Another year, another amazing experience with Anika. Please go back and read my original review for…read morea thorough breakdown of my previous experience. This experience was just as wonderful, if not more! Our session this year was on this past Sunday, a super cold winter day and we were her last session of the day. We were so excited for the beautiful boho setup and my toddler couldn't wait to see Ms. Anika's horses. When we rolled up, we were greeted by her same warm smile and it felt like it hadn't been a year since we saw her. Anika instantly makes you feel comfortable, which is so refreshing! I enjoy talking to her during the session and in all of our correspondence. She started off taking some photos of my husband and son. My toddler was super distracted by Anika's kitty, which was roaming around. It was so cute, and I don't know how she still managed to get incredibly beautiful photos of him while he was so distracted, but she did. The set for this year was so beautiful, with a boho style egg chair surrounded by sparkling, lit Christmas trees and other Christmas themed decor. She got great ones of all of us sitting in the chair, of myself and my son, and of just him. Once we finished with the set, she allowed my toddler to meet her beautiful horses - and he even got to pet them! 3 days later, he is still talking about the horses on the farm and how much he loved petting them. We then took some photos in a grassy area, with the setting sun behind us providing the most beautiful golden light. All of the photos are just indescribably beautiful. It was even more special that I am pregnant this year (and showing!) so we were able to get some wonderful maternity shots. Thank you, Anika, for giving us these memories two years in a row! We couldn't be more pleased and are looking forward for many more shoots with you!

Anika is AMAZING! She took time with us and knew exactly what shots would make a great photo. She…read moregives great direction and was worth EVERY penny!!!!

Laura is simply the best. She took my daughter's senior portraits and made the whole experience…read morewonderful and fun and stress free! She can relate to teen girls and what they want while also listening to the parents, too! The portraits turned out to be just beautiful. People are in amazement when I show them! I can't recommend Laura highly enough!!!

Laura is wonderful to work with. She is very patient with the kids (and adults). The kids by the…read moreway LOVE her! She seems to be able to get the perfect smile out of them. Her pictures are always beautiful! Loren

Caitlin did a family photoshoot session to commemorate our mother's retirement. She did a fantastic…read morejob working with three different generations, including two young kids, to get amazing photos. She is communicative, kind, and professional. I highly recommend.

From the owner: Have you never gotten professional photos of you family taken because you are nervous about how…read moreyour kids will act? Or maybe you are nervous in front of the camera? Let me fix that worry for you! We let the kids take the lead during the session, and I don't try to make them sit still and smile at the camera. My photos are very candid, and I promise no matter how much they are running around, we will get amazing pictures for you to remember this hectic time forever!

Melanie is amazing. She saved the day for my small, elegant beach elopement…read more I had been speaking to photographers for months and couldn't find anyone that I liked their work enough to hire who was available with less than a year's notice. In comes Melanie, who I happened to find by accident through a Yelp promo email. She had another shoot earlier in the day, but bc we were doing a later beach elopement ceremony and reception, she could do it! Signing the contract and working out all the details online and via email was easy. She sent me some paperwork to give her details and then we had a phone conversation to discuss and get to know one another. On the day of - she texted me, showed up exactly on time, and was a dream to work with. So friendly, so kind, so helpful. She went above and beyond for me and my family and was so easygoing. She posed us wonderfully and rolled with the punches when a few things didn't go as planned (it's a wedding, it's going to happen!). Absolutely professional. The photos we've been given so far as a preview are stunning and I can't wait to see the others. Everyone raved about how kind she was and how much they liked our photographer afterwards, and when we've sent a few photos, they've all been blown away. I feel lucky to have found Melanie, and her husband Chris, to shoot my day and would recommend her to anyone who asked me for any photos. If we need family portraits or special pics taken in the future, she's our girl!

100/10 RECOMMEND!!…read more Melanie is the absolute SWEETEST person! I found her on Facebook when looking for someone to do my maternity pictures 7-8 months ago!! My maternity pictures are STUNNING and I've never felt more beautiful or loved my body as much as I did then and it was my third pregnancy! My kids absolutely ADORED her and my 3.5 year old son remembers her as the lady who loved his dinosaur toys. I booked our fall pictures with her on my birthday for our second photography session with her! Those pictures are soooo good and my kids were so uncooperative! Melanie also was absolutely amazing with my kids that day too! I booked my daughters first birthday pictures and cake smash with her in June! I'm so excited for those pictures because I just know how absolutely beautiful they are going to be!!! Definitely book a photography session with her! It's very worth your money And she's such an amazing photographer and a sweet person!

