“The time you took in planning and designing our daughter's portrait really shows in the way you were able to capture her wonderful personality. The portrait that you created for us will definitely be the center of attention in our home for many years. And, what a surprise it was when this image appeared in the mail just a few days after our session as a beautiful watercolor Thank You card. Mary Jean and Joe are not only great with children but they really know how to treat their clients.”

Belinda Bradshaw...Germantown, MD



“My husband has only cried three times in our marriage. When our children gave us this portrait as a present was one of those times.”
Jeannie Rubacky...Germantown, MD



“The portraits of our daughters that the Campanellie’s have created for us are simply priceless! We are proud to display them in our home, and have received many compliments from our family and friends. Mary Jean and Joe were a pleasure to work with and they took so much time to make sure that everything was done just right.”
Steve and Karen Speer...Clifton, VA



“When I first talked to Mary Jean about a family portrait I had just learned that my husband was to be transferred to another job in another city. It was indeed a very emotional time for us since all of this was to happen in just a matter of weeks. I was very torn about leaving all of our friends and the home which we had spent so much time decorating and which we had grown to love so much. Mary Jean and Joe did so much to ensure that we would have a portrait that would capture these feelings for us. I didn?t even think it was possible to get both of our dogs in the photo much less to actually have them look at the camera. Through their patience and professionalism we now have a portrait that will always bring back fond memories of our time spent in Maryland.”
Ruth and Dave Bracken...Olney, Maryland



“I have been working with the Campanellie’s since my first son was born. After having three boys I really wanted a special portrait of my daughter and I. Mary Jean and Joe knew how important this portrait was to me and there was nobody else who had the sensitivity and the creativity I would have entrusted to portray this special moment in my life. We love our portrait, and it is displayed proudly in our home for us to enjoy every day.”
Nancy Pressly...Myersville, MD



“Campanellie’s Portrait Studio has produced a superb set of portraits for our family. We are pleased that we could be photographed in natural settings, with natural lighting, and with casual clothes. Thanks to their fine professional efforts, we have been able to obtain some of the best photographs that we have of our family.”
Douglas Jimerson...Darnestown, MD



“It had been a long time since we had done a family photograph. Now that my children are all grown it is so hard to get them all in one place at the same time. We knew we wanted something different for our family portrait. It was Mary Jean who suggested an outdoor portrait using the setting of our home to make the portrait more personal and meaningful to us. During the session we were discussing anniversaries and I mentioned that we had just celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary and my husband had given me this cute little convertible. Well, Mary Jean and Joe were right on target to use the car as the focal point of the portrait. Everyone looks so natural and comfortable. Thank you for a wonderful job.”
Karen Thomas...Gaithersburg, MD



“I knew when I first met Mary Jean at the Home Show that I wanted their studio to create our family portrait. The hardest part was getting everyone together at the same time. Our daughters have danced since they were little girls and we wanted an artistic interpretation of this large part of our lives together. Photographing in our home made it very personal and Mary Jean even projected the previews there so we could choose the right size and images for the final portraits.”
Dr. Joy Reid...Potomac, MD



“Anyone who has children knows how difficult it can be to get them to look natural in a photograph. Give then an audience, especially two boys, and they will do everything they can to ham it up in front of a camera. We were so thrilled with the portraits that the Campanellie’s created of our children. They were so patient working with them. They knew just how to get them involved in the session so they would be themselvesl. And, they had so much fun trying to catch the fish in their pond.”
Diane Wright...Gaithersburg, MD



“Mary Jean and Joe Campanellie have worked with our family for many years now. Not only have they done several sessions of our children but when it came time to do a portrait of our extended family I knew that there was only one photographer to call. We have always been very pleased with the results and these photographs occupy a very special place in our home as well as our hearts.”
Lynn Leach...Damascus, MD



“We really treasure our family portrait. It meant so much to us to have it created at our own home. That makes the portrait even more special to us! We will display it proudly on our wall for many years to come to remember our girls at this very tender age.”
Mary and Dale Hoel...Gaithersburg, MD



“Joe and I are very passionate about the work we do It is our sincere desire that we create for you a portrait that you will treasure for years to come. Not just another record photo, but a portrait that will truly capture your family’s personality and the love that you have for each other. Our own family portrait holds a very special place not only in my heart, but also as the centerpiece of our home.”
Mary Jean Campanellie...Damascus, MD



“Just a few words to let you know how thrilled we are with our portrait of Anna. When seeing your work compared to others, it stands out because of the love and care you put into your portraits. You did such a wonderful job working with our daughter in capturing her personality. Everyone who sees the portrait in our home comments on how beautiful it is. We’ll be sure to recommend you to all of our friends.”
Kay Schaller...Walkersville, MD



“Our family portrait...a wonderful experience...a cherished result! Our wishes were of primary concern to the Campanellies. They displayed true professionalism and a great deal of patience while working with a large group of many different ages.”
Marilyn Stewart...Rockville, MD



“No matter how much our children grow and how much they change, I will always have these precious memories of them. I really treasure our family portrait. And, it meant so much more to have had it done right in our own home.”
Janis Prock...Virginia Beach, VA



“Working with Mary Jean and Joe for our family portrait was a great experience from beginning to end. By coming to our vacation home at Lake Anna they created a very meaningful portrait with individuality and personality. They even came to our home several weeks before the portrait to help with suggestions about clothing and when would be the best time of day for the portrait. Their experience really paid off?they knew when the light would hit the leaves just right and create this beautiful portrait for us.”
Laurie and Jim Koslow...Stafford, VA



“We are very, very pleased with our family portrait which Mary Jean and Joe created. If you are looking for that special photographic team to create your once-in-a-lifetime family portrait, then we highly recommend the Campanellie’s.”
Dr. Pamela Armstrong DVM...Damascus, MD



“Our daughter’s portrait is simply beautiful! We not only have a wonderful portrait of Sara that we will enjoy for years to come, but this portrait has done so much for her self confidence to show her just what a beautiful young lady she has become. Mary Jean and Joe are the best, and their work speaks for itseslf.”
Donna Gemeny...Gaithersburg, MD

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