We worked with Makenna for our engagement shoot and we couldn't be happier! She's very…read morecommunicative and friendly throughout the whole process. We had an initial meeting to go over our vision and inspo for the shoot and I shared my Pinterest board with her. The shoot itself was very fun. Makenna helped us with the poses so everything came together very naturally. She's very thoughtful down to the placement of the hand so the ring is visible We got the photos back around 3 weeks later and they look like something from Pinterest! We love them so much and we got many compliments. We can't wait to work with her again on our big day!

I worked with Makenna for a home session last year and I can't recommend her enough. She is so…read morepersonable and immediately makes you feel comfortable being photographed. She has a great eye for details and a creative perspective to capture beautiful shots. If you're thinking about it, hire her!

Griselda was amazing for our daughter's 1st birthday photos! My baby is very shy and cautious and…read moreGriselda was so sweet and patient with her. Thank you for the great photos!

I am so beyond happy with Marisela. I thought it was going to be an unhappy session because my 1…read moreyear old was not happy when we got there but she was so patient with him and I. I will always use her for my sons photo.

Blank Reel Studios is top-tier in every way. The facilities are beautifully hand-built with…read moreincredible attention to detail. The team is highly professional and makes sure no time is wasted. We ran into some unexpected timing issues, but Jay was amazing--he stepped in right away and got us back on track without missing a beat. If you're in downtown Riverside and need a studio that combines skill, craftsmanship, and efficiency, Blank Reel Studios is the place to be. Did I mention they also do photography as well videography for promotional material. Definitely hit them up.

From the owner: Practice makes perfect in our dedicated rehearsal studios, equipped for bands and solo artists…read morealike.

We had a wonderful maternity shoot with Thea! She was kind,…read morepatient, and very talented. Her turn around time was super fast, and had fair pricing. Overall, a lovely experience and I can't recommend her enough! :) Thank you Thea!

This may not be the norm, but our family booked a last minute trip to the mountains to take…read moreadvantage of the fresh snow and introduce our dogs to snow for the first time. One of our dogs is a senior pup, and his health has been worrisome. And after 12 years, I really wanted to make this trip happen for him, but I also wanted to make sure this moment was captured because this pup is my soul dog. I scrambled to find a photographer would be available last minute for a weekend slot. Naturally, no one was available, but one of the photographers I reached out to recommended Thea. Miraculously, Thea had a 9am slot open on a Saturday, which was about 24ish hours from when I messaged her! Securing my reservation with Thea was seamless. She was responsive and kind in answering my questions and recommended a spot that had all the elements I wanted and that was still safe terrain for my elderly parents to join us. I submitted my information, set up my payment, and my slot was secured. We met her at an easy location that she picked out, and I got all the memories that I hoped I would get. It was a 30 minute session, but we packed so much in there -- mountain views, snow close-ups, forest backgrounds. Thea and her mom, who was helping with the lighting, were so kind and friendly. Made our session fun and lighthearted. At the end of the session, we thanked her, and she told me my photos would be ready in about a week. Literally 24 hours later, I had an email with my gallery!!! 50 photos in the gallery of which 20 I could download at high res. I cried. Happy tears of course, because she captured the kind of candid, loving moments I envisioned with my husband, our dogs, and especially my senior pup. Thea helped us commemorate our dog's first time to the snow in such a beautiful way. Thank you so much, Thea! It was such a pleasure to meet you and work with you and your mom.

It was a pleasure having Carrie as our photographer. It was a great experience from first contact…read moreto finished product. She gets into her zone and does her magic to get the most beautiful portraits. I am already thinking what milestone she will capture for us next! She took my maternity photos at her studio while I was 37 weeks pregnant. She has a beautiful selection of outfits in her client closet. She asks questions before to get an idea of what your vision is. I always envisioned wearing my wedding dress with my baby bump, and she made it happen. She makes the experience stress free; she is prepared and provides guidance on how to pose. I am forever thankful that she captured that chapter of my life! She also took our newborn's photos at 2 weeks old. I was worried that we wouldn't have the best outcome because our baby wouldn't fall asleep, but once he finally did she did her magic. I appreciated how she moved around her studio like a choreographed dance. And again, she was open to ideas to personalize our session. It's difficult choosing favorite photos because they are all so good! I would even take the unedited photos. Thank you Carrie for capturing these special moments!

Genuinely can't say enough great things about Carrie and her gifts. This is our first and possibly…read moreonly baby and Carrie went above and beyond during our shoot to get the best pics of our little one. She is AMAZING, she treated our little one with the utmost care (even when he rocket pooped right on her ) not only was our session amazing but the photos were perfect!!! Couldn't recommend enough. Praying we are able to go back for some 1st birthday photos.

