Just had my baby girl's one year old cake smash photoshoot with Dory and I am so happy with how everything turned out Let me start off by saying the Dory was one of the more cost efficient cake smash photographers that I could find on Yelp; but her array of props, backdrops, headbands, necklaces, etc would make the cost worth it regardless of pricing. It was really easy to book an appointment. The set-up was truly stunning. If you give Dory an idea of the theme you want, she'd deliver the best you could hope for. She uses a bakery to get beautiful and delicious cakes as well. After the cake smash pictures she also has an adorable little bath setup. My baby is really serious a lot of the time, particularly in new and unfamiliar situations and Dory was really good with her and was able to coax her into smiles. You can tell that Dory really cares and loves what she does. I'm excited to book future photoshoots with Dory in the future and highly recommend her for any and all of your family's and baby's professional pictures. read more

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Okay! You guys! This was the most amazing memory that I will never forget with my daughter! Dory put together the most beautiful and creative backdrop for photos. She's the sweetest most personable human and was so good with my baby. The cake was tasty and an absolute work of art as well! The bath was perfection and my daughter had a blast! Thank you so much for giving us such a precious and timeless memory! read more

My wife and I recently did a maternity photoshoot for our 2nd daughter Brinley. I think i can speak for many men, that photoshoots aren't really my thing. Inwas good for the 1st our, but my energy and patience began to wane. Dory did a great job of reining me back in. And she did it in a good way that made me laugh and brought my energy back to finish the shoot. On top of her interpersonal skills, her technical work is bar none. My wife vetted quite a few photographers before she chose Dory. Needless to say, Dory comes highly recommended by our family! read more

I had the pleasure to work with Dory for my maternity shoot Nov 2019. Dory took the time to talk to me on the phone for a consult before our session and answered all my questions. She is flexible and willing to work with my requests. She also did a great job making us (including my husband and daughter) feel comfortable during our maternity shoot. We have an upcoming newborn session with Dory as well. She is great with kids if you have children to be photographed. She is sweet, friendly, and I would recommend Dory to anyone who's looking for a maternity/newborn/family photographer! read more

I booked Dory for my twins smash cake photos and I could not recommend her more! Her customer service is amazing, the sets she creates are adorable and her photos are breathtaking! She was so warm and welcoming and made the entire shoot fun. I was a little nervous since rangling twin one year olds can be challenging at time! Dory had everything ready and the shoot was a breeze! We did a surfer beach theme and she exceeded my expectations with the set up. Even down to the gramcracker sand! One of the things I thought was REALLY great is that she gives you sneak peeks the same day! We have always had to wait weeks with previous photographers to even get a glimpse of the shots. I plan to use Dory again in the future for our twins and family shoot. read more

Dory and her daughter Erica were absolutely amazing! My baby girl loved both of them and they worked so hard to create a comfortable and warm environment for our photoshoot. The quality of the photos are incredible! She did such an amazing job of capturing are "K-Pop Princess" theme. It was a little bit of a strange theme and she went above and beyond to make what I imagined come to life! I would recommend her to anyone and she is a lot more affordable then some of these other photographers. Thank you Dory and Erica! You guys are awesome!! read more

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Dory is just simply amazing. Her talent and her charisma brings out the best in her through her photography. I had my newborn photoshoot yesterday and she made it so welcoming and joyable. We also had a sneak peek pictures the same day. How awesome is that?!? Her service is great. She followed up, checking to make sure we're happy with her work and service. And we absolutely love her for that!! I highly recommend her. read more

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Dory is very sweet. Her kids are he assistant and they are awesome! her studio is at her home and it very well set up. She give us her best in creating the CoCoMelon theme and it was over the top. Thank you! read more

Dory is very excellent and professional newborn photographer. It's only 2 and haft hours to finish ( I booked 2-4 hours photo session).I'm so happy and please with my baby photoshoot. She has a studio with a lots of stuff for newborn sessions. Will work with her full package for my baby. Newborn- 3 months- 6 months- 1 year ( and family pictures too). read more

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Dory Formiller is amazingggg! I contacted Dory for my newborn photoshoot quite late and she was able to arrange a session for us right before the baby turns 2 weeks. She was professional, calm, and artistic. She took great care in handling baby. We came to the studio with the settings/props/outfits for my baby already prepared upon the color scheme and style we discussed prior. Her studio was clean and cozy with changing station, wipes, and hand sanitizer. The photoshoot session went well and safe. We have a puppy and would like to capture photos of both baby and puppy. She was extremely patient with both of them. Lastly and most importantly, the pictures were beautiful. We enjoined working with Dory very much and definitely recommend Dory Formiller Photography to all parents to capture beautiful moments of your babies. read more

