Romantic couple sharing intimate embrace on rural pathway through green hills.

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A romantic outdoor wedding portrait of a couple in golden sunlight with the bride holding a bouquet of roses.

Elegant couple in formal attire posing against ivy wall backdrop during wedding photoshoot.

Joyful wedding couple dancing outdoors under golden sunlight and weeping willow trees.

Close-up of wedding rings and clasped hands showing intricate engagement ring and wedding bands.

Wedding couple embracing outdoors with bride holding white floral and eucalyptus bouquet.

Three-tiered dessert stand with chocolate parfaits and fresh berries at a wedding reception.

A bridal party in flowing red bridesmaid dresses and white wedding gown pose on a pathway surrounded by autumn foliage.

An elegant outdoor wedding portrait with the couple holding a lush white and green bouquet.

Wedding details including pink roses bouquet, white heels, and rings on delicate lace fabric.

An intimate black and white wedding portrait capturing a tender moment between newlyweds.

Rows of small wedding favor bottles with tags and ribbons arranged on a wooden table.

A romantic lakeside wedding photo with pine trees and blue skies in the background.

Semi-naked wedding cake decorated with pink roses and gold 'Better Together' topper on white table.

A black and white wedding photo of newlyweds embracing on a hilltop with mountain views.

A romantic outdoor wedding photo of a couple embracing on a gravel path surrounded by autumn trees.

A joyful wedding reception moment under twinkling lights with sunflowers in the background.

A classic black and white wedding portrait showing a couple in formal attire.

Elegant floral arrangements in mason jars next to an oval mirror on wooden table with golden trim.

Wedding couple posing near a lake with dramatic storm clouds in the background.

A serene wedding photo of newlyweds walking on a dock over calm waters.

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You're engaged. Let's CELEBRATE!

Congratulations! This process can feel exciting and slightly overwhelming, especially if this is your first encounter with the world of professional photography. No worries, I've got your back and we're in this together.

Couple sits on rocky outcrop by scenic waterfall during sunset engagement session.

Elegant cursive text reading 'Elegant Maternity Sessions' in gray calligraphy.

Maternity photography is a beautiful way to celebrate your pregnancy and capture the transition into parenthood.

A wedding dress portrait in a golden meadow at sunset capturing an ethereal bridal moment.

Elegant text design reading 'Fine Family Sessions' in a handwritten style.

Family portraits are powerful as they can take you back to an exact moment in time. They allow us to reminisce and become a part of our legacy. Documenting your family's growth and your family’s evolution provides great memories to look back on and cherish.

Family sharing joyful moment together in golden field during sunset.

Stylish script text reading 'Ready to Book' in gray calligraphy.

OUr process for Portrait Sessions

An intimate moment between a couple in dramatic lighting against a dark background.

I. Book your session.

Click the Book Now link and select an available appointment.

BOOK NOW

II. we Take your photos.

We have the session at your chosen location. We will go over location options during

your consult or you can let me know a specific location on your questionnaire.

Click here to see location recommendations:

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III. Deliver digitals.

You'll receive your fully edited gallery 7-10 days after your session (all images are sent digitally).

We have an all-in-one platform that allows you to download, share your images and purchase a variety of printed products such as albums, canvases, framed prints and much more!!

Elegant script text reading 'Testimonials' in flowing calligraphy style.

A romantic couple embraces in a sunlit meadow with trees in the background.

What Our Clients are Saying........

Alex & Kellan

Maria was amazing! I grew up in front of cameras/on stage, but my fiancé was really uncomfortable with the idea of a professional shoot. maria instantly made him feel at home, and she used a TON of positive reinforcement to make him feel less self-conscious. If you have a partner who’s freaked out by the camera, maria is your girl!!

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A couple sits intimately on rocks by a cascading waterfall at sunset.

What Our Clients are Saying........

Ashley & Mark

Maria was wonderful to work with for our engagement shoot! She was easy to reach and very responsive from start to finish. She heard our idea and made it a reality with such ease! From scouting out the location prior to the shoot day, to being on time, to getting to work immediately once we arrived, to helping us pose while also catching candids, to telling us what to expect post-shoot, to editing the photos within a week, to delivering our picks digitally within 48 hours of selections..

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Romantic hilltop portrait session with expansive valley views.

What Our Clients are Saying........

Essie & Nathan

Maria took incredible photos and had great communication leading up to our session. She has a wonderful personality and made me and my fiancée feel like superstars in front of the camera. I can’t recommend enough!

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A couple sits in the mist of a dramatic waterfall on wet rocks.

What Our Clients are Saying........

Laura & Luke

A great experience, we felt very welcome and she guided us through the experience very well!

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Artistic black and white newborn photography series with minimalist composition.

