Oly Photography Reviews
Reviews
4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8 out of 5 rating
25 Reviews
97% recommend it
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Rayna R. Sent on 09/29/2022Thank you Christine!
I am so thankful I got the opportunity to work with Christine for my wedding. I had a very difficult time with my planner who was distracted and unhelpful. Christine stepped in and pretty much saved the day.
She knew how to do everything. From where to sign the legal documents to how to bustle my dress and place my husbands cuff links. She truly went above and beyond.
She was able to also gather my loud family together to get pictures in a speedy way when we were running an hour behind. And she didn’t even break a sweat.
If I didn’t have her that day, it would have been a total mess! - and the photos are great. She sent us some previews and we are awaiting the final images.
If you are looking for an experienced, efficient and kind person who will go above and beyond for you- please hire Christine. -
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Tiffany D. Sent on 05/02/202210000/10 recommendation!!!
I cannot say enough good things about Christine and her work! Hiring her to do our photos was easily one of the best decisions we made. She was very responsive from the minute I reached out to her, incredibly helpful and knowledgeable when it came to planning out our timeline and adjusting it along the way, captured the exact essence of our beautiful day, delivered the photos so quickly, and her prices are very reasonable. On top of being an amazing photographer, Christine is also a wonderful PERSON! She checked in on us throughout the entire engagement process, was so patient and kind during the big day, and her thoughtfulness didn't even stop after the wedding day happened. Christine is everything we could have ever wanted in wedding photographer and we are so thankful that she was there on our wedding day!!Oly Photography's reply:
Tiffany, it was an absolute joy working with you and Christian! You are so on-top of things, responded to questions with such immediacy & your excitement for the wedding day was beautiful to see! I'm so happy it turned out to be a rain-free day for you both and even happier to be able to witness the true love you both have for one another! Thank you so much! -
Cassandra F. Sent on 03/05/2022
Wedding and Family Photos
Christine was amazing! We will use her for all our family photos for sure. She is always responsive, helpful, professional and works magic with our wild pack of boys 😂Oly Photography's reply:
Thank you for having me there to capture your beautiful day Cassandra! Your boys have such fun personalities and are always a pleasure to work with. They make me laugh! -
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Olivia W. Sent on 03/06/2022
Exactly What We Wanted!
Christine was flexible with our crazy re-scheduling and package downgrade when we ended up getting married quickly in a backyard ceremony due to 2020 COVID-related circumstances and getting our photos taken almost a year later as couple-only photos. She did an AMAZING job and had them back to us super quick. We had TONS to choose from and we loved them all. She also did my boudoir session that I surprised my husband with and she made me feel very comfortable and I love how they reflected my style. We will be back for more pictures by Oly Photography soon I am sure!Oly Photography's reply:
Olivia! I'm so grateful to be a part of this beautiful moment in your lives! Even with all the re-schedules due to covid-related restrictions, I'm happy you both found a day to finally celebrate! I loved the spot you chose and so happy to capture your love for one another! -
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Linda Sent on 03/03/2022
Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Christine did an awesome job memorializing our wedding day. From the moment we first talked to her, she immediately understood what we wanted and helped us plan a schedule. The photos turned out even more beautiful that we had expected, and she captured the perfect candids to remember our special day exactly as it happened. You are in great hands, if you choose Christine as your photographer for your wedding day! We had hired her for our engagement photos and our wedding day event . She does a great job instructing pictures and she is able to just blend into the background and capture amazing in the moment pictures. Strongly recommend for a wedding! Thank you so much again Christine !!! -
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Robyn A. Sent on 06/09/2019Small Wedding
Christine's beautiful style and perfect eye produced truly special and gorgeous photos of our special day. She was fun to work with and a true professional. Her images are ones we will cherish forever.
If you are looking for absolutely stunning photos you can count on Oly Photography. I am so glad she was the one to capture our day. -
Christine Sent on 03/09/2022
Best decision to hire Christine as our photographer.
Christine has captured the most special day of my life beautifully! There aren’t enough words that describe how pleased we were with the pictures she has taken for me and husbands engagement and wedding. She was able to capture formal and candid pictures that make me smile every time I see them, pictures we will forever cherish. She is a true professional, personable, and makes you feel at ease which was really important to us. I definitely recommend her if you are looking for a photographer, you will not be disappointed.
Oly Photography's reply:
Christine! Thank you so much for having me! I loved working with you both and your families as well. You dad has so much energy I couldn't believe it! It was such an beautiful day on our state capitol's lawn & then to the reception hall nearby. It was fun walking through the alleys with you for the evening shots! You could not have asked for a better day! -
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Samuel (. Sent on 03/08/2022
Loved Our Wedding Photos
We loved working with Christine. She helped us with both getting a vision and timing for the photos and giving us other advice and tips to make our day go smoother. She was flexible but helped us set firm expectations with what to expect on the wedding day and timing of photos with family and others. We loved how our photos turned out and have them all over our house and even screensavers of our phones! We will definitely be using Christine for our future family photos and engagements!Oly Photography's reply:
I absolutely loved working your wedding! That venue was soooo great. There were so many spots we could get photos! From the rooftop for first look, steps for the group shots and then the water in the background for the evening shots was magical! The sparklers at the end was SO fun, your group of friends love you both so much! Thank you for letting me be a part of your amazing day! -
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Alfreda Sent on 04/24/2019Amazing value, amazing photos, amazing photographer
My husband and I wanted a small, budget friendly wedding. However, the one area we wanted to make a big investment in was our photographer because they would capture all of the memories that would be remembered for a lifetime. I am extremely picky about the way photos look, and wanted someone who could capture the beautiful PNW outdoors & awesome portraits, and also do it in a way that was timeless. Enter Christine, the owner of Oly Photography! We hired her in January for a May wedding, and she was extremely prompt in replying and getting things all booked up. We had a phone conversation to make sure she was "the one" and it was abundantly clear just from that one conversation that she was going to be perfect for our wedding.
