Wow Wow Wow. Heather is truly a master at her craft and such a warm and kindhearted person. It was…read moretruly such an honor to work with her from our engagement photoshoot to the day of our wedding. Background: On August 10, 2019 at Mount Shasta Resort, Heather and her team captured every essence of the best day of our lives. We had a lot of moving parts from the bipolar weather shifting from rainy to clear blue skies to densely packed program of our reception to managing photos with 230 guests. Yet, through it all, she managed to maintain her composure and had fun with us through it all. Style: Heather did a phenomenal job of capturing us and our goofiness as well as our gushy love and affection for each other. In addition, she was able to capture the traditional photos with family members and such. Process: She's great at communicating throughout the entire process. I never once felt like I wasn't in the loop. I HIGHLY recommend having Heather serve as the photographer for any event. She's got an impeccable eye for capturing all the right shots! We're absolutely ecstatic about our photos!

I have never in my life been so pleased with any service as I was with Heather Armstrong's…read morephotography at my wedding. Heather is the best sort of artist--the artist who creates for love of both the act of creating and the subject. Though I dabble in photography myself, I am admittedly not photogenic. Heather took the best photographs I have ever seen of myself, and made me feel profoundly comfortable all the while. Though Heather is based out of Redding, California, she was willing to travel to our wedding in Southern California. I have many friends who have spent far more on wedding photography than my wife and I did and in my opinion, our photographs are the best I have seen. You will not regret choosing Heather for your wedding, or for family or senior portraits. Check out her website, and particularly her constantly updated blog to get a taste of what an excellent photographer she is.

We couldn't have been happier to have Betsy and Justin capture our engagement and wedding photos…read more I had really high standards (thanks to Pinterest), and Essence Photography far exceeded them. After experiencing engagement/wedding photography, I would actually have to say that the pictures are NOT the most important part. The most important part is how well the photographers and the subjects (us as a couple) work together. We totally dug Betsy and Justin. They are both so low key and relaxed, but at the same time, they get stuff done. They pose you and also take your suggestions for what you'd like to see. They are open to suggestions, but are also professionals, so they know what works and what doesn't work. They have such great personalities and are so good at what they do that my whole family was so appreciative of them on our wedding day. Having photographers with a good personality and disposition is so important, because they help you feel at ease, and therefore, take more beautiful pictures! I also have to say that Betsy is so kind for working with me. I have a pretty direct personality, and sometimes that doesn't always go over well. She was very patient in working with me and always listened to what I was looking for and did her best to accommodate me. I was very appreciative of that! The pictures they took for us will last us a lifetime. They are so beautiful and are also backed by good memories of working with Betsy and Justin. Thank you, Essence Photography!!

To me...the most important part of a wedding comes after, it is the photos. The most important…read morething in life, is photos. That is largely due to the fact that I only remember bad things, and I struggle to keep any memories that are joyful. Life is nothing but moment after moment and I needed someone who would help me always remember. I knew that I would search and search and I would find a way to get the money together to pay for my photographer, whoever they may be. I searched every photographer in California and Nevada. But it is was always Essence. As soon as I saw their site, I knew. Everything about their photos are timeless and quiet, and lovely. If photographer soulmates was a thing, I swear they would be mine! My husband and I were never able to meet Betsy or Justin till the wedding. While Betsy was nothing but kind and wonderful in her emails, I was still a little apprehensive. Mostly, because my husband hates taking photos and I get anxiety from photographer appendage placement instructions! Haha Our wedding, originally in Georgetown, CA, switched to Foresthill, CA, both locations hours from their home, but they didn't mind! Betsy was so understanding and reassuring when I told her of the venue change 4 days before the wedding! (Yeah some madness happened LOL) Come the day of the wedding and Justin and Betsy are sweet, relaxed, fun, and totally in control of the situation! They both provided polite helpful instruction and kept us laughing and smiling the whole time. They really became part of our wedding. They mingled with all of our guests! And all of our guests had nothing but the nicest things to say about them! I don't want to say how quickly we received our photos, in case they can't always achieve that, but holy cow, it was fast! I have heard horror stories of brides getting photos 6-12 months later, but not Essence! :) I didn't cry on my wedding day (hubby didn't want me to and kept making funny faces), but looking back at our beautiful photos I finally get a chance to reflect all the love we have for one another and get a good cry going! I have never encountered a business that I wanted to keep for the rest of my life! We cannot wait for maternity photos and family photos later down the road! So, in short...hire Betsy and Justin, the dream team! They will not disappoint!

I have tried multiple times, multiple ways to contact this photographer and they have not had the…read moretime to respond. That's not a way to keep customers. I would be afraid to book this person for an event seeing as how this is how they run a business.

Kara is very talented!! Her work is AMAZING!! She shot my wedding on October 10th, 2009 and she…read moredid a great job!! Not only did the $3000 we paid (half up front & half the day of the wedding) she shot our engagement photos, rehearsal dinner, wedding (12 hrs) and did an extra shoot at Old Shasta a month after our wedding! The pictures turned out amazing and our wedding book is such a special keepsake for the bride & groom!! Only grumble is that it did take a bit longer than anticipated to get final pictures back, but it was worth the wait!! And she did keep us updated with photos via FB!! Highly recommend!!!

