Born Pacific Reviews
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Jessica Sent on 08/25/2024
Born Pacific is top-notch, couldn't ask for more
I received the preview photos back from my wedding, and HOLY MOLY!! They are make-you-cry incredible. I was immediately transported back to my wedding day to relive the best moments I was present for, and see the beauty and surprises that I missed. And these are just the previews!
Milad is a kind human, a wonderful professional, and took amazing care of us not only on the day of our wedding, but also during our engagement photo session; from the first meeting to the last, we had a superb experience. Milad took great care with our wedding party and our families. When it came to the actual photo shoots, I appreciated his willingness to get silly and thoughtful with us, his ability to direct singles, duos, and large groups for great compositions, and his versatility to take advantage of any environment to make it magical.
Milad was a strong, seamless addition to our vendor team. We are so happy with our choice of photographer, and cannot recommend Milad Sadegi and Born Pacific Photography enough.
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Madison Sent on 06/29/2024
Wow…. Just wow!!
Just got my sneak peeks back from Milad and they are everything we could have ever hoped for - we can’t wait to see the rest of them!! -
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Morgan Sent on 06/05/2024The vendor everyone was talking about after our wedding ...
The highlight of our wedding day, besides getting married, was Milad. There are only good things to say about this man! When searching for an Oregon-based photographer, he was recommended to us twice in a sea of about 20 other recs. His style immediately caught our attention as we scoured Instagram pages. On our initial zoom call with Milad, he made our story feel important to how he would approach capturing the day, and his vibe, even from afar, felt amazing. There was really never a question that he was who we wanted to trust with photographing our wedding day.
We sadly were unable to meet in person before the big day, but he talked us through the timeline beforehand which set the tone for the rest of the vendors. He rolled up on site, (a private property), and I was sitting by the pool in a towel and my now Husband was in the pool. Hugs, immediately, despite the fact that Logan was wet ... we both felt immediately comfortable with Milad as he took his time looking around the property and we began the process of getting ready.
I could continue with the details of how amazing he was - how he tied everyone's ties to perfection, comforted me when the caterers were running late, and how he stole the hearts of every guest as he watched and captured our ceremony and guest speeches with such presence and emotion - but the selling points are: if you don't hire Milad, you are not only missing out on INCREDIBLE photos that are so stylish, capture movement and moments, and so much joy, but you are missing out on witnessing the most genuine artist, feeling a calming presence, and gaining a friend. I believe wedding photography is certainly Milad's gift to this world and we are so grateful to have had the honor of working with him. A gem of a human and a master at his craft. Thank you for everything! -
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Joy O. Sent on 12/26/2023
Pure epicness in NOLA (and OR)
Milad is a true blessing to us. I went and chose Milad with the understanding that photography (and videography) is the biggest investment you could make in your wedding. Not only did Milad fulfill that, he went above and beyond! Milad as a photographer, you will be taken cared of - absolutely no question about that. His skills will shine through without a doubt and you will know that he has mastered his craft. You will love your pictures. I described some of my already beloved sneak peeks as seemingly bloopers but really, a treasure. In our adventure pictures / engagement, I told him, Milad, I love nature, so if you could capture that essence, that would be amazing - and he did. Tears in your eyes and everything lol. Behind the scenes, Milad as a person and as a character? You will love him too! I think it is a common review of him that guests and family members will consider him part of the crew at the end of the day, and yes, he is indeed that kind of person. You will not regret getting Born Pacific. If you are still hesitating, don't. It all takes a little phone call or email :) -
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Gesa Sent on 11/14/2023
Pure magic ✨
Just finished happy crying over all the absolutely breathtaking photos that Milad took of our wedding. Not only was his work beyond beautiful but he ended up being a fast and exceptionally caring friend. He was kind, helpful, and so much fun. His work is art and I am forever grateful we chose him to capture our day. -
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Joanne Sent on 08/25/2023Look no further!
We knew instantly that Milad was THE guy to document our wedding. Not only is he a gem of a human being, but he's an artist and wizard behind the camera. He truly listens - and that makes a world of a difference. He's so easy to be around and doesn't make any situation feel awkward or forced. It all felt so natural. I truly wish I knew his secret on how to capture such beautiful candid moments!! Trust me when I say the day is going to fly by and you'll absolutely need someone skilled like Milad to make sure you can look back on your special day with joy. Please consider him as your photographer! We highly recommend. You won't regret it! -
Annaliese Sent on 07/12/2023
Overwhelmingly perfect
Just wow. Milad was such a crucial part of our day. We eloped and had no idea where to start. He reached out to his community to help us find a planner and vendors. His presence on the day made us both so comfortable- like we were old friends. And by the end of the night he was part of the family. Looking through our preview with family back home everyone kept saying “he captured the feeling so perfectly.” Because the stunning photos were just one element- he brought back the emotion of the day. He’s a true documentarian and artist. We are so grateful for everything he gave us and added to our day. Just wow. -
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Phantasia Sent on 03/28/2023You will love him as much as he will love the two of you.
