I simply love Josh and Melissa and all they represent with Continuum Photography. They did an absolutely out-of-this-world job photographing my wedding in Chicago and if there were a wedding A-team assembled, the'yd have been the captains. Here's the thing. I was doing a pretty small wedding (65 people) in a pretty low key format (dinner party at a restaurant, very casual ceremony) and I was trying to keep things pretty mellow. I've been admiring the work of Josh and Melissa for several years (they used to be based in Chicago) -- so when I did a quick check into working with them, it all seemed to align perfectly. They were available my weekend, like to travel back to Chicago (and know great places to take photos after doing many weddings/engagement sessions!) and were so on top of every step of the process. We booked them a room within our room block and some airplane tickets...and we were set to go after filling out a few preliminary forms and schedules. (I told you, VERY on top of things and they forsee any issues before they actually happen, huzzah!) I was worried about one thing though: My anti-photographic soon-to-be husband. He hates smiling for photos. I didn't even get engagement photos because I didn't want to deal with him...so this whole thing made me a bit nervous. To the rescue: The documentary-like style of Continuum (just check their site/blog). Seriously, we barely knew they were even there throughout the day and evening. They caught so many sweet, special, cool, unique moments...not a forced smile in the house! So many guests commented on how wonderful they were. Perhaps because they made everyone look so fabulous and normal? Probably, but mostly I think they are just very easy to be around and very professional and non-intrusive. They were always punctual, on schedule, highly communicative, fun and personable. Even during our ride around town for a photos beforehand, everything was really laid back, and pretty natural (hard to pull off with poses!). The key moment? Nick saying "Oh really, we are done with these? I have so many more places I want to take pictures!" Miraculous, I kid you not. They are very good about getting everyone to just enjoy themselves and behave naturally --- catching them in the best light, normalcy and festive fun. Family photos: I hate these. I didn't even want to do them. Luckily Josh moved through these like a ninja. He even reminded my aunt (several times) not to interfere with her flashing and that we would share all the photos with everyone from his professional lens that they could download for free. (and he did, quickly!). They'll have you make a list of all the shots, Melissa will round people up (and make sure they don't pair anyone uncomfortably --- stepwives, exes, ask for dead grandfathers to join, etc), Josh will snap them and you'll be on your way to the party before you know it! We had the galleries within a few weeks and the discs a week after that. He made galleries for both free downloads (with small watermark, lower quality -- for people to use as profile photos, etc) and then a hi-res gallery to purchase. We ended up liking them so much we ordered tons for our families for Christmas and used one for our Christmas card. We haven't even gotten to our photobook yet (we will) - Melissa is great at putting them together. We will also order more prints for our own use at home...but the reception on the photos has been fantastic. Everyone adores them, including us...and I can be very critical of photos, especially when I am in them! All in all, Continuum was tied with Birchwood Kitchen for my favorite people to work with on this wedding. One provided beautiful evidence and memories and the other sustenance and service, so they both get first place in my book. I cannot recommend them highly enough and they even far surpassed our expectations as to what photographers can add to a wedding. Worth every single penny and more. If you need a photographer, send them an email...and tell them Colleen C sent you! read more

Sure, you can hire a photographer just because of their price. You could hire them because you like this one picture they took in the one place that you'll never be at. Why not consider hiring photographers who are incredibly personable, are easy to work with, provide a great deal of care and moderate amounts of wit to what they do? Most importantly, you should really consider hiring Josh and Melissa because the quality of their pictures never wavers from picture 1 to picture 1,001. You may be able to save $1 or 2 somewhere else but don't. They're worth the investment and they're worth getting to know and having them a part of your once-in-a-lifetime event. Plus, it's a lot of fun to gloat about how great your photos turned out and how great the people were who took the pictures after your big day is over! If you only do this once, you might as well do it right the first time. Right? Right. As someone who's more than familiar with photography on his own, it's easy to spot the fakers from those who love what they do, who they meet and the results they're committed to providing. Continuum will leave you wondering why you even considered any other photographers. It's your big day. Don't say photography is "too expensive" because it's better to look back and gleam at how you looked and how well they captured the day than asking yourself if the brownies were good. read more

