Butter Studios is my go-to photography studio. I've used them for a boudoir shoot, wedding…read morephotography, photo booth rental, baby bump photos and family portraits (in other words, they've documented pretty much every stage of my life thus far...and yes, a lot of these reviews are long, LONG overdue). Chris and Gina are very talented, with an impeccable eye for composition, colours and detail. 1. Boudoir Shoot I did this with Gina a few years ago in the Port Moody studio, where there are several different sets/backdrops. She's professional but also very friendly, and quickly put me at ease because... let's be real...boudoir shoots could feel goofy. Gina taught me how to pose so that I wasn't all awkward. The photos turned out amazing - classy and beautiful. I pull them out whenever I need a little confidence boost =) 2. Wedding Photography/Photo Booth We were specifically looking for a photographer with a more modern versus soft/vintage style. We worked with Chris and I cannot say enough good things about him. We LOVE our photos - he captured the day/night perfectly. Our friends and family complimented us on how friendly and professional he was during the event. And when we looked at the proofs, I swear he can teleport. I'm not entirely sure how he was able to capture everything that he did... We chose not to do engagement photos, but took post-wedding pictures around town instead. We went to somewhat touristy/over-photographed places (my request - I wanted very "Vancouver" backdrops) but Chris managed to make our pictures look unique (I'm telling you - he has an amazing eye for composition). 3. Photo Booth We used their photo booth for a reception and it was a great addition to the event. The staff was friendly, their props are fun and they have a sparkly GOLD backdrop! 4. Baby Bump Photos I went back to Gina for my baby bump photos. Once again, we did the pictures in their Port Moody studio but this time I was sporting a giant belly. Again, she put me at ease and helped me pose. The photos turned out amazing! 5. Family Portraits We gifted a family portrait to my parents as a Christmas present. We just took the pictures a few days ago so I haven't seen proofs yet... but the experience was great. We pretty much just showed up and Gina did the rest - figuring out different group photo combinations, bribing my toddler to look at the camera, etc. They even have kid-sized backdrops/sets that are super cute. I'm excited to see the pictures.

They are right. Your wedding day goes by in a flash: so many details go fuzzy amidst the sensory…read moreoverload-- all of your DIY handiwork and months of planning finished, in what feels like the shortest day of my life. Thank goodness for Chris and his assistant for the day, Alex, who captured the moments of our wedding day that my eyes could not. They were the best. Showing up ahead of time, quickly staging flowers and arranging our bridal party and family. Finding the right moment to pull us away to capture the best light of the day. Effortlessly moving through all of our guests at a photo booth receiving line- best idea ever, by the way! No, seriously, I can't think of one thing that I would want them to do differently, except for find a magical time machine that would let us do it all over again! From our engagement shoot the month after Peter popped the question where Gina and Chris helped us stage an outdoor living room at the waters edge, to staging and preserving every little detail of our wedding day, they captured our memories like the pros that they are. I could not be happier with our pictures. Chris and Gina, thank you. I know you can't see my tears of joy right now as I write this even all of these months later, but they are there and they are real. You made me the happiest bride. xo

My husband and I were so happy to find Amanda as our wedding photographer. To this day I still…read morethink it was a lucky fluke because it was kind of last minute. After special circumstances we were scrambling to find someone who was still available and within our budget too, and we found Pink Lotus online. Amanda responded to us quickly, we loved her portfolio and it seemed like she had a really great eye and unique style. We chatted with her via Skype since we were planning our BC wedding from Edmonton. She made us feel totally at ease and answered all our questions. We knew we wanted to sign with her before we hung up on the chat. Amanda and her friend Amber were stellar on the wedding day. I was not a calm bride by any means, but they were extremely patient even when we were running behind and reminded me to relax. I think my favorite part of the day was doing the portraits with Amanda. She makes it so much fun and you can still be yourself as she's snapping away. We really liked her creativity and that she put us at ease. And I seriously felt like a princess for a day :) We received our wedding photos relatively quickly too, given that she was swamped with several other weddings at the same time. What I really liked was when she released "teasers" of our photos every now and then after the wedding, it's like a little surprise every day before you get all of them! She is also really great about responding to messages quickly and keeping in touch. The photos turned out amazingly and we are so glad we found Amanda. Thanks for everything, Amanda, you rock! We will definitely think of you for *other* special life events :)

My fiance and I booked Amanda to take our photos, even thought we hadn't really sought any…read morereferences, but we liked what we saw on her website. We weren't sure what to expect, but we just knew we wanted some engagment photos. We were so pleasantly surprised by how the three of us clicked together, right from the third photo or so. We had Amanda for an hour, and we walked around parts of Stanley Park, and we had a great deal of fun on our photo shoot. When we got our photos back, fairly quickly, I might add, we were so impressed - we loved them! Our friends and family did, too; we have received so many compliments on our engagement photos. We already had a photographer for our wedding, or we would have loved to have had Amanda take our wedding photos, too.

