New Logo Design for Eleven Hearts Studios

We love our new logo and business identity! -by 41N. (http://www.behance.net/orhank)

Inspirations For Modern Weddings

When  we saw this beautiful shoot by talented Jasmine Star, we were beyond inspired. Rainbow striped aisle runner and using pvc pipes for flowers was blast. And also transparent ghost chairs are always our number one favorite item for Modern…

In retrospect, what are the moments, or memories that you love the most about your wedding?

Indochino suddenly became our new favorite thing for 2013 weddings.

Indochino became our new favorite thing for 2013 summer weddings. Outfit for your entire wedding party. Measure yourself in 10 minutes, then put your suit on, wrinkle-free, right out of the box 6 weeks later. Please check out the website…

Are you a vintage bride?

Check out this gorgeous shoot with lots of vintage wedding dresses. Our favorite is the moss bag. Viva vintage fashion!

models: Cheyann & Monika

hair stylist: Sandra Moreno

make up: Esther Yoo

flowers: Huckleberry…

Eleven Hearts Photography is Wedding Wire Rated in 2012.

We are excited to announce that Eleven Hearts Photography is WeddingWire Rated in 2012 for Photography. WeddingWire Rated is the annual ratings program that recognizes wedding professionals across the country for their commitment to service and is the most recognized…

Christian Louboutin Cinderella Glass Shoes.

After much anticipation, they’re finally here! Meet the Christian Louboutin Cinderella glass shoes!
The shoes were revealed in Paris during Couture Fashion Week. It is a modern take on the classic princess shoe. Would you wear them?…

Beautiful Cappadocia Wedding| Kapadokya’da Evlenmek Baskadir!

Every bride dreams of a magical wedding day. What could be more magical than tying the knot in Cappadocia Turkey.

Try our edible photographs as a unique wedding favor!

We love using Philadelphia based confectionery for our edible products. They produces artisan chocolate bars that are printed with edible ‘Polaroid-style photo’ paper. These charming confections are completely custom, printed with any photograph, logo, or image of your choosing.

They are…

Tangerine and Turquoise styled Baltimore Wedding.

A modern design and bold color of tangerine and turquoise styled wedding. Welcome to the Baltimore wedding of Kaley and Matt. Photographed by Gigi.

Amy and Robert’s Beautiful B&W Wedding at Omni Sharom Hotel in Washington, DC.

Sneak Peek of Amy and Robert’s beautiful B&W wedding.

Ideas for bridesmaids gifts and accessorizes from Yapy Design.

Giving a bridesmaids gift for all they have done for you over the years and with your wedding planning is a must. A bracelet, necklace, shawl, umbrella or handbag are all great options that would last long beyond your wedding…

Exceptional Violinist Najin Kim plays at Opera House at Kennedy Center

This lovely little session was photographed in Eleven Hearts Studio in Capitol Hill. I can’t believe it’s been 2  years since my lovely and inspiring experience at the portrait session with Najin Kim. Time has flown…

7th Contemporary Wedding Photography Workshop in Istanbul by Goknur Olguner

Please follow the link for more details http://www.40haramiler.com/goknurolguner

Eleven Hearts Photography is named to the 2011 Wedding Professional Hot List.

We’re pleased to announce that Eleven Hearts Photography has made the 2012 Wedding Hot List. The Hot List is made up of wedding professionals that received the top reviews on Momentville  in their respective categories and locations in the…

The Four Seasons Wedding at Washington DC.

Here’s a quick peek into Stephanie and Laszlo’s collection from the fabulous event at The Four Seasons Hotel in Washington, DC.

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Our packages also include…

This image is from Ashley and Aaron Holmes wedding. As you can see, our packages also include braiding the little princesses’ hair.

Can Today’s Modern Bride Have Black Lipstick?

Of course this isn’t a matter of life or death but for some brides wearing black lipstick on their wedding day is a big “no, no”. Goknur had this fantastic editorial session with Erwin Gomez and Oribe…

Demet Evgar’s fashion photo shoot with iPhone 4gs.

A few months ago Goknur did a fashion photo shoot with her iPhone 4gs. Here is one of many stunning images of Turkish actress Demet Evgar.  The rule was simple. Keep it simple, keep it real! We used one reflector…

Antalya International Architecture Bienniale

We’re working on a video project named “All Inclusive”. It’s already been accepted and funded by the Antalya International Architecture Bienniale 2011 in Turkey.