Aside from actually getting married, working with Milad was our favorite experience of all. Having him as our photographer was my only request for our wedding. Over the venue. Over the dress. I knew he could capture *us* the way we deserved. We have zero regrets.
Milad offers many photo packages to choose from and we went with his engagement + wedding photos package. We had never had photos of us taken before but he did an extremely good job of making us feel comfortable and natural. He was encouraging, jazzed at all times, and it became immediately clear that he loves love, including ours!
He kept in contact with us frequently and was flexible about coordinating with us for our wedding day. Milad never added to the stress of the day and did a good job to check in on us and if we ever needed anything throughout the wedding day, which we were very grateful for.
Our photos, for both occasions turned out amazing. We are still getting compliments about how natural and great we look and also for the quality of the photos. We gushed about Milad during the planning process and when the photos came back, friends and family would say, "I can see why you were so excited that he was available for your wedding!"
Milad, I'm sure you'll see this, thank you so much for your incredible work and for being your true self during the entire process. We loved working with you and hope to work with you again in the future. We loved every second of our engagement shoot and wedding day and have you to thank for capturing that feeling for us permanently. Thank you! -
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Nicole Sent on 03/08/2023Expectations blown out of the water!
Milad is so much more than just a wedding photographer. It was important for us to find someone who could capture all of the silly and raw emotions of our wedding day. Milad did just that and so much more. By the end of the night, he was part of our family. The number one thing our guests complimented was how amazing our photographers were. Milad has a way with words that makes all of your insecurities melt away and the images he captures portray that so well. Best money ever spent! -
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Katelynn Sent on 01/29/2023Incredible.
Of all the vendors we hired, I knew the photographer was my most important. I reviewed nearly 50 portfolios, interviewed many, and Milad was our "number one". His work speaks for itself, but beyond the increible attention to detail, color, and movement, Milad's personality and work ethic is outstanding. Milad took time to travel to Washington for both our engagment shoot and the wedding, rescheduled around poor weather conditions and other conflicts as we needed. He got to know us, encouraged us to enjoy the moments and the planning, and was very good at helping us feel confident in front of the camera. Beyond our own perception of Milad, the number one compliment I recieved from my guests the day of our wedding and weeks to come was about how much they loved the photographer! Milad engaged with the guests in a fun, polite, and memorable manner. Our photos are stunning, and I'm so glad that we were able to meet and work with Milad. -
Natalie Sent on 12/13/2022
Milad. Just wow.
Milad is by far the most talented photographer and most wonderful person we could have asked to work with. Each and every photo was perfection and he made the experience easy and comfortable. Not only was he our photographer, but seemed to also work on the side as our server, sounding board, wedding bouncer, and hype man. I heard more compliments about Milad than I heard about the food/dress on the day of the wedding, which was well earned. His passion and love for his craft is obvious, and it’s clear that he’s doing what he’s born to do. If you want to have incredible photos and an amazing time, reach out to Milad and thank me later. There’s no doubt that he’ll be our go to photographer for all things in the future and our recommendation for whomever asks! -
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Michael Sent on 11/16/2022The best photographer & human
If you are reading this review, it is because you want to ensure your investment in your photos for a special event in your life will be worth it—that is smart! The great news I have for you is that you stumbled upon the best photographer & human being you will find at a price that will most certainly be worth it. You will NOT regret choosing Milad, so please don’t look further!
My wife & I got engaged in late 2020 and scheduled an initial zoom call with several photographers to review their different packages. However, our zoom call with Milad stood out in all the right ways as Milad connected with us as people and learned about our love story and how we found him. His personality is one-of-a-kind! We booked his Wedding Package that included an Engagement Shoot as well. Milad spent almost an entire day with us at the Oregon coast for our Engagement shoot and made my wife & me so comfortable along the entire process. (We are not the most camera comfortable!)
From our engagement shoot until our wedding in August 2022, we grew very close with Milad as friends and he offered his opinions on our timeline, first look, etc on several occasions and even came to our rehearsal a few days before the wedding to scope out the best photo spots at our venue. His communication is always prompt!
On our wedding day, all of our family & friends commented on how amazing Milad is and asked if we were somehow great friends before we met him to be our photographer! There is too much to say when it comes to the exceptional service & experience you will get by working with Milad. From sharing deep stories and giving us tips to feel more comfortable while shooting to climbing on my brother’s shoulders on the dance floor for amazing shots, there is no one else you need.
