$4,600 starting price
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Tori Osteraa
Owner
In business: 1+ years
Team: 1 member
Languages: English
Business: Woman-owned Business
Elopement + Wedding Photographer
Wedding + Elopement packages start at $4.6k.
My photography style is candid, based off of genuine interactions, and movement! Don’t worry - we’ll get those traditional portraits your mom and grandma love, but I’m most passionate about the photos that show what your love is really like. With all of the goofiness, nose crinkle laughs, and the intimacy that comes from loving your person deeply and in those quiet moments.
I like to think of myself, first and foremost, as an artist. If you’re looking for someone to just show up and take a few photos, I’m probably not the photographer for you (and that’s okay!). Like I said, I put my whole heart into what I do. I want to be creative with you and I don’t half-ass anything because I genuinely treasure the trust my clients put into me.
I view every elopement, wedding, or session as a collaboration with my clients. One of my strengths as a photographer is that I’m an excellent person to dream up your vision with. When you’re hiring me, you aren’t just hiring me for the day of. I’m there with you every step of the way to offer advice, encouragement, and creative ideas to make sure your day feels completely, 100% you.
Do you imagine your big day among the mountains and the trees? On the cliffs overlooking the water? Maybe the wedding day you’ve always dreamed has you surrounded by all of the friends and family you hold dear. Either way, I'm your girl!
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- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
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- Boudoir
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
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- Film Photography
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- Second Shooter Available
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- Artistic
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- Modern
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- Getting Engaged
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- Wedding
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Tori is highly praised by multiple couples for her exceptional photography skills, professionalism, and ability to make everyone feel at ease during engagement and wedding shoots. Couples appreciate her warm and friendly approach, patience, and creativity in capturing genuine emotions and intimate moments. Tori's communication, attention to detail, and flexibility in accommodating unique requests have earned her glowing reviews, with many expressing gratitude for the beautiful memories she preserved through her artistry. Overall, Tori's talent, personality, and commitment to exceeding expectations make her a top recommendation for capturing special events.Review photos
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Tori is truly one of the best photographers we've had the privilege of working with. She shot our engagement pictures and wedding, and we truly can't wait to work with her in the future. She went above and beyond as she truly is one of the kindest and most creative person I've ever met. She has the most genuine visions for photographing, and she truly captured our special day in such a beautiful, memorable, and honest way. We'll cherish the photos capturing these precious and special memories forever. Especially considering how you'll be spending so much time with your photographer on your wedding day, you want someone like Tori by your side as she is extremely professional, patient, thoughtful, and the best hype person you'll ever know.
She also provides a wonderful guide for preparing and planning for the wedding, beyond the photography aspects.
Tori goes above and beyond for her clients, and it truly shows in her photography as well as in our experiences with her. My husband and I were initially concerned about whether the photos would turn out great as we don't always feel comfortable in front of the camera (and didn't always feel photogenic). Tori put those worries to rest extremely quickly as she has helpful prompts and ideas to make it all feel so effortless and natural. I truly could go on and on about how phenomenal she is, and how thankful we are to have had her photograph our wedding and engagement sessions (which also included our dog and she was so wonderful in making it all work). I can't wait to have future memories to capture as I know Tori will photograph them amazingly. Thank you so very much, Tori!
Tori is 10/10. Every detail, moment, and smile was captured with care and intention. My husband and I are thrilled with her work and would recommend her to anyone. Tori has a calm demeanor that can help anyone feel confident to just be themselves in front of the camera. From our first phone consult, I knew I could trust her to document our day and I am so glad I did. Tori went above and beyond from start to finish from our engagement session to the send off at our wedding. She is easy to work with, kind, and exceptionally talented at what she does. We will cherish our photos for years to come. Thank you Tori!!
I initially reached out to Tori because I loved her Instagram feed and was hoping her personality matched the warmth and connection I saw in her photos. Immediately after speaking with her we knew we found the perfect fit. She's incredibly down to earth and helped us feel grounded despite the hectic wedding day energy. She tailors her approach to each client and we were so grateful for her communication style with us. We've never worked with a professional photographer before and were fairly nervous. From our first meeting through receiving our final gallery, Tori was absolutely a joy to work with. We genuinely recommend her 200% !!
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Tori took my husband and I's engagement and wedding photos and I 100% made the right choice going with her!!! I have never had professional photos taken before and am very uncomfortable in front of a camera. She did an amazing job making us feel like she was just our friend hanging out with us and managed to find a balance between coaching us for poses/movements and letting us move around and do our own thing. She got my vision for what I wanted for the wedding and she helped drive the timeline for the ceremony, family pictures, portraits, etc. She answered any questions I had on the process quickly, got us previews insanely quickly that we loved, and got our wedding album to us before we expected. We love looking back on the photos and so many of our guests have reached out telling us how amazing they turned out. 1000% recommend hiring Tori for your special event!! She has such an amazing eye for photography and will make you feel comfortable even when you're out of your element.
