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A Couple In Love Photographing Couples In Love
Operating out of Portland, ME, Shado of a Rose Photography is a wedding photography business offering services to newlyweds for their special day. Owned and operated by Shado and Isabelle, Shado of a Rose Photography strives to capture all of the magical moments that make every wedding unique. They collaborate closely with couples to bring their wedding vision to life exactly as they imagined it.
Shado and Isabelle boast years of experience in the wedding industry and have developed a reputation as two of the best in the business. They strive to exceed client expectations at all times with the quality of their work and by providing top a class customer experience. Their friendly and professional manner puts clients and guests at ease and allows them to capture candid interactions between loved ones.
Shado of a Rose Photography provides a range of services customizable to each client's unique needs. They are available for traditional wedding photography, engagement, boudoir, and trash-the-dress photoshoots. They treat each wedding as if it were their own and have a strict one-wedding-per-day policy. They are available for destination weddings and can use additional photographers if necessary. They provide clients with high-definition digital files of their work and can create matted prints and photo albums if desired. They also offer custom framing and a range of save-the-date and thank-you cards.
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Business Attributes
Woman-owned Business
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
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If you are reading this, look no further you’ve found your photographers for your next event! We were very lucky to work with Shado and Isabelle for our wedding and engagement shoot. We couldn’t have been happier with how everything turned out....
The pictures came out beautifully and we will cherish them forever. Shado & Isabelle are professional, detail-oriented, organized, personable and fun. They brought great energy to our wedding and all of our guests commented on how great they were as well. Our favorite part though was they really truly cared about prioritizing how special this day was for us. We didn’t feel like just another wedding they had to shoot. They brought so much excitement and enthusiasm to the work they did and made us feel special. On top of that they were extremely flexible the whole day and were able to adapt quickly when it was raining. We couldn’t give them a higher recommendation. Thank you Shado & Isabelle! Love - The Solomons
Shado & Isabelle made our engagement and elopement photos so fun and stress-free. They were really open to collaborating on ideas that were special to us, while using their expertise to help guide us through the experience. Both sessions were s...
ome of the most fun we've ever had, and we couldn't recommend them more!
Hiring Shadow of a Rose Phototography for our wedding is among the best decisions we made through the whole process. We were introduced to Shado and Isabelle through some friends of ours and after an introductory phone call, we knew we wanted t...
o work with them for our wedding. From our engagement shoot, to our wedding day, they were fun and easy to work with. They have a great energy that makes getting amazing shots feel effortless and simple. It was like hanging out with friends. The day of the wedding, they split up so that each could focus on either my husband or myself, to make sure all aspects of the getting ready process were completely covered. They kept the process moving, making sure we stayed on time, while also maintaining that fun, relaxing vibe I was looking for at our wedding. Throughout the night, they mingled seamlessly with our guests, capturing portraits and candids alike so that our wedding album is full of beautiful shots that perfectly showcase the love and joy of the day. I will be finding excuses to use these shots for years to come. Do yourself a favor and hire Shado of a Rose for your wedding. You absolutely will not be disappointed.
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Working with Isabelle was one of the easiest parts of our wedding process. When we first reached out to Shado of a Rose they responded quickly and we set up a video call to meet. They are the sort of people you just instantly like - very down t...
o earth, generous with their time, but professional and have the portfolio to boot. We spoke at least once more to review our general vibe and photo list. As we were new to the process, they even provided example photo lists. As they had another wedding that weekend, Isabelle worked solo - I am sure Shado is wonderful as well but we didn't miss him! We had decided not to do separate first look photos or formal getting ready shots (apart from a few of the bride) as we wanted the first look to be at the ceremony. She captured everything so beautifully. Based on her photos, she somehow was everywhere at once. Her personality fit right in with our guests - many of whom mentioned how great she was afterwards - rather than standing on the sidelines or interrupting our friends having fun. We had been anxious as my brothers in law aren't keen on posed photos, but she made it as painless - and even fun - as possible. Just a few days later she sent our highlights - perfectly chosen! Followed by the full set 4 weeks later. I couldn't have asked for a better experience (at half the price of my sister's wedding earlier that year!). Though I don't expect we will have any big events in the near future, I wouldn't hesitate to work with Isabelle and Shado again.
