Genevieve Leiper Photography

Genevieve was amazing!!! Easy to work with, put us at ease, had great vendor recommendations for us, and delivered incredible photographs! Highly recommend her to anyone looking for exceptional photographs. Karen and Bob.

One word...fabulous! We loved every minute with Genevieve and her assistant the day of our wedding and we know our pictures will be beautiful. She is top notch!

All I really have to say is that Gen is amazing! I have been a huge fan of hers since she did the photography for a wedding for a friend back in 2006. Even before my fiancé and I were officially engaged I knew that I had to have her for our wedding - aside from marrying my husband the most important part of the day was the photography. We did our engagement and wedding photos with her and I also did boudoir photos with her as a gift to my husband. Gen was very easy to work with and was very straight forward about things that would and would not work from a planning perspective. She and her assistant for the day were on time and very easy to work with. She is very experienced and if given a list outlining the photo expectations she is able to blow through each one rather quickly (assuming the family acts right!). She was so efficient that we were actually able to enjoy a majority of our own cocktail hour! (Granted, my fiancé and I did not want to do a million shots or drive around to a bunch of different locations - we did the family shots outside of the church and the wedding party group shots outside of the wedding venue and the two locations were only about 150-20 mins away from each other.) One the major things that many people noticed was that they were practically invisible at the wedding ceremony and reception; you didn't have to maneuver around them or silently wish they would move out of your way so that you could see. She made sure that all of the reception "must-have" photos were done at the beginning of the reception so that my husband and I could enjoy the night with our family and friends. She turned around the photos within 6 weeks as promised and believe me, we were blown away! We still get compliments on how well they turned out. We are looking forward to the wedding albums that we purchased for ourselves and parents. Compared to other photographers she is a bit more expensive but honestly, she was worth every penny!

Working with Genevieve was such a wonderful experience. She captured our wedding day perfectly. Not only did our pictures turn out amazing, but Genevieve was so much fun to work with...it was so awesome getting to share my wedding day with her! Finding a good photographer was a huge priority for me because when its all said and done, the pictures are basically what you have left to remember your wedding day. I am so happy we were able to work with Genevieve and would recommend her to anyone.

WOW! Genevieve and her assistant, Chad, have produced outstanding pictures of our daughter's wedding. They capture all aspects of the wedding, cocktail hour and reception and were not intrusive at any time, while getting the perfect shot. We would highly recommend Genevieve Leiper Photography. She was very easy to work with, and produces beautiful pictures.

Genevieve is as good as you can ask for and then some. Such an easy choice: not only do her photographs outshine the others in her gallerys, but her personality is an absolute pleasure to be around. (My husband was so thankful to not be overwhelmed or inundated by someone too high-strung or unfriendly.) Then once you get your photos back you know every cent was worth it!

Genevieve was great! She was lovely when I met with her. I think it is important that you "click" with the photographer, considering you will be spending some time with her during which you must feel comfortable. She was calm and not overbearing. I can't wait to get the photos back.

Genevieve Leipers photographs are simply stunning. Genevieve and her assistant were very professional, but also quite fun and so enjoyable to work with. They could not have been more accommodating and worked with us throughout the day and evening; starting with makeup and ending with the send off. My daughters wedding was held at Oatlands Plantation in Leesburg and the pictures in the gardens are truly exquisite. Throughout the planning process, Genevieve was always helpful, and very receptive to my last minute changes. Genevieve also did my daughters engagement photos which too were beautiful. I would highly recommend Genevieve for your wedding.

Genevieve takes the most stunning photos. She was our photographer for both our engagement and wedding photos and I couldn't be happier. She takes tons of photos so you have a lot to choose from and she is very creative. Her team was wonderful and made me so comfortable. I was very uncomfortable in front of the camera and Genevieve and her assistant made me so comfortable so the photos came out looking very natural. Genevieve is extremely funny and really makes taking all the photos fun. She has a great personality. She seems to book up quickly for wedding season so make sure to hire her early on during your wedding planning.

Genevieve is a genius. Period. Her vision for photographs and her professional far surpasses anything I could have wanted. She is brilliant and her pictures are incredible. She is so also a blast to work with and made our wedding photos and engagement photos something that was relaxed and fun. Highly recommended!

