Leahana is absolutely amazing! We just completed our fourth session and I know we will have many…read moremore in the future. Our sessions have included newborn sessions in our home (one with twins!), maternity photos in her studio space with a dress borrowed from her client closet, and family portraits outside on a cold and rainy day with a 1 year old. Every session has perfectly captured the wonderful chaos of our family. In addition to the amazing photos, Leahana has great suggestions for locations, provides a packet of information prior to the day with tips for wardrobe, and is SOO good with kids! Honestly can't recommend Leahana enough!

I was fortunate to have found Leahana's portfolio while looking for local photographers. I'm from…read moreout of state, but I was planning to propose in Portland, Oregon. Having Leahana as our photographer was an amazing experience, and I'm so glad that we had her capture this moment. From the start, she was very kind and communicated well as we planned the day. She provided many different locations to choose from and considerations for each of those locations. She also had a comprehensive guide for preparing for the day of the shoot. All of this was extremely helpful given that we were unfamiliar with the area and did not have experience doing a photography session before. On the day of, Leahana made us feel comfortable throughout, and the 3 hours flew by. Very chill vibes and super fun! The pictures surpassed our high expectations :) I would 100% recommend her, and we will definitely work with her again!

Mariah is professional, fun, and talented! We booked a couples shoot with her in 2020 and she was…read morecovid safe, made us feel super comfortable, we had a great time with her and our pictures turned out gorgeous! Highly recommend hiring this amazing Black female photographer for your family, couple, pet, boudoir or other shoot! Thanks Mariah for creating and capturing moments and memories we will cherish forever!

Mariah is a talented photographer with an eye for capturing the beautiful, and at times, raw…read moreauthenticity of the human experience. My partner ordered some of her prints taken during the various Black Lives Matter protests and marches here in Portland. They arrived quickly and are high quality images. I feel lucky to display art from Mariah in my home. I highly recommend hiring Mariah for your photography needs and/or supporting their shop by purchasing prints!

Christy goes above and beyond to capture your wedding day. Christy is extremely professional and…read morepersonable all at the same time. I could not have been happier with the way my photos turned out. Christy listened to me and got to know my style. Christy is incredibly talented, I would not have wanted anyone else to capture this moment.

We're in love with the photos we've seen thus far that Christy took of our wedding. From her…read moreportfolio we figured we'd get something pretty cool, but were floored by what actually came back. She is an incredible photographer and everything about the process was fantastic. Her upfront and straightforward, takes the time to understand what you're looking for and how to create shots that are authentically you. She displays professionalism while remaining down to earth and putting your group at ease. And the customer service and follow through after the event has been just as great as everything that came before it. Being gay we were nervous looking for a photographer but we are so happy we chose her to capture a special day for us, and wouldn't hesitate to hire Christy again.

Destiny helped me take headshots for a new job. She was very responsive, fun to work with, and…read moredelivered the photos promptly. Would definitely recommend!

From the owner: Affordable Portland photography! Baby’s First Photoshoot! Engagement Photos! Family Reunions!…read moreLinkedIn Profile Shots! Graduation Photos! Senior Photos! Fresh Flower Photoshoots! American Sign Language friendly! Español friendly!

If only there were enough words to describe Lana's work. ABSOLUTELY STUNNING. Auburn Photography…read morecaptures all of the moments, the attention to detail (that hair that's out of place? Lana will catch all of it!) and she is the ULTIMATE hype woman, the person that you will absolutely NEED on your day. Not only is her work beautiful, she's just a joy to work with and "gets it"!! Trust her, her work - you are in absolutely good hands. We knew we wanted timeless photos and that is her work. Our family and friends were impressed by her work and her professionalism throughout our wedding, as we were throughout the planning process. She's just incredible. We are in love with our photos. Thank you so much Lana and Auburn Photography team! You guys truly captured it all for us and we can't wait to see the full album. We already want another reason to shoot with you!!

