Whysall Photography Reviews

Booking Steve as our photographer was the BEST choice we made in our whole wedding planning process! I saw his work when I was walking by his shop and was taken aback by a bridal portrait of his. I immediately went inside and was astonished with all of his work. Steve has the amazing ability to capture the perfect amount of background, lighting, and detail to make your photos one of a kind. Steve’s work is impeccable and he is a blast to work with! When all else is gone, your wedding pictures are the only thing you have left of your big day. You will not be disappointed if you book with Whysall Photography!

— Chris

Steve Whysall to the rescue! With our ceremony only three days away; we got word that our out of town photographer would not be able to make the ceremony. We were faced with two choices at that point. First being that we just go on with the ceremony and realize that we would not have pictures of our special day. Second choice, and admittedly a long shot; was to see if a local photographer just might be available and willing to take on a last minute job (yes, I know you are thinking “that’s nut’s; plans like these are made up to a year in advance!”). So, off to the Internet I went. I viewed the local photographers, and found myself returning to Whysall Photography, LLC several times. Steve’s credentials impressed me, and he stood out from the crowd. I thought to myself; “If your going out on a limb to attempt to hire a photographer in the eleventh hour; go big! This guy was at the top of his class at the Corcoran, and worked with National Geographic! I made the choice to send Steve an E-mail explaining my situation, and inquired if he was available for a last minute shoot. After sending the E-mail, I began looking at the other area photographer’s for a second choice; thinking I might get a response the next day from Steve, saying he was busy that Saturday. I don’t think that more than 30 minutes had passed when I got a response from Steve! He had a family commitment that Saturday, but would be agreeable to helping us out. What a stroke of luck! We then spoke on the phone to iron out the details. The next day, I got a call from Steve; he wanted to meet us and see the church to get an idea what he would need for lighting. Steve came to our home (so very impressive) and spent some time going over what types of shots we were interested in getting, as well as getting a feel for our personalities. We then we went to the church so he could see what lighting he needed for the church. The next day, Steve and his assistant arrived at our home where we did some outside shots before the sun went down (our’s was a 6:00 p.m. ceremony) taking advantage of the natural light. We were then off to the ceremony, then returned to our home for the reception. Steve and his assistant were so great, very unobtrusive and easy going. A delight to work with. We can’t say enough about how impressed we were that Steve took the time to meet us prior to the ceremony! We have great candid shots of our guests and love the creative shots of us outside. Steve is a pro through and through. You see it as he is working, and you see it in his photo’s! Without reservation; we highly recommend Whysall Photography, LLC, and are thrilled he was there to shoot our event! “

— Gina

Steve was on our venue’s preferred list. After reviewing his website, he was the first photographer, with whom I made an appointment. After our meeting & impressed with his pictures, I hired him without coordinating with my fiancé or reviewing any other photographers. We’re so glad we did.

Steve has a terrific and calming personality for photographing large (or small) events where either emotions run high or conditions are not ideal. He is a problem solver, has a passion for every shot and possesses a fabulous photographic eye.

Our wedding took place at a farm/vineyard. The ceremony & cocktail hour were scheduled for outdoors and the reception was inside. However, mother nature decided to rain the morning of and weather reports differed as to when it would stop. Because of weather uncertainty, Steve arrived much earlier than scheduled, in order to set up his equipment in the barn if needed, and more importantly, to see how I, the bride, was handling a potential schedule change. With the soggy ground, and dark clouds above, he looked at me with assurance and said “we’re going to make this work.”

Steve knew we wanted to include our motorcycles in our photos but given the weather, it was uncertain whether outside would be possible. Using his skilled artistic, photographic eye, he found a spot in a equipment barn. It was a great area and the photos were fabulous!

While I could go on and on about how he recorded superb memories of our wedding, I will only say wonderful things about Steve and his photography. He is a consummate professional who puts heart and soul into every photo and is an extraordinary photographer that we would HIGHLY RECOMMEND anytime, anywhere.

—Lorraine

The most under-rated and perhaps brilliant photographer within the D.C. Metropolitan area. I simply cannot recommend a better or more talented individual for any of your photography needs. Whysall Photography is hands down, the best kept secret in Northern Virginia. Your pictures will turn out remarkable, trust me! ((:-”

Steve is absolutely fantastic. He will give you art. I honestly want to hang his pictures everywhere. I was completely surprised at how quickly he took pictures after the wedding. This guy knows what he is doing. His assistant Patrick is great as well. I wanted someone who wouldn’t just take still shots of everyone, and more candid, and he gave me exactly what I wanted. The moments he caught are magical.

Steve is AWESOME! He is edgy, creative, and far from your traditional photographer! He has an amazing eye and great vision! Great traditional pictures and breathtaking edgy pictures with flair, but still family appropriate. Such a true pleasure to work with! We would recommend him to all our friends and family! Best photographer EVER!!!!!

Wedding Client Review Cass

I love what he does with lighting! As someone who also works events like weddings, I appreciated being able to talk with him about production concerns and his forethought in making everything as perfect as possible.

Simply put, we lucked out with Steve. Our wedding photos were more artistic, beautiful, and unique than we could have possibly hoped for. We have heard from so many family members, friends, and coworkers tell us that our photos are the best photos they have ever seen. At the risk of sounding narcissistic, we have to agree. So like I said, we really lucked out. Look no further. Steve is a true talent and is the best at what he does.

— Chau