We heard about Judah Avenue Photography from Little Black Book Events and enlisted them as our engagement photographer. Our plan was to use those photos as a trial before deciding on hiring the firm for our wedding in the Washington D.C., area. In short, Judah Avenue easily exceeded our expectations. If you want top-notch photos, book Judah Avenue asap. Their calendar fills up fast. A caveat, however. Since Nafa, our photographer, took so many great pictures, we didn't want to discard any of them. So, don't blame us when you have to spend a lot of time agonizing before choosing the best of the best. It's a nice 'problem' to have. In retrospect, we shouldn't have been surprised at the outstanding photos Nafa created. From the first email contact to the initial online meeting, Judah Avenue was professional and pleasant. Even though our video consultation was a business meeting, Nafa made it feel like we were meeting a friend, breaking the ice with her easy style, winning smile and sparkling personality. A few weeks later, when we entered the studio for our shoot, it was the same. Even though it was brutally cold outside, the studio was like a peaceful oasis, music playing softly, smiles and jokes flowing as easily as the bottles of water that were offered. All our questions and concerns were answered. It was difficult to feel nervous or self-conscious in that atmosphere. Indeed, our session was one of the most pleasant things we've done as we prepare for our wedding, which now is a couple of months away. And really, is there a better way to spend an hour than gazing into the eyes of your soon-to-be life partner, who's smiling at you, looking gorgeous and dressed to the nines? After the session, my fiancé and I smiled the entire drive home. OK, I know what some of you are thinking: 'We really dislike posing for pictures. We're ill at ease in front of a camera and have never been photogenic. There are few things we dislike more than having a photographer telling us to look right, left, up, down etc.' Don't worry, you're not alone. Yet even we immediately felt comfortable in Nafa's capable hands. Actually, she made us feel special. As a result, Nafa's photos look natural, enhance our physical characteristics and reflect that we were enjoying ourselves. Moreover, her professionalism was apparent immediately. You could tell she knew exactly how to pose us for maximum success, despite our initial reluctance to taking photos. And it wasn't 'Turn your head this way or that.' Her instructions were subtle, specific and personal. By now you realize that Nafa's disarming way with people mixed with an expert knowledge of photography are two of the keys to her success. We couldn't recommend her and Judah Avenue more highly. read more

After a lot of researching and deliberating, we decided to hire Judah Photography, one of the best wedding photographers in the DMV area (Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia), to capture our wedding day during the Memorial Day weekend 2019. This was by far one of the best decisions we made concerning our wedding vendors! One of the reasons is, before the wedding, Judah Photography, kept in constant contact with us. From the beginning of our relationship the whole Judah team made us feel welcome and comfortable throughout our wedding day. SuZan was always readily available to answer any and every question promptly and provided expert level recommendations. We had a number of detailed and inviting telephone conversations about wedding details as well as our love story so that the photographers didn't only capture the visual aspects of the wedding but tried to encapsulate who we were. We finally had the opportunity to meet in person the day of the wedding and it felt like old friends coming in town for the celebration. Nafa, Huy, and Taby floated seamlessly among our various venues, the bridal party, and amongst our guests: getting ready in the hotel, on the way to the ceremony, at the wedding ceremony, on the way to and at the reception. Everyone knows that things do not always go as planned with weddings, and as true professionals, Judah Avenue adapted to the circumstances. For example, we were scheduled to take pictures as the sun was setting. However, because the reception started late, we missed the timing. Nonetheless, Nafa and Taby pulled us out of the reception for a few minutes and captured the most beautiful evening photos--beyond what we ever imagined. Now, on to the surprise and real treat of viewing our photos after the wedding. We were told that we would receive our photos 6-8 weeks after the event but received them within 3 weeks. The pictures were nothing short of amazing; our first impression was the color, all of the pictures were bright and the colors really popped off the page. The pictures were beautiful and the photographers went out of their way in order to catch us in a variety of poses and truly flatter us. If you want an intimate wedding photography experience with amazing, show-stopping pictures, go with Judah Photography, for your wedding! You won't regret it; they make memories! read more

