This review is long over due ! I had my son in March & throughout my pregnancy I had everything…read morethought out from our gender reveal to his going home outfit, to a maternity photoshoot to everything else in between... EXCEPT a newborn session !! IDK why that never crossed my mind, but apparently those are scheduled MONTHS in advance to ensure there is a spot reserved when the time comes ! I had no idea the window for a newborn is so small (it's like a 12 day window or something like that) so they must be done right away. Timing is critical ! After a few tries of reaching out to photographers, I was referred by Holly Heine to Julie Irene ! & I am SO glad she pointed me in her direction !! Right off the bat I was amazed at her work (I am a photographer myself, so I am very picky !!!!). Julie's work does not scream tacky JCPenny photo session. You can tell right away that every session is unique & catered to ones individual style ~ I just LOVE that !!! I felt very confident upon booking the session with her & was excited. We ended up doing a family session & I added the make up artist onto the package (worth it in my opinion, when you're a new mom getting ready is an impossible task sleep deprived !). The clothing she provides from her prop room for your little one are all hand made by herself & so adorable & timeless. When it was time to go take a look at the photos (a couple weeks later), I was amazed. She had so many options, it was a bit overwhelming but she made it easy to help narrow it down. Our package included a folio box which is an awesome investment ! It is sitting in our living room today. She also sends high res jpegs so you can get those printed on your own at a lab which is awesome. Photos are so important to me, they solidify the memories making them eternal. So yes Julie Irene I'd 10000% recommend. The fact she took me in last minute is amazing !!! She was so patient with scheduling us, the first day we couldn't make it & she could of charged some sort of fee but didn't. She is very patient, & understanding ! She is very gentle & is a baby whisperer with your newborn ! If you are looking for a newborn photographer, book your session here. The next round I will be booking her again !

While pregnant with my 2nd son I was in search of a photographer to do a newborn session since I…read morehad done one for my 1st son. For my 1st son we went through a different company as it was during the peak Covid-19 pandemic so I had opted for an in home session. I found Julie after a lot of researching online. Immediately fell in love with her work. Reached out to her to see if I could get more info regarding the newborn session. Her assistant called, left me a voicemail along with a follow up email. Unfortunately, I was unable to get back to her for about 2 months because I was still working full time and had a toddler to take care of so time got the best of me. When I did reach back out to her assistant I did not get a response after leaving a voicemail and email. I was still very interested in working with Julie so tried one last time to get in contact via her website. Julie herself immediately responded to me and apologized. Was so glad to hear from her. We were able to get a date/time for us to go to her studio for a quick meeting so she could go over the process, available packages and give us a tour of her studio. Love her studio and loved meeting her as well! She is super sweet and her studio is so spacious. One of the rooms also has bins of toys to keep toddlers preoccupied while she works with the newborn(s). After the meeting I knew I wanted her to do the newborn session for my 2nd son so I signed the contract. After my son was born I let her know our expected go home date and we scheduled for the session about 10 days out. Everything went smoothly day of the session. I had paid a small extra fee to have her hair & makeup girl doll me up as well. She made me look pretty as I was already sleep deprived with a newborn lol. Julie also has boppy and breastfeeding pillows so you can comfortably nurse your newborn to sleep for the photo session. Julie and her assistant were great with both our newborn and toddler. The photos came out amazing and the album we purchased is absolutely beautiful. We are so happy to have had Julie do our 2nd son's newborn session.

Amie was amazing! She was so patient and comfortable with our family for family photos. My little…read moreone was beyond wild and Amie just went with the flow and still managed to get great shots! We loved the location we shot at. Amie has a great eye and I love the mood of her pics and editing. Highly recommend Amie for photography- she is so talented. Will be using her every year for family

We had the best time working with Amie for our maternity photoshoot! I usually hate being in front…read moreof a camera, but Amie has the best personality to make you feel comfortable and natural throughout the photoshoot. She is very personable and easy to work with. After seeing just a few sneak peeks so far, we are even more excited to see the whole album! They turned out exactly how we envisioned. Booking with Amie was extremely easy as well. Her response time was quick and she was very helpful in preparing us for what to expect. We asked her for recommendations on where to shoot and she was very knowledgable about the area and type of setting we were interested in. We genuinely are happy with our experience working with Amie and will be back for more photos in the future with our little one!

jamie is fantastic, makes our family feel and look great, gets our family photos done QUICK - which…read morefor my three teenage kids is everything - and the results are always beyond beautiful! would use her and recommend her again and again!

