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“I have worked with Stephen multiple times and he is amazing! Very communicative and friendly as well as talented!” “I have worked with Stephen multiple times and he is amazing! Very communicative and friendly as well as talented!”
“Stephen is an amazing photographer! ... his attention to detail is truly impeccable. ... Stephen went above and beyond by creating a customized package for us ... We couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out! ... We highly recommend Stephen to anyone looking for a talented photographer” “Stephen is an amazing photographer! My husband and I have booked him on numerous occasions, and his attention to detail is truly impeccable. We loved his work when he took our engagement photos, so when we decided to get married in Bolivia, we knew we wanted him to be our photographer. Stephen went above and beyond by creating a customized package for us and traveling all the way to Bolivia. He even took the time to explore the area and scout out locations he thought we would love for our photos. We couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out! His dedication, creativity, and attention to detail made the experience so special, and we absolutely love our photos. We highly recommend Stephen to anyone looking for a talented photographer who genuinely cares about bringing your vision to life!”
“Stephen took beautiful photos for both our engagement shoot and wedding day! We were thrilled with how he captured our special moments and the people we love surrounding us.” “Stephen took beautiful photos for both our engagement shoot and wedding day! We were thrilled with how he captured our special moments and the people we love surrounding us.”
“Stephen was so kind and made us feel comfortable in front of the camera! The photos turned out beautiful... Highly recommend!” “We had the best experience with our engagement photo session! Stephen was so kind and made us feel comfortable in front of the camera! The photos turned out beautiful and so happy to use these for our invitations! Highly recommend!”
“We used Stephen Lawson as our wedding photographer and we were beyond impressed! … We also enjoyed being able to have 35mm and medium format film photos to take away from our event with his film photography add-on. … We couldn’t be happier with the quality of our photo gallery from Stephen and his skill and professionalism.” “We used Stephen Lawson as our wedding photographer and we were beyond impressed! We had previously had Stephen capture a fall photoshoot and photograph an engagement session. Each time we’ve had Stephen as our photographer he’s demonstrated a flawless ability to capture great photos, maintain professionalism, and work well with photo subjects and initiate posing. Stephen was able to photograph our wedding perfectly. He was on time to get us getting ready and we were able to add-on a second photographer easily for the wedding ceremony. Stephen worked within a budget and was very amenable when we had ideas for types of shots or photo/video setups. Utilizing Stephen’s photography services we were able to get full coverage of the day and come out of our wedding with a plethora of photos that we not only enjoyed taking but that we’ll cherish for years to come. We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer with more attention to detail and an eye for great shots. We also enjoyed being able to have 35mm and medium format film photos to take away from our event with his film photography add-on. All in all we were exceedingly pleased with Stephen and so were our guests and wedding party. We’d definitely hire Stephen again for a family photoshoot or another event. We couldn’t be happier with the quality of our photo gallery from Stephen and his skill and professionalism.”
“We hired Stephen for our son's wedding. … he carefully got all the specific pictures requested … He was unobtrusive and yet present in every moment to capture the special night that it was.” “We hired Stephen for our son's wedding. It was a fairly small and special event on a holiday and Stephen said yes. We are grateful for that answer and even more so with him - he carefully got all the specific pictures requested but we were even more excited by his buying into the atmosphere of the evening and caught some very special moments that we have treasured. He was unobtrusive and yet present in every moment to capture the special night that it was.”
“Stephen was wonderful to work with—attentive, professional, cooperative, and very easygoing throughout the shoot. When our original location became unavailable at the last minute, he adapted immediately … we absolutely love the photos—they turned out beautifully.” “Stephen was wonderful to work with—attentive, professional, cooperative, and very easygoing throughout the shoot. When our original location became unavailable at the last minute, he adapted immediately and came up with a great alternative on the spot. He made the whole experience feel smooth and stress-free, and we absolutely love the photos—they turned out beautifully.”
“I highly recommend Stephen Lawson! He was able to manage our last minute booking, drove all the way to Lake Anna from Richmond, and was fantastic to work with. We are so happy with the photos and can't thank you enough! - Chris & family”
“Loved working with Stephen, the photos are truly incredible, capturing all the beauty of our 3 generation getaway on the lake. Thank you for giving us these lasting memories of a wonderful trip!!”
“The booking process was seamless and he was swift in communicating. He arrived promptly and brought wonderful ideas and a professional and friendly demeanor. … The results were wonderful and of great quality.” “We booked Stephen through our Air BNB for my son's graduation at VCU. The booking process was seamless and he was swift in communicating. He arrived promptly and brought wonderful ideas and a professional and friendly demeanor. He took great care in making sure we achieved the poses we desired and created a warm environment and great settings for the photos. We were able to take a short walk to campus to get some great shots with the VCU logo as well. The results were wonderful and of great quality. Would definitely work with Stephen again and book directly from his website.”
