Working with Kimmelle was an experience I will cherish forever. Her unique talent extends far…read morebeyond the camera; she has a gift for creating a space where you feel safe, encouraged, and free to be your most authentic self. Her empowering presence and expert coaching during the shoot were invaluable. Then came the photographs! A stunning display of her technical skill and artistic vision. Kimmelle has an unparalleled ability to capture beauty in a way that feels both profound and genuine. The images are treasures I will keep forever. Kimmelle is a rare talent and a beautiful soul. I am so grateful our paths crossed and I cannot wait for others to have the opportunity to feel as seen and empowered as I did. I recommend Kimmelle without reservation.

I work for a fortune 500 company and needed headshot photos for a board presentation. Kimmelle was…read moreso flexible and accommodating with my schedule and knew the types of pictures that I would need. This was my first time taking professional headshots, and I was tense and uncomfortable posing. However, Kimmelle was creative, patient and helped me captured the right photos. She has profestional lighting and various backgrounds to choose from. I had an amazing experience and definitely will be working with Kimmelle again and referring her to families and friends in the future. Kimmelle provided high quality pictures but at a lower price compared to others. She provided me with the pictures within 24 hours. I am very pleased with my pictures. They are exceptional! Thank you Kimmelle. YOU are awesome!!

Tugce is truly gold on earth -- an absolute gift. She drove…read moreall the way to San Clemente to photograph all three of my kids' senior photos, and from start to finish, she poured her heart into every detail. When my daughter sent inspiration photos of the exact aesthetic she was hoping for, Tugce didn't just try to "make it work" -- she literally purchased new equipment to bring that vision to life. Who does that? That level of dedication is rare. She stops at nothing to make your dreams become reality. Her eye is incredible, her energy is calm and encouraging, and she somehow makes each senior feel completely seen and celebrated for who they are. The photos are stunning -- beyond what we hoped for -- but even more than that, the experience was meaningful. If you're looking for someone who treats your family like her own and delivers magic behind the lens, Tugce is it. We are so grateful.

Tugce is an incredible photographer. She is fun to work with, extremely talented, and…read moreknowledgeable. She is remarkably flexible with locations, ensuring she finds the perfect backdrop for your family. Her genuine passion for photography is contagious and makes the entire experience fun and fast-paced - a must when working with kids. She has a talent for connecting with all ages; her ability to empower teens and preteens gives them a sense of agency that allows their true personalities to shine.

Hiring Ellie as our wedding photographer was the best decision I made while planning my wedding!…read moreEllie is so sweet and made us feel extremely comfortable while taking photos. My husband and I never know how to pose for photos, but at our request, Ellie provided detailed instructions for recreating the poses I wanted to capture on our wedding day. I recommend Ellie to anyone who will be your biggest cheerleader the day of your wedding and capture the loving, romantic mood of the day.

Ellie is an amazing photographer! We did a 20 minute mini session with two toddlers! It was…read moreincredibly chaotic, but somehow Ellie managed to create beautiful, editorial-like photos for us. She was very sweet the whole time and made everyone very comfortable in a short period of time. The process of getting the photos back was very quick! She is also very communicative with any questions! Definitely booking more shoots in the future with her.

John, The photos you captured of me were beautiful. Just…read morewhat I was looking for. I've never really had a photographer capture my personality in that way and capture me as I moved about. I let you know what was important to me and you listened. That was evident. From the moment I met you at the shoot location , I felt comfortable. You were casually dressed and ready to bend and arc to get the shot and stay connected to me and what we were doing. From that initial contact with you through email you clarified what I wanted and needed in my photos. You offered your professional opinion and gave me options. You listened, responded to my questions quickly, and I didn't have to wonder if you would respond. We booked as i felt I could trust your work yet mostly your character. One of the persons in my business group highly recommended you. You made sure from start to finish I felt taken care of, You skillfully followed the light and me. You worked with how I moved and gave me direction as I was trying to capture a dance movement in a photo and reach my audience. You got it! I love my photos. Thank you John, you're quite the professional and gentleman. Thank you for helping me up when my heels gave me a little spill. I hope to work with you in the future exclusively for all of my photo needs. I'd highly recommend you to anyone looking to capture who you are and reach your audience while doing it. John will get the shot! Sincerely, Shantel Sent from my iPhone

John is a fantastic photographer, he did an amazing job shooting a home we just remodeled. We have…read moremore homes in the pipeline and will be using John for them all. He not only shoots photographs, but he can do video and drone footage. He made a fantastic video with music for our YouTube channel. John was able to work with our time crunch and get the photos back to us very quickly. He made the shoot a lot of fun and even did a quick headshot for me too.

We had the best experience with Joey Ikemoto Photography for our wedding this October 2025! My…read morehusband and I got married at Neighborhood Church and celebrated our reception at Blue Water Grill. Jonathan and Olivia captured beautiful memories of our special day for us. From the start, they were incredibly detail-oriented. They made sure every shot, angle, and lighting choice was just right. They gave us wonderful guidance throughout the day, helping us feel comfortable and natural in front of the camera. Beyond their photography talent, they were both so pleasant, professional and genuinely fun to be around. They made the entire photography experience even more enjoyable. The photos turned out absolutely stunning and truly reflect the joy and emotion of our day. Joey Ikemoto Photography is a South Bay classic for a reason; they continue to deliver amazing work and timeless memories. We couldn't recommend them more.