I haven't gotten my wedding photos back yet, as I only got married a week ago, but I am more than confident that they will be absolutely gorgeous. Genevieve was more than just a wedding photographer...she was like my wedding guru the day of the wedding. On top of the fact that she is ridiculously talented, she ended up doing so many things for me that I didn't expect (for example, she bustled my dress for me). She made us feel so comfortable with her bubbly, fun, laid back personality. My now husband and I are not what you would call "photogenic". We tend to act really awkward in front of a camera. However, Genevieve really made us come out of our shells...when we actually knew she was taking pictures. I'm pretty sure she got hundreds of pictures that we weren't even aware of, which I love. She got all of the classic necessary photos with the family and bridal party, but she also took a lot of really fun, artistic photographs. One of the reasons we chose her was because her photos really look like art and not just cheesy typical wedding pictures. She showed us some samples as we went through the day, and they were absolutely stunning. I wish I could have them now, but I know they will be worth the wait! She was a bit of a wedding splurge for us, but I'm so glad that Genevieve is what we splurged on. Having a good wedding photographer was one of the most important aspects of my wedding day to me, especially since my groom and I are kind of inept at taking good pictures with each other, despite the fact that we both really appreciate good photography. As far as value goes, she is MORE than worth the money if you care about having quality wedding pictures. Not to mention she was an absolute pleasure to have around. I should also mention that she brought an apprentice with her named Chad who was also an absolute joy to work with as well. I can't wait to see all of their work!!! I really can't even adequately describe how awesome Genevieve is, so please just take my word for it that she is worth it. After I booked with her (after doing a significant amount of research on photographers), I was pleasantly surprised to come across more of her work in Martha Stewart Weddings magazine. It really just solidified my choice. It's also worth noting that even with how busy she is, she was probably the most accessible wedding vendor I had (and I had many quick responding vendors)...about the longest I ever had to wait to hear back from her was about an hour or two, and even waiting that long was rare. I felt excited about my wedding and completely comfortable after every conversation we had. If you're looking for a photographer with an incredibly effervescent personality, as well as a ridiculous amount of artistic talent, look no further.

Genevieve sets the bar for excellence in wedding photography. The combination of her expert eye and experience in the field meant this bride didn't have to worry about a thing -- and that was invaluable to me. The way she captured all of the moments and details from our wedding was just as I hoped and imagined it would be. As an added bonus, she is a frequent photographer at our venue, so she knows all the great spots for beautiful photography. When the photos arrived, I was overjoyed to see beautiful shot after beautiful shot of my husband and me, our friends, our family and our "details" -- all flawlessly executed. Your biggest problem if you go with Gen will be deciding how to narrow down your favorites to make an album! Love her.

Genevieve was absolutely AMAZING!!! She helped capture every moment in the most important day of my life. We got married outside of Las Vegas, NV. on a VERY windy day. She managed to get the most BEAUTIFUL pictures for us regardless. She's extraordinarily talented and I would recommend her to anyone.

I absolutely love my wedding photos! Genevieve was easy to work with and did a great job. She did both our engagement photos and wedding day photography. Both sets of images were edited and sent to us pretty quickly. The photos are absolutely gorgeous. There are a lot of unique and creative shots. She was very responsive to when we felt most comfortable and looked most at ease and figured out how to use those poses in a great way. I enjoyed spending so much time with her on the wedding day - she is fun and dedicated. I have to also comment that when some of the caterers were being too loud in the kitchen during the ceremony, Genevieve's assistant actually went into the kitchen to ask them to be quiet. I was so thankful to her for helping make every part of my day run smoothly, not just the photography. I highly recommend Genevieve!

Genevieve is amazing. I cannot say enough good things about our experience with her. She is extremely responsive, professional and very easy to work with. Her pictures are amazing!!!! Just check out her website. The photographer was the most important vendor to us and I have no doubt we picked the right one, we booked her before we booked our venue. I love that she had her prices posted on her website. She was not the cheapest, but not the most expensive we found. I feel that she was worth every penny we paid (and more!).

I can easily say this was the best decision in our wedding planning process!! Genevieve did an incredible job with our wedding photos, we are so grateful to have found her! I WHOLE HEARTEDLY recommend her and have been bragging about her since our wedding day. :) She has such an amazing gift and took some of the most unique pictures. This was something my husband and I LOVED about our photos, they were not your standard wedding day poses you see everywhere. She was incredibly easy to work with, she is simply amazing, you will be so very happy with her and your wedding photos. YOU SHOULD ABSOLUTELY GO WITH HER :) :)

Genevieve Leiper is AMAZING!! She is so nice and so fun to work with! She has great ideas for pictures but also listened to any ideas we had as well. Her assistant named Gray, who was there for our wedding day, was so nice and sweet as well! My wedding day was freezing cold and rainy, and she still made it fun to shoot outside and the pictures turned our BEAUTIFUL! She also took amazing action shots of everyone dancing! We are not a couple who takes good candid shots, but every candid shot she took of us looked great. What great memories we have now have to cherish forever in her great pictures!

Genevieve is hands down the best photographer in the area! Not only did I feel immediately comfortable in our very first meeting, you cannot help but fall in love with her adorable personality and passion for her work. Genevieve went above and beyond my expectations in every way. I am in love with my wedding photos and I have received more comments than I can count. She captured every magical moment, I cannot wait to see our albums. Genevieve has found customers for life in my husband and I. We would recommend her a million times over!

Worth every penny! Have not yet seen the pics from the wedding, but our engagement shots were amazing and she did let us look at some shots on the digital screen as she took them. She has been a top notch pro the whole way. Remember - you get what you pay for, and Genevieve is well worth it. ***UPDATE - We have received our pics and everyone was better than the next. Our expectations were far exceeded!! See for yourself - I have posted a few of our favorites in our profile. I cannot score high enough to explain how happy we are!!!

Genevieve (and her assistant) was a pleasure to work with. She was very professional but personable as well. She was creative with posed shots so they were more organic and fun rather than stuffy and boring. During the ceremony and reception, I barely knew she and her assistant were there. They got amazing shots without being in everyone's way. The photos are absolutely amazing and really captured the moments and personalities of everyone.

