Hi! I'm Denise, owner of Willow Ridge Photography. I am passionate about capturing real moments and the beauty we are all experiencing together. Life is fleeting and slipping through our fingers every day. I strive to use my talent and passion the Lord gave me to provide the gift of high quality photography- the ability to look back on these special moments and relive them in our hearts years later.
I am a blessed wife to a wonderful man named Matt, and mama to five amazing little ones.
Overview
Hired 95 times
Background checked
1 employee
11 years in business
Business hours
Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, and Venmo.
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2021
2020
2019
Services offered
Event type
Wedding
Birthday party
Corporate event
Bridal or baby shower
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Lindsey C.
Dec 20, 2020
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When I first started looking for an engagement photographer I came across Denise with Willow Ridge Photography and fell in love with her work, when booking her I didn’t realize how much more we would get than just a photographer. Denise was very responsive to all of my messages and kept an open line of communication leading up to and since our engagement shoot. During our shoot Denise made the moments exciting and so much fun, she made us feel so comfortable and I really appreciated how good about ourselves she made us feel. I could tell right away how passionate about her photography she is and she captured our love better than we could have ever expected. We received a sneak peak of our photos the same night of our shoot which made us feel so excited about seeing the rest and receiving our gallery from Denise felt like christmas morning. I couldn’t believe how beautiful our photos came out. She did an amazing job capturing our personalities and was such an joy to work with. We created such great memories with Denise at our engagement shoot that it was a must to have her photograph our wedding and we can’t wait to work with her again.
Details: Posed engagement photoshoot • Natural or environmental • Outdoors • One location • Online or digital proofs and prints • My home, venue, etc.
Engagement Photography
David G.
Sep 3, 2019
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Denise did a fantastic job with our wedding! She was very responsive, easy to work with, fairly priced, and most of all she does outstanding work!
The pictures were amazing and she was quick to get the photos and videos to us. This was an outdoor, evening wedding with fading (and sometimes harsh light), but she knew the angles and the filters and provided us with outstanding pictures.
We were blown away by the video. We weren't aware of when she was taking the videos, which makes them so much more natural. Then her song choice and editing really hit the mark.
We wholeheartedly recommend Denise to photograph your special event!!! We're glad we did!
Details: Wedding • Fewer than 25 guests • Outdoors • Digital or online download • $750 - $1,250
Wedding and Event Photography
Joe W.
Oct 18, 2018
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If I could give Denise 6 stars, I would. Naturally, I was very nervous hiring a photographer for our wedding from a website without a personal reference. From our original discussions all the way through receiving our photos, Denise has been nothing but professional, extremely responsive, and a pleasure to work with. Denise went above and beyond to capture our wedding day by recommending different shots and poses, which came out PERFECT, while also being very personable and genuine. We didn’t have a clue how we wanted to do our ‘first look’ and Denise recommended a perfect idea that we couldn’t have been happier with. You can definitely tell she genuinely cares about her job as the photographer and capturing special moments. We absolutely will be asking Denise to cover our maternity pictures and family pictures for years to come. Thank you again Denise!
Details: Wedding • 26 - 50 people • Indoors • Digital or online download • $ (basic) • Bride or groom • $250 - $500
Wedding and Event Photography
Kalyn H.
Oct 14, 2023
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Very pleased with our weddingphotos. Our photos looked amazing! She came to our venue early to scope out the best spots for our couple shots. She was quick at responding to emails and texts. She worked well with the children in our wedding party. Overall she was the best vendor on our wedding day!
Details: Wedding • 25 - 49 guests • Outdoors • Digital or online download
Wedding and Event Photography
Tara S.
Sep 10, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
To say she is amazing is an understatement. My husband and I were planning a cross country wedding. Searching for the right photographer/videographer was honestly really hard being thousands of miles away. Denise responded very quickly, was so personable, was excited about our vision, and absolutely crushed it! We had an AMAZING wedding, followed by the most emotional and uplifting photos and videos of one of the best days of our life. She was with us every step of the way and worked with everything we wanted perfectly. She was so flexible and on top of it all. The price is very affordable and the quality is absolutely amazing. She picked up all the wonderful little details and I can’t wait to look back at these years from now and have the best way to remember all of it! Don’t even hesitate, if Denise is available, book her!
Details: Wedding • 51 - 100 guests • Indoors • Outdoors • Highlight video (3 - 4 minutes) • Raw footage • DVD / USB copies • Music overlay • Drone footage • Raw footage
Wedding and Event Videography
Credentials
Background Check
Denise Engelbert
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Families, seniors, maternity shoots and weddings/engagements have standard pricing packages for my clients to choose from. We can always tailor a photo shoot to what fits the customer best. Perhaps you want more or less prints, a little more time for your shoot, or to add an additional location. I work with my customers to offer packages that make their selection easy and simple to understand, but also have options to personalize specific elements.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
For new customers, I not only like to email the details of a shoot but chat about it on the phone. It helps me get to know you better and find out exactly what you're looking for! This way, I am able to capture your family naturally! For my brides, we always sit down a few times before the wedding for coffee, dinner, etc and go over details, timelines, shot lists and more. I take the time with every customer, no matter the cost of the shoot, to add that personal touch to your experience!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Extensive study, training and experience in professional photography services.
Bachelors Degree in Business Administration with a minor in Marketing
