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Abby Jiu Photography

Abby Jiu Photography

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    Claire Sent on 12/17/2018
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    Excellent photographer, stunning photos, and fun to work with!

    We worked with Lisa at Abby Jiu Photography and we couldn't be happier with how all of our photos turned out! This was actually the third time my now husband and I have worked with Lisa (once at a mutual friend's wedding we were both in and then at my sister's wedding). Each time, however, we were impressed with both the quality of her photography and her interactions with everyone.

    Lisa is the ideal photographer! She is able to capture beautiful shots, keep everything on time and in order while keeping it fun and light. We enjoyed taking photos with her and so did our families and the members of our bridal party. Moreover, she and the Abby Jiu team were able to add little additions along the way that kept surprising us and gave us different ways to remember and treasure our special day. We received our photos about six weeks after the wedding and they are stunning. The individual shots between us, the family and bridal party photos, and then the photos from the ceremony and reception all capture something different but individually special. We absolutely love the photos and we frequently catch ourselves playing a slideshow of them which immediately brings us back. We cannot thank Lisa enough for her amazing work and are happy to recommend her and the rest of the Abby Jiu team for any of your wedding or photography needs.
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    Kassandra Sent on 02/03/2019
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    Everyone loves Abby Jiu Photography!!!

    Oh, how we love Abby Jiu Photography!! We met Abby at my husband’s sister’s wedding the year prior to our wedding and I immediately knew I loved her. Not only are Abby and Lisa so sweet and caring, but they are so incredibly talented! It’s hard to put into words how much we love them and how much we love our engagement and wedding photos! I highly recommend you hire them for your wedding day and your engagement session too because it definitely helps them get to know you better and helps you feel more comfortable in front of the camera. Abby worked with me over the entire year helping me choose outfits for our engagement session (because she is crazy stylish!), giving input and recommendations for timeline and photo lists, going to lunch with me and my mom and future mother in law, going to a dance class with me to kick off our wedding week, and honestly just making me feel so beautiful on our wedding day! I am so grateful for meeting Abby and so thankful to now call her my friend!

    Abby and Lisa captured our wedding day PERFECTLY! I have watched our slideshow and looked through our photos countless times and I'm brought to tears of joy every single time. We may never be able to pick our favorites because they are all so incredible! We are forever grateful for Abby and Lisa!

    Here are just a few of the responses from our family and friends when we shared our wedding slideshow:

    “OMG MAKE ME CRY!!!! So unbelievably beautiful my dearest!!!”
    “These are amazing! So fun and the photos are unbelievable! :)”
    “These pictures are BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! Love all of them!”
    “Absolutely stunning, radiant, perfect!”
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    Lauren Sent on 04/06/2018
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    Lisa was phenomenal! Her pictures are stunning and she captured so many perfect moments throughout the event. From Engagement pictures to bridal portraits to the day itself, the photos are all wonderful! I'd highly recommend her and Abby Jiu Photography!!
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    Lee Sent on 01/28/2015
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    Abby was an absolute dream! From our first meeting to our album debut, she was with us every step of the way with a beautiful smile on her face and an infectious laugh. We prioritized not only the final product but also having fun along the way. Abby delivered on every count.

    Of course, her product was spectacular. We scheduled both an engagement shoot as well as coverage of our combined ceremony and reception. Her pictures were drop dead gorgeous. Make sure to check out her Instagram because it shows just how incredibly talented she is. She worked seamlessly with our other vendors. Fully prepped on wedding day, she efficiently captured important shots with family and friends. And to top it all off, she's just cool to hang out with. The sort of person you want to meet after for dinner and drinks.

    We were told at the beginning of our vendor shopping that photos will be the only tangible item you take from your wedding. It's true. The day will be over before you know it. However, if you entrust the documentation of your day to Abby, you won't regret it.
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    Abby Jiu's incredible photographic abilities are immediately apparent when viewing her website. Her professionalism was apparent from the moment we contacted her. Her contracts, fees, and personalization of services is all in writing up-front. The only unforeseen surprise - and it was a pleasant one - was that we had no idea about the amount of extra time and effort Abby puts into her work.

