Taking family pictures can be a fun, memorable experience that captures the heart and spirit of…read moreyour family. It can also be stressful to get your family to cooperate and get great pictures if you don't have the right professional orchestrating your photo shoot. I've used Christina Straw Photography multiple times for many reasons and couldn't be happier. I am particularly impressed with Christina's great style, technical skill, professionalism, ability to control the photo shoot, and the quality of her finished product. I love Christina's style. She gets great formal and candid shots that capture the love and personality of my family. She does a nice job in both color and black and white. Christina's technical skills with regards to color, sharpness, clarity and lighting are impressive. Many of the photos she took for me are great. My kids' skin and hair were brilliant from the golden lighting she captured. Christina is very professional and gets wonderful photos that last a lifetime. The first photo she took for me was for my daughter's birth announcement a few years ago. That picture is timeless - a beautiful black and white of my then two year old son holding his new born sister. Christina said to me, "isn't it wonderful when the stars align for that perfect photograph." I have never forgotten what she said and I am grateful to her for capturing that perfect photo (that brings up such happy memories for me) when those stars aligned. Christina knows how to put my family at ease and gets the great shots I'm looking for. As a mother of a young child she knows how to engage my children. She keeps them focused but relaxed and gets their natural smiles and personalities to shine through. She captures fantastic individual and family photographs, and she gets them before the kids lose interest. As a parent of young children that is invaluable. She is easy to work with and helps bring my creative ideas to light as well. Each photo shoot she has done for me has been unique and personal. One year I worked with Christina for my family photo shoot I wanted to take pictures in the new city in which we had recently moved. I wasn't familiar with the park but learned it was quite busy on the weekend. Even though there were many background distractions at the park Christina was still able to get some great shots. They turned out much better than I expected. I like that she helps you pick out your venue and coordinating family outfits if you need help. The next year I worked with Christina we worked together and chose a great venue. The pictures were amazing! There were so many wonderful shots with beautiful backgrounds and perfect lighting. I had a difficult time choosing only a few for our holiday card. Last year the quality of the photos she did for me were excellent. They were even better than the year before. I was so pleased with them I submitted them into a contest (with permission of course). Christina got so many wonderful compliments on her shots. Family and friends thought they were for a professional advertisement campaign from a magazine. The pictures Christina has taken of my family over the years are priceless. We easily spend money on clothes, shoes, and handbags and tend to cut corners on artistic outlets. But a great family photo shoot is totally worth it. The photos for your family memories, scrapbooks, albums and family tree are worth it. Having Christina take good quality photographs of your family is an investment you will not regret. The only difficulty is getting an appointment because she books up fast especially during the holidays. I highly recommend you call and get on her calendar as soon as you can.

This was an absolutely terrible experience for our family. Christina didn't listen to what I wanted…read moreat all, and when I told her I was uncomfortable in a certain pose (Sitting on a jagged rock on a steep hill, in a dress and heels, while holding my newborn), she threatened to quit and wouldn't continue shooting until I did the pose she wanted. She was terrible at giving directions (just turn, turn the other way, no the other way, move your hand, etc - entirely unclear) and would get mad at us when we didn't guess correctly what she meant. When we didn't pose the way she wanted, she would make sarcastic and snippy comments that made us all SO uncomfortable and made the whole shoot so awkward. And then she'd bark at you to smile! We did not get one single photo that we will ever use. I am so very sad and mad, not only that we wasted $500 but that we can't go back and get photos that we can actually use of my baby at this age again. We can never get that back. I would highly encourage you to think twice before hiring Christina if you have a baby - she absolutely does NOT know how to shoot babies. Or family groups. If you have any thoughts or opinions of your own whatsoever about what you want, she will not listen to you. When I told her what shots I wanted (which we had discussed over the phone and in email prior to the shoot) she yelled at me that she's the professional and basically I needed to shut up and do it her way because I don't know anything. I left the shoot in tears. It was truly awful. And surprise surprise, I've never seen less flattering photos of myself or my family in my entire life. There is literally not one single photo where you can see everyone's face and everyone has their eyes open! I truly believe she started taking bad photos intentionally after I didn't want to do one of her poses because even a non-professional photographer could capture at least one or two that were ok. Think twice before hiring her.

I dislike virtually all photos taken of me. However, realizing that in the last couple years I had…read morevirtually no photos of my daughter and I together (that's what happens when you are always behind the lens), I grudgingly decided that we should have our portraits done. I had a Groupon from Legacy Zoom so I gave them a call. We had our session yesterday, and I love all of the photos Katie took of us! The poses were natural, creative, and the setting she chose was beautiful. I didn't cringe at all looking at my own photo. Katie is personable and fun, and my daughter found her very entertaining which made for some great smiles. The only hard part is going to be picking out which ones to get. What a great problem to have.

