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Shaun Malik Photography

Shaun Malik Photography

Richmond, VA
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
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    Jillian Sent on 10/09/2023
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    A Dream Photographer!

    Shaun was my top pick due to his dedication to our timeline and sticking to our vision. We were not willing to compromise not having a first look and we also had a rainy wedding day. Shaun rolled with it and still made the day easy and fun for us! We were so blessed to have him as a part of this process with us. We cannot wait to see our footage! I know it will be beautiful.
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    Emily R. Sent on 01/02/2023
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    Timeless & Stunning

    10/10!!! We cannot recommend a vendor enough!!! Shaun so effortlessly captured the most intimate memories from our day! His photos were absolutely STUNNING - they brought us to tears! Shaun is not only a talented photographer, he is someone you NEED as a part of your wedding day team!! When we began the photographer search we talked to A LOT of vendors and unfortunately just didn’t “click” with anyone. From the first minute of our first phone call with Shaun, we knew we had to have him photograph our day! Shaun’s energy, his calming nature, and his mission to ensure everyone is comfortable and having fun throughout the wedding process made working with Shaun such a breeze! Our wedding party (even the groomsmen), parents, and guests all commented on how amazing Shaun was! We truly formed a bond beyond the camera! Taking the time to meet with us and develop a relationship made such a difference - we trusted Shaun to photograph our wedding day as a vendor and as a friend! We cannot thank Shaun enough for everything!!!
    -The Romeos
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    Emma F. Sent on 07/09/2021
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    The Absolute Best!

    We hired Shaun nearly two years ago when we had planned on a June 2020 wedding. In the Fall of 2020, we had an engagement session with him at Maymont and the VMFA that was absolutely beautiful. We could not have been happier with how the photos turned out and currently have dozens showcased throughout our home. He captured our love for one another and excitement about getting engaged/married!

    When the pandemic hit and upended our original wedding plans, Shaun made a shift to June 2021 seamless and easy with no penalty. We finally had the wedding of our dreams two weeks ago and looking back on that day, it would not have been nearly as special without Shaun and his team. He is professional, engaging, and kept our family and friends laughing all day. His assistant Elle was an absolute godsend, helping with anything and everything we needed that day. We absolutely cannot wait to see our wedding photos and are confident that they will be stunning. I cannot recommend Shaun enough. He is so incredibly talented and personable - it will be one of the best decisions you can make for your wedding day!

    Shaun Malik Photography's reply:

    Emma, it was such an honor to be part of your big day! I had so much fun capturing your wedding day story! Thank you so much for the wonderful review and please be sure to keep in touch!
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    Vickie N. Sent on 02/01/2021
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    Beautiful & Timely

    Shaun's photos were absolutely beautiful and he delivered them in a very timely manner, less than one-month.

    Shaun Malik Photography's reply:

    Vickie,

    Thank you so much for your kind words! It was such an honor to be part of M & A’s big day and I had so much fun with you and your lovely family :) What an awesome day!
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    Meredith S. Sent on 09/28/2021
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    Fantastic Photographer!

    Shaun is literally the best! He was so incredibly professional, helpful, and flexible during the various stages of our wedding through the pandemic. He ended up shooting our smaller, intimate wedding last year and our postponed, larger wedding reception this summer. He was easy to work with and very understanding of the difficulties planning a pandemic wedding. More importantly, his photos from both celebrations were amazing and captured each day beautifully. Also, we just had so much fun shooting with him!! As a person usually behind the camera, he helped both of us feel comfortable in front of it, offering tips/tricks throughout. He captured our silly, spontaneous selves perfectly. And so many stunning moments with our friends/family. I couldn't recommend him enough to anyone looking for a fine art photographer for their wedding day!
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    Anita Y. Sent on 10/24/2020
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    Our Best Wedding Decision

    Choosing Shaun as our wedding photographer was our best wedding decision! We liked him initially because his work was so professional, intentional, and centered around storytelling. From our first interaction, he was warm, honest, professional, calm, and experienced not just in photography but also in weddings.

    Soon after booking and long before our wedding date (1+ year?), Shaun set up a call to start planning our day-of timeline. We knew nothing about day-of timelines, so this helped us so much! We ended up using it to plan everything else, and I loved having our timeline centered around the photography - Shaun helped us choose our ceremony time based on sunset time that day, and we planned the day out from that point.

    His talent is so impressive - looking back at our photos, we noticed several special moments that were not just captured, but were framed and composed shots. We were amazed! And we've gotten so many compliments from guests, friends, family, and our vendors. His relaxed nature, sense of humor, and contagious energy made everyone comfortable in front of the camera.

    Like many 2020 couples, we unfortunately had to postpone our wedding. During a time that was devastating for the wedding industry and a test for everyone involved, Shaun was so flexible, professional, and empathetic. As we were figuring out our new date and contacting all our vendors, we said to each other again that we were so glad to be working with Shaun.

