April is a very talented photographer whom I hired to capture my wedding day. April listened to…read morewhat I wanted out of a photographer and brought to life incredible photos of not only myself and my husband but also my family and guests making it more memorable in the future. Her editing skills are phenomenal and really captured the emotions in the day. I strongly recommend April and will be using her in the future to capture more life changing events.

April is hands down the best photographer. You will not be disappointed. Her communication is…read moresecond to none and she makes the entire experience feel smooth comfortable and genuinely enjoyable. She treats you incredibly well and goes above and beyond to make sure everything turns out amazing. She takes the time to answer every question and has a real talent for capturing the highlights of your special moments in a way that feels natural and memorable. I would absolutely love to work with her again. Even my fiancé agrees. If your reading this review stop scrolling and book her.

Shannon has a wonderful eye for poses and lighting. Great communication and happy with the results!read more

Shannon did maternity photos and newborn shots for a few people that I know...So I knew exactly who…read moreto contact when we were finally expecting. She responded quickly and always answered all my questions. Very easy to get in touch with! She asked me all about the sort of "feel" we wanted for our photos. And her prices are extremely reasonable. When it came time for the shoot I was nervous because I'm just not photogenic at all. She made me feel at ease, directed me for the best shots and had patience!! She delivered us a preview the next day and the final shots in 2 days! And I couldn't believe how great they came out....breathtaking. We are so happy and can't wait for the newborn shots and family pictures in the future. Oh, and all these gorgeous dresses, Shannon has a closet FULL of them for us mommas to wear for the shoot!

Lauren was amazing! She is so easygoing, which makes it easy and fun to do pictures with her…read more She's also exceptional at her craft and the end results of the pictures were phenomenal. She's also a fantastic communicator, which is key when trying to figure out a date and location that makes the most sense. It was going to rain at our original location so we called an audible and went to a different location and it was gorgeous. We're thrilled with Lauren and can't wait to work with her again.

We are so happy with our family photos! Beth made us immediately feel comfortable and the whole…read moreshoot was so enjoyable. We will treasure these photos! Thank you Beth!!!

Got the final copies of the ten pictures I ordered and could not be happier with the outcome. I…read morecan't express my satisfaction and gratitude at their professionalism enough. Five stars - worth every dollar.

40/40 photo shoot! Working with Sandy and her team was an unforgettable experience. From the moment…read moreI stepped in front of the camera, she created a space that felt safe, encouraging, and empowering. I've never felt so comfortable being photographed-- Sandy has a true gift for helping you relax, be yourself, and still bring out your most confident, radiant side. The direction was thoughtful, natural, fun and intuitive--never forced. I left the shoot feeling not just seen but celebrated. The final images captured not only how I look, but how I felt--strong, grounded, and beautiful. If you're looking for a photographer who knows how to bring out your best, both technically and emotionally, look no further. Sandy is an artist, a professional, and someone who truly cares about the people being photographed. I can't recommend her and her team enough.

Ashley's energetic enthusiasm for her profession definitely shows through her work - truly amazing…read more Most definitely top of the top greatest photographers.

We just used Sonora photography for our yearly family photos we take every year…read more I honestly can't remember how I found Sonora photography but I'm happy I did. I contacted her and she was very responsive and easy to schedule with and made the whole process run extremely smoothly. We took our pictures at 17 mile farm house. Cute location but rather busy which was fine. She made my family and I feel very comfortable and not awkward. Taking pictures can get awkward and rather boring but Ashleigh made the whole experience way better then any experience I had ever had. I got the pictures rather quick and her prices are very reasonable and the pictures all came out beautiful. She has some true talent and that's a understatement. If you need a laid back non awkward photographer with mad skill-Ashleigh is your girl:).

I do not know what not to say about Ashleigh! She has an amazing eye, for what will look good! We…read moredid a bohemian style shoot in Daniels Park, I had only had professional photos taken of myself a few time. So, I was a bit nervous, but she made me feel so comfortable and good about myself. As if I wasn't already impressed enough, when she sent me the photos my jaw dropped. I felt like I looked like a model, lighting that she captured was stunning to say the least! I can not speak high enough about Ashleigh and the work that she does! I would recommend her and her skills to ANYONE looking for a professional photographer.

