Testimonials – Professional Photographer Great Reviews – Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC – Jae Yi

Jae is definitely a great photographer, which I will elaborate on, below. First, however, I think it's important to let you know the kind of guy he is. I contacted Jae to photograph my proposal to my girlfriend, and what you don't think about is that the photographer actually becomes part of your special day, through all the logistical coordination. We exchanged many emails, had several phone calls, interacted with him (in secret) during the day of my proposal, and he met our families to take some group shots, after the proposal had taken place. Through all these interactions, Jae really became part of the day and the proposal itself. With that reality in mind, I can't imagine someone better than Jae to be integrated into our proposal day. He was kind, patient, accommodating, enthusiastic, and very easy to work with. You don't necessarily plan for a photographer to be part of your memory of your proposal day, but Jae's presence only made the day better.

In addition to that, he took a few hundred amazing shots of our 3 hour date, leading up to the proposal, and he did so completely inconspicuously. He followed us all around the National Mall, in the cold, and captured all the best moments. He was thorough in his preparation and the end-product was a reflection of that hard work. He took his last picture of us around 6:30 pm on a Friday and had sent us all the finalized pictures by 5:00 am on Saturday. My fiance was so excited to see the pictures that she woke me up early so see if his email had arrived (it had). We, and our families, can't stop looking at all the shots.

I hadn't considered getting a photographer for this occasion until my fiance's sister insisted I do so, and now I can't imagine not having Jae's pictures. Hire this man!!!

Jae is definitely a great photographer, which I will elaborate on, below. First, however, I think it's important to let you know the kind of guy he is. I contacted Jae to photograph my proposal to my girlfriend, and what you don't think about is that the photographer actually becomes part of your special day, through all the logistical coordination. We exchanged many emails, had several phone calls, interacted with him (in secret) during the day of my proposal, and he met our families to take some group shots, after the proposal had taken place. Through all these interactions, Jae really became part of the day and the proposal itself. With that reality in mind, I can't imagine someone better than Jae to be integrated into our proposal day. He was kind, patient, accommodating, enthusiastic, and very easy to work with. You don't necessarily plan for a photographer to be part of your memory of your proposal day, but Jae's presence only made the day better.

In addition to that, he took a few hundred amazing shots of our 3 hour date, leading up to the proposal, and he did so completely inconspicuously. He followed us all around the National Mall, in the cold, and captured all the best moments. He was thorough in his preparation and the end-product was a reflection of that hard work. He took his last picture of us around 6:30 pm on a Friday and had sent us all the finalized pictures by 5:00 am on Saturday. My fiance was so excited to see the pictures that she woke me up early so see if his email had arrived (it had). We, and our families, can't stop looking at all the shots.

I hadn't considered getting a photographer for this occasion until my fiance's sister insisted I do so, and now I can't imagine not having Jae's pictures. Hire this man!!!

Jae is AWESOME! This review is a year overdue but it's still relevant because he still went out of his way to help us a year later. Full story - last year for Mother's Day, I wanted to hold a family photoshoot because my mom loves taking photos of her family but never herself wants to be in them, and we haven't had a family photoshoot in about 10 years. Being the procrastinator I am (this comes back later), I scoured the internet for a local photo studio and reached out to Jae on the Wednesday before Mother's Day. He was completely booked up but was still willing to make it work in case anyone rescheduled, and asked to learn more about my family. After explaining my situation, Jae literally rescheduled his anniversary weekend breakfast in order to squeeze us in for an early morning shoot. Who DOES that!! During the shoot itself he made my awkward parents feel super comfortable and accommodated our wardrobe change, scenery desires, and individual personalities and preferences as well. He was consistently super responsive and kind in all our interactions. I didn't get around to ordering photos until a year later (now writing this review) and reached out to Jae, who quickly renewed our photo gallery to allow us to order full resolution photos and prints to finally get a new family portrait up in our house. Not to mention the photos themselves were BEAUTIFUL! My parents still talk about how thankful they are that we were able to have this photoshoot when we did last year because of aging and whatnot. I can't thank you enough!

I had the pleasure of working with Jae for many years from the beginning of his photography career. His professionalism and eye for beautiful portraiture never cease to amazes me. I am a photographer as well and I've many photographers without the same experience and skills as Jae.

I've used his services for fashion photographs and professional headshots. Yes, I could've taken these photos myself but Jae is great at suggesting flattering poses. Most people hate being in front of the camera but Jae will make you look very attractive.

