I am so happy I chose Raquel for my maternity pictures. I am on my 3rd baby and have never done a…read morematernity shoot. To be honest I don't much like to take pictures because I come out incredibly awkward every time. But seeing that this baby completes our family I really wanted to make sure I do all the things most first moms do lol. So this journey is well documented. Back on point* meeting Raquel was as if I was meeting a girlfriend I just hadn't seen in a while. The entire experience was comfortable and relaxed. She made the environment inviting and without trying to hard made me feel pretty and Natural. And JAM, the photos are beautiful l. I've looked at them a thousand times haha I'm so taken back by how beautiful they are. I may be checking back on them so often just to make sure it's me haha. On a normal day I'm awkward in my body. And awkward in my smile. So being pregnant ‍ geez it's next level. But if I'd known sooner that I could look this good I'd of saved all the monies to have Raquel take pictures of me throughout my pregnancy. #feelinMySelf My next goal is to get her to do a family photo shoot for us once this little guy arrives. Whole heartedly thank you Raquel for the timeless memories

Raquel is an extraordinary Momtog who has an amazing eye, a great artistic style, and an…read moreappreciation for the beauty of the pregnant maternal body. I spoke to a number of different photographers who specialize in maternity photoshoots and ultimately went with Raquel because I was so impressed by her aesthetic and portfolio of work. In November 2021, I went to my maternity photo session with zero expectations and preparations 37 weeks pregnant. Thanks to Raquel (and her fantastic client wardrobe) I have gorgeous pictures from this magical time which I will cherish forever. Raquel is so warm, fun, and easy to work with! Despite my insecurities about being a plus-size, "old" (35-years-old), first-time preggo mom, Raquel honestly made me feel like an It Girl celebrity. Her feedback and direction during the shoot were so helpful and they instantly boosted my confidence. I felt gorgeous and felt she clearly knew what she is doing. Raquel was generous with her time and didn't stop until I felt confident we got all the shots I wanted. She even took a few of me and my partner. Today, I feel honored to have my photos be featured on her website, Instagram, and in this BabyCenter article!!! https://www.babycenter.com/pregnancy/hear-from-moms/15-powerful-photos-celebrating-plus-size-pregnancy_40009222?fbclid=IwAR0BC9c7q26Xe95KQvip7irJWkmtwXvey1IZJ88TCna4exqFXQKqiOoHU40 Like I alluded to earlier, if you go with Raquel and you will get the celebrity treatment!

This review is long over due ! I had my son in March & throughout my pregnancy I had everything…read morethought out from our gender reveal to his going home outfit, to a maternity photoshoot to everything else in between... EXCEPT a newborn session !! IDK why that never crossed my mind, but apparently those are scheduled MONTHS in advance to ensure there is a spot reserved when the time comes ! I had no idea the window for a newborn is so small (it's like a 12 day window or something like that) so they must be done right away. Timing is critical ! After a few tries of reaching out to photographers, I was referred by Holly Heine to Julie Irene ! & I am SO glad she pointed me in her direction !! Right off the bat I was amazed at her work (I am a photographer myself, so I am very picky !!!!). Julie's work does not scream tacky JCPenny photo session. You can tell right away that every session is unique & catered to ones individual style ~ I just LOVE that !!! I felt very confident upon booking the session with her & was excited. We ended up doing a family session & I added the make up artist onto the package (worth it in my opinion, when you're a new mom getting ready is an impossible task sleep deprived !). The clothing she provides from her prop room for your little one are all hand made by herself & so adorable & timeless. When it was time to go take a look at the photos (a couple weeks later), I was amazed. She had so many options, it was a bit overwhelming but she made it easy to help narrow it down. Our package included a folio box which is an awesome investment ! It is sitting in our living room today. She also sends high res jpegs so you can get those printed on your own at a lab which is awesome. Photos are so important to me, they solidify the memories making them eternal. So yes Julie Irene I'd 10000% recommend. The fact she took me in last minute is amazing !!! She was so patient with scheduling us, the first day we couldn't make it & she could of charged some sort of fee but didn't. She is very patient, & understanding ! She is very gentle & is a baby whisperer with your newborn ! If you are looking for a newborn photographer, book your session here. The next round I will be booking her again !

