We could not love our images more! Samantha Gawrys took such good care of us she was like a member…read moreof the family on the wedding day. I was amazed at the images of getting ready because I don't remember er being "in there" once! Yet the images look like she was right up in our event!!! Our photographs are the perfect blend of candid but she also helped us stand, etc. to look amazing. She was calm, which I needed as the day and my mother got crazier, and her work is a bit dramatic which I think really sets her apart. Love love love everything about our pictures. We look like we belong in a magazine and her work was much better quality than ALL of our friends photographs from their wedding. 110% happy and we have since been to her for our newborn photographs which we also adore. Prompt delivery of our images and very reasonable prices for what you are getting!!!!!!!!!!

Samantha and her team have done a couple shoots for myself and my family since we moved to…read moreAnchorage. She is by FAR the most professional and creative photographer I have ever had the opportunity to work with. My review today is because she has gone from providing me with some amazing memories, but has last minute saved my wedding. Three days ago we ran into problems and sure enough, she made herself available and will be here today. Without a doubt, she's going to complete what has been an insane process but one I will treasure forever. Thank you Samantha and the rest of your professional team! Bless you, bless you!!!!

When you choose a photographer you hope for two things...That they show up on time, and that the…read morepictures turn out beautiful. Both of these were not achieved by Erica Rose. In fact, pictures from our beautiful event weren't even seen. Booking Erica for our parents anniversary was great. She was so nice and bubbly on the phone and we were able to get a hold of her easily to discuss details. We were really excited to meet her at the venue. Our party started at 6:30 and we asked her to arrive 15 minutes prior to that time. She showed up at 45 after. We were disappointed but she showed up with a smile and seemed ready to work so we let it go. We informed her which plate would be hers for dinner but asked that during dinner she went around and got some candid photos of our guests. She got up and took 1 photo of each table after eating and then asked to take the family photos that we wanted so she could leave afterward. This was only 1 1/2 hours into the event and we paid for 3 so we expected her to stay the remainder of the time and handed her her check then. Our mistake. She stayed another 15 minutes after taking our family photos (which we were so looking forward to seeing) and then left. We were shocked at the service we received. Especially because we liked her so much before she tried to jip us on time. A few days after the event we got a phone call from a very sorry Erica letting us know that our photos were accidentally deleted from the memory card and that they could not be recovered. While devastated we knew that there was ways to get those photos back because we have 2 very tech-savvy guys in our family and they've had experience with this very issue. She refused to let us try any of their techniques but was very apologetic. The good news is we received our money back. The bad news is, we have no photos of that night, and for a family who loves to document everything with images, this was a hard pill to swallow.

I love Erica. We hired her to for an engagement shoot and our wedding shoot. We had the…read moreengagement shoot last weekend (on the hottest day of the year so far). Even though it was hot, the pictures came out beautifully. We dragged her all around my old hood (Lakeview) and she took pictures in alleys, the brown line stop, a bookstore, and even in the Yogen Fruz. She made us look good, and not like the semi awkward nerds we are. I can't wait until my wedding next year for those pictures. She is also very affordable, personable and makes you feel comfortable while asking you to kiss in public. Also, as a random aside, she is the fastest eater ever.

Karen is such an incredible photographer! She was so kind & engaging with my little during his cake…read moresmash session. I highly recommend using her to capture your milestones! I really appreciate her package including everything as all I had to do was just show up! My baby also had a blast and the entire process was enjoyable. Thank you Karen!

