We had our newborn session with Gretchen today and I was completely blown away. Honestly, if I…read morecould give 6 stars, I would. She totally lived up to her Instagram standards (which are pretty awesome-go see for yourself). Gretchen was a total professional. She did a million things that just exceeded our expectations for a newborn shoot so here are just a few: -She gave pre-shoot instructions on what to do and what not to do before our shoot (when to feed him, what to bring, etc) including driving instructions. -She has a studio that is full of everything we could ever need such as outfits, swaddles, blankets, backdrops, props, and more. -She washes everything used during each shoot. -She uses things like baby pads, gloves, and more in order to make the process sanitary as well as comfortable for baby. -She gave us plenty of options for things to use during the shoot as well as making helpful suggestions. For example, she has hundreds of swaddles and blankets of all textures and colors to choose from so my husband and I were having trouble choosing. She said "Well, let's start with this... what color are your shirts you will be wearing? Okay great, then let's stick with earthy tones. Here are some tones that would go well. And if that's the palette we're going with, I would suggest this backdrop." These things were not only helpful for my husband and I, but they ended up looking GREAT! She really is skilled at her craft. -She is both professional and personable. Meaning, she is going to go through the poses in an expedient yet gentle way, but will also oblige you in some silly stories or witty banter throughout the process. It really was enjoyable for everyone involved. -During the mom&baby photos, I asked her if I could peek at them to make sure there was something I liked. She did a great job but I wanted to get an additional angle so I asked if that was possible. Not only did she oblige, but she didn't make me feel bad about it or like I was imposing. It was so nice! -She is very seasoned in this profession (she's been at it for over a dozen years) so she knows the poses, what works, what doesn't, when to push baby and when to move on to the next thing, etc. -Not only is she a great photographer, but she's also just good with babies in general. Meaning, she was the one doing all of the outfit changes, swaddling, and more. She was experienced in the sense that she could sense the difference between a cranky baby and an incoming fart or poop. This is obviously helpful in a session like this. She was able to rock him, soothe him, move his body in a way that he liked, and was careful about removing her hands slowly in a way that wouldn't startle him, etc. She just SPEAKS baby, if that makes sense. Overall, we are super happy with the shoot and although we haven't received the photos yet, we know they're going to be great because, well, we saw them taken. Everything was adorable, classy, and clean. It was just perfect. Thank you, Gretchen, so making this potentially stressful process anything BUT that!!! We will definitely be coming back with baby #2! -Natalia, Tim, and Enzo

We are so happy with our newborn photos! We were recommend…read moreby a friend who also had her newborn photos done with her and we are so glad she recommended us! She is very professional and easy to work with. She had tons of props, outfits, hats, and amazing backdrops. Her photography room is heated and has sound machines playing to keep your baby calm and sleepy. She is also very reasonably priced. Make sure to reserve way in advance. Her schedule can get very busy!

Looking for someone to take care of your newborn photos? Look no further than Ela at Itsy…read morePhotography! While we were still in the haze of the newborn stage, Ela did the most wonderful job of making us feel comfortable while taking beautiful images of our daughter. Her thoughtful poses captured a wide range of adorable expressions, all while our little one stayed napping. She really is the baby whisperer! The early days pass so fast, and we are so grateful to have quality images of our fresh newborn to look back on. They, and the beautiful video that Ela compiled, are memories we will continue to treasure as she grows. Thank you Ela!

Ela is AMAZING!!! She is so flexible, patient, and fun to work with! She is a great listener and…read moreopen to ideas...and then she captures them so perfectly! She did a newborn session for my rainbow baby in November 2022, and the photos turned out wonderfully! I enjoyed working with her so much that I snatched her up when my family was able to get together for the first time in the last few years. We had to document the occasion, and again, Ela did not disappoint! She has such a good eye for lighting and positioning, and she works so well with kids...it's seriously a superpower!!! I would use her again and again!

Ashner is the real deal! Great personality and a master of his trait. I hired him for headshot and…read morehe delivered beautifully! I He came to the house and within 1.5 hours he had taken over 10 shots of the wife and I. We did multiple outfits and different backgrounds. He went with the flow and made us look great in the end with his fine tuning of the pics. Get him a shout and check out his studio!

