We are likely leaving the area in early 2014 so I wanted to have some professional photos done of…read moremyself with my husband and our greyhound to commemorate our time here. After doing some online research and talking with a few photographers I decided to work with Stacey. We met in Old Town Alexandria one Saturday afternoon in October. I was nervous at first but shortly into our photo session I felt at ease as Stacey is friendly, professional and fun, not to mention amazing at what she does! She was also great with our greyhound and got some adorable shots of him. Stacey has a wonderful eye for light and color and found a lot of unique backgrounds for our photos. Our online gallery was available after about a week and a half and the results were fantastic! Soon after, Stacey scheduled a free consultation with us to view all our photos on the large computer screen that she has and to help us pick out which prints and framing options we wanted to put up in our home. She even helped us decide how best to place the photos on the wall. We received all our prints last week and have gotten our framed prints up on the wall, we couldn't be happier! If we were staying in the area I would absolutely work with Stacey again in the future.

Stacey is amazing. I first met her through a friend that was organizing a head shots evening for…read morelots of professional friends, so I bought 15 min in a studio with Stacey and got the best headshot that has come in so very handy many times. I moderated a panel last week and a panelist I was being introduced to said, "yes, the woman with the most amazing head shot." Yesterday morning we did our 5th(!) family mini session shoot with Stacey in a garden next to the Capitol. It's wonderful to get these beautiful shots of our children growing up -- and have some shots with me that I love that aren't selfies! Years ago Stacey took an iconic (among our family and friends) photo of my son sulking off to the left of the Washington monument when my husband and I were were standing to the right smiling while pregnant with our daughter. That same day Stacey was able to joke around with our son and get the best shots of him smiling and enjoying himself. Our daughter enjoys the shoots just as much. Thank you, Stacey!

We were so happy with Sarah's photographing of our wedding - she was so easy to work with, and…read morecaught the spirit and best moments of the day! She blended in with the guests, and managed to catch great shots without being intrusive. She did a great job of finishing the photos, and they look fabulous!! We are so happy that we chose her, and we would recommend her to anyone looking to capture a special occasion.

FillmanFoto is the best of the best. You will most certainly get a deal when booking with Sarah,…read morebecause her rates are outrageously reasonable considering the amazing pictures she will take for you. Her pictures are always sharp and well-staged (while still looking natural), and every person and scene looks the best it possibly could. Sarah is a pro at catching a person, animal, or scene at just the right moment so that it looks magical, and her editing is such so that it doesn't look fake. Most important (to me, anyway), Sarah has a professional and friendly demeanor that makes you at ease right from the start, so that you don't feel uncomfortable being in front of a camera for hours at a time. I worked with Sarah when she shot boudoir shots of me - this could have been very awkward, but instead I forgot she was even taking pictures because she was so professional. The pictures turned out beyond beautifully, she was quick in editing them, and she brought all of her own equipment so that I felt comfortable shooting in my own home. I have recommended FillmanFoto to everyone I know, and she has taken stunning pictures for them as well (regardless of the event and the people in the shots). I can't wait to recruit her for my engagement and wedding shoots!

I can't exactly remember how I found Liz but I don't care, I'm just glad I did!…read more We booked a studio newborn session for our first little one and the entire experience and final product was more than we could have hoped for. It started with a lovely phone call for us to get to know each other and for Liz to get to know what our goal was for the photos. In our case the studio session was the right call. Our little one had some minor issues that left our hospital discharge date in limbo but Liz was so kind and accommodating in working with us to find the best day. It was a relief because it allowed my husband to join and worked around his crazy schedule. The studio is warm and welcoming. Liz is such an easy and gentle person and it was such a pleasure to chat with her during the session. Being a nurse and having little ones herself made me feel extra safe handing over my two week old for a couple of hours. She was really receptive to our wants for the photos. They turned out absolutely adorable! I squealed when I got the final images. We got some family shots, some cutesy shots, and some detail shots as well. A perfect mix to remember our baby girl's first few weeks of life. If you're anywhere in the DMV area I encourage you to reach out to Liz. Once you chat with her for a minute I'm certain you'll book her for your maternity or baby photos. We can't wait to return for more photos as our little one grows. Thank you Liz!

My husband and I had such a wonderful experience with Liz for our maternity photos! We aren't the…read morebest at posing, but she made everything feel easy and natural by guiding us the whole time! She made sure every pose showed the love between us and the excitement for our baby. Liz was so kind, patient, and made sure we felt comfortable throughout the session. Her studio was beautiful and inviting, and her pricing was very reasonable for the AMAZING quality of work she provides. We're so glad we chose her and highly recommend LVP to anyone looking for a professional and relaxed photo experience!

Maria was punctual and professional. Her photos are top-notch and she makes downloading them super…read moresimple! She has our highest recommendation

Maria is absolutely phenomenal! We highly recommend her for any photography needs, but especially…read morefor newborn photoshoots. She was so patient, kind, warm, and very experienced with babies both as a mother and as a photographer. As new parents, she offered us advice and helped sooth our fussy baby during the photoshoot. She also had wonderful ideas for poses, a variety of wardrobe options to choose from, is very responsive, and returned our final edited photos very quickly. Will certainly use her in the future!

