I had the pleasure of working with Creative Ideation and photographer/videographer Serena Kefayeh…read morefor our recent ADU & Monogram spa event at the Ritz-Carlton Tysons, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. Serena captured the day beautifully, taking stunning photos in the morning and transitioning seamlessly into videography for the rest of the event. Her professionalism, creativity, and eye for detail were evident in every shot. The final images were absolutely spectacular, and the video footage was equally impressive. She even went the extra mile by creating a social media reel for us, which turned out beautifully and captured the spirit of the day perfectly. Serena is truly wonderful to work with--easygoing, communicative, and incredibly talented. I highly recommend Creative Ideation to anyone looking for top-tier photography and video work.

I reached out to Creative Ideation for a nonprofit video and my interactions were not great. And…read morehere's where it got ugly: Last minute change of decisions to work on my project and asking for more money. Seriously? Perhaps it was a fluke but to leave a children's nonprofit high and dry - and scrambling to find someone else - is not the type of company I will ever be reaching out to.

We hired Sergei and Patrick to help us shoot a video about our research center. They were very…read moreprofessional and delivered everything on-time. I would also like to give major props to Patrick, who was happy to be super collaborative about the editing process and let me come sit in while he put most of it together (our team is very opinionated). I was also stunned at the amount of usable footage (interviews & b-roll) we were able to collect in two days - we have nearly 10 hours of it. We will definitely be back for second cuts to the same footage and for future projects.

* Review is for the work DMV Productions did for the Society for Women's Health Research 26th…read moreAnnual Gala event* I want to thank DMV Productions for its outstanding work in meeting the multimedia needs for our organization's biggest event of the year, its annual dinner. They were reliable, professional, and most importantly dedicated to finding creative solutions that exceeded our expectations. The team kept everything flowing smoothly in order to meet our extremely tight deadlines, and we ended up with some meaningful products that our organization will continue to use down the road. It's been a pleasure working with DMV Productions and we look forward to our next project together!

We picked Whole Heart Studios off my grooms Decision for how…read moremuch he liked Billy and mine for how much I loved the photography(and Taylor of course). There was no Question about it. The chemistry between Billy and Taylor was perfect for how well they got a long, and could figure out what you were imagining in yoThey were extremely organized, always were available to chat, and when planning a wedding this is crucial and gave such peace of mind. Everyone was asking About them during our reception. Their team just fit perfectly with them, and they felt like part of our wedding party . I will forever recommend them to anyone who needs GREAT work done, and will definitely use them in the future. They captured our wedding like the dream we always imagined.

5 stars all the way…read more So let's be honest, I might be a little bias on this review because I have known Bill for a few years. But I'm glad I do, this is about character and seeing it lived out. I do not endorse people I do not believe in and I am absolutely endorsing Bill at Whole Heart Studios because I believe in what he is doing. I am also a customer, Bill took my Professional headshot for work. He made me laugh, gave different angles to pose to, and I immediately got to see what shots he took. He even edited some of the photos by my recommendation. I easily would have paid $300 for the work he did. His prices were more than reasonable and the fact that he gave his personal touch to me, I highly recommend him and I have referrals on the way. Absolute pro till the end. Thanks Bill for helping me step up my game!

I've had the pleasure of working with Elyse on a number of photo shoots. Initially, she took…read morematernity photos and then photos of my newborn daughter. Ultimately, I happily used Elyse to capture my business. As a local small business owner, Elyse encouraged me to develop a branding strategy that would tell a story on my business website and social media outlets. I really wanted the photos to enhance my mission, but also show the real me! We worked in a professional studio setting where Elyse took hundreds of photos over the course of 5 hours. There was no rushing and I felt so heard! She did an amazing job of listening to what I wanted, while also suggesting ideas that would make my vision that much better. It's obvious Elyse puts a lot of time and hard work into delivering quality photos. During post production she clearly takes the extra hours to comb through the details-things that I wouldn't normally deem important (ie symmetry, complimentary colors, and proper lighting.) She is a perfectionist, so I trusted that she would take the time to make sure I'd be happy with the end result. One of the biggest differences between Elyse and most other photographers that I've worked with is this: she makes you feel super comfortable while guiding you on how to pose. As a woman this is so crucial because it's really difficult to find a flattering stance. I never know how to stand or smile! I also have a hard time just looking natural. Elyse helped me figure this out in like 5 minutes! It always felt like Elyse had my back when creating images for me and my brand. I couldn't recommend her more. Aside from being super knowledgeable in her field, she truly has an eye for what looks incredible and I would recommend her to anyone who wants the very best photos.

