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    Erica L. Sent on 03/08/2021
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    The BEST photographer!

    Kilen brings a vibe that is unbeatable for your wedding day. He captures authentic moments with the perfect amount of direction that leaves you with images for your wall, but also to put away in a scrapbook. Can't imagine any other photographer for our day, and I can't wait to see what he does in the video world.
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    Courtney Sent on 04/03/2019
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    A complete experience from beginning to end!

    As a fellow photographer being on the other side of the lens, I can honestly say Kilen is AMAZING! His energy and excitement before, during and after the shoot was contagious. This is not someone who is just taking some pictures for you. Working with him his a complete experience even before you SEE your images. During the shoot I felt completely myself, and not like I was posing or pretending. He captures genuine emotion, movement and will deliver some of the most stunning images you have ever seen yourself in!
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    Emily Sent on 11/17/2019
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    Look no further. This guy is AMAZING!!

    If you are looking for a wedding Photographer... look no further. SERIOUSLY, this is your guy. I couldn't reccomend Kilen any more! Since our first contact, he was nothing short of hilarious and personable. From our beautiful engagement video to our wedding day, he made our whole experience so much more magical than I could have ever dreamt! Even with things going astray with our wedding day timeline, Kilen helped calm my nerves and made us feel so relaxed. People at the wedding really enjoyed Kilen's presence and he really made a great impression on all of our family friends. He is like a bonus awesome friend at the wedding!!

    Now.. let's talk about his photos he delivered to us..
    MAGICAL! He has such a passionate and creative approach to his photography that it's no wonder the photos turned out so amazing! We feel genuinely so blessed we were given the opportunity to work with Kilen. Do yourself a favor and check this guy out! You HAVE to meet him!
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    Courtney Sent on 06/04/2018
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    First & foremost, Kilen is excellent! Secondly, this is coming from a couple of photography lovers. Upon entering the world of wedding planning, we prioritized finding our ideal photographer even before nailing down our venue and date. After stumbling upon glowing reviews for Kilen & his work on this website, we stalked his Instagram account and were thoroughly impressed. It was a surprise to find someone's work we liked so much in our own town (Vancouver, WA) when there are countless photographers in the Portland area, especially so soon in our planning process. We aren't even getting married until August 2019 but already have our engagement photos done and are blown away by the results. We are also avid drone photography fans- and Kilen's got that covered too. Kilen is just as dedicated to his craft as he is to developing a great relationship with his clients. We almost don't want to post this glowing review because we want to (selfishly) keep Kilen's work to ourselves for any future family functions. But the pictures are too good not to share our positive experience! The more we work with Kilen, the more excited and certain we are that he is the right person to capture our wedding memories next summer.
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    Chloe Sent on 09/20/2018
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    We loved how our engagment photos turned out! Kilen picked the perfect spot to take our photos that blended the lush outdoors and a little of the beach vibe we were looking for! He was also so jazzed the whole time during the shoot that it made all of the stress I felt about getting my photo taken fall away. Words can't describe how great our time with Kilen was and we so look forward to having him capture our wedding day!
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    Brooke Sent on 06/20/2018
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    Kilen was very responsive and had the utmost enthusiasm when I reached out to him to shoot our engagement. During the shoot, Kilen made us feel very comfortable and had a great personality to capture the perfect moments. Kilen is very talented and highly recommended.
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    Salima Sent on 07/17/2018
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    Kilen was extremely professional and made my fiancé and I both so comfortable during our session! We were both nervous about not knowing how to pose but he made the experience feel so fun and natural. We will definitely be hiring him for our wedding next summer!
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    Taylor Sent on 07/24/2018
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    Kilen COMPLETELY surpassed our expectations. My partner and I spent months searching for the right photographer for us. We were most focus on quality of the product and connection with the photographer. Kilen delievers both, all at an extremely reasonable price. Kilen has been so supportive of our wedding celebration, and is willing to go above and beyond to make sure that we have the photos and experience we are looking for! He is very responsive to texts, emails and calls. He is always one step ahead of me with the planning, which is so much appreciated. Beyond all that, the photos we have from our engagement session are unreal. I cried when we got the gallery! Kilen is a blast to work with, keeps things fun, and is so encouraging!
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    Dulce S. Sent on 03/26/2019
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    Engagement photos

    Kilen is an artist! Our engagement photos turned out amazing, to say the least. He was energetic, easy-going and made the overall experience super fun! I definitely recommend him to capture your engagement and/or wedding!
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    Jill Sent on 12/20/2019
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    Kilen is a rockstar!

