Bottom Line: Best photographer in the Annapolis area for headshots and family photos!…read more If you are thinking about booking an appointment with Heather Crowder for photography just do it! The glowing reviews on Google and the gorgeous images on her website unequivocally speak to the talent and professionalism of Heather Crowder and her photography. Additionally, she is a beautiful and delightful person. Earlier this year I needed new professional headshots. I fumbled around the internet trying to find the right photographer for me and then I received a graduation announcement in the mail that included a stunning photo of the graduate taken by Heather Crowder. At that point I was positive that Heather Crowder was my photographer of choice. I subsequently looked at her website and the Google reviews which further bolstered my confidence in her abilities and my choice. I had several email exchanges and phone calls with Heather in advance of my session and all of them were warmhearted and beneficial. I felt well prepared and at ease with Heather when picture day rolled around! I also used the professional hair and makeup artist provided by Heather and she was top notch! Generally, I would much rather go to the dentist or jury duty than get my picture taken but Heather made it a comfortable experience and my images turned out better than I could have imagined! Heather knows how to give directions for the perfect, flattering pose. She also reads body language well and could tell when a pose felt unnatural for me or I was getting tired or too warm. Heather's talent goes beyond the camera. On the day of my session Heather helped me pick out my outfits and assisted me with getting jewelry on, rolling cuffs, etc. I really appreciated having her help me with these details. I also appreciate that she understands branding and knows how to create photos that represent one's person brand. She wants everyone to look and feel like the best version of themselves and she was instrumental in helping me achieve that. I had my photos taken at the lovely Lightbox Studio in the Annapolis Arts District on West Street. The studio place is bright, contemporary and inspiring but for those who prefer another location, Heather can accommodate that as well. Regarding the Lightbox Studio, there is some nearby street parking and a garage about a block away so that was convenient. I love my portraits taken by Heather and I hightly recommend her!

We've had the pleasure of working with Sarah for many wonderful moments for our family. From my a…read morecake smash of my first to taking her pictures when she hit double digits! She captured beautiful family pictures during my mother's 60th birthday party and they were more than what we could have imagined. we had family in town we had not seen in years and to have even the smallest interaction caught is truly something so special! We look forward to our next booking and experience with Sarah!

Such a great experience and the most beautiful pictures EVER!!!! Sarah is so professional and easy…read moreto work with, very efficient, and offers extraordinary quality pictures that exceeded expectations!

When we decided to do this photo shoot, we wanted that artist to show the world our love story and…read morecapture every moment and detail in each photo from the begining until the end. We are so grateful that we met Serge and had the ability/talent to bring that out of us into reality. Our story begins with me and my wife meeting at the gym in a cycle studio for the first time years ago. The gym is our most sacret place for both of us. So we agreed to discuss our ideas to Serge. His reaction became very possitive, motivating which gave us the confident that we needed. My wife is also a coffee lover and he suggested to take some pictures in a fancy coffee shot. It was hilarious and different but absolutely loved it!! We also both love nature and like to spend time outdoors. He took us to a magical place that is relaxing and unforgettable. We had a specific time of the day to perform our photo shoot, unfortunately, we were running late and my wife was very worried if we would have enough time to fit all our plans. At the same time Serge had other appointments after our photo shoot. He called to check on us to see if everything was as planned. We then explained the situation. Took it so calm and professionally that he understood what we were going through. This helped build back our confidence and encouraged us to continue as we talk about. Planning for a huge photshoot does take alot of time and energy to make it perfect. He explained that everything will be amazing but it wasn't amazing, it was EXTREMELY WONDERFUL AND BEYONG OUR EXPECTATIONS. We shared our ideas with him and later brought everything we mention to reality. It was all detailed to perfection and nothing was left out. He's skills were organized neatly that it was breathtaking. The experience we had was so much fun, exciting, and perfect that we can't stop talking about it and thanking Sokolov Photgraphy for everything they did for us. That's why we want to share this incredible experience with everyone. Once again, thank you Serge for the time and effort you put into our pictures. It means so much to us. And we love every single on of them. Rob & Cindy

Serge captured our engagement session and he made the entire process so seamless! He made us feel…read moreso relaxed and really captured our vision. We got so many compliments on our photos and I cannot recommend his services enough. If you're looking for a photographer in the DC area, I highly recommend reaching out!