We love Genevieve! Throughout the wedding process you hope to find people who share your vision, and who will help bring the perfect day to life. At the end of the wedding we couldn't wait to get the pictures back, and we have so many amazing shots to help us remember the day, she truly captured it. Throughout some of the challenges in the past year Genevieve was always kind and helpful which makes her not only a great photographer but a truly dedicated wedding professional. We definitely recommend her!!

I'd like to start this review out by saying that Genevieve had a baby three days before our wedding in May. And was in the hospital until the day before. And she still made it to our wedding to shoot my husband and I getting ready, formals, our ceremony, and first dance. If that doesn't show you how professional and dedicated Genevieve is, I don't know what will.

Genevieve also brought her two assistants, Gray and Ashley. Between the three of them, they captured every moment, every look, every emotion of the entire day, like a story, right up until the end. When my husband and I got the pictures back, we laughed, cried, and relived the entire wedding all over again. The pictures are absolutely beautiful. Most wedding guests remark about how good the food is, how lovely the venue, or how great the music. All our guests talked about the next day were how great our photographers were and how they were so flexible and captured every moment of the day.

Genevieve and her team are so professional and their pictures so amazing and artistic, that you shouldn't look any further. Do yourself a favor and book Genevieve for your wedding!!

Gen was incredible! We got married April 10, just a few weeks before Gen gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, and she was absolutely wonderful every step of the way. When we first met with Genevieve, she was a little out of our budget. We fell in love with her photography, however - and with her! Of all our vendors, she was my husband's favorite. We really had such a great time with her every time we met. Our engagement pictures were exactly what we wanted, and she captured every minute of our wedding day. Best of all, she put me and my family at ease. It was truly like having a friend with me every minute of the day, and Gen was incredibly responsive even after the wedding day when I called with questions about our album. Trust me, I did our wedding on a budget - but Gen is worth every penny!

We met Genevieve in January 2010 about 2 weeks after we had gotten engaged. We had a wedding date but hadn’t even started looking at venues. The photographer was the most important vendor on our list and wanted to start looking early. We walked into our meeting with Genevieve hoping to find a great candidate and walked away with our photographer! We fell in love with Genevieve’s personality and talent right away.

The day of Genevieve arrived with her two co-photographers Gray and Ashley. We had decided to take pictures around DC prior to the ceremony so we could take our time and get some really great shots. Mother Nature decided to challenge them and gave us sleet, rain and sun. Gen didn’t skip a beat and after seeing the pictures this past weekend, she went above and beyond. The lighting, framing, and images she caught were perfect and I cried through most of them.

To put it simply, Genevieve knows what she is doing. She has the experience to know what does and doesn’t work and has an eye for backgrounds to great shots. She was responsive, reliable and made me feel and look beautiful. Genevieve’s gift of capturing moments has no limit. I am so excited about the moments she captured that will be shown to our kids, grand kids and great grand kids some day.

We're photographers, and so out motto for finding the right person to shoot our wedding was that he or she had to take better pictures than we could! We actually spent a significant chunk of our wedding planning time looking through the multitudes of DC-area photographers, taking on Washingtonian lists and Pulitzer Prize-winning options, trying to strike a balance between our budget and our desire to capture the event artistically and romantically. Then, from one of those lists, we stumbled upon Genevieve Leiper Photography, and we never looked back.

Genevieve blew us out of the water from the word go, with galleries galore on her website that illustrated her eye for artistic framing and unique, long-exposure shots. To top it all off, unlike many wedding vendors in general she provided her prices up front on her website, so we knew our baseline cost before we even contacted her. Then, in our first conversation with her, upon discovering that our wedding was on a Tuesday...in December...she immediately cut a significant chunk off the price of her packages without us even asking. A beautiful photographer, affordably? Done and done.

And that was just the beginning!

When we met up with Genevieve, she had done her research and knew we too were into taking pictures, so she immediately talked to us as if we were her colleagues. This comforted us and let us know that we had indeed chosen someone who knew the ins and outs of her camera, not just the all-too-common kind of wedding photographer who was digital-happy and relied on the law of large numbers to net a few decent shots. She was excited to watch us go through her previous albums, giddily agreeing with us when we noticed a framing or a technique others breezed by in their perusals.

On the day of the wedding, she brought her co-photographer, Gray, with her, and after a walkthrough of the ceremony and reception sites, both of them immediately split up to shoot the ladies and gentlemen getting ready. I spent my time with Genevieve, and she was playful and casual, eagerly taking shots of my makeup to show me how it turned up on the camera. This type of excitement coursed through their entire time with us, constantly showing us previews of shots they enjoyed. When they found out we had actually seated them at one of our tables like guests, so that they could eat a full meal, Genevieve about danced (we assume because, at the time, she was eating for two!).

As our wedding was Dec. 21, we assumed we wouldn't get to see the results of their incredible talent until long after the holidays. Much to our surprise, though, on Christmas Day, there was an email in our inbox that included a "sneak peek" of eight of our photos! Gen was so excited about them that she called us just to make sure we had seen the email so we could share them with our families when we saw them later that day. She even made it a point to tell us that she was so thrilled with the way our wedding photographed that we were already part of the gallery on her homepage (I'm the bride in the fluffy, faux-fur wrap).

