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Thanks for checking out my work! I'm a fine art photojournalist from Eugene, OR but I shoot all over the state. I take on a limited number of weddings per year so I can provide great service and quick turnaround times for my clients. Check out more of my work at my website or shoot me a message.
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- Getting Engaged
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This is a longer review, so TLDR: Joshua Rainey Photography is great, and you should hire him for your event or wedding!
After scouring the internet for portfolios and searching far and wide for a wedding photographer, I eventually stumbled upon Joshua Rainey’s website. I was extremely pleased with the clarity and detail of the photos, which maintain a realistic yet refined image without appearing over-processed in post. Upon contacting Joshua, my wife and I were met with prompt and courteous communication, which was maintained up to and through receiving our gorgeous finalized wedding photos.
Joshua lives in Oregon, but was able to travel to the Bay Area on two separate occasions for two full day photo shoots - one for an engagement shoot (which we partially decided to do to get to know him before the big day) and again a few months later with a second shooter for our wedding. You would think that this would be quite expensive, but we found that even with the travel and engagement shoot the final cost was actually less than what we were being quoted for by local bay area photographers to do the same thing.
At our first meeting in San Francisco, Joshua proved knowledgeable about the local area, provided good insight on what to bring and where would be good locations for the shoot. He also kept it not super formal or posed, which allowed us to feel more at ease and unstaged, leading to more natural photos. He is funny, kind, and compassionate, while still being professional. Once the finalized and edited photos were returned to us, we knew that we had definitely made the right decision.
Our second meeting during the “big day” he arrived early and ready to go, along with the second photographer he brought, and was able to capture great getting ready shots. He was able to direct the groups of people quickly and efficiently to get the photographs that we requested, along with many more that we wouldn’t have thought about. At the same time, he did not over-run or try to take control of the entire day, which is something that some other photographers are not quite as good at.
All in all, Joshua was a great photographer at a more than reasonable price, and a wonderful human. If either of us had to get married again (which hopefully we won’t), we would both make the same decision to hire him again, and you should too.
Josh was a spectacular presence at our wedding, guided us through plenty of photo sessions, took charge when needed and disappeared into the background when appropriate. When combined with his relatively affordable rates, I doubt there's a better deal in Oregon.
Josh is an excellent photographer! He took amazing photos throughout our wedding, and even drove through an ice storm to get there! He met with us ahead of time to talk through everything we wanted for our special day, completed a walk-through of the space, and ensured we got what we were hoping for. I have a huge family, and in addition to snapping great photos, he did a perfect job of corralling people for pics, and got them done super efficiently so people weren't waiting around. He also gave us great advice and guidance through the whole process. We had a blast working together and would definitely recommend him to anyone wanting couples, family, or special occasion photos!
We cannot say enough positive things about Josh! Josh, is an extremely talented and professional photographer! We were fortunate enough to have found Josh, through our good friends who had him photograph their wedding four years ago. We were so impressed by their photos we decided to reach out to him. We are so thankful he had our wedding date available!
From our first conversation, my husband and I knew he was the right photographer for us. We live in Washington and were planning a destination wedding in Oregon and Josh really took a lot of stress off our plate when it came to the photography.
We had our engagement photos done with him in May, he picked a beautiful location, and really captured some beautiful moments. That was our first time meeting him, and we felt like we had known him forever. It truly felt like hanging out with a good friend who happened to know how to take really awesome photos. We both appreciated his calm demeanor, his humor, and his ability to make us feel so comfortable so quickly. When we got the photos back, we were so happy and reassured that we had the right person for our wedding.
Josh, then photographed our wedding day in October with the assistance of another photographer, Dillion. They were both amazing to work with, on-time, professional, reassuring, and they paid great attention to detail. As many brides know, photos are everything, so Josh was great about guiding us in solo shots, couple shots, and group shots. He would let us know if a hair was out of place, and would make us laugh so we looked as genuine as we felt, and he just really went out of his way to make sure our photos were stunning.
