What a wonderful experience our photo shoot was! We're from AZ, and we booked for our vacation in Newport, OR. We had the best time with the photo crew at Devil's Punchbowl, and now we have beautiful photos to always remember the trip. Completely professional and great with catching just the right light, our photos are incredible!! I cannot say enough good things about Simply Design!!! read more

All I can say is WOW.. the work and quality of photos are mind blowing. Recently had my daughters Senior pictures taken by her. You can surely tell she loves and enjoys what she does. It's her passion you can tell with ever click of the camra. I would totally recommend her for any photo shot you need. read more

I didn't hire Sharon at Simply Design Studios, I came across her out doing her thing at a park in Lincoln City. She was doing Senior Photos for a teen graduating this year. She and her team were friendly, and professional all at the same time. It was apparent that the young lady that the team was photographing was having a great time. The photographer and her two team members absolutely worked seamlessly around the kids in the park without disturbing anyone. The best part is this: My 4-year-old granddaughter was enamored with the process! She would walk up and sit next to the teen that was getting her pictures taken, and Sharon handled it like a pro. Every time I turned my head, there she was over there again asking more questions, getting in the way, and be treated so sweetly by the team the teen and the photographer! Sharon finally asked if it was alright if she took Millie's photo, and I agreed, and Millie BEAMED! Millie took a couple of pictures with the teen that had hired the photographer, with the permission of the teen and me. Sharon said she'd send me the photos for free. So I haven't hired her, but she's clearly all-star and an asset to her community she also works great with teens and hyper 4-year-olds :D. I haven't seen the photo yet, so I can't speak to the quality of the photo, but I CAN say she probably took 100 different poses during the shoot with the teen while I was in the park, and I left before she did. read more

Just moved to Newport and We've gone here for their Halloween & Christmas pictures. Such a incredible thing they do for the community. Prices for the holiday pictures are so cheap, entire staff is genuinely kind, & quality of pictures is great. Thank you so much. Can't wait to keep this as a new tradition during the holidays!! read more

I heard about Sharon, at Simply Design Studios, through a friend who had posted a Facebook message about a Wedding Photo Package Contest. Sharon was giving away a very generous FREE Wedding package to one lucky bride and groom. We, however did not win that contest, but lucky for us Sharon loved our story, and wanted to offer us something still. We won a free engagement photo shoot on location of our choice, and a discounted wedding package of our choice. After seeing her work, and potential, we decided to book Sharon as our Wedding photographer. She invited us to her Studio, which is located in her welcoming home. She went over her contract IN DETAIL, and allowed us to question anything we did not understand. Everything was basic and straight forward. She showed us more of her work, at our request. We liked what we saw, and told her which things we did not prefer. She was very open to suggestion, and eager to find out more about US and what WE liked. (Certain photography styles aren't for everyone.) She listened, took note, and even asked me to send her photos of other styles I liked, so that she could get a feel for my taste. I sent her examples of styles I liked from other photographers. I noticed that in her next photo shoot of a bride and groom, she was already starting to capture the style I was looking for. She really took on the task, and was not afraid to reinvent her style, or try new technique to please her customer. When we signed our contract in 9/2010, I liked her work...but now it's only 5 months later, and I LOVE her work. We finally got around to making time to schedule our engagement shoot. Sharon was patient and understanding when I tried to push the date out as far as possible so that I could lose a few more pounds before our session. Then, when I realized that we were running out of time, and had to send our save the dates ASAP, she was helpful in booking our shoot quickly. We took our photos at the Nut Tree in Vacaville, which may sound cheesy, but they had a lot for Sharon to work with. She has a great eye for creative photo opportunities. She let us, be "us", and we had a great time! Nothing felt too posed or staged. We were comfortable, and it really came across when we received our photos...which I might add, we took our photos on a Sunday, and she had them to us by Friday! There were a couple of minor flaws that I noticed right away when she posted some of our photos (they were our fault not hers) Such as the fake flowers I brought for props had a REALLY long stem, which I thought was ugly-Sharon edited the stem on my request within literally minutes of posting the photos. She also went above and beyond and hand delivered them to my home, since she was in the area for another shoot that day. I did not know of Sharon, or Simply Design Studios, before this contest, but I am so very glad we found out about her. She is professional, kind, efficient, personable, creative, and affordable! I would recommend her to anyone in need of any type of photography for any event. I can't wait to see what she will do with the photos from our special day. read more

