Freed Photography

We used Brian, who was very highly recommended. He was above and beyond what I expected. He really helped direct us and got all the shots we wanted, which was tough considering we had 270 people! He was so laid back, but take charge, funny but serious when he needed to be. We got our pictures pretty quickly and they are beautiful. I highly recommend Freed!

Selecting a photographer was one of the most important steps to me in planning the wedding. I LOVE photos, and after all, when the day is over, they're what you have left to remember. At Freed, you meet with a consultant who shows you video portfolios of various photographers from whom you can choose. I immediately fell in love with Nick's work and selected him as my photographer. I also opted to add a second shooter.

I selected eight hours of coverage and requested to break-up Nick's and the second shooter's time - having Nick arrive earlier and leave earlier and the second shooter arrive later and leave later. My fiance and I did not see each other before I walked down the aisle, and I wanted to get all of our individual photos taken beforehand. In order to allow enough time for pre-wedding photos and also have a photographer on-hand for our exit at the end of the night, I determined that I needed to stagger the coverage.

When I met with Nick, he said no one had ever made that request before. He explained some "risks" (i.e. that a less experienced photographer would be primarily responsible for some of the shots), but I was comfortable with the setup and he went with it. In the end, our second shooter's photos were great and this arrangement worked out perfectly for us.

Nick was fantastic. He's engaging and generally just fun to be around, which is nice since you're spending quite a bit of time with the person photographing you! He obviously enjoys what he does and works to get the best shot every time. Our photos were phenomenal, and I'm so glad I selected him as our photographer.

Another HUGE plus about Freed is that they turn the photos around in less than three weeks!

Bryan with Freed is one of a kind. He is fun, professional and extremely talented. Our engagement photos were so perfect we did not think he could possibly get better. However, he did! The wedding pictures are stunning and photos we will treasure for the rest of our lives. Bryan also had the assistance of Gabrielle on the day of our wedding and they were a fantastic team. Gabrielle was a blast and took a lot of great photos of our friends and family. They both have the ability to make the most camera shy people feel comfortable. Our guests were constantly "striking a pose" for Bryan and Gabrielle. We consider ourselves very lucky to have worked with such an amazing team. Bryan was not just there for us on the day of the wedding but helpful during the entire process. Freed is a wonderful and professional company with so many talented photographers! Thank you for creating photos we can enjoy the rest of our lives!!

We had the pleasure of having Jenifer and Jayrol from Freed Photography as our photographers for our January 2012 wedding. Jenifer and Jayrol provided us with so many stunning images from our engagement session and from our wedding. During our initial consultation with Freed we were immediately impressed with their professionalism and responsiveness, they made special arrangements so we could meet with Neal Freed during the weekend when their studio was closed. We met with Neal who explained each of their packages in great detail and the costs. Neal even offered us a discount because our wedding was during the “off-peak” season. Neal then showed us a series of slideshows from different photographers to select from and our favorite was Jenifer’s.

We first met Jenifer for our engagement session and we immediately had a connection. She is so easy going it was easy to feel comfortable around her, which I’m sure comes through in the images. As our wedding day approached, Jenifer helped us come up with our photo schedule for the wedding day. Jenifer was even nice enough to meet us at our wedding venue (Park Hyatt Washington) to preview possible photo locations. On the wedding day Jenifer and Jayrol were great. They arrived in the suite and the cameras immediately started going. This is a wonderful team; they were both very fun and easy going while maintaining an air of professionalism. Jenifer and Jayrol were able to capture every aspect of our wedding so beautifully, they even stayed a little longer to get a few more shots and they captured so many of those “little” moments where you don’t know your picture is being taken. Those are the images we love the most. Now we have close to 1,400 images capturing our wedding!

We were so lucky to have photographers that we were so comfortable with. We only have the nicest things to say about Jenifer and Jayrol and the Freed team. Our guests even loved our photographers! Freed Photography is a great group. We would not hesitate recommending Jenifer and Jayrol from Freed to capture your wedding. Thanks again Jenifer and Jayrol!!

I will try to make this short and sweet…..Bryan Blanken is AMAZEBALLS!

Our first meeting with Bryan, my husband (now) and I knew he was our man – we practically signed our contract and locked him up when we heard he was available. He is an extremely talented photographer and pretty much amazing all around. It was such an honor to have him capture our wedding day and I cannot say enough about the quality and value of his work.

He is professional, attentive, organized, and easy going, which made taking all the photos a fun part of our day. The best advice Bryan gave me during our engagement shoot was to be myself and stop worrying about the “perfect pose” or everyone around me – because he would capture everything. He was totally right. You all can rest assure that Bryan will do a fantastic job of capturing the special and memorable moments that you probably wouldn’t have thought about.

We received a sneak peek of our wedding pictures a week after our wedding (love the quick turnaround) and I can’t explain the amount of wonderful compliments we have received – not only from our family and friends, but recent or future brides who happen to stumble upon our pictures on facebook.

I am so grateful for Bryan and cannot thank him enough for his ability to capture all the emotions my husband and I felt during our special day. I know I will cherish all the pictures forever. Boys and girls….he is worth every penny!!!!!!!! I recommend him to everyone. I know for a fact he is extremely popular and gets booked fast, so I would definitely lock him ASAP!

I've known Bryan Blanken with Freed Photography for over ten years. While in the industry, Bryan was the photographer for the first wedding I was an event manager for. I knew then I met terrific talent. Over the years, Bryan and I remained in touch through industry events as well as "meeting on the set" for other friends weddings and family portraits. Once engaged, when it came time to select our photographer, without a doubt, Bryan and Freed were our number one choice. Bryan fortunately already knew my now husband Jay and understood our preferences and style without really having to ask. The day of our wedding, (Nov 4, 2011 at Kent Manor Inn), Bryan was an extension of our party and made it all easy. Our wedding was small and intimate and Bryan fit in nicely with our guests which made capturing memories on film easier! Our family and friends have commented about how nice our photographer was and how connected he seemed with Jay and I. We've since received our pictures and are very happy. As we went through the hundreds and hundreds of pictures, we relived the entire day... There are so many pictures where I can remember exactly what was happening and what was said at that moment- Bryan captured it all. We couldn't have asked for a better person to be with us the day of our wedding. We will absolutley continue to recommend Bryan and and Freed.