    Abby Jiu's photography is beautiful. She made us shine in each of our photographs. Part of the reason for this is because she is such a joy to be around. It is hard not to smile when someone as friendly, patient, and hardworking as Abby is standing in front of you helping you to look your best.

    My wife and I never needed to look around to find the photographer. Either Abby or her assistant were by our side at all the most important moments. Somehow, they also caught other significant moments that we weren't even aware were happening. They knew where to be, where to look, and exactly what to focus on at all the key moments; an ability that only comes from experience and keen intelligence.

    It was a pleasure to work with Abby. I highly recommend her in all categories.
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    Melissa Sent on 03/28/2014
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    There really isn't much to say other than Abby is the BEST.
    She's talented, professional and a pleasure to work with. At the end of the day, all you have left are your pictures, and Abby is the perfect photographer to capture those memories for you. If she's available on your date, book her asap.
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    Abigail Sent on 01/10/2014
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    I was already in love with all of Abby's work, so when our wedding planner told us she was available for our wedding we were thrilled!! We didn't feel the need to do any meetings with her ahead of time, or give her a shot list because we really wanted her to just do her thing! Abby was simply perfect! She has such a great personality and helped keep it fun when I was getting nervous by having me look up a video she knew I would love! I was almost in tears I was laughing so hard and was able to relax and enjoy the process instead of being so nervous. Abby is very professional, yet she was still able to make us feel so comfortable. She genuinely captured all of our special moments. She was so patient with us, and worked through our guests as they hugged and congratulated us, she captured it all. She just floated around magically capturing every special moment! Abby's assistant helped out tremendously with our 4 year old daughter and was still able to capture such lovely photos. We received a preview of our gallery and pictures within days. Abby captured the day in a way only she could, she told our story through her pictures in such a natural and beautiful way.
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    Sandra Sent on 12/13/2013
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    Abby was wonderful to work with! She is very organized and kept us all on schedule the entire day (which is an impressive feat because I'm always late for everything). You can tell Abby has photographed a lot of weddings, because she was very professional and always knew exactly what to do. I felt like she really cared about us and our special day, since she focused on so many details and tried so hard to get all the shots I wanted. We got along so great with Abby and we felt so comfortable with her as our photographer. You could tell everyone was relaxed and having fun when taking pictures!

    Not only did Abby photograph our wedding, but she took engagement shots too. I love how all our pictures turned out! It's like she has a magical camera that makes everyone and everything so beautiful! If you hire Abby, you will NOT be disappointed!
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    AMAZING! Abby was so easy to work with. The engagement photos were wonderful. At the Church and the reception she was everywhere but not pushy.
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    Nicole Sent on 03/11/2013
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    When I first met Abby, I knew right away I wanted her to photograph my wedding day! She was so laid back and easy to talk to. Her portfolio was breathtaking, with such rich colors and amazing lighting captured in each of her photos. Our engagement session, which was included in our wedding package gave us the opportunity to get to know Abby and allowed us to get comfortable in front of the camera. Our photos turned out beautiful and I knew that our wedding photos would be just as wonderful. Abby was great to work with on our wedding day, she was so flexible and made us feel so comfortable and relaxed. Our photos were stunning! I can't say Thank You to Abby enough, she captured the most perfect memories for my husband and I.

    Nicole, married on November 10, 2012 at Stone Manor Country Club
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    Abby photographed both my engagement session and my wedding and did a fantastic job. We looked at the pictures on her website and loved them. Her pictures were a good mix of casual, posed, and unique shots and they all had that "pretty" look. Further, unlike many in the DC area, she uses primarily film rather than digital cameras. She will take less photos than but her frames are well thought out and deliberate.

    Another aspect we loved is Abby's flexibility - she was willing to listen to our ideas and patiently answered all the questions we had about her work. This was important to us as we interviewed over ten photographers and found some to have a "don't question me about my work" attitude. Especially if this is your first (and hopefully only) wedding, you probably will have a ton of questions!

