We found JPapa Photography on Yelp to take pictures for our daughter's birthday party and could not…read morebe more happy! John, the photographer, was amazing to work with. He was on time, took a lot of pictures for us to choose from, was polite, friendly and took charge when he needed to (i.e. asking relatives to move when they were in his way). We received all the photos through an easy online link within 3 weeks of the event. We received multiple positive comments/remarks from our family and friends about the quality of his work. On top of all of these positives, his rates are very reasonable. I would definitely use JPapa again for our photography needs!

JPapa Photography is the best investment I have ever done for our wedding. We knew we wanted him…read morethe moment we saw his pictures from my friend's engagement shoot. He has such a great eye for good pictures and skills! My husband and I were nervous going into our engagement shoot. John and Jessica put on our favorite artist "bruno mars" song, and we just rolled with the punches. It is great to have a photographer who knows how to make a nerve-wrecking experience just fun! Not to mention, the pictures turned out amazing! we will definitely go with Jpapa for all our occasions! PS. Jessica / John reply to your messages quickly. They are both very accommodating and easy going :)

This review is long overdue as Dave and Florence have been doing my family photos for three years…read morenow. It's always a pleasure working with them as they have so much patience and expertise to get 'that' shot! Highly recommend for anyone looking to capture precious moments! I only included pictures of my daughter and I, but at this point, this lovely couple has helped us capture moments with grandma, grandpa, great grandma, great grandpa, uncles, aunts and even another additional this year. Thank you guys so much! I'm excited to have these to show my daughter when she's older.

Really disappointed. I inquired twice, sent emails and even texted the number provided and never…read moregot a response back to confirm my "apt"

Truth be told....I write this with a bit of a tear in my eye....not to get too melodramatic over a…read moreyelp review....but pictures...when done perfect and if your in a particular sentimental mood....can have that effect. Some backstory...Imagix/Michelle has done our yearly photos for our son from ages 1 to now 5. (See my past reviews). From somehow capturing a perfect moment from our perpetually moving blur of a son (ages 1-3) to patiently instructing four 70/80 year olds on how to hold their aforementioned 4 year old Tasmanian Devil grandson last year, Michelle is a magician/artist...I always leave the photoshoot stressed from the chaos Hurricane Daniel (our son) leaves in his wake....But every year we come back to look at the proofs and are amazed at Michelle ability to capture "lighting in a bottle" . This year was no different. Fortunately we survived the terrible 2's (...3's....4's....) and thanks to time, maturity, and the opposite of gentle parenting, our little Daniel, though far from perfect, is manageable. But we didn't want to make it too easy for Michelle, so we threw in another variable. After a recent canine cancer scare, and recently learning from Google that all dogs, however loyal and cute, unfortunately have an inescapable life, span, I somehow convinced my beautiful but camera shy wife that this is the year we do a family photo with our dog. Some more backstory, if you read this far, our Yorkie, Libby, loves us but HATES the rest of the world. She spent the entire hour photoshoot in perpetual scowl and Volume 11 non stop bark. One week later as she always does, lighting in a bottle perfection. I looked at the proofs with amazement. Our son, we expected....she's done it every year, but how she made a loud perpetual yapping bark into a impossibly cute smile is above my skill set. But I think her greatest feat is how she lessened the "he must be rich" looks gap between my wife and I. My wife is easy, even me with my amateur Android skills, it's hard for her to take a bad picture. Michelle mastery came with how she elevated me to "he must be funny" looks gap level. So why the tear? We loved one of the pics so much we purchased a large framed canvas print to hang on our living room wall. My 85 year old happened to be in town for his grandsons 5th bday so I asked him for an helping hand hanging the picture. I figured he has these family portrait hanging at my childhood home. My brother and I with our full head of hair and my mom shoulder pads captured the 90's to a tee...but what I always remember is the "proud" look my dad had on his face. A look of accomplishment shouting "look at me world and all that I love and created". Watching my aging dad struggle, listing to my aging dog bark in a locked room to protect my dad's ankles, I was suddenly reminded that time, as much as you want to hit pause, always moves forward. It's a good idea to stop and smell the roses, or in this case, look at the snapshot/memories/moments and take it all in. After my dad handed me the leveler and I put away the hammer, and I looked up....and yeah....I had that "Dad" look

I went here to take my passport photo and had a really good experience. The owner was so kind and…read moremade me feel comfortable right away, which I really appreciated. They were also very professional and made sure everything looked right for the requirements. The whole process was quick and easy, and the photo turned out great. I'd definitely recommend this place if you need passport or visa photos!