Taking family pictures can be a fun, memorable experience that captures the heart and spirit of…read moreyour family. It can also be stressful to get your family to cooperate and get great pictures if you don't have the right professional orchestrating your photo shoot. I've used Christina Straw Photography multiple times for many reasons and couldn't be happier. I am particularly impressed with Christina's great style, technical skill, professionalism, ability to control the photo shoot, and the quality of her finished product. I love Christina's style. She gets great formal and candid shots that capture the love and personality of my family. She does a nice job in both color and black and white. Christina's technical skills with regards to color, sharpness, clarity and lighting are impressive. Many of the photos she took for me are great. My kids' skin and hair were brilliant from the golden lighting she captured. Christina is very professional and gets wonderful photos that last a lifetime. The first photo she took for me was for my daughter's birth announcement a few years ago. That picture is timeless - a beautiful black and white of my then two year old son holding his new born sister. Christina said to me, "isn't it wonderful when the stars align for that perfect photograph." I have never forgotten what she said and I am grateful to her for capturing that perfect photo (that brings up such happy memories for me) when those stars aligned. Christina knows how to put my family at ease and gets the great shots I'm looking for. As a mother of a young child she knows how to engage my children. She keeps them focused but relaxed and gets their natural smiles and personalities to shine through. She captures fantastic individual and family photographs, and she gets them before the kids lose interest. As a parent of young children that is invaluable. She is easy to work with and helps bring my creative ideas to light as well. Each photo shoot she has done for me has been unique and personal. One year I worked with Christina for my family photo shoot I wanted to take pictures in the new city in which we had recently moved. I wasn't familiar with the park but learned it was quite busy on the weekend. Even though there were many background distractions at the park Christina was still able to get some great shots. They turned out much better than I expected. I like that she helps you pick out your venue and coordinating family outfits if you need help. The next year I worked with Christina we worked together and chose a great venue. The pictures were amazing! There were so many wonderful shots with beautiful backgrounds and perfect lighting. I had a difficult time choosing only a few for our holiday card. Last year the quality of the photos she did for me were excellent. They were even better than the year before. I was so pleased with them I submitted them into a contest (with permission of course). Christina got so many wonderful compliments on her shots. Family and friends thought they were for a professional advertisement campaign from a magazine. The pictures Christina has taken of my family over the years are priceless. We easily spend money on clothes, shoes, and handbags and tend to cut corners on artistic outlets. But a great family photo shoot is totally worth it. The photos for your family memories, scrapbooks, albums and family tree are worth it. Having Christina take good quality photographs of your family is an investment you will not regret. The only difficulty is getting an appointment because she books up fast especially during the holidays. I highly recommend you call and get on her calendar as soon as you can.

This was an absolutely terrible experience for our family. Christina didn't listen to what I wanted…read moreat all, and when I told her I was uncomfortable in a certain pose (Sitting on a jagged rock on a steep hill, in a dress and heels, while holding my newborn), she threatened to quit and wouldn't continue shooting until I did the pose she wanted. She was terrible at giving directions (just turn, turn the other way, no the other way, move your hand, etc - entirely unclear) and would get mad at us when we didn't guess correctly what she meant. When we didn't pose the way she wanted, she would make sarcastic and snippy comments that made us all SO uncomfortable and made the whole shoot so awkward. And then she'd bark at you to smile! We did not get one single photo that we will ever use. I am so very sad and mad, not only that we wasted $500 but that we can't go back and get photos that we can actually use of my baby at this age again. We can never get that back. I would highly encourage you to think twice before hiring Christina if you have a baby - she absolutely does NOT know how to shoot babies. Or family groups. If you have any thoughts or opinions of your own whatsoever about what you want, she will not listen to you. When I told her what shots I wanted (which we had discussed over the phone and in email prior to the shoot) she yelled at me that she's the professional and basically I needed to shut up and do it her way because I don't know anything. I left the shoot in tears. It was truly awful. And surprise surprise, I've never seen less flattering photos of myself or my family in my entire life. There is literally not one single photo where you can see everyone's face and everyone has their eyes open! I truly believe she started taking bad photos intentionally after I didn't want to do one of her poses because even a non-professional photographer could capture at least one or two that were ok. Think twice before hiring her.