My now husband and I are so happy we found Shado and Isabelle for our wedding. They are incredibly welcoming, thoughtful and caring in terms of considering how we wanted photographs to be taken/what we expected our wedding to look like.
They ...
definitely made sure to incorporate what we wanted into our wedding and were able to advise us whenever we had questions or when something they thought we should know (like uncontrollable weather) came up. Not only did they make us feel prepared for our photos but they were incredibly flexible and considerate on the day of the wedding. They certainly made our wedding day amazing while making our wedding look amazing! We cannot recommend them highly enough; if you (any/all couples) find you are a match you will not regret it!
If there is one thing our guests will not stop talking about it’s Shado and Isabel. We knew the moment we met them that they are truly the best duo. Not only are they so easy to work with but their photos are incredible. They gave us so much di...
rection when it came to angles and really know how to photograph biracial couples. We will absolutely be working with them again and our local guests hope to work with them for their own events!
Shado was better than anything we could have hoped for! Not only did he give us over 500 beautiful pictures that captured the silliness, love, and joy of our special day, (and get us a preview of over 50 within a few days!) but he was such a jo...
y to have at the wedding. He made everything that required gathering people really stress-free yet quick so that even though we had a pretty long list of shots to get, we were still able to enjoy most of our cocktail hour.
The editing of our photos is sublime. For such a cool gloomy day, the photos have an incredible warmth. We're obsessed.
10/10!
Best. Photographers. Ever. Isa and Shado far exceeded our expectations. We opted for their highest package, which included them for the entire wedding day and an engagement session as well. I’m so glad we were able to meet them for our engageme...
nt session, I felt like we clicked right away and it was so nice to break the ice. We kept in contact them leading up to the wedding, which was reassuring. Their communication was great. They really took our vision for our special day and blew our minds. We still get so many compliments on them, Isa and Shado really are amazing! I can’t recommend them enough. Photos were delivered on time, there was no miscommunication about that. I swear I still look at our photos everyday, I wish I could relive it in a heartbeat. If you’re looking for truly genuine and fun people to have on your special day, these are your people!
It’s hard to put into words the experience I had working with Shado and Isabelle on my wedding day. From day one they were responsive and very professional. Before meeting them we discussed everything we wanted for our wedding pictures and Shad...
o and Isabelle went ABOVE and BEYOND. They were so kind, and communicative, they made the whole experience enjoyable and fun in addition to being very professional and punctual. If you are looking for your own unique wedding photography experience, choose Shado and Isabelle because they make your pictures tell a story, by displaying all the love and joy from your special day.
Shado and Isabelle were the best decision we made for our wedding day! They made us feel super comfortable, which clearly showed in the photographs they captured. We were floored eith the quality of their work. They made it an enjoyable experie...
nce from our engagement session through the wedding day. Even when the bridal party was running late, they helped us with logistics, and even secured us a ride on a golf cart to make sure the bride made it to the ceremony without getting wet in the rain! True professionals and the sweetest humans. We highly recommend them to any couples looking for beautiful photography from beautiful humans. Thank you so much Shado and Isabelle!
If we could give 10 stars, we would!
The search for a wedding photographer in northern Maine was no easy feat. After contacting over 15 different photographers, I finally came across Shado and Isabelle's business, Shado of a Rose. I only neede...
d to read a few sentences on their "About Us" page to know that we HAD to book them for our wedding! I immediately reached out, expecting to wait a few days for a response but within minutes I had received the most thoughtful and caring response, one that addressed each of the questions I had asked and also made me feel like we were already old friends. In that moment I knew we found a true diamond in the rough.
We coordinated a few phone calls to align on our photography needs and quickly got to know each other, couple to couple (one of my favorite aspects of the process was the "homework" they assigned, for my now husband and I to each share 3 things we love about one another). Not only was their photography portfolio beautiful but who they are as people was equally (if not more) beautiful! We kept in regular contact up until our wedding and on the big day, Isabelle quickly became part of our family, a true fan favorite of all our guests. She brought both professionalism and fun to our special day and the moments she captured will be cherished forever. And going back to timing, we received our sneak peek album within just a week of our wedding day with the rest of our album arriving very thoughtfully on our 1-month anniversary - talk about attention to detail! And might I add, the photos were absolutely STUNNING!
