Maija Karin Photography Reviews
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Alyssa S. Sent on 09/04/20235 out of 5 rating
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Perfection!
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!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 11/11/20235 out of 5 rating
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Incredibly 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!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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Kaylynn W. Sent on 02/17/20215 out of 5 rating
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Best Photographer in the Treasure Valley!
Maija was and is absolutely phenomenal! Throughout the whole process she was professional and always had a smile on her face. She has a great eye for detail and capturing all of the little moments you did not even know you wanted!Maija was and is absolutely phenomenal! Throughout the whole process she was professional and always had a smile on her face. She has a great eye for detail and capturing all of the little moments you did not even know you wanted! -
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Rebecca T. Sent on 10/23/20205 out of 5 rating
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The QUEEN of Photography
We had been searching for a few months for a wedding photographer that we knew was going to capture our day perfectly when we came across Maija's work. Instantly, we knew that this was the person we wanted to help (go check out her "About Me" page on her website, it's totally worth it). Maija easily blows all the competition out of the water. We don't particularly love being in front of a camera, but Maija did an incredible job of making us feel at home there. Her easy going nature made us feel comfortable, and made it easy to capture candid photo's. When it was time for a laugh, she had no shortage of ways to get us to crack up and capture some incredible photo's. From scouting out new and great locations on the fly for engagement photo's, to making your wedding day an absolute breeze, Maija can do it all. She is truly a professional, and it was clear she is a master of her art. After the wedding, the first thing many friends and family talked about was how amazing and kind our photographer was. We get to relive our wedding day everyday because of her. We cannot recommend enough going with Maija. If you want your special day to truly shine, go no further.We had been searching for a few months for a wedding photographer that we knew was going to capture our day perfectly when we came across Maija's work. Instantly, we knew that this was the person we wanted to help (go check out her "About Me" page on her website, it's totally worth it). Maija easily blows all the competition out of the water. We don't particularly love being in front of a camera, but Maija did an incredible job of making us feel at home there. Her easy going nature made us feel comfortable, and made it easy to capture candid photo's. When it was time for a laugh, she had no shortage of ways to get us to crack up and capture some incredible photo's. From scouting out new and great locations on the fly for engagement photo's, to making your wedding day an absolute breeze, Maija can do it all. She is truly a professional, and it was clear she is a master of her art. After the wedding, the first thing many friends and family talked about was how amazing and kind our photographer was. We get to relive our wedding day everyday because of her. We cannot recommend enough going with Maija. If you want your special day to truly shine, go no further. -
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Katie R. Sent on 01/20/20225 out of 5 rating
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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.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.-
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Amanda E. Sent on 12/31/20215 out of 5 rating
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Amazing 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 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. -
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Emily W. Sent on 08/15/20215 out of 5 rating
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Maija is amazing!
Maija was amazing from our first meeting to our engagement pictures to our wedding day and everything in between! Her communication was great throughout the entire planning process and she helped us create a very specific timeline for the day of to help us stay on track. Maija captured every detail of our wedding day perfectly and got every picture done so efficiently! I never felt like the photos were dragging on (which has definitely been the case in other weddings that I have been in) and she didn't keep us away from the dance floor long for our Golden Hour photos which we were super happy about :) I will 100% be recommending Maija to everyone I know and am excited to have her photograph our family over the years as it continues to grow! :)Maija was amazing from our first meeting to our engagement pictures to our wedding day and everything in between! Her communication was great throughout the entire planning process and she helped us create a very specific timeline for the day of to help us stay on track. Maija captured every detail of our wedding day perfectly and got every picture done so efficiently! I never felt like the photos were dragging on (which has definitely been the case in other weddings that I have been in) and she didn't keep us away from the dance floor long for our Golden Hour photos which we were super happy about :) I will 100% be recommending Maija to everyone I know and am excited to have her photograph our family over the years as it continues to grow! :) -
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We 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.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. -
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Nichelle A. Sent on 07/25/20215 out of 5 rating
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Maija 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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Nichelle + PaceFrom 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 05/17/20215 out of 5 rating
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Best 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 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) -
