Vail was amazing to work with. She picked up on my first call and quickly explained her services and which might be the best for my use case. The shoot went great, she was super receptive to what I was looking for and immediately knew how to get the affect. On top of that she's just a great human, making the whole process enjoyable. Very happy with my shots, I wanted something a little more experimental than a simple headshot for an editorial piece and she nailed it. read more

From a quick response to my inquiry, to explaining the process and giving great instructions while in front of the camera, Vail is an all-around professional. I had trepidation about having a headshot done but Vail calmed my nerves and the session was great! I'm SO happy with the finished photos! If you need a professional headshot, hire Vail. DO it, you'll be amazed at the result. read more

From start to finish, I had a great experience with Vail. She responded promptly to my inquiry, we spoke by phone about my variety of needs, the booking process online was simple, and she provided excellent information in advance about grooming, clothing, and posing. On the day of our shoot, her hair/makeup/support person Molly was fantastic, and the session went incredibly smoothly. We all collaborated on ideas and feedback on different poses. My friend came to watch and ask questions, and the whole process was warm and welcoming. Vail and I went through over 700 shots at the end of the session and distilled down to the final six very quickly! I would do this and use her in a heartbeat for any future headshot needs. read more

I had a great experience with Vail. She gave me very clear instructions to get the best pics out of me. Her sense of humor and relaxed demeanor really helped me relax during the process. This was probably the best experience I have had with a photographer. read more

Poor communication unfortunately. Vendors need to understand the Yelp app and ensure that the details are accurate, be proactive in confirming the messaging process. Otherwise it's a waste of time for both parties. Not a great experience due to this glitch read more

Vail Fucci came to a trade show I was at. They were doing headshots for exhibitors and attendees. First this is a great idea for your trade show, was really appreciated by every one. But the women were also really fun. It was like the photoshoots you see on TV etc. Very positive and reassuring just a lot of fun for what was about 60 seconds. The way it was set up was really cool. You scanned a QR took a selfie and few minutes after your shoot you got a link to your photos. Again very cool. I admit I had a slight issue retrieving the non-proof photo, but I emailed and they responded, literally immediately and went WAY above and beyond to fix it. Oh and I didn't even mention the photos were fabulous. Seriously an area for headshots was awesome for a trade show, I could see it being great for a corporate event or perhaps an event for graduating students. I cannot recommend the people at Vail Fucci highly enough. read more

Gotta say, this was the most positive experiences I've ever had with a professional photographer. Not only is the quality outstanding, but the photo shoot was great fun. You can have confidence that Vail will have you looking your best - painlessly :-) read more

Vail's work speaks for itself. She made me feel very comfortable during the entire process and it shows in the final product. If you are looking for a new LinkedIn photo, headshot for the Playbill, or for your company's website, please go see Vail and you will not regret it. read more

Vail Fucci is a true professional. She creates a warm environment so that you can look and feel your best for your professional headshots. I was impressed with her studio lighting and how quickly she was able to get to a handful of really great shots! If you want a high quality headshot, Vail is your person. read more

I received lessons from Vail and she is such an amazingly skilled photographer to learn from. She works the editing software like a magician, not only did she demonstrate high level of editing skill and all the tricks to address every problem a photographer may encounter, she knows multiple options to address the same issue. By doing so, she was able to offer me alternative options to edit to save me time (we all know how valuable time is). My biggest praise is her passion to teach. She is so patient and attentive, a great listener and an even better communicator. She can identify the issue and address it accordingly in an efficient manner like a skilled clinicians, or I dare say a Headshot Doctor! Thanks Vail! read more

My Wife and I (beginners) had a private lesson with Vail, she was very professional and extremely informative walking us thru the process, features and how best to utilize the various options to capture high quality pictures. If you're looking to get the most out of your Camera I highly recommend a one on one with Vail, the lesson will pay for the quality pictures you'll produce..... it's a small investment for a big return !! read more

I loved working with Vail! I was looking for new professional headshots and Vail was so easy to work with and I love the photos she took. She really listened to what I was looking for in terms of the photos and made the process of getting them done actually fun and enjoyable. I'd highly recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer and I would absolutely work with Vail again myself. read more

