I found Cate when searching for photographers who can capture candid moments at home and really…read moreloved the intimate, authentic vibes in all of her work. From the moment we reached out to inquire about her availability, Cate has been super responsive and we could tell she was genuinely interested in our story as well as how we wanted to tell that story through photos. The session went as well as I could have imagined - Cate made us feel so comfortable to be ourselves in front of the camera by connecting with us, listening to our wishes and offering so many ways for us to relax, focus on each other and feel pretty. And the final photos! are! gorgeous! The intimate vibe we loved and wanted to capture is there in our photos, but it also feels unique to us and isn't just a replica of Cate's previous work. There isn't a photo in which we faked our smiles - they're all eye-squinting nose-wrinkling happy laughs and giggles and tender moments because we had that much fun during our session. Her edits were beautiful and when I had an additional request, she was very accommodating as well. Now my only regret is that our wedding isn't remotely close to Connecticut so that we could have Cate as our photographer. She's amazing at what she does and if you have a chance to work with her, I'd 100% go for it.

Cate was great for our wedding! She understood what my spouse and I were talking about when we told…read moreher about being a queer and polyamorous couple, and that our wedding wasn't going to have a lot of the traditional elements (like a ceremony, first look, first dance, wedding attendants, cake-cutting, etc.) - it was a relief to get to describe what we wanted to a vendor who was part of the community and familiar with different kinds of queerness and relationships. She made sure to ask about who in our party was out, and to what degree, just in case a sticky situation arose. Cate managed to capture both formal portraits and nice-looking outtakes from in-between formal portraits; got photos of all our guests, and took a lot of candid photos from the dance floor without us even realizing she was there until we saw the album afterwards. She captured all of the detail shots that we had asked for, and innovated a couple of her own that were much appreciated. Both of us have terrible memories, and rely heavily on photographs to remember even really important events. Cate understood this and did a great job photographing things so that we would be able to remember them without worrying. We paid for six hours of just Cate working, which included time spent on the formal photographs, and resulted in just over 700 photos processed and sent to us far faster than we had expected! I think it took her a month or two less than her estimated timeline. Her rate isn't cheap, but she was absolutely worth it, and we were happy to have her working for us for the day! She's been enthusiastic the whole way through, great at adjusting on the fly, and stellar about following up with us. (This review is for our wedding a year and a half ago - I just found the draft I'd written in 2023 and realized I never posted it anywhere!)

If you have spent any amount of time in New Haven, you may have gleaned that it is a place of…read morenotable hidden gems: food and history - to name two. Paul Duda is another one of those gems. I don't think it's a coincidence that his studio is right next to Frank Pepe's. I only spent one photoshoot with Paul, but that was enough to know that Paul is a genuine talent and human. I needed headshots for residency applications and hadn't gotten professional photos in at least a decade. He happily accepted my fiancée and I into his studio (which is virtually a photography museum), showed us his vast works, and talked to us about travel and football. He is deliberate in his work, making sure to capture my natural smile and angles. He kept us both relaxed and entertained throughout nearly 200 shots that flew by. Mr. Duda is an expert and I was surprised to have access a professional of his talent. His experience is palpable and we were both impressed with his works that have been exhibited in museums and published in books. The post-process went by even faster. Paul had the proofs to me within days and the edits done within a week of the session. He was responsive to any changes, but didn't overdue the retouching, which I appreciate. The photos came out marvelously. My mother, fiancée, and many friends and family loved them! His website is professional and clean. He responds quickly to emails, answers questions clearly, and scheduling is painless. Book with Paul. He's worth every penny!

Wonderful to work with. Makes sessions comfortable for someone who does not like taking photos!…read moreUsed Paul for a business picture. One of the best.

My experience working with Cin was great! She is professional and her energy was very sweet and…read morepleasant. She was patient and easy to work with. She is very creative and very good at what she does. Her work is amazing!

Cin at Cinluxury respondef very fast & was able to accommodate the exact vision I had for my…read morephotos. I wanted some dope photos for my Hair page on social media & she was able to shoot within 72hrs & retouch them so beautifully. I would definitely recommend her & will be working with her again. Very fast & professional.

Laura was fast with getting information on pricing and was super flexible with the coordination of…read moreour very small ( under 20 person) ceremony and reception. Her confidence and direction helped us on the day - I'd never been to the ceremony location before and she was able to direct us on the fly! She got some great photos of us and was able to return our photos back to us swiftly. Thank you Laura! We have photos where we feel beautiful and ourselves and will help us remember our day for years to come.

We found Laura via Yelp, she was quick to respond and clear about pricing, which was awesome! My…read morehusband arranged a photo shoot for our maternity pictures in LIC. My husband and I are not photogenic, but Laura was extremely patient and gave some good recommendations when it came to posing and where to stand. She was so kind and took some really awesome pictures! We waited about a week for the final pictures to be sent over, and we were really pleased with the end results! We will definitely rebook with Laura for our next photo shoot! If you're looking for a photographer, definitely go with Laura!

Fair prices and fast email response ! We will be booking with Laura very soon!…read more UpdAte: we did book Laura and she's been a pleasure to work with! We'll be doing our engagement photo shoot shortly!

