I wanted an update to my brand and scheduled a session with Henry. He was professional from the…read morestart. The business arrangement, scheduling and photo shoot were all handled very well. From my arrival at the studio until my departure I was made to feel welcomed, comfortable and important. The resulting photos were great. Henry also had a couple of techniques he used to help in the selection process. My wife and I are really pleased with the results and I will definitely use these services again. CurVie

Amazing, went very well and Alex my photographer worked to get the most suitable head shot for my…read morebusiness site. I will definitely use Portraits by Spencer again. Thank you. Hazel C.

All of our wedding pictures were great. Ask them to dress a bit more formally if it's a black tie…read moreor wedding event.

Fantastic studio experience with Steven! And great customer service following up. My new LinkedIn…read moreprofile picture looks great! Highly recommend!

This guy is a true artist. Check out his site (currently being revamped) or his blog. You'll see a…read morelot of candids, weddings, celebrities... but Matt has a soft spot for animals and I believe some of his greatest pieces are the moments he captures with people and their dogs. So much so that I have four of his black and whites up in my dining room. The first thing people notice when entering that room are the photographs. The first time I saw his work was at McLean Animal Hospital. He used to be a photographer with UPI and began working for himself. There were some postcards about the artist in the waiting room so I took one and got in touch. At the time I had a specialty retail store and I called to let him know he's welcome to display his work there. It added so much to the decor and feel of the place. Matt's a longtime local boy from Arlington whose photography has taken him around the world. If you're looking for a way to really capture something special, get in touch with him.

Why yelp did you remove this review???…read more The fotographer is amazing. I googled him and after meeting with him I was impressed with his credentials and his demeanor. He certainly wasn't the cheapest but he had the most impressive body of work. We hired him for our quinceanera, and did he deliver. My daughter unfortunately takes after her mother-inlaw. She will hopefully have a successful career in radio. However Matt turned her into a cinderella and we couldn't be any happier with the photographs. Mucho Gracias hombre and stay thirsty!

Even if I'm new for Yelp I can't pass to review the service and quality job is been done in this…read morewonderful studio 10 months ago. so I have to say that I have been working in the service industry and everything I got was like I trained is been implemented 100% customer service satisfaction In this studio specially the employee. I have sent some of my friends and they thank me for my recommendations.

From the owner: Rob Cannon Photo has been serving Old Town Alexandria for more than 14 years. He specializes in…read moreprofessional portraits that can be used for brochures, business cards, websites and online directories. There are children and baby portraits, family sessions, business portraits, large group portraits, pets, military and service portraits and much more. Event coverage is also available for corporate events and parties. Rob Cannon also provides highly acclaimed photo copy and restoration services.

Susannah was fabulous. She made our engagement photo shoot fun, easy, and I wouldn't even mind…read moredoing it all over again, which is saying a lot because I hate having to pose for pictures. My fiance and I had only two requirements for our engagement photos, that our dog Misha be included and that we wanted to use the gorgeous backdrop of Old Town Alexandria in our photos. Susannah went above and beyond our expectations, and made us more photogenic than we realized. The pictures we chose are now my current favorite photos of the three of us. Susannah is so flexible, easy going and so organized that the whole process was truly enjoyable. She had a consultation with us before the shoot to discuss the numerous details I didn't even realize went into a photo shoot, including offering her opinion on our outfit choices. As part of the photo session hair and makeup was included, which was fantastic having a professional tame my curls. I was truly impressed with all the details that Susannah included to make the entire process less stressful and it was like I was going on a photo shoot with my best friend instead of a stranger that I had just met. Susannah even got Misha to smile. :) What really put Alumbra into the 5 star range was not just the excellent service and overall quality of the photos but the fact that Susannah sent us three gift prints with a handwritten thank you a couple weeks after we ordered our photos. Thanks Susannah!

Susannah is like a great friend who is also fantastic at taking photos. When you are photographing…read morewith her she puts you completely at ease, washes away any insecurities, and has a ton of tricks up her sleeves for making you look your best. Whether it's small things like ensuring your hands look good (dead hands are the worst!) or big things like creating a well lit space, Susannah is on top of it. And during the session you feel like she's having fun, which can turn something that may feel like a chore (seriously, lining up your family can be a lot of work) into a fun, memorable experience. I absolutely loved working with her! Also, I liked getting to chose my photos and the photo books and canvases are so, so high quality I really feel like you get your money's worth. It's clear that this is Susannah's passion and she brings such love and energy to her shoots that it is a joy working with her. I absolutely recommend her for both family portraiture and glamour photos. I will be using her for my annual christmas cards!

Rahel took pictures for my baby shower. I thought she was very professional, easy to work with and…read moremade the whole experience a lot of fun. She was able to capture moments that I will forever cherish. You can really sense how great the party was by her attention to detail. My family loves to take lots of pictures and she was patient & flexible with everyone's requests for a picture at random moments. She's creative and provides suggestions for poses if you need it, like me. :) She is friendly, fun, reliable & makes any session a great experience.

