Wow Wow Wow. Heather is truly a master at her craft and such a warm and kindhearted person. It was…read moretruly such an honor to work with her from our engagement photoshoot to the day of our wedding. Background: On August 10, 2019 at Mount Shasta Resort, Heather and her team captured every essence of the best day of our lives. We had a lot of moving parts from the bipolar weather shifting from rainy to clear blue skies to densely packed program of our reception to managing photos with 230 guests. Yet, through it all, she managed to maintain her composure and had fun with us through it all. Style: Heather did a phenomenal job of capturing us and our goofiness as well as our gushy love and affection for each other. In addition, she was able to capture the traditional photos with family members and such. Process: She's great at communicating throughout the entire process. I never once felt like I wasn't in the loop. I HIGHLY recommend having Heather serve as the photographer for any event. She's got an impeccable eye for capturing all the right shots! We're absolutely ecstatic about our photos!

I have never in my life been so pleased with any service as I was with Heather Armstrong's…read morephotography at my wedding. Heather is the best sort of artist--the artist who creates for love of both the act of creating and the subject. Though I dabble in photography myself, I am admittedly not photogenic. Heather took the best photographs I have ever seen of myself, and made me feel profoundly comfortable all the while. Though Heather is based out of Redding, California, she was willing to travel to our wedding in Southern California. I have many friends who have spent far more on wedding photography than my wife and I did and in my opinion, our photographs are the best I have seen. You will not regret choosing Heather for your wedding, or for family or senior portraits. Check out her website, and particularly her constantly updated blog to get a taste of what an excellent photographer she is.

There aren't enough ways to convey how amazing Jack and his entire team were. They captured the…read moremost special day of my life in the most beautiful way imaginable. When my husband and I had our first meeting with Jack it was so apparent that he is interested in his couples- he wanted to understand how we met, what we enjoyed together, why we love each other and it was obvious that he took that information into capturing our wedding day. Jack and his team were not only punctual and organized, but genuinely good people. We will have these incredible photos and video to look back on for the rest of our lives and for that- thank you SO much Jack!

Jack and Christopher were fantastic to work with for our wedding at the Point Reyes Seashore! They…read moredid such a great job of putting us at ease and trying poses that did not come naturally to us. They captured some great candid shots during the ceremony and managed to also be so stealth that I actually don't even remember them being there! They were patient and great with our difficult dogs. Jack turned around the photo gallery so quickly; it felt like we came back from our honeymoon and the photos were ready! Thank you Jack for all your amazing work!!

Holly Kiker Photography captured my maternity photos with my husband and 1 year old daughter. She…read moreis amazing and utilized our outdoor surroundings and lighting so creatively. Working with a 1yr old is challenging enough, let alone posing a pregnant belly with one and the photos are just the sweetest thing. I would recommend Holly to anyone! She welcomes your ideas, while being prepared with plenty of tricks up her own sleeve.

Holly and I have worked together on numerous weddings. She as the photographer and myself as the…read moremakeup artist. I have ALWAYS been thrilled with her professionalism, ability to create a warm environment for her brides and with her beautiful photography skills. I highly recommend her services and am glad to work alongside such a talented individual!

Dianna and David are a great team! They are very friendly and professional! They wore black and…read morewere flying around our wedding capturing all the special moments! I saw them working hard! When I got the pictures, I was delighted! They are beautiful! Thank you for capturing one of the best days of our life! You two are friends for life! God bless you:)

Dianna is an awesome photographer, she has a great eye for and we loved all our photos. She goes…read moreabove and beyond and constantly communicated with us throughout the process and going the extra mile to shoot our hair and makeup session. We really enjoyed working with Dianna and David they are so kind and the pictures are GORGEOUS. We are so happy we chose Simply You for our wedding! Would use them again in a heartbeat.

Vanessa from Essence Photography covered our corporate ribbon-cutting event and the photos were…read morephenomenal! She went above and beyond to capture our business grand opening. We will absolutely use her services again! Thank you, Vanessa!