I can't even describe how great Jamie is. She is such a great photographer. My family has been…read moreusing her gifted skills for about 5 years now and I aways look forward to see how our photos come out. I've definitely put her to the test by requesting not the norm style sometimes and she always delivers. She is always patient and knows how to get my 9 and 13yr old boys to give a good smile. To anyone in the fence about booking with her .. do it! You wont regret it. The return time with her getting the photos back is pretty quick as well.. with lots to choose from. Jamie Brinkman Photography is the way to go!

If I could give Ami TEN stars, I would. She was efficient, incredibly professional, and FUN! She…read morecaptured everything we asked for. I was fairly particular about what I was looking for - my kid definitely has the best senior pictures of all time! I loved these so much, I want to create another excuse to do another session. Do yourself a favor and hire Ami for pictures!

I don't even know where to begin when it comes to describing how grateful I am for Ami. Leading up…read moreto my wedding, I was heartbroken about my dress. It didn't turn out how I envisioned the seamstress completely messed it up, and there was no time to fix it. I didn't feel like myself, and honestly, I dreaded how I'd look in my photos. But somehow... she changed everything. She saw beauty where I couldn't. Through her lens, she captured the love, the joy, the quiet in-between moments, and the emotion of the day in a way that made me cry when I saw the pictures. She reminded me that my wedding wasn't about the dress it was about the love, the people, and the memories. And she preserved those memories so beautifully. Every photo radiates warmth and magic, and I'll cherish them for the rest of my life. She didn't just take pictures -- she gave me back a part of the day I thought was lost. For that, I am forever thankful. If you're looking for someone who captures not just images, but feeling, look no further.

The picture were very high quality and it did not cost as much money as other places, very good…read moreservice and kind staff

Casian is incredibly professional and attentive, making his clients feel comfortable throughout the…read moreentire photo shoot. I've used Casian for numerous shoots and projects. The quality of his work is amazing every time. I highly recommend Casian to anyone looking for top-notch photography services!

Wow, oh wow! We usually hire a professional photographer for our holiday photos and have always…read morebeen happy. This year, we hired Sharon and my mind was BLOWN. She took photography to a whole another level. I feel like some of the pictures tell a story without any words being used. I've never had so many pictures from a photo shoot that I actually CANNOT wait to print and put on my wall! Her eye for lighting and background is incredible! She was great with the kids and the time flew by without any tears or complaining - they actually had fun! lol The kids were just being "themselves" while Sharon just snapped away. By far, the most successful photo shoot I've experienced. She even gave us outfit tips so that we all looked good. These photos will be treasured forever by my family. I cannot wait to work with her again....

Sharon was incredible. She made my daughter so confident during the photo shoot and we were blown…read moreaway by the finished product. The pictures exceeded our expectations and I have referred her to many people since. She's photographing our friends daughters wedding in a couple weeks, I have so much respect & confidence in her & her work. She's a win win!!

On a scale of one to ten, Stevie is an ELEVEN!…read more This was the best thing I never knew I needed! Stevie came highly recommended by multiple friends and I am so glad I listened. As someone who has never done a professional photo shoot by myself let alone with my dogs, I was pretty nervous but Stevie made me and my fur kids so comfortable! She was so patient and kind and my dogs LOVED her. If a glowing review isn't enough, I think the photos speak for themselves. Thank you Stevie for the incredible photos!

If you're on the fence about booking since there are so many photographers out there - don't…read morehesitate. Stevie is simply amazing!! We have used her throughout the years and she is very talented. The photos come out amazing and we love the memories that were captured by her in each stage of our family's life. In addition to beautiful photos, Stevie is very patient and good with the littles. My newborn was very fussy during her newborn shoot and Stevie was very accommodating to make sure we got all our photos. She is great with my older child as well in engaging with her, telling her how to pose, etc. Overall, it has always been a positive experience with Stevie.