If I could give Sarah ten stars, I would! Choosing her as our wedding photographer was easily the…read morebest decision we made for our big day. From the initial inquiry to the final gallery delivery, the entire experience was flawless. Sarah is the definition of a professional. Her contract was straightforward and easy to understand, and she was incredibly responsive and easy to get a hold of throughout the entire planning process. On the wedding day itself, she was prompt and even arrived early, which immediately put my mind at ease during the morning rush. I'll be the first to admit that I am not "good" at having my picture taken... I usually feel awkward and stiff in front of a camera and my self esteem isn't the highest. However, Sarah made me feel instantly comfortable and relaxed. She has such a gift for direction and used unique, creative poses that felt natural rather than forced. My guests and wedding party haven't stopped talking about how much they absolutely loved her energy; she truly felt like a part of the family while still staying incredibly focused on her craft. I specifically asked for a focus on candids, and Sarah delivered beyond my wildest dreams. She captured the raw emotion and "in-between" moments perfectly, and every single edit was breathtakingly beautiful. Her pricing is amazing for the high level of talent she provides, and to top it all off, she delivered our full gallery ahead of schedule! I had actually hired Sarah previously for a friend's maternity shoot, and after seeing her work there and now at my wedding, I am a customer for life. We are already in talks about my own maternity photos this coming spring! If you want amazing value, exceptional photo quality, and a photographer who makes the day stress free, hire Sarah. I had tears looking through my gallery and I cannot believe how beautiful I look and how well she captured my day. Especially the moments I wasn't able to see for myself. I cannot recommend her highly enough!

My fiancé and I were searching for a photographer in Virginia and came across Sweet Trade…read morePhotography after looking at various portfolios. Since my fiancé isn't a fan of taking photos, I was a bit nervous about how the session would go, worrying it might feel awkward. However, Sarah immediately made us feel comfortable, and the session flowed seamlessly. I'll definitely be booking all my future photos with her. I shared my ideas and inspiration with her, and she brought them to life perfectly. I was a bit self-conscious about my weight and asked her to capture flattering angles--and she did an amazing job! I genuinely love how the photos turned out. If I could give her 10 stars, I would! Sarah is incredibly sweet, talented, and easy to work with. I highly, highly recommend her. I couldn't imagine getting better photos anywhere else. Thank you so so so much!

Jacki has an amazing touch with newborns. She photographed our granddaughter at 3 days old and it…read morewas so amazing to watch her work. 6 month pictures were so precious and don't get me started on the 1 year cake smash. Jacki will be my photographer for life.

One of the best photographers in the Richmond area, can't find anyone better then her!read more

Jessica is friendly, talented, creative and easy to work with. My teenager can look awkward in…read morephotos but Jess was patient and captured her perfectly with wonderful works of art.

Highly recommend Jess! We had a wonderful experience during our in-home lifestyle newborn session…read morewith our 3 year old and 5 week old. Being a mom herself, she knew exactly how to connect with our toddler (he even started calling her Aunt Jess) and handle our newborn. It was an easy process getting our session set up; she put our minds at ease in preparing; and the session was fun and relaxed. We love our photos and will plan another session in the future.

Jessica Robertson has become the only photographer my family will use. She fills an essential part…read moreof many families' lives by fulfilling her motto of, "Capturing Life Now for Memories Later." Through the relationship she builds with individual clients, she is able to capture images which show beauty as well as personality. She has on display in her studio images of all moments of life: bridal and wedding pictures, maternity portraits, baby portraits, children's portraits, senior pictures, and family portraits. She is able to capture each major moment of our lives and turn it into something beautiful. The person who uses Jessica will have a life long treasure. See her on the web at www.jessicarobertson.com or visit her in Ashland. You won't be disappointed!

From the owner: Jessica believes that a true portrait tells a story…read more Jessica Robertson Photographic Artistry is an award winning full service portrait studio located in Ashland. Specializing in High School Seniors, Jessica photographs on location and in her 3000 sq foot retail space. In addition to 200 seniors each year, Jessica photographs families, professional headshots, pets and bridal portraits.

Ash is amazing. Seriously amazing. We hired her for our wedding in March in Dublin, Ireland. She is…read morefriendly, professional, organized, and creative. We hadn't been to our venues beforehand (nuts i know) but Ash did. She scoped out where to shoot, she helped to keep me calm, and even busted some moves on the dance floor. Our photos are so beautiful, they really do tell the story of the whole day. We didn't want a generic wedding photographer -- we wanted someone who would tell our whole story, in an interesting POV. We got exactly what we wanted. If I could do everything all over again, there would be things I would want to do differently, but one thing I would keep the same is my decision to hire Ash.

Photography was a top priority for us, and we knew we wanted photographs that had a personal…read morefeeling, each one able to tell a story and to transport us back to that day for years to come. From our first meeting, with her ability to work with our specifics, to our gittery engagement session, to the whirlwind of the big day, Ash delivered all that and more. Not only was she able capture each moment in a beautiful, rich and personal way, she herself was a pleasure to be around. She was by far one of the best decisions we made throughout the entire process. I look forward to using her for more milestones to come.

Caleb did a fantastic job. He is excellent at making his subjects feel comfortable and at ease…read moreduring the photo session. He asked what I wanted the headshot to say about me. The turn around time for proofs and final photos was really quick. I am so happy that I chose him. for all of my professional pictures. I will definitely be sharing his contact information with my corporate peers.

Caleb did an amazing job on our family pictures. He came to our home which removed any "hassle"…read morewhen trying to take a photo with a large group. His prices are beyond reasonable, he was professional and delivered our pictures quickly. I highly recommend Caleb Keiter when looking for a quality photographer.