Oh my gosh. If you are looking for the most talented, sweet and overall amazing photographer (and person) you’ve found her!! Tori made our experience 100 times better because of how funny and fun she is as a photographer. She made me and my husband feel so relaxed and special throughout the entire night. Also to add, she is such a talented photographer that does everything to get the perfect shot! Her pictures really do feel like a work of art and she was able to capture so much emotion in every shot she took. I feel like she really puts in the effort to know her clients which I appreciated so much. I could rave about her all day if someone asked me to because of the experience she provided (as well as the pictures). If you are on the fence about who to use, I would HIGHLY recommend Tori because she gave us pictures that we will cherish forever and I also just had a great time hanging out with her throughout the day. If I had to do everything all over again, the first thing I would do is book Tori as our photographer! You’re the best, Tori!🤍🤍
Tori made us feel so relaxed during our wedding photos. She is fun, warm and has such an amazing eye. She is able to capture moments that really feel like “us” and I treasure my photos from her so much.
I’m absolutely speechless. Tori is such a talented photographer and also such a sweet, wholesome person. She does an incredible job of making you feel confident and comfortable, which truly reflects in the photos. I’ve been photographed by Tori 3 times now (friends wedding, my engagement, and now my elopement!) and it certainly won’t be the last time we book her. I highly recommend Tori for any of your photography needs, she will be worth every penny!!!
Hiring Tori (and Herman) was one of the best decisions my husband and I made during our wedding planning process. From the first call, Tori made the wedding process feel easier. Although the photos are important, the experience wouldn't have been the same without her kindness, patience, and guidance. But don't get me wrong, the photos are phenomenal! From our engagement shoot to the day of our wedding, Tori gifted us the most precious memories. I know when we need a photographer again, Tori will be the only person we call.
Tori is simply amazing! I am the Mama of the Bride. My daughter led us to Tori for her wedding at Treehouse Point. She was drawn to her use of color, forest vibe, expressions and details that are so intimate. Toris is so personal, friendly, professional. She captured every happy tear that was shed, and the love between Christine and Nick. We are forever grateful for these amazing photos, and recommend her for every wedding! Our venue was intimate and not a lot of time to spare with their timeline, but she never made any of us feel rushed, she was so warm and creative. She gently kept us all on track! Truly magical!
My husband and I worked with Tori for our engagement and wedding photos. We are absolutely obsessed with how all of our photos turned out! We are so happy to have worked with Tori, and glad to have the beautiful photos to cherish forever. Tori- you are amazing!
Wow. Just wow. In short, Tori and her photography are magical.
Tori was highly recommended to us by friends who had her shoot their wedding. Loving their photos we booked Tori and I am so happy we did!! Tori was amazing every step of the way, easy to work with, communicative, STUNNING photos, and truly going above and beyond.
Beforehand, Tori was happy to answer my questions and had smooth booking process.
Day of, Tori and her husband/additional photographer were a PLEASURE to have. They were so nice, Herman was even the first to start picking up broken glass off the dance floor when someone dropped their glass.
And of course her photos are stunning. My husband, myself, our families, and everyone we've shown our photos were amazed how much they captured the magic and love of the day. We'll treasure these photos forever.
Tori is so magical. I loved having her and Herman photograph our wedding. She was able to capture all the love and silliness between me, my new husband, and our wedding party effortlessly. She made us so comfortable in front of the camera and the pictures are absolutely breathtaking. I was sobbing going through the previews. I will forever recommend Tori. She is an absolute GEM!
Where to begin with Tori and her absolutely stunning photography? It’s hard to know where to start so I’ll just say run don’t walk to book her! Each one of her photos are works of art - she has an enormous talent and a very keen eye for light, detail, capturing movement and small moments.
I’ve worked with Tori three times in the last year (boudoir, engagement, and wedding) and each time was a wonderful, fulfilling and joyful experience I can’t imagine working with anyone else.
I first booked Tori for a boudoir shoot. I was feeling insecure in my body leading up to the wedding and thought a little exposure therapy would help, and it was the best decision I could’ve made! Tori greeted me with champagne and charcuterie, a Beyoncé playlist and the best energy, and coached me through a session that was relaxed and fun! She captured a variety of fun, sexy, artful pieces that were a gift for both me and my husband.
We then had our engagement session with Tori and she took some of the most beautiful photos I’ve ever seen. Tori is up for driving several hours to get the perfect vibe for photos, so we drove out to the Olympic Peninsula and took photos around Lake Crescent. The shots were moody and beautiful - very Pacific Northwest. Tori’s skillful direction and commitment to getting the best photos in a diversity of locations and positions was a delight. We trusted her completely. Her talent is so evident. (Even the most cursory look at her social media makes that clear, but I’m here to add my own exclamation point to it!)
And now to the wedding, which was the best day of my life and now re-livable through Tori’s wonderful photography! I’m so happy to have had Tori capturing the whole day. Tori, and her wonderful husband and second shooter, Herman (hi Herman!), were kind enough to work with us even though our wedding day coincided with their own anniversary! Herman put my husband totally at ease, and Tori did the same for me, quietly capturing the early part of the day before taking absolutely stunning photos of our walk down the aisle and ceremony. She also captured fun moments between our guests, including perfectly cute moments of love between people who’d traveled great distances to be a part of our ceremony. That too is such a gift. Tori’s portrait photos in between the ceremony and part are also truly a work of art. She thinks on her feet, quickly selecting and adapting ideas for each shot. She sees art and beauty and potential everywhere she turns, and even found opportunities to incorporate our friends into photos as they happened to be passing us on the street on the way to our reception. The result is this beautiful photo where my husband and I are in focus as our friends who traveled thousands of miles walk past us. It’s breathtaking, and Tori just did it on the spot! One of my favorite photos Tori took from above in Cathedral, viewing us from a height in our suit and dress. She asked me to swish my dress, resulting in an absolutely glorious and unique shot: my husband and I embrace in a moment of stillness while my dress is in stunning motion, whirling around us, enveloping us. Incredible.
