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$1,595 starting price
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Nancy Anderson Cordell
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Nancy Anderson Cordell Photography is a wedding photography service based in Washington, DC, serving the metropolitan area and beyond. Owner Nancy is a visual artist who specializes in capturing weddings and milestone events. She treats every celebration with a fresh perspective, creating unique and beautiful images to cherish for years to come.
Nancy Anderson Cordell Photography’s main focus is preserving meaningful moments through her stunning imagery. Nancy is highly skilled and versatile, with over ten years of industry experience. She loves her work and is ready to adapt to any situation and overcome any obstacle that stands in the way of your special day.
Consult Nancy Anderson Cordell Photography to explore her full range of packages. She covers everything from pre-nuptial festivities to day-after parties and all the occasions in between. She also offers boudoir, engagement, and portrait sessions. Her images are presented digitally to be enjoyed on all your devices. Additional services include online proofing, social media sharing, second photography, prints, wedding albums, and more.
What You'll Love About Nancy Anderson Cordell Photography
Not only were couples impressed with this photographer's skills, talent, and creativity, but they also appreciated how helpful and calming they were. Newlyweds were delighted with their wedding photos, which beautifully captured the emotions of the day. Have a look through their photo gallery to see a sample of their stunning work.
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Nancy Anderson Cordell
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Over the years, I have had the privilege to work with so many wonderful couples as they took me along their wedding journey. From classic to contemporary, and rustic to refined, no matter the style or setting, I have always been committed to making those fleeting moments last forever, frame by frame. I value my relationships with my clients and enjoy collaborating with them to transform their vision into artistry. You can count on me and my team to pay attention to every detail and meaningful moment unobtrusively to bring out the best from your special day with eye-catching, heartfelt images.
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Nancy Anderson Cordell Photography received overwhelming praise from multiple reviewers, describing Nancy and her team as incredibly talented, professional, and attentive. Reviewers highlighted Nancy's ability to capture unique, artistic, and emotional moments, as well as her helpfulness and calming presence during weddings. Clients appreciated Nancy's speed in delivering sneak peek photos and her expertise in planning and executing the photography sessions seamlessly. The reviewer consensus highly recommends Nancy for wedding photography due to her exceptional photos and personalized service.- Top reviews
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Mahdis M
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5.0
10/22/2024
Nancy was the absolute BEST! We are beyond happy that we chose Nancy to capture the photos for our wedding -- she just sent us our sneak peek photos and they turned out more beautiful that we could've ever imagined! Nancy has such a talent for capturing those special moments and looks that truly are the heart and soul of the day. Plus, on the day of our wedding, we were running a little behind schedule, but Nancy's patience, calm presence, and professionalism calmed us down instantly and our anxiety melted away with each click of her camera. Thank you, thank you, Nancy, from the bottom of our hearts! We cannot wait to see the rest of our photos. Again, Nancy has such a unique knack for capturing the magic, love, and emotions of your special day incredibly well in each photo!
Lorelei B
5.0
10/30/2024
We had an amazing experience with Nancy and Virgil. We were worried we were going to be awkward during the session but they both made us comfortable, gave excellent directions, and made the entire process so easy. Nancy and Virgil were also incredibly sweet, patient, and very knowledgeable - they knew exactly how we should pose.
Nancy is also incredibly speedy. We had sneak peeks the following day because she knew we wanted to use a wedding photo for our "Surprise, we eloped!" cards. I wasn't able to send some by email to family overseas and also got physical cards printed out asap for mailing. The photos were exactly what I'd hoped for - moody, atmospheric, editorial. We looked incredible and we can't wait for the rest of the photos.
I HIGHLY recommend Nancy Anderson Cordell Photography.
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Jeanette P
5.0
5/16/2024
I can't say enough positive things about Nancy. It is hard to express how much we appreciate her time and talent for capturing the most special day of our lives. Along with being an absolutely brilliant photographer, she helped us with everything, making sure that every detail was not missed and that things ran smoothly. Our closest friends and family loved her. The best part is the artistry of her photos. They were all exquisite and we will treasure them forever. We feel so lucky to have found her. Highly recommend!
