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• Samia A. Sent on 03/01/2020
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  When it came to deciding on a wedding photographer, we knew that above all, this would be a key decision- it may sound cheesy, but in the end, the photos are truly what would remain when reminiscing about our special days decades from now. We also knew we wanted someone who could understand and function in the whirling chaos that is a desi wedding. We’re so glad we chose Bilal; his skills, professionalism and good humor combined to capture the spirit of all our events perfectly!!
  
  Bilal was so flexible and incredibly easy to work with. We were lucky enough to be able to have an engagement shoot with him, and that really helped my fiancé and I understand each other. Right off the bat, he made us very comfortable and helped make the staged photoshoots, which can be awkward, seem natural. He took the time to understand us, and our stories, and what was important to us, so that he could capture the essence of our relationship. Throughout the planning process, Bilal was responsive, had great ideas, and gave us really good suggestions in terms of the décor lighting/placements/timelines etc, and communicated with all the other vendors to make sure that everything would be perfect. In the stress and haze of the wedding planning, I knew that I would have absolutely no stress from a photography aspect.
  
  During the ceremonies, he knew where he needed to be to get the right shot. Bilal was not fazed by our changing schedules, delays (typical desi wedding style), or that the photo shoot location suggested by our wedding planner didn’t exist on Google Maps. Our first look moments were made enjoyable by his humor, direction and expertise!! When we had to improvise and have our photoshoot at a random park, he didn’t even flinch and dealt with this curveball with utmost professionalism- despite the limited time we had to get that shoot done, with an audience of random kids running around, he got the MOST beautiful shots that I have framed. He is sooooo incredibly creative, and his repertoire isn’t limited to typical wedding shots- he does not hesitate to take photos from all kinds of angles to get the best shots: there is one photo he took of me during the event, which he took through some glass beads on the stage, and honestly it looks like a magazine cover! His focus was on one thing - making sure he got the right photo at the right time. During the event, he did not let people with cellphone cameras bumping into him or getting in his shots affect his craft. Bilal's tolerance and empathetic nature with all our guests was simply impressive. He is truly one of the most patient and genuine people we have ever met, and his photography just speaks for itself.
  
  He was honest in letting us know that processing the photos would take 6-8 weeks and he kept to this timeline. He was patient with us as we went through an iterative process of choosing photos for our album. The album he produced is high-quality, the photos are UNREAL! Most importantly, the wedding photos capture the whole gamut of feelings our guests and us went through in the two days - the anticipatory buildup and blissful happiness of the first look, the solemnity and raw emotion of the Nikah ceremony, the raucous energy of the dance floor, the love and celebratory joy on our families and friends faces throughout the event; you can really feel every single emotion through his pictures!
  
  To all the future brides and grooms out there, here are some ‘words of wisdom’: you’re going to count on your photographer to capture your beautiful day, and you’re going to spend so much time with him the day of the events with all the jitters, stress, chaos.. It’s very valuable and personal time that is spent with your significant other and your photographer during the first look.. You want to spend that time with someone who will understand that, make you comfortable, and most importantly help you ENJOY those moments.. Bilal is that photographer. He helped us live and be ourselves in those moments during the photoshoots, and was this calming center in all the chaos. My husband and I have actually joked about having Bilal fly out to NC (where we are located now), when we have a baby for a baby shoot ;) He is so incredibly talented, artistic and creative; I recommend him with the highest praise and regard!!!!

  When it came to deciding on a wedding photographer, we knew that above all, this would be a key decision- it may sound cheesy, but in the end, the photos are truly what would remain when reminiscing about our special days decades from now. We also knew we wanted someone who could understand and function in the whirling chaos that is a desi wedding. We’re so glad we chose Bilal; his skills, professionalism and good humor combined to capture the spirit of all our events perfectly!!
  
