From The Knot.com
angelamarkeen:
Exactly what we were looking for… posted 1/5/2012 (updated 1/5/2012)
I was so happy to find ZADesignz after months of looking at photographers who didn’t do exactly what we wanted and had outrageous prices. We felt like the quality of the work put out by ZADesignz for the price was a steal and we couldn’t be happier with our engagement photos! We have had so many compliments and they keep coming. We are a busy couple and were a little scattered during our shoot after arriving back in town just a few minutes before but Zareth somehow made it all look amazing. She was so laid back, comfortable and creative. We cant wait to see what she does at our…
rcortez89:
Highly recommendable on a budget! posted 1/4/2012
Recommend to see photographer’s website first to get an idea of her style. She is great on a low budget, works with you to get the package you want. Very accommodating and super easy to get in touch with her. Loved the majority of the pictures that we took with her, but is a bit passive with giving ideas or poses to do. Wish she had been more outspoken in this area and directed the shoot better. I would highly recommend making a must-list of shots you absolutely want to have. She is absolutely wonderful at retouching and editing pictures. Did I also mention she is a graphic designer?! She designed our invitations AND some of our decor for our reception. She is absolutely amazing at this! Highly recommend her for your photographic or design services. She is very easy to work with, great artistic eye, and super reasonable prices…
Pocahantaz28:
Fantastic Engagement Photoshoot posted 12/28/2011
When my fiance and I began to look for photographers for our engagement and wedding, we did a lot of research and our main goals were budget friendliness and artistic ability. After doing some research online I came across Zadesignz. Zareth from day one was very responsive with all the questions I had and that put me at ease at once. We decided to select Zadesign for our engagement photoshoot and our wedding photography. We had our a engagement shoot at the Kennedy Center. My fiance and I were a little nervous at first when the shoot began but Zareth put at us at ease with her professionalism and creative style. Needless to say when the pictures were released we are more than excited and pleased, they came out FANTASTIC. Every person that we showed them to were blown out of the water and were impressed. We are so excited to work with Zareth for our wedding photography!!!
Engagement Session posted 12/14/2011
We used Zareth for our engagement shoot and really enjoyed her and her husband. We received nearly 350 pictures from an hour long session. We had originally planned on taking our photos in a garden in Georgetown; however, it was closed during the time we scheduled the shoot (poor planning on my part). Zareth was flexible and quick to think of great places in Georgetown that we could go to have our photos taken. We covered a great deal of Georgetown and had many different scenery options to choose from when our pictures came. The only area of improvement I would recommend is for the photographer to be a little more agressive in giving posing ideas or suggestions. For someone who is unfamiliar with ‘modeling’ for lack of a better word, I could have used a little guidance on coming up with some more unique poses. The quality of pictures was wonderful and I was very impressed with the value. We received our pictures and edits extremely fast and even had a sneak peak of them on ZADesignz facebook page before receiving them. This was great because I was very anxious to see them. Overall, we were extremely happy with the photos that we received and would definitely recommend Zareth to anyone looking to take engagement pictures in the DC, MD, VA area.
trinwardkj4:
Zareth was amazing! posted 10/19/2011
Zareth was truly amazing and we had a wonderful experience. The photo shoot was a blast and the pictures came out great. We are eager to use them in fun ways as we plan our wedding and we are most excited for Zareth to join us again on our wedding day!! I highly recommend ZADesignz for your wedding
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JohnsWiife0428:
Incredible! posted 10/19/2011
Zareth is definitely one of the best! My fiance is currently living in San Diego and we had just a few days to find an engagement photographer for his last-minute trip out. I scoured the web all night long and thank goodness I came across her. She responded right away and was so accessible, she immediately put my frantic mind at ease. We went back and forth several times discussing possible locations and style and she got us right away! Even suggesting cool props that turned out gorgeous. We were both so excited for the shoot and it far exceeded our expectations. Zareth made us feel comfortable and we even had moments where we forgot the camera was there and just enjoyed being in a gorgeous setting together. Little did we know that Zareth was making amazing shots the entire time! I have gotten SO many great compliments on my photos – “amazing”, “artistic”, “beautiful” and it goes on. Our family and friends are blown away and I can’t wait to use Zareth for the Big Day! Zareth is professional and a brilliant, creative photographer. Her services are a value that you don’t want to pass…
quademiller89:
Wonderful! posted 10/14/2011
Zareth was very laid back and easy to work with! My fiance and I had a great experience using her for our engagement photos and would use her for our wedding it were in the area. The engagement package she provided was also very comprehensive for the price
From Thumbtack.com
Stephanie Smith – November 16, 2011
My fiance and I had a wonderful experience shooting with Zareth of ZADesignz. She was extremely professional from the time I contacted her, all the way up til I received the photos. Her turn-around time is also super quick for those who like nearly instant gratification (such as myself)! The images turned out beautifully, and I’m so proud to share them with our friends and family.