Abby M
5.0
12/29/2023
Nancy is the one!!! We wished we had hired her to come along for our honeymoon she is such a sweetheart and amazing photographer. She really captured our special moments sooo beautifully. Looking at her pics of me on my wedding day makes me feel even more glamorous than I actually felt that day. We still haven't hung up any photos because we love too many to frame them all! We love you Nancy!!!
Dylan L
5.0
12/29/2023
Nancy Anderson Cordell Photography is top tier. Nancy legit nailed the vibe we were going for which was dark academia meets Fellini. Her eye for detail and aesthetic is seriously perfection. We will definitely be hiring her to photograph our family as it grows and look forward to many rad collaborations in the future.
Marie P
5.0
12/27/2023
Nancy was a dream to work with. She captured all the details of our wedding beautifully. Our photos are so artistic. Highly recommend!
Jamie C
5.0
12/23/2023
Nancy and her team were outstanding! Nancy went above and beyond for us. She helped us plan and gave us so many tips. Everyone complimented her and we love her unique artistic eye. Our pictures are amazing!
Jenny C
5.0
12/11/2023
Nancy and her 2nd shooter Meg did an amazing job photographing our wedding. They captured everything so beautifully. Nancy is so experienced and sweet. She helped us plan above and beyond what we ever hoped for and on the wedding day was relaxed and knew exactly what to do. She made sure we got the shots we wanted and the shots we didn't know we wanted all with beautiful, flattering light and poses. We really loved Nancy and hope to work with her in the future.
Jean P
5.0
12/04/2023
Nancy is wonderful, friendly, easy to work with and kind. She was very calming and helpful in the planning, beautifully capturing our day. I have received so many compliments from friends and family on our wedding photos. She has a unique style and I'm go glad she was there and part of our special day. Highly recommend!
Heather P
5.0
9/16/2023
Nancy Anderson is nothing short of an angel in the world of photography. I initially gravitated towards her due to her stunning portfolio, but what truly captivated me was her warmth and unwavering commitment to capturing moments unlike any other.
I had a clear vision in mind – I didn't want the typical cliché poses you find in every wedding album, those cookie-cutter shots that lack originality. Nancy not only understood my desire for something unique but embraced it wholeheartedly. She gently reminded everyone involved that the real magic lies in capturing genuine, unscripted moments.
In Nancy's capable hands, I discovered that the power of a photograph lies in its ability to convey a thousand words without the need for dialogue. Her keen eye for pictures, coupled with her gentle and welcoming approach, turned what could have been a mundane photo session into an exciting experience, even when we were all feeling a bit hungry!
The end result? I couldn't be prouder of the photos we now have to cherish forever. Nancy's talent and genuine personality made our photo-taking moments truly special, and I'm confident that these pictures will bring us joy for a lifetime.
Laura H
5.0
12/28/2022
We love our photos! Nancy was so sweet and helpful. We love her calm demeanor and artistic style. We could not be happier!
Madison D
5.0
12/16/2022
Nancy and her team are amazing!!! We spent so much time looking for a photographer and we fell in love with her work. She was so knowledgeable and sweet. We loved her and knew we were in good hands. She helped us with so many aspects of the wedding day and our photos are outstanding! We got so many compliments about how hard working and kind she was and how beautiful our pictures are...Thank you Nancy!
Elizabeth J
5.0
12/05/2022
Nancy is an incredibly talented photographer. Her photos are works of art. She photographed two of my sisters' weddings and the photos were absolutely beautiful! She has an eye for catching special moments. She puts a lot of thought into her work, what moments to capture, the lighting, every detail of the surroundings. Her pictures are stunning, with a natural feel, not your typically posed photos. We have since used her for family photos and a milestone birthday and she captured my family perfectly. She's very calm and easy to work with. I loved all of her unique ideas. We look at our photos and feel all the emotions and beauty of the day. Highly recommend her!
Chloe S
5.0
12/04/2022
We were so lucky to book Nancy for our special day. We wanted more than that basic bride look you see on everyone's FB profile pic. She was so professional and receptive of our needs and even provided us with insight on things we didn't even think of. She absolutely nailed the cinematic aesthetic we were going for and even impressed my husband who is a total photography snob. I seriously can't stop looking at our photos. I'm obsessed! Thank you so much Nancy!
Natalie M
5.0
11/06/2022
We recently hired Nancy Anderson Cordell Photography and we couldn't be happier. Booking her was a breeze, she arrived on time and got right to work. Our family is large and the group included many children and even pets, and she was very patient and worked well with us all. The best part is the pictures, which came out beautifully. Our family highly recommends Nancy and her photography service and will definitely hire her again in the future.