  Bilal was so flexible and incredibly easy to work with. We were lucky enough to be able to have an engagement shoot with him, and that really helped my fiancé and I understand each other. Right off the bat, he made us very comfortable and helped make the staged photoshoots, which can be awkward, seem natural. He took the time to understand us, and our stories, and what was important to us, so that he could capture the essence of our relationship. Throughout the planning process, Bilal was responsive, had great ideas, and gave us really good suggestions in terms of the décor lighting/placements/timelines etc, and communicated with all the other vendors to make sure that everything would be perfect. In the stress and haze of the wedding planning, I knew that I would have absolutely no stress from a photography aspect.
  
  During the ceremonies, he knew where he needed to be to get the right shot. Bilal was not fazed by our changing schedules, delays (typical desi wedding style), or that the photo shoot location suggested by our wedding planner didn’t exist on Google Maps. Our first look moments were made enjoyable by his humor, direction and expertise!! When we had to improvise and have our photoshoot at a random park, he didn’t even flinch and dealt with this curveball with utmost professionalism- despite the limited time we had to get that shoot done, with an audience of random kids running around, he got the MOST beautiful shots that I have framed. He is sooooo incredibly creative, and his repertoire isn’t limited to typical wedding shots- he does not hesitate to take photos from all kinds of angles to get the best shots: there is one photo he took of me during the event, which he took through some glass beads on the stage, and honestly it looks like a magazine cover! His focus was on one thing - making sure he got the right photo at the right time. During the event, he did not let people with cellphone cameras bumping into him or getting in his shots affect his craft. Bilal's tolerance and empathetic nature with all our guests was simply impressive. He is truly one of the most patient and genuine people we have ever met, and his photography just speaks for itself.
  
  He was honest in letting us know that processing the photos would take 6-8 weeks and he kept to this timeline. He was patient with us as we went through an iterative process of choosing photos for our album. The album he produced is high-quality, the photos are UNREAL! Most importantly, the wedding photos capture the whole gamut of feelings our guests and us went through in the two days - the anticipatory buildup and blissful happiness of the first look, the solemnity and raw emotion of the Nikah ceremony, the raucous energy of the dance floor, the love and celebratory joy on our families and friends faces throughout the event; you can really feel every single emotion through his pictures!
  
  To all the future brides and grooms out there, here are some ‘words of wisdom’: you’re going to count on your photographer to capture your beautiful day, and you’re going to spend so much time with him the day of the events with all the jitters, stress, chaos.. It’s very valuable and personal time that is spent with your significant other and your photographer during the first look.. You want to spend that time with someone who will understand that, make you comfortable, and most importantly help you ENJOY those moments.. Bilal is that photographer. He helped us live and be ourselves in those moments during the photoshoots, and was this calming center in all the chaos. My husband and I have actually joked about having Bilal fly out to NC (where we are located now), when we have a baby for a baby shoot ;) He is so incredibly talented, artistic and creative; I recommend him with the highest praise and regard!!!!

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• Amber Sent on 11/02/2013
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  If you're looking for a photographer look no further!!! Bilal is AMAZING!!! His website and "about me" section had me won over compared to others. & After we met, we knew we liked him. He came down to Cape May to do our engagement photos, and the photos are just breath taking. He did our wedding for us in Hamilton. He's very professional, barely noticed he was there during the ceremony and reception. & again the photos are amazing. We saw a sneak peek and we're so excited for the rest! He kept in touch throughout the whole time planning, answered any questions we had along the way, and checked in a few days before the event. I'd recommend him to everyone! You will not be disappointed, in fact if you didn't choose him, you'd be making a huge mistake. He's a nice guy and his work is stunning!!

  If you're looking for a photographer look no further!!! Bilal is AMAZING!!! His website and "about me" section had me won over compared to others. & After we met, we knew we liked him. He came down to Cape May to do our engagement photos, and the photos are just breath taking. He did our wedding for us in Hamilton. He's very professional, barely noticed he was there during the ceremony and reception. & again the photos are amazing. We saw a sneak peek and we're so excited for the rest! He kept in touch throughout the whole time planning, answered any questions we had along the way, and checked in a few days before the event. I'd recommend him to everyone! You will not be disappointed, in fact if you didn't choose him, you'd be making a huge mistake. He's a nice guy and his work is stunning!!
• Laura Sent on 01/22/2014
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  Bilal was very flexible and answered all of my questions. On the day of the wedding I was able to go about my business and get the natural looking photos I was hoping for. He has a great eye for those really special pictures. I highly recommend Bilal.

