It was one of the most amazing and empowering things I've ever done for myself. It gave me a…read moredifferent kind of confidence I didn't even know I was missing. Every person should do this for themselves. I was so nervous but Cheryl was amazing, she made you feel very comfortable. And the makeup artist, Brittney was incredible! She gave me the look I wanted (that I didn't even know I wanted) In a situation like this, if you're a control freak like me, try and let the professionals guide you. Shots and poses that I thought would look silly or made me uncomfortable ended up being some of my favorite photos.

Cheryl's work is truly priceless, I wish every woman could have this opportunity. I was nervous, as…read moreI'm sure most are. I'm a 45 year old women that wasn't in the shape I wanted to be but I really wanted to do this for my husband's 50th. Little did I know this would be for me too, as much, if not more. Nikoma, the fabulous hair and makeup person was so personable and really helped me feel welcomed and special. Cheryl came in, got a few of my ideas and was all direction from outfits to how to poses, I didn't have to think about anything, she knows what she's doing. I came back an hour after the shoot to choose the photos (the hardest part). They were all so stunning and the most eye opening thing was that they were gorgeous even before editing! After, once I had sometime to process the experience I was brought to tears multiple times thinking about how different I was seeing myself, in a very body positive way. I came to her for a product but I left with so much more. I can't recommend this enough. Such an incredible experience and keepsake.

Shooting with erica was a personal revelation. Committed to technical excellence in her craft, what…read moremakes erica stand out as a photographer is her emotional dexterity. After being a part of multiple group shoots, I watched her rejoice in her subjects' uninhibited sexuality and then walk someone through their body image baggage with equal parts humor and tenderness. Her attentiveness to detail not only in aesthetic but also how the people she works with are feeling (and there are sometimes a lot feelings!) creates images that are unique, intimate and striking. Also, payment plans are a thing! Inclusive, queer focused, class conscious, photography. What a dream !

As someone that places a large emphasis on anniversary shoots as not only a capture of a…read morerelationship but also as who each of the individuals are at that particular moment in time. Shooting with Erica, a thoughtful, intuitive, and talented photographer, was a complete joy. I shot on location, but I'm incredibly jealous of those that are able to shoot in this gorgeous studio!

Having your picture taken can be an unnerving experience. Having your picture taken in your…read moreskivvies can be terrifying! Bob from Emerald City makes it both easy and fun. He was professional, accommodating, and reasonably priced. The photos were gorgeous - I barely recognized myself! I would absolutely use him again as well as highly recommend Emerald City to anyone looking for tasteful, quality photos.

Spectacular....I had a great time doing this photo shoot! Bob did a great job listening to my ideas…read moreand adding in his own opinion when it was helpful, or he saw something that might work for what I was going for. He wasn't shy to tell me directly what a guy would like to see in a photo which was super helpful - and he was right on :) my husband loved them! A very comfortable experience overall as well - wouldn't hesitate to recommend. I got all the photos I wanted, as he took multiple shots for each look. He was patient in dealing with multiple locations and helped me with logistics, letting me get the most out of my time. Very professional and respectful - he didn't leave any doors open for discomfort which definitely added to the quality of the shots!

Found a groupon and decided to give CYS a shot! The shoot was a lot of fun! I left feeling like a…read moremillion bucks! The photographer showed me a couple pictures she took as we went along and they looked great! Id been trying hard on my diet for my wedding and i left feeling like maybe i didnt need to push so hard that maybe i was pretty gorgeous already. Unfortunately as soon as i got to the review meeting i was completely deflated. The couple pictures i was shown during the shoot vs what i viewed after were very different. I thought she had been getting amazing angles and when i saw them at the review i realized that was very much not the case.any were like.. wow couldnt have been a worse angle for that shot. I went from 200 photos to 24 that were bare-able in less than 5 minutes and im not overly hard on myself. It made me feel like i needed to diet twice as hard now because of it :(. I was really surprised the photographer didnt fix my hair in so many of them when it looked obviously a mess and she didnt get me from a good angle in many of them. That being said, I did find a couple pictures i ended up buying cause they came with my groupon and werent too bad, but man... i was so disappointed. I gave them a 4/5 because the shoot itself was so uplifting and fun and easy, the prices are very reasonable compared to so many other companies, and the customer service was great. I would recommend but be prepared to need to pay for the upgraded touchups... they get you with that. I couldnt give the full 5 because i was so disappointed in the pictures themselves. I feel like they could have easily taken pictures at a better angle and let me know my hair looked all messed up in a bad way (cause there is a good messy- this wasnt it). It wasnt sexy.. and now i also dont feel very sexy. You get what you pay for so 4/5 it is.

I really loved my photographer and I loved the experience that I had, however I had bought a…read moregroupon online for this to get my fiancé a valentine's gift. I was so excited during my viewing appointment and then my jaw dropped when I heard the price for 30 something photos. They said we could do a payment plan, at this rate I might have the photos by next valentine's day. While that was very disappointing, I loved the experience and photos so much I was still riding the high of all the excitement. Sadly, I lost my job due to COVID and am not able to make the $300 monthly scheduled payment, so I call in and ask to put it on hold and they tell me I must pay at least a minimum of $50 per month. This upset me deeply, I have rent to pay and while this was supposed to be a fun surprise it's not my top priority right now. I'm sad I've invested so much money into something that feels like there's no gain. I'm not excited anymore

Becky is truly incredible! We were so lucky to do our engagement shoot with her and we are beyond…read moreexcited to get to work with her on our wedding day! She's so talented and a wonderful person to be around. We can't stop staring at all of our dreamy photos. THANK YOU BECKY!!

You simply won't find another photographer who puts their heart, soul, and full talent into every…read moreevent they take on. Just wow. Becky shot our engagement photos last year and our wedding back in March and the photos are almost simply a BONUS to how much fun she was to hang out with! It felt like having one of our best friends right alongside us on our big day. We wanted our photos to be fun, playful, and casual with an artistic spin and a little bit of an edge. The shots she got + the edits she made are pure gold. Every single photo is a work of art. Becky made us so comfortable and gave just enough direction so that we we could initiate good shots but weren't super posed/staged and were able to capture authentic moments. Her website says your photoshoots will be "with flare, with style, with ease" and that's honestly the best description. Her ethics are also top notch: she prioritizes gender and racial equality, cares about sustainability, and treats everyone with respect - all of which were very important for us in choosing our wedding vendors. If you're on the fence, let me just reassure you: Becky is the BEST and you'll be so happy you booked her.

If you're on the fence about newborn photos, just do it! We are over the moon with how our…read morephotographs turned out. The session was seamless, we just had to worry about getting there and the rest was handled for us entirely. I felt relaxed as our newborn was handled with care and slept for almost the entire session. You can see the years of experience that Julia has come through with her professionalism and ability to capture the moment perfectly. These photographs will be treasured for years to come and can't be happier with having hired Julia Christina Photography! Highly recommend them :)

Julia is exceptional! There was a lot of uncertainty right before my due date (baby came sooner…read morethan expected), but she was incredibly kind, supportive and provided the flexibility that I needed. We had the best experience at the newborn shoot - Julia took care of EVERYTHING which was so wonderful for this sleep deprived first time parent. My husband and I completely trusted Julia with baby the entire session - she was so good with him! Of course, photos came out absolutely perfect. Would highly recommend Julia - such a talented and genuine human being!