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James Ton Photography

Washington, DC

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Michael Sent on 12/03/2024

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Great guy, great photos

James was super easy to work with, professional and accommodating. Not to mention his photos came out great! Would highly recommend him.
Meghan Sent on 11/28/2024

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Best Wedding Photographer!

If you’re looking for a DC area wedding photographer, stop and book James immediately! We really liked his portfolio online, and knew after our first online conversation with him that he was the photographer we wanted to work with. He was really thoughtful in sending us sample galleries from weddings that were similar in venue and style to what we were planning. He was great at communicating about details prior to the wedding, even scouting out potential alternate locations when the forecast showed a chance of rain. On the day itself, James was wonderful. He provided just the right amount of direction while putting everyone at ease and getting a great array of candid shots and special moments. I still don’t know how he manages to get so many different angles and shots by himself during the ceremony. We also love the video slideshow he did with the photos and speeches. The stunning photos from our wedding capture moments we’ll cherish forever and we can’t thank James enough and recommend him more highly!
Benjamin Sent on 07/03/2022

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Hire James, thank us later.

We chose James for our wedding because he seemed to capture important moments and people’s personalities so well. We were absolutely right! James was easy to work with, communicative, and responsive. He made our engagement shoot and the pictures on our wedding day a pleasure to pose for, and as we were reviewing the pictures we told each other, “It’s like he already knew everybody!” That’s how well he captured people’s expressions and personalities. And even more impressive, he managed to get all the important shots while floating around like a ghost, always at the perfect angle but allowing the moment to happen naturally and organically. James is an artist and our wedding gallery is a work of art. Thank you, James!

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Lindsay Sent on 10/17/2021

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Great Experience!

My husband and I had such a positive experience working with James as our wedding photographer! Although we wanted good photo coverage of our big day, we also wanted to be very present for it (not constantly pulled away for posed pictures), and we were very drawn to James’s photojournalistic style of photography. James really understood what kind of experience we wanted to have and worked with us from early on to come up with a day-of timeline that allowed us to get plenty of planned/posed pictures we would want (e.g., bridal party, family, sunset photos) without taking us away from our event for very long (we got to enjoy much of the cocktail hour, which we weren’t expecting). James was such a pleasure to work with leading up to the big day. He was very flexible and willing to work with us on pricing/cost-saving measures to fit what we wanted within our budget, was responsive, and made a point to attend our venue walkthrough so he could get ideas for the wedding day and ask questions.
During the wedding day itself, James was somehow everywhere at once without at all being disruptive. He was very kind and relaxed and willing to work with us and anyone who wanted pictures taken. When we got our pictures, we were so impressed at the coverage he had, as we had opted to just have him photograph our event instead of also having a second photographer.
Finally, we were so happy with the photos we received! James did a great job selecting photos to be edited and even delivered them on a customized thumb drive with a slideshow set to music from our wedding! The colors, editing, and coverage of the photos were all great. There were a couple that were brighter than I would have wanted, but I reached out to James and he edited them to match my preferences right away. He also provided us with the full set of unedited photos that he took when I asked.
Overall, James was awesome to work with, is a talented photographer, and is very responsive and flexible to requests. I would highly recommend him!
Polly Sent on 12/07/2019

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We can't thank James enough!

James did our engagement photos and wedding photos, and we could not have been happier! He was wonderful to work with and the photos are incredible. I was worried about photographers who get in the way (especially during the ceremony) or stress brides out by constantly asking them to pose, but James and his assistant were perfect. We 100% recommend him for anyone looking for a fun, laid-back photographer who can take amazing photos!
John Sent on 11/26/2019

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Consummate professional

James was a joy to work with in the lead-up to our big day. He was patient with my now-husband and I as we warmed up for the camera (quite literally on a cold late fall day) for our engagement photos, which turned out to be spectacular. And our wedding photos the next summer were nothing short of perfect. We did not have a formal wedding party, which meant there was more time for candid photos of guests. This allowed James' real talent to shine, as he is a master at capturing the emotion of the moment. He also took care to note the charming details of our historic venue and the decorations. It's been a couple of weeks since we received the photos and it's been incredibly heartwarming to relive that joyous event every time we go through them. The value could not be surpassed. Many thanks to James and his assistant for their masterful work in capturing these memories!
Effie Sent on 11/19/2019

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Fun, professional and fast!

