I would 100% recommend Lionlady Photography to anybody needing a photographer, but especially for your wedding and here's why! She goes above and beyond- When we booked her for our wedding, the package included an engagement photo shoot session. However, my husband and I were convinced that we wouldn't be able to utilize it because we wanted the photos for our invitations and the distance between us just made it seem impossible to do so. Lynnsey made it happen! She not only took time out of a personal trip she was going on to shoot our engagement photos but she made it extremely convenient for us and in a place that meant so much to my husband and I. She made us a pit stop on her trip, then we drove an hour out of the way, hiked a mountain to a beautiful alpine lake, all while having a blast. I really thought I was either not going to have engagement photos or was going to have to pay someone else to do them and instead, we got beautiful photos, for no extra cost, in our ideal location, with our ideal photographer; Lionlady Photography. She makes you feel comfortable- Neither my husband or myself are familiar or comfortable with being in front of a camera. We started off a little goofy and awkward but within no time we completely forgot that she was even there. The way she "instructs" or guides you through it makes it so easy and natural that you don't even feel like you are posing and in the end we went from slightly awkward, to not wanting it to stop because we were having so much fun. She has positive, fun energy- A large wildfire broke out just south of my wedding venue 3 days before my wedding. The smoke was really bad leading up to our big day and Lynnsey just kept reassuring me that it was all going to be perfect and that smoke actually makes photos look better. It was so nice to have someone that was so positive and calming during this crazy stressful time. She calms your nerves and keeps the energy light and positive! The end result will blow you away- She has an amazing talent for seeing moments and capturing them so naturally. She gets to know you as a couple and translates your love into her photographs. I felt that she represented our love through her photos so purely and honestly which is exactly what we wanted. When I look at the photos and I see every moment that she captured during the ceremony/reception, special moments between family members, and our friends getting down on the dance floor, I have to remind myself that it was just Lynnsey because her work makes it seem as if she has 5 photographers working with her. She doesn't miss a thing! Lastly, if you are considering hiring Lionlady photography for your wedding, I am here to tell you that you will not be disappointed! If there is anything that you spend your money on it should be your photographer and it should be Lynssey. She works hard, makes you a priority and her work is leaps and bounds above the rest. read more

Lynnsey Phillips of Lionlady Photography photographed our engagement session and our wedding in mid-July and we cannot say enough about how amazing she is to work with! We've seen our wedding sneak-peek pictures and absolutely LOVE them! Lynnsey captured moments beautifully and made us feel completely at ease in front of her camera. I am not used to being photographed and feel like I get stiff, but Lynnsey gave us the perfect amount of direction that was both fun and relaxing (dress swishing and bubbles!). We had an absolute blast with her! There are a lot of things I love about our experience with Lynnsey, but one of which was her pre-wedding questions which really demonstrated her high level of attention to details and her commitment to her couples' requests and unique experience. We got the opportunity to let her know what sort of photos were most important to us (including a list of any photos we wanted outside of the norm), address any questions we had, and provide a bit more info about the event (whether there were any surprises for guests, etc.) It was clear she really took our answers to heart: We had a "smallish" ceremony with about 60 people and wanted to try and get a full group shot...Lynnsey pulled it off amazingly!! I can't imagine how that must be like herding 60 cats, but she saw this as no problem at all and jumped right in to efficiently and effectively set up the shot and get everyone situated for a beautiful photograph! Additionally, we were originally not going to do a first look, but Lynnsey gave us some really compelling reasons to do it, and I'm SO THANKFUL we took her advice. The first look photos are some of my favorites so far, not to mention it was a much needed escape from the whirlwind of the day's preparations. She captured the emotions we were hoping to experience when seeing each other for the first time when walking down the isle, but in a much more intimate moment and while capturing the beauty of our surroundings. From the first time we connected with Lynnsey we were so comfortable with her and enjoyed her company so much that it felt more like we were hanging out as friends and not clients. We value this so much in any wedding vendor, but especially the photographer. Lynnsey took the time to get to know us and work with our schedule (even though we live in another state!) and was equally as adventurous with us. Some of my favorite moments during our wedding day was actually when we were taking bride and groom shots with Lynnsey. I wish we could have had more time just to keep taking fun pictures! :) We would highly recommend Lynnsey to any couple getting married, and we just hope to work with Lynnsey in the future for some more fun photo adventures! read more