    Use this man!!! His eye is impeccable and he’s so easy to work with!! Our wedding photos are amazing!!!
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    Nate W. Sent on 03/27/2019
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    Elopement Wedding Film

    IN AWE: Kilen delivered us the incomparable gift of our wedding film!! ...and my wife and I can't thank him and recommend his work highly enough! Kilen was not only able to perfectly capture our personalities, but he also illuminated our extraordinary ceremony and the stunning setting of the Peter Iredale Ship Wreck, Battery Russell and surrounding forest. For our friends and family, he brought our special day to life and we're so grateful he made it possible to be able to share it with our loved ones...
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    Fayley M. Sent on 03/28/2019
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    Perfect choice

    Kilen did a great job with our wedding photos. He was really good at directing us, our family and guests so we got all of the shots we wanted. Very upbeat attitude which makes taking photos a fun event instead of a task to get through on your big day. He had the photos to us in less then 30 days and we were so impressed by his talent and eye. Great guy and a job well done.
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    Ana L. Sent on 11/01/2018
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    all heart!

    We chanced upon Kilen serendipitously and could not have been more grateful. It was clear from our first meeting that Kilen was special and truly cared about his work and the moments he captures. More importantly, Kilen is simply a genuine person and it was easy to trust him with our upcoming wedding. We had the most magical experience with him during our engagement shoot. We were able to feel an ironic solitude despite being in front of a camera and were in serious awe when we saw what Kilen was able to perceive behind his lens and ultimately capture in the photographs. He truly has a gift and an eye for the moment with a unique ability to translate a felt sense of that moment in his photos. By the time our wedding came around, Kilen was like an old friend and blended in seamlessly. Our photos were delivered promptly, thoughtfully, and with the same awe-inspiring quality as our engagement photos and we will forever be grateful that Kilen was a part of and able to memorialize such a precious and sacred time for us. We cannot recommend him enough.
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    Vanessa Sent on 11/19/2018
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    Book him while you can...

    Kilen is a GEM of a photographer! He truly cares about your story and is honestly stoked to be part of it. He will start off as your photographer, but he will quickly become a friend! His ability to break down barriers and make you and your fiancé feel comfortable is his recipe for phenomenal photos that look and feel genuine. From a planning and organizational standpoint, Kilen sets aside time to make sure he captures your big day seamlessly—taking note of the moments that are most important to capture. Bottom line, we went into our wedding day fully trusting Kilen’s instincts and direction. Both our engagement and wedding photos truly captured my fiancé and I—we couldn’t be happier! Look no further, book Kilen now!
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    Nicole Sent on 01/18/2018
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    I have done modeling work in the past and seeing the passion in the photographers eyes sets a fire under yourself. Kilen is the most passionate photographer I have ever worked with. I had the pleasure of having a session with Kilen in late July. It was originally just suppose to be a couples session, little did I know my Fiance and Kilen were communicating behind my back to make it a surprise engagement. Saying that day was memorable is a complete understatement. I have the most beautiful breathtaking pictures to remember such an amazing day. He goes above and beyond to get the most perfect pictures. I can not wait for him to take all of my photos in the future.
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    Monique S. Sent on 10/15/2018
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    Couldn’t have been any better