Listen, if you need a photographer to capture your wedding the most memorable day of your life, it's so important to have a team that is not only talented but flexible, patient, friendly and understanding because things may not always go as smoothly as planned. Our initial booking with Judah Avenue, began with a warm reception of sweet delicacies, positivity and genuine excitement about our special day and peaked on the wedding day where each member of the team greeted us with warmth, cheer and so much flexibility, even when our timeline was a bit offline. Finally seeing the flawless results in the sneak peek blog edition and reliving our day through their work was priceless. One of my favorite wedding vendors I am so proud and honored to have worked with is Judah Avenue. There is no better wedding photographer or videographer in the Washington D.C, Maryland and Virginia area. But if you are out of state it doesn't matter she will come to you! And trust me it is so worth it! Our first contact was Nafa and she had my husband sold from day one, her hospitable personality and passion for her work is apparent in the excellence she produces. Interacting with Susan via email was always a pleasure and working with Nii & Nigel on the day of was seamless and easy. I didn't see them all over the place at my ceremony yet they captured every moment. Many say photography is the number one expense to invest in for your wedding day. Please believe me when I say Judah Avenue is the most efficient, most talented, most entertaining, fun and professional photographer you will ever meet. I found them online after viewing a wedding they captured at my church, my church is beautiful but I've never seen it look so exquisite before. The results are IMPECCABLE!! There is no way you can be disappointed, the video, the photos, all so beautiful, the colors popped, we had artistic shots and posed shots, it was a medley of all we were looking for. If you want to be blown away, please just go for a consultation, the rest will fall into place. We are expecting now and Judah Avenue has lifetime customers in us, because we will continue to patronize them. read more

My husband and I were so happy with the results from start to finish with working with Judah Avenue! When we first were looking for photographers for our August 2018 wedding, we didn't know where to begin. I eventually found Judah Avenue through one of my cousins who used them for a maternity shoot (which was amazing as well). We set up an appointment to meet with the owner Nafa (which we in the beginning had no idea she was Ghanaian)!!! That excited us even more to know that we were going to use someone who was familiar with a Nigerian/Ghanaian wedding. From the first meeting until the preparations for the wedding day to the wedding day was absolutely amazing. Her staff is amazing and I think this is one of the many reasons that Judah Avenue is so successful! Very very attentive to detail, the turnaround time for emails and just overall professionalism. I knew this vendor company turned from being just a vendor to being much more personal and family like. Nafa called me and told me that she would not be able to shoot my wedding due to a family emergency (although bummed because I know she's the best,it was completely understandable, as she informed me details of her situation). When I tell you the day of my wedding Nafa made it an effort to SHOW UP AND SHOW OUT! WE BOTH LITERALLY CRIED when we saw each other. I have never been so emotional over a vendor and I realized Judah Avenue wasn't just a "vendor". At that point, I knew that this company really listens to the wants and needs of their customers despite their own situations. For that I am forever grateful and will ALWAYS have a photography/videography company that I will use and recommend! Nafa cudos to you and your staff (Nii, Joseph, Taby, Suzan, Maria and Susan) that made my wedding day so memorable and provided me with amazing service and photos. You guys are amazing at what you do! read more

My spouse and I had the ABSOLUTE pleasure of working with Judah Avenue Photography for our engagement and wedding photos. From our initial contact with Susan, we were treated with the utmost kindness and respect. Susan was both attentive and responsive to our every question and concern. The Judah Avenue team took great care to understand what our vision was for our photos; this was accomplished by setting convenient telephonic meetings to discuss our vision and the plan for our photos. This level of detail and preparation was necessary to ensure that we received the outcome that we envisioned for our special moments. From referrals for make up artists and a great eye for detail in selecting the appropriate locations for our engagement photo shoots - we knew that we were in good hands with Nafa. Our interactions didn't stop there, we had the pleasure of working with Maria, SuZan, Manolo and Randy. All of these individuals played specific roles from videoing to producing our final images. We could not be more pleased with the level of service and more importantly, the consistent level of customer service that we have received throughout our entire business relationship. Our proofs were delivered on time as promised as well as the final photos. Our photos are still touted as the most beautiful works of art that our friends and family have EVER seen. Judah Avenue Photography was able to capture the essence of who we are as a couple, with a glimpse into our luxe lifestyle. Nafa was able to illicit the best out of my spouse, who up until meeting her, was completely camera-shy! Judah Avenue Photography is without out doubt the best, premier wedding photography company in the DC, Maryland and VA area. I'm so proud that I found them, hired them, and have beautiful memories (in print) to last a lifetime. Thank you Judah Avenue Photography!! read more

