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Forterra Photography and Design

Forterra Photography and Design

Woodbridge, VA
4.9 out of 5 rating, 30 reviews
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    Jessica Sent on 11/16/2015
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    I can't say enough good things about Nojae. After seeing a sample album at our venue, my fiance and I were shocked to learn that Forterra was within our wedding budget. Throughout the wedding planning process and the actual day of our wedding, Nojae was responsive, professional, and super enthusiastic (and he also provided me some wonderful advice for picking Maid of Honor and Mother of Bride dresses so they wouldn't clash with my wedding dress). Just a couple days after the wedding, Nojae sent a highlights album over--everyone has been floored by the quality of the pictures. The best feedback I've heard was from a friend who saw the pictures and replied, "whatever you paid him, double it!" Nojae is a pleasure to work with and so very talented. He was by far the best decision that went in to planning the wedding.
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    Nojae was the photographer for our wedding and his photos were phenominal!! He was very professional and energetic; couldn't have been happier with the way the photos turned out! :)
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    Julia Sent on 10/27/2015
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    Mr. Kim is the epitome of dedication, talent, passion, and energy. My husband and I commissioned him to photograph our wedding on October 24th, 2015, and I cannot express in words how absolutely wonderful he was! His eye for design, style, class, and professionalism is exceptional. He has such unique ideas, and his level of experience really shows in his work. He made us feel very comfortable, even though we were new to posing for such high quality and important photos; the guidance and comments he made instilled such great confidence and happiness in us. He captured all the perfect moments, including ones we didn't even know we wanted beforehand, which is only a testament to his constant focus on his clients as well as his extraordinary knowledge in his field. We, without a doubt, recommend Mr. Kim to anyone with photography needs, more than this review can possibly convey. We also will be seeking his services in any future endeavors ourselves! Mr. Kim, Eric and I want to thank you so much for everything you have done for us. Our day would not have been the same at all without your infectious positive attitude and bright presence. We truly feel unbelievably lucky to have had the honor of meeting you, and of you capturing our special day. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
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    Lafawn Sent on 10/23/2015
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    Mr. Kim was a pleasure to work with. My family had a blast. Scheduling was a breeze. He offered suggestions for the location, but reminded me that the choice was completely up to me. There were no surprise or hidden costs, which I greatly appreciate. Anytime in the future where a photographer is needed, I will ONLY use Forterra Photography and Design!
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    Nojae did an amazing job on my photos and I couldn’t believe how quick he posted them on facebook after the wedding for me to share. Everyone has been commenting on how great the pictures look and some people have even made the comment that they are magazine quality. I cant wait to get the CD.
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    Yuliana Sent on 08/23/2015
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    Mr. Nojae did an exceptional job in our wedding. He is extremely professional and a very fun person to work with. He was my favorite vendor for my wedding. He gave us zero stress. Easy to work with and very outgoing. We loved him!!!!!!
    We are so happy with his job as well. His photos were sensational and very creative!!!!!
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    Nojae was absolutely fantastic. The first time my fiancee and I met him, we knew he was the perfect fit to photograph our wedding. He is very, very, very, energetic. He is not your average photographer. He really puts all his heart and soul in his work. It is all about the bride and groom the day of the wedding. He accepts all your ideas and makes it 150% better!!! He is truly passionate, loves his craft, meticulous, talented, accommodating, and very easy to work with. He made us feel so relaxed and the photos he took were absolute stunning and breathtaking.

    We talked several times before the rehearsal and we were so fortunate to have him. He gave us a timeline and walked us through the it, the different photo poses, and also helped us look natural. Nothing about the poses felt forced or fake. He really knows his craft and we felt completely safe and happy with him throughout the wedding day.

    My family and his family loved him as well. He does not like to waste time. He takes advantage of every minute. He gives all his talent, love, and energy to your wedding day. He is all about making the couple happy, happy, and super happy!! He is not indecisive which we truly appreciate. Like I said, he does not like to waste time. He gives you everything and then some more for your money! We talked to 3 photographers and they were all highly priced but Nojae is not only talented and passionate but he is reasonably priced. You can tell immediately that he wants to make his clients happy and that's his #1 goal. He wants his clients to be happy.

    My family, my husband's family, and friends were so impressed with his work. Without a doubt, we will continue using his company and his talent for future photo shoots!!!! Nicely done, Nojae. Nicely, done.

    We also used his company for videography. We can't wait to see photos and video in the near future!!!


    Thank you!!

    Jarad & Lani
    Washington, DC & Woodbridge, VA
    8/6/2015
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    Monica Sent on 08/11/2015
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    Nojae was truly amazing. He was easy to work with, funny, energetic, organized and had great visions for our wedding pictures. Nojae surpassed all our expectations and left us with breathtaking pictures to remember our big day forever. I would recommend Nojae to anyone that is looking for a true artist to capture their moments.
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    Sarvenaz Sent on 08/17/2015
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    Nojae was fantastic and very professional. He knows what shots work and if you trust him on set, your photos will turn out beautiful!
    If you need a seasoned wedding photographer Nojae is the one.

