Kaleidoscope Pictures gets 5 stars! I purchased a voucher on Groupon for a headshot. Just got it…read moredone today and Christopher made it easy. It's not every day I am in front of a camera, and those flashbacks of the Olan Mills elementary school pictures still haunt me. Before the shoot, Christopher talked to me to understand my creative endeavors and how I planned to use the photo, which was critical to capturing the emotion I wanted to convey. We then reviewed shots, making adjustments along the way. Within two hours, we were able to talk about objectives, do the photo shoot, retouch the final image and then Christopher sent me a link to my photo. Easy breezy! I highly recommend Kaleidoscope Pictures for your next head shot, portrait or whatever you'd like to capture. ~Kym

Stunning visuals and video have become a necessity for businesses to stay relevant and that is…read moreexactly what Kaleidoscope Pictures produces. Representing a small business with a limited budget, my efforts of finding the right fit for my client was challenging. I was not willing to sacrifice the quality of the end product, I wanted fair and realistic prices and did not want to work with people that were unwilling to hear our vision. Kaleidoscope Pictures delivered. My client and I were thrilled with not only the high quality videos but the entire process. Christopher and his team were helpful, flexible, responsive in all communications and a joy to work with. I would definitely work with them again and would not hesitate to recommend them.

I love this little Gem of a studio tucked away in Gowanus #Brooklyn! Great space and wonderful…read moreowner! If you're lucky he might even help with your Hair stylist!! Here with #ShannonKelly. The # NYCitGirl #trulybrooklyn

This space Is amazing huge and amazing natural light. You can be very creative here. Jeorge is…read morejust great host and accommodate everyone amazingly. We have done our short film here and model agency shooting. Definitly Recommend this studio!

We loved working with Prosper Digital- we had them do a shoot for us in New York and we came from…read moreLA. Call Joanes anytime! We recommend them

Joanes chose to do a short informational video about our program (the Harlem YMCA Literacy Zone) as…read morea way to give back to the community. As a non-profit community based program, our budgets are always very tight so we rarely can afford to have professional "marketing" materials made about our services, so we were thrilled when Joanes volunteered his skills and expertise. As a filmmaker and videographer, Joanes was very meticulous and professional. He took the time to really get to know our program and the space. On the day of filming, he spent the entire day with our program staff and participants, conducting interviews and capturing our classes in action. Afterwards, he must have spent hours editing the video himself and putting the final product together, and the care he took really shows in the final product! I don't think I can leave a link to the video here -- but you should definitely check out his work!

We hired Le Image for our wedding and I'm so grateful we made that choice. Ada and Frank were…read morephenomenal to work with. They were friendly, easy to work with, kind, rolled with the punches (our venue was sorta rained out and we had to switch the ceremony inside) and we received incredible images from them. Ada and Frank worked with the last minute circumstances with grace. They both were on time and worked hard to get great shots at the venue while our wedding party was getting ready. They made me and my husband very comfortable and they were not in the way like other photographers & videographers. They made sure we received all of the planned shots we wanted outside of the venue and made sure the shots were fun and creative. The samples were perfect and the video of our wedding was a masterpiece. My husband and I both cried the first time we watched it. They captured our wedding beautifully. I even loved working with Josephine (she helped us coordinate everything before our wedding). Le Image is an all around class act of a company. I've been telling everyone I know to use them for weddings and other special events.

Nikola far exceeded all expectations that we had from a photographer. He was so professional,…read morehelpful, and delivered on photos that captured the magic of our most special day. Looking through our album, it truly feels like we are reliving the day all over again. I am still surprised at Nikola's talent for capturing the energy of a moment. We are left with gorgeous memories that I am so excited to look back on for years to come.