When we received our wedding photos, we were absolutely blown away. The photos are absolutely amazing, and he captured our day so perfectly. Josh's style is 10/10 and he really knows what he is doing. We would recommend him to anyone for engagements and weddings, because his work is exceptional. We are so glad he was part of our big day, and made our photography dreams come true. We will forever look back at our wedding photos with happiness and joy and forever be grateful for Josh. Planning weddings can be so stressful, and photos last forever. So if you are looking for gorgeous photos and a hassle free photographer, Josh is the right one for you! We highly recommend him!
Thank you so much Josh for being a part of our day, and making our photos so great. We appreciate everything you did for us and love our photos so much. You are simply the best!
Love,
John and Jenna
Kathy and I, Jeff, live in Springfield, Oregon. We were married on March 25, 2023. We hired Joshua as our photographer. We did not know him prior to hiring him.
We could not have been more pleased! He is an awesome photographer and collaborator. Joshua was an excellent communicator both before, during and after our wedding. He was timely in responding to our questions. Joshua was terrific in working with Kathy and me and our family members during the various photo shoots.
The photos he took were beautiful and edited skillfully. Kathy and I would recommend him with a 10/10 as a photographer and wedding partner.
We had a small, intimate wedding with family and our closest friends at my cabin at Odell Lake. Josh was wonderful! He listened to our requests for the type of photos we were looking for, he caught great shots of our whole family...including 3 littles. He did both our casual family photos and our wedding photos. He had thoughtful suggestions for us along the way, but also gave us freedom to do what we wanted. He got our photos to us when he said he would and I LOVE them. He gave us several shots of each setting with different filters applied. He communicated with us well. I recommend Josh Rainey as a professional, talented, capable, artistic and kind photographer. He captured our perfect day perfectly.
Joshua is professional, but also has a great sense of humor and an excellent eye for photos. After my engagement shoot I expected to have good photos after my wedding, but I was truly blown away with both the quality and quantity of pictures. He was great and I will absolutely be using him in the future!
Josh did a great job during our wedding. He understood what we wanted & worked really well with all our guests. The digital downloads we received from the wedding were really awesome & he did an amazing job at capturing different elements of lighting, and multiple color pigments. I would recommend him to anyone who is looking for a professional that is easy going, and pleasant to work with.
Josh is quite simply the best! He was kind, attentive, helpful, and fun to spend several hours with on our wedding day. The light he captured in our photos (of which we received hundreds!) is absolutely magical! Everyone loved working with him, he made me comfortable and even made my grumpy toddler smile! A+ he is everything you are looking for and more.
Professional, on the ball, amazing photographer that I recommend to everyone.
We highly recommend Josh! After searching for a photographer in our area with no good leads, I reached out to Josh because he photographed my cousin's wedding. He traveled to WA and ID with no travel fees. He was very flexible with all the changes that 2020 threw at us. He's very friendly and makes photos fun. He also has a quick turnaround on photos. We love our photos!
From our first contact, you were extremely organized and professional. Everything was spelled out and the contract was very straight-forward and inclusive. Your communication with us was very reassuring that you had everything under control. I loved how you handled the family pictures, asking us a month or so before the wedding for a list of pictures that we wanted to make sure were taken, with a template for how we should organize our list. As you know, our list was quite long, and you and Keith absolutely nailed getting all the requisite pictures done expeditiously.
The entire day was extremely relaxed, and you and your assistants made us all feel comfortable because all of you were so calm. Everything ran like clockwork and it appeared that all of you had a great rapport with the other vendors, as well, which made everything run seamlessly.
And I don’t even know where to begin about the quality and quantity of pictures. When you sent me a few pictures the day after the wedding, I was thrilled to get a sneak peek and loved every one of them. I assumed that those were the “best ones,” but was very anxious to see the whole gallery. Boy, was I blown away! Every picture was amazing and there were so many different poses and backgrounds and lighting and tones and candids . . . I have so many favorites!!! I can’t say enough about how wonderful it was to work with you and how pleased we are with the fantastic gallery of pictures that will forever remind us of a beautiful day.
