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.

April is a very talented photographer whom I hired to capture my wedding day. April listened to…read morewhat I wanted out of a photographer and brought to life incredible photos of not only myself and my husband but also my family and guests making it more memorable in the future. Her editing skills are phenomenal and really captured the emotions in the day. I strongly recommend April and will be using her in the future to capture more life changing events.

April is hands down the best photographer. You will not be disappointed. Her communication is…read moresecond to none and she makes the entire experience feel smooth comfortable and genuinely enjoyable. She treats you incredibly well and goes above and beyond to make sure everything turns out amazing. She takes the time to answer every question and has a real talent for capturing the highlights of your special moments in a way that feels natural and memorable. I would absolutely love to work with her again. Even my fiancé agrees. If your reading this review stop scrolling and book her.

Stormy took our engagement photos at sunset at out at the Sand Bar in Kaneohe. I have been a long…read moretime fan of her work but our photos turned out more beautifully then I ever could have imagined. Not only were the photos gorgeous, but she was so professional and made us feel comfortable in front of the camera despite our nerves. Her amazing use of light, eye for the best natural backdrops, and skill for getting the perfect shot is truly incredible. We highly, highly recommend her and are now planning to book her for our wedding!

We have had 4 wonderful years in Hawaii and we wanted some memories to take with us that were just…read moreas magical. I spent months looking for the perfect photographer that would enable us to take the beauty of Hawaii with us wherever we went next. When I found Stormy, I fell in love with her unique and beautiful style. I am a lover of candid photography and did not want the standard posed shots, instead I wanted shots that reflected our family: full of energy and fun. When I spoke to Stormy, she totally got what I wanted and was incredibly helpful and patient on the phone and by email with regards to location and choice of outfits, offering her suggestions and feedback. The actual session itself was such fun. Stormy was relaxed, professional and very patient with my very active children. She managed to keep up with them, which is impressive especially with a camera in hand! Stormy allowed my children to be themselves. They got dirty and wet and all the smiles she captured were genuine. I'm not sure there are many kids who enjoyed a photography session as much as this one! When I saw the images she captured for us, I burst into tears for Stormy totally captured the true essence of us. The images were everything I had dreamt of and more. They were perfect. The feedback we have had from family and friends has been amazing. Everyone loves the images and they will forever remind us of this beautiful island. Thank you, Stormy, for the memories.

First off life touch does not even deserve a half a star. I have always purchased my two kids…read morephotos from life touch. I pay 90.00$ to recieve both their packages, first off I wait over two weeks to recieve my photos and once they do come I just get a cd. So now I have to go to Walgreens to print them only to pay more money. Lifetouch to me is just a rip off, like are they that much in debt that they are ripping off good customers. A word of advice : Never buy pictures from Lifetouch agian

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.

In the fall of 2016, we booked a December trip to Breckenridge, CO and I wanted to mark my…read morechildren's' first time to the mountains with a family session. In a roundabout way through another photographer based out of Colorado Springs, we got connected with dozens of photographers in the area. As I clicked through the websites and galleries that were sent from all those photographers, I just wasn't in love with the work...Until I got Dani's email! It took all of 30 seconds to know I had found our photographer. We booked a mini session which was perfect for our 2 and 5 year old. Dani does an amazing job capturing genuine family interactions and not super stiff, formal poses. She helped us with clothing ideas, location, and let us swap days when the weather ended up being miserable for the kids. We were so thrilled with our first session that we booked a full session for our extended family trip this year. Dani handled our group of 15 (7 of those being young kids) so well. We were blown away by the beautiful gallery we just received. Those images will be treasured for years!

Loved our snowy photoshoot we did in Breckenridge. My boyfriend and I both hate having our picture…read moretaken, but felt completely at ease and had so much fun doing this shoot. Our photographer was also super flexible with us when an emergency popped up the day of our shoot and was able to reschedule us without any issue. Now we have some really great photos to commemorate our time spent living in the mountains.

The one star rating below reads like it was written by a jealous competitor, as they failed to sign…read moretheir name... or any details of the purchased session so the true issues might be addressed. I'm personally aware of this business. The service was very professional and there was plenty of modern equipment, lights backdrops and props within their two camera rooms.

Grider was great to work with and made the entire process simple and painless. Will definitely be…read moreback for the next family pics.

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.

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

Donna was visiting CA when we had a chance to take some pictures together. We've been friends for…read more20 years. She's always had an eye for design. I wasn't surprised when she started her photography business. She is wonderful to work with. She has clear ideas and tells you what those are, and she will work with you to capture exactly what you're wanting to capture, if not more! We had a blast trying to get a great action shot of my puppy playing at the lake. She'll go to great lengths to get the right shot, even if that means I'm running and jumping over her while she's snapping away on her camera to get my dog running. The pictures she took are amazing, and I was so happy to get to spend that kind of time with her. If I can attach some of the photos, I will. You can't go wrong with Donna Young Photography!

Donna did a newborn photo shoot of our son and I cannot say enough about how amazing the whole…read moreprocess was. She worked diligently to get the perfect shots of our week old son. Was so accommodating with his schedule and made us feel completely comfortable. The consultation to review the photos was professional, high-tech, and well thought-out. She then hand delivered all of the amazing finished products and went the extra mile to have them beautifully presented. I will not hesitate to use her again for future shoots and recommend her to anyone looking!