Tori describes her style as artful and honest. I couldn’t agree more. Her photos are truly special, capturing Tori’s unique perspective and demonstrating her skill at this craft. It’s been a joy and privilege to work w/ her, & to have copies of her windows into our life and love forever. I cannot possibly recommend her enough!
STOP WHAT YOU ARE DOING AND BOOK TORI.
This was hands down one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. Tori was easy to work with, sweet, professional and a DAMN good photographer. She shot our engagement photos as well as our wedding and we plan on booking her for the future too.
Tori was a freaking god send! My husband and I were scrambling trying to find someone to marry us as the person we planned backed out last minute due to nerves. Her husband stepped into the role effortlessly and did a fantastic job. Oh, AND her sister was our second shooter bc we stole her hubby to marry us. We had her family shoot and marry us, talk about a dream team!
Also, we were so anxious and awkward to be in front of the camera for the first time during our engagement session. Tori was THE BEST hype gal! She calmed our nerves, made us laugh and we had a fabulous time and will cherish our photos forever!
But honestly, this is one decision that you will thank yourself for later.
Tori is the best! She took our engagement photos and wedding photos! I couldn’t recommend her enough! She flew to LA a day early to be with us and walk through the venue which was AMAZING! Her and her assistant Herman were the so pleasant to work with and made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. And most importantly they were PUNCTUAL!! Being on time while managing everything that’s going on in the timeline day of is sooo important! They always had a smile on their faces and totally went with the flow and didn’t make me feel an ounce of worry or stress throughout everything. We love tori and will continue to use her for our many more future milestones to come!
We are so, so glad that we chose Tori as the photographer for our wedding. She completely understood our vision for a laid back, outdoors-focused, intimate DIY wedding day. She and her second shooter were easy to spend time with, made taking photos fun and comfortable, and were up for a 5am wake-up call to hike up a mountain and take day-after sunrise photos. And most importantly, our photos are ABSOLUTELY stunning, from the sweet candid shots and intimate portraits to sweeping landscape photos - they take our breath away every time we look at them (even months later). We can't recommend her enough!
Tori is amazing!!! Having beautiful professional photographs of our proposal was something my fiancee really wanted, and Tori was the best for the job. She was very helpful, patient, and attentive from the very first time I contacted her. She help me with the proposal setting, she gave me tips, she help me stay calm during the planning, and she took incredible photos we are going to cherish for the rest of our lives. During the session she was very fun to work with, and her ideas for poses produce amazing results. I also love how she is interest in capturing our personalities, we feel like the pictures capture how in love, happy, and nervous we were.
Tori's work speaks for itself and honestly it leaves me speechless. My wife and I can't recommend her enough! There is so much warmth and magic that radiates through these photos she takes. Simply just put your trust in her and she will definitely deliver a home run! Not only is she a terrific photographer she is a wonderful human being! She even has a vast network of people she can recommend along your wedding planning process! My suggestion is book your venue then book with Tori because trust me you won't regret having her on your team for your wedding day!
Tori is phenomenal! The way she captures love and your most intimate moments is incredible! She is so flexible and willing to entertain your crazy ideas! Her photos and artistry are absolute magic!! Herman, her husband is a pretty cool dude as well :) we’ve enjoyed working with them and will miss them now that our wedding is over!
Tori is absolutely amazing. She did such a great job making us feel comfortable and helped us have fun with our session. She sent the photos out quickly and they were STUNNING. I cannot recommend her enough.
Tori was wonderful. She took our engagement photos. I was a bit nervous as I feel awkward in photos but she made us feel really comfortable quickly and captured photos that felt natural not staged. She even helped me pick out my outfit and offered lots of suggestions to help us capture the images we wanted. She was really responsive and had our photos back quickly for our save the dates. Highly recommend.
Tori and her husband, Herman, are just incredible. Not only are they both so talented, but they really prioritize their couples- we felt as though we were their only wedding this summer. Their attention to detail, their kindness, and their generosity goes above and beyond what we expected. They really became our friends during this process and we couldn't have asked for a better pair of photographers to capture such a monumental day. And not only that, but how cool is it to see a married couple working weddings together and being creative?! It’s really clear how much they love each other and take pride in what they create. We truly lucked out when we chose them and we cannot say enough good things about Tori and Herman.
I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Tori and our couples session. From the very start she was communicative and organized, and also warm and inviting. Tori really took the time to get to know us and our priorities for the photoshoot; she also provided ideas and direction as needed. The photoshoot itself completely exceeded my expectations! My partner and I haven’t had photos taken before and we didn’t necessarily know how to pose in front of a camera, so we weren’t sure what to expect. Tori knew exactly how provide directions to help us feel comfortable and at ease. She is so creative and talented! She was able to capture truly candid moments, and the photos didn't feel “forced” or “posed,” which I really appreciated. Her turnaround time on editing was quick, and her editing skills are excellent. Her platform for customers to access their photos is so easy to use. I will cherish these photos forever! I would absolutely hire Tori again in the future, and I highly recommend her to anyone.
