Rick Takagi Photography

We cannot even begin to express how wonderful Rick was as our photographer! He was fun and friendly, professional and organized, and made our engagement and wedding shoot so much fun! The pictures all turned out amazing! We liked every one he took! We will use him again next time we need photos for sure. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Rick did such a great job with our courthouse wedding shoot! He was professional, friendly, easy to work with and had excellent suggestions for us. The photos turned out amazing- both natural and artistic. We could not have chosen a better fit for our wedding. Highly recommend him. More...

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My husband and I found Rick on Wedding Wire and instantly fell in love with his portfolio. After our first meeting and discussing his process, we decided he was the right fit. Rick even encouraged us to interview other photographers (we didn't) in order to ensure we had found the right person (spoiler alert, it was him!)

Rick is personable, easy to get along with, and is crazy passionate about his work! He was very easy to get a hold of and very responsive to all of our questions leading up to shooting. He was also accommodating to my busy wedding day itinerary, and even let my bridesmaid - who is also a wedding photographer - collaborate with him and take her own photos. Our wedding party and family loved having him with us and could not stop talking about what a cool dude he is and how we could clearly see he knows what he's doing.

The photos are beautiful and tastefully done. He isn't one of those photographers that makes the wedding party do a lot of basic poses or adds a bunch of different filters to the final product. He's pure talent!

Rick is also very quick with photo delivery. We were married on June 1st and we received our photos on June 24th - that's just a little over three weeks! I know lots of people who have waited much longer for lesser quality.

I can't recommend this guy highly enough. Rick is the real deal and is absolutely worth every penny! More...

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My husband and I found Rick on Wedding Wire and instantly fell in love with his portfolio. After our first meeting and discussing his process, we decided he was the right fit. Rick even encouraged us to interview other photographers (we didn't) in order to ensure we had found the right person (spoiler alert, it was him!)Rick is personable, easy to get along with, and is crazy passionate about his work! He was very easy to get a hold of and very responsive to all of our questions leading up to shooting. He was also accommodating to my busy wedding day itinerary, and even let my bridesmaid - who is also a wedding photographer - collaborate with him and take her own photos. Our wedding party and family loved having him with us and could not stop talking about what a cool dude he is and how we could clearly see he knows what he's doing.The photos are beautiful and tastefully done. He isn't one of those photographers that makes the wedding party do a lot of basic poses or adds a bunch of different filters to the final product. He's pure talent! Rick is also very quick with photo delivery. We were married on June 1st and we received our photos on June 24th - that's just a little over three weeks! I know lots of people who have waited much longer for lesser quality. I can't recommend this guy highly enough. Rick is the real deal and is absolutely worth every penny! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

A magician with the lens! His artful approach at capturing light and memories is incredible!

Reviewed on Facebook

My son needed updated head shots for modeling/acting and we were referred to Rick by Hudson's Agency. He got us in quickly (same week I reached out) and for an amazingly fair price for a half hour session. My son takes his time so I was worried he would take a long time changing clothes ect but we got MORE than we needed in exactly a half hour. Bonus, I had my 2yr old with me and Rick took amazing head shots of him just for fun! Such a fun half hour! It's clear that Rick has a lot of passion in photography! Of all the pics we got, I have to choose the few we will submit to Hudson's agency. We love them all! More...

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We eloped in Seattle and our officiant Elaine Way recommenced Rick. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience!! In addition to his professionalism, he takes amazing photos, he is great to work with and is affordable! We loved every thing about our experience. If you’re looking for an excellent photographer - Rick is your guy! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Rick was an amazing photographer for our wedding. We initially chose him because his photos are just so vibrant, full of color and life, exactly how we wanted our wedding to feel. After we met him, we found he’s also a very fun guy always with a smile on his face, and very professional. He responds very quickly, takes the initiative to provide help wherever he can, and is very organized.