    We highly recommend doing the optional engagement session with Abby. She knew we hadn't ever worked with a professional photographer before and so gave us a lot of advice for us on preparing for the engagement shoot. It was a great dry run for the wedding - helping us understand what to expect and making us more comfortable with her and in front of the camera.

    Our wedding day was also perfect. Abby came on time, prepared, and gave us just the right amount of direction. Needless to say, everyone loved our wedding photos and many commented that ours were the best they've seen!
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    Rachel Sent on 02/14/2012
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    It was pleasure to work with Abby and Helen, her assistant that day, during our wedding and reception. We were impressed with her professionalism and attention to detail. During our first meeting, Abby even presented us with a little travel-sized folding picture frame with a black and white photo of our venue! Abby's vendor website was very easy to use in terms of setting up and finalizing the contract, as well as completing the questionnaires. Abby was also receptive to the list of family/bridal party photos that we wanted to occur and seamlessly worked them into the photos that she wanted of us. During the reception, it felt like she and Helen were everywhere - our guests even commented about this later - and our pictures were evidence of this. They caught some truly great moments. At the very end of the evening, she gave us another little picture frame with two black and white photos of us taken that very day! It was nice to have even those pictures so quickly because the day seemed to fly by (like we were told it would) and our memories were already fuzzy - we took it with us on our honeymoon too! Thanks, Abby! We really appreciate it!
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    Izumi Sent on 07/29/2012
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    Abby is a great photographer! We are so in love with the pictures she takes. We love the light, colors and nostalgic feeling in her pictures! We are VERY happy with our wedding pictures!
    We were also very impressed with her hard work and great consideration for us! She listened to our wishes carefully. She responded to all of our questions quickly. We were so grateful to be able to have a mini- engagement session with her as well!
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    Courtney Sent on 10/25/2011
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    After seeing her work and first meeting Abby, we were certain we wanted to work with her. We are glad that we did because we had a wonderful experience with our engagement and wedding photography. She was flexible in scheduling our engagement shoot around our hectic schedules and provided great advice about attire, location, etc. She was interested in learning about the wedding along the way and did a beautiful job capturing many of our favorite details. Abby is professional, easy-going, and friendly, and is able to make you feel completely at ease while she works. We absolutely love our wedding photos. Her work takes a little longer to develop and process since she shoots in film, but the end results are well worth the wait. Abby includes so many special touches along the way and is very pro-active and responsive to any communication. It was lovely to work with someone who has such a sincere interest in our wedding day!
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    Meghan Sent on 08/18/2011
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    Abby has a great eye and it really shows with her photos. She has the ability to find beauty in all of the details. She was also a pleasure to work with. Being a DIY bride, she was a great help with guiding me, giving me tips and pitfalls to look out for. She is passionate about her work and it really shows.
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    Courtney Sent on 01/10/2012
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    Abby’s standout quality as a photographer is her awareness of all the technical aspects of the photo- she studies the light, the composition, the angles; she really thinks about what she shoots and the images she captures show that thoughtfulness. Abby shot both our engagement pictures and wedding. My husband and I aren’t super comfortable in front of the camera, and it sometimes takes positioning and repositioning to get the right shot. Abby was great at giving us direction and suggesting poses and encouraging us to enjoy ourselves. On the wedding day Abby was professional and on time, both she and her assistant were great, and accomodating of last minute requests (not to mention patient with large groups and eccentric family members!). I have some beautiful pictures, really just iconic pictures, that perfectly capture the glory of our wedding day. Abby was also wonderful at capturing all the little details- family mementos, ceremony programs, DIY elements- that created the atmosphere of our day.
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    Marie Sent on 07/28/2011
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    I cannot say enough fabulous things about Abby. From start to finish, she was the utmost in professionalism, talent, flexibility, and kindness. She is so organized that everything was a snap to arrange. Her photos are absolutely amazing, and she made me and my family completely at ease through the stressful process of planning a wedding! Everyone who sees our photos comments on how wonderful they are, and we couldn't be happier. Abby captured EVERYTHING we wanted for our wedding day, from the preparations, to the family shots, to the candids throughout the day and evening. Our memories of the best day of our lives will be preserved forever, and we can't thank her enough.
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    Rebecca Sent on 04/27/2011
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    We can't possibly praise Abby adequately - she's fun, friendly, and sweet, and her work is absolutely gorgeous! On the day of the wedding she was very helpful keeping us on schedule, and - miraculously - she managed to get us all our photos less than a month after the event! Abby gives you a CD with all your images, which was really nice - she does not pile on upcharges. The one extra charge we would highly recommend was the portrait studio - our guests LOVED it, and the pictures we got were really priceless.