While pregnant with my 2nd son I was in search of a photographer to do a newborn session since I…read morehad done one for my 1st son. For my 1st son we went through a different company as it was during the peak Covid-19 pandemic so I had opted for an in home session. I found Julie after a lot of researching online. Immediately fell in love with her work. Reached out to her to see if I could get more info regarding the newborn session. Her assistant called, left me a voicemail along with a follow up email. Unfortunately, I was unable to get back to her for about 2 months because I was still working full time and had a toddler to take care of so time got the best of me. When I did reach back out to her assistant I did not get a response after leaving a voicemail and email. I was still very interested in working with Julie so tried one last time to get in contact via her website. Julie herself immediately responded to me and apologized. Was so glad to hear from her. We were able to get a date/time for us to go to her studio for a quick meeting so she could go over the process, available packages and give us a tour of her studio. Love her studio and loved meeting her as well! She is super sweet and her studio is so spacious. One of the rooms also has bins of toys to keep toddlers preoccupied while she works with the newborn(s). After the meeting I knew I wanted her to do the newborn session for my 2nd son so I signed the contract. After my son was born I let her know our expected go home date and we scheduled for the session about 10 days out. Everything went smoothly day of the session. I had paid a small extra fee to have her hair & makeup girl doll me up as well. She made me look pretty as I was already sleep deprived with a newborn lol. Julie also has boppy and breastfeeding pillows so you can comfortably nurse your newborn to sleep for the photo session. Julie and her assistant were great with both our newborn and toddler. The photos came out amazing and the album we purchased is absolutely beautiful. We are so happy to have had Julie do our 2nd son's newborn session.

It was an absolute pleasure having Hayley take my headshots for my business! She was very clear…read moreabout her vision and how to make me position for the photos to come out exactly how I wanted. I prefer a photographer to give direction, so she did a fantastic job with that. (She is open to your ideas if you would like as well). I received my edited photos within just two days! I felt very comfortable throughout the entire process and it was a fun experience as well! I'd 100% recommend Hayley to anyone needing professional photos.

I just LOVE every photo Hayley took for us!!! She is super sweet, very professional and open to…read moreideas!! She made us all feel very comfortable and wasn't pushy about anything. Communication before the shoot was easy and quick. I literally have ZERO complaints. I will definitely call her again for future family shoots!

I can't even describe how great Jamie is. She is such a great photographer. My family has been…read moreusing her gifted skills for about 5 years now and I aways look forward to see how our photos come out. I've definitely put her to the test by requesting not the norm style sometimes and she always delivers. She is always patient and knows how to get my 9 and 13yr old boys to give a good smile. To anyone in the fence about booking with her .. do it! You wont regret it. The return time with her getting the photos back is pretty quick as well.. with lots to choose from. Jamie Brinkman Photography is the way to go!

Jamie is an AMAZING photographer. She photographed our wedding and our engagement shoot and it was…read moreperfect. She also works so quickly to get your photos back, it's wonderful!! Jamie is super professional and so easy to work with. It made our wedding day so magical and also fun. 10/10 would recommend

Hiring Holly to photograph my wedding was single-handedly the BEST decision that I ever made. She…read moreis beyond kind, easy to work with, and she makes you feel so comfortable while she is photographing you. Her work is stunning and it will stand the test of time. I am so happy that I will have these photos to look back on the happiest day of my life. She has this incredible ability to capture the candid moments beautifully. I knew immediately that I was going to hire Holly after our 30 minute Zoom meeting turned into a 90 minute Zoom call. I felt so comfortable with her, and I could talk to her for hours. Her communication style is fantastic. If you send her an email she will respond to you quickly. She makes a point to inform you about anything that you need to be aware of. Holly played a huge part in how my wedding day went, and she always took the time to ask how I was doing or if I needed anything. Holly went above and beyond, and I will never forget her or her kindness. Thank you, Holly, for blessing my husband and I with your beautiful work and for being the incredible person that you are!!

