Fairfax, VA · Washington DC · Maryland · Virginia
Timeless portraits in my private Fairfax studio, with over 100 gowns and gentle guidance from start to finish.
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20-minute holiday sessions in my Fairfax, VA studio · November 14–29 · Spots are limited
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As a mother myself, I know what pregnancy and those first weeks after birth truly feel like.
My favorite part of this work is helping women feel beautiful and seen during the biggest milestones of their lives. From maternity to family portraits, I create timeless images that tell your story and become part of your family legacy.
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★★★★★5-star reviews on Google
I cannot say enough amazing things about my experience with Elena Tofan and her team! … I am someone who gets extremely nervous in front of a camera, but Elena made me feel completely comfortable. … If you’re considering booking with her, DO IT! You will not regret it.
Even before our session, Elena took the time to meet with me, help me plan outfits, and provide guidance on hair and makeup to make sure I felt prepared, confident, and beautiful. She also has an incredible wardrobe to choose from, which made the entire process so much easier!
During the shoot, she was phenomenal at giving direction and guiding me through poses so that everything felt natural and effortless. She and her team were so warm, patient, and encouraging, constantly making me feel beautiful and confident.
What stood out to me even more was how incredibly patient and accommodating she was with both my toddler and my teenager. Anyone who has taken family pictures with kids knows how challenging that can be, but she handled everything with such grace and kindness.
The entire experience was so much more than just taking pictures. Elena truly made me feel celebrated and beautiful during such a special time in my life. I will absolutely be using Elena for all of our future photography needs.
I had a wonderful maternity photography experience with Elena. … She was incredibly patient with me throughout the session and very mindful of my pregnancy, allowing me time to rest whenever I needed it. … I would highly recommend Elena to anyone looking for a talented, patient, and caring maternity or family photographer.
From the moment we arrived, she was warm, welcoming, and professional. She also provided snacks and made sure I was comfortable, which I truly appreciated.
Elena worked beautifully with my husband and daughter and made my entire family feel included and at ease. She was flexible, attentive, and took her time guiding us through the different poses. Nothing felt rushed, and her kindness made the whole experience enjoyable.
The proof gallery came out beautiful, and there were so many lovely photographs to choose from. Thank you for making this special moment for my family so memorable!
We had such an amazing experience with Elena for our maternity photos! … She had absolutely everything covered, from outfits to jewelry! … She truly goes above and beyond to make you feel comfortable, cared for, and special throughout the entire process.
From the very beginning, she was incredibly thorough and thoughtful, starting with a consultation to discuss my husband’s and my vision for the shoot and making sure every detail was planned. She even provided a list of what we needed to bring, which was essentially just our undergarments, hair and makeup.
You can truly tell how much care, time, and effort Elena puts into creating a seamless and special experience for her clients. Everything from start to finish was so well thought out and beautifully executed. She even surprised us with a thoughtful thank-you gift, which was such a sweet touch and made the entire experience even more memorable.
We are so grateful to have had Elena capture this special chapter in our lives, and we couldn’t be happier with our experience. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a maternity photographer! We can’t wait for Elena to capture our newborn photos next!
My maternity photoshoot experience with Elena by far exceeded my expectations. … I’m actually camera shy and you wouldn’t be able to tell from my shots because Elena is just that good.
It was a fun, beautiful, guided, and truly incredible experience. She made me and my fiance feel really comfortable. I trusted her vision, and got to maintain my own, and she was able to bring it all together.
Her studio is gorgeous and clean. She has some really nice pieces in the closet between clothes & jewelry. I’m one and done but if I was doing another shoot, I’d definitely visit her again. I’m grateful for my beautiful selection, and for the experience itself.
I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about my experience with Elena. … She has such an incredible eye for posing, lighting, and capturing those little moments and expressions that make a photo feel like you. … If you’re considering booking with Elena, BOOK HER. You will not regret it.
From beginning to end, she made my maternity session feel so special, comfortable, and memorable.
I was 37 weeks pregnant during my session, and Elena made me feel absolutely beautiful. She was patient, professional, warm, and made the entire experience feel effortless and the quality of her work exceeded my expectations.
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