I had a very positive experience hiring Kelly. I needed professional photos for one of my…read moreinvestment properties. He was able to provide a same day appointment and the fee was very reasonable. Professional and courteous service overall.

Kelly was very nice and professional. He made me feel at ease and it showed in the results!read more

Chieu came through for us, even though we forgot our baby's cute outfit changes! She really…read moreimprovised on the whim and we loved the final photos. It was easy to schedule a session. She was very communicative in her emails. I absolutely loved the final photos and will definitely reach out to her in the future. it was a great experience overall!

Chieu did an amazing job for our newborn's photography. Chieu was very flexible and had made the…read moreprocess really simple and prepared the photoshoot prior to us coming at her studio. Our newborn was born during the winter holidays and we had discussed a tentative time based on our original due date. But our newborn decided to come earlier than expected and she was flexible to rework her schedule to help us by putting us in the day after new years. Thank you Chieu for the amazing photos my wife and I loved the photos.

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!

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.

Absolutely the very best photographer in Northern Virginia! She is incredibly talented and I has…read morethe biggest heart.

LOVE JEN!! AMAZING PHOTOGRAPHER AND VERY FRIENDLY!! Jen came over to my house to take pictures of…read moreme for my acting portfolio. She made me feel very comfortable and we had tons of fun. I was also able to get some pics of me and my pets. She is great with my dog & cat. The pictures came out really nice. She offers different packages and provides a cd of all the shoots. She charged me a reasonable price & it took about a week turn around for my picture cd. Jen supplied all the backgrounds and offered a lot of different pose advice. She does not accept credit cards, just check or cash. If I have to be critical, I was hoping for a wind machine. But I'll let that slide ; ) Jen is very professional and friendly. You can tell she knows what she's doing. I was very happy with my pictures. Thanks Jen!

I am a wedding coordinator with A Stellar Day Wedding. I contacted Heather Sarandos for my budget…read moresavvy client who had high expectations and a strict budget. Heather was an absolute pleasure to work with, she was easy going, extremely patient and so very talented! My client was more than happy with her wedding photographs and I am more than happy to recommend Heather to you and to all my future clients.

From the owner: Wedding photography; engagements; newborn portraits. I am a laid-back photographer who just wants…read moremy clients to have fun!

Nicole was so patient with our large group, which included a toddler and baby. She was very…read morethorough and made sure to get a variety of photos. She suggested a spot where we would have beautiful views and brought a squeaky toy to get the kids attention :) The photos turned out beautiful! I really appreciate the attention to detail and the direction during the photoshoot. I highly recommend Peaks+Waves- thank you Nicole!

Peaks+Waves Portraits was the best photographer I've ever had the pleasure of working with. I…read morebooked her for an engagement session on Shenandoah National Park in October 2021. She was incredibly friendly and responded quickly over email. During the session, she was great about making us feel comfortable, and she captured some wonderful candid moments. I loved that she didn't make every shot feel posed. She gave us a little guidance on how to situate ourselves for the shot, but then allowed us to interact with each other as we naturally would. The wait time for final photos was so short, and we loved how quickly we got to see the great work she did! These photos will last a lifetime. I'm so glad we chose Peaks+Waves Portraits to capture this special time in our lives.

When booking my wedding photographer, I talked to a few different photographers and within the…read morefirst two minutes of talking to Pamela, I knew she was the one. She took the time to ask what I wanted and really wanted to know what I wanted to get from my photos. She asked about my details and what style I wanted. She was extremely sweet and from that phone conversation alone I could tell she had a true passion for wedding photography. Pamela wasn't just my wedding photographer, she was a friend. I booked her about a year in advance and she checked in periodically throughout that year. We had several interactions leading up to the day (phone, email, in person) where she spent time helping me plan the ends and odds of my wedding, she even helped me come up with my wedding timeline. She also visited my venue to brainstorm ideas before the big day and even sent me an itinerary. She really thinks of everything! On my wedding day, Pamela & her assistant Sergey (I hope the spelling is right) were phenomenal. They got a ton of great pictures and came up with a lot of amazing ideas for photos. They both are extremely detail oriented. They made sure my train was perfect at all times, that Matt's tie was straight, you name it, they saw it. At the end of the night, they even offered to stay later to get additional photos. I am extremely grateful for those two. I then received my wedding photos within 2 weeks, not just your standard preview or sneak peak but ALL of them and on top of that they look AMAZING. Thank you Pamela! I can't wait to get another excuse to use you in the future!

