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.

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.

The most amazing experience! We did a DIY wedding and Jon was extremely helpful in the planning…read moreprocess. He met with us prior to the wedding and led discussions about what we wanted. Jon was prepared for this meeting and took many detailed notes, and he contributed helpful suggestions for posing, lighting, and even collaborated on developing the timeline for events. The best part about Jon is his kind and sweet personality, even in crunchtime! He remains even keeled, manages the timeline and crowd, and moves between bridal parties all day without you even realizing it! Jon makes everyone feel comfortable, and brings laughter to all. He is one with the guys, and patience and polite with the women. We can't recommend Jon enough and are excitedly waiting for him to take our family photos this Fall with our dogs!

Jon is a true professional. He helped develop solutions for our unique party. He communicated…read moreoften and promptly. His work is amazing and he has a great eye. My team was so happy to have their moments captured by Jon. He made the entire experience easy breezy. Affordable rates, online platform to view and order pictures and impeccable customer service. Let Jon Southwell photography capture your moments so you can enjoy them as they happen.

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.

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.

Leigh Germy really is "as good as it gets", possibly BETTER than it gets!…read more Leigh captures the best moments. The images she creates are so pleasing to the eye you'll look at them over and over again and continue to be amazed! Her pictures and/or a photo session with her make a fantastic gift for anyone.

Leigh is a very talented photographer with a unique and gifted eye for staging, settings, lighting…read moreand color. Leigh sees things the rest of the world doesn't see. If you decide to partner with Leigh for your photographic needs, you will be blown away. She will always exceed your expectations.

Zack was so fun, but I had a feeling he would be based on our initial conversation…read more He suggested a beautiful spot and took a ton of photos. We are very pleased with the amount of pictures we are going to get for the price.

I really lucked out with Zack for our multi-generational family portraits. I had a unique ask--3…read morepods of family members with kids AND a horse and carriage outside. He was very knowledgeable about outdoor shoots; the lighting, timing, positioning, everything. I had full faith that we were in good hands--he knew exactly what he was doing. He captured so many amazing shots that my family members were raving about that we tripled the amount of photos we bought. He was also very reasonably priced and easy to work with. He has integrity and a great attitude. He struck me as an artist who really strives to provide high quality memories and photos. I highly recommend him.

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.