Carl Elixir Studio

t. I'm not very used to taking photos but under his guidance, we captured the most beautiful moments of our wedding. He was very friendly, polite, hard-working, and professional. He is a type of person who would shoot 500 photos when we ask for only 100. I saw his sincerity and entusiasm, and he truly wished for our happy wedding. He's not just a good photographer but a wonderful human being who brings happiness around him. Everyone at our wedding made good comments about him and wanted to get his business cards. I can never thank him enough for his service and I recommend Chuck for any couple seeking a 5-star photographer. Thank you so much Chuck for your service at our wedding and we will never forget your hard works and friendliness.

would be. These guys came into our suites right on time following the timeline exactly but it was like hanging out with friends. Friends that are really professional and REALLY good at taking pictures. They made all of us feel comfortable, laugh and relax on such a high stress day. These guys are the epitome of fun. They got out on the dance floor with us and were dancing. Took selfies with us. Made our non traditional wedding look amazing. Captured our viral TikTok Flower Man. And of course, the star wars themed pictures we asked for; they turned out amazing. We were blown away at how good these guys are. Even our guests were raving about our photographers. Our event was 7/1/22 at Herrington on the Bay in North Beach, MD. Highly, highly recommend.

ve and flexible when we had to change our shoot date due to rain. The final pictures looked so great; we would definitely recommend!

s very professional and responsive, answering all my questions promptly and helping me feel less nervous. I booked the engagement photo session with him as well, because my fiance is not a fan of being photographed at all. The engagement session went so well that even my fiance said he really enjoyed it! (huge shoutout to Chunk, Carl's assistant for our engagement session). I want to recommend booking an engagement session with Carl, especially if you are not familiar with posing in front of the camera. They made us feel natural, not forced at all, but at the same time they could grasp the best moments. So we felt more comfortable being photographed on our wedding day. On the day of the wedding Carl and Eric did a great job capturing us, our bridal party, our parents, and our guests. The weather was not perfect but they made it seem perfect. They also had great teamwork with the videography team. Everything happens so fast, and before I realize the day passed. However, thanks to Carl, I could look at the beautiful pictures and relive the day once and once again, for the many years to come.

t where, I would want our future baby's photos done by him but unfortunately he doesn't do baby photos. lol* I already recommended a friend and I would def recommend him to every future bride. Thanks, Carl. Jiwon & Leon

tos all thanks to Carl and Eric. We have never looked better and they were so fun to work with! We had initially planned to do photos outside but Carl pivoted flawlessly and took some astounding shots of us at Union Station. Highly recommend this team!!

and make you feel so comfortable! I had trouble with posing and they were very patient and helped me how to pose as well. They are super reliable and keep in constant communication with you too. My friend has already booked with them because she loved our photos as well. Thank you so much for capturing memories to last for a lifetime!

e top notch. They deliver unequivocal magic in every shot, capturing moments you didn’t even know were possible. If you want photographic splendor, hire Carl.

Charles was very passionate and helped mobilize our emotions. The photos turned out to be much better than we thought. We were happy to work with them all!

that might yield good pictures. So don't jump into any conclusion when you receive all original photos as they may contain ones with weird facial expression or poses. Just wait patiently. The final pictures are awesome.

ly on schedule and are true professionals; they also worked seamlessly with our videographer. My husband is not comfortable in front of the camera, but Carl and Chuck have such naturally friendly personalities that put him at ease. Their pricing is also incredibly reasonable for the quality and efficiency of the work. We were thrilled to get our pictures back WEEKS early. We absolutely love the pictures and feel they capture how magical the day felt (I teared up when I got them). Carl has my HIGHEST recommendation, and you should absolutely hire him for your next event!

worth the price. I would recommend him to my friends.

re amazed by my wedding photos. It is totally worth the price as wedding is only once in your life. They record the beautiful memories very well! Thank you Carl and his team! I totally recommend him!

