Taking family pictures can be a fun, memorable experience that captures the heart and spirit of…read moreyour family. It can also be stressful to get your family to cooperate and get great pictures if you don't have the right professional orchestrating your photo shoot. I've used Christina Straw Photography multiple times for many reasons and couldn't be happier. I am particularly impressed with Christina's great style, technical skill, professionalism, ability to control the photo shoot, and the quality of her finished product. I love Christina's style. She gets great formal and candid shots that capture the love and personality of my family. She does a nice job in both color and black and white. Christina's technical skills with regards to color, sharpness, clarity and lighting are impressive. Many of the photos she took for me are great. My kids' skin and hair were brilliant from the golden lighting she captured. Christina is very professional and gets wonderful photos that last a lifetime. The first photo she took for me was for my daughter's birth announcement a few years ago. That picture is timeless - a beautiful black and white of my then two year old son holding his new born sister. Christina said to me, "isn't it wonderful when the stars align for that perfect photograph." I have never forgotten what she said and I am grateful to her for capturing that perfect photo (that brings up such happy memories for me) when those stars aligned. Christina knows how to put my family at ease and gets the great shots I'm looking for. As a mother of a young child she knows how to engage my children. She keeps them focused but relaxed and gets their natural smiles and personalities to shine through. She captures fantastic individual and family photographs, and she gets them before the kids lose interest. As a parent of young children that is invaluable. She is easy to work with and helps bring my creative ideas to light as well. Each photo shoot she has done for me has been unique and personal. One year I worked with Christina for my family photo shoot I wanted to take pictures in the new city in which we had recently moved. I wasn't familiar with the park but learned it was quite busy on the weekend. Even though there were many background distractions at the park Christina was still able to get some great shots. They turned out much better than I expected. I like that she helps you pick out your venue and coordinating family outfits if you need help. The next year I worked with Christina we worked together and chose a great venue. The pictures were amazing! There were so many wonderful shots with beautiful backgrounds and perfect lighting. I had a difficult time choosing only a few for our holiday card. Last year the quality of the photos she did for me were excellent. They were even better than the year before. I was so pleased with them I submitted them into a contest (with permission of course). Christina got so many wonderful compliments on her shots. Family and friends thought they were for a professional advertisement campaign from a magazine. The pictures Christina has taken of my family over the years are priceless. We easily spend money on clothes, shoes, and handbags and tend to cut corners on artistic outlets. But a great family photo shoot is totally worth it. The photos for your family memories, scrapbooks, albums and family tree are worth it. Having Christina take good quality photographs of your family is an investment you will not regret. The only difficulty is getting an appointment because she books up fast especially during the holidays. I highly recommend you call and get on her calendar as soon as you can.

This was an absolutely terrible experience for our family. Christina didn't listen to what I wanted…read moreat all, and when I told her I was uncomfortable in a certain pose (Sitting on a jagged rock on a steep hill, in a dress and heels, while holding my newborn), she threatened to quit and wouldn't continue shooting until I did the pose she wanted. She was terrible at giving directions (just turn, turn the other way, no the other way, move your hand, etc - entirely unclear) and would get mad at us when we didn't guess correctly what she meant. When we didn't pose the way she wanted, she would make sarcastic and snippy comments that made us all SO uncomfortable and made the whole shoot so awkward. And then she'd bark at you to smile! We did not get one single photo that we will ever use. I am so very sad and mad, not only that we wasted $500 but that we can't go back and get photos that we can actually use of my baby at this age again. We can never get that back. I would highly encourage you to think twice before hiring Christina if you have a baby - she absolutely does NOT know how to shoot babies. Or family groups. If you have any thoughts or opinions of your own whatsoever about what you want, she will not listen to you. When I told her what shots I wanted (which we had discussed over the phone and in email prior to the shoot) she yelled at me that she's the professional and basically I needed to shut up and do it her way because I don't know anything. I left the shoot in tears. It was truly awful. And surprise surprise, I've never seen less flattering photos of myself or my family in my entire life. There is literally not one single photo where you can see everyone's face and everyone has their eyes open! I truly believe she started taking bad photos intentionally after I didn't want to do one of her poses because even a non-professional photographer could capture at least one or two that were ok. Think twice before hiring her.

