I had a terrible experience with Kristin Piteo Photography. My already stressful and heartbreaking…read moreexperience of having to reschedule my wedding due to Covid now comes with a painful reminder every time I look at my wedding pictures. I hired Kristin Piteo in late 2019 and scheduled my wedding for November 2020, but I had to move everything 3 weeks prior due to a new Covid curfew imposed by the state of Ohio. My new wedding date was scheduled for May 2021. Kristin informed me that she was unavailable to personally shoot my wedding and would send another photographer in her place, but I would have to pay an additional $324 (on top of the $3,600 + tax already paid) due to her "2021 price increase". She would not refund anything already paid, either, thus forcing us to continue with the contract rather than seek a new photographer since the budgeted funds were already spent. Kristin assured me that the new photographer was of equal caliber and experience as her and I trusted her expertise. It was quickly apparent on my wedding day that the main photographer was not very experienced, evidenced by how few photos she took and her lack of confidence and direction. I have no photos of the groomsmen getting ready, because the 2nd photographer was late arriving to the house. It took a long time to receive my final edited photos, and I got them after the album for a wedding that occurred a couple of weeks after mine were posted to her website. I was immediately disappointed with the quality and quantity of the photos. Kristin tried to blame it on the fact that I didn't download the high res files, but this did not explain why several pictures had mistakes such as eyes closed, etc. It was obvious that Kristin knew the quality was poor when she refused to post any on her company's Instagram page claiming she doesn't post other photographers work, even though this was the work of "Kristin Piteo Photography" per the contract we both signed. When I pushed further, she offered a $500 refund and new filters and also claimed that our wedding party was drunk and difficult to work with, per the photographer she sent in her place. This is impossible considering my church is very conservative and would have refused to marry us. I was so offended and upset by these comments and refusal to take ownership that I never responded. Now I can't look at my pictures without getting upset and can't put any on my wall. I am so happy for the couples whose wedding pictures done by Kristin Piteo Photography came out stunning and artistic, but am heartbroken that mine are so bad, even though I paid the same fees. This review is not about tarnishing anyone's brand or image. It is an honest retelling of my experience. While Kristin claims to treat every wedding with the utmost care and professionalism, mine felt very much like an afterthought and a burden. I understand that vendors need to make a living and I am more than willing to pay a fair price for good work, but we also worked hard for every dollar in our budget, so we felt like we were being taken advantage of when we received neither a partial refund to hire a different photographer, nor an end product that was commensurate with what we paid for. I also felt like there was a lack of sensitivity for what I was going through as a Covid bride, whereas other vendors were far more accommodating and understanding. Of course I would much rather be looking at beautiful wedding photos than to be posting this bad review.

I would not recommend Kristin Piteo Photography. I paid Kristin $936 on 3/24/21 for a deposit for…read moremy wedding 9/5/21. Our wedding was canceled due to the rise in Covid-19 variant cases in Stark County, Ohio which was the location of our event. We asked for a refund. Kristin Piteo's contract states "There shall be NO refund of retainer after signing of agreement due...If the event is cancelled within six months of the date, the client shall pay the balance of the contract...Once a balance is paid, it is NON-REFUNDABLE". All of our wedding vendors except for Kristin fully refunded us due to the uncertain times of Covid-19 despite their contracts stating otherwise. Kristin proceeds to agree to scheduling a shoot with us since she would not refund the $936 deposit, we were extremely excited and grateful since her contract does not state any exchanges of services for deposits. After many months of trying to schedule with her, she was never able to give us a date that she was available despite emailing her on various occasions. My experience with Kristin is that she isn't willing to satisfy paying clients and I wish we would have had a good experience based on her reviews.

Alissa is absolutely fantastic to work with. She assisted me with a variety of business essentials…read moresuch as checks and envelopes, as well as attending to my customers' printing and design requirements. The speed at which she delivers results and the exceptional quality of her products are truly commendable.

We've been using Porath for years. John Hexter brings much more to the table than simply producing…read morea business card or a brochure. He will ask you strategic questions that will better enable him to produce a piece that will be most effective. Of course, if you already know exactly what you want, he will accommodate with speedy, professional and personalized service. I highly recommend Porath Print Source for your printing needs. Eric Malkin

I had been looking for a photographer to help me with semi-informal professional shots for my…read morewebsite, mytrueself.com, and social media pages. I was in the Cleveland area for work and found Michaelangelo's Photography -- and so glad I did! Cheryl was a pleasure to work with and captured the shots I was wanting to round out my website. I highly recommend Michaelangelo's and Cheryl, and will use them again in the future.

