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!

Ingrid was fabulous! She took our engagement photos and they turned out fabulous! We had so many…read moreframed through out our house! She took so much time to be with us and make every photo beautiful!

Talented photographer with a fun, whimsical personality. She is sure to capture the heart of any…read moreevent. I recommend hiring her as soon as possible. Examples attached!

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!

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.

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.

This photographer took hundreds of photos of my daughter's wedding and reception but 90% of them…read morewere "outtakes" that I would have thrown away or retaken. With digital cameras there is no excuse to give your customers photos of the top of someone's bald head, the side of someone's face with their mouth open, someone standing alone just staring straight faced into the camera. She took a photo of me and my husband looking at his phone sitting at a table. She took a posed photo of me and my husband where the reflection of an indoor chandelier was exactly over my head like a halo. She took the most unflattering, ridiculous photos of my family. I showed my cousin the ones of her and her husband and she laughed. I took better photos with my iPhone. I can't share most of these with anyone they are embarrassing. But, she did get two photos of a couple from the groom's side, one where the woman looked overweight and enormously buxom and another one, perfectly posed, where the woman looks 50 pounds thinner and ten years younger. PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS KNOW HOW TO POSE PEOPLE. Some of the photos of my daughter and son in law were nicely done. I managed to salvage about 20 photos from the hundreds she took. DO NOT RECOMMEND.

My experience working with Tetrad Opus was 5+ stars - absolutely fantastic, professional service…read more Krystle did our engagement and wedding photos during the fall seasons and captured the beautiful light and the natural look of my family's farm. We are absolutely thrilled with the photos, and so is my family. From an organizational perspective, they are just as talented as their photography skills. Erin sent me contracts promptly and, when COVID changed our plans, she sent us the revised documentation quickly. We knew what to expect and the whole experience was straightforward. My brother referred me to Tetrad Opus after he and his wife had Krystle take their 2017 wedding photos. My family is very happy with Krystle's services and also the affordable price in an industry where it's difficult to find quality photography without blowing the budget. A true gem of a company -Caitlin

Once again, Tetrad Opus Photography & Make-up Artist (Krystle) has worked her magic!!…read more Make-up Artist: Krystle is a phenomenal makeup artist and photographer!! I would absolutely recommend her to anyone who is seeking a professional for any occasion. She offered some great makeup tips/advice that were very helpful for my complexion, and I can't wait to try them myself. I was very pleased with my results, and would definitely "continue" to use her services. Krystle loves her job! She will take all the time needed to make you look perfect! She explains how she is applying the make-up and the products she is using. She is very professional and knowledgeable with cosmetics. She can recommend brands and colors that are right for you. She excels in professional application skills and also provides tips and tricks to clients. I highly recommend her services! Photographer: Krystle, the photos of our Vow Renewal are so natural and you have captured our overwhelming feelings from the day. The photos brought back many intense emotions - from tears to laughter - we cannot thank you enough! Such amazing captures by you- a spectacular end result. I particularly like what you did with my wedding dress, shoes, perfume, rings, etc., so creative. Much love and appreciation! Phillip & TeResa Byers

Amazing experience.Excellent communication and service. I would definitely hire them again.read more

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.

As an author, I needed updated professional headshots for my website and social networking. I…read morebooked a standard 1-hour session with Tina. She made me feel comfortable, spent time with me taking tons of shots in three different outfits. She is super professional and my proofs turned out amazing. As a woman of a certain age, I didn't want glamour shots. I wanted me at my best...and she gave me that and more. Her prices are quite reasonable for the quality of the service she offers. I'd recommend her to anyone!

I loved working with Tina! Very professional, and she…read moreresponded fast, love the quality of the pictures they're wonderful! She made me feel very comfortable and relaxed. was a great experience. I highly recommend her.