I remember looking for a photographer for our wedding, thinking about how overwhelmed I was at the list of options. I reached out to Josh and he was immediately responsive. My husband and I knew the second we sat down with him to discuss all things related that he was the PERFECT PERSON for our day! And we were so happy that he was available for our day. Making us both laugh, and capturing every memorable moment. Leaving me with pictures of everyone at my wedding having a good time, dancing, laughing, celebrating!
Josh is a very talented, professional, creative and fun photographer! I reached out to his business when I was first looking for a photographer for our wedding. He responded back to me super fast and he was very informative on what his style was and what the wedding packages included. He was very patient, didn't rush me into any decisions, and followed up with me on questions I had for him etc. I love how he related on a personal level and is very down to earth. Super easy going and excited about his work! I couldn't have been happier with how our wedding pictures turned out and how he interacted with us and our guest on the wedding day!
Josh is amazing and so talented!!!
When I first contacted Josh I had already contacted many photographers -- the difference with Josh, was that Michael and I both immediately felt a connection with him.
I found Josh online and his page got my attention because it was everything I was looking for in our wedding photographer! The style and just everything he was about when it came to his clients getting their photos!
Like I mentioned before, connection was huge for me when choosing our vendors for our wedding! Especially a photographer because they are capturing some pretty special and intimate moments. Josh was very easy to communicate with and he has been so fun to work with and get to know over this last year. We had fun hanging out with Josh for our engagement pictures and when it came time to our wedding day 5 months later we were both so comfortable with him!
For our wedding day we had both Josh and his wife Rachael! What an awesome couple!!!
Both Josh and Rachael are so talented and have an eye for detail. Michael and I being the way we are we appreciated every fix of our hair or making sure the little details were showing (for example Michael's watch)!
We love what you guys are about and love that you share a passion for photography and can do it together!
Josh and Rachael we can't thank you guys enough for capturing our day so perfectly!
-Mollee & Michael
Josh is amazing to work with, takes incredible photos, and makes a great team with your vendors. I had the pleasure of meeting Josh while he photographed my best friend’s wedding in November 2017. After working with Josh, watching him interact with the wedding party and the guests, there was no question I had to have Josh photograph my wedding this year. Josh makes things so effortless, and you can trust him to get the best photos of your perfect day! Josh helps you think about the photos you want and ensures he captures your wishes. He explores your property and finds the most breathtaking views. I would hire Josh over and over again, he’s exactly the photographer you want on your wedding day!
We were so lucky to get Joshua for our wedding! We got a ton of pictures, and they are so full of color! Joshua really listened to what we were looking for and then did that, with his own style and expertise.
Like most racially diverse couples/families, we were concerned about whether everyone would show up looking like themselves and not too washed out or too blurry--Joshua nailed it! No issues at all, just great pictures. :)
We asked for and got mix of candid shots (really important to us) and posed family and couple shots. Miraculously, everyone looks great in the group pics which I just can't believe! That never happens! And in the candid shots, Joshua was so unobtrusive that we didn't even know where he was and whether he'd captured those moments until we got the pictures back.
Joshua was willing to work with us for a reasonable price given that our event was so small (my mom called it a "micro-wedding"). He even went a step further and suggested we split the time and do a couple's photoshoot at another location that evening. We got two beautiful locations for our pics, and Joshua highlighted the best in each location, scouting out which areas would be the best backdrops. Even better, we were more relaxed when we didn't feel guests were waiting on us, and we got lovely sunset pictures at the location where we got engaged!
Joshua's wife, Rachel, is an amazing makeup artist and hair stylist, and stepped in at the last minute to do mine. She was so great to work with as well, and the confidence I got from having a professional do my make-up and hair showed through in our pictures.
I would definitely work with them again!
