I have to relay my experience at butler studios. Some background, I am a single mother, a nurse,…read moreand I have two rescue dogs. I live paycheck to paycheck and I do not ever treat myself to luxury experiences or expensive items, simply because I do not have the money to do so. I won the promotion for fur baby portraits on instagram and the next day I was contacted by a representative at butler studios. There had been a cancellation on saturday and I was able to get in the same week. Early on Saturday morning I packed up my dogs (a three legged a pitbull and a half blind half dead chihuahua) and my 16 year old daughter and we drove the three hours to Tidewater Virginia. The minute we parked at the waterfront I knew that this was a very elegant place. As we stepped into the building, I was confronted with large oil portraits of different people, children, weddings, graduation, and pets. An associate brought us to a a small waiting room and handed us a leather-bound waiver portfolio that said welcome (last name) family. I have never done a professional photograph before so I was not sure what to expect. Zach the photographer later brought us back and he was incredibly personable, professional, and really good with dogs. He probably took about 50 pictures of different combinations/poses of the four of us. We were then directed to make ourselves comfortable in the building. We sat in the parlor with the floor to ceiling windows looking out of the window while a player piano softly played music. Then we were brought back to a private viewer area where another associate showed us the pictures with a projector on the wall. They turned out SO excellent! The woman who had brought us into the viewing room proceeded to give us a rundown of different options of a portrait being printed. We politely listened and then I told her that I didn't have any extra money to spend on a $5000 dollar oil painting or even a $200 printed canvas. She expressed understanding and let us know that we had an 8 by 10 complimentary coming toys i a. few weeks and that we could choose the photo that we liked the most. I cannot express how special this place made me feel and I would highly recommend it for anyone doing wedding portraits or doing special occasion portraits, and I will probably use them in the future if my daughter ever gets married. Five stars, top of the line, check it out!

I am not the person to run and make a bad review to hurt a small business at the smallest…read moreinconvenience, but what this business is doing is insane. I would consider them crooks...and again I don't say that lightly. My husband and I, like the majority of everyone else in these reviews, won a "complimentary" pet portrait, I've attached an example of the verbiage to this review. We show up, have a blast taking the pics, then we get sit down to choose them...I thought something was off when they started the presentation with payment plan options....turns out the little "$500" means nothing when these portraits minimum start at 2.2k. We felt backed against the corner, threw it on a credit card, and walked out like did that just happen??? Then fast forward 3 months to pick it up, it comes with NO FRAME! No one told us that we paid for a picture on cardboard for 2.2k. Genuinely mind blowing. Putting people in uncomfortable positions and misleading them is NOT a way to do business.

Danielle is, without a doubt, a great photographer who is full of passion. But what's truly…read moreadmirable is her character. She is a genuinely nice and honest person who has been nothing but amazing and considerate, especially when it comes to my kids. I would definitely recommend her services in a heartbeat. Trust me, you won't regret it.

From the owner: Studio Bee specializes in fine art portrait photography with an emphasis on maternity, child,…read morefamily, and couples/engagement photography. These photos come from recording these special moments in your lives. We focus on heirloom art such as prints, canvases, albums, and gifts. Customer service and client satisfaction is my number one priority. Feel free to reach out for a no obligation consultation where we can talk about your needs and how we can create beautiful photos of your family.

Jessica is friendly, talented, creative and easy to work with. My teenager can look awkward in…read morephotos but Jess was patient and captured her perfectly with wonderful works of art.

Highly recommend Jess! We had a wonderful experience during our in-home lifestyle newborn session…read morewith our 3 year old and 5 week old. Being a mom herself, she knew exactly how to connect with our toddler (he even started calling her Aunt Jess) and handle our newborn. It was an easy process getting our session set up; she put our minds at ease in preparing; and the session was fun and relaxed. We love our photos and will plan another session in the future.

Allison was amazing. She took wonderful photos of our baby girl and did a great job positioning…read moreeveryone. We are beyond pleased with the photos. Allison was very easy to work with, open to suggestions, and brought some great ideas of her own. If you're looking for someone to take family photos, you've found the right company. She has actual prints for you to review when you meet to look over everything and decide what you're going to order. A great photographer!

