Stacey is amazing. I first met her through a friend that was organizing a head shots evening for lots of professional friends, so I bought 15 min in a studio with Stacey and got the best headshot that has come in so very handy many times. I moderated a panel last week and a panelist I was being introduced to said, "yes, the woman with the most amazing head shot." Yesterday morning we did our 5th(!) family mini session shoot with Stacey in a garden next to the Capitol. It's wonderful to get these beautiful shots of our children growing up -- and have some shots with me that I love that aren't selfies! Years ago Stacey took an iconic (among our family and friends) photo of my son sulking off to the left of the Washington monument when my husband and I were were standing to the right smiling while pregnant with our daughter. That same day Stacey was able to joke around with our son and get the best shots of him smiling and enjoying himself. Our daughter enjoys the shoots just as much. Thank you, Stacey! read more

Our photo session with Stacey was amazing! Working with 3 kids isn't always easy, but she laughed with them, engaged them and listened to what they wanted in addition to getting the photos she had in mind. The kids felt they were included in the process and were therefore happy to comply with her requests. She has a gentle and very effective way of working with people and I greatly appreciate that! We cannot wait to see our photos! :) and we look forward to working with Stacey again in the future!! read more

Stacey blew us away with her eye, image quality, timing and presence... we could go on. We did an engagement photo shoot and wedding package with her, and will not use another photographer unless somehow forced to. Even our guests loved Stacey and continued talking about her weeks after our wedding - not to mention, they plan to frame her photos of them! read more

Stacey has such a creative, an easy way working with both children and adults in her photography practice. Her pictures always seem to capture my kids in a very natural state that I can never do on my own. Her images are true treasures and I highly recommend her company for any photography needs you have. read more

Stacey is a beautiful, creative, and incredibly artistic photographer. The images she captures always become my most beloved memories and I am amazed at how she captures the different personalities of my three children. Beyond all of this, Stacey is a genuinely sweet and loving person -who makes the process fun and completely stress-free. We have worked with Stacey a few times and will continue to for all of these reasons. Very grateful. read more

Stacey photographed our intimate wedding ceremony and reception at a family property in 2021. We absolutely adore the photos! She captured candid interactions, features of the landscape, and aesthetic details that paint a beautiful picture of the day. She was also a delight to work with, providing clear communication before, during, and after the event. She had an easy, natural rapport with our guests and our hosts, and managed to blend into the party and make everyone comfortable with occasionally striking a pose. However, it was Stacey's eye for candid expressions, gestures, and poignant moments that blew us away. Following the wedding, we purchased an album from her--a beautifully formatted, printed, and constructed board book--and took her recommendation of a source for high-quality prints. We just welcomed our first little one and hope to hire Stacey for family portraits someday! read more

Stacey deserves every star and amazing review on this site! She was lovely, the park sports she chose were gorgeous, and the prints are fabulous. We booked a mini-session for updated family photos last weekend. It was me, the hubby, the mancub, and their Royal Fuzzy Majesties- so 20 minutes in the park was perfect! We had about 50 prints to review, and just trust this and the other reviews- pre-buy the whole digital download session (if you're after the digital negatives)! I know $850 seems steep at first, but I wish I had listened to the other reviewers and pre-purchased, because I loved nearly all the images and couldn't choose just one or two. read more

Stacey photographed our wedding, and I can't express how wonderfully the photos came out. She helped us plan our shots before the wedding, and helped us get organized so we could run through the photos quickly on the day of the wedding. She did a great job managing photos with the young kids, and I can't recommend her strongly enough if you're looking for someone to help with your wedding. read more

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Per usual, Stacey did the damn thing! Our family has partnered with Stacey for over 10 years and the constant over that time is the beauty she captures, the creativity she wields and the ability to remind you about the loving moments you and she are creating together! Stacey is like no other when it comes to the craft of photography and we have beautiful moments to prove it! read more

