If I could give Sarah ten stars, I would! Choosing her as our wedding photographer was easily the…read morebest decision we made for our big day. From the initial inquiry to the final gallery delivery, the entire experience was flawless. Sarah is the definition of a professional. Her contract was straightforward and easy to understand, and she was incredibly responsive and easy to get a hold of throughout the entire planning process. On the wedding day itself, she was prompt and even arrived early, which immediately put my mind at ease during the morning rush. I'll be the first to admit that I am not "good" at having my picture taken... I usually feel awkward and stiff in front of a camera and my self esteem isn't the highest. However, Sarah made me feel instantly comfortable and relaxed. She has such a gift for direction and used unique, creative poses that felt natural rather than forced. My guests and wedding party haven't stopped talking about how much they absolutely loved her energy; she truly felt like a part of the family while still staying incredibly focused on her craft. I specifically asked for a focus on candids, and Sarah delivered beyond my wildest dreams. She captured the raw emotion and "in-between" moments perfectly, and every single edit was breathtakingly beautiful. Her pricing is amazing for the high level of talent she provides, and to top it all off, she delivered our full gallery ahead of schedule! I had actually hired Sarah previously for a friend's maternity shoot, and after seeing her work there and now at my wedding, I am a customer for life. We are already in talks about my own maternity photos this coming spring! If you want amazing value, exceptional photo quality, and a photographer who makes the day stress free, hire Sarah. I had tears looking through my gallery and I cannot believe how beautiful I look and how well she captured my day. Especially the moments I wasn't able to see for myself. I cannot recommend her highly enough!

My fiancé and I were searching for a photographer in Virginia and came across Sweet Trade…read morePhotography after looking at various portfolios. Since my fiancé isn't a fan of taking photos, I was a bit nervous about how the session would go, worrying it might feel awkward. However, Sarah immediately made us feel comfortable, and the session flowed seamlessly. I'll definitely be booking all my future photos with her. I shared my ideas and inspiration with her, and she brought them to life perfectly. I was a bit self-conscious about my weight and asked her to capture flattering angles--and she did an amazing job! I genuinely love how the photos turned out. If I could give her 10 stars, I would! Sarah is incredibly sweet, talented, and easy to work with. I highly, highly recommend her. I couldn't imagine getting better photos anywhere else. Thank you so so so much!

Melanie is amazing. She saved the day for my small, elegant beach elopement…read more I had been speaking to photographers for months and couldn't find anyone that I liked their work enough to hire who was available with less than a year's notice. In comes Melanie, who I happened to find by accident through a Yelp promo email. She had another shoot earlier in the day, but bc we were doing a later beach elopement ceremony and reception, she could do it! Signing the contract and working out all the details online and via email was easy. She sent me some paperwork to give her details and then we had a phone conversation to discuss and get to know one another. On the day of - she texted me, showed up exactly on time, and was a dream to work with. So friendly, so kind, so helpful. She went above and beyond for me and my family and was so easygoing. She posed us wonderfully and rolled with the punches when a few things didn't go as planned (it's a wedding, it's going to happen!). Absolutely professional. The photos we've been given so far as a preview are stunning and I can't wait to see the others. Everyone raved about how kind she was and how much they liked our photographer afterwards, and when we've sent a few photos, they've all been blown away. I feel lucky to have found Melanie, and her husband Chris, to shoot my day and would recommend her to anyone who asked me for any photos. If we need family portraits or special pics taken in the future, she's our girl!

100/10 RECOMMEND!!…read more Melanie is the absolute SWEETEST person! I found her on Facebook when looking for someone to do my maternity pictures 7-8 months ago!! My maternity pictures are STUNNING and I've never felt more beautiful or loved my body as much as I did then and it was my third pregnancy! My kids absolutely ADORED her and my 3.5 year old son remembers her as the lady who loved his dinosaur toys. I booked our fall pictures with her on my birthday for our second photography session with her! Those pictures are soooo good and my kids were so uncooperative! Melanie also was absolutely amazing with my kids that day too! I booked my daughters first birthday pictures and cake smash with her in June! I'm so excited for those pictures because I just know how absolutely beautiful they are going to be!!! Definitely book a photography session with her! It's very worth your money And she's such an amazing photographer and a sweet person!

