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 The online gallery she uses is extremely outdated and unreliable.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.

Shauna is a delight to work with! I used her great eye and camera skills for headshots and "action"…read moreshots for my new bodywork business, and I couldn't be more pleased. She was punctual, sweet and accommodating, caught my vision right away, and delivered fantastic results faster and better than I had hoped for. Recommended without reservations!

Shauna ROCKS! She recently shot an engagement session for my fiance and I, as well as our…read moreengagement party, and we could not be happier with the results. She was super professional while also helping us feel at ease in front of the camera - something I was super nervous about. The photos turned out amazing!!!! I am totally in love with them. If you are looking for quality photos and a talented, wonderful, sweet, easy-going photographer, you've found your girl. We plan on having Shauna shoot our upcoming rehearsal dinner, too!

Russ and Thet are amazing! We hired them to do our videography for our wedding and they did NOT…read moredisappoint! We are so grateful we have the ability to re-live our special day! They are extremely professional, friendly and a pleasure to work with. Definitely recommend!

So glad we took our Holiday photos with Russ; he's so experienced with different angles and…read morelighting. Very patient even with our crazy boys. Also, after the photos, turnaround time was extremely reasonable. He is our favorite family photographer and highly recommend!

As someone who doesn't like having pictures taken, getting my headshots done is a nerve-racking…read moreprospect. But when I got my new 'dream' job-- writing for a health magazine--they needed a headshot. And to be honest, I was also tired of my linked in being just a picture of my horse...so I had to pony-up (ha ha, puns are fun!) and find someone who could help me not look like my usual petrified-in-front-of-the-camera self in a new headshot. I first called Storytelling Headshots, because, come on: the website looks gorgeous. There was something really different in the images on her website, the colors, the light it all just looks... cool. And the people, they were clearly not just a subset of her most attractive clients. They all looked good but they also were not just models, they looked real, like someone you'd like to meet. So, I knew okay, this was a good photographer. But I realized there was still one problem: me. I am a total chicken when it comes to being photographed. I mean, I've never met a camera that didn't somehow think I had murdered it's mother or something...they are all out for revenge!!! And the pictures I get back always just look: ugh, well it's not pretty. I'll admit it: I am a photographic problem-child. And usually I get the feeling that the photographer can sense this about me. ( I guess photographers are like horses...they smell fear. Or maybe they smell non-photogenic-ness--in my case, both is true.) Anyway, I always get the feeling after a few minutes working with any photographer that they are getting impatient and want me outta there as fast as possible. (I mean, that makes two of us....) so that they can work with someone cooler, or better looking... which only makes my nervousness worse. But this experience was totally different. For one thing, I got to talk with AJ, the photographer, before we even set up the appointment. And immediately I felt like she wanted hear my story and take time with me to listen why I was getting the headshots and how she could help. She asked a lot of great questions about what characteristics I wanted to convey and what my personality was like. In general, she really seemed to care. So I took a risk and booked a session. Look, I know I'm a 'problem child' in front of the camera -- I have plenty of past 'photographic' evidence. For one thing, I am the queen of blinks! But for some reason, these images that AJ got blew me away, even just seeing them in camera. She said she is good at 'surfing blinks' -- i mean she didn't seem phased at all by my non-photogenic superpower of blinking at just the right moment. Long story short, it was a world of difference from other shoots I've had in the past. AJ showed me the images as she was photographing me and even asked me for feedback so that she could learn what I liked to see in a picture of myself. And she really listened and made a real effort to 'get in my head' and learn what I didn't like about photos in the past and what I wanted my headshot to be like. That has never happened before in my past photo shoots (Usually, I don't get to see the images until the proofs arrive, and it's always a disaster, with almost no images that I like.) This time, when I saw the back of the camera...I couldn't believe what I was seeing: they looked like a different person, well not exactly different-- in fact they more like the 'real me' than anything I've had done in the past. But it was not the blinking, awkward me I was used to seeing in pictures. I guess it's me in an alternative universe, one where I do know what to do in front of the camera. If you feel like me, you should definitely call this studio. AJ is working on a whole different level. Just the lighting alone is crazy-good, but I think it's the patience and willingness to go the extra mile that really makes this place special. I was so worried going into this...but, (and I can't believe I'm saying this), but by the end of the session, I actually felt I had fun. (Okay, maybe 'fun' is too strong...but I was definitely relieved that I had seen a good number of shots, even in the session in the back of the camera that I liked of myself. Impossible, but true. Anyway, it's a g.d. miracle, but I actually really love my final headshots. Honestly, I would have been happy to have one shot that I liked ( since that never happens.) But when we did the 'proof review' there were many, many of my proofs that I liked. (Again, this has got to be mirror-world because that never happens to me.) Okay, I know that's this has been a long rant but I'm still flabbergasted at how this turned out: In that it turned out really good! If you are anything like me, you know how difficult that is to do. So, anyway that's my two-cents: if you are photo-phobic and in the market for a headshot miracle-worker, this is the place.

