Justin Kunimoto Photography

take our engagement photos in the mountains and have an outdoor wedding, drew us to Justin's photography style. From the time we met in person 3 years ago now, we hit it off immediately with Justin, and his constant support and encouragement throughout the years (COVID postponements, issues with other vendors, wedding day stress, etc.) truly demonstrated that he was the right choice for us. He is so kind, easy to work with, highly responsive, and truly cares about his couples. Our wedding was in October 2022, and thanks to Justin's calm presence, friendliness, and helpfulness that day, we were both at ease and able to be natural. Now we love to look at the photos he took, which capture our wedding day perfectly. Justin was also particularly loved by our guests, who still talk about what a hit his dancing was at the wedding! ;) Not only is Justin an amazing photographer, but he truly has become a great friend to us. We couldn't have asked for a better overall experience, and whole-heartedly recommend Justin's photography to other couples seeking a wedding photographer who captures every moment beautifully.

ing the wedding day. To start it off, our wedding was postponed from Sept 2020 to May 2021, Justin was super responsive and flexible with the change so that took a lot of stress off my mind. Given that we decided to forgo the ceremony, I was concerned if Justin was able to get enough footage for a wedding album. He was able to provide over 1000 photos from the wedding for us; an amazing feat given that he's the only photographer. A lot of the photos were great candid ones of our guests and us, which I loved. I chose to create my own wedding album as his style for wedding albums wasn't what I was looking for. Having done that, I do wish I had specified certain photos I wanted (i.e., we had a harpist but no photos of her, we didn't get a photo of the wedding dress hanging). I can't recall if I had said that I didn't need those photos at the moment, but in hindsight it would have been nice for the album. We also wished we were given a bit more direction in the formal photos, he provided us direction for the posture / poses, but would have liked a bit more for the angle of our faces, the direction we're supposed to look at, those small details. However, going in we knew his style was more candid and that was what we wanted. Overall great experience with Justin and loved the photos he provided! We would definitely recommend him to others.

d to make, not only our family feel comfortable, but our guests feel comfortable too. Everyone commented on how great and friendly he was. We got our photos earlier than I expected and they were amazing. We loved all of them, especially the candid moments. 10/10 highly recommend!

ry elegantly tells the story, capturing the complex reality of the moment so subtle and natural. It is amazing how the photo draws you into the moment. Two paws up!

V area. However, my appreciation grew more when Justin set up a virtual meet to get to know us better. Taking the time to do this really sets him apart. Upon meeting him in real life, it was clear that we chose the best photographer possible and just clicked. Justin is a pro at suggesting poses, which is helpful for an awkward individual like myself. He makes you feel at ease immediately. Even though it was 90+ degree weather, Justin's energy and humor kept us going during the shoots. The photographs he took are stunning...he captured the light just right so everything looked like it was glowing. Justin also took some really beautiful water reflection shots that look Photoshopped -- that's how talented he is. We have amazing photographs, but also great memories of our fun times with Justin! I'm so grateful we got to explore some truly gorgeous places with such a gifted photographer and all around awesome person! I cannot recommend him enough. We like Justin so much that we invited him as a guest to our wedding reception, where he was able to show off his killer dance moves! Thank you!

he was fully prepared to capture our wedding day (ex: driving 1 hr+ to meet with us for an in-person planning session). Friends and family shared how much they enjoyed meeting and engaging with Justin during our wedding. When we finally received the finished set of photos, we were so happy with all of the beautiful, candid moments that he captured before, during, and after the ceremony. We are so grateful for the genuine, considerate, and joyful approach that Justin brings to his craft. It was an absolute pleasure working with him!

r everything you did to make our pandemic wedding a hit. We will cherish these pictures always.

tine was the best decision that we made for our wedding. Thank you, Justin! :)))

Justin and were also lucky enough to book him for our wedding in September. Our engagement photos turned out beautifully and we already know that Justin will be the best part of our wedding! Justin is simply amazing. His eye for lighting, angles, and backdrops is extraordinary. His demeanor immediately put us at ease in front of the camera and kept us laughing the entire time. He brought out the best in us and captured all the joy and love we feel for each other. Working with Justin was bar-none the best decision we made in our wedding planning process. We love you, Justin!!!

ecommend and will continue to refer him to all our friends and family.

edding day, we couldn't express enough the gratitude we felt. Justin went above and beyond to capture every moment (whether we were aware or not:) ) beautifully. He is extremely personable and really made the entire day fun for us and our family. In addition, he sends you highlight photos immediately after the wedding and we received the final photos in ~2.5 weeks. That is unheard of! Highly recommend!

oes. We are thrilled with our photos!

ble during the shoot and gave very clear direction and posing. I literally CRIED when I saw the photos. I had no idea we could look so beautiful on camera. Thank you for an amazing engagement photo-shoot.