Alison was my photographer for a anniversary/birthday Dudeoir shoot I did for my wife the studio…read moreis great and Allison is is great to work with and just has a way of putting you at ease and making you comfortable...and guys don't worry...the studio was a comfortable temperature to keep you looking your best lol...all kidding aside male or female give her a call you will not be disappointed... Mike B.. Hampton roads Va.

From the owner: Photographer specializing in a variety of areas and ready to provide you with a wonderful…read moreexperience! And an experience it will be! I have a private studio in Williamsburg and also offer outdoor/on location sessions throughout the Hampton Roads area as well as the Peninsula and Richmond. -Boudoir -Family -Senior -Newborn -Maternity -Couples -Engagements and more Looking forward to working with you and capturing beautiful photos for you!

Jessica is friendly, talented, creative and easy to work with. My teenager can look awkward in…read morephotos but Jess was patient and captured her perfectly with wonderful works of art.

Highly recommend Jess! We had a wonderful experience during our in-home lifestyle newborn session…read morewith our 3 year old and 5 week old. Being a mom herself, she knew exactly how to connect with our toddler (he even started calling her Aunt Jess) and handle our newborn. It was an easy process getting our session set up; she put our minds at ease in preparing; and the session was fun and relaxed. We love our photos and will plan another session in the future.

Very professional and great with young children! Very fast with returning the digital photos as…read morepromised. Will be using them again for sure!

From the owner: Dark Light Potrait Studios is owned and operated by Jessica Wakefield, a Certified Professional…read morePhotographer in Williamsburg, VA. Jessica has been a professional photographer since 2007 and works hard to provide amazing customer service, beautiful portraits and exceptional products.

Reuben Davis was nothing short of incredible. We have two boys (19 & 20yo) who have moderate to…read moresevere autism. Our 19-year-old is graduating this year, and we decided to do a few family photos, as well. We chose a scenic local park for the backdrop for our pictures. Rueben was laid back and easy going. As candid shots work best for our family, we gave him free reign to utilize his artistic skills and click away as he saw creative opportunities. Our boys took to Rueben immediately and loved the camera. Talk about photo bombing! Rueben got some great shots of both boys, our whole family, and even a few of just my husband and me. His turn around time for the pictures was SPEEDY! The photos were phenomenal; Rueben has a good eye. Although a handful of our pictures were posed, he was able to capture moments of interaction, emotion, and personality. Thanks so much, Rueben! #highlyrecommend #value #cherishedmoments

From the owner: Lab No. 5 LLC is a multimedia company that specializes in photography and videography. We provide a…read moreprofessional and memorable experience with unparalleled customer service. Whether it's in studio, a wedding, or a corporate event Lab No. 5 is here to capture every special moment.

If you're looking for a fun and seamless Photo Booth experience, I can't recommend Erin and her…read moresetup enough! Erin was incredibly friendly and helpful throughout the event, ensuring everything ran smoothly and that everyone had a great time. The Photo Booth was a huge hit with our attendees--so many smiles and memorable moments captured! The shareable link made it super convenient for everyone to access their photos instantly, which was a big bonus. Thank you, Erin, for helping make our event even more special!

We gave Erin a tough task. We asked her to get pretty wedding pictures in an airport of all places!…read moreShe jumped in with both feet. We discussed what was going to happen, the logistics of getting there, etc, so she could plan out what to do. She took wonderful pictures despite a freezing day in February and rather plain surroundings in the Grand Hall. She even got pictures of the sentimental touches we added to my bouquet and our boutonnieres. I got back our pictures in a bit over a week. I highly recommend her work.

Caitlin did a family photoshoot session to commemorate our mother's retirement. She did a fantastic…read morejob working with three different generations, including two young kids, to get amazing photos. She is communicative, kind, and professional. I highly recommend.

From the owner: Have you never gotten professional photos of you family taken because you are nervous about how…read moreyour kids will act? Or maybe you are nervous in front of the camera? Let me fix that worry for you! We let the kids take the lead during the session, and I don't try to make them sit still and smile at the camera. My photos are very candid, and I promise no matter how much they are running around, we will get amazing pictures for you to remember this hectic time forever!