We're so happy and lucky we got to have Joey Ikemoto and his team capture the beautiful memories of…read moreour special day!! When I was first looking for a photographer, I was in awe of his variety of artistic and breathtaking photos on his site from other weddings & events. As a fellow creative, I wanted someone that could see the possibilities and offer unique photos and he went above and beyond that! Joey really put us at ease with his fun energy & sense of humor. We all had a great time laughing with our wedding party and everyone. Joey and his team are so friendly, creative and professional. We really appreciate how quickly Joey and Mr. Tracy responded to our questions in the beginning and in the consultation. Even with the heatwave in LA of our wedding weekend, our photos came out AMAZING. The love, joy and giddiness of that day is captured along with the little details in our centerpieces and other things that we made for our wedding. Here's a few our favorite photos from the preview. We're so excited to see the rest! We highly recommend Joey Ikemoto Photography!! Thank you so much Joey and team for everything!

Always do a great job! Very thorough, easy way to pay ahead of time, and take great photos! Soooo…read moregood. Thank you Treasured Moments Photography!

Adam Is the best and easily works with our kids and our dogs…read moreand the pictures are amazing!!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Heather. I was extremely nervous going into the shoot,…read moreas these were my first headshots. From our first conversation, Heather put me at ease and promised we would have fun. And we did! Heather was high energy, encouraging, and professional. I highly recommend Heather Leyse Photography!

So lucky to find a local talented photographer . Heather put…read moreus at ease with her warm and easy going nature . The photo shoot was on the beach and Heather made it so much fun . Impressive photographs !

James is the best! If you want to enjoy your big day stress free, choose James. If you want to…read morecapture every important moment of your big day, hire James. If you want to re-live your big day over and over again years later, James is your guy! My wife and I had never done a professional photoshoot. Neither of us are particularly comfortable in front of the camera. After interviewing 5 different photographers, we knew from our first conversation that James was the one. He is incredibly friendly, easy going, and knowledgeable. We agreed to do an engagement session, 1 location for 90mins to see if we'd be comfortable working with James. It couldn't have gone better. Initially, we were a bit stiff, but James gave us tips on how to act naturally, suggested poses and hand positions that made us feel and look relaxed. The time flew by and we actually ended up going to a second location with a wardrobe change. Overall, it was about 2 hours. James did not mind at all. In fact, he probably could've gone longer if the sun hadn't set on us! Our photos were edited and received in less than 2 weeks! James was kind enough to print a large poster and sign that shipped to our house in just a few days. He price matched any package/prints from other photographers. Having gone through our engagement session seamlessly, we hired James to shoot our wedding as well. He and an assistant were on site for 10 hours, tending to our every need and keeping us on our timeline. After our planned family/wedding party photos, we hardly even noticed them working as we proceeded with wedding events. After the wedding, we received many compliments on how great James was and several guests asked for his contact information. Within a couple of days, we received a preview of about 20 photos highlighting our big day. We were thrilled! Every important moment was captured so elegantly! The full magazine of photos was available for download in about 1 month. James then worked with us to print a high quality photo book for our coffee table. You can't go wrong with James--his high quality work and work ethic speak for themselves. There is no substitute for how easy and stress free he made us feel, so that we could truly enjoy ourselves knowing that he would capture every single moment candidly. Do not hesitate to hire James, it will be the best decision you will ever make.

An unforgettable experience captured perfectly -- thank you, James!…read more I had the honor of graduating from both LACC and UCLA Extension, and I'm so grateful that James was there to capture every important moment. From our first communication, he was extremely professional, flexible, and kind, always making sure he understood what I wanted and adapting to each location, timeline, and change with ease. He photographed both ceremonies with incredible attention to detail -- from candid moments of me with my husband, family, and friends, to emotional highlights like walking across the stage, and even the quiet, heartfelt moments in between. His eye for storytelling brought every part of the day to life. James made everyone feel comfortable, and his warm presence truly added to the celebration. He treated both graduations with care and dedication, and I couldn't have asked for a better photographer to help preserve these milestones. If you're looking for someone reliable, talented, and genuinely passionate about their work -- James is the one. Thank you again for capturing these beautiful memories that my loved ones and I will treasure forever!

Carissa did a branding shoot for me and she was amazing! I don't know how she did it but the person…read morein those photos was not the me I know

Carissa took mine and my fiancé's engagement photos and I still to this day can't get over how cute…read morethey came out!! She is professional, great at giving directions and listened to our vision. She delivered previews of the pictures quickly and the overall turn around of the photos was fast! If you're looking for a photographer, I would highly recommend her!

We had a mini session with Trish last week, and I can't stop smiling when thinking about our time…read moreat the beach with her. The mini session was 15 minutes - she was happy, gentle, and warm with the kids and we felt so comfortable despite never having met before. I went to the session hoping to get 2-3 good photos - instead, we now have a photo gallery full of photos that bring so much joy. It's hard to get good family photos with 2 young toddlers, so I'm especially thankful for these treasured memories. And lastly, her communication is clear and prompt - I appreciate this so much as I'm trying to get holiday cards made in time for Christmas! Trish has a wonderful gift, and I'm so glad to have found her!

Trish is an excellent photographer. We booked her for family photos with our first daughter and…read moreloved the pictures so much we ended up booking a package when I was pregnant with my second daughter. Each session we had with Trish was so lovely. She made the family feel comfortable and had great direction. We hope to work with her again on future family photos!