He's got a very creative mind and it really shows in how his photography tries to paint a picture. He's able to take everyday mundane elements in our surroundings (like mirrors, balconies, etc) and make them into amazing artistic shots. He’s also not afraid to be bold and do whatever it takes for a great shot. One of my most memorable moments was when we were taking shots in downtown and a guy drove by in a classic American convertible car that looked amazing. Rick immediately went up to the guy and asked if he’d let us sit in the driver seat to take some photos. We ended up getting some amazing pictures that was completely out of my expectations. I think this shows that Rick really cares about making the day fun for everyone and doing what it takes to get great pictures and memories. More...

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Rick was about half the price as other photographers I was looking at and had just as good quality. He's fast at responding to emails, arrived promptly on time during our wedding, and delivered my photos in 3 weeks! They all look great and I'm going to have a hard time choosing which photos to print out! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

We were drawn to Rick because of his excellent portfolio and decided to work with him after sitting down for a consult. Rick is an amazing photographer and an even better gentleman to hang out with! You can tell he is excited to create interesting and amazing photos and to work with people. He is a responsive and enthusiastic communicator. We can’t recommend him enough! More...

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He was great to work with ahead of time and made the day so easy! We could not have asked for better pictures!

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I love looking at any work Rick Takagi does. It's always interesting and artistic.

Reviewed on Facebook

Brilliant photographer in every aspect this guy got the eye

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Rick does a fantastic job of catching every special moment of an event. Beautiful photos.....and he is delightful. Enjoyed working with him.

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Rick did an absolutely FABULOUS job as our wedding photographer! I get so many compliments on the photos he took! I wish we lived closer so he could take our family photos every year as well!

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Amazing experience and amazing pictures!!! We loved everything about our photo shoot. Rick is very professional, patient and has a great eye to capture the perfect shot. Thank you Rick!!! We would definitely be back!!! More...

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As a professional wedding DJ I get to see all kinds of photographers in action. The few who really know what they are doing stand out. I would be delighted if I could work with Rick every weekend. More...

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Absolutely loved our photography session. He had us looking like we belonged on a cover of a magazine :-). We had him choose the location for us and it was beautiful. Very profession, patient and charismatic man and I not only enjoyed our session but the pictures were beautiful. Thank you! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

Rick is so impressive! He is a fantastic photographer with an eye for detail. So glad to have photos done by Rick! We will cherish them forever!

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Amazing event and wedding photography! Rick's warm and friendly spirit allows guests to feel comfortable in front of the camera -- making for the best posed and candid photos. He is intuitive when choosing key shots during an event and understands how to showcase both people and product. On behalf of Four Seasons Hotel Seattle, we definitely give Rick five stars! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

I haven't even seen our photos yet, and am BLOWN away by Rick and what he did for us on our wedding day. His creativity, energy, and flexibility was exactly what we were looking for. 10/10 would recommend. Worth every penny. More...

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We absolutely loved having Rick there on our wedding day! He has a natural eye for beautiful & unique photo opportunities. He takes advantage of every opportunity & he is extremely enthusiastic. We felt confident, comfortable and at ease the whole day largely because of him. Thank you again, Rick! I know we will cherish pics forever. More...

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Rick did an amazing job of shooting my daughter and son in law's wedding at Thornewood Castle. He is an amazing photographer and he was wonderful and fun to work with. He worked his butt off too! As the bride's mother and motorsports photographer, I'm very picky about other photographers but he went above and beyond our dreams and expectations. Thank you Rick for capturing her special day, you don't know how much that means to us. More...

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Choosing a photographer for an important event is never an easy venture - you really do get what you pay for. It took us a while to compile a list of potential photographers, but once we were did, there was never any question about who we wanted. We just kept ending back up on Rick's portfolio, over and over again. It was without a doubt one of the best decisions we made in our wedding planning process. From day one, Rick worked with us to customize his packages to fit our actual wedding times, set up phone calls to discuss our vision, and finalize our timeline.

