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We booked Steve for our September, 2017 wedding at Maryland National Golf Club. We met with him beforehand and felt very comfortable working with Steve. We also felt good knowing he had shot weddings at our venue before. We would recommend Whysall Photography to everyone looking for a wedding photographer!

Alyssa Sent on 09/24/2017

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Steve and his second shooter did a fantastic job on our wedding. We love our photos and so glad that we have our special memories to look back on! Steve did a perfect job capturing what we wanted! I was extremely impressed with how many amazing photos he got and I didnt even realize they were there.

We could not be happier with photos!

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Thanks Alyssa so much for your kind words. It was a honor to be a part of your special day. I'm so glad we could capture it for you.

Kaitlin Sent on 02/18/2016

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Whysall is a very talented photographer who we are very happy to have booked. He is an expert in his field with several publications from what I can remember and his pricing offers great value. Our wedding is still to come but our engagement photos came out perfect. His assistant is wonderful as well.

User2238915 Sent on 07/23/2015

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We found Steve through our venue and could not be more happy with our choice. We also did our engagement shoot with Steve and we were thrilled by the pictures. Steve made sure to get some great shots during our wedding while at the same time allowing us to spend some time with our guests and really enjoy the party. He took the stress out of the pictures and worked with us to get all of the shots we wanted. We wouldn't hesitate to use Steve again if the need for a photographer came up!

Lorraine Sent on 11/14/2014

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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.

Sarah Sent on 08/31/2014

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Steve is amazing he took the best photos of my wedding. He made my husband and I feel comfortable taking photos with him. He is very funny and nice. He makes you feel like you have known him forever and a good friend.

User1622612 Sent on 05/18/2014

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Steve is an amazing photographer and we were thrilled with how the pictures turned out. It was a great pleasure working with Steve and I plan to use him again for other events in our life!

Melanie Sent on 05/08/2014

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Steve is passionate about photography and does a superb job at capturing moments on film. His pictures convey energy and life without a stiff, posed feel. He arrived early at our wedding and got everyone on the ball. He was enthusiastic and efficient, making the photos fun with a sense of excitement and urgency so the ceremony could start on time. Besides taking photos of the ceremony, family, guests, and wedding details, Steve expertly captured the happiness and joy of the bride and groom with unique poses and good lighting. As a result of his work, we have some wonderful pictures to frame on the wall, put in albums, and treasure for years.

User1834029 Sent on 09/28/2014

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Steve did a fantastic job for our wedding back in March. We met prior to our wedding, which allowed Steve to figure out how he & us wanted our wedding shot. His team the day of was very professional and arrived well in advance. They went above and beyond to get the photos we wanted. Steve made our wedding move smoothly, taking pictures here and there not bogging us down. With this method we were able to enjoy more of our wedding. We look forward to using Steve again in the future.

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Suzy Sent on 09/08/2013

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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!!!!

Dannie Sent on 08/05/2013

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We absolutely loved working with Steve Whysall for both our engagement photo shoot and our wedding. Steve is open, honest and encourages couples to meet with him beforehand to see if it's a good fit. Having a good relationship with your photographer is vital to getting the memories you want captured. Steve prefers to do more artistic photographs rather than your standard wedding posed pictures. If you want standard group shots makes sure to provide a list and remember what pictures you want- in the craziness of the day we forgot to get pictures with our entire immediate families- we have pictures with our parents, just not with them and our siblings. However, the couple portraits we have are amazing- be open to climbing onto trucks or walking through the woods barefoot! Have an open mind and let Steve's artistry take over you won't be disappointed. In terms of pricing he is comparable to other photographers, we really like that we have joint copyright and own all of our engagement and wedding photos. Def. take advantage of the engagement photo shoot- it gets you comfortable with Steve's style and if you've never taken professional pictures before, it familiarizes you with how to take photos before the big day. We loved working with Steve and absolutely recommend working with him for your wedding or special occasion.

Amy J. Sent on 11/28/2013

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My husband (who's favorite hobby is photography) saw one of Steve's books at a vineyard we looked at for our wedding but ended up not booking. Johann was insistent on trying to get Steve for our wedding, and I'm so glad he was! Steve was so laid back and in control the entire day, which made our wedding so much more enjoyable. He took some really beautiful and creative photos for us--everyone has complimented on the one they've seen. His style is also to take the bride and groom away for 10-15 minutes throughout the course of the reception to get creative shots with varying lighting, instead of taking a ton of pictures right after the ceremony. We loved this as it gave us the perfect balance of time with our friends and family, as well as some time to ourselves. Since he insists on meeting the couple before the day of the wedding, we were aware of his style and were happy to give him free reign to allow maximum creativity. It was perfect! We cannot recommend Steve strongly enough.