Josh was a wonderful photographer! He was easy to work worth and made us both feel comfortable behind the camera. I couldn't be happier with our wedding photos. I highly recommend him!
He likes to be called Josh but I call him Joshua. First time I met him the first thing I said was, “hey! You’re really tall.” And you know what, it really works out because his perspective is really flattering! We really enjoyed working with Joshua. We were very nervous as this was our first photo shoot together. It honestly didn’t feel like work for us because he is just so down to earth, so amicable, and his smile makes you comfortable like you’ve known him for a long time. In between shots, he shares stories of his family and his hobbies. We enjoyed every stories that we invited him to dinner with us after our photo shoot. And that’s the kind of photographer you need. Someone who has the creative eye, to turn something ordinary to extraordinary and someone who is easy to get along with. Our family and friends enjoyed having him during our wedding. He makes magic with his camera.
If he was a super hero his superpowers are Shapeshifting and Telepathy. He is adaptable to variety of situations that require adaptability. From dealing with different light conditions, to shooting different types of photography, and even just interacting with different people—becoming a shapeshifter, like Mystique from X-Men.
He is also like like Professor X, and has the ability to sense the thoughts and feelings of his subjects, and transforming them through portrait. This superpower is indispensable.
DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT LOOK FURTHER, if looking for a photographer. Hire him now if you want epic and awesome photos.
WARNING and DISCLOSURE: Severe heart palpitations and extreme profanity may occur post viewing of your pictures. Side effects of self-confidence and resiliency may also occur. Please call you fiancé or husband if symptoms occur. (These really happened to me)
With all seriousness, thank you Josh for being so easy to work with. We and our crew enjoyed working with you. It has been such a delight to have met you. *fist pump*
Kristel out. ✌🏼
Josh is an amazing photographer! Up and through the day of our wedding, Josh showed professionalism and attentiveness. He was easy and fun to work with on our wedding day. He was also really good at knowing which poses and shots we as a group and individuals should be doing next, which helped with the timing of everything. Everything worked perfectly on the day of the wedding.
Then we got our photos back and they were out of this world! We had an idea we were getting some good shots at the time, but the final shots we received we just amazing. Josh is truly a great photographer and would recommend him to anyone!
In a word - GREAT! Josh and his wife Rachel were awesome to work with. We couldn't have been happier with our choice. On the hottest day of the year so far, Josh and Rachel trekked around with us making sure our special day was documented just the way we wanted.
His turn around is great as well - we shot some sunset pictures during the reception and he even quickly edited one and sent it to us that same night so we could have a "sneak peek" of his work.
I would recommend Joshua Rainey Photography any day of the week, hands down!
Josh and his wife Rachel are the best of the best!! We met up with them at one of the bridal expos and were instantly drawn to their calm, welcoming personalities and their willingness to help (even in finding florists). They genuinely care and want to help. Throughout the next few months, we contacted Josh several times, through text, calls and Skype and each time, he answered promptly and never seemed inconvenienced. The day of the wedding, he and Rachel showed up early and started taking a look around and getting set up. All throughout the day, they kept their fun and calming presence, even when things got a little chaotic. Everyone was very comfortable with them and we loved how observant and commited they were to our event. They really went above and beyond the call of duty! Since the event, we have gotten our pictures back (including a sneak peak, digital gallery and a USB loaded with them photos) - WOW! We are truly blown away with how beautiful they are! - And how many there are! We could not be happier or more impressed! I cannot recommend Joshua Rainey enough! He's definitely made life-long clients of me and my new husband.
Josh and his wife were an amazing team. Our pictures turned out AMAZING! Could not have asked for a better photographer for our wedding.
We highly recommend Joshua Rainey - not only did our pictures turn out gorgeous, he was such a calming presence throughout the day! He also captured the mood and energy of our wedding perfectly. He got so many amazing shots but never felt intrusive or in the way. Post-wedding, he has been extremely responsive and got us our prints within just a few weeks of our wedding. We sent a link to the wedding proofs to our friends and family, and they were also extremely complimentary of how well the photos turned out. We are so grateful to Joshua and his team for being there on our wedding day and capturing the moments so exquisitely!
