We hired Oxana to do our family portraits this fall. She was amazing, so friendly, silly and made us feel comfortable. We loved hearing about her journey towards photography that gives her joy. Our initial pictures are absolutely gorgeous. She has a sense of the current season and best location and time to get the best shots. 100% recommend her! We will hire her over and over! read more

Per usual, I waited until the last minute to find someone local to do a maternity shoot for our final pregnancy. Oxana had great reviews on Nextdoor and I was so happy when I was able to get in contact with her. Oxana was easy to talk to regarding the details of the shoot and even easier to work with the day of the shoot. My two year old did not want to cooperate but you would never know from the gallery of photos she provided. Every picture captured a happy loving family and this was by far my favorite maternity shoot of any of my three previous kids! I was so blown away by the end product that we connected right after the birth and scheduled the newborn session as well. Needless to say, another miracle was performed. HIGHLY recommend if you're looking for a relaxed and fun photoshoot with a timeless and beautiful end product. read more

Oxana was fantastic! We used her for newborn photos and we are so happy with the result. She's professional and very talented. We look forward to using her again for future milestones read more

My husband and I were looking to do a family photo session. We found a NOVA photographer, not Oxana, and booked a session with her. However, this other photographer kept rescheduling us multiple times and I was more than happy to move our photo session. She rescheduled us so many times that I asked for a refund and looked for a different photographer. This is when I found Oxana, and I'm so happy I did Oxana was able to book us in that weekend that I reached out to her. She is incredibly professional, reliable, and sweet. Her communication with us throughout this entire process was amazing! I felt so comfortable with her. This was our first family photo session and it went perfectly! We are also so happy about the pictures we received :) Her work is beautiful! I highly recommend Oxana for your family photo sessions! read more

We have been extremely happy with the results of our family photo shoots! Oxana is super nice and very helpful and accommodating throughout the entire process. She also has a quick turnaround on edits and final prints. read more

Oxana is an amazing photographer! She took Fall, maternity and newborn photos, and the gallery of photos are so beautiful. She was able to capture such joyful pictures of our 5yr old and 3yr old, even though they were being silly and wanted to do their own thing. Somehow only smiles and happiness shines through in the pictures. As stressful as family photos can be, Oxana is able to adapt to what the kids are doing and captures beautiful pictures effortlessly! For the newborn shoot, she had so many props and stations prepared and was so patient to get the photos I wanted. Oxana was very responsive by email and phone when I initially reached out to her. I sent over some pictures, poses, and colors so she knew my preferred style and was open to incorporating all of my ideas. During the sessions, she was so easy and comfortable to work with. I love the pictures and I would highly recommend her to anyone! read more

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Oxana was a joy to work with. We had a family photo shoot outdoors with our teen. We have a great combination of family photos and "graduation " photos. Highly recommend. read more

Oxana did our family photos for the second time this Spring, and we were just as happy as we were with our first fall mini-session two years ago! It was a very cold morning but she was brilliant about having the kids run around to warm up and got smiles out of everyone, plus all the cherry blossoms! Can't recommend enough! read more

I worked with Oxana completely by chance--she was the local photographer selected for a project I was supporting. It was one of the best strokes of luck possible! Oxana was creative, professional, thorough, and an absolute delight. We were technically only working together for some photos for an article, but she offered the extra time to take some head shots and portraits of my husband and me. If you are normally camera but want beautiful images where you look and feel like yourself, Oxana is the photographer you need! read more

I happened to need a bunch of different photo services at the same time, and Oxana did an amazing job with all of them. I needed professional headshots for a conference I was presenting at (everyone else on the program had them!), more casual lifestyle photos for my website (I don't want to look too uppity there), and photos of my pet rabbit (he's nearing the end of his life =(). All three kinds of photos came out wonderfully. The passion Oxana has for her work really comes through. That's so important when working with a photographer, since it's hard to show the right expression on the spot, well, at least for me it is. Her energy made it easy to get the job done. I was also really impressed with how adaptable she is. My poor bunny has a chronic health condition that makes him pretty limited in his posing abilities, but Oxana did a fantastic job working around that. 5 stars. read more

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Oxana is absolutely delightful to work with and immediately put me at ease during our session. I am not super comfortable in front of the camera and had to get a headshot for work, so I admit that I was dreading this experience a bit. Oxana made me feel totally comfortable and ended up getting great shots. She is super creative and offered lots of different options for backgrounds, poses, and angles. I enjoyed chatting with her during the session - she's so friendly and funny! I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer. Her work is beautiful. read more