Ana Sent on 02/16/2013

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We really enjoyed working with Steve on our engagement and wedding photos. We selected him after thorough research of the photographers in the area. He was by far the best value, not to mention his work is astonishing. We loved his creativity and spontaneity, and also his use of light. Our pictures were awesome with memories we will cherish for years to come. We highly recommend Steve for your wedding or next event. We look forward to working with him again in the future!

User859143 Sent on 07/10/2012

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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 back 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!

Pam Sent on 04/24/2012

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Steve is professional, courteous, and a true artist. He found interesting ways to document our military wedding, and was generous with his time and talent. When we had a family member "attend" via Skype from Korea, he took pictures of the IPAD with the family member's face on it. Steve was accommodating of my requests for several large group photos, and extremely creative in finding ways to capitalize on the decor of a military chapel. I was happy to leave the photography up to him, with some initial guidance as to what we were looking for. He was patient, professional, and seemed to genuinely enjoy his work. He is a true pleasure to work with.

Geanine Sent on 12/29/2011

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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!

Chau Sent on 04/01/2012

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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 wedding 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.

Amanda Sent on 11/29/2011

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Steve was one of my favourite vendors from the beginning, because his response to emails was amazingly fast, which made planning from a distance easier. Steve always tried to make time for us when we were in the area. He tried to get all of the posed shots (which he knew we weren't that bothered with) done and out of the way as quickly as possible. I normally don't like having pictures taken because I never look good in them, but he somehow made me look pretty in them. His assistant, Patrick, was given the difficult job of photographing my husband who generally forbids people from taking his picture. Patrick was aware and understanding of this fact and somehow picked some really cool shots which made the situation fun for my husband and his party. Both Steve and Patrick were unobtrusive when taking all the candid shots, and it was great to see the results of having two perspectives throughout the wedding. They got some really cool shots of us dancing (which Steve knew was important to us based on one conversation I had with him almost a year prior), playing badminton, and the guys drinking and smoking. Steve always seemed in control of what was going on with a shot, but his laid back attitude kept things easy and light. He was great to work with and I hope he had as much fun shooting our wedding as we had having him photograph it. We were very pleased with our experience with him and the end product, in fact my sister will be having him photograph her wedding in a few months.

Jenny Sent on 10/13/2011

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Steve and his assistant did a sensational job with our wedding photos. He took extra time to get to know us before the wedding, which made us feel more comfortable on the wedding day. He was prompt - already there when we arrived at the venue and with us the entire time.

And the photos were brilliant: artful, creative, fun - he crafted amazing feats of magic with lights and editing and caught so many wonderful candid moments when we were getting ready, touching moments from the ceremony, and tons of goofy laugh-out-loud shots from late-night dancing and throughout the night. Oh, and he somehow talked a couple outside the venue into letting me ride their horse in my wedding dress!

These are obviously photos shot by a photojournalist with an adventurous spirit and an artistic eye, NOT a by-the-book wedding photographer. I am so glad we used Steve Whysall. Will recommend him again and again.

Aja Sent on 11/23/2011

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Steve was a JOY to work with. Prior to the wedding, we met with him twice-- once to get a feel for him, look at his work, and sign the contract, and a second time a couple months later to have drinks at a local pub and kinda get to know one another. This last visit proved crucial to how smooth the wedding day went. We were comfortable with Steve, and he with us. We were able to joke around, not be stressed out, and just enjoy ourselves.

Steve specializes in lighting, and this was very important to us because our wedding was outdoors. Steve (and his assistant Patrick) knew just what kind of shots to get and when, and when unforeseen circumstances put us behind schedule, they raced to make as much use of the remaining ambient light as they could. The end result was some AMAZING pictures of sweeping skies, fields, and changing lightscapes.

Another thing that made this experience so awesome was how I, the bride, felt like a supermodel the whole time. I am not even a real girly-girl, but I was strutting my stuff like I was being featured on the cover of Bride's magazine! I think every girl should feel that way on her wedding day. Seriously, there are pictures Steve took of me that are so good, I can hardly believe they are me! Most of them were taken before the actual ceremony (to make the most of time and light), so when it came time for the ceremony, I was super pumped-up and excited. It was a great mood and confidence booster.