“Stephen was phenomenal to work with. … My photos came out fantastic. This guy captures people's most important moments and he makes the entire process very relaxing and frankly, very fun. Also gotta love Stephen's new platform. … Very streamlined.” “Stephen was phenomenal to work with. I hired him to take my graduation photos. He was easy to look up, he is very transparent about his prices and his packages. Let me tell you his prices are very fair for the quality of the service and the finished product. My photos came out fantastic. This guy captures people's most important moments and he makes the entire process very relaxing and frankly, very fun. Also gotta love Stephen's new platform. The questionnaire, the editing queue, and photo gallery. Very streamlined.
I highly recommend Stephen's services, and honestly tell you it was absolutely worth it to have memories captured and a time capsule.”
“Stephen is hands down one of the best photographers in the RVA area! … He was professional, kind, organized, and made everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera. He also delivered the photos on time without me ever having to follow up, which I really appreciated.” “Stephen is hands down one of the best photographers in the RVA area! Not only did he capture absolutely breathtaking photos of us, but the entire experience was genuinely so fun and easy. He made sure to recreate all of the inspiration photos I sent beforehand and did an amazing job directing both me and my group throughout the shoot.
Working with him was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. He was professional, kind, organized, and made everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera.
He also delivered the photos on time without me ever having to follow up, which I really appreciated. I’m beyond grateful for the incredible job he did and would recommend him to anyone looking for a talented and reliable photographer!”
“We are so happy with our engagement photos! The entire experience was amazing from start to finish. Our photographer made us feel comfortable, captured such natural moments, and gave us photos that truly feel like us.” “We are so happy with our engagement photos! The entire experience was amazing from start to finish. Our photographer made us feel comfortable, captured such natural moments, and gave us photos that truly feel like us. Would highly recommend them to anyone looking for an engagement photographer in Richmond!”
“Had a great photo session with Stephen. He suggested creative and interesting poses with my harp. He was patient and his directions were clear. The final photos are excellent! I highly recommend Stephen for all your photo needs.”
“Excellent service and quality! He was booked for our work event and did an outstanding job!!!!”
“Stephen is THE photographer! … I cannot be more thankful for the absolute talent he shared with us for our October wedding. Our guests LOVED having Stephen. He created an experience for them and us that cannot be matched.” “Stephen is THE photographer! He brought our dreams to life for our engagement. I adore these photos and will treasure them for a life time . But I cannot be more thankful for the absolute talent he shared with us for our October wedding. Our guests LOVED having Stephen . He created an experience for them and us that cannot be matched. If you are shopping for a professional to record your treasured moments I would highly recommend the priceless experience Stephen can offer! Thank you for our memories Stephen!!”
“We had an amazing family photo session with Stephen. He went the extra mile to bring lighting for the house and outside since it was a cloudy day. … Finally, he delivered a fantastic album, including some of the shots where he tweaked so we were all our best.” “We had an amazing family photo session with Stephen. He went the extra mile to bring lighting for the house and outside since it was a cloudy day. He was cheerful and friendly to the little kids, trying to get smiles out of them (and us). He worked with our schedule, the location, and our list of shots to do. Finally, he delivered a fantastic album, including some of the shots where he tweaked so we were all our best. Thank you so much for helping us make the memories!”
“Working with Stephen was such a pleasure! He made everything easy and pleasant. Our extended family photos came out great!”
“It was amazing, I brought my friend with me and we had a good time. he helped me with posing and was very nice and welcome! Definitely recommend!”
“I had an awesome time shooting with Stephen!! Great conversation and I learned a ton about film from him. Got my digital photos back super quick and they turned out awesome. And I'm so excited to see how the film turns out!”
“Stephen was so kind and easy to work with! He was super patient with me and had a great eye for what he wanted in each shot and once we found the right background and lighting, everything just clicked and moved along quickly. The turnaround”
“Stephen was very patient and took some memorable pictures that will be cherished for a lifetime. … He's definitely experienced and takes great pictures!” “Thank you Stephen for a great photography session. Stephen was very patient and took some memorable pictures that will be cherished for a lifetime. If you're looking for a great photographer to capture important events or special moments, He's definitely experienced and takes great pictures!”
“I was blown away by Stephen's photos! I was so excited to share the gallery with friends and on my business page. 10/10 would recommend.”
“Great experience working with Stephen. He knew the exact vision! Very punctual and willing to go above and beyond to get the right shot! Offered me a free sessions to get the pic in mind!”
“Excellent experience of my portrait session! Stephen created a calming, pleasant atmosphere during the shoot. Very knowledgable about lighting and film technique. Very prompt to deliver results. I love the photos he created and can't wait to use them for my professional profile!”
“Stephen is a solid photographer. Takes great shots and relieve the family to present by taking the photos for my brother graduation. Highly recommend.”