Oxana was a dream! She captured our little family so beautifully and she was a delight to work with! I could not have dreamed up more beautiful photos. When she sent the previews just a couple days after the shoot, I was stunned at how well she was able to capture our little baby's smile! I would recommend Oxana again and again and I look forward to working with her in the future! read more

Oxana took amazing photos of our family (including our incredibly active 22 month old). She was patient and ready to capture the best shots as they happened. Thanks Oxana! read more

Oxana took photos of my newborn in her home studio, and my husband and I could not be happier with the experience and how the photos turned out! Oxana really took the time to understand our vision for the photos ahead of the shoot. And in addition to the photos turning our gorgeous, she made the photoshoot experience a good one for all of us -- not easy with a fussy and often-crying one-week old! She was fantastic at soothing our baby and we didn't feel rushed at all - Oxana was happy to let us nurse and change the baby as needed. (And her studio was very clean and comfortable.) Taking our newborn out of the house was nervewracking as first-time parents, but she made it easy and enjoyable (plus gave us tips on how to soothe baby at home)! Finally, she was fast at delivering photos. If you are considering booking her, no need to think further -- just do it! read more

Photos by Oxana Ware Photography are top notch. Have been going to Oxana for various family photos as well as spruced up headshots and every time she delivers. Easy to work with and a master behind the camera, her pictures have captured some really wonderful family moments and I'm so grateful that we found her. read more

Oxana was great! In just an hour long session we were able to get so many photos. She was incredibly professional during the photo taking process and delivered great results! read more

Oxana was a pleasure to work with, and took the stress out of family photos (am I the only one with camera adverse kiddos and a grumpy husband) with a fun mini-session. She selected a great location, had shot ideas I hadn't considered and even brought her own props. What impressed me the most was her quick turnaround. Definitely looking forward to working with her in the future. read more

This was the second year that we had Oxana take our family photos. Last year, we asked her to do an extended family shoot, and she did an amazing job wrangling my multi-generational family. This year, it was me, my partner, and our two toddler daughters who were cranky, tired, and hungry. Oxana would NOT quit until she got awesome photos despite the crankiness of my kids - I think she took well over 500 photos! Sure enough, we got amazing photos (again!). As a mom herself, she knows how to pull out the best side of your kids. And she's great at giving directions that lead to awesome photos that look natural and not staged. read more

Oxana is amazingly professional. She made us feel all at ease and truly captured our special moments with our newborn and dog. She offered many options and locations, and guided us through the process seamlessly. During the shoot she offered clear instructions and helpful tips. She also has lots of great props and accessories that helped liven up the photos. Her attitude and approach is infectious and really gets the best out of everyone. We would highly recommend! read more

She has it down to a science when it comes to family shots with little kiddos. Smiles, giggles, capturing good light, knowing where to find the best season appropriate backdrops in the northern VA area...you name it. It was a chilly /slightly windy day and she maximized the time for our mini fall family shoot. The pictures turned out great! read more

I was drawn to working with Oxana because of her clean and pure photos that were full of light as well as her studio and on location flexibility. She captured some beautiful photos and memories from our daughter's baptism! She was very discrete and professional during the baptism, and she was very flexible to add an extra small photo shoot after for my brother's family while they had their boys all dressed up. Oxana is great at working with children of all ages - able to calmly connect with babies and toddlers, while also getting rambunctious four year olds to smile, and somehow also getting grandparents to look at the camera! We loved our experience so much that we have since engaged Oxana for one year milestone photos, and we are so happy with the experience and photos from her studio. read more

Oxana came to our house to photograph our family on Christmas Eve. She did a wonderful job working with our infant and toddler, as well as the rest of the family, and made everyone feel included and welcome. She was especially great at setting up areas of a crowded house to get good backgrounds. And she really was patient with our toddler and worked with him to get some great photos. The photos came out great, and they were exactly what we were looking for. We would highly recommend her to anyone in the area looking for a family photographer. read more

Oxana has captured beautiful photos for our family on 5 separate occasions and we have loved all of them. Additionally, Oxana was wonderful to work with, patient, and goes out of her way to ensure we were pleased with the final pictures. read more

Oxana took our newborn photos in her home studio, and I was very impressed with the time that she took to prepare the different colors/settings. She was extremely patient during the session - 2 hours of swaddling, setting up poses, etc. It was very easy to set up the session as Oxana responds to all requests/emails promptly. We are very pleased with the results! read more