We are likely leaving the area in early 2014 so I wanted to have some professional photos done of myself with my husband and our greyhound to commemorate our time here. After doing some online research and talking with a few photographers I decided to work with Stacey. We met in Old Town Alexandria one Saturday afternoon in October. I was nervous at first but shortly into our photo session I felt at ease as Stacey is friendly, professional and fun, not to mention amazing at what she does! She was also great with our greyhound and got some adorable shots of him. Stacey has a wonderful eye for light and color and found a lot of unique backgrounds for our photos. Our online gallery was available after about a week and a half and the results were fantastic! Soon after, Stacey scheduled a free consultation with us to view all our photos on the large computer screen that she has and to help us pick out which prints and framing options we wanted to put up in our home. She even helped us decide how best to place the photos on the wall. We received all our prints last week and have gotten our framed prints up on the wall, we couldn't be happier! If we were staying in the area I would absolutely work with Stacey again in the future. read more

I saw Stacey's work at the launch of her photography company. Her wedding shots are the types that I would like to have done at my wedding one day. Very clean photos that capture the magic and the emotion of 'the moment'. Her photography of families and babies is simply adorable. Nothing stuffy or contrived. She seems to be able to recognize what people are look for and can provide that in print. The other photos of landscapes, etc. were inspirational. read more

I chose Stacey as my photographer based on her yelp reviews and her very reasonable rates for a party in Old Town this past August. My fellow Yelpers definitely didn't let me down! Stacey is definitely worth every one of her five stars. She has a great personality, and was very easy to work with. Her calm demeanor and sense of humor definitely came in handy when dealing with getting the families together for the group photographs. And, of course, her photographs are beautiful. She was great at moving around to capture all different people at the party, and her sunset and evening photos all had beautiful colors. Stacey is definitely the best! read more

Stacey=Super. She has a really easygoing, cheerful personality. My wife and I had Stacey do our engagement pictures. Neither of us was particularly excited about doing a photo shoot, but it was really nice working with Stacey. Everything was relaxed and positive. I would recommend Stacey to anyone. read more

Stacey's work is perfection. She captures the moment and the personality of the subject effortlessly. Loyal clients. read more

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We have worked with Stacey for years. She has charted our kids' life and change. She has always been fantastic with them, and captured the best of them in photos. I cannot think of going to anyone else, and our annual session with her has become something of a family ritual. I cannot recommend her enough. read more

My kids and I had a wonderful mini-session photo shoot with Stacey. She is great with kids and has an amazing ability to listen to her clients while getting the shots she needs in an efficient way. She doesn't make you feel rushed either. Stacey has taken photos of the most important and favorite times in my life - wedding, post partum, and capturing kids as they get older. Stacey is professional, friendly, and so very talented. read more

Stacey worked with us to photograph our wedding, and we are absolutely delighted with the results! Before the event we sat down with her to have a long discussion about what we did and did not want out of photographs; she even showed us samples from other events so that she could gauge our reaction. We were amazed at how perfectly the end result matched up with our vision, which was hard to pinpoint in words. At the ceremony, Stacey moved through the space with ease, already knowing which angles she wanted to work with and how the light would appear in the photos. During the reception, Stacey moved fluidly among our guests, capturing intimate moments and making sure to have everyone in at least a couple of photographs. As other Yelp reviewers point out, Stacey is professional and courteous and easy to work with from start to finish. We found her rates to be very competitive and reasonable and would highly recommend her services. read more

Stacey is great. She managed to get beautiful photos out of a cranky toddler and fussy baby for our family photos. We will definitely use her again. read more

I found Stacey through Yelp, and am so glad I did! We wanted to have some family pictures taken with our 9-month-old to use for holiday cards and gifts for our families, and we couldn't be happier with the the experience. The photos are absolutely gorgeous, and the photo shoot was really fun. Stacey shot us mostly outside and she captured really lovely, natural moments, just as we wanted. The prices are very reasonable, and Stacey is such a pleasure to work with. I'm so happy with the result and recommend her very highly! read more

Stacey was a perfect fit for what we wanted: she was quick to respond to our inquiry and is very businesslike with fair prices, she's extremely nice (and fun) to work with, she felt like a friend and made us feel at ease in the photo shoot, she went to a location of our choosing, she helped us with the difficult process of selecting photos, prints and frames, she got our selections turned around in time for the holidays (a very short window), and - best of all - she took great photos! We now have great family shots with our (then) five month old son that will be treasured for years to come. I highly recommend her. read more

