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I was lucky enough to be chosen for the free studio session and print for senior kitties! I…read morehonestly thought it was too good to be true when I signed up, but rest assured this is a true and real blessing! The day before my appointment I decided to look at the reviews and was filled with dread LOL. I saw some reviewers, who also did the free shoot, mention feeling pressured and guilt-tripped amongst other concerns. I believe that these people have every right to feel the way they do about their experience; however, I want to address anyone else looking at these reviews and feeling the same dread I was: I am BEYOND satisfied!! Sean was my photographer and he was extremely friendly and talkative which I, a very shy and anxious woman, deeply appreciated. He brought me to the studio and had me release the beast (my kitty, Boogs, who is 17.8) so we could both get comfortable. We chatted for a good bit about our lives and our pets which really helped ease my anxiety and feel relaxed enough to enjoy myself during the shoot. He was super patient despite my deaf kitty not being able to hear his "calls-to-camera" to get her to look forward, and had so many different approaches so that we could really take full advantage of this opportunity!! We really got the whole VIP treatment despite it being, well, unpaid haha. Sean was cheerful and upbeat the entire time, he gave it his all, and produced some really beautiful shots. Thank you, Sean!! I came in the next day to look at the shots, and Andrea (I believe that was her name, I'm so sorry if I'm mistaken!) was my guide, so to speak. She and I went into another room and chatted, she too was very friendly and nice. We then started looking at the photos and different sizes using a projector on the wall. She was patient as I asked her to keep going back and forth between shots so I could compare LOL, which I'm grateful for. It sucks feeling like you're being annoying or nitpicking, but she didn't make me feel that way AT ALL! She didn't pressure me into getting a bigger size, either-in fact, I didn't feel pressured at all THANK GOODNESS!!! For example, I was having a difficult time deciding between three photos, and Andrea told me about a couple of different packages I could get with all of the photos I wanted. I told her that unfortunately it's not in my budget, and she informed me that they could offer me a payment plan. I truly mulled it over but ultimately decided it wouldn't be fiscally responsible for me to commit when my finances are still unknown (having just moved). She was pretty much like "alright!" and that was that! Thank you so much Andrea, for your patience and your warmth!!! It really felt like she was trying to work WITH me to get me what I wanted, not upsell to me to get them what they want... which, btw, they have a right to do? They're a business, it should be expected. Yes, there was talk of our babies inevitably passing away one day by both Andrea and Sean, so they do play into emotion in that way, but on a scale of 1-100 on manipulation, I give it a 12. It's truly just a fact of life, and something I think about anyway, having a senior kitty. Honestly, it only magnifies my feelings of gratitude. Remember guys... it's advertised as a FREE photoshoot for your SENIOR animal... I think the idea of "they're only here for so long" is what motivates us as clients to book, right? Of course they're going to talk about it. If my experience is how they go about doing so, I am completely fine with it, especially given the outcome. Are they hoping to make some sales while they are setting up these FREE photoshoots? Of course!! The prices are much higher than I personally expected, yes, but try to see it as being given a free massage at a luxury spa--the prices for additional services will reflect the luxury that they provide to the luxurious clientele that they typically serve. So while it's good for us lower-income folk to mentally prepare for some "sticker shock" amongst the struggle of having to choose just one photo, remember that this is a luxury service that, usually, we might not even hope to consider--much less directly benefit from for free. I am truly blown away by their donation of time, effort, and resources to gift me this memory with my Boogs. I mean, that's crazy. It's crazy generous. If they were in my budget, I absolutely would have purchased some beautiful prints of my beautiful baby. The photos were excellent!! And honestly, this business DESERVES the support!! Such a long review! I actually had to trim it to even be able to post it, haha! Overall, I am so dang glad that I booked this, and I am SO grateful for the opportunity... THANK YOU BOKEH CREATIVES!!!!!! You have truly blessed me with something I will treasure for the rest of my life. I hope you know that what you do makes a real, tangible difference in brightening up the world. I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of my print, and will upload it here when I get it!! THANK YOU!!!

