I hired Jessi for my son's 9th birthdayparty. I hired her because she was responsive to my request, but also sounded like she had a good sense of what to do, what I was looking for, and she owned an incredible zoom lens (that I want to own). I am amazed at what an incredible job she did. I am a picture obsessed person. Normally I am the family photographer and am rarely in them. For my kids' birthdayparties I've started hiring photographers to lessen the pressure on me and so that I can actually host (and maybe ideally enjoy a bit of it and be in some pictures).
Jessi and her partner were fantastic. Honestly, I can't think of anything to complain about (and I'm good at finding problems and complaining). They were early to the party. They took every picture I asked, without problems. When I forgot about certain pictures (combinations of people), that I forgot, they remembered and made it happen. (Thank you!) They organized 24 kids together for a group picture. They did a wonderful mix of posed and candid pictures. They were incredibly thorough at photographing the party and capturing the spirit of it (I've been 'hearting' so many of the pictures). It's what everyone wants. These pictures are better than ones I would have taken. Jessi and her partner are so incredibly professional. I love the images. They are so well-done. But Jessi also wasn't intrusive. I often forgot she and her partner were there, but they were working so hard and blending in. And they worked the whole time and didn't miss anything.
Although I hired her for a birthday party, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her for any big life event (weddings, engagement parties, new baby pictures, etc). Hire her! You'll be lucky you did. I am so impressed and happy with the work that she did. And now I'm hoping to hire her for my daughter's birthdayparty...
JE Photography
Paula Y.
I hired Santana Photography for my daughter's 9th birthday (pictures are very important to me and it's hard to manage a party for kids and take pictures). Santana was very responsive and helpful after I reached out about the event. Because our lives are chaotic, I got our party's beginning time wrong and Santana was flexible and changed his plans. He was kind and professional, and did a great job of rolling with the chaos of the party. (We had a bouncy house in the backyard. A large rainstorm rolled in - he got a couple great pictures of that, and then kids taking over our basement.) We love the images, he's a great photographer, and we appreciate his flexibility. I highly recommend him. He can roll with the chaos of a large event and I'm sure he takes great portraits as well. It can be hard finding great photographers on Thumbtack, but Santana is definitely one of them. Thank you for your help, Santana!
Santana Photography
Paula Y.
I hired Val from Carter Rey Photography to photograph my daughter's 10th birthday, Aug. 12th 2023. The event was at my home. Vao responded right away to my Thumbtack request, and was enthusiastic and kind when we messaged about the project (talking on the phone would be hard for me between two kids, work, running around, etc.) She was punctual, responsive, kind, but most important, a very talented photographer and wonderful with the kids. She was engaged and pushed to have group shots (but not in an obtrusive way). She took wonderful candid photos of the kids on the trampoline and the bouncy house (even got down in the middle of the trampoline). While she was involved and helpful and was the one organizing people into groups (I didn't have to, yay!), she was never obtrusive. She was a great addition to the party. In fact, she made me a little too relaxed, I barely took any photographs. (I am the family photographer.)
I love the images she captured and I'm so thankful to have them. She made the day easier and wound up being another helpful adult and helped with an odd situation. She's caring, empathetic, patient and talented.
I will definitely recommend Vao from Carter Rey Photography to everyone I know and hire her for future projects. Feel free to reach out if you have any specific questions. I've hired Thumbtack professionals before for my children's birthdayparties, and even a family reunion. I am a picture obsessed person, because I know how quickly life can change and how images are what we have left. I'm so thankful to Vao for giving them these beautiful additions. I've met a lot of great local photographers. Vao is definitely among the top. I appreciated that I told her what we were hoping for an then I didn't have to give really any other direction or micromanage. I hate to do that and I'm sure she would to. I could easily imagine her for her wedding assignments. She's talented at the portrait shot but also the candid ones. She handles large groups well, and she's a beautiful addition to the party.
Carter Rey Photography
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