happy clients say
Discover the heartwarming stories shared by our cherished clients.
Layla
Mary took exceptional graduation photos of my daughter and our family for VCU's graduation. She took full advantage of the great location at the VMFA gardens and she made sure it was a relaxed and fun experience for all. She made sure to ask questions about the vibe that we wanted and suggested pairings and poses that made everyone look their best. Did I mention the photos are STUNNING?! We decided to purchase more because Mary took so many lovely snaps. We'll be hiring her again when my youngest graduates in 2028!
Lynnae
Mary was AMAZING to work with, she did our wedding and captured our day so beautifully. My husband and I couldn’t have asked for a better support and photographer to artistically capture our special day. We will definitely be working with Mary again in the near future. Thank you Mary for giving us memories that will last a lifetime.
Rachael
Mary did a fantastic job with my wedding and engagement photos. She was great at keeping me calm the day of, got great pictures, and was down for whatever we wanted. Could not recommend her work enough.
Rachael
Absolutely amazing from start to finish. Communication was prompt and consistent. She arrived 15 minutes early dressed to impress for our Mother’s Day celebration. Our expectations were shattered as not only did she recommend a nearby area that was within walking distance and perfect for pictures but she also went up and above to make sure all of our requests were met and then some. Will definitely be a repeat customer. P.S. we were quoted for 15 photos and lord knows how many she took! No attempts at an upsell or hey we have to stop here. Such a refreshing experience!! We will be using her for our Sons 1st birthday party in 2 months and cannot wait. She snagged some of the best pictures I’ve ever seen!! Book with confidence and don’t stress she has you covered!"
Rachel
I had SUCH a great experience and am so so glad that I booked with Ms. romanello!!! Will definitely book her again and photos came out even better than I ever thought! She understood my vision, was super flexible and lovely to work with. Cannot recommend her enough!
Suzanne
Mary was absolutely lovely at our wedding! She blended right in during our ceremony and reception. And she took beautiful shots! In the lead-up to the big day, I found her very professional and communicative. Highly recommend!
Nalin
Her photos and her photo Ideas were awesome! She always listened to our ideas for photos and offered her own suggestions, which really created beautiful photos!
Lara
Mary has done such phenomenal work for our family. She took our engagement pictures and had a great turnover time that gave us ample time to send out our wedding invitations. Her demeanor and personality shine through while taking pictures. My husband does not enjoy taking pictures, and he also loved having Mary take our pictures. We will absolutely be using Mary again for photography
Maddi
I had the best time with Mary! From our first message to getting my photos back she was kind, timely, and professional. She really took the time to get to know me during my session which helped make me feel more comfortable during pictures. And I will let these beautiful photos speak for themselves! Couldn’t recommend her more!!
Jessica
Mary was a pleasure to work with! She was easy to coordinate place and time and even rescheduled when my husband got sick before our originally scheduled date. She was on time and so sweet with our whole family, especially our two little girls. Our family photos are beautiful - definitely recommend Romanello Photography
Mark
She was very professional and took awesome photos!
Traci
We had an absolutely wonderful experience working with Mary. From start to finish, she was professional, attentive, and incredibly talented. She took the time to understand exactly what we wanted, offered great suggestions, and made the entire session feel comfortable and enjoyable.
Casey
Mary did a fantastic job on our proposal shoot! She communicated professionally, was punctual, and delivered a high-quality product. I would recommend her services highly to anyone looking for a proposal photoshoot at a reasonable rate.
Mandy
Mary was really wonderful to work with, she responded quickly and our family portraits turned out beautifully. I look forward to working with her again. 10/10 recommend.
Ramada
My experience from beginning to end was so comforting and was put at ease. There were questions answered and I enjoyed how willing she was in incorporating my suggestions with her own. Great quality work and affordability with Mary.
Ashleigh
Mary was great to work with! She was incredibly friendly and fun to work with but equally as professional during our shoot. She made it fun and romantic for my boyfriend and I. I was nervous about having them done as I have never had professional photos done before but she was very easy going and we had a great time. She responded very quickly and kept me updated with everything. Would highly recommend if in the Richmond or Fredericksburg locations!!