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Taylor Sent on 11/16/2022Outstanding - Can't recommend enough!
WOW!!! Milad is absolutely incredibly talented - every single photo he took from the engagement shoot to maximizing every moment of our wedding, blew us away. We feel the most fortunate we were able to work with Milad at Born Pacific because of not only his talents but also because his unique personality. He made every moment FUN and was so authentic, kind, sincere, supportive. We can't recommend him enough, seriously, catch him before he's all booked away! -
Joyce Sent on 09/10/2022
Best (Vendor) Decision Ever!
Milad is hands down the best wedding photographer in the game. Period. Professional, personable, reliable, and super importantly, your biggest hype man and new best friend. My partner and I got engaged in the summer of 2019, and we were so excited to start planning toward our big day, set to take place in September 2020. One of the first vendors we booked was Milad, and we're so glad we did.
Our first chat with him was like reconnecting with an old friend, and he really took the time to listen and get to know who we were as individuals and as a couple. A huge thing both of us were looking for was someone who would want to get to know our guests and our community, too, as that is such a big part of who we are; we wanted to find a photographer who would look for those little, nuanced moments, and not just treat the wedding day as a job to get done.
Fast-forward to March 2020, and we made the tough decision to postpone our wedding til the following September, hoping that the pandemic would subside by then. We all know what happened there; we ended up pushing out the wedding one more time, to June 2022. Each time, we kept our fingers crossed that our vendors would all be able to make the new date, knowing that doing so would impact their livelihoods and schedules too. And to be honest, throughout all of our uncertainties and changes, Milad was a steadfast constant. And his enthusiasm and genuine care (he sent us the sweetest, most heartfelt video messages!) really helped us to feel reassured in our decision to postpone not once, but twice.
And when it came time for the engagement shoot and the big wedding weekend, Milad really showed up and then some. He was big on giving us some tips and scenarios to help tee up the shots, but otherwise just let us be our fullest selves. He put us (and all of our guests!) at ease, and maybe one of the best things, too, was that my partner and I didn't notice him at all during the ceremony itself, or throughout much of the weekend — getting distracted by the photographer has always been a worry of ours. He fit in seamlessly with our friends and family, and having him there for our big day after he'd been with us through two postponements over two years made it that much more memorable and special.
I could not recommend Milad highly enough. He will work hard to make your big day super special, and be an enthusiastic cheerleader from day one. His photography is spectacular, his attitude is inspiring, and his genuine love for people is palpable. If you're looking for a photographer who brings his whole heart to the celebration of your union, Milad Sadegi is your guy. -
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Justin Sent on 08/05/2022
Amazing photographer and a great friend!
Our experience working with Milad for our engagement and wedding photos was simply amazing. Since we love the outdoors, we knew that we wanted to incorporate nature into our photos in an artistic and intimate way. Milad's aesthetic immediately stood out to us when we were reviewing his website portfolio. He was very quick to respond to us when we reached out, and I loved that he wanted to meet over video chat unlike some others that we interviewed with. I felt that Milad cared the most about getting to know us as people, and he showed his genuine feelings about his love for photography and creating memories for wedding couples.
Let me just say that Milad went above and beyond in his level of service. We scheduled the engagement shoot in Yosemite over one weekend, and Milad was very flexible with any of our requests. We drove from San Diego, picked him up from Irvine, and then traveled all the way to Yosemite through traffic and random Los Angeles fires on the freeway. Only to finally reach our remote AirBNB in the middle of the night about half a day later. And he never complained once for any inconvenience or lack of planning. He also made fantastic suggestions for locations since we only had a few ideas in mind. Random side note: he is an amazing cook and made us delicious tacos that I still remember to this day. After this experience, we knew for sure that Milad was a great person and a trustworthy friend that we could rely on. We felt so comfortable doing all of our shoots in public and the photos came out amazing.
For our wedding in Hawaii, Milad continued his excellent quality of service even though there were lots of issues surrounding the wedding planning. Milad assisted with keeping the wedding on schedule and was able to capture so many great memories of everyone there. He even climbed on our videographer’s shoulders at one point during the reception to get a shot of everyone dancing :) We are always going to be grateful for meeting him and selecting him as our photographer. Even a few months later, we are continually viewing our wedding photos because they are so beautiful. Honestly, he exceeded all expectations that we had and truly showed why it is worth hiring a photographer for your wedding or engagement. I would definitely recommend Milad to everyone and he deserves the best! -
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Kacey Sent on 06/27/2022
Captured our day perfectly. Candid photos of our dreams.
