Sterling offered such a safe space and easy going atmosphere for my photoshoot. Her energy is…read morenaturally grounded and calm, which helped me feel spiritually connected to the nature we were surrounded in. The photos are absolutely stunning - Sterling was able to intuitively capture my essence within both professional and artistic shots. I would recommend this to any small business owner who wants to show their light to clients and customers, as well as anyone who wants to cherish their beauty for years to come!

Sterling's presence is calming and grounding. She has a very special gift that I've both…read moreexperienced and also learned from -- she is present, genuine and comforting, it may sound simple but it's a treasure and one not commonly encountered. The breathing and meditation exercises we did before the photoshoot helped me to feel comfortable in front of a camera. Sterling helped me to feel comfortable in my own skin - which to me is priceless. As a light-skinned Pacific Islander, I often felt uncomfortable with my appearance... until I moved to the continental us for college. But even then while I felt adequately assimilated, my soul felt split. This experience has helped me to love myself wholly and fully, marrying my two selves that I had kept separate for too long. Never would I have thought that a photoshoot would allow me that. Sterling's talents are very special and unique. I am forever grateful that our paths crossed. To anyone thinking about an embodiment photoshoot, I say go for it. And if an embodiment photoshoot doesn't really sound like your thing, still consider it :) I thought the same, but I'm really glad that I did it. I've always wanted to be able to capture the moon's beauty as seen through my eyes... not easy. But Sterling seems to do just that in her photography. Capturing the pure beauty and magic of another!

Trying to find the right photographer to capture a special moment is a tedious and stressful…read moreprocess. There are so many photographers to choose from that it can be overwhelming. You want someone who is easy to work with, responsive, professional, and above all that will give you a QUALITY product, right?! Makenna Hickman Photography hits ALL those marks! Makenna is really easy going, super fun to work with (she's hysterical), and a total professional. What makes Makenna a real pleasure, is that she will do just about anything to get the perfect shot, whether that's indoors, outdoors, rain, shine, storm, or whatever; she's kind of been there done that. This is a fantastic trait; especially if you're uncomfortable in front of the camera, you're a family with small children, or have a pet that struggles to sit still. Makenna will take care of you throughout the process. She is A perfectionist so you know you're going to get quality pictures that you'll want to hang in your home for years to come. I've trusted Makenna Hickman Photography with the most important moments in my life - baby pictures, engagement pictures, and maternity shoots. I have hundreds of her pictures in my gallery. She delivers above and beyond my expectations EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. I wouldn't choose any other photographer - there's just no point. What's really special, is that Makenna will bring you behind the lens and let you see the shots she's taking so you feel great with what she's capturing. She truly wants her clients to be happy. After the session, she will get to work on her incredible editing and polishing. She really takes her time and makes sure she digs into all the little details. Because she is a solo artist, working with her is really a top notch experience. I highly recommend her services.

From the owner: Makenna Hickman Photography is a Bellingham and Whatcom County based photographer who specializes…read morein Child, Family, Maternity, Couples and Individual Photography.

Short Answer: Courtney Holcomb is amazing. Save the time…read moreit will take to read this review and make an appointment with her before she is all booked up. She is that good! Longer Answer: I needed a "headshot." Truth be told, I would prefer having a tooth pulled than having my picture taken, especially when it is just me. Thank you, no. I am 62, and I have finally come to the conclusion that I am never going to get taller or younger...I know, right? But I digress... After receiving more than a few proposals for my YELP request (which is one of the things I love about YELP) and filtering through them, I found I kept coming back to Courtney's website. After speaking with her on the phone, I knew she was who I wanted to work with. I mean, really, I can only take so many bad selfies, even with all those festive "apps" before I realized I wanted find a real photographer. Courtney is more than just a real photographer; she is an artist. When I showed up for the photo shoot, I was as nervous as can be. It's silly but true. Put me in front of a crowd of people to speak, a high school full of students, even when faced with that service writer about to tell me "Lola" (my car) needs "a bit more work than we were hoping...". That I can handle. No fear! But point a camera at me? Yeah...no. But I digress...again... Then I met Courtney Holcomb. Courtney has this amazingly calm manner and this kind smile that would help anyone relax. She listens. She asks questions that actually apply to the photo shoot. She wasn't trying to schmooze me. She was trying to make sure I got what I wanted. She explained exactly what she wanted me to do and how she wanted me to do it. She is patient. She smiles. She gets me. How cool is that? And I loved the studio! Come to find out, Courtney has access to several amazing studios, from basically the US/Canada border to the Seattle/Bellevue a rea. This makes it so much more convenient for me, and it was perfect! It was in this old building in Everett with these incredibly tall ceilings, tons of natural light (even that day when it was on the verge of raining), these gorgeous billowy curtains, and lots of furniture possibilities. It has a great dressing room area, too. In fact, the whole place is spacious enough for a herd of family without feeling cramped. Perfect. Now, let's dash to the INCREDIBLE proofs! First, I received them incredibly quickly, and the platform she uses to review them is very easy to use. The pictures themselves? WOW. They are wonderful. They made me feel beautiful. I felt like she found how to make me look kind and strong, which was exactly what I was hoping for. Did I mention her prices are more than fair? Did I mention I am already scheduling another sitting with her for our family? Final Words: HIRE HER! Seriously, you will thank me

