Best Pregnancy Photo Shoots In Washington Near Me

Vivienne The Vibe: Judah Avenue is a great photography company! I am a long-time, repeat client and they have been consistently amazing. Everyone on the team is responsive and professional! I love getting my pictures and life events covered by Judah Avenue!

Marcel Warfield: As first time parents, my wife and I definitely over capture all of our son’s moments. We knew for his first birthday, we wanted to use professionals for his cake smash photo session. Thank God we came across Judah Avenue on Instagram. It was an absolutely incredible experience from the very beginning - planning the details with Aneta, handling the finances with Susan, the kindness of Aaliyah, Maria and Suzan. Up until we met with Nafa (the best photographer in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia) on the day of the shoot. Everything was just wonderful. There are no words to express our gratitude towards each of you. Thanks for the incredible memories & AMAZING photos!!! We’re already looking for reasons to come back to the studio for another photoshoot!

P. J. LORICK: I am thrilled to say that Nafa and the team at Judah Photography captured the most perfect moment for my wife and I. Our session was coordinated perfectly and the hand off from the staff to the actual photography session was seamless. I thoroughly enjoyed speaking with Aneta and getting the concept and inspiration down pack, which really helped facilitate a great session. Nafa, we are deeply grateful you are serving people as a maternity photographer, you truly captured a precious moment in time for us! The ENTIRE shoot was a vibe and our photos are absolutely B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L! Many blessing to you and the team!

Hafisat Oridedi: Booked Judah Avenue for my daughter’s 5th birthday photoshoot and our family lifestyle photoshoot. The whole experience was exceptional. Everyone of her team member on set that day was friendly, and professional. My daughter is usually shy but they all made her feel comfortable until she gradually came out of her shell. We totally enjoyed the session, it was all good vibes in a beautiful space with wonderful people. The pictures are so beautiful and we’re delivered in a timely manner. If you live in the DMV are, you should book this lifestyle photographer!

Erica Jenkins: I absolutely love Judah Avenue Photography! I came to them for my maternity photos and they did an excellent job. They were professional, courteous, knowledgeable and experienced. I really appreciated the excellent selection of props, backdrops, furniture, and clothing that they had to choose from. All of my family and friends were awed by the photos. I wish I had them for my engagement and wedding photos but will definitely use them for family portraits from now on.

Marne Marotta: Jessica is just amazing with kids. She somehow manages to keep my VERY active kids engaged and she always manages to get amazing shots. We’ve had other photographers that were good, but none compare to Jessica. Not only are the sessions enjoyable (even with a 2 and 4 year old), we end up with so many great pictures. Truly, the hardest part is figuring out which pictures to frame!

Jon Haines: Jessica is an incredibly talented photographer, and AMAZING with kids. I had not realized just how much work it is to keep an 8 month old smiling and attentive during a photo session, but Jessica brought the energy required (at 8 in the morning on a cold day in the park, mind you) to capture our kid at his best. We could not be more pleased with her work and plan to use her for our annual family photos in the future.

Kaitlin Athmer: We have returned to Jessica multiple times now--started with a newborn photo shoot with our 1st almost 5 years ago, multiple fall family sessions, and will be scheduling again when baby #3 arrives later this year! We love how great she has been with our kids, how quickly she is able to get dozens of great photos, and the turn around time of ALL the photos she takes. We always have too many to choose from for our holiday cards or gifts to grandparents!

Ashley Blinstrub: Jessica was absolutely amazing to work with! So easy to get everything booked and scheduled and she was able to adapt to photographing an unpredictable newborn very easily! She was great to chat with during the photoshoot and worked well posing the entire family and the dog! The photos turned out beautifully and came back very quickly too! I cannot pick a single favorite! Overall it was an amazing experience and I would highly recommend her as your photographer! We will definitely be booking again in the future for more family photos!

Julia Rosen Martin: Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, ValueJessica has taken our family photos for 5 years running. She has captured each of my sons and their exuberant personalities with ease! The photos are beautiful and are now hung all over the house. Highly recommend!!!

howe Tolla: Nataly was very professional and very experienced. I worked with her for my maternity shoot. I had Covid for the first appointment and She was very sympathetic and flexible in rescheduling as she is highly booked. The pictures came out perfect and we couldn’t be happier. Will definitely be working with her again. Thank you so much!!!!!

Krista Hucko: Nataly did an amazing job with our newborn photo session. We also included our 2 1/2 year old and she made our daughter feel special with a number of beautiful dresses to wear. She has lots of backgrounds and outfits for all occasions and I am so excited with how all the pictures turned out. Highly recommend Nataly as she is extremely professional and does beautiful work!

Ariel Janifer: Positive: Professionalism, Quality, ResponsivenessNataly was so nice to work with. My maternity shoot was beautiful, she had everything (dresses/props) provided, and helped the process run so smoothly. She even made it very comfortable for my husband as well. Thank you! I felt like such a princess

Alice V: We had a newborn and family photoshoot with Nataly and it was wonderful! Nataly was very professional and guided us through the session with her artistic expertise. She was very talented. She was able to handle our newborn with extreme care while capturing the most perfect pictures of our little baby. Thank you for capturing these incredibly valuable moments for our family Nataly. We truly appreciate you and your beautiful work!

Wendy Hwang: Nataly was amazing! Our newborn photos were perfect and we are so in love. When we got to her studio she was very professional. She handled our daughter with ease and she did not wake up and fuss once. I loved all the sets and props that were set up and was even provided with an outfit to wear for the family photo. Her rates are on the expensive side but it was well worth it for these quality photos!