Very highly recommended!! Communication was so simple and quick. He was very open to working with…read moreus and suggesting locations for our photo shoot. We have 3 children (3,5,7) and Asher was so kind and welcoming with them. They felt comfortable the entire shoot, which was the most appreciated by us, as it made them open to taking natural photos! He delivered our photos within 3-4 days of the shoot, and they came out AMAZING!! Some of the best family photos we have ever taken. He also took so many impromptu photos while we were walking or talking and laughing, and they came out even better than the posed photos! Overall, it was an amazing experience and the photos were beyond expectations. We would highly recommend Asher for any family looking to do beautiful photos!

Amazing photographer!!! Great with kids (and adults)!! Extremely professional, and patient!! Jake…read morelistened to what we wanted, and used his creativity to greatly exceed our expectations. I'm so happy that I ran across Jake, I have found the best person to chronicle the greatest moments in my families life!!!

From the owner: I specialize in candid photography of maternity, children, family, pets and life's special…read moreoccasions from a child's first birthday party to weddings and anniversaries. Passionate about capturing the magic in life's everyday moments, I photograph on location; your home, event location, a favorite place in the city or a quiet neighborhood park.

What else can I say about Naba Zabih Photography, other than Naba is a true professional with a…read morestyle and approach that is completely unique and authentic. We are so lucky to have found Naba as the main photographer for both our engagement photos and our wedding - she did not disappoint! Naba was truly a pleasure to work with. Friendly, caring, and enthusiastic - she was eager to help us capture memories that will last a lifetime, right from our initial call with her. Booking Naba as a photographer for weddings and/or couple photography was an easy choice, and has paid off in dividends. Thank you Naba for sharing your incredible talents with us!

If you're looking at this review, what are you waiting for? BOOK HER. I'm here to tell you she is…read moreone of the most talented, kindest, loving souls I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. I booked her after stalking her Instagram and website (highly recommend) and I never looked back. Not only did our wedding photos turn out to be pure PERFECTION, she was my right hand woman on my big day. She captured the whole day beautifully and her positive energy is UNMATCHED. I can't say enough great things about her. Naba truly is magic in a person.

I met Billy when he didn't even have a yelp page yet. He helped me shoot a boudoir calendar as a…read moregift for my husband's birthday at that time. Now we're finishing working on the second calendar. Besides that, Billy and I have experimented a lot with the different kinds of shoots - some of the most memorable ones were underwater shoot and sunset yoga shoot on the beach. I enjoy working with him because he's always very accommodating, friendly and understands my needs perfectly. He makes me feel very relaxed in front of the camera as if we've been friends forever!

I hired Billy to photograph my car for sale (2016 Chevy SS). I expected the pictures to look good…read moresince I'd seen his portfolio, but I was surprised at how much I enjoyed the photo shoot itself. Billy is a great guy -- really friendly and down-to-earth. I enjoyed talking to him while he worked. He even happily answered all my noob photography questions. The pictures turned out even better than I expected. Billy did a good job of balancing artistic shots with the more utilitarian, I'm-selling-my-car type shots. I ended up selling the car less than three weeks later to a man from L.A. who saw the pictures online. (I got a good price for it.)

Laurie is a truly amazing photographer! She took our engagement and wedding photos and hopefully…read moreone day, our maternity photos. She is not only amazing behind the camera but she is always fun, engaging, and helps us feel comfortable in front of the camera. My husband is usually really shy but he definitely opens up and our photos always turn out fantastic! Thank you Laurie! You are a gift for us!

I 100% recommend LaurieL Photography for your newborn photos! Her studio is clean and cozy - she…read moremade us feel so comfortable. Laurie took her time and was so patient with my family and I to make sure that we got the photos we wanted. The price point is perfect- I wouldn't have been able to afford going elsewhere and getting the amount of photos we did. I intend to come back and get first birthday photos with her. Obsessed is an understatement. Thank you Laurie!!!!!

Absolutely wonderful experience and quality photos. I've already done two three hour sessions and…read morewill definitely use her again!

Kara is a phenomenal photographer and a pleasure to work with. It is great to have someone so good…read moreat what she does just around the corner in Camas/Washougal.