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!

She is so amazing! The quality of care she has when taking photos! She really knows how to capture…read morethe moment! She's fabulous when it comes to kids she's very patient. it turned out I was the one stressed thinking I wouldn't get any good pictures, but she knew when and how to get my kids attention! I truly love her work!

From the owner: Now booking 2025/2026 engagements & weddings in the Maryland/Virginia Area. Also offering Couples,…read moreMaternity, Newborn, and Family sessions for 2025. Check out my website for pricing & inquiries!

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!

Our post-wedding photoshoot had a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, which made the experience truly…read moreenjoyable. Mila listened carefully to all our wishes and made us feel comfortable throughout the session. The final photos turned out even better than I expected -- natural, beautiful, and full of emotion.

Mila was such a delight!! We are more than pleased with how our pictures turned out! She was open…read moreto any ideas and had great ideas herself on poses. She also was very patient with our dogs, who can be wild at times. We highly recommend her. :)

I contacted Timorah Beales Photography because I needed a business head shot for my social media…read moreaccounts and online presence. I had put it off for a couple of years. Timorah made me feel at ease during the whole process. The result was amazing. I get lots of compliments on the photo, and it earned me 100 new FaceBook likes on my business page within 48 hours of posting.

I LOVE Timorah! She made me feel so comfortable on camera as well as in my own skin. She gave a lot…read moreof great advice and helped position me for my photos, but also gave me enough room to try my own poses. My makeup also looked fabulous, and overall it was an amazing experience. I can't wait to get my photos!!

Christina is amazing!…read more She took pictures for our family, which included two one year olds. They were very rambunctious and could not sit still long and Christina did an awesome job of capturing all of our personalities. She was also really flexible with scheduling. Family had flown in for Thanksgiving, and we had a tight time frame during which we could take pictures. Christina made time for us AND had pictures available for us that night so we could view them together. So awesome.

I have had the joy of having my children photographed by Christina twice now, the first as a new…read moreborn shoot, the second as a surprise gift for my husband. Her joy and passion for her work radiates through her lens and the end result is amazing. I am so thankful to have found someone so patient, kind and talented to capture precious moments with my children for us to keep forever.

Melanie has been doing photos for my family for years. I have two younger girls and she makes it…read moresuper fun and enjoyable for the kids. Her work is truly amazing QUALITY work!

MELANIE IS AMAZING!!! One of most talented photographers I have ever met (& I have met quite a…read morefew). I met her in Hawaii and needed some pictures for my dating profile, needless to say it worked. She brings the best out of you. Patient, caring, fast with flawless edits too, she made me look good

Julie is fantastic - fun, upbeat, and insanely good at her job. My husband and I appreciated how…read moreshe kept photo time moving after our wedding, maximizing the number of shots we got to take before it was time to go to the reception. During the reception, Julie seemed to be everywhere all at once, and wherever a group of guests congregated she was always right there with her camera. I can't wait to see the finished product! Thanks Julie for being unflappable and calm on what was a very hectic, emotional day for me!

From the owner: High-Quality, very affordable photography serving all of Hampton Roads…read more Specializing in: - Weddings - Engagements - Family Portraits - Pregnancy - Portraits - Highschool Seniors - Corporate Events / Parties and more...