Pure P: Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, ValueThe personalized portrait shoot with my puppy and I was phenomenal. Nataly and her sister were very accommodating and detailed. I was able to share my vision and Nataly was so patient and hardworking in making it come true. I will for sure schedule another photoshoot session in the near future. Thank you so much and happy holidays!

Tina Aiken: Our family has taken photos with Jessica for the last seven years and have loved each session. Jessica is very talented and a pleasure to work with. We love her style - she captures each family member’s personality in gorgeous pictures that are not cheesy at all. She is also so good with kids. When my daughters were toddlers they could be temperamental if they weren’t in the mood to take pictures, and Jessica always knew how to act silly and engage them to capture fantastic photos. After one session like this a few years ago my daughters even starting asking about her throughout the year: “Mommy, when are we going to see Ms. Jessica again?” Every year I’m amazed at the many beautiful, natural and personal moments she manages to capture in images of outstanding technical quality. My children are always excited for our annual photo shoots, we all enjoy them and Jessica has delivered beautiful photos that we treasure year after year. I highly recommend her!

Jenny Selzer: Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, ValueJessica shot newborn photos for both of our boys (5 years part) and we are huge fans. She is great with little ones, calm under fussy-baby-pressure and creates beautiful images you will treasure. We love her natural, unposed style. Recommend!

Jessica Norman: Positive: QualityJessica was so great to work with! She was responsive and very flexible on date and time. She made the photo session fun and made us feel at ease. The photos are wonderful and she is great at incorporating dogs into the family photos!

Maggie Wagner: We found Jessica after researching literally hundreds of photographers to do newborn photography for our first child. We picked her because we loved her natural style, and she also specialized in child + animal photos which was important to us since our animals are part of our family. We had such a wonderful experience with her and continued to use her with our second child and every annual family photo since then! We also kept in touch during the pandemic and appreciated her thoughtfulness around covid safety protocols around young kids. Jes really shines in capturing the magical candid moments that you will want to frame and look at for years to come.

Jordie Sehestedt: Positive: Professionalism, Quality, ResponsivenessWe’ve done multiple sessions with Jessica and each time the photos have been magical. From newborn sessions to general family sessions that include our pooch, Jessica has been great to work with. She has a great eye for catching detail or interesting angles. Can’t recommend her enough!!

Margie Dwight: Damon Bowe is an incredibly talented photographer! I arrived for my headshot session and he was friendly, accommodating and explained the whole process to me as this was my first headshot experience. Although admittedly self conscious, Damon talked me through as he was taking photographs. We looked at photos together and decided whether to take more or whether we had winners. He was encouraging and enthusiastic. He captured my image and most of all, captured my essence. I felt really good after the session and felt confident that the photo we decided upon was the best to present to the world. I cannot recommend Damon highly enough. I will definitely call upon his talents in the future. He also couldn’t have been nicer! You are in very capable, experienced and gifted hands with Damon!

Lauren Vorisek: Although I was initially a bit skeptical about getting professional headshots taken as I embarked on a career change, I quickly realized how valuable a good photographer is. Damon was not only friendly and professional, but he has great advice about angles and how to pose. He was able to help me pull off that illusive mix of appearing confident without seeming cocky, and serious yet approachable. Damon has a great eye for detail and he has the patience to help steer you to the perfect look. I couldn’t be happier with the results. The hardest part was picking my favorite look.

Audrey Butler: Marie is the best family photographer out there! She helps you and your kids feel comfortable in front of the camera and she knows how to get your little ones to give a real smile! Marie was very communicative with me about photo turnaround time and with any questions I had during the whole process. From booking to photo delivery, the whole process was so easy and fun. I completely recommend Marie!

Francine Amos Hardy: Marie has a beautiful light and airy style that is both dreamy and romantic. She is fantastic at picking locations and finding the perfect lighting for every shot. She is also very good at posing clients and helping them to be relaxed and very natural during sessions. Furthermore, she is excellent at taking a variety of shots to make sure there are classic shots as well as creative framing that is tasteful and artistic. We receive nothing but compliments on the photos she takes of our family!

Jules Hall: Marie took newborn photos for our first baby. Being our first, we knew how important it was to find the right photographer to capture those precious moments. She had such an eye for finding the best lighting in our home and she was mindful that we wanted family photos but also photos of our baby’s features - hair, feet, hands! Marie took care to notice the finest of details of how to pose my husband, baby, three dogs, and me which was no small feat! Marie’s style is ethereal, romantic, and timeless - we will cherish our photos for generations.

Hilary Beall: I can’t explain what these photographs mean to me, especially with the understanding that my little girl may be my only baby. I am overcome with emotion looking at these beautiful images. I don’t typically do my hair and I don’t often feel particularly beautiful, but Marie’s photography made my daughter and I look serene, otherworldly, and stunningly gorgeous. These photos will be cherished for the rest of our lives. She is so incredibly talented! I look forward to her continued success and I’m so very thankful for her gift in capturing these fleeting moments.

Ian Hostetler: Marie did a perfect job capturing my now fiancés and my engagement. Upon inquiring, she was quick to respond, knew exactly what I was looking for and provided expert advice on how to make the moment special. On the day of, she told me where to stand so it’d create the perfect photos and after, provided guidance on how to pose for awesome pictures. In addition, Marie snuck ahead to a surprise party with 70+ people. She spent extra time to take all the family photos that were requested. 10/10 would recommend.

