Carl Elixir Studio

Carl Elixir and his team were by far one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. Working with Carl in advance of our big day was so seamless and he assuaged any concerns we had about fitting all we wanted within our timeline. We were fortunate that we got to work with both Jeff and Chuck (photographers) and Jon (videographer) - all of whom were AMAZING. Truly. The energy they brought to the day helped calm our jitters, made us feel so beautiful/handsome and important, and helped keep our spirits high - particularly as we were experiencing some touch-and-go weather. Working with this team was a definite highlight - both in the weeks leading up to our wedding and on the day of. We could not recommend Carl and his team more!! If you want unbelievable photos and footage that you will admire for the rest of your life, look no further!

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!

We absolutely loved working with Carl and Chuck for our wedding! They were so easy to work with throughout the whole process, from planning our engagement shoot, helping us with wedding day timelines, to getting every photo we asked for. They truly went above and beyond in every aspect. They put all our guests at ease and made getting photos an enjoyable process. We cannot recommend them highly enough!!

We are beyond thrilled with the experience we had working with the Carl Elixir team for our wedding photography and videography. From start to finish, they were professional, thoughtful, and truly passionate about capturing our day in the most authentic and beautiful way.

The team made us feel at ease from the moment they arrived. They worked seamlessly in the background, capturing every important moment without disrupting the natural flow of the day. Their attention to detail and artistic vision were clear in every shot—they didn’t miss a thing.

When we received the final photos and video, we were completely blown away. The quality, emotion, and storytelling were more than we could have hoped for. Every image and every frame of the film brought our wedding day back to life in such a vivid and heartfelt way. Our friends and family can’t stop talking about how amazing everything looks.

If you’re looking for a photography and videography team that goes above and beyond, Carl Elixir is the one to choose. We’re so grateful to have worked with them and will treasure their work for a lifetime.

Jeff and Ched rocked and also rolled with our silly schedule mishaps. The final video was breathtaking. I love this company’s upfront pricing information and tiers, and how quickly we got our products and got a few edit requests turned around.