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Mark Sent on 04/28/20215 out of 5 rating
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Beautiful Photos and Great Photographer
Maija was an absolute superstar for our wedding. From scouting and coordinating photos for our engagement, bridal session and through our wedding day! Highly recommend her for photos :)Maija was an absolute superstar for our wedding. From scouting and coordinating photos for our engagement, bridal session and through our wedding day! Highly recommend her for photos :) -
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Tristen Sent on 04/15/20215 out of 5 rating
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Amazing Wedding Photos
Maija is amazing! Not only is she a great communicator (very important to a stressed out bride) but she is extremely talented. She made us feel so comfortable and relaxed during our wedding day! And she was able to capture true emotion in all the photos! There’s not a single one I don’t like! She’s the best! Would highly recommendMaija is amazing! Not only is she a great communicator (very important to a stressed out bride) but she is extremely talented. She made us feel so comfortable and relaxed during our wedding day! And she was able to capture true emotion in all the photos! There’s not a single one I don’t like! She’s the best! Would highly recommend -
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Devin Sent on 09/24/20205 out of 5 rating
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Feels like family at your event
Maija has an incredible portfolio! Look into her website further for the scope of her art and creative lens perspectives. She was thorough and helpful in sculpting our approach for timing to our day and specific shots desired. Family appreciated having her onsite as she could help capture candid photos and suggest aesthetic decor alterations. Most important for us, she was available for video calls, and flexible amidst this pandemic and changing day to day county codes. We had wildfire smoke and a thunderstorm storm, and our photos still kept that warm, romantic glow amidst it all!!! You will be thankful you chose someone who feels like family amidst your event and the outcome provided. We love our sneak peek so much that my husband feels he’d be happy to keep that collection alone :) Thank you Maija!!!Maija has an incredible portfolio! Look into her website further for the scope of her art and creative lens perspectives. She was thorough and helpful in sculpting our approach for timing to our day and specific shots desired. Family appreciated having her onsite as she could help capture candid photos and suggest aesthetic decor alterations. Most important for us, she was available for video calls, and flexible amidst this pandemic and changing day to day county codes. We had wildfire smoke and a thunderstorm storm, and our photos still kept that warm, romantic glow amidst it all!!! You will be thankful you chose someone who feels like family amidst your event and the outcome provided. We love our sneak peek so much that my husband feels he’d be happy to keep that collection alone :) Thank you Maija!!! -
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Emily H. Sent on 08/24/20205 out of 5 rating
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AMAZING 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 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!!! :) -
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Brenda J. Sent on 10/13/20195 out of 5 rating
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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.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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Whitney B. Sent on 07/10/20205 out of 5 rating
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Maija is Amazing!
She makes you feel like you are the most special couple in the world and her photos are beautiful!She makes you feel like you are the most special couple in the world and her photos are beautiful! -
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Krystle N. Sent on 12/12/20195 out of 5 rating
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#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!!! :)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 02/01/20215 out of 5 rating
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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.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 10/05/20205 out of 5 rating
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Most 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!
Thank you Maija for being my 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!
Thank you Maija for being my confetti catcher!-
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Nicol Sent on 10/30/20195 out of 5 rating
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Mountain inspired parasol photography!
Maija, was amazing! Highly recommend her as a photographer! She was extremely professional and yet super fun in all of our interactions. We hit it off on our first call and knew it was a good match from there. We switched it up with our bridal party and used parasols instead of bouquets and Maija did an awesome job working with this switch and playing around with the lighting and poses with the group; she made beautiful artwork. She captured all the photos we wanted all while embedding our love and passion for the mountains throughout the pictures. She was amazing and you won’t be disappointed if you chose her for your special day! Thank you Maija, you were great!!Maija, was amazing! Highly recommend her as a photographer! She was extremely professional and yet super fun in all of our interactions. We hit it off on our first call and knew it was a good match from there. We switched it up with our bridal party and used parasols instead of bouquets and Maija did an awesome job working with this switch and playing around with the lighting and poses with the group; she made beautiful artwork. She captured all the photos we wanted all while embedding our love and passion for the mountains throughout the pictures. She was amazing and you won’t be disappointed if you chose her for your special day! Thank you Maija, you were great!! -
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Kenley B. Sent on 10/08/20195 out of 5 rating
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Experience with Maija goes above & beyond!
