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Lightyear Studio

Lightyear Studio

Philadelphia, PA
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    Rannica A. Sent on 02/29/2024
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    Highly talented photographer

    Lightyear Studios is truly a master of their craft. My one sole criteria was that I did not want a “point- and -shoot photographer” and they are definitely not that! Nathan and Thanh brings true vision to life. We used them for our engagement shoot, my bridal shower, and our wedding. The pictures have all come out beautiful, and really captured the emotion and energy of the room. My husband and I are as awkward on camera as they come. The Lightyear team eases you and helps you navigate through each picture and pose. I don’t know how they do it but I am all here for it. In addition, Their level of communication and ability to get back to your questions and concerns in a timely manner is top tier. Highly recommend!
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    Alexis M. Sent on 01/11/2021
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    Go ahead and book them!

    I cannot begin to put into words how much I adore the pictures and video from Light Year. They were kind, caring and professional. With COVID, my venue changed last minute, they were flexible and understanding! They listened to my requests ( I wanted to party not take a thousand pictures) however, they got the most beautiful shots imaginable with what little time I allotted them after the ceremony. (I wanted to make it to cocktail hour) The video is the most gorgeous, touching thing I have ever seen! Everyone (even strangers) who saw the video has cried. If you are reading these reviews, just go ahead and book them! I cant begin to thank them enough for the memories that I will cherish forever.
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    Joanne H. Sent on 12/20/2021
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    They understand our visions and made it even more magical

    A huge shout outs to Nathan & Thanh from Lightyear Studio for capturing our wild and beautiful moments of our combine Disney & Cruise Wedding. DEFINITELY one of the best decisions we've made on hiring this dream team to capture our Happily Ever After and the beginning of our new adventure together. Our cruise wedding coordinator and our wedding guests even noticed how dedicated Nathan & Thanh are when it comes to their work. When they showed us some pictures and video clips from their cameras, we couldn't help but smile because what they captured/filmed so far were simply amazing. Thank you so much.
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    Ankit S. Sent on 07/22/2021
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    Flawless in Every Way

    Think about what a dream vendor would look like to you. Now take that thought, multiple it by 1000 and you still wouldn’t come close to what Nathan, Thanh and their team are. We hired Lightyear Studios to do our engagement and wedding photo/videography, and it was one of the best decisions we made throughout this whole process. We couldn’t be happier with the job him and his team did for us. They were incredibly professional and ensured we got all the shots we wanted and then some. They made the whole process so much more fun and worked with us every step of the way. They took a lot of the stress of that weekend away from us and made sure that we were well taken care of.

    Indian weddings tend to be pretty crazy between the various functions, timings and people. Lightyear made sure that we did our best to stay on track to ensure we got the key parts captured. They allowed us to stay in the moment while making sure they were shot perfectly. We absolutely loved working with them as they made the day as stress free as possible and made sure the focus was on us. As anyone who has done a photoshoot before (or not), it can be very awkward, but Nathan and Thanh did a great job keeping us engaged and laughing the whole time. Our family and friends have been so complimentary of everything they did and how easy they were to work with.

    We would recommend Nathan,Thanh and Lightyear to anyone who wants to ensure that they get the best photos/videos for any special events in their lives. We realized early in the process that all the planning you do is mainly for that day and it’s one and done. The only things that come with you after is the photo and videos of that time, so it’s imperative you get a group that will do everything they can to make sure it was all worth it. They are easily the best in the business and our wedding would not have been anything close to what it was, without them. You would be doing yourself a major disservice by going with anyone else. I don’t say this because they did our wedding, because if anything, we would scrutinize even more. We say it because they are truly incredible people who care about their clients like family and make sure that your event is captured in the best ways possible. We cannot wait to work with them again and hope we see them at any upcoming events we attend.
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    Payal P. Sent on 07/21/2021
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    Great Experience

    Working with lightyear was a dream for us. We have seen their amazing work through the years at our friends' weddings and we always knew when it was our turn we would chose Lightyear. This team is very organized, prompt and responsive. Their talent shines through in each picture. We were highly impressed with their cinematography skills, shown in the same day edit video. Highly recommend this team to anyone!
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    Rohini K. Sent on 01/07/2023
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    The best!! Artists who will perfectly capture your wedding!