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etter experience! Highly recommend, he was fun and friendly and we have beautiful photos!

think he's more of a supernatural being spreading joy on this planet. On what could arguably be one of the more anxiety ridden days of your life (at least in the morning), Justin brings an incredible sense of calm to it. With his perfect mixture of professionalism (e.g. setting up lighting where a little extra oomph is necessary) and personability, sarcasm and encouragement, direction and free flow, you could not ask for someone better to help capture and add to your wedding day. In terms of approach, Justin is extremely organized. As a list oriented person myself, Justin exceeded any expectation I had - he even created our day-of-timeline for us with the perfect level of detail and buffer time for transit! His regular communication, incredibly prompt responses, thoughtful pre-day-of questions, and eye for perfect settings are unparalleled. On the day of the wedding, he kindly volunteers to show up early to re-scout the setting to find the perfect lighting opportunities before any prep even begins. Throughout the day, he's mastered an absolutely perfect combination of being present and then being a fly-on-the wall while taking all the right photos to capture the moment. Thank you so much again, Justin. You're a wonderful human and we cannot recommend your work enough.

A friend recommended Justin and after viewing his website and Instagram, I knew he would be perfect. I solely judged him on his social media work (as everyone should) but my communication and interaction with him is why Justin is exceptional. He listened to everything my husband and I wanted and provide creativity to bring our vision. During my engagement session, he made my husband and I feel comfortable and relaxed despite the fact that we are not natural when taking pictures. Justin will assist on movements and poses to make the pictures look more natural. Justin was so flexible with our timing and making sure we did not feel rush (this is very common with him saying 'please take your time and don't rush'). The day of our wedding, Justin was so efficient that he was leading and coordinating with my vendors (videographer, event manager, officiant, etc) on what needs to be done. REMARKABLE! Things ran smoothly because of him! And the pictures are just stunning! We sent our pictures to all our families and friends and we've gotten feedbacks that they want to use Justin services despite living in a different state. The turnaround for the photos are quick, previews within 24 hrs and the finished product within two weeks. Overall, Justin is amazing! I can't say enough great things about him. Obviously, I will be using his services again (pregnancy/ baby shower, anniversary, family or 'just because, nothing special' pictures). Justin will start off being your talented photographer and end up being part of your friend group. Quick update: my friend that recommend me Justin had the same experience (I'll let her write her own experience) and we're completely obsess with his work. My sister is jealous that she didn't use Justin for her wedding but will definitely use him in the future. Note: all great photographers booked fast, don't let COVID fool you!!! To Justin..... thank you, thank you, thank you! And I'll see you soon!

the wedding day, Justin messaged me multiple times to try and answer all my questions and guide me with ideas and location as I recently moved to the Northern Virginia area. He was so kind and patient when I forgot our marriage license and he had to wait to get some after ceremony photos for us. He jumped right in when we were having some technical difficulties with zoom just before the ceremony and carried some of our equipment so we wouldn't have to make extra trips. Justin made us feel like we'd known him for years and made the photography process so comfortable and smooth. He was always concerned with us and making sure we were ok and without stress even when it made more work/time for him. The kindest soul I've met in the industry and we're blessed by who he is and his work every time we look at our photos. THANK YOU Justin!!!

ce, super fun, and super talented!!! Justin also went above and beyond the day of to help the wedding party prepare and even helped with clean up! This just shows what kind of person Justin is. He not only made us feel comfortable while taking photos, but he made sure everyone felt at ease! By the next morning, he sent us a preview of photos and we were absolutely blown away with the amazing photos! He was able to capture all the emotions of our special day - every time I look at the photos, I am reliving that exact moment. If you are looking for a photographer, don’t look any further because Justin is your guy!

and excited about our choice. We interviewed several photographers, and he was by far the most organized and knowledgeable. We loved hearing the story of his journey into photography and could really hear the passion he holds for his work when he spoke. My husband and I are camera shy, but he had an infectious ease and humor about him that made us feel very comfortable in his presence. He was not hesitant to take command and instruct us on how to stand and pose but also took many candid shots that superbly captured our happiness. We were laughing and smiling so much that our cheeks hurt at the end of the session. Our pictures were stunning and reflected perfectly the emotion of the day as well as the beautiful scenery that surrounded us. We could not recommend Justin more and hope to have the opportunity to work with him again in the future!