  Bilal was very flexible and answered all of my questions. On the day of the wedding I was able to go about my business and get the natural looking photos I was hoping for. He has a great eye for those really special pictures. I highly recommend Bilal.
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• Kimberly Sent on 07/29/2013
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  Bilal recently photographed my wedding day, which took place at the beautiful Smithville Inn in Absecon, NJ. Not only was Bilal extremely easy to contact and communicate with, but he was also very kind easy to get along with when my husband and I first met him at our engagement session. Bilal and his second photographer, Kacy, did an excellent job keeping us calm and on track during our wedding day, and they were always willing to take our thoughts and wants into consideration. And did I mention Bilal's photography? It is absolutely beautiful! Bilal has a unique style and very creative ideas, and the combination of these things enables Bilal to create the most gorgeous pictures!
  I was very pleased with Bilal and his work, and would recommend him to any couple who is searching for a well-rounded and affordable photographer for their "big day"!

  Bilal recently photographed my wedding day, which took place at the beautiful Smithville Inn in Absecon, NJ. Not only was Bilal extremely easy to contact and communicate with, but he was also very kind easy to get along with when my husband and I first met him at our engagement session. Bilal and his second photographer, Kacy, did an excellent job keeping us calm and on track during our wedding day, and they were always willing to take our thoughts and wants into consideration. And did I mention Bilal's photography? It is absolutely beautiful! Bilal has a unique style and very creative ideas, and the combination of these things enables Bilal to create the most gorgeous pictures!
  I was very pleased with Bilal and his work, and would recommend him to any couple who is searching for a well-rounded and affordable photographer for their "big day"!
• Pamela Sent on 04/29/2013
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  We are so glad we chose Bilal to do our photography. He and his assistant, Chris, were great the entire day. They arrived on time and started taking pictures immediately. Some of our guests had taken to calling them "Photography Ninjas" because they would constantly be popping up out of nowhere to snap a picture. Whenever something happened and I'd think, "I hope someone got a picture of this," I would turn and there would be Bilal or Chris on the spot.
  
  I can't wait to see the final shots. I would definitely recommend Photography by Bilal to anyone.

  We are so glad we chose Bilal to do our photography. He and his assistant, Chris, were great the entire day. They arrived on time and started taking pictures immediately. Some of our guests had taken to calling them "Photography Ninjas" because they would constantly be popping up out of nowhere to snap a picture. Whenever something happened and I'd think, "I hope someone got a picture of this," I would turn and there would be Bilal or Chris on the spot.
  
  I can't wait to see the final shots. I would definitely recommend Photography by Bilal to anyone.
• Dana Sent on 01/22/2014
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  Bilal is extremely down to earth and professional. His phone calls and emails were always prompt and he had great ideas for staged wedding pictures! His assistant was also awesome! They were always at the right place at the right time although I never felt like they were intruding on our special moments. His pricing was very fair and didn't have a set duration of time which made everything super flexible!

  Bilal is extremely down to earth and professional. His phone calls and emails were always prompt and he had great ideas for staged wedding pictures! His assistant was also awesome! They were always at the right place at the right time although I never felt like they were intruding on our special moments. His pricing was very fair and didn't have a set duration of time which made everything super flexible!
• Heather Sent on 01/25/2014
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  Bilal was really great, by far the best professional I worked with on my wedding day. From before the wedding to well afterwards, he was very professional and great with communication. Before the wedding we discussed what I was looking for and what I expected. Through all the chaos of the wedding they were very supportive and managed to capture so much of the day and its emotions. The pictures came out better than I could have imagined. Its an amazing experience to look back through the album and relive those memories. The album making process was great, he always responded to my questions or edits very quickly. I would absolutely recommend him to everyone!

