To my husband and I, finding a photographer was the most important vendor for us. After all, the wedding photos last a lifetime. We met with Pala via facetime because we're in Ontario and she was in Kelowna. As soon as we met, we knew she was the one we wanted to capture our day. She was super chill, a free spirit, easy to talk to and hilarious! We met her to do our engagement photos and we could not stop laughing. The photos turned out amazing and we could not stop talking about how much fun we had. Fast forward to the wedding day, I was super excited to see her again. It felt like I was waiting to see a friend I hadn't seen in awhile. Everyone, and I mean everyone, who attended our wedding had nothing but positive things to say! She was funny, outgoing and made sure to take pictures of all the couples which I thought was a great touch! She was efficient and the sneak peaks we saw blew us away. Her photography skills are top notch and I can't wait to see the rest of our photos. We had several guests come up to us and ask us where we found her because they had such great interactions with her! She brought a second shooter who was starting out and it was great having her around as well! I can't wait to see what she was able to capture. If you're looking for a photographer who puts you at ease, makes you look smoking hot and is just fun to be around, you've found it here with Pala and her team!
Kate K. Married on 18/09/2022
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So much fun and amazing photos!!
As a photographer myself I had really high standards for who would take our wedding photos and so I knew Pala would be the perfect person for the job. Her work is fantastic and her style of vibrant, true to life colors was gorgeous and exactly what I wanted. She is also just an amazing, funny and wonderful human and it was so lovely to have her with us on our big day. She did such a great job making everyone laugh and keeping things organized during family photos. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding photographer.
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Maddison C. Married on 23/07/2022
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Very Disappointed
We were so excited to hire Pala when we first started planning our wedding. Her portfolio is gorgeous, she seemed incredible to work with and very fun and personable. She has lots of amazing reviews, I didn't expect things to go so wrong with her.
We came from out of town to do our engagement photos with her in Kelowna and she seemed overworked and tired. When we did get our photos back, they were not composed well (photos were not framed nicely, our feet were cut out of frame, a lot of space above our heads, etc.) and they look like they were all put through one filter.
We asked for more photos and Pala responded by saying that she can't afford to pay her editor to send us more of our photos. She did eventually send a few more that she edited herself but I still didn't like them. out of the 100+ photos that we got, there were only about 12 that we liked.
During the shoot she spoke a lot about how she wants to retire by the time she's 30 and how many shoots she's been doing. She was overworked and her quality showed that. What I received did not reflect what she shows in her portfolio.
She had also mentioned that she does not get along with any videographer in Kelowna except one. She recommended a brand new videographer with 3 weddings under his belt that she never actually worked with. We were disappointed at the lack of professionalism we saw and the lack of quality in our photos. Although the reviews are true that she's very personable and good at direction, we did not trust her to take photos of our wedding.
Photos By Pala Mikayla's reply:
I'm very sorry that you are disappointed in your experience with me from over a year ago, you're right, back when we worked together I made the mistake of over-booking myself, and have since changed my mind about how much I would like to work and what I would like my life to be like.
I now only work 1/4 of the amount I used to, and my quality of work shows this change.
There was a lot of work put into the photos you received, but I can't be in control of the weather on the day of the shoot. And if you were around for longer, I would have liked to reschedule the shoot for better weather. Lighting is everything, and I'm really sorry we didn't get that on that day.
I've changed a lot since my first full year in the business, and am growing as a professional every day.
Thank you for the reminder of how much better I've become and how much my mindset has shifted for a happier, healthier life and a stronger, quality-focused business :)
I wish you both all the best.
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Olivia W. Married on 25/06/2022
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Amazing Photographer!
Pala photographed our wedding and was amazing! Very polite, fun and overall pleasant to work with. We received sample photos the same day which were absolutely beautiful. Would definitely book Pala again for future occasions.
Photos By Pala Mikayla's reply:
Thank you Olivia!! I appreciate you taking the time to leave me some kind words :) can't wait to photograph you two again!!
Alex Married on 25/09/2021
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Best photographer
We were so fortunate to have Pala as our wedding photographer. Not only do her photos turn out stunning but she’s such a great energy to have around on the wedding day. Not only were we thrilled with her but our wedding party had so many great things to say as well!
Terra H. Married on 18/09/2021
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Incredible wedding photos
Our wedding photos are beautiful! Kind, funny and great to work with! Best photographer 👍🏼
Jeffrey K. Married on 29/08/2021
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What a great day.
My new wife and I had a great time eloping, everyone involved made this a stress free day and we were able to enjoy ourselves leading up rather than being stressed out!
Megan K. Married on 18/07/2021
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Pala is so worth it! Highly recommend her.
We had an amazing experience with Pala as our photographer. She was so much fun and made everyone feel comfortable! She was flexible and went above and beyond to capture all the amazing moments from our day!
Photos By Pala Mikayla's reply:
Thank you so much Megan! I had a blast with your and your family :) I truly do hope o get to cross paths with you again some day ❤️
Morgan Married on 25/06/2021
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Absolutely Perfect!
Pala is simply fantastic. She is timely with communication, she is knowledgeable about building a timeline for your day and making Sure you have everyone and everything sorted out for a smooth process.
Her energy and enthusiasm for what she does is so clearly visible, and it automatically puts you at ease. To get even better, her skill and vision for your pictures are our of this world. I am not one for taking pictures, but I felt beautiful, confident, and like I was having fun with someone I have known for ages.
If you are in the market for a photographer for any event, big or small, I would highly recommend you connect with Pala, you will be impressed beyond your wildest expectations.
Photos By Pala Mikayla's reply:
You are the BEST Morgan!! I had such a pleasure working with you! And I can't wait to meet your little peapod :) We'll have to meet half way to do your family photos ;)
Kayla K. Married on 17/06/2021
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Fun and Memorable
Not only is Pala a talented photographer, she is genuine, kind, funny and has a way of making you feel comfortable in front of the camera. The final images were so beautiful and something we will love having for many years to come! 10/10 would recommend her! ❤️
Photos By Pala Mikayla's reply:
Thank you so much for taking the time to write to me Kayla! I love those photos :) I can't wait to work with you two again!