We’re designing a software that will create and display a randomly generated collage from hundreds of…

Wedding at Elkridge Furnace in Maryland

Stephanie and Dan

Don’t forget to follow Eleven Hearts Wedding Teasers at You Tube!

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Update your Model Portfolio with the New Rates of Eleven Hearts Photography.

“You only get one chance to make a good first impression.”

Leave your old pictures behind and set your standards HIGH! With the help of Eleven Hearts Photography you have the chance! Make sure that the pictures that you show…

New York’s Legalization of Gay Marriage

Hello New York!

We’re very happy to hear that NY is now among the States that legalized same sex marriage. As Eleven Hearts Photography we’ve always believed and supported love in all its forms. Since March 2010 we’ve been capturing…

New Listing for Eleven Hearts Photography on Thumbtack

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Hamed Behravan and Alaleh MK’s Westwood Country Club Wedding.

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Christine Ho and Drew Jacob’s Wedding Reception Video Teaser Online!

Christine and Drew

If you are having problems viewing this video please follow the link below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ysSdPfQlKI

Best Wedding Albums Companies and Eleven Hearts Photography

We always worked with the best wedding album companies like Leather Craftsman, Graphie Studio, Quensbery, Couture, Cypres and more. We believe that a professionally designed wedding album is the best way to preserve and showcase your wedding pictures. Thinking of…

Anyone on the Hunt for a Virginia Wedding Venue?

If so, we might have found a place for you that is truly vintage. The River Farm is an historic home built in the 1800′s and conveniently close to the Washington DC metro area. River Farm rests on twenty-five acres of…

Beautiful Tattooed Bride at Harry Houdini’s Haunted Palace at California.

Harry Houdini and lived in the mansion during his short career with the fledging movie industry in the 1920’s. The house, on Laurel Canyon that was rented by Harry Houdini for roughly one year around 1919. While he lived in the…

Best Gift to a Newly Wed Chef

We love fun, personalized details in a wedding. When you can look at a wedding and see that couple’s personality splashed all over different aspects of the day. Well, Goknur Olguner (Gigi) from Eleven Hearts Photography… loves…

Memorial Day Photo Session: Theme is “Best Friends”

Memorial day is finally here, which means a three-day weekend for most of us. With summer almost officially here, we still have a photo discounts you might be interested in titled —”Best Friends.” Please send an e-mail to info@elevenhearts.com…

Language of Love! Engagement Session in DC

Don’t be too surprised to find yourself surrounded by the presence of true love while witnessing a couple in the brink of tears at a  Goknur Olguner engagement photo shoot.  “Most of the people I shoot usually cry,” says…

Becky Blaiser and Tim Wilhelm

Eleven Hearts Photography has been selected to receive the WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards

Eleven Hearts Photography Washington,DC – February 26, 2011- WeddingWire, the nation’s…

Becky Blaiser and Tim Wilhelm

Tracy Lloyd and William Washington III Engagement Session at Capitol Hill

Backstage_Bir Kadin Bir Erkek

Here is some shots from the most popular TV Show in Turkey Bir Kadin Bir Erkek with Demet Evgar and Emre Karayel. Director Muge Turali.

Demet Evgar waiting for the next scene where is…

Ozlem and Fethi’s Büyük Kulüp, Istanbul Wedding

Ozlem and Fethi’s Wedding at Büyük Kulüp, Istanbul

I shot many destination weddings last month. I love travelling a lot and this one is from Istanbul, Turkey. Fethi and Ozlem Kaleli put together the awesome event and shared their vows in front of 500 people. That seems like…

Lindsey and Adam’s Engagement Session at NATIONAL MALL, WASHINGTON DC

When a couple makes the conscious decision to take their relationship to the next level, the question of love, faith and trust comes to the surface. To ask for someone’s hand in marriage may quite frankly be one of the…

Lindsey and Adam Engagement Session At National Mall, Washington DC

Tomorrow I will post more photos from this engagement session. See you soon:)