We haven't seen the remainder of the photos yet (see update below), but we don't have to to know that we chose an incredible photographer and person to be a part of our perfect, wintry day. If you want quality, choose Genevieve Leiper -- and that's coming from two more-than-amateur photographers!

Update! (1/7/11): We just received the full album of pictures from Genevieve (do the math -- that's only 17 days, including the wedding day) and we can do nothing but update this with even more gushing praise. Our event was captured in a way that only a photographer of her caliber could, with elegant and creative framing, brilliant use of natural light sources, and unique portrayals of motion inside the still images. There is not one single thing she could've done to better our impression of her work. Her playfulness, dedication to ensuring our satisfaction, and professionalism is second to none, and we simply do not have the words to convey how much her presence and artwork added volumes to an already perfect day. We whole-heartedly encourage you to choose her as your wedding photographer, and we will personally recommend her to our friends in the area as they plan their special day, too.

I LOVE Genevieve!! From the very first meeting she was SO easy to work with. She was able to help us figure out the best ways to work around family pictures with my Momzilla and my husband's divorced parents. Things were flawless the day of my wedding- she was able to put my husband at ease while we were doing pictures and even rolled with things when his groomsmen requested a specific football-inspired pic. I can hardly wait to receive my pictures!! I cannot say enough wonderful things about Genevieve!

My husband and I have absolutely nothing bad to say about Genevieve or her photography. In fact, although we knew she was perfect for us when we met her in-person and saw her portfolio, she still managed to exceed our expectations when we received our proofs. Genevieve was the consummate professional. She responded almost immediately to our emails and phone calls and patiently answered all of our questions. She was also very easy to work with on the day of our wedding. She showed up on time and dressed professionaly. We felt absolutely comfortable with her and she was unintrusive. She even managed to make my husband feel comfortable in front of the camera, which was evident by all of the smiles she captured. She offered lots of creativity when it came to photographic locations and poses. We loved the way she used a variety of angles and locations and steered away from traditional wedding photographs. Her talent in taking original and creative photos led to a plethora of unique and beautiful images. We couldn't wait to see the proofs because we knew they would be fantastic. We were so sure they would be, we even referred her to another bride/friend before we saw the final products. When we finally saw them, there was no way we could pick a favorite. We still can't. Every image is amazing and stunning. We cannot believe it's us. I look at them and think they are images from a magazine. The photos captured our love for one another, our happiness, the natural beauty of the day, and every moment of the wedding. We relive our wedding and the emotion of the day every time we look at them. We cannot wait to hang them on our wall because they are truly pieces of art. Honestly, no review we write about Genevieve will truly express how happy we are with our photographs and how great Genevieve is as a photographer. She will exceed your expectations!

Genevieve is such a pleasure to work with! She is calm and collected and still manages to capture all your desired photographs and more. She is absolutely a pro at what she does, and is able to capture emotion, romance, and excitement in all of her photos. My husband and I are able to relive our wedding day through her photos which is really a testament to the quality of her work. Genevieve is also very well connected in the wedding industry and provided many great recommendations for other skilled vendors. There are many vendor options in the Washington, DC area, but Genevieve truly stands apart when it comes to wedding photographers!

When we saw Genevieve's album at our reception venue we loved her work and when we met her we knew we had to book her for our wedding! Her photos are amazing, not only are they artistically brilliant, but she captures the expressions and moments that you want to remember forever.

Genevieve also has a great personality which is very important when selecting your photographer. She is worth every penny, if you want the best than you have to go with Genevieve!

We have not seen our finished photos yet, but we enjoyed working with Genevieve. She has a great personality for a wedding photographer, able to navigate the line between getting nice pictures and staying on the sidelines. We liked how friendly and nice she was, and at the same time maintained a high level of professionalism. She might be a bit pricey for most.

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Genevieve was wonderful to work with and the quality of her work is outstanding! We couldn't be happier with how our wedding photos turned out. She was able to capture all of the special moments of our day! We highly recommend her for your wedding!

I loved working with Genevieve. I hate having my picture taken but she was so fun that she made me more comfortable. She even fixed my bustle when it came undone during the reception. I would defiantly recommend her.

Genevieve was great to work with. Her photographs are amazing, she is very talented. I love her open sky shots both the day and nighttime versions! We are so happy that we choose her as our photographer, she was very easy to work with and responded quickly to all emails and phone calls. I would highly recommend her to any bride!

My husband and I just got married and use Genevieve as our photographer. BEST DECISION EVER!! She was so easy to work with. She respondes great to emails and phone calls is so flexible and is very professional. She sent us a teaser photo from our wedding... AMAZING! She is such an artist!! We can't wait to see the rest of the photos!!
UPDATE:: So she just finished our pictures several WEEKS earlier then expected!!!! They are sooo beautiful. She really captured our guests and ourselves at our best and funniest! I can't wait to work with her in choosing photos for our wedding album!!!

Genevieve. Was. Amazing!

Our wedding photographs look straight out of a magazine!! They are beautiful!! She captured the mood and the beauty of our wedding so perfectly!! I could not have been more pleased with the pictures! And, since our wedding did not take up all the time we paid for, she offered us free enlarged pictures or another professional album! How kind! I cannot possibly recommend her higher!! Thank you Genevieve!!!

