We are beyond grateful that we chose Dave as our wedding photographer! He is absolutely amazing…read more From the very beginning, he was incredibly responsive and easy to communicate with, which gave us so much peace of mind. On our wedding day, everything ran super late because of a makeup issue. Dave was so patient and flexible with timing - it never felt rushed or stressful. He kept taking photos the whole time and guided us with natural posing so we didn't look awkward, which was such a relief. We had a small wedding in a little church, and at first I worried there wouldn't be any good spots for photos. Somehow, Dave worked magic and captured the most beautiful images - gorgeous, candid, and natural, never over-styled. Even though it was an extremely hot day, he kept a smile on his face the whole time and made us feel so comfortable. The results blew us away. Every single photo feels alive, authentic, and full of joy. We couldn't have asked for better memories of our special day.

From the owner: From Engagements and Weddings to Maternity and Milestones. Based in Damascus, MD and proudly…read moreserving the DMV area and beyond.

Pamela was so amazing!! She was able to accommodate us scheduling an appointment on short notice…read moreand she came to our location to take pictures! This was especially important to us so we didn't have to go anywhere with our newborn. We were able to have beautiful pictures done in the comfort of our own home. She made recommendations and she made sure we took the pictures we wanted to take as well. She also had the final products to us very quickly and all of the pictures were beautiful! I highly recommend her!!

I had the pleasure of working with Pam to capture photos of my engagement proposal in Washington…read moreDC. I would highly recommend her - she was incredibly professional, detail-oriented, easy to work with, pleasant and had a great energy to her! The pictures she captured were absolutely beautiful and something my fiancee and I will cherish forever! Thank you Pam!

When we decided to do this photo shoot, we wanted that artist to show the world our love story and…read morecapture every moment and detail in each photo from the begining until the end. We are so grateful that we met Serge and had the ability/talent to bring that out of us into reality. Our story begins with me and my wife meeting at the gym in a cycle studio for the first time years ago. The gym is our most sacret place for both of us. So we agreed to discuss our ideas to Serge. His reaction became very possitive, motivating which gave us the confident that we needed. My wife is also a coffee lover and he suggested to take some pictures in a fancy coffee shot. It was hilarious and different but absolutely loved it!! We also both love nature and like to spend time outdoors. He took us to a magical place that is relaxing and unforgettable. We had a specific time of the day to perform our photo shoot, unfortunately, we were running late and my wife was very worried if we would have enough time to fit all our plans. At the same time Serge had other appointments after our photo shoot. He called to check on us to see if everything was as planned. We then explained the situation. Took it so calm and professionally that he understood what we were going through. This helped build back our confidence and encouraged us to continue as we talk about. Planning for a huge photshoot does take alot of time and energy to make it perfect. He explained that everything will be amazing but it wasn't amazing, it was EXTREMELY WONDERFUL AND BEYONG OUR EXPECTATIONS. We shared our ideas with him and later brought everything we mention to reality. It was all detailed to perfection and nothing was left out. He's skills were organized neatly that it was breathtaking. The experience we had was so much fun, exciting, and perfect that we can't stop talking about it and thanking Sokolov Photgraphy for everything they did for us. That's why we want to share this incredible experience with everyone. Once again, thank you Serge for the time and effort you put into our pictures. It means so much to us. And we love every single on of them. Rob & Cindy

Serge captured our engagement session and he made the entire process so seamless! He made us feel…read moreso relaxed and really captured our vision. We got so many compliments on our photos and I cannot recommend his services enough. If you're looking for a photographer in the DC area, I highly recommend reaching out!

Maria is absolutely phenomenal! We highly recommend her for any photography needs, but especially…read morefor newborn photoshoots. She was so patient, kind, warm, and very experienced with babies both as a mother and as a photographer. As new parents, she offered us advice and helped sooth our fussy baby during the photoshoot. She also had wonderful ideas for poses, a variety of wardrobe options to choose from, is very responsive, and returned our final edited photos very quickly. Will certainly use her in the future!

Maria is amazing & so kind! She did an on-site customer photoshoot for my company. She was so…read moreresponsive and organized. She made my customer feel comfortable and the pictures turned out amazing! She delivered every picture we asked for and more. Our entire company is beyond happy with Maria's service and talent for photography. I would 100% recommend her!

Crouse is a brilliant photographer and a gracious host! We did a group session at his studio and…read morecould not have been more pleased. Crouse and his wonderful wife, Pam, welcomed the three of us into their home and made us feel like royalty. Each of us had our own private dressing suite and we enjoyed beautiful vistas, laughs and a laid back portrait session that left us relaxed and comfortable. Pam even graciously did the ladies makeup so we looked like true professionals, teaching us tricks and introducing us to fantastic new cosmetics. The portraits were incredible and the time spent with new friends priceless. Cannot recommend Crouse enough!!!