We loved having Maija as our wedding photographer. She was one of the first vendors we booked, about 12 months ahead, and it was the best choice! Maija really went above and beyond with her service, not only on the day of our wedding but long before and after. She even sent us a custom pillow with our names and wedding date on it, which was so unexpected and very special. She communicates often and works to make the experience of your wedding very personal. Not to mention, her photos are GORGEOUS! We absolutely love how they all turned out, the colors are vibrant and soft. Our album truly shows the beauty and happiness of our special day. Thank you again Maija!We loved having Maija as our wedding photographer. She was one of the first vendors we booked, about 12 months ahead, and it was the best choice! Maija really went above and beyond with her service, not only on the day of our wedding but long before and after. She even sent us a custom pillow with our names and wedding date on it, which was so unexpected and very special. She communicates often and works to make the experience of your wedding very personal. Not to mention, her photos are GORGEOUS! We absolutely love how they all turned out, the colors are vibrant and soft. Our album truly shows the beauty and happiness of our special day. Thank you again Maija! -
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Sabrina Sent on 08/21/20195 out of 5 rating
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Great experience
Maija Karin Photography was our photographer for our engagement photos and wedding on 6/23/19. Aside from the quality of our photographs, our experience with Maija was amazing. During the engagement session, it was a blast to pose for her. She kept the day light and fun. Did I mention the photos turned out amazing!!!! She also sent us cute personalized gift which was above and beyond.
At the wedding, she was also great with helping plan out the day-of schedule and fitting in the photo sessions without interruption. She was amazing at finding the best locations for backdrops of various photos such as our first look. She and her husband made a great team. They battled wind, rain, and freezing cold for us. We received our photos in a timely manner afterwards. As we flipped through them, we couldn’t have asked for better photos. They will be something we cherish forever. Thank you Maija for capturing our day. If you are looking for a photograph seriously go with Maija.
Maija Karin Photography was our photographer for our engagement photos and wedding on 6/23/19. Aside from the quality of our photographs, our experience with Maija was amazing. During the engagement session, it was a blast to pose for her. She kept the day light and fun. Did I mention the photos turned out amazing!!!! She also sent us cute personalized gift which was above and beyond.
At the wedding, she was also great with helping plan out the day-of schedule and fitting in the photo sessions without interruption. She was amazing at finding the best locations for backdrops of various photos such as our first look. She and her husband made a great team. They battled wind, rain, and freezing cold for us. We received our photos in a timely manner afterwards. As we flipped through them, we couldn’t have asked for better photos. They will be something we cherish forever. Thank you Maija for capturing our day. If you are looking for a photograph seriously go with Maija.
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Malika B. Sent on 06/25/20195 out of 5 rating
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Couldn't be happier! Thank you:)
The easiest decision of our wedding was made when we decided to hire Maija to capture our day! Her passion, enthusiasm and absolutely stunning photos made the decision a simple one. Knowing that we had Maija taking so much care documenting our wedding day in the amazing way she does really took the pressure off. With her wealth of knowledge, incredible eye for detail and friendly and approachable disposition we had rave reviews both on the day and afterwards from our guests and bridal party. Nothing was too much trouble and everything was done with a smile. It really felt like we had another friend there with us throughout all of the crazy wedding planning and on the big day. We can't recommend Maija highly enough; going above and beyond, she is the girl you NEED behind the lens.
Thank you Maija 💕
Malika and EmanuelThe easiest decision of our wedding was made when we decided to hire Maija to capture our day! Her passion, enthusiasm and absolutely stunning photos made the decision a simple one. Knowing that we had Maija taking so much care documenting our wedding day in the amazing way she does really took the pressure off. With her wealth of knowledge, incredible eye for detail and friendly and approachable disposition we had rave reviews both on the day and afterwards from our guests and bridal party. Nothing was too much trouble and everything was done with a smile. It really felt like we had another friend there with us throughout all of the crazy wedding planning and on the big day. We can't recommend Maija highly enough; going above and beyond, she is the girl you NEED behind the lens.