If you don't like how you look in photos then you haven't found the right photographer.

I recommended Jae to my younger sister, who hates being photographed. She looked so youthful and happy in her photos. She even had fun!

Jae is a chill, patient dude. He works with clients to plan photo shoots for weddings and other events. His turnaround time is fast. He takes great photos without the need for heavy photoshopping. Great photographers shouldn't spend hours editing a single photo. Photos should require minimal touch-ups.

Asides from wedding, engagement, and professional photos, he is open to everything. Jae is quite versatile and the quality of his work is consistent.

He's currently editing my photos but I will post one to Yelp soon.

I highly recommend Jae for any photography needs. He's everything you need and want from a photographer. I hope to work with him again soon!

I first came across Jae's photography when he responded to a fellow poster on the r/nova sub-reddit. I loved his portfolio, so we he responded to my own inquiry about a wedding photographer I was thrilled. Jae has a unique ability to capture people as they really are, which was something I could see from his website. This continued to be true for the multitude of pictures he took at my wedding (and he went above and beyond in the number of photos he provided at no extra charge). This was very important to me because I had virtually no pictures of myself and my husband and now I have a many beautiful, professional, intimate photographs to share with him and others.

Jae has a wonderful personality and is a joy to work with and be around. This is important, because you need a photographer who can set you at ease. He is also a professional and skilled business person. He is extremely affordable, especially considering the quality of his work. And he deftly handled my lawyer father's parsing of his pretty impenetrable contract. His patience and reliability were both flawless and much appreciated.

If I ever need professional photos again he will be the first person I contact, or the first I refer others to. My wedding only happened 14 days ago and I'm already thinking of excuses for another photo shoot. I really cannot recommend Jae highly enough. You will not be disappointed with either the quality of service or the quality of the product.

I had the pleasure of working with Jae for many years from the beginning of his photography career. His professionalism and eye for beautiful portraiture never cease to amazes me. I am a photographer as well and I've many photographers without the same experience and skills as Jae.

I've used his services for fashion photographs and professional headshots. Yes, I could've taken these photos myself but Jae is great at suggesting flattering poses. Most people hate being in front of the camera but Jae will make you look very attractive.

If you don't like how you look in photos then you haven't found the right photographer.

I recommended Jae to my younger sister, who hates being photographed. She looked so youthful and happy in her photos. She even had fun!

Jae is a chill, patient dude. He works with clients to plan photo shoots for weddings and other events. His turnaround time is fast. He takes great photos without the need for heavy photoshopping. Great photographers shouldn't spend hours editing a single photo. Photos should require minimal touch-ups.

Asides from wedding, engagement, and professional photos, he is open to everything. Jae is quite versatile and the quality of his work is consistent.

He's currently editing my photos but I will post one to Yelp soon.

I highly recommend Jae for any photography needs. He's everything you need and want from a photographer. I hope to work with him again soon!

Jae did a phenomenal job with the candid engagement photos he took for us. The sun had just set on a beautiful evening in Washington DC, and my boyfriend (now fiancé!) and I were taking a post-dinner stroll around the Mall. We were dressed up for a nice dinner to celebrate his birthday, and he suggested we go by the DC War Memorial for some "birthday selfies." Unbeknownst to me, he and Jae had coordinated for several weeks, and Jae was there to capture the moment when he got on one knee and asked me to marry him. My fiancé says that Jae was incredibly easy to work with, and made the jittery planning and staging process very smooth. I am blown away by the images that Jae gave us: the profound beauty of the Memorial at dusk, the sweet glances between my fiancé and me, and the drama of the proposal. I had no idea the proposal was coming, so it was wonderful to see these photos the very next morning in our inbox for us to share once I had gathered my wits. I've shown the pictures to family, friends, and co-workers, and they are absolutely stunned by the quality of the shots. I absolutely agree with other reviewers: Jae has a unique ability to capture the emotion of a moment in a photo. We would highly recommend him!

J. Yi Photography is truly wonderful! We have used him for our nonprofits Capitol Hill Lobby Day and related events for a number of years and he provides a really professional and high quality product. Additionally for professional events, his demeanor fits perfectly into the environment and has the right combination of assertive to take candid photos as well as make sure to keep the appropriate flow of the event.

Additionally he was kind enough to take a beautiful professional headshot for me during a past event to use on LinkedIn. What I'd say is that I've had a variety taken over the years, and his product in 5 minutes of a shoot was much better than previous photoshoots! You can view the professional headshot here: linkedin.com/in/katrina-… .

