amazing - Mary Catherine is a talented photographer but most importantly works so well with…read morechildren, especially our young children, getting beautiful memorable family photos from reticent toddlers who might not be willing to smile or giggle otherwise! Would (and do) recommend her services!

I'm so happy I found Mary Catherine Photography. I went through various hashtags on Instagram to…read morefind someone who was doing fall minis, and just couldn't have gotten luckier. Not only were the photos fast (you're in and out in 20 minutes) but we got TONS of great shots in a variety of poses. She made the toddler in the family look like a child model and managed to make him smile a genuine smile for every shot he's in. Magic! My husband's sister lost her job due to COVID, so she's temporarily playing nanny to her cousin's toddler. There's so much about the pandemic that isn't great, but having so much family so close by for once is a small silver lining to this whole thing, and we wanted to document it by getting some family shots. Even though it was an overcast, humid day, the pictures all came out great and are cheerfully gloomy, with rich dark green backgrounds and pops of color from our outfits. We had trouble choosing our favorites! She even rolled with the punches when I brought some fans with other cousin's faces on them so they could "be" in the photo we send to Grammy and just acted like that was a fine and normal thing to bring to a shoot :).

Working with Preet on an image I had was really easy. He answered my questions, walked me through…read morethe process of editing and completed the job same-day within minutes.

When I pull aside my QB during time out, I always say the same thing: a good quarterback isn't just…read moregood at calling plays; a quarterback is good at listening. Preet listens to what you want. What you need. He calls the instructions and guides you through the shoot. And let me tell you... every picture is a touchdown. Another thing: the turnaround time is quick. He won't make you wait in in the last stretch of the fourth quarter. You probably have a busy schedule, and Preet knows that. You can trust this man with you and your loved ones' important life moments. Whether it's a team photo, Julie's graduation, or Gracie's baptism, I'm calling Alio Graphics.

I worked with Youra on updated headshots for professional purposes - she was amazing! Super…read morecommunicative and flexible ahead of our session, and then so creative and personable in scouting out locations and making sure we were capturing a diversity of shots and angles. Given how much I usually dislike photos of myself, I was absolutely blown away when I received the final images - I liked them all! I especially appreciated her editing touch, all of the final images looked super polished, professional, but still natural. Will definitely be reaching out to Youra anytime we need a photographer in the future!

Youra is a GEM. She was amazing as event photographer for our baby shower for 45 people. She…read morereally listened to what we wanted and gave constructive suggestions ahead of time. The space was crowded with big windows and varied light. She did a great job getting candids and posed shots. She was professional, friendly and unobtrusive. Her rates are competitive and we are beyond pleased with the results!

A special thank you to Sam and his team for doing such phenomenal work. TJ, Will, Aydin and Bianca…read morewere our photographers and videographers for mehndi and wedding reception events(we are South Asian/desi). We had Sam as our photographer for our engagement photoshoot. They all did an incredible incredible job. Got every single shot from every angle possible, found creative ways to shoot us, they were so patient, made sure we got every shot in that we wanted and cooperative. They listened to our ideas and incorporated their own. They were all so friendly and professional! we had an amazing and fun time having them. They used the sickest drone and got really worked hard to get incredible shots of us with the venue and our the supercar that we rented. All our guests kept complimenting how great they are. It's not easy working with south Asian/desi families but they managed it so well. I personally loved TJ, she is such a sweetheart and had helped me put some of my things on when I had nobody to help me (that was so so generous and she didn't even have to do that ). She even hyped me up (the bride) and my husband, to make us smile/be comfortable in pictures. They put so much thought into their work, we're super professional, punctual and friendly. They all went above and beyond, even stayed back after our event was running late and our coverage was over last minute. It was worth paying for that extra hour. We are so so happy with Sam and his team. I only wish the best and success for their career. We can't wait for the final edits, going to be on the edge, till we see it I'll update the review with final edits once we get it. We got a highlight video, full video, raw footage , Engagement photoshoot and a layflat album. You're definitely paying for the quality, creativity, effort and stunning work that Samshots and Team puts in. Thank you so much Sam and to your team, from the bottom of our hearts and capturing our special moments that will be cherished forever. we only will recommend Samshots Team, to everyone who is looking for photographer/videographers that go above and beyond for their clients and does everything so beautifully.