We used Stacey for our engagement photos and save-the-dates. She was very easygoing and worked with the concept we wanted. There was a pretty quick turnaround time and she was always responsive to emails and questions. If we were getting married in the D.C. area we would consider using her for our wedding. read more

As my children get ready to move out of the nest I decided we needed at least one last family portrait before they are all adults and impossible to pin down. Over the past 19 years we have dealt with several photographers and it was always an endurance event for the kids - and while the end product was satisfactory, I never felt they caught the essence of our family. So, this time, I did lots of research, reviewed a number of websites and found Stacey. Oh, how I wish I had had the opportunity to work with her when my kids were babies, toddlers, and young children. She is great - SO easy to work with and my teens actually enjoyed our session which they had been dreading ever since I said this is what I wanted done this summer. Her photos are wonderful - we are so happy - and I am jealous of all the young families that have discovered Stacey as she is definitely the type of photographer that can capture your lovely children and family through all stages of your family life read more

My family recently did a Day in the Life photo shoot with Stacey Vaeth and are just over the moon with her work! Her vibe is so relaxed, our two children (5 & 3) immediatley bonded with her making the day so easy. I thought it might be strange having a photog follow us around for the day, but it was so natural. Stacy was so unobstrusive and even keeled. When I saw the photos there were so many that I didn't even know she took, that's how on it she was. Really loved working with her, great eye and great energy. Definitely check her out - www.staceyvaeth.com ---- read more

Stacy was fantastic to work with. She was very flexible with my unique request to capture my proposal to my wife. We have truly cherished the memories she captured for us and will recommend her to everyone. We will definitely use Stacey Vaeth Photography again! read more

Stacey is amazing. The first time I met her, I showed up with a sick toddler and two excited dogs, yet she managed to take the most perfect picture of the the three of them plus a fantastic family photo. Later, I had her do a professional head shot and she did a fantastic job with that as well. She even retook them (and was amazingly patient) when I was unhappy with my collar and hair. She is laid back, talented and the prefect match for our family. We will be using her every year for our family photos and this January for newborn photos. I've used several photographers in the DC area and you can't beat Stacey's professionalism, artistic approach and attitude. She's the best! read more

I stumbled upon Stacey Vaeth Photography while looking for a family photographer in the DC area. With a 4-year old and 18-month old I was immediately drawn to her mini-sessions! 20-minutes sounded like all we would be able to get through. From the second we started it was like magic. Stacey was so great with both the kids that I ended up with WAY more images than I thought I'd get. When they started to get restless she said just to let them walk around and from that she was able to capture some great moments. We do not have photos taken often, so I do consider this an investment. We came out with over 50 excellent images that we decided to purchase the package of digital images. At the time we scheduled our session you could purchase that package in advance for a discount - and I'm kicking myself for not doing that! You won't be disappointed with the product you receive, but you will have hard time choosing your favorites! read more

We used Stacey for our wedding back in 2011 in DC and were blown away by our beautiful photographs and how easy she was to work with. We recently used her to take pictures of our 6 month old twins, and let me tell you, that is not easy. I thought for sure with one of the twins crying nearly the whole time we wouldn't have any good ones, but somehow she captured even those moments of me comforting her and the photos are beautiful. She is so easy to work with and makes you feel so comfortable. Her sister manages the studio and is very responsive, easy to work with, and they both go out of their way to help make decisions about photos or editing, etc. I can't recommend Stacey and her team enough! read more

