I've worked with many many photographers over the years. Jamie is hands down the BEST! She's…read morepersonable, makes you feel at ease and so creative. she sets the scene and guides during the shoot, and the result is Magic..

I don't know where to begin so I'll start by saying we JUST finished our engagement photo shoot…read morewith Jamie. We got the full package (the most expensive one) that includes the following: 800-1000 images (all day), edited High res CD of images, engagement session, 8x10 coffee table album with 30 prints of your choice, and filler images photographers choice, 2- 7x7 coffee table albums with 10-20 prints of your choice for parents. I won't share the price as I imagine she'll increase them as her business grows (even at the time of booking I thought it was a steal!) but I would've been happy paying hundreds more based on our experience today. In case you don't have the time to read my novel, here are my main points: Jamie's communication with her clients is second to NONE (seriously, THE best wedding vendor I've worked with thus far). Her professionalism and honesty is what I love about her most. And ultimately, the reason we hired her is because she's a talented artist that has a way of making the most ordinary backdrops extraordinary. She flew in from CA this morning, got hit in her rental car on her way to meet us from the airport and still managed to make it with plenty of time to shoot the whole day. We had lunch and got to know her a bit before the shoot began. She's lovely, absolutely wonderful. And it was because she's so cool and laid back that we felt comfortable taking direction from her. We walked around Portland and followed her lead: she photographed us in front of random walls, parking lots and a record store and we completely trusted her. I kid you not the woman was on her knees, sitting on cement and walking into busy streets to get her shot, all while making us laugh and look good. She would shows us images from time to time and I was blown away. She followed us home for our second outfit and wanted to take photos of us there before venturing out into the city again. I never thought our home would be an appropriate location but it was. In fact, I'm looking forward to having these photos as a memento of our first home together. After one more outing into the city, we made our way to the gorge. I knew I wanted to shoot there as it's where my fiance and I got engaged. THIS is where I fell in love with Jamie even more. She literally climbed up wet rocks with fashionable boots on just to check out a spot to see if it would photograph well. Then she'd ask us to join her and we all made it up to the most perfect spot at Oneonta. It was magical, so fun and adventurous. I saw a few images of this shoot on her camera and I have a feeling the gorge shots will be my favorite. If I'm this elated over engagement photos, I'm sure I'll be over the moon with our wedding photos this summer. I cannot recommend her enough. Book her while you can, future brides!

I paid $2,550 for my wedding photography and genuinely regret choosing this photographer. After…read moreposting an honest negative review, she even threatened legal action--despite having no grounds for it. It made me wonder how many couples before me have been pressured into silence. The online gallery she uses is extremely outdated and unreliable. It took me EIGHT attempts to download my own wedding photos--and I'm a software engineer on gigabit fiber. The issue was not on my end; her server repeatedly failed. Earlier in October, her gallery also included at least one photo that appeared to be warped by AI (two versions of the same image, one with my face oddly altered and facing the wrong direction). She said the final edits would be uploaded later, so I planned to re-download everything once those were ready. But by November, the gallery kept failing and I couldn't reliably access the finalized version at all. I wish I could upload the AI-warped photo here so others could see what I mean, but her contract prevents clients from sharing images in "unauthorized" ways--and based on her legal threats, I'm afraid she'd try to sue. The bigger problem: the USB drive included in my package--the backup in case the gallery failed--never arrived. She mailed it through USPS with no insurance or protection. When it went missing, USPS couldn't help, and the tracking number went nowhere. When I told her plainly that the USB never arrived and the gallery was repeatedly failing, her response was essentially: "Too bad. Pay again." She wanted $68.95 for a replacement and offered no assistance with the gallery issues. Refusing to replace a missing deliverable that represents a tiny fraction of the $2,550 I already paid felt shockingly stingy and unprofessional. She could have replaced it--she simply chose not to. And here's what should concern any bride: If the gallery had completely failed and the USB was lost, we would have had no access to our final edited wedding photos at all, despite paying thousands of dollars. No reputable photographer should ever leave clients in that position. Update: Only after I warned her that I would be leaving a negative review--and then actually posted it--did she finally offer to send a replacement USB. A few days later, USPS unexpectedly located the original package at a different facility, over a month after it had been marked "delivered." I picked it up and told her a replacement was no longer needed. Her reaction? She took that opportunity to double down and blame ME for USPS' mistakes, implying I hadn't done my "due diligence," even though we had visited the post office multiple times and called in, visited the tracking site, and in all attempts was told there was nothing they could do. A professional vendor insures important shipments, ensures deliverability, and advocates for their clients--not points fingers. To make matters worse, I later learned from my wedding venue who recommended her that -- independent of my complaint -- that they already happened to have removed her from their preferred vendor list prior to any outreach from me due to other unrelated, but repeated, issues they had with her independently which they had already given her feedback for, and which she was unable to improve on. Therefore, it appears that the concerns I experienced were not an isolated case. Apparently my wedding was the last wedding she would be photographing at my venue because she was already discontinued by the time I mentioned my problem to them. In my experience, when something goes wrong, she does not take responsibility and instead blames the client. With a once-in-a-lifetime event like a wedding, that is not a risk I would ever take again. Update #2: She later responded to my review claiming that I had already downloaded my photos in October. Sure okay -- I downloaded what was available back then after multiple attempts as well, but those files included the warped AI-looking image, which obviously meant they weren't the finalized edits. Who realistically would settle for that instead of asking that the final versions of the photos of their wedding they paid thousands for be provided? In her response she says, "This matter has been resolved and the client has received everything included in the contract." Sure, technically the gallery photos and USB eventually made it here, but during that whole process, it was pretty awful having to deal with her constant assumptions & blame, dismissiveness, repeated evasions of responsibility, and threats of legal action being taken against me for complaining.