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    Sarvenaz & Mehran
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    Yvette Sent on 07/15/2015
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    Nojae is an exceptionally talented photographer. His photo show unique use of angles, lighting capturing the most beautiful moments of life. His work stands out from the rest!
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    Jim Sent on 06/22/2015
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    We loved working with Nojae! He shot both our engagement photos and our maternity photos and we couldn't be happier with the results. Our sessions with him were a lot of fun. We fed off his energy and really love his enthusiasm. He's been there to capture important milestones in our lives. Thank you, Nojae!
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    Jacqueline Sent on 06/08/2015
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    I'm an event planner and I worked with Nojae at a wedding event on June 6, 2015! Can't say enough about his work...from start to finish. Attentive, creative and funny! He was responsive and honest. He knows his craft! I look forward to working with him again in the near future.
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    Jill Sent on 06/23/2015
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    Nojae from Forterra is a responsive businessman who knows his photography craft well. I was extremely pleased with how easy he was to work with and how beautiful my photos came out.
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    Angela Sent on 05/11/2015
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    Without any hesitation, I would recommend Nojae to any soon-to-be married couples looking for an awesome photographer. Nojae did our wedding photos and we could not be more pleased with the results. It is so clear that Nojae loves what he does and truly cares about his clients. He has a great sense of humor and makes everyone feel so comfortable. He is super energetic and does the job with enthusiasm and excitement. Nojae has always been extremely quick in responding to emails and our pictures came out SO fast. We were told it usually takes him around 6 weeks to process the photos, but he worked over the weekend and we were able to see the photo link in only 2 days! They are GREAT! He has a great eye for the perfect lighting and is an expert in catching the moment when you are relaxed and look the best. The composition the photos are amazing too. He is just so fantastic to work with and we highly recommend him to anyone!!
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    Joe Sent on 05/10/2015
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    Stunning pictures, only wish to have an engagement session instead of shooting cold because I ciuld use some practice on posing for pictures
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    Angela Sent on 05/11/2015
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    Without any hesitation, I would recommend Nojae to any soon-to-be married couples looking for an awesome photographer. Nojae did our wedding photos and we could not be more pleased with the results. It is so clear that Nojae loves what he does and truly cares about his clients. He has a great sense of humor and makes everyone feel so comfortable. He is super energetic and does the job with enthusiasm and excitement.

    Nojae has always been extremely quick in responding to emails and our pictures came out SO fast. We were told it usually takes him around 6 weeks to process the photos, but he worked over the weekend and we were able to see the photo link in only 2 days! They are GREAT! He has a great eye for the perfect lighting and is an expert in catching the moment when you are relaxed and look the best. The composition of the photos are amazing too. He is just so fantastic to work with and we highly recommend him to anyone!!
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    Jessica Sent on 11/20/2014
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    I love Forterra photography and Design. Nojae is always great to work with. He is so passionate and a true photography expert. Their work is always so amazing. I already received some of the photos from the wedding and I am so happy with them. I used them for engagement photos and was so impressed I wanted them for my wedding. I highly recommend them because no matter what, I guarantee you will like what you get!
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    Sheri A. Sent on 10/13/2015
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    We honestly cannot say enough positive things about Nojae and his amazing work!! We looked for over a year for the perfect photographer and Nojae's work was just so far above and beyond anything we had ever seen we knew we had to have him for our wedding. Each and every photo taken by Nojae is so very memorable and truly is a work of art. Nojae is an amazing talent and true professional and we were honored to have him capture every moment of our special day. Nojae is a complete pleasure to work with and we cannot wait to have a reason to have Nojae take more photos for us and capture every memorable moment of our lives. If you are looking for a true artist in the field of photography, please, please, please choose Nojae. You will be so very happy you did.
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    We found Nojae through a LivingSocial coupon that a friend recommended online. My fiancé and I wanted to do our engagement photos before I went to graduate school, so we booked him.

    Nojae was really flexible with his time--I had to change the schedule once or twice because of my fiance's schedule, but Nojae was very responsive and accommodating.

    On the day of, he met us promptly at the specified time and got us started right away. Neither my fiancé or I are photogenic, but he gave us a LOT of direction on how to pose, where to place our hands, how to turn our heads, etc. While we were being photographed, we thought it was awkward--it felt like we were turning our heads too much and stuff--but trust me, everything works out from the camera's perspective. :) Also, he has a really good eye for capturing unique angles and having many interesting perspectives, so his artistic talent is something else we really appreciated! Also, he had a lot of suggestions on which places in DC would be good, and we really liked the place that we ended up going to. I'd recommend Nojae to anyone looking for unique, artistically designed engagement photos!
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    Legena Sent on 02/25/2014
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    The Best Wedding Photographer!! He did an Outstanding job! I have already recommended him to several people.
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    Nojae was a great choice for our photographer. He was very friendly and personable. He made it easy to get those special pictures on such an important day. The pictures turned out beautiful! We couldn't have asked for more. Thank you Nojae for documenting our big day in such a beautiful way!
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    Milton Sent on 01/12/2014
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    We have to say that Nojae Kim is one of the best photographers in Northern VA. He was very fun, organized, and knew what shots to take. If you desire high quality pictures, go with Nojae.
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    Jessica Sent on 04/10/2013
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    I would recommend Forterra Photography and Design to anyone looking for a photographer for any occasion. They were a blast to work with and were very understanding about all the chaos that was happening and worked around it flawlessly. Because of them we have BEAUTIFUL wedding photos that we can enjoy for a lifetime. Thank you for such a great experience!
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    April Sent on 03/11/2013
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    Nojoae did the most amazing job on our wedding photos. He was able to capture both our family portraits and many wonderful candid shots. We would definitely recommend him
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    Nojae did a splendid job on our special day. He was there from the moment our day began, capturing the special moments. We really appreciated his professionalism and great customer service with us and our guest. Our photos turned out wonderful and we were really pleased.
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