We are so grateful to Dory for her phenomenal photography skills and professionalism. She effortlessly captured 1-year old breathtaking photos of my granddaughter. She was also kind enough to ease our anticipation a bit by providing a few samples the same day. We were so amazed and beyond pleased with the outcome of all our photos. Thank you so much Dory! read more

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We've had cake smashes for all our kids and since we just relocated from Australia we had to find a new photographer. I found Dory on yelp and checked out her photos and I was very impressed with how great the photos were! I contacted Dory and we scheduled our boys photo shoot. On the special day, I was very impressed with the props she had provided. It looked amazing! My boy had such a wonderful time and smiled a lot! Then after his smash he got to have a bath in a cute little tub. Dory was not only super sweet to the birthday boy, but she also gave a balloon and treat to his siblings after we'd finished which was really nice :) We've seen a sneak peak of his photos and we can't wait to see the rest! Our family has already been asking about booking future shoots with her. Thanks Dory! read more

I hired Dory for my son's cake smash and had such a great experience with her! She gave me a lot of good tips beforehand on how to prepare for the photoshoot and it was really helpful. She was also able to work with me on creating a unique 1st birthday theme, as I was trying to incorporate The Beatles into the theme. Dory was great with my son and sure knew how to make him feel comfortable and laugh a lot! He tends to get quite a bit of "stranger danger", but he felt right at home! And the most important thing is that the photos turned out AMAZING! I did so much research on cake smash photographers in OC and Dory is the best! I would definitely recommend her. read more

It is a true pleasure to work with Dory. What sets her apart from other photographers is her discerning eye and the fact that she is just so darn good with babies. With some training at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit under her belt, she has learned to soothe babies. As a result, she is able to get the BEST poses. When she learned that our baby was born in Paris, she wrote to see how we were doing and even purchased a Paris backdrop for him! Thank you so much Dory for this seamless experience, you are our go to photographer!! read more

I was searching for the perfect cake smash photographer & I found Dory on yelp . I then went on her website & instagram page & found all her amazing work! She was everything i was looking for in a photographer! I told her what color/theme i wanted over email (tea party) & when the day came for Avas session... The backdrop, the lights, the whole set up was far better than anything i could of imagined! Dory is super professional & knows what she's doing! She's so sweet & she definitely has a lot of patience! She will make sure you get the perfect images! I've only got to see the sneak peak & wow my husband & I we're blown away!! We can't wait for the full gallery Thank you a million times Dory! So happy we went with you! read more

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We had our maternity and newborn session done with Dory. She has a good collection of backdrops, accessories, themes. She is very creative. We were pleased with both our sessions. She is the person to go to if you want one of kind , unique pictures! read more

Dory is so accommodating and we had such a great experience!! I contacted her a week before my son turned one to see if she had availability for a cake smash shoot and she was able to fit me in the week of his birthday and even though it was last minute, the background was exactly what I wanted and the cake she made was beautiful (her cake lady was unavailable)! On the way to our appointment, my baby fell asleep and I called her to see if I should wake him or let him sleep and be an hour late and she said no problem, let him sleep, we'd rather have a happy, rested baby! During the shoot, she kept his attention for a long time and she was very patient. I highly recommend her and I'll definitely be back in the future! read more

Dory was beyond amazing for my daughters Cake Smash photos. She was just so professional and accommodating! She really made this experience an easy one! I would HIGHLY recommend Dory for any of your professional photo shoots. She went above and beyond to help us get the best photos and keep my little one smiling throughout the shoot. We will be using her again! read more

Dory just did our newborn photos for our baby girl when she was just 1 week old, and she is absolutely phenomenal! She seriously is a baby whisperer and is so great with our little one. Being first time parents we were a little worried as to who would be handling our precious baby girl, but there is absolutely nothing to worry about with Dory. She handles our little girl even better than we can. Lol. On top of handling her well she also takes the most amazing photos! Our pix turned out better than we could have ever imagined. She has so many amazing props, clothing, bows, backdrops...you name it. If you aren't sold yet, her prices are also very reasonable compared to other newborn photographers and I personally feel she does an even better job. If you are looking for a newborn photographer...hands down you should go with Dory!!! read more

Dory it's beyond amazing. I came across her page on Instagram I saw some of her work and I loved it. She does such an amazing job and she's very polite,kind, loving and friendly. I wish I could have known about her when my princess was a new born. I did my daughter's cake smash today and I am in love with the sneak peek she showed me. Dory thank you soooo much for capturing these memorable moments for us. It was a pleasure working with you. You are the best and your work speaks for itself!! Thank you, thank you! read more