I did a boudoir shoot with Tori and had the BEST experience! She made me feel so comfortable and was able to guide me through all the poses. I'm obsessed with the album, the photos were above and beyond my expectations. She's amazing, highly recommend booking with her!!
Tori was such a pleasure to work with! She photographed our wedding and I cannot praise her and her husband Herman enough. Both of them put us at such ease throughout the hectic day. She constantly reminded me that we made a good plan for the timeline and that we were ahead of schedule! It was so comforting to be put at ease like that as the timing of the day had been a big stressor for me. She made Brian and I feel so comfortable and so beautiful during the bridal portrait time. We haven’t had professional photos done very often so I was nervous for these too but had absolutely no reason to be! Again, I can’t say enough how wonderful and talented Tori is! She is professional and very communicative and tan every question she had by me in a kind manner. I would hire Tori again in a heartbeat!!!! The photos turned out absolutely amazing!
Tori is a one of a kind person and photographer. From the minute my husband and I had our first phone call with her to the last photo she took on our wedding day she displayed professionalism, personalization, and not to mention, the best hype girl anyone could ask for. She captures the most genuine photos where you can feel the love and hear songs about love from one photo. She doesn’t only capture beautiful art, she’s a beautiful person to work with. My husband and I can’t thank Tori enough for the way she has captured our love
My wife and I have worked with Tori on 5 different shoots (proposal, engagement, wedding, boudoir, and interior design business). Choosing your photographer can be a very personal and vulnerable decision, and Tori quickly gained our trust to capture so many of our major life moments! We aimed to write this review to share the reasons why we trust, love and will continue to go back to Tori for years to come.
Working Style: Tori is focused on what is best for her clients, full stop. We had to move our wedding for COVID and she was incredibly patient and graceful as we navigated the madness. Her approach and demeanor were a source of calm for us when it was chaos working across all our vendors. She is responsive, reliable, and helpful if or when you have challenges to deal with- the perfect energy when planning a wedding or event!
Business: Tori is best known as a photographer, but make no mistake, she is a brilliant marketer and brand strategist. We partnered with Tori on photography needs for our business, and were so impressed with yes, the images of course, but the strategic conversations we had about growing our business and using photography + brand building to achieve our business goals. She provided a combination of photography and brand consulting that has elevated our business and we could not be more thrilled with the results.
Behind the Lens: Simply put, Tori is the ultimate hype person. Her demeanor during shoots will put you at ease, allow you to relax and have fun. Your confidence will be sky high, and she will capture that confidence in the final images. I personally felt this in every shoot we did, as did my wife, especially during her boudoir. Direct quote from my wife, “At first I thought I was doing this for us, but I quickly realized the power of doing a boudoir session for me. Tori made a vulnerable photoshoot feel empowering.”
Wedding Day: Tori and Herman were amazing at keeping things on track and everyone’s anxiety at bay. There were several times I thought we were running behind, and they calmly walked me through what was happening, how we were tracking to the schedule, and allowed me to exhale. Trying to orchestrate all the wedding day photos & moving parts with friends and family who are emotional is like walking a tight rope, and both Tori and Herman did it with ease and grace.
Photo Style: You can tell from looking at her work, but Tori has a distinct style. I do not believe there is anyone who can capture emotion and put it on a canvas the way she does. Seriously, anyone! Her images from all our shoots, the wedding in particular, are beautiful, thoughtful, bring us back to the emotions we felt during the moment- standing the test of time. Receiving our wedding photos from Tori allowed us to relive the day in a way we didn’t think was possible.
Tori + Herman: At the end of the day, working with and giving your business to good people is a great feeling. Tori (+ Herman) are THE BEST people. They are kind, warm, caring and funny. They are people you want to be a part of your community, and your interactions with them will fill up your cup.
Simply put, 11/10 would recommend. If there is a spot open, go book it now before someone else does!!
Can I give 10 stars?? I cannot recommend Tori enough!!! I booked Tori to shoot my surprise proposal, and it was the best decision I have ever made. She helped me through the ENTIRE process, and even made a day of timeline to send to all the vendors. Her communication was so amazing throughout the entire process and she even helped troubleshoot day of when things didn't go as planned. THE PICTURES. LET ME TELL YOU. Every single one of the photos was breathtaking. There was not a single picture that I would not hang on my wall. Her creativity, innovation, and guidance helped make the entire process so fun!! I did not hesitate even for a second to book Tori for my wedding, and will continue to use her every time I need a photographer!!!
My boudoir session with her was one of a kind and truly empowering. We achieved all our visions plus some and I came out of that session feeling like a whole new woman! There was a spread of quality snacks and refreshments to loosen up the fun a lil. Tori has an eye for detail and is quick on her feet with ideas and flow. She listened and directed in a way that makes you feel comfortable and heard. Tori even sent me home with a couple immediate Polaroids she printed out on the spot, which I thought was a lovely touch to the session. If you’re close or can trek it out to Seattle, ask about the 1st Ave loft location!