As I got closer to launching my new website, I knew I needed to get serious about getting a proper…read moreheadshot. The problem was that I didn't want a run-of-the-mill picture. I wanted a photograph that would capture the joy I have for my work, my desire to help people, and that I am a friendly, fun, accessible teacher. Yikes, tall order - especially given that I don't think I've ever seen a photo of myself that conveys those things. Fast-forward to the day of my photoshoot with Storytelling Headshots and there's AJ: taking the whole thing in hand with calm, humor and clarity - including my anxiety that this was never, ever going to work out. Long story short, my headshots are unbelievable. (All of them, I kid you not.) Not only did I get a great picture for my homepage, I got about ten. AJ has this rare gift of being able to capture the essence of spirit in a photograph. If you look at any of the photographs on her website, you'll know exactly what I mean. If you need the most dynamite photographs of your life, AJ is a master of her craft and worth every single penny. Your only worry is going to be if she has any openings in her schedule (no joke).

This is the third year in a row we have used Shelly to take pictures of our family during our…read morefamily camp. Five families and seven grandkids and to Grandogs. She is absolutely amazing. Makes everyone laugh and put them at ease. As well as shooting beautiful beautiful beautiful photos of our family. Awesome job.

Simple, efficient and personable. I contacted Shelly…read morebecause I needed a professional portrait for my business bio and website. Her shop is in an adorable section of old Battle Ground. We chatted for a bit and then she did her magic. The photos were great and a good value.

I highly recommend Lelia if you're looking to take baby milestone pics and family pictures. First…read moreof all, I came down with mastitis the day of our family photos and had to call Lelia to let her know. She was beyond understanding and rescheduled it for us no problem. Then she reached out to us to reschedule it TWICE because the weather was looking gray and she wanted us to have clear sunny skies for our photoshoot. Seriously, who is that caring?? She even lent me a dress to wear, brought us water bottles, and provided props for our baby. We are in love with our sunset family pictures! We also took our baby's sitting up milestone session in her home studio. Again, she provided beautiful clothes, accessories, and props for our photoshoot. I thought I was going to have to stand behind the camera to get my baby to smile but Lelia took charge! She has so many tricks to get your baby to look up and smile. My baby even belly laughed! We were so comfortable in her studio and it really shines through in our pictures. We received prints in the mail and were shocked at how beautifully everything was wrapped and packaged. Lelia has such a great artistic eye and attention to detail. Cadeau photography is 100% worth your investment!

Lelia is a fantastic photographer. She did a wonderful job during our maternity photo shoot. She…read morehas a true talent identifying the perfect shot and capturing the moment so well. She was easy going, pleasant and also very patient. She was a good sport letting us include our dog in the photos too. I would highly recommend her.

Altheia was great. We had her do our family photos recently and let her suggest locations and how…read moreto do the photos. The location she suggested was beautiful and we got some really nice shots out of it. She was great with our kids and had good ideas to help keep them engaged even when they started to have less-than-pleasant attitudes about the session. The results came back to us lightning fast. We just looked through the pictures and found some real gems, now we just have to go through the difficult process of deciding which ones we want to keep (made even more difficult by the fact that they are so good)! I highly recommend letting Altheia capture your memories for you.

I have followed Becca's photography for years. Her full-service approach is amazing. She offers a…read moreclient closet, vetted locations, and coaching for fellow photographers. Her photos consistently have a distinct, beautiful style with rich colors and natural rays of light. When she needed a mother-daughter duo, I jumped at the opportunity. She was communicative, friendly, prepared (changing station for comfort!), and put us both at ease. Our time together felt unrushed and relaxed. In addition, she was quick to share a sneak peek following our time together. I couldn't be more happy!

Rebecca takes the most gorgeous photos and it's a lovely, relaxing experience. Absolutely worth the…read morecost.