Thank you Laura! Laura came to our house on fairly short…read morenotice and did a beautiful job of getting everyone involved and looking at the camera. She really worked some magic. The photos came out beautifully and there were more shots than I expected. Truly A+ work!

After thoroughly looking for photographers for over a month, we're glad that we discovered Melissa…read more She was extremely responsive and made herself quickly available to connect via video chat to discuss our options. We were hoping to get photos done before our son's 1st birthday and she was able to provide us with a great date/time option. We really lucked out. On the day of our shoot we couldn't have asked for a better experience. The drive to the studio was beautiful and worth it - we drove from over 30 minutes away. The studio was immaculate and ready to go for our time together. Her prep email was extremely detail oriented and let us know exactly what to expect. Once there we could easily see the setups and there was a perfect place for us to finish getting ready. Even though we brought most of our outfits she also offered an additional one for us to use and it photographed so lovely. Lastly, the cake smash session was literally the icing on the cake. She has a wonderful referral that made the most beautiful cake for us. Our custom banner was EXACTLY what we were looking for in terms of colors and vibe. She got our son to warm up, have fun, and capture his personality. Melissa's patience, professionalism, strong communication via email/text, and warmth was much appreciated as first time parents for our first shoot. We look forward to working with her again in the future!

I would highly recommend Melissa Hartigan Photography! She took our maternity photos and they are…read moreabsolutely beautiful! She helped me pick out a lovely gown from her collection of maternity gowns to borrow for the photo shoot. She was even so kind to reschedule a gown try on when I accidentally missed the appointment! She put my husband and I at ease during the photo shoot, choosing a beautiful location and knowing what poses to suggest to create beautiful photos that we will forever cherish. We couldn't be more thankful and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for maternity photos!

Maher is an incredible, kind photographer with an eye for detail, unlike anyone else who has ever…read moredone photos for me in the past! I can honestly say he is the ONLY person I would trust for professional photos of my cleaning business and of my family. All of his equipment looked very state of the art and professional, he always arrives exactly on time and is able to set up his equipment quickly and get started. Aside from his photography work, his warm and enthusiastic personality helps you feel comfortable, confident and picture-ready! I'm so glad I met Maher and I recommend him to everyone I know!

Maher is an amazingly talented photographer. I saw his work on display at Yale and New Haven Museum…read moreand each time, his photos took my breath away. My organization hired him for a fundraising event and he took a photo of my husband and me that was so good, I had to frame it for my parents. My friend hired him for her wedding in October and I can't wait to see the results!

When we first met with Kiva, I remember sitting on the sofa in his studio, turning through page…read moreafter page of stunning photos and musing, "I hope I look that beautiful." Over a year later, on the evening of our wedding, as photos of me flicked across the monitor at our reception, I thought to myself, "I really can't believe I look that beautiful!" Kiva's photography allowed me to see myself as beautiful in ways I has not previously imagined. We were drawn to the artistry and boldness in Kiva's work--how every photo looked frame-worthy. In our first meeting, he walked us through photos of locations--unglamorous, perfunctory sites--and how, through lighting and ingenuity, he had transformed them into gorgeous photos. We were convinced of his vision--but also by his personality. As he described his enthusiasm for photographing weddings, and the emotions of the occasion, both my husband and I were choked up. During a shoot, Kiva carries playful energy and enthusiasm: he was able to make my husband, who often grimaces rather than smiles for photos, relax and laugh and shake off his nerves about the camera. When I posted the photos online, so many friends and family gushed over them. Many told me in person they wanted to "love" every single one. Others have told me, "I wish I could get married again so I could have your photographer." Although we hesitated to hire Kiva because the price was higher than we originally budgeted, we have absolutely no regrets and working with him was one of the best decisions we made in planning our wedding. We are grateful to have such beautiful photos to cherish for a lifetime!

Absolutely loved working with Kiva and his staff. They kept this bride so calm leading up to show…read moretime, and produced amazing photographs for us to reminisce about for years to come. He was very easy to get in touch with, and we worked so smoothly together. After seeing his work at a few other family weddings we knew we had to book Annandale Photography for ours. Thank you so much, Kiva!

This is the second review I've written for Kat and I'm not one to write reviews so that should…read morealready say enough! At this point, Kat has photographed 3 newborn shoots, 3 kids milestone shoots and numerous other family sessions for me and I have never been anything less of amazed at how she does it. I have 5 kids of varying ages that all bring their own photographer challenges. From the 1 year old who won't sit still to the 12 year old who is too cool to smile, Kat somehow ends up always capturing beautiful shots worthy of your Christmas card. Not only does she work magic behind the camera, but she also brings a sense of calm to the session despite the children acting like animals and the husband having to rush back to his job. 100% would (and I have!) recommend Kat to anyone!

Our family came together from 3 states and we scheduled a session with Catherine hoping to get a…read moresingle photo of our family for "over the mantle" - Because of the wonderful job she did, choosing just one photo was very difficult! She is pleasant, professional and very very good with children. I highly recommend using her for family photos!