Karen was very easy to work with, and is an excellent photographer. You could contact her via email…read moreor phone and she answers promptly. Her pricing and packages are straight forward, and you understand exactly what you are paying for. I liked that her packages included the digital images and the right release. I was specifically looking for a photographer who provided this service. Many of them want you to purchase prints directly through their studio rather than releasing the images to you which in this day in age I don't really understand since most people want to have the digital rights. Her website has ample samples of her work for you to browse when making your decision, and she answered all of my questions in a professional manner. We booked her for a newborn shoot which we scheduled for day 5 of our son's life. I was nervous about the timing due to having a csection, but Karen assured me if we had to move the shoot to a different day due to my recovery to just let her know so that took some of the pressure off of me. She is a very accommodating person. She does in studio and outdoor photography. We used her in studio services. Her studio is located in her home in Eagle River. She has a very nice dedicated space in her home to her business. There is a comfortable area for her clients to lounge, and her actual studio is in a separate room with a door to make it private. She had amenities such as water, coffee and extra diapers which I thought was a really nice touch. Her studio was very nicely decorated and clean! For the photos she has many different props, back drops, outfits, and swaddles to choose from. She asks what your preferences are for the photos, and offers great suggestions as to what goes well together. She has a standard format of poses that she uses when working with newborns, but is willing to work with you on what you want including if you want to bring your own props in for photos. Karen was excellent working with our newborn. You have to be a really special person to work with babies and little kids, and Karen is great with this special clientele. She is soothing, patient and gentle. She is able to get the babies positioned just right, and makes sure to be very safe with her posing. For newborn shoots she doesn't put a time limit on the length so that as parents you don't feel pressured. We spent about 2.5 hours with her, and I was able to feed our baby twice to get him nice and calm for the photos. She was friendly, personable, and my husband and I enjoyed conversing with her. Our proofing gallery was available about a week after the photo shoot. From there we choose which photos we wanted to keep. Our package pricing included 15 images, and we purchased additional photos at a flat rate per image. After the images were chosen Karen edited the photos, and sent the final images about 2.5 weeks out from when we selected the proofs. She included final edits in color and B&W which I was not expecting but very happy about. She also offers a sneak peek option at your discretion on her social media that she posts within 72 hours of the shoot. I am very pleased with all of our images, and am excited to share them! I would highly recommend Karen for your photography needs. She is professional, friendly and accommodating. She is a great photographer who does excellent work. For family photography she also works extremely well with children!

A couple years ago my dear friend, Cherie, started her own photography business. I know, I know-…read morelots of people who own a fancy camera start a "photography" business- but Dashing Life is the real deal! At first, I didn't think I would be able to utilize Cherie's talent- she started off specializing in family/children - I didn't really have either. But what I did have was a wedding! DLP had not yet branched into the wild and crazy world of wedding photography, but considering Cherie was on the guest list I didn't hesitate to say yes when she asked is she could shoot pics at the wedding to start a portfolio! Now, I did already have a wedding photographer- so in the end I lucked out and had two great shooters at the wedding! While I love the work of the photographer I hired, I have to say, my favorite pics were taken by Cherie with DLP! I had a very laid back, back yard wedding with close friends and family. My husband and I wanted to spend minimal time shooting formal pics and were looking for more candids than anything. Cherie totally delivered! I have never felt some beautiful in all my life and Cherie totally captured that!! If you are looking to have a blast at your photo shoot, whether it be portraits or a formal event, Cherie is your gal! She lives life to the fullest, is always prepared, and wants you to have the best time ever!! I follow Dashing Life Photography on a daily basis - and on a daily basis my day is made brighter by all the wonderful pictures! I look forward to utilizing DLP in the future for all my photography needs!!

Cherie took such wonderful pictures of my daughter! I get tons of compliments on her photos and the…read moreediting that she used to made her all the more beautiful!! I had always used in store photography, but no more! Cherie will be my families photographer as long as she lives here! I couldn't imagine ever using another photographer! Her prices can't be beat for the amount of time she spends with you, the work she goes through prepping the amount of pictures she gives you and then to top it off she gives you a CD of your very own to duplicate as you please!! Only had I known she was doing weddings when I married my husband because I can only imagine what she could of done with my wedding photos!! If you are looking for a photographer in the Anchorage area, then look no further as this is the best one around!!

