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    Kelsey Sent on 10/06/2019
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    The most incredible photographers you will ever find!

    Betsy and Justin are truly the most wonderful couple and such a joy to work with. Starting with our engagement photos, we had a great time building a relationship with them. They made us so comfortable and we had so much fun shooting with them! Not to mention that their photographs are stunning...they make us look incredible. I’m still in awe over our engagement photos and the first wedding photos we’ve received! They are thoughtful, fun and talented and worth every cent we spent to have them document the best day of our lives. We love Betsy and Justin and cannot recommend them enough!
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    Lia Sent on 10/09/2018
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    Hands down THE MOST AMAZING photographer team out there! Having Betsy and Justin photograph our big day was definitely the best decision we made. They exceeded all expectations and I would recommend them over and over again. They are such fun loving people and made everything so easy! Our family and bridal party loved them! They were incredibly organized and professional and also worked so well with the little children in our bridal party. If you are looking for a wedding/engagement photographer, look no further and BOOK THEM NOW! We are so happy with the experience and will cherish our beautiful photos for years to come! Definitely the best vendors we booked for our wedding! Thank you again for everything, Betsy and Justin!
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    Rebecca Sent on 11/01/2017
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    Hiring Betsy and Justin was one of the first, easiest, and best decisions we made for our wedding. They were supportive and fun through the whole process leading up to the big day and made the day seem seamless. Their energy is both infections and fun and calming, which is what we wanted from photographers. 10 out of 10 would choose them again!
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    Kendra Sent on 09/18/2017
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    From the day I contacted Betsy & Justin inquiring about their photography services, I received the highest level of service and attention. I knew after viewing all of their amazing work, they were the photographers I just had to have for our wedding! Betsy was always very quick to get back to me and follow up with me leading up to our wedding day and left me feeling calm and comfortable with having them as our photographers. I had a feeling that we were in very good hands, and now that we have worked with them, there aren't enough words to describe how true that statement is. On our wedding day, Betsy & Justin greeted us with a friendly, fun, and most importantly genuine attitude. They were so easy to work with and made sure that all of our needs were being met. They were super flexible & fun and listened to our ideas we had and gave us their professional experience/input to ensure we were getting all the pictures we wanted. They have such a creative vision and from what I could tell when previewing the pictures on their cameras, that the final product is going to be beautiful! I have been recommending them to all my friends and would 100% use them again in the future. Thanks for capturing our day Betsy & Justin!
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    Melissa Sent on 09/18/2017
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    Betsy and Justin are literally the dream team of wedding photography. They captured my vision for our engagement photos perfectly, and went above and beyond for our wedding photos. The energy they give off is so contagious, and we felt so comfortable & ourselves in front of the camera because of them. My bridal party and guests were also super obsessed with them! I would recommend Essence Photography to literally anyone who is getting married. They truly are passionate about capturing each couple's unique love story. Thank you so much Betsy & Justin! You guys rocked!!
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    Alysse Sent on 07/09/2017
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    Betsy and Justin are the most incredible photographers! They have such fun and positive energy and they were always there whenever we needed advice. They are exactly the type of people you want at your wedding. They are very supportive and always considerate of your needs on your big day. They roll with changes and provide great suggestions on how to capture the best moments. My husband and I were also happy that we did our engagement session with Betsy and Justin because it made us feel comfortable with them before the big day. Betsy was also a huge part of helping us figure out our day-of timeline, which made every detail fall into place. I have been recommending them to everyone I know and we can't wait to have them capture more special moments in the future. Thank you so much, Betsy and Justin!!
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    Elizabeth Sent on 07/10/2017
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    Betsy and Justin were a dream come true! They have a gift when it comes to capturing your story. My now husband and I had the pleasure of working with them for our engagement and wedding day. They are both incredibly organized, detailed and so much fun! Without the proposed timeline of our wedding day Betsy sent, I probably would have been a hot ball of stress all day. They both go above and beyond to ensure that you're enjoying your special day and will do everything in their power to help make it perfect. We are incredibly grateful to Betsy and Justin for giving us the greatest gift we could have hoped for, a lifetime of beautiful memories. Thank you Essence Photography!

