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!!!

Our experience with Justin was beyond what we could have hoped for. He was incredibly professional and responsive, amazingly talented, and a wonderful person on top of that. Each and every communication we had with him made us feel confident 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. W... Read moree could not recommend Justin more and hope to have the opportunity to work with him again in the future!

I don't have the words to express how grateful we are for Justin and his God-given talent! He gave us the wedding photos of our dreams! I am so thankful for his talent, but even more so his kindness and desire to truly help others. Even before 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 ... Read moreblessed by who he is and his work every time we look at our photos. THANK YOU Justin!!!

Our experience with Justin from the beginning to end has been nothing but amazing! We needed a last minute photographer due to all the changes with our wedding (thanks covid!) and we are so happy we found him! He was super responsive, super nice, 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!

Justin was our photographer for our November 2020 wedding in Middleburg, Virginia. We can't thank him, and recommend him, enough! Our venue was very spread out and there was a lot of movement and navigating throughout the day. He made sure we found the best spots on the property to take photos, took time to make sure the lighting was perfect, and made us feel so comfortable the entire day. 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!