Maija Karin Photography Reviews
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Mary P. Sent on 06/29/2021We love you, Maija!
There aren’t enough words in my vocabulary to describe what an amazing time it was having Maija photograph our wedding. She is excited, happy, fun loving, and heartfelt. And serious when she needs to be. Her style of get the candid, do a pose, and get a candid again, is amazing. Every picture felt completely natural. We also did our engagement session with her and if you are unsure if you should do an engagement session, I say, 100% yes! Even if it is only to bond with your photographer, it is totally worth it. During our wedding Maija felt completely like family and I was so excited to see her when I arrived at the venue. It was all amazing having a second photographer. There was always a photographer when you wanted/needed one and they were both so so helpful. I can’t rave enough about her, but just know, she is worth every penny and so, SO much more.Maija Karin Photography's reply:
I love you two right back!! I couldn't be more thankful that I have clients and now friends as wonderful as you in my life. Your wedding day is one I will ALWAYS remember.....I even cried 5-6 times!! Your love for each other is beautiful and I feel blessed I had the honor of capturing it! XOXO, Maija -
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Alyssa S. Sent on 09/04/2023Perfection!
Working with Maija was nothing short of perfection! She captured the day beautifully and was an absolute joy to work with. Her assistant (Gloria, I believe) was wonderful as well! Before the ceremony my veil started falling apart, she jumped into action and sewed it back together, without skipping a beat! They made it so easy and I could not be happier with my experience. You will not be disappointed! -
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Nancy J. Sent on 11/11/2023Incredibly talent, would highly recommend!
10/10, would highly recommend!
Maija holds a special place in our hearts. My husband and I eloped in 2020, and she graciously photographed our elopement at that time. Then, when things settled down and we had time to plan a wedding with all of our people, we of course asked Maija to join us again to photograph our wedding celebration! So when I say I would work with her again, I really do mean it! Maija is very talented photographer. She manages to capture every detail to make it stand out perfectly, whether that's with decor, table settings, clothing, etc, or in people, bringing out the best features in everyone. Every photo that I have from our elopment AND wedding celebration is so stunning. She is extremely professional and a very good communicator...plus, she's super fun! We love Maija! Do yourself a favor and work with her, I promise you won't regret it! -
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Katie R. Sent on 01/20/2022
Maija's Work is Amazing!
Working with Maija was an absolute dream! We instantly connected with her during our engagement photoshoot. She made us feel so comfortable and captured some amazing moments that really represented who we were. Her professionalism and amazing work didn't stop there. We were blown away with our wedding photos! She made us feel so at ease throughout the day and captured so many honest moments that help us bring back fond memories of our wedding day every time we look through the photos. We could not be happier with our experience and the stunning photos we received from Maija and her team! Not only was the end product amazing, but they were so fun and wonderful to work with throughout the day. It just felt like we were with our friends as they captured so many special moments. We couldn't think of a better match for us, and we would recommend working with Maija and her team to anyone looking for an amazing photographer.Maija Karin Photography's reply:
I loved loved working with you two!! It was so fun to be a part of your wedding day! Thank you so much for your very kind words! It means the world to me. -
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Amanda E. Sent on 12/31/2021Amazing photos, extremely helpful guidance
Maija and her team were wonderful to work with. We had no idea what we wanted and they guided us the whole way, providing creative and unique photos that we were extremely pleased with. They were incredibly flexible, and all the guests enjoyed their presence as well! Not only did we chose Maija for our wedding photos, I hired her to do a boudoir shoot as a present to my new husband and DANG was he thrilled with her work. I highly recommend hiring Maija and her team, especially for your upcoming wedding.Maija Karin Photography's reply:
Thank you so much Amanda!! It was such a joy to work with you two on your special day! And your boudoir session was smokin' too ;) So much fun!! -
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Nichelle A. Sent on 07/25/2021Maija is just the person you want around on your wedding day and during the preparation period as well!
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you, Maija! We are so excited about our photos and it meant a lot that she was there to capture our special day. Maija is not only a wonderful photographer, but a fabulous human being and so fun to work with. She made us both feel super at ease and comfortable the whole time. Whether it was answering ALL my questions (both photography and non photography related) or gluing back on my falsies when they come off, she was just the perfect person to have in my corner on my wedding day. I feel super blessed that she was available so last minute (we planned everything in around 6 weeks). I cannot believe my luck on how it all came together and that she was available to capture our special day. Thanks again, Maija! We are so happy.
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Nancy D. Sent on 05/17/2021Best Photographer in Boise area!
Maija was amazing. Extremely professional and patient with not only us as Bride and Groom but the entire wedding party and families. Her preparation was above expectations and the shots she took were great. Highly recommended. (Pics from the engagement session)Maija Karin Photography's reply:
I appreciate you two so much!! Thank you for giving me the opportunity to photograph such a special day for the two of you! Thank you for your kind words as well.
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Emily H. Sent on 08/24/2020AMAZING Wedding Photography!!
