We did an engagement shoot with Barbora and was by far the best photos we have during our…read moreengagement thus far. Barbora is the absolute sweetest photographer and the thing that I love the most about her is that when we were shooting she was giving us pointers and telling us exactly how we should pose or if we needed to fix something. She came prepared with poses and ideas that fit our vibe and then also hyped us up while we are shooting. She had amazing turnaround time and was so awesome to work with. Definitely recommend getting your pictures done by her. If you want a beautiful bright photo gallery!

Barbora took the author photo for my upcoming book and the whole experience was lovely. She's…read moreprofessional, patient, and made me feel completely at ease in front of the camera. The final images are beautiful, natural, and truly look like me. Quick turnaround and tasteful edits. Highly recommend!

I cannot possibly offer enough praise for Arielle and her team. I had a vision for a photo and it…read morecame to life. There was very little direction on my end but she knew exactly what I wanted to convey. She is truly an unmatched talent and one of the sweetest, kindest people I've met in DC. Arielle's studio was also fabulous - such a cool spot in Dupont Circle. I generally don't like taking photos but her studio made me feel so comfortable. She played the right jams to set the right tone for my photoshoot. She has a full vanity, spotless bathroom, and all the tools to make sure I could touch up before the shoot. I will not be seeing any other photographer in DC for studio shots. I took my photo for a magazine and honestly it looks like something out of Vogue. Thank you, Arielle and to her lovely assistant!

Arielle was absolutely amazing to work with! She was prompt in responding to my requests and did an…read moreexcellent job of helping me craft photo shoot concepts. She is extremely friendly and knowledgeable, and gave a perfect amount of direction during the shoot. Her turnaround time was also incredibly fast. I don't think I've ever worked with a better professional photographer and I would recommend her services to anyone!

Jessica Monte is AMAZING! My husband and I recently brought our 3 week old son to Jessica for his…read morenewborn photo shoot and were completely impressed with her professionalism, knowledge, and patience. She spent over 3 hours with us, and made sure that every detail was perfect. I actually received my proofs this week and am so excited for my ordering session with Jessica. My little boy is one of the pictures showcased on her website, and I can tell you that my husband and I are beyond pleased. I highly recommend Jessica! Look know further...the perfect photographer is right here :-)

Thanks to Jessica and her assistant for the wonderful experience. Her studio and all of the options…read morefor the background and options for poses were elegant and professional. I would not hesitate to recommend her for any type of photography! Many thanks!

Ms. Sheikh is a wonderful photographer! She graciously photographed prom photos for me and my…read moregroup. The photos came out beautifully, and the process was easy and fun. I'm so glad I have photos to remember my prom with!! I cannot recommend Ms. Sheikh enough.

Anila and Sonia are really amazing to work with. Anila is really good and patience to work with…read morekids. My family had a great session. I would HIGHLY recommend her services if you are specifically including little ones in your session. I would go back for another session in the near future. Thank you Anilia!

We have used Sara twice for family photos and have been thrilled with the results. She is fantastic…read moreat photographing young kids. She knows how to be silly enough to make photo shoots fun for kids and let their personalities come through in the pictures. She even got some amazing photos of our very squirmy puppy. Sara makes the sessions really fun for everyone and is overall wonderful to work with!

We are very happy with the photos she took for our newborn! We asked specific posing and she gave…read moreus what we wanted! Also, Sara was very nice to work with. Thank you! :)

I just finished my third headshot session (over the past 12 years!) with Kristina and I cannot…read morerecommend her enough. There is a reason I keep coming back! Her quality of service and skill level is unmatched. She is friendly, collaborative and knowledgeable at her craft. Top notch! I also recommend Carolyn's hair and makeup as part of the platinum package. She's phenomenal and you won't regret going the extra mile for her skill!

I had a photo session for headshots with Aryeh. I am not comfortable with being photographed and…read morehave never had headshots taken before. Aryeh really put me at ease. He helped me find the best poses and reviewed the photos with me along the way. He was incredibly patient even when I couldn't decide which photos I liked best. He helped me narrow it down and select the best shots. Turnaround time was reasonable even with a holiday weekend. I highly recommend Aryeh and Washington DC Headshots.

