My son is a rainbow blur. I have so many photos of him and me smiling at each other and hanging…read morearound our favorite places. I adore these photos, but as his third birthday approached, my heart was searching for something different. He's not a "sit and smile" kinda boy. He's wild and colorful.. a rainbow that injects creativity into my life. His personality is hard to put into words, but I can SEE it, and I wanted someone to capture *that*. Kelly was the photographer who captured his rainbow blur. Before she arrived, she already had a vision in her head.. a couple of times, I heard her talking through the ideas she had thoughtfully written down. I'm curious as to when those ideas entered her mind.. I dunno! But that's the beauty.. she's clearly inspired by her own lens and life, and she injects that perspective into her fine art photo sessions. She has a plan and a vision, and you just know you're in the hand of an artist. During the session, my son would not sit still. But that's ok, there wasn't any pressure for him to do so. I felt beautiful throughout, even as my body jumped back and forth from strength to defeat as Bruno ran wild.. and despite the intermittent chaos, Kelly took the time to gently guide me into random patches of light that looked simply ethereal in the final edits. Without knowing it, she captured a photo that contained a photo of my late father in the background.. so he was there, and perhaps he was in the light, too? I dunno, but the photos represent more than a happy morning with my son.. they encompass our dance and our blurs and the push-and-pull of our hearts and bodies moving together. They are art. Always an honor to have Kelly and her cameras into our home, and I would recommend her for anyone wanting photos that will live for centuries in albums and prints.. photos that will be traced by the hands of your kids and grandkids.. photos that will help us better understand love and light. Thank you, Kelly!

We couldn't be more happy with June Lion! Kelly has made us comfortable in every photo session…read morewe've had with her. From our engagement, to our wedding, to now a remote session to capture our growing family. We were unsure how our photos could possibly be good from a remote session (PDX to Colorado)...but we were absolutely amazed! Kelly was able to capture candid moments in our own home and the quality of photos and artistry is just as amazing as our in-person sessions. We're so glad we found June Lion and recommend her to all our friends...now they can work with her from anywhere!

Kara is a phenomenal photographer and a pleasure to work with. It is great to have someone so good…read moreat what she does just around the corner in Camas/Washougal.

Kara is incredible at her craft! Our wedding photos turned out perfect. As an LGBTQ+ couple, it was…read morereally important to us to have a photographer that didn't just photograph us, but also CELEBRATED US. When we looked at our photos, we felt like we relived our special day all over again. We could tell that it was more than just skill and technique for her. She told our story. The story of resilience and a love that was fought for. Our wedding was non-traditional with mostly chosen family in attendance, but the way that she managed to capture the love in the air was magical. We whole heartedly recommend her! You won't be disappointed.

Rachel flew into Florida for our wedding and the pictures are outstanding! We chose Rachel because…read moreher photos are unique and we didn't want the typical standing and smiling photos... we really wanted candids and pictures that captured the vibe. She knocked it out of the park and really made everyone comfortable as she spent hours with our family and friends throughout our wedding weekend. She's very thorough and asked many questions leading up to our big day to fully understand what we wanted. If you're looking for a photographer who's fun to be around and delivers a fantastic product, look no further!

We recently did a kids photo shoot with Rachel and she was so great with our girls. She got them to…read moresmile at the same time, was so friendly and the pictures she took came out beautiful! Thank you for capturing these memories for us.

Had a great experience getting headshots with Evrim! I often feel awkward in front of the camera,…read morebut he was amazing at coaching me through the shoot and making the whole process feel easy and relaxed. I was more than pleased with the results and highly recommend his work!

I was in a crunch and messaged Evrim at 10am in the morning needing to have a shoot done by that…read moreevening. He was very good about texting with me and arranged everything in between meetings while I was at work. He then showed up with super portable and functional gear at 9pm after my kiddos were down that allowed for a shoot that looked like we were in a studio! He was super friendly and easy to work with! Would definitely rehire!

I hired Rob from the internet reviews, since I was from California. Rob researched the venue,…read morebrought props for a family reunion at a beautiful park in Portland He capture our moments beautifully and his wife, Silvia was sweet and helpful. His editing skills were fabulous too! what kind, creative people they were. I would totally hire him again and will recommend anyone to use his services

Hello Everyone, We…read morewere looking for a professional photographer to cover our son's first birthday party. I had never used a professional before so started my search on YELP (searching for event photographers in the Portland area). I spoke to two people but am extremely glad that I went with Rob. He has done an awesome job for us. I signed him up for 2 h and he took more images than we ever expected. He managed to capture every detail and all the key moments in the party in amazing image quality. These are pictures that we will cherish for years to come. I do want to mention that Rob is very easy to work with. He a friendly guy who patiently listens to his customers needs and will also advise amateurs like myself about how to get the best shots. My sister was happy that Rob gave her a couple of tips for portrait photos and she looks like a TV star in some of them :)) He didnt have to but he did.... I highly recommend this guy. He charges a little bit to the higher side but when you see the outcome of his work, we felt it was totally worth it. Also worth mentioning is that Rob told us he will take 7-10 days to work on the pictures and send us a link of the processed images. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find an email from him the next morning. This demonstrates his passion for his work and his attitude to satisfy his customers in all possible way. Give him a try for any of your professional photography needs and you will not regret it. Thanks for reading my review, Abhinav.

