Leo Hein Photography 5.0 out of 5.0 5.0/5.0
513B Charles Street, La Plata, MD 20646
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Business Info
Services: Photography
Established: 2005
Employees: 2
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About

Leo Hein Photography is a full-time professional husband and wife team dedicated to capturing your wedding memories and turning them into cherished photographs.  A member of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA), Leo will be your lead photographer in all shoots and is experienced with posed, semi-posed, and candid situations. 

In-studio sessions and meetings are by appointment only, so please be sure to call ahead.  Too far away to make it to our studio for an appointment?  On-location appointments are available upon special request. 

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Endorsements
I have had the pleasure to work with Leo and watch him in action. He pays attention to the candid moments and disappears into the event to capture every moment. Not even a rain drop would stop him from capturing a private moments. If you book with Leo I will offer a full package, night or day, at $1,400.00.
We love having Leo Hein Photography shoot a wedding at Rose Hill. They capture the moment with such style and grace. Their finished albums are truly amazing.
I truly enjoy working with Leo Hein Photography. Leo and Nicole are a great team, and they have a wonderful demeanor that immediately puts the bride and groom at ease. Their pictures are stunning (I love everyone of my clients' wedding photos shot by Leo), and their prices are reasonable. You cannot ask for more in a wedding photographer!
Leo Hein Photography is alway such a treat to work with and have in our venue. Their albums are very creative and offer the cutting edge in Wedding Photography.
Hey everyone! This is Katie from Bridal Secrets here in La Plata, Md. Leo has been bringing his pictures to our store to display for almost two years now. He is always so nice to talk to and loves telling me about all the new stuff he is doing. I spoke to his wife Nicole several times on the phone and she was just as nice and sweet as her husband. For my anniversary I decided to have pictures taken of myself in a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Costume for my husband (he loves Dallas). I only thought of Leo to do my pictures. Leo and Nicole made me feel so comfortable there and really helped me to relax.. I was so nervous! I was really scared that I wouldn't like myself in any of the pictures, but when I went to meet with Nicole to review them.... WOW! I loved them ALL!!! Leo was amazing! How he made me look that good I will never know... and I don't care! My husband was shocked when he saw the pictures! He just loved them! Leo and Nicole really helped me feel great about myself and now I can personally tell Brides that Leo Hein Photography is the Best in everyway. Thanks Leo and Nicole!
Leo did a fantastic job of capturing my clients' wedding and reception. He was really fun to be around and to work with, and was able to make everyone feel comfortable being photographed (which is not easy!) Leo impressed me with how he discreetly appeared everywhere that anything was happening, without prompting. His artistic pictures not only show all parts of the event but the details and emotions, also.

Frequently Asked Questions for Photography
Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
Black and white photographs and sepia are available. Our in-house graphic artist has the ability to touch-up any blemishes that may arise on your special day, and does all custom designs on your wedding albums.
 
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
We've had to work in all situations: soft light, natural light, cloudy, rainy, low light (even with no flash allowed!), and have the equipment to capture beautiful images despite your lighting situation.
 
Is your media preference film or digital?
All of our equipment is digital.
 
How many photographers do you work with?
We are a small company with two photographers, but have strong working relationships with several other photography studios as well. If you need more than two photographers to capture your wedding day, we can make it happen for you!
 
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Yes.
 
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
Absolutely not. Our photographers shoot only one wedding per day. Once you place your retainer for your day, we block the entire day off so that if you need to make adjustments to your schedule or increase your timeline, you don't need to worry about whether your photographer will be available.
 
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
Yes.
 
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
Nikon Professional grade digital equipment along with back-up equipment
 
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Absolutely.
 
Do you charge hourly or full day?
It depends on the specifics of your situation.
 
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
Yes, additional hours are available for only $150/hour.
 
Do you charge for travel?
We currently service all of VA, DC, and MD (as well as parts of PA and DE) without travel fees. Outside of that area, please inquire as there may be additional fees.
 
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
Within 9 days (usually less)
 
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
Password Protected Website
 
Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the client?
Yes, we offer many wedding collection options that include the digital negatives.
 
Will images be available for viewing online?
Yes.
 
What kind of albums do you offer?
A wide selection ranging in price from $149-$2000... your price depends on which one you like best.

Tips and Advice

Don’t skimp on your photographer.  And I’m not just saying that because I am one.  My wife and I know from personal experience that just because your best man’s girlfriend’s best friend has a camera and likes to take pictures, that doesn’t mean he’s a photographer.  Just keep in mind that you get exactly what you pay for.  You only get one shot at capturing this day... be sure to put it in the hands of a real professional.

Take your time to shop around for your photographer.  Be sure that your personalities work well together because you will most likely be spending all day long with each other and working together for your album afterwards.  If you don’t like your photographer on the phone, at your first meeting, and via email, chances are good that the bad vibes are going to continue throughout the rest of the process.  Your wedding photographer should not be an "ordeal."