Freed was one of the more expensive photography companies we looked at, but after a disappointment in the photography department at my sister's wedding, we were pretty convinced that it was worth the $$. And it TOTALLY was! Not only do our pictures look incredible, but our photographer, Bill, was very easy to get in touch with, and really fun to work with on the wedding day. We got a free engagement session, and that was great to get to know Bill, and to figure out what it's like to smile and get your picture taken for an hour straight! You'll be spending alot of time with your photographer on the wedding day, so having someone fun who you get along with is really important! Also, it's awesome to have a photographer who can get great pictures FAST, so you can actually get back to the party, and Bill totally did that. I heard from all of my friends not to expect my pictures for months after the wedding, but 6 weeks after the wedding we had a disc with 1200 high res images, and a few days after that we were started on the album. We also got a photo booth from Freed which our guests loved. They brought a box of props which was hilarious (and our flower girls ran around all night in their boas!) I can't say enough good things about Freed, if you have it in the budget, you won't be sorry you spent the money on them!

I couldn't have been happier with the team from Freed Photography. They added the personal touches to our wedding planning that only a seasoned professional could. From finalizing the wedding timeline with both the Bride and Groom's input in mind, they not only provided us with stunning wedding photos, but stress-free assistance throughout the wedding process. It was an absolute pleasure working with them!

John with Freed photography was wonderful to work with. We haven't gotten the pictures back yet, but are looking forward to seeing them. John came prepared to take pictures outside on the National Mall despite hurricane Isabelle. He braved the wet and the wind to help us get the pictures that we dreamed of. He was professional in his appearance and very discreet when taking pictures. Thank you very much John!

We just got our wedding pictures back this past weekend and they are FANTASTIC!! The photographer (Nick) was great! He answered all our questions, took the time to try and do all the annoying poses/shots I asked for, and the pictures turned out great! My only disappointment is that after seeing these pictures that we didn't have time to take even more! They took shots of things we didn't know happened which made the whole day that much more memorable/enjoyable.

Freed Photography is the best in photography in the DC Metro area. I enjoyed my entire experience with Freed. From scheduling my wedding day and going into the studio to look at portfolios to meeting with our photographer Jenifer to shoot our engagement pictures. Jenifer was spectacular and she has a real eye for the images that she captures. My husband and I were really happy with our engagement pictures and knew that we would be in good hands on our wedding day. Our wedding day was on August 6, 2011 and looking at our proofs we have so many wonderful pictures to choose from for our album and to have in our home. For our wedding we also rented the photo booth. The Freed employee that handled the photo booth was also excellent. Our guest really loved her and told us that she really made the photo booth something everyone wanted to take part in. She even convinced my grandpa who never takes pictures to let loose and have fun. From the outstanding service that Freed provided I know that I will be using Freed Photography for future life events. I am truly pleased with the product that Freed produced. I would recommend Freed to any bride and groom planning their big day.

Beautiful and Professional Photos:
After looking through some portfolio’s online, my fiancé and I went to Freed Photography for an initial consultation. Everyone was extremely kind and professional. We picked our photographer, Pablo, and got the opportunity to see a complete slideshow of his work.
We then did an engagement shoot, where we had the opportunity to personally meet and work with Pablo, before the big day. This was amazing, as it allowed us to meet him, for him to get to know us, for us to get comfortable with the camera and to discuss what our preferences were regarding the photos we wanted, the style, etc.
On the day of the wedding, he arrived before the agreed time (and as a bride… this is definitely something you value a lot at that particular moment). He brought all of his equipment as well as an assistant. We did some "getting ready photos", some formal photos, photos during the ceremony, cocktail, and reception. Overall, the photos were amazing. Some were traditional, others extremely artistic. The final product was truly terrific!! I would highly recommend Freed to anyone looking for a professional studio. All of their photographers are great, and their staff is very organized, responsive and hands on.
Thanks again for all the great moments captured on our special day!

Freed is wonderful to work with; everything seemed to click from the time my father and I walked into their office. We were able to view the work of several photographers and picked one that had a style that matched the theme of our wedding. Jason was great, he worked hard and has a great artistic eye. There were some artistic shots I wanted that he made work even though they were not easy. Did I mention I got married on the hottest Saturday of the year in July!!!! Thank you Freed and Jason!

Nicholas Griner from Freed Photography captured such incredible wedding
photos. They look amazing and he did a wonderful job! We are so thrilled to
share the photos with others! His dedication to detail and
mastery of "capturing the moment" just means so much to us.

Selecting a photographer AND videographer can be a painful and expensive part of the wedding planning process. The team from Freed Photography and Videography makes this as easy as they can -- their work portfolios speak volumes for them. We had Bryan Blanken and his team shoot our wedding and they left me in tears (of joy) over all of the memorable moments they were able to capture. Our video which was shot by Jamie is nothing less than excellent -- it truly is like watching a professional movie only to find that my husband and I are the stars of it. There are no words to describe the amazing talent of this company other than: THEY ARE WORTH EVERY PENNY!!

We used Freed for our wedding on 6/18/11. Freed and in particular Bill was great!!!! He actually help make things go off without a hitch!!!! First when our limo was running late to the ceremony he called his assistant to bring out our bouquets so we had them. Then when our second limo broke down they joined us in the cramped limo and not one compliant about kneeling on the floor or being shoved in a small part of the front of the limo. Then throughout the knight I heard awesome things about how great they were at getting the photos we requested.

