About this vendor
JOFFOTO is a wedding photography service based in Leesburg, Virginia. The company is owned by Jof Panlaqui, who is a lifestyle wedding photographer that operates in Virginia and beyond. This professional delights in capturing magic moments as they unfold. Jof aims to authentically capture subjects while ensuring that each detail turns out just right throughout the gallery of images.
JOFFOTO uses a bright and airy photography style that is artistic and timeless. The packages cover getting ready, the ceremony, and the reception. They can also include portraits of the couple and the wedding party. Elopement bundles are available, as well as engagement sessions. Other services include the assistance of a second photographer and additional hours. Jof only books one event per day, and the final images can come as digital files.
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Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Engagement
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
- Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- Wedding
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As a wedding planner, I have had the pleasure of collaborating with various photographers, but my experience with JOFFOTO, owned by Jof, has been truly exceptional. Jof and I have worked together on numerous weddings. He demonstrates a remarkable understanding of the wedding industry and the importance of capturing those fleeting moments that make each event unique.
Jof's professionalism is evident in every interaction. He is punctual, well-prepared, and has a calming presence that puts both the couple and their guests at ease. I receive nothing but positive feedback from my clients who have worked with him.
I recommend JOFFOTO for any couple looking to capture their wedding day in a beautiful and authentic way. Jof is not just a photographer; he is an artist who truly cares about his clients and their love stories. I look forward to working with him on many more weddings in the future!
Jof was amazing! He killed our engagement shoot last year and shot our wedding last week. We received our sneak peeks in less than 24 hours, got so many pictures and they are all incredible! He was timely, professional and friendly. Quick to respond and so so happy with the shots :) He made sure to get all of the shots on the shot list I sent and then some. I would pick him 100x over!
Jof and his team did an amazing job with our wedding photos, we couldn’t be happier with how our photos turned out! From the beginning, he was very communicative and easy to work with. He created a photo schedule based on our timeline, and followed it seamlessly. He was also super friendly, pleasant to work with, while being professional.
We would recommend him to anyone getting married in the DMV area!
We couldn't be happier with our decision to hire Joff as our wedding photographer. From our engagement photo sessions to the big day itself, Joff was absolutely phenomenal!
What truly set Joff apart was how he made us feel at ease during every photo session. Neither of us is particularly comfortable in front of the camera, but Joff's friendly and calming presence helped us relax and enjoy the experience. He was incredibly patient, guiding us through different poses with ease and making sure we felt comfortable and natural.
He took the time to understand exactly what we wanted, and his creativity in choosing beautiful locations made our photos truly unique and stunning. Every spot he selected added a special touch to our memories, and his eye for detail was impeccable.
The end result? Absolutely stunning photos that perfectly captured the essence of our love and joy. Joff's talent and dedication are evident in every shot. We now have a collection of beautiful memories that we will cherish forever.
If you're looking for a photographer who is not only talented but also a pleasure to work with, Joff is the one.
My husband and I got married during the pandemic and moved to Maryland right after so we’ve had a crazy few years. We’re finally settled and decided to take wedding photos in DC. I found Jof and he is absolutely amazing. He knew how to capture the moment and directed us so clearly. My husband and I are super awkward posers but Jof really helped us feel comfortable and we had a great time. The time went by so fast and the lighting in the photos are absolutely beautiful. Jof is soo personable and has amazing communication, he was determined to make sure we had the best time possible. The day we took our photos I had a hair malfunction but he was able to beautifully cover it up and we didn’t even notice it in the pictures! We were able to tell how passionate he is about his photography and it really made us feel like we were in good hands. We will be definitely coming back for mini photo shoots!
Joffoto is the best! I love the romantic style Jof brings to his photos. He is also great at the day of event getting all the shots we wanted. Very professional and very personable. We were so happy with Joffoto for my older son's wedding that we hired him for our second son's wedding and our company's anniversary party! They are great for corporate events too!
