Weddings by Lee

e thinks is the best possible environment for them. My fiancée and I are very happy with our choice to have Lee capture our special moment and cannot wait for our big day! Highly recommend!

ke a quiz (nice keepsake BTW!) to get to know us and understand our relationship. He was available whenever we called / texted and answered our panicky questions with experience and professionalism (he even helped us coordinate our engagement photo outfits!). Our photoshoot was extremely comfortable, he not only knew exactly what we were looking for but also guided us expertly through the session - knowing exactly which locations to go to and what poses would be best. Lee also helped us get the weird shots that we wanted (e.g., posing with Corona beer and toilet paper) AND THEY LOOK AWESOME. Since our wedding is during COVID, Lee was very supportive and communicative about our situation (and was very flexible with us as we had reschedule our photoshoot many times due to COVID restrictions and weather). We highly recommend Lee and our experience with him has been above and beyond our expectations. Karina & David

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m are absolutely GORGEOUS. Our friends and family kept telling us how awesome our photographer was, and we couldn't agree more. Not only is he incredibly talented, he's also a wonderful person and someone I now consider a friend. Thank you Lee- you're truly the man!

estion. Lee really got to understand us and the moments we wanted captured. He turned around sneak peaks of our engagement and wedding photos quickly and we are excited to go through entire photos with him soon since the sneak peaks looked amazing. Great experience working with a photographer that knows what he is doing and cares for his clients.

o Covid-19 was rescheduled for June. Lee called us immediately after we cancelled the March wedding and saved our new June date for us. Lee is responsive, caring, and professional. He went out of his way to make sure all of our moments were captured. Another huge bonus is that Lee only takes on enough weddings each year that still allows him to produce high quality albums within 8 days. The short turn-around time was a fantastic bonus, while the quality was beyond our expectations. I would recommend Lee to anyone looking for a wedding photographer.

ed to being in front of the camera). He is extremely professional and gave us great direction. We're thrilled with the results and highly recommend him.

s, but he makes you very comfortable, and get's some amazing shots. We are looking forward to having him back for the wedding!

hly recommend working with Lee for your wedding or engagement photos.

os turned out. My husband and I were a little awkward at first but Lee put us at ease in no time. Lee also had many suggestions as to where and how to pose for photos, which were a great help. We had a wardrobe change during the session and Lee was so patient with us. We also went over our allotted time limit but Lee took pictures until all three of us were satisfied. The turnaround time for the pictures were very short and prompt just as he promised. I loved the wooden USB idea. It's such a great keepsake. If you want to have your photos taken in the DC area, he's your man.

mfortable and his work is nothing short of amazing. We recently had our engagement shoot. Lee made the whole process fun, professional, and memorable. He even got our uncooperative 160lb dog to smile for some photos! The engagement album we received is beyond anything we could have imagined. Lee caught some great candid moments as well as being able to help us feel less awkward in front of the camera. We highly recommend Lee to anyone who is looking for someone who can deliver outstanding photographs while also making the whole process fun and enjoyable.

ere able to get perfect photos. Lee is a very professional photographer with years of experience capturing natural and real moments, which is EXACTLY what we were looking for. Lee went out of his way to make our engagement shoot a perfect one, where we not only got beautiful vista views but we could relax and really enjoy those special moments, together. I would recommend Lee over and over again, as he really takes time to get to know his couples on a personal level, which in turn makes the experience an even better one!

essionally, and from the get-go he was helping out with setup, offering assistance, and making everyone smile with his fun and energetic vibe. Over the course of the day, there seemed to be 10 of him at the venue - he was everywhere we needed him to be and didn't miss a thing! He kept us to our timeline and was flexible when we needed a few quick changes on the day of. Neither my husband nor I are particularly comfortable in front of a camera but Lee made everything so fun! He gave us clear and specific instructions that made the whole process simple and stress-free. All day and for weeks after the wedding, guests were telling us how much they loved Lee and what a great job he did. We love how our photos turned out! He sent us a sneak peek gallery about a day and a half after the wedding and it was a wonderful way to kick off our honeymoon. We got all of our photos (about 1400 of them) back 11 days after the wedding, with a memory card of photos in the mail to us now. We also got a promo on a .gif booth and added that to our package for $200. It ended up being really fun and guests loved that they could send photos to their phones directly from the dance floor. Our older relatives in particular had tons of fun making .gifs of themselves. Overall we couldn't recommend Lee more highly! He did a fabulous job capturing everything we loved most about our day.