    Also, literally everyone at our wedding we're so impressed by them. So just do yourself a favor and book them!
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    Gordon Sent on 06/30/2017
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    It's hard to describe how amazing these two are. It's not just how great everyone looks in the photos, it's about how they captured the important moments with so much authenticity. They captured how much fun we all had, how amazing my wife looks and actually got our dog to look at the camera. Justin helped me put on my cufflinks because I had them on backward. Betsy took the time to capture a moment between my wife and her father when they bumped into each other on the way out of the hotel. We had a less than ideal spot picked out for our first look, but they still got the lighting perfect.
    Working with them is comfortable, professional and highly, highly recommended. Thanks guys!
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    Amber Sent on 08/15/2017
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    Essence Photography is a highly talented duo team. They are a married couple that complement and complete each other in all of their skills and personality traits. They created a fun atmosphere that made the whole wedding party at ease. We were able to get all the pictures on my wish list and far more! Everyone felt peaceful and happy which made the pictures that much more amazing! We had 20 children involved in the wedding party and this couple were able to capture all of them smiling at once! We couldn't be happier with our choice of a photographer. Essence Photography is professional in the whole process and is worth every penny!
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    Courtney Sent on 02/27/2017
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    PICK THEM! Seriously it was like having a day of coordinator, an additional bridesmaid/groomsmen working with Betsy and Justin. They are timely, kind, funny/personal and brilliantly skilled. One of the best parts of my wedding was having them both there. They drove to Incline Village at Lake Tahoe to photograph my wedding. You won't be disappointed.
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    Ashley Sent on 09/22/2016
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    There are not enough nice things I could say about our experience having Justin and Betsy as our wedding photographers. I met with Betsy a couple of times to discuss what my wants and goals were for the wedding day. She put together an entire timeline for me so I could have an idea of how things would flow on the day of. Justin was with the guys while Betsy was with me prior to the first look. Hair and make up ran about an hour over than it was supposed to, but instead of panicking, Betsy remained calm the ENTIRE time. This was a life saver to me because if she had been nervous, I would have had a breakdown!! Justin and Betsy stayed for 8 hours and captured all the most important moments of the day. Betsy made sure to show me a few photos throughout the day to make sure I was happy with what she was photographing, which I thought was really awesome. It showed how much they cared about giving us what we wanted. I also heard that Justin helped the guys with their pocket squares, which they were clueless about, so they were more than just great photographers!! I got my photos back within a month and I am so in love with them all. Seriously, they are both masters at what they do. I cannot thank them both enough for capturing our Love Story in the most beautiful way. It means more than we could ever express. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
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    Erika Sent on 08/31/2016
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    Betsy and Justin are not only fantastic photographers, but they are a fun, loving couple who are incredibly easy to work with and a joy to be around! We are beyond grateful to have had this amazing couple photograph our wedding. We LOVE all of our photos and how perfectly they capture every moment of our special day. They exceeded our expectations and captured our love story wonderfully so we will be able to relive our special day over and over.
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    Maggie Sent on 06/16/2016
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    I would use Essence Photography again in a heart beat. I have never met 2 nicer, fun loving people, and the way Betsy and Justin interact with each other is truly contagious.

    One of the things we cared about most was having amazing pictures that would help us relive our special day over and over, and what we got was so beyond anything we could have imagined. They captured the little things, and all of the special moments that took place during and after our wedding, and we will cherish their work for years to come! I will never use anyone else.
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    I don't even know where to start. I am beyond grateful to have had this couple photograph our wedding. They were a blast! After meeting them for our engagement shoot I knew we had made the right choice. Betsy put together a special package that included EXACTLY what I wanted for our wedding (which no other photographer would do). They were always on time and had the most amazing uplifting attitudes! I got the pictures not even a month after our wedding and they were beyond gorgeous. I'm so in love with each and every one of them. If your looking for great photographers this is the way you should go. Betsy and Justin are amazing!!!!
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    Kayla Sent on 01/15/2016
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    Your pictures are everything, having these amazing photos taken gave me the chance to re live our special day. Spend the money on an amazing photographer, you will not regret it with essence photography!
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    Me and my now husband reached out to Betsy after she had done such an amazing job with our engagement pictures. From the beginning it was a very professional and curteous atmosphere. I'm glad because I had so much going on and she new exactly what I wanted without me telling her. Her passion and charisma is for so much more than collecting a paycheck. I've seen her other work and she genuinely goes above and beyond with each and everyone of her shoots. I would highly recommend using Essence Photography for any occasion as I will do the same in the future.
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    Elise Sent on 06/20/2016
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    Essence photography is the best company to hire for your wedding day. They are beyond amazing! Essence photography is a husband and wife team. Betsy, goes out of her way to make you happy and comfortable. I asked her to do a boudoir shoot before my wedding and she said "absolutely!" They are extremely professional and outgoing. We live in San Diego, California and we searched for the best photographers and after researching and reviewing pictures for weeks, we knew they were the perfect choice. They are so talented. They work as a team to get the perfect shots. My wedding photos were beyond amazing, I couldn't have asked for better photos! Choose them for your photographers, you will not regret it! Thank you Essence photography for making my dream wedding forever live in our hearts.

