June Lion

Kelly was really nice and flexible to work with. We also got some really nice baby and family pictures at the end of our session. That being said, we felt a little pressured to buy products. In order to receive all the digital copies you have to buy other items as well. I’m not sure if this is standard but we have worked with other photographers in the past, including our wedding, where this was not the case.

We booked a family photo session with Kelly and it was fantastic! I had a grumpy toddler and a grumpy partner but she was able to get some truly beautiful pictures, regardless! I was so happy with all the images it was really hard to narrow them down. I will happily do another session with her in the future!

There are many reasons why I recommend Kelly. I am fortunate to have been in front of Kelly’s camera twice— once for a boudoir session, and another for a maternity session. My time spent with Kelly resulted in magical moments captured in photographs. These images aren’t magical because they are “over the top” or on the summit of majestic mountains; they are magical because they capture my heart and soul in the truest of color and emotion. They are magical because they showcase the love my partner and I have for our son. They are magical because they capture fleeting moments that show us just being.. us. Kelly is a professional and understands light and composition in a way that produces beautiful photographs. She also knows exactly how to put you at ease and provides just enough direction so that you feel like yourself, but don’t feel awkward. Kelly tells jokes, opens up about her life, and ultimately becomes a friend throughout the process. For me personally, being vulnerable in front of Kelly felt easy, which I wasn’t expecting. I’m pretty self-conscious about my body and any photos of myself, but I love every single photo that Kelly has delivered. Kelly’s work speaks for itself, and I can’t recommend her enough. She truly puts her clients first, and she delivers a product that is honest, beautiful, and timeless. Kelly isn’t interested in letting her ego serve her photography ie she’s not making photos for social media or expecting her clients to travel far, wear expensive clothes, fit a certain aesthetic, etc.. she’s telling folks’ stories honestly and intentionally, and it is these stories that remind us just how beautiful people really are. It is these stories that help make the world go round. Thank you, Kelly, from the bottom of my heart, for the memories you’ve captured for us. Oh, and PS Kelly follows covid protool and shoots in a way that's safe for everyone.

If you are interested in photos that are not only beautiful but capture the energy of your day June Lion is a good fit for you. Kelly is a gifted photographer whose work is truly unique. She is personable, authentic, and professional. My husband and I enjoyed every step of the process with her which was streamlined and punctual. Five star experience

Just finished looking through my wedding photos and I am so pleased! Kelly's photos are so dreamy and she is such a delight to work with. Our wedding was really fun and silly and she and her assistant Beth really captured the magic : Highly recommend her for any type of photo shoot!

Kelly is such an amazing photographer! She is so skilled at capturing heartfelt moments in such an authentic way. Her photography is unique and stunningly beautiful. Kelly photographed our wedding and did what would take four hours in two. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a talented, friendly, personable photographer who really knows their craft. I'm looking forward to working with her again!

If I could give more than 5 stars I definitely would! Kelly of June Lion Photography went above and beyond for my wife and I on our wedding day and in every conversation leading up to our magical day. As you plan a wedding, it's inevitable that you make a list of what's most important to you and your future spouse. For my wife and I, pictures were V important. V, V important. I'm talking way up on the top of our priority list. We did our fair share of searching for photographers in the Portland area and there were truly plenty of super talented options. June Lion caught our eye because stylistically it fit the kind of photography that my wife and I preferred. What we loved most about Kelly, though, was that she had a way of capturing the love of every couple or family that she took photos of. Her candids never felt staged and you could see that she spent the time getting to know her clients. For us, those unplanned silly, special, romantic moments were the things we truly wanted captured on our wedding day. We knew that we couldn't possibly get to spend tons of quality time with all of our guests but wanted a window into their experience at our wedding. Kelly and her team at June Lion, more than delivered on our ask of photographing those moments. We have a 3 year old son. We went into the day with low expectations how well he would participate. He did amazing. Because of June Lion, we get to relive the adorable time capsules of our first look with him, our first family dance, seeing him walk down the aisle as the ring bearer, and more! Aside from the candids, Kelly also made us look like straight up super models. I've never felt more beautiful and now have profile pictures for the rest of my life! She found the perfect lighting and backdrop in every square inch of our venue and neither one of us felt uncomfortable with her photo direction. In summation, if you are searching for a great photographer, Kelly is worth every penny. She worked with us on keeping costs down and was always transparent about the kind of options we could have for the day. She really tailored her services for our budget and needs and never pushed us into spending more than we were comfortable spending. From an artistic, technical and creative standpoint, she knows her stuff. What makes her stand out above that is that she truly cares about delivering incredibly personable high-quality photographs that will last a lifetime. I'd recommend her over and over and over if I could. She'll definitely be our new family photography for many years to come.

Hiring June Lion to photograph my wedding was one of the best decisions I made. She’s genuinely nice, a pleasure to work with, and a professional. When we told her about our quirky wedding plans, she didn’t bat an eye. Instead, she used her years of experience to help us figure out the schedule and logistics. On the day of the wedding she proved to be flexible amidst the chaos, adapting to any curve balls the weather and venue threw at her we had our ceremony at a muddy hiking trail in Portland in November. She gave clear direction for poses and action shots, but also managed to be a total ninja to capture those raw, candid moments. The edited photos were presented to us in a timely manner and I cherish each and every single photo almost 800!. Each one tells a story and evokes an emotional response, and I could stare at them for hours. She doesn’t know it yet, but I’ll definitely be a returning customer for future family events sorry not sorry, Kelly!. So if you’re looking for a bad ass photographer to capture those precious moments, trust June Lion to go above and beyond to get the job done.

Kelly helped us with a family portrait session and a small wedding party. SHE WAS JUST WONDERFUL and I hope she will be our photographer for life : I love her observational, candid, editorial style. We specifically didn't want cheesy, silly photos, and Kelly really understood what we wanted and delivered far beyond what we expected. For the portrait session, we had both sets of parents with us and we met Kelly in a park. She was really great at loosening us up as we've never done a photoshoot before. Pictures came out gorgeous: a mix of good smiley ones that our parents wanted, as well as the more moody editorial ones that we wanted. For the wedding party, Kelly captured lovely candid shots of every moment and everyone. I don't know how she managed to scurry around in the background and capture all that but we are so grateful for her magic. What an artist, and lovely person to boot. Thank you so, so much!

Kelly did our wedding 7 years ago and it was magical! For Christmas my parents got us a session with her. My husband and I were so excited because we now have a 2 year old daughter and try to do a photo shoot with her around her birthday in February so it was perfect! It was very special having Kelly capture the start of our family in 2013 and now having her photograph the 3 of us. She was able to get moments of our wiggly gal that I will cherish forever.