Oh my goodness, only wonderful things to say about James! He did our wedding photography this past weekend in DC at the DC War Memorial and within TWO days he had our photos to us!

James was recommended to us by our incredibly officiant, Jeffrey Maszal, and he was so much fun to work with! I sent him a few ideas before the day of and he made sure to capture all of the shots I wanted. He was flexible and exuberant and we are just so happy with his work!
Amanda Sent on 10/26/2018

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James was the best photographer

James was amazing to work with during both our engagement pictures and our wedding on 8/18/18!
Dave Sent on 02/07/2017

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DO NOT HESITATE! Go with James! James did the best job on our wedding. He was so fun to work with, had great ideas, and the photos themselves came out perfect. Can't beat his pricing, either. 100% recommended! - Dave and Junko
Amanda Sent on 01/15/2017

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James was great! He was so easy to work with and extremely professional. My guests continually commented on what a great job he was doing and how sociable he was with them throughout the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. He comes highly recommended!
Miguel Sent on 01/09/2017

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Our wedding officiant, Jeff Maszal, recommended James, and we are so thankful. By far, James is one of the best photographers ever. My wife and I really enjoyed working with him. Also, his prices are very reasonable. We initially shopped around for an affordable photographer, and their estimates were no less than about two weeks salary!! We were very happy with the package that James put together for us. There were so many candid moments that he captured just right! James had the best ideas for making fun and original wedding portraits, too. After the wedding, we received our pictures on a USB stick in a bamboo presentation box. My wife and I highly recommend James!
Colleen Sent on 10/19/2016

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James was amazing to work with - both during the planning of our wedding day and the day of. I consider myself a very neurotic person and James was very responsive and accommodating to any questions I had leading up to it. It ended up pouring rain during our entire ceremony and portrait sessions. James handled it very well and suggested that the wedding party get matching clear umbrellas and shoot in the rain anyway! We have gotten a few photos back already and they are gorgeous!
Molly Sent on 08/23/2016

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James was fantastic! We love our photos and he was so kind and accommodating. Our engagement shoot was awesome too, we had something very specific in mind and he totally rolled with it and took some wonderful pictures. I will say he has a specific style and his candids are his strong point, which we loved, but just something to consider as he does not give a lot of direction for traditional posing.
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James was the perfect choice for us and we would highly, highly recommend him to others. He was always available and responsive, arrived on time, was for all practical purposes--minus the portrait shots--invisible during the event, was timely with delivery of the final photos (3 weeks), and did an excellent job of photo selection and slideshow production. We really couldn't be happier. James is incredibly easy to work with and really made us comfortable right off the bat, despite neither of us being particularly enamored with the idea of being in the cross-hairs of a camera for six hours. After reviewing our photos I was amazed at some of the shots James got, and couldn't help but wonder how he did that because I couldn't remember him being there. For example, he got some wonderful shots of our dinner and I have zero recollection of him even being there....but apparently he was, and managed to grab some of our favorite moments for posterity. He really is a master of the photo-journalistic style, grabbing wonderful candid moments of our guests and ourselves. On the other hand, when required to take a more interactive role as he obviously was during the short portion we set aside for portrait shots, his gentle and easygoing character set everyone at ease and made them feel comfortable, resulting in excellent pictures.

To sum it up in one thought, James is an excellent wedding photographer and we would recommend him to others without hesitation.
Chelsea Sent on 11/19/2015