Really, I am not sure I would have made it through the day without them......thank you guys you were the best and went along with all of our antics without question!!!!! You were the best!

Freed Photography are true professionals. They have a number of different photographers, each with his or her own aesthetic. It is important to visit Freed's studio in person or search their website thoroughly to choose the photographer you want with the style that matches yours. They have photographers who are very "glamour" oriented-- lots of gorgeous, bright colored photos, fishbowl shots, shadows, etc. They also have photographers who do more subtle photojournalism-- more emotional shots, less flashy lighting, but still very beautiful and clear and elegant. And they have other photographers that also have their own style. Everyone is excellent and trained and highly professional. We decided to go with Pablo for our wedding photographer. Pablo was not only a brilliant photo artist, he made our wedding day 100 times less stressful by being the "chief organizer" for the first few hours. Making sure everyone was in place, with boutonnieres on, smiling, standing up straight, hands out of the pockets, girls with their legs crossed the right way. He was a real leader of the day, and I never expected him to be such a great asset to our wedding. I will always be grateful to him for helping to make our day great.
At Freed, it is important to know that certain photographers come in certain price categories. Pablo and a few other of their premium photographers are more expensive than others. While we adored Pablo's style, I believe Freed's other photographers are excellent as well.
Additional photographers and albums can be had at extra cost. What I loved about Freed was that the prices were all very understandable- there were no hidden fees or costs, no "extras" that were surprises. We knew exactly what cost what. It was a relief, as most wedding vendors charge additional fees for everything and are not forthcoming about it.
Finally, for their masterful work, Freed was one of the most reasonable wedding photographers we interviewed to be part of our wedding. I believe they were in the middle to upper-middle of the price bracket and I believe their quality is exquisite. Their professionalism, honesty, and kindness throughout our planning process was also impressive. I recommend them 100%.

Russell was excellent and everyone was very pleased with him during the event and the pictures were beautiful!

Jenifer is so easy to work with and really cares about what she is doing. She is very professional and a pleasure to be around. And my pictures look great!!

Shawn and I are currently living in Boston, but have friends and family in the DC area. We opted to have our wedding in DC so that more people would be able to attend. We hired a wedding planner, Ayran Kanter, to help with all the details. The ceremony took place in the evening at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Chevy Chase. The black tie reception followed at the Crystal Room in the Willard InterContinental. Ayran highly recommended Bryan Blanken of Freed Photography. Since we were traveling from out of town, our schedules were pretty fixed in terms of availability for meetings. Bryan was more than willing to accommodate us. Shawn and I had ideas for shots, particularly outdoor shots with the monuments. Bryan was always open to our ideas, and didn't hesitate to provide honest input. We trusted his expertise (I wanted a shot outside when my husband and I first saw each other. However, Bryan let me know immediately that the lighting would be an issue and we opted for a different location). I couldn't be more pleased with the pictures. I know every bride has images of what her wedding will look like, and my best advice to you is to trust Bryan, his artistic eye and his years of experience. You will not be disappointed.

When we walked into their office in Bethesda, I was instantly impressed by the level of service Freed provided. We were brought into a cozy room, offered a drink, and then the "show" began. On the flat screen T.V. mounted on the wall, we watched several of the photographers' portfolios matched with background music. Very impressive. I was not expecting that! :-)

As soon as I met Bill, our photographer, I was immediately put at ease knowing that he was a professional who I could rely on to record the memories of our special day well. One thing that I really treasure is that I have my loved ones' mannerisms and patterns of movement captured. He listened to what I wanted and made it happen. And for that, I am forever grateful. Bill and his team were really chill and relaxed the entire time. I received so many compliments about how the photographers were everywhere taking photos whenever something notable occurred. "How many photographers were there?!?!" was a comment I heard from more than one person. On the day of the wedding, Bill had a third photographer come along for free! We had only thought we were getting two.

We were told that our pictures would take 4 to 5 weeks to process and Freed was true to their word. I also liked that we were able to buy the rights to our pictures outright without ordering any prints.

Brides- trust me and put your mind at ease on the best day of your life. Especially if you want candid pictures like I did- Bill from Freed Photography is the right man for you!

We couldn't be happier with our experience with everyone we encountered at Freed.

Our meetings with Bryan and James (our photographer) were great - we felt really confident that we were in very good hands from the very beginning.

James and his assistant Jayrol were incredible to work with - we had planned an outdoor wedding & pictures that were ultimately rained out, and we had a lot of moments during our pre-ceremony pictures where there would be a break in the rain and we'd get ready to shoot some pictures outside, just to get to the door and have it start to pour again. James and Jayrol were super resourceful and patient, and got creative to make the most of having to stay inside our venue for our family & wedding party pictures.

After the wedding, lots of guests commented to us about how nice and fun they both were.

Freed went the extra mile for us after our event, as well. Mother's Day and my father's birthday fell 3 weeks after our wedding - before our proofs were ready - and the team was able to pull and edit some pictures of our family ahead of time so we'd be able to use them as gifts.

Finally and most importantly - we got our photos back and they're incredible - better than I could have ever hoped for. They captured so many moments that we would have missed or forgotten, and the images are beautiful - we'll treasure them forever!

We decided to go with Freed and its been the best decision from the beginning. Everyone was so nice and helpful at our first meeting. Our photographer, James, was professional and took great pictures. We did our engagement session with James and he did an amazing job. Words really can't describe the day of the wedding. From the moment James showed up to take pictures of the girls getting ready, he was definitely on top of his game. There was no fumbling around, James was ready to go. This went on for 8 hours straight. He even went as far as to climb a vehicle at the parking lot of our reception in order to get a better angle for a picture. That's dedication! Although we haven't received our pictures (because we just got married), I have no doubt that they will be wonderful. We definitely plan to use Freed and James in the future.

Our photographer was fantastic! He braved a hailstorm followed by a rainstorm less than an hour before our outdoor ceremony to be there early for set up; luckily the skies cleared just in time. He was extremely courteous and took some great photos.

