Most know the saying "you get what you pay for"; well with Ellie it couldn't be more true! I've…read morebeen cruising the internet for months (yes, months) now trying to find a place my fiancé and I can get photos taken. First I purchased a Groupon, then quickly returned it after reading the reviews ($19 but the reviews were horrifying!)... Then, since it's the holidays, JC Penny has a sale right now so I was going to do that, then when I spoke with them on the phone it sounded more like a drive-through photo session (you get 10 minutes and if you're late AT ALL you lose your spot), so I said -- naah... Anyway, you get where I'm going with this - I couldn't find anything "good" until I searched Google and Ellie's name appeared. I read the reviews, went on her website and saw the prices. At first I wasn't sure I wanted to spend that kind of money but hey - it's an hour long shoot, the reviews are amazing and it's something special for my fiancé and me so what the heck right?! :) YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED! She is so sweet, poses you in many different positions, and even gives you the option to do your own thing/poses if you want. Well worth the money I promise! And if you won't take my word for it read the other reviews! :) She's a gem! I had no idea what to expect, but something about her just makes you feel at ease and able to have a nice session whether it's a boudoir, family photos, or just nice pics like what my fiancé & I wanted. Thank you Ellie! KR

I recently had a engagement photo shoot with Ellie Photo! Sooooooo great :) that I am considering…read morethem for my wedding!!!!

Can't say enough great things about Nicole, no matter what occasion, we will want her again! Even…read morebefore the photo shoot itself, from the very beginning, Nicole has been so personable, caring, attentive, and calm. She really knows -- even more than I did at the start -- how important professional photos are for preserving the essence of a special day. So with just two weeks to go until our micro wedding, my husband and I hired her. Our first meeting to get to know each other and go over the order of the wedding day was incredibly important to feel comfortable with each other and to get to know what kinds of photos we'd want. The wedding day started at my family home in Maryland (party of 9) and then we drove into Washington, DC for an outdoor virtual wedding with the courthouse officiating. It of course rained almost all day, but Nicole was prepared for all eventualities and knew what to do to make sure we got the best photos. She is full of great ideas! In the end, we were actually grateful it rained because it offered us the best lighting and the least interruptions from passing tourists. We are so looking forward to the photos she captured and love her classic editing style. We only wish we got one with her in them because she now feels like a part of our family after sharing our special day with us.

From the owner: Photographer based out of Northern Virginia with a passion for creating a lasting image of those…read morespecial moments between What you Do and What you Love! My inspiration comes in many forms, ranging from my own personal photo shoots with local talent, to capturing those special milestones of my children. I'm an Equine and Portrait Photographer who believes that as you experience your best life, you should harness those moments in a photograph.

We had the best time shooting our booth photos! Aliza is a true professional and had fun backdrops…read moreand props ready to go! The quality of the photos is so good I'm tempted to use them for my Christmas cards!

From the owner: Loudoun County's favorite full-service photo booth! We're known for gorgeous photos, delightful…read moreservice and exceptional quality images and prints your guests will love. Our owner/photographer is onsite to ensure that you and your guests have a blast and look fabulous striking your poses. Let's make your event the best one ever!

Jimmy's photography skills are amazing. After meeting him at a friend's wedding, I decided to use…read morehim for my daughter's graduation pictures. His prices are a lot better than other photographers I compared him to and I feel the quality of his pictures are so much better. If you want highly professional portraits without the high prices, I highly recommend you give him a call. You won't be disappointed. My family and I weren't.

Jimmy is such a nice guy! He was great to work with and the pictures were beautiful! He did a…read morefamily photo session for our family last summer in downtown D.C.

A little over a decade ago, I was searching for a photographer in the Washington DC area who would…read morebe able to take proposal photos as a surprise to my now wife. Jae was one of the photographers who reached out and ultimately the one I ended up going with. Looking back, it was absolutely the right choice! He was incredibly helpful in planning out the proposal and choosing the best location for our photos. He answered all of my questions and was easy to get in touch with both before and on the night of the proposal, keeping me updated and making sure everything was ready before the big moment. The photos turned out perfect! Even today, they stand out as some of our favorite pictures. Fast forward 10 years later - I had an idea to get a kind of "follow up" set with our daughter for our 10th anniversary. I reached out to see if Jae was still in the area and if he'd have some availability to do these for us. He got back to me fast and we ended up planning everything out, starting right back where the proposal happened. This time was just as great! Jae was fantastic with our daughter and really helped bring out her smile. He was great posing us and knew exactly how to work each location we walked to. The photos (again) turned out fantastic! Being able to look back at both sets side by side, a decade later, is like opening a time capsule - it's just so cool!