Even though we underestimated the time needed for some of our wedding events, he helped us keep everything on track. He knew our venue well, so he was extremely efficient with getting us to some of the more photogenic spots, and we had a good balance of time to spend eating and socializing while still being pulled aside for more time-sensitive photos (ex. sunset).

Within a day or two of the wedding we'd already received five sneak peeks and they are just so gorgeous - he really captured the Vogue/GQ feel we were hoping for. The photos we've received so far are a perfect mix of dramatic and romantic - we're so incredibly excited to get the full album. More...

Reviewed on Facebook

Rick was incredible and we loved working with him! He was easygoing, super responsive, and his pictures were incredible! We had a general vision of what we wanted, and Rick made our visions come true. He has an incredible eye and made super to capture all of our special moments without being intrusive, which was important for us. Everyone in our family also loved working with him and loved his pictures! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

When we first met with Rick, I was blown away! Mostly because of how passionate he is about photography and also the questions he asked us both. He made us both feel that him taking our photos was about capturing the our relationship and our unique personalities. We both knew he was the “one” from the first meet. Then, at our wedding him and Sam were both absolutely amazing and knew when to have us pose just right or to get that special candid moment! We are happy to have had him photograph our wedding. When we saw all of the photos, we knew for sure that Rick was and is the right guy for the job! Hands down! Thank you Rick and Sam from the bottom of our hearts! Much love! More...

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We first found Rick's portfolio online along with all his wonderful reviews when we were looking for a wedding photographer. To match his reputation, Rick was very kind and was a great listener on the phone. He took the time to ask us many questions about who we are and about our relationship. Being two brides, we loved that he treated us like any other couple with respect, AND he already had a bunch of ideas when we talked to him about our vision. We hired Rick for our engagement shoot in March and we couldn't be happier with how fun and comfortable it was to work with him. Rick has a great sense of humor and was open to ideas. We love that Rick can spot random areas during a shoot and catch an awesome shot on the go.

We had our wedding the end of this June. Rick was AMAZING. Rick was on time with his assistant, Mikaela (thanks Mikaela!), and they both worked well with the videographer with high energy. We started off in a hotel and had our ceremony and reception outdoors. Our family and friends enjoyed his company and were impressed with how well he was able to work with all 14 ladies, all day (12 in the party + 2 brides) as well our large families. We remember how the sun was blazing at the time we had scheduled to take family photos, but Rick highly recommended to wait 'til later and we're so glad he was there. Sometimes we've seen photographers just go with whatever the client says, but Rick would make sure to explain why and how well something would work better a certain way and at a different time. We recently received all of our photos and WOW. We had asked to have many candid "Kodak moment" photos and we got exactly what we wanted and more. From photos of us exchanging smiles, laughs, and jokes, to hugs, and more, Rick captured each moment of the day with so many beautiful pictures. The angles and placement of each photo was so perfect, fun, memorable, and smart! We are so happy with the quality of work. Thanks Rick! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