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I just had to add another 5 stars for Simply Design Studios. Sharon did a photo shoot for my first born when he was just 12 days old...(which now he's still only 25 days old) After taking horrific quality photos with my phone for the first 11 days of his life and being sooo proud...hahaha...I was speechless when I saw the shots that Sharon took, I almost cried I loved them so much. Well I added a couple to this yelp post, so you can see for yourself... She had wonderful props for newborns and she was so gentle with him and knew how to soothe him and make him feel comfortable. My only regret was I wish I would've brought him in sooner...he's a squirmy and very alert newborn =) The first week would've been great because he would've been sleepier! Even so, these pictures came out sooo great...I'll save space for other fans to post their pictures and I wont post the other 9 shots that are my favorites ;) oh..and my other regret...not putting on his diaper fast enough to catch the explosive 'shart' that decorated her floor ;) hahaha! good times... thank you again, Sharon, for delivering exquisite service and quality photos! I'm sure you'll hear from a few of my friends and family that have asked me for your contact info ;) read more

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I planned an engagement 600 miles away from home and was thrilled when Sharon agreed to take on the task of surprising my (now) fiance with a surprise photo shoot. I wanted to propose at the Newport Harbor at sunset and Sharon was there, camouflaged, and ready to spring once I got down on my knee. She captured the moment perfectly, and afterward, positioned us to take some of the best pictures we've taken together. We will be able to relive this moment forever thanks to her. Sharon has great communicative skills and made sure our engagement was executed perfectly. 6/5 Stars read more

Sharon is one of the great photographers, who goes the extra mile by investing in lighting. Her portraits are lit Hollywood style and I couldn't be more impressed with her work. She's a gem. read more

Greatest Photography business on the Oregon coast you would be blessed to use their services I did and I'm a better person for it!

I just want to start off by saying how absolutely amazing Simply Design Studios truly is!!! The owner Sharon takes remarkable and soul touching photographs!! Earlier this year I had the opportunity to enter in her Wedding Contest. The contest was such a blessing!! I was able to write a story about the love of my life and given a chance to be shown support by friends and family. Every day I would be on Facebook reading just the sweetest and most amazing comments from loved ones supporting the different contestants. Sharon's photography and kindness touched my life in a way I would have never expected from a contest. My engagement photos are just breathtaking!! Thank you Sharon for the beautiful work, your kind heart and overwhelming commitment to service others!! I can't wait to see you again on my wedding day!! THANK YOU SDS!!!!! read more

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Owner/Photographer Sharon Biddinger taught a class at the prestigious Wall Portrait Conference in Yakima, WA. The class was jam packed with practical content and inspiration. Sharon is a talented photographer and instructor. I would jump at the chance to participate in another workshop. She is that good! read more

I looked at about twenty different portfolios and chatted with a handful of photographers to find the right person to do my son's senior photos. The minute I met Sharon I KNEW she was the perfect person for the job. Not only did she take the time to get to know our family, she really went out of her way to get to know my son's personality and make sure that he was comfortable around her. THE PHOTOS TURNED OUT BETTER THAN WE COULD HAVE EVER IMAGINED! What we ended up with aren't just senior photos - they are stunning portraits of a moment in time we'll never have again. They are an incredible gift. We are so happy! If you're looking for high quality, one-of-a-kind photos that truly capture a special moment in time - you've found the photographer you want. Sharon is not only an outstanding photographer, she is an absolutely amazing human being. We are so honored to have met her and had her share this experience with us. This is the photographer you want. read more

It doesn't get any better than Simply Design Studio! First off the photographer, Sharon, is the kindest and funny person you will meet. To top it off the pictures turn out amazing. She did our wedding photos and it was the best experience a bride could ask for. I look forward to working with this studio again in the near future. read more