Jae is an amazing photographer and I highly recommend him! If you're looking for someone who will…read morego above and beyond expectations, Jae is the man. He is very responsive and detail oriented. I hired him to take photos of my proposal. From the start, he removed all the stress out of planning so I only had to focus on actually proposing. He was essentially a photographer and a planner! Once I chose the general location and time of the proposal, Jae went out of his way to scout the place beforehand. He provided me with the exact spots with the best background, detailed diagrams of how to get to the spot, and how to propose for the best shots. Because it was an outdoor location, Jae helped me come up with contingency plans and what to do for each case. My fiancée and I are more awkward when it comes to photos but Jae brings in over 10 years of experience. He was able to help us get into the best poses and he edited the photos to make us really shine. Jae even stayed up late to finish editing our photos earlier than anticipated when he found out we were heading out of town soon after. I am truly thankful for Jae's help.

We decided to go to Steven Wu after checking out his yelp reviews and made a few inquiries through…read moreemails and phone calls, and we are very happy with the experience. Over the phone, steven took time to get to know you and your story, try to get a sense of what kinda pictures/portrait you are looking for and record your story through the lens. We did both city hall wedding and a private 2 hours outdoor shooting on Long island. As always, he arrived early ( earlier than us). City Hall Wedding For most couples, it's prob. their first time, so having a wedding photographer who is patient and experienced with the process definitely ease a lot of the stress. I remember Steven kinda walk me through the process over the phone before the court wedding date, giving your tips that actually helped a lot. The actually "ceremony" is quick, but sometimes the wait can be a little long, he really takes time to capture each moment for you along each step of the process. Outdoor Shooting I told Steven that I love nature, and I like artsy/cool pictures. Steven suggested morning/evening time where the light has a lot of variety. For me, he is sort of an impressionist, trying to capture beauty throughout the changing light. He is creative, and also open for suggestions. We loved our pictures. Notes: Pictures in this review were downsized, and I changed a little contrasts and light (so you can't see our faces). Ask Steven for some portfolio work, which you can get a better sense of his styles (and maybe some pose ideas).

Steven Wu is an incredibly talented photographer! My S.O. and I made a trip with our family (we…read morelive in California) to New York over the summer in May. It was my S.O.'s first trip and my millionth time to NYC. Our family had already decided that we were getting engaged and having our engagement party this upcoming November. I wanted to make this trip memorable, as it was his first trip, so we decided to do our engagement photos in NYC! I researched photographers almost everyday for a month when I stumbled upon Steven and his amazing reviews! We don't regret hiring Steven! He was absolutely amazing! We had been together for 6 years and we never did any type of photo shoot together. Our shoot was on a Friday morning in Grand Central Station and then in Central Park. Imagine a typical Friday morning at Grand Central. It is very, very, very busy and packed. We met up with Steven there and he asked us to go stand in the middle, of what seemed like thousands of people, and go pose. Needless to say, we felt SO awkward doing that. The second Steven started talking to us, we got so comfortable. The whole time we were with Steven, we only noticed him and each other. He made us totally forget how nervous we were and made us forget about the hundreds of people walking by and staring at us. I recall him saying he was in technology or something before he started doing photography but I swear, he must have some training in psychology because he like hypnotized us into feeling so calm and comfortable. Once he started clicking, we were so calm and at peace. We just focused on each other and the hilarious conversations we were having with Steven. Gosh, he kept us so entertained & happy! He truly is such an amazing man!!! I researched photographers for a whole month and am so glad I found Steven! I couldn't imagine a better photographer. And as far as the pictures go, they turned out AMAZING!!! For our first ever photo shoot, they were the most beautiful pictures I have ever seen! NY has such a special place in my heart and I'm so pleased that Steven was the one who captured my S.O. and I's first trip there! I would very highly recommend Steven to anyone who is looking to engagement pictures, family photos, party or wedding photography, anything and everything! You will not regret hiring him!

Chieu came through for us, even though we forgot our baby's cute outfit changes! She really…read moreimprovised on the whim and we loved the final photos. It was easy to schedule a session. She was very communicative in her emails. I absolutely loved the final photos and will definitely reach out to her in the future. it was a great experience overall!

Chieu did an amazing job for our newborn's photography. Chieu was very flexible and had made the…read moreprocess really simple and prepared the photoshoot prior to us coming at her studio. Our newborn was born during the winter holidays and we had discussed a tentative time based on our original due date. But our newborn decided to come earlier than expected and she was flexible to rework her schedule to help us by putting us in the day after new years. Thank you Chieu for the amazing photos my wife and I loved the photos.