The photographer was the one vendor we were most interested in and price was not an issue. For us, the only thing we'd have after the wedding are photographs. (We did not get a videographer) We looked for a photographer who did more candid, stylized and non-traditional photos. Friends of ours used Freed and spoke very highly of them. The original photographer we arranged to use from Freed ended up not suiting us so our wonderful consultant, Camie, worked to get Bryan.

My fiance and I met with Bryan and he was fantastic; he made us laugh so hard and he got a sense of us at a couple immediately. As I was more nervous than one could believe, Bryan made me feel at ease and continued to joke around with me. Even with the snow in the air--in March...first day of the cherry blossom festival--Bryan didn't push us to do outdoor photos. It was up to us. We went for it. We are so glad we did.

On our wedding day, he made us feel so comfortable as a couple and in front of the camera. We can't wait to see the proofs.

Thank you Bryan for a day to remember! Thank you Camie for making it all happen

We used Nick from Freed Photography for our January wedding in DC. The whole company is extremely professional and has done this so many times, you won't have to worry about anything. Our photographer met with us about 6 weeks before the wedding and went over key people, important photos, timelines, etc. The day of he arrived right on time and immediately set to work on shots of us getting ready, the dress, shoes, etc. He did not need any direction and had already scouted the location for good spots for the portrait shots. During the posed photos, he was good about looking out for the details - tilt your head this way, cover this weird design on the rug with your dress so it doesn't show, etc - and giving our families direction (they're not that great about organizing themselves). Several of our attendents remarked how nice and professional he was. During the reception, I hardly noticed him at all, but the pics we just got are great. It was really important to me that we have good photographs of our wedding. (I'd known too many other people who decided this was where they'd save money, and they were ultimately not happy with the results.) I researched several studios and we talked with photographers from two of them, and Freed was definitely the best value for money we found. I highly recommend them!

I have used Freed twice and have been very happy both times! Recently we had Nick as our photographer for our wedding. He was so nice to work with. He was flexible and really listened to what we were after. Our photos are AMAZING! Nick is really talented! The studio is also great to work with. They are very helpful when it comes to designing the album. I also used Freed for video - again they produced a beautiful memory of our day! Thanks Freed :)

I could not have been happier with Freed! Jenifer Moss Moriss was our photographer and we loved working with her from the start. The office staff was also great to work with and very responsive. They are not the cheapest team in town, but you get what you pay for. I would definitely suggest getting the assistant photographer. It helps speed things along so you can focus on having fun, not waiting for lighting and lense changes.

What a great decision! Freed Photography was professional in every aspect! We truly appreciated Bryan Blanken's amazing skills and professional attitude during our wedding....he is an incredible artist. I would recommend Freed and Bryan a thousand times over!

At first my fiancee thought my budget for the photographer was high. When he saw the proofs from Freed he understood and agreed they were worth every penny. Jenifer was incredible and showed up with 2 assistants. We have 3 perspectives of every moment - 1100 proofs from which to choose and nearly every one an amazing photo. Freed lives up to the hype in every way. Considering the photos are the one tangible you get to keep (in addition to one another) I cannot imagine hiring anyone else.

I would recommend Freed Photography to anyone looking for a wedding photographer in the DC area. My husband and I spoke with several photographers before choosing Freed and selected them because we liked the work we previewed, plus, their prices were very competitive with other photographers in the area. Nick was AMAZING. We had a great time with him during the wedding and he was everywhere and really managed our crowd to get the shots we needed.

Freed was amazing! I have nothing but good things to say about my experience with Freed and with Nick Griner, our photographer. He was extremely professional and wonderful to work with. I will definitely recommend Freed and Nick to everyone I know.

Everyone at Freed was absolutely fantastic to work with! Freed is by far the best wedding photographer!! From our engagement pictures, meetings before the wedding, wedding pictures, prints, and album creation. The photos captured the perfect moments which we will cherish forever. Everyone was extremely professional and truly made our day perfect from beginning to end. The first time I saw the pictures, tears were certainly flowing!

The album truly reflects the perfect story of our wedding and I would highly recommend to all future brides. Freed truly delivers, produces, creates, reflects absolutely beautiful and ever last images that will last a life. In addition to the album and prints, Freed also created individual collages for close family members (parents of the bride & groom) - the gifts were priceless! The design was truly exceptional!

A special thank you to Nick and Carla. Everyone was a pleasure to work. I can't wait to see the finish album product!!

All the best!
Lucas925

It was extremely easy, comfortable and stress-free working with Freed. They really knew what they were doing. Our particular photographer, Russell, was great. I loved the instructions/directions he gave to everyone on what to do while posing for the planned family shots. He had the attention to detail that is very necessary for wedding photos!

Pablo was the best!

Freed was a pleasure to work with throughout the planning process as well as on our wedding day. The photographer showed up as scheduled and was very subtle throughout the day. They did not get in the way while we were getting ready, but somehow managed to capture amazing candid photos. The entire day went very smoothly with their attention to the small details that really make a picture stand out. Our photos were incredible. While the cost may be a bit higher than other vendors, the quality is unmatched. I would not recommend anyone else.

Not much to say - they are the best! You get what you pay for, and they are more than worth the cost. If you want the memories to last, get the best photographers you can.

Bryan Blanken was fantastic!! He did an AMAZING job capturing all moments and was also great to work with. I am a tough critic and Bryan gets my HIGHEST recommendation.

Freed photography has the uncanny ability to capture the true emotions of a wedding. Service and quality!! The best investment made for the wedding! After all is said and done, the pictures are what's left from the wedding day! Outstanding job!!!

They were just a delight to work with, Very professional, courteous, and the quality of work can't be beat.