before our big day. The day of, he arrived promptly, dressed professionally, and captured every moment perfectly. He made sure we were on our timeline, and got every shot we asked for. He was incredibly kind and fun to work with. The final photos were sent to us 8 days after our wedding, and all I can say is WOW! Every person who has seen the photos so far has complimented them on their beauty and professionalism.

all of the best moments. We're so grateful to have had him with us throughout our wedding journey! We would 100% recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer.

l be reaching out toward once I need a photographer. 100% hands down best photographer I have worked with. Look no further if you are looking for a pressure free process with the highest quality work.

photos as well as our wedding day. Lee was very open to doing whatever we wanted. He was meticulous when planning the schedule with us and very professional. We loved how our sneak peeks turned out for the wedding and can't wait to see the rest of them. We highly recommend working with Lee if you are in the market for a photographer.

hotographer and a true artist. I couldn’t be happier with my wedding photos. I told him that I was more interested in my guests and the party than any pretty pictures of me. Lee delivered. I will always be able to look back at my wedding photos and see the wonderful time the guests were having. I highly recommend Weddings by Lee to everyone!

I talked to Lee that I wanted him to be our photographer, what I didn't know at that time was how much he would help me throughout the process to be stress-free and just enjoy the experience. Usually Lee works with couples for their engagement shoot to get to know them, but as my fiance (at the time) and I lived overseas and then across the country, we didn't even get to meet prior to our wedding. Lee actually went to my parent's house in the months leading to the wedding to meet with my mom and make sure that he was the right fit for our wedding. *Spoiler alert*......he was! As for the photos, my husband and I love them! Lee was honest and upfront about the time it would take to get most of our photos and we ended up cutting some of our individual photos to make time for the more important family photos. He led us around, kindly directed us, and made sure that everyone was comfortable while simultaneously making sure that we got as many beautiful photos as possible! I especially like the candid shots he took and the ones of the bridesmaids and myself in my parent's backyard in our getting-ready robes. They were really fun photos that exude that professional air we were looking for in our wedding photos. Lee also got our photos to us in record time! I felt like I barely got home to Arizona and we already had an email with all the photos in our inbox! We even had initial "teaser" shots within a few days and all our guests LOVED the photos. We ordered a second shooter as well as the .gif booth that Lee offers and both were great. Our guests were obsessed with the giffy booth and that it actually sent their photos directly to their phones. Many people commented on how wonderful an addition that was. I especially liked that it wasn't separate from the dance floor, so instead of leaving the dancing and festivities to go into a separate photo booth, it was right there with everyone and anyone could join the fun! I highly recommend this add-on to anyone on the fence about it. It was a HUGE hit at our wedding. On a personal note, my mom went into the hospital a few times in the weeks leading up to our wedding and Lee contacted me, told me not to worry, that everything would be fine, and if I needed anything, to just reach out. Truly an amazing friend! My husband and I are so glad we hired Weddings by Lee as our photographer and recommend him very very much! He's a consummate professional and truly a remarkable friend.

lt as if Lee was keeping things on track better than anyone and helped to create an incredible night for us. We'd recommend him to anyone!!

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table, which helped our personalities really shine through. He even got so so many genuine smiles out of my fiance, I was SO pleasantly shocked. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a photographer. I loved that Lee incorporated all the photo inspos I found on Pinterest and was able to guide us for both posed pictures and candid ones. I could go on and on about how much fun it was to work with Lee but I’ll sum up his top traits: amazing photo quality, puts you at ease in front of the camera, really flexible (I had a makeup disaster the morning of and texted him to shift our time), never rushes you, incorporates any look you want to try, amazingly reasonably priced, fast turn around time, knowledgeable (I ran outfit ideas by him for advice on colors and looks). Lee is an amazing photographer, I’m so happy he was recommended to us by a family friend. After interviewing several others, we booked him the first day we met him (yes, his personality is that good!)

. He was very kind and generous with us and brought a great deal of professionalism and care to his work. But most importantly, the photos are absolutely gorgeous and we couldn’t be happier.

nce. We received our photos quickly and they look amazing. Lee does an amazing job and I would recommend him to anyone. We cant wait to work with him for our wedding.

