Cozmik Client Testimonials

"Hands down hiring Erika was one of the best choices we could have made on our wedding day. Because of the weather we had to change a number of our plans the day of. Erika was there to talk us through these unexpected changes and left us feeling confident that they wouldn't impact our images. Needless to say, she delivered and then some. Our pictures were simply beautiful and captured all the most precious and subtle aspects of our special day. We feel extremely lucky to have found such a talented, professional, and kindhearted photographer. We would hire Erika again in a heartbeat. Needless to say we loved our pictures and every moment of working with you. The blurb [above] can't begin to capture just how much your presence contributed to making our day perfect. Thanks for being you....i.e. AMAZING."

Joel & Fred, Married TWICE, once in 2012 and again in Oct. 2013. I had the honor and pleasure of being their photographer for both blessed moments.

"Erika was referred to us by our wedding officiant. She replied to our many email questions super fast. When we met her to discuss our wedding, we thought that she would be a good personality fit with us. We also liked that she was very flexible in arranging the time she was contracted to work so that it fit our needs. We liked that she has been into photography for a long time and is a dedicated professional. What that meant for us is that she would be able to determine what settings (focus, lighting, creative out of focus) to use to give us the best picture of a scene. It meant to us that she could look at something and visualize a creative picture of it. It also meant to us that she knew how to process the photos after the event to bring out the best in the photo. Are your friends going to do that? Are you? The pictures from your friends’ cameras and phones will never be a good as that from [a pro.] Also, most guests won’t want to “interrupt” your event by walking around taking pictures—most pictures will be from a distance, and probably poorly focused and badly lit because their flash won’t go that far. Plus, you want your guests to relax and enjoy the event, not go around trying to capture all the details. Finally, the best part is that once we hired Erika & we put the photography in her hands, we never had to worry about any of that again. She showed up on time, ready to work. I love our pictures and many people who have seen Erika’s photos from our wedding say that we got a really good photographer! I agree with that, and will seek her out again when we do something! If your event is at all important to you, you need to hire a professional photographer. It’s the most important expense. It will give you pleasure for years, as you look back. Erika is an excellent photographer, or better term, PARTNER- she will be there, helping you get the most memorable photos from your event, so you can enjoy your day." - S & J, married Aug. 10, 2013

After lots of research, we hired Erika Horn as the photographer for our wedding. From the beginning she was professional, forthright, and personable. She was unobtrusive during the ceremony, and managed to get amazing shots without disturbing the sanctity of the event. She had great ideas and was extremely creative with her suggestions. She got all the shots I asked her to, and then some. And once the pictures were ready for me to review, they were incredible. Erika captured so much of our personalities in her pictures of us and our friends and family. The joy and love of the day completely came through. I would happily recommend Erika to anyone looking for a wedding photographer. Thanks so much for helping us keep such beautiful memories! Sarah & Matt

"I met Erika at my friends' wedding [Tony & Laura], and was impressed by her friendliness and professionalism. Once the couple got their wedding photos, I was even more impressed! I knew that when my boyfriend and I got married, we'd have to try and book Erika. At the wedding, Erika was wonderful - she was everywhere getting shots without getting in the way. The posed pictures she took were all fun and a little offbeat, the candids were great and from every angle. She was also great about getting shots I wouldn't have thought of - the table settings, the escort cards, the venue staff lighting the candle chandeliers, and more. Gorgeous shots I'm happy to have but wouldn't have thought to ask for. Erika was friendly and professional throughout, a pleasure to work with." - Susanna & Palmer

"Erika was one amazing person to work with. We found her through her website and liked the pictures we saw. When we contacted her with questions, she responded almost immediately and with such enthusiasm! She worked with us on a budget and we thought we knew what we were going to get. She not only captured the moments and gave us guidance for good shots, she even held our snotty tissues while we were getting married. That is dedication! We went to Dupont Circle where she not only captured us but also some wioldlife, as she said, the DC pigeons have attitude. I would highly recommend her for any photograpy that you want done. Sometimes, you get what you pay for, sometimes not. In this case we got much more than we ever expected. Thanks, Cozmik Girl" - Susan & Lisa

"My wife and I decided long ago that we wanted to stay in DC and have a unique, memorable wedding. We consider ourselves to be rock stars and wanted everyone (including our vendors) to be rock stars on our wedding day. So when we began browsing the Internet, what initially drew us to Cozmik Photography’s site was the phrase “Rock Star” wedding. Then add Erika’s familiarity with the DC area [and her] reasonable pricing and it was a perfect match. On the day of the wedding, Erika arrived on time and began shooting pictures of my groomsmen immediately. Her unique ideas and angles continued through the ceremony and the reception. When we got our pictures back after the wedding, the pictures that we shared on Facebook and Twitter actually had the Internet going nuts. Our wedding was the Rock Star wedding that we all envisioned and if you don’t believe me... look at the pictures!!!" - David & Cynetra