We knew from the jump, our photographer was one of our most important decisions for our wedding day.
After months of looking and multiple chats with others, we started to wonder if what we wanted was truly going to be impossible to find.
We wanted photos that told the story of our day. Photos that we can actually hang in our home. Photos that captured moments versus everyone’s attention.
Discovering Milad, was pure joy. From the portfolio review and the first video call, to the beer we snagged with him to learn more about us.
The coverage we received on our wedding day (including a post-wedding moment back at our hotel at the end of the night) made us extremely happy and even more stoked to see his final work. Personality is a must to capture the candid magic he does. So grateful for the laughter, the conversations, and the honest love for love he has.
Highly, highly recommend for your day. Our photos were absolutely incredible. 10/5. & If candid photography makes you nervous, take the risk. You will not regret it.
Not only did we walk away with the photos of our dreams, but we also made a new friend. -
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Kailie Sent on 05/31/2022
The Guzman Wedding
Milad was so instructive and creative on our wedding day. He’s such a genuine person it was easy to be extremely comfortable around him as his experience shines when he is directing. He was able to capture the beauty of every moment and we cannot thank him enough for being apart of our special day. We will cherish the memories and photos for a lifetime. -
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Neda Sent on 03/21/2022
Obsessed is an understatement
Honest and long review coming up yall.
My husband met Milad about 6 or 7 years ago while he was visiting family in the west coast. That’s when he got to know more about Milad and his passion for photography. Fast forward to 2019 when I got engaged to my man. As we start our wedding planning fiasco, the only two items he wanted to “choose” was the photographer and DJ. Given I’m a lover of all music, I was happy to let him take the lead on picking DJ. But I was hesitant on what my photos would look like, or the specific vibe I wanted. So, after he told me he wanted Milad to take our wedding photos, I was uncertain on saying yes right away. I wanted to meet with him just to get a sense of what he did. After stalking his Instagram of course, I started to realize that Milad knew what he was doing. It was even more validation after we set up our initial zoom call. It felt like I had known him just as long as my husband. He is incredibly personable and kind, and he immediately made me feel comfortable.
We decided to go with an engagement package and wedding photos. I should point out that I’m not good with being in front of a lens and posing or smiling for too long. But Milad was able to make the entire session fun for us. We completely fell in love with our photos. By the end of it all, not only did we end up with some exquisite shots (if I do say so myself), but we also made a forever friend! He captures moments you wouldn’t even think were moments. He knows exactly what he’s doing, and it showed in the way he speaks so eloquently about his passion. Milad was absolutely everything we wanted, and I will cherish those photos for eternity.
If you’ve made it this far in the review, then you can tell I’d give more than 5 stars. Even if you want a dope photo shoot with your pets (I’m considering doing one with my senior dog), whatever reason you need to take some photos, freaking do it. Go with Milad. -
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Abbygail Sent on 12/04/2021You will not regret working with Milad!
Working with Milad was one of the best investments we made with our wedding. Our photos are stunning but Milad made the entire experience of our wedding journey SO magical. He really brings the energy and joy. We have been honored to get to know him & work with him. His photos will tell our stories for many years. -
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Jamie Sent on 11/29/2021Amazing photography and awesome person!
From start to finish Milad was a warm, professional and authentic individual to work with. Practically, his photography package for our wedding was a great value, and he was very candid and transparent about the cost, product and process the whole way. The digital repository is high quality. That would be enough for five stars, but on our wedding day Milad was just a joy to work with...he felt like part of the "crew." Group shots felt so, so fun, and the bride and groom shots time felt so comfortable, it was actually a special, calm moment away from wedding craziness. All our family and friends loved hanging out with him and he felt like part of our big day. He was accommodating to requests to photograph at more than one site, and captured the beautiful spot we got married so well. And the photos were just breathtaking, we will treasure them forever. I felt he really captured us and our loved ones so well. Can't recommend highly enough for both a wonderful photographer experience and exceptional photography. -
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Rebecca Sent on 10/25/2021
One of a Kind
Milad was everything we could have asked for and more in a photographer. Not only is he an insanely talented artist, he's an all around badass human being. He has an amazing ability to keep things effortless and comfortable while capturing such intimate moments. We could not be happier with how authentic, natural, and incredibly beautiful our photos turned out. Each step of the way, Milad went the extra mile for us from covid rescheduling, helping us set a day-of schedule, arriving early to scope out the perfect settings, and even climbing the roof to get that epic shot. We are so thankful for Milad and highly recommend him to anyone looking for an incredible photographer and amazing person! -
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Louis Sent on 10/21/2021Photography is the story I fail to put into words.
