Stacey is amazing. I first met her through a friend that was organizing a head shots evening for…read morelots 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!

Our photo session with Stacey was amazing! Working with 3 kids isn't always easy, but she laughed…read morewith 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!!

Working with Preet on an image I had was really easy. He answered my questions, walked me through…read morethe process of editing and completed the job same-day within minutes.

When I pull aside my QB during time out, I always say the same thing: a good quarterback isn't just…read moregood at calling plays; a quarterback is good at listening. Preet listens to what you want. What you need. He calls the instructions and guides you through the shoot. And let me tell you... every picture is a touchdown. Another thing: the turnaround time is quick. He won't make you wait in in the last stretch of the fourth quarter. You probably have a busy schedule, and Preet knows that. You can trust this man with you and your loved ones' important life moments. Whether it's a team photo, Julie's graduation, or Gracie's baptism, I'm calling Alio Graphics.

We hired Studio Pri after reading the great reviews, and I must say that we absolutely loved Pri…read moreand her team. From the initial email, to the phone call to the emails back and forth prior to our photoshoot, Pri was patient, understanding and took in our requests and thoughts as well. On the day of the shoot, which we chose a nice comfortable hotel room, Pri's team did a great job making my wife look really pretty based on our requests. We felt 110% comfortable in taking our photos as Pri has an ability and energy to keep us going for the 3 to 4 hours of the photoshoot The pictures that came out were really good (hard time choosing) and Pri also was generous in the number of photos that she provided for our choosing. We will recommend her and her team for their absolute level of good service, and great patience and understanding.

We absolutely loved working with Priscilla and her team. We were immediately comfortable with her…read morethroughout the whole process: from discussing our wedding and while the event was taking place she was brilliant. We got our photos back in a timely manner and nearly every photo we received felt like it deserved to be shared. Studio Pri provided all of our photos in a pretty convenient online album where you can favorite and download what you want. All in all, we could not have asked for more from a wedding photographer.

My husband, 3.5 month old baby, and I wanted to get our first family/holiday portraits done and had…read morefirst scheduled to get our pictures taken at JCPenny. It was incredibly unorganized there, as they were over an hour backed up and also told us that since we were 5 minutes late, they couldn't fit us in and we had to reschedule. You try being on time with a baby! We ended up calling Picture People and they had an opening within the hour, so we went over and got checked in. It was a night and day difference of vibes! Picture People was spacious with better lighting throughout the space, and they had 2 studio spaces with many different backdrops. They also had a large variety of props for the holiday, and also numerous "containers" for babies (basket, little couch, sled). The staff was also patient while I nursed my baby. I believe our photographer was Marissa, and she was professional, kind, and so gentle on our baby. She managed to get him to smile AND snap a picture of it! All of our pictures turned out really good. After taking the pictures, you have to wait a while for them to select the best ones and do some light editing. Then you sit in front of a computer with one of the staff as they go through the pictures and explain their packages. We weren't too happy with the green screen backgrounds so we paid extra to get the original green screen pictures. The digital photos in an USB was a reasonable price, and you can purchase prints that they print out on the spot too. I highly recommend Picture People for quick and simple portraits, especially if you have a young baby!

Salica has excellent customer service. Thank you for your patience and professionalism. The photos…read moreare awesome.

A customer for many years. Excellent haircuts in a friendly, warm atmosphere. Cindy keeps a…read morerecord of the cuts and remembers what you want. Have never had a color, but those I have seen look good.

I tried this salon about a year ago after having trouble getting an appointment with my regular…read morehairdresser. I'm so glad I did! I wasn't always happy after an appointment at my old salon but that has never happened with Cindy at Splash. I've never left disappointed and yesterday she out did herself! Cut and color were just what I wanted. Sondra also gave me a great blow dry. I never have to wait long for an appointment and there is a parking lot adjacent to the building.

Maria was punctual and professional. Her photos are top-notch and she makes downloading them super…read moresimple! She has our highest recommendation

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!

I had an amazing experience with my maternity shoot with a Judah Ave. It was definitely a 5 start…read moreexperience. Picking my outfits was fun. Everyone was professional. The photos came out so beautiful. Would definitely recommend

My husband and I are so happy we decided to go with Judah Avenue Photography for our wedding. We…read moredecided pretty early on that photography was important to us so we needed to find someone who was better than "just good". After scrolling through the web, looking for photography in the Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia area, we stumbled upon Judah Avenue Photography. We were so pleased with their work that we reached out to them immediately to see if our wedding date was available. We were so glad to hear that it was so we booked them immediately. When we got our previews shortly after our wedding, we were literally jumping for joy. We were so pleased with how the pictures turned out that we shared it with everyone... our families, friends, coworkers, and neighbors. Judah Avenue did an exceptional job from the moment they walked in all the way to the end. We had so much fun getting ready with Nafa, Nigel and Manolo that we can't stop talking about it. Everyone I've communicated with behind the scenes has been nothing short of amazing too (thank you so much Suzan and Maria). We are so glad we found you guys!!!! If you're looking for a wedding photographer that will not disappoint, Judah Avenue Photography is THE ONE. We're looking forward to working with you all soon ;)

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.

Michael Dunphy upgraded our employee photography and portrait of our business for a revamped…read morewebsite. I just counted up our webvisits & sales for the year. Michael's ability to capture the right look of our company has us above and beyond our competition. Our leads have improved in quality & conversions in 2017 as our message is clear and allowed us to continue as a local industry leader. Homeowners are more likely to call us for the transparency Avonlee has supplied us with. Avonlee is easy to work with and gives you that warm, quality appearance. Recommended!

Mr. Dunphy took my daughter's first communion photos and we were very happy with how they turned…read moreout.

"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.