  Bilal was really great, by far the best professional I worked with on my wedding day. From before the wedding to well afterwards, he was very professional and great with communication. Before the wedding we discussed what I was looking for and what I expected. Through all the chaos of the wedding they were very supportive and managed to capture so much of the day and its emotions. The pictures came out better than I could have imagined. Its an amazing experience to look back through the album and relive those memories. The album making process was great, he always responded to my questions or edits very quickly. I would absolutely recommend him to everyone!
• Michelle Sent on 09/06/2012
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  Bilal is an amazing photographer. He is professional, responds to all questions promptly and captures photos that most photographers would not catch. I got married last month and received my photos last week. All of my friends and family were in awe about the photos because the quality and the moments were incredible. I would HIGHLY recommend Photography by Bilal as a wedding photographer. I will be recommending him and I'm sure I will be using him for another event or occassion. I couldn't be happier!

  Bilal is an amazing photographer. He is professional, responds to all questions promptly and captures photos that most photographers would not catch. I got married last month and received my photos last week. All of my friends and family were in awe about the photos because the quality and the moments were incredible. I would HIGHLY recommend Photography by Bilal as a wedding photographer. I will be recommending him and I'm sure I will be using him for another event or occassion. I couldn't be happier!
• Jenn Sent on 07/23/2012
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  It was more than a pleasure working with Bilal and his assistant Chris. Not only were they both professional and accommodating throughout the day, but they brought a lot of creativity to the table and made picture taking fun, easy and stress free. The pictures came out beautifully and we received nothing but compliments on them. We are exceptionally greateful that the pictures captured the essence of the day in such a way that we will have our wedding day memories forever. I would highly recommend Bilal's services to any future bride!

  It was more than a pleasure working with Bilal and his assistant Chris. Not only were they both professional and accommodating throughout the day, but they brought a lot of creativity to the table and made picture taking fun, easy and stress free. The pictures came out beautifully and we received nothing but compliments on them. We are exceptionally greateful that the pictures captured the essence of the day in such a way that we will have our wedding day memories forever. I would highly recommend Bilal's services to any future bride!
• Kim Sent on 11/22/2012
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  Bilal was an amazing photographer. I recently picked up our wedding album and our friends and family were amazed. He captured all the special moments without skipping a beat. Our wedding pictures were everything we hoped for. Bilal was very easy to work with and helpful along the way. I have recommended Bilal to friends and will continue to. Thanks Bilal for everything!

  Bilal was an amazing photographer. I recently picked up our wedding album and our friends and family were amazed. He captured all the special moments without skipping a beat. Our wedding pictures were everything we hoped for. Bilal was very easy to work with and helpful along the way. I have recommended Bilal to friends and will continue to. Thanks Bilal for everything!
• Zoey Sent on 10/20/2011
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  I should start by saying I rarely give people a 5 out of 5 rating for anything and never on every single available category, but working with Bilal was a pleasure and, in my opinion, a small blessing on our wedding day. The final product is lovely... what a wonderful way to remember our special day! But just as importantly, Bilal was so incredibly sweet, professional, and accommodating, not to mention the best value we could find for a wedding photographer. He had creative ideas for shots and has a very comfortable manner that makes it easy to capture people in a natural manner.
  
  We were faced with potentially bad weather for our wedding day, so we called up Bilal the preceding day to see if there was any possibility that he could drive 1.5 hours that same afternoon to do photos. Despite the fact that it was his birthday(!), he agreed to come and we had so much fun shooting our family shots. The next day, he showed up with a gift for us: a gorgeous print from our shoot the day before. We are so happy that he was able to shoot our wedding ceremony, too! Now we have such an amazing record of an incredibly important event and only the highest recommendation to offer about Bilal.

  I should start by saying I rarely give people a 5 out of 5 rating for anything and never on every single available category, but working with Bilal was a pleasure and, in my opinion, a small blessing on our wedding day. The final product is lovely... what a wonderful way to remember our special day! But just as importantly, Bilal was so incredibly sweet, professional, and accommodating, not to mention the best value we could find for a wedding photographer. He had creative ideas for shots and has a very comfortable manner that makes it easy to capture people in a natural manner.
  