My husband and I chose Continuum Photography for our Portland, OR wedding and we are really happy that we chose Josh and Melissa. We were planning our wedding from across the country and Josh and Melissa were always communicative and were flexible with mode of communication (phone, email, etc.). From the beginning, I knew that I could rely on them for being on top of things. They were great about making sure that I had all the information that we needed (i.e. glittery face make up is bad for photos) and they were great about making the contact between us efficient. We were really surprised at the turn around time for our wedding photos. Josh and Melissa got to our photos quickly and when we got them, they were beautiful! In addition to good photos, they are great people, easy going and easy to work with. They never once stressed us out during the whole process, and importantly, no stress on the wedding day! I asked for a last minute group photo, which was a bit hard to finagle but they did it and we are so thankful for that. If I ever have a need for professional photos again, I would definitely use them. read more

Where to begin... Photography is one part of your wedding day that you know needs to be amazing. It's how you're going to capture that magical, but fleeting Big Day. So, that means that finding photographers that are the right "fit" can be a stressful thing. Especially within your budget! After contacting several photographers, I came across Continuum Photography and liked their style. Then, after my first phone conversation with Josh & Melissa, I knew that they had the right personalities for the job as well! During the planning process, they were very responsive to any questions I had. They Skyped with my husband and I to make sure we were all on the same page, and they even made sure I had a timeline ready for the day. On our wedding day we could not have been happier with Josh and Melissa. It was amazing to be able to relax and trust them to do what they do. I didn't have to worry about a thing! We took photos around downtown LA on a pretty tight time schedule, and they were super organized and relaxed. They found some really cool places to take pictures, directed us through what to do, and made everything feel natural and easy. Once we were at our wedding ceremony/cocktail hour/reception, I didn't have to think for a minute where our photographers were or what they were doing. Josh and Melissa were on top of every single thing, taking photos of all the events of the evening, but never seeming to be all that noticeable somehow. They are very creative in their approach, and it seems like they really love what they do. We were so happy that Josh and Melissa were part of our wedding day, and that we chose them for one of the most important parts. They are professional and extremely talented at what they do. They are also very fun to be around, and they work great together! 100% recommended!! If you are looking for amazing photographers who are also amazing people for your wedding day, don't hesitate! read more

I met Josh and Melissa when they were shooting a very close friend's wedding. The pictures from that day were outrageously beautiful. They captured the couple's personality so well. I knew I wanted to work with them one day, so when I needed new portraits for my business website, I knew exactly who to call. Josh has a way of making you feel at ease in front of the camera. Because these pictures were for my website, he asked some really smart questions about my brand and how I wanted to make visitors to my site feel. The photos are beautiful and they are a perfect fit for my website and my brand. I would recommend Continuum Photography again and again. They are the real deal. read more

We had the most amazing wedding and Josh and Melissa of Continuum captured every single moment! They were so easy to work with. Neither my husband nor I had ever been photographed before and Josh and Melissa made it so much fun. The pictures came out amazing, they captured every special moment and the beauty of the venue. Our sunset pictures were absolutely stunning. Hire these guys! You will be so happy with your pictures! read more

My husband and I knew photography was one of the most important aspects of our wedding planning- you want to invest in photos that you know you'll love for the rest of your lives. Working with Continuum Wedding Photography was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day; they are immensely professional but also fun and enthusiastic, and they capture beautiful images for you. From our initial interview with them, Josh and Melissa made things so easy and clear, from explaining the packages they have to signing the contract and giving us all the information we need from them for our wedding. We were somewhat apprehensive about having our photos taken, because let's face it- most people aren't used to having their photo taken professionally. Melissa and Josh made us feel so comfortable, they really got to know who we are as a couple and it shows in our photos.I would advise all future brides out there to invest in engagement photos- it puts you at ease in front of the camera, and you have photos of a wonderful time in your lives together. By working with Continuum, we really had confidence in their abilities to document the big day, and could relax and actually enjoy it. They helped figure out the right package so we could get all the things we wanted from our photos but stay within our budget. In the months leading up to the wedding, they were easy to contact, and were willing to give us advice or answer questions which is so important as most of us have never planned a wedding! Most importantly, when we look back on the photos now, we can see just how well everything came together and we are so happy to look back on the day. Our families are so excited about the photos from the big day, and of course we are, too. They gave us a great view of how everything unfolded on the wedding day, even small details we might have missed seeing otherwise. You should hire photographers who put you at ease and work to make the experience wonderful for you- after all, they will be by your side a really important day in your life. We loved working with Josh and Melissa and are so grateful for their hard work and awesome ! read more

