About this vendor
Gobrail Photography captures timeless wedding stories through a light, airy, and natural photojournalistic style. Their approach prioritizes understanding each couple's vision, ensuring a stress-free experience that results in beautifully curated memories.
Details
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Boudoir
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Reviews
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4.9
out of 5.021 reviews
Tom and I had our engagement session done this past Saturday. Even though the weather was gloomy and cold. Our pictures turned out wonderful and it was a joy working with Jen. we c...
an not wait for our wedding day to capture even more gorgeous photos!!!!
Jen and Sam are long time friends of my wife and were our top choice to capture moments from our special day. Having known them for so long we had seen much of their work but they ...
still somehow managed to surprise us for our own wedding. They were able to highlight the multicultural aspects of the wedding that were so important to us as well as capture so many memories that we wished to remember. 10/10 would recommend to a friend!
I recommend Gobrail Photography for your photography needs. They helped me with my engagement photos and I was very pleased with their work. They were very flexible with my preferr...
ed location and during my shoot they were very creative with the poses. Our pictures came out perfectly natural which was a reflection of how comfortable they make you feel during the shoot. Accessing the photos post-shoot was timely and easy. I used my digital photos for my wedding website and in print for my wedding reception entrance.
Sam and Jen were recommended to us by a relative who had hired them for their wedding. There are a lot of things we really loved about our experience with them from our first phone...
call with Sam on. They are very down to earth and easy to get along with. Their prices are very reasonable and they don’t try to sell you on packages or a lot of unnecessary extras. You get two professional photographers for practically the price of one! The fact that they are husband and wife themselves made them all the more appealing. I would recommend them to other couples, however, I would advise that when it comes to communication, I felt they were somewhat lacking. Our pictures however, were absolutely gorgeous! They captured moments beyond what I could have imagined (including a photo-bombing horse!). Would recommend.
Sam and Jen were beyond our expectations. They were prompt, professional, and still so much fun to shoot with. They made us feel comfortable, and like we were part of the experienc...
e. They listened to what we said we wanted and went above and beyond. They managed to capture moments we didn't even notice and going back over our photos was like experiencing the wedding all over again! We will happily hire them again for another photo event!
Sam and Jen are the best!!! I couldn't have asked for a better team to capture my engagement and wedding day!! They know what they are doing and work with you. They made me and my ...
now husband feel so comfortable!! And Made it seem so effortless and easy to talk and communicate with them. They are just wonderful people and I will always go to them for my future photography needs! Thanks Sam thanks Jen we love you guys!
Sam and Jen are professionals. They are friendly, prompt, courteous, and always do excellent work. We had them do our engagement and wedding photos and were extremely happy with th...
e results. Now that we are expecting our first child, we had them come and do maternity photos. They provide good direction and know how to get the best shots. We also had our 100 lb chocolate lab with us and they helped get him into the best positions as well. We really appreciate all their focus and attention in capturing our special memories. Thank you!
Jon and Maureen
These guys are simply the best. They shot our engagement photos, wedding photos, and we will definitely be calling on them to document our next milestones in life. Their work is fr...
eaking good! I don't know how they do it but the way they capture the moments in time are priceless. We couldn't be happier with their work and we highly highly recommend them. My wife and I love the husband/wife team because we were able to get photos of both of us getting ready. We will definitely be using them again in the future. Thanks for everything!
Edit to include wedding day:
Sam and Jen are absolutely amazing, there's just no other way to put it. The pictures they took at both the wedding and the engagement shoot were stunn...
ing, and they were great at coming up with ideas and poses that turned out perfectly even when we weren't always entirely sure what we wanted. They went above and beyond, keeping everyone on track and organized, being a friendly pair of faces to chat with during the inevitable pre-ceremony nervousness - it was truly a pleasure to have them be a part of our big day. The pair was professional, friendly, helpful, and wonderful to be around. Both our engagement and our wedding photos were beautifully edited and turned around in a very timely fashion considering how many of them there were. Their work speaks for itself. Go look at the albums on their website - your wedding will look THAT good and they will be fantastic to work with while they're doing it!
