We loved working with McKenna! She is so friendly, kind and made us feel better through all the…read morejitters and even more excited through our joy! We did a small micro wedding in an art gallery and she was so flexible in working with us even though all the details didn't come together until right before! I would definitely recommend.

McKenna did an amazing job wrangling even the rowdiest family members for extended family photos…read more She did a wonderful job reminding us to stay on schedule, but was relaxed and flexible enough to let us enjoy every moment. Her attention to detail was spectacular. She was accommodating through multiple postponements due to Covid-19. She brought fun energy to both our engagement pictures and wedding day while still remaining very professional. All expectations were stated and communication was easy. Most of all, our photos are so dreamy- they capture all of the sentimental and funny moments of our big day in a way that is polished but still so authentic to us.

I struggled with the prospect of writing a negative review. I have a lot of empathy for small…read morebusiness, especially during covid, and understand that negative reviews significantly affect them. My SIL posted a negative review on The Knot, and I agree with the content of her review. Unfortunately, Brittany responded with mistruths, which has motivated me to reply with my own review. DO NOT HIRE Brittany for your wedding. When my wedding was postponed because of covid, all of our vendors were extremely accommodating except Brittany. She did not want to allow me to use my $330 deposit toward a new date in 2021. To retain her services I would have to pay another $330 deposit for the new date and forfeit the previous deposit. I clearly postponed the date 2 months in advance, and she responded "OK I will cancel out your contract." She apparently held that date, then blamed me for lost business because of this. I did not ask her to retain my original date. Ultimately, after asking her to reconsider the transfer of my deposit, she relented. She was available for the new date, and sent a new contract to hold it. Before signing the contract, I told her about a revised number of applications - more people now wanted makeup, surpassing her maximum. I had discussed this scenario before signing the first contract. I asked "what is your policy about adding or subtracting people? Does it matter as long as there are 5 people minimum?" and she said "just a 5 person minimum, not going over 10." I was just being transparent, and she was going to do 5 people instead of 8. I hired a second makeup artist, making Brittany very upset. I explained the situation, but that did not assuage her. She demanded another $200 deposit or that I pay for 8 makeup applications (even though she was doing 5). Brittany felt disrespected and no longer wanted to provide her services, escaping with my deposit. I agreed to terminate our relationship. I didn't want her bad juju on my wedding day. I must respond to the review from my SIL. Brittany misrepresented our conversation. Her quoted text "proving" her flexibility was sent to me after we agreed to go separate ways. I did hire her 3 days after my trial; the time allotted before you lose the hold on your date. It wasn't because I "loved" her work. The brows were too dark. The foundation was heavy and settled into the fine lines on my forehead and on the lines around my mouth from smiling. Brittany told me it was because I had dry skin. A peel and better moisturizer would make it look normal. After talking to an aesthetician and a dermatologist she was wrong. Brittany quoted me "word for word" that "I loved my makeup, it lasted all day and I would love to book you," which is false. The text actually is "I would like you to do my makeup...it lasted very well. I'm wondering if we could go a little lighter on the brows and use a lighter face makeup? I felt a little too made up in terms of foundation." Misquoting our conversation proves lack of integrity and disregard for the truth. I would NOT recommend Brittany to anyone. What I got was thick, caked on makeup that settled awkwardly on my face and was then blamed on my "poor skin." Brittany's responses were unsympathetic and untruthful. Brittany, I would expect you to want to learn from a situation like this so you can better your business and yourself. Brides, I hope you choose someone who cares about you as a person, not just as a business transaction. That person is not Brittany.

Hi, I had a trial…read moretraditional makeup service done December 10, 2011 for $50 from Blush by Brittany. My skin tone is dark. I spoke with her in-depth about her experience working with darker skin tones and she assured me she had foundation for every skin tone. I requested a very natural look with nude matte lips, matte foundation, and angelic eyes. Her first attempted she put black eyeliner on me, gold eye shadow, and bright ruby cheeks. I advised her it was too dramatic and looked like I had a ton of makeup on and that I wanted more of a subtle look. She didn't take the black off but instead added plum eye shadow. She did not blend my eye makeup very well. I showed her pictures of me with more natural makeup and she said "If you like that look you should do it yourself." She didn't say it in an offensive way but if I could do it why couldn't she?? Didn't seem like she cared whether or not she gained my business. I had my photographer take pictures of me after she completed my makeup and it was not stunning as any bride would want to look. I decided not to go with her because she didn't have foundation to match my skin, didn't blend my eye shadow, did not use or have natural colors, her makeup techniques are basic (not at all as displayed on her website. She didn't contour my foundation, use primer, curl my lashes, etc.) I tipped her an extra $5 out of courtesy but her skill level is not worth her prices. For her work she should charge $10 for a trial not $50 and $30 for onsite bridal service and not $200. Her work is amateur at best.

