Joanna Monger was recommended to us by our venue's owner, Sharon. Upon viewing her portfolio, I was…read moremesmerized by the authenticity that was captured in her photography; they featured genuine, beautiful moments. They looked like lovely pictures of real, happy people - not overly-processed and cinematic. This is exactly the type of style I wanted for our micro-wedding. I generally dislike having my photo taken, and I'm notorious among my friends and family for refusing to be photographed during events. In spite of that, naturally I expected to endure many pictures on my wedding day. Even with my reservations, it all passed so quickly and easily! No feelings of overwhelm, exhaustion, frustration, or impatience. To begin with, we had a Zoom call to serve as our introduction. My distaste for being seen digitally extends to video chats, but Joanna immediately helped put me at ease. She is an expert in her field and specializes in people who are less comfortable with having their photo taken. She offered logistical support in planning our day, as well as the emotional support that comes with having an ally who can understand your position and work with you. She is so kind and personable, which is perfect for those of us who are a little more on the timid side. In terms of the day of, she was already at the venue well before the rest of us arrived. In between taking some get-ready shots, she even helped my family member get into a very tight-fitting dress. I genuinely don't know if we could have wrangled that zipper up without Joanna's help! After that, she gave a brief lesson to my person-of-honor, showing how to properly fluff out my dress's long train behind me. Additionally, I noticed she was skilled with remembering the names of our close family and wedding-party members. Joanna is so organized and swift with her camera. Despite beginning our ceremony a little later than scheduled, she managed to shoot every photo we wanted within our tight timeframe of just two hours - with a few minutes to spare, too! She's also great at giving clear direction to help improve positioning and posing. And it all flew by so fast. She had our photos ready with astonishing speed (just one week later!), and they were just as wonderful as I had hoped! These are exactly what I wished our wedding pictures would look like. I'm so happy with the variety of different shots Joanna managed to capture, and I'm in disbelief of how well they turned out. I couldn't be happier with the service she provided to us on our special day. I would highly recommend her to anybody, but especially to others who might be less confident in front of the camera.

Spending money on a good photographer is super important, and Joanna is worth every penny! She puts…read moreyou right at ease with her humorous and kind personality, and knows exactly where to place you for the best photo. In our first meeting, she asked about areas of my body I didn't like so she could angle me appropriately and avoid the usual awkward pics. I did a Boudoir photo shoot with her for my husband's wedding gift and she captured all the best of me while still making feel beautiful in my own skin. Our wedding was such an amazing day and Joanna made a schedule to keep us on track and got EVERY photo we asked for. Choosing our pictures for the final printed album was a breeze and well worth the wait! I cannot recommend her enough! I am forever grateful for finding her on Google and taking a meeting with her! I knew within the first 15 minutes that she would take wonderful care of me and my husband on our day! Thank you Joanna!

If I Could leave a big fat O for stars I would. BEWARE OF THIS PHOTOGRAPHER!!! Let me start by…read moresaying we saw Dan at the Seattle wedding show. I was with my daughter and Niece. My Niece had previously worked with him at an unrelated job and my son was actually an acquaintance of his. We were happy to hire someone that was known to the family. What could go wrong right????? Well just about everything. My daughter put down a 3000.00 deposit. Trying to schedule their engagement photos was a chore. Dan has been going through a divorce for what seems like a couple of years now. All though I sympathize with this, the divorce excuse gets old. At some point he needs to take accountability for the poor way he runs his business. This should have been a red flag to start with but since he was known to the family my daughter and her fiancé just keep pushing on with him. My daughter wedding is Aug 10th 2024. Dan sent the couple an email in May 2024 apologizing that he would not be able to photograph their wedding after all since his family had planned a surprise Trip to Europe. Say what?????? They have had him booked for over a year! 3 months before the wedding he would not be able to hold up his end of the contract! He did offer to have another photographer shoot the wedding and then of course he would edit the photos when he returned from his trip. They decided to go with a new photographer Instead. His communication is the worse I've ever experienced. It would take him weeks to reply. He ended up only refunding half to the down payment. Originally the engagement photos were included but since they decided not to go with his recommendation he in the end charged them for the engagement photos. Please read the reviews below because if he can do this to people he has a personal connection with he could certainly do this to you! Do Not use him!!!!! It will not be a smooth process. Dan..... I am so disappointed in how you handled this. DO BETTER!!!!!!!!!

WARNING!! over promise, never delivered! My husband and I…read morehired Dan Manning after meeting him at the Seattle bridal Expo. For our wedding in July 2022. He started out very communicative and responsive. Until we had set up our engagement photo session. He was late getting our engagement photo gallery to us, so late that I could not use any for our wedding invitations. My bells went off at that time but my full deposit had been paid by this time and too late to hire new. I gave him the benefit of the doubt. His gallery of past work was beautiful, after all. He had a delightful second photographer with him on our wedding day and I felt a bit better. Wedding was July 1, 22 and we did not receive our Digital Wedding photo gallery until November 8, 22. Well past the 8 weeks. He gave us excuses as busy season and going through a life change- divorce. After viewing and selecting the photos for the prepaid for albums and prints(per contract) he went radio silent. It is now November 2023 and we have not received any response, from text, emails and phone calls. We had to pay in full prior to our wedding day for the full photo package,. This is because of the contract and as it states we are not able to print our own photos. Not only do we not have pictures of our wedding day, my in laws had their 50th Wedding anniversary the same day as our wedding. We did some extra shots with them and the leather bound album was going to be a special gift for them. We are now at the stage to pursue legal action. DO NOT USE this person!!!

