From the get go, Alexis was amazing. She was so enthusiastic and positive. She and her second…read moreshooter showed up early which was perfect for our long day. I messed up the timeline however she rolled with the punches and didn't rush us at all. We had a large LOUD group and I was worried that her sweet soft tone and demeanor wouldn't mesh well with us however she fit right in, offering her own jabs of humor and let the boys know that she knows how to have fun but she means business! I really liked that! I don't have my wedding photos yet however she has sent a few previews. I LOVE what I see so far. In the months leading up to the wedding, Alexis and I communicated by text and email having a phone conversation is difficult. She understood and was wonderful in communicating. The tone that was set by her attitude was really something that I appreciated because I never felt stressed or rushed or annoyed by her AT ALL. Our day couldn't have been more perfect and much of that is attributed to Alexis and her professionalism and down to earth, relaxed and easy going characteristics. I cannot wait to see the rest of our photos!

I'm a Wedding DJ and I had the privilege to work with Alexis at a recent local wedding. Her and her…read moreassistants did a marvelous job of not only taking great photos, but keeping on schedule and helping the night go smoothly (something really important to me and other vendors). Even though the day had some last minute scheduling changes and was also planned last minute as well she still did a wonderful job and I look forward to working with her again. Chris Jensen - The Wedding DJ Company, Chico, CA.

They did my son's school photos, and they turned out great. They also offered added extras like…read moremagnets or dog tags which is nice.

This company is terrible schools and soccer league uses them and almost every time I'm disappointed…read morewith the pictures not to mention the increase in prices. A team photo that used to be $10 is now $18. They rush the pictures. I wish this company would stop being used

Mario's vision for photography is visually eloquent and creatively stunning. I'm always nervous…read morewhen looking to choose a photographer. Mario was very pleasant to talk to and to work with. He is excellent with creating a easygoing mood with everyone. If I need another photographer I would be very happy and comfortable working with Mario again. Thank you again Mario.

From the owner: Photography is not just a hobby for me. It's more than that. What I see is an image that's going to…read morelast a lifetime! An image that you can see over and over without it blurring away. Memories are being made one click at a time. Me being the person that I am, will always put you first. I want my clients to laugh, and to be emotional, and also show that joy when they look back at that special day when we captured that special moment! I pour my heart out to this. This is what it's made of. This is who I am.

Vanessa from Essence Photography covered our corporate ribbon-cutting event and the photos were…read morephenomenal! She went above and beyond to capture our business grand opening. We will absolutely use her services again! Thank you, Vanessa!

We couldn't have been happier to have Betsy and Justin capture our engagement and wedding photos…read more I had really high standards (thanks to Pinterest), and Essence Photography far exceeded them. After experiencing engagement/wedding photography, I would actually have to say that the pictures are NOT the most important part. The most important part is how well the photographers and the subjects (us as a couple) work together. We totally dug Betsy and Justin. They are both so low key and relaxed, but at the same time, they get stuff done. They pose you and also take your suggestions for what you'd like to see. They are open to suggestions, but are also professionals, so they know what works and what doesn't work. They have such great personalities and are so good at what they do that my whole family was so appreciative of them on our wedding day. Having photographers with a good personality and disposition is so important, because they help you feel at ease, and therefore, take more beautiful pictures! I also have to say that Betsy is so kind for working with me. I have a pretty direct personality, and sometimes that doesn't always go over well. She was very patient in working with me and always listened to what I was looking for and did her best to accommodate me. I was very appreciative of that! The pictures they took for us will last us a lifetime. They are so beautiful and are also backed by good memories of working with Betsy and Justin. Thank you, Essence Photography!!

Our photos turned out amazing!!!!! Diana made the whole process so easy. She scouted out locations…read moreahead of time and told us where to meet her and at what time. She had everything needed for the shoot, had a plan, and executed it to perfection while simultaneously implemented all the things we had told her we wanted before the shoot as well. Diana is such a genuine person and made the experience so much fun. She was great with my 4 year old daughter and made her feel extra special during our session. When we received the photos we were blown away by how fantastic they turned out, but not surprised as we had seen her work before and know how talented she truly is. Diana, thank you once again for the overall 10 out of 10 experience, and providing our family photographs that we will cherish for the rest of our lives.

Diana is such a talented photographer!! We are always so amazed and utterly awestruck by the images…read moreshe captures. She offers mini sessions which are a quick 20 minutes and in such a short time she truly makes magic happen. Her shoots a breeze and just the right amount of time! Diana makes you feel at ease and comfortable, and she's so good at keeping the mood lighthearted and fun. This has really paid off because we've seen her work wonders with a fussy, camera shy toddler and our impatient dog. Without fail, Diana has somehow managed to capture such beautiful moments of our family time and again. Our family photos will be treasured for years to come.

We had a family mini session in Chico, CA and it was perfect. We got photos of the four of us and…read morethe kids solo. I am so grateful to Audrey for capturing my family so beautifully. We even tried the tik tok trend to "skip" as a group and it came out cute and was fun, Audrey was up for the challenge. Christmas cards are out and photos are being framed for the house. Thank you Audrey.

Audrey is a wonderful photographer who really knows how to work with families in creating a calm…read moreand easy experience! 1 year olds are not the most cooperative when you need them to be, and she managed to get our little boy to laugh and smile and focus on the task at hand. But that is all just a big bonus to her photography style and skills and her natural feeling edits of photos. We will definitely be using her again in the future!