I've sat in twice with RJ, he is very skilled at working with the subject, and his photographs are…read morenot only top notch, but also artistic. Whether in the studio or outside, RJ made us look the best. He is excellent with kids and even babies. He has a keen and super fast eye for the details, and will touch up any imperfections that the lens captured. Studio is welcoming and centrally located in historic, quaint, and super cute downtown McMinnville. There are bathrooms, comfortable seating, and even a dressing room with good lighting, a couple mirrors, and counter space for makeup, accessories, etc. If you live in McMinnville and want to capture a special occasion, of if you're passing through and want to preserve your vacation in wine country, RJ is an excellent choice. If you choose to give a thumbs-up or not, I hope you found my review helpful!

Our family recently had a portrait session with Maricar Lianne Photography. She is incredibly…read moreprofessional and creative. My oldest child does not like having his photo taken and Maricar made him feel comfortable and captured some amazing smiles from him! My husband and I often feel awkward trying to pose and she made us relax and enjoy the moment. Our session was at a beautiful local park along the Willamette River. Maricar had already scouted several locations within the park that were perfect for our family photos. She is familiar with the Portland area and knows of a wide range of parks and locations to choose from depending on the setting you're going for. Her pricing is extremely competitive and she is generous with the amount of photos that you receive. The digital photos we received are gorgeous, with vivid colors and beautiful lighting. These are photos that we will always treasure. I highly recommend Maricar Lianne Photography!

We had a family photo session done by Maricar not too long ago and she did an absolutely amazing…read morejob. She found the most beautiful park for us to do the photo session at with lots of options to use as our background. We laughed a lot and really enjoyed the time we spent with her. The quality of pictures were by far the best we have ever had taken of our family. Maricar is professional, great with kids, and very gifted at capturing those special moments. I would definitely recommend Maricar Lianne Photography.

We couldn't have done with without Zack! From planning to execution, he was professional,…read moreresponsive, and courteous. He kept the wedding moving smoothly from start to finish and checked in with us regularly. As someone who did not hire a wedding coordinator, this was very much appreciated and allowed me to actually enjoy the wedding without worrying about the timeline. The dance floor was packed all night and everyone had a great time using the photo booth (some of the best photos of the night). I can't recommend him highly enough!

Zack at Made in OR Entertainment made our day so memorable! Adding the photo booth as an extra was…read morea definite WIN for our guests and us. He gave us a great night to remember on the dance floor and I know took lots of song recs from our guests :) So helpful with the planning stages,(as we really had no clue what we were doing) all the way through to our big day! Thanks Zack!

My wife and I spent countless hours searching for photography vendors in the Portland-metro area,…read morewith each portfolio looking the same as the last -- until we saw Bryan's work on his blog: http://www.bryanruppphotographyblog.com/ On no other website did we feel as though we wanted to attend every wedding photographed. The photos were all candid, and real! Bryan had a way of capturing real identities of people. After spending over an hour looking through his work, we called him that evening to book straight away. As an out-of-town couple, we scheduled a few Skype conversations with Bryan so he could get to know us and our style, as well as for us to confirm that he would match our needs. When we flew out to Oregon a few months before the wedding we met for coffee with Bryan to review a draft schedule and create a basic shot list. Bryan was attentive, supportive, and extremely thoughtful -- he put out mind at ease throughout the entire wedding process. On the day of, Bryan had already coordinated with the other vendors to make sure that we didn't need to arrange any logistics during the ceremony or reception. Bryan and his assistant Hannah were excellent at turning what can be a tired and awkward situation (posed photos), into a truly enjoyable and relaxing experience. All this being said above, we waited until we received our photos -- which by our respective parents' standards took "far too long" (2-3 months). However, we were confident that the wait, which Bryan fully disclosed early-on, would be worth it. After the initial 100+ photos (of more than 1,100 taken that day), were posted to his blog, we confirmed that our photographer choice could not have been better. Bryan's work still makes my jaw drop. We are able to relive the day throughout countless moments through all of his candid work. We continue to receive complements on the beautiful pictures from our friends and family, with many of our twenty-something friends saying that they will call Bryan for their weddings. After we received the remaining photos online and via mail on DVD, we asked Bryan to change a few photos from B/W to color, which he did at no charge and within a week of our request. Bottom line: amazingly creative guy who is at the top of his craft. Worth every penny and then some. Thank you, Bryan!

