Excellent finished products definitely recommended went in for social media photos and passport…read morehead shots, I'm completely satisfied

This is a review of the beginners photography class offered, and not of any other services…read moreprovided. Disappointed is an understatement. To preface my review, I had recently purchased a dslr camera, and have read 2 intro books on photography prior to taking the course. The $160 course is marketed as a 6 week session, with 2 hours a session. Roughly 30 minutes of which was dedicated to snack time, and the 6th session had no new material presented. That alone is about 5 hours of the 12 hours paid for that is wasted. The instructor spent roughly as much time either giving suggestions for what equipment to buy (ie. internal hard drives) as he did giving pertinent information to improving photography style. Minimal critique was given on homework assignments, and the pictures students took were often not reviewed until after the allotted class time was over. I perceive that as the work that the class completed was seen as less important than the snack time, but that's an opinion. A model was asked to come in for the 5th session, where the instructor spent 30 minutes conducting his own photo shoot, which proved to be a rather awkward experience. Not only were the students given minimal instruction and critique during their short opportunity to photograph the model, but the model seemed generally uncomfortable with some comments that were made during the session by the instructor. I wholeheartedly would not recommend taking this class if you are a beginner seeking to improve your technique with a digital slr. The alternatives of reading the manual that came with your camera, buying a digital photography beginners book, and searching through youtube tutorial videos are much more cost effective and rewarding experiences. Also, it will save you the trouble and stress of going home and complaining to your spouse after leaving this class each night.

Life captured to be remembered again & again. Special moments, action shots, babies, beauty &…read morelaughter! You'll be SO pleased!

LeDawn is such a talented photographer! She has been taking our family pictures for years! She's…read morecreative with poses, patient with kids, and most importantly we always have a lot of fun in our sessions! I recommend her to everyone I know!

My day, month and year were made when I got to watch home videos for the first time in 20 years. I…read moredropped off a big stack of videos filmed on various formats to In Focus. Tim was super helpful and had them digitized within two weeks. I got to watch my kids grow up all over again. Thank you Tim at In Focus for digitizing the sweetest memories. Just so special! Your service was awesome!!

In-Focus is amazing! The in person video portion was smooth and painless. Everyone was so…read morefriendly and helpful! I was amazed at their editing and production process and received my perfect video in a short timeframe. Extremely professional and hope to be able to utilize their services again in the near future!

We are so thankful that we had Kody DJ our wedding! Everything ran so smoothly and exactly as I…read moreimagined for the ceremony and reception. Logistically, Kody was easy to communicate with and his online planning form made the process seamless. My wedding Coordinator and other vendors also spoke highly of him and said he was very easy to work with! From a music standpoint, it was perfect! He kept the music flowing, and when the dancing started, he read the energy and mood of the dance floor well. I was sad the dancing and the night had to end. He cut a couple songs for me for the father/daughter dance, and a mother/daughter dance, and sent them ahead of time to listen. He truly looked like he was enjoying himself through the night and having fun doing what he does, which you can feel through the energy he brings! We cannot recommend Kody and Pro DJ & event services enough!!

Kody was wonderful! He checked with me throughout the night, gave me information as I needed it and…read moremade the necessary decisions to keep the details running smooth. All night long my guests kept coming up and telling me how amazing Kody was and how much fun they were having. He even kept the crazy cousin from singing! I could not have asked for anyone better.

Looking for a wedding venue? There truly are not enough…read morewords to thank Thomas for everything he did for us during our wedding. From the moment we started working with him, we felt supported, cared for, and completely at ease. Planning a wedding can feel overwhelming at times, but Thomas had a way of making everything feel manageable and calm. On our wedding day, he was everywhere we needed him to be without us ever having to ask. He handled every detail with so much professionalism, kindness, and genuine care. Because of him, John and I were able to be fully present and soak in every moment instead of worrying about logistics. That is such a priceless gift on a day you can never get back. What stood out most was how much heart he put into his work. We never felt like "just another event." He truly cared about us, our families, and making sure our day was everything we hoped it would be. By the end of it all, Thomas didn't just feel like our venue coordinator -- he felt like part of the day itself and honestly became a friend. He danced with me and our guests, celebrated alongside us, and brought such a fun, positive energy to the entire evening. Looking back, I can honestly say I had the BEST team ever, and Thomas was such a huge part of that. We are beyond grateful for the role he played in one of the most important days of our lives. Thank you, Thomas, for helping create memories we will cherish forever.

It was a nice afternoon in Abilene when my girlfriend and I explored the historic Grace building…read moreand visited the Grace Museum. We got in a little after noon to see new exhibits that had genuinely just opened for the season that day. The museum is very quiet and, thanks to road construction, a little confusing to get to, but it is worth the drive and adventure. As we arrived, we noticed that a wedding was being set up in their courtyard and event space, and we were in awe of how cute the space was for a wedding. On the first floor was the Gail Norfleet collection, where we were amazed by these multi-layered plexiglass paintings that added depth to her floral pieces and recreated rooms. It is such a unique style. Gail's use of color is quite impressive. On the second floor sat the other two new exhibits. The first was Focus on Photography: Selections from the Permanent Collection, which includes a diverse and vast collection of still images printed on numerous materials such as gelatin, inkjet, tintype, and metal, giving each image a unique display. As a photographer myself, this was my favorite exhibit. My girlfriend's favorite was the Cindi Holt collection showcasing colorful, prairie-inspired pieces. Other areas included the play zone that has the tower challenge and the history exhibits on the third floor focusing on downtown Abilene and the Texas railway. I'm excited to return to the Grace Museum next time I'm in Abilene when new exhibits are on display. What a cute and small museum! RIYL: The Tower Challenge or feeling so much cooler than everyone else because you're being enriched at a museum

$2500 later and 7 months after being married, all I have is a couple pictures...and a CD of…read moreUNEDITED pictures..because he thought I would like to do my OWN editing!! What PROFESSIONAL photographer makes you pay that kind of money to give you unedited pictures!! I have 3 bridal pictures and 1 engagement picture. I am supposed to be getting 3 albums...but I doubt that will even happen. Plus, my husband doesn't have a SINGLE picture of him with his family, any of them on our wedding day..and the two of us only have 3 posed pictures of us, and 2 of them we aren't even looking at the camera!! I am so disappointed in the pictures.

Doug Hodel is an awesome guy. After booking him last year, I had to change the date a million times…read moredue to issues with the military. He was always accommodating and was incredibly understanding. He also gave us a pretty good military discount as well. When wedding day finally came, he was early and made everyone feel comfortable. I hate doing pictures and he made it bearable. After the wedding, he told me to email him my address and he would mail my CD to me since I live states away. Three days later I emailed him and my CD was already done and it was mailed out shortly after. Needless to say, I only waited about a week for beautiful, edited photos. I wish I still lived in Abilene so I could continue business with him. I highly recommend Doug Hodel to anyone.

Mike did a fantastic job being the DJ for our Daddy/Daughter dance! He was easy to communicate…read morewith, very reasonably priced, & professional. 10/10 recommend and look forward to working with him again in the future!