Koby Photography knows how to make me shine - so you just know I had to do a review!…read more Our Yelp Community Manager - Issabelle - uses chief photographer Ian for most of our Yelp events. What triggered me to write this review? Well after a posting of a recent Yelp gig, a friend remarked to me that I looked like - "Drakes producer" in one of the pics!!! LMAO! Ok do I even know how to play the flute if my life depended on it, to let alone be worthy of being positioned in front of a production board!?! Hahaha! Don't even ask me to rap or sing - especially if you value your hearing!!! Regardless I'll take the accolade & if anyone wants one - my new business card now reads below my name - 'Drakes Producer.' LOL. Ian has the knack for capturing that 'cool factor moment!' He's snapped me so many times & had me looking all GQ! I've said to myself at times about my own pics he's taken - who is that cause wow! Hahaha! Vanity speaking I guess! Ian has worked with Rockstar Energy Drink, Budweiser, Swatch, UberEats, Yelp! Vancouver & many others! He's very well travelled & has taken pics all over the world. From the events I've been to - I've seen the result when the pics come out - he has an amazing ability to capture that precise special moment & the pics glow! Have a look at Ians amazing portfolio - https://www.koby.photography/ As well have a peek at his Instagram - kobyphotography.

Ian is a gem and half and an all around fantastic person to work with…read more I've known Ian for the past 5 years now and have never once been disappointed in his work. He's been my go-to photographer for all my events because of his attention to detail, quality of photos, and fun professionalism. I can guarantee that if you have Ian shooting your events, he will capture every moment that you want to remember. Whether it's a birthday party, holiday party, wedding, or if you just need new headshots to spice up your LinkedIn profile, Ian is your guy. Honestly, I have nothing but great things to say about Koby Photography. If you haven't seen his work, then what are you waiting for? Check out his portfolio and book with him now!

Tomasz is a fantastic photographer. He did our company photos last year (one of which, I'm using…read morefor my Yelp profile pic currently!). He has great vision and is so friendly and laid back. I was most impressed by his work at a friend's wedding where he had a slideshow up and running during the reception of the photos he took during the day! He's always trying new ways to play with light and photographs. I'd definitely recommend him! Thank you Tomasz for your wonderful work on our business portraits!!

Almost two years ago, Tomasz led a team of photographers to capture my wedding, for roughly 10-12…read morehours. He didn't do our engagement photos, but we met up to discuss our suggestions and ideas, and he also provided some input when we shared our concerns about lighting at the ceremony. He captured our moments beautifully, both at the ceremony and reception. We also spent a few hours taking photos with our wedding party at some specific outdoor locations, in which he and his partner followed in their own vehicle. The quality of his photos were great, and he was fun to work with. When we weren't sure how to stage ourselves for a photo, he'd offer some guidance. During our reception, he displayed a slideshow of the moments he captured througout the day, and I thought that was a nice touch. We spoke little to each other throughout the day because I was confident in his ability to photograph all that was going on. His style is appropriate at various times, where he is able to capture the mood during the more ceremonial moments and at dinner time when everyone was more relaxed. He provided us with all the photographs at the end, and a beautiful coffee book that I still look at to remind me of that day. Gives me butterflies every time I look at the photos. One photo that I think illustrates his talent and creativity is where he photographs my wedding shoes by hanging them off my parent's tree in their front yard. My very own shoe tree!. Ask him to show it to you :)

Michael is an excellent photographer! He has a keen eye to capture those moments and turns your…read morevision into reality!

Due to Covid, our family wasn't able to attend my sister's wedding earlier this year, but…read morefortunately she was able to have a reception that we could attend this fall! Since we didn't get to get ready together on her real wedding day, I hired Michael to capture some photos of all the sisters getting ready, and I'm so glad I did! It was super easy to communicate with Michael from across the country before the reception, and on the day he was on time, super friendly and easy to work with. He took both candid and posed shots of us, and he has an amazing eye for cool spots for photos. His turnaround time was super fast as well, we had the pictures a few days later! He got some amazing shots (not an easy feat in the pandemonium of the day) and we now have some treasured keepsakes to remember a special day. Thank you again Mike!

We hired Julia after seeing her incredible work at our friends' wedding, and we're so glad we did…read more She was absolutely amazing at both weddings! From the very beginning, Julia was professional, friendly, and incredibly easy to work with. Her communication was excellent, and she guided us through every pose with patience and confidence, so we never had to worry about what to do with our hands, arms, or where to stand. She made us feel comfortable and natural in front of the camera. She captured every moment beautifully--from the classic wedding portraits to the candid, spontaneous moments inspired by the surroundings. Every photo exceeded our expectations and reflected the emotions of the day in such a genuine way. One thing that truly stood out was Julia's dedication. She never stopped shooting. While we were occupied with different parts of the wedding, she was capturing our guests, the venue details, and all the little moments happening behind the scenes. Thanks to her, not only do we have beautiful memories of ourselves, but our family and friends have wonderful memories to look back on as well. We wholeheartedly recommend Julia to anyone looking for a talented photographer. Whether it's a wedding, engagement, family session, or any special occasion, you'll be in great hands. Thank you, Julia, for giving us memories we'll cherish for a lifetime!

Julia is a great and fun photographer to work with. She makes children or anyone who is camera-shy…read morefeel so comfortable in front of the camera. I traveled to Vancouver in October 2023 and got a chance to schedule a family photoshoot with her. Due to the rain, Julia was so flexible with the schedule because she wanted to make sure we got beautiful photos. Highly recommend Julia to all travelers and local families. Tianne & Bình's family

Had to sort out a photobooth very last minute, and Julia was more than willing to help and gave me…read moreall the info I needed! And answered my many many questions! She went above and beyond my expectations and was so courteous along the way. The design was perfect, the quality was beyond what I expected, and she is such a treat herself!! Would highly recommend Julia herself, and the photobooth to liven up any event- it really did complete the event and give us all everlasting memories (the printouts were such amazing quality and we all left with amazing pictures to keep!)

Energetic and experienced company who are easy to work with and very professional. We would…read moredefinitely use this company again. Jane P

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