Katie is talented beyond belief I hired her to take a professional headshot and she was able to…read morecapture the real me. I've always been uncomfortable looking into a camera and her words and her easy-going nature helped me to calm down She took hundreds of pictures and spent a long time with the pictures on her computer to get the right ones. She honestly truly cares to capture the very best in a person. She was able to get me to smile when no one else could

Got the final copies of the ten pictures I ordered and could not be happier with the outcome. I…read morecan't express my satisfaction and gratitude at their professionalism enough. Five stars - worth every dollar.

40/40 photo shoot! Working with Sandy and her team was an unforgettable experience. From the moment…read moreI stepped in front of the camera, she created a space that felt safe, encouraging, and empowering. I've never felt so comfortable being photographed-- Sandy has a true gift for helping you relax, be yourself, and still bring out your most confident, radiant side. The direction was thoughtful, natural, fun and intuitive--never forced. I left the shoot feeling not just seen but celebrated. The final images captured not only how I look, but how I felt--strong, grounded, and beautiful. If you're looking for a photographer who knows how to bring out your best, both technically and emotionally, look no further. Sandy is an artist, a professional, and someone who truly cares about the people being photographed. I can't recommend her and her team enough.

April is hands down the best photographer. You will not be disappointed. Her communication is…read moresecond to none and she makes the entire experience feel smooth comfortable and genuinely enjoyable. She treats you incredibly well and goes above and beyond to make sure everything turns out amazing. She takes the time to answer every question and has a real talent for capturing the highlights of your special moments in a way that feels natural and memorable. I would absolutely love to work with her again. Even my fiancé agrees. If your reading this review stop scrolling and book her.

I had such an amazing experience with April Ellis. She is professional, incredibly kind, and an…read moreamazing photographer. From the very beginning, her communication was outstanding. She responded quickly, kept me informed throughout the process, and gave me great options for locations. I shared my vision for my graduation photos, and she executed it perfectly. April was also extremely accommodating when it came to rescheduling due to unexpected events, which I truly appreciated. The photoshoot itself was fun, relaxed, and enjoyable, and I had so many beautiful photos to choose from. I am absolutely in love with my graduation pictures and couldn't be happier with the experience. Thank you so much, April!

It was an amazing experience to have Supernova Photography at our little gay wedding. You made this…read morevery special occasion exceptional one; for the photographic input that will stay with us and be cherished forever. The quality of photographs that you have achieved is second to none and the moments you have eternalized truly reflects our emotions and a great spirit of the day. It is important to mention that your presence at the event was almost unnoticeable and you made it a seamless experience for us and the guests. Pure professionalism. Thank you for your high standards in every respect.

From the owner: SuperNova Photography is Jay Schubert and Suzanne Linder. Located in Champaign, Illinois and…read moreavailable to travel anywhere for your event. Jay is the lead photographer and Suzanne keeps things organized. We believe that every photograph presents a unique challenge to capture light in a beautiful way. This mindset means that we never stop learning and every click of the shutter represents another step in this creative process. When people are relaxed they make better photo subjects. We believe there is just as much art in being a passive part of a scene as there is in composing an interesting shot.

Marc was absolutely fantastic to work with. He was upfront with his pricing, expectations, and…read moreprovided some great recommendations. On day of photo shoot, he was on time, professional, kind, and just overall easy to talk to. He has a very cool and calm demeanor and just made us feel comfortable. He was great with our as well (5 and 3 year old) As far as photos, FANTASTIC!! He captured so many beautiful photos both candid and impulsive images that were beautiful. It was snowing that day in Vail and he managed to capture every image beautifully. Our photos looked like a Christmas card. So beautiful! He finished a few days before he had originally promised which is a bonus! Thank you Marc!!!

We had a superb experience with Brenda and Marc, who we hired for our wedding. They are fast…read morecommunicators, timely upon arrival, very calm and collected, know how to make you feel at ease, know great spots for photos, and more. We honestly had a lot of fun with them at an engagement shoot and our pre-wedding ceremony photoshoot in the mountains, hiking around in our wedding clothes! Their shots came out great and they sent us the full gallery just 1 week after our wedding. The services are pretty expensive, but they are very up front with pricing and it is on par with other photography services. We were happy we had 2 photographers instead of 1.