Engagement shoot:
Sam and Jen did our engagement shoot this past October on the UMD campus, where the two of us met. They were great to work with - on time, super professional, and had a great mix of their own ideas while also being game to try any photographs we wanted. I think having an engagement shoot definitely settled our nerves a bit regarding wedding photos - we might feel silly posing with our lips mashed together while the two of them fire away but the end results look awesome! We really appreciated their attention to detail like running around the campus fountain to make sure our pictures were clear of passers-by. They told us it would be about a month to get our photos and they were right on time - a beautiful gallery with none of our poses left out, and just in time to share with our families for the holidays! If the engagement photos are just a taster we're seriously looking forward to the wedding photos now!
On September 14th, my fiancé and I had our engagement session. Sam & Jen were so amazing! They made us feel at ease and facilitated such an easy session. When we received our photo...
s, we were WOW'd at how they turned out. The quality, the work, everything!! We were truly impressed and we cannot wait for them to capture our big day!
I have now worked with Sam on two different occasions and he is amazing! He listens to what type of photos you are looking for and does a great job. He is patient and super friendl...
y. I'd recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer!
Sam was very friendly and professional. He patiently listened to what sort of photos i was looking for and delivered the same. Being new to the place it was easy to work with Sam a...
s he knew the location very well. Cant thank enough for delivering such beautiful photos of me and my husband. Will cherish them forever
Sam and Jen are an absolutely magnificent duo to work with, and their images and creativity and talent shine. If you are in the Maryland/DC area, you need look no further than Gob...
rail Photography. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would.
From the moment we contacted them, they were easy to work with. We Skyped with Sam as an intro, and my husband and I knew we didn’t need to keep vendor shopping for photographers. He makes you feel comfortable, is polite and professional and personal. This goes for Jen, as well - she wasn’t on our Skype session, but I must note that here! They’re just so sweet.
They were quick to answer emails and flexible with questions. They were great to bounce ideas off of - whether it was wedding day timing, how the light would be for certain shots, general types of photos, location queries, or just general logistics.
The day of our wedding they were early. They were so warm and put our entire wedding party at ease, and they were ready to get to work. I had asked that all photos be finished ahead of the reception, because I didn’t want to miss a minute of my wedding. They had the list of “must haves” and we started immediately. They were organized and helped move photos right along. We completed everything and I indeed, did not miss one minute of my reception thanks to their organization and swift professionalism.
All throughout the night, they kept ensuring we didn’t need anything. They took time to ask about certain shots and double check they were completed. As a slight control freak I decorated the ceremony venue in my wedding dress, and both Sam and Jen helped with that. Jen even offered, several times, to get me a drink if I needed during my reception. What business person does that?! They are beyond caring and truly capture every perfect image and second of your wedding. I was constantly impressed throughout the entire evening.
We had our pictures in 5 weeks. All the shots we desired were perfect. They were easy to download, they were quality, and they were GORGEOUS. Please, please hire Sam and Jen to keep this wonderful, professional, talented couple thriving in business. They deserve it. THANK YOU SO MUCH GOBRAIL PHOTOGRAPHY!!!
Look no further! This husband wife photography team is the BEST!!! Sam & Jen are such a delight to work with!!! We hired them to take pictures at our engagement party and they deli...
vered AMAZING high quality professional photos! We had so many family members flying in from all over that day and so much going on but they were able to capture every single moment. We were highly satisfied and impressed with the results and they exceeded all of our expectations. This sweet couple works so well together and they are extremely talented at what they do!
