Paul Arellano is wonderful! He photographed our entire office for some long overdue headshots and…read morehe was quite the professional. He knew how to let everyone relax and get comfortable. I was really impressed with his work and touch-up skills. I didn't hear any of my colleagues complain at all about his craft...He's a pro! Check him out!

Russell is an amazing professional. I needed business photos and chose Russell for the natural,…read moreauthentic and relaxed feeling conveyed in his work. He did not disappoint and put so much effort into finding just the right natural light and directing every pose. He took a bunch of photos and it was really hard to pick just a few for the final touch ups. My hair can get a little frizzy and Russell did an amazing job taming in the final photos. I would hire Russell again, and recommend him to anyone needing business or casual photos.

I have hired Russell Maynor for multiple photography sessions over the years…read more From my first professional headshots in New York City, corporate shoots in Los Angeles and Puerto Vallarta and Tulum, Russell Maynor is my go to Photographer. He has an amazing eye, and a wonderful way with people. I highly recommend him.

Ok I hate leaving reviews and almost never leave them. But Chatter Paint was so fun I created a…read moreYelp account just to leave a review because it was so amazing. Outside of breweries and the outdoors, it's hard to find unique things to do in Albuquerque. After spending a decade or so here, I just get bored of visiting the same places over and over again. When I first heard of Chatter Paint, I thought it was another boring painting place where you can paint pottery or a canvas or whatever so I didn't think too much of it. Then I saw one of my friends post their experience on Instagram with the black lights and neon paints I was floored. If that's not enough, I saw the absolute mess they created and I was even more blown away. What kind of business even allows this??! I had to try it for myself. I went with my three little boys who always have so much energy. The moment they set foot inside the painting area they were in the zone. They didn't even pay attention to their canvas when they saw the cool black lights, the painting tools, and especially the paint guns. We just had to try those! They spent the next 45 minutes throwing paint at each other and just having an absolute blast. They kept on asking for more and more paint. It wasn't even about painting lol just having lots of fun with paint. Word of caution! You can get very very messy so it's a good idea to wear ponchos or bring an extra set of clothes to change into. They have a sink to wash off in, but it doesn't always get everything off especially the hair or back. When we got home, I took my boys immediately to the shower and put their clothes in the wash. Everything came out pretty easily. They were talking about their time at Chatter Paint all evening and were begging me to go back again. It's also not a cheap experience either but we felt like it was comparable to other art places and totally worth it to bring the kids out! And they get a canvas to take back home with them. I highly recommend checking out Chatter Paint for a different painting experience that the whole family can enjoy.

What a fun concept! A large open room where you can actually paint, throw paint, shoot paint, fling…read morepaint, drop paint, splatter paint, aim for your canvas, aim for the walls, aim for eachother?!... it's rare to find a space where creativity's only limit is your imagination. And, as an extra option, you can choose to have this creative fun under black lights with glowing paint? Yes please. This cool spot provides you with a poncho, but I recommend wearing shoes and pants that can get messy. The only thing you'll need to clean up is yourself! They took care of everything - set up & clean up. We had a great time. Welcome to the list of creative & fun things to do in Albuquerque, Chatter Paint! They're new and working out the best ways to offer this space, but were really open to feedback and genuinely friendly and wonderful. I recommend just booking it, and going in and letting them walk you through your options. You'll have a blast. We will be back!

When it came to selecting a professional photographer for our wedding and then for our family…read moreportraits, it was an easy decision when presented with the work Chris does. The proofs and image quality he captures speak for themselves. Our wedding pictures were shot with elegance, precision, variety and creativity. Chris's approach and professionalism to working with brides and grooms on their big day is impeccable! He is a highly organized individual, great from the day we chose him to capture our big day and its priceless memories. He truly understands the importance of getting all aspects of those special moments with his camera lenses. Chris's easy-going personality and motivation to make all shots work is simply amazing. He was open to any creative suggestions we had, and also was dedicated to making the photography fun, by utilizing all the surroundings for the venues we selected. He uses an excellent assistant on his wedding shoots to capture more than one viewpoint, so nothing gets missed throughout your exciting day. Chris is truly a master of lighting techniques and is also very tech-savvy with his camera gear and digital capture. His photography craftsmanship is unbelievably skillful. Review his portfolio and images and they will display the amazing results Chris achieves through his obvious passion for his work. Thank you Chris for artfully capturing some of our family's most precious moments!

Chris Sollart did the photography for a friend's wedding in Seattle. I consider myself a fairly…read moredecent amateur photographer and decided to pay attention to see what he did. I was blown away by his technique and attention to detail. More importantly, I was amazed at how responsive and committed he was to the bride and groom. The results were far beyond what I expected and really captured how unique and special my friend's wedding was. I highly recommend this guy!

We worked with Chris to photograph our property for AirBNB and he exceeded our expectations…read morethroughout the experience. First off, he responded to our Yelp inquiry very quickly and was very professional in sharing his experience, pricing, and expectations for the shoot. He was also great about scheduling the time and even followed up the day of to make sure it hadn't fallen off my calendar. He showed up about 10 minutes before the appointment and brought a slew of high end photographic equipment to make sure our suite was presented as well as humanly possible. He spent over an hour capturing every possible angle and was personable and polite. He turned around our photos in less than a week (2 1/2 days) and also made a small tweak at my request in less than a day. And the results are EXCEPTIONAL. Our property looks like a million bucks and will command more bookings and a higher nightly rate now that it's presented so well on Air BNB. Thank you Chris! We will definitely keep you in mind for family photos or our next event.

