Had a great experience with both photographers during our 90 minute session. Very professional and…read moreengaging during our time there and we look forward to seeing the results in a few weeks. Will update this post then. A follow up review after seeing the final images and they are of a very good quality. We loved working with Connie to select the best images for reprinting and appreciate all she has done to make the whole experience memorable. As a former commercial photographer (but not doing portrait photography), I know how much work goes into making the experience a memorable one & Connie did a wonderful job!

They were so fun and made us feel special. A huge thank you to Connie and everyone else at the…read morestudio! I love the portraits!

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!!!!!

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!

Sarah of Sarah Costa Photography has photographed my family for the last five years. The reason we…read morekeep going back to Sarah is because each session is fun, special and truly a family experience--- and then we have the the most magical, beautiful photos from it! Sarah always makes sure to capture both posed and unposed photos giving us many gorgeous options for printing. She is friendly and kind with my kids and always makes us feel safe and special. We have hired Sarah for maternity, newborn, milestone and family photos and each session gets more and more amazing. We love our photos!

Sarah did my newborn baby photos (10 days old), and I couldn't be more happy!! Not only did the…read morephotos turn out great, but she had a wonderful demeanor with baby, and a lifetime of patience! We were there for a few hours, and she was just a pleasant, nice person to be around. She also has tons of props, baskets, headbands, blankets of all colors to match your desired looks. U can bring your own outfits etc too. Her studio is very clean, very large and warm to make baby comfy! I will absolutely use Sarah again!!

Dan was an amazing photographer and a great guy. He was very responsive with all the questions I…read morehad and was quick to reply. He gave me a few venue ideas, which was used for my family photo's. We had a group of 12 and Dan maybe the shoot not awkward at all. We all enjoyed the creative shoots that Dan took. He took a variety of different group shots and did individuals as well. It's crazy how much he got done in only an hour. I would highly recommend Dan for personal photography's/family photos. If you are looking for someone friendly, professional and overall just a good guy, look no further Dan Rice is your guy.

If I could give Dan more stars than 5, I would! He just photographed our engagement photo session…read more(with our 4 young daughters) and our wedding. He was an absolute joy to work with and was really just so much fun! He made us laugh, kept up with the timeline, utilized the lighting and landscape and just kept things flowing really smoothly. I got so many compliments from guests and the wedding party about how great he was. I've only seen a sneak peak of photos, but from what I've seen already, they just look stunning. We will be using Dan for all of our family photos in the future. Highly, highly recommend him! He was the best!!!

My son is a rainbow blur. I have so many photos of him and me smiling at each other and hanging…read morearound our favorite places. I adore these photos, but as his third birthday approached, my heart was searching for something different. He's not a "sit and smile" kinda boy. He's wild and colorful.. a rainbow that injects creativity into my life. His personality is hard to put into words, but I can SEE it, and I wanted someone to capture *that*. Kelly was the photographer who captured his rainbow blur. Before she arrived, she already had a vision in her head.. a couple of times, I heard her talking through the ideas she had thoughtfully written down. I'm curious as to when those ideas entered her mind.. I dunno! But that's the beauty.. she's clearly inspired by her own lens and life, and she injects that perspective into her fine art photo sessions. She has a plan and a vision, and you just know you're in the hand of an artist. During the session, my son would not sit still. But that's ok, there wasn't any pressure for him to do so. I felt beautiful throughout, even as my body jumped back and forth from strength to defeat as Bruno ran wild.. and despite the intermittent chaos, Kelly took the time to gently guide me into random patches of light that looked simply ethereal in the final edits. Without knowing it, she captured a photo that contained a photo of my late father in the background.. so he was there, and perhaps he was in the light, too? I dunno, but the photos represent more than a happy morning with my son.. they encompass our dance and our blurs and the push-and-pull of our hearts and bodies moving together. They are art. Always an honor to have Kelly and her cameras into our home, and I would recommend her for anyone wanting photos that will live for centuries in albums and prints.. photos that will be traced by the hands of your kids and grandkids.. photos that will help us better understand love and light. Thank you, Kelly!

