This review is two years overdue but I just have so many wonderful things to say about Kat, that I…read moreknew it would be impossible to include it all in a brief review. I found her online when I was pregnant, and with our twins being born two months early, their "newborn photos" were taken when they were just over two months old. Kat was extremely accommodating from the get go, not caring about the date being pushed out and only focused on the twins recovery in the NICU. The session went beyond any expectations we had and we dubbed her "the baby whisperer". Ever since then, I couldn't imagine going to anyone else for photos. Kat has now photographed the twins for their newborn session, one year family pics, two year family pics, and various mini sessions, for Mother's Day and two Christmases. She is so relaxed while she works that it's impossible to not immediately be relaxed once in her presence (which is huge for someone like me, who gets nervous before any family pics). My children gravitate to her and open up to her in a way that I rarely see with other people! You get what you pay for, and Kat is worth every penny. The quality of her work, the way she interacts with my children, and the amazing photographs we will cherish forever make each session worth it. Her turn around time is always accurate, but usually ahead of schedule, and she will provide sneak peeks. Having lost my mom the year before my children were born, I now know just how important photographs are. I'm thrilled we found the perfect photographer on the first try, and I hope she never retires, because I want her taking their senior pics and beyond! She is incredible and a master of her craft. My husband and I could not be more impressed with the caliber of her work, and most importantly, who she is as a person - kind, fun, relaxed, family oriented, and genuine. You will NEVER regret hiring Kat!!! I now recommend her to anyone that will listen.

Our family came together from 3 states and we scheduled a session with Catherine hoping to get a…read moresingle photo of our family for "over the mantle" - Because of the wonderful job she did, choosing just one photo was very difficult! She is pleasant, professional and very very good with children. I highly recommend using her for family photos!

After thoroughly looking for photographers for over a month, we're glad that we discovered Melissa…read more She was extremely responsive and made herself quickly available to connect via video chat to discuss our options. We were hoping to get photos done before our son's 1st birthday and she was able to provide us with a great date/time option. We really lucked out. On the day of our shoot we couldn't have asked for a better experience. The drive to the studio was beautiful and worth it - we drove from over 30 minutes away. The studio was immaculate and ready to go for our time together. Her prep email was extremely detail oriented and let us know exactly what to expect. Once there we could easily see the setups and there was a perfect place for us to finish getting ready. Even though we brought most of our outfits she also offered an additional one for us to use and it photographed so lovely. Lastly, the cake smash session was literally the icing on the cake. She has a wonderful referral that made the most beautiful cake for us. Our custom banner was EXACTLY what we were looking for in terms of colors and vibe. She got our son to warm up, have fun, and capture his personality. Melissa's patience, professionalism, strong communication via email/text, and warmth was much appreciated as first time parents for our first shoot. We look forward to working with her again in the future!

I would highly recommend Melissa Hartigan Photography! She took our maternity photos and they are…read moreabsolutely beautiful! She helped me pick out a lovely gown from her collection of maternity gowns to borrow for the photo shoot. She was even so kind to reschedule a gown try on when I accidentally missed the appointment! She put my husband and I at ease during the photo shoot, choosing a beautiful location and knowing what poses to suggest to create beautiful photos that we will forever cherish. We couldn't be more thankful and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for maternity photos!

We've had several photos of our kids taken by Shantel. All came out amazing!…read moreEven though SLB Photography hasn't been in business for very long yet, the pictures always turn out amazing. Shantel does some minor editing and the pictures turn out really natural, so it's not too much which I prefer. Shantel must be one of the most creative people I've ever met. She's done several photo shoots for us in different themes (Christmas, Easter, newborn and family pics after our second was born) and every time we were very pleased about the results. SLB Photography looks for nice backdrops and props according to your style or requests. We've never really given her any suggestions and just let her do what she felt was right for the occasion, and we don't have any regrets! When you book a session with SLB Photography, don't expect to come in a professional photo studio. Shantel does the photo shoots at her house (or on location), but I feel like this is definitely a plus if you have a session with kids! Because she has a toddler, there are plenty of things/toys to distract your kids during the session or in between while Shantel changes her sets. She's also really good with the kids. I would give SLB Photography 5 stars but only gave her 4 because I wouldn't be able to give her more stars in the future, because I'm sure when she gets even more experienced that her work would be absolutely perfect!

From the owner: SLB Photography specializes in child and family photography as well as portraits and headshots…read more Furthermore, with over a decade of experience, SLB Photography, LLC has a diverse portfolio that also encompasses other photography genres including event, branding, team/sport, class/school and food.

