We've used Jim and his team for years, for both videography and photography. He has shot videos and…read morepictures for our marketing team, which we use on our website, in all our promotional materials, and on social media. His team also shoots video and pictures of all of our conferences. He is the only production company we trust with our brand image. We also use Jim and his team on behalf of our clients. He has shot countless videos in his greenscreen studio and on-location for our professional clients (mainly attorneys and doctors). Jim is skilled at putting our clients at ease and helping even the most camera-shy create impressive videos. Gearshift has also helped some of our clients create remarkable voiceover videos using well-chosen imagery and music. Once he turned around a video for a hot legal case in just a few hours, using the attorney's recorded voice and images he selected himself to tell a compelling story (I got the final video from him around 11pm that night after having given him the voice file only a few hours before--this man is dedicated!) He also works with some of the best spokesmodels in the business, and can create scripted spokesmodel videos to impress even the most discerning tastes. Having used pretty much all of Gearshift's services first-hand, I can say with confidence that when you work with Gearshift you not only get a high-quality product, you also get a great team and the unflappable and always entertaining Jim.

Gearshift is a top notch video company. They produced several videos for my company. They were…read morecreative and on time. Jim Folliard has a firm grasp on the video work and it's relation to the internet medium. Their studio is high end but their prices are not.

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.

Working with Charles was a complete pleasure from start to finish. His knowledge and vision helped…read morebring our project to life! He is a pleasure to work with. He's incredibly professional, but by the end of our project, I felt like he was my friend. Looking forward to working with C King media again soon.

Charles was so professional and everything went so smoothly! So easy to work with time and time…read moreagain!

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!

My wife and I heard about Toy Box Studios from an event coordinator who worked at Westfields…read moreMarriott. She and her fiance at the time were using TBS's services as well for their wedding. So, I took a look at their website and instantly fell in love with their work. Their wedding story videos go beyond simply showing you each part of the day. Somehow they always find a way to convey a story in the day's footage that tugs at your heart strings. Besides our final video, which my wife and I have viewed way too many times already, I would say that the best thing about TBS is that Ian and Mark were invisible during our wedding. They don't get in the way like other videographers I've seen at other weddings. There were many scenes in our video where I was marveling and saying, "Wow, I did't even notice them there! How'd they get that shot?" The equipment they used were unobtrusive in size, but still very high in quality. We can't say enough good things about Ian, Mark, and Kari. They work well as a team and were absolutely on top of everything from the very first e-mails we sent and the very first time we met to the delivery of our video and thumb drive. Our video was given to us sooner than expected, which we were thrilled about! We absolutely recommend Toy Box Studios to any couples out there reading this looking for a videography team. They are worth every penny! Thank you so much, TBS, for capturing our wedding day and giving us lasting memories and images from the best day of our lives.

Ian, Mark, Jason and Martin are amazing! The whole team have been a great support for me threw the…read morewhole wedding process when we have worked together. I was impressed with Toybox Productions responsiveness, professionalism and service from the first day I worked with them! I have worked on many weddings with them and look forward to working with them on many more! They are the nicest and kindest team I've ever worked with at a wedding. The video's are awesome and esp love love the Engagement Video's. As a photographer who works with many different vendors at a wedding, I can truly say its a treat when we get to work together. Highly recommend them! - Erum :)

Josh was great to work with! He did our ceremony and reception music and it was seamless. He went…read moreabove and beyond as a DJ - I felt like we could ask questions and get his advice without hesitation. I had 2 zoom calls with him and he was open to having another one if necessary (it wasn't necessary). He has amazing playlists you can pick from if you're hitting a song-wall, which is really helpful. I added several of my own songs, including some songs that are not as well known and controversial (lol politics) and he didn't care, which was super important to us. He also offers lighting services + a cool shoe game template that we took advantage of. Book Love & Light!!!

I hired Josh at Love & Light Entertainment for a 50th Anniversary party. He was fantastic to work…read morewith - so organized and great with communication. He really worked with us to pull a great mix of oldies, East Indian music, contemporary pop, and even K pop, as we had such a diverse group. He did an excellent job as our MC too. At the event I was very happy that the volume level seemed to be set perfectly for the space. The sound was adjusted well for dinner, toasts, and dancing. We also used the screen on the DJ booth to show photo slideshows, which was an added bonus. Highly recommend!

Cavus Media tells stories through media! In today's world, it is imperative (especially in my real…read moreestate business) that the stories of the homes and properties we represent are told in the best light. Cavus Media brings that to the table. Whether it be through aerial drone footage, visual storytelling through video or still photography, the work from Cavus is indicative of a team that is able to bring a vision to fruition and assist with marketing one of the biggest assets of our clients - their home. The process is intuitive, fun and rewarding when you work with Cavus!

I have used the folks over at Cavus Media for both personal and business photography. The…read morepersonality of the staff is both professional and fun at the same time. My personal shots have come out great and the best part is you get to keep every single photo that is taken. I've run into a few photographers where they will only send out the best shots. The candid shots are sometimes the best of them all especially when you have children involved. In my business of real estate, photos can sometimes make or break a listing. Each home that Cavus Media has shot has sold within days of listing. The aerial photography along with the video production has really made a great package to use for the sale of the home and also as a nice keep sake for the sellers. I would hands down go to Cavus Media for all my photography needs!

A little over a decade ago, I was searching for a photographer in the Washington DC area who would…read morebe able to take proposal photos as a surprise to my now wife. Jae was one of the photographers who reached out and ultimately the one I ended up going with. Looking back, it was absolutely the right choice! He was incredibly helpful in planning out the proposal and choosing the best location for our photos. He answered all of my questions and was easy to get in touch with both before and on the night of the proposal, keeping me updated and making sure everything was ready before the big moment. The photos turned out perfect! Even today, they stand out as some of our favorite pictures. Fast forward 10 years later - I had an idea to get a kind of "follow up" set with our daughter for our 10th anniversary. I reached out to see if Jae was still in the area and if he'd have some availability to do these for us. He got back to me fast and we ended up planning everything out, starting right back where the proposal happened. This time was just as great! Jae was fantastic with our daughter and really helped bring out her smile. He was great posing us and knew exactly how to work each location we walked to. The photos (again) turned out fantastic! Being able to look back at both sets side by side, a decade later, is like opening a time capsule - it's just so cool!

Jae is an amazing photographer and I highly recommend him! If you're looking for someone who will…read morego above and beyond expectations, Jae is the man. He is very responsive and detail oriented. I hired him to take photos of my proposal. From the start, he removed all the stress out of planning so I only had to focus on actually proposing. He was essentially a photographer and a planner! Once I chose the general location and time of the proposal, Jae went out of his way to scout the place beforehand. He provided me with the exact spots with the best background, detailed diagrams of how to get to the spot, and how to propose for the best shots. Because it was an outdoor location, Jae helped me come up with contingency plans and what to do for each case. My fiancée and I are more awkward when it comes to photos but Jae brings in over 10 years of experience. He was able to help us get into the best poses and he edited the photos to make us really shine. Jae even stayed up late to finish editing our photos earlier than anticipated when he found out we were heading out of town soon after. I am truly thankful for Jae's help.