We strongly recommend Judah avenue photography. They have been so amazing to work with, made me and my husband so comfortable during our maternity shoot. This is our first pregnancy and we had hoped to have the best photographs clicked, at first we were skeptical whom to choose as our maternity photographer. We went purely based on the reviews we saw online and luckily we were not wrong in our choice. Judah avenue team (Nafa, Taby, Mary, Suzan,Susan) all of them were remarkable and professional in their work! Nafa was our photographer, she made it so easy during our shoot, while Taby was very helpful in making us feel comfortable and assisting us throughout the shots. The best part about this team is that you will not get the feeling you are meeting them for the first time, Yes! We met the team on the day of the shoot only, everything until that point was only over the phone!! It was scary at the beginning because we were not sure how everything will turn out not having met our photography team!! We had a design consultation over the phone for what to wear, how to plan things and also every look and feel of our costumes was discussed at detail. This team also has a great variety of costumes and props at their studio which are really impressive. We did use one of their costume although we did not plan it initially, and to our surprise it turned out beautiful!! The photography is amazing, no words because all the angles and placements were just perfect and turned out more beautiful than expected! Judah avenue photography is one of the best we have worked with, we will definitely work with them for our little one's shoot. read more

Let me start off by saying I am in love with Judah Avenue Photography. I took a chance on this company out of Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia last year (from doing the same thing you may be doing....checking reviews :)) from what I thought was just going to be family photos during our White House tour to my very own surprise wedding proposal. When the only issue you have is trying to pick the best photo out of all them....:)) (Mind you all the photo were amazing). Now let's fast forward June 10, 2017 the date of our marriage. There was no question on what wedding photographer I would get to deliver. Let's start off with Susan. She is the sweetest most responsive person and was able to answer all my questions. Next was our pre-wedding session. Nii, Nigel, and Nafa showed up early and literally went right to work. Nothing like calming the bride on the big day. Next up was the ceremony and reception. Of course everyone is tuned into the festivities but trust me I knew I was in good hands. A couple weeks later while on our honeymoon we received the snapshot blog. When I tell you I was in tears. The blog told a story and how they captured everything was so memorable. Some of the family wasn't able to make it but the blog added a special touch. They felt as though they were there. We would like to thank the team for making our lifetime memories priceless. Check out our blog http://www.judahavenue.com/2017/06/shameeka-and-orlandos-wedding-at-the-villa-in-beltsville-md-wedding-photographer-in-washington-dc-maryland-and-virginia/ read more

My husband and I have worked with Nafa and team for our daughter's newborn photos as well as her cake smash. Nafa is truly one of a kind and is one of the best newborn photographers I've seen in the Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. She's great with kids and has a unique gift of capturing those special moments even when your child isn't cooperating. She's very patient and super friendly. The first time I meet her she made us feel so comfortable and I left feeling like I had just left an old friends place. Nafa also values customer service and that is very apparent by the team of people she has working alongside her. I have been in contact in some form or fashion with Maria,Taby, Susan, Mary and Suzan. They are all so wonderful and go above and beyond to make your experience even that much better. Taby was an excellent assistant for my baby's cash smash session and was so kind and gracious enough to pop the million balloons we used for her session. I have been in constant communication with Maria through email and she is always very thorough and informative in her emails and she is always quick to respond. I really can't say enough nice things about Nafa and her team. If you are looking for a maternity photographer, newborn photographer, cake smash photographer or family photographer in the washington dc, maryland and virginia area then look no further. I would highly recommend Nafa and her team! read more

Nafa and her team are hands down the BEST wedding and life style photographers that I have ever had the pleasure of working with!! I consider my husband I blessed to not only to know Nafa and have her do our wedding, it was a honor! Being in the event and wedding industry myself, I have worked with some of the best photographers in the DMV over the years, but by far Nafa and the team at Judah Avenue Photography are my favorite! Other than Judah Avenue having amazing photographers they also have great staff in Susan and Suzan, they're so sweet and super responsive, they are the best when it comes to customer service, which is always huge in my book. Another thing that I love about Nafa and her team (among the many), they really make you feel like family and made it easy to feel comfortable with taking photos ( which my non modeling self was very worried about). Nafa did both our engagement and wedding day photos, along with Joseph, Nigel and everything was amazing! They capture moments of our day that I will truly cherish forever. Judah Avenue photography is simply amazing! I'm not just a fan of Judah Avenue, she officially has a client for life out of me! The best thing you could do for your wedding is hire Judah Avenue photography, you will not regret it! read more