    Hire Shaun!! Choosing your wedding photographer is such a big decision. He will not let you down and you'll be so glad that he's a part of this time in your life!!!

    Shaun Malik Photography's reply:

    Anita, sorry of the late response but thank you so much for this glowing review. I was so honored to be part of your wedding day and enjoyed my time with you and all of your wonderful friends and family members. I wish you guys all the best as you journey forth together as husband and wife and hope our paths cross again soon!
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    Chris Sent on 10/28/2019
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    Amazing Amazing Amazing!

    So happy we chose Shaun to be our wedding photographer! Our photos are absolutely stunning and he was so great to work with throughout the entire process. Shaun is very professional and knowledgeable and he's such a fun personality to have with you on your wedding day. Our family and other guests just rave about him. Can't recommend him enough!
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    Carter D. Sent on 10/30/2019
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    Everything I could have hoped for!

    Shaun was very professional, extremely encouraging and a calming element to my wedding day! And most importantly, his pictures are BEAUTIFUL!
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    Janice Sent on 12/09/2019
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    Excellent!

    Shaun is a very nice person and always trying to please bride & groom. He was prompt, flexible & very professional. He worked hard the entire day to capture the perfect pictures. His work were amazing!!! There were so many wonderful shots captured. I would highly recommend Shaun for any wedding

    Shaun Malik Photography's reply:

    Janice,

    Thank you so much for your kind remarks! It was such an honor and pleasure to be part of Carter and Jim's big day and we had so much fun photographing all of your wonderful family and friends :) Thank you again for trusting us to document this wonderful day!
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    Jodie B. Sent on 12/26/2019
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    Elite Photographer

    Shaun was everything you could ask for. In a stressful time, he was nothing but accommodating and helpful. His photos for the engagement and wedding were phenomenal, not to mention we had such a fun time hanging out and talking to him during the photoshoots. He has a strong passion for what he does and we strongly suggest letting him run the show when he has a craving for a shot! We highly suggest working with humans!! Thanks Shaun!

    Shaun Malik Photography's reply:

    Jodie, I was just looking through your gallery this weekend and recounting all the wonderful memories from your wedding day :) It was such a wonderful day and I'm so thankful I got to be part of it!
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    Stephanie Sent on 10/27/2019
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    Hiring Shaun Was the Best Decision We Made

    Hiring Shaun Malik as our wedding photographer was the single best decision that my husband and I made. As I'm sure you've noticed from his gallery of work, Shaun is a phenomenal photographer: he always finds just the right light, just the right pose to capture you at your best. He also provides you with a generous gallery of photos, all perfectly edited and curated. More than that, though, Shaun is delightful to be around. He was an unobtrusive yet fun presence at our wedding, meaning that we were able to truly relax and enjoy the time. Finally, Shaun is a friend throughout every step of the planning process: he promptly and cheerfully responds to emails and phone calls at every step of the way, and he expertly answers any questions that might arise. We are lifelong clients!
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    Sidney C. Sent on 10/29/2021
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    Book Shaun now!!

    If you're looking for a photographer in the VA area, don't wait--book Shaun now. My husband and I booked Shaun in 2019 for a large wedding celebration in 2020. Like many couples, we weren't able to hold our celebration on our original date. We rescheduled multiple times, and Shaun worked with us at every step of the way. He was extremely flexible and rolled with all of the punches, no matter how many changes we made. When our party finally came, my husband and I were a little nervous (so much anticipation!), and we appreciated Shaun's ability to put people at ease while they're looking at the camera. We had an awesome time chatting with him, which made getting our photos taken that much more enjoyable!
    We absolutely love our gallery of photos! A month after the event, I am still scrolling through them on my lunch breaks. Shaun has a great eye for shots, and he managed to capture great photos of people who don't like having their photos taken. My father, a widower, doesn't like posing for pictures, but Shaun snapped an incredible candid of him--my dad said that's the photo he would use for an online dating profile!
    Don't wait, reach out to Shaun today!
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    Alyssa K. Sent on 09/16/2019
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    Look no further: Best photographer around - HANDS DOWN!!

    Shaun is the best photographer there is. He makes you feel comfortable and his work is flawless. He's very helpful and addresses any and all concerns you may have. He's so easy to work with, so easy going, and has a quick turnaround. You will not regret working with him, I promise!
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    Sarah G. Sent on 10/28/2019
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    Love Shaun!

    Shaun and his team were excellent in helping plan and execute our big day!
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    Stefan M. Sent on 09/17/2019
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    Shaun was amazing!

    Shaun was absolutely amazing during the whole process from start to finish. He was super flexible and made sure to actually listen to what we wanted for each of our events. Not only did he take more photos than we had originally asked for, but he made sure to capture all the extra little things that we didn't even think of.

    While the wedding was taking place, Shaun showed us previews of photos and once we saw the finished product we were blown away.

