Stephanie was a perfect fit for our wedding (and our engagement shoot), working with us to…read morecoordinate and personalize at every step of the way. We wanted a photographer who wouldn't be interested in the "cheese ball" shots and would best capture our personalities (we're weird enough when we aren't awkwardly posed). She worked well with a variety of crazy, loud, weird people to make our day look as magical as it felt. There is a small fee for paying with a credit card, so I do recommend having the cash funds available when you can.

Stephanie was a great photographer for our big day. When she found out we didn't have a wedding…read moreplanner during our initial consult meeting, she also gave us some great tips/hints, which led us to feeling a little less overwhelmed with it all. During that first meeting, Stephanie made sure to walk through the general look and feel of what she'd be doing during our wedding. We went over a pretty comprehensive list of family/group shots that we wanted, and she assured us that the day was going to be special. When she showed up for the day of the wedding, she was prepared and professional and definitely knew how to handle two anxious grooms who were running around making sure everything was good for the festivities. My partner and I just let Stephanie take the reins for how our photos were done, and I'm sure she would have preferred a *little* guidance, we're so glad we did, because her ideas were better than anything we could have come up with. Also, having that list of group shots was so important, because it made taking pictures with all of our family and friends fly by. As for the ceremony and reception, Stephanie was adept at blending in/not being noticed while capturing all the memories we could hope for. The pictures have been fantastic, and I don't know if there's a better person who can take two awkward guys, put them in what seem like awkward poses, and make beautiful pictures. Thank you so much Stephanie!

Five stars just isn't enough for Angela and Evan. They deserve all of the stars…read more Photography was a huge priority for my husband and I as we planned our wedding, and we simply cannot imagine our wedding experience without Angela and Evan. They are not only artists and professionals, but the kindest, warmest people you will ever meet. From our very early correspondence, when we emailed back and forth and talked on the phone (we live on the East Coast, but got married in Seattle), Angela was thoughtful and dedicated, asking questions that showed she truly understands how wedding photography works. One of the things that makes her such an amazing photographer is the effort she puts into getting to know you before she even gets to the wedding - she walked through our venue with us, talked with me about the flow of the day, and made sure to stay in close touch with our wedding planner as well. Angela is so generous - when we decided at the last minute that we wanted to get engagement photos taken, she recommended a photographer friend on the East Coast for us. Some photographers might have been put out that we were asking for a recommendation, but not Angela. And on the wedding day itself, we were lucky beyond belief to get to work with both Angela and Evan - Angela shot me and my ladies as we got ready, and Evan was with the guys. Both of them were there for our first look, and throughout the rest of our day and night. While I never noticed them taking photos at the time, they somehow managed to capture all of the big and little moments that made our wedding so special to us - I don't know how they did it. It was so special to see them work together, too, as a married couple! My husband and I had booked a standard package, which ended an hour before the end of our reception - but Angela STAYED, out of the goodness of her heart, to capture our sparkler exit, because as she said, "I thought it would be really special for you guys to have those photos." Come on - that made me tear up, and filled my heart with such gratitude. Our wedding ended at 11pm, and we hung out with our guests at a bar until 1am. As we got in a cab to take us to our hotel, I got a text message from Angela with 20 incredible, beautiful photos from the day. Keep in mind - she had left the wedding at 11pm, too. So, after a full day of work, she went home and sent me a teaser of photos because she knew how excited I was to see them. You can't make this kind of stuff up; it's just too good to be true! And the delivery of the rest of the photos was amazing as well. Only a couple weeks later, we got a preview of about 80 more photos, and then the full album delivery about a month later. The quality of the photos is simply unmatched. And on top of all of that - which is already above and beyond what you could expect from a wedding photographer - Angela sent a beautiful goodie box last month with lovely prints and treats for us to enjoy. Again, I teared up. Working with Angela and Evan is one of the best decisions I've ever made - in life, not just in wedding planning. You will love them as much as you love your photos, which is to say: a lot!