redibly prompt when responding to our emails, and both he and Charles did a great job keeping us smiling and laughing throughout the night so that they could capture more genuine smiles. Our guests are still talking about what a great job they did. In addition, Carl sent us our final photos a mere three weeks after our wedding, and we received our photobook one month after our wedding. This was substantially earlier than Carl originally quoted us, which was fantastic because we couldn’t wait to see the photos after Carl sent us a sneak preview. If you are looking for a highly talented team that is very prompt and personable, look no further!

n circumstances when I first reach out to him. He is an excellent communicator to work with us during this challenging wedding planning year. On our wedding day, he and his team partner, Chuck were very professional. They arrived on time, and had a good plan to get the best photo shoots of us over the entire day. Everything was so organized. They created a great atmosphere and help us to find great angles. We enjoyed our wedding photo shooting time very much! Carl also delivered the photos to us in the reasonable time after wedding. The quality of wedding photos is excellent! Our family and friends all love them. Carl is such a great photographer and very thoughtful to his clients. I highly recommended him to anyone who is looking for wedding photographers!

navigating in the hectic city simple and efficient. Photoshoot locations: We love that his location packages are based on general area where little time will be lost to traveling from one location to another. This shows that he cares about spending more time taking photos instead of wasting time traveling around town. The photoshoot: During the photoshoot, Carl and his assistant were wonderful coaches and hype men! It made the shoot fun and natural. It was such a great experience and we had a great time. Due to Covid, one of the locations we originally wanted to shoot at did not allow us to take pictures, so he suggested to pivot to another location. Due to this shift in the plan, we went over our scheduled shoot time but Carl ended up not charging us. He really didn’t need to do that but we really appreciated his flexibility. Photos: Carl uploaded and provided us with edited sample photos within a few days after the shoot! His editing style is unique and the photos came out exquisite. He was accommodating to our request for specific edits with very quick turnaround time. The photos came out beautiful! Carl has an artistic vision where the collection of the photos come together to tell a love story. We cannot wait to create our wedding album! Thanks Carl for making our once in a lifetime event last forever!

all the photos are stunning! Carl was amazing and we could not have asked for a better photographer on our wedding day! Hire Carl and you won't regret!

em so much. We can not wait to share the photos with our families and friends.

or shots we think might not turn out great, he turns them into a work of art! Also, having to navigate wedding planning during COVID times, we appreciated his flexibility and willingness to accommodate so much. He is extremely pleasant to work with and the photos truly turned out phenomenal. You cannot go wrong picking him as your photographer!!

on the phone. We Love our Pictures! During our session, he made it so easy by giving tips on how to pose and make us feel comfortable.

n the day we took pictures. Additionally, his assistance Charles is a really nice person as well. Again, the whole journey was really fun, I am so glad I can have a series of great pictures during this special pandemic year.

djustments and our photos turned out AMAZING.

nd him as my wedding photographer. I strongly recommend Carl if you're looking for a wedding photographer.

can’t wait to print them out on canvas!

pictures themselves are absolutely incredible! You will definitely be satisfied with his phenomenal work! We can’t speak highly enough of Carl and his work! Incredible experience!

penny spent! If possible, I would recommend talking to him before even booking your venue because he's so experienced with the DMV area and knows so many good venues that would be photogenic. He's responsive, on time, and very professional. For example, on my wedding day, my mother-in-law's makeup was running late, but I wanted to get a picture with her before I headed out to the first look. Based on his years' experience, Carl immediately told the makeup artist just to put on the lipstick first for my mother-in-law and snapped a few shots for us before I had to head out. Even now, my mother-in-law still mentions how great and decisive he was that day! Carl was funny, decisive/efficient, and great with all my wedding party (including my 3-year-old flower girl), as well as with both sides of parents. His ability to speak Mandarin Chinese was the cherry-on-top, as he could communicate with many of our guests that way! His assistant Chuck (who covered my husband & the groomsmen during getting-ready) was also excellent; he made sure we all felt comfortable and natural in front of the camera by laughing along with us and being extremely personable. And with the extra hour we paid for his shooting, we ended up getting quite a few more really good pics. We were so delighted with the leather-bound printout album that include our 40 favorite pictures. Carl was the best wedding vendor we had, and he'll prove it to you that he's worth every penny!