While Steve worked with me, his assistant, Patrick, worked with my groom and the groom's family. They also used the time for scenic shots of the venue, set-up and prep, etc. The two of them showed up way early, were totally prepared, and were super professional throughout the day.

Steve's pricing is very reasonable. You get two very skilled photographers, and what's more, Steve doesn't mess around when it comes to ownership of the digital files. You get every picture he takes-- all the files are high-quality, loaded on a DVD. There's no pressure about albums or prints, either-- come to him when you're ready. There's enough pressure out there when it comes to wedding planning-- having someone like Steve on your side is a breath of fresh air. I strongly recommend him to anyone looking for an enjoyable, no-pressure, and very memorable way to capture their special day.

One last thing. I don't think I ever truly realized just what the digital age has done to our manners until I saw about ten of my wedding guests follow Steve and Patrick around and copy every shot they made. While Steve would be composing a picture, a zillion flashes were going off behind him. This went on almost the entire time, and I was at a loss as to how to handle it without insulting guests... thankfully, Steve just went along with it all, even though I know it was very distracting and SUPER annoying. We were very grateful to him for his patience, professionalism, and sense of humor.

Andrea Sent on 03/04/2011

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I hired Steve to shoot my wedding in Baltimore. I knew he would do a great job based on the portfolio he showed me when we first met up. I am an artist also and am critical when viewing other artists' work. Steve has a great eye for unique compositions and does a thorough job making sure that he gets the shot he wants every time. I especially love how well he created balance in all my shots without using symmetry. The pictures are flawless.

I would recommend Steve to anybody (bride or not) who appreciates an above-average and artistic final product.

Erin Sent on 10/24/2011

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Aside from marrying my husband, Steve Whysall was probably the best part of our wedding. As a photographer with National Geographic credits, Steve's work was obviously outstanding and very much in the style we were looking for. He captured the romance of the day, but what he excels at is telling a story and capturing people, which is exactly what we wanted from our wedding photos. Even better than his work, though, is Steve's personality. He met with both of us prior to our wedding to ensure everyone was comfortable, so there would be no awkwardness between photographer and subject on the big day. This simple meeting made a big difference when the stress was high at the wedding...my husband and I were able to relate to Steve, trusting him and laughing with him despite the stress, which resulted in him capturing who we really are as opposed to just getting pretty pictures of a bride and groom. He listened to our wants and needs, he let us know of any concerns he had, he prioritized his demands, and he delivered...and it seemed like he was having a good time, which kept us at ease. We had so much fun at our wedding and with Steve, and we have phenomenal pictures to prove it!

Carrie Sent on 07/01/2009

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Steve specializes in photo-journalistic style images, and takes gorgeous photographs. That being said, he is also completely capable of taking fantastic posed photographs. He is completely professional, has very creative ideas, and is extremely reliable. Highly recommended.

Michael Sent on 10/15/2009

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Steve was an outstanding partner in our wedding experience. After an exhaustive search, we selected Whysall based on their creativity and commitment to their craft. As per Steve�s request, we met in advance in an effort to gain personal insight into each other personality, character, and preferences. This decision paid huge dividends on our wedding day as Steve was comfortable directing us for the perfect location and shot. Additionally, in was clear to me immediately that Steve�s profession is not simply a job but a passion. He takes pride in his work and defines himself buy the quality of both his deliverables and customer satisfaction. If you appreciate creativity, flexibility, and unique outcomes, choose Whysall.

Mike and Jen Hurly

Amy Sent on 08/05/2008

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Steve is an amazing photographer. Our wedding pictures came out so beautiful and elegant. He captures shots that are so unique and really tells a story with them. He was very prompt and on time the day of our wedding and began shooting right away. He also brought Heather his assistant with him so that we could get shots from the 2 different rooms that my fiancee and myself were getting ready in, she was amazing as well, she did such a nice job with the guys while they were getting ready. It was nice to have 2 photographers all night capturing different parts of each event. Steve was flexible with his hours as well and stayed a little over the contracted time to ensure that he got all of the shots we wanted. It was very important to us to have a photographer that understood us and what we wanted so that they would capture the day the way we wanted to remember it and that is exactly what Steve did. Thank you!

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