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Carl Elixir Studio

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An award-winning wedding photographer based in Washington, D.C., Carl Elixir Studio is owned and operated by professional photographer Carl Elixir Li. Founded in 2006, the company specializes in a mix of photojournalistic and editorial photography styles influenced by both fine art and fashion photography. Capturing the beauty and excitement of each celebration, Carl Elixir Studio is a fitting choice for newly engaged couples.

Services Offered
Carl Elixir Studio works with each couple to design a package that is tailor-fitted to their wedding needs. Consultations are available ahead of time, affording you the opportunity to share your ideas and inspirations with your photographer. Your finished images will be made available to you in the form of high-resolution digital files, prints, albums, and proofs, as well as save-the-dates and thank-you cards. Other services include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Liability insurance
  • Second shooter
  • High-res images
  • Custom graphics
  • Photo editing
  • Additional hours
  • Engagement session
  • Elopement session

  • Asian-owned

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$2,200

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Add'l Hours
Custom Graphics
Hand-Coloring
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Toning
Albums
Digital Files
Proofs

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$3,000

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Hand-Coloring
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Toning
Albums
Digital Files
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Video
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Negatives
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards
illustration question

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    Mi Lin Getting married on 07/25/2023
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    Easy, simple, convenient, great

    Carl and his assistant are professional, passionate, and very friendly. They are easy to communicate with and really think from our side. They also offer recommendations for makeup and wedding dress rental, which makes the process effortless. We were new to the city and were in a bit hurry for wedding photos (I just called them, and then took the photos in the same week), but thanks to their patience and advice, the result turns out to be great. We had a lot of fun with them, and I enjoy the whole process. They are also very patient when responding to requests for photo editing. I fully recommend their service.
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    Beyond Happy!

    Working with Carl Elixir Studio was one of the best decisions we made in regards to our wedding. Carl had great communication and was very responsive. I had a couple of questions throughout the process and he always had excellent suggestions that didn't break the bank.

    Our photographer, Charles, absolutely KILLED IT! His understanding of light and angles produced unforgettable photos that I would never had thought of. He was hustling all night, everywhere I looked he was taking photos of guests, us, or wedding details. I don't know if this amazing man ever took a break. Charles was charismatic and hilarious which put our entire wedding party at ease especially during our photo session. I cannot tell you how many guests approached me that night and the days after speaking his praise and saying how lovely he was. Charles' energy was contagious and I truly think no photographer could ever fill his shoes. We are so indebted to him! You will not regret hiring Carl Elixir Studio and I highly suggest you request Charles if he is available.
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    Daniel B. Married on 04/23/2023
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    Wedding and Engagement Shoot

    We found Carl on Wedding Wire and we are so thankful we did! We felt we really created a relationship with him during our engagement shoot and that he “got” or understood us, and the wedding pictures show! He did an amazing job.
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    Libby O. Married on 04/22/2023
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    BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS! Great working experience and result

    We LOVE our wedding photos! We worked with Charles Marlowe (Chuck) at Carl Elixir. He was fantastic. So nice to work with and very creative with his shots.

    Charles captured such beautiful moments of us, our families, and guests. We just got our photos back and have been grinning ear to ear looking through them. I would highly recommend working with him!
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    Peter Married on 04/15/2023
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    Excellent wedding photography services

    Carl and Chuck provide fantastic wedding photography services. Chuck was our photographer for the engagement session and wedding, and he brought so much enthusiasm and energy to help us feel comfortable and bring out our best smiles, and was willing to go above and beyond to get great shots of us. Chuck's humor, encouragement, and professionalism went a long way for us as we were not familiar with professional photography. Carl was also prompt and professional in communication, and provided amazing photos for us that really captured the scenes of our wedding day.
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    Amara M. Married on 12/18/2022
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    Worth Every Penny

    Choose Carl Elixir!! You will NOT be disappointed.
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    Kahla S. Married on 12/10/2022
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    Amazing experience!

    10/10 could not recommend more! Charles and his team were awesome! Lots of fun energy from the start and absolutely loved his creative vision! Pictures turned out AMAZING and loved working with this company from start to finish!
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    Robin W. Married on 12/03/2022
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    Great energy and great photos!