I couldn't be happier with our decision to partner with Shado and Isabelle on our special day and am already scheming on how we can partner with them again in the future! We love you both and greatly appreciate you being a part of this exciting new chapter of our lives! Until next time!
I don’t even know where to begin in describing just how fantastic Shado of a Rose photography was throughout the entire process!! Right from our first inquiry interaction with Isabelle and Shado we knew they were true professionals. They got ba...
ck to us so quickly and set up a phone call to begin discussing our day and answered all our questions. Throughout the entire process they were prompt and available.
We had our complimentary engagement session that came with our package, and they blew us away with those photos. We loved meeting them and getting comfortable with the posing process. We were a bit nervous going into the engagement session, but they made it so much fun!!
On our big day they were prompt and had a perfect back up plan ready for us when the rain was heavier than expected. They learned our bridal party names very quickly (so impressive!), and addressed people by name during photos. They made sure to capture all the shots that we requested, and then so many more. They blended right into our intimate wedding group and had fun right along with us.
We received a sneak peak just four days after the wedding that included so many photos. Our vision was to have fun, happy, and natural photos from
our day, they have exceeded our expectations!!
We can’t wait for the final album in a few weeks.
It would be a mistake not to choose these two to capture your wedding day!
Thank you Isabelle and Shado, we will be forever grateful! :)
FAVORITE VENDORS WE HIRED! Issa and Shado were the first vendors we secured because Issa was the first person who didn’t make me feel stressed out about the wedding planning process, and the we had so much fun with Shado at our engagement shoot...
. BEST decision we made, and we got complements from guests about them the whole night! They made portraits go quickly so we could get back to mingling (Issa is just the right amount of assertive to get those chatty family members wrangled up and in position) and they captured EVERY little spontaneous interaction so that we have photographs to remember each beautiful, organic moment instead of all generic, posed photos. Even though it was a gloomy rainy day, all of the colors are vibrant and they made us look so good. On top of all of that, they were extremely professional and got photos back to us very quickly (a couple days after the wedding they delivered a sneak peak!) They brought a very fun and calming presence to our wedding day so that we didn’t feel stressed out even though we were running behind (our fault) and it started raining last minute. They just quickly found solutions and executed things. We would book them again in a heart beat!
Shado and Isa are the absolute BEST photographers in the business! Not only is the quality of their work exceptional, they are the most fun, down to earth, coolest people I have ever met. They make you feel beautiful behind the camera and bring...
out the best in you. I cannot recommend them enough! I've had the pleasure of working with them a few times now and I've been more than impressed every time. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!
Response from the Vendor on 07/05/2023
Hey Ashley and Cam,
Thank you so very much for these beautiful words. We feel the same way. Our lives have been made better by taking part in your wedding journey. We know our paths will cross again. Congrats again on this amazing step you’ve t...
aken together.
Hope to see you soon,
Isabelle and Shado
It was an absolute joy to work with Isa and Shado. They were super friendly, calm, professional, and organized throughout the whole process -- from planning to the day of. the wedding. On the day of, they were on top of everything and blended i...
n with the guests to capture so many magical moments. The pictures came out AMAZING and they also did a video reel for us, which brought back lots of tears and emotions. I look at our photo gallery every day!
Response from the Vendor on 07/05/2023
Giselle and Jason,
What an amazing experience to have shared together! You both hosted such a joyful and loving event, a true reflection of who you are as people.
We are so glad to hear you can’t stop looking at your photos. It’s a complimen...
t and encourages
us to keep making our art.
Thank you again for trusting us with this incredible time in your lives. We hope to stay connected as the years to go on!
