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Shado of a Rose Photography

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Coastal Maine, New England, Tri-State Area, Maryland

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About This Vendor

A Couple In Love Photographing Couples In Love

Shado of a Rose Photography is a wedding-photography business in Portland, ME, founded by creative power couple Shado and Isa. Passionate about candid and expressive imagery, the company specializes in authentic photojournalism designed to encapsulate the essence of every moment. Combining their professional eye for light and composition with a flair for adventure, they create meaningful and lasting collections that genuinely resonate with happy couples. Before joining forces, Shado and Isa both operated individual photography businesses, capturing the liveliness and high-energy atmosphere at music festivals. Their wealth of experience in the event industry lends credible confidence to their workflow, ensuring that every photoshoot is expertly managed. Working together to document momentous weddings, Shado and Isa flourish in each other’s company, using their unique strengths and qualities as artists. Shado of a Rose Photography offers various photography packages for engagement sessions, weddings, and destination weddings. Couples are welcome to customize their photography experience with boudoir and trash-the-dress photo shoots, creating a seamless transition between events. Additional services include social media sharing, printed enlargements, and wedding photo albums.

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Destination Weddings

Destination Wedding Packages

Photo Shoot Types

Boudoir, Bridal Portraits, Day After Session, Engagement, Trash The Dress

Photo & Video

Digital Files, Printed Enlargements, Printed Proofs, Same-Day Edits, Second Shooter Available, Social Media Sharing, Wedding Albums

Photo & Video Styles

Documentary, Dramatic, Lifestyle, Modern

Wedding Activities

Getting Engaged, Rehearsals & Parties, After Party, Wedding

Awards and Affiliations

Shado of a Rose Photography Reviews

Reviewed On 9/09/2021 by Trina L

Isa and shado were absolutely incredible! Not only did our pictures come out beautiful but they gave off such great energy and were just amazing people in general! They also helped to direct us really well while taking our pictures. We assumed ...

we were going to look super awkward and when we got our pictures we couldn’t believe they were pictures of us! I can’t say enough good things about them and I’d get married again just to get more amazing pictures and more great company!

Reviewed On 5/13/2022 by Alexis R

Isa was so much fun to work with to make our small elopement ceremony very special! From the first time I contacted her, I knew she was going to be great to work with. She was professional and made us very comfortable. We laughed and had a blas...

t taking photos in different locations. Every photo came out amazing and I am so glad she was able to capture our special day so well. Highly recommend!

Reviewed On 4/27/2022 by Nicholas G

Not sure how to capture in words the incredible experience we had with Isa photographing our special day. Starting from the beginning it was clear that Isa prioritizes good and clear communication - she was extremely responsive to questions and...

made my wife and I feel super comfortable leading up to our wedding day. As for the day itself, MAGICAL! We did a small, intimate gathering but these photos feel so BIG with character and love! Isa swooped-in and efficiently took control - making sure to include everyone while also re-posing everyone so each photo came out uniquely special. Her skill's are top-notch, for sure, but it's truly Isa's bubbly, engaging and fun personality that took it from being a great experience to truly the best photographing experience we have ever had - and we tend to do quite a bit of photoshoots! Thank you, Isa, and we're so excited to work with you again in the near future.

Reviewed On 4/15/2022 by Heather L

Shado and Isa were absolutely amazing ! From our first phone conversation, I knew I had chosen the right photographs. They were caring, supportive and listened to our every want to make our wedding memorable. They went above and beyond to meet...

us at our venue to check it out to make sure they were prepared for the day. All my wedding guests loved them and felt so comfortable around them. Even after my wedding, people are still telling me how much they loved them and they brought great energy to our wedding. I am so happy to have meet them and will certainly be using them for any and all my photography needs. They were also punctual with getting me the wedding photo’s, the pictures were better then expected. Stunning !!!

Reviewed On 11/20/2021 by Elizabeth H

Isa and Shado were absolutely amazing wedding photographers! They deserve an A+ in every category and were simply fantastic to work with this October for my autumn wedding. Friendly, professional, and the photos all came out beyond beautiful. T...

hey exceeded my wildest expectations and felt like part of the family. They were very organized and kept a close eye on the time and made sure all the events went on schedule which was extremely helpful as we did not have a wedding planner. They were punctional, flexible and worked great together which really paid off in the final photos. It is very cool having 2 photographers as I had multiple angles of the same event in the photo collection. All our guests absolutely loved them and they really completed the day. They are both very real, down to earth people and the photo collection came out absolutely gorgeous! They have a real skill of capturing the heartfelt moments as well as the goofy and fun ones.