Great engagement photos for my daughter and her future husband. From Lauren Roberts Photography.read more

Planning to ask a woman to spend the rest of her life with you isn't simple. Planning it from over…read more4,000 miles away has its own set of challenges. After successfully using the internet to find about a dozen photographers (no hits, all misses) in the Anchorage area, I knew I needed more direction. Finding Lauren Roberts (the brains, talent, and amazingness behind Beauty Board Media) was the answer to my questions. Even while on a work-trip outside of Alaska, Lauren fielded my call and took some time to sit in a quiet place and chat with me about what exactly I was looking to do. I wanted my proposal to my girlfriend to be caught on camera so we could share that special moment with our friends and family all over the world. No big deal. Lauren and I spoke for days before she even started talking about the cost of this cross-country production I was planning. A couple from Texas celebrating the 4th of July in Anchorage with a proposal under the fireworks at a small college summer league baseball game. She was almost as excited about this as I was! The words "swoon" and "romantic" were thrown around excessively. Lauren promises, Lauren delivers. She brought along a second shooter to catch the moment in photos while she masterfully shot our video. At the time of writing this review the video has not yet been completed; we asked Lauren to take extra time and provided her recently with some other home video "gems" to work with. Like I said, her promise of a keepsake production cannot be ignored. It's amazing what Beauty Board Media has done for past clients (check out the website) and what she's done for Priscilla and me. The photos are outrageous. We can't stop looking at them. A few are being printed and framed once we decide which of them we like more than the others. It's a difficult task when each picture is a masterpiece. Our friends and family love the pictures. Our only regret is that Lauren is in Alaska and we're in Texas! We can't thank her enough. Her talent and passion captured our engagement; something no amount of money could recreate or duplicate. And now we have a way to revisit it forever. If you have any questions just message me. I'll always be a fan.

This was a great experience for our family. I'm so happy I was able to get on the schedule with…read moreWindswept. I had heard so many great things about them and I'm so happy I listened to what everyone was saying. Christal Houghtelling was absolutely amazing at capturing the beauty of Alaska and each one of my kids' personalities. We got an album that I will cherish forever. It is worth every dollar to me to have amazing photos I'm proud of and memories I will now never forget. I recommend Windswept if you want real professional photos and a great shooting experience. She is top notch on both fronts. All my friends and family are obsessed with her work. We already booked for next season.

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We weren't able to book Donna because she was already booked (shucks!) but her warmth and eagerness…read moreto help us by nudging us towards other great photographers and resources has been a 10/10 interaction. Her work is absolutely stunning and she really captures intimate moments in beautiful landscapes. Cant wait to use her services in the future!

Donna is beyond words amazing!! My husband and I first worked with her for our engagement photos…read morewhich she absolutely knocked out of the park. I was SO nervous which she completely melted away in about 2 seconds. She clearly knows her craft and told us exactly what to do to get the best shots. We LOVE our engagement pics. She's also an adventurer which we absolutely loved! She wasn't afraid to jump in our ranger and head down to the riverbed in Sutton Alaska to get some way cool shots. We fell in love with her from the getgo and she's since captured some stunning fun outdoor family photos for us and most recently captured our wedding day. It is the warmest most incredible feeling knowing that someone is there with you to capture some of life's most cherished moments. We cant wait to work with her more in the future!

Whitny is fun and easy to work with and gets the most amazing images. She did pictures of my…read moredaughter and I just can't stop looking at them. They are so beautiful!

From the owner: I specialize in creating fun sessions that show the love and emotion in your family. Silly,…read moreserious, fun, silly and happy. Your family is your family and you want to see the expressions you love when you look at your images on your wall. Family, senior, kids and engagement sessions available. I am also available for event photography. Shoot me an email and we can talk about what you are needing.

She is AMA-ZINGGG! I'm so thankful for her to be our wedding photographer! She is so kind! Earlier…read morethis year I was scrambling to find someone to do our engagement photos given my fiancé was leaving for work for a few months and just got engaged. Amanda made time for me in her busy schedule to do so. Normally I'm an anxious girly but she made me feel so comfortable and had so many photos from our engagement photos to pick from! Like I mean a work of ART! I can't say it enough she's super worth it! She's easy to work with! She makes me feel super comfortable and confident even though I'm always anxious lol. Since I booked her as my wedding photographer, she met up with me to go over the important moments and things I wanted captured for our upcoming wedding. Let me tell you she was super insightful and really listened to me and what I wanted. If you're booking with a photographer hands down she's perfect! 10/10 would recommend.

I've always hated getting my picture taken, but Amanda made it so easy. She captured the…read moreexcitement, the happiness, and the energy on our day. She's personable, professional, and, well...the beautiful pictures speak for themselves. I'd highly recommend her team for your occasion.