Vail Fucci is excellent news for New England actors; no need to go to NYC for headshots anymore! If you need new killer headshots that can go head-to-head with LA & NY headshots, Vail Fucci is the photographer you need! My LA image consultant handpicked her. Vail is not only highly professional & insanely talented but is also a wonderful human being who genuinely cares about her clients in every way. I had a very complicated request that took hours, and she made sure to guide me along the way and make everything happen flawlessly. She makes you feel comfortable to express your concerns and desires and works hard to make sure you're happy with the results. You can also choose to have Molly on set, who's a fantastic hair & makeup artist. I have worked with many hair & makeup artists, and Molly is hands down an all-around star! Makes all the difference to have her on set! Vail & Molly are a dream team! Look no more and book with Vail asap! read more

Vail takes such beautiful photographs and makes you feel immediately comfortable. I had my professional headshot taken recently. Nearly every photo taken was a winner and I was in and out very quickly. Great experience. Would recommend. read more

Vail did an awesome job with my headshot. Gave me guidance on what to wear, how to do makeup, helped with hair, and did great coaching during the shoot. Ended up with multiple photos that were great, able to get what I needed immediately and also have other available if I need them. Easy to schedule online. She is super responsive to questions and really wants you to get the best headshot possible. read more

Very knowledgable on how to take the perfect photo! Easy and fun to work with. I highly recommend her.

I've had professional shots done in the past but this session was the Best.Vail did an incredible job! Not only does she make you feel comfortable during the shoot but its so clear just how much she enjoys her job and making sure the pictures are perfect. I was so impressed at how she took the time to really think about what best for me. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone I know. The biggest issue I have is deciding which picture to use, because they all came out so great! Thank you Vail! Your the Best! read more

Meticulous professional with a warm and engaging personality. If you want a business portrait for your website or promotional material, don't look further. Very impressed with her attention to detail and like any great professional, her ability to explain what she's doing in a comprehensible way. read more

Vail was an absolute pleasure to work with, she took her time with us and went the extra mile to make sure we got exactly what we wanted. Would highly recommend her to someone looking to work with a professional. read more

Everyone on Yelp already knows that Vail is a wonderful photographer, but I'm here to tell you that she is an extraordinary photography teacher, too! I'm a graduate of Vail's one-day crash course: "How to Get Off the Green Rectangle: DSLR Beginner's Class." After spending a boatload on a fancy DSLR, I figured it only made sense to learn how use it. Vail and I met for a one-on-one session at the library. She taught me all the basics: focal length, depth of field, exposure, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and even walked me through all the various settings and menu options on my camera. (Vail is knowledgeable in both Nikon and Canon models.) She taught me how to take pictures of the night sky, how to make everyone in a group photo appear in-focus, how to make the flash less harsh, and how to make whites (like snow and paper) look whiter. Most importantly, Vail typed up an invaluable guide explaining all the things she taught me, so I didn't forget anything when I got home. Because I took tons of notes and asked even more questions, our lesson took several hours. But Vail never made me feel stupid, remained patient when I kept making the same mistakes, and welcomed every question I had. I walked into our lesson not knowing a thing about my camera and left feeling empowered and excited to put my new knowledge to use. It's almost been a year since I've taken Vail's class, and I shot my sister's baby gender reveal party -- all on manual camera settings!! The photos came out just gorgeous. My family was elated to have these milestone moments captured in photography, and I couldn't have been happier to be the one to take them. Thank you, Vail! read more

I needed a few professional headshots and booked an appointment with Vail last week. I was 1000% happy with the whole experience from the time I inquired about pricing until I received my final photos. Vail was very responsive, she helped me with color choices and connected me with an amazing makeup artist (Erick Vargas) to do my makeup the day of the session. The session was fun, easy, and very comfortable and I just loved my final headshots. I would highly recommend Vail to anyone seeking a professional photographer. read more

My wife and I got married on June 2, 2012 in the pouring rain. Vail was very thorough in the planning process with us, making sure she knew not only what types of shots we wanted but also who was to be in them, their names, and also how they were all related. By the time the wedding came around, she knew our family tree! We were married at Glen Magna Farms in Danvers and had planned on making use of the grounds for the formal pictures. Though the rain changed those plans, there never was any sense of chaos as we had to improvise for Plan B. Vail immediately knew what would look good and who needed to be where. Vail took it all in stride and it didn't seem to phase her at all. She was great! Vail showed up early and stayed late and didn't charge us for the extra time. In fact, hours after she was scheduled to be done with us, she was still there rocking out on the dance floor while snapping off pics of guests having a good time. We loved it! We didn't want a traditional, formal reception so opted for a more casual cocktail-style reception with an emphasis on people having a good time and Vail fit the atmosphere perfectly. We had a photo wall set up for our guests to use, with a pocket point-and-shoot camera set up on a tripod for people to use on their own. Vail ended up helping out on that quite a bit, using her own equipment, and the results far exceeded our expectations. At the end of the night, Vail offered to come back to Glen Magna with us on a nice day in the future to reshoot our portraits in the gardens free of charge. She said she had such a great time and felt so bad because of the unfortunate weather that she'd be happy to do that for us. We took her up on that offer and it was another great experience with her. Bottom line is that if we had to do it again we'd pick Fucci's Photos in a heartbeat. Vail was very professional and organized both in the planning and on the wedding day itself, and we were very happy with the finished product. We highly recommend her to anyone planning a wedding! read more