  We were faced with potentially bad weather for our wedding day, so we called up Bilal the preceding day to see if there was any possibility that he could drive 1.5 hours that same afternoon to do photos. Despite the fact that it was his birthday(!), he agreed to come and we had so much fun shooting our family shots. The next day, he showed up with a gift for us: a gorgeous print from our shoot the day before. We are so happy that he was able to shoot our wedding ceremony, too! Now we have such an amazing record of an incredibly important event and only the highest recommendation to offer about Bilal.
• Gina Sent on 11/25/2011
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  Bilal and Ben were fabulous on our wedding day. I met Bilal by sheer luck using Wedding Wire.com. I was searching for a photographer for our wedding day. I plugged in the zipcode for my community and looked through the photographers in the area. I came across Bilal's name and website. Viewing his website I can see he is passionate about his love for photography. He captures wonderful moments to create a work of art. My fiance and I made an appoinment with him. My fiance and I sat down with him and told him what we were looking for in a photographer and for our wedding day. We were on a budget and his work is amazing. He was very accomodating and allowed subsitutions for his packages. We went through his work and other albums he had done. His work speaks for itself. As our wedding day was approaching, we took the time with him to visit the place where the ceremony was to take place. We explained to him want we wanted and he also made some helpful suggestions. However, the ceremony site did not take place due to inclement weather. We contacted him and informed him that we were to have the ceremony at the reception hall. Prior to the wedding he met me and my wedding party with parents to take pictures. He took pictures of us getting ready and we were so relaxed with him. He was professional and made everyone feel very comfortable. During the ceremony Bilal and his assistant Ben captured some wonderful moments of family and friends. The reception was fantastic!!! As our guests were having the time of their lives dancing, socializing and partying the night away both of them created shots that were most memorable. Within 2 weeks he emailed us a sneak preview and within 6 weeks contacted us to select the photos we wanted for our album. My husband and I were so touched by his work. We were speechless at times when we saw his work. At this time we are finalizing our album and will be giving each of our parents a wedding album as a Christmas gift. Bilal gave us his gift of being a person with heart and we were blessed by his presence by enjoying our day while he was creating a day for us to last forever.

  Bilal and Ben were fabulous on our wedding day. I met Bilal by sheer luck using Wedding Wire.com. I was searching for a photographer for our wedding day. I plugged in the zipcode for my community and looked through the photographers in the area. I came across Bilal's name and website. Viewing his website I can see he is passionate about his love for photography. He captures wonderful moments to create a work of art. My fiance and I made an appoinment with him. My fiance and I sat down with him and told him what we were looking for in a photographer and for our wedding day. We were on a budget and his work is amazing. He was very accomodating and allowed subsitutions for his packages. We went through his work and other albums he had done. His work speaks for itself. As our wedding day was approaching, we took the time with him to visit the place where the ceremony was to take place. We explained to him want we wanted and he also made some helpful suggestions. However, the ceremony site did not take place due to inclement weather. We contacted him and informed him that we were to have the ceremony at the reception hall. Prior to the wedding he met me and my wedding party with parents to take pictures. He took pictures of us getting ready and we were so relaxed with him. He was professional and made everyone feel very comfortable. During the ceremony Bilal and his assistant Ben captured some wonderful moments of family and friends. The reception was fantastic!!! As our guests were having the time of their lives dancing, socializing and partying the night away both of them created shots that were most memorable. Within 2 weeks he emailed us a sneak preview and within 6 weeks contacted us to select the photos we wanted for our album. My husband and I were so touched by his work. We were speechless at times when we saw his work. At this time we are finalizing our album and will be giving each of our parents a wedding album as a Christmas gift. Bilal gave us his gift of being a person with heart and we were blessed by his presence by enjoying our day while he was creating a day for us to last forever.
• Jo Sent on 05/27/2011
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  We had family pictures taken for our mom's 80th birthday. I live in another state but making arrangements was a breeze. Bilal was so flexible in making arrangements and suggestions for great family pictures. We had 17 people ranging in age from 4 to 80 plus two dogs at Sayen Gardens. We are all so pleased. We definitely would recommend Photography by Bilal. We have beautiful family pictures now. Thanks so much Bilal!!!! Call Bilal, you will not be disappointed!