Hiring Stacey was the absolute, #1 best decision that I made for my wedding and engagement pictures. She is a dream to work with, just lovely to be around and she has a way of making everyone in the pictures feel comfortable - and this SHOWS in the final products. I love her eye for color and lighting and felt from the moment I spoke to her on the phone like she knew me and would represent me and my now husband well. Our engagement pictures are some of the most beautiful pictures ever taken of either of us and I am already impressed with the early proofs from our wedding. Put it this way - when our wedding was cancelled in November a week before the date because of Hurricane Sandy, I refused to commit to a new date until I knew Stacey would be available because in my head, she was the one I knew I wanted capturing the memories. On the actual day, she was amazing - herding our large bridal party and the families through the pictures with complete calmness and ease. Her personality kept smiles on everyone's faces - even through the hour long marathon that were our formal shots. My family and bridal party were all so, so happy with her and I had numerous people come up to me to tell me how happy they were that I brought her from DC to NY (our wedding location). I not only have already recommended her to other brides, but I have sent her information to my friends with kids. On a day when emotions are running high, Stacey was a calm breeze and I think that the beauty of the pictures comes not only from her talent at taking the pictures but also her talent for really making the people she is working with feel happy! Thank you Stacey! read more

Overall I was pretty disappointed with our wedding pictures. There was not that many photos that were taken that really "captured the moment". Expected more but oh well. Fortunately we had videographer. read more

Stacey Vaeth is undoubtedly the best photographer I could ever imagine to capture our family. She has an amazing talent and perspective that most photographers don't exhibit. You are never "just another client" - she knows how to connect with children and find the best of each subject ... it takes my breath away. I have over 40 photos (7 years of marriage, babies and family) framed in our house and people gasp when they see them. She takes the time to get to know her clients and can truly find joy in every photo opportunity. A true artist with a keen eye for perfection and creativity. I'm so thankful that I found her when I did!!!! read more

Stacey was the photographer for our wedding in October and she was great. Not only does she take amazing photos, but she has a very calming presence (which is exactly what a bride needs during those pre-ceremony photos). Stacey even managed to get my young flower girls to stand still for family photos! My husband and I did not want to hire a videographer for our wedding and were really hoping that our photos would document the day instead. That is exactly what we got with Stacey. Every moment of our special day was captured. Stacey even put together a slide show (set to music) that brought tears to my eyes the first time I saw it. I would definitely recommended Stacey to anyone who is in need of professional photography services. read more

Stacey has taken photos (mini-sessions) of my two-year old son on a couple of occasions. Yes, she's easy to work with, professional and generally great, but the best part is that even when you leave thinking, "there can't be a good shot in the bunch" she comes back with great photos! It's hard to choose between them all - I have not been disappointed. Her style has perfectly captured my son and I'm thankful for that after trying other local studios that charge an arm and a leg, only to cut the top of your child's head off in every photo. I plan to use Stacey for many years to come as my children grow. read more

We had the best time doing family photos with Stacey!!!! It is not always fun doing pictures with a two year old that won't smile on command or sit still. Our son fell in love with Stacey right away! Stacey made our day absolutely amazing! She has a real gift for reading her clients and coming up with a fantastic plan for superb pictures. Our photos turned out amazing!!!!!! Her prices are very reasonable. I highly recommend Stacey. Stacey is professional, affable, and and a master in her field! Thank you Stacey!!!!! read more

Stacey photographed my wedding in Washington, DC. She was EXTREMELY professional, communicative, prompt and organized before, during and after the wedding, which (particularly as someone with a very demanding job) I really valued. Following our first exchange of emails, I trusted her immediately and knew we were in good hands. Furthermore, her photographs were really beautiful and captured everyone at their best, both in posed and candid settings. I really cannot recommend her highly enough! read more

We hired Stacey to take pictures of our 3 month old daughter in addition to taking some shots of our family as a whole. She honestly did an amazing job. It was very important to me that these special moments were captured as my daughter transitioned from being a newborn to the infant stage- Stacey did just that and more. When I saw her pictures- I honestly started to tear up. She captured the most precious and fantastic moments and I could not have asked for anything more. In addition, my husband could not figure out what types of prints, products, pictures, we wanted and Stacey was extremely patient and even came over to help us sort through everything. We changed our order multiple times and she was wonderful from beginning to end. She is gifted, kind, courteous, and is truly magnificent at what she does- I recommend her without hesitation. We are planning on using her again as our daughter gets older and later down the road as we further expand our family. read more