If you're considering boudoir photography, do not even bother looking at another photographer--go…read morewith Adena! The entire process was incredible, from start to finish. I immediately felt comfortable with Adena, from the first phone conversation, to our meet and greet, to the shoot itself. I love that this process began as a gift for my husband, and turned into being something I did for myself! I love how Adena asked me to reflect on what I wanted out of this process, and had me choose three words to be the vision/goal for my experience. It was incredibly empowering and a really fun way to pamper myself (only the second time ever that I've had my makeup professionally done! Her stylists were PROS!). In every interaction, I felt like I was hanging out with a friend! The photos turned out so much better than I ever could have imagined, and I am going to cherish them for years to come (as will my husband, I'm sure!). Thank you!!

I seriously cannot believe how talented Adena is. She makes your shoot so personalized, fun, and…read morelow stress!! She's there to help you every step of the way from planning the vibe to outfits and hair and makeup. If you've considered doing boudoir but haven't had the guts, go for it with Adena!!! You won't regret it.

Exceptional in every way. The photos on their website are so good and you wonder if they are for…read morereal. I've just gotten my photos back and I can confirm - they are for real. Alicia is wonderful. She took such care to ensure I had a variety of backgrounds, outfits, expressions etc. I am so very pleased with my photos. Great quality and great value.

Alisha Light was wonderful to work with. She was very professional and FUN. I left with several…read morenice headshots. Highly recommended

If I could give this business ten stars, I would. First of all, this is not your typical cheesy…read morelittle old west portrait studio where you throw on some shredded saloon hall costume that ties in the back, throw a leg over a chair and look like you're slugging back a bottle of JD. This place is first class. It's located on the quaint main street of historic mining town, Central City. When it's time for your portrait sitting, they lock the shop door, so it's ONLY your time and you get full attention and privacy so that there are no onlookers gawking. It's a fairly large studio with beautiful back drops, authentic antiques, accessories and a huge selection of vintage clothing, shoes, hats, gloves, suits etc and they're clean and well cared for. There's an actual dressing room! Milda, who is the owner, photographer and overall artistic genius, (with an adorable European accent) makes sure you look just right for the portrait. She takes her time to make sure every last detail is perfect. We were tired of the boring saloon hall photos you see everywhere, so we opted for a more refined Victorian tea look. Milda gave us the exact style photos we wanted and I couldn't be more pleased with them. I now have a special and unique keepsake of me and my mother! Together, with her husband and co-owner, they share so much about the history of Central City and make the entire experience authentic. Now for the photos. AMAZING!! The prices were very reasonable, so much so, that I bought a copy of every shot. I would highly recommend checking out the gallery of photos on her website so that you can see the quality of these vintage style portraits. I will definitely be coming back to this place, I loved it!

From the owner: At "Reliving The Past Studio", you will experience being transformed into an old western gunslinger…read moreor saloon girl, a miner in search of their fortune in gold or even into an old Victorian Era family relative from an old photograph. Reliving the Past Studio also offers for sale an exciting line of Steampunk artistic jewelry made by a local artist, fashionable clothing, fabulous hats and other Steampunk accessories displayed in our boutique section of the studio. All of which can be utilized in a stunning photography in our specially designed Steampunk scene.

I don't even know where to start with From The Hip, that's how much love I carry in my heart for…read morethe company, but more importantly the feeling is mutual. From the minute you first contact FTH it will be clear that this isn't just another business. Danny and Nina have devoted their lives to ensuring each of their clients have pieces of art that perfectly capture the joy during that snapshot of time. This isn't a big box photo center with a white backdrop and a photographer trying to rush you out of there. From The Hip is a family, it's the reason people prefer small businesses. They take the time to get to know you and what exactly these photos mean to you. From senior portraits, to family sessions, to your wedding day, FTH will sit down with you, look at your Pinterest boards, talk about what clothing looks best on camera, they're transparent in their pricing and their business. From The Hip recognizes the importance that photos play in our life. These aren't just photographs to them. They're the portrait you hang above the mantle in your first home. It's what you put on your Christmas card. And it's the first impression people have when they look at your website. Don't make the mistake of going to just a photographer, turn to someone who will make you feel valuable, beautiful, and like a part of their family.