Found Pose Palace on TikTok and decided to check it out for a family photoshoot with our…read morenewborn--and I'm so glad we did! We stopped by on a weekday in the late afternoon and practically had the place to ourselves. Another family arrived shortly after, but it was still very relaxed and easygoing. The process was super simple. You can make a reservation, but we just walked in without any issues. We did the white background setup for 15 minutes, which was perfect and definitely a must if you're taking photos with little kids. There were a few technical difficulties during our session, but the staff member was incredibly accommodating. He paused the timer and gave us those minutes back so we didn't lose any of our shoot time. The pricing is great too! The package includes 2 people and 3 printed 4x6 photos of your favorite shots. Additional people are only $5 each, but they didn't charge us for our toddler or newborn, which was such a nice surprise. One of the best parts is that you get access to download every single digital photo from your session, not just a select few. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and ended up with so many great family photos. definitely considering coming back for another shoot

Recently my US passport needed to be renewed so this photo studio was one of the few places that…read morestill open on Sundays after 4 PM. The photo studio is located inside AR Galleria (the main galleria entrance was locked on Sunday afternoon so I had to enter through the side door via Cafe Lowell). [Parking]: Easy and free parking in the large plaza. [Reservation]: I was able to call and book a same-day reservation on Sunday. Visitors can also make an online reservation via the studio's website. Upon arrival, I scanned a QR code and signed a waiver before the owner started my 5-minute photo session. [Price]: $27 for 4 physical copies and digital copies to download via email (must be downloaded within 7 days). I did not initially receive an email, but I emailed the owner the next day about the download link and he sent a follow-up email with the link within a few hours (the email was hidden in my spam folder). The email included all the pictures taken during the session. The shop also makes photo keychains ($4+ each). The studio also offers 15-minute and 30-minute self-portrait sessions. [Studio]: While I was here for a passport photo, the studio mainly operates as a self-portrait studio where customers take photos of themselves. This small studio has all the props and camera setup needed to make it happen. [Process]: The owner had me sit on a chair and took 7 pictures. Out of the 7 pictures taken, I was able to choose one for him to print while the rest of pictures can be downloaded via a link in an email. It was more important to receive a digital copy because the US passport renewal process requires applicants to upload a digital photo rather than submit a physical copy. I was able to use one of the digital copies and now that same picture will be on my passport for the next 10 years before the next renewal timeline. [Conclusion]: Overall it was an efficient process and I was able to walk in and out within 15 minutes. However, it would be helpful for the studio to provide additional entry instructions on the website when the main galleria entrance is locked.

We hired Mackenzie for our newborn photos and when I tell you she is SO good with babies - she is…read morethe sweetest, most gentle soul! We are absolutely in love with our newborn photos and can't wait to book her for more sessions. One of my best friends hired her as a doula and said she is worth her weight in gold! Highly recommend if you're in search of a doula

We had the BEST experience with Mackenzie as our doula and we HIGHLY recommend her to anyone…read morelooking for a doula for pregnancy and postpartum! My husband and I were in search of a doula for the birth of our daughter and met Mackenzie at the OCWMG Midwife Meet 'n Greet. Mackenzie provided me with such great tools and resources to prepare my body and mind for labor including chiropractic and acupuncture care, labor prep circuits, colostrum harvesting, and hypnobirthing tracks. She also met with my husband and I to go over labor prep exercises for when I labor at home. Having Mackenzie by our side helped me to have my dream birth experience! Her calming presence allowed me to tap into a deeper strength I never knew I had within me. Mackenzie was so amazing to have for my husband as well during my birth - they were such a great team of support for me! From the moment I met Mackenzie, she has been such a kind, comforting, and loving presence. Her dedication to ensuring that I had my dream birth experience and my birth preferences were honored was such a blessing to me. We were so grateful that she also took my maternity photos and newborn photos after our daughter was born! Mackenzie is truly an angel and I am so grateful that she has become a great friend of mine! 10/10 !!!

Working with James was a fantastic experience! He was personal, professional, very easy to work…read morewith, and HE IS FAST. Just 2 days after the wedding, he already shared the sneak peeks which we are completely in love with. Can't wait to see the whole gallery. 10/10 recommend!

Had my maternity pictures taken in Laguna beach and Korin was very professional and very…read moreknowledgeable