James with Pure Utterance Photography was patient, kind, and understanding. He was able to calm me…read moredown when I started to panic and made me feel beautiful in front of the camera. Over half of my guests did not speak English and he took extra time to explain exactly how he wanted everyone to stand in the photos. If I could post more than 5 stars I would!!! Thank you, James!!!

James did a great job taking headshots photos of me. Professional, fast, affordable. I recommend…read morehim to my clients

Mr. Harrison shot our wedding. While the pictures were of good quality, there were some key wedding…read moreshots that he missed and he was inattentive to the wedding party at the reception. He was to provide us with our wedding album and going into the sixth month, we have yet to receive our product and he was paid in full. I wouldn't recommend him to anyone based on the experience my wife and I had.

From the owner: Professional photographer specializing in weddings, family portraits, engagement portraits,…read more corporate events, and concerts.

What can I say about Marco Ibanez and his work? It's remarkable! I thought I'd go in and I'd only…read morelike a couple of shots but there were 180+photos that I loved. His work surpasses any others that I've seen and he also teaches photography. He created such a relaxed atmosphere and I was completely comfortable right from the beginning. If you're looking for someone to create an amazing album or even just a few shots, please look no further. He empowered me in away that one can't explain and all I can say is he maybe a bit magical...

Marco is fantastic: he's truly a professional. And his work is so good you really don't have to do…read moremuch, all the posing, lighting, etc, he has nailed it. I've shot boudoir with him a few times and I've always been super pleased with his work. His style is distinct and has been a great addition to my portfolio. My friends have also worked with him and we have all went back for more shoots, both photos and video. That says a lot about a photographer. I've never had to wait long for the proofs to come back, it was always done over a web call where several images were already edited and I chose the ones I liked. I submitted payment, and boom, all my photos were uploaded to my dropbox! Super efficient! On top of that, I've never once felt uncomfortable around him. All that is important when you're considering working with a photographer.

Michelle shot my wedding and did an incredible job of capturing moments throughout the day. We knew…read morewe didn't want cookie-cutter, off the shelf photography and we were amazed by the range of emotion and interactions between ourselves, our friends and family that Michelle was able to document. Everyone who's seen the photographs has commented at how artistically composed they are. The work is truly impressive and none of it is staged. We were actually able to enjoy our wedding day because Michelle works so quietly and unobtrusively, we forgot she was even there. We later hired Michelle to take pictures of our daughter when she turned two. We absolutely love the photos!

We found Michelle through many excellent recommendations on our Takoma Park listserv, and the…read morepraise is totally deserved! Michelle met us at our apartment, which is very convenient for our little family with a 4-month old baby, and she was patient, kind and professional throughout the shoot. Of course, all that means nothing if the pictures aren't good, but the pictures were fantastic. The photos were in the naturalistic style that we love, and the resolution was amazing. We've got several instant classics out of the shoot, and Michelle allowed us to keep all the digital files. We can't wait to use her again!

Massive photo studio with great staff. I love the intimate kitchen area where your crew can sit…read morefor catering and meals, and the private restrooms are an absolute plus! I've shot here at least a dozen times.

Photogroup is one of our favorite event spaces. It's a blank slate, with tons of room to create any…read moretype of event. A beautifully renovated kitchen, open space with high ceilings, loft and even an outdoor area that you can tent or use as is. Love this space!

As the owner of a real estate staging company, I have used Steve, owner and operator of Whysall…read morePhotography, for several years now to photograph special, niche listings. His talent is that special blend of science and art that not only makes a listing highly marketable, but also captures the essence of the property. Recently, I hired Steve to photograph an impromptu wedding of a dear friend that was being held at my house. Keenly aware that my experience as a professional home stager in no way qualifies me to act as a wedding planner, I was very worried that the event would fall short of the bride's expectations. In addition, I was concerned that my modest house would not provide an adequate backdrop for Steve to capture the special moments of the day. I have always been a huge fan of Steve's work, but now my appreciation of his expertise and artistic talents is even greater! Upon arriving, he performed his usual "walk-through" to determine the positive attributes and challenges of the venue. Very quickly he established a strategy for shooting the wedding (no rehearsal...totally "off-the-cuff"), and within the first hour was in his "artistic groove" as I like to call it! The resulting wedding photos are nothing less than magical; it looks as if the wedding took place at a five star hotel! Thanks to Steve's artistry, my friend has a wedding album filled with beautiful memories.

As a family of 5 with a 7 year old an 4 year old twins we didn't quite know what to expect when we…read morewent in to do our family portrait. We had every expectation that it could go poorly with one or more of the kids. We were blown away by Steve and his wife. They were able to get the kids to smile if we couldn't, or to sit if we couldn't, all while setting up great shots. Steve was great at moving to different spaces as determined by one of our youngest who was having a hard time sitting still. We didn't feel rushed at all to get the shots that we needed, and Steve made sure that we happy with each shot. We are so pleased with the pictures we have that we can't wait to go back for more.