Cheryl is a rockstar! I love the photos she delivered - they were for the interior and exterior of…read moreour new restaurant, City Works in Orange Village, OH. Really great work. I am so happy with how they came out. She provided a variety of shots and delivered more photos than we initially discussed. I will be happy to use her and Michaelangelo's again in the future!

Michelle helped me with my headshot and it was such a positive experience! I hate getting pictures…read moretaken and she made me feel so comfortable and confident. The process was simple: scheduling, obtaining photos, making payment. I love the end result as well! Highly recommend Michelle

Advertising with Mimi Vanderhaven is the best business decision I've made since starting my…read morebusiness five years ago! Being a small business owner in challenging economic times, my budget is tight. Most of the time, paying for advertising is a big investment upfront, but the way Mimi operates makes it accessible for a business of any size. Plus, they're whole angle is to support local businesses! How can you not get excited about that? From the first phone call until now, I've had my business featured twice, ads in every month, and a rep who cares about my success. Not only am I impressed by their professionalism and follow-through, but my business has grown because of them, just like my rep said it would. Jami Turk, Lynn & Benjamin Margalit, and the rest of the Mimi gang, thank you for your integrity, and for cheering me on!

We've been using Mimi Vanderhaven's for about 6 or 7 years, and the results are fantastic. Not…read moreonly has our business grown, but I also use the paper as a valuable resource for other businesses in my area. I support small business, and love that Mimi's does too. Arlene, Mitch, Beth, Lynn and Benjamin are amazing to work with and the value is great. Highly recommended.

There are so many reasons why my husband and I recommend B. Frohman Imaging & Design. Bobbi and her…read moreincredible team shot our wedding weekend in Santa Barbara. Her photography is high-end and artistic. Her style and high-quality was exactly what we were looking for in capturing our big day. Beyond her fine attention to detail with her photography, she went above and beyond with customer service, helping us through each step of the process to understand timelines, the process and package options. On event day, she had a team of three on site (2 photographers, herself and Angelica, plus 1 lighting assistant, Artie). All were friendly, helpful and focused on capturing all the fine details of the day. They were just as much part of our celebration as all our guests. Our package included digital images, which she delivered on a beautiful, heavy-duty custom USB. It also included a leather-bound portfolio-style wedding album. We were so in love with the photos and moments that Bobbi and Ang captured that we bought extra slides. It was worth every cent! The album turned out beautifully as she organized the images to tell the story of the day. Like everything else Bobbi delivers, the album is top-notch. We are beyond grateful to Bobbi and her team. When it comes to capturing a day like your wedding, GO WITH THE BEST!

Bobbi and her team are absolutely amazing!…read more I won a discounted boudoir session at a bridal show I went to back in January and decided to actually do it. I have recently lost over 80 pounds and thought this would be a great gift to myself. I am so happy that I was able to do it with Bobbi. Coming in to my session I packed a variety of different outfits but I still didn't know exactly what I would wear in the photoshoot. Bobbi helped me arrange 3 outfits out of my clothes that truly made me feel sexy! Ashley her makeup artist is so sweet and did an amazing job on my makeup! During my whole session Bobbi gave great direction and feedback. Her and her lighting partner (forgot her name) were awesome! I felt like a freaking goddess! Like can I just have them shadow me my whole life take pictures and tell me I am gorgeous. I am excited to see how my pictures come out. Also, Bobbi will be doing the pictures for my sister's wedding next year and I can't wait to work with her again!

Mark did a headshot for me, and I couldn't be more pleased. The process was fast and painless, and…read moreI was able to see and select images on the computer right away. He is a great conversationalist, which made our brief shoot all that much more enjoyable. Mark is very technically skilled and makes the lighting, etc look great. I learned from talking to him (and scanning his website), that he has done lots of large scale commercial photography, in addition to portraits. Based on my experience, I would not hesitate to recommend Mark for any photography project, large or small.

Tate has helped me with a few projects and has consistently provided me with a unique professional…read moreend product. He has been quick when I needed a quick turn around, affordable, and is so easy to work with. I highly recommend him in this arena whether it be a flyer or a logo - he is sure to impress you, so you can impress your clients!