Local Photography in Hagerstown, MD

I am a passionate photographer with 17 years of experience specializing in portraits, weddings, and event photography. My career has taken me to various parts of the world, giving me the opportunity to capture unique stories and moments through my lens. I deliver my work in less than a week. Full editing. Photography is not just a job for me—it’s a creative journey that blends artistry and technical expertise. I constantly seek to push boundaries with innovative lighting, thoughtful composition, and attention to the smallest details, making each shot unique.

Nice to meet you - I’m Joey Rushfield! I am a 25-year-old portrait and wedding photographer from Rockville, MD. I have done photography for clients since 2017, and I have no intention of slowing down! Portrait photography is my specialty, but I also love photographing weddings and mitzvahs, all with a fast turnaround time, about half the length of industry standards. My style tends to be cinematic with contrast and emotion, so if that’s your jam, we’re a perfect match. I hold degrees in Elementary Education and Digital Photography, with plans to return for an MFA degree. Outside of taking pictures, I am a teacher with professional experience working with children from the ages of 3 through 17. As you can imagine, this comes in handy for portraits of children and family photos! All this talk is making me want to get out there and take more photos… who’s in? Notes for clarity: If you’d like studio portraits, I have a portable setup I can bring to you since I do not currently have a space big enough for full body portraits. For couple and family portraits, we’d be working on location with gorgeous scenery as our backdrop. Please only inquire about studio portraits if you want me to bring the gear to your location. On Thumbtack, I currently only allow inquiries for shorter weddings/events.

I listen to you... I hear what you need, and what you really want. I ask the right questions. We work together to translate that visually into an image or product that makes you stand out. My experience, patience, and unique way of understanding business allows me to tell your story in the images and capture the essence of your space, your product, your business, or just you. In the end, its not about my pictures, its about your business. I truly get that and demonstrate it every day in the way I help my clients get their job done. You can see more examples of my work including exteriors, interiors, products, and business portraits at TonyVentourisPhotography.com I love learning about your business, space, products, and your goals. I love meeting entrepreneurs, innovators, artists, artisans, virtuosos, geniuses, and every day people with a story to tell. Photography allows me to enter into your world. I am honored to be able to create lasting images of what makes you so special and share your passion with the world. I am based out of the Washington, D.C. Metro area, but I travel nationally for photo shoots. My clients typically invest anywhere from $1,200 to $12,000. I am experienced with, and regularly handle, large projects that escalate far beyond that in both production and budget. Smaller projects and charity work are handled on a case by case basis. As of 2020, I am offering headshots and business/social media portraits at our new studio in Rockville, MD. Right in the heart of Rockville's most vibrant art community. Drop me a line for details! Some additional services/benefits include: -High-value fully insured for your property as well -Commercial Video production -Multimedia virtual tour creation -360-product or location images -Aerial Photography including the ability to obtain clearance in the DC No-Fly Zone -High level retouching and composites

About me: I’m Melinee, but most people just call me Mel and welcome to my little corner of the internet 😊 I am a photographer based in Maryland but travel for projects around the globe. My goal is to show the beauty, grace, strength, and enthusiasm of people. I look for boldness and fortitude in my work and I take great pride in capturing the true spirit and personality of the people and subjects that I photograph. My style has been described as creative, fun, natural, engaging, vibrant, and relaxed. (Yes, I said relaxed…) I understand that not everyone is comfortable in front of the camera, but as your photographer, I take time to engage in conversation, listen with my ears and camera, and pay close attention to the smallest of details. We will have fun 😊 “Life is too short to be anything but happy” I encourage you to have a conversation with me and I truly look forward to meeting with you. Disclaimer: I do not photograph any nudes or perform boudoir photography