In my quest for a wedding photographer, I turned first to Yelp. (Of course!) But near the small…read moretown where we were getting married, there were very few to choose from, except for photographers who specialize in cheesy senior photos. So I expanded the search to Spokane, and came across LaDuke Photography. I was impressed with what I saw: a) competitive prices and package options b) wedding experience, with a portfolio showing... c) unique shots I contacted Lacey and was relieved that she still had our wedding date available. I also learned that she now lives in Eugene, OR, but considers herself a 'traveling wedding photographer,' so she'll get to your wedding, no matter where it is! (With some extra cost, of course) A few months before the wedding, we set up a skype date to meet her face-to-face and talk details, like whether to take photos before or after the ceremony, and how many hours we'd need them. We also met Nate, Lacey's business partner, who would also be photographing the wedding. They really made a point of getting to know us and our vision for our photographs. We exchanged Pinterest contact information, because how else can you plan a wedding these days? When the big day rolled around, Lacey and Nate came to the rehearsal the day before so that they could see the Church and the reception venue and get ideas. We chatted with them for a little while do go over the schedule for the day, and it really eased my mind about how they whole thing would work out. On the day of, they showed up right on time to photograph us getting dressed. We took wedding party photos before the ceremony, which in my book is a good idea because you don't have to stress about getting everything done afterwards, and it cuts down on the anxiety of the ceremony. (Plus, it's just an old wives tale that it's bad luck to see the bride before the wedding...right??) I don't want to go on and on about all the details, but suffice it to say that Lacey and Nate were very on top of things. They got photos of all of the people, events, and details that we asked for, and added their own creative ideas for shots and poses. I was most worried about the family shots, since my family is huge and disorganized, but it was actually a breeze. They didn't spend hours getting everyone lined up perfectly, so everyone looks relaxed and casual, which is just how we are in real life. Bonus points for giving the bride a snack in the middle of the after-ceremony shots. They must have known not to let Alli D get hangry! The turn-around was very fast in getting our photos back. Lacey was posting 'teasers' on her facebook page within days, and all of the photos were up on her website right after we got back from the honeymoon. We're so happy with how they turned out, and now just have to decide how we want to best spend our photo credit on her website. Check them out if you want! http://gallery.ladukephoto.com/strick

Everyone suspects a teenage girl may be hard to please when it comes to senior pictures.... because…read moreof this we were delighted to see our teenage girl so happy with her Senior Pictures from Lacey LaDuke. Lacey is the real deal photographer - we reviewed her online portfolio and liked her shooting style, then hoped for the best. From our very first contact, Lacey communicated very professionally in advance of the shoot - sharing some location ideas and also trying to get a feel for our teen daughter - she seemed genuinely interested in making sure our daughter was really happy. The photo shoot was a great experience - Lacey helped our nervous daughter relax, helped coach her on different looks and frankly, made it a fun experience. As a parent, I liked Lacey's flexibility and photography expertise - while also having very reasonable prices. I was pleasantly surprised that the online portfolio wasn't just her very best photos - they are very typical of what you'll get - many great shots, not just a few - she has a gift for pulling good images out of a person who may be nervous. We particularly liked her artful eye for color, angles etc - not just a boring image - but a nice eye for creating something a little more memorable. Would we recommend her? Absolutely yes - a great experience, great prices, fabulous photos - plus a really fun experience. Will we user her again - definitely. check 'em out: http://gallery.ladukephoto.com/p882495466

Christina was a true professional! I was a little nervous and she made me feel so comfortable and…read moreat ease. She guided me on how to stand, tilt my head and do all the right things to get the best shots! I am extremely happy with my all of the photos!

Christina was just OUTSTANDING! She was great with 6 kids (1yo - 9yo) and 8 adults. Love the…read morepictures. I am not easily impressed, but she way outdid my expectations.

We hired Ashleigh to do our themed wedding photos! She was professional and fun to work with…read more Prior to the wedding we went over ideas and thoughts. During the wedding she was well within the timeline and she made it feel effortless. We love our photos that captured one of the most wonderful days of our lives!

We hired her for our 2025 wedding. This was our splurge because the pics were supposed to mean a…read morelot. We paid the non refundable deposit. shortly after we got a message asking for full payment for a slight discount. we weren't comfortable with that. she did our engagement photos. They turned out great!! Then the non stop requests for early payment for wedding pics started. We ended up paying early. Part of the package was 8 hours of help getting things ready, pics all along the way, wedding day coordinating etc...... After we paid in full it was crickets as far as communication. She was involved in an accident a few weeks before our day. Tragic for sure. still no communication. We reached out the day before our wedding. She claimed to be in too much pain to shoot our wedding, but would send someone else. She posted on social media that she was kayaking and taking belly dancing lessons within a few days before and after our wedding, but apparently couldn't have a camera around her neck, or even show up for guidance. The contract was for two photographers. We got one of her subs. She was fine, but had no vision of what we wanted. No idea other than show up and take pics. My wife expressed our displeasure of the experience. She accused me of sending that email and harassing her about the whole situation. I asked for some sneak peeks 8 days after the wedding and was made to feel like I was harassing her to do what we hired her for. Overall, I wish we had read some of the reviews about begging for early payments as a sign of the unprofessional behavior. She even offered us a $200 refund if we didn't leave a bad review. Absolutely would not recommend this photographer!!! Her demeanor and professionalism as a business owner is absolutely nonsense. Claiming harassment to do her job, while harassing clients for money up front is wild!

We have had our family photo done be Brenda and they are so great. She takes the time to get…read moreeverything perfect so you get only the absolute best photos which really is an art. We also had her do senior pictures for our daughter and when we got the photos our daughter said "I didn't know I could look so beautiful!!!". They were very high quality. Brenda is not satisfied with anything less than perfection. Brenda also took the most beautiful series of photos detailing my nieces first year from still in the belly to age 1 getting all the many phases child development. They are the cutest works of art. I encourage everyone to give Brenda the opportunity to bring yours or your families expressions to life through her amazing photographic skill.

I have had my children's photos done with Precious Time Photography every year for the last 3 years…read moreand it is wonderful! When I got my photos from the last session in October i was thrilled! They were so beautiful and worth every penny! I know they do these shoots all over the country, not just here, so if you ever have the opportunity I definitely recommend it!!

Latitude & Light Photography did a wonderful job with our family photos! they were great with our…read morekids and had everything planned out when we got to the shoot site so it was easy to know what to do and where to go, which is super helpful with 4 young kids! plus we got our photos so fast! highly recommend!

Brenda shot our wedding and did a fantastic job... and I am a super picky client! Great…read morecommunication. Wonderful posing, technically proficient, and extremely professional. Don't know what more I could possibly say besides... she's a pro. Hire her.

So glad I came across this charming rental space for my Niece's Bridal Shower. Pricing was very…read moreaffordable and the owner is absolutely awesome to work with. All of our attendees simply adored the quaint location, building and event room. The brick and wood floors add a special touch. All the windows let tons of beautiful natural light in. There are several furniture pieces for you to use. I am already looking for reasons to host more delightful events here.

Excellent experience and we were thankful to have a nice place to host our baby shower.read more