Grace & Elegance Photography

Our photographer was very nice. He made having our pictures taken fun. We have so many wonderful pictures that are fun and many that are traditional. I would recommend this photographer to all of my family and friends who are getting married.

Choosing Grace and Elegance Photography for my wedding proved to be the perfect decision. From the quality of the photos to the professionalism that was demonstrated by George Payne, I could not be happier with the overall product that he delivered. He was organized, prompt, and was able to match my personality to our photos. I have recommended him to family and friends already and I will continue to for years to come.

My husband and I find ourselves very fortunate to have found George Payne of Grace and Elegance Photography. Planning a wedding is very hard and stressful but George was always accommodating and very approachable. My husband is very technical but George didn't have a problem answering his questions. He never tried to push anything on us that we didn't want and I wish I could have given him 6 Stars for Value. On the day he was very relaxed which helped me relax and have a good time while we were taking the formal pictures. A lot of guests commented on the fact that he never got in the way and was the perfect "invisible" photographer. The pictures themselves were fantastic and there was a very quick turn around. I loved each one of the hundreds beyond hundreds of pictures. Several of my family members have commented that there isn't a bad picture of me and my husband. I would definitely recommend Grace and Elegance to any of my friends.

Grace and Elegance was the first photographer that I met with and something about that initial meeting gave me a good feeling that I just did not get with the other vendors I met with. From my decision to use G&E all the way through to product delivery, George was beyond accommodating in all aspects. He was very upfront on services and pricing; always was immediate in answering any questions I had. During the day of the wedding, both photographers were on point. They were on time, kept us moving on schedule but were still flexible in making sure we got the shots we wanted. They were never obtrusive and sort of melded in to the crowd. Looking back we weren't sure how much was captured in pictures and were we so pleasantly suprised to have over 700 pictures to choose from! George was also so very patient and flexible as we went through all the pictures to get him our picks for the final product. I would definately choose Grace and Elegance again in a heartbeat!

You have to hire George and his partner. They are FANTASTIC. My husband and I were on a very tight budget and when we saw George at a bridal show I never thought we would be able to afford him because his pictures/photo books are amazing. When we looked at his packages we couldn't believe how reasonable his pricing was for the quality of work. After meeting with George we didn't even meet any other photographers because we liked him so much and were so impressed. Throughout the wedding planning George responded same day to any email/message I sent him answering questions or offering suggestions. He met with us the week before the wedding to confirm requested photos, go over the itinerary, answer more questions, etc. The day of the wedding George and his partner worked their tales off. I have never seen someone work so hard to make sure you are 100% satisfied. Then we received our pictures from George and they are gorgeous. I can't recommend him highly enough and I only hope that you get the chance to work with him.

George was a wonderful photographer! It was such a pleasure working with him. He was incredibly professional and made me and my husband, along with everyone in our wedding party, feel so comfortable. Our package included an engagement session, which was so much fun and those pictures turned out amazing. George was so flexible with the location and even my husband had fun! His packages have so many great options and the prices can’t be beat. On the day of our wedding, George was nice enough to separately shoot the girls and the guys at different locations to save us time after our church reception. He made everything go so smoothly, I wasn’t stressed at all! George was familiar with our church (St. Mary of the Mills in Laurel) and our reception venue (the Great Room at Savage Mill) which definitely put my mind at ease, not having to worry about him getting lost or being late. I recently received my wedding albums and the DVD with all of our pictures on it and everything came out perfectly! I cannot say enough good things about George. I highly recommend working with him. I’ve already referred one of my co-workers and she had a great experience as well!

Grace & Elegance Photography were absolutely amazing. I think one of the most important pieces of a wedding are the photos, they are something you will always look back on and remember how special the day felt. George and his team captured every moment we would want to remember and the pictures we have are just perfect! We were so impressed with how quickly he took our pictures so we could enjoy the most of our day! He was very professional, patient and made us feel so comfortable. I would highly recommend George and Grace & Elegance Photography. Thank you so much for making our day one we will never forget! -The Millers

We had an engagement session with George a few months ago and were extremely pleased with the photos. We shot them in the old town Annapolis, and George had a whole range of creative poses to take advantage of the quaint backdrops in the city. The only reason we're using another photographer for the wedding is because it'll be out in California, as opposed to locally. Additionally, George is extremely professional and very easy to communicate with. Even with our engagement pics, he would shoot us an email along every step of the way, to keep us posted on the status of our photos/prints. Finding vendors with outstanding communication skills can bring such peace of mind to a bride, and that's another area where George really excels!

