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.

If you are looking for photographers that are going to make you feel special, make sure you and…read moreyour husband don't forget to take a couple minutes for yourselves, will help you plan the flow of your stressful day, and you won't even notice them throughout the entire night, Mistry and Scott are your people. At the start of planning, I had no idea what to do. After our first meeting I walked away with a schedule we put together based on the time and location of the wedding that would give us the best photos. I know that pricing for photos is sometimes not the easiest pill to swallow, but I promise they are worth every penny you will spend. If you are unsure, just set up a meeting with them and you won't walk out with any doubts. There's nothing like having a couple with a successful marriage film your wedding day, it makes it that much sweeter. And did I mention THE PICTURES ARE AMAZING! From 10 months before my wedding until now a year later, I look forward to any precious moment I get to hear from them and they will forever have a special place in our hearts!

Mistry and Scott did such a fabulous job photographing our daughter's wedding last month. They made…read moreit so fun and were so creative that we totally forgot we were being photographed in the pre-wedding photo session. This husband and wife team work so well together and make you feel completely comfortable in front of the camera. They also seemed to somehow capture every single moment of the wedding and reception. Looking back at all the photos they took, we can relive the entire magical day over and over. We look forward to using Mistry and Scott for our son's wedding in the near future!

Karla is AMAZING! She has been taking our family photos for years now. She is fun and relaxing and…read morealways captures the personality of our family. Photo shoots with Karla are always a fun experience and a great time for bonding with your family. She looks for the best lighting and poses to create a stunning memory. Karla has a true gift.

Karla is absolutely amazing! I have used her services for both professional and personal needs and…read moreshe has always out done herself.

Had a really wonderful experience with Lisa during our newborn shoot. She's incredibly warm and…read morepersonable and does a fantastic job of making everyone feel comfortable - we felt like we were hanging out with a friend the entire time. She's very good at what she does; our newborn stayed asleep during the entire shoot thanks to her experience and attention to detail (making sure the room was warm, using white noise, soothing our babe, etc). I really appreciated how she made sure to ask if there was anything in particular we wanted to see in our pictures, and she even sent us a few preview shots only 24 hours after the shoot which was incredibly sweet. Aside from newborn shoots, she does a range of other photography, including family shoots, weddings, maternity, and boudoir and specializes in using natural light for her shots. I couldn't recommend her more!

Lisa is a very talented photographer with a great team of stylists. I would definitely recommend…read moreher to anyone for any type of professional photography!! Before I had my session with her, I was freaked out about having a professional photo session as I had gained weight since the last time I was in front of a photographer. Lisa is SO amazing at making you feel comfortable, beautiful and bringing out your inner light. I didn't think it was possible to love the pictures she took as much as I do but she had a special talent for pulling you in and making you shine through her lens. Please book a session with her for any reason, whether it's family photo time, senior pics, wedding photos, boudoir, etc. She can do it all and make you feel beautiful in the process!! In addition, Lisa is a pillar in her community, helping out and giving back wherever she can. As a small business owner, she knows the struggles other business face and always tries to pay it forward, especially during the holidays. A wonderful human and photographer who is definitely worth your time and support!!

Sunny was excellent! She met me at her salon on her day off and was very pleasant. She had me put…read moreon my wig so that she could style it properly. Previously, a different hair stylist tried styling it when it was still on the stand. Sunny asked me how I usually had my hair and discussed what she was about to do. Communication continued to confirm that what she was doing was okay with me. When completed, it looked really good! Next, she washed my hair and began cutting it. She explained what she was doing and why. She taught me a breathing exercise and began massaging my scalp. Felt so good! When she was finished, I happily left with a well styled wig and a wash and wear haircut.

Sunny gave me a nice wash, cut, and style. She's a nice lady and the salon is pleasant and…read morecomfortable.

Excellent photography service. We used this service for family photos and separate 6 month old…read morepictures. They helped us choose a great location for outdoor photos (we ended up choosing the park in Anacortes), and were flexible with our schedule. Met us on site and were very accommodating with the baby and the rest of the family. Following family photos, we went to their studio in downtown Anacortes for baby photos. They had a lot of props and good ideas for 6 month pictures. Apart from the photos which turned out great, their prices are very reasonable compared to other photographers in the area and offer a variety of cost saving options. Warm family business, I would recommend them to anyone.

You're in such good hands with Kayti from Luna+Lion! She's a great communicator, she poses you…read morewell, makes you feel comfy in front of the camera, and delivers the most gorgeous photos in record time. We cried when we saw our album. She captured our love and the beauty of the mountain surroundings, even in the September smoke! We can't say enough about how great of an experience we had. Thank you Kayti!

Just book them!! They are amazing!…read more Wedding photos are the most precious thing as they are a token and reminder of your special day and I cannot thank Luna and Lion enough for capturing ours in such a beautiful way that I get to cherish forever. My favorite thing about their work, is they truly are able to capture the moment and emotions in their shots. Since we ended up eloping due to covid 19, many of our families were not able to be there. But when we shared our photo album with them. Many said they felt they were there with us as all the photos were able to capture the story and essense very well. Me and my husband took forever searching for the perfect photographer to capture our special day. After seeing so many pages we stumbled upon Luna and Lion page. I decided to reach out to them on Instagram and ask some questions. They were very prompt with their replies and made me feel very comfortable even when some of my questions were silly. After chatting with Kayti and getting some details sorted I finalized our booking. Leading up to the wedding anytime I had questions or needed help with finding locations etc, I would always reach out and they were always so nice and accommodating. On the day of our scheduled photoshoot we met kayti at the location and I had told her how important it was for me to capture the first look moments. She made sure that was all arranged and ready to go as seamless as possible. Another concern of ours was Me and my husband were nervous on how to pose and what to do. Kayti was on top of it she directed us on exactly what to do and made us feel so so comfortable. It really felt like we were hanging out with a friend. She was always willing to go above and beyond to get the perfect shot. She is really so talented and very professional. Choosing them to capture our special day was one of the best decisions we ever made and we love our photos so so much. They literally look like they came straight from a magazine. We could not stop starring at them. Thank you Kayti and Chris. Keep doing the amazing work you do.

Island Life did an amazing job with my maternity photos! Laura is so professional and really knows…read morehow to get a great shot!

Sean was very easy to work with. He knows what he is doing and does it well! He was very prompt to…read morereturn our initial contact with a full estimate and was able to schedule us in very quickly to meet our deadline needs. Would highly recommend to anyone!