We absolutely love working with Saoussen! She shot our engagement photos four years ago and then our family photos two years ago. Just last week, we shot our second family photos with her. She really knows the DMV area and offers great sites for shooting. When I floated the idea of cherry blossoms, winter themed and then Fall foliage (for each of the respective above shoots), she picked out stunning sites that were absolutely perfect. During the photoshoots, Saoussen is really great at capturing beautiful moments without feeling overwhelming or staged at all. It's always a pleasurable one hour and she sends a portfolio of numerous wonderful photos that we instantly love! read more

My husband and I highly recommend District Photog~Saoussen!!! She did such an amazing job with our Maternity Photoshoot. She was super friendly, patient and accommodating to our last minute location change for the shoot. She was very prompt with her communication and made the entire process very easy for us. She provided us with a Sneak- Peak within 1 day of our shoot. All finished pictures were delivered very quickly and we are so happy with the final results!!! We are pleased that we chose her and definitely look forward to continue working with her :) Thank You Saoussen for this great experience!!! read more

Saoussen was amazing. She was everything we wanted and more! She did a great job of blending in with the scene and not seeming like an external force taking photos. She got some really beautiful indoor and outdoor photos of both our ceremony and reception. She even accommodated our special request to follow us to Patriot's for the after-party (if you scroll through my Yelp reviews, you will see what Patriot's means to me.) She got some pretty great candid photos as well as creative posed ones as well. We only had one bridesmaid and one groomsman, and she had lots of fun (but not too cheesy) poses for us to do with them. She got all of the family members as well as awesome action shots of our friends dancing. She was super kind and polite, not at all pushy. We had about 100 people at our wedding and all of them were nicely featured in the photos. We did not have to pay per photo which was great, because so many people want copies of different ones. We got the photos really fast (in about two weeks). For the price, this service was the top one I'd recommend. Another friend of mine got married recently and paid much more to a different photographer, but was not nearly as happy as I was. If you are on the fence about using District Photog, I would say: go for it! It was a super personalized experience and totally stress-free. read more

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I am very pleased with my total experience with Saoussen and would highly recommend her photography services for those looking for personalized private photo session. I sought out maternity photos to take and liked what I saw on her website portfolio and her prices were quite reasonable. Saoussen contacted me back right away and always had very prompt and professional communication. I would also like to highlight that we were striving for taking our maternity photos during the cherry blossom bloom around the tidal basin in the spring and Saoussen, despite it being a very popular and busy time for cherry blossom centered photography, worked hard to accommodate our schedule and move our session appointment date and time around to try to match up with Mother Nature to get the best shots for us. The results were more than we asked for, beautiful captures that my husband and I will forever treasure of our first pregnancy. She was also accommodating to get photos with our pet dog involved. You can tell Saoussen enjoys what she does and is good at it. Her editing skills are artistic and clean. read more

We have now had two sessions with Saoussen and would recommend her without hesitation. I am not very comfortable in front of the camera and have never considered myself photogenic, so when we scheduled our maternity session with her, I was a ball of nerves. Saoussen is not only an incredibly talented photographer, but she has a truly wonderful energy and was really wonderful at putting me at ease and making me feel comfortable throughout our shoot. It was a bit closer to my due date than I would have preferred, and she kept checking in with me to make sure I was comfortable, hydrated and happy. She is truly creative when she frames shots and can take what seems to be a standard background and turn it into something very special. We have now had our second maternity session with Saoussen, and she wonderfully incorporated our energetic 2 year old son in several photos. Even when he was not cooperating, she was patient and playful - encouraging him to want to be a part of process. She also captured some lovely moments with just me and my husband as well. You often engage with a professional photographer for special moments in your life - and these are times that are high in emotion and often stressful. Sauossen makes it truly effortless and the results are outstanding. read more

Saoussen was GREAT to work with for mine and my fiancé's surprise proposal shoot. She was an excellent communicator in the weeks leading up. As a quintessential guy, it was hard for me to explain what I was looking for as far as photos went. She was able to process my ideas with her own aesthetic spin and even work with a friend of mine to create the perfect proposal moment. The photos came in less than 3 weeks and were better than we could have imagined. We will continue to use and recommend Saoussen for all professional photography needs. read more

