*This review is based on renting their Photobooth for my wedding reception…read more I was lucky enough to snag a groupon deal for their rental services on a photobooth. This category is fairly new to them and they have a pretty good set-up. I've rated them a 3 because of the lack of photos that I've received back, maybe I would give them a 3.5 if it was possible but I wouldn't give them a 4 because I'm upset that I only recieved a small amount of photos, when I expected double that amount. I rented them out for 3 hours (the rental hours does not factor in their set-up and tear-down and they do not charge for that, it's already factored in the price) I added on a customized border for the print outs, instant print outs for guest. * Photo quality is great, considering the fact that other photobooth vendors lack quality in their photos, Yuen Lui are well known for their professional looking photos and they exceeded my expectations. They also will give you a CD of all photos captured and I received mine in a couple of weeks. * Set-up was, okay. You are able to fit about 6 people comfortably. A photographer is there to do set-up and tear-down, adjust the camera to make sure everyone is in the photo, and is there at all times. There is a moniter screen so you are able to see you take your. Only thing is their variety on props to use is extremely lacking, I had a Disney theme for the wedding so I brought in some of the props to make-up for the lack of what they had. * You can customize your backdrop, but you have to provide it. They also have 3 basic curtains that they provide, red, blue, & black. * Layout borders for the print outs are also customizable. It does cost extra ($50) but it was worth it to me to do it, so I went ahead and worked with one of designers, they work with you until you are happy with the outcome and you can request a print out of what it would look like if you ask them to mail you a copy. * They have the option of doing an instant print-out for your guest but it's additional cost. They print out only one per group but they also give you the guest the option to email it to them. TIPS & RECOMMENDATION: - I wished I did not allow for guest to have the option to "email" the photos to them. It is extremely time consuming and held-up the line. In the end, you can just post all of your photos, once you received them on Facebook, or dropbox. So all guest can save the huge file for themeselves if they even want it. I go some-what suckered in to agreeing to have it, originally I was requested to take it off, now I regretfully wished I had because I did not receive as much photos as I had wished. This is the only reason why I rated them at an "OK 3-Stars". Abandon the whole "input your email to recieve your photo" bs and you'll be much happier. :) I strongly advised it. Other than that, quality is good, customer-service was ok, price is a bit pricey BUT I had a groupon so that helped, I would look at other vendors but I was also consider them as well. It really depends on what your wants are and who can give you the best deal.

I don't why the school uses them, they are expensive. $27 for a 5by7 and $6.95 for shipping lol…read moreonly for 1 photo. Yikes. Just overpriced for no reason. I wish the school would fine someone else.

If you're on the fence about newborn photos, just do it! We are over the moon with how our…read morephotographs turned out. The session was seamless, we just had to worry about getting there and the rest was handled for us entirely. I felt relaxed as our newborn was handled with care and slept for almost the entire session. You can see the years of experience that Julia has come through with her professionalism and ability to capture the moment perfectly. These photographs will be treasured for years to come and can't be happier with having hired Julia Christina Photography! Highly recommend them :)

Julia is exceptional! There was a lot of uncertainty right before my due date (baby came sooner…read morethan expected), but she was incredibly kind, supportive and provided the flexibility that I needed. We had the best experience at the newborn shoot - Julia took care of EVERYTHING which was so wonderful for this sleep deprived first time parent. My husband and I completely trusted Julia with baby the entire session - she was so good with him! Of course, photos came out absolutely perfect. Would highly recommend Julia - such a talented and genuine human being!

Becky is truly incredible! We were so lucky to do our engagement shoot with her and we are beyond…read moreexcited to get to work with her on our wedding day! She's so talented and a wonderful person to be around. We can't stop staring at all of our dreamy photos. THANK YOU BECKY!!

You simply won't find another photographer who puts their heart, soul, and full talent into every…read moreevent they take on. Just wow. Becky shot our engagement photos last year and our wedding back in March and the photos are almost simply a BONUS to how much fun she was to hang out with! It felt like having one of our best friends right alongside us on our big day. We wanted our photos to be fun, playful, and casual with an artistic spin and a little bit of an edge. The shots she got + the edits she made are pure gold. Every single photo is a work of art. Becky made us so comfortable and gave just enough direction so that we we could initiate good shots but weren't super posed/staged and were able to capture authentic moments. Her website says your photoshoots will be "with flare, with style, with ease" and that's honestly the best description. Her ethics are also top notch: she prioritizes gender and racial equality, cares about sustainability, and treats everyone with respect - all of which were very important for us in choosing our wedding vendors. If you're on the fence, let me just reassure you: Becky is the BEST and you'll be so happy you booked her.

