Leading Edge Photography

Just for kicks I looked this guy up to see what's been said about him lately, and I'm not surprised by any of the negative remarks. I too, was scammed, and I'm sorry to see that he's scammed so many others since my experience with him. I can't BELIEVE that he's permitted to continue doing business and robbing people. I was married in Sept of 2002, he made me pay the full $5100 up front by August. He showed up late the morning of our wedding and left early from the reception claiming to be sick. We got our proofs in October, I gave him my order in November, and he said that we should have everything in Feb or so. After that, he started dodging phone calls, didn't return messages or emails, and the one time I caught him on his cell phone (because I called him from a # other than my home or cell) and he said he was just running into the FedEx office and would call me back. He never did. My husband and I finally got a lawyer and after multiple letters, threats of action, etc, we got him into court in mid-2004!! He told the judge this sob story about how his father-in-law had been ill, and then died and that he was so rocked by it that he had trouble getting his act together after it. He was essentially slapped on the wrist, was told to pay us $500 for our trouble, give us our picture order and albums that we had paid for within 30 days. We got the loose prints and parent's albums several months later, as well as the $500 check, but when our attorney retrieved our big, official wedding album from him, it had NUMEROUS pictures in it that I HAD NOT ORDERED! It looked like he had just gone through the negs and ordered anything just so he could stick something in an album and get us off his back. I refused it, because these were NOT the pictures I had ordered. Believe me, I struggled with that decision after all that we'd been through already, but so many of the pictures he stuck in there were just awful/blurry/out of order and because he'd stuck all these random, crappy pictures in there, so many of the ones I had really wanted in it, were omitted. Our attorney returned the album to him along with a letter outlining what we HAD ordered and that he needed to get it right. We've never heard another word. We've given up hope that we'll ever get our wedding album, and I'm so disappointed to see that he's been able to go on scamming more people since our experience with him. Oh, and on a side note - we found out shortly after our wedding that he hadn't actually been sick the afternoon of our wedding (shocking right?!?). He left our reception and showed up at another wedding reception. Turned out he had double booked our wedding day with another couple's, and since he couldn't be in two places at one time, he sent another photographer to the other wedding till he got there. Those poor people had a FOOD PHOTOGRAPHER that came to do their wedding pictures!!!!! And when they got their album, it was wrong too, and done ENTIRELY in sepia tone. How do I know this? The other bride's mother worked in my department at the time, and we found out about each other after our co-workers started telling her about my debacle! He should be ashamed of himself doing this to all these people, and still trying to operate as a legitimate business person. He doesn't even deserve a solid star - they should offer a ""negative star"" as an option. more

I was an active duty Marine who was sent to Iraq right after my wedding. Dennis had prior knowledge of this and the delay it would cause since I wouldn't be around to pick out pictures for our photo album. This guy does great work, but that does not justify the risk of never receiving your pictures. He is a scam artist at best. Here's some things that Dennis does well, dodge phone calls, never return messages, make 5 star reviews for his own website (get a little more creative Dennis) and take off with your money. I would love to get any files, negatives or any other visual proof that we were married at the Hotel Dupont. Dennis, hopefully you read this and if anyone wants to contact me regarding this Uncle Bob hobbyist photographer please email me at suttonkf@gmail . c o m Pros: , what he aspires to be, a pro Cons: a.k.a. Dennis Jacobs more

My husband and I got married in September of 2005, we paid IN FULL prior to the wedding date and still have not recieved a single picture, call back, email....NOTHING! I have constantly read horrible reviews from tons of people saying the same exact thing.23 If anyone is actually interested in filing a suit or a class action suit please by all means contact me at cheysmommy11@yahooThis man needs to not only be stopped but to be punished for ruining the happiest day of people lives! Cons: he is a scam artist more

I was married in 2002 at the University & Whist Club in Delaware, it took us 5 years to get our negatives out of Dennis. (At least we got those) We luckily had the assistance of someone in office, otherwise we would have probably never received anything. Dennis repeatedly dodged our calls and emails, we finally had to resort to setting up a fake consultation at the Doubletree Hotel on Concord Pike to just get in touch with him. He had the nerve to tell my husband, ""You have ten minutes,"" when he showed for the chance to swindle someone else. Pros: Absolutely none Cons: Took our money without delivering, very unreliable. more