Wishing you all the best,
Isabelle and Shado
I knew I wanted to work with Isa and Shado for our engagement and wedding photos right after the first phone call. They were so friendly and easy to talk to from the beginning. Not only was our engagement shoot with Isa fun, but we got some ama...
zing photos at the beach location. Isa and Shado were very responsive and communication throughout the whole process was easy. Even with downpours on our wedding day all day, Isa and Shado stayed positive and got some AMAZING photos. They work so well together, and their positivity helped us stay positive and have a very fun day despite the weather. They were able to get all the shots I wanted even with the rain. Not only are they talented photographers, but by the end of the wedding day Isa and Shado felt like friends. We got the sample photos today and they are fantastic, we cannot wait to see the rest! If you are considering hiring Shado of a Rose for your wedding, definitely do it!
Shado & Isabelle are an absolute pleasure to work with. They are incredibly professional, passionate, exuberant, and thoughtful. They are SO intentional about their work & they were an absolute BLAST to work with.
From our engagement photo se...
ssion to our wedding, they made us feel so comfortable and relaxed. They honestly fit right in with our family & friends and they were an integral part of our special day.
From the start, I spoke with Isabelle on what our vision of the day would be & we decided that we would be a great fit to work together! I really appreciated that small step. It was the start of what turned out to be a beautiful process.
Isa and Shado don’t just capture photos, they capture the beautiful, personal, and emotional moments. They make it a point to understand you and your partner and what your intentions are for your day & your special moments together. After the first phone call, we had a few more leading up to the day, Isa and Shado even reached out to us to ask my then future husband and I what our favorite qualities of each other & what we were most looking forward to for the day. I cannot even begin to put into words how much that meant to us. From those ideas, Isa and Shado captured everything we wished and more.
I highly HIGHLY recommend this dynamic duo. We will definitely be working with them in the future! From the bottom of our hearts, thank you SO much to Shado of a Rose Photography!
Response from the Vendor on 06/09/2023
MK & Nick,
Your review almost brought us to tears. We are so grateful for YOUR THOUGHTFULNESS and unending kindness throughout this process. Our connection felt kismet and we can only hope we keep in touch as the years go on. Your love story to...
uches our hearts and one we will always remember. Continue to shine your light on this world, we know it's making a difference in all the lives that have the privilege in coming in contact with you.
Wishing you all the best as the journey continues,
Isabelle and Shado
If you're looking for (not just one, but two!) incredibly dynamic and talented wedding photographers that truly captures the dynamic energy and heartfelt emotions of your once-in-a-lifetime special day, look no further than Isa and Shado of Sha...
do of a Rose Photography. From the moment we had our first consultation six months before the wedding date, Isa and Shado made us feel comfortable and at ease, and seamlessly integrated into our event to capture every precious moment. We did not feel like we were being observed or that the event was being chronicled. Instead, we felt that the two of them had an innate ability to blend into event to capture those moments that can't be manufactured.
Not only were the final photos themselves absolutely stunning, but they truly captured the essence of our wedding day and will be mementos that will last a lifetime. Every time we see the pictures, we are transported back to that magical day and are are grateful to Isa and Shao for the care they put into capturing our wedding weekend events so beautifully.
In terms of service, from start to finish, both Isa and Shado were an absolute pleasure to work with - professional, friendly, and always going above and beyond to ensure that we were happy with the end result. Even after they delivered a beautiful online archive ahead of deadline, we asked them to include bloopers and they delivered!
We would recommend Shado of a Rose Photography to anyone looking for an amazing photography team that truly captures the essence of their event and creates photos that will be treasured for a lifetime. Thank you so much, Isa and Shado - we are forever for your amazing work!
Response from the Vendor on 06/09/2023
Dearest Jake and Alex,
You both make it well worth the trip to another country to capture your incredible wedding experience. It takes a great deal of organization, dedication and commitment to plan a 4 day event, not only with class, but with...
so much fun and joy.
Thank you for trusting us to capture the moments you'll have forever. We know we always want to take part in your journey and can't wait to see where the road takes you.