We recently hired Barbie to shoot our wedding up in Seattle (we live in SF, but are native…read moreSeattleites) and could not have been happier with our choice. When we looked for vendors for the big day, we wanted to work with people we felt comfortable with. Particularly because the two of us are totes awkward in front of a camera. Barbie was the PERFECT person for this. Not only where the pictures beautiful, but she was so wonderful to work with. She is hilarious which helped in keeping things light and fun. And she has a great reputation among the other Seattle wedding vendors. Everyone we talked to commented on how much they love working with her. Definitely puts your mind at ease when planning things from afar. I cannot recommend Barbie highly enough. Her energy, and the quality of the photos make choosing her for your wedding a no-brainer. We loved her!

Barbie Hull Rocks!…read more My husband and I had the great fortune of working with two fabulous photographers the day of our wedding, and Barbie was an outstanding part of that equation. We immediately felt at ease with Barbie. Her amazing eye for detail, willingness to go the extra mile (hauling my train and flowers over a very wobbly deck to be sure we got the picture we wanted) and easy sense of humor made her an absolute delight. We spent some of the best moments of the wedding under the fireworks with Barbie by our side. Barbie's ability to be present and available when you need her coupled by her ability to stand back and capture intimate moments nearly unnoticed makes her an unbelievable and unique photographer. Her artistic eye, sense of humor and willingness to go the extra mile makes Barbie Hull an absolute gem to work with. As Yelp says - "Woohoo! As good as it gets!"

Briane was so great! She took time and care with my daughter's photos, was super-patient and took…read morelots of images for us to choose from! We are really happy and would highly recommend Rowland Studios!!

I needed to create a better head shot than the one a professional site trolled and auto-loaded off…read morethe internet of me. I found the process of updating my online image easy with Rowland Studios. I am learning as I create my online presence, having Rowland's expertise behind my head shot a huge help. I did my research ahead of time, and brought a few professional looking outfits to my sitting, but I also got further tips from Bruce on image during the appointment. Thanks Beth and Bruce!

Anyone can take pictures, but not everyone can take really great pictures…read more Kim not only has a great eye and artistry, she is a great person to work with. I wasn't sure if my kids were going to be cooperative, but she was relaxed and put everyone at ease. Even before we scheduled our session, she was very prompt and responsive to emails and gave us many great options on locations and product options. We decided to do our pictures outdoors and she met us at Golden Gardens and was well prepared, having scoped out some great sites to shoot, and even brought some simple props. I was so impressed by how many great pictures came out. After the photos were proofed and put on her secure website, she came out to our house to show us samples of her product offerings, and gave us great suggestions on types of canvases, sizing, and where to hang our family pictures. Then, after they were ready, she brought them back to our house. We all enjoyed working with her, and we have had so many great compliments on our family pictures. I will definitely work with her again for our next set of pictures and I would highly recommend her.

Kim is a skilled artist who captures the every day moments that mean so much, the personality of…read moreher subjects, and the love that exists between family members. She immediately puts everyone at ease, making the session fun and comfortable - even those who claim they don't want to take photos, like stubborn toddlers (our's now asks when we can take pictures with Kim again). Her resulting work is beautiful and very real. We first worked with Kim on a newborn shoot in her old studio a few years ago and decided to work with her again now that she does in-home sessions. I have to say that having the photos taken in our home makes them even more special and personal. I think her creativity really shines when given the blank canvas of a new space. Kim's ability to take photographs that truly capture special moments in time is special and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a family photographer.