Jamie is a fantastic photographer!! I had the greatest experience with her for a boudoir photo…read moreshoot. Before the shoot, I was super nervous - I'd never met Jamie & I was going to be wearing lingerie in front of a camera... what did I get myself into?! However, once I arrived at her studio & talked with her, I felt so comfortable. It wasn't awkward & I am kind of awkward lol. She helped me understand certain poses and was encouraging throughout it. She also helped me pick out what to wear, that would look the best with her different studio sets. I felt so relaxed because of how she talked me thru everything. She followed up after sharing the photos with me & was very helpful during that process as well. Even thou I got them as an anniversary gift for my husband, I feel like it was also for me as it boosted my self-esteem. I usually don't like the way I look in photos, but she was able to capture my beauty in a way that made me feel confident & sexy, just the way I am. The quality of her work is stunning. She knows how to work with angles, light & shadow to flatter you. She is so creative. Now my husband & I have a cherished gift & we couldn't be more happy with the photos.

Jamie's talents know no boundaries! She took SO many…read morebeautiful pictures of my daughter for her Senior Portrait Session. She captured images that show my daughters personality and soul. By the time I was done reviewing the photos, I ended up with happy tears in my eyes. They were so moving and full of feeling! Not only are her photos and talent amazing, she gives the best advice and direction! She made sure Bailey was comfortable and always having fun! Jamie Solorio has a gift that Redding, CA is lucky to have! I will never go elsewhere for my photography needs!

I cannot recommend Lisa enough! She always finds the best locations and lighting to make our family…read morepictures look magical! She is creative with ideas and is patient with my crazy young boys! She sees the pictures in her head before you can and knows just the shots to make the lifestyle pictures work. They don't look like boring posed photos. The smiles she catch are genuine and so special to have captured. We love working with Modern Image and can't wait for each session we book!

Since I moved back to Redding I've used three photographers and Lisa is by far my favorite! She…read moreedits the photos beautifully, and captures many different poses/settings of our family. She is also wonderful with our little kids and really gets them to open up.

Mario's vision for photography is visually eloquent and creatively stunning. I'm always nervous…read morewhen looking to choose a photographer. Mario was very pleasant to talk to and to work with. He is excellent with creating a easygoing mood with everyone. If I need another photographer I would be very happy and comfortable working with Mario again. Thank you again Mario.

From the owner: Photography is not just a hobby for me. It's more than that. What I see is an image that's going to…read morelast a lifetime! An image that you can see over and over without it blurring away. Memories are being made one click at a time. Me being the person that I am, will always put you first. I want my clients to laugh, and to be emotional, and also show that joy when they look back at that special day when we captured that special moment! I pour my heart out to this. This is what it's made of. This is who I am.

Melody made our family photos a relaxing and fun experience. Melody is very friendly and helped…read moreeveryone loosen up in front of the camera with her conversation and wit. Her outdoor studio provided the perfect backdrop for casual photo session that included my parents, husband, and son. She made sure to get several staged photos at specific natural settings around her property, but also captured several "in between" candid moments. The candid photos of my 7 yo son were especially precious. When it came time to ordering prints, Melody provided great recommendations for number, sizing, and placement of prints. I definitely recommend Melody for professional, friendly service and photos that you will cherish for years to come.

From the owner: Melody Revnak Portraits specializes in family, couples, branding, and senior photography in a…read morestunning outdoor setting. Our 6-acre West Redding studio offers beautiful natural and rustic backdrops, or we can shoot at a location of your choice. Let us create portraits you'll cherish for years to come.

There aren't enough ways to convey how amazing Jack and his entire team were. They captured the…read moremost special day of my life in the most beautiful way imaginable. When my husband and I had our first meeting with Jack it was so apparent that he is interested in his couples- he wanted to understand how we met, what we enjoyed together, why we love each other and it was obvious that he took that information into capturing our wedding day. Jack and his team were not only punctual and organized, but genuinely good people. We will have these incredible photos and video to look back on for the rest of our lives and for that- thank you SO much Jack!

Jack and Christopher were fantastic to work with for our wedding at the Point Reyes Seashore! They…read moredid such a great job of putting us at ease and trying poses that did not come naturally to us. They captured some great candid shots during the ceremony and managed to also be so stealth that I actually don't even remember them being there! They were patient and great with our difficult dogs. Jack turned around the photo gallery so quickly; it felt like we came back from our honeymoon and the photos were ready! Thank you Jack for all your amazing work!!

We got our family wall portraits by Jeannine Hendrickson back and hung today but they needed just a…read morelittle something to be just right. No worries, Jeannine's amazing eye for details came to the rescue. She made just a couple minor little touches to make it fit our family room perfectly. I posted our before and after pictures. I can't recommend https://www.jeanninehendricksonphotography.com/ enough. She makes you feel at ease and so natural. It was just an amazing experience.

If you are looking for a great photographer, look not further. Jeannine captures the most amazing…read moremoments in your life that you want to remember forever. From weddings, new babies, to senior portraits, business headshots and more. Go to her website: jeanninehendricksonphotography.com to book your next session. You won't be disappointed!

Matt is fun, easy-going, and makes the photoshoot an experience! He was innovative and constantly…read morethinking of great arrangements/poses for the photos. We loved Matt and his photos are STUNNING. I would highly recommend!

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