Dory attention to details and patience is the best. She went above and beyond with my daughters cake smash Panda theme which I myself am having a hard time thinking of decorations for her party myself. If Dory also did event decor I would hire her!! As soon as I walked in the door and saw everything set up for her photo session I was in awe. The smash cake itself was AMAZING too!! Thank you Dory the experience from the moment I contacted you to the photo session were a breeze. I can't wait to see the photos of our little one, who Dory was very patient with and did everything she could to make her laugh and feel comfortable!!! read more

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We had such a great experience working with Dory for our newborn photoshoot! She was patient, calm and most importantly, captured our baby girl perfectly. She had endless props and decor to choose from. We wanted a mountain/nature theme and she was able to make the set up exactly the way we wanted just by asking simple questions beforehand. Also, we were pleasantly surprised that she has trained with a NICU nurse to gain a better understanding on how to safely handle newborns. My husband and I are extremely pleased with the entire experience and the outcome of the photos. We would definitely recommend her! read more

So excited that I found Dory right before my daughters first birthday. From the initial moment I spoke with her I knew she was passionate about creating my vision. She went into every little detail from props to colors and styling of the cake for my daughters shoot. The day of the shoot, Dory was extremely welcoming and such a professional. She was so sweet and patient with my daughter and I knew I found my forever go to photographer. I'm so happy I chose her to capture such a meaningful milestone for my family. read more

Dory is seriously amazing with newborn babies. We had our newborn shoot last week and everything was so smooth and perfect. She knew exactly how soothe our baby and pose him. Dory is so professional and talented. I researched so many photographers and found Dory's prices were the best and well worth it because the quality of our pictures are amazing! I would recommend Dory to all my friends and family and will be lifelong clients. read more

Just had a cake smash session for my one year old & omg let me just mention how professional, amazing , patient loving person Dory is. Great example of how photographers should be! Her set ups/ back drops are AMAZING. Over all the best experience, my daughter did wake up from her nap on the cranky side & was crying most of the session unfortunately but Dory manage to capture some good photos. She did her best to make her smile , and I appreciate all she did to get the best pictures. I can't stop raving about her ... oh and the cake was included and let me just mention not only was the cake beautiful but good as well read more

We hired Dory for our sons newborn photos. Not only were her rates extremely reasonable, the entire experience was exceptional! Dory has a lovely home studio that was very inviting, especially for a new baby and parents. She was amazing with our son, handled him with great care and got him into perfect posses for pictures. She was extremely accommodating to our tastes and preferences as well. She had several props set up when we arrived, and with no issue, adapted others as I saw more things I liked. As far as the photos - AMAZING. I couldn't be happier with the results. The turn around time was also quite fast - several edited previews within a day and our entire gallery in a couple of weeks. Can't wait to share them! We look forward to hiring Dory for future child and family photos! read more

Dory is absolutely amazing. My daughter is 3 months old and we were in need of some professional photography in our lives! I am on a budget and was incredibly discouraged looking for a photographer. I was referred to Dory by multiple moms in my mom group. Dory is AMAZING! She was incredibly responsive while booking our session. Upon meeting her for the photography session, dory was completely prepared with numerous props, backdrops and even clothing items/accessories for our baby. She was so incredibly wonderful with my daughter. She soothed her in ways I have not been able to. Dory was so incredibly patient and worked with Charlotte so well. She took great photos while the baby was awake and patiently waited while I fed her to sleep for some cute newborn shots. Dory took NUMEROUS photos of a variety of different set ups/back drops wth different props. She was a dream come true. She is SO affordable too! I told her if I could, I'd pay her a grand. I will definitely be coming back to Dory. She captures beautiful newborn photos, beautiful holiday photos and breath taking photos of Charlotte with her father and I. Her albums also have gorgeous photos of couples, maternity shots and it even looks like she meets families for beach shots. I love Dory!!!! read more

Dory is absolutely amazing! She did my daughter's smash cake pictures! She created this amazing unicorn with the best cake! She was so patient with my daughter who was not happy at all to be smashing cake! She amazingly captured beautiful shots of her!!! Can't wait to use dory again! read more

I just cant say enough about dory . She is amazing at what she does . I found her on yelp and quickly messaged her to see if she can create an unforgettable cake smash photo shoot for us, I sent pictures of what I wanted and she created something spectacular. We arrived and were greeted by her. The setup was beautiful ! The area was clean and sanitized. She has everything you need from baby wipes to props to a very cozy changing table for your little one . She is very friendly and my baby girl took to her immediately. I highly recommend her . Her pricing is great and The cake she ordered was delicious . Thank you dory ! read more

