Peter is awesome. This is the best passport photo you can get! It was a glamorous shot and he only…read moretook one single photo! I called before coming and was able to get in and out within 10 minutes. He is a seasoned photographer and knows his stuff. I'll be back here for other services.

This was my second visit to Fotolux for visa photos, and their service was as fast, courteous and…read moreprofessional as the first. This entire shopping area is hard to enter until you realize it is not on Princeton-Hightstown Road, but once that is discovered, there are several worthwhile shops and restaurants that can bring you back. Fotolux is selling a lot of stone jewelry now, but they still make their bones doing photo work. A corner of the space is a used as a mini studio. Simple lighting and a stool perfectly measured for passport shots. Digital camera in hand, the actual session took about three minutes. No smile. No glasses. Just look into the lense with no expression. Snap. Snap. Done. Another six minutes until the images are developed, printed and cut to size. A small baggie for each use. $26 and tax. Out you go; ready to complete the online renewal forms, print, sign, date and mail with passport to the Passport Center in Philadelphia. Already have the other 2x2 headshots for the China visa process, which starts when the new passport book comes back. What's more impressive is that I recognize myself, unlike what you get from Motor Vehicles.

It says a lot about this place that they're still in business after all this time. It's a…read morefamily-owned local business that's been around for decades. As with many things, you get what you pay for. PRINTS Do you want cheap photo prints ready in an hour that you print from your phone but are of mediocre quality and might get cropped funny? Or do you want high-quality photos printed in about a day that will last for years? I chose to get my photos printed at NY Camera. You email them the photo and they let you know when it'll be ready. Because digital cameras take pictures at different ratios than frames, I had kind of a funky situation. I proposed a solution (e.g., print with white space on top). NY Camera did that. AND they also printed two other possible options, one of which was WAY better than what I proposed. I chose their option, and they only charged me for the one print. FRAMES Do you want a cheap frame that gets shipped to your house overnight but that you have to assemble yourself and look okay but not great? Or do you want a nice frame that works with your picture? I got my frames at NY Camera. Not only did I get the right size, but they also provided input on the best color to enhance the picture. AND THEN: The owner opened the frame box, checked that the picture would fit, trimmed it carefully until it would, obsessively cleaned the glass of the frame until there wasn't a speck of dust or fingerprint in sight, and then put it all together for me. CAMERAS Look, I love online reviews. I love tech blogs. But sometimes you need a real human. While picking up other stuff, I've heard the staff engage in depth with customers about the merits of one camera over another, used versus new, benefits, drawbacks, etc. They know their stuff. And not just their new stuff. My dad has a camera from 1950 that he loves. They lovingly provide the tune-ups it needs to stay in shape. I live out of town, but whenever I'm back and need something, I'll come back here.

Great olde fashioned camera store. Knowledgable & great customer service. Lots of old school film…read morecameras. 5 stars.

Excellent customer service for Allen's giving saved a lot of time and money on a flash set up with…read moreWestcott shot on location with Jc Carey and liv the model super pleasant and easy to work with. Overall Allen's has the best pricing for gear new or used. You can't go wrong here. Fitzpatrick and the other team moments are super helpful and knowledgeable.

I placed an order online on their website for a camera that was listed as in stock. I was very…read moreexcited because I have a trip next week and I really wanted to take this camera with me. Hours later, I received an email stating that my order had been flagged by their "Fraud Department" and canceled. I called the business as soon as I saw the email. The first person I spoke to let me know that it may have just been an error and that they still had cameras in stock, so it gave me hope that we could figure something out. But then he transferred me to a woman who told me that my order was flagged because 6 other people in my area had also placed orders that were fraudulent [???????]. I then asked if I could re-order over the phone since it was clearly a mistake on their end, because I'm a real person, my card was charged, my mailing address is residential and real, and she said no, because they actually don't have any of those cameras available anymore. I understand that they are a small business. I found them online through reviews from others, but the process they follow for fraud detection is flawed. They claim they want to "protect their customers," but having a system cancel orders just because multiple orders are coming out of the same area is a terrible way to run a business. I would have preferred if they had just called me before canceling my order.

The owners are very friendly and gracious. I needed a digital photo for a travel visa application…read moreand they helped me quickly and with a smile. Really cute shop with some small gift items and greeting cards available in addition to stunning displays of their photography work. A great addition to the community.

