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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

Definitely recommend!! Ana, owner of Days Photography, did a newborn session for my 5 week old…read moregranddaughter. She was very quick to respond to my initial inquiry (which was an issue I'd been having with other photographers), and was very communicative throughout the process. When we arrived at her studio in Stanwood, the atmosphere was absolutely perfect for a newborn - dim lighting, soothing music, and a warm environment. The studio was super clean, and even had a bathroom with a changing station and diapers / wipes in case we needed them. There were many hats, blankets, and props to choose from. But what we loved the most was Ana's warm, sweet, gentle way with the baby. She's a baby whisperer!! She soothed and cuddled my granddaughter and was able to take the most precious photographs that we will cherish forever. Thanks again for everything, Ana!!

We did a family photo session with Ana and was very impressed with the results and her quick and…read morefriendly communication prior to the shoot! I am really picky when it comes to new photographers but Ana was referred to us and so I thought we would give her a try. It was our first "mini session" and I was afraid a timed mini session anywhere would feel rushed (especially with a toddler) but we did not feel rushed at all. Ana was very patient and created a stress-free environment, she let us take our time with every pose, and even got our toddler to smile quite a bit (which in the past we found difficult for anyone else to make him smile). She knows how to work with little ones! She had great ideas for poses as well and also made sure there weren't any specific poses we wanted that were left out. I came into this session just wanting 5-10 photos but she delivered so much more and I'm so thankful we got copies of all of that because the pictures really did turn out great! We definitely feel like this photo session was worth every bit spent! (She even collected food donations and provided giveaways to those who donated). We look forward to working with Ana more in the future!

We signed a contract with Lillian Jean and paid a deposit to book her. Had a pretty-consultation…read morewhere we brainstormed location ideas. She promised to send a few to us following the call. We never heard from her. Upon reaching out again she apologized and stated she had a death in the family. But indicated she'd still do our session as scheduled. It is the day of the session and we have emailed,texted, called and tried to reach on various social media and have heard nothing. She has completely ghosted us with our money and a signed contract. We feel hurt and disappointed and upset by this level of unprofessionalism. While we understand things happen we just wanted to have communication and know if she needed to cancel due to a family situation. We would have understood. This was unacceptable.

Lillian is incredibly talented!!! She did our wedding pictures, maternity pictures AND baby reveal…read morepictures. She absolutely blows us away with everything she does and she just progresses further and further every day!! Anyone would be lucky to meet her and have memorable pictures taken by her! She is truly passionate and extremely talented at her craft!

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.

Karmen is so wonderful to work. She did a shoot with my dogs and she was so patient with them,…read morethey can be a bit of a handful normally, but taking pictures is even harder. Thanks again Karmen.

A++ is the rate I would give Rosewood Photography! I could not have asked for a better wedding…read morephotography duo than Karmen and Ben. Karmen met me at the hair salon bright and early on the wedding day to capture every getting ready moment between my 11 bridesmaids and myself. She was then with us the entire day with the exception of a quick lunch break. Having such a large bridal party, I had a concern that I would field questions resulting in unnecessary stress. When the day came, I felt more calm than I could have expected and I owe a big portion of that to Karmen. She has a nature about her that not only was she the photographer catching every moment of the day, she was a buffer for anyone coming to talk with me which I appreciated more than she will know. Ben was prompt with meeting my husband at the church and caught incredible candid shots between he and his groomsman. The formal shots turned out exactly as we had hoped, but the candid moments they photographed throughout the entire day are our absolute favorites. They understand people and know just when to take the picture. With the day being as busy as it was, they snapped shots of moments we had no idea were occurring and that is truly priceless to us. We also decided to add the photo booth option to our package which was one of the best decisions we made. The guests thoroughly enjoyed themselves while giving my husband and I a wonderful take away. I cannot recommend Rosewood Photography enough! I know we will be return customers for years to come. Should anyone have questions or need more information, please have Karmen send you my contact information and I would be happy to help.