Vail is fantastic! I met her when she generously donated her time to take pictures for my non-profit pro bono. I then hired her for my wedding in Marthas Vineyard, and everyone loved her. We did an engagement shoot with her a month prior to the wedding as practice, and when I told her which pictures we liked taking and which weren't really "us" she took all of that into careful consideration on our wedding day. She remembered what style we liked, and quickly moved on if there was something we didn't want to do. It helped move the day along and made us feel like it was our day and no one else's. She danced at the wedding and put up a nice slideshow on her iPad for everyone to see. Thanks Vail! Can't wait to see the rest! read more

Vail from Fucci Photos went all out to make sure that we have memories to treasure from our wedding in August 2011. Before the ceremony, she scouted the location, memorized the names of all the people in the wedding party, and went above and beyond to be prepared. The day of the wedding was challenging, to say the least, as hurricane Irene decided to make an appearance. Vail saved the day - she was able to adjust and take some great shots indoors, and then, when the weather let up a little bit, ushered us outdoors for a few precious outdoor pictures. What I enjoyed the most about working with Vail is that she genuinely loves weddings - and it shows in the beautiful photos that she takes. read more

Vail is great to work with, she made me feel at ease, explained each step of the process, & took the needed time to get the photos right. The headshot photos came out fantastic. The highest compliment that I could pay her is that my wife who has always said that I do not smile or take good photos was so impressed with Vail's work & can not wait to get the final version of the photos. If you need a photographer, I highly recommend Vail. read more

Vail took family pictures for us in my apartment. She is great! She has a warm, nice personality that immediately put myself and the kids at ease. She was rolling around, on the ground, making funny faces - anything to get the perfect picture! Also she was able to set up a great little studio in our small Cambridge apartment on a 3rd floor walk-up...no easy feat! The pictures came out incredible and I can't stop looking at them! Would 100% recommend!. read more

Very helpful private lesson with Vail ! She really cares about your expectations, whatever your level of knowledge and has good advice. I strongly recommend her. Thanks again Vail ! read more

Vail is such a pleasure to work with. We asked her to help us organize a photo shoot for our grandmother's 90th birthday, and at first our nonagenarian was unsure about the idea because she'd been feeling a bit shy. But it couldn't have turned out better. The session was fun, the photos look fantastic, and afterwards grandma couldn't stop gushing about how special and pampered she felt and how pretty everyone looked in the pictures. All it took was some great photography skills, good light, and Vail's natural kindness to make it happen. Thank you! read more

I contacted Vail because I needed a headshot. Her site specifically mentioned did headshots and she was located near to where I live. What I didn't expect was the amount of time she spent with me and the fact she was fun to be around. She stayed the whole time I was getting hair and make up done. I thoroughly enjoyed my time which was quite unexpected since I hate to have my picture taken. I am now the proud owner of a professional photograph which I will put to good use. (Vail will know what that means.) read more

Brides-to-be: Vail was, is, amazing. The qualities she possess and her actions that earned her this score include but are not limited to: -Her versatility and merit as a photographer--pursued from weddings to fashion events -Her photographs are transcending and mesmerizing--I am magically photogenic in my wedding prints -She is organized, punctual, cognizant...passionate She visited my venues, maintained contact with myself and our vendors, and she brought an arsenal of qualified/knowledgeable assistants. She was a friend, a professional, an emergency kit...double-side taping my dress and covering eyelash glue with mascara (with her own resources). A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. Great vendor to choose for brides looking to have one less stressor to be concerned with. read more