“booked Stephen for my wedding and he did an amazing job. He is really a pleasure to work with and the pictures came out beautifully!”
“Stephen is phenomenal. I explained my unique elopement idea to him and he was all on board. He created a special package for me, visited the location on his own to test the site, and made my husband and I so comfortable on our special day.”
“Stephen's photos are spectacular. He is very responsive to questions you may have and is great to work with when doing the photo shoot.”
“Stephen took family photos while we were on vacation in Virginia. He was generous with his time and took photos at various locations. He was particularly good about catching candid photos throughout the process. I recommend his services.”
“I had the pleasure of working with Stephen for my family shoot, and I could not be happier with the photos! Stephen has a remarkable talent for capturing candid moments that tell a story and he was incredibly professional throughout the”
“Amazingly kind photographer with a wonderful talent.
I would definitely like to plan another photo session in the future!”
“Stephen was a great photographer for our elopement! Easy to book and work with. He was great with our pets!”
“I highly recommend Stephen for any photography job. He was very professional from the moment I booked the appointment to the actual photo shooting day. … He was very meticulous before taking each pic and was patient with all my requests for additional poses.” “I highly recommend Stephen for any photography job. He was very professional from the moment I booked the appointment to the actual photo shooting day. He suggested a call or video meeting prior to the session to ask what I wanted. I explained that we have two boys in Military colleges and with one graduating soon, I wanted to capture them in uniform together. Stephen listened and gave me suggestions for locations. On the photo shooting day, Stephen showed up on time with all his equipment which included multiple cameras and a large flash unit. He was very meticulous before taking each pic and was patient with all my requests for additional poses. I loved the pictures he took and will cherish these forever! I will definitely call him again. Thank you Stephen! You Rock!”
“Stephen was very professional.
He was friendly and had good ideas. We enjoyed his work”
“We hired Stephen Lawson Photography to capture our elopement at the last minute and he was extremely accommodating! … He was on time, extremely professional, and took an ample amount of photos. He even used a vintage camera to get a really cool shot at the end!” “We hired Stephen Lawson Photography to capture our elopement at the last minute and he was extremely accommodating! To be clear, we contacted him about 14 hours before the wedding. He was on time, extremely professional, and took an ample amount of photos. He even used a vintage camera to get a really cool shot at the end! He showed us some of the photos on the camera itself, and they looked absolutely flawless. As a person with a darker complexion who takes iPhone pictures for fun, I’m always concerned the camera will not highlight my features properly due to weak performance. This did not happen, the pictures I saw were already color graded beautifully to highlight my husband and I! I sent about 10 inspo pics from Pinterest, and he was able to quickly capture them all. It felt wonderful having someone who could do that for us without us worrying about lighting, poses, or angles. He was extremely kind and very polite. I would work with Stephen Lawson Photography again 10 times over! 10/10 recommend!
Thank you!”
“Full five stars on this guy. He's very personable, affordable, and professional. I very much intend to work with him again and cannot recommend him enough. He also turned around the photos to me in a very timely manner. Thanks so much Stephen!”
“Stephen was amazing to work with for our wedding! He went above and beyond to make sure we took the most beautiful pictures for our special day. He was also professional, friendly and a great communicator. We highly recommend him!”
“Stephen was very kind and anxiety-reducing during the photography session by being so personable. The photos he delivered after were nothing short of awesome too. 10/10”
“Stephen is wonderful to work with. Despite the holidays, he was able to turn the pictures he took around really quickly.”
“Stephen was very professional and responded to emails quickly and gave us the impression that nothing was too much trouble. … He made everyone feel comfortable and at ease about being photographed.” “Stephen was very professional and responded to emails quickly and gave us the impression that nothing was too much trouble. On the day of the event, he was still very professional but also really friendly. He made everyone feel comfortable and at ease about being photographed. I’ll definitely work with him again.”
“Working with him is a pleasant, professional, good quality work and easy to contact and responsive to communications.”
“Absolutely amazing work. Easy to communicate with and just an all around Professional. This man is amazing!!”
“Stephen was such a pleasure to work with! … We absolutely ADORE the photos of the two of us and our dog Zak. It's not easy to photograph a dog and Stephen was super patient with Zak and got a ton of great pictures of the three of us.” “Stephen was such a pleasure to work with! He had great suggestions and ideas but let us play with our own ideas as well. We hired Stephen for our engagement photo shoot and were very satisfied with his work. We absolutely ADORE the photos of the two of us and our dog Zak. It's not easy to photograph a dog and Stephen was super patient with Zak and got a ton of great pictures of the three of us. Stephen was even able to hold Zaks leash while he photographed us so that we could get a few pictures without the dog in them. thanks so much stephen, u rock!”
“Stephen was terrific and the photos of my car were fantastic!! He was a real pleasure to work with and I highly recommend!”