Chantel is the ideal photographer to work with. We've had limited experience with photographers…read moreoutside of quick studio portraits, and Chantel has made it impossible to ever want to go back! I remember past sessions in the picture people and jcpenny studios, and highly regarded photographers my siblings have used for their weddings - but I'll be honest, none of those times was as comfortable and relaxed and fun as when Chantel Hunt shot portraits for our family. I think that is the key to a successful photo shoot - for everybody in the pictures to have fun and be relaxed. Chantel did not rush us or have us even mindful of the time - We had no clue of the time lol. Many shots were taken - many poses and variations of who was in the shot. We shot at 2 different locations: in the open field where the mustard flowers were blooming and in the almond orchard. Beautiful. Chantel was able to take the most beautiful photos in both locations and in all of the different situations. After the session we were super happy, unlike our relieved and overwhelmed feeling when we had pictures done in the past lol. It was such a chore before, but because of Chantels personality and care and relaxed vibe, mixed with her knowing exactly what to do for the different poses and situations, it was a breeze for us - an absolute breeze. Chantel is a true professional, disguised as the sweet person you know and love, that is easy to talk to and is easy to be around. Needless to say, our photos are the absolute best we've ever had done. Perfect shots, perfect editing, perfect moments, perfect setting - All delivered in a short amount of time and currently being arranged and hung up in our home. Thank you so much Chantel for the great experience and the gifts The Rosal Family

Where do I even start? Chantel was phenomenal from beginning to end! She exhorted such positive…read moreenergy that transferred over. We have 5 year old twins and a 3 month old! I was so worried we wouldn't get good shots or that they wouldn't cooperate, but she's such a pro that my kids thought they were just playing. And well, my baby was being a baby. She worked her magic and at the reveal, we got to see just how perfectly she was able to capture such beautiful, natural shots! You absolutely have to get her! THANK YOU CHANTEL!

As a family of five with a newborn, we highly recommend Jessica! We've worked with a few wonderful…read morephotographers in the past and we could tell Jessica is very experienced working with newborns, older siblings (mine are 5 and 7), as well as, families. Our newborn was 5 weeks old during the session so kinda out of the newborn sleepy state, but impressively, Jessica was able to keep baby calm and asleep in various positions - both wrapped and unwrapped! (And our session lasted about 2.5 hours, not including the prep and nursing part.) My husband called her the "baby whisperer"! I researched several photographers in/near the TriValley area and ultimately went with Jessica as her schedule aligned with our work/school schedule, but more importantly, she offered the natural/bohemian style that other photographers didn't seem to showcase. Jessica has many outfits and props for the newborn session. She gave us some options and chose the rest which we were happy with. She also has a very clean and spacious studio that is great for families (especially during the pandemic), with a restroom and separate room for families to get ready and mom to nurse/pump. There was also a water boiler to warm up milk and a changing table which came in handy for us as my newborn had a blowout right before the session started-- impeccable timing of course! From the quality and quantity of her photos, we clearly see how talented Jessica is! We are beyond impressed! You can absolutely tell Jessica cares about her work and clients! We're definitely considering a sitter session with her when baby is older. Thank you very much, Jessica for helping us capture this special moment! Looking forward to making our memory book with these gems :)

Jessica captured photos of our newborn (first born) daughter flawlessly. She was incredibly patient…read moreand gentle with our baby girl and this clearly showed in how amazing the proofs came out. She's a natural with newborns. The fussiness and crying weren't a bother, at all, and she had no problems with us taking the occasional break to feed/change our daughter. Her studio has plenty of props and we wound up with about 15 different combinations of colors/props/poses, including a few family photos. She's been very responsive and easy to work with, and we're eager to see how the final photos turn out! We wound up requesting more than our package allotted because of how many GREAT ones we just had to have. If you're looking to have newborn photos captured, you owe it to yourself to work with Jessica.

Joy is an appropriate name for this photographer because she absolutely loves what she does! Joy…read morePorter puts you at ease, knows how to get you to smile and throws so many non-stop compliments at you, you begin to feel like you're pretty important and all those shots where you blinked don't count!Another thing I appreciated is how you sit down together and narrow the shots down until you both zero in on the best one. She is grounded and natural and funny and puts you completely at ease in order to provide the photograph you'll love! She was recommended to me - I highly recommend her to you! Dale Smith

I set up a branding session for my business with Joy not really thinking much about it. I figured a…read morebranding session was just about photos and creating an image, little did I know the depths of the conversations we would have. Joy is not just her name; it is what she brings to the table when you meet with her. The passion she has behind the camera is just the end of an amazing expedition when you choose to do a branding session with Joy at Winding Road. I would recommend any business that feels they might need a little light in their tunnel give Joy at call and experience what my wife and I did for our business. Just be prepared, the journey is amazing!

