amazing - Mary Catherine is a talented photographer but most importantly works so well with…read morechildren, especially our young children, getting beautiful memorable family photos from reticent toddlers who might not be willing to smile or giggle otherwise! Would (and do) recommend her services!

I'm so happy I found Mary Catherine Photography. I went through various hashtags on Instagram to…read morefind someone who was doing fall minis, and just couldn't have gotten luckier. Not only were the photos fast (you're in and out in 20 minutes) but we got TONS of great shots in a variety of poses. She made the toddler in the family look like a child model and managed to make him smile a genuine smile for every shot he's in. Magic! My husband's sister lost her job due to COVID, so she's temporarily playing nanny to her cousin's toddler. There's so much about the pandemic that isn't great, but having so much family so close by for once is a small silver lining to this whole thing, and we wanted to document it by getting some family shots. Even though it was an overcast, humid day, the pictures all came out great and are cheerfully gloomy, with rich dark green backgrounds and pops of color from our outfits. We had trouble choosing our favorites! She even rolled with the punches when I brought some fans with other cousin's faces on them so they could "be" in the photo we send to Grammy and just acted like that was a fine and normal thing to bring to a shoot :).

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.

I've never enjoyed having my picture taken but Tina made it an incredibly enjoyable…read moreexperience...and the pictures were amazing! She spent time understanding what I was looking for and then made suggestions. Even helped me pick the right combination for my outfit! Can't thank her enough for my amazing photos!

I can't exactly remember how I found Liz but I don't care, I'm just glad I did!…read more We booked a studio newborn session for our first little one and the entire experience and final product was more than we could have hoped for. It started with a lovely phone call for us to get to know each other and for Liz to get to know what our goal was for the photos. In our case the studio session was the right call. Our little one had some minor issues that left our hospital discharge date in limbo but Liz was so kind and accommodating in working with us to find the best day. It was a relief because it allowed my husband to join and worked around his crazy schedule. The studio is warm and welcoming. Liz is such an easy and gentle person and it was such a pleasure to chat with her during the session. Being a nurse and having little ones herself made me feel extra safe handing over my two week old for a couple of hours. She was really receptive to our wants for the photos. They turned out absolutely adorable! I squealed when I got the final images. We got some family shots, some cutesy shots, and some detail shots as well. A perfect mix to remember our baby girl's first few weeks of life. If you're anywhere in the DMV area I encourage you to reach out to Liz. Once you chat with her for a minute I'm certain you'll book her for your maternity or baby photos. We can't wait to return for more photos as our little one grows. Thank you Liz!

My husband and I had such a wonderful experience with Liz for our maternity photos! We aren't the…read morebest at posing, but she made everything feel easy and natural by guiding us the whole time! She made sure every pose showed the love between us and the excitement for our baby. Liz was so kind, patient, and made sure we felt comfortable throughout the session. Her studio was beautiful and inviting, and her pricing was very reasonable for the AMAZING quality of work she provides. We're so glad we chose her and highly recommend LVP to anyone looking for a professional and relaxed photo experience!

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!

Our photo session with Stacey was amazing! Working with 3 kids isn't always easy, but she laughed…read morewith them, engaged them and listened to what they wanted in addition to getting the photos she had in mind. The kids felt they were included in the process and were therefore happy to comply with her requests. She has a gentle and very effective way of working with people and I greatly appreciate that! We cannot wait to see our photos! :) and we look forward to working with Stacey again in the future!!

We hired Gabriele to photograph our family in DC and she did a great job!…read more She arrived early, caught candid moments as well as posed shots, and got our online gallery sent to us within 24 hours. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a great photographer, with reasonable prices, that doesn't do the typical up-sell of making you buy images from her... the gallery is ours to download and print as we wish. Big bonus.

Gabriele did an absolutely amazing job on our wedding. I think hiring her was one of the best…read moredecisions I made. She is a gifted artist, and captured the emotions we were feeling, in all of the pictures. I am SO happy to have such a treasure chest of memories from our day. The day goes by so fast, so to be able to look back on all of these photos now, makes me feel like I'm right back there feeling all of that joy all over again. I really can't recommend her enough.

