Carl Elixir Studio

We cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience with Carl Elixir Studio! From beginning to end, the entire process was seamless and professional. Booking was incredibly easy, and whenever we reached out with questions or needed assistance, we received an immediate response.Shawne was absolutely phenomenal! His passion, creativity, and dedication to his craft were evident throughout our entire photoshoot. He has an incredible eye for capturing beautiful moments, and his attention to detail truly shines through in his work. He went above and beyond to make our experience memorable, and the photos exceeded our expectations!We are beyond grateful to Shawne for capturing such special memories that we will cherish for a lifetime. His talent speaks for itself, but it’s his genuine passion for what he does that makes the experience even more special.We wholeheartedly recommend Carl Elixir Studio to anyone looking for exceptional photography, professionalism, and an unforgettable experience. Thank you, Shawne and Carl, for everything!

We could not be happier we chose Carl Elixir for our engagement photos and wedding day photos! From the start, Carl was clear, responsive, and helpful so that we had a shared vision going in. We chose Chuck to take our engagement photos and then for our wedding and he was such absolute fun. He is the kind of person that makes everyone around him feel happy which then comes through in the photos. Chuck also went above and beyond researching the locations we wanted our pictures taken so he had creative ideas ready on the day. Carl quickly provided our beautiful pictures with thoughtful editing that really made everything magical! Thank you so much!

If you guys are looking to bring your wedding, party, engagement.. anything you need brought to life please book with these guys! They truly made this day super special, from the interactions, to the ideas, to the final piece! They gave everything promised and more! It was awesome working with Jeff and John we would do it all over again 100 times !

We are beyond grateful for the incredible job Shawne did! From the very first meeting, he made us feel comfortable and confident that our special day was in expert hands. On the wedding day, he was professional, attentive, patient and incredibly talented at capturing every special moment. The photos turned out stunning- beautifully composed, natural, and full of emotions. We couldn’t be happier with the results and will cherish these memories forever. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a skilled photographer who goes above and beyond!

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We had an amazing experience with Carl Elixir Studio for our wedding day photography and couldn’t be happier with the final photos!

We had wonderful experience on the wedding day with Jeff as the lead photographer and Andy. They were very friendly & professional, made us feel comfortable in front of the cameras. They were able to capture a lot of candid moments, which was our primary request, but on top of that they did an excellent job of posing/guiding us for different group photos with both fun/artistic shots, which all came out great. We are extremely happy with the final photos which has a lot of variations in backgrounds, lights, poses, angles and groups.

On the business side of things, we feel the whole process was very smooth and efficient - Carl was able to answer our questions during our meetings & emails in very timely manner, communications on expectations were clear. Wedding prep can be stressful in terms of logistics & expectations but photography was not one of them once we signed with Carl. We were also assured we could receive different edit if the first time we receive the photos we’re not happy. However, we’re extremely happy with the first set of photos we received and didn’t require any further edits. Also, the photos were ready much faster than what we’d expected after the wedding.

We would absolutely recommend Carl Elixir Studios if you’re having wedding around the area, and we’re grateful to have worked with them and will treasure their work for a lifetime.

We hired Carl Elixir Studio to provide the photographers and the videographer for our wedding. We were extremely happy with our interactions with them, the photos, and our wedding video and would happily recommend hiring Carl Elixir Studio. Our lead photographer was Jeff Song and our videographer was Ched Nunez. Prior to the wedding, communication was clear about expectations, timing, and what information they needed from us about our shot list. It helped that Jeff had worked at our venue before. They offer multiple packages and the pricing was clear for each. We received exactly what we selected, which included 600 photos and about a half hour long video. On the day of our wedding, the team arrived on time and immediately made us feel comfortable with them. We elected to do our couple and wedding party photos prior to our ceremony. We had to make some location changes on the fly and the team handled that very well. During the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception they were fairly unobtrusive except when we were taking scheduled group photos. We received the photos and video in a very timely manner. Both the photos and video were incredibly beautifully taken and edited. The photos captured both the key parts of our wedding and many candid moments. The video captured our entire ceremony, first dance, and speeches, all with exceptional audio quality.

Carl Elixir Studio photographed and videographed our wedding, and we had such a great experience working with him and his crew. We had two photographers and two videographers for our huge wedding production at the Waldorf Astoria in DC, which lasted from 8am-11pm, and Carl and his crew stuck with us with enthusiasm and professionalism the entire time. We were wed at a Catholic church in a different city, and I was anxious about this footage/photos because the church's lighting is very dim with lots of shadows, but Carl and his crew handled it like professionals and those pictures/film turned out way better than we'd imagined. He's an expert at finding the light and getting the right angles. We got footage at the Jefferson Memorial and our family agrees that he captured some of the coolest wedding shots they've seen.

On the business end of things, I thought his prices were extremely fair and the packages he offers makes the overall cost a better deal than you might realize. I obtained quotes from 3 other studios and his were by far the best deal. Carl was always very quick to respond to email or call, he met with us at our venue ahead of time at our request, and he took note of what we were looking for and he really delivered!

He took our ideas and ran with them in the best way, adding so much creativity that we couldn't see ourselves. The final photos and video were beautifully edited and exceeded our expectations. He masterfully edited our highlights film and made it exactly what we wanted.

His team was flexible, professional, and easy to be around during the big day, which is hugely important.

We would absolutely work with Carl again and we highly recommend his work.

Carl Elixir did an amazing job at our wedding. Andy was the specific photograph and he was great to work with. He did an excellent job posing us and our guest for group photos and also captured plenty of candid shots. He had an upbeat and excited attitude throughout the day and made getting our photos taken really enjoyable. We had a list of our "must get" photos and he got every one of them. Carl edits all the photos and they all came out spectacular. Very happy we used Carl Elixir at our wedding.

Working with Carl Elixir Studios was an incredible experience—an easy 10/10 for professionalism, talent, and overall service.
We had two photographers and one videographer for our wedding—Jeff and Charles as our photographers and Jon as our videographer. We also worked with Jeff for our engagement shoot, and from start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations.
Before booking, we met with Carl via Zoom. He was so helpful and patient, answering all our questions and suggesting engagement shoot locations that were both convenient and visually stunning. Throughout the planning process, Carl was always responsive and accommodating, which made us feel confident and cared for.
Having Jeff for both the engagement shoot and the wedding was such a plus—it allowed us to get comfortable in front of the camera before the big day. Jeff’s passion for his craft truly shows. His excitement every time he found the perfect angle, pose, or lighting made the whole experience fun and relaxed. He often showed us previews of the photos as we went along, which made us even more excited to see the final results.
Charles went above and beyond on our wedding day. Beyond capturing incredible moments, he constantly looked for ways to help—moving our arch for better shots, assisting the groomsmen with boutonnieres, even bringing us drinks during cocktail hour while we were taking photos. His thoughtfulness didn’t go unnoticed and made the day even smoother.
Jon was also wonderful to work with—creative, kind, and full of great ideas that truly came through in the video footage.
We cannot recommend Carl Elixir Studios enough. Their entire team is talented, professional, and genuinely invested in making your day special. You’ll be absolutely blown away by the results!

Carl and his team (Jeff, John, and especially Chuck) brought incredible energy and professionalism to our wedding day. They captured every moment beautifully while making the photography process feel natural and enjoyable. All our guests and vendors complimented how amazing our wedding media team was and really added to the experience. We're thrilled with how our photos and video turned out and couldn't have asked for better photographers. Highly recommend Carl's Elixir for any couple wanting exceptional wedding photography and videography!