When you choose a photographer you hope for two things...That they show up on time, and that the…read morepictures turn out beautiful. Both of these were not achieved by Erica Rose. In fact, pictures from our beautiful event weren't even seen. Booking Erica for our parents anniversary was great. She was so nice and bubbly on the phone and we were able to get a hold of her easily to discuss details. We were really excited to meet her at the venue. Our party started at 6:30 and we asked her to arrive 15 minutes prior to that time. She showed up at 45 after. We were disappointed but she showed up with a smile and seemed ready to work so we let it go. We informed her which plate would be hers for dinner but asked that during dinner she went around and got some candid photos of our guests. She got up and took 1 photo of each table after eating and then asked to take the family photos that we wanted so she could leave afterward. This was only 1 1/2 hours into the event and we paid for 3 so we expected her to stay the remainder of the time and handed her her check then. Our mistake. She stayed another 15 minutes after taking our family photos (which we were so looking forward to seeing) and then left. We were shocked at the service we received. Especially because we liked her so much before she tried to jip us on time. A few days after the event we got a phone call from a very sorry Erica letting us know that our photos were accidentally deleted from the memory card and that they could not be recovered. While devastated we knew that there was ways to get those photos back because we have 2 very tech-savvy guys in our family and they've had experience with this very issue. She refused to let us try any of their techniques but was very apologetic. The good news is we received our money back. The bad news is, we have no photos of that night, and for a family who loves to document everything with images, this was a hard pill to swallow.

I love Erica. We hired her to for an engagement shoot and our wedding shoot. We had the…read moreengagement shoot last weekend (on the hottest day of the year so far). Even though it was hot, the pictures came out beautifully. We dragged her all around my old hood (Lakeview) and she took pictures in alleys, the brown line stop, a bookstore, and even in the Yogen Fruz. She made us look good, and not like the semi awkward nerds we are. I can't wait until my wedding next year for those pictures. She is also very affordable, personable and makes you feel comfortable while asking you to kiss in public. Also, as a random aside, she is the fastest eater ever.

Great engagement photos for my daughter and her future husband. From Lauren Roberts Photography.read more

Planning to ask a woman to spend the rest of her life with you isn't simple. Planning it from over…read more4,000 miles away has its own set of challenges. After successfully using the internet to find about a dozen photographers (no hits, all misses) in the Anchorage area, I knew I needed more direction. Finding Lauren Roberts (the brains, talent, and amazingness behind Beauty Board Media) was the answer to my questions. Even while on a work-trip outside of Alaska, Lauren fielded my call and took some time to sit in a quiet place and chat with me about what exactly I was looking to do. I wanted my proposal to my girlfriend to be caught on camera so we could share that special moment with our friends and family all over the world. No big deal. Lauren and I spoke for days before she even started talking about the cost of this cross-country production I was planning. A couple from Texas celebrating the 4th of July in Anchorage with a proposal under the fireworks at a small college summer league baseball game. She was almost as excited about this as I was! The words "swoon" and "romantic" were thrown around excessively. Lauren promises, Lauren delivers. She brought along a second shooter to catch the moment in photos while she masterfully shot our video. At the time of writing this review the video has not yet been completed; we asked Lauren to take extra time and provided her recently with some other home video "gems" to work with. Like I said, her promise of a keepsake production cannot be ignored. It's amazing what Beauty Board Media has done for past clients (check out the website) and what she's done for Priscilla and me. The photos are outrageous. We can't stop looking at them. A few are being printed and framed once we decide which of them we like more than the others. It's a difficult task when each picture is a masterpiece. Our friends and family love the pictures. Our only regret is that Lauren is in Alaska and we're in Texas! We can't thank her enough. Her talent and passion captured our engagement; something no amount of money could recreate or duplicate. And now we have a way to revisit it forever. If you have any questions just message me. I'll always be a fan.

If you're thinking about it, don't think too long, give Madison a call and do it!! Madison takes…read morecare of everything while still letting you be involved in the process even if you're hundreds of miles away. She will take your ideas and dreams and let them come to life. Look into the website and inquire about a package that interests you. I did the helicopter elopement. Through out the whole time Madison communicated effectively in letting me know what to expect. The ideas you give her about food, cake, flowers, everything, she will take and make one million percent better. The photos will show the extensive thought and effort she goes into making your dream a reality. The day Madison planned for us was a dream. Alaska was a dream. We picked Megan Freeman as our photographer from a great list of choices provided by Madison and we are so happy with how everything came out. I would not have wished or wanted anything else. It's normal to experience some nervousness, especially for a big moment like this. Let me tell you, all you have to do is show up. Madison truly made everything perfect. The whole experience was perfect and unforgettable. I hope others get to experience an Alaskan Wild Hearts Wedding/Elopement!

