Simple Will Photo went above and beyond to deliver the most amazing wedding photos we could have…read moreasked for. The images we received capture so many beautiful moments--little things, from a tearful moment with my mom just before the ceremony, to big sweeping romantic shots of my husband and I kissing under brilliant blue skies with our friends gathered around us. In the busyness of the day (or weekend, in our case) it's so easy to miss things. But in these photos, I'm able to relive the magic, tenderness, laughter, and love that make our wedding so incredibly special and unique. I also have to shout out Alicia's INCREDIBLE professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to manage chaos with a friendly smile and easy laughter. Not only did she make everyone feel TOTALLY comfortable during the photo sessions (no small feat!), she even calmed my bridal nerves when I found out thunderstorms threatened our field full of wedding guests pre-ceremony. All this and I still haven't mentioned the fact that she was amazingly organized and communicative both before and after the wedding itself. In short, I couldn't have asked for a better experience. So if you want a photographer who's fun, talented, thoughtful, and actually makes your life easier, book Simple Will--you won't regret it!

If you're looking for someone who has a warm and welcoming demeanor and is sure to get your little…read moreones smiling, look no farther. We had both maternity and newborn photos done by Alicia and she got my cranky 4 year old (someone decided he didn't need a nap...) smiling for some great photos. She found a great spot outside for the photos and we were so pleased one is hanging on a canvas in our hallway! For the newborn photos, she came to our home and got numerous shots of our 2 week old with me, our dog and by himself. We were so pleased to share these photos in his birth announcement that went out to friends and family. The ease of scheduling, her personality and the quick turn around make Simple Will a great choice for your family or newborn photos!

Amelia was fantastic to work with for our family photo session. She was easy to communicate with…read morebefore, during, and after the session. Amelia came up with the perfect location for my parents' 50th Anniversary family photo shoot and despite it being a hot day in July when we felt like we were melting the pictures are amazing. We have great photos and lasting memories thanks to Amelia!

Amelia was FANTASTIC to work with! She was very responsive and flexible with scheduling. She had…read moregreat suggestions on where to take photos. She did a family photo session with us and was extremely patient with our 9 month old baby. She has a great eye for lighting and posing and we absolutely love how our photos turned out!

Melissa took our annual family portraits before the holidays and we absolutely love our photos. We…read moremoved from CA and was new to the area and I have been on a hunt for a photographer that fits what we were looking for. I am SO glad we found Melissa! She is so personable and with us throughout the whole session. She even made my very shy daughter so comfortable in front of her lens. We loved our photos and our friends and family did too! Definitely book her private session as it is worth every dollar spent. Memories like this last a lifetime! Thank you again for the wonderful photos and I can't wait for our next session!

"Above and beyond" and "beyond my wildest dreams" is how I would describe Melissa Arlena and the…read morebrand photoshoot she did for me. I reached out to Melissa for new website photos. Melissa made time to meet with my website designer to hear her needs and also went above and beyond to find the PERFECT location for the shoot, especially during the winter and during a global pandemic. Melissa got to know me and the brand I was trying to create. She did her research and came prepared with a shot list. During the shoot, she made sure we checked the box on all of the shots I wanted, and there were a lot. I have a complex business with lots of services, and she nailed it. Melissa made me feel comfortable and at home. Getting photos taken can be very vulnerable; her patient and soothing guidance made me feel like I could be myself, and that showed up in the photos. The photos came out amazing. As a former performing artist, I have done many shoots and this is by far the best shots of me I have ever seen. I received the photos back within two weeks, as promised. Melissa took time to retouch everything and remove any "uglies," so the experience of viewing my photos was just as joyful as taking them. She has a great eye and chose her top favorites to help direct my choices. I can't recommend Melissa enough - I will surely never hire another photographer again. I have found my person! - Lauren Green, Owner and Executive Director, Dancing with Markers®.

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.

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!

I hired Amanda to take professional headshots for me and they turned out great! I'm generally…read moreterribly unphotogenic, but she did a great job of coaching me into good poses. Price was reasonable and turnaround time on editing was fantastic. Scheduling was also relatively painless, even though I was requesting a booking on very short notice. She was quick & responsive, and always very professional. Highly recommend.

Professional and proficient! Sean took fantastic headshots of me in under 15 mins and took the time…read moreto make sure i was satisfied.

Sean is professional, meticulous and very experienced at photographing. We actually live in…read moreAlexandria and we eloped in Waynesboro (not too far from Charlottesville). We stumbled on Sean's site, because we were looking for a photographer in that local area. From beginning to end, Sean was a professional. He listened to our ideas and incorporated what we wanted into the pictures. Our ceremony was about 2 weeks ago, and we just got out pictures back. We LOVE THEM. They are so picturesque! He captured the emotion while capturing the ambiance. After leaving Sean and deciding on what pictures we liked, on the way home, I actually cried. I told my fiancee that was one of the most important things to me-THE PICTURES and they turned out better than we could hav ever imagined! Sean absolutely EXCEEDED OUR EXPECTATIONS! I highly recommend him! You will not be disappointed!

I've done two sessions with Black Lace Boudoir, and I can say without hesitation--it changed my…read morelife. After surviving a 13-year abusive marriage, I had completely lost my sense of self. My therapist suggested doing a boudoir session to reconnect with the parts of me that had been buried under years of emotional pain. At first, I didn't think it was possible. I didn't feel beautiful, strong, or worthy. I didn't even recognize myself anymore. I searched everywhere for the right photographer, but nothing felt right--until I spoke with Rami. From the very first phone call, it felt like I was talking to someone who truly saw me. She was kind, patient, and incredibly compassionate. At the time, I couldn't afford the session, and instead of turning me away, she told me she'd wait. That kind of empathy is rare. When the day finally came, I visited the client closet--an absolute treasure trove of lingerie, shoes, and accessories in every size from 0 to 6/7X. I felt included. I felt considered. And for the first time in years, I felt excited. The day of my session, I was pampered with professional hair and makeup (included!) by an incredibly talented artist. And when I stepped in front of the camera, Rami guided me with grace and care. It didn't feel forced or awkward. It felt like healing. When I saw my photos later that same day, I cried. Not out of sadness, but because I finally saw myself--the strength, softness, beauty, and resilience that had been there all along. I've since gone back for a second session and will absolutely do another. I recommend Black Lace to any woman--especially those coming out of trauma, battling depression, or simply feeling lost. Rami doesn't just take beautiful pictures. She helps you rediscover yourself. This was more than a photo shoot. It was the beginning of my healing. And I'll never stop being grateful.

Rami is so amazing! I had the BEST experience and felt beautiful and comfortable the entire time!…read morehair and make up was incredible and made me feel beautiful. I have never done anything like this before and I would absolutely recommend Rami to anyone who wants beautifully taken pieces of art!!