Shantel Wall Photography Reviews
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Madeline P. Sent on 10/18/2021Perfect Photography Experience
If you are looking for a wedding photographer stop here and hire Shantel. We had Shantel do both our engagement photos as well as our wedding and we couldn't be happier with this decision. In the planning process Shantel was organized and efficient with excellent and clear communication. We really felt like she knew what we wanted and what photos we needed.
Day-of couldn't have run more perfectly. Shantel and her assistant arrived during the getting ready process as planning to capture some photos there and were with us through the rest of the day. Shantel stayed calm and on schedule during the craziness of family photos and captured our day perfectly. The Seattle Aquarium was a bit difficult to shoot both due to the glass of tanks as well as a very sunny day outside during our pier shoot. Shantel handled this perfectly and adjusted as needed. She also helped us move our timeline around to capture the golden light best and helped us remember to grab some out door at-night shots as well.
The images we have received so far are nothing short of stunning and we cannot believe we get to cherish them forever. Do yourself a favor in your planning process, hire Shantel and know you are in good hands!Shantel Wall Photography's reply:
Wow, I am blown away by your positive words, I really appreciate the time you took to write such a detailed review! Both your engagement session and wedding were so beautiful. The aquarium tank was the the perfect backdrop for your ceremony. It was an honor to be your photographer. -
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Alex L. Sent on 05/05/2021Shantel Wall is the wedding hero I didn't know I needed!
I don’t even know where to start on how AMAZING Shantel Wall is. She was the wedding hero I didn't know I needed!
From the very call we had with Shantel, my then-fiance and I really loved working with Shantel.
She was super accommodating and totally game for any kind of adventure photography we wanted to get “THE SHOT.”
Also, she was super willing to work with us given that we planned our entire wedding just a few months before it happened since our original wedding ceremony/reception in Texas was cancelled due to COVID. As part of a custom-package, Shantel agreed to do an engagement photoshoot in Rainier National Park. Despite needing to reschedule the shoot several times, Shantel was able to accommodate us.
On the day of the shoot we had a fantastic time, trudging through the snow and she gave us several pointers on how to pose to get the look we wanted. She was super creative in positioning us so that even though there were tourists, hikers, and climbers all around us, you wouldn’t even guess they were there!
A few days before the wedding, Shantel updated us to let us know that the passage to the bottom of the waterfall at Snoqualmie had opened up and that the path was kind of clear save for a few muddy spots. We agreed to go ahead and do our First Look photos at the bottom of the waterfall. On the day of the wedding, Shantel was super communicative despite the chaos that was underway. Our videographer was also with us and she invited him to ride in her car to get to the trail that led to the bottom of the waterfall.
Once we arrived, we began our hike down and began hitting a few muddy spots. Shantel led us through the path pointing out all the muddy spots and guiding us through so we didn’t get dirty. At the last muddy spot, every brides worst nightmare came true - I fell in the mud.
Shantel helped me up, and as my husband asked some onlookers for some wet wipes, she quickly assessed the damage and began helping me wipe down my dress. After the mud incident, we kept trudging through fallen logs, slippery rocks, and more mud, with Shantel helping us along the entire way.
And despite falling in mud, Shantel got THE SHOT with a beautiful rainbow reflecting from the waterfall. The photos honestly don’t even look real, but I know they are because I was there!
After getting the photos at the waterfall and we trudged back to her car, Shantel kept running in front of us and behind to get more shots, always working to get more photos.
She kept reassuring me that everything was fine and that “they can’t start the wedding without you,” which was a huge help despite how stressed out I was.
Even after nearly falling in mud a second time and getting my hand completely drenched in mud, Shantel instructed me to wipe my muddy hand on her pants so I didn’t cause any more harm to my dress.
Like I said before, she was the wedding day hero I didn’t know I needed.
After racing back to Salish Lodge, getting my dress cleaned up, and showing up to my wedding ceremony an hour and 40 minutes late, I finally got married and Shantel was able to get all of the shots we wanted. She got photos with our families and friends and even super last minute requests from the in-laws.
Shantel stayed with us almost 2 hours over the originally planned time. And she was so awesome about everything. Seriously. Shantel was the most amazing photographer and we were so lucky to have her with us on our big day. Seriously. Hire Shantel.