Bernadette Antoon: Wow! Words cannot describe the superb experience I had with Marie. She is talented, professional, and patient! We worked with Marie to have a family lifestyle photo session. This included myself, my husband, our almost two year old son, and my sister who was visiting town. Our son does not love getting his photo taken, but somehow Marie was able to get him to smile and capture precious moments of us together. She recognized that sometimes two year olds have their own agenda and was able to strategically capture wonderful photos around that! Additionally, she was able to make all of us, feel comfortable, relaxed, and care free during the photoshoot, which shined through when we looked at the final products. If you are looking for a professional, talented, and kind photographer, I highly recommend Marie! She will make you and your family feel like a million bucks and take beautiful photos that will last a lifetime. I cant wait to work with her again.

Alexis Cunningham: Marie was such a joy to work with. She is incredibly thoughtful and warm and put our family at ease which enabled her to capture beautiful candid pictures that we will cherish for years to come. She was fantastic with our two girls (and my introverted husband)! Marie is very professional, responsive and genuine and I’d recommend her to any of our family or friends!

Emily Goff: Marie was so wonderful during our newborn shoot. She was kind and patient with our family and made us feel so comfortable. We treasure our newborn photos and love to look back at them to see how our son has changed and remember those first couple of weeks at home as a family. We love how classic the photos turned out and have framed and displayed them in our home so we can enjoy seeing them every day. We look forward to using Marie again in the future!

Indrayani Chhetri Raut: This is my first ever experience as I was photographed by a professional. I am so glad that I choose Alicia for my special maternity photoshoot. She is very professional and she made me feel so comfortable with all the poses. I would definitely recommend her to my friends and going to choose her for our upcoming events.

Randy Estrella: So I took my spouse for her maternity photoshoot and WOW! I was so impressed with the set up and the inventory Alicia had. I really thought my spouse was in one of those Hollywood set up. She had so much and felt so so good about her self. I highly recommend her! We are looking forward to our newborn baby photoshoot in the near future. Thank you again and we will see you soon :)

Ramesh Raut: Saw the positive reviews on google and decided contact her for the maternity session. The process itself was very smooth from the beginning. She provided the consultation and explained what to expect on the day of the session. She is well organized, professional, and detail oriented about her work. She provided preparation guide which was very helpful. On the day of the session, my wife just went to the beautician in her pj and from there directly went to her office for photo session. Since it was all about the mom, she quickly photographed family pictures and provided much of the time taking pictures of the mom with different dresses. There is also a nice playroom for Toodler to keep them occupied. It went very smoothly and we were happy about the pictures she delivered, all the pictures were awesome. In addition, she is very flexible with her schedule. I definitely recommend her.

Fiza Cheema: Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, ValueWe had a wonderful time with Alicia as a newborn photographer. She handles our baby so well, we even learned a couple things from her which is good for first time parents like us. Very professional to the detail and kind at heart. We thank you dearly for your skills and kindness. Can’t wait for the finished products

Todd Connor: Our experience with Alicia was amazing. Her studio is awesome, packed with so many adorable and perfect outfits and props. She is incredibly patient and warm and an expert newborn shusher. Our preview photos are better than expected - a true work of art. Will be coming back later for a sitting session.

Kristina Khazeni: Alicia is a very talented and patient photographer. She was so kind to fit us into her very busy schedule last minute as she didn’t want our newborn to miss her ideal window for pictures. She has so many props/outfits and setups and is very artistic in the layouts she creates. We are so in love with the beautiful pictures she took of our baby girl. Highly recommend her to everyone.

Bianca Bachoo: Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, ValueProfessional and has an eye for detail. Amazing when handling my newborn baby. Her studio is clean and comfortable and filled with so many cute outfits and props for babies. Alicia is an exceptional photographer. Highly recommended! Thank you for creating such amazing photos that I can cherish forever!

Alexandra Smith: Alicia and her work are both amazing. My experience from start to finish was enjoyable and professional. Her responses were timely. Her studio is super cute, with everything you could think of for an infant photoshoot. I felt very comfortable and safe letting her work with my 8-day-old. Her photos are absolutely beautiful. She is very creative. I highly recommend her. I will definitely be making appointments with her in the future as my baby grows.

Dr. Reem Tysons West Orthodontics & Children's Dentistry: To give Becca 5 stars is truly underrated! Becca made me and my husband feel so comfortable and guided us through our first newborn photoshoot. She is very approachable, patient, and attentive to details. We will forever cherish her work of art of our newborn pictures. You will not regret going to her!

Ian Carter: Becca was fantastic to work with for our newborn photos. We are absolutely in love with the photographs. She captured our family so perfectly, especially during such a special time in our new life together. Beyond the photography, Becca was so gentle and understanding during such a vulnerable and hectic period. She was professional and had an innate ability to navigate all of the stresses of new parenthood.