I cannot say enough great things about Dory! She is so wonderful to work with! Communicating with her was so fast and easy. She is so nice and welcoming. She did an amazing job with my baby during the newborn session and 1 year session. She is definitely a pro with babies! I am so happy and grateful for her making our memories with our baby so beautiful! I highly recommend her if you are looking for a photographer for your baby!! read more

Had my daughter's 1st birthday smash cake photos today and what a pleasant experience!!! Dory is SO nice and so good at what she does! Everything was spot on and my daughter had a blast! I am coming back here for future photo shoots and recommending her to everyone that needs great professional photos, especially for kiddos! read more

Dory is absolutely amazing. We recently did a newborn photoshoot with her and were surprised with how she handled our baby. She made us feel very comfortable during the photoshoot. She made sure our baby taking a break and allowed us to feed our baby. During the session, if our baby is a little fussy, Dory would patiently hold her and calm her. The photos turned out to be amazing and we are so happy that Dory was able to beautifully capture these moments. We highly recommend Dory for the newborn photoshoot. read more

I found Dory on Instagram. When my wife and I messaged her for booking a session she jumped right into finding a time that works for us. She even fit us into her busiest schedule so we would get the pictures in time for our sons birthday party. She was so good with our baby. He loved her. I wish we had found her in time for my sons newborn photography. But we will definitely go back to her for all our family photography. read more

Dory is an amazing photographer. We have done maternity, family holiday and newborn pictures with her and love them all. She is wonderful with the kids and very very patient with them! Thank you Dory we will be seeing you again for pictures!!! read more

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Dory was so great with our son for his 1st Birthday Smash Cake session. I first learned about her from a friend who got her newborn session with Dory, and whose pictures were just precious! From the moment I reached out to Dory, it had been such a pleasant experience. She was always very responsive. She was able to squeeze us in right before July 4th so that we could have sneak peak photos to print and display at his birthday party that weekend. It was super fast turn around time for her and the pictures were perfect! Before the session, she asked for our desired theme and we sent a photo of the little outfit I got for him. And based on just the minimal information I gave her, she was able to get him an amazing little cake and the backdrop was way better than I could've dreamed! During the shoot, Dory was patient and fun and got my son to be comfortable and had a blast with his cake and milk bath. It was truly a memorable day for our family. And we love the ALL photos sooo much that we purchased our entire gallery!! That should tell you how amazing Dory is and how great a job she did with our little man! We can't wait to work with her again in the future! read more

Can't say enough good things about our experience with Dory ! We had a wonderful maternity photo shoot experience with her :) She is truly amazing at capturing the most beautiful photos I was amazed at what she captured in a limited short time . She was always so attentive with great customer service before , during and after our shoot ! She was amazing at getting my husband who is not usually comfortable in front of camera to be his natural happy self and Dory brought out his natural smile for the most amazing pictures, ultimately getting the whole family excited for a memorable day was what I was hoping for and that's what we got !! She was also very helpful to me at 8 months pregnant and genuinely cared for my well being and made sure I was happy and feeling my best during and after the photo shoot. We are very grateful for her sweet yet professional attitude her pictures came out like a dream and we are looking forward to doing our newborn and other projects with her !!! Thanks Dory for an amazing experience. read more

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Dory was extremely professional and patient during our baby first birthday photoshoot session. She ended up doing the sitting and cake smashing pictures twice after the baby was fed and a lot happier. The bath tub session was quite an experience and the baby enjoyed every minute of it. read more

It was absolutely wonderful working with Dory for our son's first birthday cake smash photo session. She was excellent to work with especially since our baby wasn't easy at the beginning of the photo shoot. She made him feel at ease and comfortable at her studio. Dory was a referral through a friend and I couldn't be happier with our decision. She makes the set unique to each baby based on what our theme is. We wanted a nautical theme with red white and blue colors and she made it look beautiful. I was extremely happy with how everything turned out. We had a lot of fun with our little one. Cake was provided in our package. I highly, highly recommend Dory for your baby's cake smash photo session!!! read more

My wife and I enjoyed working with Dory! She was patient, kind, and very gentle with our then 3 week old daughter. Glad we were able to find her!! Her prices are reasonable and worth the drive (we came from Rancho Cucamonga). If you are looking for a photographer, we definitely recommend her. read more

I would give Dory 6 stars if possible :) What a wonderful way to remember our babies 1st birthday. She created a very professional and fun set for the photo shoot and provided a beautiful cake for the baby to smash. Everyone eventually forgets about birthday parties but our pictures will be forever. Very affordable pricing also! Thanks so much. Hope we can work with Dory again soon. read more