Cassidy at CT Branding Photo Branding is truly exceptional. Before our first appointment, she took…read morethe time to call me personally just to learn about my business, my goals, and my brand. That alone set her apart. When she arrived for the shoot, she was prompt, prepared, and incredibly engaging. She made me feel at ease in front of the camera in a way I didn't expect. The session felt natural, comfortable, and even fun. When I received my photos, I was blown away. They were fabulous -they captured exactly who I am and what my business represents. Once I started using them to promote my work, people in the marketing industry - people who have used the same branding photographers for years - began reaching out to ask who shot my photos. That's how striking her work is. I truly can't say enough good things about Cassidy. If you need branding photos that elevate your business and genuinely reflect your identity, she's the one you want. Tammy Morse, RE, CPE Razor Free Electrolysis

In spring of 2008, I headed to Calnen in order to have grad photos taken…read more I was impressed with the reasonably low fee for the photo shoot (around $20 as I recall) and the availability in terms of times I could choose to come in. I didn't like the prompts I was given in terms of the photos. "Lower your chin, more, more... look up... turn your head slightly to the right...and... SMILE." Yeah, that's going to be authentic looking. As a result, I wasn't terribly impressed with the photos. I didn't end up actually ordering any of them. I could have gone back for a free photo session, but I had a feeling my experience would be pretty much the same. Just a so-so experience at 'Calnen.'

Graduating from Dalhousie, I was recommended by the school to take my portrait shots with Calnen…read more Naively, I didn't research the other options available. I arrived at the studio with a friend who also wanted portraits, and the staff were awesome at accommodating us both. We were able to sit in the room as the photographer worked, instructing the model on how to pose. He was friendly, honest and genuine, telling us what did/didn't look good on camera. The shots came out very well, and both of us were pleased! I opted to go with the larger package (+$4 I believe) allowing me thumbnails of 16 poses to take home and review. We were told that we would receive the thumbnails by email within a few business days. After a week, we called the studio curious as neither of us had yet received the photos. They quickly sent them along, attaching the order form. Packages begin at $59 and range up to $306 depending on desired sizes. It was only then that I realized it would not be possible to order prints of more than one pose within one package. For example, my family only wanted three 8x10 prints, but I would have had to purchase three separate units. 1 unit = 1-8x10, 2- 5x7, 4-4x6, 8-2x3. I would have also liked full-size digital copies of various unedited photo proofs (as opposed to the provided thumbnails), but again when requested, I was told that this was not available. An edited, print-quality digital file of one pose is $200 unless added to a package ($75). Although I liked the quality of service provided by Calnen Photography, I was left disappointed by their lack of flexibility in ordering prints.

Talent and a fun personality! Nicole and her husband Ted make a great photography team to have…read moreworking your event. Their laid-back and open-minded partnership helps put their subjects at ease and makes for great candid shots that will freeze your precious memories in time. Nicole's style and artistic sense help to create lasting images which will WOW anyone who sees them. She made our day even more special and unique. Whatever you are after, she can do it! Make your wedding, graduation, new baby or other special occasion as amazing as can be. Let Nicole capture the miraculous little moments in her unique and loving way! Her prices were very reasonable for such a great talent and her service was prompt, polite and personal.

I needed some passport-sized photos for an application and wanted to give my business to a local…read moreestablishment. I'd never heard of Adams Photography prior to today, but I was very pleased with the service I received and definitely recommend it to anyone in the Dartmouth/Cole Harbour area. Adams offers passport photos on a walk-in basis for $10 ($11.50 with tax). The studio is clean and modern, with loads of beautiful examples of the company's work all around. The lady who processed my order was friendly and had my pictures ready within minutes. An all-around positive experience. If I were in need of other professional photography services in the near future, I'd certainly consider Adams Photography for the job.

In October we had the pleasure of meeting Richard. We hired him to provide music for our son and…read morehis husbands wedding. Richard was very professional and took the time to meet with myself, my husband and the grooms. He explained all the different services that his business provided. Richard explained to the grooms different ideas that he provided for other events. He kept all the guests on their feet with a wonderful selection of music for all. We also used the lights that Richard had available and it looked fantastic! I would highly recommend the services that Kraken Entertainment provides. Thank you Richard for helping to make lasting memories!

