Derek Parks and Skewed Patella recently provided photography services for our wedding. Ours was a…read moresame-sex marriage and Derek treated us with the same respect and service that he would have provided to any other "traditional" clients--with one exception: he knew exactly when, where and how to tailor our special day to fit our needs. He was responsive, reliable, flexible and professional through every step of the process. Derek truly has the gifts of imagination, creativity and passion all perfectly blended with charm, wit and most of all an incredible ability to listen to what you want and interpret and transform it into breathtaking memories. We couldn't be more pleased with the abundance of photos, at a very competitive price, all with the convenience of online viewing and ordering! We would put Skewed Patella at the top of our list for ANY future event...hands down.

Derek Parks (Skewed Patella) photographed our wedding last year. Our day was far from typical, as…read morewe experienced an unprecedented "derecho" storm which left us without power for our ceremony and reception. We had no AC, no lights, no music, no running water, no showers and no flushing toilets (well water!) Derek braved the 100+ degree heat and faced the day's many challenges with a positive "can-do" attitude. He went about his work in a quiet, unobtrusive manner and provided an honest and natural representation of the day's events. Derek must have encountered all sorts of obstacles with lighting (or lack thereof), excessive heat, etc. However, he was unflappable and completely professional, allowing the happy couple to remain blissfully unaware and to simply enjoy the day. We were so impressed and delighted when we saw our photos, because Derek managed to capture all the joy and wackiness of our unusual day and created something wonderful! Our wedding day was unforgettable, and we will treasure our photographs and the memories they inspire forever. Two enthusiastic thumbs up for Skewed Patella!

Not great at all. Had a hard time selecting photos that I liked. The photo shoot itself felt rushed…read moreand the poses were awkward. Also, had to wait for the photographer to show up for the app't then wait for him to set up.

I went here to get passport photos. I forgot the name of the person, but he was very friendly and…read morepolite. The studio is very clean and I had a bike and was not sure where to park, so I took it upstairs and he said to bring it in. The prices are not expensive as well. Nice little local place. Google doesn't immediately show this place if you type for photography, but I would highly recommend this place.

You should be aware that the owner (Mary) is not the photographer. She has no knowledge of, or…read morecontrol over, the photographer's work. I cannot recommend this photographer. I paid $450 for professional photography for my daughter's first birthday, a once-in-a-lifetime celebration that cost over $7,000. I trusted this photographer to capture such a special occasion, but the final gallery was extremely disappointing. Many of the photos were taken from low, unflattering angles, had poor composition, or were unnecessarily repetitive. Several important moments were either missed or not captured well. What was even more disappointing was the response afterward. When I raised my concerns, the photographer claimed that the angles had been "edited to eye level." That explanation made little sense. While editing can adjust exposure, color, and cropping, it generally cannot change the original camera angle or perspective. A photo taken from a low angle cannot realistically be transformed into an eye-level shot through editing alone. The photographer also failed to avoid obvious reflections in people's eyeglasses. Can you imagine paying $450 for professional photos, only to receive images in which bright white glare obscures people's eyes and faces? Instead of acknowledging the problems or offering a reasonable solution, Mary, the owner, refused to take responsibility or provide a refund. This was my daughter's once-in-a-lifetime first birthday, and after spending over $7,000 on the celebration, I expected professional-quality photographs that would preserve those memories. Unfortunately, both the quality of the photographs and the customer service fell far below my expectations.

We are so grateful to Lasting Impressions Photography for capturing precious moments for our family…read morerecently. We were operating under a tight timeframe to plan a memorial service, and the team at Lasting Impressions Photography handled it seamlessly. Mary was exceptional to work with -- she was highly responsive, helpful, and ensured great communication, which was vital given our quick turnaround. Kevin was also wonderful. He had excellent communication to understand what we were looking for and captured the event beautifully (at two different locations), all while being incredibly empathetic and kind. His professional and respectful approach made us feel very comfortable during a difficult time. Many thanks to Lasting Impressions Photography for delivering high-quality photos for our family that we will cherish.

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 fantastic! We've been working with her for a few years now and she always makes the…read morefamily sessions fun, quick and easy!

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!

Juliette just took photos for the Hyattsville Zombie Run. First of all, we are so grateful that she…read morewould lend her time and talents. But also, her photos are truly works of art. They are so beautiful. Thank you so much Juliette!!

From the owner: Photographs rooted in real life and simplicity for quirky families who want to slow down and enjoy…read morethe simple fact of being together. I am a documentary photographer serving the DC metro area and my native France.

Daniel absolutely rocked!…read more Daniel was easy and professional throughout the process. His prices were extremely reasonable and he was definitely a self-starter - he showed up, set up, and got shooting without any kind of hand-holding. The end product was AMAZING - every single shot was absolutely superb. He easily took some of the best event photos I've ever seen! Needless to say, I'd recommend Daniel to anyone!

Daniel has solid 5-star reviews for a reason! We booked him for an engagement party in DC. He was…read morevery easy to work with in the coordination and gave timely responses, he showed up on time and was very pleasant to work with. He took great candid shots and worked well with our families and getting great photos of them. He sent his photos back to us in just a few days and they were AWESOME! Daniel is a great value for what he provides; you will be happy you booked with him.

Had an early morning photo shoot with photographer extraordinaire, Derrel Todd in his fabulous…read morestudio! This review is really about how talented Derrel is, as a seasoned photographer who shoots for celebrities in local nobody's like me. He truly makes magic with his creative eye and high powered lenses. I am so grateful and honored that Derrel wanted to shoot little ole me to include in his next major project. Check him out !

We hired Maxx for a party and received stunning pics! He even included a few videos! On top of…read morethat, he was so flexible and really captured the best moments of the party! As a bonus, Maxx made sure to even capture a few shots of the fur-kids!! 5 stars all the way!

From the owner: Maxx Photography is a budget friendly event photography…read moreservice. We specialize in weddings, birthday partys, family events and all holiday and special occasions. We serve all of Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia. We specialize in creating family heirlooms through fine art photography.

For many years, I had been searching for the right photographer to no avail? Until Myron showed up…read moreno one had been able to tell my story. He intuitively got it. Personable, tactful yet clear about his vision of your story: he has an uncanny ability to posture you in away the truly accentuates your strengths and scout the background to identify the most scenic background. Myron definitely captured the best version of myself. Game Changer! After the shoot, his follow up was Amazing and accommodating. Best experience ever with a Photographer. --Dr. Shane

Myron, I've…read moresaid this to you many times at this point, but one single "thank you" would never have been enough. I appreciate your professionalism, patience, attention to detail and creativity. You used your creativity to beautifully paint the picture I'd envisioned for our photo session. Because of you, I was able to capture one of the most beautifully intimate photos of my granny, little one and I. You brought my vision of the maternity shoot to life! I am so grateful.