Working with Milad has been an absolute honor. Milad is a fun, creative and professional photographer. He has been super responsive and accommodating throughout the whole process. Definitely someone that is passionate about their art and craft and it shows when working with him. Leading up to the photoshoots, I thought it was going to be extremely mundane and awkward but Milad is so great at his craft and so fun to work with, we ended up having so much fun and forgot that it was a photoshoot at all. He was able to capture so many moments of our wedding that we we'd never able to put into words. Every time my wife and I look through our wedding album, we can almost relive that amazing night as if we were there. Thank you Milad, you are one in a million and would recommend you to anyone that's looking for not only an amazing photographer but also great company as well. -
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Monique Sent on 06/27/2021
Milad is amazing!!!!
Honestly I can’t even explain how Milad went above and beyond for us, from the wedding dates changing to locations, to a huge wedding party- he kept us calm and made us feel so comfortable. We had the most amazing experience and his technique is impeccable. We would recommend him to anyone who asked us. He did 2 other friends weddings and all would say the same. The pictures speak for themselves!!!! Also he is an amazing person, we celebrated with a shot to end the wedding! Thank you again Milad! -
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Brian Sent on 07/28/2020
Special Energy and Great Results
Milad (Born Pacific) is not only a talented photographer, he is an excellent person to be around. His energy is infectious, and he will make you laugh, but he also knows how to draw out and capture the depth of your love. Milad shot our elopement on the Oregon coast, and I can't imagine anyone else having been there to share in that intimacy. He even hopped into the frigid Pacific to make us look magazine-quality amazing as waves were crashing over us! Thanks again, Milad! -
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Ashley Sent on 04/22/2020
Absolutely Amazing
We first experienced Milad's amazing talent and personality at my sister's wedding. I don't know how she found him, but we are so happy she did. Once we saw the photos he captured during her wedding, we knew we needed him as our photographer. He exceeded our already high expectations.
We expected a lot of rain during our wedding, which definitely happened. However, in the small window of clear skies Milad captured some great moments of just the two of us along a dock that I was really hoping to get photos with. These photos came out amazing! He was very flexible with us and took advantage of every photo opportunity he could. He made sure to get all the photos we wanted on our list as well as ones we didn't think of until we were in the moment.
We highly recommend using Milad as your photographer. He will capture all the amazing moments of your wedding in a way that will make you relive it over again and again every time you look at the photos. Also, don't forget that you have a photographer that will literally capture EVERY moment... especially your facial expressions during the speeches. For some reason our speeches were a little embarrassing at times and Milad did an amazing job capturing our reactions. -
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Chris Sent on 01/30/2020
Always has the shot
Milad is an amazing person and photographer. He has such an eye for photography and really catches the excitement, emotions and energy of the room. We are so happy with the photos that we received and highly recommend him to any person looking for a great photographer with a huge heart and amazing personality! -
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Breanna Sent on 12/26/2019
It's like having another friend at your wedding
We were lucky enough to have Milad for 2 days! He was so great to work with, and always responded to emails/texts the same day or the next day. When I look at our wedding photos, I am so thankful for him! He captures every moment and all the little details. -
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Kristi Sent on 12/03/2019So thankful.
I don't even know where to begin. Having Milad photograph our wedding was nothing short of amazing. From the very 1st time I spoke with him I could tell he was so passionate about what he does, he cares and it's evident in his work. He captured every moment so perfectly and was a joy to have at our wedding as a photographer and honestly a friend. Seriously, you won't find any better than Milad.
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Lexi Sent on 11/15/2019Love Milad
When searching for a photographer for our wedding, browsing through Instagram profiles admiring peoples work, I stumbled upon @bornpacific through a friend of my hometown. Milad’s aesthetic was exactly what we were looking for. It wasn’t just his Instagram profile that we fell in love with, it was all solidified when we drove 4 hours down to Pacific City, Oregon for our engagement shoot, with a pit stop in Downtown PDX to pick Milad up. Milad is the coolest, who remembers a birthday of someone they’ve never even met and greets them with a birthday gift?! From then on, I knew we were in good hands. Milad’s work ethic, his punctuality, his talent/skill level as well as his ability to keep it professional while making you feel like a friend are unmatched. He made us feel at ease and comfortable throughout the journey at what is sometimes a major time of stress for some people. We could never thank him enough for the amount of work he put into our wedding day. It was everything we dreamed of + more! Each and every photo he captured brought me back to that very moment of the most special day of my life and that, that is priceless. Thank you, Milad! You will always hold a spot in our hearts. -
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Joey Sent on 09/09/2019
Best We've Ever Had
Milad is a dream come true. It was really important to us that our engagement and wedding photos look and feel natural. Milad’s photography style evokes a feeling of home, of intimacy, and romance. Milad is not only an incredible artist who takes his work seriously, is easy to communicate with, and edits and sends photos in a timely manner, but he is a wonderful, genuine person who makes everyone around him feel beautiful, loved, and part of the experience. Not only did we love working with Milad, but he was adored and appreciated by all our family and friends. We highly recommend Milad to anyone looking for a photographer, an artist, a friend, or dance partner. -
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Mariah Sent on 09/04/2019
Effortless
Working with Milad felt easy and natural from the first time we met up with him. Milad captured some amazing photos for our engagement shoot and also shot our wedding. He is so personable and genuine and never stopped working hard and smiling on our wedding day even though he was super jet lagged. Many of our family members commented on how nice he is, who h really helped put them at ease. Of course we get tons of compliments on our photos, Milad has a natural eye for capturing those candid moments that really reflect the emotion of the moment. -
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Marisa Sent on 08/29/2019Hire this guy STAT!
