Steve is very professional, easy to work with, and did a perfect job at our recent wedding where he…read moresupplied both the ceremony and reception music (at different locations at Gilsland Farm). He also has the most reasonable fee in southern Maine, aside from those 1-800 national companies with the ridiculous contracts.

After our work with them last winter, I booked them immediately for our wedding and separate…read morereception! Hiring Alice and Chris to capture our wedding and separate reception was one of the best decisions we made in our whole wedding planning process, hands down. From the moment we met them, my now-wife and I connected with their incredible friendliness and energy. From the moment we saw our pictures, we were blown away. Not only do we now consider Alice and Chris friends, but we have more beautiful images from our wedding than we could have ever imagined. Alice and Chris were professional and warm and thorough from the planning through the day of, and their obvious excitement and passion for what they do made it all the more fun for us as we were taking pictures. Every single person who has seen our wedding photos has commented on how stunning they are, and both of our families will be hiring Alice and Chris for every photography need in the future. We're certainly keeping them on notice when we're ready to start our own family :) Long story short: if you want stunningly gorgeous photos and photographers who become friends, look no further than Alice and Chris.

Excellent quality photos and such an enjoyable experience. Alice and Chris were great with our…read morekids and captured them perfectly. They provided us with a CD with over a hundred images from our photo session. Highly recommend!

I had two photographers from the emilie inc. team and they did a FANTASTIC job at our wedding! I…read morewas confident based on the portfolios I had seen, and they delivered. I love the style and how well they blended the natural environment and elements of our venue into the shots. There's a great balance between the details and the documentary style shots, and candid portraits of the wedding party and guests. Leading up to the wedding, we had no problem getting our questions answered and paying through their online invoicing system. We were able to visit the office and meet our photographers ahead of time and the whole experience was wonderful. We were welcomed with warmth and cupcakes! They pay attention to the details of the whole experience. This is a top-notch company. I had two disappointments (which is the reason why I didn't give a 5-star review. It would be 4.5 if I could!). The first is that photog team did not set up any fill lights for the formal portraits. I should have asked about this ahead of time, but I thought it was standard for professional portraits. At least at every wedding I have been to, there were a few diffusers or flashes set up even if the shooters were photojournalism/documentary style wedding photographers. The faces and eye sockets are more shadowed than I would have hoped. Also, in retrospect, we weren't getting any fun alternate angles for the group portraits, like looking over our shoulders, holding out our bouquets, holding hands, or moving to have a different background such as the lake in addition to having trees as the background. Alas! The second disappointment is that despite two photogs being there for over an hour while there was live music at our reception, we didn't receive a single image of the amazing seven-piece band in action. I would definitely recommend emilie inc. - just make sure you communicate about exactly what your expectations are ahead of time. Once the wedding schedule gets rolling, it is hard to remember your photography wish list. There are more important things to focus on, like being present for your loved ones and celebration! :)

We absolutely LOVED working with Emilie! Not only is her work amazing, she herself is an awesome…read moreperson! Finding the right photographer you can rely on to capture the essence and beauty of a wedding can be a stressful task for any bride. That is why I set out to select a photographer as one of my first tasks after getting engaged. I am very fortunate to know a lot of wonderful wedding photographers but felt the best connection to Emilie. I knew from the beginning that we were in good hands. Emilie even called to talk to me about my vision for the wedding on her family vacation to Disney! She works masterfully with angles and lighting to capture moments in the most creative and elegant ways possible. We loved the way she interacted with us and our guests to make us all feel comfortable and at ease throughout the ceremony and reception. Emilie captures emotion at its purest and most candid moments, so that when you look back, you can easily relive those precious memories. Emilie definitely helped make our day feel even more special, and we're so incredibly happy with our choice of selecting her as our photographer to capture one of the most important days of our lives. We supremely recommend her!

Our family beach photos in Maine came out amazing! Our photographer did such a good job -…read moreespecially working with 3 kids under 6. We got the photos within a couple of days and I can't say enough about the quality and look of all the photos. We have more than expected great shots that are all framable! I highly recommend Sunsation Photography!