but not eventual) wedding venue (thanks, covid), Justin was the only one in ANY vendor category who had **HIGHLY RECOMMEND** next to his name. I also was looking for someone who could span the range from the formal portraits my mom wanted to the artistic shots I cared about, and after obsessing over the images on his site and social, I knew I'd found the one. Okay ... so did Justin live up to the hype? OMG YES AND YES AND YES. From our first interaction, Justin made me genuinely feel cared for and cared about. I think at a few points we had live conversations going through email and IG at the same time. And despite several changes in date, time, and location, Justin made them all work. What struck me the most about his style is that Justin is somehow laid back and hilarious while still delivering a world-class experience. The day of our wedding, Justin was impeccable. He made everyone feel at ease, which is not an easy feat, especially during COVID. What stands out the most from the day of is how FAST he was. To be clear, I never once felt rushed. He was just incredibly efficient. For example, family shots after the ceremony took 15 minutes. Whaaat?! And (spoiler alert) the family photos came out beautifully. How?! Justin can afford to work so quickly because he has such a clear plan and is literally that talented. For us, the pace meant that we were able to enjoy our guests AND get amazing photographs. Okay, so about the photographs. First, he sent us 100 shots within 24 hours and the full set in under 2 weeks. Second, the photos are more than I could ever have hoped for. Th same man delivered beautiful family portraits, natural candids of moments I had no idea happened, and gorgeous, epic shots of me and my husband up on the mountain, including some long exposure shots with a drone. I asked for it all and I literally got it all and then some. If you can't already tell, I fangirl HARD for Justin Kunimoto. I cannot wait to have another excuse to hire him and, in the meantime, am honored to call him a dear friend. THANK YOU, JUSTIN!!!

wedding day, he was the hype guy, the calm when nerves were high, and even the fill in bridesmaid helping arrange the bouquet. Justin is the photographer you need. Thank you Justin! - Alan & E

t everyone was offering the same style. In stepped Justin, he was super easy with which to collaborate and due to COVID, he remained extremely flexible and excited to work with us. As a fellow photographer, I can't give Justin enough stars. I truly appreciate and respect his work and vision!

ble throughout the whole process. His organization skills helped to keep me on track and on the day of the wedding he even helped facilitate the day and ensured that we were on track with the timeline. When I first read all the positive reviews for Justin, I was a bit hesitant thinking that he may be too good to be true. However, after this whole experience together, I realized that he really is that amazing! His artistic skill is unapparelled, and he was a pleasure to work with! He is not simply just a photographer, but has truly became a friend. Thank you for all you do Justin!! We appreciate you! :)

t you as a couple and attempts to imprint those moments in his photographs. If Justin is not your wedding photographer, then you don’t have a wedding photographer!

d, funny, suggested great poses. We got some absolutely beautiful photos to remember our elopement and were so thrilled with Justin’s work! You can’t go wrong if you book him for photos - he will wow you.

nsiderate, but most of all, so so so talented. I have had multiple people write to me that our pictures aren't just great but that each one is like a work of art. His work is just stunning. The lighting is beautiful. The end result is beautiful and dramatic without being overly saturated or washed out. We felt super comfortable around Justin, and that shows in your photographs. Our families really enjoyed him, and he was a hit on the dance floor, too. He had great relationships with our other vendors, too, which made the whole process feel easy and fun. We love Justin! Hire him!

while making everyone laugh with his goofy movements and contagious smile. Christine and I credit Justin with bringing out the sun and pushing away the rain on our big day hahaha. Throughout the entire planning period, Justin was extremely responsive and one of the easiest wedding vendors we got to work with. It feels weird calling him a vendor now instead of a friend who we will definitely be recommending to all of our friends. We are so glad to have met Justin and love following his travel journeys on his social media platforms that all have breathtaking pictures. While going through all the photos Justin captured of our wedding, I felt like I was reliving every moment - all the joys, the laughs, the tears, and the love. I am still trying to figure out how Justin and his team captured all of the moments of laughter and love. Then, I remember Justin was a one-man show and then my brain does not compute. Justin must have a clone machine...or is a ninja....hahaha. 10/10 Highly recommended. Thank you Justin Kunimoto Photography!

