Annie McElwain Photography

Annie came to our home and the photographs of our family that resulted were amazing! After a very few minutes we forgot she even had the camera and it felt like just going about our day and having a nice visit with a good friend. She is engaging and funny and brought the best out in everyone. Which is remarkable especially since at the time we had a house with 3 teenagers in it! Yes, we had a few posed shots and I loved them but all of my favorites were the candid ones. She definitely has a great natural talent and all the technical knowledge to make for an outstanding experience. Can’t recommend her highly enough!

Had a fabulous time shooting with Annie yesterday. She and Elizabeth Cantore (make-​up artist), were excellent at their jobs and a pleasure to hang out with. They really set me at ease. Anne has a great sense of style and helped me choose what to wear (I brought various clothing options). Highly recommend Annie if you want a low-​key, low pressure shoot … with awesome shots when all is said and done. She sent me several photos via email only a few hours after the shoot! It was sweet.

Annie is simply amazing! She’s professional, personable, and truly has the eye of a photographer. She not only does headshots, she also does weddings, family photos, and also works with children. Check out her website and you’ll see her stunning portfolio. I was in and out in no time and really enjoyed my experience with her. She’s located right near the beach in Venice and really takes advantage of the beautiful surroundings by incorporating them into her photos. All of my headshots were shot outside with natural light instead of inside of some stuffy old studio. Plus, I got my photos back three days later! Also, if you need your makeup done, ask Annie to set you up with Elizabeth Cantore. She does a beautiful job and your makeup looks natural instead of cakey and piled on. Overall, I really don’t think I could be any happier than I was in my experience with them. They are fantastic!