Patrick Holland: Our newborn session with Becca was incredible! Her gorgeous studio has the perfect bright, yet soft, lighting and natural tones that made the subject in every image pop. The room was warm and cozy when we arrived and she had a sound machine playing for our baby which truly shows how much thought she puts into time with her clients! Every detail was taken care of and the selection of dresses for mamas was stunning! I love that she helped me pick a dress that would make me feel beautiful while keeping in mind the aesthetic of the images. She was such a pro when posing not only our newborn, but myself and my husband as well. She was incredibly patient even when little babe didn’t always cooperate; she really took the time to get the best shots. The turn-around time to receive our finished, edited images was so quick! I believe the mark of a good photographer is one who ensures beautiful images as they are taking the photo rather than in the editing stage and this is so true with Becca. Each hair out of place was addressed in front of the camera which allowed us to get our images so much faster. I was so impressed with every aspect! - Sarah

Sondra Appelson Owen: We loved the photos Becca took of our newly expanded family. We were so impressed with the quality of the shots. She was so patient when the baby got fussy or our puppy was uncooperative, and she was willing to take all the time needed to get a variety of beautiful photos. She helped us select a wardrobe and had an eye for what poses and locations in our home would make for the best photos. The photos appear so intimate, light, and airy. She really captured our excitement and love, and the photos appear very natural. We received tons of compliments from our family and friends. Becca was very responsive to emails leading up to the date for the photos. Overall, the experience exceeded our expectations and we would highly recommend Becca as a photographer.

jeannine DeLong: From the very beginning Becca made every moment of family portraits easy and fun. She offers a beautiful assortment of dresses for me to pick from and helped coordinate my families outfits as well. She was wonderful with the color suggestions and detail pieces. We had our family portraits scheduled months in advance with Becca. Then because of COVID we had to reschedule our pictures. Becca was amazing! Not only did she reschedule us, but she was very prompt to stay in contact with us and was ready to go as soon as regulations lifted. Anytime I wrote her she replied promptly. She was very organized, on time and had our photos edited and ready the next day after our session!! WOW! They were gorgeous photos that I will cherish forever. Her attention to light and all the small details is Phenomenal. My family had fun In this session and the kids enjoyed her sweet/fun personality. I would highly recommend her if you want beautiful quality Photos!

amber gallishaw: Bre and her glam squad was nothing short of amazing!!! Between my meltdowns and butterflies, she kept a cool demeanor the entire time and made me see there were no problems she couldn’t solve. This was my first professional shoot ever and she accommodated myself and my family like we were pros. She even got my non smiling child to smile lol. The unlimited snacks, wardrobe, hair and makeup glam honestly made me feel like I was the star of my own shoot. I was! Bre never let me forget that throughout the entire time. I’m so excited to see our finished photos and how she brought out the best in our snaps:)

Caleisha Booker: Two words. AMAZING photographer. I love the fact that Ambreia gets to know her clients prior to even meeting. She made me and my significant other feel so comfortable as if we’ve known her for years. I allowed her to take the lead and when I say the images she captured was everything without edits. She’s very professional! She’s even taking our baby boy newborn photos. The studio was nice and she takes Covid-19 very serious. Upon entering we came in with masks and performed hand hygiene. After that we was allowed to take our masks off while her and her staff kept theirs on the entire time we was in the building. I highly recommend her for any photography services.

Natalie McClain: First of all let me say, Ambriea goes out of her way to make your experience comfortable and fun. She personalized my experience with a playlist of music that helped me loosen up. She made me feel like a beautiful professional model even though I was feeling like a beached whale. Everything that was done exceeded my expectations. I originally went in wanting to a maternity but welcomed the idea of a newborn shoot. The product that she produces is definitely worth every penny. Memories worth sharing and keeping!

Chandra Brown: Ambreia is a gifted artist. She has an eye that makes all her clients feel amazingly beautiful and empowered. You will not regret your experience with her.

themuatae: She was so professional and wonderfully creative! Loved every moment of my experience!

Matthew Williams: Meg has been capturing all of my families most special moments for years. Everything from pregnancy to birth, Christmas cards and our family gatherings, Meghan delivered. Her eye for the moment and her amazing editing skills have produced some of the most cherished belongings we have. Her work will be our family for generations to come. She is a pleasure to work with prior to, during and after the shoot. We love her so much we even have her fly across the country to take our pictures!

Grace H: Meghan is fantastic! We are so happy with our photos. In just an hour session, my husband and I both got updated professional photos, family portraits, and some casual shots. Meghan was great at working with our toddler, setting up beautiful backgrounds, and having great ideas for locations and poses. We will definitely book her again whenever we need new photos. We highly recommend her!

Candace Gibson: Meghan is warm and efficient -- what else could you want in a photographer besides someone to put everyone at ease and then deliver gorgeous photos quickly? She photographs young children beautifully and captures them in authentic motion and emotion.

Ekaterina Christensen: Meghan is an exceptional photographer. She did an incredible job selecting a venue and capturing photos of my family. Our photo shoot was complicated, as we had both a toddler and dog, but she managed to handle the situation with ease and even came prepared with toys. But that’s not the best part. Her photos are absolutely spectacular. I can’t even find the words describe them. She has a natural ability to capture incredible images. She is the best photographer we have ever worked, and we will definitely be using her again and again.

Caroline Lindsay: I highly recommend Meg! She took family photos for us under the cherry blossoms this year and we had such a great experience working with her! She was beyond accommodating with our last minute scheduling request, and she went above and beyond during the shoot to make sure we had plenty of photos to choose from—not an easy feat with a 13 month old during dinner time! The photos were gorgeous, of course, and we will treasure them forever. Thanks for making it happen, Meg!

Kathryn Eden: Meghan is the best photographer I’ve worked with hands down! My young kids instantly connected with her and there were constant smiles on their faces the entire session. She has a great eye for beautiful images in wonderful locations and enjoyed herself at the same time. It was a true joy to work with her and for a mom there was zero work or stress involved. I was blown away from start to finish and getting the images super quick was a lovely bonus.

