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    Sydney S. Sent on 07/03/2023
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    Professional and Timeless

    Erik was my Graphic Arts teacher when I was in High School and also taught photgraphy. I knew I wanted him to be my wedding Photographer after that! When my fiancé engaged me he had been listening and had Erik their at our engagement. After that he did our engagement shot and wedding. It was the most pleasant experience ever! His photos are classy and timeless. All of my guests commented on how good of quality photos we got and how many were so good! He sent us a whole 4000! He was extremely flexible, easy going, and professional. He never made a moment awkward and also knew how to pose us when we needed while still keeping his distance and shooting the raw moments while we enjoyed our day. He was there super early and never missed anything. Our wedding coordinator kept telling us how he was getting every shot! You will never miss a photo of yourself or your guests. He also fluffed my dress when I needed, listened to any preferences we had, and really helped us create our perfect day with his years of experience during our wedding meeting. He had also attended rehearsal and made sure to scope out the venue for all of the best spots before the wedding day. He is worth every dollar!
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    Luke A. Sent on 07/21/2021
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    Fantastic!

    Erik was a fantastic photographer for our wedding! He made the process super simple from booking all the way up to the event. He was an absolute pleasure to work with. He arrived early and ready to start. Erik is very personable and we were happy to have him play such an important role in our special day.

    The photos are amazing! He took so many throughout the entire day. We have lots to choose from and he even provided some black and white variations. We couldn't ask for a better experience. Thank you so much Erik! You don't need to look any further, book Erik today!
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    Laura A. Sent on 06/21/2021
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    Best photographer Ever!

    Eric is one of the best photographers I've ever seen and one of the nicest, easy going individuals I've met. Me and my wife couldn't have been happier with the pictures he took for our engagement and wedding ceremony. Was easy to work with and made everything very stress free. Eric actually helped us with some ideas for our wedding that was truly appreciative. There is no one else I could recommend more than Eric. Very affordable and got so much with his service. You won't be disappointed!
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    Maddie F. Sent on 01/23/2021
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    Wonderful !!

    Gave us all 4,000 photos & got everything I wanted & more!!
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    Sarah Sent on 11/22/2021
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    Amazing person and photographer!

    Erik did our engagement photos as well as our wedding day. I met him through a friend (he is also a high school teacher). He helped us through every plan, every COVID reschedule, and every moment between. He was so kind, communicative, and put us at ease throughout the whole process - especially on our wedding day. I already know his work is beautiful from our engagement photos (and from my friend's wedding photos), but having Erik there throughout our wedding day was truly a blessing. We were running a bit behind, but he was so kind and patient while also making sure we got everything done that we had wanted to. I could not more highly recommend Erik!
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    Shelley S. Sent on 04/24/2020
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    Worth every penny!

    Erik is fantastic! He captures all of your memories from the rehearsal dinner to the final send off. In addition, he provides you a link to all of your photos and you are welcome to do with them what you please. He was so easy to work with and with both of us that are not huge fans of photos he makes it as painless as possible. Erik is worth every penny you spend and more!
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    Stephanie F. Sent on 04/08/2020
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    Simply wonderful

    Erik was so wonderful and down to earth. He was a pleasure to work with. We are a bit informal and very uncomfortable in front of a camera. We knew we wanted a more relaxed feel to everything, but in terms of planned photos, we had minimal ideas. Erik was responsive and incredibly helpful, but he did not push us in any direction we weren't comfortable. He understood what we wanted, and he delivered. He was present but never really in the way, which was a feat given the small space of our venue. He was able to capture some incredibly candid moments and those are some of our absolute favorite photos. Choosing Erik as our photographer was the easiest and best decision we made. We'd highly recommend him.
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    Becky R. Sent on 04/21/2020
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    Erik is outstanding!