Jennifer was great! And so was Sam. I chose this business last minute after having had not so good…read moreexperiences at other places. I needed great professional headshots to use for my website. They delivered...more than delivered. The service was as good. Thank you Jen and Sam!

Katy is fantastic!! She shot our wedding and other events. She is professional and does an amazing…read morejob with angles, color, B&W, details and portraits. I would highly recommend Katy.

Katy and I met when I was looking for a photographer for my wedding, she kindly reached out and I…read moregave her a phone call. Talking with Katy was so easy, it was like talking to a friend I had not spoken to in a long time. We clicked right away and it was settled - she was going to capture the memories of my wedding. We planned an engagement photoshoot and the wedding. The engagement photoshoot was so much fun, she is so great at directing you to capture the best moments - when I got the preview back, I knew I made the right decision. Her style of photography is bright, colorful and candid - I absolutely love that about her. Fast forward a couple years after the wedding - Katy has photographed my pregnancy announcement and my maternity. I have loved every single gallery. I honestly cannot say enough amazing things about Katy, but if you are looking for a photographer, I highly suggest Katy. She is just absolutely amazing and I know you will love her just as much as I do.

Amazing experience.Excellent communication and service. I would definitely hire them again.read more

You should be aware that the owner (Mary) is not the photographer. She has no knowledge of, or…read morecontrol over, the photographer's work. I cannot recommend this photographer. I paid $450 for professional photography for my daughter's first birthday, a once-in-a-lifetime celebration that cost over $7,000. I trusted this photographer to capture such a special occasion, but the final gallery was extremely disappointing. Many of the photos were taken from low, unflattering angles, had poor composition, or were unnecessarily repetitive. Several important moments were either missed or not captured well. What was even more disappointing was the response afterward. When I raised my concerns, the photographer claimed that the angles had been "edited to eye level." That explanation made little sense. While editing can adjust exposure, color, and cropping, it generally cannot change the original camera angle or perspective. A photo taken from a low angle cannot realistically be transformed into an eye-level shot through editing alone. The photographer also failed to avoid obvious reflections in people's eyeglasses. Can you imagine paying $450 for professional photos, only to receive images in which bright white glare obscures people's eyes and faces? Instead of acknowledging the problems or offering a reasonable solution, Mary, the owner, refused to take responsibility or provide a refund. This was my daughter's once-in-a-lifetime first birthday, and after spending over $7,000 on the celebration, I expected professional-quality photographs that would preserve those memories. Unfortunately, both the quality of the photographs and the customer service fell far below my expectations.

Hiring a photographer was one of the most time-intensive and somewhat stressful vendor research we…read moredid for our wedding as we were very choosy about who would do this big job for us- possibly the most important one- with photos that last a lifetime and beyond. After lots of emails with different vendors, we came across Winnie and knew she was the one. We are SO glad we chose her for our very special wedding shots. Winnie is multitalented in her wedding photography- she is extremely organized and timely, straightforward and to the point, sweet and humble, and most importantly, will without a doubt deliver the AMAZING SHOTS! Our wedding morning was a little stressful as we were down a hair artist (one called out sick and our lackluster company did not send a replacement artist) and we were also dealing with unpredictable weather with small spouts of thunderstorms rolling through with potential to wreak havoc on our gorgeous garden venue. Because Winnie had built in lots of buffer time into the timeline as she knows things always happen/take longer than expected, she was able to keep us right. on. schedule. throughout the whole day. I can't imagine what could have happened if we hadn't had an extremely organized photographer to bear with all of the craziness and still get all of the shots that we wanted. Winnie didn't miss a beat- she worked between the short passing storms to get everything we wanted in all of the outdoor spots we wanted and she kept a calm demeanor throughout. I can tell what a master she is in her work with the lighting she kept chasing and directing her team so gracefully throughout the day. She even shuttled us around the venue grounds in air conditioning to avoid the wet grounds after the rain as well as the oppressive humidity. Winnie is the kind of artful photographer that bends her creativity and works flexibly with whatever variables she is given to not only get the job done right, but get it done MASTERFULLY. Putting your trust in her is the best thing you can do- all she needs you to do is pose and smile where and how she tells you to. She was also amazing in directing our friends and family in what to do in the photos as they were hot messes in the humidity and excitement of the day! When we opened our sneak peeks the morning after (!!!), we teared up and kept borderline-screaming about how incredible our photos came out. I am not exaggerating when I say many looked like we could be on the front of a bridal magazine. Winnie combined perfect lighting, gorgeous backdrops, artful framing, and intentional directing of us to create the most stunning photos of us that we will cherish forever. We are beyond thrilled with how ALL of our photos turned out and can't wait to frame many of them. We have already gotten sooooo many compliments from family and friends about how incredible our photos are. Winnie, we can't thank you enough for giving us even MORE than we expected on what could have been a very stressful day! You made our dreams come true. HIRE WINNIE!!!