I have been attending a lot of weddings being I am at the age where all my friends are getting…read morehitched. I wish I could bring this DJ back to the states with me. The music was totally amazing! 1) There did the ceremony music and mic for the officiant. Flawless! 2) They did decor lighting beautifull lights that lit up the wall is an amber glow. Beautiful! 3). these like indoor spark things when the MC announce the Bride and groom, Really Cool! 4 They rocked the party Start to finish! They hist all the genres and all the hits ( my feet were killing me the next morning) Tip -wear comfortable shoes! We were on the dance floor all night! singing to the top of our lungs! Atlantic Pro DJ. You rocked our night! and I dont know what my friend paid. But she said she got a smoking deal.

My husband and I had DJ Jeff Knee, the owner of Atlantic Audio Pro, for our wedding at the…read morebeginning of the month. He. Was. Incredible. The planning: We were planning our wedding from the U.S., which meant we couldn't have in person meetings with any of our vendors. I am a huge dance party fan, as is my now hubby, and we really (really!) wanted to have a rocking dance floor at our wedding. As most wedding planners, brides, grooms, etc know, the DJ is really essential to this end. Jeff was so great leading up to the event. We probably booked him about 9 months in advance after our other DJ cancelled on us. We had somewhat of a more complicated wedding ceremony to cocktail hour to dinner to reception layout and Jeff helped us with every part of it. He even rented us a small sound system to use at dinner for a very reasonable price and came to meet with my husband in person the day of the ceremony to make sure everything was going to go according to plan. The night of: We really cannot say enough good things. When we walked into the reception from dinner (the same place we had earlier had our ceremony), Jeff had transformed the space into a pink (my color request) paradise. We got married at halifax via railway in the alcove, which is a magnificent venue with very old architecture and ceilings for days. He placed up lights in all of the perfect locations to make the space look, simply, like a party. It was such a beautiful mix of old, majestic architecture and a fun, party vibe. He did not hesitate when on several occasions friends, myself or the groom, or family made song requests or there were minor changes to the schedule. His flexibility combined with his amazing skills are really unparalleled. He knew exactly how to read the crowd - for us that meant a phenomenal mix of mostly early to mid 90's jams - and kept everyone, including my grandma, on the dance floor for 4 hours straight. I have never seen so many people dancing, laughing, and having fun so consistently for so many hours. I could go on, but this is already the longest review I have ever written. Jeff, THANK YOU! Our reception was infinitely beyond our expectations and could not have been the same without your mad skillz!

Mr J was kind and professional in my interactions with him. I see why he is so well respected…read moreacross the country. If you hire him for a party or corporate event, you will not be disappointed! Bravo!

The Halifax Club is a members only organization established in 1862. Apparently, when the land was…read moreoriginally purchased in the late 1800s it only cost $8000. It is a gorgeous old building in downtown Halifax, and in the last number of years the direction has been shifting; attempting to transition from its fairly stuffy roots, into something a little more accessible and perhaps more appealing to a younger crowd. Last night I attended a theatre performance at The Halifax Club. Zuppa, an amazing local theatre company, staged their play "Penny Dreadful" in the Uniacke room. The play is set in the 1800s so The Halifax Club as a venue, with its high ceilings and large paintings, was a very appropriate choice for the ensemble. The Pryor room bar was open before and after the show and our charming bartender Alex was helpful and generous. I enjoyed a glass of red wine for $7.5 while my date's beer was about $5.5. All of the people we encountered during our evening were very friendly and fun. If you happen to be invited by a member to dine or attend a function at The Halifax Club, you should accept the invitation. If you're hoping to become a member, check out the website. I'm sure it's not cheap, but you can feel both a sense of excitement and nostalgia knowing that you're walking the same halls that James C. Cogswell and William Cunard once did.

We got married here in 2004 and had an amazing experience. The guy in charge of organizing our…read morewedding there was fantastic to deal with. He walked us through the menu and any rentals we needed (dance floor) and was really accommodating. We had the place to ourselves and they were able to let the wedding party in early for photographs (damn rain...the only rainy Labour Day weekend in almost ten years, I swear). The food was great. I loved that I didn't have to worry about decorations - a few flowers, a bit of sheer fabric to match our colours on the table and boom! the place was ready to go. My guests loved it and kept saying how classy my wedding was, but it was all because I chose this as my venue. (disclaimer: this is all based on the service I had in 2004).