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Sasha Sent on 08/17/2024Amazing experience!
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... -
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Taylor Sent on 04/30/2025Great job, fun energy. We recommend!
We really enjoyed our experience working with Carl Elixir Studio. Our main photographer was Charles, and our videographer was Ched. Both of them did an awesome job, were super professional and focused on hitting our key moments throughout the day. Many of our guests commented on how fun Charles is, and how well he worked the crowd to get great shots during the dance portion. Eric, our second shooter, was also great, he really put my husband at ease before the first look. We appreciated our whole team’s dedication to including our special details, like some heirloom pieces I wore and including our family members. We haven’t gotten back our final photos, but Charles also shot our engagement pictures... -
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Ashley Sent on 01/12/2025Highly Recommend Carl Elixir
I had the pleasure of working with Jeff Song (primary photographer), Chris Thomas (secondary photographer), and Ched Nunez (videographer). A talented and passionate trio.
The teams’ enthusiasm was clear and they went the extra mile, even getting down on the floor during our ceremony to get some shots. Ched, our videographer, even endured a bee sting while filming, that's dedication!
Carl Elixir (the studio owner) was a pleasure to work with. He was responsive, organized, and always available to answer our questions. His website is clear and informative, providing the necessary details for planning your special day. While we did not get to pick our specific photographers or videographers (they were assigned to us by... -
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Dana Sent on 12/16/2024Unbelievable Photos and Exceptional Service
Choosing Carl Elixir and his team for our wedding was by far one of the best decisions we made. From start to finish, our experience was beyond positive! The team was incredibly responsive, addressing all of our questions and concerns promptly. We were drawn to Carl Elixir’s work because of the dramatic, unique style we saw online, and they absolutely delivered on that vision.
During our engagement shoot, there were many people in the background in DC. The team kindly edited them out, making the photos perfect for our invitations.
Although we originally booked another photographer who had moved, we were assigned Jeff instead. I was a bit nervous about the change, but Jeff did NOT disappoint!... -
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Havy Sent on 12/04/2024Exceptional Photographer and Videographer – Highly Recommended!
We recently worked with an incredible photographer and videographer, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. From start to finish, they were professional, easy to communicate with, and truly dedicated to capturing the essence of our event.
Their creative vision stood out in every aspect of their work. They skillfully combined attention to detail with a fresh perspective, ensuring each photo and video was both meaningful and visually stunning. The real highlight was the video reel—it perfectly captured the spirit of the evening. Every scene was thoughtfully curated, seamlessly blending key moments into an emotional and vibrant story.
The team was also a joy to work with. They managed to be everywhere without ever being intrusive,... -
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Zoha Sent on 07/11/2024Amazing & Lovely Photographer!!
Key points: Fun, Energetic, Open to new ideas, Followed the vision, Flexible, Good energy
Carl & his team were absolutely amazing to work with. Right from the beginning they made us feel comfortable & had a good energy. They were very flexible and open for new ideas. I have sent Carl some inspiration images prior to the event and he successfully captured my vision. I am so happy that we made the right choice by selecting carl as our photographer who beautifully captured the most special moments of my life!! I would definitely recommend Carl as he brings life to the pictures!!
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Niloo Sent on 07/08/2024Absolutely incredible! Very talented team!
My husband and I couldn't be happier with our decision to hire Carl Elixir for our wedding day! We opted for the 8-hour package with both photography and videography, and it was absolutely the perfect choice.
Ash (photographer) and Ched (videographer) did an incredible job of capturing every detail and emotion of our special day. They were professional and a joy to work with. They made us feel at ease throughout the entire process, from the first look to the last song during the reception.
The photos and video are absolutely stunning. Ash captured the essence of our wedding, from the romantic ceremony to the fun and laughter of the reception. We've already gotten so many compliments from our... -
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Tiffany Sent on 06/30/2024Amazing quality at an affordable price
Carl Elixir Studio was one the best vendors I worked with throughout my wedding planning experience. Carl is amazing at matching couples with a photographer that fits their needs both from a photography style and personality standpoint. We were assigned Andy as our photographer, and from the beginning he made us feel comfortable and confident in his ability to capture our day. They are extremely prompt in their response and delivered my wedding photos just two weeks afterward. We are still gushing at the shots we got, even though lighting was a concern with how bright it was during the day, the shots were absolutely beautiful. My husband is also not very good at taking photos or posing, but... -
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Esther Sent on 03/18/2024Best Photo/Video Team!
Carl & his team are such talented photographers and videographers and we absolutely adore the photos & video they took of our wedding and the story they tell.
Starting from the engagement photoshoot, Carl & his assistant made us feel so comfortable. It was amazing to see how much he enjoyed his work with photography - you can really see that it was his passion & love, and that makes all the difference. Even though things feel awkward, he encourages you and makes you feel comfortable, and at ease.
On our wedding day, Carl and his team were professional, high energy, and never once appeared frantic, despite the inevitable unpredictability of such events. Their ability to adapt... -
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Selam Sent on 11/28/2023Exceptional photos & videos - highly recommend!