When my husband and I first began planning our wedding we worked together to choose what our most important elements were, and one of mine was definitely photography. I knew that a wedding can go by in a blink, but that your photos will be something you enjoy for years to come. After researching countless photographers and meeting with nearly a dozen we decided to work with Josh and Melissa at Continuum. And at no time during the process did we regret that decision. Josh and Melissa are extremely professional and were easily available to answer all of my questions throughout the process. They helped with our timeline, offered suggestions on other vendors, logistics, flow of the event and so much more. Yet, they were also so personable. No matter how often you are posing for Facebook photos, the idea of being in front of a camera for hours (we had 9 hours at our wedding) is a little intense. But Josh and Melissa are able to quickly put people at ease, getting some of the most beautiful, creative and natural shots in the process. While Josh and Melissa will get all your typical photos (and get them perfectly!) - wedding rings, family shots, the first kiss - their true talent is capturing all the other moments of the day as well. And to be honest, those moments ended up being some of my favorite to see - because they really help you relive the whole day. We continue to get nothing but rave reviews from our family and friends around the photos we have shared for that reason as well. Photography style is definitely a personal preference, but if you like what you see on their website, be confident you will get the same quality on your day as well. read more

We recently hired Continuum Photography to do our corporate Headshots for our small company. We had all had Headshots twice before over the last three years with two other photographers and were not very impressed. They actually scouted an awesome location that was convenient for us and we wanted something outdoors. From the start, Josh and Melissa showed up extremely professional, very nice, and ready to go. They had all the necessary equipment and then some (which was more than the other two photographers had brought with them before). They even brought an assistant to help with holding reflectors etcetera. They were very mindful of the time because our shoot was outdoors and we needed to play close attention to the sun going down. Josh shot each individual in a few different spots while Melissa uploaded all of the photos and let each person look through them on a laptop they had brought and set up, and pic three photos they liked best and even asked is if there was any specific retouching that we wanted aside from the standard retouching that they offered. Everything went so well, and they did such a great job! I have yet to have this type of experience with a photographer for corporate Headshots. They are top notch and made the experience very smooth, and the process very streamlined. We loved our location that they scouted for us... And the photos were exactly what we asked for! Thanks Josh and Melissa! read more

From the moment we met Josh and Melissa we were sold. When we heard their story of how they made their way to wedding photography we knew we were blessed. We just received the photos (only 3 weeks after the event) and we couldn't be more pleased. What a fantastic team who delivered incredible photos! read more

You guys are absolutely amazing!!! Not only do you guys take beautiful professional photographs, you guys capture special moments in such a creative way. Pretty much you guys are total bad-asses, fun to work with, and super talented! Thanks for helping making our wedding awesome! read more

Josh and Melissa were an amazing couple to work with. We met a few times prior to the wedding to get to know each other and they listened to each request that we had for the day of. They were very easy to get in touch with and were extremely helpful the day of the wedding. My husband and I were very trusting in what they were taking pictures of during the wedding and reception and are excited to see all of the special moments that they captured that day to last a lifetime! We are so excited to see the photos when they are complete in just a few short weeks! We already got a sneak peek and LOVE the photo we saw. We recommend them 100%. You will not be disappointed! read more