Milad was the very first vendor we booked! Looking at his portfolio, we loved his eye for composition and, even more importantly, his ability to capture candid, natural photos. From our very first meeting, it was like having coffee with an old friend, and his fun and easy-going personality ultimately made us way more comfortable in front of the camera (along with the Rainiers he brought to our engagement shoot!).
For those who aren’t natural models, Milad is very good at providing instruction to get flattering photos that don’t seem overly stiff or unnatural. He’s also an expert at finding great locations: we did our engagement shoot in the woods / a field, and our wedding was in an industrial area, and both sets of photos came out looking so unique and beautiful!
The day of the wedding, he dealt with some scheduling delays like a champ -- I was running late to my first look, and he handled all the communication with my fiance, and even drove me to the location to keep things running smoothly! He was great at getting groups corralled for formal pictures, and several of our guests even commented on how nice he was at the reception.
We got some “sneak peek” photos just 4 days after our wedding, which were SO appreciated to tide us over for the full gallery. At once that came, it blew us away! There weren’t just a few good shots; we were hard-pressed to even choose favorites. He curated the gallery with care so we weren’t scrolling through 18 versions of the exact same shot, and the final product perfectly captured all the love and fun and laughter of that day. We can’t recommend Milad enough!! -
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Hannah Sent on 08/24/2019
Incredible
WOW!! There are not enough words to describe how highly we would recommend Milad! He is guaranteed to go the extra mile to get the perfect shot and provides endless entertainment throughout the day which makes everyone feel relaxed. From before we got engaged we decided that he would be the only person to shoot our wedding but we were not prepared for how incredible our photos were turn out. We received our images only a few weeks after our wedding (in peak wedding season) and we literally love every single one! There are few photographers who can capture personalities and portray them in beautiful images and Milad is one of them! -
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Brittany Sent on 07/28/2019
The BEST Photographer
My husband and I interviewed a few wedding photographers before meeting Milad. As soon as we spoke with him, we knew he was our wedding photographer! He made us instantly feel like we had been friends forever and put us at ease. Milad has a gift of capturing genuine moments instead of all of your photos looking posed and forced. If you are looking for a photographer that you can feel 100% comfortable around and capture all of the special moments on your wedding day, look no further! -
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Annie Sent on 06/20/2019
Engagement & Destination wedding 2018
I have no idea where to begin with Milad! Our experience with him for both our engagement and wedding photos was incredible and unforgettable. Initially, my husband and I were nervous to meet Milad, but his positive energy and friendliness made it so easy to work him. He was so accommodating during our engagement photoshoot when he agreed to do some off roading to get to the location we wanted for our photos. In addition, he happily drove out to BC, Canada to document our big day. Each time, he made us feel so comfortable. You can sense that he is passionate about his work and actually enjoys it. He delivered photos that were beautiful and breathtaking, capturing every genuine moment. Our friends are still raving about our photos until this day. If we could, we would give Milad 10 stars and would recommend him to everyone. -
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Denise Sent on 05/26/2019Milad: noun, definition: G.O.A.T.
I don't feel like my words can ever do justice to just how incredible Milad is as a photographer and even moreso as a person. When we first got engaged, I, like thousands of others, read through hundreds of wedding articles and took to heart that your photographer is the one thing you want to consider carefully for your wedding and yet I still ended up contacting just one photographer, my very first vendor (even before we chose our date or venue, rookie move but it worked out).
That's just how great he is.
