Melissa & Dennis
“Vanessa was our photographer for our engagement photos as well as our wedding. We can’t say enough about how much Vanessa added to our day, both with the stunning quality of photos and all of the coordination work she did to keep us running on schedule. Vanessa is a proactive problem solver, which is just the thing you want when you’re trying to coordinate the biggest party of your lives. We had a tight schedule and she not only kept us on time, but always thought ahead about the most efficient way to do things to make sure we STAYED ahead of schedule. If we hadn’t had her in our corner, the day would have been much more challenging and stressful, but instead we were just able to enjoy our wedding.
She was also able to make sure everyone and everything was in the right place at the right time while maintaining a totally positive, cheerful attitude that lifted everyone’s spirits, even when things got a little tight. Was invaluable in making sure that everyone’s smiles were real in the photos. As far as the photos themselves, they turned out amazing. Vanessa is of course a wonderfully talented photographer, but I think what shows above and beyond is her commitment to getting unique shots - we’d turn around and see her clambering up on the roof to get some wide-angle shots of our first dance which has made the memories of the day even sweeter.
I would recommend Vanessa to friends, family, presidents, world leaders, anybody, and she’s a bargain at twice the price! Thanks for everything you did for us, Vanessa!”
Andrew & Azeen
“We hired Vanessa as our wedding photographer (May 2022) and she is amazing - an absolute pleasure to work with and extremely talented. Every picture captures both the moment and our personalities. To start we hired her last minute to capture our engagement and it was clear from the get go that she was great. She was easy to work with and very helpful. She even got us some pictures that we were able to print out and use the very next day! It was a no-brainer to bring her on for the wedding considering how the pictures turned out and how great it was to work with her.
That was a great choice again for the wedding. With all the difficulty of planning a wedding, Vanessa was never anything less than extremely pleasant to work with even when we struggled under the load. On the day of the wedding she was even better. The bride had an injury and as soon as Vanessa came in the door, she immediately helped comfort the bride and that level of care continued throughout the day. She specifically made sure the bride was as comfortable as possible while still getting all the pictures we wanted and even making up for some lost time. And again, she did a quick turn around with some of the pictures giving us immediate memories that we could also share with those who couldn’t make it. We don’t plan on having another wedding soon, but if we did Vanessa would be our only choice. We will definitely be recommending her to any and all our friends who will be getting married in the near future!”
Bailey & Billy
“Our experience with Vanessa was nothing short of a dream! My husband and I hired her for our one year wedding anniversary session in Portland. We are from Texas and wanted to commemorate our trip with some beautiful photos and I knew the moment I found Vanessa, I had to have her do our session. She was communicative, easy to work with and very accommodating from the moment we first started emailing. I was nervous about hiring someone who wasn't local to the area, but Vanessa made me feel completely at ease and had a well researched list of locations for me to choose from! Day of, she was FANTASTIC! We explored waterfalls and all of the beautiful Oregon scenery together while she gave my husband and I gentle direction during the session. Even my husband, who isn't a huge fan of taking photos, said he had a great time and felt super comfortable in front of the camera. We received our photos in a timely manner and OH. MY. GOSH. I am so in love with them! Vanessa captured the spirit of our relationship so beautifully and authentically. This woman has such a way of capturing love! I cried when I first saw the photos because they so accurately represented how I feel about my husband and our marriage and it was just such a truly special gift to receive from someone as talented as Vanessa. If you've been thinking about hiring a photographer, look no further. Seriously, everything she touches is magic! I will never stop raving about my experience with her and I'm so excited to be able to share our photos with our future children. 11/10, highly recommended!”
Kailyn & Eric
“We’ve literally been staring at these for DAYS just feeling so sentimental and thankful and WOW. They are literal perfection. You are incredible and we are SO thankful for you!!! What an honor to have you there capturing these moments…
…I AM PHYSICALLY DEAD AND ALSO RESURRECTED BECAUSE OF THE UTTER BEAUTY WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW. We looked at all our wedding photos this morning and cried and laughed and rejoiced and squealed and I CAN’T BELIEVE WE HAVE WEDDING PHOTOS IT’S SO CRAZY AND AWESOME AND THEY ARE LITERAL PERFECTION WE COULD NEVER ASK FOR ANYTHING MORE GLORIOUS YOU HAVE GIVEN US THE SWEETEST GIFT WOW <3 <3 <3”
Christy
“As a photographer myself, finding someone I was comfortable with and had confidence in their work was actually quite difficult. When I found Vanessa's site I was blown away not only by her images but her bubbly attitude. She instantly put me at ease and was incredibly easy to work with. She made sure we got all the shots we wanted for me and my husband's maternity shoot. I will be working with her for many years to come now that I've found her!”
Helen & Stephen
“Vanessa has such an incredible eye and knack for working with people. I’ve never been more comfortable in front of a camera but Vanessa’s warmth and instruction made our couple’s photoshoot so relaxed and enjoyable. She has an incredible design direction and was a complete delight to work with. We will treasure these photos for the rest of our lives!”
Lisa & Albert
“Vanessa was super approachable and comfortable to work with. She has a personality that makes you feel like you've known her for many years and anticipates your photography needs on personal and professional level. Originally, my husband and I weren't used to taking "posed" photos together and we were unsure as to how the engagement shoot would go. She made it so much fun and it felt like we were all friends hanging out in the city streets for an hour laughing and having a great time. The way she got us into the frame felt so comfortable and organic as opposed to stiff and un -natural. Her professional approach was evident all the way up through the wedding day. We especially appreciated the pre wedding form she requests the bride and groom to fill out. The questions are thoughtful and pertinent and helps set the tone for capturing all the necessary shots with all your important people on the day of your wedding. The quality of the photos are evidence of her attention to detail and natural talent in capturing the essence of the moment. The angles and editing captured the electricity of the night and the energy is felt through the photos. We loved ALL OF OUR PHOTOS ( engagement and wedding day ) shot with Vanessa. I would absolutely work with her again and recommend her for any and all of your photography needs.”
Victoria & Jon
“My husband and I hired Vanessa to shoot our wedding in Malibu. After our first meeting, we could tell her energy and artistic approach was the perfect match for us as a couple. We loved that engagement photos were part of our package. It was a great chance to get to know her and get comfy in front of the camera. This ensured we had zero worries about the wedding day. Vanessa captures everything so authentically and beautifully. Her editing style is timeless, which is a breath of fresh air in an era of trendy wedding photos. We are so grateful to know her and have her capture our wedding day. We will be recommending her forever and ever!”
Dave & Janice
“Vanessa!! You did such an amazing job!! We are reduced tears every time we look at the photos... you capture so much, your photos reflected our emotions so perfectly!!! Thank you for accommodating our every wish with gentle patience and professionalism!!! You exceeded our expectations by miles!!! Can’t thank you enough and we wish you continued success in your career and life journey!!”
Zachary & Chelsea
“Vanessa is both an incredible photographer and a magnificent person. She was extremely confident and thoughtful throughout the shoot. She knew exactly where to go, but at the same time was willing to stop and move to anything we thought would be fun. The end product is nearly an example of the extraordinary talent this woman has, and its value is priceless.”