From the owner: At Auburn Photography, I am committed to delivering a luxury experience for every client, every…read moretime. I will help you remember your wedding day as the best. day. ever. I take pride in crafting the highest quality images while preserving a joyful atmosphere. I will be there to capture every moment as you laugh, cry, and dance the night away together. Because it’s not just about the photos; it’s about truly enjoying the first day of the rest of your lives. I'm a Portland wedding photographer but work has brought me to Alaska, Washington, California, Arizona, Florida, and Nebraska.

Professional, amazing work | Excellent photographer…read more My husband and I do wedding videography on the side, so take our word for it when we say we highly recommend Dawn Goei. I was looking for a local photographer who could do our maternity/holiday and newborn photos. Not only does Dawn have stellar reviews on Yelp, but she's been awarded for her work as well. Her work caught my eye. I love her style and how she's able to capture special moments during a shoot, and not just the staged look. (There's actually a couple photos that make me cry every time I look at it because she perfectly captured our love for each other and growing family!) My husband and I are usually nervous and uncomfortable in front of the camera, but we immediately connected with Dawn and were pretty comfortable with her throughout the session. The session lasted about 30 - 40 minutes at her studio. Originally, we planned to have our maternity holiday photos taken at Lee Farms's Christmas Tree field, but that day was really windy and rainy. Her studio is great. Lots of different backgrounds to choose from, lots of textures. She has a good number of props too! (Allow for a little extra time to find the place because it's in this business area with other businesses around, which made it a little tricky to find - at least at night.) Dawn has a great personality. What I really appreciated most about the photo session was her direction. She would tell us to tilt our heads, look in a certain direction, fix our clothing and hair, etc. The lighting was very soft with that awesomely big light diffuser. If you're looking to book with Dawn, do it. Contact her immediately because she's super busy. She said it takes her about 3 weeks to edit, but we were able to see our session at about 2 weeks (thank you!). The whole process is pretty smooth: contact/book a contract and put down a deposit, pay balance at time of shoot, private link and password via email to view session, make purchases online, separate email sent immediately with digital photos (if you choose this medium). If you decide to order prints, it may take a couple of weeks. We went with the digital full resolution version. We loved all of the photos she presented us, which made it awfully hard to choose the 10 we wanted to keep, so we ended up buying some additional photos. Her work is quality. I can't recommend her enough. Support local.

Dawn was professional, flexible, patient and kind. Her studio is clean, organized and had all the…read moreitems one could need to play dress up with a baby. Photographing babies can be a mixed bag. You just don't know what to expect from them. However, Dawn was so great with our daughter and took some beautiful photos of our family. She even included our dog! I am thrilled I picked her studio to take our photos. Fabulous job!

Absolutely wonderful recreations of my son's 3 year old photos for his senior pictures. Kim is a…read moretreasure in our lives.

This is the second (or maybe my third) time having photos taken by Kim. I found myself in need of…read morean updated headshot so professional photos of my husband and I became a priority. I contacted Kim because I remembered how comfortable I felt during the previous sitting. Her ability to relax even reluctant (adult) participants is exceptional in my experience. Scheduling was a breeze and Kim graciously accommodated us with my already existing hair appointment. The number of options in her outdoor studio made it difficult for us to limit our choices. In the end, we selected three. All of which pleased us. On the website, Kim suggested bringing props. At the last minute, I dropped a book and a New Yorker into the tote we were taking to the studio. Kim was enthusiastic about my vision and she added ideas of her own. Those photos are among my favorites of the two of us. Kim's team has been wonderful. The virtual viewing session was a delight, the online gallery was easy to navigate, and the ordering process was smooth. My needed headshot arrived perfectly timed and beautiful. Our experience has been exceptional and I hope we can repeat it, maybe for my next milestone birthday.

Danielle just did a wedding event for my best friends wedding this past weekend and was AMAZING!…read more She got so many great shots, found amazing places on the property for shots, was patient and was completely open for suggestions and during the party was all up for taking photo requests. She was there for what seemed the entire day, and through the night while the party went on! I've seen one edited shot and I am beyond excited to see more

Danielle is incredibly gifted at what she does. She has an incredible eye and I feel lucky to have…read morefound her as our family photographer. We have worked with her twice in the last year and we were extremely pleased with our pictures both times. She is patient with our young children and was able to capture their personalities. She also recommended both of the spots that we took our photos. She is truly talented!