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A Photographer, planner and family wrangler all-in-one
I simply cannot rave enough over Maija's contribution to what was the most stressful, nerve racking and ultimately best day of my life. Turns out when you invite everyone you love to a function as big as a wedding, it is like herding cats.
And Maija is an AMAZING cat wrangler.
With the assistance of 3 highly trained professionals (Maija for the photographer, a DJ crew and an official wedding planner- all of whom my family tried to talk me out of hiring,) every piece of chaos was managed with hardly a blip on the emotional radar.
And that is saying something, because as we all know, weddings are emotional affairs.
I would even go so far as to say, without the aforementioned professionals, it is questionable whether I would still be on speaking terms with all of my friends and family...
And that was a benefit of hiring Maija that I did not even know I was getting.
Her picture portfolio speaks for itself.
Her photos are truly beautiful and fully capture the essence of everything you would want to remember from such a special day.
I would recommend her on her skill with a camera alone, but where she truly shines is in her grace and caring while going through the process.
Maija takes care to focus on what you want, but brings a truly amazing empathy and flexibility to the task. There will never be enough time on your wedding day and she helped me find the right balance of staying on "schedule," but still experiencing the moment.
And with the pictures she took, I am able to go back, whenever I want, to experience it again and even see some of the things I missed the first time around.
Houses and cars will come and go, but you will never be able to recreate your wedding day. The pictures are once in a lifetime. Spend the money. Hire Maija. With the quality of pictures she takes you will want to carve out time just to browse through them for the sheer beauty of the product she provides.
I simply cannot rave enough over Maija's contribution to what was the most stressful, nerve racking and ultimately best day of my life. Turns out when you invite everyone you love to a function as big as a wedding, it is like herding cats.
And Maija is an AMAZING cat wrangler.
With the assistance of 3 highly trained professionals (Maija for the photographer, a DJ crew and an official wedding planner- all of whom my family tried to talk me out of hiring,) every piece of chaos was managed with hardly a blip on the emotional radar.
And that is saying something, because as we all know, weddings are emotional affairs.
I would even go so far as to say, without the aforementioned professionals, it is questionable whether I would still be on speaking terms with all of my friends and family...
And that was a benefit of hiring Maija that I did not even know I was getting.
Her picture portfolio speaks for itself.
Her photos are truly beautiful and fully capture the essence of everything you would want to remember from such a special day.
I would recommend her on her skill with a camera alone, but where she truly shines is in her grace and caring while going through the process.
Maija takes care to focus on what you want, but brings a truly amazing empathy and flexibility to the task. There will never be enough time on your wedding day and she helped me find the right balance of staying on "schedule," but still experiencing the moment.
And with the pictures she took, I am able to go back, whenever I want, to experience it again and even see some of the things I missed the first time around.
Houses and cars will come and go, but you will never be able to recreate your wedding day. The pictures are once in a lifetime. Spend the money. Hire Maija. With the quality of pictures she takes you will want to carve out time just to browse through them for the sheer beauty of the product she provides.
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Courtney W. Sent on 03/16/20195 out of 5 rating
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Amazing!
Maija was the BEST! She made you feel at ease, was super attentive, gave great direction, and her work was AMAZING. She was so easy to work with and went above and beyond to make your day go smoothly! Her lovely husband even tended to a baby of the wedding party during some of the photos, what a guy!!!!! I would recommend Maija and her amazing skill without hesitation to any looking for a top-notch photographer for to capture their special day. XoxoMaija was the BEST! She made you feel at ease, was super attentive, gave great direction, and her work was AMAZING. She was so easy to work with and went above and beyond to make your day go smoothly! Her lovely husband even tended to a baby of the wedding party during some of the photos, what a guy!!!!! I would recommend Maija and her amazing skill without hesitation to any looking for a top-notch photographer for to capture their special day. Xoxo -
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