I'm disappointed that I did not know of the extent of his services until after my wedding because I would have surely used him!

J is an amazing photographer. How I got connected is I found him, called him on a monday and told him I wanted to propose to my gf. Had so many ideas of places and day but didn't narrow anything down. Jae not only helped, he knew exactly the right time and right place by showing photos that made me narrow down exactly what I wanted.

What makes Jae even better is the fact that this guy has alot of integrity in his work, that week was his wedding weekend, he got married on a Friday and still showed up on the Sunday of proposing, was at the place early and ready for me to propose. He did everything amazing, got the best pictures, we posted on facebook and hundreds and hundreds of people said we looked great, pictures were amazing.

It was truly the best experience I have had when it comes to seeking the help of an independent business owner. He was professional, he didn't rush good photos he got it to us when it was perfected. I was truly happy and recommend Jae. He will be my go to guy from now on.

Thanks J! and continue being an amazing resource for those in need!

Jae recently took my headshots and was fantastic! He was very responsive and accommodating and agreed to meet on location in DC. He arrived early, and when the original mural we wanted as a backdrop wasn't available, he was patient and flexible with finding alternative options.

I'm camera shy but Jae immediately put me at ease with his calm, upbeat, and encouraging personality. He's a warm and friendly person who genuinely wants to capture you at your best.

Jae also generously took some couple photos of me and my partner although this wasn't part of the original package. This was special to me since my partner and I don't have many professional photos of us together, and this was a treat that he went above and beyond to provide.

He had his proofs to me within hours and I was able to download the final edited versions of my photos the next day. I highly recommend Jae for his professionalism, friendliness, responsiveness, and high quality photos.

I've known Jae for several years, worked with him professionally on multiple occasions, and finally get to say I'm a client of his! My fiancé (I still giggle like a little girl saying that), Al, hired Jae to capture the moment he proposed. Jae and his awesome wife, Jessica, hid in the dirt and grass - military commando style - while waiting for the big moment. They got the most amazing shots of this magical moment that I now get relive any time I want and will cherish forever. I couldn't believe all the thorough research and time he put into figuring out the optimal conditions for our engagement. Jae used Google Map images along with a sun calculator to determine the best time, exact location and direction the images should taken from. It was incredible! On top of all that, he got to work editing our photos into the wee hours of the morning. The link was in our Gmail inbox when we woke up the next day! We couldn't have been happier with everything! Thank you so SO so much Jae!

Jae has worked with our growing family twice now, and each time has been an absolute joy. We first met with Jae for a maternity shoot where he worked hard to ensure we were safe (during Covid), comfortable and worked to ensure the shots were flattering. He was flexible with style preferences and made the experience fun and enjoyable. The shots he got were beautiful and really symbolized the joys and beauty of pregnancy.

Jae also did our 3 month photo shoot with our daughter. Even though the day was hot, my kid was cranky and it was incredibly humid, Jae was able to capture the quick moments where she didn't look miserable and we appeared to be a happy and comfortable family. The pictures were perfection, and again flattering to all the members of the family.

Jae's prices are very reasonable and he works to ensure the product is exactly what we were looking for. We will definitely be utilizing Jae again for future photo shoots.

My husband and I were so lucky to find Jae! We were looking for a photographer to cover our small, courthouse wedding and it was really important to us that we get good photos to send to all the friends and family who weren't able to make it.

Jae was great: before the event, he stayed in touch with us through email and took the time to find out about our tastes and styles so that he could prepare to take they kind of pictures we wanted. He was really friendly and knowledgeable throughout the shoot with a ton of great ideas. Afterwards, he returned the pictures to us in less than half the time he had originally estimated and we were thrilled with the results. We've been burned by poor photographers before, so we were pretty nervous about hiring someone we didn't know. Jae's portfolio convinced us that he was talented and we have never regretted hiring him.

Fantastic photographer, fantastic photos. Great experience!

My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Jae to capture our daughter's first birthday party at our home this past weekend. We initially found him through his stellar yelp reviews and reached out to him. Jae responded promptly and as luck would have it, not only did the date work for him, but we also discovered that we lived close by, which allowed us to meet him and talk prior to the party.

