Robyn is a natural! She photographed my family at various stages of life including prenatal…read morepictures of my third child. Robyn has an eye for beauty, her poses are unique and capture her clients' personalities. She is without a doubt the most professional photographer I've met. No one could be disappointed with her work!

I was so lucky to have found Refocus Studios for a portrait for my Mom. They came to her Assisted…read moreLiving facility in Annapolis and with their lighting and natural light from the windows created the most beautiful portraits of her. At the time, I did not know that we would be doing this for presentation at her funeral, but unfortunately that was the case. My mother, Ruby Kennedy was 12 days from turning 100 when she passed away peacefully and quietly, just like the lady she had always been her entire life. Words cannot express how grateful I am that they came to us, used the props on hand and handled her with such grace and dignity. She always loved dressing up and was always the most elegant woman in the room. Her vision and hearing were impaired, but she managed to roll her hair in curlers every night and put on make-up for the day. Costume jewelry was not always matching, but she would ask the facility's staff to help her put her ensemble together. She always cared about how she looked. I was so pleased that we were able to have these photos taken in all her glory just a couple of months before she turned 100! Thank you very much to the photographer. Call her and take your portraits now. You will never be as beautiful as you are today!

We had our official portraits done with the studio. I don't have the pictures yet but the…read morephotographer was extremely patient with our highly energetic pup. He had toys and treats and several tactics to keep her engaged. We really felt like the session was highly tailored to us and he showed us shots from each pose to make sure we liked them. The whole session took about 2 hours with narrowing down the pictures we chose. I would go back for any shoots we need in the future

I can't say enough about what a great experience I had at Shayna Hardy Photography! The…read morecommunication prior to my photo shoot was very detailed and informative, so I had no questions going into the session. The studio was comfortable and welcoming with multiple choices. Shayna is professional and fun, and made me feel at ease immediately- like I'd known her forever and this was just a normal day. To top it all off, the photos are AMAZING and more gorgeous than I ever would have imagined. If you are debating a photo session, just book it!!!

Shayna is awesome. Let's break it down: having a newborn is pretty stressful. It takes a special…read moresomeone to bring a magical suitcase full of props and make your baby girl (who kind of looks like a little old man or a burrito, depending on the swaddling situation, LOVE YOU BABY G!) look super cute in a snap. Also, when your baby refuses to fall asleep (see: cranky old man) or poops EVERYWHERE (see: burrito), Shayna takes it all in stride, complete with a white noise machine. Patient, sweet and talented-- you'd be a fool not to book her today!

I highly recommend Mary without any reservation. We took newborn and family photos with Mary in…read moreOctober 2023. My family and I thoroughly enjoyed working with Mary and will treasure our photos for years to come! Booking: It was easy and straightforward to book Mary. Prior to booking, Mary took the time to answer all of my questions and to understand what I was hoping to achieve. She also provided several recommendations such as when to feed the baby, how to keep the baby calm, make-up, studio session timeline, etc. which allowed us to achieve the best-results. There were no surprises! When we arrived, we knew exactly what to expect. Her attention to detail and thorough consultation prior to the actual shoot allowed for an effective and efficient shoot. The shoot: The studio has ample parking and it was easy to access her studio. The session started promptly upon our arrival. She has an extensive selection of props for the shoot and costumes for mommy and baby. I appreciate that she checked in with me throughout the shoot to make sure that I was happy with her outfit selections and color combinations for our baby. Mary was sure to handle our baby with the utmost care and she also had an assistant. As a first-time mom, it can be nerve wrecking to entrust your baby with someone. I even learned a few soothing techniques from Mary that we leverage today. She did an excellent job of coordinating the family portion of the shoot and provided excellent posing guidance. Gallery delivery: It was easy to select photos for editing. We were really happy with our final gallery and the timeliness of the delivery. Mary is talented, pleasant, and professional. We felt great warmth during our session! We enjoyed working with her and had a positive experience from beginning to end!