We cannot recommend Jof enough! We used Jof for both our engagement and wedding photos and they turned out absolutely perfectly. From the moment we met Jof, he was so kind, professional and made us feel so comfortable. He had us laughing and enjoying our engagement shoot which really helped put us at ease and bring out our natural smiles. During our wedding day Jof and his staff were also terrific - they captured every moment we could have imagined and then some. We were thrilled with how our wedding pictures turned out - they are just stunning. Jof's attention to detail is truly amazing. Thank you, Jof for capturing the best moments that we will cherish forever!
We were absolutely thrilled with our choice of Joffoto to capture our special day!! Our wedding photos are beyond what we could have hoped for!
From the moment we met Jof, he exuded positivity and professionalism. He went above and beyond to make sure every perfect moment was immortalized. He even helped with posing, the timeline, and outfit ideas! His photos were not just pictures; they were pieces of art. The editing was simply breathtaking, enhancing the beauty of the day.
What truly stood out was their extremely fast communication. Any question or concern we had was addressed promptly, making the whole process seamless. On the wedding day, they brought such positive vibes, making everyone feel at ease. It felt like having a friend capturing our day. He made our day even more fun!
If you're searching for a wedding photographer who not only captures moments but also adds magic to them, look no further than Jof. We can't thank them enough for making our day even more special!! Thank you, Jof!!
Married July 29th 2023 - An absolutely magical day from start to finish! Jof was an incredible member of my wedding day team. From our early start at 8:30 AM to my second ceremony at 4:30 PM (yes, we had 2 ceremonies), and through the start of our dance party (like 9 PM) - Jof was top notch! I have worked with Jof as a planner, and I knew from day 1 that I wanted him on my vendor team. Our photos from the engagement shoot and the teasers from wedding day are incredible. I can't thank you enough, Jof! I look forward to working with you soon for another bride's special day - but know, you will forever be MY wedding photographer! P.S. Our impromptu bridal suite shoot between ceremonies was one of my most favorite things - I have never felt more beautiful.
So we had Jof for our engagements and wedding photos. We couldn’t pass him up once we took our engagement photos and saw how great they looked. I didn’t like the make up I had went to get done on me that day but the pictures looked great. He was amazing in giving us cues and posed. Which at first seemed silly but the finished product was just wow! I loved all the pics and truly have no regrets. Am happy overall. He went above and beyond and we got our wedding pictures quick. In like nearly 2 months we had them all and they were gorgeous. I really recommend.
We worked with Jof for our engagement and wedding photos. He did such an amazing job capturing all the details and making us feel comfortable in front of the camera. His photos are always beautiful and especially at our wedding, captured moments that we wouldn’t have remembered otherwise. Jof is easy to talk to, takes time to understand your vision, and always goes the extra mile to make sure we are happy with our photos. If will 100% work with Jof again for any future photos for our family.
Joffoto did a wonderful job at my daughter's wedding!! The pictures were AMAZING ! Jof and his team were creative, professional and fun to work with! They had many great ideas and welcomed suggestions from our guests as well! We appreciated all the help Jof gave, with guiding us as we made decisions in planning the wedding, to him and his team working so diligently on the wedding day!
We were married July 2021 after having to postpone from the year before. Jof is a breath of fresh air. Together with his team, he captured all the joy of our engagement and wedding day. He’s not just another vendor, Jof is very personable, friendly and will make you feel like royalty! Thank you Jof!
Jof and his team did an amazing job with our wedding... He is very easy to work with, has great attention to detail, is creative, responsive, always has a positive attitude, and has a real talent working with light. He took fantastic photos of our somewhat-complicated cultural fusion wedding with a lot of moving parts, getting great shots but always being unobtrusive. He's a joy to work with, we couldn't have been happier with his services.