We found Jae to be professional, responsive and very easy to communicate with. On the day of the party, Jae arrived promptly and was able to take pictures without interrupting the flow of the party. He captured all of the special moments of that day! Jae was able to edit our pictures and turn them around in a matter of days. The end result is an album of high-quality images that will allow us to remember this day in our daughter's life forever!

We highly recommend using Jae for any and all of your photography needs!!

At the last minute, I asked Jae to capture my proposal to my girlfriend on the National Mall! After discussing details with Jae the morning of the proposal, he assured me that he would arrive early to become familiar with the area and await our arrival. Upon our arrival at the site of the proposal, I noticed Jae was ready to capture the moment. After popping the big question (and getting a yes!), Jae took a few photos of us posing.

Overall, Jae was an absolute pleasure to work with and put me at ease on a BIG day. The quick turnaround (less than 24 hours later we had received the photos) was an additional plus as we wanted to show our friends and family the special moment. If you have any need for a photographer in the area, I have no doubt Jae can meet and exceed your needs/wants/expectations.

My fiance hired Jae to photograph our proposal at the Lincoln Memorial, and he knocked it out of the park. I was blown away by the moments he was able to capture during the proposal, and he took beautiful photographs of us afterwards as well. What stood out to me was that he was able to capture genuine emotion, even in the pictures that we posed for. I think couple photos very often come across as staged and cheesy, but the images Jae gave us were very authentic and truly romantic. We posted a few of his photos to Facebook when we announced the engagement, and we have gotten countless texts and emails telling us how gorgeous the photos are. My fiance was also very impressed with how communicative and easy to work with Jae was. We couldn't be happier with the job that he did!

Jae was awesome. He killed it on my shoot. I initially booked Jae for a proposal at the DC War Memorial but had to change the location and date last minute. We ended up shooting the proposal in the morning at Alexandria. He was very accommodating with all the changes. He sent me diagrams of where to stand and how to turn to get the best angles. I also had to give him some props to set up at the location the night before and he did not hesitate to accept. Jae had an insanely good turn around time. He edited and sent us the photos that afternoon! He captured our once in a lifetime reactions perfectly! Jae is a very cool, down to earth, and responsive professional! I highly recommend him for any shoot that you may need.

I worked with Jae to capture my proposal and he was awesome! I had a spot and time picked out, with a plan to casually walk our dogs and check out a beautiful canal. He scoped out the spot ahead of time and provided a detailed plan to optimize the photos, with more specific tips on the day of shooting. She was so surprised and happy and Jae captured the moment beautifully! He took the first shots from a hidden spot and then came out and took many posed shots. There were many more people around than I expected, but he was able to get a lot of really good shots without getting passerbys, and he even got some great shots of our puppies. He was great to work with and sent the finished photos later that same night.

Jae is top notch! I was in need of a professional headshot on short turnaround and I contacted him after reading many recommendations from his clients in our local community group on Facebook. Not only did Jae respond promptly to my inquiry (during a holiday weekend!), he also squeezed my session in to take place the very next business day given my urgency. And - he even took the time to edit my photo that same evening, and he had the final version over to me in less than 24 hours! Jae's photography skills are excellent. He's super friendly and amazing to work with, I highly recommend his services and I look forward to reaching out to him again in the fall for family portraits! Thanks again Jae!!

Jae is as professional as it gets! I had a private photo shoot with him, which I was quite nervous about. It's easy to cheese for friends, but when you have a professional photographer with professional equipment, I tensed up walking into it. All of my fears and insecurities melted away within minutes! Jae is experienced and has a sharp eye. I had soo much fun during our shoot that I was a little sad when the shoot was over. The pictures came quick and I was over the moon! They were tasteful and elegant. He captured my personality and I couldn't have asked for a better photographer! I will definitely recommend Jae to anyone looking for a photographer!

Jae helped us with our engagement photos and he did an incredible job. The photos were top-quality professional grade and we received the full set within 24 hours! Incredible quality and incredible service, very well worth it!

Jae is very experienced with the Georgetown area. Not only did he help us coordinate the entire event, he provided great feedback along the way to optimize the angles, lighting, and backdrop-- a true professional who brings expert judgement. During the day of, Jae took care of all of the setup and coordinated with all of the other parts of our engagement for a seamless process-- this let me focus on the event itself!

