Testimonials
Hear from past clients
Michaela Harkness
Where do I begin, Ragu is a life saver.
I recently got married last week and paid my original photographer for two shooters. Around 11am on my wedding day, I found out that I was only receiving one.
Ragu found out about my situation around 2pm and he immediately left his event and drove all the way to Deming, Washington, which is about 2.5 hours north of Seattle.
He made it just in time as my husband was walking down the aisle and jumped in like he was supposed to be there all along.
His photos were absolutely breathtaking and I have had so many compliments, I can not wait to get the rest of the photos back. He truly loves photography and you can tell he takes his job very seriously. If I were to need a professional photographer again, he would absolutely be my first call.
Diego Dwyer
I'll be the first to admit that I was extremely lost planning for the wedding. There are so many moving parts, and one of those parts was finding a videographer and a photographer. A friend recommended Ragu, and I was super skeptical because I didn't know him or his work. I thought, "Hey, pictures and a video have to be amazing because they make you relive your special moment." The decorations and everything else you can kind of forget about, but you don't forget about the video because you see it and relive it.
I was always skeptical, but we had a meeting, and I was surprised with how prepared he was. He had all the little details I had never thought about, but I could see how they made a difference. He walked me through everything: "Here's what we're going to do today; here's what you're going to do that day; here's this and that." When I saw his work, I was just blown away. I said, "We're done looking for the right guy; you're going to be there."
One of the things that really made me feel secure was how personal he was. I wasn't just a number for him. It wasn't like, "Hey, you're just one more wedding that I have to do." Instead, it was, "Hey, we're going to make your wedding amazing. Tell me your story. Tell me how you guys met." I felt like I was talking to a friend I hadn't seen in a while.
Months after the wedding, I still keep in touch with Ragu because he became more of a friend. The video was extremely well done, and the pictures he took were amazing. I am so grateful that I went with him.
Sarah MB Cuddihee
Executive Director, Broadway In Chicago
These are beautiful! Thank you also for capturing our ASL interpreter.
Kathy Burkholder
Senior Branch Office Administrator, Edward Jones
Thank you so much for your energies and efforts at our Inaugural Region Recognition Celebration on Saturday night: "A Night of Reflection." Who knew we were a crew of hams who love getting photos taken: the serious, the goofy, the posed and spontaneous! Documenting the participants as their accomplishments of 2023 were acknowledged and honored with family and friends in such a memorable way is priceless.
Much of the success and fun of the evening rests with your amazing engagement of individuals and groups. As you were taking candids of awards and recipients, you were everywhere while being unobtrusive. At the photo booth, you gave great direction, with enthusiasm and playfulness. You imbued our teams and their guests with confidence and whimsy. You were agile with your equipment and set up and tear down.
I appreciate the guidance you provided to me and the rest of our planning committee for what to expect from you during the evening and setting expectations for your needs, wants and wishes to ensure a successful outcome. Your talent and gift is a unique language and your early engagement in our process made for a smooth event and spectacular outcome. We look forward to working with you again in the future
Keli Bitow
Director of Operations, Washington Youth Soccer
We have worked with Ragu for several of our events. He is a very talented photographer that captures the moment and emotion of the people and activities with infectious enthusiasm and professionalism. His passion for his work is reflected in the images
Vanessa Lampson
Tour Director, Reel Rock
We've worked with Ragu two years in a row as an event photographer for the Reel Rock premieres in Seattle. He was able to capture great audience reaction moments, theater shots and candids in different light settings. Professional, communicative and able to work well with the shot list provided. Highly recommended!
Jody Poth
Director, Ambrosia
Ragu, thank you for the photos. They are all excellent and I am very pleased. I feel like you captured the night perfectly and I want to give you the praise you deserve - for all the hours you put in before, during, and post event. I know that you really care and strive for perfection and it shows. Thank you so very much for your talent and attention to us all. 🙌💗🙌
Elisabeth Aichberger
CEO, Ocean Lovers Taganga
The whole photo session was very well planned. Ragu understood the needs of our business and executed!
He has a great eye for details, knows what pictures will look attractive, and also how to motivate people to act right for the photos. I loved the moment when he showed us the tricks on folding towels. 😀
Your extremely positive attitude was very welcoming. It was contagious, and together with your funny + professional ideas, it’s just the perfect mix for getting the best possible pictures.
Adriana villanueva
I feel very blessed to have met Ragu on our trip to Seattle. I have been wanting a family photoshoot for a while. As tourists in the area, Ragu approached us and asked if we would like for him to get some photos of us. We agreed but little did we know he was making one of my dreams come true! The experience was as if we planned a whole photoshoot experience. It was all by surprise but it was one of the highlights of our trip.