Kim from Europa Photography definitely deserves five stars. I was looking for a photographer for my…read morein-law's 40 anniversary becasue we wanted a photo shoot with the whole family to remember this moment. Kim was very responsive and answered all the questions promptly. From all the photographers that I reached out to, she was the only one that would email me right away. I really appreciate her responding so quickly via email. During the shoot she made all of us feel comfortable and she worked great the kids. Pictures that we received are amazing! What a great photographer, I will definitely be back.

From the owner: Specialize in portraits, weddings, editorial and commercial. Special shoots include boudoir,…read morepinup, steampunk

Your review helps others learn about great local businesses…read more Kate took both of my girls graduation pictures and both sessions came out amazing! She is very very accommodating and very professional. I recommended Kat to 4 of my friends and they too love the work she did. I will definitely be using Kat again in the future. Kat- thank you for the beautiful memories! Please don't review this business if you received a freebie for writing this review, or if you're connected in any way to the owner or employees.

Kat Loughery Photography made my wedding day incredibly memorable from start to finish!! Kat and I…read morehad numerous discussions about my vision and she even met with me at our first look spot to fully embrace what I wanted captured! Communication was easy whether it was through email that included a bunch of questions or a simple text message asking for feedback or an opinion. As soon as we solidified that we would be using Kat's services I was able to share my pinterest board with her and she continued to check in on what ideas I continued to pin. On the day of our wedding she pulled out a binder full of all the photos I had pinned. I loved that she was always on top of it! I booked Kat with two other photographers for around 8 hours of service. Within my package it also included an extra mini photo shoot. I asked Kat to do a secret boudoir shoot with me and although not part of her normal requests she accepted with ease! She made me feel so comfortable during that shoot and created a small album I was able to gift to my husband on the morning of our wedding! It was incredibly special and made me feel confident and sexy to gift to my husband! On the day of the wedding, all three photographers showed up on time and began shooting in the hotel rooms, capturing the little details of my jewelry and personalized champagne flutes. They captured candid moments between my bridesmaids and I and especially with my mom. My mom is such a strong woman and when she gets emotional it is usually a big deal. Kat and her team did not miss a beat and captured those moments for me to look back on! Throughout the day of our wedding, Kat's team was with us every step making each moment continuously special. They froze on the rocks at Lighthouse Point Beach so my husband and I could capture a unique first look experience. We all may have been cold, but I will NEVER forget the memories of all of us laughing together pushing through the chills (and tears!). During some group shots on the carousel they laughed with us during an injury that happened to one of the horses feet! Complete accident, but made for a story to tell in the long run. The ceremony was captured in just the way I asked including accommodating the hard shot of being behind my mom, step father and I to get the shot before we walked out. The reception photos were endless of our guests and my husband and I interacting with family and friends. They captured such FUN memories and even a romantic moment of my husband and I embraced in the love of the day slow dancing with everyone else on the dance floor. Not to mention there may have been a lift or two throughout some of the song choices! By the end of the night I asked what Kat and her team what they were still doing there and they said they were having so much fun! It truly made my night! To this day, Kat still answers my texts and will send any requests I may have whether it's a photo turned from black and white back to color or just simply a quick edit. Thank you SO much for everything and making our greatest day of our lives that much more special!

BEST experience! Denise Gammell is amazing. Wow wow wow. She has a unique gift at capturing the…read moretrue personality of her subject. The pictures turned out beautiful. I cried looking at them. I couldn't have asked for anything more. She will be our photographer for life!

From the owner: Specializing in teen & high school senior portrait photography. Sessions by Denise Gammell honor…read moreand reflect how amazing you are. The service-focused experience she provides is unmatched. Denise gets to know her clients through self-discovery interview questions that focus on your core values, hopes and dreams. She works creatively to envision a soulful portrait session that celebrates how far you’ve come, where you are presently in your marvelous journey, and where you aspire to be. Denise is with you every step of the way, from securing your ideal shoot location and wardrobe selection that will reflect your highest self, to the final step of delivering heirloom artwork. Her inspired vision is that you receive beautiful portraits that will always remind you of who you are at your core, which will boldly inspire you as you live out your legacy.

Sara did an amazing job with my engagement photos! She was always professional, prompt, and…read moreresponsive, and the photos came out super well. We really enjoyed the photo shoot experience too -- Sara did a great job putting us at ease and coming up with creative poses and prompts. I would highly recommend hiring Sara for all your photography needs! We are always going to treasure our photos from the session.

We can not say enough good things about Sara! She joined us for a 3 generation family reunion. She…read morewas a joy to work with from start to finish. Kind, accommodating, and professional. She went above and beyond capturing the reunion perfectly including candids and group shots. Her work is beautiful, and we will certainly work with her again. Look no further, we highly recommend!