I've waited so long to write this review because I wanted to make sure I adequately conveyed how much of a pleasure it was to work with Raven for our wedding. As a couple, we had different styles (one more traditional and comfortable/eager to be photographed, one less traditional and very camera-shy). We are deeply silly people, who wanted our wedding to be both solemn and fun. We thought it would be hard to find a photographer who could cover all those bases while generating artwork that would hang in our home forever. That's a tall order! But then we found Raven. Her portfolio quickly caught our eyes because of the mix of fun/fantastical and deeply emotional work. When we spoke to her she was the height of professionalism, while remaining warm and coaxing us into being open about what we wanted. Our engagement session (included in the package we opted for) was - shockingly - FUN and got us comfortable with her, rather than a contrived pain in the neck. At the wedding, she and her fabulous second (Gabbie Burseth, another gem) again helped us feel at ease, capturing meaningful moments beautifully and organically. She was always looking out for us to make sure we were having fun and taking the time that we needed to enjoy the day. When the photos arrived (on time and conveniently) we couldn't wait to share them with our family and friends. I wouldn't have thought someone could capture so much of the magic and the feel of that day, but they managed it. I have and would continue to recommend her to anyone. She is professional, talented, fun, and (perhaps most importantly) kind. Do yourself a favor and talk to Raven.

In an industry where the culture makes you feel like you always have to do more and where pinterest can be a dangerous place, Raven is a breath of fresh air. Not once did we ever feel like what we were doing or what we wanted wasn’t “good enough”. She was so down to earth and it felt like we were hanging out with an old friend whenever we were taking pictures. My husband is extremely nervous when taking pictures, but you would have no idea in any of our engagement or wedding photos. Raven was absolutely spectacular and we feel like we won the lottery that we found her. She is very talented and somehow is able to capture the essence of you and your significant other. Every photo set I see from her just continues to reinforce that fact. We are so in love with our wedding photos and are so thankful that we got to work with her. Seriously, talk to Raven, you won't regret putting your photos into her hands.

Raven was the photographer for our wedding and she exceeded our expectations. The final images were crystal clear, vibrant with color and her eye for contrast is incredible. Most importantly, Raven's attitude and lively yet calm approach taking the pictures made both of us feel comfortable in front of the camera. She caught the spirit , the genuineness and joy at our wedding and also hidden moments were revealed. Raven with her lens captured memories and feelings that while for the most part are instilled in both our hearts and minds are also now framed now on our wall for the reminder.
Raven is a fantastic photographer but also one of those people you feel grateful to have met.

Hiring Raven was, without a doubt, the best decision we made throughout all the wedding planning. Not only were her rates incredibly reasonable and within budget, there was so much we got! We originally selected her because her photos were quirky, fun, and light-hearted with minimal editing so that the couples actually looked like themselves. She ended up doing the exact same for us, and our personalities really came through. We also had the best time shooting with her! She was up for anything and knew exactly what we needed and wanted from our photos. I would hire her again IN A HEARTBEAT. In fact, I can't wait to have a reason to do so! Hire her, I swear you will be so happy that you did!

At our first sit-down to figure out the details of our wedding, my wife and I knew that photography was one of our big priorities. In terms of both meeting our requirements and surpassing expectations, Raven was the best vendor we worked with for our wedding. My wife and I were both very comfortable with Raven. Our wedding, which was in Georgia, was mostly planned while we were out of the country, which presented some challenges when finding and deciding on vendors. We were confident in picking Raven because of the time and effort for us to get to know each other. Chatting via Skype and answering our many emailed questions, Raven put in hours of work before we booked her.
While we knew photography was one of our priorities, we were cost-conscious. Raven was helpful in figuring out the details of what we wanted in our photographs, and she was presented us with various packages. She translated our priorities into her photography: the joy and intimacy of our daytime wedding, kids running around being kids, dancing, even a piñata that led to some fabulous photos. She travelled 5 hours for our engagement shoot and worked with my wife to surprise me with the location. Raven has set a new standard for communication leading up to and continuing beyond the wedding.
For me, one of the biggest things about our photos is that while they are clearly us and capture our feelings, they also offer a different perspective that I wouldn’t have had. Raven saw things at my wedding that I wasn’t part of, and through her photos I’ve been able to experience parts of my wedding that I would have missed.
In short, I wholeheartedly recommend Raven for your engagement and wedding photography – for her gorgeous color and black & white photos; fun, relaxing, organized self; prompt communication; and speedy post-processing with multiple ways to view and save photos plus a few unexpected gifts!

Booking Raven was hands-down the best decision we made for our wedding! From our very first meeting we could tell she understood exactly the feel we were going for. She is fun, kind, extremely knowledgeable and of course, takes GORGEOUS photos. She makes every shoot feel natural and fun. We've gotten so many compliments on our photos after our engagement session and wedding, and we now consider Raven one of our dear friends. Absolutely wonderful!

Raven was absolutely amazing! It's a big leap to choose a photographer for your wedding and we weren't in a situation where we had a lot of time (or money) to go through multiple portrait sessions with photographers to pick the one. Raven talked with me over Skype and email before any photos were taken and her energy and professionalism made me feel really comfortable. I am beyond camera shy and she reassured me that everything would be good. We got a package that included a portrait session so we were lucky enough to work with her before our big day. Having that experience and those beautiful photos really made my husband and I feel like we made the best decision. On our wedding day, Raven and her 2nd shooter arrived on time and ready to go. They were both fun and knew their stuff. Our photos turned out absolutely incredible and we're in the process of getting large prints made for our home. Our wedding party, family, and friends had nothing but great things to say about the photographers while they were there on our big day and the photos themselves. If you're in the market for a great, fun photographer, definitely turn to Raven.

We had Raven do both our engagement pictures and photograph our wedding. I cannot recommend Raven enough. She was totally awesome the entire wedding day. When we were getting ready, you would barely even know she was there taking pictures. So many of my friends/family commented on how fun and easy going she was throughout the whole day. Our pictures turned out absolutely perfect, and I couldn't have asked for a better photographer. You won't regret hiring Raven for your big day!

We hired You AreRaven for an engagement shoot and she was amazing. She is easy to work with and very fun-professional! It was me and my fiance's first time taking pictures together with a photographer and she made us feel very comfortable and helped us pose through the shoot. I definitely recommend her to anyone needing great photos for any occasion.

Months later, and I'm still amazed by everything Raven has done for us. We approached her nearly a year ago, via Offbeat Bride, to talk about an engagement shoot, knowing that it really wasn't in our very small budget to hire her for the wedding. But when we explained our vision and she got to know us a little better, she started crafting a really wonderful, generous package just for us, that we knew we had to make room for in our budget. Even if she wasn't enormously fantastic in every other way, that alone would have cinched it! But of course, she's much more than her price tag. She's easy to talk to, completely approachable, wonderfully goofy in her own perfect way, and I can't imagine my wedding or the journey there without her--both as a photographer and as an addition to my life, in general! When our wedding was over, I told her that we were going to try and come up with other reasons to hire her as much as possible and I'm still working on that. Professional shots of the last day of school? Flag day? Valentine's day dinner? Just a random night at our house watching Call the Midwife? Why not? :) Thank you, Raven, and I can't wait to see you again!