Working with Katharine was an extraordinary experience. Ktharine is so professional, creative and…read moreknowledgeable. Her use of natural light and completing my shot list made me fall in love with my baked goods all over again! I will be hiring her again.

The best photographer I've ever had! I've booked 3 sessions with Liana and she does not disappoint…read more She knows what she's doing and she's great at it. Her prices are really reasonable & her pictures are beautiful! We love her & will be booking with her for many years to come.

We chose Swoon Imagery for our July 2011 wedding at Elk Cove Vineyards after looking at several…read moredifferent photographers. We live in Dallas, TX so did not get a chance to meet with any of our vendors face to face prior to the wedding. Swoon Imagery has not been around for very long, but both of the photographers (Amy and Anna) had great experience. Amy and Anna were a pleasure to work with before and during the wedding. Because we did not live in Oregon, they allowed us to switch out the engagement photo session for the cocktail reception we had the Friday evening before the wedding. They showed up on time and were easy to work with. We received many compliments from our guests about how friendly they were and their picture-taking was not intrusive at all. They had a sneak peak of the cocktail party and wedding up in about 2 weeks and the rest of the pictures were posted about 6-8 weeks later. They caught some wonderful moments (some poses that we asked for, a lot of candid pictures from the ceremony and reception and many still pictures of food, wine, vineyards, etc.). We have received rave reviews from friends and family that have seen the photos. We have not ordered our album yet, but expect it to be wonderful as well. We will update this review once we order and receive the album. I would highly recommend them for any bride and groom planning their big day.

We worked with Pinao Images in February 2014. The photos we received from Pinao Images were very…read morenice. We used one of them for our Christmas card that year. I'm glad we used Groupon to try her services and was ultimately happy with the end product. Hilary was late to our photo shoot. We saw her approaching but she stopped to interact with and pet a dog even though she was already late, leaving us waiting longer still. She did not make suggestions on adjustments to my glasses, meaning many of the pictures have my glasses either oddly placed on my face or obscuring my eyes. The images took longer to process than anticipated, delaying the printing of our wedding invitations. She refused to give us our images digitally, by email or download, and insisted on giving them to us on disk instead. We were required to pay shipping for her to send us the disk. We chose not to use her services for our wedding because we did not believe she was reliable enough for our needs.

Cannot recommend Alicia from Cascadia Photography enough! I always feel nervous taking photos and…read moreshe took all the anxiety away & we had fun! Alicia was so good with our kids! She was able to get my daughter to smile some which can be challenging during photoshoots! Alicia captured all the moments we were hoping for & more! Don't hesitate to contact her for your family photos- you will be so happy!

Getting a photo shoot with Barbara has to be one of the best gifts I have ever given myself. While…read moreI already liked the headshots I had from another photographer, this was an experience like no other. I have never felt as seen, accepted, and celebrated as I did during our photo shoot. Barbara made it safe to shine my light, go deep, or get playful. I was able to bring my full self in a way I had never done on camera before. I often tell people that the investment was for the shoot itself, and the pictures were the bonus! OH, and the images! I walked away with portraits of myself I'll cherish for the rest of my life. I've never seen me captured like that before. As a professional coach, teacher, speaker, and leader, no words can fully honor or represent what Barbara has given me. If you're ready to be really seen, and have images that capture your essence and your light, make the investment. Barbara is worth it, and so are you.

Barbara was referred to me by a colleague. I get professional portraits/headshots every few years…read moreto use on my website and in my marketing. I recently moved to Portland from the San Francisco Bay Area, and did not know any local photographers, so I asked my local colleague who did the beautiful portraits on her website. She sent my Barbara's website. And I'm so glad she did! We started with a creative consultation and wardrobe selection. Then we had our photo session in her gorgeous light-filled studio. She had great resources for hair and makeup, too! During our session, Barbara was present and so easy to work with. The process itself was fun... but the real magic was the presentation of her top choices of images. They were all so beautiful that I couldn't whittle them down to just a handful. I had to purchase pretty much all of them! I can't wait to use them on my site! Barbara is responsive, heart-centered, and very talented. A true artist. If you're a self-employed anything or if you just want great photos of yourself and/or your family (Barbara took a few of my family, too!) then definitely work with Barbara. She (and her work) are great!

We had such a great experience working with Hazelwood Photo for our wedding. She was easy to…read morecommunicate with, made everyone feel comfortable, and captured so many thoughtful moments of our family and guests. It is a a gift to have these moments captured in photos. Her editing style is beautiful--she captures light and color so naturally, giving the photos a timeless, vibrant feel. We especially appreciated getting sneak peeks just days after the wedding--it was such a treat to relive those moments so soon. If you're looking for a photographer who is talented, relaxed, and genuinely cares about telling the story of your day, we highly recommend Hazelwood Photo.

Amazing photographer!! She's such a lovely person to work…read morewith!!! I adored the results!!! She made us recreate the scene a couple times, so we could get various angles. We did an outfit change because our clothes got wet, and she made everything work!! Forever thankful!!!