We had the most amazing experience with our newborn photographer! From the moment we arrived, she…read moremade us feel completely comfortable and at ease. She was incredibly patient, gentle, and clearly very experienced with newborns. She knew exactly how to care for and safely position our baby, always making sure she was comfortable and calm throughout the entire session. Her attention to detail was incredible, and you can truly tell she loves what she does. She never rushed us, took her time to get the perfect shots, and handled our baby with so much care and confidence. The photos came out absolutely beautiful better than we could have imagined. If you're looking for someone who is talented, professional, and amazing with newborns, I highly recommend her. We will cherish these photos forever!

I have the most amazing experience with Diana for my maternity photos!! She is the best!!…read moreEverything was amazing!!! Highly recommended!!!

She is absolutely amazing! The photos were beautiful and she was so helpful and welcoming.read more

Holly and her assistant were absolutely incredible!!! I booked her for a first birthday shoot for…read moremy baby boy, and the entire experience from email to day of to receiving the photos afterwards...it was perfect. Holly was so open to ideas, so patient and thoughtful during the shoot, and her assistant seriously bent over backwards just to get that perfect smile and laugh captured on camera! Her studio was neat and tidy, with lots of outfits and props on the side for outfit changes and changing things up. I just opened the sneak peak email I just received from the session, and now an emotional wreck. Holly's ability to artfully stage the sets, use of lighting, composition, and TIMING is incredible! Highly highly highly recommend!

If you ever need photography services, I highly recommend Rikki! First off, he was very welcoming…read moreand attentive when I was looking for inquiries. He replied right away, gave wonderful suggestions, even composed a contract which i thought was very professional. It just shows how passionate and serious Rikki is when it comes to his services. Prior to the photoshoot, he did some virtual investigating of the campus, told us what places we'd visit just in the right time of golden hour, when to use props for best lighting, even gave us a series of GIFs he made which i thought was the highlight of his work! So it made me really excited for this photoshoot. When the day came for the photoshoot, Rikki gave many suggestions as to pose! Of course, it'd be really great if you know how to pose as well so you could maximize the time you have with him! We got the photos the same week so you can definitely count on Rikki to be accountable for his quick services! I'll definitely be recommending him to our friends/family!

The best photographer in the area! Not only was Rikki extremely professional, warm, welcoming, and…read morepatient but his shots/edits were truly beautiful. I reached out to him for a graduation shoot and he was extremely responsive and it was extremely easy to set up a time for the shoot, he sent over a contract, and even provided a list of suggested locations. Through his guidance and expertise, we were able to select wonderful locations throughout UCI for the pics and he was extremely genuine and thoughtful in creating an environment for me to feel comfortable. (I was super nervous about posing since I'm not the best). His attention to detail was immaculate and he always ensured that I saw the pictures throughout the shoot and was satisfied with them before moving on to the next location or pose. He even allowed us to go over time and was very flexible! Truly, a great experience!!

We couldn't be happier with our experiences! From start to finish, she goes above and beyond in…read moreevery way. She's incredibly patient, especially with the kids, and somehow always knows exactly how to get them to relax, have fun, and give those genuine smiles that can be so hard to capture. What really stands out is how effortless she makes everything feel. She brings such a calm, positive energy that puts everyone at ease, and it truly shows in the photos. She also shares sneak peeks and asks for your input along the way, which makes you feel involved in the whole process and confident you'll love the final results. The moments she captures don't feel staged, they feel real, natural, and full of personality. The final images are always beautiful and something we'll treasure forever. If you're looking for a family photographer who is talented, reliable, and amazing with kids, we highly recommend her.

Sonja is incredible. She is fun and so easy to work with. She is clear with direction and wants to…read moremake sure that you feel comfortable. She made my senior laugh and wanted to make sure she was capturing his true self. I can't say enough about how much I love working with Sonja. My kids do to. As we drove away from our session my senior said "I had no idea it would be that much fun, I can't wait to get these back". So from a 17 yr old boy that's pretty high praise!!

Fast response. Professional. Had great suggestions. Sent my proofs quickly. Overall a great…read moreexperience!

if I can give 6, 7, or even 10 stars I would. Yoli is AMAZING! she captures the moment so well. we…read morealways have a great time and she always makes me look GOOOOOOOD. She has done my business shoot, my first bikini comp shoot and a Galentines shoot and she will be doing a graduation shoot and much much more. I cannot say enough good things about Yoli. Her energy is amazing. she is always helpful with the posing.