I heard about Oxana through a local mom's group, and I feel so lucky! My son was not in a great mood the day of our photo shoot, but somehow she captured him smiling multiple times and patiently waited (as only a mom can!) while he grumpily played with leaves. I love the variety of poses she chose for us including playing in the leaves and a classic couples pose with me and my husband! read more

Oxana took amazing studio photos of my Pomeranian! My dog smiled through the entire session and I now have photos of her that I will cherish forever! I recommend Oxana highly! read more

We had a wonderful experience working with Oxana for family photos! She was very accessible and responsive throughout the process and spent time talking with me beforehand to ensure we had a shared vision for the shoot. She was incredibly patient on the day with the chaos involved with a dog and two small children, including reassuring us frazzled parents that everything was going great! We got fantastic shots that we will treasure for years, and we will absolutely look to book her again in the future. Highly recommended! read more

Oxana is THE BEST choice for your family photos, especially if you have newborns and toddlers! We met her at our maternity shoot and she was amazing with our two-year-old. We love the family shots we got that day. She also did a newborn session with our two-week-old twins in our home so we could be comfortable in the space, but she brought along props and costumes to do some "studio style" shots of the babies. The best part is she puts you and your family totally at ease and makes the whole thing fun, which is amazing considering how difficult it can be to photograph toddlers and fussy newborns. We can't wait to use her again as our family grows! read more

I waited until the last minute to find a newborn photographer after the birth of my second child and I feel very lucky to have found Oxana. She was quick to respond to my email and went out of her way to find time for an at home newborn session two weeks after my daughter was born. Not only did she do an incredible job capturing photos of our newborn, she took great photos of the entire family. She made everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera including my 2.5 year old daughter who usually hates taking pictures. I was so happy with how the photos turned out that I already booked a family photo session for this fall. read more

We recently had our first baby and Oxana came to our house for a newborn / lifestyle session a few days after. We loved the convenience of booking and being able to take the photos in our own space, but still have a studio-like feel. There are a few things that really stood out to us in working with Oxana, first the beautiful lighting in all of her work, second her ability to capture natural and candid moments, and third her use of all natural props and materials. I cannot recommend her highly enough! From her prompt communication to her incredible photography skills we will for sure be contacting her for any future photography needs!! read more

We hired Oxana to take family pictures. She did a fantastic job selecting incredible scenery, somehow convincing our young children to actually LOOK at the camera, editing dozens of photos, and sending us pictures that were downright fantastic! She is extremely talented and passionate about her profession. Oxana is an outstanding photographer! She has our highest recommendation! read more

We've booked Oxana for family photos multiple years, and have been impressed with the photos we've received. I dabble in photography, and her mastery of lighting and portraiture are impressive, especially given how much fun and dynamic the sessions are. She's warm and engaging, and my kids had an absolute blast during the session. I also appreciate that she turns the photos around so quickly, and was very responsive during the scheduling process. read more

We've used Oxana for annual family photos and love her! She's patient, friendly, and is a natural at working with squirmy toddlers :) Great value for mini sessions and she always turns around the final photos quickly. Lovely all around to work with and I trust her to capture our growing family. read more

Oxana took beautiful photos of my family. A challenging task with 4 adults and 4 children (ages 6 months to 7 yrs) to herd. She's a mom to young kids herself and the photos came out great! She truly captured each child's personality and she made the entire process fun. read more

hired Oxana for a spring mini session for mom, dad, and two little kids. Oxana was great about accommodating the grandparents who were coming into town just in time for our shoot. Oxana got wonderful shots of our crew and made the whole process very easy. She was very responsive and professional before, during, and after the shoot. Will definitely hire again! read more

Oxana was great to work with! I found through a local mom's group and couldn't have been any happier with working with her and the wonderful photos she took of my family. We did a mini fall photo shoot and I'm impressed by all the great photos she managed to get of my family in the short amount of time. So many great ones to choose from for our walls and holiday cards this year!! Definitely will have Oxana to do all our family photos from now! read more

Oxana was one of our Christmas Miracles! We contacted her 15 days before Christmas to see if there was a chance to get pictures for our Christmas cards. She managed to squeeze us in, happily adjusted the date for weather, took GREAT photos, was wonderful to work with, and got us the edits in time to get Christmas card in the mail! We were so thrilled with the pictures and have gotten so many compliments. She was truly a joy to work with and my kids (note-one of whom was under the weather) actually enjoyed the experience. read more