The service we received with Freed Photography and our individual photographer, Pablo, was excellent. The service fee was reasonable for insurmountable service we received from Pablo. He showed up early and stayed late. He joked with my family and made us feel comfortable. He had almost 2 hours of family pictures to take - it felt like 5 minutes because he was energetic and created a fun atmosphere. He was professional, yet took a ton of creative liberties, as my new husband and I were toted around kissing and smiling. I would recommend Pablo for any event; not just weddings. You would be lucky to have him as your photographer.

The photo Freed Photograph took was the best! I love the way how me and my wife looked. The photo was very clear and clean. I would recommend this to everyone, they came to my wedding fast and it was very good. The photo they took will last forever.

Bryan was awesome! He really worked with us to find a photographer that fit our budget and our styles. He hand-selected Nick for us based upon his photojournalist style, and excellent personality! Nick did an amazing job for us! His pictures are gorgeous (there are so many amazing ones we had a hard time narrowing them down for our book)! He was a ton of fun and our friends and family loved him, he fit in perfectly with the guests at our wedding!
We can't wait for the opportunity to use Nick and Freed again in the future!

We shopped around for months to find the perfect wedding photographer, and we are so pleased to have selected Eli Turner of Freed Photography. Eli was such a pleasure to work with. He is clearly very experienced and brings comfort and a good sense of humor to the process. He is also very creative and got some amazing photos. We recommend this photographer to anyone.

Eli was amazing to work with - from our engagement shoot, all the way through the last minute of our wedding celebration. He was extremely professional and made everyone feel at ease. Plus, he's such a fantastic person that it was a pleasure to have him around us on our wedding day. We are just so happy with how our photos turned out! Freed was among the first vendors we booked after we got engaged and it was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding.

Freed saved my album. I used a different photographer from a different state where I previously resided in and came out with the worse album, a brides worst fear. I went to Freed thinking the worst, but I have never been so happy. Carla was amazing to work with. We had to limit the amount of pictures as many were no focused enough to use, but we came out with the album of my dreams. My husband and I are planning on during our yearly pictures there as well. Everyone at Freed are so professional, understanding, and incredible customer service. I truly cant speak enough of how thankful and what great work they can do. I wouldnt recommend anyone other than Freed.

Our photographer was Bryan Blanken and he was great to work with. He was honest, calm and trustworthy. We loved that he made it fun and would share photos with us as he was taking them. We hope to work with Freed and Bryan again in the future.

John Shinkle from Freed and his team for the day (James and Pablo) were absolutely amazing -- they were accomodating, they put us all at ease, and they took somme amazing shots of our bridal party at the Capitol. John met with us a number of times before the wedding and we loved our engagement pics. We cannot wait to get our wedding photos, and we would highly recommend Freed to anyone looking for a professional and creative group of photogs in the DC area!

Excellent pictures and a ton of them to choose from. Our photographer, Russell kept us all at ease and having fun! There were so many pictures and I didn't even realize he was in the room! Absolutely great!

We loved our photography!! Nick was amazing! He was awesome directing our 23 person bridal party and difficult family dinamic! He was really great and the shots are amazing!!

I plan to use them for any event we have!

I would highly recommend Jenifer Morris. She captured the emotion of the day and the beauty of the event.

I would have no hesitations what-so-ever in fully recommending Freed Photography to anyone looking for a photographer for their wedding or ANY other special event. From the moment you walk into their studios in Bethesda, to the follow up with the photographers you know you have a special company and will be in good hands. I will say that their services are not cheap, but this is the one time in your life not to go with someone offering you the cheapest package. Other companies will sell you a package, not tell you about the photographer in anyway, when it's the photographer that makes your wedding!! What you GAIN from Freed is the professionalism, care, charm, creativity and imagination that you do not get with ANY OTHER photography studio. You HAND PICK the photographer that MATCHES your style. Demand the best. Hands Down.
Our photographer exemplified Freed in every way. From the magical and creative shots before the wedding, to the care and ease of the family shots, to the SEEMLESS integration into the ceremony. We had very HIGH hopes and Freed exceeded every one. If you have any doubts, please email me. Bflamholz@gmail.com

My photographer, Jennifer M. was AMAZING! She showed up EARLY (with an assistant) and took a ton of pictures of everyone who was with us at our wedding. Good thing too since my mom's camera battery died!!

She was able to truly capture the wonderful memories that were created that evening. She was also able to take pictures with every shade of sunlight possible, she even followed our antique firetruck and incorporated it brilliantly into our photos while we went for a short spin to celebrate! Both Jennifer and her assistant were extremely flexible and were able to capture pictures I could never dream of getting myself.

I would HIGHLY reccomend Freed and more specifically Jennifer M. as a photographer for your event...I am already booking Freed for our upcoming baby pictures :-)

Very professional and accommodating. We had two consultation meetings with the company to discuss our desires and details of the evening. We were very confident that our wedding would be captured beautifully and artistically. Overall, we were extremely pleased and would recommend Freed Photography to anyone! Freed Photography goes above and beyond to ensure the best work. There is no doubt that the pictures will provide us with wonderful memories of the event.

Freed Photography was very easy to work with. They were available for planning meetings in the evening and always returned calls promptly. Neal and Carla were professional the day of the event and added to the overall enjoyment of our day. We have already received the CD of our pictures and the quality is amazing. We look forward to working with them again in the future.

Bill did such an amazing job on our wedding!! We just loved his work and he was so fast too. He was nice enough to send us a whole bunch of pictures the day after the wedding so we could see how they came out (great!) and we got everything back less than two weeks after the wedding. None of my recently married friends got their pictures back so fast. The pictures are really just perfect and are exactly what we wanted. Bill was also so nice, unobtrusive, and really wonderful to work with. I would highly recommend him!!

Freed was awesome to work with! Everyone that works there is so nice and helpful! Pablo and his assistant did an amazing job and were everywhere all night long. They were always there when i wanted a picture and other guests said the same thing! I will for sure recommend Freed to any and everyone!

