There are people who take pictures and then there are artists. Jean-Marcus is an artist…read more I had the pleasure of attending my friend Peri's wedding late last year and noticed this guy walking around taking truly candid shots of the happenings. He never asked any one to say cheese but he ghosted around the room capturing memories. THAT is what a photographer should do; encapsulate moments so that they live forever. Who knows if I'll ever get a woman to agree to marry me but if I do, after hell freezes over, I'll be sure to give Jean-Marcus a call.

We used Jean Marcus for our wedding on August 5th 2012. He was quick to respond to questions,…read moresensitive to any questions or concerns we had, and overall very easy to work with. We originally received his information via a recommendation from our florist. He is extremely reasonably priced and we appreciate that he does not have package prices, instead a fee for his time and expertise. He allows you to choose what book and photos you wished to receive, and pay for them separately as wanted (with discounts for duplicates of the same book). Most other photographers that we had consultations with attempted to place us in different packages that would have forced us to pay for a bunch of items or services that we had no interest in. During the big day itself, Jean Marcus was wonderful. He was efficient and precise in his pictures. He was not a man with average photography skills and a nice expensive camera. Rather he was artistic with his photos. He used the beautiful architecture of our venue to the fullest. We loved working with him!!!!

We had the best time working with Sarah for our photoshoot! My husband and I had been wanting to…read morehave professional photos taken for quite some time and are so glad we got them done with Sarah! She was very communicative throughout the entire process. We are not naturals in front of a camera, but Sarah was great in directing us and making us feel comfortable throughout the shoot. As an added bonus, Sarah was amazing with our pup!!! I know that we will treasure these photos for years to come and would highly recommend Sarah to anyone.

Sarah is absolutely incredible. Highly recommend if you're looking for the best pictures--couples…read morepics or family pics, she does it all. She was so patient with our son and made everyone feel very comfortable and relaxed. I am so pleased with all of the photos we got, and know we will cherish our family pics forever. Thank you, Sarah, for capturing so many amazing moments of my family. We will definitely be doing another shoot soon!

My fiancé and I recently got our engagement photos taken by Shane and seriously? I am obsessed…read more The guy is like a photography genius. If he were to rent out his eyeballs, you should probably consider signing a lease. Okay, I admit, that's kind of creepy. But his vision and artistry is just that freakin' good. And no, he's not going to give you a cheesy staged affair that'll make your face ten shades lighter and your surroundings saturated enough to be the set of Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory. The guy does photojournalism and a darn fine job of it too. But here was our experience with Mr. Shane Macomber. February 2013: We attended Weddings In Woodinville. It's a wedding trade show with lots of people trying to sell you $10 invitations that they spent $1.50 to make at FedEx Office. There are literally dozens of photographers there, each one trying to sell you their version of Photoshop's Finest. I was close to giving up on finding a photographer in Seattle, and was on the verge of flying one in from Austin, when we met Shane. Flipping through his photo collection, I knew he was the one for us. Every single picture in that album told a story. Simply put, his photos just speak to you. September 2013: We finally had time to meet up with Shane and do an engagement shoot. My fiancé fell into the water, while rowing his canoe to the shoot location. He was 30 minutes late plus soaking wet. He laughed it off, fixed his hair and changed into dry clothing. Shane even loaned him a belt when we realized that we had forgotten to pack it. And then Shane just did his thing. He finds the best natural lighting and just runs with it. You don't ever feel pressured or awkward. He lets you do your thing and captures those tiny details that make your story. That's why his photos don't seem forced or unnatural, because it's not. After spending 3.5 hours with us (one of which was spent waiting for my fiancé to show up and then for him to get changed), Shane suggested that we meet up again for a short photo session since we ran out of time (it was already dark by then) because he would love to capture some more pictures to "complete the story". October 2013: Many many rainy days later (it IS Seattle in the fall, after all), we finally get a clear day and do a second shoot. It's clearly evident how much Shane loves taking photographs. He gets excited when he finds great lighting and made time to meet us up a second time, even though most photographers would be like, "eff this noise, I'm not spending more than my allotted three hours to shoot these guys". In the end, he makes you want to go out and take photographs too. His excitement is contagious. Later in October 2013: Shane promised us our photos by a certain time and delivered, ahead of schedule. Looking through the photos, I fell in love with my fiancé, all over again. They are breathtakingly beautiful. His photos are like out of a magazine. Or an Anthropologie catalog. All it needed was an opposite page with price listings and a few household goods. So yeah, we're booking Shane for our wedding and rehearsal dinner, as well. We'd be crazy not to. I mean, we could get married in a dumpster and Shane would probably be like "I love how the light bounces off of that Hefty bag and onto your faces!" and we'd still end up with stunningly beautiful photos. It is a huge weight lifted off of your shoulders when you hire a photographer whom you trust, for your wedding. Can't wait to see what amazing things he will capture for our wedding.