Reviewed On 11/08/2021 by Emma L

Isa was fantastic to work with. After our first conversation I was sure I wanted to work with her for our wedding. She was personal and did not make the wedding feel commercialized like many other vendors do. She was very easy to work with and ...

made us feel comfortable in front of the camera even if we were awkward :) During the wedding she was wonderful with the children! Afterwards, our whole family had raving reviews of Isa. The photos were beautiful and perfectly captured the moments of our special day. We would 100% recommend her & her partner Shado to others!

Reviewed On 10/28/2021 by Melissa S

We are so thankful for Isa. She captured our feelings through the photos she took. It was always a relief when we needed to contact her because we knew she would respond right away. She met us prior to the wedding for a venue walk thru so we co...

uld describe the different backgrounds at the site. Day of the wedding she was a pleasure for all guests and the wedding party as she helped us get memorable photos of all the stages of the day. After the wedding she provided near immediate “sneak peek” photos and just a few weeks later got all the photos to us. Isa was a pleasure to work and we can’t recommend her enough!

Reviewed On 10/28/2021 by Jennifer V

Extremely professional, punctual, and fairly priced. An absolute joy to work with….even our guests commented how fun they were! They are very hard working and a powerful duo. We were surprised by how many gorgeous moments they captured and the ...

creativity used. Such a blessing, would definitely recommend.

Reviewed On 9/27/2021 by Lauren M

Isa and Shado were the absolute best. They made our day so special and their energy was so calming and happy. We received a sneak peak within a couple of days and we are so happy with them!!! You cannot go wrong with these two!

Reviewed On 9/21/2021 by Sarah S

We loved Shado of a Rose photography's work online. Isa was super easy to communicate with via email and she asked great questions. Day of our event she was there early and was completely set up. She brought an amazing energy and everyone in ...

our wedding party LOVED her. We were floored by how quickly she got us our photos and how stunning they turned out. We are hiring Shado of a Rose again for our reception next year!

Reviewed On 9/21/2021 by Caitlin C

From the moment Isa showed up it was one of the best experiences of my wedding day. She spent the first couple minutes getting acclimated to the space and meeting everyone in my bridal party, my closest friends and family. She felt like she wa...

s part of my party and knew all of are names and roles. She was kind, fun, welcoming and professional. The sneak peaks she shared with me the next day are breathtaking and I can't wait to see the rest. Every guest I have talked to also shared the same compliments about how amazing she was! She was simply the best.

Reviewed On 9/21/2021 by Clarissa C

I met Isa 3 years ago when she shot my engagement photos. Over the years we built an awesome relationship and it really shows whenever she does photoshoots for me and my family. I am completely blown away by my wedding pictures, she captured ev...

ery moment perfectly. I swear there were times she was in two places at once. Guests at my wedding loved her, they had nothing but nice things to say. She is truly THE BEST!

Reviewed On 9/14/2021 by Seema P

Shado and Isa were beyond phenomenal! We hired them to shoot our engagement and wedding photos. They were great at capturing the emotion - you could really see and feel the love and happiness in every photo. Even the dancing pictures were fanta...

stic! As far as a team, they work incredibly well together. We really appreciated having 2 photographers that way we didn’t have to worry about splitting time between the bride and groom while we got ready. We were very touched by all of Isa and Shado’s attention to details. Isa even took her shoes off so she could tiptoe around the room undetected. Both her and Shado did a great job of capturing the true essence of my husband and I. If my flowers were too low, or my dress wasn’t perfect for the shot they quickly adjusted everything before I had a chance to realize. They were also very good and supportive in making both of us feel comfortable in front of the camera. If you’re looking for someone who will give you all of their attention, do a fantastic job and really is just there for the love of capturing beautiful moments this is the winning team. I cannot recommend them enough. Huge thank you to Isa and Shado for capturing our perfect wedding day!

Reviewed On 8/23/2021 by Liza E

Working with Shado was one of the best decisions we made about our small (50 person) wedding! From the start, he was willing to work with us to meet our budget and vision. He was easy to get in touch with, kind and easygoing, extremely flexible...

, and very professional leading up to our event. On the day of the wedding, he was both very invisible (I don't like getting my photos taken but never even noticed him except for the formal portraits) and literally everywhere at the same time He managed to capture our event from so many angles that when we showed the photos to others, they couldn't believe it was only one photographer. He was also good at giving direction for the more formal pictures without being pushy and at the same time was able to go with the flow. He captured so many little moments between our guests (and between us) that we didn't get to see on the day of, which was so wonderful to look back on. Further, he was extremely fast with delivering our finished photos (1 week!!!), and they came out beautifully. I could not recommend Shado enough, if we ever need any other event photographed, we would 100% go with him again.

