Angela was great to work with. I selected Dog Proof photography because I wanted someone who works…read moremainly with dogs (instead of photographers who take pet pictures on the side), and she did not dissapoint. She was very open about the process, answered all my questions patiently. She gave me a a list of locations that is within driving distance but was open if I wanted a place of my own choosing. I'm glad I chose one of the places she shared, she knew hwere to go, and good places to take the pics. At our appointment, she came on time and was very well-prepared. My dog had such a good time during our session, and I did too. when the photos came, the result was amazing, and selecting them and getting the digital copies was a breeze.

I cannot praise Dog Proof Photography enough- they are AMAZING. At first, I was just playing with…read morethe idea of getting my dog, Ruth, photographed. Deciding whether or not it was worth the money, time, effort, etc. Clearly I decided to do it and let me tell you- IT WAS 100% WORTH IT ALL. I didn't have any idea where to go to take photos- so Dog Proof set up an absolute perfect array of places to take her. We went to wide open fields, beautiful lakes, graffiti walls, bridges- it was quiet the adventure. Ruth had a blast! Unlike most photo studios, Dog Proof let Ruth be a dog. They captured her jumping for her tennis ball, digging in the sand, exploring the woods. Every single photo showcased Ruth having the time of her life, enjoying being a dog. Not to mention, Ang is not afraid to get muddy! She got in the dirt to take half of our photos- getting the best of Ruth's angles! It was incredible to see her work!! When the photos came back, we were stunned. These photos will last a lifetime, moments that I could never have captured on my own, that are hanging on our walls forever. I can't thank Dog Proof enough for giving my family such a beautiful gift. If you're on the fence about getting your pups photographed- I suggest you do it! You won't regret it at all if you use Dog Proof. (AND your dog will be happy you chose them too- Ruth left the shoot exhausted with lots of cheese & meat in her belly!)

Our photographer Jeff was amazing. We decided on a theme wedding (Pirate) and he didn't hesitate to…read moreshow up in a tricorne! He was jovial, polite, professional, and creative. We were a bit disorganized, but he knew exactly what shots were needed and made it happen with efficiency and precision. All in all, he was a delight to have at our wedding!

Simply outstanding! Visions by Baker and Jeff are extremely professional and a pleasure to work…read morewith. I had a great experience from picture-taking to selecting and finalizing. Outstanding, friendly service that produced extremely high-quality pictures. Loved it and will be using again!!

If you've just received an offer for a free portrait session and are thinking to yourself, "this is…read moretoo good to be true" let me be the one to tell you, IT IS TO GOOD TO BE TRUE. You will be coerced into spending thousands of dollars. Not tens. Not hundreds. Thousands. Now you might be thinking to yourself, "if that's true, how come reviews of this business are so high on Google?" That's because this business painstakingly appeals and removes every negative review. As for the reviews that the owner can't convince Google to delete? She personally threatens the reviewer with a lawsuit. That means that this business only appears to have a positive rating because the owner has hand-picked them and removed the many, many negative ratings. I have nothing to gain from posting this besides to warn people not to end up like me: tricked into spending thousands during a "free" photoshoot and threatened with a lawsuit once I complained. Please be warned: if you've been offered something FREE, get ready for a huge bill.

I have just received the portraits that we had done of our two dogs. To say we are thrilled is an…read moreunderstatement. The photographer was able to genuinely capture the essence of our two dogs so very well. The portraits are super high quality and are therefore, rather expensive. But these will decorate the walls in our living room for many years to come. During the photo review session, I couldn't have been more pleased with the experience. Highly recommend.