detail that he shows was evident from the blogs he has written on several of his wedding photographer experiences. Our initial contact with him via email amazed us with his responsiveness and energy – which could be felt even just through emails! We selected his 6-hour wedding coverage which is $3,300 and was worth every penny. Given Justin’s impeccable communication, attention to detail before/during/after, and the speed in which he got the finished photos back to us, we think this price is even low for his services and professionalism! Our wedding started at 11:30 in the morning, and Justin arrived at least two hours ahead of time to start capturing shots of us getting ready. With wedding mornings being sort of hectic, Justin brought a great blend of energy, calmness, flexibility, and sense of direction. During the ceremony, Justin was amazingly discrete, and upon looking at photos after the wedding, we were amazed by how he could get so many angles and great photos without his motion being a distraction at all – truly ninja-level skills. It was also notable that during the formal shots that we took during cocktail hour, he did a great job managing our family and friends in a way that made people feel included, while also applying some needed firmness to keep our loved ones from devolving into a chaotic photoshoot haha. Justin was fantastic during the reception too – not only in taking photos of us and us with the guests, but also in finding time to chat and take wonderful, spontaneous moments of our guests in ways that highlighted their personalities (such as shots of our flower girl dancing and being generally cute). Throughout the wedding, Justin had a plan and was also quick to notice opportunities as they unfolded and adjusted to unexpected changes. A great example of this was how after we finished eating, we wanted to take photos with all our guests at their tables. Some of our friends were not at the table when we reached them, and Justin, unprompted by us, made a note of their name and table, and got us photos with them individually when they came back to the wedding hall. To reinforce, Justin was a true joy to meet during our wedding experience. He took time before and even after the wedding to get to know our story, likes/dislikes, and hobbies. He was willing to do this in his free time and visited our wedding venue (Ceresville Mansion) before the wedding to get an idea for shots on the wedding day. His willingness to ask questions and get to know us made him feel like a friend, and it also resulted in him capturing the small, meaningful details and big moments from our wedding in a wonderful, comfortable way – from pineapples to blue roses :) Thank you Justin – meeting and working with you was incredible.

love with Justin's energy, generosity, and amazing personality. He has this amazing ability to disappear while taking photos. I felt so comfortable, and I would forget he was even there. His is an extreme professional and perfectionist. Just take a look at his website and Instagram. He has an amazing eye for light and the best angles at every moment. During our wedding day, Justin made sure I was feeling my best, which was just so nice and thoughtful. Our family was fascinated by how quickly Justin would move from room to room to capture every single moment. He got us previews from our wedding photos 2 days after our wedding. 2 days!!! He works so hard for you, and that's only one thing that sets him apart. Ultimately, Justin has become someone that we love to talk to, and we both would love to spend more time with him. I can't say enough great things about this super talented lovely human!

y by his work - you can feel everyone's emotions in the pictures. We were a little nervous about looking uncomfortable and awkward, but Justin's photography style eliminates all of those possible issues. An added plus - Justin is a genuinely wonderful person! We had so much fun with him leading up to the wedding, at the wedding and at the after party!

made us feel so comfortable.

o much so, that after our first meeting with him, my husband asked if we could keep him forever or he was going to leave me for Justin). There are so many moments at our wedding, that my husband and I didn't get to see, because of bride and groom duties, but Justin managed to be everywhere at once (a true testament to his ninja abilities). He was always open to ideas, questions, and changes, and he has the uncanny ability for capturing truly amazing candid moments. Our family and friends are still raving about Justin, his ninja skills, and his amazing work. He has not only become one of the most unforgettable parts of our big day, but he has also become a true friend and part of the family.

ng sure the details, and having back up plans for unexpected situations. While I was amazed by his such sincere and professional attitude towards his work, I think what is most unique and special about Justin is that he cares the most for the couples and the guests to HAVE FUN. He is super flexible, open to any requests, and a very very fun person to be with. All our family, guests, and staff supporting our wedding LOVED him and had so much fun spending the day with Justin. While he is dedicated to capturing every important moment and expression, he is also actively present to celebrate the day with you which I feel is very important when trying to choose someone who will spend the BIG day of your life with you. I am very confident that couples and guests who meet Justin will find themselves in love with him. Needless to say, Justin’s photos are extraordinary and as a big fan of his photography it was our top priority to have Justin as our wedding photographer. What I love about Justin’s photos is that they are full of warm feelings and has depth. You can almost hear the laughter, the conversations that went on, and feel the energy of the people from seeing Justin’s photos. They are just so genuine and beautiful. I am so grateful that not only did he shoot our wedding but was happy to do a destination photoshoot in Tokyo on the day after the wedding. You can tell that he is a man of dedication with so much passion and energy from the fact that he was ready to do the photoshoot on the next day while staying until past midnight to celebrate our wedding day with us! I guarantee that you will have the best experience with Justin and be so happy that you have chosen him as your photographer. He is the most humble, patient, fun, and sweetest person ever!! I hope many people get to experience the joy of working with Justin! Love you Kunchan♥