Erin Burkert: Positive: Professionalism, QualityMeghan was wonderful to work with. Her work is incredible! The photos we received are easily the best pictures we have taken with our family. We have received so many compliments on them! She somehow managed to capture our crazy 5yo and 2 yo and work her magic!

Annie Rorem: We are so grateful for Meg’s glorious photos. I was thrilled with mini session itself, too: easy and relaxed, and—best of all—you can see it in my son’s happy face.

Sivani Koneru: Sri is an exceptional photographer. He never fails to capture me in the best light with the best angles, and he knows it all! I have never worked with a team that has made me feel more comfortable and confident while modeling. The snowdrop team took ample time and planning to understand my needs and had significant input in the final vision. They delivered pictures that exceeded my expectations and will forever be my first choice for all photography needs!

Geraldine Gassam Griffith: We used Snowdrop Photography for our wedding and had a great experience. Sri and Olga were very easy to work with--they did a great job wrangling the wedding party and doing the bride/groom shots at multiple outdoor locations on a warm day on a tight schedule. They were very affordable and our photos were amazing. Highly recommend!

Rahul Gundala: Absolutely wonderful experience. We had a maternity photo session with snowdrop on a beautiful sunny morning. It was a romantic and dreamy shoot. I have to say the photographers made us feel comfortable and we were amazed by the beautiful pictures we got. The amount of time and effort they put into planning for the session and preparing us made us feel special. They were very easy to talk to and approachable. Listened to our requests patiently and tried to include everything we asked for in the pictures.

Elizabeth Crunk: My fiance and I had the pleasure of working with Erin for our engagement photos and had a wonderful experience all around. In fact, he and I both agreed that our engagement session with Erin was one of our favorite things we did during wedding planning! Erin is very professional, responsive, and talented -- our engagement photos were stunning. I especially appreciate how she helped us pose for photos and created a fun environment for our photo session. As an added bonus, she loves working with dogs -- even our energetic Boston Terrier! We highly recommend Erin and would work with her again in a heartbeat.

Tom V.: Hiring a photographer for our wedding was a decision that we took incredibly seriously. We read tons of reviews, but without working with someone or getting recommendations from friends, how can you really know? Erin worked with us to make sure we were comfortable, and let us do our engagement shoot before signing a wedding contract. She’s incredibly professional, and we were so happy with the photos. We got her on contract after receiving our engagement photos, and we’re so glad we did. Working with her directly meant she had flexibility to work with us on all the details. She knew going into the wedding exactly what we wanted, and delivered. She made sure we stood up straight, that we were where we needed to be at all times, and the pictures came out better than we could have hoped. She worked quietly in the background all night, pulled us aside when needed, and was just constantly professional. We’ve received a number of unprompted compliments from family members on Erin. Not just on the pictures, but on the way she worked during the wedding itself. While we’re still waiting on the final set of pictures, I would definitely recommend Erin.

Stephanie Halsne: We hired Erin for our engagement photo session right DC opened back up after COVID. She was able to schedule us quickly despite dealing with a ton of reschedules. The day of the shoot she was super accommodating and patient working with us as we brought along our two dogs. She even brought a squeaky toy to hold their attention! The price was super reasonable, and Erin was able to get our photos back to us 9 days before we expected. Would recommend!

Chelsea S: Erin was great! We used her for our engagement photos first, and then signed on for our wedding photos. She was incredibly responsive and easy to work with. We were very unaccustomed to being in front of the camera, especially for formal/professional pictures. She gave us excellent directions and made us feel much more at ease. We loved how our engagement photos turned out, but (almost) more importantly, they showed us what poses worked best and what we liked and didn’t like. We met with Erin to discuss all we’d learned during the engagement shoot, and she was really receptive, and excited that the first photo session had served its purpose of being a test run for the wedding. For the big day itself, Erin was amazing! She was, of course, prompt, and prepped and ready to go. She had visited our venue a few days prior and knew exactly where she wanted to photograph us. I (the bride) was running late, so she used this time to snap pics of my accessories, flowers, and dress. But she was also so much fun to chat with, and helped me stay calm! She remembered all the things we mentioned from our engagement session, and gave us lots of posing cues, and reminders to stand up straight and turn this way or that way, to make us look our best and most natural. With so many other things to remember on our big day, it was a huge weight off to have her take care of all that! We don’t have our full gallery of wedding photos yet, but the ‘sneak peek’ she sent out is awesome. It’s a really nice touch that she sends you a quick sample after your photo session, and has enabled us to share some beautiful memories with family and friends. We’re so excited to see the rest!

crystal young: C: My Fiancé had been talking about wanting to get pictures done. We live in separate states, so the planning was extremely last minute. Erin made it work for my schedule and when he was going to be in town. She responded so quickly and provided so much information so that I was able to surprise my fiancé. The photos were amazing and showed her abilities to make us both move so the photos come out perfect! Thank you! K: I would highly recommend Erin. She is a constant professional. She takes her time and really listens to what her customers want. Erin arrived with a game plan when my beautiful fiancée surprised me with engagement session. She took the time to understand what we were looking for and figured out how to capture our special moment. The photos came out amazing!

