Meet the Team
Mark Summerson
Owner & Photographer
Born and raised in Iowa, Mark has since adopted Occoquan as his home, where he's had the pleasure to photograph weddings and other important events around the area.
Mark is a believer in slow living and finding extraordinary beauty in the ordinary and brings that same appreciation for the "small things" into every session he shoots.
Karen Summerson-Vargas
Artistic Director & Manager
Karen is a mom, software trainer, and art enthusiast living in Northern Virginia. She loves helping capture authentic, engaged moments through photography. Her favorite photographs are those taken of her daughter by Mark, as well as his landscapes of Occoquan.
Stella Holmes-Lopez
Assistant
Stella has over fifteen years of Executive Assistant background, managing large companies. She loves how photography allows her to live fast paced moments when capturing clients while providing an unique experience capturing some of life's most extraordinary moments. She has four older children and has been with her husband for thirty years. Outside of photography, she loves to cook, bake, and garden, connecting to her roots in Vicenza, Italy.
Crystal Styron
Creative Coordinator
Crystal’s love of art and design began at a young age, shaping an intuitive approach to visual storytelling. As creative coordinator, she curates and directs the user experience with an editorial eye, ensuring everything reflects intention, artistry, and elegance.