Jon took my surprise proposal photos and the experience went great! Many pro photographers never…read moreget the chance to capture that experience. The surprise was not spoiled (except for my inevitably suspicious lady who wondered why I asked her to keep a certain Saturday open). Jon and I met at the Lord Hill Regional Park the day before to scope out the area and find an optimal spot with optimal evening lighting and spot for a picnic. The next day, my lady and I drove to the park and I was happy to see Jon talking on the phone with his telephoto lens hidden, ignoring us to keep the surprise. Then, he followed us to the proposal spot keeping his distance and got sharp, beautiful photos of an important moment. Thank you! He used the latest Canon full-frame mirrorless camera (EOS R) and a high end ~300mm lens, which was great to keep the quality good even with high ISO for the shady conditions. He used manual exposure settings and Spot focus, to make sure the camera focused on the right thing for the photos (not a branch, e.g.). Perfect! We got 98 photos for $500, which I think is a good deal. The photo choices (removing the duplicates), cropping, and editing were great. The only comment my lady and I have is that our skin had a green tint in the photos, but we could fix that in minutes in Adobe Lightroom to all 98 photos by adjusting the color balance and tint. We posted our photos on Facebook and also got printouts and our friends loved them.

We recently had our second Santa mini session with Jon this year. It was so good last year we had…read moreto come back again! And will continue to do so. Last year I found him via a Facebook post about his Santa sessions. I did the math and realized that two low-quality, amateur Santa photos at the mall is $90+ tax these days. Jon's bundle for the 15 minute appointment (no waiting in line), private meeting with Santa, and 6 professionally edited photos for not *that* much more is what sold me to sign up and give it a try. And he delivered!! It was fantastic. We were able to do a family shot, family with Santa, both our girls with Santa, both of them individually with Santa too. Jon was very professional and the studio looked festively fantastic. And so did Santa! Top notch outfit, and very friendly and authentic. The girls were addressed by name from the get-go (info collected at appointment scheduling) which added to the experience even more. We plan to continue coming annually for our Santa photos as long as its offered! Thank you Jon!

I produce events and have worked with Brian Thompson Photography for the past 7 years. For our…read moreevents he has done literally 100s of guest images, printed and sent them on time and create magical memories. I have had some personal portrait work and it is beautiful. Classic photographic work that lasts a life time. Brian is also honest, hard working, creative, talented and I would recommend him without hesitation to anyone. 5 years ago my company did a benefit for Nick Batum, an NBA Player now with the Charolette Hornets. The entire team was there and we did photos which can be a lot of pressure for a photographer (like 15 Bridezillas AND their managers all at the same time). Brian did great work and handled the pressure like a pro. Well done! See him for your portrait and photography needs.

If you're a photographer, I would not consider working with Brian on his sports league shoots. He…read morewill cut you loose without payment, and ghost you when you try to reach him, even after several jobs over 3-4 years. Can't recommend joining his team!

Ten years ago when my husband and I eloped, we promised we would do something big to celebrate the…read moremilestone later on. All I really wanted was to get dressed up, hike along the pacific coast with our daughter, and renew our vows... so that's exactly what we did. We found Danielle Lentz online and after viewing her portfolio we knew that her style and aesthetic was exactly what we were looking for - bonus that she is a local, Snohomish photographer! From the start, Danielle was a true professional and very easy to connect with. We decided on La Push for our destination and she helped us in planning out the logistics for the day. The funny thing is, plans rarely go according to plan... our family arrived late to the campsite, we rushed to get ready, and the weather was not what hoped for. I had a low-key meltdown on the beach, feeling everything was a just a mess. Through it all, Danielle's sweet and positive attitude kept us encouraged that we would get the photos we were hoping for, despite the complications along the way. She was patient, flexible, calm, and reminded us that we were on an adventure. She helped us relax and stay comfortable, which was significant considering we had never taken family photos before - and it can feel a little awkward at times! When we received the gallery with our photos a few weeks later, we were truly blown away. Danielle has such a great eye for capturing the moment, and it comes across so beautifully in her photos. She made this dream of ours come to life! I have shared the gallery with friends and family and received so many compliments - Danielle's work is simply stunning. Looking back on the day, I realize that it was intimate, adventurous, silly, romantic, chaotic, and very, very lovely. Danielle, you are a gem. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you!

My husband and I worked with Danielle for our engagement photos and she was also alongside us for…read moreour destination wedding, on the Caribbean island of Nevis! Words cannot express how much we loved working with her and how much fun we had on both occasions! Photo shoots can be a bit awkward and intimidating, but Danielle made us feel so comfortable and gave us a little guidance when needed. All the while she captured some really amazing moments! Her attention to detail behind the scenes makes the finished product that much more special. I also have to rave on her location scouting skills. We wanted a killer backdrop for our pictures and she knocked it out of the park! Do not be afraid to go on a little adventure with her, the outcome is well worth it! Danielle Lentz Photography for President!