Prior to the wedding we were barely able to reach him. He showed up a little late and pulled the groomsmen and groom away for photos in the middle of ushering guests. Now months later we have nothing. Promised photos on the website in 2 weeks. Still nothing. No phone, no answering machine, no response to e-mail. Basic communication takes seconds. We actually started checking the obituaries to see if this guy is around anymore. Avoid this alleged photographer at all costs. We are afraid that some older family members will not be with us long enough to see a album. coffeeatone@hotmail Contact your event location and have his name removed from a prefered photographer list. If he is too busy to provide his purchased product ($6,000) then maybe we can help give him some free time. Pros: During the sales pitch he didn't look like a con artist Cons: Now he looks like a con artist more

My suggestion is not to hire this photographer. Although he may be one of the best photographers, you may never see your pictures and he keeps the $6000. He will promise you he will be working on them next, but then you will not be able to get in contact with him by phone or email. He has disconnected his answering machine and does not answer emails. My daughter was married October 2003 and we have no memories. How sad!! How can someone do that to a family. If you are experiencing the same difficulties with this photographer, please contact me at csteppi@yahoo. Pros: He shows up for the ceremony Cons: You never get your photos. He avoids you! more

What happened to Leading Edge Photography in Wilmington, Delaware? Is this company still in business? Do they have a new e-mail address, phone number or mailing address? I heard that this company has a good photographer, so I called and left a message on the answering machine, but got no call back. LEADING EDGE PHOTOGRAPHY, if you are still in business and have a valid phone number or e-mail address, where you will reply to an e-mail or answer to a phone call, please contact me at kimcaribbean1989@yahoo more

This message is for the reviewer ""h2ossport"". My wife and I are going through the same thing right now. We were married May 27, 2006 and to this day we still haven't received any pictures from him. The only thing we have is the proof book. We paid close to $6000 for two parent albums, our own wedding album, framed signature board etc and to this day we have nothing. We are also thinking about taking legal action. Please contact me through my e-mail address cgeorge3_@hotmail. I would like to speak with you. If anyone from Delaware reads this and has any affiliation with Dennis Jacobs please contact me. more

I was married in 2003. After receiving, reviewing, and returning the proofs for our wedding album; we have not received ANYTHING in return. Mr. Jacobs was paid in full, and my wife and I don't have so much as a wallet photo of our wedding. Pros: Slick talking sales man Cons: Failure to deliver more

Not to long ago I contacted Leading Edge Photography in Wilmington, Delaware about restoring an old photo that I had. Mr. Dennis Jacobs was very professional and his price in restoring this black and white photo was very reasonable. I consider Mr. Jacobs to be a very talented photographer, very professional in his work and very reasonable in his prices. I must also say that he is very talented in taking photo's as well. I had the honor is seeing some of his photography work and his pictures are outstanding. I will be recommending Mr. Jacobs at Leading Edge Photography to all my friends. This photographer deserves a 10+ rating. Thank you Mr. Jacobs for a job well done and for having that special talent as a photographer. Thank you again. Pros: Talented, good prices and very professional Cons: No thumbs down for Leading Edge Photography in Delaware....BOTH THUMBS UP! more

Mr. Jacobs of Leading Edge Photography, is a very talented photographer. He is a professional at what he does. He makes the atmospher relaxing. His work is creative and superb. Mr. Dennis Jacobs is also talented in restoring old photo's. As one of his many clients, he does excellent work and in a timely manner. I highly recommend Mr. Dennis Jacobs of Leading Edge Photography. I give this company a 10+ Rating... Pros: Highly recommend...10+Rating more

Mr. Dennis Jacobs at Leading Edge Photography is the best photographer I have ever come across with. Dennis Jacobs is very talented and professional at what he does. He captures every special moment of the event. I highly recommend Dennis Jacobs at Leading Edge Photography in Wilmington, DE for any special occasion that you are planning. I give this company a rating of 10+ just because of the quality of the photo's and the talent that Mr. Jacobs has. In my personnal dealings with Mr. Jacobs, he made the atmosphere very relaxing and pleasant. Pros: Professional, talented, great photo's Cons: NONE....N/A more