    I really do not typically write reviews, but Erik really was one of the nicest and easiest people to work with. He was one of my two favorite vendors for my wedding in October of 2019, and even ended up recommending the DJ that we used (who was my other favorite vendor). As I said before, Erik was super easy to work with and so friendly. His energy just made me relax as I knew he would take care of everything. Erik was always responsive to any question that I had and was flexible when I threw things at him at the last minute. He essentially kept the wedding party moving as he knew our schedule in and out. Without him I am not even sure if I would have made it to the church on time! About a month after the wedding, we received a link from him which contained over 3800 photos. We were blown away by all the pictures he took. We spent hours laughing and crying over all the moments he captured. I still do not know how he managed to capture everything that he did and even after six months cannot keep going back and looking at all the wonderful pictures. Erik knew exactly when to pull us aside for the perfect shot with the best lighting. I highly recommend Erik to anyone who needs a photography. I cannot say enough about how great and professional he is. He is outstanding!
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    Christian T. Sent on 04/26/2020
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    Hire this photographer!!!

    We could not have asked for a better photographer. Eric was organized and responsive helping us plan for our wedding, and was phenomenal at the events. At the rehearsal, rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception, Eric was omnipresent. He captured thousands of fantastic shots for us to remember our day, and posted them quickly, with an easy link to share with family and friends. He will be our first choice for any future events, and should be yours, too

    Christian & Sarah
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    Emma Sent on 04/13/2020
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    Wonderful Photographer!

    Erik did such a great job! He was very flexible and worked with us to make sure we had everything in place before the day. Our pictures turned out amazing and he truly captured all of our favorite moments. He was very patient with our big and unruly family, which is no easy task! We highly recommend booking Erik for your wedding or event!
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    Cara M. Sent on 06/23/2020
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    Amazing Photographer!

    I am so thrilled with the beautiful photos we have of our wedding day. Erik Leise is the hardest worker you will find--he was constantly up and moving, making sure he captured all the special moments. I am so happy to have the perfect mix of formal shots (gorgeous sunset shots, I might add) with the fun, candid shots that make me laugh and smile every time I look at them. Erik will be there with you every step of the way, including the rehearsal, wedding, reception, and more, even if your venue is outside of Richmond, like ours was. And if there is something special to you that you want photographed, he will make it happen. He is not only a great photographer, but he is an amazing person who will make you feel completely comfortable. We 100% recommend him; he will give you thousands of gorgeous photos of your wedding day and celebration, and every time you open your wedding album, you will find yourself smiling, laughing, and remembering all of the beautiful moments of that day. Yesterday was our one year wedding anniversary, so it was so much fun looking at all of our photos again! Thank you Erik for capturing those moments for us!

    Cara and Michael
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    Donna B. Sent on 04/26/2020
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    Erik Leise was a great addition to my son's wedding!

    Erik Leise was wonderful to work with at my son's wedding! He was professional, thoughtful, and very flexible. The weather cleared up and he was able to quickly include an entire outdoor photo shoot. He was high energy and was always in the right place to capture some amazing moments! His photos are incredible and included black and white and color versions of literally thousands of great shots! I highly recommend Erik Leise to photograph your wedding!

    Donna Burnley
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    May Sent on 04/21/2020
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    Our favorite vendor to work with!

    My husband and I had just moved to the Richmond area from out of state and only had a few months to plan our wedding, so we knew going into this that finding our vendors would be a challenge. We decided to look for a photographer first and we were so glad that we found Erik. My husband and I are both introverts and don’t like being the center of attention. We were looking for a photographer that didn’t focus on posed portraits. We wanted “natural” looking photos. After looking online, we both agreed that we really liked the candid and sunset photos in Erik’s portfolio and that his prices were affordable so we decided to contact him.

    Within minutes of setting up a meeting with Erik, we knew that we wanted to hire him on the spot. He was so polite, friendly, and easy to talk to that we knew that we made the right choice. We decided we also wanted to book an engagement shoot to get more comfortable in front of the camera before the wedding. Since we weren’t familiar with the area, Erik recommended taking our photos in the downtown area. We were nervous, but never felt like we were put on the spot or like we needed to strike a pose. Everything just felt natural. In addition to being passionate about photography, Erik is also very passionate about the Richmond area, so it ended up being a fun tour of the city as well!