I went out of my way to use the services of Austriya and I am glad I did. Once again, they went…read moreabove and beyond which is what everyone can expect from the proprietors. Not only are they caring, they are talented and priced very fairly.

Wonderful service and fabulous family friendly feel. Wish more shops were like this one!read more

I needed help with my old Nikon because of an error code I couldn't clear. It was urgent as I…read moreneeded my camera for that afternoon. Nick not only fixed me up but went above and beyond cleaning my lens and educating me on other ways I can maintain my camera. I hope this camera shop lives forever.

Pictures capture important moments in your life. You can certainly find deals online, or clip…read morecoupons for your department store photo studio. You'll save a few bucks, but you'll greatly sacrifice quality. I used to do this by going to Picture People and JCP, but no longer. I would rather have my precious moments beautifully captured, because you can never recreate these moments. In fact, I now regret going to JCP and Picture People in the past, because the quality was not as good, and I can never redo newborn shots with my eldest kid. Like others, we used to go to Picture People. In a way it was good that they closed because it allowed us to find At Home Studios. Ken and Stephanie are absolutely wonderful. A few differences between Ken and your typical portrait studio: 1. At regular studios like JCP or Sears, random people are trained on how to use a camera. It's not their full time profession; it just provides a paycheck. Whereas with At Home Studios, Ken's passion is photography and that is all he has done for most of his life. The passion is evident in the fact that his pictures are far superior to anything you could get in a department store. 2. They treat you like family. At Picture People we had to wait 30-60 minutes, even with a scheduled appointment. And we had to wait another 30-60 minutes just to get our pictures on CD. Not to mention them rushing you through the photo shoot so they could take more customers. It was a dreadful experience, whereas we were welcomed into Ken and Stephanie's home like we were family, and didn't have to wait in a queue. 3. Ken is absolutely wonderful with kids, and very patient. He was patient with us as our newborn needed to feed and also change an outfit. Our toddler wasn't interested in looking at the camera, but Ken took care of that with his humor. Our toddler was still talking about him for days after we left. 4. At the typical portrait studio, they only give you about 8-10 shots, whereas Ken gives you much more (all of the good ones). I was always surprised that Picture People used to take so many pictures during the sessions, but only gave us limited number on CD. 5. If you are going to frame your pics, ask Ken to do it. He will touch it up and it will look much better than doing it yourself at CVS or Walgreens. Ken has more expertise on touching up pics than a traditional studio would. And request the frames that day, or you'll never get around to it. Ken and Stephanie aren't pushy and not after every penny like Picture People used to be; you'll have to ask if you want specific prints. Picture People never used to let you leave until you listened to their sales pitch, which was quite annoying when you've already been waiting around in the store for 2 hours. 6. By the end of the session, I felt as if we were with family. In a world where encountering rude people has unfortunately become normal, it was refreshing to meet some really nice people. 7. US Military dignity: Ken and Stephanie have a military family. Their children serve and have been stationed in various places. Being away from your family and pledging your life for your country requires honor and dignity. It is not just an individual sacrifice, but that of the entire military family. This is highly relevant, because such a high level of dignity means that you won't feel cheated. They will do their best to provide you with what you came for, and won't take shortcuts. Ken and Stephanie's art will be with us for the rest of our lives. It's so much more beautiful than anything else we have gotten from the department stores. We're so happy to have found them.

We did a newborn shoot and got some family pictures with the little one. Working with a 20 days old…read moreisn't easy and Ken was extremely patient with us. Whenever the baby got a little fussy, he allowed us to feed and soothe her. They have quite a few costumes that we could use. End pictures are lovely and Ken made the whole experience very peaceful.

Fantastic experience across the board! As a perennially shy person, I felt so comfortable due to…read moreher wonderful personality and sense of humor! Worth every penny - the consummate professional for any occasion! I could not recommend more!

Working with Sophie was a great experience. This was my first time getting a professional…read morephotoshoot done at home and an outdoor setting. I did not know what to expect but she guided me so patiently, understood my requirements and delivered more than my expectations. I would definitely work with her again... such a pleasant experience working with her and a wonderful human being suniti Pure Mitti