There aren't enough exclamation points to emphasize how fabulous Genevieve is, so I'm just going to set it out. She was key to our wedding day being as wonderful as it was. Her pictures are PHENOMENAL; she proactively got a hotel room when she heard the blizzard was going to hit (and then let my makeup lady share the room); she recommended many of my other fantastic vendors; and she was there to talk when I needed someone outside the wedding to keep me calm. It's the whole package - stupendous talent in a stand-up person. She's professional and amazingly unobtrusive - she caught one picture of me when I was sure neither she nor her helper was around! Her prices were quite reasonable, and considering all the value she added, she's the best deal out there.

Genevieve is insanely talented!!! We had a destination wedding in Charlottesville, Va, and Genevieve showed up with her team early, scoped out the best places to take pictures, and captured every important moment of my wedding day from beginning to end. What is so special about Genevieve is her creativity-she will take your wedding pictures to the NEXT LEVEL! If what you want is an artist who can capture your beautiful, sweet, tender, crazy moments-then Genevieve is the photographer for you!!! Loved her-it was a complete pleasure, every step of the way!!!

Genevieve is Super Woman in the field of Photography. She made our wedding day easy and memorable. The photos she took bring tears to my eyes and were worth every penny.

Genevieve was a pleasure to work with. From the moment I met her, I knew I wanted her and her staff to be our photographer for the wedding. My fiancee met her at her studio and she was extremely professional, knowledgeable and focused. She wasn't pushy at all and heard what we wanted. At the day of the wedding, Genevieve and Dan were both there. Our wedding was complicated with two ceremonies, two cocktail hours and a reception. Genevieve and Dan covered everything with class and professionalism. My fiancee did not want me to see her the day off the wedding so Dan was upstairs with the guys and on the phone constantly with Genevieve to make sure that i did not walk downstairs and run into my fiancee. It was great. They took pictures of the bridesmaids and groomsmen while we were getting ready. All my guests loved the fact that both Genevieve and Dan were in the middle of everything and took some great shots. Hats off to you guys. You were wonderful and I would definitely recommend you to anyone who is looking for a photographer.

Genevieve was fantastic! From the moment my husband and I met her we knew she was the one we wanted taking photos at our wedding. She had such creative ideas and after just seeing them, I am in awe. I cannot believe how beautiful the photos turned out, and it's mostly because of her awareness to all the factors of photography. She is so kind and makes you feel so comfortable when taking these magazine quality shots. We were also lucky enough to have a student photographer, that Genevieve brought along so that we could get even more great shots. We are thrilled with everything Genevieve offers!

Genevieve and her staff were FANTASTIC!!! True artists! Every picture had such emotion and feeling to it, literally bringing tears to my eyes! My wedding day was outdoors on the day a hurricane hit the northeast coast and my husband is handsome but the least photogenic person I know. Despite all the odds Genevieve and her staff came up with HUNDREDS of truly fantastic and memorable shots! She was discreet and accommodating. She blended into the crowd and came up with masterpieces. I have shown the pictures to friends, family, coworkers and even my patients and they all agree they are truly wonderful! Thank you Genevieve for capturing everything beautiful and treasured about our day! You and you staff are worth your weight in GOLD!

We could not have been more pleased with Genevieve's service! She was always professional and pleasant -made the process of selecting a photographer easy & exciting! I had seen some of her work on her website and fell in love with her style, but when I met her in person I knew we had to choose her! She is so laid back and fun to be around - never pushy. Her honest, helpful attitude put us at ease from the very beginning. She was extremely conscientious on our wedding day and allowed us to spend quality time with our friends & family while taking exquisite photographs. We can NOT wait to see the results!! I would absolutely recommend her to anyone!

Genevieve was wonderful! She books up quick so contact her as SOON as you know you want her as your photographer! On our wedding day, she made things run so smoothly. She went anywhere we wanted, along with her assistant, and took a TON of pictures. They turned out beautiful and she captured every moment perfectly. She has some really creative ideas for gorgeous shots. The best thing is we hardly even noticed she was there! I looked through our photos she put online and didn't even know she was anywhere near us. She took any pictures we wanted, like if we saw a great opportunity towards the end of the night for a group shot under the stars, she did it! I have nothing but great things to say about her! She has a great personality and is so easy to work with and is very patient. She was one of the best decisions we made with our wedding and worth every penny!

Genevieve was absolutely wonderful! She made a point to get all the key events and most important people and small intricate things I never would of imagined. While she was more than my budget she was worth every penny. She's got a wonderful portfolio and a great personality to work with- I suggest you book early before you're too late!

Genevieve was awesome! She was a pleasure from the first moment we met and continued to impress us until after the wedding. She was always available to answer any questions and had advice that was instrumental to the wedding planning process. She was prompt to every meeting, and most importantly was ready to go when I arrived wedding day. The pictures she and her assistant took were phenomenal-- capturing amazing candids, beautiful posed pictures, and even managed to get some wonderful artsy pictures of the decorations and our day. The photographer carries so much importance to a wedding day because the pictures provide a tangible memory of the most important day of your life for ever. Genevieve captured the essence of our day, providing the most beautiful pictures we could ever imagine. My husband was equally impressed and blown away by ability of a photographer to capture such spectacular pictures, creating images that "belong in a magazine."

