his lack of communication. However, considering his previous behavior, I found it challenging to trust his explanation and doubted whether he had any of my videos at all. It took five months after the event for him to submit the videos.
Not only did Derrick fail to fulfill our agreement, which involved capturing short videos of guest messages for the newly engaged couple, but he also neglected to capture a significant number of pictures. Moreover, the videos he eventually provided were of subpar quality, falling well below the professional standard I had expected. Derrick was hired for a five-hour duration specifically to capture pictures and videos.
Engagement party is a once-in-a-lifetime moment that cannot be recreated. It is exceedingly disappointing that the person we entrusted to capture this significant occasion failed to deliver, ultimately tarnishing the memories that should have been preserved forever. I strongly caution against hiring Derrick for any photography or videography services, as his lack of professionalism, failure to meet deadlines, and subpar work quality have left me feeling extremely dissatisfied and regretful of my decision.
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