As the mother of of four, my body's not what it used to be, my husband and I have a vast height…read moredifference which make family photos hard, and we have a child with autism that has a hard time sitting still and smiling nicely for the camera, and one that is similar to a Tasmanian devil. None of these issues phased Yvonne. She is creative, professional, energetic, and captivated the kids' attention while putting us all at ease. Through the years we've had multiple photo sessions and received fantastic portraits each and every time! I HIGHLY recommend Yvonne!

From the owner: Yvonne Denault Photography captures timeless boudoir portraits and personal branding images in…read moreFargo, North Dakota. Led by award-winning photographer Yvonne Denault, the studio creates personalized experiences for seniors, professionals, and anyone seeking a touch of artistic flair in their portraits. She opened her boudoir studio space in 2009 as the OG in Fargo for introducing boudoir and pinup photography to the community. We offer hair/makeup services in studio and present both natural and studio lighting options. Same day photo-viewing for most photo sessions. Photography genres we specialize in :: boudoir photography, fine art photography, pinup photography, personal branding photography, high scholl senior photography

I took a chance when I hired a photographer for our wedding in August 2019. My fiance and I lived…read moreout of state, and since we weren't able to visit Fargo before the wedding, I had to pick someone based on internet research and phone/email communication only. Things could have gone so, so poorly, but instead I got a social media recommendation to check out Alecs Kay Photography. From the beginning, I was very impressed. In one of our initial emails, Alecs proposed a photo timeline for the day which took into account our existing plans and venues, our individual requests, and the season. Alecs did her best to help us, a clueless couple, navigate the wedding planning process. Her blog was a great source of information, and after we'd signed the agreement she sent us a welcome kit that included a book she'd put together with some sample photos and advice. She recommended vendors when I asked, and was very responsive in answering any questions. She managed to walk the fine line of being an advisor without ever making us feel pressured. She recommends doing a first look, but when we said we weren't interested she didn't try to insist. In one case, I ended up choosing a vendor she didn't recommend, and she never showed any sign of disapproval. It was quite clear that to Alecs, our wedding photos were about us. She didn't treat the day as an opportunity to get samples for her portfolio, instead she was concerned with making sure we were comfortable and had the shots we wanted. She had us fill out a detailed survey of all the groups we wanted photos of, and then she made a point to follow it. She normally offers an engagement shoot as part of a package deal, but since my fiance and I had already had an engagement shoot, I asked if she could do a boudoir shoot instead. She happily agreed, even though it wasn't a specialty of hers and required some extra research and planning on her part. Since we had never met in person I was surprised at how quickly we developed a rapport. I expected some degree of awkwardness since we were essentially business contacts meeting at a formal event, but she quickly set everyone at ease. Anyone who didn't know better might think she was an old family friend who was doing this as a favor. After the wedding, she was very prompt about editing and sharing our photos. One major plus, and a big reason why I signed the contract in the first place, was that all the digital photo files were included in the standard package price. (This may just be my own pet peeve, but I positively HATE IT when photography package prices are based on a handful of prints or a printed book, while the digital files are protected like trade secrets. What century are we in, anyway? I'm going to share these photos on Facebook long before I get around to framing them.) Overall, I was extremely impressed with Alecs, and would definitely recommend her to other couples. She is outgoing, considerate, and a great photographer to boot. I'm not planning to get married again any time soon, but if I was I would certainly work with her again.

From the owner: Alecs Kay Photography is a portrait and wedding photographer in Fargo, ND.read more

Sam is AMAZING! She is the best photographer we have found! She is so fun to work with, creative…read moreand has a great personality! We have done multiple sessions with her but recently did one with a sassy 3 year old and an active 11 month old and she was able to get them to cooperate and made the experience so enjoyable for everyone! My 3 year old did not want to leave when we were done! Can't wait to book our next session with her!

Samantha is the best photographer I have ever worked with. She is easy to work with, flexible and…read morehas reasonable prices for sessions. However my favorite thing about Lou Lou's Photography is that you can see this is her passion through the work she does. She does this because she LOVES it not because it is her job. She is taking our wedding photos and I can't wait to see the work she does. Highly Recommend!