Sam & Jen are such an amazing couple to work with! From the time we first connected until now after our engagement shoot, they have been so incredible and truly a delight. My fianc...
e and I were not planning on booking professional photographers, but after a few recommendations and seeing their portfolios, I had to contact them. Their professionalism and responsiveness are definitely what sold me. I loved that they were always available to answer questions. Also! We decided on a SUNRISE photo shoot and they were totally down! That meant waking up by 4:30AM to head into DC before sunrise. I am so thankful for their willingness, and the photos came out absolutely beautiful. We are such an awkward couple in front of cameras, but they totally put as at ease and made us comfortable. I am so glad we chose them to capture these special moments and we cannot wait for the wedding day! Oh, and having an engagement shoot was probably the best thing we have done during this time. So much fun! I love these two and would recommend them to anyone!
We hired Gobrail Photography for our wedding, and they did an amazing job in all aspects. The chemistry between Sam and Jen and their approach to photography made them the perfect ...
photographers to capture our most precious and sentimental moments. During our initial meetings, Sam and Jen discussed our vision and how their experiences could translate into capturing the spirit of our ceremony.
Prior to the ceremony, they each met us at our respective locations so that we could have preparation pictures with our attendants. Jen met with the bride and bridesmaids at our hotel suite and she did an awesome job of setting up very creative shots with the gown, shoes, bouquet, and jewelry. Individual shots of the bride looking out of the window over downtown Washington, DC are gorgeous.
Sam did an excellent job of capturing key moments of fun with the groom and groomsmen while we got dressed at the church. One of the best moments captured was an emotional hug between the groom and father of the groom, an invaluable moment that will forever be cherished. During this preparation time, Sam and Jen displayed an ability to be in the midst without being in the way. An excellent photographer is one in position to capture all of the great moments without you feeling like they’re over your shoulder. In that case, Sam and Jen are excellent photographers.
Sam and Jen have a knack for excellent timing, and this allows them to capture outstanding action shots. One of our favorite pictures shows us jumping the broom during the ceremony, which pays homage to our African ancestry. After the ceremony, Sam and Jen were very efficient with taking the formal pictures of the entire wedding party. They ensured everyone was comfortable, and their patience and sense of humor made the process go smoothly. At the reception, they captured the special elements such as our cake, favors, and decorations, and incorporated these elements into special shots with our wedding rings. Additionally, they captured memorable pictures of us with our family and friends, and they got many great dancing shots from our first dance and the “Soul Train” line. Sam and Jen truly captured our personalities and the joyous mood of the occasion in all of the pictures.
We give Gobrail Photography our highest recommendation. Sam and Jen are an energetic, polite, funny, and creative husband and wife team who are very gifted photographers. We are so grateful we hired them to be our photographers for the best day of our lives.
Have you ever meet that person who made your heart skip a beat? That person who you felt an instant connection with? No, we are not talking about each other, but rather Sam and J...
en from Gobrail Photography.
I (Renee) initially met Sam and Jen at a Bridal Show in August 2012. I was with my Mom and my sister and we were in awe of their presentation and products. When it finally got to the time for Peter and I to start looking at photographers, Gobrail Photography was at the top on our list to meet with. After completing their online inquiry form, we were quickly contacted by them to set up a face-to-face meeting. We met them in their home office which is filled with many examples of why they are award winning photographers.
After discussing it, Peter and I decided to hire Gobrail for our engagement shoot and wedding. Our engagement shoot took place at Camden Yards and at Fort McHenry. Our wedding was to take place in the Little Italy neighborhood of Baltimore City.
At our March 2013 engagement shoot, Peter and I were nervous, but Sam and Jen quickly put us at ease and the cameras started clicking. Within a few minutes, we forgot that they were even there. I had started using Pinterest to pin photo ideas so that Sam and Jen could get an idea of what we wanted. Sam and Jen went over and above what I even thought that I wanted. The final results were astounding engagement photos. We were even more excited for the wedding knowing that they would capture our day perfectly.
Sam and Jen certainly did not disappoint with our wedding photos. We have had them for a little more than a week now and I think that we have look at them (all 500+) at least 15 times already.