From the owner: Specializing in corporate event photography and executive portraits.read more

More experienced photographers may disagree, but as a beginner, I found WSP's "Focus on…read moreComposition" course super helpful. The class tried to instill a habit of thinking through a checklist before taking a picture (or evaluating it afterwards). The checklist included, among other things: * What's the subject? * Do the direction and quality of light work for your subject? * Does the background distract from the subject? * Check the frame's edges: Is the cropping awkward? * Is there comfortable spacing between the elements of your photograph? Our class was small, so in addition to the lectures and the pithy, informative handouts, we could spend more time going over our homework, getting concrete suggestions for how to improve. For example, the instructor (Joe Yablonsky) would sometimes suggest moving the camera up, down, right, left, closer, or further, to get a cleaner background, a more flattering portrait angle, or more interesting "directionality" in the photo's lines. Other times, the instructor would notice patterns-- that my ISOs tended to be too high, or that there's dust on someone's sensor, or that the focusing was sometimes off. He'd then ask how we took the shot, and suggest new settings or focusing methods (or suggest cleaning the sensor!). Sometimes he'd ask the class to weigh in on the critique, so we could also benefit from our talented (and opinionated!) classmates. One session was a fun field trip to the National Mall. At the National Gallery of Art sculpture garden,we chased photogenic squirrels and captured tourists' hilarious reactions to Joan Miro's Personnage Gothique, Oiseau-Eclair. (Google it if you don't know it). I watched as one classmate got several amazing portraits of strangers, just by walking up and asking. The instructor also gave me a demonstration of how to get my camera to focus with a neutral density filter. (I had been having trouble with that). The course just ended last week, and I still need a lot of practice. But it's made my photos noticeably better. (One of my homework assignments even got published last week, as the page 2 photo in the Washington Post Express!) The downsides: Classes can be expensive! (Luckily I had a gift certificate). Sometimes you can find coupons or Living Social deals, e.g. here's one that's on right now (as of late March 2014): http://conta.cc/1jNpdud Washington School of Photography can be a pain to get to without a car. It's somewhat walkable from Twinbrook Metro, but the commute from DC (especially with weekend red line schedules) took me more than an hour.

Love these guys...they've taught me so much about the technical and functional aspects of…read morephotography, from how my DSLR works to how to better frame and compose my shots. I'll be taking my third class, on composition and design, next month. The 2 teachers I've had, Joe Yablonsky & Cortney Jackson, are instructors that I would recommend to anyone who wants to pursue photography as a hobby or as a profession.

Vinny and his team did an excellent job with our wedding in August of 2025. Every person he sent…read morefor the wedding was excellent, and his DJ, Aidan, was great. Can't recommend them enough.

If I could give this place zero stars, I would. I would never recommend this company to anyone. I…read moredo wish, in fact, that I had read the Yelp reviews instead of the Google and Thumbtack reviews. I found this sleazy company on Thumbtack.com because I needed a reasonably priced vendor for a craps table. I was throwing a "Harlem Nights Themed" party and this company was reasonable. When I realized that they were a one-stop shop company, I was elated. I booked their DJ services, Photobooth and Craps table. Vinny (the owner) was very accommodating and responsive at the beginning of our correspondence. I had to unfortunately postpone my party and I understood that the 50 percent deposit was non-refundable. He was very understanding and seemed empathetic. Fast forward a few months later, I was able to reuse his services. This time, I no longer needed the craps table and asked for a Photographer instead. Here's where the issues begin. Vinny told me that the final payment was due the day of the party. He backtracked and stated that he wanted the money two weeks prior to the event. I told him no. He also promised me a photobooth that would have props, a printer and logos for pictures. However, he sent a Ringlight and a cellphone as our photobooth. The picture quality was bad and the lighting was horrible. Mind you, I spent about $400 for said photobooth. The DJ came to our "formal" event dressed in sweatpants and a hoodie. He barely had any energy and didn't play majority of my Playlist. I didn't receive uplighting as promised. When I contacted Vinny the very next day to express my dismay, he assured me that I would receive a full refund and prints for my photo booth . The photographer that he sent was also unprofessional, as well. He screened my calls until I threatened legal action against him. All I asked him is the status of our photos. It's been two weeks and Vinny has gone radio silent on me. I will take legal action against him if the issue isn't resolved. Stay AWAY from this loser!

"Where do I even begin? I've had the privilege of being a customer of Zori Studios for the past 3…read moreyears, and I can't express how grateful I am for the wonderful moments she's captured for me and my family. From the first session to the most recent, she has consistently impressed me with her communication, kindness, and utmost professionalism in every aspect. Her talent behind the lens is truly remarkable, and it reflects in every single photograph she takes. I've always been more than satisfied with the final results; they never fail to exceed my expectations. The way she captures emotions and turns them into cherished memories is nothing short of magic. Thank you for being such an exceptional photographer and making each session an unforgettable experience. Your passion for your craft shines through in every shot. Keep up the magic:)

I was able to book a wonderful videographer, Medhi, from Zori Studios pretty last minute for my…read morewedding. Naz was so kind and accommodating when it came to planning and setting things up. The customer service is amazing here, and Medhi was SO great at taking video footage for our ceremony. He arrived early to set up and he went above and beyond to provide us with some incredible memories that my husband and I will cherish for the rest of our lives. I highly recommend Zori Studios to anyone who is looking for reasonably priced and wonderful videography services.