Shony R: UPDATE 3/24/19: Long story short- we never received our "free prints" for the "positive reviews" we were requested to leave BY Erin, the photographer. After multiple attempts and paying for additional prints, Erin has dropped off the face of the earth, will not respond to any questions regarding what happened, and we still have not received our wedding photos (after providing 2 separate addresses)or a refund. While she did seem a bit impatient during our shoot, I assumed it was because of the humidity and time crunch we were under for the location. Now I believe that it was a part of her nature in that she did not want to put forth max effort to ensure her clients were satisfied with their results. Mostly beautiful photos, but not a professional experience overall. In my opinion, the experience before, during, and after contribute to the review. _______________________________ From beginning (planning a wedding in 2 months) to end, Erin was great! She made herself available to our special day and helped me be at ease with not knowing how this whole thing was supposed to go. She gave my husband and I exactly what we wanted (candid/depth/classic shots). And although she worked alone, based on our photos you would think there were two of her. She withstood the humidity with us, seemed mostly patient with our not so co-ordinated guests and wedding party, and let us know that she was there for us....not just to do a job. I would recommend Erin to anyone looking for an experienced, versatile, and timely photographer for their special day! She truly captures the moments that capture your heart. Thank you so much Erin!! - The Rocketts

Rachel Phoebus: We are very happy not just with how our pictures turned out, but also with the whole experience. Erin will make you feel comfortable and confident. She is able to discern with just a little feedback what types of shots you will prefer (and she welcomes and seeks out this feedback). Her photos are natural yet romantic. As one of our friends described, “they look so fairy tale.” We definitely would consider asking her for other photography services in the future.

Sergio Blanco: Natasha was amazing and a true visionary. She helped my wife and I see our wedding in a whole new light!Natasha is outgoing, positive and best of all patient. Helping us navigate through our hectic wedding day, while making it fun and exciting.

Elizebeth Barnes: Positive: Professionalism, ResponsivenessNatasha was absolutely wonderful to work with. She is the perfect photographer for a shoot where you want to forget about the camera, and focus on the person you are with. We loved our beautiful photos and would highly recommend her for engagement sessions (or weddings!)

Amanda Boelke: Natasha was more than we could ever have hoped or asked for. Her style is photojournalistic rather than posed, and it made for some dramatic and timeless photos of our wedding day. From those photos, I know that she was in the middle of the action at all times, but we never noticed. She was so amazing it was a no-brainer to ask her to do some maternity photos a year later!! Her work, for any occasion, is second to none and I love the way she captures the emotion and beauty of the people and space. She has not only become our family photographer but a friend who has been present to celebrate and document some of our most important life milestones. She is amazing to work with, and we give her our highest recommendation!

Caitlin Dilks: We hired Mary Catherine to be our photographer for our wedding last month. I’ve known Mary since we were college roommates, and there was no question who I wanted to choose for our photographer. She also did our gorgeous engagement photos last summer, but these wedding pictures are some of her best work yet! I’ve always known she has a real talent for photography – her uncanny ability to get candid shots that show a broad range of emotions is second to none. Mary spent the whole day with us, running around between hotel rooms to get each of the bridal and groom’s parties for getting ready, and she was incredible at thinking on the fly when we woke up that day to a full rainy forecast in a town where none of us were locals. She scouted around our hotel and found a charming little garden for first look photos just before one pocket of rain fell, and easily swapped around our whole morning schedule to dart all the pockets of rain and still take incredible photos. If anything, the rain was a blessing in disguise – it made coordinating our wedding party a little harder, but Mary ran the show and got all our shots (details, wedding party, first look, family portraits) BEFORE THE CEREMONY like I’d hoped. I knew my now husband and whole family/wedding party would be itching to eat and drink ASAP come cocktail hour, so we had a goal of knocking out all pictures early – we were successful! Everyone LOVED that they were free to enjoy themselves as soon as the recessional ended (especially my now husband, who just wanted to take off his suit jacket already!). We thought on the fly and took our pictures in the nearby Amtrak/Metro North train station. The station was built in the 1940’s and has large windows and beautiful wood paneling, and the upper platform crosswalk was all forest green metal. Coupled with the misty sky, the backgrounds matched perfectly for my color scheme (colors were dusty sage with lots of greenery and peach flowers). In addition to stunning posed shots, all the candid shots are gorgeous. She got a shot of my husband and I looking at each other when my dad finished walking me down the aisle, of each of our expressions as the other was reading their vows, our families smiling/laughing/holding hands. At the reception, she captured beautiful pictures of so many of our families and couple friends dancing together in both fast and slow songs – every one of them has the look of pure love. Seriously, hire this woman for ALL your photography needs. She’s the real deal. Mary Catherine Wickham is and will be our go-to photographer for all of life’s moments in the future!

Colby Wittenberg: We chose Mary Catherine for our infant/ family photos for our 3rd child. Taking pictures with kids ( ages 3,1, and 1 month) is no easy feat! But Mary Catherine was FANTASTIC. She made us all feel at ease, even my husband! She was playful with the kids so that they acted natural and their true personalities were represented in the pictures. She was helpful in the days leading up as to recommendations of what to wear, and ideas for the kids. She told us what she was looking for in the final product but let the family also " act natural" so the kids cooperated. The use of light in the pictures was fantastic and made this tired old mama look her best! The final product were the best pictures I have seen of our kids and family. We used them for Christmas cards and have gotten SO many compliments! I HIGHLY recommend Mary Catherine! We were very pleased!

