We used Kristin for our engagement photos last Spring in Vancouver and they turned out amazing! She…read moremade us both feel so comfortable, even though we had just met. She was fun and professional, and I can't wait to see how our wedding photos turn out in June!

How do you review a business that takes photographs? I mean... what exactly are you buying?…read moreNow-a-days every person in any given room has a high powered high definition camera in their pocket. At an event such as a wedding or a birthday you always have "that relative" who spent $1500+ on a dslr and maybe took a basic photography course which makes them think they're qualified to capture the moments that are making your life time. So what really are you paying for? To my mind a couple of things spring to mind. And to be honest before meeting Dorota and Marcin, they would not have entered my mind as actual skills, assets or equipment required to be a professional photographer. The first and most important is the ability to put your client at ease. The camera sees into the soul in the hands of a professional, but you want them to see into your soul, not to soul of a person who is scared of a camera (which I am). Dorota and Marcin working together as a great husband and wife team managed to get both myself and my wife to relax in front of the camera as they took our wedding photographs, and the difference is readily apparent in the quality of the work. They were fun to work with and guided us through the posing and background work very well. And despite English not being their first language were able to do so effectively. Second to me is backup, they came equipped with two cameras, took pictures from two different vantage and shared a variety of lenses. They were careful to stay out of each others shots, and always confirmed with each other that they had the shot before moving on. Third is that ephemeral ability to see the picture before it is taken, and make it the most that it can be. Basically, they made my wife look as beautiful in picture as she does in my eyes, which coming from people who don't like having their pictures taken is quite the compliment. Finally, as a whole they were professional, showed up early to everything, came prepared, kept on us to provide the information we promised (as you can imagine we had a lot on our minds planning a whole wedding, so it was easy to forget to assemble a list of pictures we wanted or such). They made us comfortable, and the pictures they took were amazing. Editing work was done to smooth some stuff out *wink wink*, and I can't wait to see them hanging on our wall. As a group they rolled with the changes to our schedule, and provided great pictures, great work, and a fun environment to do it in. I would happily hire them again... though not for a wedding as this is going to be my only one haha.

Seriously -- LOOK NO FURTHER!! This dream team EXCEEDED OUR EXPECTATIONS. This duo captured every…read morelook, every moment, every memory. They were ABSOLUTELY AMAZING to work with. They asked thoughtful questions and made us feel unbelievably comfortable during the entire process. The mountains hold a lot of meaning to my husband and I, which is why we wanted THE BEST "Mountain Photographers" that we could find for our wedding on top of Sunshine Mountain - and our research paid off! Best decision we ever made. The process was flawless. They are kind, passionate and unbelievably talented in every aspect. They were reliable, fun to be around, and capable of making us look natural and relaxed. Our [AWARD-WINNING - YES! AWARD-WINNING!!] wedding photos are photos that I'll treasure for the rest of my life. It's no wonder these two are continuously nominated for awards - the quality of their work speaks for itself, but the quality of customer service -- is NEXT LEVEL! They delivered in EVERY ASPECT. The number of positive comments we received, along with the number of times that our photos have been shared, reposted and featured online is surreal. Thank you so much. We are forever grateful.10/10. BEST PHOTOGRAPHERS YOU'LL EVER FIND

We were working with Chris from day 1 on our wedding; he was helpful, knowledgeable, and prompt…read morewith his replies. On the big day, the photography was incredible. The interactive features allowed all of our guests to enjoy the finished photography at the wedding, sharing to social media instantly. We were delivered our final gallery the very next day. For the music, the DJ kept everybody on the dance floor all night with an incredible mix of modern and classic hits. I can't recommend these guys enough!

EDIT: Chris was the DJ for our wedding and was super chill but on the ball at the same time. He got…read morethe feel for the music everyone was into and went with the crowd for the evening. Everyone had a blast and everyone was happy to be able to request songs. I think the excellent production really made the night as our smaller group had such an amazing time dancing together and singing along to the wedding classics and down home tunes he put on for us. We'd definitely hire him again he's such a friendly guy and did such an awesome job! This review is only for service so far, as we have not had the event yet. But Chris was extremely helpful in working with us to figure out the best package for our day and accommodating to our needs. We are really looking forward to having them at our wedding. Will update review after the event :) Thanks again, Chris!!

This is our preferred photographer for our office's professional photos, and I've been using…read moreAvonlea for at least 5 years now. They do a really great job at professional photos, are easy to book with, and have a fast turn-around time for getting the completed picture sent. Recently, we used them for photography at an Awards Banquet, and they did a great job capturing all the moments. As an added bonus - they give back to the community! Every Christmas, they go to the Stollery with Santa, to let the sick kids have a photo with Santa. Highly recommend Avonlea for your professional photography needs.

Beware - Unfulfilled Contract and No Communication I booked…read moreENV Photography for my February 7 wedding after reading tons of great reviews. I paid Beth $2,000 upfront and everything started off great--she and her second shooter Jose showed up on time, were friendly, and even celebrated with us after. She sent sneak peeks on February 14, but since then, nothing. I waited the 6 weeks stated in our contract before reaching out. She replied once with a personal excuse, but has now gone completely silent. It's June 23 and we still don't have any of our wedding photos or the promised video. I trusted her with one of the most important days of our lives, and I regret it.

Stole our deposit, did not show for the wedding. Did not respond to any contact or attempts to…read moreresolve. She will steal your money, don't believe a word she says.

My experience has been nothing short of a nightmare. Between showing up to view my photos and Jim…read morenot being there, to the multiple attempts to contact him, it's literally been one of the worst experiences of my life. Once I finally got in touch with him and went to view my photos, he locked me in his office and made me feel very uncomfortable. He pressured me to pay an absurd amount, which sadly I did because I felt I had no other option. I tried to cancel my order(within 48 hours of the appointment) and asked for a refund, but of course, he never returns his messages. By the time he messaged me back, over a week later, he said it was too late and my order had already been sent to be printed. I was told the edits would be sent to me for approval before printing, and they never were. He claims he sent my photos to another country for printing because no lab in Canada meets his standards.... ya, okay?! I asked for proof that they were sent to another country and of course, nothing has been provided. If you are looking for someone professional, this is not it!

Although appearing professional and saying all the right things. Jim has failed to contact us…read morerepeatedly and we can't either get what we ordered or our money back.

I had such a great experience with Daniel Friesen for my headshots. I usually feel awkward in front…read moreof the camera, but Daniel made the whole session feel relaxed and natural. He gave clear direction without being pushy, which helped me actually feel like myself instead of "posing." The black background headshots turned out clean, classic, and exactly what I was hoping for. The lighting was spot on, and you can really tell he pays attention to the small details that make a photo feel professional and intentional. I walked away genuinely happy with my photos, which doesn't happen often for me. If you're looking for someone who's skilled, thoughtful, and easy to work with, I'd absolutely recommend Daniel Friesen Photography.

Dimitri is doing an excellent photos! He is a professional in his field, regardless of what photos…read moreyou need: a family photo shoot or a business photo. Very nice and kind guy