I honestly cannot say enough about Nick. He was one of two videographers that we interviewed, and…read morewe only interviewed two because he was the second. :) I knew from the moment we spoke that he was a perfect fit for us. Nick has an incredible personality, and we had nothing to worry about for the entire day. He was also a joy to have around the entire day. Nick is an incredible human being, and every time we saw him, he was smiling. It is obvious that he enjoys what he does, which put us at ease, and let us know we were in the best of hands. Don't be surprised to catch Nick adorned in glow sticks (if you have them around), and lighting up the party! He and Justin were a blast during the reception, and lit up the room, literally. There are truly not enough kind words to express how we feel about Nick. He is as kind as he is creative, and I hope to know him for a very long time to come.

Carolina Wedding Films was the videographers for my daughters wedding in September…read more They released a teaser of their video and we loved it and so has everyone else that has seen it. They picked the most outstanding footage to show and added music making it meaningful and touching. These guys were able to get the footage that was outstanding while being professional.

I knew the photos would be beautiful, but I was not prepared for just how much I would love them…read more My fiancée and I have looked through our gallery more times than I can count already. My proposal was one of the most important moments of my life, and every emotion, reaction, and little detail was captured so beautifully. Looking through the gallery doesn't just remind me of that day. It takes me right back to it. The photos feel genuine, natural, and full of love. From start to finish, the entire experience was wonderful. Communication was great, the process felt effortless, and it was clear that a lot of care and attention went into every image. These are memories that my fiancée and I will cherish for the rest of our lives. I am so grateful to have this moment captured in a way that feels so authentic to us. If you're looking for someone who can beautifully document life's biggest moments, I cannot recommend Donnell enough.

We booked Donnell for our wedding photos, and the package included an engagement session. I…read moreappreciated Donnell's outlook on the engagement session and how it allows him to get to know the couple better before the wedding and make you feel more comfortable. Before the engagement shoot, I was admittedly a bit nervous about feeling awkward with posing certain ways that I wasn't used to. Donnell was great about breaking the ice, making the photoshoot feel natural, and getting some laughs out of us. He and his team also did an excellent job on wedding day of not only capturing the traditional photos, but capturing all of the special and unplanned moments during the reception. The photos turned out so well and are done in a way that really feels special and brings back the memories of the day! Bonus points for being good with our dog during the engagement shoot :)

Michelle was amazing! From the moment she walked in, we knew we had made the right decision. I…read morecoukd not possibly ask for more!!!

One word - amazing!! Michael was an absolute joy to work with throughout the entire process…read more Professional, accommodating, efficient and so incredibly talented it's hard to put into words. Even the shoot itself, which can be stressful with little ones, was so relaxing and enjoyable! We were blown away by our family photos and how phenomenal they turned out. I can't wait to book another session! If you are looking for a photographer in the Wilmignton area look no further!

I had the pleasure of working with 4Ever Montage this past year on two very special occasions. The…read morefirst was creating a montage after my sons BarMitzvah. The company we hired did such a poor job that we were incredibly disappointed. 4Ever Montage started the project from scratch and knocked it out of the park! My wife was in tears watching the incredible video of our sons special day! This led to our next project which was creating a video of my daughter, Jillian's first year of life. They captured all of the most special moments. My wife was again in tears and to be honest so was I. I cannot day enough great things about this company and their excellent customer service along with a great attention to detail.

Dominique put together the most beautiful, treasured memorial montage of my father upon his sudden…read moredeath in July 2017. I supplied the pictures and song requests even having Dom extrapolate the special choir anthem used in his funeral service at our church. When I received the 16 minute long montage back, my family and my father's friends were speechless in its recognition of a life well lived. This incredible montage has been viewed almost 1000 times. On behalf of my family, we thank you Dom!

We interviewed several photographers who specialize in a photojournalist style for our wedding…read morebefore hiring Shawn and ultimately went with her because we liked her online albums (minimal editing because the photos speak for themselves!), and her prices were quite competitive. She was also willing to travel to our venue, and lived conveniently close by for meetings! She moved to Durham from the NE (where she still books a lot of events), but told us she was trying to transfer a lot of her gigs to this area. I think we were only the third couple she shot in the Triangle. We did an engagement shoot a few months before the wedding day. We did love many of the shots Shawn took -- although, at that time, it was up to us to scout out some scenery since she wasn't yet really familiar with the area. Also, bear in mind that Shawn is very :much: a photojournalist. Capturing a live-in-action moment is where she excels. Portraiture is a little different, and I personally would have done better with a little more direction. I felt our engagement, 'first look,' and solo photos lacked a little creativity -- the poses and angles are rather repetitive. But Shawn has a real talent for in-the-moment shots. There are some very nice emotional captures of my grandparents at the rehearsal dinner, and of my parents during the ceremony. Shawn was even at the ready when a gust of wind blew my dress up Monroe-style during our 'first look' shots, and we have some wonderful quirky takes from that. My only real disappointment with our resulting photos was that somehow my husband's entire family was excluded! It's true that my family dominated in numbers, and his family mostly kept to their tables during the reception... but it seems an oversight to not have included them at all. And then my first wifely duty was to handle my brand new in-laws being upset about their lack of clan representation! I should also note that we had an 'associate photographer' built into our package. But this person was chosen only a couple weeks prior to the wedding. He wound up being a bit more of a hobbyist photographer (he's been shooting for decades, but doesn't appear to have a for-hire website). While he was extremely sweet -- I feel terrible even saying something negative about him because he came in a tux and was just the nicest guy ever, raving about our first dance and congratulating us over and over -- and took a lot of pictures; unfortunately, his were just decidedly not up to par with Shawn's -- eg, the color on our ring shots was incredibly skewed, the shot not innovative, and it failed to capture (though requested) the inscription on my husband's ring, or even my stone setting. Ultimately, I found Shawn to be very pleasant to work with and I do have many shots that highlight our big day beautifully. But if you work with her, I would suggest getting the associate photog on the contract in advance.