I would highly recommend her for boudoir or any type of shoot because SHE KNOWS WHAT SHES DOING!!
Tori and I have been communicating for over two years. She was with me every step of the way planning, postponing, and then replanning. Not only is she an incredibly talented artist she’s one of the kindest people. She truly cares about her clients and does everything in her power to make sure the wedding planning process and day are as successful and stress free as possible. Her & Herman completely melted into the day and it felt like they were an addition to the wedding party, not hired vendors. AND THE PICTURES. I’m blown away by her eye and talent. There’s no question, you need to hire Tori for your wedding, engagement, family, boudoir, anything pictures.
Tori is an absolute gem. My husband and I had to reschedule our wedding multiple times due to Covid-19 restrictions. Ultimately, we had to cancel the wedding itself. Tori was more than willing to still do a wedding photoshoot for us after we got married at the courthouse.
During a literal heatwave, Tori and her husband Herman trecked through our favorite park to capture stunning photos. They helped us capture the joy in what would have otherwise been remembered as a bummer!
Tori kept things lighthearted so we could have fun and be in the moment. I am forever thankful we have these pictures and memories.
3,500 letters is truly not enough to capture just how amazing Tori is as not only a photographer but also as a person. Tori was the first person we booked for our wedding in 2019 because we were that excited about her. Since then, Tori has been SUPER flexible with covid changing all our plans way too many times. Each time I spoke to Tori about our updated plans I felt such a sense of calm and excitement that I did not feel talking to any other vendors. Talking to Tori (she is super responsive) is just so easy and she quickly felt like a friend I've known for years and years. Fast forward to our wedding day(s) and Tori was just as amazing as she had been all the days leading up to the wedding! Tori went above and beyond to make my husband and I feel so special, comfortable, and have the time of our lives taking pictures. Taking pictures and spending time with Tori was truly one of our favorite parts of the entire wedding experience! We are both not the most comfortable in front of the camera but looking at the pictures and even on the day, you would seriously never know it. She directed us when necessary but also made us feel so comfortable that it was easy to just be ourselves! Tori also took the time to really get to know us and that definitely showed in our pictures and the settings she chose for us to take pictures at. Although we do not have all the pictures back yet (it's only been a week), the very generous amount that she sent for our sneak peeks have been absolutely stunning and I can't wait for the rest of them and to work with Tori more in the future! I am SO incredibly grateful for Tori! A big shoutout to her husband Herman who was just as amazing as she was on the day of the wedding!
Tori is an AMAZING photographer. Our engagement photos turned out exactly the way we wanted. She even performed photoshop magic and removed a tag that was snuck its way into a few photos. Not only was Tori super responsive, she listened to my needs and offered helpful suggestions to capture the look I was going for. My fiancé and I were super nervous having our pictures taking, but Tori make it fun and relaxing. If you are looking for a photographer let me save you some time and stress and book Tori!
Amazing photographer! Tori took our engagement photos and this was the first time I'd had professional photos taken since my senior year pictures. I was nervous and had no reason to be. Tori is the sweetest person. She makes you feel comfortable and is a great hype person. On top of being the sweetest person she also takes stunning pictures. The moments captured are wonderful and I feel that they show our relationship through them perfectly. Thank you! 💕
Words cannot express the gratitude we feel towards Tori and Herman. Not only are they the cutest and most perfect couple, but they work so well together and made us feel so comfortable and at ease. We weren’t used to posing in front of the camera and we were SO NERVOUS but now we have no idea why we felt that way because all we had to do was enjoy the moment, each other and the results were priceless memories I cannot wait to hang on my walls and enjoy forever. Thank you Tori for not only beautifully capturing our wedding day, but for giving us a new perspective on ourselves.
I cannot say enough good things about working with Tori! First of all her photos, are absolutely stunning. I literally have never liked a photo of myself until Tori sent me the photos from our engagement session (and then I couldn't stop looking at them!!). Photo sessions with Tori are not the standard "hold hands and pose," you would expect- her engaging personality makes it super comfortable, and even a ton of fun, to have her take your pictures.
In addition to the fantastic photos, she was an integral part of our elopement. Leading up to our elopement, she helped us craft our vision and manifest the aesthetic we were thinking of. Tori also helped us navigate the tricky path of adapting a large wedding to an intimate elopement. She was available for questions, even answering my husband's in-depth queries on different Chuppah's. Tori also kept us on track leading up to the big day, sending us gentle reminders to keep on schedule. On our actual elopement day, Tori was an absolute dream. She helped us finish decorating in a pinch, navigated family drama, and calmed me down when I began crying for no reason (wedding emotions are crazy)!! When we look back on our elopement day, we literally cannot imagine it without Tori. We are still planning a larger wedding when it is safe, partially to have more amazing photos from Tori!
Tori is amazing!! She is so patient which especially showed during the chaos of planning a wedding during Covid 19. We discussed over 4 different time lines and rescheduled our date and changed our venue. We just received our wedding pictures and they blew us away! We had so much fun running around town getting pictures taken with Tori and Herman and it will be something we will always remember.
Tori and Herman were amazing. Riley and I absolutely love all the sneak peeks we’ve had so far. Tori did a great job of telling Ry and I different poses to try, which is so helpful when you’re not sure what to do in photos!