So far, so great... 6 stars!…read more I switched to AbelCine recently after experiencing some unusually rude salespeople at B&H this year (not in the camera department, mind you, but it still left a bad taste in my mouth). This caused me to seek out alternatives, and after taking an excellent course at AbelCine, it really sealed the deal. As knowledgable as some of the camera people are at B&H, these folks are actually far more knowledgeable. They have *working* knowledge of the latest of everything in pro video. It's like a dream come true. These people are SMART, and stay up to date. If you dig a little, you quickly find out that these are the folks who help set up many professional TV programs and movies with their gear. (And the consulting to put it together right, and use it properly for the best results) For instance, they put together the Sony FS700 package and dressed it up with the right rigging, lens and sound for Anthony Bourdain's new CNN show "Parts Unknown". This was brilliant, and took the new show to a whole new level! Ever notice the new sharpness of the show, and the cool slowmo? Well, thank AbelCine for that! Same thing with you... What they can do for an already incredible show like Anthony Bourdains, they can do for you. They're really nice folks, and don't seem to talk down to people who aren't as well versed. They're like the video equivalent of what Coffey Sound used to be in Hollywood for audio. I have literally been searching for a place like this for years and years now. B&H was close (and was fun to shop before they became too aggressive this year), but this is the real deal if you need someone to help you get pro TV and cinema level results. I think they're under-reviewed because people view as a trade secret or something... And folks keep this secret selfishly to themselves. But seriously, try 'em -- maybe take a course or something like I first did. They're so damn smart, they can take you and your productions to a whole new level, too! (And yes, they do things mere mortals can afford, as well... But do keep in mind, this is really the shop you want to go to when you want to make money from your video work) PS -- They also offer one of the better selections of rental cameras and lenses I've seen. Even uber expensive stuff, like Alexas and Phantom cameras. Even real film cameras! You can also rent things you could never normally afford to spice up a production, or you could rent something cheaper that you're considering buying (like an afford Canon or what have you). It really is good to rent gear before you buy it. They have so many camera body and lens options here to try, you'll be in awe!

These guys are Pro's with a capital P. Matt or Alex are both incredibly knowledgeable, fair and the…read moretype of people you want to deal with when renting or buying professional film/video gear in NYC. Great customer service and a great location makes it easy to pick-up and drop-off gear. Always a positive experience at Abel. I've been shopping (and renting) here for years now and have never been disappointed.

I was doing some top-secret Covid Compliance Officer work for a television production and they were…read moreutilizing the spaces over at Gum Studios in Sunset Park Brooklyn. Though there were a couple of staff people onsite, the best way to view this is like a rehearsal space for the bands where you have the control of the space you are renting. The layout of where we were was nicely setup. There were a number of small cubicles where I was told sometimes people rent to use as a remote office but since this was a television production, we just needed the large room and the couple of smaller ones for staff, talent and crew. It was very clean and the staff I met very helpful and friendly. As the Covid officer my task was monitoring how everyone was behaving in these pandemic times. Are you wearing a mask, do you have a temperature, do you have proof of vaccination etc. While it sounds tedious this is work that is aimed at keeping you safe and sound. The studio seemed to provide numerous folding chairs and some tables and there is an open WiFi signal for those doing work there which made it easier to keep in touch with the managers. As someone who doesn't need to rent such a space for a production I cannot speak to pricing but there were about 30 in total and everyone had room. There are a number of bathrooms and one larger one that even has a shower if you are one who ends up pulling an all-nighter. They even have a fully functional kitchen but the supplies are all on the person renting the space. I think this is a proper location for Broadway and film rehearsals or podcasting or setting up a smaller video production. I hope to work there again. Nice going Gum Studios. Thanks for the branded swag as well (hand sanitizer, pen and pencil, charger and some buttons). I'm a fan,

The entire team at GUM Studios went above and beyond to ensure that my team and I had a successful…read moreshoot. They were extremely responsive, helpful, and, at every turn, were willing to go the extra mile. Their facilities are also extremely clean, comfortable, and well put together. I would 100% recommend them to any/everyone for their shoot.