    Shaun was super friendly and personable and we had numerous wedding guests come up to tell us how great he was.

    We absolutely, 100% recommend Shaun to anyone that asks and can't thank him enough for everything!
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    Kailie Sent on 10/25/2019
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    Highlight of our wedding

    Shaun was amazing! He was so attentive to everything we needed. Zero complaints! He worked with us so patiently on many special requests and was easily able to customize a package for us. I absolutely hate taking photos and he made every session quick and fun. Not only was he a great person to work with, but his photos were also fantastic.
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    Emma P. Sent on 09/17/2019
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    Loved working with Shaun!

    We highly highly highly recommend working with Shaun - he was so easy going, but also kept up gracefully with every timeline detail. The photos were absolutely stunning, we couldn't be happier!
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    Madeline S. Sent on 04/11/2019
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    Perfect. Highly Recommend

    Highly recommend. Shawn was very detailed and professional. I cannot stress enough how important a professional photographer is for your wedding. Now that mine is over, all I have is the pictures and I thank god that I hired Shawn because my photos are so beautiful. I seriously just look at them over and over. They are absolutely timeless. This is a high price item for your wedding but it is the most important! The wedding day went great. Shawn and his crew were impeccable. Cut costs on anything else, not this. Wedding photos are forever and are worth every penny.
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    Dylan Sent on 12/13/2018
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    Outstanding

    From the first moment we have talked to him all the way up to the wedding Shaun has been incredibly professional, personable, and just downright awesome! I would definitely recommend him to all family members and friends!!
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    Emily Sent on 12/13/2018
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    World's Best Photographer

    I don't even know where to start with Shaun. He is not only the most AMAZING photographer in the world, but he is also the most perfect person that I have ever had the chance to work with. From the time that I reached out to him until now he has been a joy throughout the entire wedding experience. He has helped us with venue issues, timeline changes, family dynamics, and just our overall crazy wedding. I really have no words to describe how amazing he or his work is. On top of being a PHENOMENAL person, he is the best photographer that I have had the pleasure to encounter. His shots of my fiancé and I really show the love and quirkiness of our relationship. I am SO happy that I was fortunate enough to happen upon Shaun, because my wedding day would not be complete without him. He makes me feel beautiful, my fiance feel like a stud, and our photos feel like they came out of the storybook romance every dreams of. I will always and forever recommend Shaun Malik Photography to anyone and everyone whom asks. Thank you Shaun for helping us have a perfect day. He is truly a part of our family now.
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    Brittany Sent on 11/28/2018
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    Amazing to work with!

    Choosing Shaun as a photographer was a no-brainer and became one of the best wedding decisions that we made. He was instrumental in our planning process, helping us get a timeline for the day early on. On the wedding day we spent a good chunk of time taking planned photos before the wedding and then after the wedding the lighting was so good that Shaun couldn't help but take more photos, however, he was very mindful of our time and wanted to make sure we didn't spend too long away from our guests. We had a lot of unexpected things happen on our wedding weekend and Shaun was supportive and went above and beyond.
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    Catherine Sent on 10/30/2018
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    Amazing photographer!

    Shaun is an amazing photographer with a TON of attention to detail. He does whatever it takes to make sure your day is perfect and your photos are perfect. We were so thrilled with our pictures. He spent 10 hours with us on the wedding day, plus numerous hours and phone calls beforehand planning. We also did our engagement pictures with him which were stunning! He has an editorial vibe of shooting and has a great eye for backgrounds. I highly highly recommend Shaun!
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    Lauren Sent on 11/28/2018
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    Simply Amazing!

    We are so so so glad we found Shaun! Working with him from start to finish was such a delight! He partnered with us and advocated for us and he played a key role in the overall success of our big day. He felt like a member of the family and our friends and family loved working with him and having him around. We all feel like he did such a wonderful job of maintaining the delicate balance between keeping us on track with the timeline without making us feel rushed or overwhelmed. We absolutely adore the photos he captured for us! We highly recommend Shaun Malik as your wedding photographer! You will love him!
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    Evan J. Sent on 09/16/2019
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    Shaun is the best!

    Shaun was beyond great as the photographer for our wedding and engagement shoots last year. Not only did he always value our time, vision, and general questions/concerns, but he went out of his way {repeatedly] to go above and beyond in every capacity he could in order to ensure we were completely happy with how things turned out. Shaun's attention to detail and authenticity in the way he approaches his craft are amazing.

    He's an all around great guy and can't recommended enough to friends and family.
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    Jasmin Sent on 10/03/2018
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    Shaun is an absolute joy to work with! He's professional, punctual, and does a wonderful job! He took control over some minor hiccups unrelated to photography that happened during my wedding day, and got them straightened out for us. Shaun always makes the photos look amazing! His turn around time is phenomenal! We hired Shaun for our engagement photos and wedding photos and will eventually hire him for other photos! I highly recommend Shaun!
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