I cannot speak highly enough about Amanda's professionalism and passion for this work. Like any new…read moremom, I was so excited to have a Cake Smash session for my little one!! But I also wanted to use it as an opportunity to make a few memories with mom and dad before the icing started flying! From our first call to our last interaction Amanda always provided accurate information about her process, product, and the value of her work. She described the photo session and told us to pick a theme for the shoot. I usually have about a million ideas going through my head, so I really relied on Amanda to recognize what interested us and succinctly come up with an idea(s) that was doable. We settled on "strawberry" and it was PERFECT, being that our baby's absolute favorite food is strawberry. We did both a Cake Smash session + the Family Add-On with all of us. Our daughter is not shy at all, but she clearly had one thing on her mind and that was food! She didn't seem to laugh a lot, which had us worried about the photos that Amanda was able to get -- maybe it was because she was busy eating nearly 8 giant strawberries, and 1/3 of a cake! Despite this hiccup, we were absolutely blown away by the photos Amanda was able to capture. She was patient during the entire shoot, but also very thoughtful with her method for explaining how things would work + directions for parents during the shoot, etc. This made for a really enjoyable experience. Our baby didn't cry once! She was just happy to take it all in and smash some cake. When we got the photos we were genuinely so moved. Amanda truly does have an eye for the camera, and knows exactly what works and what doesn't. AND we even got a handful of photos where our baby is all smiles -- and even I didn't see that during the shoot. I guess I was too busy making sure it all went 'perfectly' -- just goes to show you that the photographer knows 100% what's going on and which shots to capture We will treasure these photos for a lifetime. I would emphatically recommend Amanda Rachael and her photography services to anyone in the Richmond area. She is fantastic! Thank you so much, Amanda!

I had such a great experience getting newborn pictures done! The wraps and sets were adorable and…read morewell thought out. She was also very gentle with repositioning and wrapping my very squirmy 5 week old and was really good at getting her to calm and take great photos! I really liked that I was able to see some preview photos later the same day. I would not hesitate to recommend Amanda Rachael Photography!

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.

Another year, another amazing experience with Anika. Please go back and read my original review for…read morea thorough breakdown of my previous experience. This experience was just as wonderful, if not more! Our session this year was on this past Sunday, a super cold winter day and we were her last session of the day. We were so excited for the beautiful boho setup and my toddler couldn't wait to see Ms. Anika's horses. When we rolled up, we were greeted by her same warm smile and it felt like it hadn't been a year since we saw her. Anika instantly makes you feel comfortable, which is so refreshing! I enjoy talking to her during the session and in all of our correspondence. She started off taking some photos of my husband and son. My toddler was super distracted by Anika's kitty, which was roaming around. It was so cute, and I don't know how she still managed to get incredibly beautiful photos of him while he was so distracted, but she did. The set for this year was so beautiful, with a boho style egg chair surrounded by sparkling, lit Christmas trees and other Christmas themed decor. She got great ones of all of us sitting in the chair, of myself and my son, and of just him. Once we finished with the set, she allowed my toddler to meet her beautiful horses - and he even got to pet them! 3 days later, he is still talking about the horses on the farm and how much he loved petting them. We then took some photos in a grassy area, with the setting sun behind us providing the most beautiful golden light. All of the photos are just indescribably beautiful. It was even more special that I am pregnant this year (and showing!) so we were able to get some wonderful maternity shots. Thank you, Anika, for giving us these memories two years in a row! We couldn't be more pleased and are looking forward for many more shoots with you!

Anika is AMAZING! She took time with us and knew exactly what shots would make a great photo. She…read moregives great direction and was worth EVERY penny!!!!

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.

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.

Megan has been with us for every major moment of our love story -- from the proposal to engagement…read morephotos and now our wedding -- and she has blown us away every single time. Her photography style is everything I love: light, bright, joyful, with pops of color in all the right places. Her photos feel like happiness. On our wedding day, she showed up early, handled the heat like an absolute pro, and never stopped moving. She gave the best direction, kept us laughing and feeling confident, and honestly made us feel like we were the best-looking bridal party ever. Her energy was infectious -- always hyping us up and keeping the vibe fun and relaxed. She captured everything so beautifully -- especially our first looks. Megan made those moments feel so private and personal, like we were the only two people in the world... and yet somehow still got the most perfect, emotional shots. When I got our sneak peek gallery back, I literally screamed. (Not kidding.) If these are just the sneak peeks, I can't even imagine how the full gallery is going to wreck me -- in the best way. Our engagement shoot photos were jaw-dropping too. I gasped at every single one. It's actually impossible to pick a favorite. And Megan brought along a second shooter, Tori, for the wedding day, and she was equally amazing -- kind, focused, and clearly just as passionate about getting the best shots. I will never stop recommending Megan Lindsey Photography. She is the one I'll call for every photoshoot for the rest of my life. She's that good. She never misses, and I truly have nothing negative to say -- only endless gratitude for how beautifully she preserved the most important moments of our lives.

From the owner: Virginia Wedding and Portrait Photographer serving in the Richmond, VA arearead more

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.