Maureen is a great photographer! She shot my senior portraits, and did an amazing job! I…read morerecommended all of my friends to go to her, and I will definitely shoot with her again in the future

There is no doubt in our minds that Anna is the best in the business…read more First of all, you cannot beat the price for value you get. She puts her heart and soul into the work she does for you on your engagement photo shoot and the big day. There is constant communication leading up to the big day and never are you worried that she won't get the "perfect shot". Anna's photos are above all else, she has an eye for it. One that you cannot find around here - I dare you to try. She has done our first photo shoot when my wife and I 'came out', she shot the moment that I proposed to my wife, she did our engagement shoot and of course our recent wedding. She always has a TON of photos for you to pick from, perfectly edited, and a 'sneak peak' ready within 12hours of the shoot! Final wedding photos were delivered via email 4days after the wedding!! Name a photographer who does that?! (My cousins all waited a YEAR for their final photos with another photographer). Anna and her work is priceless. You would be lucky to be able to book Anna for you wedding and you would be a fool not to try. Anna, thank you for catching all of our beautiful memories so perfectly, we cannot thank you enough and we can't wait for our next life adventure for you to catch! Love, Mrs. & Mrs. Mason

Incredibly grateful for Anna's work! We had reached out for her to be our wedding photographer…read moreafter a recommendation and she encouraged us to consider doing engagement photos as well. We hadn't really given them much though but she blew us away with the shoot. Our wedding isn't till September but the engagement photos were so ridiculously epic and beautiful that our families and friends are positively gaga for more pics and are incredibly excited for our wedding. That's because Anna and her crew aren't just top-notch photographers with all the right equipment, education, and years of experience. I think one of the keys is that Anna has an immediately contagious passion for the art and is great at encouraging you to just have fun while she captures the unplanned moments that are the ones that resonate the most. Highly recommended!

How do I even begin to express how amazing and talented Helen is!?! I have worked with Helen on…read moremultiple photo shoots as her makeup artist and once behind the camera. Every single time I have had so much fun and loved every single photo. Experience as vendor working with Helen: she is very easy to communicate with and quick with responses which is VERY important to me. Helen is very clear on expressing the direction of the shoot which makes it easy for me as a makeup artist to understand what I should be doing makeup wise with the model. Helen has good time management and is such a sweet person to work with, I've had the chance to view her with her clients and I notice how comfortable they feel shooting with her because of the energy she brings to the shoot. Experience In front of the camera: okay so let me start by saying I can take selfies all day but when it comes to being in front of the camera I freeze up and usually feel so awkward. I had a completely different experience with Helen, she allowed me to get comfortable and guided throughout the shoot while still allowing myself to do what felt comfortable to me. Helen's style of shooting is so beautiful, I was completely in love with the photos that I got from that shoot. Helen as an artist: she is able to shoot a variety of styles which I absolutely LOOOOVE anything from bridal/maternity to spooky Halloween shoots. She brings elegance to her images and would highly recommend Helen if you're looking to hire a photographer or are looking for one to team up with.

Helen is an AMAZINGLY TALENTED. She isn't just a photographer, she's an ARTIST!!!! She is very…read moreaccommodating and made me feel very comfortable in front of the camera when taking my Yoga pictures for my business. Her eye for detail is like non-other, she is truly special and puts incredible time into each picture she works on. I was VERY pleased with how amazing the photos turned out and the way these helped me promote my business. Thanks HFB Photography, you are a truly gifted photographer!

Megan has taken the most authentic photos of my family. She was able to photograph three…read moregenerations of my family and my husband's family so my children will be able to treasure their grandparents forever.

Megan is AWESOME! I had a great time during my photoshoot! She makes you feel very comfortable and…read moreis so kind...more than words can express. I did a boudoir photoshoot and I was very nervous however, Megan put me at ease and my photos came out gorgeous!!! You will not be disappointed!!

I've known for years that I have wanted to hire Sarah to do the photography for my wedding--when I…read morefirst saw her work, I instantly fell in love with her style. By her own admission, Sarah works much more in a photojournalistic style; she focuses on telling a story through her photos, capturing moments and images that are both evocative and beautiful. I also appreciated that her portfolio was more muted and subtle with light and color. I personally find that many photographers are much too bright, even over-exposed, and I didn't want to have to worry about that. Going into the wedding planning, I knew that photography was going to be the largest single thing my wife and I were going to spend money on, so our expectations were high. Despite those high expectations, Sarah still absolutely blew us away! She was professional, communicative, and extremely easy to work with. Going in, Sarah was clear to ask us questions and get clarification for what we wanted from her. Even though she was travelling from doing a wedding the day before in another state, she was punctual, timely, and ready to go. She was perfectly unobtrusive during all the key moments of the day, yet managed to capture them beautifully. She took requests with grace, and even prompted us for photos during the reception that we were exceedingly grateful to have. She took to heart the requests we had made prior to the wedding and followed through with them with precision and care. More than anything else, I was extremely impressed with her vision and direction. Her experience spoke volumes--she was able to guide my wife and I with clarity and directness, while never pushing us or making us feel rushed. Consequently, we have an absolute abundance of really unique photos in a variety of backdrops and settings, all displaying us in our day of bliss. And with the whirlwind that is the wedding day, it has given us so much joy to look through them all again and relive all those moments. I cannot recommend Sarah highly enough!

Sarah photographed our rehearsal and wedding in Chestertown, MD. She was so sweet and helpful…read morethroughout the planning process, amazing on the day-of, and turned around the photos in reasonable timing. I absolutely loved our wedding pictures, and I cannot believe how much coverage we got from the day without a second shooter...she did us right! I highly, highly recommend Sarah - would not have changed a thing. xox- Courtney & Drew