Meliza is a treat to work with. She has a fun attitude, a great sense of humour which helped me to…read morerelax and be at ease in the process. And the stunning results of my photos really show her passion for photography!!

I looked through endless suggestions online for newborn photography and couldn't find anything that…read more"felt right". I came across Meliza Orellana Photography over a Facebook group and I instantly felt excited when I saw one of her recent photoshoot posts. I followed up on her website and felt even more connected. The informational pieces she touches on coupled with her talented photographs made me feel at ease with this investment. (It really is an investment). We were thrilled with the outcome. She is professional, easy going and made the whole process very comfortable.

As a photographer myself I knew without a doubt that when it came to our budget that photography…read morewas going to be number one on that list. I love so many photographers of all different styles; but Matt's style of photography really spoke to us and when we met for coffee to talk wedding details we knew in a heart beat that he was our man! He made us feel so special from start to finish with little gifts that where such a lovely surprise and so very appreciated. Going above an beyond doing whatever it took to get the one perfect shot. Making two awkward people, one who prefer to be behind the lens and the other who has no clue how to be posing, feel so comfortable in front of the camera. At the end of the day when the "I do's" have been said, the food is all gone, the guests have left, everything has been cleaned up and put away... all we are left with are our photographs to document everything that happened that day. It's over so fast and hard to remember each and every single detail but whenever I want to relive that amazing day all I have to do is look through our gallery and all those emotions: the anticipation, excitement, happiness, SURPRISE. All of it comes back because he captured our day beyond perfectly. Matt we will never, never be able to truly put into words how much we love our wedding photos and we cannot thank you enough for the amazing work you did. ~ Mr. & Mrs. Bull

We were one of those couples who were really indecisive and bless Matt Kenendy for having the…read morepatience to deal with us. Even on our wedding day, we ran into some timeline issues and Matt was a true professional and waited for us on Granville Island without letting it affect his work. Not only was he quick to snap pictures, but he captured many candid moments that we will have from our wedding day for the rest of our lives. You are going to love Matt, his easygoing personality and his infectious smile. His positive attitude and love for his work will put you at ease. Thank you for all the awesome pictures you took for us. My only regret was not booking you for the entire day. Wishing you continued success and congratulations on your growing family!

Hired him for my 21st birthday party and received nothing but excellent work. He captured some of…read morethe most amazing and natural shots. We still look at those picture today and are able to relive the night. Thanks JD!!!

I had my maternity and newborn shoot done by Charlotte. She was recommended to me by my sister. I…read morebooked Charlotte at the end of my first trimester as she books up fairly quickly. For the maternity shoot, my first location pick was not available so we settled on a different location. The photos turned out amazing. Charlotte knew all the poses and angles for the perfect shots. For the newborn shoot, Charlotte and her assistant were very efficient. The setup was done according to the colour schemes we requested. Our newborn was fussy during part of the shoot, but Charlotte and her assistant did their best to work around our newborn's sometimes uncooperative behaviour as newborns do best when all you want them to do is sleep (ie crying, peeing on props, parents or photographer). The studio is located in Maple Ridge. There is parking in front of the studio. Some tips to help new parents: We made it a point to show up on time for the newborn photoshoot as it can be very difficult to leave on time with a newborn. I suggest to get ready early. We packed Charlotte's list of items she requested the night before so that we can focus on getting baby ready to leave our home on time on the day of the photoshoot. We gave baby a bath before leaving to keep baby awake before the shoot and then fed baby just before leaving our home so that the baby would sleep during the ride and during the first part of the shoot. I recommend Charlotte if you are looking for an experienced photographer for your maternity and newborn photoshoot needs. You can check out her website, Facebook or Instagram for samples of her amazing work.

We unfortunately didn't have a good experience with Charlotte. We found her impatient with our baby…read moreand difficult to deal with. I also sent her some gentle feedback after our session and she never responded. I then posted a review and she responded very negatively and unprofessionally blaming me and my kids for the challenges we had. It was incredibly disappointing for our family.

