We had our newborn session with Gretchen today and I was completely blown away. Honestly, if I…read morecould give 6 stars, I would. She totally lived up to her Instagram standards (which are pretty awesome-go see for yourself). Gretchen was a total professional. She did a million things that just exceeded our expectations for a newborn shoot so here are just a few: -She gave pre-shoot instructions on what to do and what not to do before our shoot (when to feed him, what to bring, etc) including driving instructions. -She has a studio that is full of everything we could ever need such as outfits, swaddles, blankets, backdrops, props, and more. -She washes everything used during each shoot. -She uses things like baby pads, gloves, and more in order to make the process sanitary as well as comfortable for baby. -She gave us plenty of options for things to use during the shoot as well as making helpful suggestions. For example, she has hundreds of swaddles and blankets of all textures and colors to choose from so my husband and I were having trouble choosing. She said "Well, let's start with this... what color are your shirts you will be wearing? Okay great, then let's stick with earthy tones. Here are some tones that would go well. And if that's the palette we're going with, I would suggest this backdrop." These things were not only helpful for my husband and I, but they ended up looking GREAT! She really is skilled at her craft. -She is both professional and personable. Meaning, she is going to go through the poses in an expedient yet gentle way, but will also oblige you in some silly stories or witty banter throughout the process. It really was enjoyable for everyone involved. -During the mom&baby photos, I asked her if I could peek at them to make sure there was something I liked. She did a great job but I wanted to get an additional angle so I asked if that was possible. Not only did she oblige, but she didn't make me feel bad about it or like I was imposing. It was so nice! -She is very seasoned in this profession (she's been at it for over a dozen years) so she knows the poses, what works, what doesn't, when to push baby and when to move on to the next thing, etc. -Not only is she a great photographer, but she's also just good with babies in general. Meaning, she was the one doing all of the outfit changes, swaddling, and more. She was experienced in the sense that she could sense the difference between a cranky baby and an incoming fart or poop. This is obviously helpful in a session like this. She was able to rock him, soothe him, move his body in a way that he liked, and was careful about removing her hands slowly in a way that wouldn't startle him, etc. She just SPEAKS baby, if that makes sense. Overall, we are super happy with the shoot and although we haven't received the photos yet, we know they're going to be great because, well, we saw them taken. Everything was adorable, classy, and clean. It was just perfect. Thank you, Gretchen, so making this potentially stressful process anything BUT that!!! We will definitely be coming back with baby #2! -Natalia, Tim, and Enzo

We are so happy with our newborn photos! We were recommend…read moreby a friend who also had her newborn photos done with her and we are so glad she recommended us! She is very professional and easy to work with. She had tons of props, outfits, hats, and amazing backdrops. Her photography room is heated and has sound machines playing to keep your baby calm and sleepy. She is also very reasonably priced. Make sure to reserve way in advance. Her schedule can get very busy!

My partner of 5+ years and I had never had professional photos done, and we were a bit nervous…read more Jeanette instantly put us at ease and brought several helpful reference materials for pose inspiration. We had an absolute blast and couldn't be happier with how the photos turned out!

We had such a great experience working with Jeanette with Shortcake Photo! She made the whole shoot…read morefun and we loved the guide she brought with pose ideas. She helped us feel comfortable and gave us inspiration throughout the session. The photos were amazing!!

Stacey photographed our engagement pictures and did an excellent job! We photographed in downtown…read morePortland and also went to a second location in Vancouver for a little bit of country/nature shots as well. With the cloudy/partly sunny conditions in Portland, Stacey was nevertheless able to adjust the aperture and the lighting of our pictures came out beautifully. I would have liked a little more coaching in terms of where to put my hand, poses to do, etc.. I really loved our pictures and the session overall!

I am so glad I selected Stacey to capture the birth of our little one (over 3 months ago - sorry I…read moredidn't write this sooner!). We met for coffee to see if we liked each other and go over some questions. I had a good feeling, but wanted to meet with at least one other person (the other person did our newborn shoot, which sadly fell very far short of my expectations) just to be sure as I nearly hired her on the spot. She wasn't boastful or set any crazy expectations. It felt like you were sitting down with a friend and she was helping out on her favorite thing. She was realistic and patient, easy to communicate with and delivered a great result. She also offered suggestions when I asked, but otherwise was like a fly on the wall as she described. The icing on the cake was when I opened the package from her with the CD of the shots, there was a darling little onesie. If you are considering hiring a birth photographer - at least meet with Stacey, I think you will be glad you did. And even more so if you hire her! We will certainly be reaching out in the future for family photos as well.

This is the third year in a row we have used Shelly to take pictures of our family during our…read morefamily camp. Five families and seven grandkids and to Grandogs. She is absolutely amazing. Makes everyone laugh and put them at ease. As well as shooting beautiful beautiful beautiful photos of our family. Awesome job.

Simple, efficient and personable. I contacted Shelly…read morebecause I needed a professional portrait for my business bio and website. Her shop is in an adorable section of old Battle Ground. We chatted for a bit and then she did her magic. The photos were great and a good value.

Pam has taken pictures of my grandson when he was a couple of weeks old and then again when he was…read more3 months old. She was very patient with him, especially since he wasn't in the best moods during his picture times. Pam also took senior pictures of my daughter. These were the best pictures! She had so many creative ideas on how to take great pictures. A friend of my daughter's saw her senior pictures and wanted Pam to take her senior pictures also. Pam has taken family pictures of my family and of my brother's family, which turned out totally awesome. As you can tell, we must be happy with her photos because we keep on going back to her.

Melissa Hathaway recently took pictures of my one year old son. We had them taken at a local park…read moreand it was so much fun! She made the entire experience comfortable and even included our dog in a few shots. She was easy to work with and I loved how all of the pictures turned out. It was so hard to choose our favorites! The prices of the pictures were kind of high (but maybe comparable to other Portland photographers?), but Melissa had a number of different "specials" that we took advantage of to cut down on the cost. I've seen a variety of photographs that Melissa has taken, but my favorites by far are the pictures she captures of kids. She is amazing!

If you are looking for a wedding photographer, do yourself a favor, save time and frustration of…read moretrying find a pro for your event - I know there are hundreds locally and trying to find the ONE for you can be overwhelming - and contact Rachel! As a wedding planner, I've worked with Rachel on several occasions. She has the biggest, brightest smile when she's taking your picture and the images you get back will make YOU smile! I've learned that Rachel loves an adventure, if you want your engagement photos (or maternity photos) at a waterfall, she's always ready for a hike! If you need a headshot for your business profile, she'll capture your professional side. I highly recommend Rachel for her work. You're gonna love her for the person she is and the great job she'll do for you.

Rachel is a master photographer. She did an amazing job taking photos of our wedding. I am so…read morepleased we picked to go with her and use her services. The photobooth was a lot of fun for our guests. She has a great eye for capturing our personality. I highly recommend her. Thank you Rachel. You are amazing!!!

Laurie is a truly amazing photographer! She took our engagement and wedding photos and hopefully…read moreone day, our maternity photos. She is not only amazing behind the camera but she is always fun, engaging, and helps us feel comfortable in front of the camera. My husband is usually really shy but he definitely opens up and our photos always turn out fantastic! Thank you Laurie! You are a gift for us!

I 100% recommend LaurieL Photography for your newborn photos! Her studio is clean and cozy - she…read moremade us feel so comfortable. Laurie took her time and was so patient with my family and I to make sure that we got the photos we wanted. The price point is perfect- I wouldn't have been able to afford going elsewhere and getting the amount of photos we did. I intend to come back and get first birthday photos with her. Obsessed is an understatement. Thank you Laurie!!!!!