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.C. on a very cold and windy day. We got great shots with the DC monuments and the Cherry Blossoms as our backdrop. We enjoyed working with Lee and look forward to the work he will do on our wedding day!

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l as possible. His attention to details and suggestions to keep you prepared for any situation is so helpful during the planning process. I’m not one to cry but when I saw our wedding pictures it bought tears to my eyes. Lee captured the true happiness we had that day. The pictures are amazing. For more details of our experience with Lee please read my husband’s review below: In March 2018 when we narrowed our choices of photographer down to three based on previous reviews, Lee was the first to email us back. He offered to meet us in person and go over a few things. He was extremely very friendly and asked a lot of questions to get to know us. Questions like how we met, what kinds of things do we like to do as well as other questions. It was if he wanted to be friends and not just a hired photographer. He then explained what kinds of places make for good engagement photos. Suggested bringing some sort of props like a hat or a funny sign or whatever else we would like to have in our photos. He explained the benefits of a second photographer for the wedding day as well as a very rough idea of how that day would go in terms of him taking pictures of everyone getting ready at the hotel, then at the church before and after the ceremony then finally at the reception. My favorite and most exciting part was when he pulled out different photo albums for us to see. That's the first time I realized we would have something very special as a keepsake. The different styles of albums were all very stylish and amazing looking. Lee was in constant contact with us leading up to the wedding day in December 2018. Lee gave us a timeline of when he would be doing what types of photos and when his second photographer would be showing up and what photos he would be taking. When the big day came. He was on time, in a very good mood and kept me (the groom) calm and very relaxed. Even though it was a rainy day he found ways to still take photos outside as well as in different parts of the hotel. At the church Lee and Chris (second photographer) were again easy to work with. We didn't have to say a word. They knew where to be to get the perfect shots while not being in the way at all. After the ceremony Lee was willing to take as many photos with different family members or full family shots as we asked. Never was he in a hurry. At the reception we never noticed him or the second photographer. But after getting all of the photos again within a couple of weeks, we realized they must have been all over the place as they got some great candid shots of everyone in attendance as well as shots of the important things like the introductions, dances, cake cutting and speeches. Again we were amazed at the photos from that day. All in all Lee was PERFECT! From the first day we talked on the phone to saying goodnight at the reception. We couldn't have asked for anything more. The only thing left to do now is pick out our favorite wedding day photos and the album for him to put it all together. We just know that

t, super nice and friendly, has a great positive attitude and personality. From the very beginning, he was a pleasure to work with. During our initial meeting, he took the time to get to know us as a couple and what we wanted for our wedding pictures, and then from there we let him do his magic. On our wedding day, he arrived early to set up and with lots of energy and the most amazing attitude, which is exactly what a bride needs on their wedding morning. Through out the day he captured every moment from beginning to end, and we just followed and trusted him with taking all our pictures and capturing our story. We both had a blast working with Lee that day. Even our wedding party and other guests said great things about him. After the wedding, we were even more amazed and happy when we saw our pictures. Our pictures are phenomenal! We are in shock and filled with joy on how amazing they turned out and how flawlessly he captured our wedding story. We are honestly so grateful that we chose Lee to capture the most important day of our life, and we HIGHLY recommend him to any other couple. He is truly the best of the best!

family. We would love to use him every time we need a photographer!

ght. On the day of the wedding, Lee worked his magic and managed to be everywhere at once, not missing a single key moment, but never being intrusive. We has all our pictures within 2 weeks and could not be more pleased with how they turned out.

could share the sentiment with our family and friends after the fact. We also wanted a photographer to spend the entire weekend with us capturing the candid moments, not just the traditional posed shots. We are so delighted that Lee was agreeable to us flying him to San Francisco to join our journey, even though he is based in DC. The photos are simply amazing, stunning and touching. His presence never felt intrusive nor strained. His relaxed yet professional approach helped make the entire experience so much more enjoyable. It was a privilege to work with Lee! We would recommend Weddings by Lee to friends, family and anyone else wanting a truly gifted photographer. We look forward to working with Lee again in the future!