When my husband and I began thinking about wedding planning just over a year ago, we knew the most…read moreimportant thing to us was finding a photographer that we loved. We agreed that having great photos of our big day was one of our very highest priorities, so the search was on to comb through all the options to find the photographer for us. After a referral from a family friend, we ended up meeting with Angela and booking with her right away without meeting with anyone else. This ended up being one of the best decisions we made throughout our whole wedding planning process. Angela is an absolutely incredible photographer and an even better human being. Our package included engagement photos in addition to the photos on our wedding day. My husband was pretty apprehensive about having his photo taken and was worried that he wouldn't feel comfortable in front of the camera. Angela is such a pro, she easily made him feel comfortable during the engagement shoot and brought out the best in both of us. From the beginning of working together, she felt like a friend and someone we could be ourselves around, which is so important when documenting your big day. When it came closer to the wedding, Angela went above and beyond to make sure we had the things we needed. Five days before the wedding, I realized to my horror that I hadn't ordered ANY sparklers for our sparkler exit....and it was no longer Summer so it was nearly impossible to find a vendor willing to sell me fireworks. I felt so stupid and, honestly, a little panicked that one of the elements of our day that I had spent so much time thinking about wasn't going to happen. After filling her in on our dilemma, Angela began searching for us and found a bride selling sparklers near me that I could meet and ALSO met a seller herself in Tacoma and brought those sparklers with her to the wedding. Seriously, guys, she's the real deal. When it came time for our wedding she absolutely knocked it out of the park. She was a calming presence throughout the pre-ceremony period, providing gentle and much needed direction so that we stayed on schedule and had time for all the photos we were hoping to get before the ceremony. During the ceremony and reception, she blended in seamlessly, capturing every important moment. We were faced with a large amount of rain during our outdoor ceremony and outdoor reception, but Angela took it in stride and captured absolutely beautiful photos every step of the way. I imagine it isn't easy to shoot under those conditions and with that amount of rain, but she made it look easy. Although the rain was less than ideal, we all chose to embrace the elements and see it as a romantic addition to the day. Angela did the same, and captured the spirit of that perfectly in her photos. After recently reviewing all of our photos from our wedding, we truly couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. As mentioned above, she captured the spirit of the day better than I ever could have imagined and, in the process, made all our friends and family look SO good. Looking through all our photos is like reliving the day, and she documented every candid moment with a level of artistry that exceeded all our expectations. We are so proud to share our photos with our loved ones and, honestly, can't wait for an excuse to work with Angela again.

I recently worked with Rebecca on our new website. She traveled with me to several clients and took…read morephotos of them and their businesses. We are using the shots to put onto our new website, which will hopefully be going live very soon (check us out at http://www.balcosinsurance.com - if you are greeted with a red and black website, that's the old one. Softer colors = new, and you can see her work!) She did an amazing job. Rebecca was flexible, fun, and captured the essence of what our clients did very well. I appreciate her skills and all the hard work she put into this project. I highly recommend her photography for anyone, whether it is weddings, portraits, headshots, or anything else. She does amazing work. You can check it out at http://www.rebeccaellison.com Thank you so much, Rebecca!

Honestly, I took a leap of faith when I hired Rebecca to take our engagement photos, but I couldn't…read morebe happier! We were only in Seattle a couple days and the photographer we initially hired could not make it at the last minute. We were disappointed, but she had recommended Rebecca as a replacement. Not only was Rebecca able to shoot us on a few hours notice, she was extremely flexible and accommodating (she drove through the horrible rush-hour traffic so I could get my shots in both Issaquah and Seattle). Fiance and I aren't very comfortable in front of the camera, put Rebecca immediately but us at ease. She's friendly, funny, and easy to work with. She has a great eye and helped set-up some great shots without making us look too posed or cheesy. She even went out of her way to lay on the ground and run into traffic in order to get a great shot. We had a lot of fun working with her, and it made the time fly by. When I saw the pictures she took of us, I was amazed. She is able to compose the picture in such a way that it looks even better than it did in real life. Check out the pictures on her blog and you'll see for yourself!

We are a DJ company based in the Seattle area, and we had the pleasure of working with Danielle at…read morethe Georgetown Ballroom this past June. As the DJ, we get to interact with all the vendors and see firsthand how the flow of the evening unfolds. It makes such a difference when vendors help make the night run seamlessly--and Danielle does exactly that! She has clearly mastered not only the craft of photography, but also the art of collaborating effortlessly with other vendors. The result is a smooth, joyful experience for the couple, and their photos reflect that energy perfectly. We can't wait to work with Danielle again!

Danielle made a generally stressful situation for me easy breezy. She helped pick out outfits that…read moremade me feel confident and relaxed. She has a fantastic eye for lighting and surroundings, and I'm so impressed with the final headshots and would recommend her to anyone needing standout professional shots that showcase your own character.

John and Jenna photographed our wedding and we couldn't be happier. Almost 2 years later, we are…read morestill talking about htose pictures and will be back to order an album soon. They are so personable and will truly work with you. They make you feel comfortable the whole time and make sure to give you great consultation before the big day. They just recently moved into the studio space but are still limiting the number of weddings they shoot per year to make sure that each couple gets the attention they deserve. You won't be disappointed!

