It seems a huge shame that a few reviews might scare people away from Jay's excellent work! He's…read moreabsolutely a five-star wedding photographer and was wonderful to work with. I admit, I was nervous after we sent an inquiry for our wedding based on his beautiful website portfolio, and then noticed he had such mixed ratings on Yelp and The Knot. We didn't have any referrals to go off of. Thankfully, the strength of his photos made us continue on. From looking at his website, we thought his compositions and choices were a cut above every other photographer we looked at. He had a semi-journalistic style (candidly capturing the action like you're there) that we both loved. My now-husband was set on him if at all possible. We asked him upfront about the negative reviews, and he was very calm and non-defensive about our hesitations and shared his thoughts on what may have happened. Our impression was that there were some extenuating circumstances of the reviews (and the same handful posted on multiple sites). Also, although he didn't say this, it seems that he doesn't spend his time being a salesman, for the most part. He didn't have slick vibes and hasn't bothered to polish his Yelp/platform image or solicit reviews -- he never nudged us for one, although other wedding vendors did. His approach may be because he gets work through word of mouth in his home city of Eugene, OR and doesn't bill himself as just a wedding photographer: he also photographs maternity, portraits, and other types of photography. He clearly does a lot of work and doesn't ask for reviews or he would have a lot of positive reviews! From our experience, Jay is authentic, highly skilled, professional, and reliable. The one thing that may bug a few people is he is not always the fastest communicator via email when he gets busy, but we thought he was speedy where it counted. His contract was reasonable and his rates were also very reasonable for a photographer of his caliber. He also put a lot of thought into building buffer in his travel, which I appreciated because there's a little more concern about flight delays when working with an out-of-town photographer. We flew him out first for an engagement shoot with us in San Francisco and he didn't charge us anything more beyond the travel expense (it was included in the package we selected). This served as a way to get to know each other before the big day -- highly recommend an engagement shoot for any wedding photographer you choose. He made us very comfortable and gave gentle guidance about how to pose for the best effect. During COVID times, he respectfully wore a mask. He was really generous with his time and very open to the kinds of shots we were hoping for, in multiple locations. We re-shot our proposal, which was originally done when we were alone, and he really captured the emotion. Before the day, he was also very encouraging of coming as we were and taking shots that felt like us -- I went with dressy jeans and a meaningful t-shirt in some shots and a nice sweater in some others. He made an album of so many wonderful shots. I was a little stressed out on our wedding day that I'd asked to do so many different group portrait shots, but in the end I was glad I had. Jay was detail-oriented and tracked to make sure we got every portrait and group photo on our list. He had people fix their ties, hair, and accessories before the photos, and kept people talking and laughing while he snapped. He was very flexible to what we wanted with just enough suggestions/tips for where to put one's hands, legs, etc. All the guests seemed very comfortable with him and were impressed by his affability and observational skills. He got so many shots of us and our guests having a great time that we love. He had an eye for dramatic moments and framing without us having to say anything specifically. We also generally asked him to get some pictures of the scenery, atmosphere and tables and he came through with great artistic shots that preserved some areas of the wedding we hadn't even seen. Amazingly, he came right from another wedding the previous day, and on 3.5 hours sleep he completely killed it. He didn't even tell us, but one of my husband's groomsmen (who was operating our video camera and thus a photography insider) found out that Jay got a lens error during the ceremony kiss and immediately dropped the camera and picked up his other one and got the shot! This is the pro level you pay for. Jay also went above and beyond, Photoshopping some pictures of our family members who had to wear masks for our event--after thoughtfully preparing substitute photos with the same lighting on the day--so they could safely have key group pictures of themselves without masks. Got our well-curated photo set back within 4 months, which was shorter than some of my friends' experiences, and we will treasure it always. We felt super lucky to have Jay as our wedding photographer and would recommend him to anyone!

My husband and I flew Jay to San Francisco for our wedding in 10/08... the results are amazing ----…read morehe is a wonderful photographer and has been fabulous to work with. I highly recommend him for any sort of wedding or other photography.

Craig is awesome! He's helped me out more than once. His knowledge of photography and flexibility…read moreis outstanding. My clients threw some curveballs at us, and Craig adjusted and accommodated and I'm so so thankful for his work and professionalism

My family of 10 was looking for a photo shoot to highlight the matriarch grandmother of the group…read moreas a Christmas gift. Every step of the way, from the initial email about pricing and options to the final produced photos and everything in between, Lexie was incredible. She was quick to respond, creative and helpful in our planning, maintained good communication during the lead-up months of the actual photo shoot, and was enthusiastic and charming during the session making it easy to get everyone to smile :) She was SUPER flexible in terms of location/time/weather (outdoor shoots in the winter are tough), and the quick turnaround of receiving the final product during the holiday season was terrific. I highly recommend Lexie as a professional photographer of whatever event you need done. We will use her again without hesitation.

Leah photographed my wedding in summer 2016. She was everything we wanted in a wedding…read morephotographer. She took wonderfully artful photos with excellent composition, and managed to really capture the moment without forcing too many poses. She was simultaneously warm and professional. We had a really nice chat with her before the wedding where she helped us work out the timing of the day so that we had plenty of time for pictures at key moments without feeling rushed. We felt lucky to find her!

