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I made a guest book for Heather & Tim using their engagement photos. Instead of lines I added fun questions for guests to answer. Here's what Heather had to say after she saw the book preview...
"I am loving the guest book! Very cool. You are making this so much fun for us. You are an amazing photographer!"
I also did a 10 photo brag book of their engagement session for them. Heather said, "We love the book and boy have we been bragging!! I love whipping it out when people ask us about the wedding. Thank you!"
After shooting Tim & Heather's Chicago wedding and Austin reception, they had more good things to say...
"Oh Lisa! These are awesome! I love, love, love the one you told me about with the sun coming through the flowers. Very freaking cool. Jen Frost is going to drool over that one!
"Thank you for getting these up so fast! We've had such a blast with you. Making the decision to go all out in your business is a great idea - you are such an enormous talent."
Oh my gosh, LISA! I can not believe that you have them up already!!! You are crazy and amazing!!! Hahaha!! I was up with insane allergies last night – I sooooo wish I’d come to my computer to see them then! This morning, I got up and checked my email and just about freaked out when they were already online!!! I looked at them all 3-4 times, then called Ricardo over to see them – we are AMAZED by them – by all of the moments you captured! And they are EXACTLY what I had pictured in my head… and more! We have been together for 16 years and I’ve been waiting ALL this time for professional pictures and you DID IT perfectly! It was soooooooooo worth the wait!!!! It was a crazy fun day and the pictures are crazy beautiful!!! T H A N K Y O U ! ! Ang. Link to gallery
LISA!!!!
Those pictures are STUNNING. You did such a gooooooood job! They are absolutely breathtaking, and thank you SO much for putting the sneak peek up so early! Colin and I were just looking at them and looking at them! Can you tell I'm wicked excited?
Thank you so much for your friendliness and for being so diligent about getting everything. I can't wait to see the rest, and I loved having you be a part of our crazy awesome day.
Thank you for everything, and we'll talk soon!!
Shay M.
OMG, LISA!! They are soooo beautiful!!!!!!!!! You did an AMAZING job and these are just a sneak peak! I can’t WAIT to see them all! Nice job, girl! GREAT PIX for your portfolio!!!!! Julie S. From another email... I looked at the pics from shay’s wedding again today...:) They are so beautiful and she keeps gushing to me how happy she is with them!!! Yeay!
My lovely Lisa,
Wow....WE love them. You are such a great photographer and I am soooooo happy that you were our photographer for out big event. WE could not haved asked for more :) YOU ARE AWESOME!!! Thanks so much!!!
Love you,
Jenn & Tony
Mr. & Mrs. Harrison
Jennifer Harrison
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Lisa, I just saw all the pictures you took at our wedding, and I feel like i should have paid you to be there :-) You took amazing shots! I seriously feel like i owe you something for all the amazing work you did, wow... how much would i owe you for something like that? You have such amazing talent. Thank you. (and seriously, let me know how much i owe you) Brianna S. (I attended Bri & Andrew's wedding as a guest. My husband Dave was the best man.)
Lisa, We had so much fun today. And cannot wait to see the pictures. Thanks for everything. You are the Best! Brad, Tracy, and Holden _____________________________________ From another email... We totally appreciate you getting the pics done so quickly. I am in love with them. You did such a great job! We are soooo pleased with them and cannot wait to share with them everyone. You certainly have a talent and we are very lucky to have you. Thanks a million.
I LOVE THEM! Thank you so much for getting them out so quickly! They are wonderful. You really are talented! Jenna M. _________________________________________________________ From another email... I keep looking at the pumpkin patch pictures over and over again. They are too cute! I’m so happy with the work you do!
"Hi beautiful! I have to tell you that someone sent me a picture today from the retreat that you took. I decided to use it as my profile pic and I've had literally 10 people tell me what a great picture it is. You are so talented and can make ANYONE shine. You are so gifted and I just wanted to share that with you. Really, you ARE the best photographer I have ever seen. I just love your work. ((((HUGS))))"
Lisa,
Thank you for the beautiful photos! The pictures of our camera shy son are especially wonderful. He tends to freeze when he sees the camera. Your patience and the fact that you followed the kids around while they played resulted in a terrific set of photos.
Jill & Ray
Wow Lisa, we absolutely love all of our photos!
We had a blast working with you!
Thank you for capturing our personalities!!!!!!
~ Erica & Jason K.
I LOVE the pictures. They turned out so well, we are going to have a hard time deciding on which ones to get.
Jill H.hardersaustin txaustinfamily portraitschildrenportraitphotographeroutdoorfall
![Thanks, I actually saw [the photos] online Friday night. They turned out so good. Everyone is so impressed with your work. I will be letting everyone that I know about you. Thanks again. I'm sure we'll be calling you at the end of the year for our Christmas pictures. Thanks again. You did an awesome job.<br />
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Sue T.](https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Information-Pricing/The-Buzz/i-bnpr6qT/3/a2e7ab7d/L/08.11.07%20Nolan%20%28133%29%20touchup-L.jpg)
Thanks, I actually saw [the photos] online Friday night. They turned out so good. Everyone is so impressed with your work. I will be letting everyone that I know about you. Thanks again. I'm sure we'll be calling you at the end of the year for our Christmas pictures. Thanks again. You did an awesome job.
Sue T.
I have known Lisa for over 10 years. I have been having her take pictures since she started her love of photography. Lisa has been able to capture a great picture when my child was not cooperating. I have had pictures taken a lot by Lisa, and she has delivered every time. I love that she gives you a disc and you can print at your own place. She does not have you make a decision within a certain amount of time.
Overall Illuminate Photography is a great business to work with!!!
Sheridan G.
Aurora, IL
I have known Lisa for about 7 years and I must admit that I haven't gone to Lisa professionally, since she started her business after I moved to Virginia. HOWEVER, I can't say enough about her photography! She has such a talent and passion that really shows through her work. You don't ever get stiff, boring or fake looking poses with Lisa, you get photos capturing the real you! And she always manages to get great candid shots too. She's so easy going and funny, you're sure to have a good time on your photo shoot! She's patient and very good with children also. As a friend, she's taken such great photos at parties and get togethers...but I can't wait to use her professionally. I have 3 small children and would love for Lisa to capture their little personalities in a way that only Lisa can. She's the best! Lori Williamsburg, VA That's Lori & I in the photo just being crazy. There's no way I'd play badminton in a skirt... or pregnant.
Thanks! They look great, I have no idea how I'm going to decide what to order. sigh.
Tina W.
Wow! They are wonderful, you are so good. Excellent Job!
Marlene H.
Lisa,
Oh, these are soo cute...you really have a talent for capturing a moment or expression. :) Thanks for sharing these.
If only Brooke would smile for a picture or too...toddlers, gotta love that age.
Tanya R.
"You do marvelous work! Glad you're with us!" Lee (About another set of photos) "Thanks Lisa! Great work! You know what you are doing!"