Choosing Carl Elixir Studio to capture our wedding day photos/videos was a game changer! The photographers and videographers we were paired with were exceptionally talented, creative, and punctual. They did an awesome job capturing candid moments and directing us to capture beautifully orchestrated scenes. We received our photos and videos on time, and they turned out stunning! Truly exceeded our expectations. Oh, and their support team is incredibly efficient and responsive as well. Highly recommended! -
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Mary Sent on 11/27/2023High quality product, very responsive vendor!
Carl and his team, specifically Jeff and Nathan, did an excellent job painting the most beautiful picture of our wedding day through the art of photography. They were timely, efficient, personable, and took their time editing hundreds of photos of us! Were so happy with the high quality images and would definitely recommend to anyone! -
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Haley Sent on 11/19/2023Beautiful photos! Amazing to work with!
I highly recommend Carl Elixir Studio! The entire team is wonderful. We got both photography and videography for our wedding. Our photographer was amazing. She knows how to demand a room in a respectful way. She made us feel very comfortable. She is able to get the shots in a timely manner without sacrificing detail. She is so creative and gets beautiful shots above and beyond expectations. She helped pose us but also allowed us to be ourselves.
The videographers work with the photographers as a team so they knew how to compliment each other without getting in the way of the shot. I honestly forgot they were there which was perfect because they were able to capture... -
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Roushini Sent on 11/12/2023Loved them!
We had a wonderful experience with Carl Elixir Studios! Our photographers Jeff and Monica were fantastic the day of, making sure to cover everything we asked, eager to work with us for any ideas we had on the day of, and came prepared for the shots we knew we wanted from the beginning. Our videographers Jon and Josh were great as well, recording beautiful footage and capturing moments between us and our guests that were a joy to revisit. The team incorporated our suggestions and requests into the editing process and were always responsive and clear throughout the edit process. We and our guests were thrilled with the final photos and videos. We absolutely recommend the Carl Elixir team to capture your special day!
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Shabiha Sent on 10/11/2023Amazing photographers and videographer!
We worked with Carl Elixir to capture our wedding ceremonies (we had two separate ceremonies on different days) and our wedding reception. They were amazing! Jeff photographed all three events and is great at making your feel comfortable and directing poses (if like us you are a bit camera shy) for great shots. We loved the shots he was able to capture from both ceremonies! I really cannot recommend Jeff enough! On our reception day, we also had Monica photographing us with Jeff and Anson as the videographer. They were all amazing and helped us capture our day with ease. Communication wise, the Carl Elixir team was very responsive. -
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Karmi Sent on 10/03/2023Perfection from start to finish
We loved every moment of working with Carl and his team from the moment we sent the request to the moment we received our pictures. Carl matched us up with Chuck who was just such a vibe! It was such a cosmic match up and every part of our wedding day was fun, light, and easy. We are a couple that needs direction when it comes to photos and that was so helpful that Chuck gave us poses. Loved Carl and loved Chuck! Yes yes yes!!! Hire them now! -
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Kacy Sent on 09/21/2023A Great Choice for the Big Day
We are thrilled to have chosen Carl's team to handle both photography and videography for our wedding day. The team displayed an exquisite blend of professionalism and friendliness. They meticulously captured every aspect of our celebration—covering the entire event, couple portraits, family snapshots, decorations, and interactions among guests—exactly what I was looking forward to. Reliving those moments through these stunning records continues to bring me immense joy. Besides, the captured memories have received endless compliments from our friends and family! -
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Janice Sent on 06/15/2023Amazing- highly recommend
Carl was extremely responsive and worked with me on all the details. Carl wasn’t the one to take mr wedding photos but someone else on his team and they did an awesome job and were super easy to talk to.
I had a traditional tea ceremony and it was really important to me to have someone with that cultural understanding and Eric from Carls team 100% had that! -
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John Sent on 06/07/2023Title: Exceptional Wedding Photography by Eric and Chris at Carl Elixir Studio
Eric and Chris from Carl Elixir Studio were phenomenal photographers for our wedding. They captured every special moment with precision and artistry. Their professionalism and friendly demeanor made the entire experience a joy. We highly recommend Eric and Chris for their exceptional talent and dedication to their craft. -
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Kaitlin Sent on 05/21/2023Beyond 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... -
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Mi Lin Sent on 05/17/2023Easy, 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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Libby Sent on 05/12/2023BEAUTIFUL 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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Melanie Sent on 11/30/2022Amazing 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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Hanna Sent on 10/19/2022Amazing 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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Zoe H. Sent on 10/17/2022Greatest 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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Nicole Sent on 08/31/2022Helpful, friendly and amazing photographs!
The experience with Carl Elixir Photography was amazing. We have Eric Chiu as our photographer for both the engagement session and wedding. He is very passionate and dedicated. He spent more hours than included in our plan to help catch the perfect sunset light for our engagement photos. At the same time, he helped to make us more comfortable as we don't usually get photographed by professionals. On our big day, Eric is also very caring and helpful, and captured the most wonderful moments! All of our photos got a lot of compliments from our friends and families!
Carl also did a great job editing our photos with a super fast turnaround. All in all, amazing team and awesome work, absolutely will recommend to a friend and hire them for a second time! -
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