We couldn't be more happy with June Lion! Kelly has made us comfortable in every photo session…read morewe've had with her. From our engagement, to our wedding, to now a remote session to capture our growing family. We were unsure how our photos could possibly be good from a remote session (PDX to Colorado)...but we were absolutely amazed! Kelly was able to capture candid moments in our own home and the quality of photos and artistry is just as amazing as our in-person sessions. We're so glad we found June Lion and recommend her to all our friends...now they can work with her from anywhere!

Tara is fun, creative and professional! Let's face it, few…read moreof us love to be in front of the camera. Tara can make you feel at ease and make the session fun. She embraces the non-perfect poses or moments and skillfully creates a lasting memory of real-life joy. I believe you must meet your photographer in person before hiring them. You're letting this person into your family circle and probably feeling insecure or vulnerable about having your picture taken. You need to know you'll be comfortable with that person in your personal space. MEET with Tara. You will LOVE her. You will LOVE the photos she takes of you and your family. You don't need a reason to document important milestones. Do it for yourself. Do it for the memories. Do it for your ancestors. Do it for the fun! Whether you need a new professional headshot, a family photo for the annual holiday card, or if you lost weight, got engaged, had a baby or simply because you changed your hair color, I highly recommend hiring Tara Thackeray to be your personal photographer!

Tara is incredibly talented and amazing to work with. She has been taking our family's photos for…read moremany years and we always look forward to not only spending time with her, but also to see the amazing product she consistently delivers. 10/10 recommend!

Looking for someone to take care of your newborn photos? Look no further than Ela at Itsy…read morePhotography! While we were still in the haze of the newborn stage, Ela did the most wonderful job of making us feel comfortable while taking beautiful images of our daughter. Her thoughtful poses captured a wide range of adorable expressions, all while our little one stayed napping. She really is the baby whisperer! The early days pass so fast, and we are so grateful to have quality images of our fresh newborn to look back on. They, and the beautiful video that Ela compiled, are memories we will continue to treasure as she grows. Thank you Ela!

Ela is AMAZING!!! She is so flexible, patient, and fun to work with! She is a great listener and…read moreopen to ideas...and then she captures them so perfectly! She did a newborn session for my rainbow baby in November 2022, and the photos turned out wonderfully! I enjoyed working with her so much that I snatched her up when my family was able to get together for the first time in the last few years. We had to document the occasion, and again, Ela did not disappoint! She has such a good eye for lighting and positioning, and she works so well with kids...it's seriously a superpower!!! I would use her again and again!

Let me tell you about a certain hair whisperer!!!! Samisue…read moreis wonderful with all types of hair, mine specifically had absolutely no life, no volume, no curls, after being seen by Samisue I was in disbelief that my hair had a whole new personality!! I'm so forever grateful to Samisueluvsyourhair for giving life and a new style to my hair, and all the advice on how to keep my hair happy and healthy. Don't sleep on Samisue, best decision I made when I booked my appointment. By the way Sami is a whole vibe , charming, chill, friendly, so darn fun!!!!! Services Haircut Requested style Shaggy/mullet with micro bangs.

I debated whether or not to post this review but I feel like anyone with any hesitation deserves…read morethis information. I was referred by a friend to book Christina for a haircut. I'd been able to grow it out and let her know I'd strongly considered canceling because I'd been very happy with my hair. In addition to multiple pages of pics including what I loved or hated about each and said let's just do a "light trim/ no layers / zero length off front". It's as if after confirming what I absolutely did not want, she thought "I'm going to give her all of them". I walked out with literally every single thing I had clearly communicated I did not want. I have to live with this nightmare cut until I manage to grow it back out. Again. So if you have any hesitation at all, I would cancel your appointment and think long and hard before you rebook it.