I got a coupon online for a Boudoir shoot with Life After Dark and bought it on a whim just for fun…read moreand loved it! I opted to have a friend do my hair and makeup but they offer this service for $100 extra I believe. And despite arriving a half hour late due to traffic they still managed to accommodate all three outfit changes and got about 50 photos, I was really impressed with how efficient they were! I was obviously stressed due to arriving late but they were so friendly and we just jumped right into it and they were really good at making me feel comfortable with the fact that I was prancing around in my underwear in front of strangers! The finished product was amazing and super sexy! I would recommend a boudoir shoot to any women, you'll feel super sexy and sassy!

Helen does an amazing job making you feel sexy and comfortable in front of the camera. She put me…read morein the most flattering poses, knowing how uncomfortable I usually am with my body. Within 15 minutes, I felt like I was working the camera and rocking the poses she put me in. All my feelings of self-consciousness and my inhibitions had vanished, it was as if I had transformed myself somehow. Unfortunately before I knew it, my session was over. 2 weeks later, I went to the viewing and was astonished at what I saw. The pictures were absolutely stunning. Helen managed to bring something out of me that I really didn't know existed. I wasn't just a frumpy stay at home mom, I was HOT!! It's not just the photos that make every penny spent worth it, it's the whole experience. I don't think anyone can capture what Helen does. I highly recommend a boudoir session to anyone. It's a great gift for that special person, but most of all it's a great gift to do it for yourself.

We got both our engagement and wedding photos done with Jordan. We could not be happier with the…read morejob he did and will definitely recommend him to others. He made us feel comfortable the whole time, telling us what to do but also responding to our requests and allowing for a natural feel to the photoshoot. He is funny and not too serious - getting the photos was fun and stress-free :) Jordan's background in Graphic Design also turned out to be a huge asset. He didn't just colour correct our photos; he went the extra mile and got night shots and added some breathtaking effects. He's also there months down the road to make small edits to photos you want to have blown up. Out of ~330,000 photos submitted to the Shoot & Share photography contest, Jordan placed in the Top 100 with one of the photos he took at our wedding! We are honoured and so glad to have gone with him.

Jordan was great to work with right from the very beginning. As soon as I regulated a quote from…read morehim he was quick to respond and eager to answer any questions. I found other photographers took weeks to get back to me but Jordan would respond on a matter of minutes. Jordan arranged to come do a site inspection of our wedding location. I didn't need to ask for it - he offered it! He drove approx 2 hours in each direction to come meet me and check out the farm... and he brought his 2nd photographer! ! Jordan not only showed up early on the day of the wedding but had great ideas for staging photos. The wedding was on Saturday and I had my photos on Thursday afternoon!! My hubby, who hates posing for photos, relaxed with Jordan and was able to let loose a bit. He keeps telling everyone how awesome our photographers were and how funny they were. I truly believe one of best choices in the planning of our wedding was choosing Jordan! Thanks Jordan for a job well done!!

My mother was celebrating a major milestone, her 90th birthday and I wanted to capture this with…read moreprofessional photos. I found Julia by googling photographers in my area. She was prompt and friendly with my responses and was very accommodating to what I wanted. We had family travelling from all over to join in the celebrations. The actual party was in March while COVID was unravelling all around the world. Even with all the uncertainty at this time, Julia came to our home and spent 3 hours taking photos for us. She took great photos which I will treasure for the rest of my life.

We hired Julia by a random google search because her shots captured what we were looking for: fun…read moreand people smiling! Did we do the right thing because she made the session so fun! Prompt reply when answering questions that you may have about the shoot. The value is amazingly because she gives you all the photos taken during the session, unlike others who charges more but gives you like 25 digital prints. Plus you can pick a location of your choice ! I had a hard time because others didn't allow you to choose. A tremendous value with quality service. I highly recommend Julia!