aphers. Looking back now, we don't regret a thing. Sure we could've gone with the cheaper photographer, but what really set Carl apart was his artistic and creative vision and approach to photography. I remember an instance during our engagement shoot where he saw a small puddle of water on the floor and used the reflection off the water in order to create a very artistic shot! I am pretty sure not many photographers would have seen such a great opportunity for a picture in that scenario. Working with Carl was very easy and enjoyable. He was prompt with email responses when we had questions or requests for him. He made sure to address our wants and must haves and did a great job following our wedding day timeline. My Wife and I are especially grateful that Carl and Chuck were willing to stay an extra hour than they were supposed to in order to make sure that we got our family photos after the sparkler exit shots. These were essential for us to have and even though our venue messed up our timeline, Carl was wiling to adapt and make sure we got them in the end. We would definitely recommend him to friends and family as our experience was only positive. If you are on the fence, don't worry...you won't go wrong with choosing Carl!

s the spirit of your day. More than that, he is professional, responsive, amenable to changes, detail oriented, etc. Carl makes sure you get the pictures that you want, and he will direct you into the best positions and poses for the most beautiful shot. He worked thoroughly with our coordinator to make sure the timeline for shooting ran smoothly. On the day of, Carl and his assistant Charles were energetic and FUN, they corralled our guests, joined the dance floor to capture candid moments. So many guests complimented me on my choice of photographers, telling me how how funny and into the wedding they were. There aren't enough good words to describe this team. You should definitely book them for your wedding!!

e beautiful photos of our special day! Group photos, individual photos, and party photos all turned out perfect! I am definitely recommending him to my friends, and I would love to work with him in the future!

day. My husband had been hating taking photos for his entire life, but he even had a good time with them and enjoyed being their “model”. If you are looking for someone to take photos for your wedding, engagement or any event in the DMV area, you should go to Carl and Charles. I can’t say enough good things about them. Thank you both for making my wedding perfect!

’s also very experienced and knows where to take the best shots in DC area. He went above and beyond to ensure that we are satisfied with the photos and photo delivery date. All of my family and friends are impressed with the final photos. I truly enjoyed his work and working with him.

l at ease in front of camera. In that long hot summer day, Carl worked with us for the entire day and stayed energetic throughout the process. After taking the photos, we did not have time to pick the favourite photos for Carl to further edit until two years later. Carl was able to quickly find the photos in his file and complete the editing timely. We really appreciate Carl’s help.

eeing examples of Carl's work I was excited about how our pictures could turn out through the innovative ideas that Carl demonstrated through his pictures. We quickly decided on hiring Carl as our wedding photographer having Charles (Chuck) from Carl's team to be our on-site photographer. Chuck was wonderful to work with and went out of his way to make sure we had perfect pictures. I told Chuck that I had some of my favorite poses in mind and he made sure to get those shots. We couldn't be happier having Carl and Chuck as our wedding photographer - all the pictures turned out great! They were able to capture the best and most beautiful moments of our perfect wedding. Thank you - Carl and Chuck! I highly recommend Carl Elixir Photography if you don't want to miss any precious moments of your wedding day!

al skill. Carl knows very well about how to make special memories for couples to keep. Everytime we look at the photos Carl took for us was just like reading the love stories of us. The crispy sound of happiness reflecting from the photos will bring us back to the joyful atomosphere of the day. Perfect composition, and colorful dream background suprised me again and again when we received the photos from Carl. We never can imagine we can have such amazing photos to keep. Thank you Carl and your team, always the best!

very lucky to find a day that worked for everyone. It was a long and freezing day of shooting but Carl and his team were professional, upbeat, and know exactly what they were doing, the results were fantastic photos that we proudly printed in large formats and displayed at our wedding banquet as well as online. We could not be happier! Fantastic photography team and beautiful vision, I would whole-heartedly recommend Carl Elixir Photography!