Took me a few weeks to write this review in order to say what I needed to convey tactfully without…read morebias or lingering frustration. Our overall maternity shoot with Mary Bosotu Photography was an experience we won't forget, but not in the memorable way we were anticipating. Would not recommend...4/10. Mary Bosotu Photography came highly recommended by a family member so when my first choice was booked solid I reached out for Mary's availability. Her business appealed to me because of her variety of dress offerings and photos of previous clients in her social media page. Her assistant Vivian was amazing and very timely in answering emails. However after paying the initial deposit Mary was harder to reach which I totally understood and gave time before following up. Five days prior to the scheduled photoshoot, late October 2021, I was finally able to speak with Mary on the phone for a consultation. She seemed pleasant enough on the phone and answered all of questions. Fast forward to the day of the maternity shoot we were running about 15 mins behind. I called and texted Mary about 45 mins prior and recieved no answer. Upon pulling up to her home we were unsure where to park so again I called but no answer. We happened to see a woman staring at us from her driveway so we stopped and asked if she was Mary. She stated yes and told us where to go very flatly. The lackluster greeting and non response to calls made me a bit weary but we proceeded anyway. Upon walking into the studio, the ambiance was be off putting. Lights were turned off, untidy bathroom and floor messy with props & flowers that we had to step over to pass. Mary was not very welcoming and seemed to be having a bad day as soon as we entered the studio. Again against our better judgement we tried to be optimistic that things would get better. I tried to remain upbeat, however a mixture of hormones and annoyance left me trying to shake the disappointment off. Long story short(ish)...I had to ask several times for her to change the backdrop and to include props for the different outfit changes. These requests were made due to other photos we liked on her IG page, not arbitrarily. However she seemed impatient and annoyed anytime I spoke or asked for something. Also I was under the impression that I would be able to try on the dresses in her inventory at the time of the shoot but was rudely informed that I could only try on two dresses because she did not want to launder unused dresses. If that's your policy I respect that but would have been nice to mention during our phone consultation! Fast forward to the raw unedited photos being delivered via email. She requested we chose our favorite poses and stated that the photos would be edited and returned. Upon seeing the photos I was sadden to see the frustration in my facial expressions, lack of direction for proper positioning, etc. However I wrote back inquiring about the editing process because I was interested in having some imperfections removed from my belly & curious about the ability to adjust awkward leg positions, if possible. I don't believe she understood the true intent of my question because her response was very defensive and condescending. In response, she recommended that I "review my website or Instagram to get an understanding of how final images look". Are you kidding me?! Without seeing unedited to compare to edited photos, how is that supposed to help me ma'am. At that point I knew she wasn't having a one off bad day but was not capable of communicating effectively, being empathetic, professional or courteous. In order to not further upset myself I chose not to engage with her anymore after receiving the final digital shots. As a first time mom I wanted these keepsake photos to commemorate my pregnancy and to cherish for years to come with my new family. I didn't view the questions I had as too demanding but rather typical for not knowing what to expect. I strongly dislike the way our photos came out for the amount of money spent. Her newborn pics are adorable and appear to be her strong suit. However due to our ordeal we won't be returning or recommending to others. My sincere hope is that our experience is a one off and others have a more pleasant maternity session outcome. Cheers!

Mary is the best photographer we've used!! She set up an amazing cake smash for my two year...even…read moreprovided her outfit and cake with the most original set up. My daughter loved the bubble machine and vintage bath after!! We also used her for fall/maternity pics which exceeded my expectations!! Highly recommend

We have used Mary for our sons first birthday cake smash! As well as Christmas photo's for the past…read moretwo years. Not only is her work amazing but she is also wonderful to work with from helpful outfit suggestions, to creating the perfect background and to being so flexible with our son during the photo shoots! I would recommend to everyone !!!!

I can't say enough great things about Kitty! She is a talented photographer but also diligent,…read moredetail oriented, flexible and kind. I needed headshots urgently and Kitty was able to help me meet the deadline and deliver amazing shots in no time. She helped me with all aspects of the shoot, including helping me pick my clothes, to hair, everything! When we finally met she made me feel very comfortable and gave me great direction. I will definitely recommend Kitty to anyone and I look forward to working with her again for all of my photography needs!

Kitty was very easy to work with and accommodated our busy family schedule. I wanted some family…read morephotos for the holidays and she was quick to respond and flexible with meeting right away on a Saturday. She is friendly and puts you at ease while taking photos. She went out of her way to make it special by meeting at a park and then when I mentioned my dog was home she included a trip to our home to get some pictures with our dog! So thoughtful!! We would recommend her highly for your photos! Thank you for the wonderful job Kitty!

Everything went smoothly from my first call to leaving a wonderful photo session. Roy and Erin were…read morevery welcoming and informative. My headshot photo session went great and Roy was great at getting the best looks from me. I will definitely be returning for photo updates.

Roy Cox is by far the best photographer in the Washington Metropolitan Area!!! My photo shoot was…read moreso much fun, Roy is hilarious and extremely talented, great photographer, I'm ready to have my headshots updated and I'm headed back to Roy, my photos were fantastic and I got so many compliments and booked a couple of jobs because of them, I had so many wonderful photos to choose from it was hard to decide what photo to use on my website and for the screen display/backdrop for my television show "In The City With Crystal". See you soon Roy, Smooches!!! Crystal Goodwin host of "In The City With Crystal" www.facebook.com/InTheCityWithCrystal

As a makeup artist I get to go to a lot of photo studios and this was my first time at this gem. It…read morewas super convenient and we were able to get parking right out front despite being downtown. The building had an elevator which was super nice and the studio itself was really nice. I recommend this place for creators!

Great studio, staff and pricing. They were very professional and had everything that we needed to…read moreaccomplish the shoot. Highly recommend!