If you would like to have wedding photos that scream artistic, elegant and unique than Genevieve is your girl.
My husband and I interviewed a handful of photographers but we really loved Gen's portfolio the best.
Wedding photography can be huge expense when planning a wedding but photos last for a lifetime, think of them as an investment.
Genevieve also went out of her way to travel to our venue before the event to ensure that she could take the best photos possible.
5 STARS all of the way!

Genevieve is amazing! Her pictures are beautiful and she captures all the important moments without constantly being in your face. My father-in-law is into photography and is a tough critic, but had nothing but good things to say about Genevieve and her assistant. She is also very responsive, flexible, and quick to turn around pictures. I would highly recommend Genevieve to anyone in need of any type of pictures.

Genevieve is an amazing photographer. My husband was in charge of choosing the photographer for our wedding, and when he saw Genevieve's Web site, he knew he wanted us to meet with her. She was the only photographer we met with, and we were confident from the beginning that she'd do a great job. Her responsiveness, professionalism, and flexibility were wonderful leading up to the wedding. She has a great personality, and it's apparent that she's passionate about her work. The day of the wedding, she put in work!! The end result was that she captured so many beautiful and unique shots that made great use of the setting (outdoor/indoor wedding and reception). She and her assistant went unnoticed by us for the most part, and Genevieve was nice enough to help me with my dress bustle midway through the reception. :-) Genevieve was prompt with getting us a link to review our proofs and getting us the prints. The quality of the photos is spectacular. So many friends and family have commented on how amazing our photos are. Highly Recommend!

As mother of the bride, I wanted to make sure this event was photographed by someone who could capture the romance and love of this special day. I saw Genevieve's web site and was instantly sold. I immediately called my daughter directing her to the web site and told her to book her as soon as possible. We were able to get her for the event and she absolutely lived up to her billing. I would absolutely recommend her to any bride to be.

Genevieve was the perfect photographer for our wedding! I wanted a photographer that would be able to get the traditional pictures as well as some that were a little more on the artistic side, which she was able to do perfectly. Not to mention the fact, she has a great personality which makes her that much easier to work with. I would recommend Genevieve to anyone planning an upcoming wedding!!!

Genevieve was absolutely wonderful. We were so worried about the 60 mph wind gusts on our wedding day and were a little upset that the wedding had to be inside. Genevieve has a knack for using her surroundings, whatever they may be, and turning them into works of art. Some of the best pictures are of us in that crazy wind! We decided against a videographer which gave us the little extra money that we needed to hire Genevieve. We have no regrets. These photos are those that we are proud to display as art within our home. Thank you so much Genevieve for all that you have done for us. Can't wait for the kids to start arriving. We'll be back for the baby pics. =)

Genevieve made our wedding day. We clicked instantly in our first meeting and it was a wonderful experience! She captures your day behind the scenes - you hardly even know she is there. Her eye is impeccable. She scouted so many backdrops for us prior to the wedding, leaving really no work for us, but to smile. She captured so many moments on camera that we will treasure forever. I would recommend her to any bride looking for a the best in photography throughout the DC region.

My wedding was the most important day of my life thus far. As my now husband and I made arrangements for our day, we knew that for every moment we planned and tried to make wonderful, we would probably be able to vividly remember about 10 seconds out of every minute... that being said photography was THE MOST important vendor of our day. When all is said and done, the photography is what you have to reflect upon. Genevieve and her second were amazing. She took the time to meet with me in her office to discuss what we were looking for throughout our day, met me at the venue near our date to walk the property, see where all of the sections of our day would occur, and took the time to note the lighting, both natural and artificial. She was incredibly timely with our edits/proofs! Genevieve truly is an artist! I highly recommend her services!!!

Perfection.

That is the best way I can describe Genevieve's work. She photographed our engagement pictures, my bridal portrait and our wedding day and was always a pleasure to work with and prompt with her responses to my emails. Her ability to capture the emotions of your wedding day is absolutely amazing. We are so so happy that we hired Genevieve and highly recommend her to everyone.

Genevieve and her partner Dan were a delight to work with. Genevieve followed through on all my emails and calls, and spent ample time reviewing all details with me before the wedding. She worked with us to create a package within our budget. She also visited the wedding site (which she had not photographed at before) to scout out nice photo spots before the wedding. On the day of the wedding, she and Dan were very discreet but seemed to always be around to capture the important moments. When doing formal shots, she was a relaxing and comforting presence. We have yet to see the final wedding photos, but our engagement photos were beautiful. I feel confident that our final wedding shots will be as well!

We used Genevieve for our engagement and wedding photos. She is great to work with. She is very easygoing, confident and low key. Her photos are beautiful. Our engagement photos are great and I cannot wait to see our wedding photos!

I cannot say enough good things about Genevieve and Dan. Gen called me the week before the wedding to touch base and tell me that if I needed ANYTHING, photography-related or not, to let her know. She was extremely responsive from even before we booked her.

We haven't seen all the photos yet but she did show us some on her camera throughout the day, and they're all fabulous.

She and Dan (her assistant) were both very friendly and professional, it was like hanging out with old friends who just happened to have cameras with them. She and the groomsmen had a great time finding neat and interesting places to take photos, she made me and my bridesmaids feel comfortable and she made us laugh all day.

A+++++++++.