I hired Michael and his photo booth setup for my husband's birthday party. It was an absolute hit…read more Communication was great from beginning to end and Michael is a fantastic professional. Our guests absolutely adored the photo booth. The quality of the prints and props were amazing. I had multiple people come up to me to express how much they liked the booth. It was so fun seeing our friends have a great time!

Year 2 for our photos with Krampus. Thanks to Michael Gary Photography, who, this year, teamed up…read morewith Shwop, a fabulous second hand retail enterprise in the Sellwood District. Hard to explain, really, but it's like having a really talented family create fun memories with a "mythical" creature from folklore, surrounded by laughter, dogs and smiling babies. Professional, kind and most of all, efficient!! The candles and t-shirts were a nice addition to spend a little holiday dough ! Cannot wait till next year when my whole fam-damily attends! Did I mention they print your photo right there and email the digital copy at midnight the same day??!!! For really, really reasonable prices! Go. Get a picture with Krampus. Dress weird. Bring your dog and great grandchildren!

Justine is an amazing photographer. We used her for our engagement photos, wedding photos and my…read moreBoudoir photos. We wanted a photographer who could capture our story and could produce vintage-like photos that weren't over-posed. She met all our needs and then some. She has a very special quality about her photos that are journalistic, and she captures the essence of you as a couple. If you want photos that are fun, truly memorable, well composed, minimally touched up, beautifully vintage and tell your story - then she is perfect for you. She also offers very reasonably priced packages, which come with a lot of extras. Most photographers charge outrageous prices for very little, but she is fair and reasonable. She is responsive, was on time for all events, and extremely accommodating when things didn't go as planned. On the day of the wedding, she was professional and took care of everything. You barely knew she was there outside of formal photos. She got our photos to us very quickly and we couldn't have been happier with them - we didn't have one issue. She's so incredibly nice and relaxed and just has fun with you. I believe we have found our photographer for life and we highly recommend Justine. You won't be disappointed!

Do not look any further for a wedding photographer! Justine is warm, friendly, and discreet. Our…read moreguests raved about our wedding photos, and consistently commented that they didn't even notice they were being photographed. We loved both our wedding and engagement photos, and have already recommended her to friends getting married next year. If you have the pleasure of an opportunity to hire Justine, take it!

Abby is the best photographer ever! What a phenomenal experience it was!! I made a special trip to…read morePortland for a professional branding and headshot session. She is a blast to work with. She has an eye for detail and she's very artistic! She made me feel very comfortable and I recommend her highly!! I love her cute little dog too!! What an awesome experience!!

I've worked with Abigayle multiple times, and she always produces the highest quality work. She's a…read moretrue artist, professional, friendly, and so easy to work with. I've contracted with Abby for client photography at events and workshops, at gymnastics facilities to highlight recreational programs, for headshots and lifestyle photo shoots. Her photography is outstanding, and she makes it fun. The images she creates are authentic, memorable, and engaging. I highly recommend you work with Abigayle Tarsches of Abigayle Tarsches Photography.

Melissa was our wedding photographer, and I honestly couldn't have asked for a better experience…read more The photos? Stunning. She has an incredible ability to capture candid moments--the kind you don't even remember happening until you see them and they take your breath away. Whether it was a stolen glance between us during the ceremony or a little touch from my partner in the middle of the reception, she got it all. Melissa also went above and beyond when it came to family photos. My mom had quite a few specific requests (many, many groupings of siblings, cousins, etc.), and Melissa was so gracious and patient throughout the whole process. She didn't just make us look good in the pictures, she made us feel comfortable while taking them, which, as two people who don't love being in front of the camera, was a huge gift. I can't recommend her highly enough for anyone who wants a photographer who's not only talented but also makes the experience enjoyable.

There are many good photographers, I had talked to a handful, but it wasn't until I met Melissa…read morethat I knew I could trust someone completely. Her confidence is obvious but equal to her ability to listen, genuinely care, and professionally execute. Her careful observations made all the difference, and she produced our vision perfectly. I was so pleased with how she navigated the session. She was reassuring, in charge, and thinking of all the details. Our family was able to relax and let her do all the work. I wanted an artist, and that's what I got with Melissa. Do yourself a favor and don't think twice about booking with her!