I will start by saying husband & I are incredibly awkward nerds, so I was feeling some anxiety over how we'd look and whether our poses would be really weird. Christine directed us into poses that looked great and also took a lot of candids; I was shocked at how good we looked in like 99% of photos (the other 1% are us being weirdos which I loved anyway). Christine is also extremely nice and was able to put us at ease with her jokes and super sweet demeanor.
The engagement session was at Rattlesnake Lake, in February, on a windy day, and it was extremely, extremely cold. We ran around getting photos in the woods and Christine was a trooper despite her hands being completely frozen. When we got our engagement photos back after about 2 weeks, I cried because they were so perfect. They captured the love my husband and I have for each other, without anything looking fake or forced.
As an added bonus, leading up to the wedding, Christine was a huge help with getting our wedding day timeline sorted out. She explained all of the important things that needed to happen, and when. We went back and forth with some hour-by-hour schedules, and were able to come up with a timeline that would ensure we could capture everything we wanted!
Christine arrived on time on the big day and got right to work, snapping detail photos and starting to coordinate things. She actually helped keep everyone on track since she knew our schedule and I was locked away in a room trying to hide from my groom, lol. We had her for 6 hours, which I think was enough time to get the basics down, but if I could do it again I probably would have sprung for a couple more hours of coverage, to get some of the more relaxed/fun moments after the reception dinner was over. Within 6 hours Christine did detail shots, getting ready shots for bride & groom, father's first look, family photos with aunts/uncles/parents, the ceremony, certificate signing, bride & groom portraits, and then the reception dinner & cake cutting. The photos themselves came out absolutely incredible, I have no idea how to pick which ones to put on the walls because I love every single one. I felt that she was almost invisible during the big day and was surprised to see some of the things she captured, because I never noticed her there, lol!
As far as turnaround time goes, we got some sneak peek photos a few days after the wedding, and the rest of them (approx. 800) about a month after the wedding. Christine went above and beyond my expectations and I am blown away how good the photos are. I was a crying mess for most of the day and she still managed to make the photos look beautiful!!
Finally, price - Christine is an absolute steal, she offers a top tier level of quality and professionalism for an amazing price. Other Seattle-area photographers significantly more than she does, and then tack on high travel fees or make you pay for the engagement session, photo hosting, access to photos, etc. on top of that. I was in complete shock when I saw her prices, I just assumed she was going to be charging way more than she did. She never charged us a penny extra over what we agreed to and there were no unexpected charges/costs that came up. So, thank you for being amazing, honest, & affordable Christine!!
I highly recommend entrusting your wedding day to Christine, she will do an amazing job. We plan on going back to her for any photos we may need in the future!! -
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Allison T. Sent on 04/23/2019
Simply wonderful
Christine is the best. From start to finish, we had nothing but a positive experience with her. The quality of her work was wonderful and was worth every cent and then some. She captured our day and our love so well. Every time I look at our photos, it takes me right back. I look forward to more of life's big events to work with her again. Would highly recommend to my dearest friends!Oly Photography's reply:
Allison, thank you so much for having me there at Copper Creek for your woodsy wedding day. It was such a wonderful day and I absolutely adored working with you both. When I saw your husband tear up seeing you walk down the aisle, I felt something in my chest as I captured it. That moment was beautiful! -
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Misty Sent on 04/23/2019Wonderful Photos
Christine was very fledoable on coming over across the water to make the appointment and for the wedding. Was very helpful when it came time to choose what selections to make for the packages. Always available when you need her. The photos were amazing and so many to choose from. Love her and will have her do more photos in the near future!Oly Photography's reply:
Thank you so much for having me there on your awesome day Misty! Thank you for inviting me into your home a ferry-ride away for your initial interview. Your home is charming and so is your family. I absolutely loved working with you all! -
Alexandra Sent on 03/03/2022
Fantastic!
Christine photographed my wedding in 2016, and she did a wonderful job. The photos were beautiful, and she was a joy to work with. Since then, I’ve used her for maternity and newborn photos, plus som more business head shots. I have recommended her services to friends and family, and I recommend her to you too! -
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Jennifer Sent on 04/11/2019Would hire again
I absolutely love the photos received. She was patient and flexible, as we were running behind schedule.Oly Photography's reply:
Jennifer, it was such a pleasure working with you both from the engagement session to the wedding! The Point Defiance park was such a great location for you both and matched the woodsy feel of your venue in Maple Valley. You two are wonderful together and I enjoyed my experience with you both very much. Thank you for having me there to capture your special day!
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