I highly recommend Shawn Tomkinson Photography! Other than making AMAZING photographs, Shawn…read moreTomkinson Photography stood out to me for many reasons. First, Shawn has over 20 years of professional experience as a photographer and she has photographed hundreds of unique and beautiful events up and down the East Coast. Shawn is a well-seasoned photographer that you can trust to capture your most important memories with beautiful, timeless photos that you and your loved ones will cherish for years to come. I simply ADORE the priceless photos she took for me! Second, Shawn is a full-time photographer and business owner. These days, most photographers have other jobs and use photography as a part-time or weekend gig to make some extra money. Photography is Shawn's ONLY business and her greatest PASSION, so all of her attention can be devoted to YOU! Third, Shawn completes ALL work herself, start to finish! This really sets Shawn apart from other photographers because nowadays many photographers outsource their editing (and sometimes even their shooting!). After she shoots an event like a wedding, Shawn probably spends at least 20 hours color correcting, retouching and editing the photos. Images are delivered to her clients only after they meet Shawn's high standards. Fourth, Shawn is known for her unique photojournalistic style. She is an expert at shooting candid photos that look natural and mirror how people look in real life. Her forte is capturing those tender moments that tell the story of people connecting with others, getting swept away by emotions, experiencing wonder and excitement, or just having fun! Fifth, Shawn is the perfect combination of professionalism and warmth! Her genuine kindness, sensitivity, sense of humor, and flexibility all culminate in creating a calming effect on her subjects. Suffice it to say that working with Shawn is a pure delight! Last but not least, ALL of Shawn's packages include your high resolution files! A photographer who is willing to give you electronic copies of all the photographs is a rare find indeed! Imagine having the high resolution files of all of your photos to modify, print, and create with as often and as long as you'd like! What FUN! The possibilities are limitless!

Angelo is a first class photographer. He was very professional from the very first point of…read morecontact to the final delivery of photos. He was very responsive, thorough and personable. Loved that he had a phone consultation before the shoot, so he understood our family dynamics and what we were looking for in our photos. We decided on a location and once we were there, neither of us was thrilled with the background, so he quickly thought of a new location and it worked out perfectly. He was so accommodating, which ended up making us feel very comfortable, which resulted in a successful photo shoot. Angelo delivered the photos when he said he was going to and added a few bonus shots as he was having trouble with his software program. Will definitely use him again for our family photos.

Shon is talented, professional, and fun. He has mastered the balancing act I've thrown at him twice…read morenow: Man my event photobooth, while also breaking away to take detail shots of food, sponsor materials, and guests. With events that range from 75 to 300 people, and my demand for edited photos within 48 hours, that's not an easy task; but I've been pleased with the number of photos he takes. Quality-wise, the photos seem to be better when there's natural light (when is that not true, though!); but Shon also works with a nice light kit and muslin backdrop for our photobooths. I absolutely loved the shots from our first event; the second event resulted in a few blurry shots and harsh colors, but again, I think that may have been due to the dim nature of the venue. He's very responsive to email, shows up well in advance for set-up, and is genuinely enthusiastic about photographing. So much so, I couldn't even convince him to take a food and beer break! His energy is contagious, and even my guests rave about him.

I found Bradley Keith the first time by searching. He took the picture I use for all of my work…read morecommunication, and the LinkedIn photo for which I've received a lot of compliments. A week ago, I contacted Bradley directly. I didn't bother searching for anyone else -- there was no point, Bradley does good work. This time Bradley took headshots for my entire family, to be used for college, work, and artistry. He's funny and great with his customers. I highly recommend Bradley Keith.

Brad was phenomenal! He delivered a high quality headshot quickly and efficiently that will serve…read moreme for years, and was fun to be around. I would recommend him to anyone and would encourage everyone to support his business as a hardworking veteran!