Sam and Jen were open and honest with us prior to our wedding when we discussed some of the particular photos that we wanted. For example, we told that that we wanted table shots. I know these shots never really come out all that well, but we wanted to try to make sure that we had one photo of every person at our wedding. Sam reiterated this fact and said that they would find a way for us to get photos of all of our guests. What we ended up with is perfection! Sam got up on a tall (a really tall) ladder and gathered the entire group for a group shot. It turned out to be one of our favorite photos from the night!
A few of the comments that we have received so far on our photos include: Unique, beautiful, not run of the mill, awesome and exceptional. And we couldn’t agree more. Thank you Sam and Jen for capturing our December 7, 2013 wedding (and engagement shoot) so absolutely perfectly!
Gobrail Photography (Sam and Jen) were amazing and super fun to work with. In every way we were blown out of this world with their skills and professionalism as well as the way the...
y worked with us. Our engagement session was a blast and we both went home with sore stomachs from all the laughing we did...sure made it easy to take great pictures when you can't stop grinning from ear to ear. On the wedding day they split up pre ceremony and took some of my favorite pictures of all time and I will have them displayed for the rest of my life. Jen was what we decided to call a photogrpher ninja for the way she moved all over the place and got some of the most beautiful shots I have EVER seen in a wedding. I would work with Gobrail Photography a million times before I thought to switch to another group/company!!! Go with them and you WILL be happy.
We had a great time using Sam and Jen for our engagement photos! They were prompt and extremely flexible with meeting us at our selected location. My fiance, like most men is not t...
he biggest fan of being photographed, and Sam and Jen did a great job of making him feel comfortable in front of the camera.
I really liked that they focus on using natural light and not adding hundreds of filters, it made our photos look natural and not fake or posed like you see with a lot of photographers today. They got our pictures back to us really quickly, and we could not be more pleased! I am excited for July when they will be taking pictures at our wedding and reception!
Gobrail Photography was absolutely great! The end product was amazing! Our guests have told us that we have the best wedding photos they have ever seen, and we agree. They were ver...
y professional throughout the entire process. They were very easy to contact, email was best and they would email right back. Sam and Jen did our engagement session as well as our wedding. Being a husband and wife team was key. Sam was able to go with Jimmy and the guys, and Jen came with me and my bridesmaids.
Also combining the couple's styles of shooting photos enhanced our experience and added more depth to the photos, and provide some great shots of our venue.
Sam and Jen made it very easy for us throughout the entire experience. They were flexible with dates, times, and locations. On the day of our wedding Sam and Jen were extremely impressive and knowledgeable, as they went right into action. They even helped me with my veil and Jimmy with his tux. :)
We would use them over and over again for any event and highly recommend them for any wedding or event one may need a photographer for.
Sam and Jen are a married couple which is great because you get two photographers, one to go with the girls and one with the guys while getting ready. They are very nice people bu...
t they don't run their business very professionally. We did find another man and woman team who was cheaper than them, but ultimately decided to go with Gobrail.
They have a photojournalistic approach which is great but they do not tell you if a picture looks bad, they will not tell you how to move your hand or anything to make it look better, they just take the shot. Which is VERY disappointing. I felt like some of the pictures we took were going to turn out great and they turned out awful. We got good shots, but some of them that I was really excited for, turned out bad. They took really good pictures at the reception of everyone dancing and having a good time.
They are also very slow to respond. Their communication is not very good. They said they would get in contact with us 2 weeks after the wedding, and I had to contact them. At that point, it was 3 weeks after the wedding. We finally got our copies of the pictures 6 weeks later (the same time my friends and other weddings after mine got theirs). They also forgot that we were suppose to get a free print and I had to remind them.
In all, we got good pictures, but a little disappointed.
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18600 New Hampshire Avenue, Ashton, MD | Maryland, Washington, D.C., Virginia, LA
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