    Love, Jeff and Elise Braun
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    Kayla Sent on 09/24/2015
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    Betsy is an amazing photograph her excitement about what she is shooting, is such a great feeling. I trust her style and opinion completely
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    Florencia Sent on 08/19/2015
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    Betsy and Justin were amazing! We could not have asked for a better couple to photograph our love story. They were both vey friendly and made my husband and I feel very comfortable. All of our guests loved them and kept commenting on how awesome they were. I got all my pictures back by the time I got back from my honeymoon and I LOVE them all. Hands down, the best vendor I chose. I am so happy with this choice. If you are looking for 2 awesome photographers, PICK BESTY AND JUSTIN! YOU WONT REGRET IT!!!!
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    Chelsea Sent on 02/15/2015
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    When deciding on a photographer, consider different aspects of a vendor outside of the pricing. I chose Essence Photography after my interactions with Betsy over the phone. She was personable and willing to set up a basic template of how long each wedding event would last, before even being hired. She was fabulous and I would highly recommend her to others.
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    Robyn Sent on 01/16/2015
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    Betsy and Justin took our engagement and wedding photos, and they are absolutely amazing! They were very flexible and understanding when we had to change our wedding date! Thank you guys so much, can't wait for our family photos someday :)
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    Amy Sent on 08/28/2014
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    Betsy & Justin are amazing!!! We are from Bend Oregon and got married on a houseboat on Lake Shasta. I thought it was pretty awesome for them to come out on the water with all their equipment to capture our story!!!! I would totally recommend Essence Photography! Thank you again for your wonderful service. You guys ROCK!!!!!

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    Thank you so much Amy for this fabulous review! We LOVED the opportunity to go on adventure and capture your BEAUTIFUL Love Story! We felt humbled and honored to spend such an incredible day with you!
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    Kristin Sent on 07/17/2014
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    We couldn't have been happier to have Betsy and Justin capture our engagement and wedding photos. I had really high standards (thanks to Pinterest), and Essence Photography far exceeded them.

    After experiencing engagement/wedding photography, I would actually have to say that the pictures are NOT the most important part. The most important part is how well the photographers and the subjects (us as a couple) work together. We totally dug Betsy and Justin. They are both so low key and relaxed, but at the same time, they get stuff done. They pose you and also take your suggestions for what you'd like to see. They are open to suggestions, but are also professionals, so they know what works and what doesn't work. They have such great personalities and are so good at what they do that my whole family was so appreciative of them on our wedding day. Having photographers with a good personality and disposition is so important, because they help you feel at ease, and therefore, take more beautiful pictures!

    I also have to say that Betsy is so kind for working with me. I have a pretty direct personality, and sometimes that doesn't always go over well. She was very patient in working with me and always listened to what I was looking for and did her best to accommodate me. I was very appreciative of that!

    The pictures they took for us will last us a lifetime. They are so beautiful and are also backed by good memories of working with Betsy and Justin.

    Thank you, Essence Photography!!
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    Brittney Sent on 07/25/2014
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    Essence is absolutely amazing! They make you feel so comfortable that getting your picture taken in fun. I love essence!
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    Teala Sent on 07/23/2014
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    Betsy and Justin could not have picked a better name for their business " essence photography" perfectly describes their style, its not about posing for a photo, they capture the real moments, and do so beautifully, the kind of moments that bring a tear to your eye when you look back at the photograph. I could not have dreamed for a better photography team to capture our wedding and will absolutely be calling them in the future, they did the perfect job of capturing all the emotion in such a special day, 5 stars! (I would give them 6 if I could!)

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