Todd and our photographer Max did wonderful work for us; our extended family of fifteen had photos…read moredone in Old Orchard Beach in late July in bright afternoon sun. (Had to accommodate little kids so sunset wasn't possible for us.) Our photos were fantastic. Max was patient and fun and took all different combos of our individual and extended families. I received the photos from Todd before we even left OOB. We had a wonderful experience and are so thrilled with our pictures. Todd and Max, thank you so much for your excellent work, great customer service, and for making the whole experience so easy and comfortable for us!

I was first introduced to Stewart about 12 years ago through the pageant world as he was…read morerecommended to do my headshots, with this being my first photo shoot I was left in awe of how amazing they turned out. Fast forward to last year, I work at a dental office and all three providers wanted a new headshot and a group photo. Stewart Smith immediately came to mind, he promptly responded to my request and worked diligently with our tight deadline. These photos are the premier headline on all of our social media pages, website and marketing material. Our doctors were even looking to do a photo shoot for our 2018 Christmas card. I don't think we have ever had more fun during a photo shoot! Picture 3 dentists jumping off of chairs in the waiting room, wearing Christmas onesies in winter hats! This picture was the talk of the dental community. We recently just finished our 2019 Christmas card photo shoot and although it didn't seem possible, Stewart yet again has created a photo that will sure be the talk of the holidays. He is a very talented photographer in not only professional headshots and fun/creative/out of the box photo shoot like we had, but also weddings, local scenery and much more! I recommend taking a look at his website and social media pages to see some of his talented work! We will definitely be using Stewart in the future!

If you're coming across this review in your search for a wedding photographer, stop your search…read morehere. Stewart is your best bet. My wife and I got married in May in New Hampshire and from the very beginning to the very end of the process, Stewart was prompt, professional, and so so kind. He was so deliberate about the choices he made when shooting us, and he made every decision with genuine care and an eye towards what we would like best. On top of an extremely pleasant and stress-free process, the pictures he took were out of this world. All of the heart he put into taking the photos is more than evident. There are loads of fun, silly pictures, which we loved. There are also a ton of super creative ones that we would NEVER have thought to take and now are our favorites. It was just terrific. You're not going to find a photographer who does a better job and loves what they do more than Stewart Smith.

The photographs are excellent. We were immediately put at ease and delighted to work with the man…read morebehind the camera in our two-hour on-location photo shoot at Portland Head Light. The stepping stones, water features, and flowers provided a captivating backdrop. The photographer developed a friendly rapport with our son immediately, which worked wonders. We were allowed to change clothes during the shoot and had a wonderful relaxed day at the ocean capturing memories. Before I booked I asked if we would be provided a password-protected online web gallery with our proofs. I was told yes. That was a lie. About a month after the photo shoot we logged in to a screen-sharing program from Maine to Washington. We spoke on the phone with Lucia as she slowly showed us images to choose from. This was not a password-protected web page, this was a live duplicate of her computer's screen. From her desktop she controlled display of the images. She could click through on a thumbnail to enlarge a photo, and she could crop images if she so choose. She was driving. This was absolutely not a web page we could peruse at our leisure. The process of figuring out how much the package would cost was simply excruciating. To establish a price point we were told several times during the phone conversation, "The price depends on how many prints you get. I don't know how many you can't live without, so I can't answer your question now . . ." Seriously, that is a quote that I remember many months later. "I need to show you all of the photos before we can discuss price." Seriously. We asked four times and four times were told we could not discuss price. Then the sale needed be closed. Near the end of the call she proceeded to rattle off three or four packages which involved mental arithmetic so fast she lost my Microsoft software developer husband. We had to write down the prices. We had to ask her to and click on images, over, and over, and over. We couldn't see the images side by side. This may be shrewd business practice, but it is not the optimal customer service experience. The process bothered me a lot. The reason I felt so manipulated was because I was lied to about our being able to see the prints on a password-protected web page. That was false advertising. If you are reading my Yelp review and planning a photo shoot, please beware. If you do a wedding or other once-in-a-lifetime experience, I hope you can sign a contract in advance with the prices - not just of the shoot, but of the full package options. I did not ask for that in advance and I wish I had. Two more things I want potential customers to know: Number one, I had no itemized invoice. Yeah, that's kind of important, now that I think about it. I had no proof that I paid for a print to be shipped to my mother. When I called about a month after my mother's birthday I asked my mom about the print I had ordered for her. (Mom said she hadn't received anything.) I called Lucia immediately. Lucia checked my customer record, and said she could not immediately find an order for my mother. I persisted and asked her to look at my invoice. After several minutes she clicked a few buttons on her machine and said (with honest surprise in her voice), "Oh you DID order another print, but it was going to ship to another address." She apologized profusely. The 10"×10" print was sent to my mother; my mother was incredibly angry when I told her what happened. She said, "You should call the Better Business Bureau on them!" Number two, the company misrepresents the privacy practices they say there are providing to customers. Here is a quote from the e-mail that explained how I could get my digital download: "If you have any questions or problems downloading the filed [sic] please let us know, we will be happy to help! Once you have completed the download, please save it to your computer because the link on our site will only be available for download for [in red] 10 days." The digital downloads are still there today. The digital downloads of about a dozen other people are also there, with no password protection. The photography and resulting prints are five star work. Two stars means "meh, I've experienced better." I've worked with three other professional photography studios and never encountered this kind of foolishness.