If I could give 6 stars, I definitely would! I used Elysees Eye for some professional/personal…read moreportraits, as well as some still life images of my textile designs. I cannot express how pleased I was with the overall outcome of the images. Not only were the images wonderfully captured, but they really gave my portfolio and website a professional edge. I have also received endless complements about the intimate portraits she captured and that I have since utilized these on ALL my social media accounts-- (i swear her photos have upped my follower count!) Elyse has a unique way of looking at things, and an eye for creative capture. As a creative myself, I admire her talent and look for this quality in a photographer. Beyond her talent, she is a gentle, fun-loving personality that is super easy to work and fun to be around. I cannot wait to work with Elyse again!!

Kia and Farzan were quite literally AMAZING. Probably the #1 thing I am most happy with is going…read morewith y'all for music. Not only did they make me feel comfortable and excited with their presence but Kia also helped with our timeline in a way that made everything go extremely smoothly. When him Conor and I. Had a meeting couple weeks before the wedding. We were struggling with the timeline of everything and how we're going to incorporate the Persian ceremony with American ceremony and Kia was able to explain how it will be done so effortlessly. As for the actual music, we sent a couple ideas what we wanted the night to be like in Kia couldn't be more perfect in his effortless djing and MCing. And Farzan was a tremendous add, I am so happy We have also had him to compliment Kia. Everyone we spoke to after the wedding could not stop raving about both of them. Also both of their extremely positive attitudes was a cherry on top- they were truly a huge part of the night and couldn't have gone as smooth as it did without them. I need Kia to make a playlist on everything he did because OBSESSED. My maid of honor getting married next year also using Kia also said she is now soooo excited to use you guys!

I couldn't recommend Exclusively Entertainment more! They are extremely professional,…read moreaccommodating, personal, and talented! The DJ for our wedding, Maz, executed my vision just perfectly. He was the perfect match for our fusion wedding!

We are likely leaving the area in early 2014 so I wanted to have some professional photos done of…read moremyself with my husband and our greyhound to commemorate our time here. After doing some online research and talking with a few photographers I decided to work with Stacey. We met in Old Town Alexandria one Saturday afternoon in October. I was nervous at first but shortly into our photo session I felt at ease as Stacey is friendly, professional and fun, not to mention amazing at what she does! She was also great with our greyhound and got some adorable shots of him. Stacey has a wonderful eye for light and color and found a lot of unique backgrounds for our photos. Our online gallery was available after about a week and a half and the results were fantastic! Soon after, Stacey scheduled a free consultation with us to view all our photos on the large computer screen that she has and to help us pick out which prints and framing options we wanted to put up in our home. She even helped us decide how best to place the photos on the wall. We received all our prints last week and have gotten our framed prints up on the wall, we couldn't be happier! If we were staying in the area I would absolutely work with Stacey again in the future.

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!

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.

Alex is an excellent photographer and even more amazing videographer. He really knows how to…read morecapture the memory at hand and portray the vibes and feel of what he's capturing really well. He utilizes movie making effects to really allow viewers of his clips and videos to experience what it was live and in person. I know he's made commercials and taken photos for weddings and graduations of some of my friends and they all have turned out great and special in their own way.

Alex was a spectacular photographer! He was very accommodating to my fiancé and I-- he even honored…read morea last minute request and shot the photos of us on the fourth of July! This was immensely appreciated as my fiancé and I usually don't have a second free during the week/weekends. We had Alex do our engagement announcement photos. Not only was he affordable, he was very punctual, and most of all professional. I was thrilled at the quick turnaround and was able to share with friends/family/social media shortly thereafter. Everyone LOVED the photos - received 1,000+ likes on social media. If you are on the fence, book him now!!! He is a preservationist of memories --and quite good at it!!

Mari is INCREDIBLE -- we cannot rave about her enough. Mari is truly next-level, absolutely amazing…read moreat wedding photography, and her team went above and beyond to capture our wedding perfectly. If you are on the fence about whether spending more for higher quality photo and video is worth it, this is the voice telling you that it is -- at least when it comes to having Mari and George capture your events. Mari was a dream to work with. She matched our vibes perfectly, making us feel comfortable and beautiful, so our genuine joy radiates through the photos. And George is exceptionally skilled at cinematography. He captured both the high-energy moments and the sweet intimate moments with equal finesse, and put it all together in a way that transports us back to those incredible days. We cannot emphasize enough how amazing their photos and videos are and how much we recommend their team.

George, Mari, and their team made for an absolutely fantastic weekend. Their energy and enthusiasm…read morecoupled with their willingness to go along with our various shenanigans and requests to take specific videos and wild shots was amazing and took the events to the next level. Their attention to detail and ability to organize and direct us in such a fun way put our minds at ease while adding to our hype, and we can't get over how perfect everything was. Cannot recommend them strongly enough!