    Liken was incredible! All of our interactions felt personal, comfortable and fun. He was extremely professional, enthusiastic, timely and really just a pleasure to work with. Everyone at the wedding also commented how much they loved him. On top of all that, our pictures turned out amazing and he finished them early! I highly, highly recommend Kilen!
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    Annie Sent on 09/24/2018
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    We loved working with Kilen for our engagement photos! We were visiting Seattle from the east coast and knew the landscape I wanted to have our photos taken but did not know any specific spots. I was able to talk with Kilen about what I was looking for and he found the perfect location! He was very personable and made us comfortable in front of the camera. I would 100% recommend Kilen and would not hesitate to work with him again!
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    Kelly Sent on 09/19/2018
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    Kilen did a wonderful job with my Son's wedding on August 25, 2018. I'm very grateful we found him!
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    Savanna Sent on 06/18/2018
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    Kilen was professional and fun! He made our shoot easy and comfortable.
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    Natalie Sent on 09/23/2018
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    You can not find a better wedding photographer than Kilen. His attention to detail, love for what he’s doing, and personal touches are unparalleled. He showed up early in the morning to photograph us getting ready, and stayed late to get the shots of us and our friends dancing. Speaking of the dancing pics, all of our friends mentioned how cool it was to see the photographer on the dance floor gettin’ down with all of us, and in perfect position for snapping candid shots. His ability to make you and your wedding party (and family) feel comfortable is so appreciated. Getting a group of people to look natural in an otherwise funny, sometimes awkward situation is not easy. As if the engagement and wedding photos were not already great enough, he also sent us a personalized package afterwards with hard copies of his favorite pics from the day which made it even more perfect. He’s the best combo of photographer and friend, and everyone should be booking this energetic irish guy from the pacific northwest!
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    Taylor Sent on 09/04/2018
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    My husband and I would highly recommend Kilen! He makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera and knows how to capture your most "true" self. His eye for art and detail is amazing and his overall style was perfect for us! The fact that he is fun, high energy, and willing to hit the dance floor to get some killer shots is just a bonus! Also, for anyone out there that's like me (OCD), he's extremely organized and quick to respond in the planning and day of process!
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    Jaime Sent on 12/20/2017
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    Kilen is incredibly talented and definitely possesses they inate eye that only few photographers truly have. His photos are unique and convey emotion and he is super fun to work with on top of that. If you’re looking for a photographer who you will recommend to friends and who you will want to actually use again look no further!
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    James Sent on 08/13/2018
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    Like most couples, we dove headfirst into our vendor search to find the right photographer. We knew we wanted someone who had an eye for quality, but also someone who we could trust with the small details. This person needed to know our vision through their eyes so that we didn't have to worry that our day wouldn't be captured. We did a lot of emailing and calling. We talked with plenty of photographers, all of whom had great looking shots with reasonable pricing packages. There were some great options for us, but we just couldn't settle.

    And then we found Kilen.

    We spoke first over the phone, and it didn't take long before he had my vote. He asked all the right questions, said the right things. But what stood out was his passion. Kilen LOVES being a photographer. For him, it's not just an "I can capture great shots for you". It is a purpose, a fascination, a dedication. This was true in every interaction we had. When we finally met to walk through our venue, Kilen was practically jumping in excitement with the possibilities, all the great shots he could take and the moments he could capture. What other kind of professional would you possibly want besides one who excites you because they are excited?

    Importantly, Kilen delivered. He arrived early so that he could situate himself, spend time with us, and make sure we stayed with our tight timeline. He captured everything and delivered our photos just weeks after the wedding, not to mention the sneak peek photos he sent just 2 hours after the wedding had ended (because he was so excited about them!), and the ones he sent over time as teasers.

    If you want a photographer who brings the right balance of quality and value, who works with you to capture your day the way you want it, who cares about the couples he works with, and who is tremendously passionate about his work, Kilen is it.

    Thanks for everything, Kilen!
    -James and Valerie
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    James Sent on 08/13/2018
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    Like most couples, we dove headfirst into our vendor search to find the right photographer. We knew we wanted someone who had an eye for quality, but also someone who we could trust with the small details. This person needed to know our vision through their eyes so that we didn't have to worry that our day wouldn't be captured. We did a lot of emailing and calling. We talked with plenty of photographers, all of whom had great looking shots with reasonable pricing packages. There were some great options for us, but we just couldn't settle.

    And then we found Kilen.

    We spoke first over the phone, and it didn't take long before he had my vote. He asked all the right questions, said the right things. But what stood out was his passion. Kilen LOVES being a photographer. For him, it's not just an "I can capture great shots for you". It is a purpose, a fascination, a dedication. This was true in every interaction we had. When we finally met to walk through our venue, Kilen was practically jumping in excitement with the possibilities, all the great shots he could take and the moments he could capture. What other kind of professional would you possibly want besides one who excites you because they are excited?

    Importantly, Kilen delivered. He arrived early so that he could situate himself, spend time with us, and make sure we stayed with our tight timeline. He captured everything and delivered our photos just weeks after the wedding, not to mention the sneak peek photos he sent just 2 hours after the wedding had ended (because he was so excited about them!), and the ones he send over time as teasers.

    If you want a photographer who brings the right balance of quality and value, who works with you to capture your day the way you want it, who cares about the couples he works with, and who is tremendously passionate about his work, Kilen is it.

    Thanks for everything, Kilen!
    -James and Valerie
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    Heather Sent on 06/17/2018
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    One of the best decisions we made when planning our wedding was hiring Kilen! He is professional and high energy. We worked together to plan everything from several states away and did not meet him until the day of the wedding. It was an instant connection and we are in love with the photos he captured. We highly recommend Kilen!
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