We chose to hire Shane as our wedding photographer for our wedding in Vail, CO in July. When we…read morewere searching for photographers, our biggest goal was to find one that we would be comfortable with and didn't have a portoflio of cheesy (or super artsy) photos. We wanted somebody who could "capture the moment" and find a way to get natural, non-posed photos. When we stumbled across Shane, we decided we would give him a test run with an engagement session. That was everything we needed to know we had found the right guy for the job. Honestly, I could probably write an essay on everything that Shane did right at the wedding. But here are a few things that I think made him stand out over OTHER photographers. 1. He was like a ghost when you wanted him to be but he was right there when the moment was right. During the ceremony we didn't even notice him (be it walking down the aisle, or standing at the "altar"). But, somehow we ended up with spectacular photos. Being able to "blend" into the crowd without ruining other peoples experience of the wedding was a huge plus in my book 2. He was able to make movement feel natural and un-posed. There were no "Say cheese" moments or "smile for the camera". It is so easy to get comfortable around him being there taking photos. 3. I really think that when we hired Shane we got more than a photographer. He was involved in almost every step of the process from the beginning. We didn't hire a wedding planner or another outside vendor for our wedding. Shane helped us with our day-of timeline and gave us a good gauge for what is "typical" for lengths of time. He quasi-served as a barrier between us and our venue when things got a little heated. He also helped coordinate some timing on our ceremony. All in all, I don't think any photographer would hold that as "standard" but Shane was able to do that for us nonetheless. 4. We had guests coming up to us during and after our wedding saying (of all things) how much they liked our photographer. Evidently (we missed all of this in the chaos that is a wedding) whenever Shane saw someone taking their own photos, he was somehow there to offer to take photos for them. Literally every person that attended our wedding is represented in AT LEAST one photo in our album alone. I can only imagine what was captured on others phones/cameras/etc by Shane alone. Without even speaking to the quality of his photos (which were spectacular by the way), we could not have asked for a better photographer. As one last note for anyone searching for a Wedding Photographer, I highly advise you to take a deep look at what is included in your photographers service! I've heard horror stories from people who went for the "more budget-friendly" photographer and then had to pay SO MUCH MORE on top of that to get rights to your photos and on top of that they only send you ~75 finished photos... For anyone seriously considering Shane as your photographer, EVERYTHING was included (at least for us!). There were hundreds upon hundreds of photos, all that we had the rights to. On top of that, if there were photos we really liked, Shane offered to give us those pictures in whatever size we needed or change filters if we wanted! Overall, we are very happy with our experience with Shane and could not recommend him more highly -Stephen & Rachel Kent Vail, CO | July 14, 2018

Starr is a complete professional and so talented. She has done business and special event photos…read morefor us and we could not have had a better experience. She really listens and is so very pleasant to work with. I have recommended her to many friends and they have all come back to thank me!

Starr is a highly skilled professional. We were both stressed and grumpy when we arrived for our…read moreengagement photos. She put us at ease and choreographed some truly stunning photos. On our wedding day she made the most of dramatic Seattle fall weather. She is thoughtful about her work and the results are fantastic. Could not recommend her highly enough.

Erin took professional headshots of me that turned out incredible. I typically feel awkward taking…read morephotos and she made me feel comfortable and managed to find the best angles. I'm so grateful to have these beautiful photos!

Erin did my engagement photos and wedding photos many years back and we loved them. She was great…read morewith picking spots and helping us pose- I am definitely NOT a natural in front of the camera, but she made it comfortable and fun, and we really love all the pictures we got out of it! Very natural and very 'us'. I hadn't had any professional photos since then though, because #1, I'm terrible at planning and prioritizing things like that (esp without a major reason/event, like a wedding), and 2, it didn't seem like it was really within my budget right now. However, being on her mailing list all this time I saw that she sometimes offers mini sessions and I finally took the plunge over the holidays with my 4 year old. It was great- it was super quick and easy, AND affordable. She's great with kids, keeping them talking and smiling and posing all while taking photos rapid-fire. Since it was a mini session, I was just hoping for a couple of good shots to use for our Christmas cards. Instead we got so many good ones it was really hard to choose which ones to use! I'm so happy to have these photos and am now fully convinced this is something I need to prioritize annually as my son grows up. I will definitely be using Erin again and would recommend her to anyone!

We have done 3 different family photo shoots with Mike and I highly recommend. His photos are…read morebeautiful and captured candid and natural shots of affection with our family. We will treasure these photos forever. Mike is also great with small kids, he had my toddler laughing and having a great time.

Mike is simply awesome!!! He photograpged my surprise proposal in Kerry Park on Valentine's Day…read more Not only did he agree to be there at 7 am (in the cold and rain), but he helped me orchestrate and execute the logistics of my plan. Mike - thank you SO much for capturing our special moment!

Flexible, professional, and straightforward. In short, he made for me what could have been an…read moreawkward nerve-wracking experience (I've never been terribly photogenic) feel natural. By the end of our session I was feeling confident and expressive and the shots came out gorgeous. Thanks Andrew!

If you are looking for a local photographer that can capture that perfect shot, I highly recommend…read moreAndrew Crain. He is great at capturing those milestone moments in life that only a photograph keepsake can do. He is a true professional and master of his craft!

Amy was the first vendor we booked and secured for our October wedding out and around various…read moretrails and parks around Olympic NP. She was very comfortable to work with, very helpful in putting together a great time table for our day based on the things we wanted to try to fit in. And it actually was built in a way where we brainstormed additional ideas on how we wanted our day to go that we hadn't thought of sooner. The day of our wedding, she was so personable, encouraging, knew the right shots to take, and the best routes to go. All of our guests thoroughly enjoyed her happy and friendly personality, as did we. We received about 60+ preview shots less than 48 hours after parting ways with her, and they look so incredibly stunning. I'm a snob when it comes to photographers and photography, and no joke, Amy Galbraith is more than a pro. She's someone you can truly trust your day with, and hopefully we can find another opportunity to work with her again in the future!

Amy is an amazing photographer but more importantly she made my experience with taking senior…read morephotos really special! I've never had photos taken professionally by a photographer so I felt really nervous before but she was super kind and helped me feel more at place and asked a lot of questions during the shoot so there wasn't any awkward silence. She also had a lot of suggestions what to do with my hair and hands so there's a lot of good variation with the pictures. After she took photos of me I completely forgot why I had been so nervous in the first place. I had a good time. The photos came out great and my family and I were super pleased with all of them :) Coming from the perspective of a senior who got photos taken by Amy, I approve!!