4.8 out of 5 stars and 22 reviews
4.8
(22)Best of Weddings (1x).Los Angeles, Orange County, worldwide
About this vendor
“I capture images that are going to withstand the test of time as classics"
For the past 6 years, Abby has been documenting some of the finest, elegant & most beautiful weddings all over the sunny state of California as well the whole United States and now Europe.
He has been named one of the Best Wedding Photographers by The Knot wedding magazine for 2019.
Abby's style is artistic, organic, story-telling with high attention even to the little unscripted in-between moments. Each portrait he captures is beautifully balanced between documentary and elegance.
Throughout his career , Abby has been closely mentored by some of the most iconic names in photography around the globe including : Towmann Studios, Don & Helen, Lovetribe weddings and Elena Shumilova.
Abby Lives in Los Angeles with his wife and their beautiful Disney princess, Kenzie. In his free time, Abby enjoys painting, collecting art, world traveling, reading & playing guitar .
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Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- 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
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
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Let me begin by saying we were initially very excited for Abby Suliman to photograph our wedding. His work is beautiful and we enjoyed his company at our original meeting. This was prior to the COVID pandemic, which affected us and so many other couples, and we hoped it would pass before our day. Due to the restrictions and closures, we eventually were forced to cancel at our venue and we planned a small ,private ceremony. We had hoped to still have Abby capture our day on a reduced scale due to the incredible circumstances. Though we initially booked him for 8 hours, we asked to work with him to find a reasonable solution for the revised plans which he was unwilling to do. He only provided us three options that we believe showed us no compassion or willingness to find a mutual, reasonable agreement for both parties. 1. Reschedule our wedding. This offended us because we believe he essentially asked us to reschedule our wedding around what was beneficial for him. 2. Photograph a maximum of 45 minute ceremony-only session, while requiring us to still pay the full 8 hour price. He offered a 2 hour shoot as well and that the deposit was transferrable for a year, however he knew that we were moving out of state afterwards and that this was unlikely. Even then, we did not feel this was equivalent to the full charge he was asking for. We asked him to cover the ceremony for a lesser price due to the circumstances, but we were unable to come to an agreement that benefited all parties. We believe this option was highly unacceptable and unethical because he would be doing less than 1/8th the work but get paid the same. 3. Cancel his services and forfeit the retainer. The only positive we saw here was that we were released from paying anything further. We asked him multiple times to please work with us to come to a reasonable, mutually beneficial solution but he refused to offer more options. He repeatedly told us he has to worry about his business, but being in the service industry, we are his business. It is our opinion that he showed no compassion or integrity and took full advantage of the situation we were in. We felt as though were forced to cancel his services since that was the only reasonable option he gave us. We were shocked and felt that he did not make us, the customer, his priority. Though we believe he would have done a great job, it is what we perceived to be a great lack of compassionate customer service that drove us to make the decision we did. We could have taken this to small claims court and easily won, but we moved out of state days after the wedding (which he knew) and it wouldn't be worth the trouble to deal with him at this point. We had an unfortunate ending to our relationship with Abby Suliman. We do not want anyone else to deal with the stress and disappointment we did in what is supposed to be such an exciting and beautiful time of your life. We hope anyone who does hire him is blessed and does not deal with the issues we did.
Abbas couldn’t have been more amazing to work with. He made our wedding day so special, and we can’t have imagined hiring anyone better to take pictures of our wedding day. Easy to work with, and he delivered our wedding gallery super quick. Went above and beyond our expectations. 10/5 stars
Abby knew how to capture the special moments other photographers would normally miss. Just looking at his portfolio, I knew we had to get him and he did not disappoint. We are so thankful for his beautiful work and would highly recommend his work.
Abby is an amaizing potographer. His work was above and beyond our expectations. He was able to capture all our special moments. We had no experience in taking professional pictures but he was able to guide us. He made us feel so confortable there were times we didn't feel he was there. His work is incredible its just amaizing how his able to capture all our magical moments. One of his images even made our family members tear up. From there words a picture says a lot of words. We will recommend Abby to all our friends and family. We were blessed to have him as our potographer for our engagement pictures and wedding.
I cannot even begin to describe how talented, patient and funny Abby was ! He gave the entire bridal party the same level of importance. He ensured all of us looked our best. He has an amazing vision and attention to every little detail, family members, poses, lighting, locations ..etc .despite the heat and the tight timeline, and us whiny girls, he managed to make it fun for all of us! He captured some amazing photos that we were able to choose from. We recommend to every couple who wants a true artist to capture their love story !
Abby hands down was worth every penny! He was so upbeat, fun and made everything so enjoyable. He helped us feel more relaxed and well taken care of on such a special day. we couldn't have asked for a better photographer for our engagement and wedding day! my Husband and the entire bridal party loved having him around. His photos perfectly captured the relationships of our group. 10 out 10 !! Thank you Abby ! we love you !
Suliman photography exceeded my expectations. Abby truly captured our most special moments in a very candid way. He made us feel very comfortable and relaxed. I felt seen and not watched. I highly recommend for engagement and wedding photos. He’s an 11 out of 10!
My hubby and I cannot say enough great things about Abby! He showed up early and stayed late ! Our wedding images came out natural, emotional and perfect. We. He made us feel very comfortable and at ease. He is extremely professional and very talented. I would highly recommend working with him and have him as your photographer.
There are not enough stars to rate Abby ! Me and my Husband were not the posing type and often behaved awkwardly in front of the camera. With Abby, fear none ! He has this amazing great mixture of formal traditional/candid/and photo journalist approach in his photos which we absolutely loved. We couldn't be happier with how the photos turned out! You're in good hands with Abby!