Rahel is my go to photographer for everything from family portraits, to business branding photos,…read moreand all my events. She is not only amazing with a camera but her attention to detail is outstanding and she also has the patience to calm any crying toddler down which as a mother of three I LOVE! She is very easy to work, extremely professional and will always deliver on time. My family has come to love her and her work as well, as we are always getting complimented on our family photos, especially our holiday portraits. Rahel has seen my kids grow up, I trust her creativity and eye for a great shot. She is always growing, always becoming a better and better photographer and it's an honor to watch her become so successful on her journey. If you are looking for an A+ rated photographer who will not only bring your vision to life but will also make you feel like family along the ride, Rahel is your go to photographer.

I had two very precious photos, each over 100 years old that were in various states of…read moredeterioration. One had a tear across most of the bottom and another had been stored for years in one of those horrible photo albums where the photo is placed on an adhesive back and then covered with a mylar-like sheet. I was SO worried about that photo! Thankfully, I found Nik at Old Town Photo! Nik was able to restore both photos to pristine condition and digitize them as well. I am extremely grateful!!!! Some folks here have commented on the price - I found that given the amount of time required to do a skilled restoration, the price was very acceptable.

Nik was flexible regarding scheduling the appointment, efficient and did great touch up. I am very…read morehappy with the quick turn around and the final photo.

i cannot recommend them enough! from start to finish the shoot was smooth, professional, and…read morehonestly so much fun. they made me feel confident and beautiful, and the final images exceeded my expectations. 10/10 experience!

Paid for a birthday shoot in May. Took 4 months to post the results, which is understandable. After…read moreI shared the photos, she deleted them without notice. When I politely asked if there was a personal reason, she became aggressive, insulted me, told me I was 'weird' for even asking, then blocked me without resolving the issue. Unprofessional from start to finish. I received no apology, no explanation, and no professional courtesy for content I paid for. Proceed with caution--this is not someone who handles paying clients with respect or maturity. Poor customer service.

I've had the pleasure of working with Elyse on a number of photo shoots. Initially, she took…read morematernity photos and then photos of my newborn daughter. Ultimately, I happily used Elyse to capture my business. As a local small business owner, Elyse encouraged me to develop a branding strategy that would tell a story on my business website and social media outlets. I really wanted the photos to enhance my mission, but also show the real me! We worked in a professional studio setting where Elyse took hundreds of photos over the course of 5 hours. There was no rushing and I felt so heard! She did an amazing job of listening to what I wanted, while also suggesting ideas that would make my vision that much better. It's obvious Elyse puts a lot of time and hard work into delivering quality photos. During post production she clearly takes the extra hours to comb through the details-things that I wouldn't normally deem important (ie symmetry, complimentary colors, and proper lighting.) She is a perfectionist, so I trusted that she would take the time to make sure I'd be happy with the end result. One of the biggest differences between Elyse and most other photographers that I've worked with is this: she makes you feel super comfortable while guiding you on how to pose. As a woman this is so crucial because it's really difficult to find a flattering stance. I never know how to stand or smile! I also have a hard time just looking natural. Elyse helped me figure this out in like 5 minutes! It always felt like Elyse had my back when creating images for me and my brand. I couldn't recommend her more. Aside from being super knowledgeable in her field, she truly has an eye for what looks incredible and I would recommend her to anyone who wants the very best photos.

If I could give 6 stars, I definitely would! I used Elysees Eye for some professional/personal…read moreportraits, as well as some still life images of my textile designs. I cannot express how pleased I was with the overall outcome of the images. Not only were the images wonderfully captured, but they really gave my portfolio and website a professional edge. I have also received endless complements about the intimate portraits she captured and that I have since utilized these on ALL my social media accounts-- (i swear her photos have upped my follower count!) Elyse has a unique way of looking at things, and an eye for creative capture. As a creative myself, I admire her talent and look for this quality in a photographer. Beyond her talent, she is a gentle, fun-loving personality that is super easy to work and fun to be around. I cannot wait to work with Elyse again!!

I cannot recommend Alex highly enough! He covered approximately six hours of photography at a work…read moreevent and delivered an impressive volume of edited photos within just two days, with more to come! He even perfected a small--but incredibly meaningful--detail in editing that made a huge difference to one of our attendees. His professionalism, keen attention to detail, and seamless process made everything easy from start to finish. His website is also intuitive and makes downloading photos a breeze. 10/10 experience--I'll absolutely be hiring him again for future events. Thank you, Alex!

I cannot recommend Alex highly enough. We've done several sessions together, and each one has been…read morean amazing experience from start to finish. Alex has an incredible eye for detail, light, and emotion -- and truly exceptional taste. Because of that, the photos never feel generic; they come out absolutely unique, refined, and full of character. If you're looking for a photographer who is professional, talented, and genuinely cares about clients and their story, Alex is absolutely the one. I wouldn't trust anyone else with capturing my most important moments. Look forward to having another unforgettable session soon. Thank you!