Elle is amazing!! We've worked with Elle for a couple of family photo sessions with our twins when…read morethey were 6 months and a year old. I was prepared to settle for what we could get with two uncooperative babies however we were pleasantly surprised by Elle's ability to get some amazing shots, both times! She has a great eye and makes you feel comfortable while capturing some amazing moments. Elle has been a pleasure to work with; kind, professional and patient (did I mention TWO uncooperative babies?!) and we look forward to working with her again in the future.

We loved having Elle do our newborn photo session! As a new Mom I was nervous having someone handle…read moremy brand new baby, but Elle was gentle, kind, and patient. She has many different props and backgrounds readily available but was also willing to use any props that we brought with us. Her attention to detail is beyond amazing and she makes sure that everything is perfect before moving on. A few days later our photos were ready to view. We couldn't be happier with the final product and we can't wait for her to capture more special family moments in the future.

I cannot say enough amazing things about Amy. If I could go back and redo my wedding day, it would…read morebe just so she could be the one to capture it. She has photographed our maternity photos, newborn photos, and family photos, and every single time I am blown away. Amy has an incredible eye for detail, light, and emotion. She somehow captures not just how moments look, but how they feel. She is patient, warm, and so easy to be around, which makes the entire experience effortless and enjoyable. The images she delivers are timeless, beautiful, and truly priceless to our family. We will treasure her photos forever and can't imagine trusting anyone else with our most important memories.

If you'd like your wedding photos to look like they belong in a magazine, but want a photographer…read morewho makes you feel like you're just hanging out with your best friend, look no further. As soon as we met Amy and looked through her photos, it was clear she was the wedding photographer for us. We decided to stretch our photo budget a bit to hire her and it was *easily* one of the best decisions we made throughout our entire wedding process. We booked a package that included an engagement shoot with her as well, and I cannot recommend that enough. It gave me and my now-husband time to get to know Amy, understand her working style, develop a relationship... And, as we left the shoot, my fiancé actually said to me, "That was fun!" (Fun! From a man who hates having his photo taken!) As we got closer to our wedding day, Amy reached out to me to discuss details and to ask if there was anything else she could do to support our planning. We met for a cup of coffee to talk through the day and so I could ask questions (I had many, as I'm sure other brides do as well) and I left that meeting feeling so much more confident about everything that was going to happen over the course of the day. Everything ran perfectly smooth the day-of and I can't emphasize enough how much all those involved with our wedding were so impressed with Amy. She gives really clear directions (without ever being bossy) and makes people feel instantly relaxed - I really, really believe that shows in our photos. Our wedding day was quite emotional (as they tend to be) and Amy was supportive, patient, and kind. She captured all sorts of small special moments and looking through our photos reminded me of so many details that I'm sure I would have otherwise forgotten with the craziness of the day. We are so thrilled with how our photos turned out - as are our family and friends - and we now have the incredibly difficult job of deciding which of our 1,000+ photos we want to print... But it's a problem I'm happy to have!! I simply can't say enough amazing things about working with Amy and the quality of her work.

My family and I had a pleasure to work with Tamara just recently and I have to say that both her…read morepersonality and her work were exactly what I expected from a photographer. She is very professional and really knows how to show a story with her photographs. For a few hours she is part of your life and shows it from inside out in the most beautiful light possible- literally! Our photo shoot took place on a beach and even though, I'm not usually a very "beachy" person, I would not have done it any other way. Tamara was so patient and made us feel so comfortable and natural and the pictures turned out amazing! Not one of them looks staged- its like she knew exactly when to click to capture the most beautiful shots of our family. I have worked with a few photographers in the past and I am certain that Tamara will be part of our life from now on. Everyone can take pictures but not everyone can be a photographer and Tamara is most definitely the one. Thank you Tamara for capturing my family in such a special way!

Tamara was the BEST decision we made in regards to wedding planning! She was an absolute dream to…read morework with - professional, timely, well-versed, and a master at her craft! Tamara captured our fall engagement session, as well as our entire summer wedding weekend (welcome party, full wedding day, & farewell brunch) - both in beautiful Vail, Colorado. Not only did Tamara and her assistant show up on time to all events, they dressed appropriately, were well prepared for any weather changes, and most importantly, exhibited great teamwork with other vendors (i.e. videographers). I could not recommend Tamara more, I am confident in her skills and know you will be just as pleased as my husband and I!