Lynnsey was really wonderful to work with. On our first call I decided she was "the one." She just has great energy, is a fantastically talented photographer, but also has the ability to blend in while somehow still getting amazing shots. I've been to weddings where EVERYONE remembered the photographer but not in a good way, for mine I had multiple people tell me how lovely and sweet she was without being in their face... she (and the additional photographer she brought with her) simply felt like additional guests who happened to be getting great shots. I did a TON of research on photographers in WA and even though Lynnsey's prices were a bit higher than others, the quality of her work is why she's able to charge more. Seriously, I couldn't even find another Washington photographer who's work compared... and I'm very picky. If you're trying to decide where to save in your budget, the photographer is absolutely not the place... because nothing is worse than hearing friends tell me that they hate every single one of their wedding pictures, mean while we love all of ours. You can't get the day back -- nor the moments -- so pick someone outstanding like Lynnsey who will do an amazing job. Something I also liked about her is that her albums all look different... because she really looks at the spaces she's in, the people she's working with, the dynamics of it all, and decides what to shoot... not a cookie-cutter photographer. Just great. Love her. Hire her. I promise, you won't regret it. read more

Lynnsey was awesome! Our photos came out beautifully and she captured so many great candids throughout the wedding. I was able to see the love and laughter from our guests as well as ourselves, and it really helped tell a story through the photographs she took. Her wedding photo packages were great and worked well for what we were looking for. Even though we had a wedding out-of-state, she included the travel expenses in the package! That was a huge plus. As part of the package, we got our engagement photos done with her as well. We went out in the mountains and by a waterfall, and she planned a hike for us to get cool shots - I never would have thought of doing that otherwise! She was super patient with us throughout the wedding day and helped keep me calm even when we were running late. She originally didn't have a videographer option in her packages, but after asking about it, she said she could find someone to do it and make it work, without hesitation. Lynnsey is super personable and sweet, and it was great working with her. I highly recommend! read more

Well its never too late to write a review...a year after the fact. My husband and I are about to celebrate our one year anniversary and I am super excited to watch actually for the first time our wedding video. Lynnsey was amazing to work with from the start. I loved her vibe and personality from our first meeting and felt like she would make our day feel comfortable and easy. She was also great at taking on the challenge to film our ceremony and do our photography. Lynnsey made the day feel seemless. She made sure to get all the photos we needed/wanted and even handled my family drama and bride stress so well. A year later, I still look in awe at our photos and feel like the most beautiful bride in the world. Lynnsey captured the love and emotional moments we wanted her to and I know we will keep admiring and smiling at these photos and video for the rest of lives! I highly recommend Lynnsey as your wedding photographer/videographer. read more

Lynnsey traveled from Seattle to NYC to photograph our elopement. We were looking for a photographer who was a little different - not your usual photographer who barks orders at you to pose awkwardly. We wanted someone we could hang out with for the day and traipse the City with, and as soon as I found Lynnsey via Instagram, I knew she was the one. The whole day felt like we were hanging out with an old friend. We wandered around, she captured amazing candid shots which was exactly what we were after, in alternative locations like the Nom Wah Tea Parlour in Chinatown and The Morgan Librbary and we connected with her in a way that'll stay with us forever, even if we are now on the other side of the world (we're from Australia). I cannot recommend Lynnsey highly enough if you want a photographer who's calm, has an amazing eye for capturing the right moments and feels like you've known her forever. read more

Lynnsey was the very first vendor we booked, before we even had a venue. I can't imagine working with any other photographer. She's so easy-going and fun to be around, she fit in with our wedding party and guests seamlessly. She's the exact right amount of bossy, making sure we got all the photos we wanted even though we were completely scatterbrained. We just got our sneak peek photos back and they are PHENOMENAL. They're all so beautiful and capture the feeling of our wedding so perfectly, I can't pick a favorite because I love them all. Lynnsey has a real gift for capturing emotion - all the photos are beautiful but some of the shots of our families make me choke up even weeks later. She's also a ninja, I don't know how she got some of those shots because I barely saw her. Thank you so much Lynnsey - our day was perfect and you captured exactly how it felt to be there. read more

We just got our wedding photos back and I can't believe how beautiful they are. We had worked with Lynnsey in the past, so we knew that they would be great, but the photos definitely exceeded any expectations we had. Lynnsey captured the emotions of the day so well that every time I go through the photos I find myself tearing up. We've gotten many compliments on how beautiful they are, as well as how unintrusive Lynnsey is as a photographer - many people said that they didn't even realize she was there most of the time. Side note - her website says that she will become your friend and that's 100% true. We definitely made plans to meet up the next time she is in town. Thank you so much, Lynnsey! read more

