Vanessa is a wonderful and talented photographer! Vanessa is super nice and very easy to work…read morewith. She had a fabulous vision for our session and our photos turned out amazing! Vanessa was patient with our young girls, enthusiastic and helped make sure they were comfortable while she was taking their pictures. She let my littlest one take a break when she was having a moment and it didn't disrupt the session. Our girls really liked working with her. In the end, she captured stunning photos! I would recommend her in a heartbeat!

From the owner: 516-637-9641 FRESH, MODERN, CREATIVE…read more At Vanessa Guzzo Photography, we specialize in family photography, Communion photography, event photography, and corporate headshots in the heart of Charlotte. What sets us apart? Personalized Experience – We tailor every session to reflect your unique story, whether it's a cherished family gathering, a sacred communion moment, or a professional headshot that exudes confidence. Creative and Timeless Style – Our approach blends artistry with authenticity, ensuring your photos feel genuine, vibrant, and stand the test of time. Local Expertise – As a Charlotte-based photographer, we know the best locations and lighting to make your moments shine, whether it’s a scenic park, urban backdrop, or your favorite spot. Professional Excellence –From warm, candid family photos to polished corporate portraits, we bring a meticulous eye for detail and a commitment to perfection. Let us transform your milestones into lasting memories. Book your session today and see why Charlotte families, professionals, and event planners choose Vanessa Guzzo Photography.

What an amazing photographer, session, and photos. Not only was she super professional, great with…read moreyoung kids, but the output matched the service. If you are looking for great family photos and/or lifestyle photos...she is the right person. We are a family of four with two kids under 3, and she was so kind, patient with all of us. We will continue to use her, so she can capture our memories as our family grows.

Megan works her magic to capture both fun and intimate family moments and we look forward to our…read moretime with her each year! Her use of light is so beautiful and unmatched.

Great quality, fast, everything you'd want in a photographer. Would hire again. Super easy to do…read morebusiness with

My wife and I cannot thank Alex, Mal and Jorge enough for everything they did on our big day. You…read moreguys went above and beyond what we could ever imagine. Whether it was Mal helping my wife while she was getting ready, or Alex helping close the tent walls during the reception and so much more. And none of that was their responsibility, but it certainly made a huge difference! We had so many people tell us just how awesome they were! When it comes to photography, Alex and Mal are hands down the best of the best. During engagement photos, they made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and had the most creative ideas for what would make the best photos. The same goes for our wedding photos and video. All three of them were very punctual and organized on our wedding day. At times, I felt they were doing more to keep everything on schedule than our wedding planner. Just like the engagement photos, the wedding photos blew us away with how amazing they turned out. Alex and Mal will always be our go to photographers for any future family events or needs! If you are able to splurge a little, definitely have Alex partner with Jorge for the videography. You will not be disappointed, and every dollar will be worth it! The video was amazing and we watched it over and over again the first week of getting it. Thank you all so much for an amazing experience.

Heather is absolutely wonderful! She is friendly, professional and personal. She makes you feel so…read morecomfortable and captures the real you!

10, 10, 10's across the board!! Heather was absolutely amazing to work with for our engagement…read morephotos and on our wedding day. Four our engagement session she had great ideas for where and how to shoot our photos. Heather is so full of energy and an amazing person to be around, she made the engagement session so much fun. There aren't enough words to express how amazing her and her son Braeden were on our wedding day. On our wedding day, Heather sat down with me to schedule out the day and wanted to make sure she got any photos I specifically wanted. Heather also coordinated with our DJ and they worked so well together. Heather really makes the bride feel like she has her back and is there for her, but also making sure things run as smooth as possible. Heather's son Braeden was our second photographer and he is such a wonderful and talented young man. He didn't hesitate to get photos and video of the ceremony and reception. Heather and Braeden felt like family on our wedding day even though they were there to capture it. Both engagement and wedding photos came out amazing and we could not be happier with our experiences and photos. We highly recommend Heather and Braeden for any and every event you want to capture. We will be using Heather and Braeden to photograph all of our life moments.

Daniel and Andrea are truly an amazing team. Not only are they professional and creative, but our…read morepictures turned out absolutely beautiful! Daniel was super courteous and easy to work with as well. He set up a great variety of poses and locations during our photo shoot and we just had so much fun. I would definitely recommend Green Valley Photography to my friends and family. Amazing job!