As most events go, there were things that came up and changed last minute. They took all changes with grace. They also did a really awesome job of getting all the photos we wanted efficiently and directed our family well.
Love, love, loved working with them!! I’d highly recommend.
Tori was absolutely great to work with for our engagement photos! My fiancé and I had never had professional photos done before, and I was worried our photos wouldn’t turn out looking genuine/natural. Tori guided us through the photo shoot, and the pictures turned out amazing! We had so much fun, and the pictures definitely reflected that. Tori was very knowledgeable about where we wanted our photos taken (Mount Spokane) and chose our meeting time to ensure the best lighting and views. If you want amazing photos and a great experience, definitely have her as your photographer!
My fiancé and I couldn’t have asked for a better photographer! I searched and searched for the right one. The Vibes we got from Tori made us choose her for our engagement photos. She not only captured everything we wanted in our photos but she made you feel so comfortable, like she’s just your friend hanging out taking incredible moody/elegant/beautiful photos. Words can’t express how much these photos mean to us. Tori kept us updated with everything especially everything with Covid and having to reschedule a couple of times but I’m the end everything was worth the wait. We had the best time shooting them and the location Tori chose was magical! If you want someone who really cares about what they do, there’s no doubt you need Tori!
Tori is a stunningly skilled photographer, as good with people as she is with a camera. She has fun ideas, clear directions, and makes the whole experience comfortable and memorable. Tori knows how to draw out the magic between a couple and capture it beautifully. Our pictures turned out perfectly, and we will treasure them forever. I'm excited to come back for more as our family grows!
BEST DECISION EVER: Planning a wedding is not only super exciting but also one of the most stressful things I have ever done! When the whole planning process started my two biggest priorities was a badass dress and incredible photos. Looking back they were not only the most expensive part of my intimate wedding, but also the two things I will NEVER regret splurging on. Hiring Tori and Herman to photograph our day was by far the BEST investment we have ever made and I would hire them over and over again! Not only were the photos absolutely incredible, but also something I will forever be able to cherish and look back on. Tori and Herman are the cutest, sweetest couple and truly helped make our day the best day of our lives. From the day we signed the contract to our magical day in the mountains, they always had our back and helped bring my vision and dream to reality. I cannot tell you how many nights I would call Tori and flood her with all kinds of ideas and emotions. She was not only my photographer that weekend, but also my wedding planner, rehearsal dinner coordinator, hair a make-up touchup queen, dancing partner and my hype women! I honestly would not have been able to make it through that weekend without them by my side! Even though Tori and Herman were complete strangers before my wedding, I can honestly say they will make you feel like you have known them forever! Not only did I receive the best photos I could have imagined but also a new friendship that I hold dear to my heart! Hiring them was by far the best decision we made and they are truly worth every penny and more! Hire them, you wont regret it!!!
TORI IS ABSOLUTELY THE BEST! Words can't even express how gifted she truly is at capturing magic. She is one of the most down to earth people you'll ever meet. Tori truly cares about her work and the people she's with. The session with my husband was more than taking pictures, she made it an experience. If your looking for true, real, authentic, she's your gal. She had picked the most beautiful spot for us and choose the best time to get the best pictures. We were so thankful for her sweetness and fun spirit. She really knows how to get you to feel comfortable in your own skin. Tori is such a compassionate human and wants you to feel beautiful and she creates a safe environment for that expression. She has been wonderful to work with from start to finish. The quality that Tori brings to the table can't be matched. She is phenomenal. I recommend hiring Tori for your photos! She's incredible! Wish I could give more than 5 stars!!!
First off, from our Engagement shoot, to my boudoir session, to our Wedding day, Tori was amazing - she was professional, easy going, creative, kind, willing to travel hundreds of miles for us, and just so good at what she does!
When we first got engaged, my biggest hesitation and anxiety point was the pictures. My fiance and I had never taken professional photos together, and I just thought the whole experience would feel awkward and staged. But when we first met Tori (and her husband, Herman) at our engagement shoot, they immediately put us at ease, it felt so easy to be ourselves around them, and we knew this was a right fit.
Our whole wedding process, Tori was over communicative, super helpful, listened to all of our ideas and plans, and asked us a lot of questions. She was super flexible when I needed her for an extra hour on our wedding day, worked so well with our wedding party and family, captured ALL of the moments that were important to us, and super professional. Also, having a second shooter was a game changer - we got multiple angles of our favorite moments.
Thanks to Tori and Herman, we now have the best day of our lives captured. She sent us SO many photos back - way more than I was expecting, and each one of them reminds us of the joy and love we felt on that day. I cannot express how grateful I am to have these photos to share with our friends and family, and to look back on the sweet and funny moments from our favorite day.
Tori is the absolute best! Over the course of my engagement I got to shoot with her 3 times and each time was so much fun! She makes everything so natural and makes you just have a good time during it all. She sent me sneak peeks almost right away after each shoot just to hold us over until she sent over all the edited photos, which she does an amazing job of editing! On my actual wedding day there were a few hiccups that caused some delays in timing and Tori & her husband Herman helped us with everything to ensure things went smoothly and we got all of the shots we wanted. Herman is GREAT with getting little kids to look at the camera, and getting through family shots super quickly, this photography duo is so awesome to work with. I can't express enough how much fun it was working with these two and I would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a photographer. Thank you so much Tori for capturing such great memories for Sam & I!