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My experience with Saoussen and District Photog was nothing short of phenomenal! From start to finish, Saoussen went above and beyond to make my surprise proposal to my girlfriend a complete success. This past June, my girlfriend (now fiance), Genna, and I made plans to visit Washington D.C. for a long weekend getaway at the end of September. Genna had never been out there and it had been several years since I'd been out there and, as we are both very interested in politics, we were very excited. As the date approached, I knew that I wanted to ask Genna to marry me the Saturday evening we were there. While I am certainly not the brightest bulb on the tree when it comes to planning a proposal, I knew that I needed a photographer to capture the occasion. Since we are from Minnesota, I turned to Yelp to select a photography service out in the DC area. I sent out several requests for pricing to the top-rated photographers and, based on the Yelp reviews I'd seen of her work, the price she quoted me, and her overall response to my request, I selected Saoussen - and couldn't be more glad that I did! Saoussen was an excellent communicator, who replied quickly to emails and was very professional. She made the booking process very easy and was incredibly helpful about answering all of my "guy" questions. She does require payment in advance (I used PayPal) and requires a signed contract, but she was very responsive to those areas, as well. The contract is very standard, easy to read, and details out what is expected of all parties. The contract requires giving photocredit whenever you post her work to social media, but her work is so good you'll definitely want to give her credit! Once Saoussen and I had determined the date, time, and location (Lincoln Memorial) of the proposal, and the paperwork/financials were all taken care of, we waited until the big day arrived. On the date of the proposal, Saoussen provided her cell phone number and, again, was very responsive to all texts/calls. She arrived early to the location and was able to scout out the perfect spots for the proposal. I think she could tell I was nervous and that I was terribly uncreative, so I REALLY appreciate her taking control to point out great spots and walk me through how the proposal should go. Genna arrived, I proposed, she said yes, and we were engaged! Saoussen used the remaining time we had after the proposal to do a mini-engagement session around the memorial. She was phenomenal about directing us on what to do, how to pose, etc. She has a great personality and is incredibly easy to interact with, which was perfect for such an intimate event. Upon completion of the photo shoot, Saoussen let us know that she would send us the first couple pictures within 24 hours! She definitely understands that girls want the pictures up on social media immediately, so Genna was thrilled about that! As we were interacting throughout the photo shoot, Saoussen was great about being friendly. I asked her what plans she had for the remainder of the evening and was very impressed when she told me that she doesn't make other plans on nights she's working - that she just focuses on perfecting her work. As promised, we had the first several pictures within 24 hours - Genna was absolutely hysterical with how the pictures turned out..they were PERFECT! Saoussen did an absolutely phenomenal job capturing the moment and editing them to perfection. We received the thumb-drive with the remaining photos 30 days later, and the quality of the work was outstanding. She pays remarkable attention to detail and does absolutely beautiful. I recommend Saoussen/District Photog 100%! read more

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My fiancé and I hired District Photog for our engagement photo shoot. Saoussen was professional, flexible, and was able to capture our most intimate moments on a very humid day. I definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a prompt and reliable photographer! read more

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We had a family session with Saoussen and it was fantastic! She was prompt, friendly and patient. She even quickly sent me a few photos so that I could get Christmas cards sent out. She is not cheap as others that you may find on livingsocial but you will not regret spending the extra money! read more

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Saoussen was fantastic to work with! She made my husband and I feel at ease and worked well with our 7 month old and two large dogs! She's really, really well priced and the editing she does is on point for how photography looks these days! I will absolutely be using her services again!!! read more

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Saoussen did our engagement photos in downtown DC and we couldn't be more thrilled with the results. This was my fiance and I's first time having professional photos taken of us and she made the process extremely effortless. I highly recommend her! read more

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My sister found Sauossen on Yelp to do my Save the Date photos with my fiancé. We worked with her in the Fall right before the colder weather came upon us, right before sunset. Sauossen was awesome to work with and captured beautiful moments of the hour. She communicated so quickly before and after our shoot and answered all questions in a timely manner. She also made me and my fiancé feel so comfortable during our photo shoot - it was our first one, so we weren't sure what to expect! We highly recommend Sauossen! read more

A friend recommended Saoussen for my family photos and the pictures turned out great!. She is super professional, has great ideas for locations, and is really reasonably priced. Thank you! read more

This past November I flew in with my fiancée to DC for a surprise proposal/engagement session. Saoussen was extremely helpful and professional throughout the whole process. She really made us feel comfortable during the session, despite tons of tourists being around. Love the pictures. Definitely recommend her and her skills!!! Thank you Saoussen!!. read more

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We cannot express how amazing of a photographer Saoussen is. We were passed along her information from my co-worker, and once my husband and I saw her work online we were certain we wanted to work with her. Looking at how awesome the photos came out, Saoussen was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. Saoussen went above and beyond for us, before we would ask her to make sure she took a picture; she had already captured the moment. If you are looking for amazing wedding photos for your special occasion call Saoussen! read more

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Saoussen did a wonderful job on our 5th year anniversary photos! I've been looking for the right photographer for a shoot in DC. Glad to say, I have no regrets about my choice! Can't wait to do another shoot in DC with her! read more