Holly made our wedding experience so easy and fun from our first introductory zoom call to when she…read moresent us our final gallery!! One of my favorite parts about working with Holly was how responsive and accessible she was during the whole process. It was so comforting to know we would not be waiting around for any questions to be answered or details I wanted to discuss. She made sure our wedding day was kept on time and we got all of the shots we needed and they were all done beautifully. She is so calm, fun, and professional. We would recommend her to anyone!

I'm so glad I chose Shooting star photography to capture special moment of my daughter . Sahar did…read moremy daughters newborn photos, a Valentine's Day photos, and her 1 year photos. She made my vision a reality. Sahar is gentle, kind, and patient and works very well with children of all ages. She worked so well with my daughter that I will be a forever customer. Thank you Sahar!

Sahar really has a passion and talent for photography! She goes above and beyond to make sure our…read morenewborn photos were perfect. You can't beat her prop selection and her creativity. She is easy to work with and very passionate about photography. That's why we go back every year for photos of the kids!

We had such a great experience with Heidi for our newborn son's photo shoot. She was incredibly…read morepatient and took her time making sure he was comfortable during every pose. She paid attention to every little detail and made sure he looked perfect in each photo. She was amazing with our baby and you can truly tell she loves what she does. These photos captured such a special time in our son's first weeks and we'll treasure these memories forever. We are so grateful for the beautiful job she did!

Heidi came to our house with a mini studio and made everything so easy and stress-free. She's…read moreamazing with babies, gentle, confident, and really knows what she's doing, which made us feel completely relaxed the whole time. On top of that, she's so kind and thoughtful, which made the session even more enjoyable. Can't wait to see the photos! We'd recommend her to any new parent in a heartbeat.

Savannah took our engagement photos in Lake Tahoe (pictured) and will also be our wedding…read morephotographer next year. There are so many things I can say about how wonderful and talented she is (and the photos truly speak for themselves), but I will break down a few of my favorite qualities in the following categories: Communication: Savannah prides herself on being an excellent communicator, and I can see why! She is super responsive to email and answered all of our questions so quickly and thoroughly. We gave Savannah a few pointers about what our vision was for the location of our shoot (expansive views, nature, forest, etc.), and she came through with amazing, well-researched and thoughtful recommendations. We ultimately chose Lake Tahoe based on her suggestion! She also kept us apprised of the timeline for our photoshoot day and what to expect. After our photoshoot, she sent us sneak peaks almost immediately. We were so impressed, and obsessed over our photos for weeks! Photography: Her skills are off the charts. She captures the best, most natural moments and makes you feel incredibly comfortable while doing it (even in freezing cold weather!). If you think you or your partner may be awkward, you have nothing to worry about. She has poses ready to go so you don't have to think too much. You just get to enjoy the day while she captures the magic. She is also very receptive to your own suggestions! If there is a pose you want to try or a specific picture you want to capture, she welcomes it. Personality: Savannah is the sweetest person. We had so much fun hanging out with her leading up to, during, and after our shoot. She is extremely easy to get along with and you can tell she genuinely cares about her clients and making this the best experience for them. Her work ethic is amazing to see: she puts an enormous amount of time and effort into making your photoshoot come out perfectly, and she does this on top of her super busy schedule. She also goes above and beyond. From the beginning, she answered my millions of questions and even researched dress options for me! We honestly had so much fun during our engagement shoot that we regularly reminisce and want to go back and redo it! :) TL;DR - If you are researching adventure photographers and you don't know what to do, book Savannah ASAP! We literally could not be happier with our experience and CANNOT WAIT for her to shoot our wedding!

Savannah is awesome and has a beautiful eye for photos! She was so gracious to take on the task of…read morenot only dealing with our entire family (8 adults and 1 baby) but let us bring our 7 dogs to the photoshoot. She stayed cool and calm during the entire process, even when a few of our motley crew were barking and wanting to play! She was so kind and was up for any photo we wanted to try. I would certainly love to use her again for my own personal family photos! Thank you so much, Savannah! You are such a talent!