that we shared with our families and friends!

et along with. His assistant, Charles, is very professional and friendly as well. We are very pleased with the whole experience and we would definitely recommend Carl to any of our friends who are getting married.

timeline. It seems every photographer can shoot an outdoor winery wedding well, but indoor low-light shots are a challenge. We searched high and low for a photographer who could photograph well indoors and in low lighting, and finally found Carl through Instagram. His photography colors, lighting, shadows, etc. Were all exactly what we were looking for. Away we went! Carl (and Charles) were so patient to work with day-of. They captured all the important moments, and expertly shifted us around to get excellent group and family shots. What you get with Carl Elixir are not just photos - they're memories. Our emotions were captured perfectly and we can still feel them through our photos. The light touch-ups on our photos were expertly done and provided the touch needed for the type of photos we were seeking for our wedding style. After the day, Carl very efficiently delivers the photos, creates your album with you and quickly delivers the high quality photo album. We received all photos and photo album about 45 days post wedding. I've heard horror stories from other weddings of not receiving photos for months and months. Thank you for the memories for many many years to come!

work within the space and when the weather changed for the better, they were able to quickly wrangle the bridal party together for some amazing outdoor photos! I can't wait to work with him again!

nny worked together on the photo shooting day which was raining most of the time, however, they managed to take wonderful photos in the rain which impressed us a lot. Carl also provided great help in the process by choosing shooting locations, setting up the schedule, photo retouch etc. Carl did an amazing job in retouching our photos in an extremely short period (within a week), which we appreciated the most. We definitely recommend Carl Elixir Photography and we believe Carl's team can make your big day really unforgettable!

ieve they would try to steal us from every meaningful moment in the night). When we met Carl, it was such a relief. He knew right away that we were looking to have the best night of our lives, and for him to unobtrusively capture as much of that magic as possible. And that's what he did. His photos are incredibly artistic and vivid. Each one tells a story, and brings back fond memories, laughter, and even tears. By the way, Carl brought an assistant (Charles) who was so charming and accommodating that our guests wanted him to join them dancing! I don't know how Carl managed to capture so much of the night, without ever distracting from it. So he's not only a skill photographer, but professional, polite and respectful of the end goal.

tiently guiding us through all the details. We really love Carl's photos as they remind us with all the four-year memories we had together in DC.

to tell. I highly recommend Carl to any couples who are looking for the best photographers in town!

e extremely responsible and professional during the photo shooting. And Carl is very involved in the process too by helping us narrow down the shooting locations and plan the shooting schedule. Carl did a great job in retouching our photo. He listened to our suggestions and really paid attention to details. I definitely recommend Carl Elixir Photography for the pre-wedding photo shooting!

uidance and endless support, their professionalism shines through to capture memorable moments all the way. Thank you very much for all the fabulous photos and showing boundless enthusiasm! Carl definitely did an amazing job!

as a special gift. The album is in high quality and great taste. WE LOVE IT SO MUCH! It was a great experience working with Carl. I will highly recommend Carl to you if you need a great photographer for your special date. Be quick, his schedule is very tight.

arl and Charles (his awesome friendly assistance) made me feel relaxed. The day was freezing cold, we took some pictures outside, Carl has the eyes for a good backdrop, even though we were just taking pictures in the trees, he was able to make the end product magical. One of my favorite pictures. His turn around time for pictures were really quick as well. I got my pictures with in few weeks, like less than 4, and they were fantastic. I love them. I shared with my friends and families and they were very impressed. I would recommend Carl to my other friends. He has an awesome talent.

other wedding in my home country and Carl was speedy enough to edit our few wedding photos before another wedding. Our friends and families are truly in love with our photos and their services. I highly recommend ;)

nds and my family were saying these are so amazing pictures and they want to work with him if they hold any events in the future. I really love these big quality pictures, I will definitely work with him in the future for my next big event. Thumbs up!

