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Love Loud
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★★★★★ Overall
"Felt like being welcomed into a community, not just a shoot."
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Hosted by Sadie Rob · Wyoming
★★☆☆☆ Overall
"Marketing photos didn't match what we actually experienced."
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Master the City
Hosted by Michelle Harris · Atlanta, GA
★★★☆☆ Overall
"Good shoot overall, just wish communication had been clearer."
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Cascade Elopement Retreat
Hosted by River & Sage · Hood River, OR
★★★★★ Overall
"Every detail was thought through. Safest I've felt on a shoot."