Ragu captured so many beautiful moments including the smiles of my children. He made the whole experience so special and one to remember!
My family truly felt the love that Ragu has for making families smile and capturing the moments in time. For that we are grateful!
Mayra Talley
Ragu, thank you for the photos. They are all excellent and I am very pleased. I feel like you captured the night perfectly and I want to give you the praise you deserve - for all the hours you put in before, during, and post event. I know that you really care and strive for perfection and it shows. Thank you so very much for your talent and attention to us all. 🙌💗🙌
Aaron Jaech
Ragu did a fantastic job with my wife’s graduation photos. Always goes above and beyond our expectations. He has such a warm personality that being around him makes you genuinely happy and that makes your photos look good because you’re not pretending to smile, you really are smiling.
Rachel Roberts
Ragu finessed the photos beautifully and delivered it all in one neat, simple package. He’s a lovely guy who’s optimism and obvious love of photography shines through. He was really relaxed and easygoing, it felt like hanging out with a friend. He knew how to direct us so he could deliver excellent moments and he even let my son check out his equipment and take a few photos of me!
Samuel Morales
Our photos and short film were delivered just in time for Mother’s Day and it was the perfect way for us to spend our weekend together. Ragu has a talent for catching intimate moments of our family. We will cherish these so much. Thank you.
Nikki Snowhite
Ragu, thank you for the photos. They are all excellent and I am very pleased. I feel like you captured the night perfectly and I want to give you the praise you deserve - fThis is my favorite family photo we have! Ragu did such a great job and we really need to book another session soon!
You have such a good soul - so thankful we met you!
Elvira Arivle
If Ragu's schedule is available, don't walk, RUN!
He was awesome working with my 3 little kids and they felt comfortable with him to be themselves. My favorite moment was when Ragu made my kids laugh and captured the best candids in a very short time. What I thought were silly photos actually turned out to be my favorites!
Thanks and keep being awesome!
Michael Griffin
Ragu’s demeanor with the children was great! The way he allowed them to be as they wished is such a contrast to other photographers we’ve worked with. He really put me at ease, allowing them to be who they are.
Noelle Rondain
Ragu, thank you for the photos. They are all excellent and I am very pleased. I feel like you captured the night perfectly and I want to give you the praise you deserve - for all the hours you put in before, during, and post event. I know that you really care and strive for perfection and it shows. Thank you so very much for your talent and attention to us all. 🙌💗🙌
Mitch Bouma
Ragu went above and beyond in our at-home couples photography session.
His unique preparation involved us not only describing our ideal photoshoot but also putting together idea boards for the vibe we were going for. He added ideas as well which made it feel personal and invested. Ragu did a great job walking us through ideas on the day and explaining his vision and reasoning for certain shots.
We had a great time learning a bit about photography along the way! His style was very candid and comfortable which was exactly what we wanted.
To top it off, Ragu did the shoot for charity out of the goodness of his heart. He’s involved with TINFA and put up this session as a prize for a raffle, yet he approached it with as much attention and dedication as I expect he would for any other shoot. Thanks!!
Alec Caputo
Major props to Ragu because I HATE having my picture taken but he made it really fun and enjoyable and totally made me forget it was even happening.
Adela Morgan
Had the pleasure of meeting Ragu at a local festival where he captured a heartfelt, candid moment. True talent and professionalism meets a pleasant and comfortable time with Ragu! 1000% recommend for any event. Thank you!
Rachel Albo
Ragu perfectly captured who we are as a couple! He was incredibly easygoing, friendly, & communicative throughout the entire process—from before, during, and even after our event. He was flexible when we shared ideas and we were truly able to be ourselves. His excitement when the photos turned out the way we envisioned was priceless!
Nina Reckinger
Oh my god! Ragu beautifully captured our photos yesterday and they turned out amazing!! 🤩 He exudes AMAZING energy that is insanely contagious and unmatched ✨
Danielle Mey
Shoutout to @ragulikethesauce for scheduling us a last second fall photoshoot! You made our pumpkin patch date this year a memorable one 🥰🧡 We love these photos!
Taylor Spicer
Ragu was easy to get along with - he had a beaming smile and an overall positive attitude that allowed me to feel very comfortable in front of the camera. My favorite part was collaborating on the studio concept and also the golden hour photos at the end.
Elana Holmes
@Ragulikethesauce thank you so so much for today, these pictures cheered me up so much and made me feel like a ⭐️ in Seattle! You are very talented! Thank you for bringing a smile to my face 😍💋
Kailey Pearce
Being around Ragu is like re-encountering an old friend. He’s as natural with a camera as he is with conversation, and I was blown away by the photos he captured seemingly without effort.
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