Having Rachel as our doula was not only fundamental to the well-being of our pregnancy but also an…read moreincredible gift we will always cherish. From the start, Rachel's demeanor aligned perfectly with ours. She was very knowledgeable, informative, and easy to talk to. As the carrying parent, I had many questions that Rachel was able to explain in detail thanks to her years of experience in the field and her ability to navigate the different settings in which a person can labor, including the birth center of our choice. Knowing she would be there to help us make important decisions and advocate on our behalf was priceless. From our first meeting, still over Zoom, I greatly appreciated her approach and how caring she was without being overbearing. When I was searching for someone to support us, it was important to me that the person had experience, understood my needs and concerns, and wasn't solely focused on taking pictures. Rachel checked all of those marks. Although she wasn't focused on photography only, her passion for the entire journey of life--from pregnancy to postpartum and beyond--can be seen through her amazing pictures as well. Her ability to capture special moments is truly incredible and artistic. Lastly, knowing that she is a professional who values and advocates for the rights of all people is the cherry on top. When I share our experience with friends, they all say: "I wish I had a doula like yours." We definitely recommend her for anyone hopping on this wild journey called parenthood.

After becoming pregnant I knew I wanted to hire a birth doula, as a death doula myself I understand…read morethe importance of having someone guide you through a transformative experience that I knew would hold many emotions. Once we met Rachel it was immediately clear we were a match, it felt like she had been in our lives forever. Rachel's extensive knowledge and thorough guidance ensured that we were well-informed about our choices at each phase of the birthing process, which brought us immense comfort and confidence. We had planned for an out-of-hospital birth but at the end of the pregnancy had to urgently schedule a C-section and Rachel was by our side the entire time, helping us navigate every decision with clarity and care. She prepared us for exactly what we could expect, slowed us down when fear was starting to take over, advocated for me in the hospital (immediate skin-to-skin with baby, supporting my husband as the nurses cared for baby, latching as quickly as possible, etc.), and ensured that either she or my husband held my hand the entire time. Beyond just her knowledge, she provided a safe space where we could express our fears openly and encouraged acknowledging all the emotions that come with becoming new parents. She did a beautiful job honoring my grief, grief in becoming a mom and the change of identity, grief in having to change our birth plan late in the pregnancy, and grief that I wouldn't have my mom with me. Rachel's soft energy and loving presence was a true anchor for us during this transformative time and when I think about the birthing experience I know it was a positive one because of Rachel. We will forever cherish the photos she took, as they capture so much of the emotion and love.

After reviewing the photos of several Seattle-area photographers on Yelp and online, we booked…read moreDanielle for our pregnancy photos. I simply cannot recommend Danielle enough. From the very beginning, she was professional, helpful, and responsive. We booked a few months in advance for her busy summer season, and she identified a location for us that matched the multiple visions we were looking for and near our neighborhood. Even though she keeps a tight schedule, when the time came for our session, we had a stressful family emergency that caused us to have to reschedule. I was very stressed about rescheduling a photo session booked so far in advance, but Danielle was incredibly kind and offered another great option the following week, which alleviated my stress. That alone--her willingness to help in a crisis, and to do so very sweetly, when she could have just said too bad--is reason alone for me to recommend her. The experience itself of taking the photos was its own pleasure! This was my and my spouse's first time ever taking professional photos, and I in particular don't always love the way I look in pictures. But Danielle immediately put me at ease. Her fun and down-to-earth personality is complemented by what is obviously a lot of experience, and she gently directed and adjusted us when needed while keeping the mood light and fun. She also obliged my spouse's ideas of how he wanted to pose in some photos with such generosity of spirit and even stayed with us for over our allotted hour to get all the good shots. After the session, we were both raving about how much fun it was to work with Danielle--definitely not a word I would have expected using for such a thing! Of course the important part: the resulting photos. Danielle sent us over a hundred absolutely gorgeous photos from our session, and I was just floored at how much I loved them. I have never felt that way about a photo of myself, and I didn't expect to change that during the third trimester of pregnancy, which has not felt like the most glamorous of times. To have these images and the memories they represent is such a meaningful gift that will last a lifetime. If you are unsure about whether you want to do a maternity photoshoot and/or you're looking for someone who will produce magnificent photos and help you have fun while doing it, book Danielle without delay!! We can't wait for the next photo-occasion to work with her in the future :)

We are a DJ company based in the Seattle area, and we had the pleasure of working with Danielle at…read morethe Georgetown Ballroom this past June. As the DJ, we get to interact with all the vendors and see firsthand how the flow of the evening unfolds. It makes such a difference when vendors help make the night run seamlessly--and Danielle does exactly that! She has clearly mastered not only the craft of photography, but also the art of collaborating effortlessly with other vendors. The result is a smooth, joyful experience for the couple, and their photos reflect that energy perfectly. We can't wait to work with Danielle again!