Courtney has a natural talent for not only photography but interacting with those being…read morephotographed. Her kind gentle calm demeanor radiates. I shared with Courtney my concerns about being photographed which she took great care to keep in mind during all photos taken that were candid as well as posed ones. No one even knew I was being"directed" on angle, pose, etc. I felt cared about, respected, & empowered in a sense. It's one of those things that's hard to put into words because it was so profoundly moving and emotional...in a good way. She captured the moments and who we are so well I was in awe and not expecting that. We received our images in a beautiful gallery that was very simple to access and use. We will forever be a client/customer.

This "photographer" is not only unprofessional and rude but does not have the experience as other…read morequalified professional photographers.

Kastle took pictures of my daughter's first birthday. From the moment I contacted her via text, she…read morewas so sweet and accommodating. She arrived about 15 minutes early and started taking pictures and checking on lighting. The day was such a blur for me and I am usually the one who snaps pictures but I wasn't able take any. It was such a treat to have Kastle send me a link to all edited shots the next day. It was great to be in the moment, yet have someone take pictures so that we can have memories from the day! I definitely plan on using Kastle again for future shoots and events!

We have had our kids photographs taken by Tiffany for many years. We first found out about Tiffany…read morewhen she took our youngest daughters preschool photos. She now takes the school photos for daughters elementary school. We were also lucky enough to get on her schedule to shoot our oldest daughters senior photos this summer. Tiffany is so amazing. Easy to work with and amazingly creative and talented. If you are looking for any type of photography session, reach out to Tiffany Brooks and get on her schedule. You will have a great time with her and you will absolutely love her work!

From the owner: Tiffany Brooks is a wedding and portrait photographer based out of Bellingham Washington. "I…read moreabsolutely LOVE capturing moments with my camera and creating photographs that will be cherished for generations. Whether it's a wedding or senior photo, headshot or family gathering, grab the ones you love and let's make beautiful portraits together!

We got both our engagement and wedding photos done with Jordan. We could not be happier with the…read morejob he did and will definitely recommend him to others. He made us feel comfortable the whole time, telling us what to do but also responding to our requests and allowing for a natural feel to the photoshoot. He is funny and not too serious - getting the photos was fun and stress-free :) Jordan's background in Graphic Design also turned out to be a huge asset. He didn't just colour correct our photos; he went the extra mile and got night shots and added some breathtaking effects. He's also there months down the road to make small edits to photos you want to have blown up. Out of ~330,000 photos submitted to the Shoot & Share photography contest, Jordan placed in the Top 100 with one of the photos he took at our wedding! We are honoured and so glad to have gone with him.

Jordan was great to work with right from the very beginning. As soon as I regulated a quote from…read morehim he was quick to respond and eager to answer any questions. I found other photographers took weeks to get back to me but Jordan would respond on a matter of minutes. Jordan arranged to come do a site inspection of our wedding location. I didn't need to ask for it - he offered it! He drove approx 2 hours in each direction to come meet me and check out the farm... and he brought his 2nd photographer! ! Jordan not only showed up early on the day of the wedding but had great ideas for staging photos. The wedding was on Saturday and I had my photos on Thursday afternoon!! My hubby, who hates posing for photos, relaxed with Jordan and was able to let loose a bit. He keeps telling everyone how awesome our photographers were and how funny they were. I truly believe one of best choices in the planning of our wedding was choosing Jordan! Thanks Jordan for a job well done!!

Heather and Grayson are both talented and personable! They did an amazing job helping us feel…read morecomfortable and beautiful, and managed to get so many great shots while 'staying out of the way'. Photos came out sharp with great color, and a very fast turn-around. Heather is especially friendly and reassuring for any stressed out brides. If we were getting married twice, we'd choose them again!

Heather photographed our 3rd child's home birth and we are so incredibly grateful…read more She is professional and prompt and had edited photos to us very quickly. She has such talent, and a keen eye. The composition of her photos is beautiful. I am so grateful to have these pictures forever to document such a fleeting and monumental moment in our lives. She captured the true essence of it all. I recommend her highly! We plan to have family photos with Heather soon.