Highly recommend Angie and her team of photographers. She is so thorough in making sure you and her…read moreare on the same page prior to the engagement photoshoot and wedding day. The photos came out stunning and she really knows what she is doing. Our reception site could be a challenging site to take photos in due to the dark lighting and wood and she capture every moment with perfection. Can't say enough how much we love our photos.

Angie was the photographer at my wedding and my mind is still blown by how amazing Angie's…read morephotography is, she is truly a master of her craft! Outside of the photos being stunning, she was a real pleasure to work with! Not only was she on the mark every time but she was extremely accommodating to all of our requests! I would absolutely recommend her to be your go-to photographer for any event where you want to truly capture each moment in such a way that will be unforgettable and magical.

Athena worked with us on our winter outdoor family shot in the roseville area and the photos turned…read moreout SUPERB! She is so easy to be around, and i truly believe that was the main reason why our photos turned out so natural and lovely! We had my older parents, young kids and a baby in this family shoot and she made sure the shooting spots were easy to access for my dad who has issues walking. She pays attention to details, scouts for good shooting spots ahead of our shoot, loves kids and is such a dream to be around! We arent always the most natural before the camera, yet the photos turned out to be SO GOOOOOOD. The kids and our baby love her! Athena, thank you so much for all that you do! You'll be on our speed dial for any future photoshoots! The best place to reach her is through her website and not on yelp. You're welcome!:P

Athena is very talented. She is very sweet and easy to talk too. I love her work. I want to print…read moreall the pictures she took. We are so happy we found her to capture our valentines day wedding. She is very professional and answered all my questions. She even suggested to do the first look. It was very intimate and emotional. It was just me and my husband. We even forgot she was taking a picture of us. We had so much fun doing our first look. I highly recommend her.

Alyssa is complete magic! She is such a joy to work with and made what is a typically uncomfortable…read moreprocess for me sooo easy and fun. Will use her for every shoot hehe!

Alyssa was an absolute delight to work with! I would recommend her to anyone looking for a…read moreprofessional, fun and incredibly talented photographer. Will be using her again for more branding/website photos in the future!

Love love love this experience! Lisa was so fantastic and we had such a great and joyful time…read moreletting our baby have her first Santa experience! I loved the additional options for adding a hard copy photo with the experience! We can't wait to have more photos and sessions in the future with our growing girl! Thanks a bunch!

Lisa is absolutely wonderful. From the first time you meet her, you will know you are in good…read morehands. She is open to any idea, whether that is setting you up in her well-lit, magical studio in downtown Grass Valley, with snacks and drinks or driving to some far off location to realize your photoshoot dream. During the shoot, she gives great direction, so you know what to do, without making you feel confused or overwhelmed. She has a kind, relaxed way about her so you will always feel comfortable. Her turn-around time on the photos is fast and she helps you every step of the way, until you are looking at the faces you love, beautifully displayed on your wall.

With all the chaos that goes into a wedding and so many unknowns on the big day like weather,…read morecaterers, etc. things can get stressful to say the least and it can feel like herding cats. Not with our photographer! Carrie and her team showed up ready to crush it and had planned for every eventuality. Throughout the day they were able to loosen up the wedding party, capture amazing candids, make everyone look good, and simply put - she gave us the most amazing pictures of our big day. I could not be happier with how Carrie and her team captured the amazing memories of our wedding day. Simply put, if you contact Carrie and she is already booked the date of your wedding... reschedule.

Carrie did a fantastic job photographing our wedding this past September…read more First of all, she made everything very easy for all of us. We felt relaxed and had a lot of fun along the way. There was no long wait before the photos were taken. She knew exactly what she was doing and that made the whole experience a joy. I especially liked her sense of humor, as she showed her "ninja" skills, laying on the ground, hiding in the bushes, and doing whatever it took to pull off the best pictures. She went to the property ahead of time to get the lay of the land, and found the best spots and made every moment count. I especially loved her creativity in getting some interesting angles of the hillside and even outside the property on the main road, where many of our most beautiful pictures were taken. She is an artist and her work speaks for itself. We have so many beautiful ones, it is going to be hard to pick which ones to frame! Thanks, Carrie! We are so glad we got to work with you! And for those out there that are interested - please check out her pictures on her website. You can get a sense very quickly for her quality.