JFK Studios is amazing! We had them take out pictures back in March and I couldn't be more happy…read morewith the way they turned out. Jenna was so friendly and made you feel completely comfortable in front of the lens. I can't wait to take more pictures with them! Thank ya'll again!!

Karen Mason-Blair, the creative mind behind KMB Photography, is a long-time family friend of mine…read more I grew up hearing Karen's stories from her past life as an entertainment photographer, who caught her breaks shooting Nirvana and other bands in the early 90's. Some of her best-known works have made it on the cover of Nirvana's concert DVD's and the CD cover art from tons of other bands. She is gifted, creative, and has a natural eye for catching "the moment." As a communications professional, I've worked with a number of photographers through the years. Karen is the only one I would trust with my special day. At her heart, Karen is a people-person, and she loves to capture the heart and soul of her subjects. I can guarantee that when you get your wedding pictures back, you will see the the personalities of your wedding party and friends. She isn't interested in creating a huge, self-serving portfolio of overly-stylized shots. She wants to capture YOU and the special moments you'll remember for the rest of your life. I can't rave enough about Karen's work. She is a pleasure to include in your special day. Prior to my wedding, I had not met her assistant, Ann. But both made me feel completely at ease. More importantly, my introverted husband completely relaxed and totally surprised me with how comfortable he got in front of the camera.

I would highly recommend Karen and Ann to ANYONE and EVERYONE. I'm not one to write good…read morereviews...I mostly just pass along my bad experiences. My biggest concern about my wedding was the pictures. I interviewed a photographer, and met briefly with others at the wedding show in Seattle. The moment I met Karen, I KNEW I had to have her at my wedding. Her energy is incredible, and I'm not a "touchy-feely" person (I'm an auditor). She was so much fun, and always had a smile on her face. Karen met my husband and I before the wedding to discuss what we wanted. She was thorough in her questions, and took the time to get to know us. She let us know what she needed from us (i.e. which pictures we thought were important, if it came down to a time crunch, what could we give up, etc.). The day of our wedding, my family wasn't helpful at all. People were complaining, and no one helped me. Karen jumped right in and helped coordinate things so I, as the bride, wasn't doing it all. She always had a smile on her face, but was able to get everyone moving (which is impressive because getting everyone together in my family can be like nailing jello to a tree). Ann was so nice, and having two photographers (FOR THE PRICE OF ONE!!) was incredible because we had pictures of both my husband and I getting ready, and shots from the front and back of most parts of the wedding. While Karen was out shooting photos of us after the ceremony, Ann was getting shots of cocktail hour. When we were going through the photos, I was surprised to see so much had happened while we were gone - and we weren't away that long! Karen had the best price, the best package, and the best personality. If you need a photographer, she and Ann are the way to go. To say you won't be disappointed is an understatement. I would have done a lot of things differently with my wedding (photo booth vendor, for one!) but if I could go back and do it again, I would hire Karen and Ann in a heartbeat. Check her out! www.kmbphotography.com

I am a huge fan of the wedding photos Erin took of my husband and I. She captured beautiful…read morelighting and even the action shots turned out great! What is more, when our zoom reception went long, she was kind enough to work later than expected to take some last minute shots. I loved the great customer service, professionalism and was impressed by how beautiful the photos looked. So happy we went with her, the photos she took we will keep for a lifetime :)

We went to Maui to celebrate our BabyMoon. We contacted Erin about a month before the trip to…read moreconduct photoshoot during our stay there. Erin was prompt to respond back with all our questions and she also guided us to pick right clothes for the photoshoot. Her suggestion about the location turned out to be one of our favorite beach @ Maui. Erin conducted our photoshoot on the morning of Christmas and we couldn't be more happier. From the start, she was very good to suggest all the styles and poses to make us look better! :-) She took plenty of time to take various photos at several locations on the beach and rainbows in the background. It was truly a magical experience! During our entire photoshoot, there was NEVER a moment where we felt that she was rushing into things. We are really really really happy with the pictures and overall experience right from the beginning and we are very sure to do another photoshoot in a couple years time...

The passion & talent Amber & Michael have for photos & their clients is off the charts! You can…read moreliterally see it in their work capturing all of the emotion & moments of a wedding. It is story telling at its best. They are easy to work with and heavily invested. Work with them, they will absolutely take care of you!

We have the best time working with French Sessa! They photographed our engagement and wedding…read morememories and I could not have asked for a better team. Working with Amber and Mike, gave us a great sense of comfort and confidence which made taking photos all the more fun!! Their photographs are so dreamy and vibe-y, they really capture the sweetest and funnest moments. Such a great team! Highly, highly recommend!