Before baby girl arrived I was desperately looking for a good photographer that didn't charge an…read morearm and a leg and came across Raya! She's AMAZING! very talented , super nice and so gentle with my sweet little angel! I decided to go with her because her quality images I found on IG. You also receive a lot of photos and a cute little booklet that most photographers didn't offer. Before our shoot I sent her images that I wanted to recreate and she was very lenient with everything and even made her the candy corn hat and princess crown that was so cute!! She keeps her studio nice and toasty for the little ones which kept the baby calm and asleep most the time which was perfect for the photos! If I had another newborn I'll definitely be coming back! I cannot wait to see all the photos!! Thank you Raya!!

Before my daughter was born I was set on getting newborn/family portraits. I found Raya's Instagram…read moreand fell in love with her work. Before her appointment I was so nervous about how the process would go, if my baby would stay asleep and how comfortable I would be going into someone else's home to take these pictures. The moment we arrived at her home studio I immediately felt comfortable, it was warm, I could smell the essential oils and her and her assistant were very welcoming. They together handled our baby girl so well I wasn't worried about her safety at all. She had a variety of props and backgrounds that were to die for. It was amazing to see how well she worked with newborns and how quickly she was able to get our portraits done. Overall I was so pleased with our experience I would highly recommend Raya to anybody looking to get family/newborn pictures!

Amy was the photographer for our wedding. She captured all of the precious moments and we couldn't…read morebe more thrilled with our photos. AVW Photography is very professional and Amy has the most friendly and easy-going demeanor. She makes you feel at ease and comfortable taking photos, but she can also take those amazing candid real-life photos that make you saw WOW! You can't go wrong with AVW!

We went to a bridal bazaar at the Convention Center soon after we got engaged. Honestly, the…read morebazaar was a little tacky and over-the-top for us, but we did find AVW Photography, which made the whole exhausting day worth it! Amy was like shelter in the storm! Her humor and warmth made us come back to her booth twice, and while the gorgeous photos she had displayed were very impressive, it was her personality that totally won us over. Your photographer is someone you spend a LOT of time with on your wedding day, and the idea that we might really like ours was very appealing. So we booked Amy, and I am so thrilled that we did! She was super fun, very professional, and gave us absolutely stunning images. We got over 1000 images, 17 were "enhanced" with these gorgeous effects, and best of all, we got digital images, so we can print and email them as we please! Our whole experience with her was amazing. We still get compliments on the photos, and friends and family comment on how dedicated she was to getting The Shot! I have six albums on facebook of photo highlights, since I just couldn't narrow down any more. If you are a same-sex couple and, like us, like to see that your potential vendor works with couples like you, fear not! Amy was the perfect choice for us, and we recommend her without hesitation :)

Rachel flew into Florida for our wedding and the pictures are outstanding! We chose Rachel because…read moreher photos are unique and we didn't want the typical standing and smiling photos... we really wanted candids and pictures that captured the vibe. She knocked it out of the park and really made everyone comfortable as she spent hours with our family and friends throughout our wedding weekend. She's very thorough and asked many questions leading up to our big day to fully understand what we wanted. If you're looking for a photographer who's fun to be around and delivers a fantastic product, look no further!

We recently did a kids photo shoot with Rachel and she was so great with our girls. She got them to…read moresmile at the same time, was so friendly and the pictures she took came out beautiful! Thank you for capturing these memories for us.

Getting a photo shoot with Barbara has to be one of the best gifts I have ever given myself. While…read moreI already liked the headshots I had from another photographer, this was an experience like no other. I have never felt as seen, accepted, and celebrated as I did during our photo shoot. Barbara made it safe to shine my light, go deep, or get playful. I was able to bring my full self in a way I had never done on camera before. I often tell people that the investment was for the shoot itself, and the pictures were the bonus! OH, and the images! I walked away with portraits of myself I'll cherish for the rest of my life. I've never seen me captured like that before. As a professional coach, teacher, speaker, and leader, no words can fully honor or represent what Barbara has given me. If you're ready to be really seen, and have images that capture your essence and your light, make the investment. Barbara is worth it, and so are you.

Barbara was referred to me by a colleague. I get professional portraits/headshots every few years…read moreto use on my website and in my marketing. I recently moved to Portland from the San Francisco Bay Area, and did not know any local photographers, so I asked my local colleague who did the beautiful portraits on her website. She sent my Barbara's website. And I'm so glad she did! We started with a creative consultation and wardrobe selection. Then we had our photo session in her gorgeous light-filled studio. She had great resources for hair and makeup, too! During our session, Barbara was present and so easy to work with. The process itself was fun... but the real magic was the presentation of her top choices of images. They were all so beautiful that I couldn't whittle them down to just a handful. I had to purchase pretty much all of them! I can't wait to use them on my site! Barbara is responsive, heart-centered, and very talented. A true artist. If you're a self-employed anything or if you just want great photos of yourself and/or your family (Barbara took a few of my family, too!) then definitely work with Barbara. She (and her work) are great!

Sarah is a miracle worker. In an engagement photo shoot, she somehow made my ugly face look halfway…read moredecent. My fiancé naturally looks great, but isn't naturally photogenic. Sarah was able to direct her with ease and make her look relaxed and natural; which is shocking, seeing as she takes direction about as well as a stray cat. Sarah has a way of making her subjects feel comfortable and relaxed while being photographed. She has both the skill to capture contemporary poses and the creativity to imagine innovative and unique shots. I never imagined wanting to be BFFs with a hired photographer, but I totally do now.

Did my son's newborn photos and they turned out great!read more

We had such a great experience working with Hazelwood Photo for our wedding. She was easy to…read morecommunicate with, made everyone feel comfortable, and captured so many thoughtful moments of our family and guests. It is a a gift to have these moments captured in photos. Her editing style is beautiful--she captures light and color so naturally, giving the photos a timeless, vibrant feel. We especially appreciated getting sneak peeks just days after the wedding--it was such a treat to relive those moments so soon. If you're looking for a photographer who is talented, relaxed, and genuinely cares about telling the story of your day, we highly recommend Hazelwood Photo.

Amazing photographer!! She's such a lovely person to work…read morewith!!! I adored the results!!! She made us recreate the scene a couple times, so we could get various angles. We did an outfit change because our clothes got wet, and she made everything work!! Forever thankful!!!

My husband and I have had the pleasure of working with Witzke Lane Photography on multiple…read moreoccasions. We have done family photos with my husband's whole family, which was a group of 10 people. We had a beautiful photo shoot and a wonderful selection of standard group shots with different backgrounds as well as creative and unique poses and styles. The quality was far better than we would have been able to get at a mall photo studio and they were much more flexible with such a large group. We have also had two photo shoots of our infant son. One at 6 weeks and another at 4 months. Both sessions were wonderful and the photos turned out great. We look forward to doing more photos in the future as our son grows. I also attended my younger brother's photo shoot for his senior portraits. Again, the photos were a great mix of standard type shots and unique and creative backdrops and poses. My brother was very happy with the variety of photos he ended up with. In all things we have found the photographers at Witzke Lane to be extremely flexible and accommodating. I highly recommend them for any photo needs.

Aaron and I were blown away with the quality of pictures Kellene took on our wedding day. She made…read moreus feel completely comfortable and like we were fashion models doing a photo shoot. She knew how important capturing the right moment was for us and caught the best photos during golden hour of our wedding. The best thing of all, we think, is she had the quickest turn around for our photos being ready. We were expecting to wait a month or so for our photos but we had our completely edited photos back from Kellene by the Tuesday after our wedding! That was only 3 days! You rock girl!