Wanda Zelaya – October 26, 2011
We hired Zareth to take some family portraits of our family. We wanted natural looking, photojournalistic shots. Before our photo session she asked exactly for what we wanted. I had seen some samples of her work, so I was sure of some of the shots I wanted but I knew she would also do her part to capture the best moments. We were very happy with our pictures. We loved each and every one of them.
I highly recommend Zareth for any event: wedding, engagement or portraits. She does an amazing job and a great professional.
Sarah- June 30, 2011
Great experience!
We used ZA Designz for our engagement session, and Zareth was very professional and the photos came out amazing. She was very comforting and patient, which helped us because we were slightly nervous about our first photo shoot. The retouched photos made a big difference and she was able to make the photos look like very professional photos. She was even able to remove my purse from the photo through retouching. We highly recommend her services, and she was affordable as well.
Robyn Forbes – June 7, 2011
Zareth’s photography is simply stunning! When I saw my photos I just couldn’t believe how lovely they were. All my friends & family love the photos. She captured every single detail! Zareth definitely provides quality photos for brides on a budget. The editing is perfect and she provided the photos within a few days. I will truly cherish my photos for years! I will recommend her to all my bride to be friends.
Kathryne Umana – May 12, 2011
Both my fiance and I worked with Zareth for our engagement shoot, this past weekend! I happen to be the kind of person that always has a vision, and knows exactly what she wants to the tee. I was so pleased to see that Zareth was able to capture my vision for our shoot PERFECTLY! We communicated via email regularly to exchange ideas so that way the day of, everything would run smoothly. And that is exactly what happened. I was a little worried that we would have very few good pictures since our shoot was at night in D.C. and the lighting was not all that great. But it was so nice to see how we ended up having an array of ‘favorites’. Her editing skills are on point! Our pictures look natural, vibrant and flawless…and the quality is superb! And it was great to be able to see our pictures the very next day! Both my fiance and I are excited and happy to work with Zareth for our wedding! Can’t wait to see all that she will capture on our special day!
Catherine – April 17, 2011
I used Zareth’s services for an engagement session. She was fantastic! Very professional and helped my fiance and I get comfortable in front of the camera.
We did this session for two reasons. The first was because we wanted to design our own save the date – which she did a PHENOMENAL job of. She is a graphic designer, and will go above and beyond to get you what you want.
The second reason we wanted the session to do the session before the wedding was to get the kind of pictures we would want at our wedding – which she will be shooting as well. We got some really great pictures of us at the engagement session, and can’t wait to see what she captures at the wedding!
I recommend her without hesitation to any bride, especially the budget conscious bride – a great value for the work provided
Porsha – March 17, 2011
I had some leisure photos done by Zareth and they came out FANTASTIC! I have never received so many compliments. Zareth is great at taking the clients ideas and transforming them into great photography. She is very professional and I would recommend her to others. You will not be dissapointed!
Anna – March 17, 2011
Zareth was a fabulous photographer and I couldn’t wait to write this review. She was not just on time, but early and prepared. She was generous with her time and had already taken initiative to get the shots I wanted. A non intrusive, helpful, calm,and well mannered photographer, Zareth was a pleasure to work with and I recommend her highly for your wedding!
Sofia – February 28, 2011
Zareth is a great photographer. She gives you exactly what you ask for. She did not take photos for a wedding or an engagement session, but she did do a portrait session for me. She puts life into the pictures and makes them look incredible. She is affordable and flexible, which works because people have different needs for their pictures. Most photographers overlook some details, but Zareth doesn’t; Zareth is careful about everything in the picture. It is her graphic designer skills that allow her to deliver to her customers such high quality work. I’m very thankful for the work she did in my pictures and I am sure that she will deliver the same quality in the pictures she takes for others. I love my pictures. That’s why I highly recommend Zareth Acosta as a photographer.