Maija is an absolute dream to work with! She is kind, funny, passionate and so purely talented at what she does!! My now husband and I are so beyond happy that we chose her to capture all of the important parts of our day!!! :)Maija Karin Photography's reply:
Appreciate you two so much💕 thank you again for giving me the honor of capturing your special day!!! XOXO -
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Brenda J. Sent on 10/13/2019
Breathtaking
The photos Maija captured for my daughter's engagement session were more beautiful than I ever imagined. I can honestly say that everything was just perfect! Maija made the couple feel at ease and the shots were romantic and classy. So many of them belong in a magazine, it's hard to choose just one favorite. And being from out of town, Maija's electronic pay system was easy and convenient. If you want a truly amazing experience and seriously pro results, I highly recommend Maija Karin Photography in Boise Idaho. -
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Krystle N. Sent on 12/12/2019#1 Wedding Photographer
Hands down the best wedding photographer in Boise!!! Wow...I feel a surge of emotion looking back at our wedding photos. Maija captured us so perfectly at our engagement session, all the moments & details leading up to our I Do's, and lastly our fun celebration. LOVE LOVE LOVE our photos!!! We had a large wedding party, lots of family, and about 400 guests. Maija kept everyone on track and everything went smoothly for us. She still managed to capture all the amazing wedding moments and details working her way around the busy reception. We initially decided to not have sunset photos due to the size of our wedding and the possibility of not being able to sneak out. We were surprised with a traditional Basque dance so Maija stayed longer than expected to capture this special moment for us. She even went above and beyond to sneak us out for the most beautiful sunset photos on the Basque Block following the dance. We have so many amazing photos to add to our new home and share with our families. Maija's photo from our big day won a local Summer contest for The Grove Hotel. I can't express how amazing Maija is as a wedding photographer with her warm smile and fun personality. She is so talented and creative. I highly recommend Maija! Thank you so much for your exceptional service and attention to detail with a warm smile! Also, for working with our huge cultural wedding. You're the best!!! :) -
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Kimi Sent on 02/01/2021
Highly recommend for a destination wedding :)
Maija was recommended to me by a wedding planner. I was looking for someone who produced beautiful images that were bright, and didn’t look like a filter was pasted over every image. We also were looking for a photographer that would be a fun addition to our intimate destination wedding. And boy, did Maija deliver. We were all set to head to Cabo in April 2020 but due to covid, we had to delay until November. She was so understanding with all the plates we were trying to juggle, and was always a calm and reassuring voice in the midst of the crazy. When our wedding day finally arrived, we couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day. Her and her assistant captured every moment to perfection, every little glance and thoughtful touch we have preserved in picture form. I cannot recommend her enough and we are so grateful that she captured our favorite day. The best part is I know this won’t be the last time that we will take pictures with her. Even though we live outside of Seattle and she lives in Boise, I know that we will be clients and friends for many years to come. -
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Elizabeth W. Sent on 10/05/2020Most Incredible Confetti Catcher
THE MEETING: When just getting engaged you are BEYOND EXCITED and can’t wait to start planning. For me the photographer was the MOST important aspect of our special day. We were planning an out of state wedding because I just fell in love with our venue but I was nervous about finding a photographer and not being local. Well, let me just say that nervousness went away instantly when I first ever wrote Maija. Like any bride-to-be I was so excited and can write essay long emails to share and introduce myself and my fiancé so there went my essay to Maija and her reply was same day and met with the same excitement and essay back. I couldn’t believe it. I had written other photographers, just in case, and honestly their emails back just weren’t as authentic and personal like Maija’s. Her galleries spoke for themselves on how I KNEW she had to be the one to capture our day. But in our many exchanges of emails throughout the whole process I remember when my fiancé and I first FaceTimed her (since we lived out of state) and I just felt like I knew her. Her friendly and kind personality that I got to meet through emails shined even more on FaceTime. I knew because of that instant click that we were choosing the most perfect photographer in the Treasure Valley! She was so helpful when discussing budget and you know those complicated family details, lol. She made it all so easy leading up to our big day. Meeting Maija in person was just the cherry on top! I never once felt like I was one of many clients/weddings for her. Especially getting married in the Fall. She always responded quickly and in the same enthusiasm I put out I was met with. I loved our emails and planning for the big day.
THE WEDDING DAY: Maija had it all down. She knew the important shots we wanted. She met us in our element and in our personalities. “Serious face shots” aren’t my jam. Lol. I laugh a lot and smiling is just my natural state - and she captured those getting ready moments so beautifully. Moments that I didn’t even know she captured. One important one was praying with my bridesmaids and mom before hand. It’s a shot I cherish. Her ability to get ALL the shots and I mean ALL of them were amazing. Taking the family photos (which can get crazy lol) she was in control and lead with kindness and made it so fun. Even during my “bridezilla” moment with my veil not staying due to wind and it being so long, she assured me and helped me during it all and got THEEE SHOT! From our first look waking down the aisle to my groom to the reception and garter tosses and toasts - she captured the moments that we get to cherish forever.
I cannot write enough of how thankful I am God directed Maija into my wedding planning search because she is more than an incredibly talented photographer, she became my friend. We love her and her work so much we are excited about our maternity shoot with her over a year later after our wedding day. I wouldn’t want anyone else to capture these special life changing moments but her. Her passion and heart truly show in her photographs. The way she is able to freeze time in a frame of a moment is beyond me.
If you’re looking for the best photographer that will meet you with all the happiness you carry about getting married backed with her talent and creative eye - Maija Karin Photography is your Gal! Not to mention the wedding albums are the most beautiful I’ve ever seen!
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