A few years ago I found Naz on Yelp. Her colorful pictures really caught my eye but I couldn't get…read moremy husband to agree on hiring her. He felt like we couldn't afford her prices. When the next opportunity arrived,I went ahead and booked her. It was a rare moment of being thankful for spam emails. (After not hiring her, i would get emails of mini sessions.) What I've learned after 4 babies, is that a good photographer is worth the price. Moments float by quickly and the next best thing to a time machine is a great photo. In the end, Naz is not expensive. She is upfront with her prices. Other photographers can either be subpar or will up sell you once their session is over. I will tell you that I hate pictures and am very critical in the way I look in them. I was surprised at how great i looked. My oldest has the most unnatural smile, kid #3 thinks he's funny and will do the opposite of what you ask and the baby hates strangers. I thought it was going to be the worse day ever. But on a chilly december day, naz had the best idea to meet at the national gallery of art.easy access to bathrooms and we ate lunch in the cafeteria. She was so great and provided a smooth experience. Driving home my husband obviously forgot who naz was and asked if she was someone I knew from before. Apparently he thought we were high school buddies because of our interaction. Plus I hate new ppl just like the baby. I received my usb pictures today. It's amazing how she captured all the personalities of 4 kids so perfectly.her pictures show love and happiness. She's absolutely amazing.

I can't rave enough about Contempo Kids Photography. It took almost a year from when I first…read morecontacted Naz to us actually having our photo shoot (delays in scheduling all stemming from me, including a couple of last minute cancellations), and over the course of that time, Naz was beyond flexible, gracious, professional and accommodating. She worked with me to narrow down our location and vision (I was scattered and had a lot of conflicting ideas) -- all with patience, calm and a steadiness that made me feel super confident with our final plan. Did I mention, I kept changing my mind on everything...?! Naz is super creative, personable and has a magnetic presence that makes you feel completely at ease. Even my super wiggly, active and spazzy 2-year old (who, at the time, was a late walker and just getting a handle on moving around on his own) sat still for and gravitated toward the camera. And, with BIG smiles! I couldn't believe it. She has a sharp and very keen eye and was able to capture our family's true essence perfectly. So much so that it took me forever to narrow down on the photos. Hire her, you won't regret for a second! I've never worked with a photographer twice, but I'll be using Naz over and over again in the future. She's the real deal and really delivers.

I went to Melody Yazdani for their Unfiltered project. On Instagram they made it seem like you…read morewould be "chosen" for the project after submitting an application. But it's clear to me, they just take whoever submits an application. The project was advertised as a free mini session (15 mins) with a 5x7 portrait included. I signed up and had to put a $200 deposit down. I was annoyed by this - since it was advertised as "free." I got to the studio and from the outside it looked a bit sketchy. I almost didn't go in. But, it was fine inside. I worked with Jake to do my session. He was nice, but he talked to me the whole time and wanted me to talk back. It shows in the pictures. I'm talking, my eyes are closed, and they are awkward. He wanted me to spin around and close my eyes at times. Very strange prompts. There wasn't much direction in terms of body position. I felt awkward. You can tell in the photos. He wanted me to lay in the ground which felt really strange to me. I felt like a little girl and I'm 40. Def not the right pose for someone my age! I went through the photos the next day with Elena. She was helpful. But, I have to say, I HATED most of them. They used a really low angle when shooting most of the photos and it made me look like I had a huge double chin. I also felt the extra "10 lbs" the camera added. We narrowed 150 photos down to 2 or 3 that I kinda liked, but didn't love. Then she started talking to me about pricing. I couldn't believe the costs!! They charge $599 for 1 digital print. ONE! Unreal. No way I was going to pay that for a mediocre photo of me. So, I just got the freebie. Then they said it takes up to 6 weeks and I haven't heard back yet. Not a good experience!!! It felt like a bait and switch. Here's this free session - oh JK - that'll be $600! I don't recommend.

The positive is pictures came out well. I do think overall it was extremely expensive. I also went…read morein under the unfiltered project. They made it seem they were going to have this big showing that never happened, I realized it was a business tactic. Just a bit disingenuous for my taste. Looks like this has been going on a few years . I'm still waiting on the so called email for that gathering of all the women selected. I would just be mindful before you go .