After a wedding is over, the only tangible thing you have is photographs. For that reason, wedding photography was incredibly important to us. We did everything we could to try to make sure that we selected a great photographer. We received recommendations from people in the industry, read every single review we could find on the internet, looked at photographs from full weddings, and interviewed Josh and Melissa. They were seasoned professionals, and we trusted them with capturing the most significant day of our lives. We hired Josh and Melissa for 9 hours on our wedding day and had an engagement photo session. It is hard to put into words how disappointed my husband and I are with our wedding photos. We do not have a single wedding photo displayed in our home or office, or an album. Continuum Photography's website states that if your photographer needs a shot list to get the important photos, then you need a new photographer. Yet, in our opinion, Continuum Photography failed to provide a number of "must-have" photos. We agreed to do a first look and photos before the wedding, and had an hour and a half cocktail hour. There should have been plenty of time to do the formal photos and bridal party photos, but Josh and Melissa ran out of time. We were provided with ONE photo of our bridal party. The worst part is that the flower girls are not in the photo, so we actually have zero photos of our entire bridal party. These are our closest and dearest friends and we have barely any photos with them from the wedding day. These are people who traveled all over the country and will never be in the same place together ever again and we only have ONE picture with almost all of them. Not only did we only receive one bridal party photo, we did not receive a photo of the bride and maid of honor, groom and best man, etc. Some people don't have first looks and then photographers only have 1 hour for family formals, bridal party, and bride and groom pictures and those people got more photos of the bridal party than we received. Other "must have" photos that we did not receive include: photos of rings (no photos of rings alone or even on our hands), invitation suite, Groom and Best Man, Bride and Matrons of Honor, Bride and Maid of Honor, Bride and Mom, Groom's face during first look (only got Bride's face), Groom's face as bride walks down the aisle, photo of cocktail hour bar area, photo of lawn games set up in front of waterfall, Bride having makeup done, detail shots of bride's hair, close-ups of bride's face especially looking down or with lids closed (basic bridal photos), hand-made décor at reception, etc. Had we known that Continuum Photography would fail to capture the groom's reaction during the first look and while the bride was walking down the aisle, we wouldn't have hired them. We don't understand why it took over 20 minutes to set up the first look and then miss the groom's reaction. Even for our family shot list, it took a really long time setting up and did not get through our family list (and we have small families). We were told that we would do the photos during the reception and it never happened. Another issue is that Josh and Melissa lacked attention to detail during formal portraits. In almost all formal portraits, the bride's dress is crumpled at her feet instead of nicely aid out. In half of the formal group photos and almost every photo of the bride and groom after the wedding, the bride has a chunk of hair going across her chest and down into her dress. We barely used our photo booth because we missed part of the reception taking photos outside. It took longer than planned, and the photos didn't turn out anyway so it was a waste of time. On top of that, Josh was yelling at Melissa a lot, which made us feel uncomfortable. We are also disappointed in how Josh and Melissa handled our concerns about our wedding photos. For instance, we know that more than one bridal party photo was taken, but Josh and Melissa refused to provide any additional photos taken. We proposed several solutions to make us happier about our photos, and instead of receiving a response from Josh or Melissa, we received a letter from an attorney. In my opinion, that is poor customer service. Potential future clients cannot even view our engagement photos or wedding photos because Josh and Melissa removed them from their blog and website. However, I am happy to electronically share them with potential brides and grooms who are concerned about booking with Josh and Melissa. read more

Photography was a very important area to my husband and I when we started the wedding planning process. We have a large group of friends and we were marrying off in quick succession and the main topic of conversation amongst us all was pictures! Many of my girlfriends didn't focus on photographers as much as they focused on other parts of their weddings and regret that they didn't put more time and effort in their search. We were anxious that we wouldn't find a photographer that saw our vision or a photographer that wouldn't know how to handle such a large bridal party and family. This had my husband and I very nervous. We started the search and found Continuum Photography. I instantly loved that I was working with a husband and wife team that were creative, funny and genuinely wanted to make the day special for us, the couple. They were open to working with my husband and I on finding the perfect package that wasn't going to break our budget or add more stress but was still able to give us gorgeous pictures that captured our day beautifully. They were able to save us so much time by having a wonderfully updated blog of their past weddings which gave us ideas for our wedding and just their vast knowledge of weddings and families helped calm my nerves. I stalked their site weekly to see what new work they would post! They answered emails quickly and as a bride planning a wedding and up at all hours of the night, this was invaluable! As the wedding day came closer, I was emailed a fantastic checklist that helped calmed my nerves as it included tips for the day and a photo wish list of the photos I wanted taken as well and with which family members during formal shots. By the time the wedding rolled around, I was cool and composed knowing that I didn't have to worry about Josh and Melissa. The day went beautifully and smoothly. Josh and Melissa were kind, professional and very effective. My whole bridal party felt at ease with them which in turn made my husband and I relax and really enjoy the day. Some of my guests even came up to us during the reception and couldn't wait to see our pictures because they were shooting from great angles! We were SO excited to get our proofs back knowing the attention to detail that is taken during the editing process. We literally gasped when Josh emailed us our first kiss shot as a teaser. Even as we look through our pictures now, we still can't believe that those people are really us. The love and emotion of the day was captured so beautifully and we can't thank Josh and Melissa for their amazing work and making our day such a blissful event. read more