From the first response Milad sent me, I felt like more of a friend than a client. He is always timely, huge on communication, incredibly patient, precise with his camera work, and most of all, he has so much passion for what he does, which absolutely shows in his work. He's so great at capturing one of the most important days of your life that even as I was looking through his portfolio, I felt like I was at every wedding experiencing every moment. That's what we wanted and that's exactly what we got.
We trusted Milad to help us choose locations for both our engagement and first look. (Sidenote: please please please opt for engagement photos, you don't want to miss an opportunity to meet him before your wedding!) He worked tirelessly the entire day of our wedding, even doing research the day before to find the perfect shots. He kept great time, didn't let me stress about anything, and meshed so well with our family and friends. Before the end of the night, he was a part of the family. He goes above and beyond to get the perfect shot and to make your day the most memorable. Honestly he was a ninja, I hardly knew he was there but he was just clicking away and captured every moment of the day.
He is a master at his craft, the most genuine soul you'll ever come to meet, and his work speaks for itself. My husband and I are so humbled to have met such an incredible human and to have shared and trusted our special day with him.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you Milad. You da best! -
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Marissa Sent on 05/14/2019Milad: Photographer and Friend!
We had an amazing experience with Milad while taking our engagement photos. He is an amazing communicator and spent so much time with us as we decided what look we wanted for our engagement photos. Then, we spent the whole day together looking for the perfect spot. He was so patient and fun; the whole day felt like an adventure with friends rather than a customer/vendor transaction. By the end of our day, we felt like we had gained a friend (and some amazing photos, too!). We're so happy we went with Born Pacific for our engagement photos. -
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Tommy Sent on 04/17/2019Every moment is genuine and authentic
I knew our wedding pictures would be great, having followed Milad's work for a long time, but I was not prepared to be as blown away as I was. Every single photo seemed to capture the most genuine moments not only between my wife and I, but also between every one of our family and friends at the wedding. Just flipping through the pictures I could feel the genuine emotions of everyone in each picture. These are not your typical carefully-posed-and-crafted-just-to-look-pretty wedding photos, these are genuine and authentic moments that actually happened at our wedding, and that is incredibly more beautiful than anyone could have ever posed. Milad seemingly managed to capture real moments of joy, tears, and love over and over and over again throughout the day. I'm still amazed.
Not only were the pictures beautiful, be he also managed to help us consistently throughout the day. He constantly put us at ease and helped to carefully guide us so that all of the pictures didn't feel like a chore like they normally do on wedding days. He's just an overall joyful person to work with, and I could not possibly recommend him enough to everyone. You will not be disappointed at all. -
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Katie Sent on 04/06/2019
We love Born Pacific!!
If you’re in the market for a creative, talented, communicative, friendly, budget friendly, and all around badass wedding photographer; LOOK NO FURTHER! Milad and Born Pacific are the team to beat. We hired Milad for our late July wedding in Washington state and could not be happier with our decision! Milad was so quick to respond and reach out to me (the bride) which for anyone involved in the wedding planning process knows, is paramount. He took both our engagement, ceremony, and reception photos. For people who don’t consider themselves very comfortable in front of the camera, like us; Milad was able to help take the pressure off us and enabled us to be more in moment. This was so important because looking back, we get to see the genuine love and fun we had in those candid moments, as opposed to cheesy staged pictures that look forced. Not only is Milad professional and knows his way behind the camera, he’s incredibly easy to get along with and we consider him a friend! We had a great time shooting with him and will cherish our wedding photos for years and years to come. We can’t recommend Born Pacific enough so if you haven’t booked him for your event yet, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR!? J&K Enslin -
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Hannah Sent on 04/05/2019
Above and beyond
Milad was honestly more than we could have asked for on our wedding day. Not only his professionalism, but his positive vibe, he was offering to pitch in in other ways, and was so kind and fun to be around our guests and wedding party all had wonderful things to say about him. Not to mention our pictures were beyond what we could have imagined. He captured everything that was special about our wedding and we could not have asked for more. Milad’s positive presence and professionalism on top of his talent makes him worth every penny. :) -
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Emily Sent on 03/28/2019
The best of the best
Not only do we OBSESS over our wedding photos, we LOVED working with Milad! My husband and I were lucky enough to have Milad take our engagement and wedding photos (if you can snag him for both, I highly recommend it). Planning a wedding in insane! Milad made the photography portion so easy and enjoyable that I’m trying to find an excuse to hire him again. His portfolio of work speaks to his immense talent behind the lens, but what it doesn’t show you is how gifted he is in working with people and putting them at ease! He was open to any ideas I had and offered advice when we weren’t sure what to do.
I was extremely picky when choosing a photographer. I wanted someone who could capture the big moments but also the small ones—candid interactions with friends I hadn't seen in years, expressions on our faces during emotional toasts, the way we looked at each other throughout the day... and Milad delivered!