Lindsey and Adam Engagement Session At National Mall, Washington DC

Holly & Kerron’s Wedding at Glen Echo Park, Washington DC

…more images from Glen Echo Park Wedding in DC’s Georgetown

Holly & Kerron’s Wedding at Glen Echo Park, Washington DC continues

…more images from Glen Echo Park Wedding in DC’s Georgetown

More to come tomorrow, please check back then…

Holly & Kerron’s Wedding at Glen Echo Park, Washington DC

I had a such a fantastic shooting at Glen Echo Park in DC last Saturday, despite the weather being so hot. Holly and Kerron were so relaxed and great to work with, I came out with some great shots, thank…

Teri and Jake Georgetown DC Wedding

More images from Alyson & Kyle’s engagement Session in Washington DC

Alyson & Kyle Engagement Session Georgetown DC

My set “Fathom of Psyche”, Adobe Award Winner at Behance Network.

Goknur Olguner  is an Adobe Award Winner at Behance Network with the set of “Fathom of Psyche”.

Latest fashion photo shoot at Erwin Gomez Salon in Georgetown, DC.

This image is from my latest fashion photo shoot at Erwin Gomez Salon in Georgetown, DC.

Kasey Staniszewski – model

Erwin Gomez – make up

Oribe – hair styling

Carine Krawiec – styling

Carine’s Bridal Atelier – wedding gowns

Shalene & Andy Engagement session, Capitol Hill, DC

Shalene & Andy’s Engagement session in beautiful Capitol Hill, Washington DC

Eleven Hearts images featured in Washington Post OnLove Magazine.

My image from Ann & David’s DC wedding has been featured in Sunday edition of Washington Post OnLove Magazine.

On-line version of the article and image can be found at:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/05/14/AR2010051400014.html

DC Wedding continues…

Ann and David’s Wedding, April 2010 Washington DC

Korean Wedding Ceremony, Washington DC

Ann and David’s Wedding, Tabbards Inn, April 2010 Washington DC

Cherry Blossoms Washington DC 2010

Task Of Existence – self portrait project

Self portraits are obviously never ending projects. Take a picture of me everyday…

First, I planned to shoot them in a certain location and a certain time of the day. Very same time and place each day.

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Album cover for Multitap came out great!!!

This is new music album cover for Multitap band in conjunction with Multiarts Productions, we had so much fun recording video and shooting CD cover, so pleased with finished product

My latest Wedding Photography Workshop, arrr :)

Music video stage – photoshoot.

He is such a cute dog

New front page image @ elevenhearts.com, tell me what you think of it?

Erin and Pepijn’s wedding, Washington DC

Despite snow mounts and winter chill I had a great time shooting Erin and Pepijn’s wedding in DC. Ceremony at Cathedral of St. Matthews the Apostle does make impression on me every time.
Fairmont Hotel reception was so much…

Just Won the WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2010

Washington, DC- January 21, 2010. WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, just announced Eleven Hearts Photography has been selected to receive the WeddingWire 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards™ for Contemporary Wedding Photography!

The annual Bride’s Choice Awards recognizes and celebrates…

Keisha

I’m in the process of adding new images to my portfolio. As you know that requires loads of image confrontation from the past batches.

Bianca Richardson | Washington,DC

Bianca was a contestant on Cycle 13 of America’s Next Top Model. Last month I had the pleasure to take her pictures.

Winter Storm in DC

Winter time you can have so much fun with the camera outside in a snow:)))

Farrah+Marc | DC, Studio

Recent engagement session with Farrah Holder and Marcellus Newton at Eleven Hearts Photography, DC studio. Getting ready for their spectacular wedding Bahamas 2010.

Demet Evgar | Istanbul

I have decided to use Demet Evgar’s photo for my front website page. She looks screaming awesome!

Patti LaBelle, Paul Wharton and Eleven Hearts Photography in Washington, DC

Red carpet shooting for Patti LaBelle at Macy’s. Paul Wharton’s ability to entertain is amazing. For more information, visit Angel Elliot’s A-List at http://blogs.bet.com/news/a-list/tag/patti-labelle

Interview with Elle Magazine

This is the winter editon of Elle Magazine about me. Title states “One Person, Thousand Talent” I liked it:)

Monster of the Night _Number One

Here is the Wikipedia explanation of crochet but what I did tonight has no explanation. I thought I was watching the movie (The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford) but end up making this little monster. …

Having Photo Session with Janet Koons in Capitol Hill Studio.