We had such an amazing experience on our wedding day with Jof and Erin as our photographers. Jof has so much energy and made the long hours of taking photos so much fun for us and our bridal party and families. Prior to the wedding, he organized a thorough timeline of the photos we wanted to take and stuck to that timeline to a T on the day of the wedding. We decided on taking all of our photos before the ceremony and we never felt rushed leading up to the ceremony but also felt as though we got all of the important pictures we wanted. He even sent us our sneak peak photos the day after our wedding which came out gorgeous. We highly recommend booking Jof as your photographer for your upcoming wedding—you will not regret it!
Upon meeting Jof, we could tell he was going to be great to work with. Even with the pandemic forcing us to size down, we knew we wanted him to capture our day. He was very flexible and responsive as we planned our microwedding, brought such a fun energy, and he delivered the most gorgeous pictures.
If photo memories are something you treasure, book him! We couldn't be happier with our experience and pictures.
Joff was recommended to us by our wedding planner and has exceeded all expectations we had for a photographer. He is very professional and has been a pleasure to work with from day 1. He comes prepared with everything you can possibly need for the shoot like lint rollers and even a portable changing room if you want to swap outfits. He also went to the location earlier than scheduled to make sure everything was good to go for the shoot. As a couple who is very awkward with pictures and poses, Joff was able to guide us and in turn extracted great pictures, and this was just for our engagement shoot! Can't wait for the wedding pictures which I'm sure will be just as great. We 100% recommend him for all your professional photography needs.
We got married in May 2019 and were so lucky as to have Jof as our photographer. That man is a smooth running machine! Not only is he a talented, reliable, and down to earth photograher, but he's also got a wealth of knowledge and advice for brides on recommendations for make-up, hair, and videography. I've never seen anyone work more efficiently -- I don't know how he manages to make each bride feel like he's focused on only her, even though he's got a million things going on. He somehow manages to respond within minutes and is always such a joy to work with. Jof was much more than a photographer for us; he was like a friend. He always had helpful suggestions, and knew my wedding schedule on the day-of better than I did! He knows how to make couples feel natural and like themselves to capture them in their best beauty. His style is so fun and upbeat, and his feedback for giving suggestions on posing for the camera is half the fun. You can really feel his genuine excitement and joy for your big day. He is able to visualize amazing shots and angles to capture the best moment. Our photos were absolutely beautiful. We flip through them all the time and are reminded each time of the fun we had, thanks to Jof. Thank you, JOF! I am proud to be a Joffoto Bride.
Jof was such a joy to work with. We knew right away that he would be our wedding photographer from our first introduction Facetime with him as he immediately tried to get to know us and lay out his style while considering our dream wedding photo style as well. From start to finish of the wedding day, he was punctual, attentive, and worked his hardest to get the most incredible shots. We now have HUNDREDS of gorgeous photos that came in a very timely manner after the wedding -- my guests and family can't stop complementing them. The photographer is the person you spend the most time with on your wedding day, so I would HIGHLY recommend spending your best day with Jof and his crew! xoxo
Jof is the designated photographer at Raspberry Plains, which was where my wife and I had our wedding. We originally had a different photographer but decided to make a last minute adjustment and hired Jof and have zero regrets with our decision! I cannot imagine how our wedding would have turned out without Jof and his staff! Having him as our photographer made our wedding experience so much fun and made every process feel so natural! From the moment we met him until the end of our contract session, Jof was very professional yet so friendly to the point where we still keep in touch through social media! Best of all, when we received his sneak peek photos we were already in love and could not wait until we received the rest of the photos! When we received the remainder of our album, we were very impressed how he had organized all the pictures throughout the whole event! He is highly recommended because he will not disappoint with your experience and his wonderful work! Thank you so much Jof! We are excited to see you in the near future for all my friend's weddings coming ahead! =)
Thank you, JOFFOTO!