I had the great pleasure of doing a portrait session with Ginny yesterday, and the experience was…read moretop notch from start to finish! Her studio is a beautiful space - tranquil and welcoming. The session itself was easy and fun. I felt completely comfortable (not typical when I'm having my photo taken). Ginny played good music, directed my poses, and made me laugh. Most importantly, the photos were AMAZING! Ginny really captured my essence and I'm actually excited to share and post them. I'd highly recommend her services to anyone.

Ginny Filer Thomas is truly an expert! She did head shots for me (first ever!). I retired at the…read moreend of January after 32 years in the Federal Government service. I started my own consulting business and needed head shots. I remembered that she was in the neighborhood, and I wanted to support her since she had previously offered free head shots for those who had been fired from the Federal Government. From reach out to final pics the process was easy and convenient. I had two different "looks" so I have already been able to give the two companies that I am working with different head shots. I'll use the other shots for speaking engagements etc. I HIGHLY recommend Ginny for your photo needs/wants.

When I needed photos for a new job and website, two friends immediately suggested contacting…read moreElliott O'Donovan. After looking at his website and portfolio, I contacted him. Elliott was terrific from start to finish, quickly answering my initial query and walking me through his working method. After an initial consultation, we set up a time to meet in his studio. To prepare, he sent advice on what to bring to the shoot. The photo session was fantastic. Elliott was great at putting me at ease; moreover, it was a lot of fun. A few days later, I went back to the studio to choose final pictures with him, and he produced the final photos in short order. I'm so happy with the results. I would work with Elliott again in a heartbeat.

Working with Elliott O'Donovan was an absolute game-changer for me. I've never been someone who…read morefeels comfortable in front of a camera, but Elliott has a remarkable gift for putting people at ease. He took extra time to get to know me, calm my nerves, and create an environment where I could truly relax and be myself. What really sets Elliott apart is his ability to capture you--your personality, your energy, your best self--so authentically. I walked away from the shoot feeling confident, and the photos reflect the best version of me. I also loved his unique process: after the shoot, he sits down with you the very same day to go through the images together. It's such a thoughtful approach--no long waiting period, no endless back-and-forth--you leave with your selected photos in hand, feeling completely taken care of. Elliott is professional, kind, and incredibly talented. I can't recommend him enough to anyone looking for photos that truly reflect who they are.

We hired Studio Pri after reading the great reviews, and I must say that we absolutely loved Pri…read moreand her team. From the initial email, to the phone call to the emails back and forth prior to our photoshoot, Pri was patient, understanding and took in our requests and thoughts as well. On the day of the shoot, which we chose a nice comfortable hotel room, Pri's team did a great job making my wife look really pretty based on our requests. We felt 110% comfortable in taking our photos as Pri has an ability and energy to keep us going for the 3 to 4 hours of the photoshoot The pictures that came out were really good (hard time choosing) and Pri also was generous in the number of photos that she provided for our choosing. We will recommend her and her team for their absolute level of good service, and great patience and understanding.

We absolutely loved working with Priscilla and her team. We were immediately comfortable with her…read morethroughout the whole process: from discussing our wedding and while the event was taking place she was brilliant. We got our photos back in a timely manner and nearly every photo we received felt like it deserved to be shared. Studio Pri provided all of our photos in a pretty convenient online album where you can favorite and download what you want. All in all, we could not have asked for more from a wedding photographer.

IF YOU ARE IN THE DC AREA AND YOU WANT PROFESSIONAL PICTURES, THIS IS YOUR GUY!!!…read more I booked Denis last minute after my original photographer stopped getting back to me, and honestly, I could not have been more fortunate. From the beginning, Denis was extremely communicative, professional, and pleasant to work with. He asked me and my fiancée exactly what we were looking for, listened to what we wanted, and also gave us great suggestions based on his experience. I'm not going to lie, he was also less expensive than the original photographer we had chosen, but when I tell you the pictures Denis took turned out AMAZING, I mean AMAZING! My fiancée being happy is honestly an understatement. Denis knows exactly what he is doing. He will guide you through the poses, tell you where to stand, and help direct you so you are not left wondering what to do. If you need help, just ask him and he will guide you every step of the way. If you are looking to take professional pictures anywhere in the DMV or Washington, DC area, please use Denis. You will not be disappointed. He exceeded our expectations and gave us pictures that we will cherish forever. Denis, thank you again for capturing such a special moment for us. You truly did an AMAZING job!!!

Denis was extremely professional and very skilled at his craft. If you are in the D.C. area he is…read moreyour guy!