    Abby's work speaks for itself, but coupled with her good humor and professionalism we feel like we hit the wedding photographer jackpot!
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    Stephanie Sent on 08/17/2011
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    We loved working with Abby! We knew she was the right photographer for us the moment we first met her. She was wonderful to work with both during the planning stages and on the actual wedding day. We received our photos just a few short weeks after our wedding day. Her work is gorgeous and we have received so many compliments from family and friends on our photos. I would highly recommend her!
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    Katie Sent on 11/02/2010
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    Abby has a real eye. We LOVE our photos. And she's a real joy to work with too!
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    Kim Sent on 08/31/2010
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    Abby was a pleasure to work with! She took our engagement photos as well as our wedding photos. The pictures turned out amazing! I've heard horror stories of other newlyweds not getting their photos until a year after their wedding or not at all! Well, it's 3 weeks after our wedding and we just received our pictures! Not only is Abby efficient and professional, we trusted her with the outcome and we were not disappointed! She is so easy to work with and so reliable. She was not one of "those" photographers that was really bossy or got in the way of things. She blended right in and was able to capture the story of our day with perfection. Thanks Abby! If you pick Abby, you will NOT be disappointed.
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    Laura Sent on 07/13/2010
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    Choosing a photographer was one of the hardest parts of wedding planning, but I am so glad I chose Abby! Her prices are similar to other photographers in the DC/Baltimore area, but her style of shooting is on par with much more expensive, “trendy” photographers.

    Abby responded to my million emails quickly. She was very flexible, meeting us all the way in Harpers Ferry, WV to shoot our engagement pics and coming up to the Baltimore area to shoot our wedding. She also arranged for a second shooter for our wedding, something that I was initially interested in but wasn’t included in our package.

    Abby managed to capture our wedding perfectly through her photos. She really blended into the background, and got pictures that I never expected or noticed her taking. We have also gotten rave reviews from our friends and family. Thank you Abby!!
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    Betsy Sent on 08/18/2010
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    Abby was the best part of my wedding (besides the whole getting married part). She was professional, courteous, and flexible - not to mention creative and a wonderful photographer. We are so happy with our photos and even more happy that we picked the right photographer to take them. She makes you feel at-ease behind the camera and produces beautiful images that you will have for the rest of your life.

    I would recommend Abby to anyone and everyone. Her style is unique and beautiful – you will not be disappointed.
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    Michelle Sent on 08/12/2010
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    Abby Jiu is truly one of the most talented wedding photographers. She was extremely professional and was such a pleasure to work with. I would definitely recommend Abby Jiu Photography to any future bride. I can guarantee that they will absolutey love their photos and will truly enjoy working with Abby Jiu on their special day.
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    Rebecca Sent on 12/09/2009
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    Abby was such a pleasure to work with from the get go. She took the time to get to know us, what we wanted, and just made sure we were happy and comfortable with things. You get quality photos for a very reasonable price, professionalism, and the turn around rate was 2 weeks! She is very meticulous with her work, artistic, and captures everything without even noticing she's there. She also put together a lovely 2 minute slide show that was set to music with about 40 photos which really captured the essence of the wedding and it allowed guests to digest the photos and not have to go through the whole database of photos; a really nice memento to have and VERY well put together. You won't be disappointed with Abby and I've already recommended her to a fellow colleague and would recommend her to you.
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