all about us
Hi there!
We are a mother daughter trio here at Bellissimo Portraiture. We absolutely LOVE what we do. We have a true passion for capturing the moment. I have been a professional photographer for over a decade. Madison a little over two years and Mac is still learning the ropes but is doing excellent. We have invested countless hours in education to ensure that you will receive portraits that will continue to make you smile for many years to come. Our sessions are energetic and fun! We look forward to hanging out with you and creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Now for some fun ... Silly random facts about us three.
What is something that people wouldn't guess about you?
Madison: "I am a theater kid. I actually played Peter Pan."
Mac: "I can juggle. I got some juggling balls off of Amazon and taught myself."
Me: "I am a United States Marine Corps Veteran."
What is your favorite movie/ tv show?
Madison: " Favorite TV show is Buffy Vampire. Fave movie is hands down Pretty Woman."
Mac: "My all time favorite show is Bridgerton and my favorite movie is 10 things I hate about you."
Me: "Fave show is definitely Schitt's Creek and my all time favorite movie Top Gun."
If you could pick one food to eat every day... what would you choose?
Madison: " Mine would definitely be McD's Fries with a coke."
Mac: " I could eat Subway Sandwiches all day everyday."
Me: " An italian restaurant from Cali makes the absolute BEST eggplant parm. I could eat that each and everyday!"
Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks?
Madison: "DD for sure"
Mac: " That would be a DD for me too."
Me: " Dunkin' for me too!"
Mountains or Beach?
Madison: " Beach!!!! Is that even a question?"
Mac: "Sand and sunshine is all I need."
Me: "Both. We live in the mountains and I love it but to be completely honest I love and miss the beach."
What is one that that you look forward to every week?
Madison: "My training days at the gym."
Mac: " I am a dancer so my ballet class is one thing I look forward to."
Me: " I would say the weekend so that I can spend time with my husband."
Does pineapple belong on pizza?
Madison: " YES!!! Give me a Hawaiian pizza any day"
Mac: "I am in between. Not for or against"
Me: " I love pineapple on pizza but I would prefer tomato, spinach and bacon from Dominos."
Well now that you know a bit more about us send us a message with your answers to these questions. We would love to hear from you.
xoxoxo
Shannon
With the current digital camera market and smart phones that take such great photos, is there really a reason to hire a professional photographer? Below are just some of the reasons a pro is a better choice.
1. An expensive camera does not automatically result in photographic skills. Just because your friend , co-worker, or relative has a high-speed, top quality digital camera doesn't mean they know what they're dong behind the camera. While quality equipment does help the average consumer improve their photography game, a professional photographer offers and artistic approach, creative eye and experience that cannot be purchased at a camera store.
2. Professional equipment has its perks. Shooting with top of the range cameras and professional lighting equipment helps us take the best shots, even in less than optimal circumstances. Capturing low light, nighttime and even high speed action shots can be tricky for amateur photographer but a professional mom knows whats required to capture those types of shots.
3. Posing is our thing. Ever tried to get friends and relatives, including kids, to stay still and pose for a big group shot? A professional photographer can help. Photographers perform these tasks sometimes daily, so they have perfected the skills required to get the best results while making everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera.
4 They're hired. Using a friend or family member to take photos could mean missed moments. A professional photographer is exclusively hired to capture the day and won't miss out on the photos because they are chatting with others or dancing around. Hiring a professional photographer guarantees you capture as many perfect moments as possible.
5. The end result is part of the process. Professional photographers not only captures your photos, they also edit and retouch images in order to achieve a beautiful finished product. They can also assist with extras such as albums, custom prints and canvases.
frequently asked questions
- Where are you located?
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We are located in a small town in northern Virginia called Linden just outside of Front Royal and Winchester. We are surrounded by the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park. We are only about an hours drive from our nations capitol and we travel all over the Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC. We also regularly make the trek to Northwest Pennsylvania and Southwest Florida.
- What payment options do you accept?
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We accept cash, checks, venmo, paypal and credit cards.
- Do you sell digital images?
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We gift digital images to match those images purchased in our create a collection system.
- Do you accept monthly payments to cover the fee?
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We do accept monthly payments through After Pay via Square.
- Do you ever do model calls?
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YES!!!! We love to hold model calls. If you are interested in being a model for us just send us a message.
- Where is your studio located?
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At the moment we do not utilize a studio space. We currently shoot on location. Eventually we will do both.