Sarah R: We choose Mary Catherine to photograph our wedding and we are so happy we did! When we started talking she was so professional and made me feel so excited about the big day and that was so welcoming. We started planning before the pandemic so when when the pandemic hit we had to change a few things around and she was completely accomdating with that. She kept in touch with me through everything and I loved talking with her. On the day of, she had a bit of a drive to our venue but showed up SO excited and eager to start the day! She made everyone feel so comfortable and she was so amazing to all the guests and family. She went above and beyond to cover our wedding and the pictures are absolutely breath taking! Everyone loves them and we will surely treasure them for years to come. We loved having Mary Catherine there on our big day and will definitely book with her again! We would recommend her to everyone, she is THE best!

Maggie Evans: Can’t say enough good things about Mary Catherine! We booked her for a maternity photo session, and she was very responsive from the start, provided an abundance of info (especially in her guide!), and made it clear what next steps/action items were. We had to reschedule our shoot the day before due to an event at our selected location, and Mary Catherine was extremely accommodating and helpful in coming up with plan B, and then plan C. She was also fantastic in handling our dogs during our photo session, getting some amazing shots of them. The turnaround for finished photos was really fast, and we couldn’t be happier with how they turned out! We immediately booked her for a newborn session, if that is any indicator of how great she is. Highly recommend!

Jordan Marks: Darcy is fantastic! From the very beginning her relaxed demeanor made us feel comfortable. If we had any questions or concerns, she made sure to respond in a timely manner. Before our ceremony and reception, we filled out a questionnaire so she knew exactly what we were/were not looking for. Our goal was to take more candid photos and Darcy did exactly that. It’s fun going through the photos and seeing all the amazing moments she was able to capture. We highly recommend Darcy as she is one of the best!

Ulrike Klenke: Darcy is amazing! This was our second family photo shoot and we just love her pictures. She captures everybody in such a wonderful light and you can see the fun, joy, and love we share in every picture. Looking at the pictures she took makes us so happy and brings a smile to our faces every time! She is so talented and we can just hope you choose her for taking your own pictures!

Cristi Lengsfeld: The lovely Darcy Troutman photographed my elopement last May. I can’t tell you what a pleasure it was getting to meet her. She is extremely skilled behind the lens. She helped my husband (a hardcore introvert) come out of his shell for the photo shoot. She was kind and understanding the whole time. The photo results were timely and just so beautiful. I will only book Darcy for photo shoots going forward- I don’t need to look anywhere else. Thank you Darcy. A near year later and I look back on all the photos so very fondly.

Itunu Afolabi: My experience with her was wonderful and great !!! she was so professional and caring at the same time. she knew all the baby languages, that I the mother did not know. she worked with my baby very careful, that i wished i was a baby too. I will recomend her to everyone. The best...

Angela Dean-Brunson: Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, ValueFrom first contact Mary was extremely responsive and professional. After expressing my desired outcome for the shoot for my girls Mary took full creative control and delivered beyond expectation. My husband and I are beyond grateful and pleased for the timeless images Mary captured of our daughters.

Alexis Young: We took our daughter in for a newborn session that went absolutely amazing. Mary worked hard to ensure that our girl was safe and comfortable the entire time. The environment was calm and clean which was important to us. Mary and her assistant were gentle with our baby and initiative to her needs such as needing to eat, be cleaned, receive comfort, etc. At the last minute I requested a color scheme and Mary went above and beyond to accomadate our late request. The props and clothing she used were absolutely gorgeous. We truly enjoyed our photo session with her and we are excited to return for her milestone photos. We highly recommend Mary and her services! Book with her, you won’t be disappointed!

Claris Vasquez: Positive: Professionalism, Quality, ResponsivenessMary did a great job with the pictures of my baby Evelyn, I am very happy with her work.Highly recommend her.

Tina Addison: She is absolutely amazing, very professional, very friendly and loving. We came in 5 minutes late and she very welcoming and even gave us time to feed the baby. The studio was very clean and organized, with beautiful pictures. When my baby won’t sleep, she rocked him to sleep. I loved all my pictures, they were absolutely beautiful, just like how I imagined they would be, she is definitely one in a million, her work is amazing and it speaks for its self. We will be definitely coming back for more and I would recommend her to anyone.

Josh Tarrant: Carol was perfect! I reached out a few months prior to a ceremony in the National Archives Museum of DC. It’s a low-light room where historical documents are displayed and no personal photography is allowed for their protection (no flash). Carol was easy to work with, engaging with my guests, and I am thrilled with the end result. Her price was fair, and although I can buy prints through her site, she did not require me to. She was very responsive, friendly and captured beautiful images of a treasured memory I can hold on to forever. Highly recommend!

noly Franklin: Carol was so amazing. My 35th birthday shoot was the best shoot I’ve ever had done professionally. She captured the perfect angles, the perfect moments and gave us so much direction. I loved every minute of our shoot. It was around 30 degrees and she kept the appointment timely and perfect. I love working with Carol and will never use another photographer! Thank you Carol for sharing your passion with me!

Alex Brennan: Carol was great to work with. She was a good communicator and even sent outfit inspiration boards that were helpful and above and beyond. She is a great family photographer and we will treasure the pictures from our session forever. She was also great with my 4-year-old son! Highly recommend and would happily book with her again.

LaTrece Porche: We are a family of 6 and have shot with Carol numerous times. From family pics to maternity pics to newborn pics at the hospital, Carol goes above an beyond to make sure we all look great! She is patient and knows how to get the kids involved no matter what it takes. She is so creative and she makes us feel like models. We love her work! She is the best hands down!