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James was absolutely fantastic! He was so kind, helpful, professional, and just a super easy person to be around. I was very nervous about being in so many pictures but he made it so comfortable and easy. He really made this whole process go so smoothly. James was willing to take any creative input and ideas we had while also coming to our wedding with his own. I am so glad we chose him as our photographer. He was very quick to respond to us beforehand during the planning process, and he was so willing to work with us on our big day, even with a few last minute changes. I would definitely choose him again for any other event if I could!
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James was a great photographer to work with and gave us amazing photos of our day! He definitely has a talent for capturing the emotion in a moment. When I look at my wedding photos I feel like I'm reliving each moment - it's so wonderful! A year before our wedding, my husband and I had set up interviews with different photographers. After we met James and looked at his portfolio we canceled our other interviews. James was very down to earth, had a good sense of humor, and was interested in focusing on people and moments - exactly what we wanted. We also had a tight budget and he was willing to shorten his hours to accommodate. On the day of the wedding, James was very good at working in the background, while snapping incredible pictures. He also was great at taking portraits of my husband and I that felt natural and hence avoided the awkward forced smiles look :) Lastly, we started the ceremony 30 minutes late, which ate into our limited photography time. We just assumed it was a loss because it was our fault and James was on time. But without us even saying anything James stayed an extra 30 minutes to shoot the cake cutting. That says a lot about a professional. Go with James, you'll be glad!
Iris Sent on 09/26/2015

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James was just FANTABULOUS to work with! His work is just amazing! He was so responsive and creative for both our engagement shoot and our wedding day. He was a real trooper despite the hot and humid weather and the pouring rain towards the end! His photos were just what we wanted! He has a real knack for capturing those endearing moments that we LOVE. He was calm and composed on our wedding day and his work shows just how hard he works and how much he loves what he does! We absolutely would recommend him to everyone.
Stephanie Sent on 08/24/2015

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We decided to elope at the last minute and our officiant recommended James to take our pictures. We decided to not tell anyone that we were eloping so the only people there were the 2 of them and the 2 of us. James was amazing!! He was an absolute joy to have be a part of this special day. He made us laugh and captured our moments perfectly! The pictures turned out even better than expected! The pictures he took not only showed the love my husband and I have for each other but the absolute fun time we had taking them. It was exactly what we wanted and needed since we didn't have any family at our ceremony, James was able to capture the moments on film and because of that everyone saw the excitement, joy and love as well.

We would absolutely recommend James for any wedding!!
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James was wonderful to work with from start to finish. When I reached out to a few photographers for quotes, he responded within 24 hours and answered all of my questions. Soon after, we met in person (he drove an hour and a half from VA and I drove an hour and a half from PA, to meet in the middle--clearly, James is flexible to work with). When he realized I had driven from Philadelphia he said, "omigoodness, I could have come closer to you--you didn't have to drive this far to meet." Our meeting went well and I instantly felt comfortable with him and confident in him as a photographer for our wedding. We exchanged more questions and answers as the wedding approached, ensuring me that James remained on top of our wants and needs all the way up to the wedding day. On the day, James was clear with instructions, efficient with photo time, pleasant, and discreet in his presence. During the reception he approached me to say that he and his second photographer were getting ready to go. I quickly remembered that we hadn't yet done some group photos I wanted of certain guests. So, James and his second photographer stuck around an extra 20 minutes with no words of complaint nor any extra charge. We received a USB drive of our photos about 9 weeks later, which included a slideshow with two songs of our choice. The photos are perfect. The moments captured look organic and nothing appears staged (unless we wanted it to)--more of a photo journalistic style. For two photographers, 5-6 hours of photo coverage, and James' stellar professionalism and photographs, I would have paid more than the $1,550 had he quoted me higher.
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We used James to take engagement photos and could not be happier with the results! James was extremely responsive as we were planning - and he was also very flexible. At his suggestion, we pushed our photo shoot back a day to avoid the rain. In the end, the photos turned out great. We really appreciated his laid back nature and enthusiasm for photography. We'd definitely use him again!
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James took our engagement pictures last year. He was energetic and fun to work with. We had many laughs and he caught some good real life moments instead of posed ones. The pictures turned out great! We used one of the images for our save the date cards. Thanks again James! :D
Crystal Sent on 12/15/2014