Steve Olson Album & Studio Shoot

"Working with Erika was a joy. Having never done a professional photo shoot before I was nervous about how it might go. But she made me feel at ease, worked with the ideas I had, and provided many of her own that exceeded my expectations. I chose her to work with because of her creative eye and obvious skill, and she did not disappoint. I ended up with a wealth of great photos to choose from for my needs. On top of all that the cost was very affordable. I'd certainly use her again, and have already recommended her to friends. Erika is the best!" - Steve Olson, DC Jazz Drummer

"Last April I married my wife and it was the best day of my life! Jennifer and I came up from North Caroline to be married in DC and were SO thrilled to have been put in touch with Erika. Somehow, she was able to make an amazing day even BETTER! Working with her from a distance via email was easy, her rates were fantastic and she was SO easy going. She put both of us at ease and expertly navigated through the crowded DC Mall to find just the right spots for some amazing shots. Her awesome work is evident here on the site, but that afternoon taking photos - we knew right away that we'd picked the best. The wedding package she sent us was amazing and we've since printed every photo (they are all that good!) to frame or hang or to put on canvas. Thank you Erika! You made our day and we couldn't be happier to have so many great photos to remember the day by!" -Alex and Jennifer

"I wanted to celebrate my 40th birthday by having some fun photos taken of me. Erika came to mind right away, as I've known her since high school and even back then, she was a true artist. Having seen Erika's photos on her website, I knew she was the person to take my pictures. She met with me to discuss my ideas of what kind of photos I wanted. When I eventually came up with the idea to channel my inner Madonna (her 80s Like a Virgin persona), Erika embraced the idea and was genuinely excited to do this fun shoot! Erika made me feel comfortable in my own skin and took some amazingly gorgeous shots. Very fun and flirty, which is what I wanted. Her prices are very reasonable and I'm very happy with the results. Turn around time for viewing the gallery was as she had estimated. I highly recommend Erika if you are serious about hiring a professional photographer." - E.B. King, "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" Studio Shoot

Erika was wonderful to work with and she made the process for us out of towners both easy and fun. She led us to several great locales for some beautiful photos. We would highly recommend Erika to anyone looking for a professional yet relaxing and enjoyable photography experience. - David & Joel

"We wholeheartedly recommend Erika for wedding photos. She is professional, fun, and extremely easy to work with (even in the wind and rain)! Her style is intimate and playful--exactly what we were looking for. She took unique, beautiful photos that really bring our wedding day to life. We're so glad we found her!" - Laura & Tony

"There are no words that could fully describe my experience with Erika (CozMik). I heard about Erika from Reverend Tiffany Newman (MarriageDC.com) and to be honest we were a little bit hesitant because we wanted to make sure we capture this special moment right. I am glad that we did choose her because she worked side by side with our Reverand even with the mishap in schedule change due to National Park Service being booked the time we reserved with her. We contacted Erika mostly through e-mail and we were glad that she did because it made things smoother due to our hectic schedules. She was very detailed in her contract and knowing that she was insured lifted a big weight off of our shoulders because we've heard horror stories of peoples pictures being lost or destroyed. LGBT Friendly!! When we finally got to meet her on the day of the event she was very warm, friendly and welcoming. When she finally did take pictures I like how she let us choose any type of pose or group shots and suggested a few shots too. The pictures I enjoyed the most were the ones that she caught that no one would have caught and missed besides my wife and I. These shots were the candid shots when no one was paying attention or appreciating. The ones were I was looking into my Wife's eyes and can't believe the day has finally come. Somehow Erika was able to capture and help us cherish that in picture and not just in memory. Lastly, when the DVD finally came in she personalized it by putting an orchid plant of the flower that we had on our hair. To anyone nearby it may just be an orchid but somehow she knew it was special. That flower was a symbol for my mom since she couldn't make it and I was touched that Erika put it on the DVD of our pictures. Thank you again for being part of our special day. There are no words that could explain how much we appreciate you helping us capture this special day of ours and we hope that people could appreciate the gift you have as much as we do. We hope to see you again in person and through your works around the world. We wish you the best of luck!!!" - Vicki and Maria

"I can't tell you how grateful we are for your beautiful work! In Tom's words, you really know how to "catch a moment." Gorgeous pictures. Thank you thank you!" - Emily Moulton, Executive Producer @ Tom Todoroff Studio Full showcase of my work for Tom Todoroff here: http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=zswgbvcab&v=001rxOp_4aBK0rcy2oCDJqH9IfxJX69-DcahpaflPVF2yt7O5S6jCbH9gfAE10LyecQ67m-S5ZxoQk-GkAdvePy2sXFxyGCvfIDvYaMnkSwbbm3DswalRQTewzOEs8a8KZstn3U4FlMCvYZ-ysGRsRISg%3D%3D

"We were recommended Erika's services for our wedding by our officiant, with the promise of great pictures at an affordable price. I must say that Erika lived up to that promise and then some! She was easy to work with (we did our deposit through Paypal - how easy!), attentive to our needs and wants. She showed up on time and worked consistently through our ceremony and reception. She was unobtrusive, yet never failed to get the shot she wanted. Her photos came within a reasonable time frame, were absolutely breathtaking, So many of them were exactly what we had told her we wanted - candid shots that caught a moment; an emotion...not just the standard "posey" pictures. We are so very thrilled with the photographic memories she provided us, and the price was so rock-bottom! I would recommend Erika and Cozmik Photography to everybody!." - Cyndee & Melissa