    Nate and Thanh were absolutely amazing wedding photographers. They did our engagement shoot and our 3-day Indian wedding. We could not be happier with the photos. They are more than just photographers, they are actually artists who are able to shoot photos that capture feelings, emotions and movement. There is real depth to their photography that gives you real lasting memories of your wedding. Their attention to detail also made sure no hair was out of place, no guests were in the background of photos, and even the candids were beautifully shot. Your wedding is once in a lifetime - and every dollar we spent for Lightyear was worth it to get have memories that perfectly encapsulated our day. Plus they are just wonderful people and a pleasure to have around and work with! An amazing team that helped make our wedding one that we can remember forever!
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    Jane Sent on 12/16/2019
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    The most amazing photo and video team!

    Words cannot even describe how amazing Lightyear Studio is at what they do. The literally create art out of candid photos and video shots. We could not be happier with the photos and videos we received. Nathan and Thanh are the best photo/video team and can capture any special occasion. We were lucky to have them at our wedding which was an all day affair. Not only did they travel from Philly to NJ on a summer Saturday morning, but they arrived early! Nathan had some very creative ideas which we incorporated into our photos/videos. They also incorporated ideas/requests we had. People don't realize how important it is to have the best/most experienced photo video team and sometimes opt for the cheaper choice. I'm glad we didn't make that mistake because they were worth every penny and more and we would choose them again over anyone else (and trust me. I did a lot of research). Their work doesn't compare to anyone else. Pictures and videos last forever and Lightyear studio made sure we had the best photos and videos to remember our special day.
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    Kate Sent on 12/17/2019
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    Nathan & Thanh know what they're doing.

    If you hire Lightyear (which, as a Wedding Coordinator, I definitely would), you will not have to worry about anything photography related. This team is insanely on top of things, covering every angle you could and wouldn't ever imagine. They are professional through and through. And the best part is that their talent is unreal. These photos are incredible. I know our clients were thrilled with their work and I loved working with Lightyear. I will definitely be referring them to future clients.
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    Dana M. Sent on 01/27/2019
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    Best wedding photographers ever!!!

    My husband and I do not even have the words to express how amazed we are by this amazing duo! Thanh and Nathan were so professional and experienced. They both have such creativity and an amazing vision! Every aspect of our wedding day was so beautifully captured in our photos! They even helped create our wedding album, which is now one of our most cherished keepsakes!
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    Saloni Sent on 11/29/2017
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    Nathan, Thanh and their team are definitely the best in the business!! My husband and I are so happy with the job they did and the hard work they put in to ensure quality! We LOVED our photos and the same day edit they compiled was phenomenal. They know how to capture true memories and make each shot come alive. They truly went above and beyond our expectations and we couldn't be happier. We would give Lightyear Studios 100 stars!!!!! They are AMAZING! I can guarantee you will not be disappointed if you choose them! Thank you LYS for all your hard work and dedication!
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    Renee Sent on 12/02/2016
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    Our wedding was November 5th at Cairnwood Estates. Having worked with Lightyear on numerous weddings in the past made the decision to choose them for our own wedding that much easier! Nate and his team were amazing and on top of everything from start to finish. Leon and I cannot thank you enough for everything that you did on Saturday to make our wedding absolutely perfect! We are so grateful for your hard work in capturing every moment that was so precious to us. We cannot wait to see the rest of the photos and of course the video! The tent took my breath away and brought me to tears so I'm sure you capturing all of those details will bring me to tears again! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!!
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    Nancy Sent on 05/01/2017
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    We scheduled an appointment to meet with Nathan (the owner) in person, and you could immediately tell that he had a passion for his work. He showed us various samples to give us a sense of his directing style, video editing techniques, and overall cinematography approach. Through his work, you feel him drawing the audience into that moment in time with the perfect blend of visuals, sounds, transitions, and emotions. I’m not sure what is the driving motivation behind his craft, but you got a sense that he understood how important each and every moment was for each of his clients, and made sure his team was there to encapsulate it.