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James was so wonderful! I was so beyond thrilled to have found a photographer that I clicked with so easily. When I found out that James was already booked on our original wedding date, I moved our wedding date! And I have no regrets. James was so flexible throughout the entire process, and the pictures turned out beautiful. What impressed us most was that while we really never noticed him, he didn't miss a single moment and the pictures were taken from the perfect angles. Another reviewer called him a ninja - I totally agree!! After the wedding, we received our pictures in on a USB stick in the cutest little box. I highly recommend James!
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The whimsicalness that James adds to his photo is fabulous. After spending a day scrolling through 50+ some photographers' websites, we came across his work and instantly knew that this is it (even before meeting him in person). We had such a great time with James; his creativity with our wedding day props made some of the best photos (e.g. flying the kite, large massive bubbles, a Mario brother video game frame). Also, there were so many moments that he captured right on spot such as when our flower girl's eyes light up when turning the music box handle. James is simply wonderful to work with and importantly, his price is very reasonable. James did an excellent job and we're lucky to fun wedding photos.
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James started with an engagement photo session which went great, and the pictures were awesome. I haven't seen the wedding shots yet, but I imagine they will be of the same quality. He worked well with all of our wedding party, and seemed like he was right there at all the best moments.
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We used James for our engagement and July 2013 wedding photos. We booked him last minute for the engagement, and showed him about 4 shots that we wanted just before we left for the shoot; he delivered all and more. We even liked those more than the shots we showed him. James was easy and fun to work with. He showed up on time on our wedding day, and had to deal with crying bridesmaids, yet stayed professional and took awesome pictures. All our guests liked James. He even came to the after-party with us. Book him and let him know if there are shots you want. We are thinking about an anniversary photoshoot with James.
Danielle Sent on 03/27/2014

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I think the fact that everyone here has rated James a 5, speaks volumes! By far, he is one of the best photographers that I have ever worked with... his keen eye and artistic style melt into a beautiful result for your photos. I couldn't have imagined anyone else doing as great of a job as he did!

I also found James online (actually on craigslist...) and was a little nervous interviewing someone this way, as opposed to going with one of the big photo studios listed here or on the knot, etc... but his prices were so reasonable, I thought, "what the heck? Why not meet him?"

SO WORTH EVERY PENNY AND MORE!!! James loves to work with couples with 'character', so if you're looking for someone to pick up your upbeat quirky nature on film, yet also capture beautiful formal shots as well... he's your man! His candid shots are second to none, and he captures the personality of your guests like he's known them for years.

Can't say enough good things about him... don't look any further... choose him!
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James is an excellent photographer and my wife and I are completely satisfied with his work. From the moment we first got in touch to the moment he delivered the beautiful photos, he was very easy to work with, receptive to our ideas and preferences, and made the whole experience enjoyable. In the lead-up to the big day, he was accessible and communicative. On the wedding day he was on time, creative at finding moments to take photos, and had a very pleasant attitude that matched the feeling of the day! The final product is a beautiful collection of planned and spontaneous photos that captured all the main events, as well as memorable moments at the reception and on the dance floor. I have already recommended to a friend of mine.
Stephanie Sent on 12/20/2013