Not only are her photos INCREDIBLE but she’s also incredibly accommodating and up for any adventure to make your wedding photo dreams come true! -
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Shannon D. Sent on 01/26/2021Simply Amazing
We got so lucky to find Shantel as our elopement/ small wedding photographer! We planned everything in under two weeks and not only did she just-so-happen to be available, but was so responsive and so fun and easy to work with! & The photos turned out amazing! It meant to much to have Shantel there to take such beautiful photos of our special day. Would highly recommend! ❤️ -
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Taylor W. Sent on 12/08/2020Amazing!
Shantel is such an amazing person and so willing to do whatever you need!! She was able to wrangle my crazy family and was brave enough to take over the mic when we things went not as planned. She started the dance floor, got all my “required” photos, and was able to retell our story through her pictures! Not to mention she called me within 5 minutes of saying I was interested!!!! There is no other choice! -
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Heather Sent on 10/15/202010-Star Photographer
OH MY! Did I luck out big time by finding Shantel Wall Photography. Shantel was extremely easy to work with from initial inquiry to delivery of photos. Not only was she super kind, up for a "trash the dress" adventure, and very flexible when it came to COVID wedding plans changing, she is BEYOND TALENTED. I couldn't be happier with our photos. Stop scrolling through reviews and hire her now !!Shantel Wall Photography's reply:
You are the sweetest! I loved photographing your wedding and adventuring up the mountains with you two to trash the dress in one of the most gorgeous places in the PNW. I am so happy for you two! Thank you again for allowing me to capture your big day. -
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Christina K. Sent on 10/06/2020Shantel Wall Photography
Shantel was amazing!! Always kind, flexible, and quick to respond! With all of the changes around COVID, Shantel was do accommodating. We both love horses and I loved how she wanted to incorporate that! Weddings are known to be hectic and sometimes overwhelming. Shantel brought a happy, calming presence as she worked!Shantel Wall Photography's reply:
You are so kind! I am honored to have captured your big day. Your wedding was so much fun and I am over the moon that you included your love for horses. Congratulations agin to you both! -
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Kimberlee V. Sent on 09/08/2020Choose this photographer!!!
What a fabulous photographer Shantel was for our last-minute elopement! Thank you for driving so far and putting up with our harebrained ideas for oddball photography ops, including a lake beach overtaken by a bazillion tiny frogs and an off-season ski resort chair lift. Our budget wasn’t big, so she let us hire her for one hour of photos, making it much more affordable for us.
We LOVE our photos, and I am usually quite picky about photos. We typically only get a couple good photos from photographers, but the vast majority of hers were absolutely everything we wanted! She is not only a high-quality photographer, she is affordable and her temperament is super fun, yet also relaxed and patient. We can’t recommend her more! Wonderful photographer! Use her, you won’t regret it!💗Shantel Wall Photography's reply:
I am so glad you guys love your photos. Your elopement was perfect even with the million of tiny little frogs. Elopements like yours are so amazing and I would drive many hours to photograph such a beautiful day. -
Helen A. Sent on 08/01/2020
We Highly Recommend Shantel
Finding Shantel was the BEST and POSITIVE thing that happened to us this year. From the beginning when we set up a phonecall meeting to talk about our wedding plans and her amazing photography, I can still remember how sincere and informative she was over the phone and that she made it easy to go over information and no stress at all. Then our original wedding plan had changed and we are so lucky that she is still willing to work with us despite some changes. After that, Covid-19 happen and our wedding plans (wedding date/reception date) become uncertain and created more changes. Shantel was there for us in every situation. Finally, we got to meet her for the complimentary engagement session she provides and it was super fun and our photos she took were amazing and unbelievable. If you're a couple like us who loves adventure, nature and beautiful scenic places together, Shantel is your person. Our wedding day finally came and we ended doing a simple backyard wedding at our own home. Shantel arrived early, captured our special day and she gets along very well with everyone. Shantel cares about us and what we want captured on our wedding day that we even got our photos taken by the waterfront/lighthouse by the end of the day. The day after our wedding she sent us the sneakpeak gallery and they were so beautifully captured. Our family and friends near and far loved them and we are so thankful that we get to share those with them right away. We love Shantel and will choose her again and highly recommends her on your special day and new adventure in life.❤️❤️Shantel Wall Photography's reply:
Thank you so much Helen. This seriously brought tears to my eyes. I am so honored to have been your photographer and happy to have made new friends. 2020 has had tons of changes and it warms my heart to know I was able to help with the process. Congratulations again to you and Kevin! -
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Gabriella B. Sent on 06/09/2020Five stars
Shantel is a delight to work with and provides stunning photographs. She has excellent intuition on instruct you to pose to make the chemistry of the relationship come through in photos. She traveled for both our engagement session and our wedding. We could tell that Shantel cared about us as individuals, not just as clients. She put the amount and quality of work into our wedding photos that you'd expect only close friends and family would receive. Shantel goes above and beyond - we wouldn't hesitate to recommend her.Shantel Wall Photography's reply:
Thank you for the kind words. An excellent experience is what I set as my goal for every couple and it’s so exciting to hear when I’ve done that. I look at all my couples as friends and I am so happy to have had the privilege of photographing such memorable moments for you. You have my word that I will make sure any friends you recommend to me will receive the same helpful, friendly, excellent experience you had. Thank you, again! -
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Kristen Sent on 12/11/2020Amazing Wedding Photographer!
Shantel was amazing from the first phone call! I could tell we were going to get along because she was very personable and easy to talk to! She shot our engagement session, a boudoir shoot, and our COVID wedding! My husband and I felt comfortable from the first meeting and it made the photoshoots fun! I have and will continue to recommend Shantel to anyone looking for a photographer! -
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Crystal R. Sent on 09/24/2019
Simply sweet to work with
Shantel was only an acquaintance when she took photos of my son and nephew. Regardless, she made my son and I feel welcome into her home and she was so patient with the babies and their nursing schedules. Any time someone asks for a photographer, she is the first to come to mind! The pictures she took are ones Ill treasure forever! She has taken pictures for my brothers wedding and for both pregnancies resulting in the birth of my nephew and niece. The newborn photo shoots are something top be envious of!Shantel Wall Photography's reply:
Thank you Crystal! I always enjoy spending time with you and Wesley. So happy I get to photograph those important mile stones for you. -
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Teresa Sent on 08/22/2020Memories Captured
Shantel was absolutely amazing for our wedding. She set up an engagement session with us and walked us through all the poses we'd be completing the day of. She listen to responded to our feedback and made sure she captured all the family members we wanted. I don't even remember seeing her too much during the wedding, but she captured everything.Shantel Wall Photography's reply:
Thank you! I had so much fun photographing your wedding day and engagement photos. You both are so wonderful to work with. -
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Frannie B. Sent on 07/31/2019
So wonderful to work with!
We got to work with Shantel for our engagement photos and had so much fun. They turned out stunning and didn't feel posed or awkward at all (which we typically feel in front of cameras). Everyone keeps complimenting all of the photos. She was professional and flexible with our schedule and the location we chose. Highly recommend.Shantel Wall Photography's reply:
I am so thankful for this day! Not only did we get to connect on a business stand point for both of our businesses but I made such a wonderful friend. I will forever be grateful for the day I photographed your gorgeous engagement session! -
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Monique H. Sent on 12/12/2019
Amazing Elopement Photographer
We loved working with Shantel! My husband and I decided to elope, and we put out feelers to find a last minute photographer. Shantel immediately got back to me and we booked her that same day! Not only did she take some epic photos, but she was also super punctual, flexible, and fun to work with. At first we were nervous about being the center-stage "models" for the shoot, but Shantel quickly put us at ease with her friendly personality and recommendations for posing. The entire process was seamless.
I'd highly recommend this photographer. We actually ended up hiring Shantel again for a second photo shoot that we had been wanting to do in Snoqualmie!
Shantel Wall Photography's reply:
Your elopement was absolute perfection! You both are so sweet and a blast to be around. The sunny October day on the water could not have been any better. The winter Snoqaulmie session was so cold but you both were rock stars and made it look so easy. -
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