We had recently used Elizabeth from Western Rose Studios for our wedding on August 1st. I believe…read morepicking a photographer for your big day plays a major role in your special day running smoothly and let me tell ya, Elizabeth is your lady who will get it done! Not only was she on time but we were able to bust out our group photos before the ceremony allowing us time to even catch a breather in-between events. During the group photos she was amazing at getting everyone to smile and understood that during this warm summer day most of us didn't want to stand in the sun too long. During the ceremony and reception, she was very professional and friendly with all guest, but the most amazing part of all was the quick turnover from the time we had our big day to the sneak peek into our wedding photos. We absolutely adore every single photo she has shown us thus far, perfectly capturing every important moment of our big day in which we know we will cherish for a lifetime. Elizabeth is affordable, smart, friendly and extremely passionate about making you feel beautiful and amazing. You will not regret picking her. p.s. She even helped me make a schedule for the big day just to make your life that much easier. http://www.westernrosestudios.com/blog/alex-and-matt-truelyakegel?fbclid=IwAR2ygZwokBMcDJsUNWekrmnVpmg1d9EtCmNNfuUt2ieOoITAsRn1ysk9_80

From the owner: Western Rose Studios offers one-of-a-kind watercolor paintings (custom painting orders are…read moreaccepted), photography sessions for family and pets, plus watercolor, drawing, and basic photography classes.

Only open to UO people so really shouldn't be included in Yelp, as it excludes the general public…read more I was eager to make art here but I'm not welcome.

I wonder why this is listed on Yelp - classes/workshops, although intriguing are only open to UO…read morestudents and faculty. And yes, while there are a *lot* of UO students and faculty in Eugene, that's not the entire population.

This was a fantastic experience. I wanted to work on my photography skills in a low key,…read morepersonalized way. Jaymi didn't disappoint. Before our outing she asked me about my skill level, what my interests were and made sure that my photography adventure really fit me. Our all day adventure started off with wonderful sunrise light and sea creatures. Once my brain was full of new info, not only about photography, but the natural world around Newport, we had a great lunch with time to review what I'd learned and what I can practice in the future. More fun in the forest and a wonderful finish back at the coast made this a perfect day. I'd highly recommend Jaymi Heimbuch as your photo tour guide if you're traveling through the Newport Oregon area or looking for a patient and inspiring wildlife and landscape photography professional.

I recently spent a full day session with Jaymi Heimbuch of Oregon Coast Photo Tours expanding my…read morephotography skills on the beautiful Oregon coast and would recommend this experience to anyone at any skill level who is interested in growing their photography skills as a hobbyist or professional. Prior to our session Jaymi and I spoke at length about what skills and knowledge I had hoped to gain during our outing. All aspects of our conversation were addressed and incorporated just as we discussed. I was very impressed with the location choices, overall itinerary, and exceptional guidance that Jaymi provided throughout the day. Every detail and minute of our session was well thought out and planned with my goals and interests in mind. I can't begin to express how grateful I am to have connected with someone as talented, sharp, and ethical as Jaymi. She is more than just a phenomenal photographer and instructor. She is a phenomenal naturalist and human being. Just a few days removed from our amazing session and I am seeing immediate improvements not just in my photography skills but in my mindset and outlook as a wildlife and conservation professional as well.

I cannot say enough good things about Sherrlyn and her boudoir photo process. She is so sweet and…read morepatient, and she works SO HARD on the books she puts together to make sure they are all perfect! My little black book was so good I ordered two! One for my fiancé and one to capture myself in this stage of my life, before big changes come with age, kids, etc. It's something I've wanted to do for a long time and she made it extra special. I have been struggling with some health concerns lately and during my shoot I wasn't feeling well and we had to stop part of the way through. She was so sweet and took such good care of me..... She offered me food and drink from her own kitchen, sat and talked with me until I felt better, then let me finish the shoot free of charge even though it took longer than expected. Also, I had a giant wound on my hand the day of the shoot from work that she seemingly magically managed to cover up in the final photos!! Wow! This woman is both talented and kind. The shoot wasn't awkward at all and I would recommend her services to ANYONE who is getting married and wants to do something special for their spouse (my husband LOVED his book!!) or just to anyone who wants to celebrate their own natural beauty. Don't go anywhere else!! This was so worth it!!

Sherrlyn really knows her stuff. She is passionate about what she does. I would recommend her in a…read moreheartbeat if you want to take your photography business to the next level.

I booked a tutoring session before an Alaska cruise to familiarize myself with my new mirrorless…read morecamera. I've never had any camera instruction, and Mateo was able to cover a lot of ground for me. He listened to what I was seeking to improve, and after running through the basics, he targeted information to my requests, and showed me how to negotiate some of the situations about which I was most concerned- deck motion, long-range zoom clarity, and low light. Even just taking the time to set up and break down my travel tripod was a relief and gave me confidence. Parsing all of the info into chunks made it doable rather than overwhelming. Thanks, Mateo!