ect. It looked like a beautiful sunny day! During the wedding he used lots of professiobal skills to make pictures even better with friends and relatives. When we communicated with him, he was always super responsive, and made our wedding preparation much easier. We would definately recommend Lee when we have any friends looking for a photographer. We also want to say that follow up after the wedding was as professional as the wedding by itself. He sent us the photo app and web link, which were very easy to share, on the next day of the wedding!

tlessly fun. The quality of his time and photos are worth every cent and then some. He goes the extra mile for his clients- he provided personalized flash drives for photos, had the absolute best quality album choices I've seen from ANY photographer we met with, AND he sent us a pre- wedding gift for date night. I can't stop bragging about how great he's been and how much of a savior he was on my day. He was punctual, patient, & kind throughout all of the chaos that is a wedding. You can't go wrong with Lee Hickman.

a steal for the price and I would highly recommend. Go with Lee, he will make your day special. A+++ in every way.

s got included and treated them as if they were apart of our bridal party and only with respect. He also makes sure to be timely with his delivery of your photos. Due to this we were able to share them right away with guests that couldn’t attend due to expense or health issues. He was a great addition to our wedding and we are so thankful to him for allowing us to have moments we will treasure forever on film. I would definitely recommend Lee to anyone looking to have fun and capture great moments on their wedding day!

g night--which he was able to do even on such short notice. Everyone at our wedding loved him!

ldn't be more happier to have had Lee as our photographer. Lee is very patient, knowledgeable, and very professional. He went over all the details, schedules, suggestions, and made our big day perfect. The photos came out very good and we will cherish them for the years to come. The day of our wedding, Lee had arrived earlier than we did and ready to roll. Based on the communications we had, Lee knew exactly what we wanted. So during the wedding day, everything was smoother and less stressful. Communication is key.I would recommend Lee to anyone who is in the market for a wedding photographer.

phy-wise to fit our schedule. We're so glad we had that advice early on. He is very laidback and easy to work with. We took our photos in a very urban location, and we were impressed with the way he incorporated the scene into our shots. Based on our experience, we will recommend him to other friends getting married.

is very organized, approachable, and accommodating for all the special requirements we had for our wedding! We had an agenda for the day and were actually ahead of schedule and got more photos than we anticipated. We got married Saturday and had a preview available of 30+ photos on Monday morning to share with friends and family. We got our entire photo gallery 1 week after our wedding before we even got back from the honeymoon! Lee also gave us a USB drive with all photos. We also purchased an additional photographer and the Gif booth (well worth the small cost). Our guests loved creating Gifs and photos with the booth close to the dance floor! Lee exceeded my expectations for a wedding photographer and gave us so many beautiful photos! I would choose Lee over a million times! He goes above and beyond to make every couple feel special!

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s fun to work with. He has fast turnaround of his photos. We got ~40 photos a few days after the wedding and the whole album a week later. The photos themselves were amazing!

ed descriptions of both the entire process and the options available were both thorough and easy to understand, which really made making decisions easier on both Allison and I. Lee assisted us in finding the perfect locations to take our engagement photos, as well as recommending the perfect spot for my groomsmen and I to get ready since our venue only took care of the wifey! We ended up at Antietam Brewery and the photos of us getting ready turned out absolutely phenomenal. It's unlikely we would have ended up at such a prized location without Lee's expert guidance. Lee and his team are always early, as he showed us during multiple meetings throughout the course of our wedding planning! This was absolutely critical to make the bride feel at ease. We were constantly in communication making the process smooth and stress free. The day of the wedding Lee was there before we were, already prepared -- friendly and smiling as always. His attention to detail and impeccable planning made the entire process smooth and fun on both myself and my wife. We never had to worry about a thing. In addition to all of the classic wedding photos, Lee was able to create and capture moments we never would have thought of. It's his unique style and attention to the details that really made our photos turn out so well. Everyone has raved about his work and is thoroughly impressed with the library of photos we now have of our special day. Lee even provided a new piece of technology called a Giffy Booth, which allowed our guests to both create animated Gifs and still shots that my wife and I all got to see after the wedding. This provided spontaneous fun shots and an opportunity to really be silly, which in addition to the phenomenal photos Lee and his team took, made for a fantastic look back at our big day!

-check check Remembering details we forgot-check Flexible-check We are only sorry that our time working with Lee is over. We liked him so much that we referred him to two friends who both hired him for their weddings as well.