    During the wedding, Erik truly went above and beyond. We requested a list of shots and asked him to focus on sunset photos, DIY details, and a picture or two of my dad smiling. Erik definitely delivered and even got multiple photos of my dad grinning from ear to ear, even though he is normally always stoic. Throughout the night, Erik helped coordinate with all of our vendors, including our DJ (who we hired upon his recommendation) to make sure that everything ran smoothly. Everyone at the wedding kept complementing us on how friendly and helpful our photographer was. To this day, relatives are still asking us for prints of our wedding photos nearly a year later! Overall, we had a great experience with Erik as both our engagement and wedding photographer, and we would not hesitate to recommend him or hire him again for an event. Thank you so much Erik!
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    Whitney A. Sent on 04/08/2020
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    Amazing Photographer!

    I don’t know where to start. Erik is an absolutely amazing photographer and I feel really blessed to have found him for our wedding! From our first contact, he was very professional, yet still down to earth. It really felt like I’d known him for a long time, and that meant a lot knowing he would be with me for the entire day! My husband and I both feel like we’re terrible at taking pictures, but Erik made the whole experience comfortable. He’s excellent at what he does and you almost forget he’s there . . . until you see the all the beautiful photos!!!! ! We and our families LOVED our pictures and are so happy we had the chance to work with Erik. I would recommend him a thousand times over to anyone looking for a fabulous photographer!!
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    Liesl Sent on 04/09/2020
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    Erik was fantastic!

    Erik was a fantastic wedding photographer; I'm so happy we found him! He was the most responsive out of any of our vendors, organized with a list of all the photo combinations we wanted, and very flexible/willing to make suggestions for many of our "staged" shots, all without pushing us to do anything we were uncomfortable with. He got along great with our family members and took sooooo many amazing pictures. I can't believe some of the reception shots he got; it looks like he was in the middle of the party, but he was so unobtrusive, we didn't even notice that he was there! I love that he was able to capture so many aspects of our wedding day. Those are priceless memories and thanks to Erik, we have thousands of beautiful pictures to help us remember them. He is a wonderful person and wonderful photographer, we highly recommend him!
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    Greg F. Sent on 04/08/2020
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    Beautiful photos!

    Erik did a beautiful job photographing our wedding. He managed to capture all of the traditional photos and still provided us with many creative and unusual shots, which is what we were hoping for. We requested a few very specific images and they were done very thoughtfully.
    He was ulta professional and efficient, and I'm thrilled we chose him. I would definitely recommend!
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    Lindsey Sent on 10/29/2018
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    Amazing photographer!

    Erik did an incredible job as our photographer for our wedding in September 2018; hiring him was one of the best decisions that we made. Erik is extremely talented, hardworking, professional, and reliable. Plus, he’s personable and a lot of fun! We had him take engagement photos in addition to our wedding photos and they all turned out beautifully. Because our wedding was in Charlottesville and he is based out of Richmond, he even offered to meet us at our venue a few months before the wedding so he could scope out shot locations. He really went the extra mile for us and we felt like we were in capable hands throughout the entire planning process and on our wedding day.

    Erik caught every detail of our wedding day without being obtrusive. His demeanor and style puts you at ease and allows him to capture gorgeous, natural photos. I’ve loved going back and looking at our wedding photos over and over again; it’s like I’m reliving the day each time I view them! Erik is also very budget-friendly and his pricing includes unlimited time on your wedding day. So many of our guests even commented on how amazing he was at our reception. You cannot go wrong by hiring Erik!
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    Samantha Sent on 09/30/2018
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    Erik did an absolutely amazing job for our september wedding! My husband and I planned our wedding while thousands of miles away from each other and Erik was super accomodating! There was never an issue of service and he truly does an absolutely amazing job. Very laid back and makes you feel so relaxed on a day that is bound to be anxiety filled! He took STUNNING photos and captured memories I didnt even know I had missed on. Highly recommend!!!
    Thank you Erik for being apart of our most special day, your dedication and loving touch definitely helped to make the most perfect day. <3
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    Mary S. Sent on 04/12/2020
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    Outstanding Photographer!!

