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    Cobalt Studios PDX

    4.3 (12 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    No scams, only honesty.  "Affliction will slay the wicked, and those who hate the righteous will be condemned." -Psalms 34:21
    Brent H.

    This review is solely based on our experience with the company's humanity, not their profession and skillset. This past weekend my husband and I got stranded outside the studio and while we waited for our car insurance to tow us, we had hoped we could wait in a warm environment being that it was ridiculously freezing cold outside or too cold to wait in our family van. By no means did we want to interrupt anyone's event or private studio session, however we had hoped waiting in the lobby would be an available option. Instead we were asked to leave and being that they seemed to be in celebratory times with a X-mas event, I felt unsettled about their lack of X-mas spirit, cheer, unwillingness to help. So being the bold person that I am, I went back in portraying to be an interested client or customer, we then came to a man who seemed to be willing to hear us out further. As he ushered us outside back into the cold he initiated conversation about what was our current situation. Interesting enough, he points out what's that in your hand ? ...(A Holy Bible). He seemed to be offended...during our explanation of our egregious circumstance, he began to rudely pry and gave off a unwillingness to show any hospitality or act of kindness. He then threaten that we would be towed for being parked on the street corner of Clinton & Milwaukee. Suddenly things went from 0 to 100 real quick and as I began to shout back in Holy tongues, he said he was going to call the police and accused us of being on drugs. We no longer were dealing with a person, but rather something cold, empty, and dark. Be kind and respectful towards all religions, genders, race...etc. We were denied any sense of hospitality, as if the people had no humanity. My husband and I don't know what was colder, the upcoming winter or the cold hearts placed in front of us. Praying for one man in particular... You never know who could potentially be your next clients....treating people this way is bad for business....surely you won't attract them by being ruthless and cold. ***On the contrary, shout out to FDA AUTO for opening there doors to us NO SERVICES NEEDED Just the READINESS to be KIND on a cold day. Had it not been for our time-sensitive schedule, and how busy they were; this could have definitely been an alternative option for auto services! We will be keeping them in mind in the future. ****Humorous side note: Ironically, what are the odds of getting stranded outside an auto mechanic shop?

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    Pedro O.

    I met Bill and Tammy Linns, when the cast of "Hamilton" was in town. I was assigned to photograph the entire cast, but my little studio wasn't well equipped or had space enough to support such a major operation. That's when Bill and Tammy came to rescue me and my crew. Cobalt Studio is a photographer's paradise and has everything you need for a great session-- whether your session is a national advertising campaign or a senior session. Bill's slogan is " if we don't have it today, swing by tomorrow--we more than likely will have it here;" and he lives up to his mantra. Being amazing studio managers and even more incredible human beings, Bill and Tammy became family, and now all my commercial and personal sessions are shot at their place. If you want high-end gear, affordable price, and an amazing couple as studio managers, you just found the place.

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    Hands down one of the most professional and incredible studios I've ever experienced - lots of equipment, great lighting, clean, and fun!

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    My son is a rainbow blur. I have so many photos of him and me smiling at each other and hanging…read morearound our favorite places. I adore these photos, but as his third birthday approached, my heart was searching for something different. He's not a "sit and smile" kinda boy. He's wild and colorful.. a rainbow that injects creativity into my life. His personality is hard to put into words, but I can SEE it, and I wanted someone to capture *that*. Kelly was the photographer who captured his rainbow blur. Before she arrived, she already had a vision in her head.. a couple of times, I heard her talking through the ideas she had thoughtfully written down. I'm curious as to when those ideas entered her mind.. I dunno! But that's the beauty.. she's clearly inspired by her own lens and life, and she injects that perspective into her fine art photo sessions. She has a plan and a vision, and you just know you're in the hand of an artist. During the session, my son would not sit still. But that's ok, there wasn't any pressure for him to do so. I felt beautiful throughout, even as my body jumped back and forth from strength to defeat as Bruno ran wild.. and despite the intermittent chaos, Kelly took the time to gently guide me into random patches of light that looked simply ethereal in the final edits. Without knowing it, she captured a photo that contained a photo of my late father in the background.. so he was there, and perhaps he was in the light, too? I dunno, but the photos represent more than a happy morning with my son.. they encompass our dance and our blurs and the push-and-pull of our hearts and bodies moving together. They are art. Always an honor to have Kelly and her cameras into our home, and I would recommend her for anyone wanting photos that will live for centuries in albums and prints.. photos that will be traced by the hands of your kids and grandkids.. photos that will help us better understand love and light. Thank you, Kelly!

    We couldn't be more happy with June Lion! Kelly has made us comfortable in every photo session…read morewe've had with her. From our engagement, to our wedding, to now a remote session to capture our growing family. We were unsure how our photos could possibly be good from a remote session (PDX to Colorado)...but we were absolutely amazed! Kelly was able to capture candid moments in our own home and the quality of photos and artistry is just as amazing as our in-person sessions. We're so glad we found June Lion and recommend her to all our friends...now they can work with her from anywhere!

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    Leahana is absolutely amazing! We just completed our fourth session and I know we will have many…read moremore in the future. Our sessions have included newborn sessions in our home (one with twins!), maternity photos in her studio space with a dress borrowed from her client closet, and family portraits outside on a cold and rainy day with a 1 year old. Every session has perfectly captured the wonderful chaos of our family. In addition to the amazing photos, Leahana has great suggestions for locations, provides a packet of information prior to the day with tips for wardrobe, and is SOO good with kids! Honestly can't recommend Leahana enough!

    I was fortunate to have found Leahana's portfolio while looking for local photographers. I'm from…read moreout of state, but I was planning to propose in Portland, Oregon. Having Leahana as our photographer was an amazing experience, and I'm so glad that we had her capture this moment. From the start, she was very kind and communicated well as we planned the day. She provided many different locations to choose from and considerations for each of those locations. She also had a comprehensive guide for preparing for the day of the shoot. All of this was extremely helpful given that we were unfamiliar with the area and did not have experience doing a photography session before. On the day of, Leahana made us feel comfortable throughout, and the 3 hours flew by. Very chill vibes and super fun! The pictures surpassed our high expectations :) I would 100% recommend her, and we will definitely work with her again!

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    Technology Association of Oregon used Jason DeSomer to photograph two events in 2016 - Oregon…read moreTechnology Awards in May and Party in the Pinot in July. We were blown away by his shots. His images capture the spirit of our events and eliminate the contrived photos that are typical of awards ceremonies and outdoor events. He is extremely professional, and non-intrusive while interacting with guests. He captures the moment at our events in so many different ways we can't quite figure out how he got from here to there in that amount of time - but its impressive. And he provides our photos quickly so we can send them out to our community in a timely manner. In 2017 we booked early to lock down those two events, and two more our Kickoff Party in January and Kickball Tournament in August. When planning events you are always looking for great vendors who, in addition to providing stellar service, make your life easier the day of the big event. Jason DeSomer does this, and I can't recommend his services enough.

    Jason was everything I was looking for in a photographer, and more!…read more I was searching for a photographer online and Jason's work stood out to me because he has an eye for great camera angles and subject placement, and his photos were very crisp and clear with great lighting and editing (something I found lacking in many others' portfolios). When I emailed him, his quotes were clear and reasonable, and he outlined everything in detail. I was modeling some outfits for a photo shoot in my house. Thankfully, Jason had a lot of great ideas for posing and I already knew the photos would turn out amazing! (I've done shoots with other photographers where I was given no direction and most of the photos came out awkward or meh). I was very happy with the shoot and the photos I received. I would definitely work with Jason again, and recommend him to anyone needing quality photos!

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