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My husband and I booked a last minute maternity shoot with Saoussen. She was incredibly easy to work with, kind, and considerate. We are not accustomed to being photographed, but Saoussen was great at communicating how we should pose. She was patient, and knowledgeable about the location as well. We felt so comfortable during the session, the time flew by. She got the finished photos back to us on a quick timeline, and there were some really beautiful shots. We were impressed and happy with the whole process. read more

My husband and I were very pleased with our experience with Saoussen and would highly recommend her photography services for those looking for personalized private photo session for their family. My husband isn't especially comfortable posing for pictures, but Saoussen made us feel at ease, and we were surprised at how effortless it all felt. Our photoshoot included our 4-month old daughter, so we thought it might be challenging, but it actually went very smoothly. We highly recommend Saoussen! read more

I was so lucky to meet Saoussen for my maternity photo shoot. She was friendly, easy to work with, and the quality of the pictures was absolutely brilliant! Once my husband and I decided to visit DC as a babymoon, I seriously spent the most of time to find a photographer rather than hotel and restaurants. Once I saw her portfolio through her website (http://www.districtphotog.com), I really liked her previous works. So, I immediately contacted her for arranging schedule through her website. Yes...!! She responded to my inquiry within one hour. During our conversation regardless of selecting location and contract, she promptly answered all my questions and concerns. Since it was my first trip to DC for Cherry blossom, I had no idea where the best spot was. She sent me a link recommending hot spots for photo shoot and the photos at one of the locations (I chose Japanese lantern) turned out to be great. My husband and I are beyond excited with the amazing photos. She not only captured the photo, but the emotion tied to it. It was also helpful that she advised several different types of poses during photo shoot that made us feel comfortable and easier. Her photography is highly recommended and I would certainly hire her again. read more

I don't have enough words to describe just how much we love, love, LOVE the photographs Saoussen took for our wedding in March. She knew my fiance and i are shy but she just worked so well with us and made us feel so comfortable to take a whole range of photographs that WE LOVE SO MUCH. Everyone at our wedding noted how great she was with all of us, how kind and patient she was when everyone wanted to take photos with their phone. She was prompt with the coordination, pricing, contract - everything was just such a breeze. Also, she's so nice we ended up feeling like we were talking to a friend from a long time ago who happened to be taking pictures of us. Point is - she just blended right in and made everyone feel very comfortable at the wedding. We feel so happy and lucky to have these memories. We'll be recommending [and have recommended] Saoussen to everyone we know for any and every event. Thank You Saoussen :) read more

So glad we chose to do our family photo session with Saoussen! She is amazing to work with extremely patient and flexible. My 18 month old son was running around the whole time and she still managed to get some great shots of us. Would definitely do more sessions with her in the future without hesitation! She also gave tips on what to wear. Highly recommend her for family sessions! read more

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HIGHLY recommend Saoussen. She was professional, friendly, and the quality of work was beyond our expectations. I would recommend District Photog to my closest friends and family! Wonderful experience, photos we will always cherish, very affordable! We will definitely be returning customers! read more

We had the best experience with District Photog and would highly recommend them to you! Hubs and I are in the throws of planning for our upcoming baby, and we wanted to hire a professional to capture the highlights of our baby shower day. Let me preface by saying our baby shower had about 100 attendees and was complete with outside catering and a candy buffet table that would make your mouth water (or at least mine) :). My point is that it was a large affair. We contacted Saoussen, who was prompt with pricing, contract, and availability. She was fantastic to work with as we got closer to the date. She was also available for the few phone calls we had to verify timing, location, and payment. On the day of, she arrived early and went to work! She took great candid shots of our friends and family and even took Hubs and I outside to grab some special shots of us + baby bump! She provided editing services to those, and we are extremely grateful as we will print them out and hang them up in our home. Saoussen was prompt with the delivery of our photos and even mailed us a USB drive in addition to posting them in online for us to view. We received the drive and were very happy with the number, quality, and beauty of the shots she provided. We highly recommend Saoussen for your next event! read more

We recently got our engagement photo session done with Saoussen. The pictures turned out awesome. I loved all of them even without edits. I highly recommend Saoussen for any special moment you will like to get captured. Thank you so much Saoussen!! read more

Wow...just wow. I'm standing here trying to figure out which pic you took will go on my mantel. You are so creative and have such a great eye. Each picture is as unique and beautiful as the next. Thank you thank you thank you for capturing their personalities in each and every picture. Thank you!! read more

