As a customer who almost exclusively leaves positive reviews for businesses, it is with deep regret…read moreand disappointment that I must share this experience. We hired Nataly Danilova after seeing beautiful work advertised online, expecting a high-quality, professional experience for our newborn photo session. What we got instead was a stressful and unprofessional experience with poor quality photos that did not match the advertised standard. 1. Complete Lack of Professionalism and Empathy (0/5 Stars) Instead of providing the patience and calm required for a newborn shoot, the photographer was cold, dismissive, and clearly impatient the entire time working with her, which was only more deeply felt as I still recovering and sleep deprived. When I mentioned my ongoing recovery from a second C-section, she laughingly replied that she "went dancing the next day after her C-section" (an obvious lie) which completely trivialized my situation. She repeatedly stressed that "her time is valuable," using this phrase to excuse her impatience when our baby or three year-old fussed. Furthermore, the small wardrobe she offered (after acting bothered when I asked to see it) smelled very bad, as if the items had never been washed. 2. Technical Failures and Excessive Fees We waited weeks for the photos due to the photographer taking a vacation, only to receive images with a severe technical defect. The background lights were so overly bright that the photos were completely washed out, causing the shape of our son's head and body to blend into the white backdrop. Worse, the images had clearly undergone excessive digital alteration, making them look unnatural and losing the true, candid essence of the artistic photo. The value of the real moment was lost due to this heavy digital editing (for example, parts of my fingers appeared "cut" due to poor cropping/retouching). When I politely requested she re-edit the photos to fix this clear technical failure, she again cited that "her time is valuable" and then charged an incredibly high, non-negotiable fee to fix her own poor work. We spent over $1,000 (paid in cash) for a handful of technically flawed photos and a horrible experience. We wasted significant time, emotional energy, and a large amount of money on a service that failed in every regard: technical execution, advertised quality, and basic human professionalism. Do not be fooled by the online portfolio; the actual service and resulting images are a catastrophic disappointment. Save your sanity and your wallet--avoid this photographer.

Nataly is truly amazing! She made my maternity photoshoot such a beautiful and comfortable…read moreexperience. Her eye for detail, natural guidance, and warm personality helped capture moments I'll cherish forever. Every photo turned out stunning--soft, elegant, and full of emotion. I couldn't have asked for a better photographer to capture this special time. Highly recommend her!

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.

We are so grateful to Lasting Impressions Photography for capturing precious moments for our family…read morerecently. We were operating under a tight timeframe to plan a memorial service, and the team at Lasting Impressions Photography handled it seamlessly. Mary was exceptional to work with -- she was highly responsive, helpful, and ensured great communication, which was vital given our quick turnaround. Kevin was also wonderful. He had excellent communication to understand what we were looking for and captured the event beautifully (at two different locations), all while being incredibly empathetic and kind. His professional and respectful approach made us feel very comfortable during a difficult time. Many thanks to Lasting Impressions Photography for delivering high-quality photos for our family that we will cherish.

We took family shots with Cortlynn and she put both the adults and toddler at ease. She was able to…read moreget my shy toddler to warm up. I really appreciated the experience working with her.

We had an excellent experience with Cortlynn. Firstly I love…read moremy photos and that never happens We told Cortlynn we didn't know how to pose, and she immediately put us to ease. Her professional yet cheerful demeanor and immediately apparent hyper competence relaxed us and actually made the process fun. And, importantly, the pictures Cortlynn took were beautiful. Highly recommend!

Our wedding pictures are amazing ! Keyla captured the magic and beauty of our wedding. She took the…read moretime to get to know us as a couple and was very helpful catering to our taste. Keyla was flexible, understanding and caring. My husband said it best: She is an artist! Our DC pictures speak for themselves.

WOW...even 7 months later I'm still gushing at the fabulous boudoir photos Keyla did for me. She…read morewas super professional and made me feel amazing every step of the way. I was super nervous and she took her time and made me so comfortable. I can't believe that I actually did the photos but now I am so glad that I did. She gave great direction, found the best angles and was super patient. I would totally recommend and book her again!

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!

Michelle did our photo session with our son during the cherry blossoms and she did an amazing job…read morein capturing our family photo. She's a natural and is very easy to work with. She takes her time working with you and is very patient and sweet with our son and dog who can sometime be difficult to give instructions to. I would recommend her to anyone who's interested in having their baby photos taken. Thanks for all your great work!!

Wonderful, Michelle is professional, courteous, lovely, and genuinely a great photographer! We…read morelook forward to having her capture more happy family occasions! She is quick to respond, reasonably priced (understanding the new parents have a lot of expenses as it is!) and really loves what she does! Pleasure working with her

We were so happy with Sarah's photographing of our wedding - she was so easy to work with, and…read morecaught the spirit and best moments of the day! She blended in with the guests, and managed to catch great shots without being intrusive. She did a great job of finishing the photos, and they look fabulous!! We are so happy that we chose her, and we would recommend her to anyone looking to capture a special occasion.

FillmanFoto is the best of the best. You will most certainly get a deal when booking with Sarah,…read morebecause her rates are outrageously reasonable considering the amazing pictures she will take for you. Her pictures are always sharp and well-staged (while still looking natural), and every person and scene looks the best it possibly could. Sarah is a pro at catching a person, animal, or scene at just the right moment so that it looks magical, and her editing is such so that it doesn't look fake. Most important (to me, anyway), Sarah has a professional and friendly demeanor that makes you at ease right from the start, so that you don't feel uncomfortable being in front of a camera for hours at a time. I worked with Sarah when she shot boudoir shots of me - this could have been very awkward, but instead I forgot she was even taking pictures because she was so professional. The pictures turned out beyond beautifully, she was quick in editing them, and she brought all of her own equipment so that I felt comfortable shooting in my own home. I have recommended FillmanFoto to everyone I know, and she has taken stunning pictures for them as well (regardless of the event and the people in the shots). I can't wait to recruit her for my engagement and wedding shoots!

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.