Lynnsey is the very best of the best! I cannot recommend her enough! We were fortunate enough to have her shoot both our engagement photos and our wedding photos, and we are so beyond happy with them! The photos for both sessions turned out beyond amazing! We have gotten so many compliments on them! Lynnsey is so talented and fun to work with! There is such an attention to detail in her photos. She is an amazing photographer and person, working with her was so great, we cannot wait to work with her again in the future! Choosing a wedding photographer is a big decision--and we could not have choose a better photographer for our big day! We will look back upon these photos for a lifetime :) read more

Lynnsey captured the most beautiful moments on our wedding day. Without any worry might I add, which was so reassuring on a day when you are full of nerves about how everything is going to go. She was easy going yet gave us much appreciated direction in where to look/stand/put our hands. The photos were the easiest part of the day! Photos taken throughout the evening were natural and represented the feeling of our wedding well. The photos turned out beautiful, thoughtful and very flattering. We received a sneak peek a few days after the wedding, and then all the photos not long after that. Thank you for your time, creativity and your calming presence on our special day Lynnsey! read more

Lynnsey is truly a phenomenal photographer with talent that shines through in every photo. We had family pictures done with our feisty two-year-old son and she was amazing with him. We had only met her the day of, but she has a way of making you feel comfortable in front of her and the camera, so she gets some great candid shots. She was so patient with our son and let's be honest, toddlers can be a handful! She didn't mind when he started running around; she just kept snapping away and they turned out perfect. Our family pictures we received from her are my absolute favorite and I would recommend her in a heartbeat! read more

Lynnsey was amazing when she partnered with our company for a mutual client's wedding at Chateau Lil recently. She was courteous and communicative when interfacing with both her clients and their families. We were impressed with how unobtrusive she was day-of and then blown away by the incredible images she produced after the day was over. Truly a great eye with unique talent as well as professional and fun. How often do you get those things combined? My partner and I have been in the industry for over 20 years and we highly recommend her. read more

Lynnsey is amazingly talented and a wonderful human to boot. She made me and my husband feel comfortable in front of the camera, and she had lots of tricks to make us laugh and ease our nerves. On our wedding day, she was punctual, professional, and highly organized, which was especially helpful during family pictures. She kept us all on task, and more importantly, she made us all look good! Our photos turned out beautifully thanks to Lynnsey's creativity and eye for special moments. I would highly recommend her! read more

There are no words to express how awesome Lynnsey is. This was the first time we had couple photos done professionally, and we were both extremely nervous( as our plan was to give them to our relatives as gifts). Lynnsey was understanding, fun to work with, and in the end, captured amazing photos. We just saw the proofs this evening, and I am so happy that we chose her to capture us on camera. Would absolutely recommend her to everyone! Thank you for everything! read more

I am a wedding planner and have worked with Lynnsey in many capacities over the last two years. Not only is she a smart business lady, she is also an authentic and vulnerable human being. She has a gift of connecting with her clients and creating deep connections. Those connections show up in the radiance of her photos. I consider myself lucky to be able to work with Lynnsey, knowing that every couple she works with is bound to have a phenomenal experience. read more

Lynnsey takes stunning photos, you will absolutely love whatever you have her shoot. But what is best about Lynnsey is her professional and at the same time very personal treatment of the session. She really makes you feel comfortable during the shoot. It never feels like you are "just another couples session" with her. You will love the images and love the experience! read more

My husband and I used Lynnsey as our videographer at our wedding. Her work is absolutely stunning! We almost didn't have a videographer, but we are so happy we did. Having videos from our wedding day is incredible, and Lynnsey's work is artistically unparalleled. We are so fortunate that she was able to work with us! read more

Lynnsey did a couples photo shoot for us, and she was an absolute delight to work with. She is clear when communicating her ideas for shots to you, and gives feedback the entire time. The images she sent us are stunning; we couldn't be happier with the experience of this shoot or recommend her more highly! read more

Amazing photos with great communication and service! We're from AZ and were in Seattle for a surprised engagement session. Lynnsey was willing to cooperate with the unsure of time and location until the very last minute. We're very happy that we had her as our photographer. read more