Wonderful service, impeccable quality of photos and very professional. We had an engagement session and our wedding day photos. Our photographer, Eli Turner, captured every photo we asked for and went above and beyond with beautiful photos we will treasure for alifetime. Neal Freed is also very attentive, responsive and is wonderful and guiding you to the photographer that best suits your needs and wedding style.

The service fee was reasonable for insurmountable service we received from Pablo. He showed up early and stayed late. He joked with my family and made us feel comfortable. He had almost 2 hours of family pictures to take - it felt like 5 minutes because he was energetic and created a fun atmosphere. He was professional, yet took a ton of creative liberties, as my new husband and I were toted around kissing and smiling. I would recommend Pablo for any event; not just weddings. You would be lucky to have him as your photographer.

Freed Photography was the best of the best. We had Pablo as our photographer and he was wonderful. He was respectul of our schedule and ceremony. He took fantastic pictures and was very easy to deal with on every level. He followed all of our instructions and made sure all of our important guests/family were included in the pictures. The is the best value out there, worth every penny!

We loved our wedding pictures and still look at them often! Working with all the photographers on our wedding day was a great experience. They were able to capture every detail of our "winter wonderland" and tell a beautiful story through their images. Carla was extremely helpful in putting together our album. Thank you Freed Photography!!

Terrific! We had a great experience with Freed - from our first meeting to discuss the logistics, to working with the photographers the day of. Everyone was highly professional and "on task" and made the experience truly enjoyable. We are in the process of selecting our photos for our album and are thrilled with the results.
Thanks to everyone at Freed who helped ensure that our special day was just that!

From the moment my fiance and I contacted them for a consultation appointment, Freed Photography was fabulous! We went into their office where the owner himself sat down with us and took the time to chat and ask us questions before even showing us any pictures. He was very encouraging, didn't pressure us at all, and was very frank about service, cost, and what we would be getting exactly. All of the photographers are excellent, but we fell in love with Eli Turner's work-- looking through his portfolio (both on a slideshow and in a table book), his pictures were snapshots in time. You could just about hear the music, the laughter, everything!

Before our wedding we had an engagement session with Eli, which was brilliant because not only did it allow him to familiarize himself with our quirks, but both reassured and relaxed us in his presence! Neither my fiance nor I are particularly photogenic (one of the reasons we splurged on the photographer), and we were absolutely shocked at the pictures Eli managed to capture of us! All of our friends and family raved about how great the pictures were, and we were certainly impressed as well!

On the wedding day itself Eli and his assistant, Katy (the package we went with gave us Eli and assistant for 8 hours), were relaxed, professional, and helped keep everyone laughing and natural. Throughout the evening Eli would come up to Patrick and I and show off a few of his particular favorites. We haven't seen the entire collection yet, but I am confident that Eli captured our special day perfectly!

I would HIGHLY recommend both Eli and Freed Photography in general. They are expensive, but rightfully so.

Freed photography is exceptional! They were referred to us and they were the one and only photographer we looked at for our wedding. They have an excellent reputation and they live up to that. Bryan was great to work with prior to the wedding, helping us pick out a great photographer, album, order of events, timelines. Additionally he referred other vendors to us as well. Jason was our photographer and he was outstanding. He is extremely professional, and very importantly he is calm throughout the day. Your photographer is pretty much with you all day and Jason was always there for us. He kept me, the bride, very calm throughout the day, and he got all the posted pictures for us ahead of time, took my husband and i for additional pictures after the ceremony when he felt we didn't have quiet enough and he really goes with the flow. There was nothing for us to worry about or stress about. It has only been 2 weeks since our wedding so we have not actually recieved our pictures yet however from what Bryan and Jason have told us (Jason also showed us some shots that day that were beautiful) they are great. Thanks Freed!

WOW…Freed is amazing. Granted, this is the only photographer I have ever really work with but they were great.

The staff at the office is fantastic, the person handling our account left the company a couple months before the wedding and one of the senior managers personally called to reassure us that everything was still going to run smoothly.

The photographer we used was Nicholas Griner. We met him at the engagement session and he made us feel at ease right away. Very funny guy and yet very professional. At the wedding and reception he was able to grab some amazing candid shots without feeling like he was in the way at all. Our photos are fantastic, Nick is the best working with Freed is a simple and smooth process. I can’t say enough great things about them.

The photos are the things you will have forever, it’s worth it to use the best and the best is Nick Griner at Freed.

We hired Russell and Glen was the assistant. Guests mentioned that they didn't really notice them working which to me is a great thing. And never did I feel like they were in my face. They were very professional, and from the sneak peek I just got at my pictures - they did an amazing job. Really loved Freed!

Freed Photography did a superb job for my daughter's wedding. Jenifer Morris and her assistant James were terrific. They were easy to work with and discrete. They had wonderful suggestions for shots, and somehow managed simultaneously to stay in the background and also capture all of the significant moments of the day. It was a pleasure to work with them both. The photos are truly stunning and we are delighted. I am appreciative of the talent and expertise -- and equipment -- used to produce the excellent pictures. Using Freed's approach of giving us access to the digital pictures was perfect for us and allowed us to use them in combination with some candid shots taken by guests. All together it was a very satisfying experience.

Freed Photography provides excellent service. Our photographer, Jenifer, was very accomodating, helped put me at ease during our wedding day and the pictures she took were phenomenal. On top of that, Freed offers an extensive list of photographers to choose from and their packages include an engagement photo session as well as a picture album.

We heard from numerous people that Freed Photography was"the only" photography studio in town, so we certainly had high expectations. Pablo went above and beyond our highest expectations. As someone else already wrote, pictures are all you have once the night is over (besides a wonderful marriage, obviously), so it is very important to have a photographer who is dependable, relaxed and talented. Pablo was all of these things and more. Needless to say, we were very pleased and can't wait to have another event so that we can hire him again.