Foto Week DC http://www.fotoweekdc.org taking more of my time than I was expected.

I came home thinking this season I need to celebrate my fashion mojo with something. Using vintage veils might be a good start.

Model: Janet Koons

Make…

Bottle stopper and business card holder

This idea came to my mind after I saw table filled with guest names at one of my California Coast wedding last year. I liked the idea so much and started to use it whenever I want my card stands…

Canon 85/1.2L | Capitol Hill Studio

All time devoted assistant Fluffy is holding one of my favorite lens for portrait sessions.

The Canon 85/1.2L is a great quality short telephoto lens. The lens produce an extremely shallow depth of field that throws away any background objects…

Emilia Sin and Peter Padiotis’s St. Katherine’s Greek Orthodox Church Wedding in Falls Church, Virginia

Hi everybody,

Slacking a little on my blog post lately, and in general, back to back weddings are taking its toll, but…from now I will try to post every day…see how that goes.
Wish me luck. This image is from…

Kimberly Chamber+ Mike Cofsky | Washington, DC

This engagement session took place at my DC studio 2 weeks ago. It was pleasure to meet Kimberly and Mike.

Thank you everybody for attending Contemporary Wedding Photography Workshop in Istanbul!!

I just received this beautiful picture from Istanbul Contemporary Wedding Photography Workshop host Muammer Yanmaz.
It was such a beautiful day with great people.
Thank you for all the phone calls and e-mails after the workshop. I decided…

Contemporary Wedding Workshop | Istanbul

I had been invited by Muammer Yanmaz to speak at his famous workshop series in his Mecidiyekoy, Istanbul Studio this weekend as a Contemporary Wedding Photographer.

This will be the first Contemporary Wedding Photography workshop that will hold in Turkey…

Demet Evgar | Istanbul

Demet Evgar is one of the most talented Turkish film actress. She came to prominence after bringing in several awards and nominations for her roles. She is noted for having played diverse characters over her career has since established herself…

“Why Loyalty Matters” | Washington, DC

This image is from a photo shoot session at my DC studio for a jacket of bestselling book by Timothy Keiningham and Lerzan Aksoy.

“Why Loyalty Matters” which came out July 7th, 2009 and made the Nielsen National Book scan…

Importance Of Using Reflector | Washington, DC

This last portrait session I had at the medical center is a great example to show the importance of using a simple light reflector to turn the location into a studio.

To bounce the light onto your subjects you…

Deren Kurtay | Washington, DC

I love being part of surprises. Here is couple of pictures from special Father’s Day Photo session.

Eleven Hearts Photography Selected One Of The Best Photographers Near Beverly Hills, California

I received an e-mail couple of days ago that I had been selected as one of the 5 best photographers near Beverly Hills, California. This gives me a great pleasure to receive an award from Associated Content Society. I love…

Mother’s Day surprise photo session at our Capitol Hill Studio in DC.

Happy Mother’s Day everybody. I wanted to post my recent Mother’s Day shooting for this special day.

Recently father of Samantha contacted to me to shoot her pictures for a surprise gift for his wife. We immediately arranged the shooting…

Tracy Mitnick + Ross Levitt | Baltimore

I shot this wedding as an assistant of great photographer and good friend of mine Cliff Mautner at Radisson Plaza Lord Baltimore. That was such an honor to be around and to see a pro like Cliff at work.

He…

How to create fine art poster layout

Venice Beach |California

Very fun session with Samone Jewett and her friends. They all lived in California before but later decided to move to different States. Love to get together and visit Venice Beach every year. Thank you very much for letting me…

Hurriyet News has been featured Goknur Olguner.

Bilgehan Tuncer and String Theory

Bilgehan is a very talented musician who resides in Boston,MA. After he graduated from Berklee Collage of Music, he decided to stay in States and teach music. Every year people travels from different states to be able to work…

Goknur Olguner Featured in Perfect Wedding Magazine

It’s an honor to be featured for Perfect Weddings first issue in Turkey. I wish them a good luck and many many happy brides. I’m sure they will discover great tips for their weddings by just flipping the pages.

Listed in Best Photographer in Washington, DC