Jess was absolutely amazing during our maternity/family photo shoot at Lake Anna…read more We coordinated on the location and the time of day to ensure the best photos for our family. Jess was extremely flexible and patient as we worked through the optimal location and time. The shoot was amazing, she came prepared with ideas and we had several props to use to help create the experience we wanted. She was GREAT working with our 2 year old son Johnnie, I couldn't believe how great all of the photos were with him. Overall, one of the BEST photoshoots we've had (and we do a lot)! The gallery is just breathtaking and we couldn't be happier with our experience with Jess. Looking forward to another shoot during our next visit to Lake Anna! Crystal Rokos

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.

I was fortunate enough to have Susan as my engagement photo and wedding photographer. Her photos…read morestood out for me, because they weren't cookie cutter photos, they are real, unique moments captured. Susan listened to all of our ideas for what we wanted, and came up with more ideas to improve upon our vision. The only problem that we had with our photos with was figuring out which were the best, because there were so many good ones! Susan also took amazing portraits of our three dogs. Wrangling them and getting them all in one photo is no easy feat. She got the photo in much less than an hour and the dogs had a blast. She's very professional but also extremely fun to be around. My husband isn't exactly a picture person, but he never seemed to mind her taking his photo. As quality photographers come, her pricing is also very fair. If you have the chance to book with her, seriously take it.

So, Susan did my maternity photos and I loved them. I didn't think I could love any photo more…read moreuntil she did my family session with my now 6 month old kiddo. We went to Susan's studio, on what I swear was the hottest day of all time and although I felt hot and sweaty and yucky, the pictures turned out fabulous. The ones of my husband and my kid are just PRICELESS and they make me so happy. Susan has a way of capturing the moment so that all the joy and expression and emotion just comes through. If there wasn't a photo to prove it, you'd never know there was a photographer documenting the moment and for me, that's the style I like. Nothing too posed or contrived, just us being us, and Susan coincidentally snapping a few photos in our general direction.

Amanda photographed my wedding in Charlottesville, Virginia at the UVa Chapel with a reception on…read morethe downtown mall in April 2018. Amanda was awesome and such a pleasure to work with before, during, and after our wedding. Amanda has incredible professionalism (responds to emails quickly, does her homework before the event (has a print-out list of all the moments / groups of people you want photographed)), makes you feel comfortable (on an otherwise crazy and hectic day), and has a special talent for getting large groups of people to cooperate in portrait pictures!! She also has a great eye for finding unique spots in Charlottesville that photograph well!! BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY, I can't speak highly enough of the final product - I absolutely LOVE my photos and can't imagine how it could have been captured any better. My photos are filled with light, color, are crisp and accurately capture the feel of my wedding. From a logistical perspective, everything went super smoothly the day of. Amanda met me and my bridesmaids on time at our designated meeting place. She discreetly captured candid moments and was great at coordinating and gathering guests for bigger group pictures. A few weeks after our wedding, we received our photos. Accessing and downloading photos was a breeze. The problem now is figuring out which ones I like best. I highly, highly, highly, recommend Amanda!!

Amanda is amazing to work with! She is very professional and attentive, and provided fast,…read morehigh-quality results for our recent company retreat. She took individual headshots for our staff members, along with group photos. And she worked with us closely to make sure the turnaround time fit our needs and that we were 100% satisfied with the final results. Do yourself a favor and book her for your next event in the Charlottesville area... She will NOT disappoint!! Her pricing is also very reasonable!

If you like the combination of progressivism, great quality photos, and flawless customer service,…read morelook no further. Matt from Two Spoons (now called Carly Romeo & Co.) photographed my Baltimore wedding. He had a calm approach, great ideas for composition, and made sure to ask for and listen to my preferences. The mix of color and black and white pictures were gorgeous. They were also delivered quickly via digital gallery and thumb drive. The complimentary prints Carly sent were of very high quality. I should also note I chose Carly Romeo and Co based on the company's feminism and strong mission statement about how they see the role of their business in making a positive difference in the world.

Carly is a close friend who has done many photo projects to help support my blog (launched in Nov…read more2012). Her photos have helped me take my project from a super small following of friends to a substantial [niche] one. She's a joy to work with- super energetic and gives good direction- and her photos speak for themselves- stunning to begin with plus her great editing skills. She gives consistent quality and possesses a creative, but not pretentious vision. Carly is a brilliant talent who will work her hardest on whatever project she gets involved in.

Caroline was amazing. My husband and I had a wonderful experience with Caroline as our wedding…read morephotographer. When we got married I would have loved to have had a tiny country wedding, but family obligations on my husband's side had us locked into a very large affair. Caroline helped us create and capture the intimate moments I was longing for. She worked with us every step of the way to create a photography package that fit our budget and included exactly what we were looking for and none of the extras a lot of the other companies we spoke with tried to slide in. A wedding day is full of adventures and unknowns, but there was never a moment where I had a single second of anxiety about Caroline and I'm proud to have her work in my home (and would be even if it wasn't our wedding photos). In fact - our venue was so impressed by her they asked if they could display the pictures she took of our wedding in their advertising for their wedding packages. She is simply a joy on all levels. A true professional who is looking to give you the once in a lifetime experience you deserve.

From the owner: Caroline Martin Photography specializes in lifestyle and tourism photography partnering with…read moreagencies, brands, and organizations to create natural, people-focused imagery for marketing campaigns, websites, and brand storytelling across Virginia and beyond.

We had a great experience with Sarah! Our family photos turned out beautifully - she made helpful…read moresuggestions and managed to get some terrific shots of our 8-month-old baby ... the final set of photos had a wide range of adorable expressions and compositions, each very memorable. She was also a breeze to communicate with. I got in touch less than 2 weeks before the date and we set up a contract in no time. Very responsive and prompt with the results.

From the owner: Since 2011, Sarah Kane Photography has been serving the Greater Richmond area with timeless…read morematernity, newborn, family, and children’s portraits, as well as professional headshots. Sarah believes in creating an experience beyond beautiful images, helping clients feel comfortable, confident, and cared for in every session, whether in natural light or studio lighting.

I hired Don and his ex-wife to shoot my wedding. Don heard a rumor from my DJ that my then new…read morehusband and I were having issues. So, he just decided that he was relieved from the obligation to get me photos of my wedding. I have ZERO, that's right, absolutely no photos of my wedding. My in-laws are all Turkish and could not attend the wedding due to lack of visas. They have never seen a photo from the event and my father-in-law died not believing we actually got married. We lost $5000 to Don Mears. I'm not sure what justification he could possibly offer for not doing literally what he was paid to do! I would give no stars, just like I have no photos if I could!

From the owner: Don Mears is a multiple award wining wedding photographer based out of Richmond, VA. He has been a…read morefull-time professional photographer since 2005. His photography focuses on the authenticity of the moment, and captures couples in vivid imagery.