Nafa is an amazing photographer in maryland area. She may be one of the best photographers around DC, Virginia, and Maryland. We (me and my wife) were looking for a good photographer for our anniversary photo shoot at the last moment. And Nafa accommodated us without any hesitation (3 days before the photo shoot). She treated us very professionally. She was very accessible through phone, emails, and texts. She talked to us over the phone and walked us through the whole process including a perfect outdoor photo shoot venue. On the day of photo shoot she arrived early and waited for us at the venue for about 30 mins. On the top of everything she also secured a good parking spot for us in the busy city of Georgetown. She spent an ample amount of time during the whole session and gave us awesome tips for poses during the photoshoot. She made us feel very comfortable. She did not hesitate to lay down in the middle of the road to take those great life time memorable shots. We received our final pictures quickly. The pictures came out to be amazing. The whole team at Judah Avenue is commendable. We also got the opportunity to meet Priscilla who is an amazing person as well. We would highly recommend to consider Judah Avenue for your next photoshoot. They are the best! read more

A BIG shout out to Nafa, Ivona, Taby, Felix, Albert, Suzan, Maria. I'm looking for perfect words to describe my experience with Judah avenue. Awesome? Great? Creative? Compassionate? etc. The list can go on and on and on. Judah venue is the real deal. They literally turn my dream into a reality. My husband and I are super grateful for choosing Judah Avenue to capture our big day. We won't trade it for anything. We will book them over and over again. I can't wait to be pregnant for a maternity shoot. They literally blessed me by making my dream a reality with their impeccable attention to detail, creativity, passion, emotion, professionalism. I'm getting goosebumps writing this, ughhh, I can't get enough of them. They are all so wonderful and go above and beyond to make your experience even that much better. They are beyond amazingggggggg. If you are looking for wedding photographer in new york or wedding videographer in new york, please look no further, I repeat, look no further. Just BOOK Judah Avenue. Upon receiving the some pictures and video we were beyond impressed! We have received many compliments from friends and family commenting on quality, creativity etc. WE LOVE YOU JUDAH TEAM. You are BEST!!! Georgette & Nana read more

There are very few descriptors in the English language that exemplify the incredible experience my family and I encountered by the professional and nurturing care at Judah Avenue Photography. I utilized their expertise as my maternity photographer and later as my newborn photographer. The level of professionalism is like none I've experienced during my years as an entertainment executive responsible for hiring and working with creatives. The entire team is so endearing, kind, loving, supportive, affirming, flexible, and the list goes on. They move you on a spiritual journey from the first inquiry of service, scheduling the shoots, discussing the creative design, to the actual day of the photography session. However, that's only the beginning. There is a seamless process of perusing through the countless proofs to the selection and editing processes. You will be astonished with your magnificent images. So if you're looking for a maternity or newborn photographer in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, or Virginia area, this is your firm. I highly endorse Judah Avenue Photography and recommend that you plan and book your sessions TODAY as Nafa and her creative team are booked far in advance. You will not be disappointed. read more

Wow ! Where to start! Robert and I are so grateful to the Judah Avenue Photography Team - they did such a great job treating us like family, all while being professional and making sure they had all things in order so our wedding day would be captured perfectly from beginning to end. Speaking of beginning - our special relationship with Judah Avenue started before Robert even proposed! We had the honor of meeting Nafa (and being exposed to the professionalism and creative talent of Judah Avenue) the very first day Robert and I met - which happened to be at a wedding (where I knew the bride and Robert knew the groom). We were blessed to have a very first day of meeting capture in such beauty ... fast forward a year and six months and we were reunited with Nafa on OUR wedding day! We even were able to recreate our first picture together ! Having Judah Avenue Photography as our wedding photographer vendor was one of the best choices we made. If you're in the washington dc, maryland or virginia area, your best choice is Judah Avenue ! We are forever grateful to Nafa, Huy, Rico, Suzan, Maria and Susan for all of their hard work! Looking forward to having them capture our next chapter together (once the babies come!) read more

To have my new born photos taken by this newborn photographer in Washington dc, Maryland and Virginia Judah Avenue had always been a dream from years ago. Finally my dream came true and my experience in the whole process was like heaven. It was so amazing but finding the right words to describe it might not be possible. From the first team member I spoke to about coming in to get my baby shot to when i entered the studio with him was seamless... Then the actual shoot starts and I sat by and saw how the team handled my few days old baby through every single setup and pose..whew! I teared up... he was so comfortable in their arms and I was too. They were very timely too so we didn't stay there longer than planned which was great because I was able to get to my next appointment on time. Susan, Maria, Mary, and Suzan, Taby and Nafa you guys make the world a better place by they way you do your work and run the business. Your level of professionalism and skill my goodness! makes me want to go into photography. Im sold and you have a client for life in my family and I. I will recommend Judah Avenue to anyone any day!!! Keep up the extraordinary work you all!!! read more