If you are searching for a photographer for your wedding, you can end your search with Tori right here, right now. Over the past year, our family has had Tori document one engagement, one graduation, and two weddings. Here photos are amazing and super intimate. She and Herman become part of your experience by being friendly and personable, yet unobtrusive when taking pictures. The results are amazing!! We can safely say that Tori is now the official Brenner family photographer and friend! Thank you To Tori & Herman at Tori Osteraa Photography! You are the best!!
If you are looking for someone who is truly passionate about what they do, Tori is your gal! From the moment she was recommended to me, I fell in love with her work and I knew that I wanted her to capture our wedding. She was supportive throughout the entire process, talking with me when I had questions and giving me advice about anything and everything I was unsure about. On the day of the wedding her and her second shooter, Herman, were wonderful! They were very attentive to our vision and even went on a short adventure to help us capture the moments we wanted. They even helped me go diving for a lost earring! We love our wedding photos and the magical way in which Tori captured our big day! I could not recommend Tori enough!
Tori and Herman photographed our wedding less than 24 hours ago and I am just overflowing with gratitude and love toward them! Such a fun couple to work with and Tori is just so talented and funny, I felt like I had known her for years and we were old BFFs! Her creativity is amazing, so worth the investment!
Tori is passionate about her work and is full of creativity! She is quick to edit and send photos... not to mention she brings such a lovely vibe along with her! 10/10 recommend! (Engagement + Wedding photoshoot)
Tori is hands down the best photographer I could have asked for! From the minute I met her I could feel her passion for photography radiating through! Tori thought of every little detail that I hadn't even thought of. The day of the wedding, I had forgotten my garter and didn't realize it until right before the garter toss. Tori had offered to use her own garter in place of mine and she was able to get it to my venue in 10 minutes. Talk about being a super hero! On top of saving the night, Tori caught every moment of our magical day so perfectly. I actually ugly cried when we got the photos back because they were so much more than I expected and so beautiful. I'm very thankful to have these wonderful photos to look back on our special day! Tori does not disappoint!
Response from the Vendor on 07/29/2018
Meghan!! Your whole day was full of real life magic. Thank you so much for your kind review. Working with Drake and yourself was a dream. I'll never forget your first look when the two of you looked at each other and just started laughing. It ...
was so joyful. -xoxo T
If you are looking for a photographer who will put all of her passion and energy in to your big day, Tori is the perfect photographer for you. From the moment I reached out to her, I knew that she would be the ideal photographer for my fiancé’s and my wedding. By the end of my engagement photo session with her, I was basically wishing that she could follow me around all the time while yelling all of the amazing affirmations and compliments that she does while she photographs you. She is truly a walking confidence booster. Her work is so amazing that after my sister saw the engagement photos she did for me, she also booked her for her wedding! I’m telling you, Tori will take your day and capture every emotion and detail that you’ll want to carry with you forever.
Response from the Vendor on 07/29/2018
YAAAASSSSSSS GIRL! You made it easy to cheer you on because you are so sweet and so freaking photogenic. I'm also still so impressed that you two hiked around in the snow with me when it was FREEZING!!!
I am so excited for you AND your sisters...
weddings and I'm beyond grateful for your review. - xoxo T
Tori is THE BEST! I was a little nervous because honestly, I’ve never had professional photos done and I was worried about knowing what to do but she led us through everything seamlessly! I would highly recommend her, especially because she loves to travel to venues as well. She and Herman are a great team and I would choose them every single time we need photos in the future!
Response from the Vendor on 07/29/2018
Thank you so much for your sweet review, Audrey! Capturing your love for each other was beautiful and so much fun. Thank you again for including us in your big day.
-xoxo T
P.S. Bonus points for having circus performers at your reception!!!
Tori is AWESOME!!! 10/10 will always recommend her! Not only is her work beautiful, shes so down to earth and easy to work with. She took me to coffee months before my wedding to make sure she knew exactly what I wanted. Very personable with beautiful work!
Response from the Vendor on 07/29/2018
Kolby!! Your review means so much to me. I loved our consultation with you and your mama! You are such a beautiful person, inside and out. September can't come soon enough!
-xoxo T
To say Tori is one of the best photographers out there is an understatement. Not only is she extremely talaneted but she cares and connects with you when she’s taking your photos. She gets to know you, she outgoing, and she makes the experience so stinking fun. Her visions and skills are truly amazing. She has an eye for photography and you can see it with every single photo she takes. I will use her for every photo shoot I need. She has been such a huge part of our big day and helped with more than just photos! She has helped make it so incredibly special. Thank you Tori!
Response from the Vendor on 07/29/2018
Thank you for trusting my vision and for sitting on a cliff with me for the perfect shot! You and Scott are such a dream to work with. I appreciate your review more than you'll ever know. Thank you thank you thank you!
- xoxo Tori
Tori took my college graduation photos and was absolutely amazing. She took my vision and made it even better adding her own creative touches to make my photos something I will cherish for a lifetime. She goes above and beyond to make you feel comfortable and beautiful from within which portrays in her work and makes you feel the real life magic. Highly recommend her to anyone and everyone.