I hired District Photog to take some very special pics of my sister and our little ones, Mia and Molly. Its not my first time getting pet photos but I was very impressed with the quality of the pics despite having 2 hyper little ones along with many distractions. The booking process was a breeze and the actual photoshoot experience was a lot of fun!! I definitely plan on using District Photog in the future. Thanks ! read more

Saoussen is a wonderful photographer, with a very keen eye for setting, lighting and composition. We first used her a few years back, when we were expecting our first child. The photos were so wonderful, and are such an important part of our little boy's life, capturing our anticipation at having him expand our family. We were so happy that we just recently contacted Saoussen again about being part of our next pregnancy. And as usual, she was professional, very courteous, very flexible to accommodate our work schedules. We met up before sunrise - at her suggestion - for the optimal lighting in the locale we had selected, and to avoid the crowds. And again, Saoussen was so thoughtful, and creative, and patient (especially with our now-2 year old who just wanted to run around)! We are grateful that when we think of the memories we have of our little ones joining our family, those memories are made all the more special because of the wonderful pics we have. Highly recommend - could not say that more. read more

I was so impressed by Saoussen. She is a true professional. Her equipment alone let me know she was serious about her craft. The photos she took came out amazing and were perfect for our project. I was so excited to get them. I will be using her services for future projects. read more

Saoussen handled our family holiday photo shoot. She was well prepared with great ideas for locations and poses. The whole process was painless and affordable. We plan to repeat with her next year. read more

Saoussen did our engagement photos about a month ago. She was wonderful! At a reasonable price, she was able to provide friendly, beautiful, professional, fun photography services. She did an exellent job editing too. I would definitely recommend her especially for couples. read more

No wonder she has many good reviews, my experience with Saoussen was great! The whole experience from first emailing her on her website, to receiving our family pictures went smoothly and was completely stress free. She took our family photos by the Capitol and we couldn't be happier with the way they turned out. The pictures look really nice! I've already recommended her to some family & friends. read more

Saoussen was on time, very nice and easy to work with. She was patient with us and didn't rush us. What a nice and relaxing photo shoot. The photos turned out great. I would recommend her. read more

Saoussen did our engagement pictures during the cherry blossoms - something only possible with a lot of flexibility, communication and determination - all of which she did happily. My fiancé and I had a blast together during the photoshoot and Saoussen was great at positioning and guiding us. Our photos came out absolutely perfectly, and were given to us SO wuickly - I couldn't recommend her more! read more

I needed outdoor portraits for company's website. It was an excellent experience! Saoussen is a pleasure to work with, made me feel very comfortable, responsive and prompt during the process. Thank you, Saoussen! I definitely recommend her!! read more

Saoussen did an incredible job capturing a surprise engagement proposal at the Tidal Basin. From start to finish, she was a pleasure to work with. After helping to coordinate the logistics of the surprise proposal, she scoped out the location, texted me where she was, and took a number of fantastic shots. In addition to capturing the moment of the proposal, she took a number of engagement-style photos around the area, which are a really special keepsake. Saoussen sent us five photos a couple days after the proposal (all of which were fantastic) and sent us an additional twenty or so photos a few weeks later. All in all, I would highly, highly recommend Saoussen. For an incredibly reasonably-priced, professional, and talented photographer, look no further! read more

Saoussen shot our engagement photos a while back and she recently did our new-born photos as well. I love her work! She is great to work with, very friendly and professional. We will definitely use her again in the future. read more

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She was a blast to work with. She was on time, and knew a lot about her craft. We loved how our engagement photos turned out, and can't wait for our wedding photos. Me and fiance highly recommend her for anyone that is looking. Thanks again Saoussen! read more

Saoussen is AMAZING. She is one of the most committed photographers I know. We reached out to Saoussen for our engagement photos. She went above and beyond in researching cool places (an amazing sunflower field) and made it such a fun process! She is committed to getting the shots you want and goes above and beyond to make them look perfect. I would definitely recommend Saoussen! read more

My fiancé and I did a one hour engagement session with Saoussen and we had a really good experience. We were both a bit nervous since we'd never had professional photos taken, but Saoussen made us both feel comfortable and was great at coaching us during the session. The photos turned out really nicely - we used one for our save the date and framed several for our apartment. I would definitely recommend Saoussen for newly engaged couples!! She was also very responsive and communicative throughout the process. read more

We hired District Photog to photograph our engagement and were so impressed with Saoussen's services, that we had her do our wedding six months later! At both events, she was not only super accommodating, but extremely reliable and professional. It's obvious by the results that she knows exactly what she's doing and has great ideas. But what we really liked is that she made us feel comfortable by incorporating our ideas into the shoot as well. My husband and I were so blown away when we got the pictures back. They are absolutely amazing! We both highly recommend her to capture memories for your next event! read more