We had a wonderful experience with Tara last weekend! We had a mini session out at Spring Green…read moreGardens, and, despite the cold weather, Tara managed to coax out some truly great pictures of our young sons. She maximized our time, offering several locations and a variety of poses. Additionally, Tara delivered the finished photos earlier than expected. She can also put together lovely photo albums, perfect to document a special occasion. We highly recommend working with Tara!

I was extremely impressed by Tara Parekh's talent to take such high quality pictures. Tara is an…read moreincredible photographer! She is easy to work with, and made the (my first time) experience of being professionally photographed fun and comfortable. I went to Tara for outdoor portraits and professional headshots in several locations around Alexandria - she was very flexible and was not rushed at all. Tara obviously really cares about her customers, communicates well, and got the completed images back to me promptly. I will definitely go to Tara Parekh again and highly recommend her services!

I had a very positive experience hiring Kelly. I needed professional photos for one of my…read moreinvestment properties. He was able to provide a same day appointment and the fee was very reasonable. Professional and courteous service overall.

Kelly was very nice and professional. He made me feel at ease and it showed in the results!read more

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.

Email reply to Mantas from my wife expressing how much she enjoyed the final product and overall…read moreexperience: Oh, wow these are wonderful! Thank you so much, Mantas, you really do make magic happen : ))) Thank you for the great time and interesting conversation, too. Overall, this was such a great experience and hopefully one day we will work together again on some beautiful occasions. I am scheduled to graduate in May, 2024 so I probably will be contacting you if you'd like to commemorate the moment again. Once again, I love the pictures.

I recently had the chance to work with Mantas for an April wedding in Washington DC and Mantas was…read morean absolute delight. He is gracious, kind and works to ensure that he can capture every moment that is special for the couple. As a planner, it was wonderful working with someone who was a real team player and fun to be around. Mantas was collaborative, communicative and always up for any task or change in schedule. He has a keen eye for beautiful photos and I hope to be able to work with him again soon! Mantas is also the best dressed photographer!

That's meee in the cover photo. I had a solo photoshoot a few months after delivering my first…read morechild. This photoshoot and the gallery I received within a few days of our shoot brought me to life!!! So dreamy, so fun, so natural with a touch of soft glam, and easy. Sonam is so so so talented and in a world where customer service and good work ethic are dead, he shows he cares for the clients and delivers in a very timely fashion!

From the owner: We are a small, family owned portrait photography business based in the Northern Virginia region…read more With over 10 years experience in free lance photography, we understand the importance of professionalism, quality, and the ability to evoke deep feelings and emotions through the lens. Our photography style is a mixture between photojournalistic, editorial, as well as good old fashioned pose and click, although photojournalistic is our preference. We believe that your photos should be as objective and truthful as possible, and capturing candid moments as they happen are just as important as getting picture perfect shots.

When booking my wedding photographer, I talked to a few different photographers and within the…read morefirst two minutes of talking to Pamela, I knew she was the one. She took the time to ask what I wanted and really wanted to know what I wanted to get from my photos. She asked about my details and what style I wanted. She was extremely sweet and from that phone conversation alone I could tell she had a true passion for wedding photography. Pamela wasn't just my wedding photographer, she was a friend. I booked her about a year in advance and she checked in periodically throughout that year. We had several interactions leading up to the day (phone, email, in person) where she spent time helping me plan the ends and odds of my wedding, she even helped me come up with my wedding timeline. She also visited my venue to brainstorm ideas before the big day and even sent me an itinerary. She really thinks of everything! On my wedding day, Pamela & her assistant Sergey (I hope the spelling is right) were phenomenal. They got a ton of great pictures and came up with a lot of amazing ideas for photos. They both are extremely detail oriented. They made sure my train was perfect at all times, that Matt's tie was straight, you name it, they saw it. At the end of the night, they even offered to stay later to get additional photos. I am extremely grateful for those two. I then received my wedding photos within 2 weeks, not just your standard preview or sneak peak but ALL of them and on top of that they look AMAZING. Thank you Pamela! I can't wait to get another excuse to use you in the future!