Follow-up report here. We booked Jae again for a family photo shoot with our 2 year old. He did a fantastic job of being flexible and we figured our way through the shoot based on how the toddler was doing. We ended up going over time a bit but Jae was cool about it and really went with the flow to make sure we got all the shots we could in. The photos we received at the end blew us away and came out WAY better than expected. The best part in all this is that Jae is just super easy to work with while producing great results. We don't have time for shenanigans dealing with an unresponsive photographer, we have a toddler for that.

I've been to places like Glamour Shots and professional places before so I'm comparing my experience with Jae to them. After a disappointing attempt at Glamour Shots to do my pregnancy photos, I contacted Jae with some examples I found on Pinterest. Jae is extremely knowledgeable in lighting and posing! He was able to recreate exactly the scenes I found on pinterest, AND he was able to pose me to make me look skinny everywhere except for where my baby bump is 🙂 Best of all, he was very patient in order to get the best shots.

Enthusiastically recommended! Thank you Jae!

Jae Yi is competitively priced, easy to work with, and a great photographer.

I run a small law practice in Arlington, Virginia. We engaged him to take a group shot and some headshots for our lawyers. He did excellent work, replied quickly to our questions, and was a pleasure to work with. The shots will be up shortly at jmontanalaw.com, if you want to see real-world samples. Strongly recommend.

Jae is the best-- hands down. He was friendly from the very beginning. Very knowledgeable and good hearted. Minutes after my initial call, he sent a detailed email with a list of locations and suggestions. He was nice enough to fit us into his busy schedule. He's very affordable. My daughter has a shy personality, but Jae knows how to bring out the best of her personality. The pictures turned out perfect. I was in awe when I saw how awesome the pictures look... I would highly recommend him to my family and friends. He did an excellent job!

Jae was recommended by a friend who had used him for engagement photos and I contacted him to shoot some photos of me proposing to my girlfriend. He went the extra mile to make sure everything was set up and make sure I knew where to be and where the best pictures would come out. He even braved a bit of rain to hide until I signaled him to come out for that critical moment. And the pictures came out incredible! Can't say enough good things about his skills as a photographer or his professional and pleasant demeanor. Would recommend to all

Jae is an AMAZING photographer. He is very talented and is fully focused on the client's needs. This is my third time working with him and the photos have yet again turned out beautiful. He has a great sense of timing, light, angle and creativity. Jae is also very professional - he arrived early, utilized every minute of the event and stayed until it was over. I should also mention that he has a wonderfully warm and generous personality which makes it just a joy to work with him. You will not regret hiring Jae for your photography needs!

Jae is the perfect photographer for any event!! When he showed up for our wedding, he already knew everyone's name and got our guests involved. He helped ease our nervousness on our special day and made us smile the whole time. We loved the variety of the photos and the quality was excellent! The edited photos came back so BEAUTIFUL! He captured pictures we will treasure forever! We are so grateful to have met Jae! It was such a pleasure working with him. We are beyond pleased and recommend Jae to EVERYONE!

Jae is not only a great photographer, he is a cool dude too! He did promo pics for our band and was totally able to capture the look we were going for. He went out of his way to make sure we were happy with our shots and provided them back to us very quickly. I would highly recommend him! You can see our shots from him at themetrotonesband.com

Absolutely blown away and stunned with Jae’s work! He made us feel so comfortable and captured our wedding perfectly. Every person at our wedding gushed at how nice and personable he was. (They were also super impressed he knew everyone’s name!) For both me and my partner not being big on pictures or being photographed, Jae made us feel comfortable and made us both actually enjoy the experience. Such a great find, absolutely will recommend to anyone who needs photographs in the DMV area!

The photography experience and products I received from Jae were absolutely incredible! Not only was Jae completely professional and provide a checklist and recommendations before the shoot, but was charismatic and provided a comfortable atmosphere which truly reflected in the quality of the images which were provided. This was one of the most fun photography experiences I have done and I would most certainly recommend Jae to anyone who is looking to have quality photography done.

We’re family photo shoot first-timers and we couldn’t have picked someone better than Jae to work with. He made us feel so at ease, somehow magically got my toddler to smile and sit still for minutes at a time, even got my newborn to look at the camera, and delivered beautiful pictures that capture us so perfectly as a family. Jae was a joy to work with and we can’t wait to book him again. Would highly recommend him to anyone who wants high-quality photos and a great experience.

My fiancee hired Jae to shoot our proposal at Mount Vernon and I was absolutely blown away. They pulled off the surprise perfectly and I couldn't have asked for a better day. J did such a great job having fun with us and making us feel comfortable. He took stunning pictures of us and caught every second of our special moment. He is so genuine and you can tell he loves what he does. The end result was perfect and I couldn't imagine our proposal day without him.