I was hopeful after reading some reviews online that this company would be good however there're…read moremany things I would caution parents or business to consider when booking jolly beans. I booked the einstein party package with the upgrade. at the beginning - aside from the confirmation email- I had not been reached out. furthermore - I have to reach out to the owner on multiple occasions. my personal experience is they will not respond to emails. phone call seemed to work best. the night before the party I got an email of whom my party leader was( not two days prior) yes it is a minor detail but something that is clearly outlined on their webpage. the leader did not text me until the actual party time when she expressed she would be late. once she arrived there was still a lot of prep that needed to be done and she was not equipped to handle 15 kids alone. in fairness this is not a complaint of the Leader, rather the business and not recognizing that 15 to 1 leader is simply not enough. we had purchased an upgraded package and the extras were not included. the elephant toothpaste experiment was also not for everyone rather just 1 person ( and it did not work) in that upgraded package it came with loot bags and lets be clear- a plastic 2 piece plane and sticker is not what I thought would be included. after speaking with the team - they were not remorseful. they reimbursed be $30 for the missed experiments and $10 for the leader being late. overall, myself and the parents were incredible dissatisfied with the services.

fantastic service and great quality! kids loved every bit of it. so much entertainmentread more

Jennifer shot our wedding and she was fantastic. She was easy to work with, extremely responsive,…read moreand reasonably priced. Most importantly we love our photos!

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Terrible experience. Overcharges and will not discuss print options other than the one style they…read moreoffer. When we tried to discuss options calmly and without bad language, owner lost his cool, kicked his counter & swore at us. Photographs meanwhile have no energy to them and are stuck in 1980s style.

From the owner: Arthur Edwardson Photography takes great care in creating beautiful portraits for you and your…read morefamily. We have been in the same location for over 34 years ,you have driven by 1000 times . If you haven't come in yet its time to see what we are all about .

I got a coupon online for a Boudoir shoot with Life After Dark and bought it on a whim just for fun…read moreand loved it! I opted to have a friend do my hair and makeup but they offer this service for $100 extra I believe. And despite arriving a half hour late due to traffic they still managed to accommodate all three outfit changes and got about 50 photos, I was really impressed with how efficient they were! I was obviously stressed due to arriving late but they were so friendly and we just jumped right into it and they were really good at making me feel comfortable with the fact that I was prancing around in my underwear in front of strangers! The finished product was amazing and super sexy! I would recommend a boudoir shoot to any women, you'll feel super sexy and sassy!

Helen does an amazing job making you feel sexy and comfortable in front of the camera. She put me…read morein the most flattering poses, knowing how uncomfortable I usually am with my body. Within 15 minutes, I felt like I was working the camera and rocking the poses she put me in. All my feelings of self-consciousness and my inhibitions had vanished, it was as if I had transformed myself somehow. Unfortunately before I knew it, my session was over. 2 weeks later, I went to the viewing and was astonished at what I saw. The pictures were absolutely stunning. Helen managed to bring something out of me that I really didn't know existed. I wasn't just a frumpy stay at home mom, I was HOT!! It's not just the photos that make every penny spent worth it, it's the whole experience. I don't think anyone can capture what Helen does. I highly recommend a boudoir session to anyone. It's a great gift for that special person, but most of all it's a great gift to do it for yourself.

Albert Normandin is a local Canadian photographer with over 35 years of world re-nown photography…read moreexperience. His thorough background and experience helps his create amazing work. He specializes in commercial, landscape/nature work including but not limited to advertising, corporate, industrial and editorial assignments. I was fortunate to have had several photoshoot sessions with him at his beautiful, bright studio utilizing his props collected over the years. Albert is a very easygoing person who shoots differently from the standard photographers, he is very professional, artistic, super creative, and equipped with numerous cameras, lenses, printers, computers and the latest softwares. When not in town, you can find him in different parts of the world, such as Myanmar (Burma), Austria, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Cambodia, Chile, China, Columbia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Germany, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Laos, Malaysia, Malawi, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, Peru, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, Tanzania, Vietnam, and Zimbabwe. Albert has received many awards, held solo exhibitions, teaches workshops, and seminars; his work is published in many popular magazines, books, and even movies. There are many ads around Vancouver in skytrain stations and on billboards showcasing his breathtaking panoramic views of BC. Go check out his work, if you need a photographer for your business, definitely contact him, you can't go wrong.