Response from the Vendor on 07/29/2018
GOOOOO COUGS!!!!Your creativity and vision for our shoot made it even more magical. Thank you so much for your review!!- xoxo T
Tori is an amazing photographer. She is hands down the most passionate & invested photographer you could ask for. She is incredibly talented, she artfully & beautifully captures the love & magic between two people. You will not be disappointed!
Response from the Vendor on 07/29/2018
I'm so grateful and flattered by your review!! My goal is to produce artful images that tell your story so this review means the world to me!!! Thank you so much!!!
-xoxo T
Tori is a brilliant photographer who deeply cares for others and knows how to capture beautiful, authentic moments with ease. I’ve had the pleasure of being photographed by her for two separate occasions, one was a family session and the other was with my boyfriend. Throughout both sessions, Tori paid close attention to detail and dynamic, highlighting our best features, both individually and as loved ones. I recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer with immense talent and a huge heart!
Response from the Vendor on 07/29/2018
Your family session and our adventure at Palouse Falls made my heart feel so full. I'm so grateful to have had to opportunity to document this season of your life. And even more grateful to have become your friend in the process!!! - xoxo T
If you’re looking for a professional and talented photographer Tori is your girl! Tori is amazing at her job and we’re so happy she photographed our engagement and wedding photos. Tori makes you feel so comfortable getting pictures taken. She is hilarious and she makes you feel like one of your best friends is taking your pictures! Her husband Herman helped with our wedding pictures and they are a true DREAM TEAM together. They make sure everything goes smoothly and perfect. Tori gets in contact with you prior to your photo shoots to make sure you have a timeline (if needed) and what your expectations are. And your photos get back to you in a great, timely manner. I am seriously so happy we chose Tori to capture our love and magic. She will definitely be our photographer of choice for the rest of our lives. Thank you so much Tori! Trust me, you will not be disappointed with choosing this talented photographer.
Response from the Vendor on 07/29/2018
Watching you and Seth share your vows to each other was so beautiful. Your wedding was the perfect blend of emotional and an awesome party. Thank you so much for your review. I can't wait to take photos of you two in the next chapter of your li...
ves! - xoxo T
Tori did such a fantastic job capturing our family. The photos are amazing and will be treasured forever. She gave the perfect amount of direction, while showering us with compliments and really made us feel confident and comfortable. It was, hands down, the most fun we have ever had getting our photos taken!
Response from the Vendor on 07/29/2018
I had a ton of fun too. We got so lucky that our in home session was on cozy rainy day. I'm obsessed with sweet little Ray and all of your fur babies. Also, you two are so in love, it made my job easy.
-xoxo T
Real Life Magic happened when I stumbled upon Tori’s website because she was recommended to us. Not only from one friend who is a photographer, but from another bridesmaid who knew her from their work. I took that as my sign to reach out to her! Tori and her husband Herman literally held my wedding together! She had the timeline of our day laid out better than anyone and was the most helpful person to us! She isn’t only a photographer, her and Herman create a friendship and bond with each person including our bridal parties and families. I have never experienced such poise and organization from someone involved with a wedding. (It’s usually chaotic and last minute) Tori turns even the most hectic moments into picture perfect memories. When our wedding planner wasn’t there, Tori was. When everyone else is late, she’s early! She is truly a one of a kind friend and photographer. Her passion for loving people is evident in all she does. Without Tori, I wouldn’t have walked down the aisle at the correct time, I wouldn’t have had water, mints, or super glue to fix my dress. Without Tori we would have saved a little bit of money, but we would have missed out on everything else. 💜
Response from the Vendor on 07/28/2018
Your wedding was truly so beautiful, Haley!! Thank you SO MUCH for your kind words. They truly mean a lot. I'm glad that Herman and I could help your day run smoothly and that we had that super glue for your dress! I'll never forget how sweet y...
ou two were when we did your bridal portraits. So sweet. xoxo T
For anyone who is looking for a true, real, authentic experience with not only your significant other but photographer as well, Tori Osteraa is your woman. I cannot say enough positive thing about her and our experience on our special day. From start to finish she has been nothing but wonderful to work with. Her generosity and selfless spirit was more than we could have ever hoped for out of our once in a lifetime experience. Five stars is simply not enough to rate her work. She gets all the stars in the world. So much love for this gal, and not to mention her hubby is pretty cool too 😉❤️!
Response from the Vendor on 07/29/2018
I swear, if there was a Hannah and Brandon fan club I'd probably be the president. Thank you so much for your kind review and for all of your support!!! Your first looks with your dad and Brandon, as well chasing you two on your motorcycle arou...
nd Greenbluff is something I'll always keep dear to my heart. -xoxo T
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Hey, I'm Tori! I'm a gem collecting, chai drinking, french fry aficionado in Tacoma, WA with my husband and two fur children. I put my whole heart into each wedding, elopement, and love story I capture. In my sessions, I'll get you up and moving around, dancing to your favorite music, exploring beautiful places or cuddling up next to each other in a romantic place. My photography style focuses on candid moments, movement, and story telling. In my spare time, you'll find playing the ukulele, attempting yoga, drinking massive amounts of coffee and dreaming up new projects.
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