GEOFF CHESMAN
Three-time ILEA Capital Award Winner for
Best Event Photography
Two-time ILEA International Esprit Award Winner for
Best Event Photography
Washingtonian Magazine
Best of Washington 2011-2018
I fell in love with photography when I was 13 years old. I received an SLR camera for my Bar-Mitzvah and started learning how to use it in my 7th grade photography class. Watching my first print come to life in the darkroom gave me goosebumps. Photography made me feel something and I wanted to give that gift to others. For me, the combination of technical skill, artistry, and a little bit of magic is what makes photography so rewarding. Ten years ago, I embraced video as a new medium to help capture and preserve these feelings, and we expanded to include a team of award-winning artists.
For nearly 30 years we have been privileged to be a part of some amazing milestone celebrations. Small or large, they all have one thing in common - friends and family. We love getting to know our clients and understanding who and what is important to them. Then, we are able to document the interactions between loved ones and create timeless images for you to enjoy for a lifetime.
Early on, we learned the value of building a great team. From photographers and videographers to retouchers and album designers, our award-winning team works together for one purpose: your satisfaction.
Hi, we want to thank you for all of the pictures you took of us at Beth El and Photogroup to capture Ian’s Bar Mitzvah. Amanda and Adam were snapping pictures all night at the party and we cannot wait to see the fruits of your efforts. Thank you for making sure that everyone and everything was captured. The montage was a huge hit, too!
- Marnie & David