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!

We've now received our wedding photos and appreciate having them at last. While delivery took…read moresignificantly longer than the contract stated and communication was difficult, we wanted to update this review to reflect that the photos were ultimately delivered. If delivery and communication had been handled professionally and on time, this would have been a 5-star experience.

We finally received our photos and Jason actually reached back out. Jason had an emergency, but he…read moreshould've given us an update. It would've been a 5/5, if the photos were delivered in a timely manner and kept in contact.

You know a photographer seriously wants to capture the best pictures of your baby if they want you…read moreto come back when baby is fed, well slept, and happy. For some reason things just didn't align well with my baby's naps and feedings that day so it was hard to manage a tired baby but they managed to get real good photos of my baby and the family. My baby didn't really smile much yet but they were still able to get smiling pictures of her too. Very professional and works so hard to get the best pictures. I was truly grateful for this studio and loved my experience. Also the picture quality was amazing!! The backgrounds were cute and the clothes were so adorable too!! The price point is reasonable and I'd say cheaper than some others for a better quality. I think the turn around time to receive the photos were faster than we expected too. Truly appreciate working with this photographer. He really seems to love what he does and we are blessed with these amazing photos!!! Couple things to note/tips: 1. Go when your baby can smile. Yes after their neck strength gets way better too. My baby still can't really smile yet and she's 4 months old. I really wanted to push having 100 day photos when she was 3.5 months old so neck strength and expressions aren't expected. 1a. Also go when your baby is well fed, pooped, rested, good condition, etc. makes a world of difference. 2. They give you a looooot of photos to choose from. Be prepared to be pleasantly overwhelmed with photos. If you get decision fatigue then ask your spouse to help. Cause I loved getting the full gamut of photos. 3. They have a wardrobe but if you want your baby to wear something specific, bring it! Their wardrobe is pretty cute tho and fits with their backgrounds. 4. They have set backgrounds to choose from in their studio. The backgrounds are really cute but if you're looking for something specific, unique, tailored to you, the studio setting might not be for you. But tbh all 100 day, dohl, event photos basically look the same...so I would think it's odd to expect something different. I've seen tons of beach engagement pics. Tons of dohl pics with the same backgrounds and balloons. So why complain about a studio pic with similar styles and backgrounds or lack of variety? You're already the unique and different baby/family. So there's that. 5. Bring a toy or something that can get your baby's attention. I realized belatedly my baby likes to stare at herself in the mirror. She also likes her little fox doll. If your baby has a preference for a toy, perhaps being prepared like that will help with the experience! 6. Match your clothes with your family and partner beforehand. Clothes, accessories and shoes too so they look cohesive in the photos! Belatedly realized my husband's shoes didn't match any of our family's and my son's also seemed a little too bright. Oh well. Overall I loved the photos! Thank you again for the awesome and kind experience!!!

I came here for my baby's 100 day photos and had a great experience! They were wonderful with my…read morebaby and we got a lot of great shots. Super great service and super friendly. Highly recommend!

We had an amazing experience with Alvis and couldn't recommend him more. Our engagement photo…read moresession was a surprise for my fiancée, and from start to finish Alvis was professional, communicative, and easy to work with. Neither my fiancée nor I are used to being in front of the camera, but Alvis did a fantastic job guiding us through the shoot and making us feel comfortable and natural. The photos turned out beautifully, and we're so grateful to have captured such a special moment. If you're looking for a talented photographer who's great to work with, Alvis is the one.

I had a great experience with Alvis taking USC grad photos. He knew the good spots and the pictures…read morecame out beautifully.

Wow, wow, wow!! I took my son's first birthday photos here and it was one of the best experiences…read more Booking was so easy. Choosing backgrounds, wardrobe and the actual photoshoot process was a breeze. The studio itself is so warm and inviting and the natural light was just toooo good. I was so worried that my son wouldn't crack a smile but omg they did everything to make it happen. They had bubbles, fans, toys, snacks, etc. I sat there watching my baby belly laugh and almost shed a tear because I couldn't believe I was going to get this moment on camera. After the shoot, we got the pictures back within 3-5 days. 10/10!! I can't wait to come back for family photos.