The entire process- from intro call, to engagement shoot, to wedding day- was perfect. It was perfect because Jof clearly cares SO much about his art and documenting every detail of the day. Jof is so friendly and personable, he instantly made us and our family and friends feel so at ease and comfortable- you can see it in the photos. I don't even know how he and his team did it - but every single shot I imagined (both on and off our shotlist!) was captured, and captured beautifully. Every emotion and memory is there- frozen in time. I'm still in awe at how incredible our engagement and wedding photos turned out- it's impossible to pick favorites! I hope we have the opportunity to work with Jof again soon :)
I cannot describe how impressed we are in Jof and his work. He is the in-house photographer for Raspberry Plain Manor, and we are so lucky they discovered him before another venue did! We booked an engagement session with him and he suggested a beautiful and private winery for our shoot. It was freezing during our sunrise session, but Jof offered breaks to warm up and little jokes to make us laugh through our teeth chatters. The results were magnificent and we still can't stop sharing them on social media. Our wedding day quickly approached and Jof was on top of it with a questionnaire asking for any small details we wanted to capture as well as formal family shots and silly ones too. On the big day, Jof was early and eager to get going with the detail photos as I requested. We got every photo we wanted (and more!) and he stuck to a timeline that helped keep the bridal party in line. Just days later, Jof sent us 56 sneak peak photos that we are over the moon about! The natural lighting that he is so gifted at makes us look amazing and the venue even more regal than it already is. Jof, thank you for making our day timeless and memorable, and for your beautiful work - we can't wait to see the rest of our photos!!
Jof is an AMAZING photographer. My sister-in-law is in the wedding business, and when I told her we were thinking about hiring Jof, she said "OMG YOU HAVE TO DO IT; HE IS THE BEST." And we are so glad that we did! Jof was amazing throughout the whole process. He was flexible with us when we scheduled our engagement session; it was raining so we decided to opt for a different day. He also gave us a questionnaire to fill out before the wedding to make sure we were all on the same page. Jof also put together a timeline to help make sure we stayed on schedule the day-of and captured all of the wedding pictures we wanted. On the day-of our wedding, Jof and his assistant (Karina) arrived at the venue right on time and got straight to work. They were amazing and so attentive. We got ALL of the pictures we wanted. Karina and Jof were so sweet - they also made sure I was comfortable the whole day - including taking breaks when I needed them. I so appreciated their flexibility when we had to shift some of the timeline around. We haven't seen all the wedding pictures yet, but Jof already shared the sneak peeks with us (less than 24 hours after our wedding!) and they look amazing. Bottom line: BEST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER EVER.
Jof is an awesome photographer! If you are looking for someone who is energetic, fun, creative and engaging this is the guy you want to shoot your wedding. He is totally willing to work with you if you want certain shots too. We LOVE our engagement and wedding photos and I'm so glad we had Jof capture these special moments for us. I know we'll keep these photos forever!!
Wonderful experience, wonderful photographer. Jof's style is light, airy and magical; we knew after he shot our engagement photos that he was 'the one'. He was an absolute pleasure to work with, and was able to accommodate our schedule and desires with regard to how we wanted our wedding photographed.
We selected Jof as our wedding photographer and we were not disappointed. I was a little nervous about taking engagement photos, but upon meeting Jof, his warm and charming personality immediately made us feel at ease and we ended up having a lot of fun! During the planning stage he was very responsive and answered my questions thoroughly. Jof and his assistant worked so hard on our wedding day to capture all of our memories! We were extremely impressed with his professionalism and talent. We highly recommend Jof.
Oh my gosh, Jof is so wonderful! He shot our engagement session in DC and from the first email to receiving the photos, Jof was so easy to work with. Guys, he sends out a style guide with outfit tips and suggestions! He'll provide contact information for local stylists! Who does that?! I also really appreciated that he gave us suggestions for locations, but was so willing to work with us to shoot somewhere that was special and meaningful to us. When we arrived on location, Jof made us feel more comfortable immediately. Looking at the photos he took, we are laughing or REALLY smiling in all of them - which is so rare for two people who are not typically fans of taking photos. We can't thank you enough, Jof!