Our Photographer's name was Nick Griner. I didn't use a wedding planner, and Nick was helpful early on in helping me figure out the timing of the day to make sure we got the pictures we wanted. That helped me schedule my hair and makeup and the limo which had to be done well in advance. That bit of reassurance that the timing of the day was right really put me at ease. Nick had great ideas, but he also took our ideas to heart and ran with them. The day of the wedding he arrived right on time, a few minutes early even, and was very easy and fun to work with. His professionalism and creative eye were just what I was hoping for in a wedding photographer, he definately went with the flow and found interesting shots wherever we were. We chose to take some photos around the residential streets of Georgetown and the photos he took turned out really cool. He really captured the happiness of the day. I feel like the service we got from Nick and Freed was definately worth the money and was a good value for the money. I would recommend him and Freed to friends.

The wedding photos are the one lasting thing after the wedding... all the food, drinks, flowers, entertainment are gone, the photos have permanence. Eli was amazing and seemed to capture every last detail. We could not have been happier with our choice of Freed Photography.

Every aspect of working with Freed Photography was pleasant, prompt and professional. The various photography packages were clearly explained to me, I was shown many examples of the work from their photographers, including an event that took place where I was having my wedding. The photographer and I spoke a couple months before the wedding, and we agreed on a time to talk as we got closer to the wedding. On the day of, I was a nervous wreck but the photographer completely put me and my fiance/husband and our family and friends at ease. It was a really fun day, and I can't wait to see the actual photos! I highly recommend Freed Photography, both for their value and for the ease of working with them.

My husband and I used Jenifer from Freed for our wedding in early October and I can not say enough about how amazing our experience with Jenifer and with Freed were! Jenifer not only came to me with fabulous ideas for the day in general, which I was so thankful I put to use, but visited the preceremony, ceremony and reception sites twice prior to the event to scout the perfect spots for pictures, lighting at exact times of day we would be there and to ensure everything was hanicap friendly since one of our father's is in a wheelchair. The day of she arrived with an emergency kit (of which I think I used everything in it) and a cheerful and excited disposition that wore off on everyone there! IN addition, we were taking a trip to see my husbands family about two weeks after our honeymoon and she worked to get us a proof book of every picutre to share on such short notice. MOST importantly...the pictures exceed my wildest expectations. They are truly amazing. Everyone who has seen them agree they could be in a magazine and I am so thankful that Jenifer and Freed were there to capture our special day in such an exceptional way! I will recommend Jenifer and Freed to every bride I know! Thank you!

Freed Photography was perfect for our day and our budget. We had Russell and his assistant and both were fabulous! Our pictures are stunning and most of them I don't even remember taking - they were invisible! They are pricey, but you get all that you pay for. Don't take chances with your pictures for this day. There are no re-dos, so go with Freed, they'll get it right.

Freed is expensive but definitely worth it. We were thrilled with our album.

We hired Freed Photography for our wedding, and are so pleased with our photos! Our photographer, Eli, and his assistant were extremely professional and helped our entire family relax during the day. They took beautiful and creative photos. We have so many great pictures to choose from!

Freed photography helped me and my family during a time of hardship and we will never forget them for that. Everyone was very professional, caring, and unbelievably great at what they do.

I would strongly recommend Freed to any bride and groom who are looking for quality. They deserve their reputation as the best. While they are not the least expensive, they are certainly a good value for the money.

We loved Eli with Freed photography! He was so calm, professional, creative and friendly. Two of our friends liked our pictures so much that they have also hired Freed for their upcoming weddings. You can definitely not go wrong with Freed. They deliver beautiful albums that are above and beyond the competition. You will not be disappointed!

My husband and I were married a little over a year ago and I still appreciate all of the wedding pictures taken by Christopher Neukumet and his assistant at Freed Photography. Chris is so patient and put me at ease at my nervous moments and made my guests laugh and put all of them at ease as well. Many of them have told me that they enjoyed having their pictures taken by Chris because he made it part of the fun and joy of the day. He was never intrusive or demanding, he was patient, understanding, supportive, and kind. He was so wonderful, I will always remember him from our wedding day. One of my favorite moments was when my niece kissed my hand during our wedding ceremony. It was such a surprise that I was delighted to find that Chris had been able to capture that unexpected moment on camera. Just one example of many beautiful pictures Chris and his assistant took. Choose Freed for their professionalism, quality, and friendly, patient customer service. I recommend Chris for his patience, support, photographic "eye", style, and for the beautiful moments he captures. Chris and Freed Photography will always be a positive memory for me. I felt like he was one of our guests, not just one of our vendors. Our final album is truly everything I had hoped it would be.

Our photographer was wonderful and the photos are a stunning lasting memory of our special day. I would highly recommend Jenifer Morris. She captured the emotion of the day and the beauty of the event.

We used Bryan Blanken he is one of their principal photographers, we were lucky enough to have two assistants also. They were on time, professional and really fun! They caught all of the moments we had hoped for along with many we never would have imagined capturing. Our album is beautiful and we still get a TON of compliments on our wedding (even 3 years later!) They were certainly one of the more expensive photography compaines we met with, however, their style, approach, and knowledge sold us and boy are we glad!

Absolutely fantastic!!! We booked Freed after seeing their amazing work in several Washington based magazines, and directly after meeting with them. Every photographer that they have available is amazingly talented; we booked Pablo Sartor and were able to get to know his style and professionalism with a free Engagement Shoot, and we were hooked once we saw his amazing pictures!! On our wedding day, although we had booked Pablo and an assistant, the owners (Carla and Neal Freed) came as well to shoot some pictures and to oversee, which really made me feel even more sure that they would capture every moment. They shoot digitally and have an amazing team of editors, and have all the current technology at their disposal. My only complaint is that I have so many great pictures, I have prints all over the house of our wedding day!! Their album work is unbelieveable, and the value for what we paid is fantastic. After your wedding, all that you have left are your memories, pictures, and video - hiring Freed was one of the best decisions we made!