I'm so happy that I entrusted Judah Avenue Photography with my special moments. As a first time mom I wanted my first maternity shoot to be memorable. I wanted it to capture all of the glow, joy and life that rests on every pregnant woman. I'm glad to say that Judah Avenue did not disappoint me!! My photographer Nafa, is phenomenal!!! She made my vision come to life in a way I could never have imagined. She came up with ideas, clothes, colors that took my idea to a whole new level of beauty. Every single shot was AMAZING!! She has a true gift to capture everyone she photographs in their best light. This was money well spent. She did such a great job that I had to come back and have her take my newborn photos as well. The pictures are literally breathtaking. My daughter looked like an angel. Nafa was even able to get my 7 day old newborn to smile for the camera. We've been getting so many compliments on all of the photos. People can't stop talking about how amazing our pictures look. I will forever entrust Judah Avenue to photograph all of my special occasions and moments from here out. read more

Goodness, where do I start?? The Judah Avenue team is phenomenal! I've had the pleasure of experiencing them in several weddings that I've been in, then finally created my own opportunity by way of a 30th birthday shoot. I could not be anymore satisfied. Prior to the shoot, I received several calls and emails to ensure that our visions of the shoot aligned. The team walked me through what to expect and assisted me through envisioning exactly how I wanted my shoot to take place. Nafa especially ensured my comfort by providing guidance throughout the process. The end result even surpassed the most vivid of my expectations. I appreciated the emails, phone calls and follow up communications for clarity. My photos were returned to me in a timely fashion and I recommend anyone interested in booking them to do so because they will not be disappointed. The studio is lovely with several color scheme options for backdrop. The team works with you to bring your vision to life and even pushes you to be even more creative. A Judah Avenue experience is well worth the investment. read more

We can't say enough about Judah Avenue! The entire staff is absolutely awesome! We took our son to the studio for his newborn photography session when he was two weeks old. As soon as we walked in we immediately knew we had made the right choice. The studio was clean, inviting, warm, open, and the perfect canvas to create the "Perfect" picture. The staff took their time, gently held our son to prepare him for the sessions, allowed us to feel comfortable giving input, and so much more... They have a real talent and are the best baby whisperers I've ever experienced. The entire session was an experience to be savored! We have received sooooo many compliments on the photos. We also ordered birth announcement cards that had a sampling of the pictures from the session included as "thank you" cards. They were so beautiful that we received "thank you's" for the "thank you's"! Our family and friends were very appreciative of the memento. We highly recommend them. They are the best newborn photographer in washington dc, maryland and virginia. read more

Best company ever!!! We adore this team. We Love their work and we're so blessed to have them capture our surprise engagement in Rhode Island and celebrate our special day with us. The best wedding photographers in Maryland, Virginia and Washing DC. Seriously if you are seeking someone to capture your special day look no further. I searched many back home in RI and nothing compared. We even flew them to RI for the wedding and the package you get, the quality you get is unbeatable. It was so hard to choose from the hundreds of engagement photos they captured and I cannot wait for the wedding ones. We got a sneak peek and they blew me and everyone on my Facebook away. MAGAZINE quality. Ladies you only get one wedding (hopefully) let the Judah Avenue Family capture the most important day of your life. I cannot recommend a better wedding photographer than Judah Avenue. Thank you Judah Avenue, the amazing Joy, Nii and the incredible woman behind the scenes Simply thee best! I am so blessed to have worked with you all! read more

TRUST THE POSITIVE REVIEWS! I never leave reviews but my experience with Judah Avenue photography is hands down the best experience I've had with any photographer ( and I work with plenty for a living). Nafa and her team are extremely professional, kind, prompt, thorough, and most importantly, talented. I've used them twice for a family shoot and my babies newborn shoot and my experience is always the same; AMAZING! For anyone looking to do a newborn shoot, let me just say, Nafa is what me and my husband call a baby whisperer! She can handle newborn babies in the most gentle and loving manor that makes them melt into her hands for the perfect photos. It's actually very interesting to watch lol...she's sooo good with babies and her whole team is sooo good at what they do! I will always use them for anything we do, and I only wish I used them for my wedding. You need positive energy around you during life's most precious moments and Nafa and her team bring that! I can't recommend them enough! read more