Our Santa experience was so magical!! From the moment we arrived, everything was perfectly set up…read more-- toys to play with, books to read, cookies and milk to share with Santa -- every detail made it feel like stepping right into a Christmas story. My kids sang songs, laughed, and truly believed they were spending time with the real Santa all while capturing these precious moments we will cherish forever! Thank you so much Miriam! We can't wait to see all the photos.. If you're looking for a Santa experience that goes far beyond just pictures -- this is it. It was fun, heartwarming, and unforgettable!

Imagine your favorite moment captured…read more Now, frame it and hang it in your home where you can see it and smile everyday! This is the work of Miriam Haugen of Haugen's Galleri Portrait Studio. She is as lively and fun as she is hugely talented! She took my favorite portrait of all time (of course, it is of my hubby and little one).

We are SO happy with Marco's photos and for capturing special moments for our family. From the…read morestart, he was very communicative about meeting my needs for a combined family/maternity/graduation photoshoot and he was especially excited about making space to include our Aussie dog as well. Marco was so easy to work with on the day of the shoot and thought of everything from the locations to the blanket he brought with him. He was so good with my toddler and getting her to chat and got some amazing candids. The turnaround on the photos were very fast and we absolutely love the bright colors and the editing style to showcase long-lasting memories for our family. Highly recommend Marco for your photography needs!

We had an amazing time working with Marco on our wedding day. He came up with great ideas for the…read moreshoot and made the whole process fun and easy. All the photos came out better than we could have imagined.

I cannot recommend Stefani highly enough. We had a small wedding (only 20 people) and only needed a…read morephotographer to capture the ceremony and do a few group shots. For just that short amount of time, we got over 300 BEAUTIFUL photos. She was so fun to work with, and no one felt self-conscious. Stefani had so many great tricks to evoke real emotion in the photos she took, whether they were candid or posed. We have so many of me and my husband laughing, great ones of us with family and friends, etc. The price was fantastic, the photos were superb, and the experience was so much fun. Stefani really captured our wedding day fully and gave us pictures that will help us remember it for years to come.

Stefani was simply amazing to work with. She was able to get beautiful pictures of our group of…read morefive families; all together, as family units, as couples, and individual kid shots. No small feat! She was open to requests and had a lot of tricks to make even posed pictures look candid. When we got our pictures, I literally teared up! Could not be happier!

I hired Naomi for our wedding and it was the first time I've ever hired a professional…read morephotographer. I'm definitely so thankful I was referred to Naomi because she made my first experience the absolute best. She was so helpful in explaining the steps and info she needed. She was also super patient with me while we locked in all the details. It was so fun to have Naomi at the wedding with us. She wasn't just an amazing photographer but she was also a great addition to our party! I would hire her again and would recommend her to anyone in the market.

From the owner: I am a photographer based in the Willamette Valley. I offer everything from engagement and wedding…read morephotography to family and senior portraits. Being a photographer is one of the greatest joys I've ever experienced - capturing a moment that someone will remember forever is what I live for - so I consistently offer very competitive pricing that won’t put a damper on those memories!

For those of you that don't want to read a lengthy review just do yourself a favor and hire…read moreShannon. You will have an amazing time and the end result will be better than you could imagine. For those that want to know why I'm saying this...read on. I hired Shannon to take my maternity photos for my second little one. I wanted something outdoors this time and thought the coast would be perfect. I contacted Shannon and from the very first email, she was so friendly, professional, upbeat and personable. I emailed her no short of 20 times to ask opinions on outfits, locations, dates/times and she responded promptly and with enthusiasm every time! She made sure I felt important which was nice. Flash forward to the day of my shoot, I decided to opt for hair and makeup by the person she recommends, Sarah Bradshaw. I am very hesitant about getting my makeup done because I am picky and don't want to be disappointed. I sent a photo over of the look I wanted and Sarah nailed it. She did such an amazing job!! She made me feel beautiful and is extremely talented. She is also super sweet and down to Earth, which made the entire experience fun. Shannon was also there for the entire "getting ready" portion to chit chat and get to know me which was awesome. Shannon definitely scouts out the best places for the photos and spent way over the average amount of time shooting my photos to ensure we captured the best light for each location. She would climb all over the woods, rocks, beach - just to get the best shot. She makes you feel extremely comfortable the entire time which helps bring out the best photos. If anyone is still reading this long review, I haven't even gotten to the actual photos. They are simply the most amazing photos I've ever seen! She captured the beauty of the coast and the exact look and feel that I wanted for this memory. My Mom, who came along, also had the best time. I would highly recommend Rustic Bloom Photography for any of your future photography needs!

From the owner: Shannon Weiss is located in Lincoln City, Oregon, and specializes in capturing authentic moments on…read morethat will last forever. Whether it be at your wedding or in a portrait session, she strives to document all the happiness surrounding you.

Hands down best photographer in Oregon! We've used Angela for family photos as well as wedding…read morephotos. Both experiences were amazing and we are always thrilled with the way the pictures come out! She has a playful spirit and great attitude and a way of getting real genuine smilies that don't feel forced or posed.

From the beginning of party planning for my parents 50th wedding anniversary I knew I wanted a…read morephotographer... I went through the daunting task of trying to find one and there was Tekoa Rose. Angela's photos on her website are simply beautiful! I was sold. The day of the party I was so nervous but Angela made everyone at ease and she took the most wonderful photos and truly captured everyone and their true personalities. Love it!! Thank you Angela... Highly recommend Angela.

Simply amazing. Mellissa is extraordinary. I met her at a…read morebridal show (I was SO out of my element here...) and she made me feel immediately at ease. I knew that she would be perfect to capture our wedding day. I'm not usually the type of person to note another's 'aura' or 'vibe', but this is different - I swear! Mellissa has this calm professionalism about her that just takes the energy down to a calm level and allows you to just 'be' in the moment. I was so nervous about the photography part of our wedding. Neither my new husband or I consider ourselves photogenic and just feel really uncomfortable in front of the camera. Mellissa's style was perfect for us. She patiently guided us to poses and used some really neat tricks to evoke true emotion from us both. The best part - once we were in place she just stepped back and did her thing. We both felt like we had all of these moments of private togetherness on our big day. It was the best gift she could have given us! I am beyond thrilled with the final product also. Turn-around time was really quick (much faster than she quoted). The photos were nicely edited down to a reasonable number of photos (around 400-ish, I think) that perfectly told the story of our day - capturing it all without having to click through thousands of photos to find 'the good ones' - they are ALL good ones!! Between the experience and the outcome, I cannot recommend Mellissa highly enough! I will absolutely reach out to her first when the time comes to capture more of our life story (babies, anniversary shoot, I'll find a reason!)!

Mellissa in one word as a photographer? Incredible. She is so talented and so FUN. We searched…read moreforever to find a photographer who is good at what they do but also make you feel comfortable when taking your photos. Our photos were artistic but genuine, which is exactly what we wanted. I would 100% recommend her to anyone, I'm excited to have these memories forever.