  We had family pictures taken for our mom's 80th birthday. I live in another state but making arrangements was a breeze. Bilal was so flexible in making arrangements and suggestions for great family pictures. We had 17 people ranging in age from 4 to 80 plus two dogs at Sayen Gardens. We are all so pleased. We definitely would recommend Photography by Bilal. We have beautiful family pictures now. Thanks so much Bilal!!!! Call Bilal, you will not be disappointed!
• Hakimah Sent on 12/11/2010
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  Photography by Bilal was a great vendor to work with. For starters, we booked him less than 2 months prior to our reception. He was very flexible and did not charge us for such short notice. He was also easily accessible, in terms of communication, and always responded quickly to my questions/emails. On the day of the event, he and his assistant were on-time, flexible and relaxed. They were also very creative with trying different angles and locations for our pictures, which turned out well. We were very pleased with the work and we know that we could not have found a better deal. We have received so many compliments on our photo book and how lovely the pictures came out. I would definitely recommend this vendor to others and plan to seek out his services in the future.

  Photography by Bilal was a great vendor to work with. For starters, we booked him less than 2 months prior to our reception. He was very flexible and did not charge us for such short notice. He was also easily accessible, in terms of communication, and always responded quickly to my questions/emails. On the day of the event, he and his assistant were on-time, flexible and relaxed. They were also very creative with trying different angles and locations for our pictures, which turned out well. We were very pleased with the work and we know that we could not have found a better deal. We have received so many compliments on our photo book and how lovely the pictures came out. I would definitely recommend this vendor to others and plan to seek out his services in the future.
• Deanna Sent on 07/19/2010
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  I found Bilal on Craigslist while searching for someone to photograph our recent family reunion. I have to admit that I was a bit wary about hiring someone through this site, considering some of the horror stories I've heard. I was nervous that I would end up with an unprofessional photographer, amatuer photos or worse, a no-show.
  
  However, I was very pleased to find that my concerns were totally unwarranted. He was extremely professional from day 1. Bilal managed to stay "under the radar" while photographing my recent family reunion. Even though the number of attendees was relatively small (under 60), and so having a photographer present could have been somewhat uncomfortable, Bilal managed to capture everyone present multiple times without ever making it awkward. He was not intrusive at all yet, based on the images, he never sat down!
  
  In addition, Bilal's images were absoutely stunning. He captured some of the best moments of the reunion in candids, and also took some posed photos so that attendees could frame them. He did some editing to some of the pictures (made them black and white, enhanced tones) that really enhanced the artfulness of the moments. Others, that spoke for themselves, he tastefully left alone.
  
  I would highly recommend Bilal for any event. We will certainly be using him again at our next one!
  
  

  I found Bilal on Craigslist while searching for someone to photograph our recent family reunion. I have to admit that I was a bit wary about hiring someone through this site, considering some of the horror stories I've heard. I was nervous that I would end up with an unprofessional photographer, amatuer photos or worse, a no-show.
  
  However, I was very pleased to find that my concerns were totally unwarranted. He was extremely professional from day 1. Bilal managed to stay "under the radar" while photographing my recent family reunion. Even though the number of attendees was relatively small (under 60), and so having a photographer present could have been somewhat uncomfortable, Bilal managed to capture everyone present multiple times without ever making it awkward. He was not intrusive at all yet, based on the images, he never sat down!
  
  In addition, Bilal's images were absoutely stunning. He captured some of the best moments of the reunion in candids, and also took some posed photos so that attendees could frame them. He did some editing to some of the pictures (made them black and white, enhanced tones) that really enhanced the artfulness of the moments. Others, that spoke for themselves, he tastefully left alone.
  