"Erika with Cozmik Photography was awesome from the very beginning. My wife and I are from Texas so we had to do all of our planning and corresponding with Erika by email. She was very prompt and very detailed about everything we needed to know. I had several questions and sent her several emails over the last year and she responded to every last one of them in a timely manner. We really appreciated the professionalism and she made us feel very comfortable especially having to deal with someone states away under these circumstances. We were happy to finally meet her on our wedding day! She was on time (She actually was there before we were!) and she had the sweetest personality ever!!! We've already received our gallery of pictures and Erika is definitely a talented human being!! She knows the shot she wants and she gets that shot! The most amazing and beautiful work I've seen by far!!! Thank you Erika....without you we would not have been able to capture the beautiful moments of our ceremony to cherish for a lifetime. We were blessed to be able to find you and have you shoot our wedding. I would recommend you to anyone on any given day!! In fact, I already have so be ready!!! :) We can't say thank you enough and how grateful we are! Keep making people happy! We can tell it's your passion and it's what you LOVE to do." - Tish & Angie

We had two photographers at our wedding in upstate NY last October, Erika Horn being one. After seeing the amazing pictures she took we realized we only needed her. Erika captured moments the other photographer overlooked, missed or didn’t have the ability or creativity to see. She caught the important moments during the ceremony, beautiful friend and family shots during the reception but most importantly the few quiet moments my husband I were able to sneak together. Looking at the photos made us laugh, cry but most importantly, remember. Erika was incognito. She was not disruptive (as some photographers can be) and managed to get the most real and natural shots of our special day! We both agreed that Erika's photos were warm and captured the true spirit of that day. They are the only photos framed in our home. The other photographers photos were staged, boring and basic. Erika's work ethic was amazing. She was enthusiastic and truly enjoyable to work with. She exudes talent and her work shines! We highly recommend Cozmik Photography. You will not be disappointed! - Lori and Billy Triplett ("BLT")

"It was a pleasure to have (Erika) Cozmik Photography capture the memory of our wedding day. Not only was everything handled in a professional manner, but the services provided were also priced very competitively. We looked around before making a final decision and decided on Cozmik Photography. This is a great choice for anyone in need of photography services. Everything turned out great." - Will & Mack

"Erika is such a talented individual with a creative eye for her craft. When working with her, we (my daughter and I) knew her goal was to capture beautiful moments in time versus rushing through another client job. She made the location we chose her canvas and with it, and created beautiful photographs. I would definitely recommend Erika only if you want very creative work. Do not user her if you prefer photos that suck. ;)" - Mary Adkins, Founder of SeeJoeRock.com President - GraphixStation.com"

"Erika was amazing to work with, but more importantly, the photos were beautiful. Erika showed extreme patience while she worked with our entire family including a 9 year old and a 9 month old. She was creative with her shots, and extremely patient with our children. We will definitely use her services again. Thank you so much. The pictures are amazing!!" - Steve G. & Familia, Studio shoot

"Erika did an incredible job, she knows how to capture very candid and hidden moments that other photographers surely miss. Her style and positive energy puts all at ease (especially the bride and groom) and makes for unforgettable images. Erika has an artistic sensibility that made [our] special day come alive in ways that I had never imagined." - Alex & Andrea

"Thanking Ms. Erika soooo much for our beautiful photos. You nailed it. We didn't quite know what to expect, but your work speaks for itself. When the disk arrived we were overjoyed to see how much effort and imagination that you put in our photos. I would also like to say how patient you were and how you took your time to make our day just perfect. Thank you for the memories...." - Angela and Althera Blaque

"Erika did an amazing job capturing the intimate moments of our ceremony that we will treasure for a lifetime. Her passion for photography comes through in her work. She was so warm and so easy to talk to. Erika was a true pleasure to work with. Her rates and her work are amazing and so is she!" - Ginger & Michelle

"When I first saw Erika's photos I was struck by one thing: each shot seemed to throw me into the middle of an interesting story. I instantly found myself wondering what happened just before that picture, and just afterwards. She seems to have the ability to find a small story in each picture. Erika [is] wonderful to work with." - Charles Barnett, Composer www.charlesbarnett.com www.chaiseloungenation.com

"Finding the right photographer for our wedding was one the 'must haves' on our list and it seemed like a daunting task. We live in London and got married in Washington DC and really didn't know where to start. With great luck and good fortune we found Erika's details on Craigslist. From the initial contact we knew that we wanted to work with her. She was cool, professional and on the day we were confident that we will have fabulous pictures. Erika was a pleasure to work with but more importantly we love our wedding pictures which captured every moment of the day perfectly. Thank you Erika!" - Aaron and Suné, Fairmont Hotel DC

"I was struck by Erika's artistic aesthetic. So personal...a little casual, and very real. Nothing posed and formal (unless you ask for it! - We didn't!). So for our wedding, she seemed the perfect choice. She was present for every moment but never intrusive. And when we asked for some extra work to be done, she took care of us beautifully. Erika is a very cool person and a delight in every way!" - Ken & Rob