I met Joshua at a wedding event after I had walked past about 6 other photographers who seemed so needy and desperate. I walked in his booth and he just had a normal conversation with me. He is very much so the type that wants to make sure that you are the right fit so that come your big day he knows exactly what you want and can deliver that! His photos from past weddings were so spectacular I just couldnt imagine picking a different photographer. This was the most important part of the wedding to me. These would be the memories we would have for a life time.
When we looked at our date he was already booked but I couldn't pick anyone else so we changed our wedding date!
Unlike many photographers who may gripe about having to go out of town or charge a huge fee Joshua saw it as an opportunity to take his family on a mini vacation, which made me feel so much better about him being so far from home.
Most weddings it feels like the photographer is right up in the couples business through the entire ceremony. With Joshua and his wife both there they got photos I requested and photos from angles I never would have thought of and they were practically invisible the entire evening.
He took 1000s of pictures and was so prompt on combing through the best ones and perfecting them. I ended up with 100s of gorgeous photos that I treasure. He made a gorgeous hard pages book that we love and he was so patient when I wanted to change and add so many things. One of my big things about a photographer was I wanted the rights to print the photos and that was included with my package.
He is not your typical cheeseball photohrapher, he is so down to earth, easy going and relatable!
To finish, we were so happy with our wedding we have since had Joshua do photos of our growing family and will continue to do so! Also if our wedding is still available on his blog please go check it out! April and Chris august 18th 2012 he did such an amazing job!
Thank you thank you thank you Joshua for so many amazing memories that we get to forever cherish!
Josh was the first photographer I met with and I immediately stopped looking. I contacted him by email and he responded in a timely manner. I asked to meet in person because its important you feel comfortable with your photographer. He was so easy to talk to and bounce ideas off of. We had a two year engagement so we had already had engagement pictures done but decided to have him do another set (they were amazing). His wife is also and amazing photographer and all the moments I wanted captured at my wedding were captured. They are truly everything you want/need for that special day. They even worked with my last minute videographer and my dj. I consider Josh to be my photographer for anything I want done in the future!
Joshua is a FANTASTIC photographer. Before meeting him, my husband and I felt really stuck. We obviously wanted beautiful photos of our biggest day, but didn't want to spend our entire wedding budget on a photographer. Insert Joshua Rainey. He was SUPER easy to communicate with (met us for coffee to show us photos, explain packages, etc.), very fun, and did AMAZING work. If my husband and I could get married 1,000 times, we'd pick Josh to take our photos every time.
Joshua photographed my daughters wedding in July 2015, my daughter resides in Kentucky and all communications were handled via email. At my daughters, request I met with him to view his work and get a feel for him as an individual. When the meeting was over, I called my daughter and told her to book him. I found Joshua freindly, honest and professional. Joshua was prompt and professional with all he's communications. Joshua did a wonderful job photographing our daughters wedding and we were delighted with the pictures. When anyone asks about a photographer, I recommend Joshua.
I am a photographer and videographer by trade. I co-own Heartwood Films. I have worked with a large number of wedding photographers, and by far my favorite to work with is Joshua Rainey and his wife Rachel. They are friendly and stress free. When I got engaged to my wife, my first call was to Josh so that I could book him. My photos are awesome and we're returned to me quickly. Don't look anywhere else. Don't even hire me, hire Josh. You won't regret it.
I contacted Joshua a few months back, as I work as an interpreter for Deaf students, and asked him if he'd be willing to talk with one of my former students that has a talent for photography but would like to learn more on the business end of things. Josh was more than willing to help my student. It is this willingness to help others that makes me proud to call him a friend. Not to mention.... an amazing photographer!