  I would highly recommend Bilal for any event. We will certainly be using him again at our next one!
  
  
• Aisha Sent on 06/17/2010
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  I can not express enough how wonderful Bilal was to work with. He has a very easy going personality and was very fun to work with! He was professional yet his attitude was that of a best friend! He came up with some great ideas on where to shoot. The final photos were received were just beautiful, every detail was captured, which is really hard to do if you are a one man team. We had him scheduled until 10pm but when things ran late he agreed to stay(which of course we compensated him for!). He will go above and beyond to make sure nothing is missed! I would without a doubt recommend Bilal for any type of photography work.

  I can not express enough how wonderful Bilal was to work with. He has a very easy going personality and was very fun to work with! He was professional yet his attitude was that of a best friend! He came up with some great ideas on where to shoot. The final photos were received were just beautiful, every detail was captured, which is really hard to do if you are a one man team. We had him scheduled until 10pm but when things ran late he agreed to stay(which of course we compensated him for!). He will go above and beyond to make sure nothing is missed! I would without a doubt recommend Bilal for any type of photography work.
• Beth Sent on 06/14/2010
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  Bilal was in the process of building his wedding portfolio at the time we hired him, but I was impressed with the event photography he already had on his site. It made me confident in his photographic abilities right away (some of the other photographers trying to start out in wedding photography don't have any portfolio samples to show).
  
  He was punctual, non-intrusive, and gave us a good mix of candid and posed shots. We were even able to split the time of his four-hour package between the wedding date and the reception date, and the cost could not be beat for the high-quality of the resulting photos. Plus, we got a CD of the high-res photos so we could make prints ourselves; not all photographers allow this.

  Bilal was in the process of building his wedding portfolio at the time we hired him, but I was impressed with the event photography he already had on his site. It made me confident in his photographic abilities right away (some of the other photographers trying to start out in wedding photography don't have any portfolio samples to show).
  
  He was punctual, non-intrusive, and gave us a good mix of candid and posed shots. We were even able to split the time of his four-hour package between the wedding date and the reception date, and the cost could not be beat for the high-quality of the resulting photos. Plus, we got a CD of the high-res photos so we could make prints ourselves; not all photographers allow this.

  Photography by Bilal's reply:

  Thanks Beth! It was a pleasure working with you.
• Cristin Sent on 06/24/2010
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  We loved Bilal!! He was much more then just a vendor--he honestly cared about us and about making our day as special as it could be! The pictures turned out beautiful and we received a lot of compliments.You will NOT be disappointed at all if you hire him!

  We loved Bilal!! He was much more then just a vendor--he honestly cared about us and about making our day as special as it could be! The pictures turned out beautiful and we received a lot of compliments.You will NOT be disappointed at all if you hire him!
• Rinny Sent on 07/06/2010
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  Bilal,
  
  Grivan and I cannot thank you enough for your amazing work and being there for us that very last minute. Your work is amazing. The emotions you caught of me, my parents and my husband are breathtaking and pretty intense. The colors, the shots, the natural part of the pictures are what we were looking for. Our wedding memory will be with us forever and thanks to you. So glad we found you that morning. You have a true talent and I hope someday you can do this as I can see your passion in your work.(Not Accounting :))
  
  But we both just wanted to thank you for your amazing work and lifetime memory. We will def recommend you to our friends and family and call you back for all our events.
  
  Thanks!!

  Bilal,
  
  Grivan and I cannot thank you enough for your amazing work and being there for us that very last minute. Your work is amazing. The emotions you caught of me, my parents and my husband are breathtaking and pretty intense. The colors, the shots, the natural part of the pictures are what we were looking for. Our wedding memory will be with us forever and thanks to you. So glad we found you that morning. You have a true talent and I hope someday you can do this as I can see your passion in your work.(Not Accounting :))
  
  But we both just wanted to thank you for your amazing work and lifetime memory. We will def recommend you to our friends and family and call you back for all our events.
  
  Thanks!!

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