Vail was wonderful!! From our first conversation to her flawless and hard work on our wedding day, Vail put us at ease and made us confident that the pictures would turn out amazing. And they did! She is a true pleasure to work with, incredibly detail oriented, and responds to emails very quickly. She gets to know you and listens to how you would like your photos to look overall. She is kind and professional as well. Vail was much more than just a photographer on the wedding day. She arrived early to set up, kept everyone on schedule through out the day and evening, and even brought out her sewing kit to fix my belt when I was getting ready! I felt that Vail went above and beyond to capture the best wedding photos. She spent a few hours the week before the wedding scouting out the scene and places to capture photos. She knew our immediate family and wedding party by names in order to help people feel comfortable and keep formal pictures efficient. Vail also was genuinely happy for my husband and I and was excited to be a part of our day. This meant the most to me, as you spend a good portion of your wedding day with your photographer. I would highly recommend Vail to any future brides!!!! read more

We called Vail because of her amazing portfolio of journalistic and formal shots. Few people can do both. The portraits looked natural, and she captured emotions like few others can. SHORT VERSION - her pictures of our wedding day were magnificent, and we couldn't have hoped for more. MORE DETAIL - After a few minutes of speaking with her, we knew she was the one - and OHMIGOSH are we lucky we did. Vail was there for us, literally there for us, every step of the way. Her responsiveness is unbelievable - and Vail was a guide through the whole wedding process. Vail's care and compassion carries over into every single thing she does. A few immediate family members have memory and mobility issues. Vail drove to our hotel a month before (more than an hour from her house), scouted around, and found amazing locations right in the hotel parking lot. You would never know! On the day of, one family member fell and cut his forehead deeply. Vail had her trusty "emergency kit" - she put an invisible band aid on - it was the perfect size to cover the cut (a big one), and no one really could even tell. She also fixed the bride's dress with pliers from her magic pack at one point. After the wedding, we heard similar stories from other family members about how Vail swooped in and made a situation better. She did so many behind the scenes kindnesses, that many in our family even called her our guardian angel. I think there's some truth to this. Vail has such a talent for building trust so people enjoy having their picture taken during the portraits. When our ring bearer and flower girl were shy, Vail did the most hilarious booty dance to get them laughing. She's known as the dancing photographer - and here's the scoop. Vail is an amazing dancer - she dances to capture the event, not to become the event. She also dances to get people dancing- during a lull in our reception, Vail got a dance circle going, complete with people clapping. Then she hopped out, pulled the bride and me (groom) for one of the best photo ops ever. Time and time again, we were blown away by her creativity. Did I mention the pictures were BREATHTAKING? Vail also does a preview slideshow on the i-pad, usually on display on a stand for the whole reception. She saw my parents were tired and sitting at their table. So Vail changed the plan and brought the i-pad to them. They were so happy, and thrilled to see the pictures. And then, because she is brilliant and understands people so well, she brought the i-pad show the bride's parents. Vail is one of the most talented photographers I have ever met. Since the photographer is the person you spend most of your day with, the fact that she is one of the most wonderful people we have ever met almost guarantees you will have the day of your dreams. With Vail's help, we did. And we are so blessed she was there to capture it. read more

My husband and I absolutely adore Vail. She is not only an incredible photographer, she is also a wonderful person. Without a doubt, Vail was the highlight of our wedding - not only for myself and my husband, but also for all of our family and friends! Vail is such a wonderful, enthusiastic, fun, and all-around fabulous person - and it goes without saying (especially given all of her recent awards and accolades) that she is also an outstandingly talented photographer. I look at our wedding photos all of the time, and I never get tired of re-looking at them, because they are all so detailed and nuanced and incredible. We are so grateful to Vail for capturing our wedding with such grace and style, while still allowing our quirky personalities to shine through. I think that it is also important to emphasize how professional Vail is in everything that she does. She was always extremely prepared for every meeting and photo shoot, and she made even the most chaotic environments feel easy and effortless. For example, she toured our photo sites ahead of time (both for our engagement shoot and for the wedding), so that the actual shoot ran smoothly and was totally fun and easy. At the wedding itself, Vail functioned not just as a photographer - she also was a last-minute makeup artist, a babysitter/entertainer for rambunctious kids, and a diplomat sorting out all sorts of last minute problems! She handled stressful situations with grace and kindness, and all of our guests just loved her. She also knew how to get our guests excited - whether she was climbing on ladders or lying flat on the dance floor, she was always in the thick of the action to get the best shot! All in all - Vail was just so amazingly fun and exciting to work with, and everyone (ranging from my 3 year old nephew to my 97 year old grandfather) adored her. It was truly a joy to work with Vail, and I hope that we remain friends with her long after the wedding is over! You would be CRAZY not to choose Vail as your photographer, because she is unbelievably talented and also terrific as a person! read more