Bryan is my dream photographer. Every email and meeting was a dream but alas, he was way out of…read moreour budget. I'm still moony eyed over his artistry that takes wedding photos to a level of an editorial spread or contemporary piece and respect him so much, but we just couldn't pull $ together in time at the cost of other priorities (because I'm so frugal) our entire budget is $10k and Bryan's pricing was $2k to start so we were looking at $3000-$3500 for what we wanted. When it came down to it, I just couldn't spend that kind of $ and wimped out. If you want to look at amazing wedding photos, graphic prints, and awesome urban backdrops, look no further. Honestly his pricing is a bargain considering you have full right and get so many images plus a second shooter and the photo gallery that's already touched up. When you divide his cost by the image number, plus the time to correct the photos and add them to the gallery, it's clear to see he deserves every penny. He's throwing in the terrific for free! We are doing a fri-sun event so it was hard to figure out the hours and such. Eventually we went with someone at a much lower price tag who was willing to be there the whole time. I hope I get to work with him someday! I guess we'll have to get family pics or something.

I am a business owner and had a great experience with Kerry…read more He is very professional and dedicated. His photographs are of high quality. I will be working with him again in the near future. Thank you Kerry.

I needed an updated headshot photo and was impressed with Kerry's website so I hired him. He did an…read moreexceptional job. Not only is Kerry professional and creative, he injected humor into our session which helped me relax. I also noticed his attention to detail in every aspect of our session including lighting, camera angles, how I was seated, and more. After the session he did some nice touch-up work on my new photo and that took it from very good to GREAT. I will definitely hire Kerry again and can't recommend him highly enough. Thank you, Kerry!

We just had my daughter's wedding here on 9/20/25. I can't say enough positive things about our…read moreexperience!! I would highly recommend Homestead Acres NW to anyone looking for a stunning outdoor venue including seating for over 200 people, an Air BnB on site, and the best wedding planner and team around taking care of every last detail so you can just enjoy your day!! Dara and her team are top notch h and have almost every decor you could think of! Our guests were telling us all night this was the best wedding venue they've ever been to!

Ernie officiated our marriage ceremony on September 1, 2022, and he was incredible to work with…read more First, he was very communicative via email and text. He took the time to discuss our wedding over the phone, educating us on different nuances, like handfasting, and walked us through what to expect on the big day step by step. He also prepared a wedding script for us to follow during the ceremony and sent it to us in advance. Lastly, he was open to our suggestions about the wedding location (the beautiful Jenkins Estate) and arrived there on time. Even though it was a small reception, Ernie, being a popular choice in the area, still agreed to participate and made us feel well cared for. We wholeheartedly recommend hiring Ernie for your wedding, big or small. His attention to detail and exceptional oratory skills will undoubtedly make your day even more special.

Highly recommend EC Matrimony!…read more From the very beginning, their communication was great. We initially worked with Ernie to find an officiant that best fit us and our wedding. He answered all our questions and sent over a ton of resources to help us find the ceremony that worked for us. Don Gloud was our officiant and he was amazing! We received so many compliments from our guests on how well he led the ceremony. Don and his wife Dodie sent us a pre-wedding checklist to make sure we got our marriage license on time and all the little details were taken care of. After the ceremony they instructed us on how to complete the license and took care of mailing it in for us. They made the whole process so easy.

Beautiful venue. Affordable. The most helpful staff. A large indoor space with the feel of still…read morebeing outdoors!

This venue is stunning! I wish I took more pictures but I loved the gazebo where they hold outdoor…read moreceremonies, the indoor venue that had a rustic bar house feel, the wide lawn space for yard games, and the walking path around the water. It was covered in flowers and it was just really relaxing. You can sit in front of the water and relax. They're bathrooms were stocked with toiletries for guests. That's a nice touch in case you left anything at home. My friend held her wedding here and I would consider this for my own. Definitely worth the tour and check it out!