Looking back on our wedding, the most important vendor was our photographer. As a bride, you put endless amounts of time and work into planning for the big day and when it's over you're left with beautiful memories, but the details start to fade. You'll find yourself wanting to relive the day and share those memories with friends and family. Each time I look through our wedding photos, those memories brought back to life and we can’t thank Milad enough for that!
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Dale Sent on 03/23/2019Perfectly captured the emotions and details of our big day
Milad has an amazing eye and incredible attention to detail. Nothing was overlooked and we couldn’t be happier with our photos. He did a wonderful job of keeping us in the moment and reminding us to just relax and be genuine. He gave excellent directions and kept things light and fun. We have an awesome mix of traditional and more creative shots that will fill our home and remind us of the happiest day of our lives. Also worked well with our dogs to get some priceless family photos, this guy is a total pro. -
Susan Sent on 02/01/2019
Not enough words to describe the experience
I had no idea where to start when looking for a wedding photographer. I didn't know quite what I was looking for as far as style of photography but I had somewhat of an idea and budget in mind. All I knew was that I would know the right photographer once I saw his/her pictures. I stumbled upon Born Pacific through a google search and instantly I knew I wanted Milad to capture my moments during my wedding. He is super professional and so so amazing as a person. He went through every single step with me as far as figuring out what it was that I wanted and was so personable. When we finally met it was as if we were long lost friends that hadn't seen each other in a long time. The day of our engagement shoot, the weather was blistering hot and almost unbearable. He toughed the heat out, sweating beads and all, and was nothing but smiles throughout the entire photoshoot. We really wanted to capture a beach themed engagement shoot but wasn't able to due to the weather but he actually ended up doing a quick shoot the next day. That's how personable he is and willing to go the extra million miles to make sure his art if what you absolutely love. He loves his craft and it is so apparent that he does his work with passion and absolute love when he is working with you and when his product is finished. When it came to the actual wedding photos, I was so blown away and I am truly so grateful I had him as a photographer to capture our special day. Not only did my husband and I absolutely love him from the get go, but all my friends and family that attended the wedding loved him also. Truly an amazing artist and a person. -
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Cody Sent on 03/11/2018Milad is a brother for life after our engagement & wedding pics. Got to spend plenty of time with him via FaceTime preparing for our engagement shoot at Mt Hood in Oregon, and our wedding in La Jolla, CA. Can't say enough great things about him. -
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Taylor Sent on 02/19/2018We had the best experience with Milad! We wanted beautiful photos out in the gorge and Milad found the perfect location for us. He was willing to wake up early to get to the location so we could have perfect lighting. During the engagement session Milad made us feel very comfortable. He captured ‘us’ and that’s exactly what we wanted. We have received numerous compliments on our engagement photos. I would recommend Milad over and over again!
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Kim Sent on 02/19/2018Just look at his photos! They all tell a story and Milad has a way of capturing special and REAL moments. I was blown away with my wedding photos. Beyond my expectations! Milad is fun, friendly, on time and truly caring. Highly recommended!
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Adriana Sent on 10/12/2017WOW... where do I begin? My husband and I really wanted our wedding to be a party. We wanted everyone to dance, drink, and get away from the craziness of the world. I did my own flowers (besides my bouquet), we didn't have many decorations, but one thing we agreed we did not want to compromise on was a fantastic photographer. We wanted someone who would be able to tell our story-- my husband hates getting his picture taken, and I wanted someone who was more artistic versus traditional, so I searched and searched and then I stumbled across Milad on wedding wire, and I am so grateful I did. Milad was responsive, accommodating, and so so so down to earth and friendly. I still have people texting me asking where I found him, how long he has been taking photos for, and how long we have been friends! YES!! That is how personable and warm Milad is-- everyone thought we were long time friends, when really the first time I met him in person was on my wedding day! Milad was also so great about creating special moments with me and my parents, my sister, and Tom. He asked my dad to close his eyes and led him into my room--the look on my dad's face is something I will never forget and I can thank Milad for that moment. My sister got married three years ago and paid big bucks only to wait about 3 months for even a "sneak peak" of her pictures. I got married on Saturday and Milad has already sent me about a dozen pictures from my wedding. I cried, I giggled, and I just kept saying "o my god, o my god" because these photos were everything I was hoping they would be. They told our story, our very real, candid, and beautiful story and I could not be more thankful for Milad's talent and art.
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Melissa Sent on 09/19/2016I was absolutely blown away by Milad's kindness as a professional photographer. His work is beyond impressive and he was so accommodating and helpful to my fiance and I.
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