When we learned that our beloved golden retriever, Parker, had cancer and that our time with him…read morewould be far too short, we knew we wanted to capture as many memories as possible. By pure chance, I saw Fred's sign for pet photography while I was out running errands, and it immediately felt like a sign that I needed to reach out. From the very first message, Fred was incredibly responsive, compassionate, and accommodating. He was able to fit us into his schedule quickly, and his communication throughout the entire process was exceptional. Before our session, he sent tips on how to prepare, which helped us feel at ease and ready for the day. When Fred came to our home, he was absolutely wonderful with Parker. His patience, kindness, and genuine love for animals shined through in every interaction. He made the experience feel natural and comfortable, capturing Parker's personality so perfectly. We especially appreciated that he included us in several photos. A few weeks later, we attended the reveal of our images and were completely blown away. Every photo was stunning, and choosing which ones to print for our home was incredibly difficult because we loved them all so much. The turnaround time was impressively fast, and the final wall portraits we selected are absolutely beautiful. Sadly, Parker passed away just two weeks after our photo session. We are endlessly grateful that Fred gave us these precious memories to hold onto. If you've been thinking about booking a session with Fred, please take this as your sign to do it. Our time with our pets is never long enough, and having these memories preserved is truly priceless.

I brought my timid, slightly nervous aging pooch to Fred because I wanted to keep his special…read morememory. Fred was perfect. He offered times that were convenient to me. He was patient and friendly with both me and the pooch, giving us both time to get used to the studio and equipment. His reflexes were fast, allowing him to catch nuances of expression and posture for me to choose from. He used his artist's eye to show me how changing the orientation and spacing of each portrait helped produce a balanced finished product. I could not have asked for a kinder, more satisfying experience. My only regret is that I had not asked Fred to photograph my human kids when they were younger.

I was so hesitant to get in front of the camera for a boudoir shoot, I'm usually not super…read morecomfortable in my own skin, especially since having a child. Stacy. Went. Above. And. Beyond. I literally couldn't have asked for a better hype girl. She brought me out of my comfort zone and made me feel good about myself again. I'm obsessed how the final photos came out and her responsiveness and professionalism were top notch. I honestly don't think I could even try this again if it wasn't another session with Stacy! Girl, seriously, JUST BOOK YOUR SESSION and she'll make you feel unbelievable! THANK YOU SO SO MUCH STACY, you have no idea how much these picture mean to me.

I love Stacy Smith's work! I cannot wait for her to shoot my wedding in 2017!…read more My fiancé and I met with her last month in her brand new studio. She made us feel so comfortable and treated us like we knew her for forever. Her prices are what they should be for her quality of work. She is willing to work with you on a payment schedule. I love that she knows so many other vendors as well so it's great to work with a circle of vendors who have worked with together in the past. She has been a delight to work with and I am so excited for my wedding pictures :) I'm also excited that in this process I have made a new friend! 100% recommend Stacy Smith for your next event!!

We hired Kristen and Rich Barnes (and one assistant as well) do our engagement shoot as well as all…read morethe photos at our wedding. We could not ask for a more outstanding crew working tirelessly, going above and beyond with everything they do! Our pictures are magnificently stunning and we can't wait to hire this dynamic duo again!!!