Chris Tolliver: We used Carol for the first time in October 2021 to capture a special family event. The photographs she took were beautiful and will be treasured family keepsakes. Carol was easy to work with and was in constant communication before and after the event. She was on time for the event, and delivered the photographs within the promised timeframe. Highly recommend.

Nicki W: I cannot say how THANKFUL enough we are for how absolutely wonderful our newborn photo shoot was with Norma! Honestly, it was such a blessing to our family. We’ve never had a professional photo shoot and both me and my husband kept talking after about how comfortable and good we felt about the day. My Dad is a photog but he does mainly landscape and sports….he will indulge me if I ask for portraits and they’re always great BUT it is a completely different experience than what we had with Norma :) I was stressing a bit the week before our shoot thinking my daughter would be cranky or need to eat…be changed….you name it! Norma’s energy and way with our little one instantly put me at ease. I was also stressing about what we’d wear! Norma had everything covered...she had beautiful dresses for me to choose from and the cutest outfit/wraps/bows for my daughter. She is SO GIFTED in what she does; we are SO HAPPY we found her! We can’t wait until our next shoot and this time I won’t be stressing beforehand! THANK YOU, NORMA!

Zoe Tamayo: I did maternity photos and we had so much fun! She was so nice and patient with me and my baby. My child is 11 months so he’s all over the place wanting to touch everything and climb on me but she handled it like a pro!!! I would 100% recommend her! We did so many poses and many outfits I seriously can’t wait to see the photos. We go back to do newborn photos and I’m already so excited to work with her again! In the beginning I wasn’t sure what photo package I wanted so she gave me a call and texted me through it all. Like I said I HIGHLY recommend Norma💜

Alicia: Man...where do I even begin? Every year for my daughter’s birthday I get pictures of us together (which I later found is called a Mommy & Me photoshoot). My daughter’s most recent birthday (July 2019), the photographer I had hired to take our pictures ended up “ghosting” (not responding, incognito) us the same week we had scheduled to have them done :(. Needless to say I was heartbroken because for me it’s not just pictures, it’s being able to catch a moment in time with my favorite person in the whole wide world and being able to cherish that day for the rest of my life all in the form of a photograph. Fast forward to February of this year and it had still been eating away at me that I hadn’t been able to get our annual Mommy and Me pictures done so I took to the internet in hopes of finding THE photographer - that is Norma Fayak. When I tell you I was adamant on having Norma take our pictures I kid you not, I called her twice back to back just make sure she got my first voicemail because I INSTANTLY fell in love with her portfolio and knew right then and there I couldn’t have anyone else take our pictures. Norma was very not only quick to return my calls (lol) but also incredibly efficient. She had immediate availability which was great because I wanted the pictures in time for Valentine’s Day and I had only made the appointment 2 weeks in advance. She was incredibly flexible with her hours and accommodating which made Norma all that more perfect since I work a swing shift which requires me to work slightly odd hours. When I explained this to Norma she had ZERO issues accommodating not only my work schedule (which required her to rearrange her own PERSONAL life with her family) but also with scheduling us early enough so we would be able to have our pictures ready by Valentine’s Day! Norma was so attentive and hands on from literally start to finish. I felt comfortable sending her my wardrobe options which she was genuinely happy to help with to help give me the “look,” I wanted for the pictures even prior to the photoshoot. Side note: the dress in my pictures is the one she recommended for me to wear! After sending Norma what I was thinking to wear, I explained I was struggling with finding the perfect dress for my mini me when Norma assured me she had it covered and explained she had dresses, rompers and the like in different colors/sizes etc which matched my dress PERFECTLY! The studio was very easy to find with available parking and don’t get me started on the ambiance. The studio was beautifully lit and decorated. I had brought my own rose petals but Norma had endless props and things to use to capture these breath taking photos, which really made the whole experience stress free and FUN! Norma was able to capture my daughter and my relationship NATURALLY with very little “staging,” or “posing,” which I appreciated a lot. I was absolutely amazed at how personable and genuine Norma was, that by the end of the shoot she was more than a photographer to both myself and my daughter, but a friend! She made this experience, quick, painless, FUN and one to remember! Did I mention how much fun we had (including Norma) when shooting these pictures?! How many people can say that about family pictures, especially with a toddler! Norma was absolutely spectacular with my daughter and kept things fun and interesting for her so as to keep things running smoothly. By the end of the PhotoShoot I had already decided I was going to have her take our pictures again for my daughters birthday coming up in July. Norma you could tell was genuinely excited and happy to make it happen. She even gave me the ideas for location and color schemes and I literally cannot wait for July to do it all again. Words cannot describe how much this shoot meant to me but Norma knew! Truly an amazing and beautiful experience I’ll never forget. I’m eternally grateful for having found THE photographer that is Norma Fayak.

Natasha Rosario Peeples: Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, ValueNorma was the PERFECT newborn photographer for our family! Her gift of talent exactly captured our little precious one, our family love and the memorable moment so touchingly. We will cherish these incredible photos forever thanks to her!!

Stacy W. Forbes: Norma is in a league all her own. She has truly set the bar for all of our photography expectations. She was such a pleasure to work with during both our maternity and newborn sessions.

Catherine Miles: Norma did an ABSOLUTE phenomenal job taking pictures of our daughter. She even incorporates the time during her session to let you nurse/feed and change diapers if needed. She also incorporates if you want certain objects or poses in the photos. She is overall absolutely kind and a FANTASTIC photographer. We were more than pleased with her work!