We first found Rick's portfolio online along with all his wonderful reviews when we were looking for a wedding photographer. We got on the phone last August with him to chat. To match his reputation, Rick was very kind and was a great listener. He took the time to ask us many questions about who we are and about our relationship. Being two brides, we loved that he treated us like any other couple with respect, AND he already had a bunch of ideas when we talked to him about our vision. We hired Rick for our engagement shoot in March and we couldn't be happier with how fun and comfortable it was to work with him. Rick has a great sense of humor and was open to ideas. We love that Rick can spot random areas during a shoot and catch an awesome shot on the go. We had our wedding the end of this June. Rick was AMAZING. Rick was on time with his assistant, Mikaela (thanks Mikaela!), and they both worked well with the videographer with high energy. We started off in a hotel and had our ceremony and reception outdoors. Our family and friends enjoyed his company and were impressed with how well he was able to work with all 14 ladies, all day (12 in the party + 2 brides) as well our large families. We remember how the sun was blazing at the time we had scheduled to take family photos, but Rick highly recommended to wait 'til later and we're so glad he was there. Sometimes we've seen photographers just go with whatever the client says, but Rick would make sure to explain why and how well something would work better a certain way and at a different time. He would also give us compliments and tell us how cool we or something looked. We recently received all of our photos and WOW. We had asked to have many candid "Kodak moment" photos and we got exactly what we wanted and more. From photos of us exchanging smiles, laughs, and jokes, to hugs, and more, Rick captured each moment of the day with so many beautiful pictures. The angles and placement of each photo was so perfect, fun, memorable, and smart!We can go on and on ... we are so happy with the quality of work that Rick provides. Thank you so much, Rick, for capturing our most special day so beautifully. *BIG HUGS!* ~Shayla & Elaine More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Rick was wonderful when it came to communication. He was responsive from the get-go, well on-time for the wedding, and was super accommodating when it came to rearranging the order of things up on-the-fly when there was inclement weather. He kept such a calm composure the entire wedding day, and was a great personality to have around the bride, groom, and other vendors. The wedding day photos were a little behind schedule, but Rick worked tirelessly to make sure the bride and groom were able to fit in all the shots they wanted. Thanks for all of your hard work, Rick! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Rick was the BEST photographer EVER and you should hire him for many reasons. First, he was extremely responsive to all emails and phone calls. Second, the price was very reasonable and he worked with us to keep the pricing within our budget. Third and best part was his enthusiasm and passion for photography and flexibility/receptiveness to my ideas. He integrated the props I wanted and even thought of new poses on the fly with the props I brought. His passion showed when we were taking first look photos as you could see his excitement. The outcome was very fun and unique photos including standard wedding photos. We loved this because he was able to capture the emotion and our personalities in the photos. We were amazed at his previous work when we hired him and were blown away (and all of our friends and family also) with the photos that he took of our wedding. All of the photos were amazing and he made me look beautiful (very important for a girl). Fourth, he completed our wedding photos in 2.5 weeks.... over 1000 photos! Not only was his work unique and amazing, he was extremely fun to work with and he finished the work quickly for a good price. What is not to like? You should hire him, we definitely recommend him!!!!! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

We had a non traditional wedding and Rick was incredible at getting to know us and understanding our vision. He was extremely flexible about setting up an entirely different day of photo shoot so we could focus on photos one day and the actual ceremony and reception another day. He is a true creative — obsessive (in a good way) about finding cool new ways to tell a story visually. At the same time, he was very open to our collaboration and ideas. More...

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Rick was a pleasure to work with and gave us a bunch of great shots we were thrilled to share with our friends.

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Great photographer! Very flexible even when I was an hour late!

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We decided to get married in Seattle 3 weeks before it happened. I am so glad we found Rick! Very speedy with getting back to us and booking, and it was raining the entire ceremony and he managed to get some amazing shots! I don’t know if they would have turned out as good if Rick hadn’t done them! Thanks Rick!!! More...

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We were very pleased to work with Rick on our engagement and wedding sessions. We got so many compliments from both families and guests. Even some guests said they enjoyed Rick's enthusiasm in directing them for photos' poses. We knew that we are in the good hands for our wedding photos from the start. When we met on our initial meeting, we could tell that Rick is very artistic and energetic. He told us where and how he wanted to do the wedding photos before he went to the venue. He only saw the venue photos and it would be his first time to do the photo shoot there. That really sold for me! My fiance at the time was not as excited as I was to discuss about photo shoot. However, after the meeting, my fiance changed his mind. We decided to have Rick takes our engagement photo and my fiance was so excited about it! We highly recommend Rick for any photo shoots.
We will definitely ask Rick to take our family photo sometimes in the future. More...

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We found Rick through the officiant who was performing the ceremony for a small wedding at Pike’s Place. The ceremony something between eloping and a big wedding; An elopement. The ‘newyweds’ were apprehensive about the need for professional photos... they were just going to go with family shots!! Oh my, what an absolutely smart decision it was to hire a photographer and what an awesome photographer we found in Rick!