What Our Clients are Saying........

The Matsatsa Family

We initially hired Maria for the maternity shots but our baby came early! She converted our session to a newborn and family photo. Communication with Maria was seamless and she took time to explain and answer all our questions. Her studio is very clean and she treated our son like her own child! She kept communicating with us about each shot, and even fed our baby! We honestly would hire her again for any future events/sessions. I highly recommend her!

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Couple embracing in golden sunlit meadow during summer photo session.

What Our Clients are Saying........

Natalie B

Maria is an incredible artist. She is professional and personable at the same time. She made my family feel at ease with our maternity photos. We also included 2 of our fur babies and she was great at capturing this special moment. This was an unforgettable experience for us. Thank you Maria and her husband for elevating our experience in our special moment!

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Intimate couple photography session with artistic lighting and dramatic poses against dark background.

What Our Clients are Saying........

Mariah K.

Working with Maria was a DREAM!! She was professional, funny, and so kind. My final package turned out amazing!! I will be working with her again for all of my future photography needs. 10/10!!!

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Newlyweds share tender moment with white floral bouquet among green foliage.

What Our Clients are Saying........

Yessenia & Alberto

Maria went above and beyond for us, she really worked on making us feel comfortable in front of the camera. She did both our engagement photos and our wedding photos and I couldn’t be happier with the results. She is friendly, punctual, and a joy to be around. Thank you Maria!

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A romantic wedding portrait in a sunlit field with a bouquet of pink and burgundy flowers.

What Our Clients are Saying........

Carolee & Andrew

Outstanding Experience!
Maria and her team were professional and easy to communicate with. The price for this type of service was very affordable. It was such a relief that she was able to work with me on a shorter than usual timeline for our wedding. She captured our ceremony beautifully. Maria is a true professional. I highly recommend her for any special event or special moment.

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An intimate wedding moment captured on a wooded path in autumn.

What Our Clients are Saying........

Bethany & Tanner

Wonderful to Work With
I absolutely loved Maria and her husband. They were so easy to work with and very flexible on the day of. Maria did my boudoir photos as well and she helped so much with the awkwardness by being so personable and cracking a few jokes to lighten the mood. I am so glad we chose them, and the photos look PHENOMENAL. Go with them, seriously you won’t regret it!

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A romantic wedding photo series taken on a dock overlooking a scenic lake and mountains at sunset.

What Our Clients are Saying........

Madison & Deondrick

Maria and her husband were absolutely amazing! They did such an amazing job with me and my husbands “wedding redo” pictures. I couldn’t be happier with how they turned out ☺️

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A romantic wedding portrait among fall foliage with natural lighting.

What Our Clients are Saying........

Kaitlin & Christopher

Maria is very professional, talented, and does a fantastic job making everything personal and special! Everything she's given us has been top quality, and perfect! I could not recommend her more!

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A romantic winter engagement session along a waterfront at sunset.

What Our Clients are Saying........

Abbey & Michael

Absolutely loved my session with Maria. Had a lot of anxiety leading up to it. Whether my fiancé and I would know what we’re doing. She made sure we looked Vogue ready.
I asked for a specific feel/editing. And she absolutely crushed it. I am obsessed with these pictures.
Our pictures even came sooner than expected! Thanks Maria!

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A casual engagement portrait session by a waterfront with urban architecture in the background.

What Our Clients are Saying........

Aria & Zach

Maria and her husband were amazing to work with. Maria was very responsive and professional. She did a great job of capturing the perfect moments of the surprise proposal and the pictures came out great! I would definitely work with her again!

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A romantic couple embraces in a golden wheat field against a bright blue sky.

What Our Clients are Saying........

Rebekah & Ryan

Maria and her husband did a fabulous job! I’m so pleased with her work. I highly recommend Maria. She really knows how to make you comfortable in front of a camera and capture the most beautiful moments.

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A couple sits together on a rock by a creek in a wooded setting.

What Our Clients are Saying........

Kiara & Mason

She did an amazing job! My pictures came out great and I wasn’t uncomfortable she was so helpful And lovely!!

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Professional portrait of a businessman in a gray suit and blue tie sitting on steps.

What Our Clients are Saying........

Sean Wellington

It was an awesome experience 😊my family and I were totally blown away by the excellent service and professionalism during our photo session. The atmosphere felt warm and the open conversations during our shoot helped us to relax and feel comfortable and the results are evident in our final product. Thank you for a experience of a lifetime😃😃😃you surely add blissful memories to our continued journey
Much love The Wellington’s

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A couple poses together on a bridge with a city skyline in the background.

What Our Clients are Saying........

Bethany & Tim

Pictures turned out amazing!!!

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A casual portrait of someone relaxing on rocks by a serene river.