As others have stated, their photographs are excellent. Our engagement pictures couldn't have been…read morebetter - we went all over downtown Portland, and they gave us a great mix of composed and arrange pictures with candids where we were more in the moment. I didn't use them for our wedding because we got married in Las Vegas, but I did bring the sign-in book they made us from our session!

Lauren is just great. She is encouraging, focused, and as another reviewer mentioned, has the…read moreability to bring out your inner talent. She can work with your ideas, consult on new ideas, and/or do a combo of both. I recently did professional head shots with her, and am really happy with the results. I wanted to strike a balance between professional and approachable. I didn't know how to accomplish that, but Lauren provided the guidance and skills to make it happen. The studio is very welcoming and is a great setting for a shoot. You feel comfortable, but also energized to get going!

Lauren is great! We needed some photos taken with a quick turnaround for our wedding announcement,…read moreand Lauren delivered. She was able to set up a session in less than a week, get us digital prints in two days, and then edit the one we liked in just one more day. And her prices were very reasonable. She's also a genuinely nice person, and a pleasure to work with! If you need a photographer, go with Lauren!

A good friend of mine and I both booked a boudoir session with Justine Johnson Photography last…read moreMarch. (Sorry it's taken me so long to write a review!) I must say that initially I was nervous, albeit excited when I signed up for this type of session. While it's something I wanted to do for myself (and my husband), I'm just not the type to be overly comfortable in front of a camera! However, once we began talking with Justine, showing her the outfits in person and playing music, my nerves easily subsided. Justine made me feel comfortable, beautiful and confident and it absolutely shows in the photos! I am so grateful I found the right photographer to capture such a fun and liberating experience (and had the right friend there with me too!) I am still amazed at the photos today and can't recommend Justine enough! Hope I get the chance to work with her again sometime! Anyone inquiring with Justine about any event will no doubt be able to see what a gem she is and have no regrets in their decision to hire her! Keep up the awesome work, Justine! To sum up Justine and her fine work as a photographer, I will try my hand at doing so, acrostic style! Joyful Unbelievably fun and friendly Sincere in her love of photography, life and the people she meets Thorough and timely in answering any questions of potential and booked clients Innate ability to make people feel at ease in front of the camera! Naturally talented Encouraging Justly discusses ideas and pricing Open-minded as a photographer and person High quality in vibrant color, black and white and emotion of her photos Noteworthy presentations of her finished work Seriously dedicated to developing her business Outstanding Never a mistake to have a photographer that cares!

Justine did a great job! She did an amazing job capturing pictures of my fiancé and I. She made us…read moreboth feel super comfortable, and we were able to be ourselves during the shoot without it feeling awkward and forced. I would definitely recommend her if you are needing pictures taken:)