• You know you need a professional portrait, but dread the thought of having your picture taken. You know how important a good portrait is for your website, blog, online dating and social media profiles. You know that viewers are making immediate, unconscious judgments of you based on your profile portrait—or lack thereof—compelling them to either engage or to move on. 

    I know… and I feel your pain—I don’t like to be photographed either, and I used to be a model! But it’s all about first impressions—made in seconds, often correct, hard to change. So I’m really glad you’re here, because I can help you make the very best first impression wherever your portrait is seen!

    I specialize in creating captivating portraits—without the pain!—for people and businesses in the DC-metro area. Whether it’s a headshot that’s all-business for your LinkedIn profile and website about-me page; a casual but polished shot for your blog or branding; or a capture of the most vivacious, irresistible version of you for online dating, social media, or sharing with loved ones, I guarantee the experience will be fun, memorable, and—most important—painless. NEW: in-studio dog portraits!

    Are you ready for a pain-free portrait experience? Contact me today to chat or to schedule a session: call 301-509-1747 or email me.

MY SERVICES

A little bit about what I do.

professional portraits professional portraits headshots
business portraits
branding portraits
environmental portraits
professional social media profiles
personal portraits personal portraits personal social media profiles
online dating profiles
glamour & boudoir portraits
personal enjoyment, gifting & sharing
dogs in studio dogs in studio fine art dog portraits
in studio
for wall prints & sharing
portrait of woman sitting on a sofa

ABOUT ME… NUTSHELL VERSION

I’m Tamzin—a portrait photographer who creates pain-free portraits for personal branding, business and social media, online dating profiles, or simply for personal enjoyment (recently added: dog portraits!), serving all kinds of people and businesses in the Washington, DC area. I love hiking with my husband and dog, cooking and eating whole foods, Crossfit workouts and weightlifting, good dark chocolate and barbeque. I’m also a productivity junkie, a life hacker, and can’t seem to settle on a hair style.

Thanks for stopping by… Poke around to learn more about me and my work, my services, the experience, what clients are saying and other good stuff. I hope you enjoy your visit!

“Resist the urge to apologize for your strange and flawed self. The world doesn’t need you to be perfect. It just needs you.”

—Nanea Hoffman

TESTIMONIALS

What my happy clients are saying.

Marin

I was really worried about finding the right photographer for my professional photos. I searched through a lot of local photographers’ websites, and the photos just felt staged or sanitized. I wanted my photos to look a little different and more feminine and still be professional. I found Tamzin when a friend recommended her, and she went above and beyond what I expected. She gave me great suggestions about what clothes to bring to the photo shoot, and she was amazing at finding wonderful angles for the photos. It helped that she knew how to take photos that flattered my body type. I absolutely loved the final results, and I will be recommending Tamzin to anyone I meet!

- Marin
Gabriele

I have gotten so many positive comments on my photo. It really is amazing what a pic does for your profile. Thank you, thank you!! I hope to be able to talk your services up.

- Gabriele

Dr. Rachel Cohn

I am not one who likes to have her picture taken and had been putting off updating my professional picture for some time. Tamzin made the whole process quick and easy, and made me feel super comfortable. As a former model, Tamzin has a great sense of appreciation for both sides of the camera. I would definitely use her again!

- Dr. Rachel Cohn