I had a big trip coming up and thought "hey, I should learn how to use my camera". I looked up…read morephoto classes on Yelp and My Photo Instructor came up. What an excellent class! I took a two hour private lesson with Mateo. He works out of a bright and airy shared space and we went over all the basics of the camera. You get to fill out a sheet so he can find out what level you are. He went over a lot of material in a very kind and instructive way, so personable and friendly. We went over Aperture, ISO and Shutter speed and even though I probably got every one of his questions wrong, he never made me feel bad about it. I would definitely recommend his classes and private lessons. If you're a beginner, want to brush up or enjoy learning more about photography, he can fine tune it to your level. He's a great professional and really knew his stuff. Mateo also provides great follow up and recommendations. You can tell he enjoyed the subject and wanted to share the knowledge.

If you are looking to advance your photography skills,find intersesting places to photograph ,learn…read morenew skills in editing your photos,or just have a fun time with fellow camera geeks, these are the guys to join up with for a workshop or class. Thet see that you accomplish your goals at a very affordable price.

I recently took the Light Trails workshop with Greg and Eric. They picked great locations for the…read moreworkshop and gave excellent directions about how to get to each location. They communicated with details about what was needed and what to expect from the first sign up to follow through after the workshop. They limited the number of participants so there was plenty of time for individual attention and instruction, which they gave in a kind and helpful manner. I was very happy with my photos from this workshop. I look forward to future workshops with NWAperture.

I have to give a 5 star rating!!…read more My daughter in law set the appointment with "A Slice of Life Photography" (Kristi) for my grandson's first birthday pictures. My grand daughter joined in on one photo. She wore a dress with Buffalo Plaid and he wore jeans with the Buffalo Plaid being seen through the tears in his little jeans, and his shirt also showing the plaid. Kristi did an amazing job matching the back ground. Decorated with black and red balloons, banner, little tree logs, little pine tree. red lantern and the pancake cake my daughter in law had was perfect. Rustic and ever so cute. When it came to ordering, I was a little nervous. I live in California and wondered how it would all work and how the prints would arrive. Kristi made it so easy. Communicated through email with quick responses back. She emailed me when the prints were sent with the date of expected arrival. She also asked me to email her to make sure they arrived safely and met my expectations. They were beyond my expectations. Beautiful prints and excellent quality. You can't go wrong making your memories with "A Slice of Life Photography" and Kristi is wonderful to work with!

From the owner: A Slice of Life specializes in providing photography sessions for sports teams and a speciality…read moresession in the summer months called Princess/Cowboy Pony Sessions.

Shanna is amazing! We call her the baby whisperer; she is professional and so well equipped to…read morehandle any/all photography needs. Our family has been seeing her for almost three years and have always received wonderful photos and memories. Highly recommend!

Shanna shot both our maternity and newborn photos this summer. They all turned out amazing. She is…read moreso great to work with and was flexible with our needs. We did multiple locations and she made my backyard look fabulous. I recommend her for any photo shoot you are thinking of having. Thanks again Shanna !!!!!

Rebecca is my new hero! She helped me salvage what I feared were potentially thousands of LR edits…read more After she calmed me down, she also gave me a great education and helped me discover so many of the untapped tools I'd yet to discover in my seven years of LR use. I'm so grateful for her help and will definitely lean on her again should the need arise!

From the owner: Photography and Lightroom Training - Adobe Certified Expert Lightroom - for all levels!…read more Make a list of questions on any camera (dslr or cell phone), on post processing (Snapseed, Lightroom), on image organization or sharing and give me a call. I come to you (greater Portland OR) area or connect online anywhere in the world. Your issues, your equipment, your software, your place, your pace. Knowledgeable, patient, efficient. Please search for my Google profile for more reviews - website under re-construction…

If you are lucky enough to find out when the South Salem Culinary Arts Program has their "Bistro…read moreNight" you will be in for a real foodie treat. What waits for you is a fixed price menu of several courses designed by Chef and the South Salem HS Culinary students. I have had the pleasure of dining in what can truly be one of Salem's best dining experience on two separate occasions. Both times the Menu included two entrees, two desserts and creative starters, soups and salads. The best part of the dining experience is that you can be your own "Iron Chef" judge and provide useful feedback to the students on each course. If you like a "Chef's Table" experience where you are part of the foodie learning process then this is it! The servers are the students themselves which so far has translated into an impeccable level of service. I am looking forward to the next time. I would rather keep this an underground secret, but something this fun needs to be shared. Keep up the good work!