We had such an amazing experience with them! They were so perfect for entertaining our son and I…read moreknow that can be tricky sometimes with younger kids. Our daughter was laughing from our son laughing, I already know these photos will come out super cute. Most definitely recommending for other parents! The studio is kept very clean and they had everything you could need if you didn't come prepared. We rented everything for our photoshoot since our hanbok wouldn't have matched with ours. We can't wait for our photos, Thankyou!

My husband and I had a couples glam photoshoot done with Rex and Pete at their studio in Huntington…read moreBeach and I loved how the photos turned out. We hadn't done a professional photoshoot before and were hella awkward, but Rex and Pete had us laughing and feeling more comfortable in no time. Since it was a glam photoshoot and in black and white, the pictures made us seem more youthful. It softened wrinkles and I didn't notice the raging pimple that I had covered up with some concealer. I googled what to wear beforehand for a black and white photoshoot and it's best to wear monochromatic colors. We wore white tops and the end result was simple and clean. Since we both wore glasses, Rex had us take off our glasses for some of the photos so that we got pics with and without glasses because we look different with them on and off.

"Boo!" That's what I hear in my head all night after our photo shoot with Rex…read more No, he doesn't say cheese to the kids. He says "Boo", and I guess they love that more! Rex does relate pretty well to kids since he has 2 of his own. I know this because I do know him on a personal and a professional level. The shoot started around 4:30pm at Heritage Park here in Cerritos. Rex knows the kids will need to take time to warm up to him so he let's them play for the first 30 minutes. The kids will always be taking breaks here and there so when he finds the opportunity, he will whip out his 5D and shoot multiple times. Unfortunately for us, it was just a really hot day on the day of the shoot. It was the last warm day I can remember , inching to around 100 degrees. So at first, some of the shots when I got them back, I can see the sweat on my daughter's face. That's how clear his pictures were! So those pretty much can go into the recycle bin. But of course, there were some awesome shots and I believe he also photoshopped a few that I like because I can tell it wasn't natural lighting. I too, am a avid photographer so I know about composition, lighting, focus, etc. I didn't have any pictures in mind, just a generic shot. I think that was the only drawback for our shoot. So if you know what you want, or a style you want, you will need to convey that to Rex in advance. I was just needing a few shots for our annual Christmas cards and I think I found a few that I will be uploading to Costco.com's website soon. I found a few funny ones, including this one http://s3-media2.ak.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/b0OXmqMTArNXhRjVmAmsGQ/l.jpg Btw, Rex' humor can be a little raw and strange. I've known him for a few years so I think it takes that long to actually "get it'. But professionally, he's good at what he does. I'm a little picky about my pictures , so I would say Rex is a 4.5. Since he got the pictures I like to me within 24 hours, I rounded him up to a 5. I would recommend him for future kids photo shoots.

KLV photography was an absolute joy to work with from start to finish. I had found KLV through a…read morefriend who also had their wedding photos captured by them and she absolutely loved it. From the very beginning, Meg was our point of contact. She was very professional and incredibly quick to respond to any questions we had. Communication was excellent throughout the entire process. Every question we had was answered quickly and clearly, which made planning so much less stressful. Our lead photographer was Kevin. We met at our engagement shoot where he made us feel completely comfortable (we can be quite awkward!). The engagement photos came out beautiful and people loved our save-the-date photos! The wedding day was super hectic but Kevin was super PRO with handling the chaos. Dan was also great as our second photographer -he is always smiley! They were calm, reassuring, and knew exactly what they were doing. The photos are absolutely stunning, beautiful, light and airy. The lighting, composition, and attention to detail truly exceeded our expectations. Looking through our gallery felt like reliving the entire day all over again, from the big moments to the small candid ones we didn't even realize were happening. We cannot recommend them enough!

So glad we went with KLV Photography for our wedding! We wanted a "soft" and natural look and loved…read morethe way they shot posed and candid photos after viewing their portfolio. First consult meeting and follow up emails with Meg were very helpful; she was lighthearted yet professional, and we felt comfortable trusting them with our special day. Once we met our photographer Jenna, we felt the same way. Jenna was an absolute pleasure to work with and she was so patient, kind, and funny! We're clueless with poses, but with her personality she made our photoshoot experience enjoyable and not awkward at all (first look/couple portraits, family and wedding party portraits). She gave professional advice throughout the day and followed our timeline as well as requests for specific shots. Our photos came back within the quoted time frame of 6-8 weeks and they are amazing. We're thankful for Jenna capturing special moments and highly recommend her and the KLV team!