    Carl and Charles did an amazing job photographing our wedding! We loved the energy they brought (Charles would literally dive to get the best photos!). We loved their editing style and have had so much fun going through our digital album with our friends and family. 10/10 would work with them again!
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    Melanie D. Married on 11/22/2022
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    Amazing Experience!

    We are thrilled with our wedding photos from Carl Elixir Photography. Tara was incredibly professional and did an amazing job from start to finish. She graciously worked within our schedule and was able to capture any and all requests we had for our wedding photos. She went above and beyond in finding the perfect locations to make our photos truly special. Not only that, she was a delight to work with and made the entire process stress free and fun for us. Without hesitation, we would highly recommend Carl Elixir and especially Tara in the future. Thank you!
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    Ashlynn Married on 10/23/2022
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    Beautiful photos for a beautiful day.

    We could not be happier with our wedding photos. The team was so professional and a pleasure to work with.
    My husband and I are not the biggest fans of our pictures being taken, but the team from Carl Elixir Photography made us feel completely at ease.
    The quality is stunning; we received countless compliments on the photos.
    We would definitely recommend Carl Elixir Photography to anyone looking for an awesome wedding Photographer.
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    Hanna L. Married on 10/09/2022
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    Amazing wedding photographer!

    Carl is a very personable and talented photographer! He was really fun and easy to work with, highly communicative, reliable, on time, and we loved how the photos turned out. We worked with him for our engagement photoshoot and also for our wedding. He really cares about customer satisfaction, and makes an effort to understand what the vision is, what style of photos we want, and take notes on any specific shots so he doesn’t miss anything important. He’s also really quick to turn around a sneak peek of photos only a few days after the shoot, which is awesome. Book him, you won't regret it!
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    Munira M. Married on 10/08/2022
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    Excellent experience!

    Carl is definitely the best! We supposed to have our pictures taken back in 2020 but then Covid happened, and it all got delayed. He’s so patient and guided us through when new places are open for pictures. We had an excellent experience, he made us feel very comfortable and not tedious during the session. His assistant Chuck is friendly and passionate about his craft as well. The pictures came out so pretty, we had a lot of compliments! We would definitely recommend!
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    Jessica J. Married on 08/08/2022
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    Timely and prompt communication

    Carl and Chuck were great photographers during our one hour elopement session. They were great coaches for us awkward people and the photo editing and shots are wonderful. We highly recommend them!
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    Zoe H. Married on 07/23/2022
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    Greatest Hire Ever!

    We couldn’t be more pleased to have Carl as our wedding photographer. Carl is an expert at their craft. From the first conversation we had he was so professional and easy going! He took in details and requests of what we wanted for our wedding and offered great suggestions when needed. His prices are very reasonable but the quality of his work and attention to detail is priceless! I would recommend him to any of my friends. Our wedding guests commented on how friendly he was and he was very unobtrusive, capturing our most important wedding day moments without being in the way. He is so talented and the photos are gorgeous! He also got our photos to us so quickly. 10/10 would recommend.

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Nana Floral - Event Nana Floral - Event Wedding Florists

The compliments keep pouring in the pictures and if you’ve seen them, you'd understand why. We been working together for many events / special days and worked great as a team to make sure the wedding looked the best in every way. Carl was able to capture creative and innovative images that flattered all of the guests. The pictures have received tons of compliments and continue to help other vendors' portfolio as well. This is a young man who has natural talent and will go very far. All in all I'm extremely pleased with the results and would definitely work with him again and I HIGHLY recommend Carl to anyone who needs a good photographer.

Vanessa's Royal Designs Vanessa's Royal Designs Wedding Hair & Makeup

I had the opportunity to do the makeup for an engagement shoot and wedding that Carl photographed. The photos are drop dead gorgeous! He has an amazing eye for beauty and art. There seems to be a whimsical element in his photos. In addition to the amazing quality of his work, he is extremely professional. He showed up to the preparation venue earlier than scheduled and immediately began taking shots. There was no hesitation, indicating his great level of experience.

All The Dainty Details All The Dainty Details Wedding Planners

I am happy to recommend my couples to Carl Elixir Photography. Carl takes gorgeous, flawless photos. He is extremely professional, easy to work with, knowledgeable, and flexible to your needs. Carl Elixir Photography delivers stunning photos for your memorable day!

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