Megan has taken the most authentic photos of my family. She was able to photograph three…read moregenerations of my family and my husband's family so my children will be able to treasure their grandparents forever.

Megan is AWESOME! I had a great time during my photoshoot! She makes you feel very comfortable and…read moreis so kind...more than words can express. I did a boudoir photoshoot and I was very nervous however, Megan put me at ease and my photos came out gorgeous!!! You will not be disappointed!!

I'm working on a project and need a professional photographer. But not just any photographer, a…read morecreative one. A good friend of mine, swooped in with a recommendation, him. She worked with him 10+ years ago when she modeled. She raved to me about how great he was and said his were the best photos she ever took. I had seen her model photos years before, but it had been some years. She sends me a sample of her past work with him to prove his skill, I'm impressed. So, I look him up on both Facebook and Instagram. I do a glance over of his work posted and also view his studio. I like. I really like. I then go to his website and schedule my consult. At the telephone consult, I briefly explain my project. I fear my request is out of his scope. It's not, he reassures me there's more to his portfolio than what's posted. He is very clear and business focused. We discuss his rate and services offered. I decline the need for hair & makeup assistance. Given the goals of the project, I opt to handle both on my own. We text a bit after the consult and that's what solidified things. My project would require professionalism, comfort, transparency and positive energy. The call & text convo confirmed that's exactly what he projects and I was in good hands. Within 48hrs of the consult, we schedule the shoot. 50% of the session rate is due prior and the final 50% due the day of the shoot. He emailed me an invoice that allows credit card and pay pal transactions. He suggests that we create a private post so that we can communicate ideas. The night before the shoot, he inquired of my preferences so that he can further personalize my session. He reinforces that he wants it to be fun. (NOTE: I'm dedacting specific details of his prep. I feel these are keys to his greatness and for you to know the specifics to his methods, you should just hire him and see for yourself). Our remote interactions ease my nervousness & assist in establishing a baseline of rapport & comfort. I'm now excited. Day of shoot, we both arrive and it's all smiles. No awkwardness. He meets me at my car and walks me to his studio on the 2nd floor. As he sets up the studio, I apply my make up. We are now in person, and it is clear our interaction is organic. I watch him as he perfects the setting, lighting & angles in prep for the shoot. The shoot itself was no pressure & fun. It was interesting watching him because once behind the camera, regardless of distraction, his face loses all emotion & he falls quiet. He's in artist mode. It's almost like a puzzle or a formula and he's trying to come up with the best way to execute to get the desired result. Similar to that of a mastermind. I found it fascinating to personally witness. I may have gawked. In fact, I'm almost certain I did. After the shoot concludes, he discusses the follow up process and expectations. Again, I'm impressed by his presentation of things. Fancy & very professional. He allows me to take pics of the studio as I previously explained how I Yelp everything. Upon review of my lil rinkydink iphone pics vs his online pics of the studio, his are far better and photography is meant for the professionals. Him, definitely not me. I thank him for taking on my project, and he thanks me for choosing him to execute it. It says a lot for my friend to trust me enough to refer me to someone she regards so highly and it says a lot when, 10+ yrs later he made such an impression that she would choose to refer him over all others she worked with. We part with nothing less than respect. Given my personality, I hop on flights for food so I would most definitely travel to another state for a photographer who is mastery with a friendly professional demeanor. It goes without saying, and without having received the final product that yes, I would, hands down work with him again in the future.

Darque is extremely easy to work with whether it's setting up a corporate or personal photo…read moreexperience. He is knowledgeable, responsive, reasonable and does beautiful photography. You will not regret choosing Darque and Darque Room Images!!!

I went to see Darque based on a recommendation of a friend. She liked the family portraits he did…read morefor her, so I figured why not. Darque, made sure he understood what I wanted and my idea for the shoot. The day of the shoot he was there early and ready to go. I had no idea that he went to the garden to look around to find the right spot. This was a time saver...the gardens are huge. If you have a chance to book a session with Darque, you will not regret it. I know I don't.

Bottom Line: Best photographer in the Annapolis area for headshots and family photos!…read more If you are thinking about booking an appointment with Heather Crowder for photography just do it! The glowing reviews on Google and the gorgeous images on her website unequivocally speak to the talent and professionalism of Heather Crowder and her photography. Additionally, she is a beautiful and delightful person. Earlier this year I needed new professional headshots. I fumbled around the internet trying to find the right photographer for me and then I received a graduation announcement in the mail that included a stunning photo of the graduate taken by Heather Crowder. At that point I was positive that Heather Crowder was my photographer of choice. I subsequently looked at her website and the Google reviews which further bolstered my confidence in her abilities and my choice. I had several email exchanges and phone calls with Heather in advance of my session and all of them were warmhearted and beneficial. I felt well prepared and at ease with Heather when picture day rolled around! I also used the professional hair and makeup artist provided by Heather and she was top notch! Generally, I would much rather go to the dentist or jury duty than get my picture taken but Heather made it a comfortable experience and my images turned out better than I could have imagined! Heather knows how to give directions for the perfect, flattering pose. She also reads body language well and could tell when a pose felt unnatural for me or I was getting tired or too warm. Heather's talent goes beyond the camera. On the day of my session Heather helped me pick out my outfits and assisted me with getting jewelry on, rolling cuffs, etc. I really appreciated having her help me with these details. I also appreciate that she understands branding and knows how to create photos that represent one's person brand. She wants everyone to look and feel like the best version of themselves and she was instrumental in helping me achieve that. I had my photos taken at the lovely Lightbox Studio in the Annapolis Arts District on West Street. The studio place is bright, contemporary and inspiring but for those who prefer another location, Heather can accommodate that as well. Regarding the Lightbox Studio, there is some nearby street parking and a garage about a block away so that was convenient. I love my portraits taken by Heather and I hightly recommend her!

