Business Details
28 Years
experience
Professional Photographer in Frederick, MD
Whysall Photography, founded in 1998, has spent over 25 years mastering the art of visual storytelling. Our founder, Steve Whysall, trained at The Corcoran Gallery of Art and honed his lighting expertise under National Geographic photographers, bringing a unique blend of artistic vision and technical precision to every project. We specialize in wedding, commercial, and food photography, capturing moments with a documentary style while employing fine art techniques. Our team's experience includes photographing U.S. presidents, national publications, and high-profile events, ensuring every client receives magazine-quality results.We prioritize natural light manipulation and cinematic composition, offering two photographers for weddings and mitzvahs to guarantee comprehensive coverage. Our former chef background enhances our food photography, where we handle all styling in-house. With published work in National Geographic Traveler, Conde Nast, and Time Magazine, we combine decades of experience with cutting-edge techniques to deliver images that transcend trends and stand the test of time.
Services
Wedding Photography
Commercial Photography
Food Photography
Portrait Photography
Mitzvah Photography
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of professional photography experience with National Geographic-trained expertise
- Two photographers included for weddings and mitzvahs at no extra cost
- Former chef background enhances food photography styling capabilities
- Documented work in National Geographic Traveler and Time Magazine
- Expertise in lighting techniques for all environmental conditions
What people say
Best photographer ever
Artistic excellence
Exceptional lighting skills
Magazine-quality results
Professional reliability
Services
Wedding Photography
Documentary-style wedding coverage capturing authentic moments with artistic composition. Our approach combines photojournalism with fine art techniques to create timeless memories. Two photographers ensure comprehensive coverage of ceremonies and receptions across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. Clients receive full-resolution images with joint copyright for personal and commercial use.
Commercial Photography
Professional visual content creation for businesses requiring product, architectural, and corporate photography. Specializing in lighting solutions for challenging environments, we deliver images that enhance brand identity. Services include food photography with in-house styling and executive portraiture that balances professionalism with personality.
Food Photography
Specialized food photography services combining culinary expertise with technical precision. Former chef background enables expert plating and styling that highlights dish textures and colors. Packages include menu photography, product shots, and editorial-style compositions for restaurants and food brands seeking to enhance their visual marketing materials.
Portrait Photography
Custom portrait sessions capturing individual essence through strategic lighting and composition. Offering senior portraits, family sessions, and pet photography with artistic flair. Studio and location options available, focusing on natural expressions and flattering presentation that transcends typical posed photography.
Mitzvah Photography
Documentary coverage of Bar/Bat Mitzvah celebrations preserving cultural traditions and personal milestones. Two-photographer team ensures comprehensive documentation of ceremonies and receptions. Approach balances unobtrusive observation with creative composition to capture both formal moments and spontaneous celebrations of Jewish heritage.
People
Steve Whysall
Owner/Photographer
Professional photographer with 25+ years experience, trained at The Corcoran and mentored by National Geographic photographers. Specializes in wedding, commercial, and food photography with published work in major international publications.
Questions
Do you offer two photographers for weddings?
Yes, all wedding packages include two professional photographers to ensure comprehensive coverage of simultaneous events.
Can you style food photography?
Yes, our former chef background enables in-house food styling and plating expertise for optimal presentation.
How long have you been in business?
25+ years with experience photographing over 1,000 weddings and commercial projects for major brands.
Do you travel for assignments?
Yes, we serve Maryland, Washington D.C., and Virginia with no additional travel fees within these regions.
What's included in wedding packages?
Full-day coverage, two photographers, full-resolution edited images, and joint copyright usage rights.
Are you published in professional outlets?
Yes, our work appears in National Geographic Traveler, Time Magazine, and industry-specific publications.
Reviews (5)
John Fenninger
Jun 12, 2017
Report
Steve's photos are phenomenal! He captured our special day perfectly and we could not be happier with how they all turned out. Thank you so much for your help in planning and making our proposal so wonderful! We appreciate all you and your wife did for us. We LOVE the photos and can't wait to show them off! Thanks again for helping me make proposal idea a reality!
Maxine Minar
Oct 31, 2016
Report
Absolutely wonderful experience with Steve and Patrick at my daughter's wedding. Steve was attentive to her requests and bent over backwards to get her some amazing shots! I can't thank him and Patrick enough. If you want gorgeous wedding photos, book Steve at Whysall Photography!
Jennifer Mavis
Aug 16, 2016
Report
Steve "The Photographer" did an outstanding job with our daughters wedding photos! We are beyond pleased. Not only were the photos fantastic but Steve is a fun guy who is very easy to work with. He really integrated himself into our evening to obtain the best photos possible. Very pleasant! Very professional! Very likable! You rock Steve! Thank you!
Jen "The Mom"
Jen "The Mom"
Tee Patellis
May 20, 2016
Report
When I Googled "gourmet food photographer in Frederick MD", Whysall Photography was the first to pop up. I read through Steve's website and thought this guy sounds too good to be true. But I took my chances and gave him a call to see if he would take photographs of my cheesecakes for my small start up business. We spoke a few minutes on the phone. He was kind and accommodating and instantly I felt confident he was the guy for the job. We met that same week to discuss my vision. After just a few minutes of consulting with Steve, and seeing samples of his work, I knew that he was more than qualified
Wes Shaw
May 20, 2016
Report
Steve is an excellent photographer and an even better person. He made me and my fiance so comfortable during both a proposal and an engagement session, and did whatever possible to make sure we got the best product. Easy to work with and definitely a perfectionist. Look forward to having him at our wedding as well.