Reviewed On 6/30/2021 by Rachel C

tl;dr Isa and Shado are talented, professional, and fun photographers, and we highly recommend them! We were planning 'mini-mony' on relatively short notice after having to postpone our large event due to the pandemic when we found Shado of a R...

ose online. Isa was always prompt and professional in her communication and flexible and patient when we had to tweak plans. Since we live on the other side of the country, we first met Isa and Shado on our wedding day when we were already getting ready. Isa immediately went to work capturing pictures of all the ladies getting ready. She got so many great candid and lightly posed photos without getting in the way. In the guys' getting ready space, my husband appreciated all of Shado's posing suggestions as well. Even though it was a very bright and windy day on the beach, they both captured the joy and emotion of the ceremony and reception so beautifully, and the photos really speak for themselves. In addition to being incredibly talented photographers, Isa and Shado are also exceptionally fun people. We enjoyed talking with them throughout the day, and our families continue to comment to us about how great they are. If we or our families ever have another photography need in the area, we will certainly hire Shado of a Rose again! :)

Reviewed On 6/04/2021 by Leah G

Isa was fabulous, she made us feel comfortable and even got all the children to smile! Highly recommend!!!

Reviewed On 2/11/2021 by Natasha G

Isabelle was the BEST! She was funny and kind to my friends and family, but stern enough to gather big groups for photos! She took every picture that I wanted and made me feel comfortable and beautiful! I would highly recommend her for any even...

t and know that she will capture the special moments<3

Response from the Vendor on 02/16/2021

Tasha, I've been getting a chance to review your wedding photos recently and WOW. What a day it was. Thanks for choosing me to be your photographer. It was a true honor to be there. Sending you so much love. Isa

Reviewed On 2/08/2021 by Chelsea D

Prior to our wedding, we sat down with Isa and Shado for a consultation. Together, we went over everything my fiance and I envisioned for our photos. They made us completely comfortable to share everything we had in mind, no detail was too smal...

l, and no ask too large. The day of our wedding couldn't have been more flawless! Shado and Isa make being in from of a camera feel so natural. It was the happiest day of our lives, and the photos capture that spirit completely. I would recommend their services to anyone!

Response from the Vendor on 02/16/2021

Chelsea! Your kind words touch us deeply. Thank you for being a supportive and thoughtful person to work with. It's because of you & Derek, we enjoy our work so much. Sending you both love as your path continues. I&S

Reviewed On 2/07/2021 by Caroline S

We booked Isa for our micro-wedding in July 2020. We can’t recommend her enough! She has an extraordinary eye and knew how to perfectly capture the special moments and the small details of the day. We appreciated Isa’s fun personality and the d...

irection she gave us while taking portrait shots. She made us feel comfortable and natural! Isa also got our online album to us in a very timely manner, which was great because we obviously couldn’t wait to see the final photos. We couldn’t be happier with how our special day was captured, all thanks to Shado of a Rose!!

Response from the Vendor on 02/16/2021

Sweet Caroline! That could not be a more accurate song for a woman with your personality and name combined. Talk about an incredible finale to your wedding day. And at such a strange time you shined as a planner, bride, daughter, sister, friend...

. Thanks for being an incredible woman to know and work with. Sending love. I&S

Reviewed On 2/07/2021 by Christopher J

Absolutely unbelievable work. Needed next to no instructions but was great at figuring out our preferences. Knew exactly what to ask before hand and where to be during. The final results were perfect in every way and the presentation of them be...

ing on a website for us was the perfect way to share the pictures with friends.

Response from the Vendor on 02/16/2021

Hey Chris! Thank you for your kind words. You and your partner were such a pleasure to work with. Thank you for welcoming me like I was family. Hoping to see you soon. Happy to see you doing so well. All our love.

Contact Info for Shado of a Rose Photography

Coastal Maine, New England, Tri-State Area, Maryland(203) 512-6749

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Shado & Isa

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It's hard to describe us in a short, concise, ingestible way. I would bet much like you and your partner, you're hard to put into words. We strive for excellence and always settle on authenticity. It's the way we would describe ourselves as much as our work. Yes...we value well composed, memorable, vibrant photos, but more importantly we care deeply about the relationship with our clients. The partners that seek our expertise more often think of our sincerity and follow-through followed by our beautiful work.

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