    Lightyear Studio certainly went above and beyond in all facets. A few days into our honeymoon, we received a message from them letting us know that they had created a video of our first dance. We had not asked for this, so it came as a wonderful surprise, and allowed us to reminisce only days removed from the wedding.

    At last, the wedding film.. There are not enough words to describe how perfect it came out. Nathan was able to take the footage from the day, break it apart, and weave it together again to make a magical, heartwarming, and tear jerking montage of our story and our wedding day. In the words of one of my friend’s Facebook comments “I feel like I just watched a Korean drama. This is everything!” His work is truly inspirational, and inspires the most important thing of all; a hopeful and reassurance in love.

    It was absolutely a pleasure to work with Nathan and Thanh. Their dedication to their craft and passion for their work is incomparable. Our wedding was just one day, but we relive it every time we watch our film and look through our photos. We wholeheartedly recommend Lightyear Studio, and still follow their Facebook feed to view all the masterful work they create for other couples as well. Thank you Nathan and Thanh!
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    Palak A. Sent on 12/31/2016
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    They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but we were incredibly speechless when we saw what Nathan and the Lightyear team were able to capture from our wedding.

    Nathan is the type of person that genuinely loves photography and videography. He is great at capturing special moments and will do whatever it takes to make sure he can do so. He has extensive experience with Hindu South Asian weddings, which became evident during our initial conversations with him. Nathan and Thanh were able to provide suggestions to ensure we did not have any big unwanted surprises on our wedding day. At the same token, Nathan was willing to work with any idea we had and was able to manage our families (a huge task in itself as they don't like pictures) and our many guests to capture the moments throughout the day.

    Most importantly is their ability to not only take a great picture, but ease our minds and make the picture taking process very fun. For those who have not gone through this yet, posing and taking pictures is very awkward, especially if you are not comfortable with the photographer. But, when we were with Nathan and Thanh, everything felt so natural and you can see the comfort in each of our pictures.

    Thank you again, Nathan, Thanh, and the entire Lightyear team for helping us relive the most important day of our lives.
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    Payal Sent on 02/27/2016
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    I just saw everything!!! I LOVE IT ALL!! OMG ?? thank you so much for all of your hard work and capturing our wedding day just the way we envisioned it and more!!!
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    Nathan and his team were fantastic to work with! We knew we were in good hands when he called from vacation in Hawaii the week before our wedding to go over our timeline and make sure we were comfortable with the plan. He is very creative and the few previews we got of the scenes already looked amazing. His team often works without you even noticing them and we are very excited to see what they will create to showcase our wedding.
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    We chose Lightyear Studio to capture our special day at the sweetest place on earth, Hershey, PA. I've never seen anyone so passionate about what they do. Because of this passion, I knew the pictures would turn out great. I could not be anymore happier. I've received so many compliments on how beautiful my wedding pictures are. These photos are not just any wedding photos but there is a creative/artistic element to them that just makes you go, "wow!" Nathan, Thanh, and the rest of the Lightyear Team did an outstanding job and I would highly recommend them for your wedding. We used them for both their photography and cinematography services. We've only seen the pictures and are so excited to see the video!