All our love,
Isabelle and Shado
Where to begin! Before we even started looking for photographers, we knew it would be one of- if not the most- important aspects about the wedding for us. We wanted to make sure we chose a team that had an artistic eye and could deliver some re...
ally amazing photos. We were excited about candids in particular- not really being as into stiff portraits. We truly could not be more thrilled with our choice of Isa & Shado. We have received so many comments from family and friends that they are the best wedding photos they’ve seen. They captured everything so beautifully, from our First Look on the rocky beach, to sparkler fun with our family at the end of the night, and everything in-between. We got amazing sneak peeks the next day, and I’m still impressed with how quickly we got the rest of our photos. They listened to what we wanted, referred to the shot list I provided (though we were strapped for time as weddings always seem to be), and split their time between 2 locations at no extra charge (our ceremony was at Two Lights state park while our reception was at Oxbow Brewing in downtown Portland). They made us (and our guests) comfortable the whole time. The photos they captured of our dog are our absolute favorites and they really understood how important it was for us to get her in a bunch. All the details we worked so hard on and asked them to capture- the food, signs, cake, decor- all turned out so great. We are still so happy we chose Shado of a Rose Photography, and we’re sure you will be too! Thank you, Isa & Shado!
Response from the Vendor on 06/09/2023
Dear Laura & Jason,
Let us start off by saying we LOVED your creative decisions regarding your event. As big fans of tarot, card readings, and purple, your wedding checked all the boxes for us. Not to mention your adorable puppy was icing on t...
he cake. Oh, also your mother might be the cutest person to marry two people we've seen in a while. The whole ceremony was full of laughter and we loved it.
It was a pleasure to work with you both for so many reasons. We enjoyed your wedding through and through. Thank you for including us in your journey and we hope to remain in touch as more monumental moments take place!
Sending you two so much love,
Isabelle and Shado
Isabelle did a fabulous job as my wedding photographer! We had a small wedding and she worked within our budget. She took the time to get to know me and what I wanted to get out of my wedding photos. She made me feel at ease from the moment ...
I met her. I am self-conscious about my weight and was concerned that I wouldn’t love all of the pictures, but they were all wonderful. Isabelle managed to capture all of the joyous moments of the day and made it look so easy! My husband and I highly recommend her to anyone who wants to preserve their wedding memories for ever and always.
Response from the Vendor on 06/09/2023
Awh Amy! You’re too kind. I had so much fun at your wedding and it makes me so happy that seeing your photos brought you such joy!
Thanks again for hiring me to work with you. It was a true pleasure our paths crossed. Sending you lots of love.
Shado and Isa are incredible! They are both knowledgeable, passionate and their creative visions complement each other perfectly - resulting in a truly magical experience!
They absolutely put our needs first and took the time to make sure eve...
ry moment was captured from the engagement shoot to the big day. They are incredibly professional, personable and their charm helped make us feel comfortable in front of the camera.
We've received endless compliments from our family and friends about the quality of photos, as well as their warm presence at the wedding.
We truly could not speak more highly of Shado and Isa. If you are looking for a couple that will truly capture your special day, look no further than Shado of the Rose!
Response from the Vendor on 06/09/2023
Dearest Jocelyn and Ben,
To think our journey started at HYPE and continued to your wedding day. It truly was a gift to take part in your wedding day. Not only was it a beautiful place to tie the knot, but you two, your friends, and family add...
ed such joy to the experience. It's obvious from the photos that there's so much love that surrounds you. Thank you for including us in the journey.
We hope we have the pleasure of taking part in more special moments in your lives. We travel to and from CT often so please always keep us in mind.
Sending you lots of love,
Isabelle and Shado
WOW! Do not hesitate to work with Isa! We booked her for our wedding rehearsal dinner and the pictures were amazing. Our guests kept commenting on how much they loved her and enjoyed her spunk and direction. She fit right in! I wouldn’t have ha...
d half the pictures I did without her. The lighting in our venue was dark, so most of my guest's iphone photos came out horrible - it was perfect and imperative that we had Isa's professional camera and skills there! She made our night stress free as she was able to capture all the special moments with our friends and family. Isa - you will forever be a bright spot in our unforgettable wedding weekend.