We couldn't have been happier to have Betsy and Justin capture our engagement and wedding photos…read more I had really high standards (thanks to Pinterest), and Essence Photography far exceeded them. After experiencing engagement/wedding photography, I would actually have to say that the pictures are NOT the most important part. The most important part is how well the photographers and the subjects (us as a couple) work together. We totally dug Betsy and Justin. They are both so low key and relaxed, but at the same time, they get stuff done. They pose you and also take your suggestions for what you'd like to see. They are open to suggestions, but are also professionals, so they know what works and what doesn't work. They have such great personalities and are so good at what they do that my whole family was so appreciative of them on our wedding day. Having photographers with a good personality and disposition is so important, because they help you feel at ease, and therefore, take more beautiful pictures! I also have to say that Betsy is so kind for working with me. I have a pretty direct personality, and sometimes that doesn't always go over well. She was very patient in working with me and always listened to what I was looking for and did her best to accommodate me. I was very appreciative of that! The pictures they took for us will last us a lifetime. They are so beautiful and are also backed by good memories of working with Betsy and Justin. Thank you, Essence Photography!!

Kat did a photoshoot with me and it was a GREAT experience. She is so creative, and I LOVED my…read morepictures. I love how she made my pictures match my personality. She took me to many different locations to get a variety of shots and backgrounds. I was able to use the pics for my business cards, social media profiles, and more.

Kat at Chameleon Photographix did my daughter in laws maternity photos and they turned out amazing…read more Great job with school, wedding, and family potriats also.

Let me preface this by saying I HATE taking pictures. Mark knows how to make it enjoyable and is…read moreincredibly efficient. Mark has done videography at my wedding and we have used him multiple times for family photos and he simply does not miss. Affordable and friendly, the best in the North State. Stop reading reviews and book him already.

From the owner: What makes my photography business special is the way I focus on real connection and genuine…read moremoments. I don’t just take pictures, I tell your story through candid, timeless images while making the whole process easy and enjoyable. Every couple is unique, and I make sure your photos reflect that.

Jamie is a fantastic photographer!! I had the greatest experience with her for a boudoir photo…read moreshoot. Before the shoot, I was super nervous - I'd never met Jamie & I was going to be wearing lingerie in front of a camera... what did I get myself into?! However, once I arrived at her studio & talked with her, I felt so comfortable. It wasn't awkward & I am kind of awkward lol. She helped me understand certain poses and was encouraging throughout it. She also helped me pick out what to wear, that would look the best with her different studio sets. I felt so relaxed because of how she talked me thru everything. She followed up after sharing the photos with me & was very helpful during that process as well. Even thou I got them as an anniversary gift for my husband, I feel like it was also for me as it boosted my self-esteem. I usually don't like the way I look in photos, but she was able to capture my beauty in a way that made me feel confident & sexy, just the way I am. The quality of her work is stunning. She knows how to work with angles, light & shadow to flatter you. She is so creative. Now my husband & I have a cherished gift & we couldn't be more happy with the photos.

Jamie's talents know no boundaries! She took SO many…read morebeautiful pictures of my daughter for her Senior Portrait Session. She captured images that show my daughters personality and soul. By the time I was done reviewing the photos, I ended up with happy tears in my eyes. They were so moving and full of feeling! Not only are her photos and talent amazing, she gives the best advice and direction! She made sure Bailey was comfortable and always having fun! Jamie Solorio has a gift that Redding, CA is lucky to have! I will never go elsewhere for my photography needs!

Tracey is very professional. She was quick to respond and suggested a wonderful location for our…read morepictures. Fantastic family pictures. We loved the results. Highly recommended.

We were incredibly fortunate to have Tracey available to photograph our family session! She had…read moregreat ideas for locations and worked patiently with our large family (including our family dog!) to ensure that we got all the various combinations of family members that we wanted to photograph. We are so pleased with how ALL of our photos came out! We're going to enjoy these beautiful family moments that she captured of us for a long time to come! Thank you so much!