“Hired him for a big family reunion. Did a good job of getting all of us in one shot as well as numerous smaller groups”
“Stephen has an amazing eye for detail and a unique ability to make you feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera. The final photos exceeded my expectations, perfectly reflecting the moments we shared.” “I had the pleasure of working with Stephen Lawson Photography LLC, and it was an incredible experience! From start to finish, the session was fun and exciting, capturing not just stunning images but also the joy and energy of the day. Stephen has an amazing eye for detail and a unique ability to make you feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera. The final photos exceeded my expectations, perfectly reflecting the moments we shared. I highly recommend Stephen for anyone looking for a top-notch photography experience!”
“We are truly thankful to have Stephen help us share our engagement with some phenomenal photos!! He was able to capture beautiful shots in challenging weather and in a very busy location!! The finishing product made us feel like our story came right out of a novel!!” “We are truly thankful to have Stephen help us share our engagement with some phenomenal photos!! He was able to capture beautiful shots in challenging weather and in a very busy location!! The finishing product made us feel like our story came right out of a novel!! Thank you so much for the lifetime memories you captured in our engagement photos Stephen!!!”
“Stephen Lawson Photography exceeded our expectations in every way, and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a professional and talented event photographer. … we were thrilled with the quality of the final images.” “Stephen Lawson Photography exceeded our expectations in every way, and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a professional and talented event photographer.
The turnaround time for receiving the photos was impressive, and we were thrilled with the quality of the final images. Each picture highlighted the best aspects of our event and the people involved.
Overall, working with Stephen Lawson Photography was a pleasure!”
“Had my professional portraits taken by Stephen and they came out great. I recommended him to my coworkers.”
“I walked into the photoshoot with my one year old and to my surprise, Stephen had set up the studio BALLOONS and provided CAKE! for our cake smash. How many photographers do you know that will provide that? If you are already thinking about hiring him, just do it!” “I loved our photshoot with Stephen!! My son had a one year photoshoot with Stephen and he went above and beyond! I walked into the photoshoot with my one year old and to my surprise, Stephen had set up the studio BALLOONS and provided CAKE! for our cake smash. How many photographers do you know that will provide that? If you are already thinking about hiring him, just do it! Stephen was patient with my child and overall had a great experience! Thanks Stephen (sorry for the late review)”
“Stephen was at our office recently to take professional headshots. He was friendly, knowledgeable and professional. I love the quality of my photos. They turned out great! Thank you so much. I highly recommend the quality of his photography.”
“Very responsive business owner, I was able to book an appointment quickly and had proofs to review the day after the shoot. Stephen was very friendly and super easy to work with-would definitely book with him again! Thanks Stephen!”
“My company hired Stephen to do headshots, and he delivered a great product. Highly recommend”
“We recently hired Stephen to take multiple headshots of employees at our company event and he was absolutely fantastic. The headshots turned out extremely high quality, he was very affordable compared to others in the area, easy to work”
“We loved working with Stephen! From start to finish, he has been so easy and a pleasure to work with. Our family photos turned out absolutely stunning and looked so natural. Definitely found our fave photographer in the area.”
“Stephen is amazing to work with. … His communication was clear, direct and we got things done in a reasonable amount of time. In fact, he went above and beyond to make sure that I get my copies on time to send them for printing.” “Stephen is amazing to work with. I needed some headshots to use for an upcoming audition and Stephen not only understood what I wanted but also made valuable suggestions to ensure that I best represent myself in the pictures once the end product is done. His communication was clear, direct and we got things done in a reasonable amount of time. In fact, he went above and beyond to make sure that I get my copies on time to send them for printing. If you are looking for a photographer, Stephen is your guy! Thank you Stephen!”
“Stephen was the best! … Stephen’s attention to detail is unmatched; from checking that my stray hairs stay away from my face, to helping us nail the natural candid looks. … every image was meticulously retouched while still maintaining a natural look.” “Stephen was the best! He took both my Airbnb and engagement photographs. I’m very pleased with his work. Prior to my photoshoot, my now husband and I had no idea what to expect from a photo session and posing was an out of this world concept for us by then. Stephen truly understood our vision and the essence of our love story; he managed to capture it all. He skillfully utilized various settings, lighting techniques and poses to create a diverse range of stunning shots. Stephen’s attention to detail is unmatched; from checking that my stray hairs stay away from my face, to helping us nail the natural candid looks. Furthermore, the turnaround time for receiving our edited photos was impressively fast. The quality, the editing (*chef’s kiss), everything surpassed our expectations, every image was meticulously retouched while still maintaining a natural look. I think that my pictures came out perfect! I wholeheartedly recommend this photographer to anyone searching for an expert who can bring out the essence of your fairytale. Again, I can’t recommend him enough and I am for sure booking my next session for my LinkedIn profile!”