Freed was wonderful. I've spoken with several people at Freed and each is warm yet professional. From my first conversation I knew I could relax and trust them - they know the wedding business and they know photography...all I needed to do was show up and look my best. It felt like Pablo was one of our guests - he's easy going but knew exactly what he was doing our entire day. He helped me plan out the day's timing (which was a great relief). He was even able to get my fiance/husband to crack a smile and show his pearly whites. I couldn't ask for a better experience and the work is beautiful.

Our photographer was Bryan. He impressed everyone. This guy knows what he is doing. The groom's dad was actually a model and has worked with a lot of photographers in his time, and he was very impressed by Bryan. He is methodical and calculated in the way he shoots portraits. I loved the direction he gave, and it really shows in how we look in his pictures. I am over the moon in love with the photos from our wedding. This was a very important piece to my wedding, and it was totally worth the money we spent (which I can't say about everything, sadly). But when I look at the pictures, I forgot all that went wrong and get pulled into all the happiness of that day. Thanks, Bryan and Freed!

Oh, and one more thing. We did not have quite the best experience with our engagement shoot (not all of Freed's fault...and no Bryan was NOT the photographer). What was great is that they really listened and owned up to the issue. They responded to all of our concerns and really stepped up to the plate. Things don't always go off the way you planned, but knowing that you are working with a company who cares makes all the difference.

LOVED Freed, would use them for all my events.

We chose James at Freed for our wedding photographer. We found him to be very professional and flexible. He was nice and happy to accommodate our requests. We chose James because we liked his artistic eye and style the most of the Freed photographers' portfolios, and we have not been disappointed with our wedding photos! He did a terrific job photographing our wedding and we're so excited to put our wedding album together now that we've seen the over 1,500 photos. The only problem is that there are so many great photos, it's going to be quite difficult to choose the ones to put in the wedding album! We were lucky to have our wedding at the Atrium at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens and James was able to take advantage of that pretty outdoor setting. He works in an inconspicuous way during the event, too. My maid of honor later commented to me that he was like a ninja, because he was everywhere, catching every moment but he was so quick and stealthy that you barely noticed him. And that's what you want in a wedding photographer!

They were always on time and very professional!I've worked with many photographers before and never have i met one that was so sweet and willing to work with you and just make sure that everything is absolutly perfect for your wedding day!Thanks again for doing such a great job!

Look no further for your photo needs. From the moment I called to the last dance Freed was so professional. Chris Newkumet was my photographer and I would highly recommend him. He was so patient and got the job done while keeping things light and easy for us. He truly capture the day and really made a lasting impression on me. Without a doubt I would recommend the entire operation.

We were thrilled with our Freed photographer, Eli Turner. Even the guests commented on how his laid-back, easy-going manner was infectious throughout the day. And our pictures are testament to his talent. Eli was able to manage a variety of strong personalities and even organize a large Irish Catholic family of 40 people in order to compose one, beautiful photo. We cannot say enough good things about him!

They were excellent. We chose them because they had shot weddings at our venue, which had tricky lighting and could have been great or horrible to shoot in depending on the photog's knowledge of the location. We got lucky and are VERY pleased with the pictures.

We highly recommend photographer Nick Griner!!! He was wonderful to work with, easy going, and took some amazing pictures!

Russell at Freed Photography was great to work with. He was very patient with our extended families. He brought two assistants with him and they were fabulous as well. Good humored and very friendly. Very hard working too!

Working with Freed was a pleasure. We worked with Nick and we was amazing. Before the wedding we met with him in person do to an engagement shoot as well as many phone meetings. He was very flexible around our schedules in order to setup the meetings.

On the big day, they had the schedule down to a science. They even arrived early to make sure everything was setup properly and on schedule.

Working with Freed was easy, friendly and gave us piece of mind that our pictures were in good hands. I would suggest that anyone who wants high quality, friendly and customized service give Freed a call.

I loved working with Jenifer from Freed. she was very professional and really took interest in the aspects of our wedding day. She took really beautiful and interesting shots. I was married in July and still haven't been able to choose my favorite photos for our package because I loved almost all of them. The only reason I didnt give them a perfect score is because of the cost. They were expensive and I wish that they were a little cheaper. It is good quality photos and if it was a little cheaper i could have also purchased videography from them as well.

Nick Griner from Freed Photography shot my wedding and I would absolutely recommend him 100%. Anyone would be very lucky to have him as their photographer. He was hard-working, professional, AND fun.

Nick Griner at Freed Photography is a gem! We had Nick photograph our engagement pictures and the wedding and both turned out superbly. Nick is warm, funny and full of energy...plus he listens intently to the client to deliver exactly what they want. Nick's shots of our wedding covered everything on our list and included some wonderful candids and creative shots we hadn't thought of. Another great thing about Nick is his attention to detail -- he walks couples through the day and plays a mini-coordinator role as far as how things shuld run. His suggestions made the whole day run like clockwork -- we hit every deadline we had scheduled AND had time leftover to enjoy our cocktail hour. Great creative talent, wonderful photographic skills and helps get you through the day without a hitch...in a word the guy is amazing.

We choose Bryan, from Freed Photography, and never regretted our decision! We had an engagement session in D.C. and Bryan took some of my favorite pictures ever of my husband and myself. Our wedding pictures were breathtaking, he truly captured every detail and I will treasure the photographs forever. When you decide on photography you should definitely go to the Freed photography studio. They are so professional, you won’t be disappointed! The hardest part is choosing your photographer from the group, they are all wonderful!

Freed Photography did a wonderful job with my pictures for my wedding. We love our book and would recommend them in a heartbeat. The pictures really do sum up your wedding day, and we have our treasured memories captured for a lifetime.

Tremendous organization with attention to you and creating the perfect job from the daily interaction to the final product.

Beautiful pictures you'll love looking at for a lifetime!

We work with Freed a few times a month and they are one of the best traditional photography teams in the area!