Rosie did my wedding and they were AMAZING photos!! Lauren…read morewas always easy to contact and get ahold which made things so much easier and one less thing I had to worry about for my wedding day. I'd definitely get pictures done by them again!

We recently had Jenni take our newborns photos and are so incredibly happy with how they turned…read moreout! Jenni was extremely professional and during the current times with COVID happening, she made sure to inform us of all the steps she's taken to protect clients. Her pricing is very competitive and I believe she has some of the best packages to offer. One thing I really enjoyed was going to her studio and not having to worry about outfits / bows anything. She made the process so easy for us, especially being brand new parents! We received our sneak peek within a couple of days and our full gallery a week later! Book Jennifer Lynn Photography for any of your photography needs!

Amazing Photographer, Trendy Props and comfortable setting for baby!…read more I was looking for Newborn photographer in Denver Metro area and came across Jennifer's portfolio. I consulted her and hired Jennifer to do newborn session of my daughter. I contacted Jenny after deliver and schedule the photo session date after 5 days. During consultation we went over the color pallet and any specific props I was looking for in the session. I was very nervous and skeptical on how it would turn out. But to my surprise, the 2 - 3 hour long session went smooth. Jenny was super gentle with the baby and definitely knew what she was doing. She breezed through the session like a pro. All the props she included were beautiful and photos turned out amazing as well. I would highly recommend her if you are looking for newborn photo session.

Marc was absolutely fantastic to work with. He was upfront with his pricing, expectations, and…read moreprovided some great recommendations. On day of photo shoot, he was on time, professional, kind, and just overall easy to talk to. He has a very cool and calm demeanor and just made us feel comfortable. He was great with our as well (5 and 3 year old) As far as photos, FANTASTIC!! He captured so many beautiful photos both candid and impulsive images that were beautiful. It was snowing that day in Vail and he managed to capture every image beautifully. Our photos looked like a Christmas card. So beautiful! He finished a few days before he had originally promised which is a bonus! Thank you Marc!!!

We had a superb experience with Brenda and Marc, who we hired for our wedding. They are fast…read morecommunicators, timely upon arrival, very calm and collected, know how to make you feel at ease, know great spots for photos, and more. We honestly had a lot of fun with them at an engagement shoot and our pre-wedding ceremony photoshoot in the mountains, hiking around in our wedding clothes! Their shots came out great and they sent us the full gallery just 1 week after our wedding. The services are pretty expensive, but they are very up front with pricing and it is on par with other photography services. We were happy we had 2 photographers instead of 1.

Got the final copies of the ten pictures I ordered and could not be happier with the outcome. I…read morecan't express my satisfaction and gratitude at their professionalism enough. Five stars - worth every dollar.

40/40 photo shoot! Working with Sandy and her team was an unforgettable experience. From the moment…read moreI stepped in front of the camera, she created a space that felt safe, encouraging, and empowering. I've never felt so comfortable being photographed-- Sandy has a true gift for helping you relax, be yourself, and still bring out your most confident, radiant side. The direction was thoughtful, natural, fun and intuitive--never forced. I left the shoot feeling not just seen but celebrated. The final images captured not only how I look, but how I felt--strong, grounded, and beautiful. If you're looking for a photographer who knows how to bring out your best, both technically and emotionally, look no further. Sandy is an artist, a professional, and someone who truly cares about the people being photographed. I can't recommend her and her team enough.

Although the photo session and end product was ok, trying to coordinate getting the end product and…read morethe delivery form of that was more PAINFUL then expected.

Tamara is the best! She has got such a bubbly and bright personality, you are guaranteed a great…read moretime and amazing photos! My experience with her was great and I plan on doing a shoot with her again!! The photos she captured of me were exactly what i wanted. It was hard to pick my favorites! Choose Tamara and you will not be disappointed.