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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
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Ada A. Married on 10/07/2022Carl Elixir captured moments that we will cherish for a lifetime
If a picture can say 1,000 words, then Carl’s pictures say 10,000. We knew we would get the best with Carl being our photographer and we are glad we didn’t skip out. The photos he delivered are just tiers above everything we’ve seen. They have the right balance of depth and softness and brings the moment to life. My husband and I are able to relive all of our wedding emotions and memories from these pictures.
Carl and Chuck’s energy was contagious the day if the wedding. They made all the pre-ceremony pictures enjoyable through the endless marathon of posing. Many laughs were shared from Chuck’s glowing energy. They were able to set the stage and guide you through the vision of the shot, not just telling us what to do. We were able to rely on their direction and they kept us on schedule. The candid shots taken during the ceremony and reception were just as amazing. Our guests raved how much excitement Carl and Chuck brought when it came time for them to take pictures.
While we wouldn’t say our wedding day felt like a blur, we would say it was a long day with so many events that there were times that we had to rush to stay on schedule. Going through these moments captured by Carl allows us to relive on our perfect day each time. We've received endless compliments and will cherish these pictures forever.-
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Mi Lin Getting married on 07/25/2023Easy, 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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Kaitlin W. Married on 04/29/2023Beyond 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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Libby O. Married on 04/22/2023BEAUTIFUL 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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Kahla S. Married on 12/10/2022Amazing 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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Melanie D. Married on 11/22/2022Amazing 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 10/23/2022Beautiful 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.
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Hanna L. Married on 10/09/2022Amazing 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 10/08/2022Excellent 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 08/08/2022Timely 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 07/23/2022Greatest 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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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.
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.
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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