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About
Welcome to What's The Occasion Photography! We (Thomas and Amanda) are a couple based in Virginia but we travel all across the East Coast. Together, we are a photography team that specializes in: Couples, Engagement, Sports, Children, and Lifestyle Photography. Our adventure started out of our mutual love for photography. We both firmly believe photos are more than just a simple click on a phone. They are a reflection of that person's soul. They remind us who we are, where we have been, the people that matter most to us, and most importantly a memory that we will always cherish.
We are looking forward to connecting with you!
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 172 times
28 similar jobs done near you
Background checked
2 employees
4 years in business
Business hours
Sun9:00 am - 9:00 pmMon4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.
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2025
2024
Services offered
Photoshoot type
Photo style
Traditional posed
Candid
Artful composition and lighting
Natural or environmental
Wedding photographer also needed
Yes
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
Exceptional 5.0
159 reviews
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Micki K.
2 weeks ago
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Hired on Thumbtack
Working with Whats The Ocasion Photography was one of the finest experiences that we have ever had. The occasion for us was senior portraits of our son who is special needs. Thomas was so engaging with our son very kind and fun to work with. His exceptional gift of time that he spent ensuring our son was comfortable, relaxed, and enjoying himself meant the world to us. The location that Thomas identified to shoot this session was perfect. There’s so many wonderful things about the experience. I can’t begin to describe them all, however the most important thing was that Thomas captured our son’s personality, spirit, and the kind boy that he is in the photos. We wouldn’t hesitate to work with Thomas and Whats The Ocasion for photography in the future and recommend them highly to anyone who wants to work with a professional photographer that is kind generous and truly creative in his craft. Thank you, Thomas for a wonderful experience.
Details: Solo portrait • Artistic (focus on composition, lighting) • Traditional / classic (looking directly at the camera) • Candid (captured in the moment) • Outdoors • Physical proofs and prints • At the pro’s location
Portrait Photography
Jeffry S.
Sep 4, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
We had such a great time during our photoshoot! Everything went so smoothly, even though we were two families being photographed at the same time. We were amazed by how the pictures turned out—we absolutely love the results! Thomas & Amanda did an amazing job, and we highly recommend them if you’re looking to capture those special moments.
We are so pleased with the results and truly can’t recommend them enough!
Details: Family or children's portrait • Natural / environmental (photographed in an outdoor setting) • Outdoors • Physical proofs and prints • My home, venue, etc.
Portrait Photography
Morgan S.
Apr 26, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Couldn’t have asked for a better experience! My family is quite big and we are definitely some talkers, Thomas was able to keep it energetic and still keep us all on track. From the second my family and I met Thomas, it felt like we all had known each other. Which made the photo session fun and comfortable. We all had such a blast!
Details: Family or children's portrait • Natural / environmental (photographed in an outdoor setting) • Candid (captured in the moment) • Outdoors • Album or photo book • Physical proofs and prints • My home, venue, etc.
Portrait Photography
Kaitlyn l.
May 7, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
We had such a great experience with Whats the Occasion Photography! He was incredibly patient with our three kids and really understood their needs, which made the whole session feel relaxed and enjoyable. We had a larger group of eight with two different family units, and he made sure to capture all the groupings we asked for without making it feel rushed or stressful.
He was responsive, on time, and delivered our photos exactly when he said he would—and they turned out beautiful. He also brought a great energy to the session, keeping things light and even making us laugh, which definitely shows in the photos. His pricing is very reasonable for the quality and experience he provides. Highly recommend!
Details: Family or children's portrait • Traditional / classic (looking directly at the camera) • Candid (captured in the moment) • Natural / environmental (photographed in an outdoor setting) • Outdoors • Physical proofs and prints • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Portrait Photography
Daly M.
Sep 6, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Highly recommend!! We worked with what’s the occasion photography for a family photoshoot on the beach and had a wonderful experience! Doing a photoshoot with a 1 year old (and a dog) can be challenging but Thomas was super flexible and made the entire experience a blast! We got our preview photos back the next day and our entire album back only 4 days later with many more pictures than we expected! The photos turned out better than I could have imagined!! Wish I could give more than 5 stars!!!
Details: Family or children's portrait • Traditional / classic (looking directly at the camera) • Natural / environmental (photographed in an outdoor setting) • Candid (captured in the moment) • Outdoors • My home, venue, etc.
Portrait Photography
Credentials
Background Check
Thomas Mccormack
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
We offer a discount for repeat clients. Depending on the location of the shoot, we do charge a small transportation fee. If for some reason the shoot needs to be rescheduled, there is no additional charge.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Amanda or I will first reach out to you via text or phone call to get a feel for what you are looking for! We want to make sure that you are as comfortable and relaxed as possible for the shoot, so we typically go over your "vision' prior to the shoot to ensure that you will be happy with our work!
On the day of the shoot, we will meet at the location site, have formal introductions and then get to work! :)
During the shoot, it will seem like old friends getting together! We believe that laughter is a key to authentic photos so our shoots involve a lot of smiling, jokes and fun stories!
After the shoot you can expect a preview of 5-10 photos within the first 10-48 hours, and then you can expect to receive all of the photos within a 7 day period. If you love the quality of the photos and the experience this would be the moment where you would tip us. While not required, tips are greatly appreciated!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Thomas was involved in musical theatre for 10+ years. Working both onstage and backstage, I was directly responsible for making "pretty pictures" on stage in live action.