Barnes Photography is terrible, Terrible, TERRIBLE!…read more I never write reviews - good or bad. I haven't the time or energy to spill vitriol at a business that wronged me. But I'm making an exception for Barnes Photography in East Brookfield, MA. And this is long, LONG, overdue... Heed my warning! Steer WELL CLEAR of Barnes Photography at ALL COSTS! Caveat Emptor, baby ... Let the Buyer BEWARE! It's been YEARS since I got screwed over by Barnes, but it STILL stings like it happened yesterday! Every time I drive past by their deceptively charming little shop on the hill in East Brookfield, TO THIS DAY I feel, literally sick to my stomach over the mistake I made patronizing their business. My tale of Woe started when I was living in East Brookfield and I had my then-toddler son photographed at Barnes. Its been a long time, so my numbers may be a little off, but the bad experience is still acute. After paying a ton of money and going through the shoot, we arrived for the 'showing' some weeks later and were disappointed to see that my toddler son, who was to be the focal point of the large portrait photo was extremely small in the shot. There was so WAY too much boring background and not nearly enough of our precious son. So we asked them to adjust the portrait so the subject was more prominent in the picture. Weeks later when we went back to them for the big reveal, we saw that our son was, indeed, larger in the portrait, but the proportions were all messed up. He had this gigantic Charlie-Brown sized head and his legs and feet were extremely small. To this day its hard not to laugh at the picture. But, our boy's expression was really cute, we spent a boatload of money for the shot, so we just accepted it as is... I should've learned my lesson then about Barnes, but no... not foolish me... Not stupid, stupid ME! I figured the first experience was a fluke... Instead - clearly a glutton for punishment - I went back a couple years later for baby pictures of my daughter. We did the shoot and I paid over $800 up front. There was, admittedly a lull after the shoot before I could scrape up the balance, as I was sorting through some home issues. But eventually, I reached back to them and asked them for the portrait. They said they didn't have it. I asked for the films. They said they didn't have them. I asked for my $800 back. They said no. I asked for SOME of my money back. Even a LITTLE... Coldly and brusquely and ENTIRELY UNSYMPATHETIC to my plight, they replied, "Nope." How on EARTH is it that a professional photographer just LOSES an expensive, PAID-FOR portrait?!! How on EARTH does that same professional photographer just LOSE the PAID-For films?!! I wrote them and called them way quite a few times back then but their constant rejections just wore me down, so I did what they'd counted on... I gave up. But now, Yelp has come along so FINALLY I can get this off my chest!!! Today, what do I have to show for my experience with Barnes Photography after spending well over a thousand dollars and not a few sleepless nights and drive by stomach aches? Just a weird picture of a boy-pumpkin-head with Barbie doll legs sticking out of the bottom that we're storing in the attic to spare my son the humiliation; and absolutely NOTHING to represent my daughter in her toddler years. "Where's MY portrait, Daddy?" My girl asked, once, noticing her portrait is conspicuously absent from our household. I've pretty much let it go, but next week we're hosting a college graduation party for my daughter. When it was suggested we display her baby portrait at the hall, it brought back all the misery of that dreadful Barnes Photography Experience. Folks, there are LOADS of professional photographers out there you should absolutely choose instead of Barnes Photography. Heck, a good I-phone has made over-priced so-called "Pros" like Barnes Photography pretty much obsolete. Trust me, you can take better photos than they can. Save yourself the money and aggravation and STEER WELL CLEAR of Barnes Photography. YOU'VE BEEN WARNED!!!

Sam is literally an angel from above. She captured all of the images I wanted on my wedding day…read moreeven with how hectic and ridiculous it was with our cultural ritiuals. One day of 3 from my wedding consisted of nearly 800 people and Sam went above and beyond ALL ALONE. She stood in 30° weather with us by the water for hours and with the biggest smile on her face. She captured every single moment from start to finish. Super chill and literally felt like a friend more than working with a professional. I can recommend her enough. Truly blessed to have worked with her.

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My fiancee and I won a free engagement session with Yaritza this fall. We didn't know her at all,…read morebut we liked her pictures, so we thought, oh what the heck, let's just see what happens! She was great! During the session she was very laid back and easy going. She had ideas for poses for us, which was good, since we had no idea what to do at first. Once we relaxed a bit, we came up with some of our own poses, which she was totally fine with as well. Yaritza was super patient the whole time -- we had wardrobe changes, fairly cold weather, and even a location change! The best thing, of course, is that the photos came out wonderfully! I would definitely recommend Yaritza for anyone looking for wedding photography in the Boston area.

I would absolutely recommend Yaritza for your wedding photo's!…read moreShe's very good at returning emails, and that means a lot when you're planning a wedding from the other side of the county! The day of my wedding was the first time I met Yaritza, it was pouring outside and I was a wreck. She was so relaxed, patient and calm - she really cooled my nerves and assured me that the day would turn out fine. She was patient with my husband and I's family, (all the kids!) and guests commented on how non-intrusive she was. ...she's very sneaky with the camera ;) Best of all, she didn't bark out commands at anyone, which is unfortunately something I've seen wedding photographers do. I chose her based on her excellent portfolio and price - Yaritza aint no cheap lady, but when I compared her to other photographers in the surrounding area she absolutely had the best package to offer, and again, the quality of her work is truly outstanding! At this point I've only gotten a tiny peak as to how my photo's came out and I'm so excited to see more!

Katie was fantastic to work with! We reached out with some unique requests for a senior portrait…read moresession. Katie was happy to accomodate us. She found the perfect location and gave us great photos that really captured my teen perfectly.

From the owner: Crescent Studios offers a variety of photography and videography services. We work together to…read morebring your ideas to life. We welcome all content and creation ideas here at the studio.