Jae has a great artistic eye. We hired him for a pretty traditional shoot (family portrait) and he made the final product fun and unique. We were expecting a simple family picture, but with Jae's guidance we have really outstanding photos that we absolutely cherish. It was super humid, we had a dog AND A BABY and Jae did an amazing job! He was on-time, prepared, organized, preview photos were in my inbox the next day...we will definitely hire him again.

I contacted Jae relatively late in the process of getting our wedding together and boy I lucked out. Jae was a true professional, totally prepared, full of great ideas for photos that took advantage of the location, and very easy going. He made the entire experience incredibly easy and we are thrilled with how the photos turned out. Would absolutely recommend and hire again, and I count myself lucky to have snagged him for such an important event.

I contacted Jae relatively late in the process of getting our wedding together and boy I lucked out. Jae was a true professional, totally prepared, full of great ideas for photos that took advantage of the location, and very easy going. He made the entire experience incredibly easy and we are thrilled with how the photos turned out. Would absolutely recommend and hire again, and I count myself lucky to have snagged him for such an important event.

Jae Yi is a consummate professional. I asked him for help taking hi-def photos of my family tree and doctoring up some of the flaws in the old image. He went above and beyond and really produced a beautiful and highly detailed image. Apparently I can print it to the size of my bedroom wall! Really awesome. I've seen his other work as a photographer as well and highly recommend him for all your photography needs.

We hired Jae Yi to shoot press photo shoots for Scena Theatre, and we typically have to shoot during a Preview or dress rehearsal. This makes the job challenging to capture great photos. Even so, Jae has done an outstanding job every time. Jae simply goes with the flow. He's flexible, responsive and talented. We definitely recommend him ... even for complicated shoots with lots moving parts. Thanks again!

Jae was SUCH a pleasure to work with during our work conference at APA Congress 2018! He was punctual, communicative & completely flexible with any and all nuances of the event - as is, the nature of any large event.

He has such a great, creative eye to capture the essence and energy of the people he photographs and couldn't be happier with contracting him for our presence!

Jae is awesome to work with, and gave us amazing high quality photos. The entire day of the wedding he was focused, but also he really knows how to make his subjects comfortable, leading to some great pictures.. Honestly, we had a wonderful experience working with him and when a photographer is needed, we will hire him again. Highly recommend. 11/10 because he gives 110% always.

I would give him 6 stars if I could! I got possibly the best service I could ever expect from a photographer! He is very nice and responsive, and he is so great in both capturing and editing photos, I had quick and really fun session with his cute dog and cat around, super fast retouching process (only a few hours for my headshot) and amazing result! Thank you Jae!

I would give him 6 stars if I could! I got possibly the best service I could ever expect from a photographer! He is very nice and responsive, and he is so great in both capturing and editing photos, I had quick and really fun session with his cute dog and cat around, super fast retouching process (only a few hours for my headshot) and amazing result! Thank you Jae!

Jae was a pleasure to work with - he was professional, prepared, easygoing & gave our business as well as a couple of friends great professional headshots. He worked with our large group, gave us exactly what we needed & produced the finished product incredibly fast. We highly recommend Jae Yi Photography and will happily reengage Jae again in the future!

I've been working with Jae for both family sessions and commercial for my business. Jae is an absolute professional and knows his stuff. He is an amazing communicator, which has made him very easy to work with. Jae is very flexible and able to understand the intent of what you're going for. Highly recommended and I will continue being a repeat customer!

Jae is FANTASTIC! He captured my niece's first birthday celebration and the pictures came out beautifully! Even my dad commented on how well the pictures came out and how professional they looked (my dad is an amateur photographer). Jae was so patient with my crazy family and is so easy to work with. I would definitely recommend him for any occasion!

I've been working with Jae for both family sessions and commercial for my business. Jae is an absolute professional and knows his stuff. He is an amazing communicator, which has made him very easy to work with. Jae is very flexible and able to understand the intent of what you're going for. Highly recommended and I will continue being a repeat customer!

I've been working with Jae for both family sessions and commercial for my business. Jae is an absolute professional and knows his stuff. He is an amazing communicator, which has made him very easy to work with. Jae is very flexible and able to understand the intent of what you're going for. Highly recommended and I will continue being a repeat customer!