Sonya Y
5.0
6/03/2022
Nancy is incredible! My husband and I were literally blown away by our engagement and wedding photos. Our jaws actually dropped when seeing the photos. She is also super sweet and all around pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Nancy and Bethany.
Maria A
5.0
12/14/2021
Absolutely perfect! Nancy can capture such emotion. We love our photos!
Olivia M
5.0
12/06/2021
Love, love, love our wedding photos! From the very start Nancy was more than just a photographer. She helped us plan and gave us such detailed direction leading up to the big day! She's calming, kind and her style is so unique. It's apparent she loves what she does and it shows in every photo! Thank you, Nancy! We appreciate everything you did for us!
Avery M
5.0
10/29/2021
We cant rave enough about Nancy! She took our wedding vision and captured everything so artfully. Nancy and her second shooter Bethany are so kind and helpful and made sure the day went perfectly with attention to every single detail. Guests commented on how hard they worked and how sweet they both were. We will cherish these photos forever!
Amanda B
5.0
10/05/2021
Nancy really was the best ever. Our photos are magazine-worthy (and we've only seen a few so far!). Her work with lighting and shot composition is incredible. She is talented, but also so helpful and calm. Because of her years of experience in doing weddings, she knew exactly how to keep us on schedule, what to ask for, who to watch - everything. We can't recommend her more.
Dana S
5.0
6/18/2021
I cannot recommend Nancy highly enough. We had originally hired her to shoot our May 2020 wedding, but when COVID made us switch our plans to having a small elopement ceremony followed by a larger wedding celebration in May 2021, she was extremely accommodating and happy to do both. Nancy and her assistants (Bethany in 2020 and Daniel in 2021) were all friendly yet professional, organized, and punctual. As people who aren't used to being photographed they did a great job patiently directing us. Leading up to the event, Nancy was always quick to respond to emails and phone calls and made an effort to learn exactly what we were looking for. Despite the fact that our events were in the height of the wedding season, we got about 25 edited pictures back within a couple of days, and the rest of the photos about 6 weeks later. We were also shocked by how reasonable her prices are considering the quality of her work.
Most importantly, the photographs they take are absolutely stunning. We wanted to find a balance between artsy, candid, and posed, with an emphasis on capturing the emotion of our wedding. Nancy did all of that and more. They made everyone and everything look beautiful, and the compliments from our friends and families on the quality of the pictures keep rolling in. She does use various degrees of filtering and editing on her photos, but it is always to a positive effect and they never feel fake or overdone.
Kirsten T
5.0
12/06/2020
We couldn't be happier with our choice in photographer for our wedding! Nancy and her assistant capture every part of our wedding beautifully, including all of the small details that I didn't know I'd want pictures of, but am so glad to have them now. She is so sweet and fun to work with too. We are beyond grateful for these photos to look back on this day forever! Thank you Nancy!
Marie A
5.0
10/31/2020
Our photos are beautiful! Nancy and her second shooter captured soooo many memories for us. Her talent for light is incredible. She helped us with so many aspects of our day and made everything stress-free. We recommend her highly!
Julie L
5.0
10/17/2020
We are so thrilled with our wedding photos! Nancy and her team were terrific from start to finish. I loved her style and all of her reviews were spot on. She was artistic, accommodating, and professional and we couldn't be happier!
Aubrey P
5.0
10/14/2020
Amazing photos! I studied and currently work in the arts and was very particular about finding a photographer who could capture our big day with a unique artistic style. After interviewing many photographers, I came across Nancy's website and after looking through her body of work - I knew I found the one! At the wedding, we got so many compliments from friends and family on how hard working and accommodating Nancy and her 2nd shooter were. She is focused, but super sweet and we love all the memories she captured. Thank you, Nancy!
Liz D
5.0
9/27/2020
I fell in love with Nancy's pictures the moment I saw them. Her style is so unique, and I was very happy when she was available to shoot our wedding. We did an engagement shoot with her and Bethany, which also helped to get to know them before the wedding day. We loved the pictures and working with them so much, we also did our trash the dress shoot with them, and we are honored that they are about to capture our pregnancy shoot.