We found Winnie through Yelp, began browsing her gallery, immediately loved the asthetic and style…read moreof her photos, and were so fortunate that Winnie had an opening in her schedule for us. We could not have asked for a better person, let alone photographer, to help make our wedding complete. From our introductory meeting all the way through to our post-ceremony wedding album creation, Winnie has been exceptionally helpful, pointing out the "little things" that we hadn't been thinking about but always get you later, providing advice to both of us on everything color palettes to flower arrangements, even going so far as to help us bring clarity to the schedule for our wedding day, figuring out how to take advantage of the light and venues, balanced with our wedding ceremony and reception, keeping the whole day running smoothly and efficiently. Winnie is always prepared and always punctual. She comes with ideas, however, also wants to hear from you and tailor each experience to what you want. The experience of being "posed" for photos and trying to act natural in front of the camera can be a bit of an uncomfortable experience for anyone but Winnie makes it very fun and enjoyable. She gets you to laugh and loosen up and she works very creatively with the environment around you to get interesting and different shots that don't look forced or fake. We highly recommend Winnie and look forward to working with her again in the future!

Stacey is amazing. I first met her through a friend that was organizing a head shots evening for…read morelots of professional friends, so I bought 15 min in a studio with Stacey and got the best headshot that has come in so very handy many times. I moderated a panel last week and a panelist I was being introduced to said, "yes, the woman with the most amazing head shot." Yesterday morning we did our 5th(!) family mini session shoot with Stacey in a garden next to the Capitol. It's wonderful to get these beautiful shots of our children growing up -- and have some shots with me that I love that aren't selfies! Years ago Stacey took an iconic (among our family and friends) photo of my son sulking off to the left of the Washington monument when my husband and I were were standing to the right smiling while pregnant with our daughter. That same day Stacey was able to joke around with our son and get the best shots of him smiling and enjoying himself. Our daughter enjoys the shoots just as much. Thank you, Stacey!

Our photo session with Stacey was amazing! Working with 3 kids isn't always easy, but she laughed…read morewith them, engaged them and listened to what they wanted in addition to getting the photos she had in mind. The kids felt they were included in the process and were therefore happy to comply with her requests. She has a gentle and very effective way of working with people and I greatly appreciate that! We cannot wait to see our photos! :) and we look forward to working with Stacey again in the future!!

We absolutely loved working with Andrea for the newborn pictures of our first child. She knows how…read moreto make the baby and the whole family comfortable in her studio. I had a great experience and I would definitely work with her again.

Could not have asked for a better experience for our first family photos! Andrea was kind and…read morereassured us to take our time during our session. She not only made our baby girl laugh but worked around her schedule. The photos turned out so good we had to purchase more than 20! If you are around the area, truly recommend.

Maria was punctual and professional. Her photos are top-notch and she makes downloading them super…read moresimple! She has our highest recommendation

Maria is absolutely phenomenal! We highly recommend her for any photography needs, but especially…read morefor newborn photoshoots. She was so patient, kind, warm, and very experienced with babies both as a mother and as a photographer. As new parents, she offered us advice and helped sooth our fussy baby during the photoshoot. She also had wonderful ideas for poses, a variety of wardrobe options to choose from, is very responsive, and returned our final edited photos very quickly. Will certainly use her in the future!