I STRONGLY suggest NOT using simply designs/sharon but if by some weird chance that you do..Do yourself a HUGE favor and GET EVERYTHING that you agree to VERBALLY IN WRITING! sharon has the TENDENCY to pretend to FORGET THINGS that she has PROMISED!!! This is the PROBLEM I had with her! I was PROMISED that ONLY I would select photos from MY WEDDING, only to find that AFTER sharon was PAID in FULL she than CHANGED HER MIND and POSTED the ONE picture that I DIDN'T want to be POSTED AGAINST A PAYING CUSTOMER WISHES!!! Also I find it SUSPICIOUS that ALL of her favorable comments on here DOESN'T have ANY faces attached..sharon are you also a FRAUD TOO??? WRITING YOUR OWN COMMENTS HUH??? After how I was done, I don't put it PASSED YOU!!! read more

if you're thinking about booking Simply Design Studios I say go for it! Sharon shot our cousins' reunion this past weekend which had well over 70+ people. She listened to what we wanted and showed alot of patience considering we had so many people to shoot. Sharon is very professional yet, very interactive. It was a plus that she could interact with us so well that it made our pictures very natural and she captured a lot of priceless moments. It was defintely money well spent and I highly recommend her for any occasion. read more

Beautiful make up by Earthbound Beauty. Amazing pictures by Sharon at Simply Design. I highly recommend this business for professional photography. Snacks and beverages. They spoiled me. I feel special. read more

We had family photos done for Christmas....what a great experience. The customer service was amazing! Sharon went out of her way to make us feel comfortable & made sure we enjoyed our session! (She even made sure our boys had a great time) When we received our portraits, we were beyond impressed with the time & work she put into our family session.....the portraits are fantastic! read more

I am a RAVING fan of Simply Design Studios after Sharon shot my destination wedding in Puerto Rico. Not only was she incredibly professional, but she took pictures that actually captured the magic that I saw in our special day. I am so grateful that I stumbled upon Sharon and had my expectations of a photographer blown away. Thank you for everything, Sharon! read more

I have just chatted with Sharon about the services she offers. Upon further discussion, it was clear the services offered were above and beyond what I need at this time. However, she was most gracious suggesting I contact a local competitor. When I explained I had just attempted to contact said competitor (and was hung-up on?) Sharon offered to immediately contact the business on my behalf and put the good word in for me - perhaps because I have no caller ID on my phone? In any event, this is the customer service of yesteryear we are sorely missing in our world. Do business here! Let's support, appreciate and promote strong business practices. I am sure you will be very pleased with the results. read more

I spoke with the owner of Simply Design Studios (Sharon) about how I could reach more customers and extend my reach beyond Northern California. I found her knowledge base of tracking website clicks, use of social media and general business - extraordinary. She challenged my thinking on several levels. As a result, I plan to use Simply Design to grow my business. Stay tuned! Good things are on the horizon. read more

Sharon is amazing! She has done photography for my family and for community events. She also set up our websites for our F/V Winona J, F/V Excalibur and Family website. She is very knowledgable and professional. She listens to what you want and also gives new, creative ideas. read more

Creative. Professional. Responsive. Hilarious. I can't say enough about how positive our experience was with Simply Design Studios for our wedding photos. From the very first contact and through the entire process, Sharon and her team were amazing. Great communication and attention to detail. Sharon is so talented ....she made everyone comfortable, kept us laughing, and really captured the beauty, fun and craziness of our special day. Highly Recommend! read more

Sharon is an amazingly gifted individual and it shows in the quality of her work as well as the passion displayed by her through all aspects of a job! I wish Yelp gave the option to rate 10 stars, because Sharon deserves that and so much more! Sharon did a photoshoot with my family and I as a surprise gift to my beloved for his very special milestone birthday. We wanted something with water in the background because we are avid wakeboarders and love to go boating during the summer months. Water was a very integral part of the shoot. Sharon chose the spot for us for the shoot based on the water theme and it turned out absolutely perfect - better than I ever expected and complete with the sunset and boats in the background. She captured every element and more! We loved the photos and it was a blessing to have Sharon share in such a special milestone event. Sharon is very passionate about her work and extremely thorough. She takes into consideration what the client wants and she also shares her expertise with you to ensure the best possible outcome and the best possible experience. Sharon is a very giving soul and she is organized beyond belief. Every detail is explained and the client is offered more than ample opportunity to share their expectations as well so both you and she are on the same page throughout the process. Sharon is the only person I would entrust my photographic projects to because not only is she passionate about what she does, but she cares about the project as much as I do! Thank you Sharon for your amazing talent and for sharing in such a special milestone with our family! read more