I booked him for a book convention that had a fantasy ball that went along with it. It was for me…read moreand my friend in our fancy dresses. He was wonderful,super nice the entire time. The photos came out great. He captured the beatuy of the dress and the place that the convention was at. I would book him again if I am ever out that way for another convention. Molly S.

I reached out to Willaim Petruzzo to photo the elopement of me and my husband. We are older and…read moredidnt want a formal wedding but did want photos to remember our day. The photos were over the top awesome! He also suggested photos at at nearby park and we could not be happier with how they turned out. I highly recommend Petruzzo Photography! William is terrific!

Thomas photographed my home recently when I needed professional high resolution pictures for my…read morerental listing. I was so happy with the photos and the overall experience working with his business. Thomas was so skilled at finding the best angles and lighting to showcase the best of the house. I feel like he saw what made the home beautiful and brought that out in his photos. He truly has an artist's eye. I also really appreciated his impressively quick turnaround time and how easy it was to work with him. His customer service and care for his clients really shows. I would definitely recommend Thomas!

Tomas is great! I had him take some photos of my place that I was renting out and he did a great…read morejob. He was able to show the place off well and show all the great attributes in the apartment. He's got a great eye for different angles and showcasing. He's also kind and easy to work with and he worked around my schedule to get the job done. I'm thinking of going back for some professional portraits for work and my LinkedIn.

I'm not sure what happened with the other two that posted but my experience was amazing! I had to…read moreget some pictures taken for a promotional gig. Head shots and full body ( not creepy half naked pictures, but normal ones). I felt super comfortable and am by no means a camera person. Hell I even have 300 likes on facebook ( if that means anything these days). I feel bad for the other two reviews that they didn't get out of this what I did. But I would totally recommend him.

I can't believe I couldn't find this guy on Yelp when my daughter was born 4 years ago, but here he…read moreis and my experience with him was so awful, I still remember it today and I have to leave a review. I purchased a LivingSocial for a photo session before my daughter was born to do photos. We emailed a few times and set up a date, 3 weeks after she was born and he picked the location, citing that he had been there before and it was really pretty. He confirmed the Glenview Mansion in Rockville as the location, 2 pm time and even said all we had to bring were big smiles. Our shoot was 10 days later on July 20. We get there and he is late...I see another family there and wonder if that may be him because no one else is at the location. I can't reach him via phone and email him at 3:04 pm asking where he is as we have arrived. Eventually he shows up and greets the other family. We go up and introduce ourselves, ready for our session as well. Peter stares at me, blankly, then back at the other family. I remind him that he picked this location, date and time, I show him the emails and the only paltry excuse he could come up with is "..I guess I double-booked". Ok...well, what do you think his corrective steps were or even his logic for next steps? He decides to go with the other family because they paid full-price. I asked if he could maybe alternate...shooting them and then shooting us...I asked if he could at least get a few shots of just my newborn...(mind you she is three weeks old and it is outdoors in July so it was so hot) a refund, opportunity to shoot some other time...anything to demonstrate that he messed up and wanted to correct it. This man didn't do a single thing. I get it, the people who paid more are worth more to you but if you aren't organized enough to manage your bookings, don't use outside services to book them like LivingSocial! I still see him pop up here and there on the coupon websites and I am disgusted. He walked away from us, leaving us with a "go f-ck yourself because not my problem" attitude and made no attempt to rectify it. He sent me an email afterwards where he offered up this explanation: "I can't offer anything but my deepest apologies this does not happen often but yes it happens. We only double booked twice from 507 vouchers redeemed and I know it's not an excuse. Somewhere along the way the communication got lost. I also apologize for being to firm and couldn't take you on. Once I again I'm truly sorry. Regards peter " What's worse is when I contacted LivingSocial afterwards to try and get my refund, they were having trouble reaching him! Please, do yourself a favor and select any number of quality, talented photographers but this man is a cheat, waste of time and energy.

Miranda captured my proposal and took some great shots afterwards. She was really amazing to work…read morewith and super flexible - she waited an extra 30+ minutes at the proposal site because my plans got delayed. She made us feel really comfortable and sent the pics to us same day. Plus, she offered a really competitive price. I'd highly recommend! Thanks Miranda!

I had a session with Miranda for professional headshots at her studio. She made it an easy and…read moreenjoyable experience! She was very accommodating and easy to communicate with. She had a quick turn around time, sent the proofs within two days.