We went with Pamela because she was consistently rated the #1 wedding photographer in the DC area…read moreby weddingwire, theknot, etc and because she was referred to us by a friend. We are so glad that we did! The pictures came out amazing and we hardly knew she was there. I would have paid twice as much for the album and digitals that we ordered. Pamela is very professional and will make sure you get every picture that you want. She also captured hundreds of other amazing artistic shots that I would have never dreamed of. Bottomline- if you are having a wedding in the DC area, or want photos for another occassion or corporate event, go with Pamela!

Why yelp did you remove this review???…read more The fotographer is amazing. I googled him and after meeting with him I was impressed with his credentials and his demeanor. He certainly wasn't the cheapest but he had the most impressive body of work. We hired him for our quinceanera, and did he deliver. My daughter unfortunately takes after her mother-inlaw. She will hopefully have a successful career in radio. However Matt turned her into a cinderella and we couldn't be any happier with the photographs. Mucho Gracias hombre and stay thirsty!

This guy is a true artist. Check out his site (currently being revamped) or his blog. You'll see a…read morelot of candids, weddings, celebrities... but Matt has a soft spot for animals and I believe some of his greatest pieces are the moments he captures with people and their dogs. So much so that I have four of his black and whites up in my dining room. The first thing people notice when entering that room are the photographs. The first time I saw his work was at McLean Animal Hospital. He used to be a photographer with UPI and began working for himself. There were some postcards about the artist in the waiting room so I took one and got in touch. At the time I had a specialty retail store and I called to let him know he's welcome to display his work there. It added so much to the decor and feel of the place. Matt's a longtime local boy from Arlington whose photography has taken him around the world. If you're looking for a way to really capture something special, get in touch with him.

'Les yeux sont le miroir de l'dme…read more ..and Tammy reveals that in every image she captures. Who doesn't have unpleasant feelings of self-consciousness when a camera is pointed at them? Not when it is Tammy holding the camera. She can make you smile, laugh out loud, and lay aside your inhibitions. She brings out the best. Who can capture a frisky ferret or the reflection in a cats eye? Tammy can. Most photographers try to pose you, control you, make you something that they want you to be, they flaunt their images and talk about what "they have captured". She brings the camera to the subject, and let's the subject be the star - in all of it's honest, beautiful, and individual one-of-a-kind glory. She has forever immortalized my loved ones - furry and fabulous. They are not simply images - but images that show every quirky, personality filled detail that make them unique and special. She has taken the visions in my minds eye and translated them into a format everyone can see and understand. Photography, web design, marketing, branding, print design All of this with a heart of gold.

I am a volunteer for UnderdogResq, an equal oppportunity dog rescue that is volunteer driven. I…read morefoster dogs from shelters and clinics without adoption programs, and we have been so fortunate to have Tammy as a volunteer designer and photographer. She does events and photographs our dogs for our annual calendar, and does some really creative graphic design. I knew of Tammy, but actually had the pleasure of meeting her last month when she photographed my 10 month old foster for the 2011 calendar, a mastiff mix who was not accustomed to sitting still or listening to commands. Tammy is so gentle and patient, and has a wonderful repoire. The pictures are beautiful and I ask myself how did she get him to pose like that? Tammy put me to ease during the session as well. Absolutely beautiful work! The lighting and texture are glorious. Sue Carter, Arlington MA

Marita was an absolute joy to work with for my wedding flowers! She was very professional. She took…read morea few example photos and worked her magic to produce beautiful bouquets and arrangements. The guests complimented the flowers. I highly recommend Marita as a florist.

Once again Holland Flowers knocked it out of the park for the FBI Agents Association Annual GMan…read moreHonors Dinner. The flowers were perfect for the event and working with Marita is always a pleasure. If you have an event in the DC area and want a trustworthy and skilled florist, contact Marita at Holland Flowers.

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.