y fun and enjoyable I would recommend his services to anyone! Simply the best vendor we worked with!

nce he never seen before, he captured the best moments! It's so hard to find a talented photographer. I would recommend him to everyone.

wedding photo experience before so Carl taught us many pose and he took a lot of photo quickly that can fully capture our most confortable face expression and poses. Most importantly, Carl did edit our photo in a unbelievable speed. Since our wedding was scheduled just about two weeks later then the day we took photo. Carl edit some of our photos quickly so we can post out on our wedding day. To all engagement or newly married couple, I highly recommend Carl to you. You will not regret with what you paid for.

g session we will definitely recommend Carl.

e moments. Overall it is a pleasant experience. I will definitely recommend to other brides.

harles definitely go over and above our expectations. On the wedding day, you can fully trust them and leave them capture all the important and touching moments. All our family members and friends are very happy about the pictures! and You won't regret your choice!

ely recommend to the other soon to be brides out there!

is so nice and professional, it doesn't bother him at all that I discussed every detail with him before the shooting, from the dress to the bouquet. The photos he took are now my favorites and become my most beautiful decoration on the wall. He will try his best to make your dream come true.

ourteous and so nice - I would hire them again in a heart beat. While Charles took the photos, Carl was the one that edited them and you can tell that his work is of the highest quality. The lighting and extra special touches are beyond perfect. I love that we get all of our photos and are able to download them all online.

cided to hire him because we had a strong feeling that we could totally rely on him. It turned out to be true. I can't remember how many times that I bothered Carl for different kinds of things, and not all of them were really a photographer's responsibilities. However, Carl always responded timely with very helpful suggestions. What Carl impressed me a lot was he listened to and respected our requirements. Whatever we told him once, he bore in mind and 100% met our expectations, which we could clearly tell from the final products. On the wedding day, Carl and Charles arrived early and looked around the venue. Although it was their first time taking photos at my venue, they looked like done this a number of times. Through the day, Carl was able to guide us to the right spots to catch perfect moments. We received all stunning photos—beautifully taken and professionally retouched—two weeks and a half after the wedding. How could that be even more perfect!

session. Our session was on Aug, with almost 100 degree outside! Carl prepared ice water for us! In general, I would definitely recommend Carl Elixir Photography to others.

efreshed our memory of the wonderful day and not missing a single moment. And also Carl is very creative and easy to communicate. We've never really done any photo shoots, and he gave good suggestions as where to stand, what kinda of posture and how we should interact. The way he made us look in these photos were very nature and beyond our expectation! We are so happy we chose him for one of the most important days of our lives!

on and love for photographing is what I admire, and makes me believe having him as my photographer is the best decision I've ever made. I am usually nervous about photo shooting, but with trust and good communication, Carl knows how to make is easy and fun. My favorite part was the little surprise he designed for us. He told me and my husband to write a letter to each other without showing and only to open it before the photo shooting. This little letter from my husband, who is better at writing than talking, made me realize for the first time that how special and precious I am in his heart, and Carl grasped the moment I was shedding tears while reading, and left the perfect memory I will treasure forever. I strongly recommend Carl Elixir Photographer to whoever is looking for the best photographer for your wedding, you will never regret choosing him.

i was always accessible and responsive to our ideas and questions. He and Charles are very professional, creative and friendly. We worried about acting unnaturally in front of the camera, but they made us very comfortable and relax. Most importantly, we love love love our engagement pictures, they are absolutely stunning, which is exactly what we hoped for. They also were very timely in returning the finished pictures to us and were incredibly accommodating to ensure that we received our engagement photos in time to share with family and friends on the wedding day. Many thanks to Carl Li and his team for providing us with such an unforgettable experience.

et pictures for us! Carl really went ahead and beyond in providing the best customer experience! The pictures turned out to be AWESOME! He was so good at capturing subtle love moments and his pictures are so beautiful, real, and classic! I highly recommend Carl!