From the owner: Helping busy parents in Richmond, Virginia document their family's love and connection through…read moreunposed family, maternity, and newborn photography at home.

Reuben Davis was nothing short of incredible. We have two boys (19 & 20yo) who have moderate to…read moresevere autism. Our 19-year-old is graduating this year, and we decided to do a few family photos, as well. We chose a scenic local park for the backdrop for our pictures. Rueben was laid back and easy going. As candid shots work best for our family, we gave him free reign to utilize his artistic skills and click away as he saw creative opportunities. Our boys took to Rueben immediately and loved the camera. Talk about photo bombing! Rueben got some great shots of both boys, our whole family, and even a few of just my husband and me. His turn around time for the pictures was SPEEDY! The photos were phenomenal; Rueben has a good eye. Although a handful of our pictures were posed, he was able to capture moments of interaction, emotion, and personality. Thanks so much, Rueben! #highlyrecommend #value #cherishedmoments

From the owner: Lab No. 5 LLC is a multimedia company that specializes in photography and videography. We provide a…read moreprofessional and memorable experience with unparalleled customer service. Whether it's in studio, a wedding, or a corporate event Lab No. 5 is here to capture every special moment.

Amanda is amazing to work with! She is very professional and attentive, and provided fast,…read morehigh-quality results for our recent company retreat. She took individual headshots for our staff members, along with group photos. And she worked with us closely to make sure the turnaround time fit our needs and that we were 100% satisfied with the final results. Do yourself a favor and book her for your next event in the Charlottesville area... She will NOT disappoint!! Her pricing is also very reasonable!

I hired Amanda to take professional headshots for me and they turned out great! I'm generally…read moreterribly unphotogenic, but she did a great job of coaching me into good poses. Price was reasonable and turnaround time on editing was fantastic. Scheduling was also relatively painless, even though I was requesting a booking on very short notice. She was quick & responsive, and always very professional. Highly recommend.

Anne did a fabulous job taking pictures of our 1yr old. She also took some family photos and did a…read morefew with our child doing a cake smash. The photos came out great and we are extremely happy with the results.

From the owner: Specializing in custom, in-home newborn photography in the Richmond area. Maternity and babies…read morefirst year too. Your professional photographer for life's most fleeting moments.

We had a great experience with Sarah! Our family photos turned out beautifully - she made helpful…read moresuggestions and managed to get some terrific shots of our 8-month-old baby ... the final set of photos had a wide range of adorable expressions and compositions, each very memorable. She was also a breeze to communicate with. I got in touch less than 2 weeks before the date and we set up a contract in no time. Very responsive and prompt with the results.

From the owner: Since 2011, Sarah Kane Photography has been serving the Greater Richmond area with timeless…read morematernity, newborn, family, and children’s portraits, as well as professional headshots. Sarah believes in creating an experience beyond beautiful images, helping clients feel comfortable, confident, and cared for in every session, whether in natural light or studio lighting.

We had the wonderful pleasure having Bob as our photographer for our wedding on September 4th,…read more2021. Bob was amazing in every way. He was organized, efficient, and open to our ideas and vision. Bob was easy going with a great sense of humor which helped keep the atmosphere light and relaxed. He not only captured so many natural shots of us as a couple as well as our guests but seized the moments and emotions in each picture. Bob was everywhere behind the scenes without you even aware of his presence. We loved working with Bob and consider him so talented in his artwork. We would highly recommend him in photography for not only a wedding but any celebrated occasion.

From the owner: Experienced and delightfully talented wedding and portrait photography based in Richmond, VA…read more Bob Schnell Photo creates fresh and modern images that marries a timeless approach with current technology. Bob serves central Virginia, including Tidewater, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, Charlottesville, Fredericksburg and Northern Virginia. Bob Schnell Photo provides full day-of coverage for your wedding day, as well as fun engagement portrait sessions and exquisite bridal portraits. a disc of high resolution and retouched images from your wedding are inlcuded with each wedding package. Portraits are performed on location and include family, children and high school senior. All final images are fully and professionally retouched for the ulitmate in timeless quality. Don't trust your images with a 'friend with a camera'. Trust experience and talent.