From the owner: Alaska Adventure Elopements + Weddings We offer everything…read morefrom day-of-coordination to full planning, and we specialize in intimate weddings and all-inclusive adventure elopement packages. We are based out of Anchorage, Alaska.

Highly recommend! I had a reluctant 17 year old boy who was only doing senior pictures to appease…read moremom, but Ken made him relaxed and captured his essence. I couldn't have been happier with the quality and the quick turnaround!

Truly beautiful work! Leslie is so much fun to work with and she has this amazing ability to…read morecapture all the right angles. We have had 2 sessions with Leslie and we can't wait for our third.

Leslie is not only talented and takes fantastic photos she was incredibly patient with our very…read moregrouchy two year old and managed to get photos where he actually smiled! We will continue to go to LEslie for our family photos year after year!!! In addition to taking the amazing photos, she delivered them wrapped as though they were gifts and actually thanked us for our business, in todays day and age it seems a rare thing in a professional to treat consumers so well and it made my family photo session and order that much more special to us!!

I rate this business as good maybe even great. Even though Megan wasn't able to help me she…read moresuggested others that might. Plus the only business that replied so far. Only one small slide

The best referral we received was for Megan to do our photos. I was gifted the baby plan by my…read moremother in law and it has been amazing. The memories that have been captured are simply beautiful. Megan goes above and beyond for her clients and really makes you feel like you matter! from wardrobe ideas to choosing the best place for pictures she never disappoints. I've loved every image she has sent. Not gonna lie the investment scared me but I promise you it's worth every penny. you really do get what you pay for! so if you want amazing, beautiful pictures to last a lifetime choose Megan Marlene Photography

I am, by trade, a designer. I have, through training and experience, an eye for composition, some…read moreideas about color theory, and can Photoshop with the best of them. However, I am not an artist. And you would not want me doing your wedding photography for you. This concept is very important to remember when your Uncle Dan or your cousin Sally, who has a really nice new camera that she's just been itching to use, offers to do your wedding photography for you. Please turn and run directly to Jamie Lang. This woman is absolutely an artist. She was recommended by friends, and I only had to look at her website to know that I wanted her as our wedding photographer. She understands all the little nuances that take a photo from being "nice" or "kinda neat" to "absolutely breathtaking." Not only that, but she's a total hoot, and a pleasure to work with. You can tell that she loves what she does, and is excited to collaborate with you on your ideas for what the perfect wedding photos should be. On the day of the wedding, she was everywhere at once, yet unobtrusive (she caught a ton of moments that I didn't even realize she was there for), and she helped us to laugh during some tense moments with my insane father. In fact, probably some of our best laughing/smiling moments were captured when she was cleverly zinging him from behind her camera. We spent a lot of time and energy planning and putting our wedding together, and the evening went by in a blur. Upon looking at the photos for the first time, I was amazed at how well she had captured everything, and how beautifully. It was like reliving the night again. That's what you want in your wedding photography. If you want to ensure that you'll get it, then go with Jamie.

Jamie Lang has taken a number of photos of my family, starting with my wife's 'bump' photos, then…read moreseveral sessions with our wiggly, fussy newborn, two sets of wiggly, fussy grandparents, and our exhausted selves. Jamie is the consummate pro and got the best photos out of everyone, even grandpa when we started encroaching into his nap time. Everything turned out wonderfully and they're photos we cherish. Even better, Jamie was able to but a photo set of the photos together in a spectacular custom photo box that sits proudly on our mantel and gets pulled down and reviewed quite often.

Serine of Aspect Alaska has taken photos of me and my dogs for years. She is always willing to work…read morewith your animals and takes beautiful shots. If you want pet portraits, she's your girl!

Serine did a great job with my professional head shot. She came to my home and set up her…read moreequipment quickly. Her suggestions as to pose were spot on and resulted in a shot that captured me in exactly the way I wanted. I highly recommend Aspect Alaska Photography.