Nancy and Bethany are professional, talented, efficient, patient, friendly, flexible, and experienced so they can guide you and your guests with picture and pose ideas. You will be very happy with the whole experience and beautiful pictures of your precious memories.
Amy G
5.0
8/25/2020
I love her and she is the absolute best! Hands down so professional and the sweetest person! She has an amazing eye and her attention to detail is beyond amazing! She is perfect!
Pamela N
5.0
11/19/2019
Beautiful, artistic, patient....Nancy has a real knack for capturing the moment!
Talia P
5.0
5/13/2019
We can not say enough good things about Nancy’s photography and professionalism - from speaking to her in advance and planning the photos that needed planning to the stunning candid & “artsy” shots (we had the opportunity to see a few soon after the wedding). It could have been a challenging job - it was a smaller location, a rainy day...Nancy & her assistant made the best of every situation. They went above & beyond to make us look our best and get the best possible shots. We are SO lucky and grateful for them being a part of our special day and providing us with so many amazing & beautiful memories - I could not possibly come up with the words to emphasize how strongly I recommend Nancy as a photographer; her demeanor and professional attitude make her stand out, we definitely know we are lucky to have worked with her. Thank you, Nancy!!
Robin F
5.0
12/06/2018
Nancy Anderson Cordell was selected by my daughter, Katy Fetsch, as the photographer for her wedding last year. She was very pleased with the results. As the MOB, though, I wanted to express my sincerest appreciation for the work Nancy did to not only capture the wedding day events--the preparation, the wedding party, the service, the guests, the reception, etc., but to evoke in those photos feelings and emotions that will live forever. A photograph, by its nature, is just a "moment in time" but with Nancy's sensitivity and skills, she truly brings the moments to life--jolting the senses in ways unexpected. She has a true gift to share with her subjects and we are forever grateful she shared that gift with us on our daughter's wedding day. Thank you Nancy!
Elena D
5.0
11/13/2018
After speaking with 8 photographers being frustrated and then finally from the moment I spoke with Nancy on the phone and just seeing her work. I had no doubt in my mind how beautiful our wedding photos would turn out to be. That has now become an understatement she captured the absolutely most magical magazine worthy photos. My husband is not photogenic at all and a little shy, Bethany her second Photographer made him feel so comfortable from getting ready to the photos afterwards; Nancy and her are a dream team. Ofcourse Weddings don't go off with some hiccups with family or vendors; it happens prepare yourself.. but with a photographer like Nancy you barely notice. Her loving friendly cool collective attitude and rockstar second photographer will make your day a fairytale. I could go on about how professional and a joy to have her on my big day was. But the facts are her pricing is wonderful, for her work she should be charging 3 times as much. Her style tells you a story of your day, we all go back and forth wanting a videographer and those are bloody expensive with Nancy you won't even feel the need to have one. We barely even noticed she was going around taking photos we didn't have a camera in our face saying look here do this. She let us do our own thing which made the day even more special, we didn't feel like a puppet which I'm in the Beauty industry the amount of brides telling me how they felt like the photographer put them on a wind up string is vast. Look at the end of the day you want something to remember you don't wanna feel like a stressed out bride or groom not only did I feel I had the most incredible photographer I felt like I had a friend at the end of the day. No questions asked Nancy and Bethany are the #1 choice just the joy love and passion they have for what they do what's better than that; I'll tell you it shows in their work!! We can't thank them enough they truly were a puzzle piece that made our day INCREDIBLE.
Kelia C
5.0
10/31/2018
Beautiful photos! Nancy was an absolute pleasure to work with and we couldn't be happier! We highly recommend her!
Wendy B
5.0
10/29/2018
We had Nancy and her 2nd photographer Bethany photograph our wedding and they were incredible! Nancy was so sweet and we had so much fun working with them. Everyone complimented how hard they worked and we were shocked at the amount of beautiful candid moments they captured. It was like reliving the day! We hope to use them again for future events!
Vanessa A
5.0
10/28/2018
Having Nancy and Bethany photograph our wedding was the absolute best decision we made! Not only were they incredibly easygoing and helpful throughout the day, but they took the most incredible shots of my husband and I and our guests. Nancy clearly knows how to get artistic shots without making it look over posed which is something we loved about her work. She was so calm and professional which made the day so much more fun and less stressful than other weddings I've been to. We look at our photos over and over and are so happy!!
