Torch Pictures - Alexandria, Virginia

Stephanie P.

I've used Elyse for personal photography for a few years now and her work is the most exceptional that I have seen (I've used a lot of photographers!) Her ability to capture people and emotions in the best light is a true talent. There was no one else I would have chosen to photograph our son and family when he was just born. Not only is she talented but professional, easy to work with and great with communication! Highly recommend Elyse.

Brooke N.

I had the best experience with Torch pictures for professional headshots and photography and videography of events. The creativity, professionalism and energy of the Torch team is unmatched.

Jaime Y.

I had an excellent experience working with Elyse at Torch Pictures. Her preparation and professionalism for our shoot were impressive. The photo/video shoot was at an FDA regulated facility and she was respectful of following all the necessary rules and requirements to keep us in compliance. The finished product was amazing and impressed our Senior Leadership Team and Board of Directors. I would hands down hire Torch Pictures again; highly recommend!

Jordan G.

I've worked with Elyse for both professional photo shoots of real estate projects and personal shoots with my family. There is no better photographer in the DC area. She exudes professionalism while making the client totally comfortable with her sense of style and taste. Would highly recommend anyone seeking photography to meet with her!

Kirkland L.

Working with Elyse and the Torch Pictures team is a creative's DREAM! From Elyse's warm personality, to wildly creative eye, to her impeccable taste and vision—you won't just get a quality gallery, you'll have a blast creating something that's perfectly unique and thoughtful for your brand/company. I had the pleasure of working with Torch Pictures for many years and Elyse helped with everything from full production editorial-style shoots to corporate headshots. You can't go wrong working with her.

Amy C.

I booked Elyse to take pictures of my 2 year old son and me for our Christmas card this past fall and was completely blown away by her creativity, laid back demeanor, and pure talent. I wanted to take the time to go over the high points of my experience working with Elyse.
1) I happen to have a very strong willed toddler (don’t we all) who is extremely shy and hates having his picture taken. Recipe for disaster, right? Well, the moment my son started fussing Elyse started engaging with him without her camera to make him more comfortable which brought out his little personality, making our afternoon of pictures more like playtime than posing for pictures. I think all three of us had a blast 2) No forced posing required! Elyse’s style is all about catching you in a genuine moment so the images she produces are both natural and authentic. I never had to think about what direction to look in or where to stand because Elyse is constantly moving so that you don’t have to!
3) I have had a good amount of experience taking professional pictures and at best, I usually only end up liking and handful out the hundreds of images that come back. When Elyse sent me our pictures, I was pleasantly surprised to love every single one of them. It was hard to choose just one for our card!

I really can’t say enough how thankful I am to have found Elyse and looking forward to using her in the future!

Catherine X.

It was such a great pleasure to work with Elyse and her team. They are very professional and detail-oriented. I feel relaxed with them when taking photos and the pictures are amazing! Will definitely come back for more family photos in the future

Alexandra C.

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Elyse on a number of photo shoots. Initially, she took maternity photos and then photos of my newborn daughter. Ultimately, I happily used Elyse to capture my work! This was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made!!

I am a local small business owner in the DC area, so Elyse encouraged me to develop a branding strategy that would tell a story through photos on my business website.

I really wanted the photos to enhance my mission, but also show the real me! We worked in a professional studio setting where Elyse took hundreds of photos over the course of 5 hours. There was no rushing and I felt so heard! She did an amazing job of listening to what I wanted, while also suggesting ideas that would make my vision that much better.

Elyse even took the time to shoot behind the scenes photos of me in action at work. These photos made all the difference because people love to see what goes on #bts! These shots made for amazing content on my social media page-something that becomes daunting to keep up with,

It’s obvious Elyse spends a lot of time on delivering quality photos. During post production she clearly takes the extra hours to comb through the details-things that I wouldn’t normally deem important (ie symmetry, perspective and proper lighting.) She is a perfectionist, so I trusted that she would take the time to make sure I’d be happy with the end result.

It just always felt like Elyse had my back when creating images for me and my brand. I couldn’t recommend her more. Aside from being super knowledgeable in her field, she truly has an eye for what looks incredible and I would recommend her to anyone who wants the very best photos.