Response from the Vendor on 06/09/2023
Hey Erin,
I am so glad I was a positive warm up to undoubtedly the best wedding day ever. Thank you again for trusting me to capture this special evening with all your people. You two and your friends and family were a fun time to say the least...
. I only wish more couples would photograph their rehearsal dinner.
Congrats to you both as you enjoy your first year of marriage. If more monumental moments arise, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Wishing you all the best,
Isabelle
Isabelle and Shado are the most amazing and talented photographers to work with. They went above and beyond to develop an authentic relationship with us, and everyone who attended our wedding. They knew everyone by name! Through their warmth an...
d connectedness, Isabelle and Shado captured the most breathtaking photos. My friend was sooo impressed that she be using Isabelle and Shado for her daughters wedding next year in VT.
Response from the Vendor on 06/09/2023
Hey Robin and Rick,
Your wedding came as such a special surprise last year. We are so glad Shelley recommended us for your big day. It was such an intimate and loving experience to share with your friends and family. We felt so welcomed the en...
tire time, not to mention, some of the best food we had all wedding season. You chose a perfect venue and caterer. Thank you again for trusting us with this important day in your lives.
Best,
Isabelle and Shado
From our first call with Isa & Shado, we knew we were in good hands. They made every step of the way fun and easy, made our engagement photoshoot so enjoyable, and were an integral part to how fantastic our wedding day was. They were always fri...
endly, punctual, and professional and listened to every want, suggestion, or idea we had with excitement. On our wedding day they just felt like an extra set of friends, capturing all of our special moments and list of requests as well as not making us feel like we had cameras on us. I would highly recommend working with them for your special day!
Response from the Vendor on 06/09/2023
Hey Lindsay and Rocco,
What a pleasure it was working with you both. Thank you for trusting us with your special wedding experience. It was a blast to say the least. We were honored to be seated with your friends. They took the time and energy...
to get to know us. It was so kind of them and made us feel like your people.
Not to mention, your dance floor was one of the most eventful of 2022. Rocco had the moves, plus the first and only time we've seen limbo at a wedding. We can only hope we see more of it during our careers.
Please keep us in mind as more monumental moments come up along the journey. We'd love to see you both again.
Thank you so much,
Isabelle and Shado
Isa and Shado are so personable and easy to work with! They were able to get all the photos we wanted plus more creative options as well. All of our guests could not stop talking about how interactive they were with family and friends while tak...
ing photos! Would definitely recommend them and would use them again!
Response from the Vendor on 06/09/2023
Dear Hollie & Ryan,
You two will always have a soft spot in our hearts. You were one of our very first engagement photoshoots we ever did as a team. It was one of our favorites to this day. It was your love and joy that made the experience eas...
y, start to finish. The ease you both brought to your wedding day is something to remember as well. We appreciate that you allowed the day to be what it was and took everything in stride. Thank you for seating us with your guests. It made us feel so loved and welcomed. We appreciate you both so much and hope we have the pleasure of working together in the future.
Sending you so much love,
Isabelle and Shado
These two are the best people to have around. They got every shot and they're like family. They danced and had fun with us. They were everywhere and nowhere all at once when it was important. Their planning was impeccable and they got there ear...
ly to do it. They're a seamless team. Not one photo has the other partner in the shot. They are so comfortable to be around. They notice every detail. They sent me the teasers so quick. How incredible to know them to have been able to book them. I honestly would have moved my wedding date to get them.
Isabelle and Shado were absolutely the best. They were excited about my son's wedding from the very first email exchange (I think they said it would be "epic" - and it was!). They were super to work with - we are so pleased with the photos. ...
Shado and Isabelle captured the spirit of the day exactly the way we had all hoped - fun and family and love in a beautiful setting made even more beautiful by the way they photographed everything! All of our guests remarked about how great the photographers were to work with and how much fun they were. They got every shot and were creative but never "invasive". They let the day happen and were there to document and enhance the wedding day. We love looking at the pictures. I would recommend them to anyone in a heartbeat! Just phenomenal in every way! We couldn't have asked for anything more.