    Erik was an amazing photographer to capture our wedding! From our traditional church service, catching all the parts of the ceremony, to being in the middle of the dancing ! The amount of pictures we received that reflected our day exactly how it was is outstanding! We could not be more thrilled with how accommodating he was but also how he was creative with different picture suggestions. We loved that he was able to be at the rehearsal to understand the ceremony and include those memories too. Lastly, Erik truly covered our entire day and we loved the unlimited time of coverage!
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    Sara Sent on 05/01/2018
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    Eric was absolutely amazing. The pictures were incredible and he was wonderful to work with. I would HIGHLY recommend him. Pictures were the top of my importance list for our wedding and Eric got all the shots I could have imagined and more!
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    Krystal Sent on 04/13/2018
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    Erik is incredible!!!! He was easily my favorite vendor to work with and the best choice we made about our wedding day. He took the time to get to know us, our vision, and totally exceed our expectations. His laid back, unflappable disposition helped keep both my husband and I at ease during the craziness of our wedding day. It’s so nice, and yet rare, to hire a professional that is so down to earth and easy to talk to. His attention to detail and personality are just the beginning, though. He had our photos to us within one week of our wedding and they are breathtaking. I feel like we get to relive our wedding day each time we look at them. We’re so thankful for all of the memories he captured and highly recommend Erik Leise!
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    I cannot say enough kind things about Erik! He was easily my favorite vendor. From the first meeting, he was friendly, warm, and personable. He is very budget friendly and gives you access to all of your photos without extra cost.

    He was very responsive to emails and very flexible with any changes. He took our engagement photos too and had them ready for us in about 48 hours.

    On the wedding day, he knew exactly where to be and when. He was never in the way, but managed to capture every moment. He helped deliver cards, pick up deliveries, and tie ties.

    Overall, I would recommend Erik over and over again. You can’t go wrong with him!
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    Rachael Sent on 12/17/2017
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    Deciding on a wedding photographer is a BIG deal! You want a detailed oriented, attentive photographer who you can work easily with, and who will truly capture your wedding day! We could not have been more pleased with Erik and his services! My husband and I were married on November 12, 2017, in Dulles, VA, and Erik drove all the way up from Richmond to offer his services at our wedding/reception. Erik is so responsive, and very easy to speak with. He makes you feel very comfortable, and almost like family! He arrived early the day of our wedding, and stayed late! He really has a magical way of taking pictures without you even realizing he is there! Of course, he took the specific pictures we asked him to (bride/groom, family pictures, etc), but throughout the day and night he took so many awesome candid shots that we saw later when all the photos were uploaded. I really wanted a photographer that took more than the cookie-cutter wedding shots, and Erik nailed it! We have so many great candid shots of everyone from our wedding...our guests (and us) have real smiles captured in the moment, without even realizing a picture was being taken. My husband and I are not super photogenic, but I feel like Erik took the best pictures ever! Even my husband commented on how awesome all of the pictures turned out. You will not be disappointed if you hire Erik! I am so happy, and forever grateful, that we did! We have wonderfully beautiful pictures that we will hold on to forever! THANK YOU, ERIK!
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    Tara Sent on 12/15/2017
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    Erik as an amazing photographer. My husband and I knew right away when we sat down with him that he was the right photographer for us. He is incredibly genuine and personable, and has an amazing portfolio. We felt so comfortable with him from the get go. We did our engagement photos with him and they came out perfectly, but nothing compares to how beautifully our wedding photos came out. Erik converted about half to black and white and left the rest in color, but with the option to switch anything we wanted back to color (or vice versa). He chose all the right ones to convert and we are so happy with all of our pictures. One thing he does that no other photographer I know does is go to the rehearsal which was great because he got familiar with the wedding party and family and we got pictures from the rehearsal which was amazing. He takes a ton of candid pictures which allows us to really feel like we are reliving our wedding when we look at them. I can't say enough good things about him. Additionally, we were sort of all over the place during the wedding and he was super patient and funny the whole time. I cannot recommend him more.
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    Jennifer Sent on 10/16/2017
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    Erik was absolutely amazing to work with! He was very fast to respond to my questions leading up to the wedding, willing to meet at my venue months prior to the wedding, and offered unlimited time for the rehearsal and wedding day. Additionally, Erik provided me with a link to the wedding pictures within a few weeks after the wedding, which took forever to view because he took so many - the candid shots were absolutely beautiful and I feel like I get to relive my wedding every time I look at my pictures!! Needless to say I would definitely recommend Erik Leise!
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