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ch for a wedding photographer. I instantly fell in love with his style and love for lights so I reached out for his availability and travel fees. His response to my inquiry was refreshing and left me lol'ing when I read it. I felt a connection right away and loved how I could talk comfortably with him via phone or email, which I think is an important criteria when you're looking for a photographer. After all, they will be capturing one of the most intimate moments of your life, your wedding. It's been a relationship-building experience in the past year working with Justin for our engagement and wedding. We started as clients and vendor but now I can say he's one of my besties, bffls, bruhs. I remembered being extremely nervous in the suite during my wedding day but then felt a sense of calamity because Justin was with me. He reassured me that everything will be perfect and I was sold on that. The photos are...masterpieces. As I'm flipping through the photos now I can't help but imagine how beautiful they would look blown up and framed in my house! I feel so lucky to have had Justin capture my wedding day with my closest families and friends, these memories we can look back and recollect on for a lifetime. Thank you for taking such breathing photos and spending so much time with final touches. It's evident in your work ethic and photos that you are a perfectionist. Calling dibs on you when I need a maternity shoot in the future lols Thank you my friend!

mily members and friends are happy to have such photos that they can keep as good memories for the rest of their life.

id tell him so, Justin spent enough time for me to get ready, and his character made me comfortable for the photoshoot. He even considered our family and took some formal photos, which actually made my parents really happy. He also took some casual and fun ones as well, and those photos were very beautiful and truly captured the natural parts of me and my fiancée. Justin Kunimoto is the amazing and talented photographer, and it was very fortunate for us to have him! Arigato and love you, Kuni-chan!

brings out the best experience. My fiancée is pretty shy and usually doesn't like being photos taken, but he broke the ice in seconds. We were very comfortable during the photoshoot, and he was quite flexible with everything going on, especially considering we were in a traditional kimono and had some restrictions in the Japanese Garden. Overall, great experience and would definitely recommend Justin Kunimoto Photography.

e has a great eye and was able to capture lots of wonderful candid shots and details. We also found him to be more affordable than other photographers we contacted. We were happy we went with him!

ldn't have been happier with the results and memories. Thanks Justin!

anaged to be everywhere at once, so we have photos from every angle, of every person, and they're all amazing. We didn't want a bunch of cliche, posed wedding photos, and Justin has this amazing ability to capture all of the in-between moments, which are our favorites. We couldn't be happier with our wedding photos! THANKS, JUSTIN! LOVE YOU!

erfect moments- candid or not. He came to our wedding rehearsal and scouted out the good shots, and on the wedding day he was SO prepared- even brought hand warmers for us (winter wedding). He is professional, thoughtful, helpful, and catered to all of our wedding day requests. So many people asked us who our photographer was- not only because of the AMAZING pictures but because he was just the friendliest photographer to be around. You just HAVE to go with Justin!

ryone feel comfortable in front of the camera. He is the photographer where you tell him what you want and he will capture the moment, from laying on the ground, to jumping over rocks or even hiking to get the views and lighting that he needs. Our photos captured every moment and while previewing them, it takes you back to the special day. I am so grateful to have met him and to have had him apart of our special day. We look forward to working with him more in the future!!

we still felt 100% comfortable with Justin the day of our wedding. We wanted him to hang out even longer with us at our after party (even though I felt bad he had been with us all day). Our photos turned out great and we received so many photographs. We received compliments the day of AND for days after our wedding on how great our photographer was from both our friends and family members. Please hire Justin! You'll fall in love with him once you meet him! He was very flexible the day of and up for anything! We were on a tight budget, so we didn't hire a second photographer, but just having Justin alone captured more than enough high quality photos for us :) Thank you Justin!!!!!! 100% a 5 Star Rating!

e is so amazingly talented and his photos speak for themselves! He really captured the joy of our special day. Without further ado, here is my husbands review: Once I met Justin Kunimoto in person, I understood why my wife wanted him to take our wedding photos. Justin instantly makes a connection with you so it doesn’t feel like you’re taking a photo with a random stranger. Whenever I think of taking photos, I always imagine those awkward middle school, or Glamour shots at the mall. It’s probably that type of self-consciousness that prevents me from being photogenic. Justin was very accommodating & even joined us for the day before rehearsal when my new wife’s family & mine would meet for the first time. On the day of the wedding, he was there first thing in the morning & even stayed for the optional after-party that my wife and I had set up for our guests. As an added bonus for our family, since Justin is bi-lingual in English and Japanese he was able to guide our guests without any difficulty. Who knows maybe Justin’s tri- or multi-lingual? As far as wedding photographers go, you definitely want someone who blends in with your wedding party vs. having the guests feel like they have to pose or act a certain way to get beautiful shots. Hiring Justin is like hiring an old friend with a keen eye to capture the important moments.