We went with Pamela because she was consistently rated the #1 wedding photographer in the DC area…read moreby weddingwire, theknot, etc and because she was referred to us by a friend. We are so glad that we did! The pictures came out amazing and we hardly knew she was there. I would have paid twice as much for the album and digitals that we ordered. Pamela is very professional and will make sure you get every picture that you want. She also captured hundreds of other amazing artistic shots that I would have never dreamed of. Bottomline- if you are having a wedding in the DC area, or want photos for another occassion or corporate event, go with Pamela!

With everyone being able to take photos with their phones these days, I found that they are never…read morethe quality I want for large family photos. Lillis Werder has a gift for capturing the moment and the personalities of the people being photographed. Especially for families with children and pets. Her photos are perfectly focused and the lighting and backgrounds compliment the people but do not detract from them. Many years of experience and an eye for the final results made her our best choice for a rare sibling photo. Lillis is easy to work with and it's a non stressful, relaxed experience. She also has years of experience doing photography for foreign governments, businesses, real estate, travel and event photos. I really love her photos of rodeos, cowboys and epic travel destinations. Look at her Esty shop and webpage www.Lillisphotography.com. That's where I found several pieces that are now on my walls too. She uses the very best printing available and highest quality paper or canvas for many, many years of crisp, non faded photos. We've all seen family photos from chain photography studios that faded to a reddish tone hanging on grandma's walls. That is a product of cheap processing. Better results cost a little more but a well done photo will be enjoyed for generations. And for once, I was in all the photos instead of behind the camera.

To be honest, I was not interested in taking pictures in celebration of graduating from my Master's…read moreprogram. My mom had already set up a session with Ms. Lillis and as a good only child, I obliged. All I can say is I'm SO glad my mom found Ms. Lillis. My boyfriend and I met her in Old Town Manassas, but she was willing to meet anywhere. She was so friendly and welcoming. She even brought a couple props like a mock diploma for me to hold! Her son was also there to help with equipment and tell jokes to make me laugh! She made me feel so comfortable and beautiful. The vision she has for capturing a good picture is astounding. We were able to mix our visions of what we wanted the session to be and have the best time. She even let my boyfriend jump in a couple pictures. Over 100 pictures were taken that day, so I was expecting at least a week before I got to see the photos. The very next day, Lillis sends the photos she had taken of me and WOW! The colors were so bold and the lighting was one of my favorite elements of each photo. She also included some silly photos that ended up being some of the best ones! She is immensely talented and personable. I highly recommend her for any event that you may need pictures for!

John was very responsive over email and phone ahead of our session and was a great listener. Our…read moresession went well and there was no rush at all. He took his time and showed me progress throughout. He was very polite and sent over pics in about a week and worked with me to touch up a few things. Highly recommend! I would 100% use him again in the future.

I hired John to photograph me for a fitness and sports shoot. I did not have any experience with…read moremodeling for a photographer and John was very helpful in helping me get the look right. He gave me great tips and trick that made my photos turn out amazing! His home studio is a very welcoming and professional environment. He had on staff with him a professional hair and make up artist who also assisted in the shoot. I think her name was Micaela, she was amazing too! I would recommend her for your makeup and hair stylist if you're shooting with John. They make a great team! The final pictures turned out amazing! All my friends loved them, I even recommend a friend who was looking for a fitness shoot as well. His turned out amazing too! I highly recommend him! Cheers!