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.

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!!

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!!

We hired Crist and Hannah for our rescheduled wedding in the Bay Area, and they are a power duo…read morethat exceeded all our expectations! They're so enthusiastic, creative, and open to all your photo op ideas. Even members of my family and wedding party kept complimenting how cool they both were and how well they worked together!! There was so much emotion captured in their photos--we could literally feel the happiness coming out of the photos or relive the struggle not to cry. It's also so valuable to have a photographer who makes you both feel comfortable being in LOVE in front of them. During the photoshoot of just my husband and me, Crist and Hannah made us feel like it was just the two of us, completely in the moment, while at the same time hyping up all of the amazing shots they were getting and making us feel like we were the best couple they've ever worked with. They added so much to our wedding team. We can't thank them enough for being so flexible and for sticking with us through the craziness of Covid-wedding planning.

Hiring WetheBlackwells was hands-down one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From the…read morevery beginning, they were kind, communicative, and incredibly thoughtful about our vision. On the day of the wedding, they showed up with such calm, positive energy--immediately making us feel comfortable and allowing us to just be ourselves. The photos? Absolutely stunning. Every emotion, every tear, every laugh--perfectly captured. Their work is truly art. Somehow, they managed to catch every tiny moment without ever being in the way. It felt like they were everywhere and nowhere at once--in the best possible way. Their eye for detail, light, and timing is unreal. What we appreciated most was how personal the experience felt. They didn't just show up and shoot--they saw us. Our personalities, our relationship, our people--and they documented it all so beautifully. Our gallery is full of both timeless portraits and candid shots that made us cry all over again. We've received so many compliments on our photos--everyone is obsessed. If you're thinking about booking WetheBlackwells, do it. They are beyond talented, incredibly professional, and such lovely humans to have by your side on your wedding day. We will treasure these photos forever.

Mario's vision for photography is visually eloquent and creatively stunning. I'm always nervous…read morewhen looking to choose a photographer. Mario was very pleasant to talk to and to work with. He is excellent with creating a easygoing mood with everyone. If I need another photographer I would be very happy and comfortable working with Mario again. Thank you again Mario.

From the owner: Photography is not just a hobby for me. It's more than that. What I see is an image that's going to…read morelast a lifetime! An image that you can see over and over without it blurring away. Memories are being made one click at a time. Me being the person that I am, will always put you first. I want my clients to laugh, and to be emotional, and also show that joy when they look back at that special day when we captured that special moment! I pour my heart out to this. This is what it's made of. This is who I am.

Marcie did an amazing job. From the moment I reached out she was quick to respond, and happy to…read morehelp. She immediately made recommendations for great location and clothing options. She was flexible in scheduling and the turnaround time on both the web gallery and final flash drive was amazing. She scouted out the location we selected in advance and picked the perfect time of day for great lighting. She brought all the tools and tricks that a professional photographer should have, and the high quality photos show her skill. I'll be bringing my daughter back for her senior portraits next year!

We can't say enough fantastic things about Marcie and Jeff. We had lost our wedding due to Covid…read moreand decided last minute to take a vacation to celebrate what would have been our wedding day. Marcie took our call at the 11th hour and was very warm and friendly. She agreed to do our engagement shoot with only a few days notice. Her and Jeff showed up with so much enthusiasm and warmth, that we forgot about the sadness of losing our wedding and were able to relish in the here and now. That was such a gift during this Covid crisis, when anxiety can overwhelm at times. The shoot was one of the most memorable days of our relationship, as Marcie and Jeff had so many fun ideas for poses. We got our picture back and were blown away by the brightness and attention to detail, as we are an interracial couple, and the lighting was done in an expert way. We ended up having a small ceremony and used the photos for invitations, and everyone commented on how beautifully the pictures turned out. Marcie and Jeff not only captured beautiful shots, but the genuine love my now husband and I have for one another. Thank you isn't enough, but from our heart to yours, we are always grateful to have met you Marcie and and Jeff. Blessings always.

What an excellent choice for Photography in the greater Redding Ca area. I used Grace for a listing…read moreout in Bella Vista and she really nailed it. Highly recommended. Very professional and the Photos were Excellent.

Grace is amazing! She was so patient and so focused on making sure we got the wedding photos of our…read moredreams. She also did some video and audio for us. We looked at a lot of photographers and chose her based on her portfolio. She was also reasonably priced given the quality of her photos. She lived up to her portfolio as we loved the photos she did for us. I highly recommend her.

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!

My family has had the pleasure of Ryan doing annual family photos for us twice out of the last four…read moreyears. Ryan does an outstanding job of capturing the moment, and making sure you get all the photos that you want. We have been so pleased with his work and wish we could get Ryan back to Tennessee each fall to continue doing our annual family portraits! Great stuff, great guy, and you won't be disappointed!

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Amazingly patient photographer. All Katie's work reflects her skilled eye, but her ability to…read morecapture little ones is stunning. From babies to weddings she can do it all!

Katie Watkins has photographed my family from the beginning! From our engagement photos, to…read morewedding, to maternity, to our little baby girl! She has always treated us professionally and with such love. Her photographs are top notch and truly capture each special moment. They way she uses natural lighting and other techniques give her pictures a certain quality that I have never seen before. She is calm, creative, caring and puts her heart and soul into each picture. We will continue to use Katie as our family grows- she is wonderful!