nvironment, making sure that we weren't worried, so we were able to take the photos without any problem. Because we can tell that he was passionate about the work and he loved taking photos for us, we had a great time and you can tell that we did from how the photos came out. The photos came out REALLY nice (even better than we thought it will turn out) and Justin was able to capture the right moments. Again, we had a great time working with Justin and we highly recommend to take photos from him!!

unicative and responds quickly, and is so friendly and sweet! He handled a last minute change with grace, and was so easy to work with-he patiently guided us through our part, and did so much to make everything run smoothly. We received our preview pics SO quickly, and everyone was already thrilled with them, so we were doubly excited when all of the completed photos were delivered. They’re beautiful and captured every important moment perfectly. My daughter and I are both extremely pleased, and I hope we can find lots of reasons to work with Justin again. THANK YOU!!!

y to get along with, and is absolutely passionate about his work. I would HIGHLY recommend him to any couple looking for a photographer. On top of all that his photographs are some of the best I have seen and we looked at countless photographers before deciding. I am so grateful he was able to shoot our wedding.

as far as vendors went. Leading up to the wedding, Justin promptly responded to my emails and with great enthusiasm which are attributes that are much needed when wedding planning. From the moment I met Justin at 8 AM the morning of my wedding, I knew that this wedding would be in good hands. Justin was calm, professional, and above all, fun throughout the entirety of the 15-hour day. He consistently made my wife and I laugh throughout our personal photoshoot which resulted in some great shots. I am not a very “smiley” individual, Justin immediately picked up on this and consistently cracked jokes in order to get a smile out of me. I was worried that we would end up with a photographer who just yelled “smile!” at me for 15 hours. Justin made us feel comfortable and natural. In fact, Justin drove me from my hotel to the chapel prior to the ceremony. We had a quick chat about his workflow and just got a general sense of each other. Though the drive was only 10 minutes long, it was something that Justin did not have to do. But, it is this quality of going above and beyond his task that makes Justin a great photographer and a great person. What impressed me the most was Justin’s skill, technique, and eye for composition and aesthetics. I am somewhat of a low-level amateur photographer so being able to witness a high-level professional photographer work was an added bonus for me. I was utterly fascinated by Justin’s ability to compose shots and the results speak for themselves. My wife and I were completely floored by the photos Justin sent us in the online gallery. Over 1700 photos of pure gold. When looking at the angles, shots, and reactions that Justin was able to capture by himself, it seems almost inhuman that a single person could have been in so many places at so many times. I had been to several weddings this year prior to my own and the obvious visibility of the photographers always annoyed me. I do not recall seeing Justin even once throughout the ceremony but somehow, the amount of incredible shots he achieved made it seem like he was standing 3 feet from me and my wife. However, during the reception, whenever I looked for Justin in order for him to take a photo of me and my family, he was readily able to be found and always happy for me to drag him across the room to take photos. Justin’s post-production skills are equally as refined, he does not seek to Photoshop the mess out of his photos, nor make anything seem unnatural. He uses natural light so well which results in breathtaking shots. Lastly, Justin’s turn-around time with his photos was roughly 2 weeks which to me is an extremely short time. It took my wife and I four hours to look through all of the pictures and we enjoyed every second of it. Justin received praise from all of our guests during and after the wedding. As stated above, Justin is a genuinely great individual as well as a great person. I emailed Justin after the wedding and stated that even if he wasn’t our photographer, I would have still wanted him there. Hire Justin Kunimoto and you won’t have to worry in the slightest bit about your photographer. He is extremely skilled, self-sufficient, readily available to help, professional, and above all, fun.

lent in all his photos! I reached out to him, and initially another couple had already inquired about our wedding date (this was at least a year and a half in advance)...I was bummed at first but luckily he emailed me back and told us the couple decided to go with a different date. YAY! I immediately told him to put a hold on our date, and that we also wanted him to take our engagement pictures. WE HAD SO MUCH FUN on our engagement shoot that we had no doubt he was gonna be a blast on our wedding day. He has a way of making you feel so comfortable that you actually feel as if you've been friends for years. And this actually makes a LOT of difference. On our wedding day, he captured all the tears, the joy, laughter...every raw emotion you can think of because you are so comfortable around him that you can be your true self. Our bridal party all loved working with him because he allowed us to be silly and goofy without any pressure. He works alone, but he was able to keep up with all the different locations AND managed to be on time every single time (we had him traveling to several locations - hotel, church, venue). He is truly a ninja because just when you think he's not watching you, you'll see a quick flash and immediately you know he captured an amazing candid moment. We've only seen the previews to our wedding photos (which he sent to us just 2 days after our wedding), but we can already tell that we are going to have a beautiful collection of memories from the best day ever for the rest of our lives. Like many of his clients before me, I can write a novel about our amazing experience with him. THANK YOU JUSTIN!!!

