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Meet Genesa... I love photographing real people, real moments and real love. My style is contemporary yet classic. I like emotion, the genuine kind. I feel like emotion is the hardest thing to truly capture with a picture and I love when I am able to do so. I love to tell stories... and I love even more when I can tell them without words. I love shooting weddings. The love and raw emotions of the day are special and distinct to each couple. When I photograph a wedding, my goal is to give photos that tell the unique wedding story. I strive to document the day in a way that lets me be everywhere, yet discreet and far enough way that allows couples to breathe and enjoy their special day. Aside from that, I've been photographing weddings since 2006, working with Photography for a little over a decade. I've completed several courses and programs in Photography, through college and independent agencies. I jump on the opportunity to work with other photographers, to see the differences in techniques and styles, and to also have the additional experience. There isn't much I won't do. Always eager and willing to try something new, especially if it's going to be a great photo opportunity.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
Hand-Coloring
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
Hand-Coloring
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Albums
Digital Files
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Genesa Richards Photography

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Michele Sent on 09/04/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Genesa was hands down the best!!! She was very accommodating and so so so sweet!!! From our pre wedding shoot to our big day she was nothing but helpful and awesome to work with!! She made our day great!!! I would HIGHLY recommend her to anyone I know!! Thank you Genesa!!!
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Kyle Sent on 05/17/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I knew Genesa socially, so when I got engaged I didn't even look at other photographers and just booked her! It was a perfect experience, our engagement photos were wonderful, and she was super flexible and just walked around downtown Seattle with us to find the perfect shots. She worked directly with our wedding coordinator so there was no stress beforehand, and at the wedding she quickly and easily got the shots we wanted and then was in the background documenting the fun! It was such a great experience with Genesa!
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Patti Sent on 07/22/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Genesa is amazing! She actually did a maternity/family shoot in 2011 for us. about a year and a half later I was widowed. When I did find someone and decide to get married I knew I wanted the best and actually booked my date around her schedule! She did an amazing job on our engagement session and was amazing to work with at our wedding! She was so great that I have friends that hope to use her in the future for family sessions when she is in California and some that even want to keep in contact for when they get married! She is great and helped me through the day even with everything that could have gone wrong going wrong!
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Breanna Sent on 05/11/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Words cannot express how amazingly wonderful Genesa is. From our engagement photos to the actual wedding itself; Genesa provides a wonderful experience. She is calm, collected and a true visionary. What struck Chris and I the most; is that she felt like family. She is family. Her artistic abilities are through the roof detailed, real and exactly what we wanted. She is super professional and has this down to earth personality that makes getting photographed simple and fun. I am humbled by her willingness to go above and beyond for a perfect shot. Chris and I are very excited to begin a wonderful family photography relationship. Look no further; Genesa is the complete package!
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Lacie Sent on 12/11/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Genesa is a wonderful photographer and has a huge heart. She is an amazing girl and I cannot wait to see our wedding pictures, I know they will be perfect!!!
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Teresa Sent on 09/19/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Genesa Richards was completely amazing! After I met with her the first time I knew she was going to be wonderful! She was was so nice and super sweet! She did our engagement photos in April and our wedding in August! Everything was so wonderful. She knew exactly what to do and had great ideas on where to take pictures! All of her work that I have and have seen is amazing. She really knows her work and does an outstanding job! I overly appreciate everything she has done for us and so glad that we got to shared our special day with us. I would definitely recommend Genesa. Her work is amazing and she is just as great! :)
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Jessica Sent on 09/02/2012
5 out of 5 rating
I have worked with Genesa for both my engagement session and my wedding photography. Honestly i don't think there is anyone out there with the experience and quality she puts into her work. Genesa is very flexible,professional,fun,and oh so talented. Our engagement pictures were amazing thats when my now husband and i fell in love with her work. SO we hired her and her team for our wedding, And there is really no words to describe how happy we are with the turn out so far. They are 'UNreal" is the best word i can come up with. she caught every moment that was so important and precious to us, along with capturing all those moments we forget about because the big day tends to be a bit of blur. so its so nice to have those to look back on;) SO hands down Amazing photographer not only in her work but her personality, the comfort she gives her clients is great it really helps them relax during there sessions in order to get the most natural shots;)

Best in the Northwest!
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Jessica Sent on 09/02/2012
5 out of 5 rating
I have used Genesa for my baby shower, newborn photos, engagement and wedding. She is amazing and has become apart of our family. She has the ability to make you feel comfortable just after meeting her and is extremely talented behind her camera. We will continue to use Genesa for all special occasions because she continues to get better and better.
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Ryan Sent on 08/17/2011
5 out of 5 rating
My husband Justin and I (Ryan) just had our wedding this past weekend and had the PRIVILEDGE of Genesa photographing our wedding AND engagement shoot. There are no words to explain what I think of her and her photography, but I will attempt to briefly. Genesa is AMAZING in every way! Such a talent, so creative, the poses and types of pictures she takes are so unique and really thoughtful. She really listened to what we wanted and produced results that were WAY beyond our expectations. She worked with our budget and was so helpful. Our wedding ended up being a little hectic and did not go as planned timeline wise in the beginning, but Genesa was there every step of the way to calm me down, was so fleixible and able to direct and actually keep my wedding party and family (who can get a little out of line at times) on point! I would recommend Genesa Richards to ANYONE who needs a photographer for thier wedding or engagement (...she does other equally as awesome work for portraits, newborns, etc)! If you choose her you will not be disappointed and are guaranteed to be blown away by the finished product! I can say without a doubt that Genesa MADE our wedding, and I have the photos to prove it! ;)
THANK YOU SO MUCH GENESA!!!!!
Love, Mr. & Mrs. Bagnato
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Rachel Sent on 07/11/2011
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I used Genesa for our engagement and wedding photos. Genesa is extremely flexible with hours and locations for her photo shoots. She never had us do any weird poses or made us look like we were posing for our shots. She let us do our own thing and just tagged along taking pictures of the candid moments we were sharing. She put us at ease while we were being photographed as well, my husband hates his picture being taken and at the end of our engagement session he said "Wow, that was quick and awesome!" The pictures turned out beautifully for both our engagement and wedding. Genesa is very reasonably priced and will work out payments with clients as well, it was so nice since we financed the bulk of our wedding and are on a military budget. I look forward to working with Genesa in the future and I recommend her to my friends who want professional portraits without going to the studio.
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