Testimonials for Heather Philbin Photography

Thank you to all the families I have met over the years. I am so grateful that we crossed paths.

NOTE: I am unable to take on new clients in 2023 and will be taking a break from photography all of 2024. Thank you for your support.


The pictures are PHENOMENAL. Thank you so much for making Hazel’s 1 year photos such a great experience. We just love how they all turned out!
— Ashley S
Heather did an amazing job with my senior!! She was so flexible, even included his younger brother and 2 dogs in the photo shoot for no additional cost. Her photos are just beautiful and natural. The pricing package is all inclusive which I love, so no add-ons or additional expenses! I will be using her for all our professional photos from now on! Cannot recommend her more!
— Angela
I can’t recommend Heather enough! She photographed our then 10-day old daughter on a day that was particularly difficult. Heather was patient, kind, and so professional. She came to our home with the most lovely selection of props and was also happy to use whatever special items we had on hand. We had such a fun afternoon working with her. And she’s fast! After just three days, Heather delivered a big selection of the most gorgeous photos of our baby and little family. I would work with her again in a heartbeat!
— Catherine
We are so happy with how our engagement photos turned out! Heather was so easy to work with and was eager to incorporate our ideas into the photos. She made this a very comfortable, fun experience and captured photos and memories that will last a lifetime.
— Courtney B
Shut. up. These are INCREDIBLE!!!! I’m crying. I can’t thank you enough. I will cherish these forever. You’re in my phone forever — on speed dial for any life event.
— Pam
Heather took our family photos last fall and did an amazing job. We hope to use her again this fall for sure! I highly recommend her! She is patient, creative, and reasonably priced.
— Nora K
My fiance and I asked Heather to take our engagement photos. This was our first time working with her, and she was referred to us by family. I was a little worried at first, walking into an engagement photoshoot with someone I’d never met before - and my fiance and I are naturally nervous when taking photos.

But let me tell you...Heather is WONDERFUL. Her energy is contagious and she is so warm and welcoming. It was easy to relax around her. She helped us figure out poses that worked for us and were comfortable.

What we appreciated the most was her expertise in the area - we wanted cherry blossom photos at the tidal basin with not a lot of people in the background - this is not easy to do! But Heather had experience with where to go to avoid crowds and she scouted out the area ahead of our time together.

She also turned around the photos so quickly AND she gave us all of them. She is truly wonderful and I would recommend her ten times over.
— Hannah
First, let me say that Heather Philbin was a BLAST to work with! We had 12 people and everyone was thrilled with her! The turn around time for the pictures, the product, and price are all things you can not beat with her! We will be recommending her to all our friends and go to her if we need anymore photos done! 💖 THANK YOU HEATHER, you are a blessing!
— Haley R
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We had a great time! Heather created a warm and happy experience. She got the kids excited about taking photos. We gained a fun family memory in addition to great photos. Very pleased.
— Christy
The absolute best! I am so thankful for the stunning photos that Heather has taken of my son and his teammates over the years. Her action shots are nothing short of spectacular. Whether it be a special event, a funny candid, or action sport shot, Heather will capture the moments with perfection. She is such a talented and beautiful person. I 100% recommend Heather for any photography needs.
— Maura Q.
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We absolutely loved working with Heather! She did an amazing job photographing my family last spring. She made sure to capture as many shots as she could without counting the minutes, we definitely went over the set time. She also brought bubbles to entertain my one year old. In less than a week she sent us about a 100 photos that captured the most beautiful candid moments. She also edited a few that I wanted retouched. Loved working with her and highly recommend!
— Belen L
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OH MY GOODNESS 😍 I cried looking through the entire album, you did an amazing job with these!!
— Tina
I’ve never had profesional pictures taken before and I was extremely nervous. Heather was the best person to go with, she made us feel very comfortable and we were beyond happy with the beautiful pictures captured from my pregnancy. Definitely 5 stars for Heather!!!!!!!! Thank you very much for a beautiful and perfect job! ♥️
— Melita P
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My family and I loved our experience with Heather. She has a great eye for pictures, turning the ordinary into something truly extraordinary!