y recommend him to anyone!

n is an absolutely amazing wedding photographer. You will feel like you have known the guy your whole life. He takes the time to make sure you don’t have to when it comes to your big day. He communicates well, is punctual, and honestly this guy must have been a boy scout because he comes prepared ready for anything. The last thing you want to do is stress about your wedding pictures when you’re trying to show off your moves on the dance floor whilst double fisting drinks. In the day and age where everyone uses their phone to take pictures of everything, it is so refreshing to have someone like Justin at your wedding capturing the truly wonderful moments in immaculate quality. Don’t want to see your wedding photographer? He will be like a Green Beret sneaking around taking photos that will leave you bewildered at how a person could have possibly been in the right spot at the right time, like every time!? Maybe you want to see your photographer? You might just see Justin on the dance floor with you busting a move. He really goes above and beyond to make your day special, as he truly understands what the big day means to you. And when you finally see the photos, you will be relieved to know you made the right choice. He really is that good. TL;DR Hire this dude, he's legit.

s also just an awesome person to have at your wedding because he knows how to have fun and get others around him to relax and to have a great time as well. We absolutely love love LOVED all the beautiful photos he took and are thrilled to have them to remember our wedding for the rest of our lives.

a perfect candid shot. From the start he was extremely easy to work with and consistently receptive with quick responses. We unfortunately had horrible weather for our engagement shots but you could never tell from our pictures since Justin made the day so easy. His positive attitude out-shined the bitter cold weather. The months/weeks/days leading up to our big day, Justin made himself available for anything needed...walkthroughs, conversations, anything. The Big Day- he captured everything perfectly. Getting ready in the hotel room to the first look and the last seconds of a long day....he was there capturing it all. He was never too pushy and made me feel comfortable the entire time. Then came our wedding album- amazing! We couldn't stop looking at it...and still can't. We highly recommend Justin!!

or stories of people waiting months to obtain their photos but this is not the case with Justin. He is a true professional that cares and understand the excitement of his clients . It was a no brainer that we would book Justin for our wedding as well. Justin was communicative with what our expectations were and provided his expertise/knowledge. He was well organized with our timeline and knew where to be at every given moment. Justin captures the heart of emotions of our special day. Just by looking through our photos we felt every emotion that we experienced the exact moment he took the shot. Pure talent. Not only is Justin a absolute professional he is also very personable and charismatic. Our family and friends loved his personality. It was to the point Justin was a part of our family. He is also an incredible dancer. If you want excellent quality and service, book Justin for your upcoming engagement/wedding NOW!

, and personality. His atmospheric style of photography was exactly what we wanted. He understood what kind of photos we were looking for, and he helped us get the perfect images to share with our family, even waiting with us for the right moment to capture a rainbow. We enjoyed the couple of hours we spent with him and would hire him again in a heartbeat. He sent us preview photos within a day and all of our photos within a week. He is amazing and you will not regret hiring him!

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king with Justin was easy from the very first phone call, where he asked all about us and our wedding. He's extremely personal and flexible in his approach to wedding photography and was very respectful of all of our requests. His approach is fun and laid back, which worked perfectly for our backyard wedding. He was extremely punctual (actually arrived early and left late) and very responsive to any questions or messages. He also drove 2 hours out to our wedding site for a site visit in advance of the wedding, which was really helpful. He turned around all our photos unbelievably fast - less than 2 weeks after the wedding, and each one really captured the joy and emotion of the moment. We are so glad we chose to work with him and highly recommend him for any and all photography!