Talia
This was a wonderful experience from start to finish. In love with our final products!
Adam
Mary did an amazing job photographing our family! She was so sweet and patient with our little boy, it made the experience truly memorable.
Andrea
She did an amazing job! The pictures turned out exactly how I imagined it. She is great to work with.
Kelly
I can not recommend Ms. Romanello enough she captured me and my fiancé’s engagement and even though my fiancé knew everything prior Ms. Romanello was down for the cause to get the perfect surprise shot of our engagement I will definitely be booking again for our wedding
Ashley
Mary is a true talent! She is professional, excellent with children, and communicates well before, during, and after your session. I highly recommend for all of your photography needs!
Millie
Mary took photos for our wedding and we couldn’t be happier with how they turned out. My husband and I were both nervous and a little awkward, and Mary told us exactly what to do and where to look to get the right shot. She made us and our families feel so comfortable and so special! Mary’s photos speak for themselves with their high quality and it was a pleasure to get to know her behind the camera.
Aser
An incredibly talented photographer who captured every detail beautifully and made the whole experience comfortable and enjoyable.
Trina
We’re new to VA & wanted to find a local photographer. From my initial inquiry to the delivery of the final photos, Mary was professional & prompt. She responded to any questions, offered venue locations & was a most impressive hands-on creative director the day of our shoot. The final shots were amazing! We now have a VA photographer!
Nicholas
I recently had the chance to work with Romanello Photography, and I can honestly say it was an incredible experience. From the very beginning, Mary—who’s behind the camera—was warm, professional, and clearly knows her stuff.
She has a real gift for making you feel comfortable, which made the whole session feel relaxed and fun. Mary guided me through different poses so naturally, and it was clear she was paying close attention to the little details that really make a difference in the final photos.
What impressed me most was how dedicated she is. She genuinely puts in the effort to get the perfect shot, and it shows—when I saw the final photos, I was blown away. They were stunning! Not just in quality, but in the way she captured emotion and personality.
I’m beyond happy with how everything turned out and would absolutely recommend Romanello Photography to anyone looking for beautiful, high-quality photos. Five stars without a doubt!
Jamar
Mary was awesome! She took maternity photos for my wife and I and the entire experience was incredible. She was prompt in responding to our questions and ideas. Pricing was reasonable as well. The photos were excellent in quality while the turnaround time was quick. We will definitely be using her again. Best experience by far with a photographer.
Pranaya
It was great working with Mary, she was very patient and accommodating. Will definitely work with her in future
Gina
Mary is always an absolute delight! She makes you feel so good about yourself when you’re getting your photos taken. You will have a great time and will receive such beautiful pictures. My absolute favorite photographer!
Megan
Mary is the absolute best. Not only does she consider angles and viewpoints I otherwise wouldn’t, she captures precious moments and makes them look beautiful. Will work with again.
Niki
Mary Romanello does excellent work. She listens to clients' wishes to get all the shots on their list and she provides photos in a timely manner. She works with clients to pose in the best way and she also takes great candid shots. Her editing skills are fabulous. We are thrilled with our photos.
Becca
Mary is great to work with! She does amazing photos and so nice. I really like that she thinks of different angles and positions to do photos and ends up capturing the perfect photo! So nice and friendly!
Michelle
Birthday beach photos of the family were picture perfect! She was so patient with all of us!
Gabriel
Romanello Photography gave me a wonderful experience. They provided excellent service. They took professional headshots for me and they turned out excellent. I was able to get the pictures back quickly.
One thing that I truly liked was how the photographer directed certain poses. Sometimes it was hard to figure out certain positions and the photographer was very patient and thoroughly explained what to do.
I will be using them again!
Jamie
Where do I begin! Mary has taken so many beautiful photos for me. She’s done birthday photos, graduation photos, and much more! She is very flexible, willing to take photos at essentially any location! She has a quick turn around on sending you your edited photos, and will make sure you’re in love with your photos. She is also great at posing people, so if you don’t know how to pose, she can help. Booking a session with Romanello Photography will be one of the best photo shoot experiences you’ll have! I couldn’t not recommend her more!
