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 234 times
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2 employees
6 years in business
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2025
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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
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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
David c.
May 5, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
They did a great job with our proposal and wedding pictures. Super easy to work with, really accommodating, and flexible with everything we needed. The photos came out great, and they made the whole process feel comfortable and stress-free. Definitely appreciate the work they put in and would recommend them to anyone looking for someone reliable for special moments.
Details: Other • Fewer than 25 guests • Outdoors • Physical proofs or prints
SDL Creative Studios's reply
Thank you so much for your kind words and for allowing SDL Creative Studios to be a part of both your proposal and wedding day.
It was truly an honor to help capture these two incredible milestones in your journey together. One of the greatest compliments we can receive is when clients trust us to document multiple chapters of their story, and I’m grateful you chose us to do just that.
I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the photos and that the experience felt comfortable and stress-free. Our goal is always to create an enjoyable experience while preserving the moments, emotions, and memories that matter most.
Thank you again for your trust, recommendation, and support. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness, and we hope our paths cross again in the future.
– Kevin Watkins
SDL Creative Studios
Wedding and Event 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
Mason T.
May 20, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
I had a great experience with SDL. Kevin shot our wedding ceremony and did great work. He was on time, very professional and provided excellent photos and videos. Definitely recommend!
Details: Wedding • Fewer than 25 guests • Outdoors • Physical proofs or prints
SDL Creative Studios's reply
Thank you for the wonderful review and for allowing SDL Creative Studios to be a part of your wedding day.
I'm honored to have had the opportunity to capture such an important moment in your lives. Knowing that you enjoyed both the photographs and video means a great deal to me. My goal is always to create timeless imagery that allows couples to relive the emotions and memories of their celebration for years to come.
Thank you again for your trust, your recommendation, and the opportunity to tell a small part of your story.
– Kevin Watkins
SDL Creative Studios
Wedding and Event Photography
Dania H.
Jul 2, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
We worked with SDL Creative Studios to capture our elopement. They did an amazing job! We loved our photos and video. They had a great attitude and were so easy to work with and were collaborative with us. They added such a special touch at the beginning of our wedding video as well that made it so meaningful for us. They captured so many special moments for us and had a really good creative eye for good shots to capture. I would recommend them to anyone and would definitely book with them again!
Details: Wedding • Fewer than 25 guests • Outdoors
SDL Creative Studios's reply
Thank you so much for your heartfelt review and for trusting SDL Creative Studios to capture your elopement.
It was an honor to be part of such an intimate day. I'm so glad you loved both your photos and wedding film.
Thank you for your kind words about the experience and for allowing me to preserve these memories for you. Your recommendation means the world to me, and I wish you both a lifetime of love, happiness, and adventures together.
I hope our paths cross again in the future!
– 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.