Leah photographed my wedding in September 2015, and every image was magical! She has a great eye…read morefor interesting and beautiful compositions, and all of my guests loved how friendly and sweet she was. She also got my photos back to me so quickly! I would recommend her to anyone who appreciates a balance between traditional wedding photography and innovative artistry. She is amazing!

Jake took photos of our two boys in kilts that we rented for their grandpa's wedding. They turned…read moreout great! He was amazing with the boys and we have very natural and "in the moment" shots he directed. I highly recommend Jake. I am a Realtor and plan to use his services in the future for house photos.

Reyn photography did my graduation pictures and I couldn't be happier with how they turned out. I…read morefeel amazing in these pictures and he gave me such amazing directions that helped give us the best photos. He even suggested a different location to take pictures and the lighting was phenomenal. I was able to do different outfits as well as bringing champagne to pop later on. He is so much fun to work with. Plus he photographed my friends wedding and those pictures turned out amazing as well. He has true and amazing talent!

Needed some photographs but was short on time. Jon was accommodating and professional.read more

I went to JCM Photography to get a professional photo taken for work and I was very happy with the…read moreresults. Jon is clearly a professional. He was flexible with my schedule, he was quickly able to find the angles and lighting that were the most flattering, and he was able to get my edited photos back to me within six hours. I would recommend JCM Photography to anyone that needs a good photographer in Eugene.

If you are looking to blow away your wedding guests and watch a wedding video that is more…read morebreathtaking art instead of cheese, go with Moetic. Videographers Ryan Welch and Ryan Rossman are artists in the truest sense of the word. They have an amazing ability to tell a story filled with warmth, humor and creativity. The best part is that aside from being super talented, they're also really cool people who meshed really well with our friends. We stumbled on them (formally Vivid Films) about a year ago when we were debating between resorts in Cabo San Lucas. We Googled resort #1 and got a hit for "Emily + Dan's Cabo Azul Wedding." I can honestly say that it was the glorious video they created that sealed it for us. Moetic captured the joy and emotion very few can in a mere 3 minutes and 48 seconds. We were incredibly moved (he got misty eyed--always a great sign) and knew we had found our videographers. One year later, the Ryans where there, quietly capturing moments we wondered how they'd stitch together. Two weeks after the wedding, while on our honeymoon, we got a link to our video teaser. It left us in tears and our guests in awe wondering how they had captured all those little moments. The teaser was so incredibly gorgeous and we're eagerly anticipating the final film. No sales pitch is needed. Their work speaks for itself. Check out the videos on Moetic site--you'll probably spend hours watching other couples' films, laughing, crying and celebrating the biggest days of their lives. Tips: Even though they're based out of Oregon, the team at Moetic travels extensively to cover destination weddings. LOCK THEM IN EARLY!! As of June, they are no longer available for 2011 weddings. They select 95% of the music for their films -- let them choose it, I guarantee you'll love it and have a new "our song" to add to the collection.

Everyone wants to remember their wedding day, especially since it can fly by in an instant without…read moretime to really soak in all of the special details. Well, if you choose to go with Moetic, not only will every important aspect of your day be captured, it will be cinematically transformed into the most beautiful and entertaining wedding highlight film you've ever seen! Moetic has a keen eye for the artistry in everyday moments. They prioritize storytelling which means that your film will be much more than a collection of beautiful shots. It will result in a compelling piece that leaves each viewer with a sense of who the couple is and what was important to them throughout the day. Moetic is also fun! You'll feel comfortable working with them and will probably feel like your friends are filming you. They also do amazing work under pressure. The Same-Day Edit package does not sacrifice quality in order to produce and show your film by the end of the day. They are truly "Mo-epic" masterpieces that will stun your guests! Don't forget, in addition to a highlight film, Moetic also offers a Documentary Film. This is the one you sit down to watch with a bag of popcorn and your favorite candy. The intimate moments with Grandma that maybe didn't make it into the 6 minute highlight will be here, along with your full prep, ceremony, and reception coverage. It's edited to feel like a real documentary so you can expect an entertaining full view of your day that's miles beyond a typical home-movie. You won't regret choosing Moetic. In fact, years later when the flowers, cake, and table settings are long forgotten memories, you'll be glad that you have such an artistic time-capsule of the most important day in your life.

We hired Moxie to set up and organize an outdoor weekly event for our company. All the staff is…read morefriendly, professional, prompt and detail oriented. I highly recommend anyone that has a need to delegate an event and not have to think about the details, to have peace of mind that it will be a quality event, choose Moxie!

My son and daughter in law used Shelly, and Moxie events for their recent wedding. It was an…read moreamazing affair. There was record heat that weekend, and Shelly kept her cool literally and figuratively to seamlessly fix little things while the bride and groom were focusing on themselves and their wedding day. I had recommended that they use a wedding planner, but didn't know just how good Moxie Events was until that weekend, although I had suspected as much as the bride described meetings with Shelly in the months leading up to last weekend. Shelly coordinated the rehearsal dinner (at the wedding venue), as well as the wedding. There were separate rentals for each event, and set up and take down of all of those. In 100+ degree heat. Bravo. I do quite a bit of entertaining, and have been to elaborate and beautiful affairs. This was the most beautiful wedding I have ever attended.