Akbar Sayed Photography

a wedding day and his masterful visual storytelling of cultural wedding traditions – not just the ritual itself, but the feeling behind it. There is no better human to memorialize your wedding day with beautiful photos! Easily the best wedding decision we made.

ur goofy ones) during our wedding weekend. Both my husband and I are pretty awkward in front of the camera, however, Akbar's professionalism, eye for lighting and angles, and his endless dad jokes put us at ease and made us look incredible! Throughout the planning process and the actual wedding weekend itself, both Akbar and Hannah were approachable, attentive, and genuinely interested in understanding our vision for the wedding. Communication was a breeze, and they made sure to address all our questions and concerns promptly, as well as really listened to our requests to make our vision come to life. Not only did Akbar and Hannah excel at capturing candid moments, but they also demonstrated an artistic flair that took our breath away. The composition, lighting, and overall creativity in each shot were beyond our expectations. Akbar also delivered the final images extremely fast, and the quality was simply outstanding. The attention to detail in the editing process made each photo shine, and we truly appreciate the effort he put into ensuring that we received the best possible outcome. We had our sneak peek pictures less than a week after our wedding! Akbar is also very personable and we loved seeing his dad side and healthcare side come out during the events. He was very caring towards my elderly grandmother, ensuring she had proper support while she was standing up during the pictures, taught my aunt the correct way to manage a wheelchair, all the while taking phenomenal shots. He also sang (screamed?) "Baby Shark" a multitude of times to attract the attention of our toddler nephews and get them to smile! Thank you so much Akbar and Hannah for going above and beyond to help make our wedding feel like a fairy tale! We absolutely love our wedding pictures!

vailable and was flexible in working with what we wanted. The day of the wedding, Akbar was very professional and attentive to details. He made us feel super comfortable, even though we really haven't had much experience with extended photo sessions in the past. We had a ton of fun and Akbar played a huge part in making our wedding an amazing and special day Overall, we would highly recommend Akbar!

o understand what is important to you and captures it perfectly. Not only is he easy going, but he goes out of his way to be there as a calming presence (like when my dress broke right before our first look!). He shows you that he wants to connect with you as individuals and as a couple, which is hard to find. His work shows the amount of investment and dedication he has to his photography. He is incredibly talented and I could not be happier with our choice to work with him. Akbar, thank you so much for everything you have done for us—Ricky & Gopi

photos, he is truely a gifted photographer. He is professional and simply put is a kind person who I am greatful to have had support our wedding. We got photo previews the very next day, and recoeved the full collection of photos ahead of schedule.

at helps ease the nerves we all experience on that one special day. He takes his work seriously has done such a phenomenal job capturing all the joyful, moments shared with family and loved ones throughout the night. His work is timeless and honestly speaks for itself but if you ever need confirmation, then let this be it— you will not be disappointed!

hich allowed us to relax and have fun during the shoot. The photos themselves turned out better than we ever could have imagined. He has an incredible eye for detail and was able to capture our love for each other in a way that was authentic and beautiful. We've received so many compliments on the photos and we will treasure them for years to come.

were looking. We are so happy with our experience with the team & I would highly recommend them!

e was seemingly everywhere throughout our events and captured so many small details that we will cherish forever. He truly captured how our guests and we felt on our special day.

want in such a beautiful way. We could not be happier with how our wedding photos turned out! We are so glad we went with him as our photographer and videographer team.

e the wedding. He is an extremely responsive communicator and has such a great personality - important for putting people at ease while you're taking photos. He absolutely prioritized the photos we wanted most. We also did our engagement photos with Akbar, which I would highly recommend, as it was a great way to give some feedback on what types of photos we liked the best before the wedding. Really great experience!

all of us at ease and the pictures show it too. He was everywhere and also blended in so well. Our wedding and engagement pictures are brilliant! We would choose to work with Akbar every time we needed our moments captured on camera. Thank you for everything, Akbar!

rk with. We instantly clicked with him being a fellow nurse. I 100% recommend.

ruly is on your side throughout the entire wedding planning process! He took the time to understand what mattered to both of us and captured it beautifully throughout the weekend. And oh my goodness- the pictures turned out absolutely GORGEOUS. We cannot stop looking at them (neither can anyone else)! We are so thankful to have found and booked him. It you are looking for an incredibly talented photographer, look no further!

ake the most incredible photos that we have ever seen, but you did it so swiftly and effortlessly. You were so much more than a photographer for our wedding day. For me (Ami) you were my confidant. You kept me calm when my anxiety crept through. Doing breathing exercises with me when I began to feel overwhelmed. I still use those breathing techniques today whenever it is needed. You were truly a friend for the both of us. It was like we had known you forever. You kept it real and had us cracking up all day. Your personality is extremely lighthearted and genuine. ALSO, can we say the fact that you got us all of our photos within three weeks was mind-blowing. I hope we can do more sessions with you in the future. If you are looking for a photographer (and videographer), there is no question – Akbar is your guy. His work speaks for itself. He is extremely talented, and his work is impeccable. We are truly thankful Akbar, you have given us the best memories and we are extremely grateful. Ami&Milan

e results of both our engagement and wedding photos. They were soo beautiful and better than we could have imagined!!!! He made all the photo shoots so easy and helped us be comfortable in the moments (even the awkward poses) and we had so much fun during all the photos. He's so easy to work with, with large and small groups and even with our fur baby during our wedding photos. Our pictures were stunning and more beautiful than we could have asked for! Akbar also produced a wedding video for us and it brings tears of joy to my eyes every time I watch the video!! We highly highly recommend!!

ing a photographer for our magical weekend. Of course with how patient he was in listening to our requirements while reassuring that we were not being bride and groomzillas, we knew we had to go with him. He made sure to meticulously gather all of important aspects of the weekend from us. We took the time to plan literally every minute of the timeline with specific call outs for key moments. There was also the Hours spent getting the most important photo combinations down on a piece of paper with his guidance. And he delivered on the portraits as well as capturing the candid moments that make the weekend special. Fast forward to a month after the wedding and we find ourselves consistently checking the photos and cinema he provided because they so perfectly capture that feeling we experienced during the wedding weekend. Akbar made the greatest time our lives something we can continue to keep enjoying for the rest of time.