Our first contact was only three days before the wedding. Rick was enthusiastic and full of ideas. Added to the expected *snow* in Seattle, the ceremony was scheduled at 6PM on the day the time rolled by for daylight savings time - so time with any daylight was going to be limited for our two-hour session.

Rick worked with our couple to get them over their apprehension of heading out in the cool evening. The result was some of the most fabulous photographs of the bride and groom with the market, city lights, big wheel and a beautiful Seattle cloud-filled sky. The photos are so unique and magnificent; Rick was a master at taking what one might see as a challenge and turning out masterpieces!!

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Rick was great shooting our wedding photos; he was very easy to work with. The photos turned out wonderful, I would definitely recommend him!

Reviewed on WeddingWire

We are very happy that we chose to hire Rick as our wedding/engagement photo photographer. He is very passionate with a creative eye for each photo taken. We are extremely happy of our photos and the speed at which he provided them to us. Rick was also flexible with our needs and considerate of our requests. More...

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Rick was awesome to work with and is so passionate about his work! We love our photos and has fun with rick on the day of! Great work! And he is very reasonably priced More...

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I hired Rick to be my wedding photographer back in early September. It was a great pleasure to work with Rick. He was very professional, accommodating and knowledgeable. I knew that there were not many spots for pictures at our venue so I suggested taking some of the photos at Discovery Park. Rick knew all the best spots for great pictures. His assistant, Sarah, was also very helpful and thoughtful throughout the shoot. I particularly liked the picture Rick took at our first dance. He captured the best moment and the best of us without us even knowing. It was a great experience! I will definitely hire Rick again in the future. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Here's what I love about Rick and his work: He just doesn't take "pretty photos". His talent, skill, eye and creativity capture the actual emotion in the moment - while doing it in a breathtaking context and turning the moment into art. When selecting him as our wedding photographer, I loved looking at his portfolio - I felt like I was a part of each of those weddings. He didn't disappoint with the photos from our wedding; the shots bring me back to that day and the emotion in each photo. On the business side, he is such a positive, can-do person. He genuinely wanted to know us and make sure he was capturing our story - not just forcing on us what he wanted. Responsive, organized - a bride's dream. The day of the event he was extremely patient with the various family members trying to catch their own shots of the day - whereas I'm sure it would have driven most photographers nuts. He was the perfect mix of making sure to get the shots we needed - but also blending into the background and quietly capturing the moments as they unfolded. I cannot say enough good things about Rick! He's the best! More...

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Rick was amazing! We loved working with him and Sarah for our wedding day. It was absolutely beautiful and he caught every moment. He was easy to communicate with before, during, and after the wedding, and got some pictures to us the following day! We can't say enough great things about Rick. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

I had found Rick through Wedding Wire and after looking through his work on his website, I contacted him right away. I had some idea of what kind of photos I wanted, but when I was stuck on ideas, Rick was there to give his great suggestions. His photos are artistic but at the same time very natural. When I asked to split my photo session into two sessions, one pre-wedding session and one wedding session, he was very flexible. My husband and I are very happy with how the photos turned out! I would definitely want to work with Rick again if another opportunity came up. More...

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We were highly impressed with Rick's unique and natural eye for wedding shots. We felt blessed to have Rick there on our wedding day because he made us feel comfortable & confident and he had fun while also working hard to get the job done. He is really impressive & our pictures are PHENOMENAL. We absolutely love how he captured all the special moments of our day. The photos he took will be genuinely treasured by us & our family/friends.

If you use him for your wedding day, you will not be disappointed! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Rick did both our engagement and wedding photos, and words cannot express how pleased we were with the results! Not only is he an incredibly talented photographer, but he's also very friendly and easy to work with. Our entire bridal party raved about how laid back Rick was while also being able to keep us on a tight timeline (which isn't an easy task with our group). I cannot recommend Rick enough- he's truly the best! More...

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