Josh is such a great photographer. We got to know him first by shooting an engagement session and he was so fun. My husband and I were both so comfortable around him. I can't say enough good things about him on our wedding day. He was a member of the family that day, not just our photographer. He worked well with everyone and my bridal party/family LOVED him. He helped me destress and caught so many great moments! Can't wait for our family pics this Friday.
Josh is one of the most talented photographers I have seen! He is great to work with and you will be so happy you made this choice!
Joshua was the photographer for my brother's wedding. His work was so good that I thought of him when I started to plan my own wedding. Unfortunately, I live in Ohio and needed to find a local photographer. I contacted Joshua because I value his opinion. He took the time to look through the work of photographers in my area and recommend a really good one! I would recommend him for anyone in the area!
When planning a wedding the most important thing to invest in is a good photographer. The day will fly by and before you know it it will be over! We chose Joshua Rainey based on his photography style, and the fact that he charged for the wedding day and not by the hour.
We had only communicated before the wedding by email, but when it came to the big day it felt like we had known him for years! I know all of our wedding party (including the groom and myself) are not the most photogenic bunch, or were looking forward to taking photos. But Josh made it so fun for everybody and made the whole day flow so easily, you could tell he was an expert! He was working hard from morning until our reception ended around 8 pm.
When we received our photos they exceeded our expectations! Absolutely amazing! Like i had said before when you get married the day just flies by, but Joshua had managed to photograph all these little moments that we had forgot about. Looking through the photos it is like reliving the day all over again.
I cannot thank him enough for all the hard work and would highly recommend him over and over again to anyone looking for a wedding photographer.
Joshua was the perfect match for our daughter's wedding. Kate and her fiance are pretty untraditional, and he made them feel comfortable during their engagement session, and of course, the wedding itself. His process, personality and the pictures themselves reflect the magic of the day. He was fun and "got" them...he was everywhere, but never in the way, and that was evident in the amazing images we now have to share.
Josh is very professional in both his photography and in conducting his business. Whether it's a photo-shoot or a wedding, he's extremely easy to work with.
Having so much experience, he gave me confidence that he would capture our wedding well and be able to direct people in photos but also let the moment and personalities of my wife and I shine through. And he delivered such an incredible body of work.
I really appreciate that he sent us our photos on a USB drive because we now have digital copies to print when we eventually have a home with more room to display moments from our special day. He delivered everything as promised and made our wedding day that much easier and memorable!
Don't hesitate to contact Joshua Rainey for a quote! If you book him, you will not be disappointed!
Joshua is a wonderful and professional photographer! I have been watching his portfolio grow over the years and I can't wait to have him capture my wedding day. He captures the most precious moments and has an awesome personality!
My husband and I booked Josh to shoot our wedding, and in our opinion he was the best! He was very personable, down to earth and fun. We can have a corky crowd between both our families and everyone loved him. His attention to detail is impeccable, you can tell that he really takes pride in his work. He's not just doing this for money and it shows. If your looking for a photographer your should end here. We couldn't be happier ours did.
Joshua and his wife, Rachel, were amazing! The photos look wonderful and they were able to quickly and professionally handle all requested group photos on our wedding day. I highly recommend Joshua Rainey Photography to anyone looking for a wedding photographer in the Eugene/Springfield area.
Joshua is a fantastic photographer. He and his wife make a great team and made us feel very comfortable while making sure we got all the photos we wanted. I loved the ability to have two photographers! Quick turnaround of editing our photos. Nothing but good things to say!!
Joshua Rainey and his wife Rachel and are quite a dynamic duo when it came to our wedding photography. They complement each other perfectly and made us feel very relaxed. They captured our wedding day perfectly! They were incredibly organized and went above and beyond the call of duty. We are so happy we chose them as our photographers. We feel like we're friends with them now! We intend on using them again for other types of photography in the future.
Joshua and his wife Rachel did an amazing job on our wedding! They made everyone feel relaxed, guided us when we needed them to, and edited every one of the 1000+ photos they delivered to us for framing, color, redeye, etc. We ended up with an incredible package of wedding photos that captured all parts of that day perfectly.
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