Because my whole family was going to Charlotte to surprise my dad for his birthday I needed to find…read morea photographer in a location where I didn't know anyone. I read reviews on yelp to evaluate some choices. Daniel responded promptly, was very courteous and his rate was reasonable. He was extremely patient with all of my questions. I was actually excited to work with him. After all was finalized and I was in Charlotte with all of my family, we decided on the afternoon of the shoot that we wanted to do the shoot at my dad's house instead of the location that we had already identified. Daniel was extremely accommodating and agreed to come to the house a little early to scout out good sites to use. The shoot was fun and not nearly as "painful" as other photo shoots I have done. It was ALL because Daniel is not only a great photographer, but he is relaxed and made us also more at ease. He has a great sense of humor too! Andrea, who works with Daniel, was also helpful in posing pictures and just being another pair of eyes and hands. She even thought to bring a green blanket knowing we might want to take some pictures sitting in grass!!! The best part is that the pictures are fantastic! They look great and truly captured the personalities of my family. We got them much quicker than I expected and Daniel provided us with a link to see them and download if we wanted. It is very easy! From the beginning, Daniel was a delight to work with. All in all, the experience was wonderful and I would strongly recommend using Daniel and Green Valley Photography.

Jessica is the absolute BEST. She's professional, so kind and sweet, and most importantly so…read moreincredibly talented!! Her creativity comes straight from the heart. She did our engagement photos in the Outer Banks and we were thankful she was eager and excited to travel for us--we had so much fun. She did such a great job of balancing between letting us have candid moments and helping direct us with our poses. She made us feel so comfortable to be ourselves. The results were stunning. I had my bridal portraits at her natural light studio in an old, historic building with exposed brick and it was the perfect vibe. She did so well with capturing the mood I wanted. For our wedding day, she handled our big rowdy bunch with so much grace and patience, bless her! Everyone loved working with her and we can not wait for our final gallery. Her work ethic, passion for photography, and her love of love/families is so apparent in her work. If I could give 10 stars I would. We have found such a gem in Jessica and can't wait to book her again!!

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Ken is great at budgeting his time. After a wedding planning session, Ken created a customized…read moretimeline with our daughter & new son-in-law. He used his pre-wedding time to go back & forth between the Bride's and Groom's Rooms for photos. As the Mother of the Bride, Ken and I had a telephone conversation and he told me exactly what he needed ready to photograph as soon as he arrived on the wedding day. Having those items prepared helped him to stay on schedule and get all the pre-wedding pictures taken so that we started the wedding on time. Ken was very accommodating with special requests from both of the Mothers, because we wanted photos taken of our extended family groups. Ken had a prepared list of the extra photos that we wanted, and he methodically went down the list. The great thing was that we never felt rushed by Ken at any point during the entire day. Ken has a calm and friendly demeanor and it showed!! HIRE HIM... he'll do a great job for your wedding or special event too!

I unhesitatingly recommend Ken Thomas Photography! Ken's professionalism before, during, and after…read moreour May 2022 wedding has been exceptional. His attention to detail has been superb, and his talent is evident in our finished products. I'm thrilled with our photos, and I'm so thankful that I found such an accomplished professional for our special day. Way back in 2019, Ken met with me in person at his studio to discuss our expectations and to give me more information about his work. He impressed me as a delightful and extremely professional gentleman, and I liked him immediately. He also, during one of our visits, devised a detailed timeline for the events of our special day. That timeline proved invaluable in calming me on our wedding day and in keeping the festivities on schedule. All was nicely on track with all our wedding businesses, but due to the pandemic, we rescheduled our 2020 wedding. Ken was more than understanding and accommodating as I tried to come up with alternative dates. He was always a pleasure to speak with and even checked in with me from time to time to make sure we were still on schedule. On the day of the wedding, he arrived at our location in Marion County, South Carolina over an hour before the start time on our timeline, just to scope out the private home where our wedding was being held and to get an idea of photo locations. He was friendly and kind with everyone, both during photo sessions and at other times. He was fast and efficient in taking pictures, and his experience as a photographer showed as he quickly arranged us and our families in various great poses. My groom and I are both 60 years old, and he not only tried to make us feel more comfortable in posing - something that could have tried the patience of other folks - but also treated us just as he would a good-looking couple in their 20's. He made us feel special and was completely patient with his elderly bride and groom and our even-older guests. In addition to the posed photographs, he took great candid shots as well as many lovely photos of our outdoor ceremony. Since we didn't have a videographer, it was especially meaningful to me that I have photos of our vows and our walk down the aisle together. I received so many compliments from guests and family members, even before they saw the finished photos. Those in attendance noted that Ken was always available and busy taking photos throughout the evening and that he was unfailingly friendly. And then when they saw the nearly 500 photos - wow! I'm a technophobe, but Ken very patiently helped me with the online viewing of our pictures. He even emailed us a sneak-peek of around a hundred pictures less than a week after our wedding. The prints of all sizes are beautiful (despite the elderly subject matter!), and the lighting and color are perfect in each photo. When my two sons someday marry their girlfriends, I'd love to have Ken as the photographer. Even after all my wordy review, I can't think of a higher compliment than that!