Katie was AMAZING to work with! The process was so easy and streamlined! She had a shy teen to work…read morewith and somehow managed to bring out all the best qualities in her! I LOVE the photos and will forever be grateful to Katie for making this HS senior's pictures such a fun and memorable experience! We will definitely be going back to her for future family pics! Thanks Katie!!

Katie is the perfect blend of creativity and attention to detail! We were extremely impressed with…read moreher quick turnaround time. The styling website she offers makes it easy to create coordinating outfits without having everyone matching. We highly recommend Katiebee Photography, and we will definitely be back!

Now that we've had time to review our actual photos, we sadly have to update our initial review…read more Going into the wedding we were so excited to work with Chris. But once we really took a look at the photos, we realized we got very little of what we wanted. Before the event, Chris seemed meticulous. He met with us twice and asked detailed questions about our family trees, and we explained who the really super important guests were, aka the guests we wanted lots of photos with. Looking back at the pics, it seems like Chris either didn't hear the majority of our requests, or he heard them and was just too overwhelmed to handle them. During our meetings he stressed a few really important photos, like one with the groom's parents and the bride and groom, one with the bride's parents, photos of the elderly relatives whose presence at the event we'd want to cherish...also his personal favorite of the bridesmaids all looking one way and the bride, in focus, looking at the camera. Somehow, Chris failed at delivering those photos at a high quality - the ones he was passionate about. Most of them are unusable. Chris is definitely a nice guy, but his work quality wasn't what we were expecting, especially for a wedding that was essentially all in one building (no frantic driving across town, searching for parking, etc.). If you are looking for someone to shoot a very, very low key event or a wedding without many moving parts or complications, working with him will probably work. Anything higher stress than that I would recommend working with someone else.

I had the pleated working with Katie Jean and she made the whole stressful experience so much fun…read moreand gave me so much thought into how to get the most out of my day. My wedding was out of state and as you could imagine so much more stressful. She was my rescue. She shot my whole day and brought so much joy. This was the best decision I made. I would recommend to anyone.

Grant did a great job. Very professional and good results. I look forward to using him again!read more

From the owner: At Grant Berry Drone Photography LLC, I specialize in capturing stunning aerial imagery for real…read moreestate listings, commercial land developments, and personal projects. With an eye for detail and a passion for visual storytelling, I deliver high-quality drone photos and videos that help clients showcase their properties from a unique perspective.

It was time to get senior photos taken for my daughter but I had no idea where to go. I asked for…read morerecommendations from friends but after reviewing their websites I knew they wouldn't be what my unique & artsy daughter would like. I found Gloss Photography Studio from a internet search and when I looked at the photos on their website, I knew I found the right fit. McKenna was my daughter's photographer. She made my daughter feel so comfortable and found some cool industrial backgrounds per my daughter's request. The finished product is beautiful!! My daughter LOVED the photos and can't decide which ones we'll have printed but we have a couple hundred amazing digital pics to choose from. I'm also very pleased with the photos. I have an enormous selection to choose from with different color filters and black & whites. I highly recommend this business.

If you are looking for the perfect pair to capture your wedding Gloss is a no-brainer. They were…read moreprofessional, easy-going, and super fun! We received a sneak peek of our photos within a few short weeks of our wedding! I had friends who got married weeks before us and are STILL waiting on their photos from different photographers. You also have the ability to download all of your photos without a watermark to do whatever you want with-which I loved! Jaci got us out of our comfort zone with poses and locations and created the most breath taking shots I have ever seen. We have gotten endless compliments on our photos and so many people have said they WISHED their wedding pictures looked as good as ours! The best thing we did on our wedding day was investing in quality and professional photos that will last a lifetime! We cannot thank Jaci and McKenna enough for playing such a big part in our special day. You will not be disappointed!

Lauren is truly amazing at her craft. There's no one else I'd go to and trust to capture all the…read morespecial moments! She has photographed our family many times - from pregnancy shoots and baby photos, to a special mini shoot with my toddler, and even my whole family for my mom's birthday. Oh and trust me, I tried to get her for our wedding but she was booked and busy (to no surprise). Not only are the photo results always absolutely wonderful, Lauren just makes the whole process so darn relaxed and easy. Being photographed professionally isn't always the most natural thing, but she always makes me -and everyone involved- feel so comfortable. Love that she has the versatility to do both indoor and outdoor shoots too. I've been literally in the water for pregnancy photos, to a pretty park for family pics, and in her great little studio tucked into the Riverwest neighborhood. If you're looking for a photographer for really any occasion, I recommend Lauren 10 times over.