entire day would be THE MOST FUN, I knew he was the photographer for us. A month after our wedding and I'm still getting texts from our guests making specific comments about how much fun he was at the wedding, and asking if we were friends before hiring him. And my answer is, "NOPE but he is now!" If you have spent any amount of time on his Instagram account, you know his photos are astounding. Yours will be too if you hire him! The entire day we couldn't get these big goofy grins off our faces, and Justin managed to pull unbelievable shots despite our excessive cheesin'. One of the only things I wanted out of a wedding photographer was not to feel like they were in our faces the entire day. I'll be honest after we finished the family photos and we joined the party, I didn't lay eyes on Justin once. AND THAT'S A GOOD THING. Because somehow he was here, there, and everywhere getting the most incredible photos of us with our guests. We've taken to calling him the ninja, and it couldn't be a more apt description of him. Going through some of the photos, I can't figure out where in the world he is standing, but he found the exact spots he needed to be in to capture some of the most incredible moments. We are so grateful to Justin for photographing our wedding. It was so full of love and magic and happiness, and we have it all on film thanks to him. You can tell he loves his job a lot when I got a text two days after the wedding telling me he got excited and already had a 211 photo preview coming our way! TWO DAYS! It was insane. No less than three weeks after that, he dropped 2400 photos in my inbox! And every single one is extraordinary. I said it once, and I'll say it again hiring Justin was hands down the greatest decision we made for our wedding.

l requests we made (sparkler pictures, candid pictures). Not only were my husband and I super impressed, all of our guests mentioned how impressed they were with Justin as well. If you're looking for a photographer who is detail-oriented, down-to-earth, professional, and quick to respond to emails, Justin is your guy!

fessional and so much fun to work with! He went above and beyond for our wedding. He even saved the wedding by being able to fix a button on my dress. After getting our 1400+ photos back in two weeks, every single picture is gorgeous! Thank you so much Justin!!

ographer for us. He is incredibly passionate about his work, and his photography is timeless. There are no heavy filters, just beautiful, bright, high resolution photos, that we know we will love forever. During our wedding day, Justin was more than a photographer. He had double sided tape for my bridesmaids, helped fix our audio for our music, helped us set up our cake cutting, and amped everyone up when we made our big exit. By the end of the day, everyone knew him by name and commented on how great he was. He seemed to be everywhere at once, and managed to capture the tone of the day perfectly. We did do some traditional posed photos, but his true talent lies in the amazing candids. At first, I was worried that we didn't hire a videographer, but after seeing the 1200+ incredible photos, I don't have any regrets. He had previews for us the next day, and the full gallery to us under 3 weeks. The gallery is full of the high resolution photos, with no watermarks, and he stores them forever. It makes it so easy for friends and family to find and download any of the photos that they like. Justin is truly a spectacular photographer. He could charge double and still be worth every penny. You will not find a harder working photographer in the business!

ng and professional photographer we've ever met. We fully recommend him!

venue, asked good questions to get an idea of the style and tone of the wedding, and made recommendations for shooting locations throughout our visits. Day-of the wedding, Justin somehow managed to capture everything! I am amazed at his ability to capture amazing photos without anybody even seeing him. He's like a ninja! The photos of our special day are absolutely phenomenal. He did a wonderful job capturing the joy, the tears, the laughter,and all of the silliness that so perfectly fit our personalities. If I could find another event for Justin to photograph, I would hire him again in a heartbeat! P.S. Justin's awesome dance moves are an added bonus. If you can weave a dance-off into your day, I highly recommend it!

e was always open to answering questions or taking care of our concerns. He was extremely personable and i felt immediately comfortable with him! He joined us for an event prior to the wedding, he was extremely friendly and got to know everyone in our tiny guest list. And for our big day, i dont think i could have picked anyone better. He was there an hour before our shoot time taking clicks around the resort. He did a lot of our getting ready shots behind the scenes without coming in the way of my makeup artist or me. During the ceremony he captured some of the most beautiful shot and gave us directions of what to do. :-) We just received a few previews of our wedding photography and I am blown away! He captured the moments so perfectly!If this preview is any indication of the pictures, I think i am going to run short of space to put our wedding pictures in our home! Can't wait to see the rest.... If anyone is looking for a photographer, plz dont even think twice before reaching out to Justin! He is beyond great and you will be extremely happy with the end result. Thanks Justin for making the trip all the way to Hawaii to be a part of our special day

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out just beautiful. We have received so many compliments. We just can't say enough about this experience. Thank you so much Justin for your patience and great eye.

of himself, but he likes the ones Justin took! We will treasure these pictures forever.

photos he also got them back to us extremely quickly. I cannot say enough nice things about our experience.

of potential photographers for a surprise proposal, I am glad I came across him. He was always responsive, helpful in explaining anything and everything that I asked him, and delivered incredible photographs (my fiance and I cannot stop looking at them). When selecting a vendor for any aspect of a proposal, engagement, and wedding there is anxiety about who they are, what they provide, and how it will turn out. Here is what I recommend: Stop your search, contact him, and hope he is available. The word is spreading about how wonderful he and his photos are, do not miss out on this opportunity.