Be forewarned - this is less of a review but a romance novel starring our photographer, Danny…read moreBergin of Chellise Michael Photography (CMP), as its main protagonist. In photographs I typically have either RBF or a double chin because I'm usually laughing. I also cringe at the standard posed wedding photography and knew right off the bat that it would be a mission to find a wedding photographer that would be up for the challenge. So if you're like me, you may dread the thought of choosing a wedding photographer. It was by chance that I came across CMP's photographs while browsing on Pinterest. They immediately caught my eye; they were editorial, intimate and full of personality. Bottom line - stunning. Fortunately CMP had one photographer available for our date -- Danny. We lucked out because he is not only extremely talented in his craft, but also a total gem of a person. The photographs from our engagement shoot (WHICH COMES WITH YOUR PACKAGE AND IS AN AMAZING BENEFIT OF CMP'S SERVICES) made it immediately clear that Danny has a superb eye and was able to capture our personality as a couple. I've been non-stop spamming friends and family with our wedding photographs since we've received them; and which Danny delivered in record time. I'm in complete awe of how Danny was able to capture the vibe of our wedding in such a natural way. It goes without saying that wedding photographs aren't just for the couple, but also for the friends and family. So I want to share some verbatim messages I received from our attendees (who include people who work in the fashion industry, my highly critical family and people who have gone to at least 8 weddings last year) which really underscore Danny's stellar photography skills: "HOLY $H!T YOUR WEDDING PHOTOS!! I'm obsessed with all of them!" "The photos really capture you guys" "I'm done. Unwell this aesthetic. who is this photographer?!" "Your photographer was on it! They did a really great job!" "This photographer is magic brah" Last but not least, I want to recognize qualities of CMP that while searching for a wedding photographer I had not recognized were absolutely essential until I saw them in action: (1) a commitment to easy scheduling for discussing your needs and dates and for the engagement shoot; (2) clear instructions and constant communication on when the photographs will be delivered, guides for the photo shoots and how to view your photos; (3) a photographer with great personality that puts everyone at ease; and (4) flexibility and ability to provide for their customer's needs and implement their customer's vision. All in all, due to Danny -- our knight in shining corduroy -- we will live happily ever after.

We are simply enthralled by the incredible artistry and creative narrative vision of Mike,…read moreChellise, and their team. Their ability to capture authenticity, beauty, meaning-- and even the sublime-- went way above and beyond any of our expectations. I was absolutely captivated by their portfolio-- the narrative, colors, composition, perspective. We were having a very small casual wedding, so I honestly wondered, would it still make sense to invest ourselves in photos? I am so glad that we did. I searched high and low online, but I kept coming back to their portfolio --beautiful yet edgy, current, and distinctive. After meeting with Mike at his Bushwick studio, we decided to go for it. I keep thinking of the word Zeitgeist (if that happens to mean something to you)-- the idea that art and culture are intertwined, that individuals and their works are products of their time and culture-- this is what you have with Mike & Chellise-- the ability not only to create beautiful amazing portraits and memories of important moments but also to be part of the artistic and inspired zeitgeist of Brooklyn/NY now. It's like you have the chance to be doing your band photoshoot, except that it happens to be your engagement photoshoot. My partner and I both didn't want traditional engagement photos-- we both love modern and contemporary art, cinema, and the eclectic visionaries who bring their own individual perspective to their work (Cindy Sherman, Alejandro Jodorowsky, Vito Acconci, Ryan Trecartin, Laurel Nakadate, to name a few). In particular, we enjoy the rich saturated hues and style of 1960s Italian (a la Dario Argento) and French New Wave cinema, so we wanted to recreate those moments in our portraits. Mike and Chellise and Kelli made it happen. And our portrait session photoshoot was as fun, memorable, and as exciting as our wedding itself... and the photos are simply incredible. Not only that, but they bring genuine positive and relaxed energy, which is really important, especially for the wedding day. Mike and his team are friendly, professional, timely, and super-efficient and effective. You could not ask for better event/portrait/wedding photographers. True talented artists.

The one thing MY ENTIRE FAMILY regrets about my wedding was deciding to go with Corey for our…read morewedding pictures and videos. He rarely replied to emails. Literally had to bombard him or call him day after day. He was MIA for the important moments, and multiple people had to go looking for where he was all the time. Work was super amateur. I'm Indian and we have Indian dances and he recorded the brides ENTIRE DANCE FROM A BACK VIEW. We had multiple events that he recorded - 3 to be exact totaling probably 11-14 hours all together, but the raw footage he sent us is ONLY 5 hours. His work blatantly is horrible. He didn't even have guidance or ideas for good pictures. I was picking the scenery/ poses instead of the photographer/ owner of the company himself Corey! I have friends who have better pictures of me and themselves at my wedding than what Corey "professionally" took! If u paid a deposit, get it back. If you're stuck with him, don't pay him in full until you get your pictures/ video. You'll know what I mean! From my wedding of 3 different events over 12-14 hours... I have a total of 4 pictures of me and my husband that I like.