I got married a month ago, but I'd have to say my favorite part has been going through the pictures today! Genevieve was the vendor I was most excited about because of how important I knew the pictures would be in remembering and capturing the event. Her and her assistant were a pleasure to work with. Everyone commented on how much they added to the day with their friendly and professional attitudes. I can't wait to hear what people say about the pictures because I am truly in awe. The effort and creativity put into the photos speaks volumes on Genevieve's dedication and her understanding of how much her finished product will mean to her clients. She was a joy to work with, very responsive, incredibly efficient the day of and I felt 100% confident in her ability. I can't thank her enough :)

We actually used one of Genevieve Leiper's associate photographers, Nick who is great! We met him before the wedding and went over some of our shot ideas. He was very open to all suggestions and really put us at ease. The day of the wedding he was actually a calming source for me!! He was in the bridal suite with us but I never felt he was being overbearing or in the way. Genevieve offers great packages and ours included a second photographer. He was able to get additional shots and cover the event fully. I highly recommend Genevieve Leiper and her team...they all take amazing photos!! The photographer was the second vendor we booked after the location since this was most important to me. Genevieve is extremely professional and showed us photos from various weddings as well as shots from previous weddings she had done at our wedding location. It was great to be able to see what photos could be done at our specific location. Her packages are comprehensive and well-priced.

Genevieve and her assistant, Nick, did a fantastic job during our wedding. I have not seen the pictures yet (just a few more weeks, can't wait!) and I will update this review when I do. Regardless, her professionalism during the wedding day and prior deserves a great review on its own. She was very flexible with my times and was good and directing the pictures when people were ALL over the place. Many of my friends and family commented on how Genevieve and Nick seemed to be everywhere, but were unobtrusive at the same time. I definitely recommend!

Genevieve was great to work with and the pictures are wonderful!

I loved working with Genevieve. She made what could have been a stressful part of our wedding planning fun! We had a last minute change in ceremony location, and Genevieve was very flexible with plans. She took an entire afternoon to do a walk through of the ceremony and reception sites with us a week before the wedding and we mapped out places for pictures. When my husband and I were rehashing our wedding during our honeymoon, he told me what a great time he and the groomsmen had with Genevieve during their photos. The pictures turned out even better than I could have imagined. I would highly recommend Genevieve as a great photographer for DC-area weddings!

Genevieve was wonderful to work with. The day of the wedding it was pouring out but she brought me a picture of the doplar radar to show me that the rain was gone and she was right. The day opened up and she took the best pictures I have seen of a wedding - we LOVE them!

Genevieve was an absolute delight to work with! She would answer my emails immediately, which made this techie very happy as I planned my whole wedding via email and the web. She was extremely easy to work with and produced fabulous photos! I trusted her completely when working with her on my big day. I would recommend her to anyone.

Genevieve and her assistant, Nick (her usually assistant was sick), were so wonderful to work with. They made us feel comfortable in front of the camera, and Genevieve was assertive, yet friendly when trying to get the group pictures taken - a must for my family! Most importantly our pictures are amazing!

We hired Genevieve as the photographer for our destination wedding in Antigua, Guatemala. Genevieve's style in photography could only be matched by her commitment to ensuring our wedding day's perfection. She is a consummate professional and a dynamic force of creative vision with a singular bubbly character. Genevieve agreed to photograph our wedding, despite its location in Central America. She was completely engaged at all times in accurately documenting each aspect of our wedding story, including the location, the geography, the wedding site, our friends and family, and us. She left no stone unturned in chronicling our day. We were amazing by her many different ideas and techniques, and the way she captured the moments with gentle guidance, but without making us feel "posed." She was a gem to interact with, as she listened to our wants and needs and carefully ensured they were met. Her fantastic people skills made her able to interact diplomatically with all the guests without losing her focus. She is flexible, adaptable, and her post-wedding process was extremely easy and smooth.

Perhaps the icing on the cake was how PERFECT the photographs came back! Many of our friends and family (and strangers near our wedding) asked for her number and her expertise. We would *highly* recommend her to anyone seeking an artist for their event.

SO fabulous, easy to work with wonderful pictures, very flexible and helpful as far as organization...my very very favourite vendor of my wedding

Genevieve was great from our first meeting to the day of the wedding. Always responsive and willing to help with any questions - she adds a great touch to the day; not only as photographer but with a calming influence. Looking back - I know she was there at the reception, but I can hardly remember even seeing a camera all day!

Here we are, not even a month after our wedding and the pictures have already been loaded online! I can not say enough about how beautiful and wonderful they turned out. Genevieve is truly a talented photographer, capturing all of our special moments from that day!

Our pictures came out great! Only issue was that she seemed almost reluctant to travel outside of her home-area near Ashburn. Genevieve was reasonably-priced and produced nice results. We'd definitely work with her again.

She was great! I wish she had given a little more direction in our pictures when it came time to get the family together. That part was a mess. But besides that, the pictures turned out beautiful!

Genevieve was wonderful to work with for our wedding. The quality of the photography, her ideas for photo settings and her ability to capture the moment are priceless. She was well worth the money. And the albums came out better than I could have imagined!

