In my quest for a wedding photographer, I turned first to Yelp. (Of course!) But near the small…read moretown where we were getting married, there were very few to choose from, except for photographers who specialize in cheesy senior photos. So I expanded the search to Spokane, and came across LaDuke Photography. I was impressed with what I saw: a) competitive prices and package options b) wedding experience, with a portfolio showing... c) unique shots I contacted Lacey and was relieved that she still had our wedding date available. I also learned that she now lives in Eugene, OR, but considers herself a 'traveling wedding photographer,' so she'll get to your wedding, no matter where it is! (With some extra cost, of course) A few months before the wedding, we set up a skype date to meet her face-to-face and talk details, like whether to take photos before or after the ceremony, and how many hours we'd need them. We also met Nate, Lacey's business partner, who would also be photographing the wedding. They really made a point of getting to know us and our vision for our photographs. We exchanged Pinterest contact information, because how else can you plan a wedding these days? When the big day rolled around, Lacey and Nate came to the rehearsal the day before so that they could see the Church and the reception venue and get ideas. We chatted with them for a little while do go over the schedule for the day, and it really eased my mind about how they whole thing would work out. On the day of, they showed up right on time to photograph us getting dressed. We took wedding party photos before the ceremony, which in my book is a good idea because you don't have to stress about getting everything done afterwards, and it cuts down on the anxiety of the ceremony. (Plus, it's just an old wives tale that it's bad luck to see the bride before the wedding...right??) I don't want to go on and on about all the details, but suffice it to say that Lacey and Nate were very on top of things. They got photos of all of the people, events, and details that we asked for, and added their own creative ideas for shots and poses. I was most worried about the family shots, since my family is huge and disorganized, but it was actually a breeze. They didn't spend hours getting everyone lined up perfectly, so everyone looks relaxed and casual, which is just how we are in real life. Bonus points for giving the bride a snack in the middle of the after-ceremony shots. They must have known not to let Alli D get hangry! The turn-around was very fast in getting our photos back. Lacey was posting 'teasers' on her facebook page within days, and all of the photos were up on her website right after we got back from the honeymoon. We're so happy with how they turned out, and now just have to decide how we want to best spend our photo credit on her website. Check them out if you want! http://gallery.ladukephoto.com/strick

Everyone suspects a teenage girl may be hard to please when it comes to senior pictures.... because…read moreof this we were delighted to see our teenage girl so happy with her Senior Pictures from Lacey LaDuke. Lacey is the real deal photographer - we reviewed her online portfolio and liked her shooting style, then hoped for the best. From our very first contact, Lacey communicated very professionally in advance of the shoot - sharing some location ideas and also trying to get a feel for our teen daughter - she seemed genuinely interested in making sure our daughter was really happy. The photo shoot was a great experience - Lacey helped our nervous daughter relax, helped coach her on different looks and frankly, made it a fun experience. As a parent, I liked Lacey's flexibility and photography expertise - while also having very reasonable prices. I was pleasantly surprised that the online portfolio wasn't just her very best photos - they are very typical of what you'll get - many great shots, not just a few - she has a gift for pulling good images out of a person who may be nervous. We particularly liked her artful eye for color, angles etc - not just a boring image - but a nice eye for creating something a little more memorable. Would we recommend her? Absolutely yes - a great experience, great prices, fabulous photos - plus a really fun experience. Will we user her again - definitely. check 'em out: http://gallery.ladukephoto.com/p882495466

Christina was a true professional! I was a little nervous and she made me feel so comfortable and…read moreat ease. She guided me on how to stand, tilt my head and do all the right things to get the best shots! I am extremely happy with my all of the photos!

Christina was just OUTSTANDING! She was great with 6 kids (1yo - 9yo) and 8 adults. Love the…read morepictures. I am not easily impressed, but she way outdid my expectations.

Amber is the only person I ever want taking our photos. She has this calming and comforting…read morepresence about her that makes your photo session so easy and relaxing. This makes for natural looking photos. Her work is amazing. Her photos always turn out absolutely gorgeous. She has such attention to detail and a great eye for capturing the perfect moment. I always love the photos! We have had her do family photos, newborn photos, Christmas photos, and first year photos. More recently, her main focus has been boudoir photography. I finally pushed myself outside my comfort zone and had her do my photos as a gift for my husband for our fifth wedding anniversary. The whole experience was fantastic. Hair, make-up, access to her wardrobe, and the session itself. I felt so comfortable in the most uncomfortable situation with Amber. She is absolutely perfect for this type of photography. I had fully anticipated picking myself apart in the photos, not the photos themselves, I knew her photos would be beautiful, but me. However, when I saw them I didn't. She didn't edit me out, not my stretch marks, not my cellulite, not my scars. It was me and I thought - "wow, I look quite pretty." She is worth every penny and I couldn't be more grateful for her helping me get a glimpse into seeing myself how my husband does.

Amber is the best photographer in town!! Not only is she extremely kind and knowledgeable in her…read morefield, but she made us so comfortable on our wedding day! I had complete trust in her abilities and she certainly delivered!!! Our photos are amazing and I will hire her for any event she's willing to photograph!

Whitney is amazing!!! She makes you feel so comfortable and is so patient with your little making…read moresure you get pictures you're excited about!! You can tell how passionate she is with her photography by everything she puts into your shoot making it feel personalized I can't wait for our next shoot with her!!

Whitney was great to work with! Very professional, excellent communication, and on time for getting…read moreour photos back to us. We did a photo shoot for our toddler and she captured the magic of being a toddler perfectly! Our photos came out beautifully. Highly recommend her services!

She is sooooo amazing. She makes me feel amazing. I've done two shoots with her now and each one I…read moreget more and more confident. She has done better than any other boudoir photography, respectfully. Her prices are reasonable as well. I'll definitely keep going back for more.

Ana Laura is amazing. She took pictures of my family and my sister's, all at the same time!!! super…read morepatient with my moody teenagers and the fuzzy baby, that incredibly, behaved better that the older ones lol. Throughout the session she kept a calm and fun atmosphere making everybody feel comfortable. Thank you Ana for making our memories last forever :)

We just had our son's 1year bday and cake smash photos done, and we are so happy how the pics…read moreturned out!! I told all my mommy friends about her. She was so wonderful to work with. We liked that she gets the pics to us quickly too. We hired her for our son's party coming up too. Very reasonably priced! Highly recommend :)

I don't think there are any words to describe the wonderful experience dealing with Absolute Zero…read morePhotography. They have treated us like old friends and their quality of work was "par excellence" bar none! My son's senior photos were amazing and they look like photos taken by Patrick Demarchelier. Kody and Troy, a big thank you for what you guys did! You guys R O C K!

This is an on location photographer that is fairly new but has an eye of a seasoned photographer…read more She absolutely knows what she is doing and can capture those moments in time that can tell a story. Alicia is patient and funny. She is one of those photographers that can place you or find you in the place that flatters the subject best and then snaps the shot at the right moment to make the person viewing the photo feel a certain way. She is reasonable in price and is flexible with appointments. I LOVE her work and will use her again!!! If you want more than just a point and click photographer and you want someone to tell your story then give Moose Mark Photography a call!!!