This review is long overdue, yet so richly deserved…read more Prior to our annual fishing trip up to Winnibigoshish, my son informed me that he intended to propose to his girlfriend of three years. I knew it was a moment that I had to capture. Living in San Antonio, TX however, I knew I would be taking a complete shot in the dark hiring a photographer. In the end, the website for Emerald Heart Photography "spoke to me" more so than any other, so I contacted them. After exchanging a couple emails (which were answered almost immediately) and a quick phone call with Amanda, I had a session booked with her; all done from 1000 miles away. She even had a couple back up dates penciled in just in case the weather became ornery that week. Simply put, Amanda couldn't have been more flexible and accommodating. This wasn't exactly the easiest gig to pull off either. There was a bit of a covert action necessary to get set up, while maintaining the element of surprise for my son's girlfriend. Amanda pulled it off flawlessly. The final product? I guess I don't know what I was expecting, but I was utterly blown away by the quality and caliber of Amanda's work. She captured the special moment for my son and his fiancé (she did say yes) so perfectly, looking at the pictures even a couple months later can make this tough guy have involuntary moisture discharge from his ocular cavities. If you are debating on a photographer and Amanda and Emerald Heart Photography is one of your choices, let me assist you with your decision. Choose Amanda and Emerald Heart Photography. You won't regret it. Thank you Amanda! As life continues and our family grows, I anticipate more family photo shoots on our annual fishing trips. You know who I'll call when that time comes!

From the owner: Photographer near Grand Rapids, MN specializing in family, newborn, portrait, and wedding…read morephotography.

Amazing photographer! Kayla was too good to be true. I was rolled by the previous photographer I…read morehad but she came in and rescued me. I am just so thankful because her photos just turned out to be better than I would have ever imagined. She did an amazing job capturing my wedding day. I can't recommend her enough.

Huber photography is and always has been amazing with kids people families everything she did my…read morephotos of my first baby and it our little family and it was everything I hoped for! She is an outstanding hardworking mother! Every photo I've ever seen her do for anyone has always been amazing!

The entire process from our engagement session to our wedding day would not have been the same…read morewithout Myji and Ryan. Not only were all of the pictures beautiful but they are wonderful individuals. We were coordinating things from Chicago in the middle of a move across the country. It was a hectic time for us but they were completely understanding, patient, and willing to work with us the entire way. Their priority is making sure that you are happy as a client and that's a great feeling to have in midst of everything. They felt like friends as they guided us throughout our wedding day and the shots prove that they are not only experienced but above and beyond. I would highly recommend them not only for your engagement session or wedding day but for any photography needs that you may have. You will not regret it.

Myji & Ryan were down right amazing to work with for both our wedding and family pictures we did…read morethis fall. They truly have a special talent and know how to capture the moment just right. Both my niece (3) and nephew (7 Months) had a great time and were not camera shy with them. I would strongly suggest them for any special event!

If you've been researching and searching for a newborn photographer to capture the priceless…read morememories of adding your little one to the family, look no further. Nicole has been kind and wonderful to work with from the very beginning. Her portal allows for ease of scheduling your photo shoot, and she was even able to accommodate a backup date if needed in case baby decided to come later than expected. On the portal you can give all the details for the photos you're envisioning, so Nicole can capture exactly what you'd like. We arrived to her studio and were very impressed by the large wardrobe of dresses for mom to wear, some outfits for siblings, and swaddles, hats, and accessories for the newborn. Not to mention the beautiful backdrops and staged areas available for both newborn photos and capturing our family. With her baby magic, Nicole was able to get our newborn out of his car seat and managed to swaddle him without waking or stirring him. She's a mom of five, and she's clearly a baby whisperer who truly knows what she is doing! Our busy, high energy two year old was not a fan of sitting still or cooperating for any of the photos. She was completely unfazed and used snacks, toys, and sang songs to get his attention and look at the camera. When we got our photos, I was in complete awe that she managed to get great family photos despite our toddler's difficult demeanor that day. We are absolutely thrilled with the gorgeous photos that Nicole captured of our baby and family. She is a photographer who truly knows her stuff and specializes in working with and capturing families. We have been so happy to work with her, and we will be treasuring these photos for the rest of our lives!

From the owner: Nicole Hollenkamp provides a unique blend of lifestyle and fine art Maternity and Newborn portraits…read morecaptured in Central Minnesota. During your session we will focus on your goals and vision for your portraits making sure that we are both happy with the portraits that we produce while providing an enjoyable experience for everyone. During your posed newborn session or family/maternity session we will capture genuine heartfelt portraits of your whole family as well as creative portraits of baby alone. Your gallery will have images of baby's details, multiple variations of the family together. Snuggly sibling portraits, both parents together and individually with baby. Our spacious studio feels homelike and provides room for us to get creative and try different techniques. Specializing in Maternity and newborn portraits allows me to offer a wide range of elements that add to the artistic feel of your portrait session. Your session should be relaxed and feel like a playdate as we capture genuine heartfelt imagery of you and your loved ones.

I have had the pleasure of Bradley being around for some very special moments in my life and I can…read morelook back in these photos and it's like I'm still there. Amazing quality work and a great person to work with. Highly recommended.

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Stacy was the perfect photographer for our engagement pictures and wedding day! She was extremely…read moreorganized, time efficient and best of all, a lot of fun! The weather on our wedding day was less than perfect but Stacy had a plan to take as many beautiful photos as she could, and she succeeded! I even had family members come up to me and say how awesome the photographer was, which really says a lot. I would recommend Design Studio by Stacy to anyone, we will definitely be taking family photos with her in the future! :)

From the owner: Wedding and Portrait Photographer - Wedding, Seniors, Families, Babies, Newbornsread more

We used Rotella Photography for our wedding videographers. They were amazing. Showed up on time and…read morecame fully prepared. They answered all the questions I had and helped with all the timing. Walked me through the entire day of the process. I was over joyed with the video we received. We received a short video for Facebook, a longer version video and also the church ceremony. If you are on the fence about getting a videographer I would highly suggest Rotella. It is something I will be able to hold on to and watch over and over. It's nice to be able to look back and smile knowing the most important day was captured by Rotella. I can't thank them enough for capturing the best moments I will treasure forever!

Jon and Mandy are an awesome couple! They are down to earth people and are great at there job!!…read moreThey make the setting comfortable and feel like friends as if you have met them before. They didn't charge us extra for having our wedding out of the country, it was included in our package. I'm so glad they were able to make it to our wedding in Mexico. They took beautiful pictures of our wedding!! I will definitely reach out to them again if I ever need a photographer!