Marie P
5.0
10/25/2018
Our wedding photos are amazing!!! We get so many compliments on them. Nancy and her assistant photographer were so professional. Before the wedding, Nancy gave us so many helpful tips and it really showed how much she cared about making our photos and our day perfect for us! On our wedding day she was so accommodating and made everyone feel at ease. She took so many creative shots and most of the time we didn't even notice she was there. We can't recommend her and her team highly enough! Thank you Nancy for the beautiful memories!
Natalie K
5.0
10/15/2018
We can't say enough wonderful things about Nancy!! We chose her based on her artistic style. We wanted photos that were unique and really captured the emotion of the day. Nancy and her assistant photographer Bethany were amazing!!! They were both so friendly and helpful and went above and beyond for us. We received so many compliments on how hard they worked and how unobtrusive they were. The lighting in our venue was not the greatest, but Nancy was a true professional and we were shocked at how beautifully everything came out. I am so happy we chose Nancy and Bethany for our wedding and I recommend them to everyone I know.
Stacey D
5.0
10/11/2018
We love our wedding photos! We were absolutely blown away by Nancy's work and making us look incredible! We searched through hundreds of photographers, but kept coming back to Nancy. Knowing that these photos are so important, we were really worried about choosing the right photographer. Nancy was so sweet and knowledgeable and really made us feel at ease through the entire process. When the wedding day arrived, she and Bethany made everything go so smoothly and were so easy to work with. We really love the artistic, candid shots they took. We couldn't be happier!
Stephanie F
5.0
9/14/2018
Nancy did the photography for my wedding, and both my husband and I could not be happier with the results. Her artistry is stunning. We had so much fun shooting all of the unique portraits after the wedding, and the candid shots of our reception are fabulous. Every time I look through our pictures I feel like I'm re-living that day which was so much fun and, as everyone says, all too short. We enjoyed Nancy's photography so much that she also shot our daughter's one year photos. She's a wonderful photographer and we hope to have her capture even more of our family's milestones still to come.
Jillian G
5.0
6/12/2018
Nancy is both an amazing person and photographer! We used her for both our engagement photos and our wedding. My fiance and I were kind of nervous to be in front of the camera before our engagement photos, but Nancy was so sweet and made us feel so comfortable. We have received so many compliments on our photos. I couldn't be happier with our pics!
Kira W
5.0
12/05/2017
Nancy and her team are AMAZING! I must have looked at a hundred photographer's websites before finding Nancy and her work stood out miles ahead of the rest. When it came to my special day she delivered and then some! She's creative, talented, professional and a ton of fun to work with. I am THRILLED with my wedding photos as well as the engagement photos we did with her beforehand. I highly recommend her to any bride looking for an exceptional wedding photographer and team!
Eric F
5.0
11/04/2017
We recently had Nancy and her assistant Bethann as the photographers for our wedding and were incredibly happy with their work. They were able to capture so many intimate moments without feeling intrusive. They were both super friendly and professional. Overall, we are so thankful for their work, and would absolutely recommend their services for anyone. They really paid attention to our preferences and the shot list that we had shared. The photos made us look incredible while still keeping us looking like ourselves. We felt that Nancy was able to focus in on photographing emotion and love that was very present in our wedding via her pictures. Nancy and Bethann are very talented and we appreciate their services very much.
Minh V
5.0
10/23/2017
We just viewed our gallery this weekend and all I can say is that we are really delighted at how Nancy and her assistant captured the essence of us and the wedding! We had no time for any formal photos so it was up to Nancy to get great candid shots in a photo journalistic style and she did. So many genuine, sweet, fun, and crazy moments that capture the event so perfectly. Most of the event was at night which poses a challenge as flash photography can make people look bad but our photographs are great. Nancy was also very professional and sweet -- so nice to work with and very affordable.
Stephanie M
5.0
5/29/2017
Absolutely amazing job! Nancy did our wedding and was a true pro. Before our wedding she went over all the details with us and made sure she had down all the pictures that we wanted. On the wedding day, she was very sweet, positive, and professional, and gave great direction on the photos. You can tell she has a really great eye and is a true artist. She and her assistant did not stop for the entire eight hours and took constant photos all night documentary style. They were like professional photography ninjas and most of the time you never even knew they were there. If you book Nancy, you will not be disappointed. Highly recommend!