Highly recommend Little Giant Photography. My mother spotted Tia's work on the Married in Milwaukee…read morewebsite and we feel so lucky to have been able to work with her as both our engagement photographer and wedding photographer. Planning a wedding from halfway across the country made Tia's timeliness, professionalism, and experience absolutely invaluable. Our wedding ceremony was held with only 25 family members in my grandmother's home and she was the perfect photographer for us. Her work captured the intimacy, love, and laughter that surrounded us all day and we are blown away by her work. Sharing photos with family and friends, they all say the same thing, "Wow! Great photographer!" We couldn't agree more.

Tia was our wedding photographer. She did an amazing job to capture our special moment at the…read moreSchlitz Audubon Nature Center, even before, during and after the rain. Very professional, yet made the photo process fun. Easy to work with throughout the entire wedding planning and event. Photos of planned poses and natural depictions turned out great. Highly recommended!

Bottom line up front-- BK Rose is Best in Class nation-wide and peerless...keeping up with trends…read moreand best practices etc. is what gets you booked. All stop. That means doing your homework. I'll help you out with gusto, just as so many have helped me as I got started on my own journey. Being on point on your self marketing, especially when you are non-represented, is non-negotiable. Failing to be professional with what casting directors demand is a roadblock. Submissions are "make or break" power moves. THE ODDS ARE AGAINST the apex storybook discovery tales of rarities like JLAW, Michele Pfeiffer, Charlize Theron etc. so if you expect that to be your way in...it's not reality. I get cast and work in these markets: NYC (Netflix movies), Atlanta (Marvel/ABC), and Mid-Atlantic (Apple TV). I am new to the business (three years in) but I have been building a resume over time and there is no way I am going to compromise because I take my career seriously. There is no slack given in a highly competitive industry with a dearth of roles and a surplus of talent. SO...if you want to crack the code, get seen, get call backs, get booked then there is no better photographer for any amount of money than BK Rose and Kat is my Queen. I get work in commercials, major motion pictures, network tv shows because of her. Fact! Every single person I ask that plays a role in getting cast (when I am lucky enough to get employment) has singled out my headshots as what is working for me to get my foot in the door. BK Rose unequivocally is worth the plane ticket, drive time, train time, mule riding time (you name it) to get quality content and ultimately get BOOKED. Not 10 out of 10 -- 100 out of 10!

We used Kat to do family/newborn photos when we had our 2nd child. We hadn't done family photos…read morebefore and Kat was so patient and helpful with answering all the questions I had and letting me try on outfits she had in the client wardrobe to see if anything would work for me before the photoshoot. She had some beautiful options but I ended up going with a dress of my own. Kat is truly a child/baby whisperer and was able to soothe my 3 week old to get her to cooperate for pictures and got my shy toddler to smile for photos! We received our pictures within 2 days of our photoshoot and they are nothing short of incredible. We have gotten so many compliments on how beautiful and stunning they look. I would highly recommend using BK Rose Studio for photos and know we will be reaching out again when we need more family photos taken!

Kim is such an amazing photographer! She has taken pictures of my daughter in dance for years and…read moreloved her work. When looking for a photographer for our son's senior pictures there was no doubt she was the one to use! She spent time to get to know our son and find out what HE liked. Doing this she was able to capture him perfectly. We had a great time at different locations capturing him. When we got our pictures back we were even more impressed at the work she did. We highly recommend Kim and will be using her again when our daughter gets her senior pictures done.

I started searching for a senior photographer about a year before hiring KJay photography to take…read moremy sons pictures. I followed every photographer I could find in the area on Facebook. As I saw pictures being posted there was one photographer who's work always impressed me, KJay Photography. After working with Kim it became apparent why her photos are so amazing. She gets to know her subjects, she provides great suggestions to get the shots you want. She has wonderful locations understands the importance of lighting and works seamlessly and creatively to get hundreds of fabulous shots. My son who wasn't really looking forward to having his picture taken, actually had fun and couldn't believe it went so fast. I am grateful to KJay Photography for capturing this milestone in my sons life. I absolutely treasure the photos and my daughter can not wait until her turn this summer!