On top of her limitless talents, she’s also easy to work with and she brought out the best in everyone.

I highly recommend using Heather for all occasions.
— Mina A.
Absolutely love Heather and our 2020 family photos. She came to us, and made the experience fun and stress-free. Great with babies! We will definitely be using for all of our future photo needs!
— Danielle M
Heather is wonderful to work with! She is a great photographer with a good eye for candid as well as posed shots. She is responsive and considerate with every photo, making even the most resistant teenager smile comfortably. She even gave great suggestions for settings. Will definitely do business with her again!
— Michelle
Thank you so much Heather for capturing our family in the best way possible. You are so talented and i love your approach of letting things happen organically. The photos look so natural and we felt so comfortable in front of your lenses.

We are truly blessed to have you as our photographer 🥰
— Cindy
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I absolutely LOVE Heather Philbin and Heather Philbin Photography. Heather has been photographing me for several years and now I use her EXCLUSIVELY — whether the pictures are for professional or personal reasons. When it came time to choose a photographer for the cover of my book, there was no question in my mind or in my publisher’s that Heather is the best choice. There is ALWAYS a significant difference in quality and character between the pictures Heather takes vs the work of other photographers. She has an amazing eye and talent for photography; she knows how to bring out the best of her subjects and capture the true essence of the individual(s). I’ve had lots of experience with artists and photographers, including some who have shown in galleries, and while they are supremely talented, I think Heather is even more talented (sorry guys). She loves what she does and it shows in how she approaches each assignment with eagerness, passion, and an unmatched commitment to quality. If you are looking for professional photography of any kind, don’t look any further than Heather. She is truly a rare talent. And, bonus: she’s lovely to work with too!
— Charlene Wheeless
Heather was such a joy to work with! We were looking for Christmas card photos and she was efficient and picked a great location! She was able to capture our little girls personalities perfectly, which can be challenging when they’re little. We will definitely be using her again, and highly recommend.
— Leslie M
We just completed a family photo shoot with Heather. She was amazing. She made everyone feel very comfortable and we loved that she just captured tons of shots of us just being us — no posing or fake smiles. I would highly recommend her!
— Lisa L.
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Heather is an absolute delight to work with and her pictures are stunning. We asked Heather to take our newborn photos for us and I am so glad we did. She is creative, thoughtful, and listens to what you are looking for from your session. I can’t recommend her enough!
— Olivia B
Heather is just fabulous, she makes even this unphotogenic lady look beautiful! I have hired her for both personal and professional shoots with great outcomes on both. Reasonable prices and a real pleasure to work with!
— Rebecca Z
WOW!!! These photos look FANTASTIC!!! We thoroughly enjoyed looking at them. It was mission impossible to photograph groups of our family (particularly in the middle of a cold rain!) and have everyone look great! You were able to accomplish that and MORE!! We loved, loved the unusual pictures, particularly those with the kids. We are SO happy you were able to capture our event!! THANK YOU!! You’re a super star!!!
— Cyndee
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Heather was wonderful to work with. She was responsive and flexible, and made sure we had a great spot for photos to capture what we were going for. She was engaging and did a great job putting our kids at ease, resulting in so many amazing pictures! We would not hesitate to recommend Heather to anyone looking for family or professional photos!
— Sarah M.

Thank you!!! The pictures are beyond beautiful. I just look at them over and over. My family is just raving about them. Thank you for capturing us so beautifully.

— Kacie

We LOVED working with Heather. She was vey professional, prompt, easy to communicate with and very accommodating. She was so patient with our huge family that included a baby and several elderly members. The photos she took captured wonderful moments and accessing them electronically is super easy.
— Doug W
When we ran across Heather’s portfolios, we immediately fell in love with her quality work. We especially admired how she captured such clear and crisp eyes and faces of her subjects within a soft natural light setting. During our session she was so flexible and accommodating to all of our extra requests. She also had great ideas for different settings and poses during the shoot. She provided so many great pictures for us to choose from. My daughter didn’t have much energy at the start of our session, but Heather has a very friendly and professional approach and turned her positive energy on. We will definitely use her for our photography needs in the future. Thank you, Heather!
— Hiroko