Amanda W
5.0
10/28/2016
Absolute delight to work with. Nancy not only did my best friend's wedding but she did our engagement session and will do our wedding. She gives amazing direction and the pictures are absolutely amazing. Not to mention her price is extremely reasonable. Most photographers would charge thousands more for the work she does.
Aubrey&Lucas L
5.0
10/24/2016
Phenomenal!!! We had such a wonderful time getting to know Nancy and Bethany and sharing our wedding day with them. We have all divorced parents and knew the group photos would be difficult, but Nancy just went with the flow and helped make sure we got all of the shots we needed and wanted. When our guests arrived early, forcing me inside for pictures before the wedding, she quickly made a new game plan and we ended up with wonderful shots that weren't on the original shot list.
They were kind, attentive, creative, and accommodating- we cannot suggest them any stronger. Their pricing is incredibly reasonable as well.
Thank you!
Taylor K
5.0
9/11/2016
I loved Nancy's photography from the moment I viewed it online. She is a fantastic photographer and knows exactly how to capture a moment. She performed both the engagement photo session and wedding photos. She was able to capture moments which is something that I think is so hard for most photographers to do organically. Instead most photographers attempt to create moments, which comes across as posed and that was not the look I wanted. My husband and I just had fun hanging out and every once and a while Nancy would as for us to look at the camera, however, mostly she just said "Got it". It was fantastic. It was such an amazing experience and I cannot recommend her enough.
Nikki F
5.0
6/13/2016
Nancy is such an incredibly talented photographer and my pictures can be described as simply magical! She is super organized and I appreciated the time she took out to sit down with us before the wedding and confirm exactly what we wanted. On the day of the wedding she arrived early and kept my family calm. I would recommend her to a bride looking for beautiful, artistic photography coupled with the inclusion of the important portraits at a reasonable price compared to some of the other wedding photographers I spoke to. I could not have asked for anyone better.
Noelle A
5.0
5/22/2016
Simply said, Nancy is fantastic. She did such a wonderful job with our wedding photography- she captured our day perfectly and looking through our photos brings my husband and I so much happiness. Nancy was great to work with throughout the entire process. We did engagements pictures with her and she instantly put me and my husband at ease. She allowed us to be ourselves, and was great at offering tips and suggestions on what might yield the best photos without posing us. She was friendly, encouraging and very creative! The day of the wedding, she and her team showed up early and stayed late. They were incredibly gracious throughout the entire event, taking care to get all the pictures we wanted and some we didn’t we even know we wanted until we got them back, for example, the pictures of every couple at every table. She was a total professional yet my husband and I never had the feeling that we were “just another client”- she was always excited, always giving us her best, always genuine. We looked at several photographers before deciding to go with Nancy and we found her pricing and packages were very reasonably priced, especially for the quality of photographs and service we received. We are so happy that we had Nancy shoot our wedding and can’t recommend her enough
Allison L
5.0
5/21/2016
Nancy made our special day just that...special. My husband and I eloped at the courthouse but still wanted to have pictures to remember our wedding day. Nancy was so kind and incredibly professional. We are in love with our photos! She was fantastic to work with and we would highly recommend her!
Ashley S
5.0
3/30/2016
Nancy is a wonderful photographer and captured my wedding day perfectly. She set us up for beautiful pictures and listened to my vision. The day of she captured everything and I didnt even see her half the time. I was blown away when I saw my pictures, everything was perfect!! Hire her, you will not be sorry!
Elizabeth B
5.0
2/26/2016
Nancy was the best! She was referred to me by another bride, and from the moment connecting with her, I knew it was going to be a great experience. Nancy captured our engagement photos and wedding, and she was spectacular. She genuinely captured all of the important moments, and she was attentive, asked us what we wanted and expected, directed us when we needed direction, and also was present without being overwhelming. We received so many compliments on all of our photos. She also had perfect suggestions for our engagement photo shoot in downtown DC. We had no idea the best places to do them, and she found great backdrops for us! Nancy took so many pictures and gave us all of the rights to all of them. She also took time and care to edit them beautifully. I loved the dramatic looks she captured and the editorial style she applied. I highly recommend Nancy! I loved her so much, I referred her to my friend who is getting married soon.
