Justin exceeded our wildest dreams. TLDR; He is lightning fast, amazing to work with, and - most importantly - a brilliantly talented photographer. I reached out to Justin initially because, from the list of recommended vendors of our second (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 i... Read mores 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!!!

I cannot say enough about Justin. He takes absolutely beautiful photos, capturing your wedding day in a way that makes you relive every special moment. We loved that Justin took advantage of natural lighting throughout the day and captured us as a couple just being ourselves--we did not have to do any awkward poses and never felt staged. We were just able to enjoy our wedding, and Justin captured how happy we were throughout that day. Thank you, Justin!

Justin is a brilliant photographer. He captures the details of special moments, makes you feel comfortable, and the beauty of his photos speak for themselves. With as incredible of a photographer he is, Justin is an even better person. On our 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

Where, oh where, do I begin? Justin is phenomenal at his craft and his images speak far beyond what words can. I was on the hunt for a photographer whose work stands out from the masses. I searched high and low on various different websites, but 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!

only the best wedding photographer ever! Justin isnt only our photographer, he also became our friend over the course of our planning. He's an absolute blast to hang out with and he made our wedding day that much easier! i would give 6 stars if Weddingwire allowed me too!

We don't even know where to begin but Justin is an amazing photographer and an equally great person. We were both nervous because we both tend to lean on the shyer side but it's amazing how comfortable we were able to feel taking photos on our wedding day. We definitely feel it's because of Justin's incredible ability to work with people and give great direction and advice. To say that our wedding day during these times was unpredictable is an understatement. We not only had Covid-19 to deal with but also a hurricane that changed our venue the night before our ceremony! And yet, through all the updates and changes, Justin, with perfect composure and calm was able to share his insight and provide us with new suggestions on the spot.  If you are on the fence, take this as a sign to just book him! Thank you so much Justin!!!

My partner and I were on the fence about whether or not to do engagement photos. We're so happy we decided to hire Justin to capture this romantic time in our lives. Justin was incredibly responsive, often getting back to us within minutes. We took our photos at great falls park in Potomac, MD. Justin knew all of the best spots to take pictures there and even took us on trails we had never been! He was flexible with timing and letting us bring our grumpy older dog. He was able to capture our relationship which is full of constant laughter and somehow made it look beautiful. His photos are amazing but that's evident! We wish that we could hire him for our wedding but we're getting married out of the country and wanted to hire locally. Hiring Justin was the best decision we've made thus far.

What makes his works so speical is his dedication (on top of his talent) to capture precious moments of every individuals involved! His humor and kindness hepled my family members have fun and that is just melted in even group photos! All my family members and friends are happy to have such photos that they can keep as good memories for the rest of their life.

WOW! Justin has been such a joy to work with! With COVID on the horizon, planning a wedding was not easy. We had multiple conversations during the planning, going from cancelation to postponement, and Justin made himself as flexible as possible 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! :)

Justin is so responsive, a consummate professional, a friendly and fun guy, and most importantly, an excellent photographer! We had such a great time getting to know him during our engagement session and even more so during our wedding. He put me and my husband at ease when things got stressful day of and got some great shots all while keeping us on schedule. Highly recommend Justin for your wedding or other event!

Justin was such an amazing photographer for our wedding! We hired him only for the wedding (no engagement photos etc.) but immediately felt at ease with him from the first meeting and throughout our wedding day. He's enthusiastic, kind and considerate, 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!

Meeting and working with Justin was one of the highlights of our wedding experience. We found him via his social media sites and were instantly impressed with the quality of his photos. His website was also impressive, and the care/attention to 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 ... Read moregreat 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!

Where do I begin?! Justin was an absolute joy to work with. From day 1, he was so interested in our life stories and how we met. Just an invested photographer and very easy to work with. Extremely responsive to all our emails and was even willing to wait until we sorted out our visa paperwork. Even on the day of the wedding, he made sure to keep the spirits up and guide us through all our photos. If you are looking for the perfect photographer for your wedding, with attention to detail and an eye that 17k followers on Instagram appreciate, Justin is your guy!

Justin is the best! Christine and I are so happy to have had Justin shoot our wedding in cold of December 2019. After the wedding, I was flooded with people commenting on how amazing, respectful, and comfortable Justin was to work with, all the 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 tryin... Read moreg 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!