Genevieve is incredible in every way. Throughout the entire process she was always very responsive and incredibly kind and disarming. On the wedding day I felt completely at ease with both her and her assistant Megan. Though I do not have all my photos back yet, I know they are phenomenal b/c she would show us photos she had taken every couple of minutes on her camera on the wedding day. Anyone who has the good fortune of working with Genevieve is very lucky. She is a wonderful person and fabulous artist.

I couldn't be more thrilled with the results I got from Genevieve. Her photos were amazing. Book her now, she's gonna be famous someday so you better get her while you can still afford her :) We just got our photos back and we couldn't be any happier. We loved our engagement photos and our wedding photos are even more spectacular. They all look like something you could see in a magazine.

She is unbelivable and her fees are entirely worth it; she is a MUST for your wedding.

Working with Genevieve was a pleasure- from our engagement pictures to consulations before the wedding, and the wedding day itself. Our photos are beautiful and classic- exactly what we wanted.

I can't say enough about Genevieve, her talent, and her work! She is the most amazing photographer I've met!! (...and I've met plenty in my research for this wedding!) She uses different lenses and angles to produce the most breath taking photos, and gets the little moments no one remembers, but LOVES to see! Any bride would be the luckiest bride in the WORLD to have Genevieve as your photographer! She has incredible packages, and also uses a second photographer to get the "not so posed" shots...which I LOVE! Brides...all I can say is "YOU NEED GENEVIEVE!" :)

Genevieve was so great! It actually made me feel more at ease having her there. The pictures she took turned out beautifully, and even in the short amount of time I gave her.

Genevieve and her assistant were fantastic! She was great to work with and we are absolutely thrilled with our photos. She captured all the important moments of the day and was even there to capture some moments with the guests that we missed! I would very highly recommend her!

There is no other way to describe Genevieve besides TOTALLY STELLAR! She is fun, enthusiastic, super creative, professional and manages to create a story through her photography like no other photographer I have met. She was always easy to get a hold of to answer questions or give advice and her cost was worth every penny (even more). Not only did i get AWESOME pictures of my wedding, but I got a new friend :)

We love working with Genevieve! She's friendly, down to earth and fun to be around. She's a considerate and conscientious vendor to work with AND, she captures gorgeous images! You couldn't ask for more!

Easy to work with! Great team before and at the event! Creative and artistic pictures!

Genevieve Leiper is a rockstar photographer. I love working with her. She has great ideas for portraits and detail shots, and she stays on time too. I don't know how she does it; she keeps turning out beautiful work time and time again. You can't go wrong by hiring Genevieve!

Genevieve's photography is outstanding, and she's extremely easy to work with! It's no surprise that she has a fabulous reputation - highly recommend!

Genevieve is always great to work with, the quality of her photography is excellent. She has a real artistic eye for capturing the moment and the beauty of the day. You can't go wrong with Genevieve!

Genevieve is an incredibly talented wedding photographer, and is also a pleasure to work with! A recent client hired her to photograph their wedding, and I was amazed by not only her ability to capture all the standard parts of the wedding, but also her artistic ability to go so far beyond that. Her photos evoke the emotions of the day, the beauty of the surroundings, and are fantastic works of art. I highly recommend her!

I worked with Genevieve and her crew at a wedding and I have to say that they were the most professional crew I have ever worked with. Everyone was extremely nice and sensitive to other vendors. They spoke with me regarding timelines and always made sure that we were on the same page before an activity was to start at the wedding. Genevieve was very knowledgeable about lighting and where to take pictures to ensure highest quality. I highly recommend Genevieve Leiper Photography.

Working with Genevieve is always a treat. Not only are her images fantastic (which you can see on her website) but she has a fantastic spirit and personality. Spending 8-10 hours at a time with her on wedding days is a pleasure and brides who work with her are equally as thrilled. She's a great value and certainly is very talented.

I had the pleasure of working with Genevieve and Nick for a recent wedding at the Old Ebbitt Grill in DC.

The bride was not having a great day but Genevieve & Nick went above and beyond to help put her at ease.

I work this venue every month and what really impressed me was they dressed appropriately and brought adequate gear to allow for ideal lighting in the Atrium.

Not only is the Atrium hostile to conventional sound reinforcement, its 150ft ceiling does not allow for bounced flash. You would be surprised how many photographers try and sacrifice on lighting - or bring way too much and blind everyone.

I see photographers all the time and Genevieve Leiper really stood out. Not to mention their work is absolutely stunning.

I can't wait to work with them in the future.

Genevieve is a great photographer, who is patient and will provide picutres you'll treasure for a lifetime.

Genevieve,
I first met Genevieve several years ago at no doubt a wedding. I enjoyed talking with her and found her delightful and very professional. Little did I know I would be equally impressed with her photographs. Her work is truly art and amazing to view. It is a pleasure to work with her and I am always anxious to see the photos.

Holly Heider Chapple Flowers LTd.

Genevieve has a great personality and her photos are amazing. She's a positive presence on the day of the event and won't miss a thing so you will have a wonderful album when it is all over.

Genevieve and I first met a few years ago and since then have become, not only business colleagues but, good friends. With Genevieve as your photographer, you not only get a photographer but, you will get a good friend in the end. She works closely with her brides from the start to the very end to ensure you will be extremely satisfied with her work and delivery on your wedding day. To sum this up, Genevieve is professional yet personable and innovative with her photography!