Nancy captured one of the most important times in my life, and I'll definitely call upon her for other major life events (aka babies and family portraits)! :)
Christie L
5.0
7/12/2015
Nancy and co. exceeded our expectations and was everything we wanted and more out of our photographer for our wedding. First off, she is the nicest woman I've ever worked with. She's unbelievably sweet and kind. Also, Nancy is super professional and responsive in regards to your every need. She works with you to build a personalized perfect vision just for you and your wedding. She is so talented and has some amazing ideas. Overall, we couldn't be any happier to have chosen Nancy and her team to be our photographer. You cant go wrong with Nancy and I promise you wont be let down if you decide to use her services.
Crystal A
5.0
10/17/2014
I have nothing but great things to say about Nancy! She was so attentive to us on our wedding day and got the most beautiful shots of us! We did a walk-through of our venue about a week before the wedding to make sure we knew all of the places to take pictures. This really came in handy because we were so pressed for time on the wedding day and every shot needed to count. Everyone complimented us on our pictures and I couldn't have been more pleased with the way things turned out. I'd recommend booking her (or a photographer in general) quickly because her prices are very reasonable as well.
5.0
10/16/2014
Good photographs of my wedding were very important to me. Upon reading other reviews I decided upon Nancy. She was very responsive, great to work with, and amenable. During the wedding we didn't even notice the pictures being taken. It truly told a photo-journalistic type story of our meaningful wedding. We do not have good video so the photos are treasured. I would like to use her again for other family photos.
Raaechael J
5.0
10/15/2014
Nancy is the absolute best photographer ever! She pays attention to detail, not to mention she is genuinely nice and makes you feel comfortable. Nancy and Bethany have made my engagement and wedding pictures simply gorgeous. I am beyond happy with my photographer and the memories from the picture will last a lifetime. Thank you for the being the best. I will definitely use Nancy again in the future.
Jessica V
5.0
10/14/2014
I love this woman! As an artist myself, I can attest to the quality of Nancy's photographs. They are absolutely the best I've ever seen. And her personality is wonderful! Nancy is absolutely one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. She was always prompt, sweet, communicative, and incredibly talented. Our first experience with Nancy was our engagement photo shoot. She was incredibly flexible when we changed the location at the last minute and we had so much fun working with her. Our engagement photos were phenomenal and we received compliments from absolutely everyone who saw them. People asked us how much we paid Nancy and were astonished at the reasonableness of her prices. After our engagement session, Nancy met with us before the wedding at the venue to do a walk through. There, we met one of her other photographers who was also incredibly impressive. Nancy and her colleague were very honest and knowledgeable. At our wedding, Nancy and her team were just totally amazing. She made everyone comfortable in photos and dealt with obstacles with grace. In addition, Nancy listened when I asked for certain kinds of photographs and delivered on all of her promises. She also helped us to find a photo booth at my mother's request. When choosing a photographer, my husband and I spent hours on websites like the Knot and Wedding Wire. Nancy's photos were by far our favorite and her photos of us are just incredible. I will definitely be hiring her again for other important life events. If you are a bride looking for an excellent photographer at a reasonable price, you would be an idiot not to hire Nancy Anderson Cordell. She will be your favorite vendor at your wedding. I just can't rave enough about how special Nancy is! I could go on forever.
Michelle C
5.0
10/11/2014
We have loved working with Nancy for our wedding! She did our engagement photos in Baltimore, MD which turned out beautifully. She found places (allies, random little fields, fountains, etc) That gave our shoot some diversity besides just your average building/harbor shots you would expect. It looked like we were in a park, in a field, in a garden, etc as well! We used those photos for everything from christmas photos to our save the dates, and she loved hearing about everything we used our photos for!
Nancy is a very pleasant person to be around, she made us feel very comfortable, and gave us some really great tips about how to make our wedding run more smoothly and what we could do to help her get the very best shots.
Nancy was very responsive to all of my emails throughout the year we worked together and was very flexible (she lives in Annapolis, MD, and was willing to travel to Fredricksburg, VA where our wedding was)!
I think my favorite thing she has done (for both the engagement and the wedding photos) is promptly sending a "sneak peak" photo that same day. I have NO idea how she did it for the wedding, as she had a much longer drive home than we did, but we got a fully edited wedding photo texted to us before we even got home directly after the wedding!