After seeing the beautiful photos Jof took of some friends of mine, I knew I had to work with him. He has an incredible eye for light and scenery, and he captured stunning photos of my fiancé and I during our engagement session at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens. Neither of us had done a professional shoot before, but he guided us through the session and made us feel completely comfortable so that we looked our best. He is such a dedicated and kind photographer to work with and his experience and expertise make his photos shine. We are thrilled with how the photos turned out (and so are our family and friends!). We will cherish them forever!
We also hired JOFFOTO as our wedding photographer. Jof perfectly captured our dream wedding in Costa Rica! We knew a destination wedding would have its challenges, but Jof’s experience and professionalism made things so much easier. He was a huge help with timelines, location scouting, and dealing with unforeseen situations in a tropical country—like constant threats of rain! So many of our wedding guests complimented him and how well he did his job and helped things run smoothly the whole day, rather than getting in the way. He chose the most beautiful locations for our portraits, and he made us and our family feel so comfortable in front of the camera. Everyone loved the photos and we love reliving the day every time we look at them.
Jof is FANTASTIC! My fiancé and I hired Jof as our engagement/wedding photographer. I was slightly nervous being that I've never had professional photos taken however, Jof instantly made me feel comfortable and confident. He made our entire engagement session fun and enjoyable. Not to mention our photos turned out perfect! We are extremely excited to have him a part of our special day. Can't wait for September!
Jof was absolutely amazing!!! He photographed our wedding in March and it was so wonderful! First, he is so personable, we felt like he was an old friend after our first meeting. That was so important because we spent so much time with him on one of the biggest days of our lives. Jof is also so organized and prepared for anything. The crazy weather kept changing the week of our wedding and it ended up raining/snowing. I called Jof first thing the day of the wedding and I'll never forget what he told me to calm all of my worries. He said, " Not everyone gets to have rain on their wedding day; we will make it great!" And he did! We have some of the most memorable pictures from our wedding because of Jof's creativity, skill, and flexibility. The quality of his work is amazing and we got our pictures back within a short amount of time.It was truly an amazing experience having Jof as our photographer.
Jof is one of the most talented photographers I know! He has shot my senior photos from college, our engagement session, and now our wedding! Both myself and my husband aren't the most comfortable with someone else taking our photos but Jof has the ability and personality to make us feel completely comfortable the entire shoot, which made our photos look so natural. Jof is such a great person to work with and delivered our photos in a very timely manner. Highly recommend!
FANTASTIC AND HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
We had such a terrific experience with Jof as our wedding photographer. Not only was he professional and made us feel like we're his priority, his knowledge and style in photography is impecable! My favorite thing about the way he works is his time management. If I didn't know any better, I would think he has the ability to slow down time and get the perfect shots!
We worked with Jof for our engagement photo shoot and could not be more happy with how the photos turned out! Jof was awesome to work with – from booking, to prepping us for the shoot, to directing us on site, and getting us the edited photos in a quick turnaround. I found Jof through Instagram and really admired his work, and to have our photos taken by him was really cool. If you are looking for a photographer in the area for a lifestyle or wedding shoot, we highly recommend Jof!!
Jof is an exceptional wedding photographer; I very highly recommend his services. He was always early to our appointments and was very professional and just overall was easy to work with. With all the wedding stresses going on, he’s the one vendor I felt very relaxed around; he has a very calming personality. He was extremely prepared for the wedding and took initiative to visit the cathedral my husband and I were married at and also visited the reception venue since he hadn’t been there before. Then, he gave my husband and I some ideas about what photos we could take. He asked all the right questions and was very respectful taking photos at the cathedral since there were strict rules around where you could stand. As a bride, you spend a lot of time with the photographer on the day of the wedding, and I had a great experience working with Jof, as he was very attentive, gave us creative ideas, and was never pushy. When planning a wedding you obviously deal with so many vendors and I have to say, Jof was my favorite vendor to work with because of his easy going personality, professionalism, and of course, beautiful photographs! Thank you, Jof!
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