Chris was OUTSTANDING from initial contact through arrangements, the day of the shoot, through…read moreprocessing of shots, Chris has been so so easy to work with, and more, he is great at what he does. Our family (12 of us, 6 kids, (ages 4-14) and 6 adults gathered in Santa Fe for Thanksgiving. Wanted family photos, each family, all of us, some individual shots. Chris was excellent at getting to look good, to smile for real, and made sever adjustments "on the fly" as new groupings came to mind. Then got us our shot pretty quickly, in time to make cut off for Christmas Cards...we asked for custom editing (glare off glasses for example) and he was totally agreeable, and did fantastic job in quick order...could not ask for a better photographer!

Found Kayla on face book search for face painting in Albuquerque and reserved her for my daughter's…read more7th Birthday party which was bird themed. Her rates were very reasonable and she came early at a last minute request. Everyone came up to me at the party and were amazed at the quality of her work. She was the highlight of the party to be sure!

Well, where do I even begin? I met Lavel a few years ago as a fellow photographer for coffee, and…read morethe rest is history. I have unique experience working with Lavel on numerous occasions, both behind and in front of the camera. As a photographer she is extremely talented, knowledgeable, and prepared before every session. She does a great job organizing and directing groups and families in a wedding setting, all while continuing to make it fun, so that everyone has a great time (which is a feat in and of itself)! Her sister and Assistant Lara, is a blast, SO fun, and helps every aspect to run seamlessly. Chenoa, is an amazing photographer as well and is such a beautiful and friendly person. The team they have is and has become a little family, that rocks the socks off of every photography session. In front of the camera I have modeled for two styled shoots, one turned into my SURPRISE proposal!! Both times were meticulously well crafted and organized. Lavel worked with my now fiance to plan the most beautiful and perfect setup for him to pop the question... literally made my dreams come true! Working together, Lavel is one of the kindest souls you will ever meet. She not only invests in people as clients, but she does it to build relationships. Which is something incredibly rare these days! Lavel has such creative vision and the ability to bring it to life! Additionally, Lavel is excellent at giving direction for posing which doesn't feel awkward or unnatural, something that is incredibly helpful! Her work is second to none and never fails to leave me speechless. If you've made it through reading this novel of a review, there should be no question in your mind whether or not I would recommend Lavel Marie Photography. YES, everyday and twice on Sundays (especially on Sundays )

I cannot recommend Lavel Marie Photography enough! Such an incredible photographer to work with…read more Lavel was energetic, engaging, patient with our four young children, and a lot of fun! I will be forever grateful of the beautiful images Lavel captured of our family.

When our church's equipment began to become noticeably unreliable, we made the long overdue…read moredecision to replace it. We had a 25+ year old system that had been fixed, tinkered with, and hacked together to keep all the parts running, wires hidden behind walls, and over-all, not the easiest project to "go-it-alone." Our board of directors wanted the cheapest option, naturally, so we priced parts out piece-meal, and several volunteers promised they knew what they were doing, and would install the system. Our initial quotes of $21,500 started to escalate as soon as we called the vendors, as hidden fees started to be tacked on, and sales reps kept trying to bamboozle us with "you'll need this piece of equipment as well," or "no, you don't want that, you want this." Finally, I had enough, and went to Lesmen's, and I am so glad that I did. They quoted me $25,000, which initially was met with resistance by the penny-pinchers on our board, questioning why their price was higher than on-line sources. Here's what we ultimately got that we didn't factor in: 1.) We got exactly what we needed, and nothing more, but more importantly, nothing was over-looked. Every cable, connection, and component that we needed was installed in a matter of two weeks from evaluation to installation. 2.) Nobody thought about the fact that we needed an electric crane to install the speaker arrays. Lesmen's did! And they rented it in the included price. 3.) They're expertise knew exactly how much electricity each component would require, and they worked with us on placing each piece to run on the right circuit breakers to avoid having to hire an electrical engineer to upgrade one box, or potentially risking overloading a box had we done it ourselves. 4.) When, not if, issues arose, they were on site, and knew exactly what the issue was, even when it was human error. 5.) Their installation included a three-hour training session with our staff, so each member of our team knew exactly how to operate each piece of equipment. 6.) Piece of mind. Not only did they assist in fine-tuning the system to ensure it sounded great for our first Sunday service, we also know that if anything goes wrong, they are right around the corner, and will be more than happy to assist in fixing any problem we may have. Don't be fooled by on-line pricing. It doesn't include the much needed human touch.

I have posted numerous POSITIVE experiences I've had supporting local businesses from great…read moreservice, this was not one of them. As a local consumer, and business owner, I have dealt with the public before and believe me I have had plenty of bad experiences with clients and positively resolved numerous issues from my business. This was my 1st time trading with Lesmens. It was our 50th wedding anniversary and we needed a speaker and microphone. There was confusion at the facility we chose and weather they had just a mic or speaker. A couple of days prior to the event, the speaker and mic was resolved by the event facility. I called Lesmens to inform them that their service was no longer required and requested a refund. I did sign Lesmens contract for the $150 rental. The answer was no as the 48-hour contractual notification time had expired. At this joyous moment in my life, reading the fine print was not high on my radar. I appealed to their greater conscience and suggested we split the charges as I agree some of it was my fault. The response was still no. I realize business needs to make a profit, but for something so minor as a $150 charge I felt it ridiculous. I will definitely pursue other local venues for my electronic requirements in the future. $150 is a small price to pay for service, in comparison to the REPUTATION that goes a lot further than the measly profit on this order.