Nancy has little tricks up her sleeve (like the sneak peaks and tips and tricks for the wedding shoots she's always eager to share) to make everything that much more special and personable. She listens to what you want and she makes sure it happens. I definitely reccomend!
Jennifer S
5.0
10/10/2014
We first met Nancy over four years ago when she took our engagement photos...We met again a few months later, when Nancy took our wedding photos...We met again two years later when she took photos of our baby girl for her newborn photo session and we met Nancy the next two consecutive years for our family holiday card photos. From the get-go, Nancy has been nothing but wonderful!
ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS
We were so pleased with our first session for our engagement photos that we kept going back to Nancy. We took our engagement photos in DC - in Union Station and around the Capitol. What she was able to capture in those photos is something I never could have imagined. Our friends and family continue to admire and compliment the photos. We have several of the photos framed in our house and I still look at them in awe.
WEDDING PHOTOS
My husband and I got married on a 100-ft yacht. The yacht had three different floors and each floor did not allow for much wiggle room. Nancy -- all on her own, with no assistance whatsoever -- was able to negotiate the movement of the boat and climbing up and down the stairs to take the most amazing photos, ensuring that every magical moment was captured. She was also able to organize my friends and family in a sweet but firm manner (which is a feat in itself) and made sure not to waste too much time so that we could all get back to the party. I also have to mention that the "getting ready" photos also turned out so well! I was getting ready in a hotel room with my bridal party and my husband was getting ready on our boat. Nancy took photos of the women, then ran over to the boat which was about 5 blocks away and took photos of the men and then headed over to the yacht to take photos of the wedding decorations before the guests arrived. And this was all before the wedding began! She did the job of three people and she didn't miss a beat.
FAMILY PHOTOS
I know that this should be a wedding photo review, but I would be remiss if I didn't mention what an incredible job she has done with the newborn photos for our daughter and the family photos (dog included) that she's taken for our holiday cards. Nancy is just so knowledgeable about what really makes a good photo -- what lighting is best; what position is most natural; what props work and don't work; how to get a baby to stop crying or smile; how to get a dog to sit still for a photo; recognizing that the unprepared moments are the ones that make for the best photos. I could go on and on but I hope you get the picture (ha!).
What we love most about Nancy (besides the fact that she is so nice and sweet) is that she goes above and beyond for her clients. The turnaround for getting the digital photos is unbelievable. They show up in your inbox in just a few days and then she sends you a CD with all the photos as well.
Nancy continues to perfect her skills. And she has already grown so much since we first met. Photography is her passion and it shows in the product. I cannot say enough wonderful words about Nancy. I not only recommend her but will continue to go to her for photos for as long as she is doing this!
Ali G
5.0
10/10/2014
Nancy photographed my June 2014 wedding in Old Town Alexandria and it was such a pleasure working with her! She was very professional and always available to discuss any and all of my photography questions. She was very thorough with her answers and put my mind at ease. Two weeks before the wedding, we met at the site and did a walkthrough of the event, so there were no surprises on the big day. This made our wedding day go very smooth. She was prompt and professional at all times and she made my husband and me feel relaxed while getting our picture taken and took so many beautiful pictures of our wedding. We have lovely formal photographs and amazing candid photos of us and all of guests. I would recommend Nancy to any future bride – she was amazing to work with and captured our big day perfectly!
Zenas K
5.0
9/10/2014
If you are looking for beautiful, artistic, and meaningful wedding photos, book Nancy. I cannot say enough how amazing her work is, and how awesome she was to work with. First of all, her cheery, easy going personality was a calming presence throughout the wedding. She was also extra cautious to be out of sight, which was hard to do at my tiny venue, but somehow she managed to do so, while capturing beautiful and intimate moments during the ceremony and reception. She was extremely accommodating to all our requests. She was also very prompt in communication from the first time I contacted her.
Her photos are all incredible works of art. In the 2000 images I got from her, each image was not only beautiful but also full of the essence of each moment. There were no awkwardly posed shots, and even candid shots looked artistic.
I've gotten so many compliments from everyone I've shared my photos with.
On top of all that, her prices are amazing!! For $1695, she and her assistant worked with us for 4 hours, and we were given all the images and rights to about 2000 photos, which all look amazing.
Nancy is too good to be true, but she truly is!
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