In the fall of 2016, we booked a December trip to Breckenridge, CO and I wanted to mark my…read morechildren's' first time to the mountains with a family session. In a roundabout way through another photographer based out of Colorado Springs, we got connected with dozens of photographers in the area. As I clicked through the websites and galleries that were sent from all those photographers, I just wasn't in love with the work...Until I got Dani's email! It took all of 30 seconds to know I had found our photographer. We booked a mini session which was perfect for our 2 and 5 year old. Dani does an amazing job capturing genuine family interactions and not super stiff, formal poses. She helped us with clothing ideas, location, and let us swap days when the weather ended up being miserable for the kids. We were so thrilled with our first session that we booked a full session for our extended family trip this year. Dani handled our group of 15 (7 of those being young kids) so well. We were blown away by the beautiful gallery we just received. Those images will be treasured for years!

Loved our snowy photoshoot we did in Breckenridge. My boyfriend and I both hate having our picture…read moretaken, but felt completely at ease and had so much fun doing this shoot. Our photographer was also super flexible with us when an emergency popped up the day of our shoot and was able to reschedule us without any issue. Now we have some really great photos to commemorate our time spent living in the mountains.

Vala is amazing! Our family session with our three kids was very relaxed and natural. It was a no…read morestress evening full of laughter. I am looking forward to working with Vala again in the future for all of our photography needs.

From the owner: Vala Vincent is a family and newborn photographer in and around Golden and Evergreen Colorado area…read more Mention you found me on Yelp for a 10% discount of any session!

If I could give this business ten stars, I would. First of all, this is not your typical cheesy…read morelittle old west portrait studio where you throw on some shredded saloon hall costume that ties in the back, throw a leg over a chair and look like you're slugging back a bottle of JD. This place is first class. It's located on the quaint main street of historic mining town, Central City. When it's time for your portrait sitting, they lock the shop door, so it's ONLY your time and you get full attention and privacy so that there are no onlookers gawking. It's a fairly large studio with beautiful back drops, authentic antiques, accessories and a huge selection of vintage clothing, shoes, hats, gloves, suits etc and they're clean and well cared for. There's an actual dressing room! Milda, who is the owner, photographer and overall artistic genius, (with an adorable European accent) makes sure you look just right for the portrait. She takes her time to make sure every last detail is perfect. We were tired of the boring saloon hall photos you see everywhere, so we opted for a more refined Victorian tea look. Milda gave us the exact style photos we wanted and I couldn't be more pleased with them. I now have a special and unique keepsake of me and my mother! Together, with her husband and co-owner, they share so much about the history of Central City and make the entire experience authentic. Now for the photos. AMAZING!! The prices were very reasonable, so much so, that I bought a copy of every shot. I would highly recommend checking out the gallery of photos on her website so that you can see the quality of these vintage style portraits. I will definitely be coming back to this place, I loved it!

From the owner: At "Reliving The Past Studio", you will experience being transformed into an old western gunslinger…read moreor saloon girl, a miner in search of their fortune in gold or even into an old Victorian Era family relative from an old photograph. Reliving the Past Studio also offers for sale an exciting line of Steampunk artistic jewelry made by a local artist, fashionable clothing, fabulous hats and other Steampunk accessories displayed in our boutique section of the studio. All of which can be utilized in a stunning photography in our specially designed Steampunk scene.

My husband and I wanted to refresh the photos we had of ourselves in our home since our wedding…read morephotos from 4 years ago didn't include our newest member of our family, FINLEY, our Golden Retriever. Lucky for us, Maria and En Tao graciously accepted the idea of our family photo shoot with the unpredictable element of a dog. Our photos turned out FANTASTIC! We got very natural, lifestyle photos taken of us doing what we love: hiking in Boulder and playing with our dog. They captured the moments beautifully and these pictures will be cherished forever. Maria and En Tao were so laid back and great to work with. They took the stress out of a photo shoot by being so relaxed and casually recommending what to do. I loved having two photographers, as we'd focus on one camera while the other photographer was able to capture a whole different perspective of us from another angle. I'd highly recommend Magnified Joy to anyone!

Maria and En Tao were a joy to work with. They shot our engagement pictures in downtown Denver,…read moremade my fiance and I feel very comfortable, and soon the process became more fun than awkward. Since I work in the non-profit world, naturally I am accustomed to red-carpet paparazzi swarms and runway shots, but I have never had a private photo shoot. While the process was intimidating at first, Maria and En Tao helped ease the nerves. They are great people and great photographers! The pictures came out fantastic. We could not ask for more.