It’s hard to find the words to express my feelings about Isabelle and Shado. If you are looking for the most natural, artistic, authentic, personal, and gorgeous wedding photography that you can possibly find, BOOK THEM IMMEDIATELY! This duo’s ...
calming presence helped to make our wedding day the best day of our lives.
We hired Isabelle and Shado to shoot our engagement photos in NYC and attend and photograph our “night before” event and wedding day in the Catskills. In each case, we received a surprise sneak peek sampling of photos within a couple of days. Less than a month later, we received an organized and generously full album of edited images, each more beautiful than the next.
Isabelle and Shado are true artists who have mastered the ability to capture the most joyous and genuine emotions.
In the months leading up to our engagement shoot and wedding, we spoke with Isabelle and Shado several times. They encouraged us to share shot lists, sample pictures, etc. and were incredibly receptive to our requests. My husband does not love taking pictures, and I shared with them that we didn’t want anything too staged or inorganic, as that’s not our style. They thoroughly understood, gave us gentle guidance, posed us in ways where we looked like the best and most natural version of ourselves, and captured tons of candids, which was very important to us. My husband and I have HUGE smiles in every picture!
We loved our engagement photos so much that we used them to create our wedding guestbook - this was a huge hit!
On our wedding day, between the staged group photos with friends and family, and the candids throughout, Isabelle and Shado captured everyone’s hearts. They handled every single interaction with grace, endless patience, good humor, and, of course, exquisite skill.
We’ve thanked them both multiple times but honestly can’t describe how perfectly they captured our love and celebration.
We still have NO idea how we will pick our pictures for our wedding album, as we’re in love with every single one!
I can not recommend them highly enough! Working with them is incredibly easy and they added a sense of calm to a stressful day. My husband and I are thrilled with all the special moments they captured, that may have been missed otherwise. You ...
should not hesitate to higher them for your wedding!
We cannot say enough great things about Isa and Shado! They were amazing to work with and their passion shines through in every photo. They made us feel comfortable every step of the way, made everyone look amazing, and we could not have been h...
appier with the results! Plus they are the sweetest. 1000% would recommend Isa and Shado to everyone and hope to work with them again 😊
Isa and Shado are simply amazing! They were incredible to work with and helped to capture all the moments on our special day that we wanted to get. Our family also could not stop talking about how organized and professional that they were in ke...
eping on our timeline. And of course, their work is simply spectacular! Our engagement shoot photos came out wonderful and the wedding photos that we've seen so far are just gorgeous! We are so happy that we got to work with the two of them.
Shado & Isa were phenomenal to work with! They are fun and easygoing, and their photos came out absolutely stunning. They were able to produce a digital portfolio of hundreds of photos for us just a few short weeks after our wedding. They also ...
included an engagement shoot in their package. During our wedding shoot, they captured all the important moments and people. We cannot say enough wonderful things about these two for anyone looking for a wedding photographer.
BONUS: Isa has an incredible voice and she sang with our wedding band at our reception!
Our experience with Shado and Isa was nothing short of amazing, from start to finish. Working with Isa for our engagement photos was a fantastic start to things and I think it is a great package to offer. Our wedding guests loved their energy a...
nd they had a great handle on what we were expecting. We look forward to using them in the future!
First of all, how do I give Shado of a Rose Photography more than 5 stars??? It's hard to express in words how amazing both Rose and Shado are -- as people and as photographers. My wife, family, and friends loved them and how passionate they ar...
e about their work. They know just the right angles and just the right positioning in photography as well as perfect timing of the right light needed in photos making it outstanding experience. We had endless guests (family and friends) compliment their fine work and how personable they both are. Shado of a Rose Photography is the best photographers to work with to capture your special day or event. I strongly recommend them.
Shado was absolutely fantastic! He worked with me weeks in advance all the way up until the day of our engagement. He was on time, exactly where he needed to be, and took some amazing photos! He’s got a great eye for what will look good, is a g...
reat person to work with, and got us our photos in under 24 hours! Truly unbelievable service worth every bit! Thanks Shado!
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!
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.
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 !!!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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! :)
Isa was fabulous, she made us feel comfortable and even got all the children to smile! Highly recommend!!!
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
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
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
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.
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Shado & Isabelle
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