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Shortly after our wedding my husband and I worked with James for couple’s photo session. At our wedding this year we didn’t have photos taken for a variety of reasons including the fact that neither of us is particularly keen on posing for photos! We received the session with James as a wedding gift. James made our session near the National Mall fun and easy despite our apprehension about having photos taken. Also, since he knew we hadn’t had engagement or wedding photos, he helped us set up shots to commemorate our first year of marriage. My husband and I were very happy with ALL the image proofs we received from James and had such a nice time working with him that we left the experience in agreement we would consider doing a photo session again in a few years!
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James photographed our vow renewal, we are so happy that we booked him! We were skeptical at first because we found him through an online advertisement, but we were pleasantly surprised with his professionalism, especially in a time crunch (we hired him just 2 weeks before the big date). He was very accommodating and affordable. His photos were exactly what we were looking for, he covered all the bases! Thank you James!
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James WAS and IS awesome!!!! So so so awesome! No one paid us or asked us to write a review with 5 stars and nice things to say. But Gary and I hit a gold mine when we found James. He did our engagement photos and our wedding photos. I am an amateur photographer - quite picky about photos, especially those taken of the best day of my life! I hate! forced photos. James did a great job capturing the true emotion of the day - which is what I wanted. I am more than happy with the outcome. James brings so much energy and it's wonderful. My dad even said "that guy worked hard." And my uncle just HAD to take a picture of James because he was impressed with him...it was funny and good to know that all of our guests felt comfortable with him (makes for better pictures.) James was there from 12:00 in the afternoon until 11:00 pm. I could tell that he had fun too. In conclusion, we stumbled upon James through a student of mine, and have been happy ever since!
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Wow! For me the photographs were the most important part of the whole night and one of the things I was most worried about booking. I am a photographer myself, and I'm a bit picky for quality and look of an image. When we met with James the first time my husband and I left, and we both said how nice and on top of things he seemed. I sent him links to the type of images that I liked and the sort of lighting/look that I was hoping he could achieve. Through the whole thing he was great, very helpful, seemed to know just was I was looking for and ready to go for it. I put the cd in my computer and opened the images and I smiled and was happy and dancing around for the next 2 days. The images were amazing! These are the best pictures that I have ever had of the two of us. The lighting he created in certain images was impeccable, and exactly perfectly what I was hoping to get. The pictures with our bridal party were fun and casual and perfectly us. He seemed to know just what I wanted and just how to do it. My husband nicknamed him the ninja because after the wedding we literally couldn't remember a single moment when we saw him outside of posed pictures. As I looked through our images you can see that he was there for every little moment, every dance, every event, every little memory and moment in-between, but I cannot even remember him during the ceremony, or our first dance or anywhere! This is something that is just priceless, its so perfect to not feel like you're being watched or feel like someone is in the way, but you still get every single one of those memories perfectly remembered. He was amazing. From a quality and photo standpoint the images are perfect. The depth of field was amazing in each of them, the lighting was always gorgeous, he knew just what images to turn into black and white, he knew just how to frame it to make it beautiful and casual and exactly us. He was amazing!! Book him!!
Mindy Sent on 07/02/2013

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James was very easy to work with. I am very shy and was nervous about being front and center of a camera. James made my husband and me feel very comfortable all day. My pictures turned out better than I could of expected. Straight out of a bridal magazine is one of the main comments people say about our photos. He was very reasonable in price! We changed days and times and he was more than willing to go with the flow. If you want quality, creative and professional then James is your guy.
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It was a pleasure for both my husband and I to work with James. He was flexible and communicated with us before the wedding, answering any questions I had as the bride, and on the day of the wedding he got every photo that I had requested and so many more memorable moments. Our photos are absolutely gorgeous and will be a family heirloom for generations to come. We would love to work with him again sometime, perhaps for a family shoot. If you have questions, or would like a further recommendation, feel free to email us at gmjoubert81112 [at] gmail dot com.
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James shot a very small, intimate ceremony for me and my husband. The pictures capture the day perfectly and have been a joy to look back on and share with our family. His color palate was what drew me to him, and James managed to make a foggy, drizzly January day look beautiful.

While looking at the pictures, my husband said that he hadn't even realized James was there during the ceremony. There are pictures from all angles and they were all taken unobtrusively. This in itself is a great testament to his professionalism. I would absolutely recommend James to anyone in the area. He took nontraditional ceremony shots and candid shots as well as traditional family photos, and they all turned out perfectly.
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James is an absolutely phenomenal photographer. He was constantly available for any questions that I had, and he showed up promptly at the venue the day of. While he is based out of VA, he's willing to travel, as our wedding was in Gettysburg, PA. He is incredibly professional, but still very fun to have around. My husband and I would definitely recommend him to any couple that isn't interested in cliché wedding photos, as he has wonderfully innovative ideas, and is very willing to work with any ideas that you have. It was definitely a great experience getting to work with him!
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Our photos taken by James turned out great and the slide show was a nice addition. He even asked for songs we liked to go with the slide show. We didn't do a videographer so this helped make up for that. James was easy to work with and easy going. We did a first look and all of the family photos before the wedding. James helped keep us on track and moving before the ceremony. My favorite photos are the candidate ones James took. He capture some really great moments. We also really like that James did not have a time limit and stayed all night. We have a great picture at the end of the night of everyone dancing and hugging.

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