What Our Clients are Saying........

Ariel (JaQuan)

I think we have found our new photographer!!!!Maria understood and recognized that I wanted to make this difficult time special for my senior. She was very easy to work with, responsive and I definitely will use her again. Awesome end product!

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Child in red sun hat holds starfish while playing in ocean waves at the beach.

What Our Clients are Saying........

Kat G

Trust me.... you want to hire this one if you get the chance!!!! The photos were amazing, she got them turned around in 1/2 the time she promised. She was on time, thorough, kind and (most importantly) very talented!!!! She listened to what we wanted, and made sure we got the shots we were looking for and then some. My family has used her for 3 sessions now and she did great every time.... newborn, beach vacation, and family portraits! I can’t believe

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A couple shares an intimate moment while sitting together on grass.

What Our Clients are Saying........

Pat T.

Maria and her husband were absolutely amazing from start to finish. She walked us through every step from lead up to finalized photos and everything in between. She had every angle covered from day of plans to contingencies and even a schedule of what she wanted to shoot - very professional and put our minds at ease. She had our photos shot, edited, and uploaded within a manner of 24 hours - that’s incredible dedication to her craft and her customers.

Lastly, Maria is an absolute beautiful soul and a wonde

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A couple shares an emotional moment, one wearing military uniform.

What Our Clients are Saying........

Tyrone H.

Maria Hopewell Photography provided great professional service. She understands the artistic and technical aspects of photography. I highly recommend her service to everyone.

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A couple in a grassy field, with the woman wearing a flowing red dress.

What Our Clients are Saying........

Nithyalakshmi H.

Loved working with her ! Very pleasant, involved with work and really good at her job !

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Group strolling along a rustic path with farmhouse and dramatic sky in background.

What Our Clients are Saying........

The Fauss Family

Wonderful experience!!, and the pictures are amazing. Maria and her husband were so friendly and helpful. We will definitely work with her again. Thank you for the excellent service and professionalism!!!

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Outdoor portrait in golden field with dried plants and warm autumn tones.

What Our Clients are Saying........

Doyin

Very kind, professional, and able to put you at ease. Plus beautiful photography.

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A maternity photoshoot features a burgundy dress against a moody rocky backdrop at dusk.

What Our Clients are Saying........

Katie R.

Maria was fantastic to work with. She made our session so much fun, was very professional and was a joy to get to know! I highly recommend her!

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Sleeping newborn wearing delicate white wrap and floral headband on white backdrop.

What Our Clients are Saying........

Stacy (Isabella Grace)

Wow. So impressed by Maria - from her ability to build an environment where you feel comfortable from the onset to her incredible (and I mean incredible!) patience working with newborns. Watching her during our newborn shoot was like watching art and science together as she effectively worked with baby and manipulated softly into sweet, delicate poses. The outcome of our photos is exactly what we were hoping for and we’ve received so many compliments on them. And the value was tremendous.

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Romantic couple walking along waterfront with cherry blossoms in bloom.

What Our Clients are Saying........

Jayson

We had such a pleasure working with Maria in our engagement photo session. She was there early (even though under the unprecedentedly terrible traffic in Tidal Basin), and she walked us through the agenda of what we need to do with great guidance. She even brought her husband for modeling!

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Woman in flowing pink dress poses elegantly among spring trees.

What Our Clients are Saying........

Sarah

100% recommend Maria. She is very responsive and professional, but also makes you feel totally at ease when taking photos.

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Woman in blue floral dress and sun hat holds baby while carrying straw bag with tulips.

What Our Clients are Saying........

Lashawn

This was my family's first professional photo shoot ever and I'm satisfied that we went with Maria. I didn't know what was to happen being our first shoot and Maria really helped in explaining what to expect realistically. A couple days before the meet up, the original location I wanted had shut down for the spring time, Maria was very accommodating in making recommendations and suggestions. The day of, she was before on time, which is appreciated. The photo shoot went great.

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Expectant couple embraces outdoors near waterfront during sunset.

What Our Clients are Saying........

Christopher

We worked with Maria for maternity photos. Loved her flexibility with locations including recommendations. We originally wanted Cherry Blossom photos and the weather didn’t cooperate! Maria provided great alternatives and support our decision to move to Old Town Alexandria. While we are awaiting out gallery, we have no doubt there will be great photos!!

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Graduate in cap and gown poses against white wall with green foliage background.

What Our Clients are Saying........

Adam

Maria and her husband were a pleasure to work for. We got graduation photos done for my significant other. It was our first time having a professional photo shoot done so we were a bit nervous, but they set up a very comfortable environment and made the experience fun and exciting. The pictures turned out great as well. We are really happy with our decision to choose Maria Hopewell Photography!