We were so lucky to have you Savanna be part of our wedding earlier this year. We absolutely LOVE…read morethe photos she captured! All of her attention to detail and lighting was gorgeous. We told her the first look photos were most important to us, and she really gave some artistic vision to those shots. But she captured special moments all night, really showing the emotions and reactions of so many people. And she delivered about 4 times as many photos as we were expecting!

Savanna is a joy to work with, and we were lucky enough to have her document both our engagement…read morephotos and our wedding day. She helped us immensely with poses and we felt very comfortable around her. Our engagement shoot felt like a whole adventure. Savanna has a number of beautiful locations scouted out and it barely felt like a posed shoot as we were having such a fun time. On our wedding day she handled our larger family photos like a true professional. We were shocked when we found that we'd followed our wedding day schedule almost to the minute, from getting ready, to first look, to bridal photos at a nearby park, to getting back to our venue in time to relax before the ceremony. Savanna also has an insanely fast response time. She's so detailed in her responses and goes above and beyond to clarify details such as meeting time, weather alternatives, timelines, etc. We also had our engagement and wedding photos back within a matter of weeks! Savanna, you've captured so many beautiful moments of joy, excitement, and love that we would've otherwise missed. I know we'll be poring over these photos for years to come and will cherish them for a lifetime!

I went into my session with Jezebel hoping to see myself as confident, bold, and maybe a little…read moredangerous... what I got was full-on rock-n-roll goddess mode. Booking was smooth as butter thanks to Kaitlyn, and Sara made me feel beautiful, empowered, and like I could probably conquer the world--or at least a stage in stilettos. Every room was its own little adventure. The book wall room screamed vintage glam, the pole and mirror room unleashed my inner mischievous showgirl, and the moody green room? Total pin-up magic. The costume closet? Basically a treasure chest for grown-ups--outfits, shoes, and sparkling accessories everywhere. I may have hoarded a few mental favorites for future 'dangerously fabulous' moments. Guidance during the shoot was perfect--I didn't just follow directions, I thrived. Conversation was easy, fun, and full of laughs, and I left feeling unstoppable. The reveal? Unbelievably delicious and surprisingly emotional in a cleansing way. I walked away with photos I'll treasure forever and confidence that refuses to leave me. Honestly, just book it. You'll leave feeling like a badass, chaotic, slightly magical force of nature.

Learning to love yourself can be a long, difficult journey--especially navigating the '90s culture…read moreof body shaming and the changes that come with having three children. After losing 146 lbs, I decided to do this session entirely for myself. I walked in incredibly nervous, but I left feeling powerful. From the professional hair and makeup to the styling of my outfits, the entire process was seamless and uplifting. Sara was a joy to work with; her direction helped me open up and truly see myself. I entered the studio full of nerves and left radiating confidence. This experience was a major highlight in my journey toward self-love. If you're on the fence, do it for you. You deserve to feel this beautiful

An alliteration review: Fun, friendly, fast, fantastic!…read moreCreative, confident, crafty! It's so fun to work with someone who is genuinely excited to take pictures. We got some amazing photos out of our engagement shoot, and the wedding day was perfect. I can't imagine anyone better.

I really cannot recommend Luna Bella Events more highly for you wedding and special event…read morephotography!! I wish I could give them more than 5 stars! I first met Kyle and Colleen from Luna Bella Events at the Wedding Show in Lynnwood, WA. We had a great conversation and the samples of their work was truly awesome!! They had a creative way of capturing wedding moments that was elegant, fun and warm and you could tell they were truly in love with the work they do. Our wedding took awhile to plan, but Luna Bella was right there every step of the way with wonderful customer service and helpful information. We contracted with them to handle our wedding photos, album and he DJ service for the wedding day. As most brides who plan their own wedding can relate, pulling the "big day" together can be stressful. I was a little afraid everyone in our wedding party would get a little antsy having to pose for picutres, but Kyle and Colleen made it such fun that everyone had a great time!! By the time the ceremony came around, we were much more relaxed and having fun. My husband and I are so glad that we contracted with Luna Bella Events because they made it a really fun experience and more of an event than we had expected. We had an absolutely fantastic experience, thanks to Luna Bella Events. The pictures turned out beautifully and the DJ work was just fantastic! I could not have asked for a better experience. I really appreciate the fun energy and creativity that they both brought to the day!

I, master procrastinator, contacted Yari with only 3 days before our wedding party. Yari was quick…read moreto respond and had availability. He arrived at our party and was very nice and personable. I was a bit blown away of how many pics he was taking all around the party. He took perfect pictures and got great pics of all of our guests. We are 100% satisfied with the pics he took. He was a pleasure to work with, and I highly recommend him.

Yari has done our family photos twice. He captures great, candid, shots that really showcase the…read morepersonalities of our kids. We will definitely use him again.