I've been working with Jae for both family sessions and commercial for my business. Jae is an absolute professional and knows his stuff. He is an amazing communicator, which has made him very easy to work with. Jae is very flexible and able to understand the intent of what you're going for. Highly recommended and I will continue being a repeat customer!

Jae was absolutely wonderful to work with. I have not met a photographer with a better attitude. He pays attention to detail and captures the best shots. You will be lucky to have your portraits taken by him. He is also very open to ideas and feedback. He is punctual, professional and very talented. It's an honor to work with him.

I highly recommend!! Jae most recently captured exactly what I needed for my album cover. With such a broad range of skills, fantastic eye, and intuition for locking into the overall vision, Jae is my go-to for any professional photography needs in NoVA! I had a tight deadline and he came through and I couldn't be happier 🙂

Jae is the best! He was very prompt and friendly in his communication and made it a point to learn everyone's names before a family photoshoot (which everyone was very impressed by)! He is very easy going and handled uncooperative children with grace. I would highly recommend Jae for any photography needs you have!

Jae is the best! He was very prompt and friendly in his communication and made it a point to learn everyone's names before a family photoshoot (which everyone was very impressed by)! He is very easy going and handled uncooperative children with grace. I would highly recommend Jae for any photography needs you have!

Jae did a wonderful job as our photographer for our little ones first birthday celebration. He was extremely nice and patient with all the little ones running around and our big family.

Jae made sure to be on time and to capture all the great moments. Can't wait to use his services for future occasions.

I had Jae take photos when I proposed to my girlfriend. He was great at helping to coordinate with the venue as well as getting there early to blend in with the people there to capture the surprise of when I did it. We were able to get digital versions of the photos really quickly after and they were great!

I had Jae take photos when I proposed to my girlfriend. He was great at helping to coordinate with the venue as well as getting there early to blend in with the people there to capture the surprise of when I did it. We were able to get digital versions of the photos really quickly after and they were great!

I cannot recommend Jae enough! He did a photoshoot for my Dental office (Simple Dental) and for my family for few years now. He’s professional, accommodating, and personable to work with. Thanks for always working with our random ideas such as foam-sword fighting for a family photoshoot, Jae! 😁

I cannot recommend Jae enough! He did a photoshoot for my Dental office (Simple Dental) and for my family for few years now. He’s professional, accommodating, and personable to work with. Thanks for always working with our random ideas such as foam-sword fighting for a family photoshoot, Jae! 😁

Our whole family enjoyed working both Jae. He took care to learn everyone's names before the shoot and was very communicative both before and after, giving us tips on what to wear/not to wear, and working with me to find a good location. We hope to work with him again in the future!

Jae is great and easy to work with. The booking process was quick and easy, the pricing was reasonable, and the actual session was very laid back, but good. He's great with communications and offers guidance/tips when needed. The final pictures were phenomenal.

Jae took photos of a Celebration of Life memorial service for our grandmother and the photos were lovely and captured the essence of the event. He is communicative, responsive, punctual, and easy to work with. Highly recommended!

Jae is fantastic to work with. Very professional and patient with young kids!! He is a great photographer and the final product is always top-notch. Our family looks forward to see Jae every year for our annual photos!

Thanks Jae for the quick turnaround on shooting and processing my new professional headshots! If you're in the DC area and looking for an experienced, independent photographer, I can't recommend his services enough!

Thanks Jae for the fast turnaround on shooting and processing my new professional headshots! If you’re in the DC area and looking for an experienced, independent photographer, I can’t recommend his services enough!

It's been a great experience working with Jae for my first headshot. Scheduling was easy and the shoot went very smoothly. Jae was ready to shoot once I arrived and gave great tips for getting the shot I wanted.

It's been a great experience working with Jae for my first headshot. Scheduling was easy and the shoot went very smoothly. Jae was ready to shoot once I arrived and gave great tips for getting the shot I wanted.

Jae was incredible to work with. He took so many beautiful shots. He is so thoughtful and flexible when it comes to planning and he goes above and beyond to get the perfect shot. Thank you m, Jae!

Jae is an excellent photographer! Very professional, great skills and very positive attitude. He will catch your best moments. You should stop looking elsewhere for your photography needs.

We had the BEST SESSION with Jae S. Yi on Sunday! Thank you so much for capturing the true beauty of this last pregnancy! We look forward to working with you again, Merry Christmas!! 

5/5 This guy knows his stuff. Would buy this man a beer for services rendered.