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    I recently received our video and felt that it would not do them justice, if I did not update my review. Not only did Lightyear Studio produced fantastic photographs of our wedding day, they did an amazing job with our cinematic video. I can’t tell you how many times my husband and I have watched the video; its that good! It captured “our story” beautifully and like the photographs, our family and friends continue to rave about it. Trust me, you will not be disappointed. For us, photography/videography were among the three most important items, so a large chunk of our wedding budget went towards this. Looking back, I’m glad this was the case because everything happened so fast that day that I barely remember it all. Fortunately, Lightyear Studio was there to capture these cherishing memories! Think about it, will the flowers, limos, linens, etc be worth it down the road? Yes, it may be pricey; however, you really get what you pay for. Lightyear Studio was worth every single penny! Don’t let this stop you, they will work with you to customize a package that is fitting. We’ve made many decisions when it came to our wedding, choosing Lightyear Studio was by far one of the best!!!
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    Mark and I are truly blown away at the artistry and emotion that you were able to capture in our wedding video! It is AMAZING! I love that you centered the video around the speeches - it really brings the day back to us again and gives us memories that we will cherish forever. We shared it with our families and most everyone was crying watching the video - it is so unbelievable! Mark and I think it should be played in a theater! You are genius!
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    Lightyear Studio shot our wedding in Jersey City in May and we can't praise them enough. Communication and promptness are super important to couples planning a wedding and Thanh and Nathan were always available prior to the wedding and gave us really helpful advice when it came to the timing of our first look and family/ bridal party pictures. We've only seen the sneak peak pictures so far, but our photographer Vlad got beautiful shots of things where I didn't even realize he was there! He was also really deft at making sure he got the pictures he needed while letting us enjoy the night which we really appreciated. Can't wait to see the rest of the pictures!
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    We were so honored to have the opportunity to work with such a compassionate & fun team as Lightyear Studio! I, personally have been following & have always been such a huge fan of their work since the beginning so we were ecstatic they were available to capture our special day for us. We ultimately felt like movie stars on our wedding day! Nathan & Thanh made us feel so comfortable and we just loved their photographic eye and attention to detail. Their enthusiasm & spontaneity really made it so fun and very easy to work with them. You can truly witness that they love what they do. We honestly could not have asked for a better team to help us capture and fulfill our special day. We just saw our proofs and needless to say, were not surprised with the outcome! Their photos are truly nothing less than perfection. They are not just photographers, they are true artist's. You will not be disappointed w/Lightyear, I can promise you that! Highly recommended.
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    I can't say enough great things about the entire Lightyear Studio team! They were incredibly easy and a lot of fun to work with from the first time we met with them. The entire team is incredibly professional and passionate about what they do. They know what they are doing and they do it well! They wanted our pictures and video to capture "our story" and they truly did just that. My husband and I were absolutely blown away when we saw our photos. They are simply stunning. They captured all of the special moments of our wedding day in a way that was so genuine and beautiful. The pictures are breathtaking and I am so thrilled with how the entire day went! It is obvious to see through their work and what they deliver that they are the best at what they do and that they truly enjoy it. I would absolutely recommend Lightyear for any event. The price is right and you get WAY MORE than you pay for! I couldn't have asked for more. Thank you again Lightyear team! It was truly an honor to have you there to document our story on our wedding day.
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    Susie Sent on 05/15/2014
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    Lightyear Studio:

    Matt and I finally got home and picked up our photo albums and DVD, and everything was absolutely stunning! You guys did an amazing job, bearing the rain storm, and delivering such beautiful pictures and video. From the first Skype call to the very last picture, you guys were so fun and professional.

    We just wanted to thank you for capturing the entire experience - not just the beautiful pictures, but the emotion, the laughs, and the energy of our wedding day! Thank you so much - we couldn't be happier with Lightyear Studio!

    Susie and Matt
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    Mackenzie Sent on 11/21/2013
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    Nathan and his team were absolutely amazing on our wedding day. I am a wedding vendor and have worked with Brides that used Lightyear productions and I was amazed with their work. So it was a very easy decision to pick them for my big day.

    I encourage you to get video to remember all the amazing highlights on your big day. The day went by so fast and I am so happy that we will have a video for years to come to .

    Thank you Nathan for being a part of our wedding. I will definitely refer you to all of my brides in 2014 !
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    Lauren Sent on 09/12/2013
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    I heard of Lightyear Studio from my mother in laws co worker who knew someone that used them. After seeing their cinema films and photography I knew I absolutely had to use them! They were wonderful to work with and the quality of their work is outstanding! I would recommend Lightyear Studio to anyone interested in amazing professional photos or film. I am so glad I chose Nathan and Thanh to capture our special day for us to look back on for the rest of our lives!
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    Anh Sent on 09/12/2013
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    Couldn't have asked for a better team to capture our memorable day!
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    Thank for our beautiful wedding photos! We are looking forward to getting our video and watching it soon!
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