My daughter and I did a mommy & me shoot with Kelly. She was so easy to work with and gave us…read moregreat direction. I absolutely love the photos we got out of the session!

From the owner: Capturing exceptional lifestyle images that tell your family's unique story from your wedding day,…read morethe day you welcome your first baby to the every day moments of real life.

We got both our engagement and wedding photos done with Jordan. We could not be happier with the…read morejob he did and will definitely recommend him to others. He made us feel comfortable the whole time, telling us what to do but also responding to our requests and allowing for a natural feel to the photoshoot. He is funny and not too serious - getting the photos was fun and stress-free :) Jordan's background in Graphic Design also turned out to be a huge asset. He didn't just colour correct our photos; he went the extra mile and got night shots and added some breathtaking effects. He's also there months down the road to make small edits to photos you want to have blown up. Out of ~330,000 photos submitted to the Shoot & Share photography contest, Jordan placed in the Top 100 with one of the photos he took at our wedding! We are honoured and so glad to have gone with him.

Jordan was great to work with right from the very beginning. As soon as I regulated a quote from…read morehim he was quick to respond and eager to answer any questions. I found other photographers took weeks to get back to me but Jordan would respond on a matter of minutes. Jordan arranged to come do a site inspection of our wedding location. I didn't need to ask for it - he offered it! He drove approx 2 hours in each direction to come meet me and check out the farm... and he brought his 2nd photographer! ! Jordan not only showed up early on the day of the wedding but had great ideas for staging photos. The wedding was on Saturday and I had my photos on Thursday afternoon!! My hubby, who hates posing for photos, relaxed with Jordan and was able to let loose a bit. He keeps telling everyone how awesome our photographers were and how funny they were. I truly believe one of best choices in the planning of our wedding was choosing Jordan! Thanks Jordan for a job well done!!

Jarrod provides an amazing studio experience. Respect for things I'm self conscious about, creative…read moresolutions to hiding personal flaws, he finds and shoots the good. A patient photographer who takes lots of shots to get the absolute best of the moment. I love how my photos turned out, and that's saying a lot given I never like photos of myself.

I hired Jarrod to do a family photoshoot as a Mother's Day gift to my mom, and it was absolutely…read moreamazing. We had a super fun morning taking photos in the park, and when the photos were ready they were absolutely perfect. He made us feel really comfortable at the shoot - we spent most of the day laughing! He even took beautiful photos of the dogs (they're definitely considered family members). I couldn't be happier with the results, I'd recommend Jarrod to anyone

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

Trying to find the right photographer to capture a special moment is a tedious and stressful…read moreprocess. There are so many photographers to choose from that it can be overwhelming. You want someone who is easy to work with, responsive, professional, and above all that will give you a QUALITY product, right?! Makenna Hickman Photography hits ALL those marks! Makenna is really easy going, super fun to work with (she's hysterical), and a total professional. What makes Makenna a real pleasure, is that she will do just about anything to get the perfect shot, whether that's indoors, outdoors, rain, shine, storm, or whatever; she's kind of been there done that. This is a fantastic trait; especially if you're uncomfortable in front of the camera, you're a family with small children, or have a pet that struggles to sit still. Makenna will take care of you throughout the process. She is A perfectionist so you know you're going to get quality pictures that you'll want to hang in your home for years to come. I've trusted Makenna Hickman Photography with the most important moments in my life - baby pictures, engagement pictures, and maternity shoots. I have hundreds of her pictures in my gallery. She delivers above and beyond my expectations EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. I wouldn't choose any other photographer - there's just no point. What's really special, is that Makenna will bring you behind the lens and let you see the shots she's taking so you feel great with what she's capturing. She truly wants her clients to be happy. After the session, she will get to work on her incredible editing and polishing. She really takes her time and makes sure she digs into all the little details. Because she is a solo artist, working with her is really a top notch experience. I highly recommend her services.

From the owner: Makenna Hickman Photography is a Bellingham and Whatcom County based photographer who specializes…read morein Child, Family, Maternity, Couples and Individual Photography.