Working with Faymus Media has been a terrible experience since day 1. I found Corey (owner) on…read moreThumbtack and spoke directly with him before I hired him for my brother's wedding. He went through everything I could expect to receive with his videographer package, promised me multiple times the services would be for the ENTIRE day with full reception included, and he also spoke to HIS experience with Greek weddings and made me believe he would be filming the wedding. When the day came, another random subcontractor showed up to film and disappeared 2.5 hours early from the reception without a word. Aside from the bridal party, we had 0 footage of anyone dancing at the reception because of this. He reimbursed me slightly, but I will still never have the footage which is upsetting. It is now 12 weeks after the wedding, and I still have not received my 30-90min ceremony film that I was promised, and Corey will hardly respond to my emails and calls, but when he did, he decided to blame the videographer he hired for this. The videographer then told me Corey never paid him at all for any of his work and wouldn't let him create the film for me, so I have no idea who is telling me the truth, or why I still haven't received everything I paid for, but the process has been so miserable. I do not recommend Faymus Media to anyone. They tell you one thing and do another, and have no regard for customer service or make any attempt to fix their wrongs or deliver on their promises. If you are considering them for an event, and have any questions about my experience, please feel free to reach out.

Bought a groupon for my city hall wedding with the detail listed below…read more Promotional value expires 120 days after purchase. Amount paid never expires. Appointment required, same day appointments accepted. Appointment required. Limit 1 per person 0 gifts. Limit 1 per visit. Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services. I called to make an appointment and he said he was available as soon as I said it was a groupon all of a sudden, he wasnt available. ABOVE DOES IT SAY ANYTHING ABOUT USING IT FOR THE SUMMER, NO... HE SAID THE GROUPON WAS ONLY FOR THE SUMMER. If you dont want to do business via groupon then dont post your business on it! STAY AWAY FROM THESE PEOPLE! SAD

Such a pleasure working with Art of Wind!! My husband and I couldn't be happier with the services…read moreprovided (video). Alex captured the day of our wedding so beautifully and it is incredible to be able to re-live it. The editing is so professional and impressive. Alex is very easy to work with; I barely noticed him, and yet he managed to capture every special moment. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your hard work and talent!

There are all sorts of interesting things happening in Gowanus, and a lot of them are happening…read morehere. The first time I was drawn over here was to go to Lowes, the Home Depot alternate. Then I checked out Build it Green across the street. They carry a lot of used appliances, doors, and building supplies that have been refurbished. If you're interested in building & renovating with reclaimed pieces, this is a good place to start. Next door is Gowanus Ballroom. Around the back is the Arts complex, and housed within is Farmigo, a small food tech startup. You don't know what food tech is? Neither did I until Meetup recommended this event. It's pretty cool, they host these monthly storytelling sessions. They're all about the local food movement. At the event I met some really interesting people, who were doing startups, non-profits, and social-good stuff, and lived in the neighborhood. They even had some really amazing snacks on hand, and some craft beer to top it off. Farmigo is what would happen if you took the Avon-lady party idea, and brought it to local farmer distribution. They have farmigo parties, people order from local farms in upstate new york, or the north east region. Then buyers pickup at these various drop points, some of them happen as a sort of community party that's a lot like a tupperware party from the 70's & 80's. Farmigo makes it all happen, by providing the online platform to connect everybody together. After the talk, I went to grab my bike. In another part of the arts complex, giant sculptures are being formed & burning man scale giant art is being forged. Wow, cool stuff. Can't wait to come back next week. Gowanus Ballroom is having an event. hint hint.

My company recently had our company holiday party here a month ago…read more This event space/place is best accessible by mass transit. If you drive, just a friendly advice - there's not a lot of parking spaces available. You would have to take a chance and park at the Lowe's parking lot or down a few blocks. Gowanus Loft is located in a somewhat dead neighborhood.While walking up to our space, it was quite confusing to get around, but luckily there were signs pointing to where our party was. The Gowanus Loft doesn't have much decor. It felt very much like a warehouse we were entering into or an old art gallery. The stairway was very narrow. The space we had was spacious and just enough room to walk around, mingle, and hang out. The food I think was provided by an outside caterer. It was delicious and amazing! In addition, we had an open bar. The restrooms are single stalls and reeked of cigarette scent. Yuck! To make matters worse, there was only ONE sink and that sink didn't seem to work very well either or not work at all. I wasn't 100% impressed with this space because it didn't seem holiday party-worthy. I'm not sure what the other guests thought of it, but we've done better the last two years because we used an event space at the Fairfield Inn in Gownaus, Brooklyn.