Abbas was great during our session. The most important thing for me was to feel comfortable with my photographer in order to have great pictures and Abbas made us feel very comfortable! He was courteous and very professional and the pictures came out great. If you’re looking for a photographer who will do everything that you’re expecting on your wedding and a bit more look no further!
Abby felt like family from the first moment we met him. He took it upon himself and checked out our venue with us before the wedding night so that we were all prepared. He was eager to meet our parents and the rest of our families early on the wedding so that he can get to know them and capture their emotions as well. Amazing !! We felt very involved every step along the way. He was always there for us when we needed him for any special moment. we didn’t even need a second photographer !! We highly recommend Abby !
We LOVED Abby!! My hubby and I are very picky about taking photos and Abby seemed to be on the same page with us the whole time about what shots we dreamed up at our engagement & upcoming wedding. Abby was super flexible, funny and was always near when there was a GRAND moment. We strongly recommend Abby and will refer more of our friends and families to him !
I cannot say how much we loved Abby ! From the first day of booking, he was already there answering any of our messages. He was considerate to exactly what type of photos my hubby and I were wanting captured the day of our wedding. He even came a day early to the venue to find all of those great spots he used to take our photos! What a quality of work ! our photos came out amazing and full of emotions ! he is very reasonably priced. I don’t get why some couples would pay those crazy prices to get a famous name to shoot thier wedding when you can get the same quality and better like the Abby brings to the table!!
I cannot even begin to explain how incredibly talented, attentive and fun Abby was ! He has a very natural journalistic approach in his photography, specially If you like the newest style of wedding photography (less posing, un-staged). He was also extremely flexible with our short timeline. Not only did he go out of his way to ensure we got the coverage we dreamed off, but he also did it with skill and class. FABULOUS WORK !
We LOVED Abby!!! His professionalism, artistry, skill and eye for perfection were second to none ! from the very beginning, we felt his correspondents were very geniune versus a generic response . He was involved with us through the entire engagement & wedding photography process. He shot our engagement shoot and it came out so gorgeous ! He handpicked some amazing locations and utilized natural light which came out amazing . I cannot say enough lovely things about his dedication, personality and kindness!!! We can not wait for Abby to shoot our wedding day this summer !
Hands down, Abby is best photographer we chose for our wedding day ! we loved his documentary photography approach. While he still delivered the classic pose shots of us and our families, he asked us to have fun in our wedding day, live the moment, be normal and pretend he is not there.
He is very responsive, patient, funny and very down to earth. He gave us the chance to describe our goals and expectations for our wedding photos. We can't wait for our photos ! We are certain they will turn out great as usual !
We strongly recommend Abby. affordable rates, professional communication, fast responses and takes amazing photos !
My fiance and I had our engagement photo last month with Abby. He was really easy to work with and very open to our suggestions. He also processes the pictures pretty quickly so we didn't have to wait too long. On top of that, he was really great at getting that natural smile out from my fiance. He offered great tips that helled us relax aince we want to look as natural as possible. I can't wait for the big day when he captures that special moment in our lives! I highly recommnd Abby!
Abby is amazing! He made sure that we he took great photos of us. His shots are sharp and artfully done. A lot of people said that they feel like they are looking at a magazine but with candid poses. He not only captures images but emotions and tells a story that is uniquely truly our own. Every shot is done with care and thought of us as a couple who are shaped by our families and friends. He worked well with my other vendors and communicated well with the essentials before and after the wedding! He offered great tips so that we can all work together as a team and get the result that we wanted... and we sure did! All I can say is your wedding may only last a day but photogrpahs last a lifetime so make sure you capture the memories as if you are living them all over again. And that what Abby is really great at! We could have never been more grateful and blessed to have him!
Update since the wedding..
Abby is a whole different level of a photographer. A side from his amazing photography skills, we also loved the personal connection touch ! He wanted to get to know us on a personal level so that he can capture our true emotions in his photos. He took incredible photos, he was always on his feet capturing every small detail. He was there with us from the moment we first got into our hotel rooms getting ready in the morning until we finished our very last dance by the end of the night ! He truly went above and beyond to ensure everything went great. We will certainly HIRE Abby again for my sister’s wedding next summer !
Abbas is the best in the photo business! Choosing him as our photographer for our wedding photos was the best decision we made. He made the whole process enjoyable, natural, and FUN!! His work exceeded our expectations; he was able to capture every special moment that meant the world to us. If you want the most authentic, and unique photos, he is your man. Thank you very much. We love you and can't wait for future photo sessions! ❤️
I do not know where to start ! It was an absolutely Amazing experience working with Abbas. He was incredibly professional, funny, attentive, patient and accommodating . From day ONE, he was there planing with us on how we envisioned this day to be. He got to know us closely so he would bring up our personalities and life to our wedding photos. He worked SUPER HARD. Our wedding guests LOVED him. Pictures turned out to be beyond amazing. He is worths every penny. Thank you Abby !
The minute I met Abbas, he was very warm and welcoming. I instantly felt a good repor and knew that he had the patience to deal with a bridezilla like myself! Wedding planning is already stressful alone so I am very grateful that Abbas made our experience very smooth.
From the constant communication I was confident he knew exactly the type of photos I visioned on our special day! I thought it was great that he offered engagement/ family photo shoots prior to our wedding as well! Thanks again Abbas! It was such a pleasure working with you. I am looking forward to booking future events!!
Abbas was an absolute dream to work with! He met with us for our engagement photos as well as on our wedding day. Before each set of photos he made sure to meet with myself and my husband to go over the concepts we wanted to be sure to include and provided some ideas of his own. He has a great kit and quick turnaround, and a very professional, congenial demeanor. The day of the wedding was hectic but the photos went off quickly and smoothly with his expert direction. We got some really beautiful shots that our family will treasure for years to come. Truly can’t recommend him enough!
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