George was wonderful to work with. We had good communication between the two of us. He was flexible as I changed times/places/etc. The picture turned out BEAUTIFUL, everyone has complimented me on how wonderful they are and I got the DVD back very quickly. Another thing I liked with George is that he takes wonderful pictures without disturbing the ceremony. I have been to other weddings where the photographer is in the center isle trying to get pictures while everyone is trying to look around them. George was a pleasure to work with and i would highly recommend him!

My first impression of George was that he was very quiet and a bit reserved, but his wedding photo albums really speak for themselves! The day of the wedding, he knew exactly what to do and went straight to business. When we were doing posed shots, he gave clear directions, but besides that he never got in the way and just kept doing his thing all afternoon. It was nice to be able to put our complete trust in him and focus on the event.

A wedding can be an incredibly stressful event to plan, but having a wonderful photographer can relieve much of that stress. I cannot say enough good things about Grace and Elegance Photography. From the first email and phone call exchange, George was flexible, professional, and quick to respond to any questions I had. Our first shoot with George was our engagement session, and it was easy and personal. George is very professional and made us feel very comfortable. And the pictures were amazing! We had a hard time choosing one picture for our engagement photo. The day of our wedding, George was prompt and made everyone feel comfortable. He was willing to take any photos we wanted and how we wanted. He is very creative and knows how to get a great picture. Throughout the day of our wedding, I actually forgot he was there. He was very unobtrusive, did not interrupt the party for a picture, but still managed to take hundreds and hundreds of amazing photos of our wedding. We also got one of the most beautifully designed wedding album I have ever seen. And at the end of everything, we got the rights to all of the photos. I highly recommend Grace and Elegance for your wedding. You will not be disappointed.

George of Grace and Elegance was amazing! He was extremely responsive with all my questions. His creativity went above and beyond. We really enjoyed him and our pictures came out amazing. For a person who typically can find something wrong with every picture I take, all my pictures were perfect!

I just have to say that I love George.. the work he did is better than expected and his prices are so much more reasonable than any of the larger coporations. The pictures we oot are amazing, and I had no idea how many there would be! For the price, his deals are a steal... go with George and Grace & Elegance.. you will be very happy you did

I enjoyed working with George so much! Professional and so nice! I felt comfortable with George immediately. All of our picture sessions were great! The products we got from George, I am just amazed. I couldn't have asked for anything more. I felt like our package was a great value! George helped me deal with the huge bridal party and divorced parents. Everything went smooth. I would recommend George to anyone! (Grace and Elegance Photography)

George did such a great job at our wedding and with our wedding pictures. He was amazing/fun to work with, responded promptly to any questions we had, and was very helpful throughout the planning process. On the day of the wedding, he seemed to be everywhere. Both of our families were so impressed to see him capturing absolutely every moment, and sure enough, he did! The pictures came out awesome, and everyone who sees them absolutely loves them! I would recommend George to anyone looking for a wedding photographer. Thanks again George for the lovely pictures!!

Grace and Elegance! I would highly recommend George Payne to every Bride looking for amazing pictures, patience and flexibility. My wedding pictures turned out absolutely beautiful! George captured everything from the beauty of the church to the classic cake smash. I was a bride that changed her mind a thousand times during my wedding planning process. George worked with me throughout all of my changes. My husband and I appreciate his patience with us!

The pictures were gorgeous (both wedding and engagement). I could not be happier. George Payne answered all of my questions, he was very flexible, and he took the time to meet with me when needed. Our engagement photos were done at a location that George had suggested and they turned out beautiful. George captured my wedding and reception perfectly on camera. Only problem I ran into with all of my pictures was trying to figure out which ones not to use, there are so many great ones to choose from:)

Our pictures were amazing and George handled my "bridezilla" attitude wonderfully. Everyone compliments my wedding album as the best they've ever seen, and I agree! It took me months to figure out which pictures I wanted in my album because every picture was so great! I am so grateful to George and how accomodating and patient he is, and for his unmatched talent. Thank you George!!!

George did such a fantastic job! We were very pressed for time but he still managed to get all of the shots we wanted, and they all turned out wonderful. Everyone was very comfortable, and he always checked his shots immediately after taking them to make sure they turned out well. Our wedding album is amazing, I've gotten so many compliments on it! I highly recommend George, he does a wonderful job for a very reasonable price, and his personality made him such a pleasure to work with!

Very quick to respond, willing to be flexible. Would definitely recommend this photographer.