Truth be told....I write this with a bit of a tear in my eye....not to get too melodramatic over a…read moreyelp review....but pictures...when done perfect and if your in a particular sentimental mood....can have that effect. Some backstory...Imagix/Michelle has done our yearly photos for our son from ages 1 to now 5. (See my past reviews). From somehow capturing a perfect moment from our perpetually moving blur of a son (ages 1-3) to patiently instructing four 70/80 year olds on how to hold their aforementioned 4 year old Tasmanian Devil grandson last year, Michelle is a magician/artist...I always leave the photoshoot stressed from the chaos Hurricane Daniel (our son) leaves in his wake....But every year we come back to look at the proofs and are amazed at Michelle ability to capture "lighting in a bottle" . This year was no different. Fortunately we survived the terrible 2's (...3's....4's....) and thanks to time, maturity, and the opposite of gentle parenting, our little Daniel, though far from perfect, is manageable. But we didn't want to make it too easy for Michelle, so we threw in another variable. After a recent canine cancer scare, and recently learning from Google that all dogs, however loyal and cute, unfortunately have an inescapable life, span, I somehow convinced my beautiful but camera shy wife that this is the year we do a family photo with our dog. Some more backstory, if you read this far, our Yorkie, Libby, loves us but HATES the rest of the world. She spent the entire hour photoshoot in perpetual scowl and Volume 11 non stop bark. One week later as she always does, lighting in a bottle perfection. I looked at the proofs with amazement. Our son, we expected....she's done it every year, but how she made a loud perpetual yapping bark into a impossibly cute smile is above my skill set. But I think her greatest feat is how she lessened the "he must be rich" looks gap between my wife and I. My wife is easy, even me with my amateur Android skills, it's hard for her to take a bad picture. Michelle mastery came with how she elevated me to "he must be funny" looks gap level. So why the tear? We loved one of the pics so much we purchased a large framed canvas print to hang on our living room wall. My 85 year old happened to be in town for his grandsons 5th bday so I asked him for an helping hand hanging the picture. I figured he has these family portrait hanging at my childhood home. My brother and I with our full head of hair and my mom shoulder pads captured the 90's to a tee...but what I always remember is the "proud" look my dad had on his face. A look of accomplishment shouting "look at me world and all that I love and created". Watching my aging dad struggle, listing to my aging dog bark in a locked room to protect my dad's ankles, I was suddenly reminded that time, as much as you want to hit pause, always moves forward. It's a good idea to stop and smell the roses, or in this case, look at the snapshot/memories/moments and take it all in. After my dad handed me the leveler and I put away the hammer, and I looked up....and yeah....I had that "Dad" look

We had an amazing experience with Michelle! She photographed our family photos, and we couldn't be…read morehappier with the results. From start to finish, she was professional and friendly and made everyone feel comfortable. The entire experience was seamless and final photos exceeded our expectations. If you're looking for a talented photographer for any occasion, we highly recommend Michelle.

We absolutely love this studio and can't recommend them enough! They've captured so many special…read moremoments for our family over the years. We've done practically every family photo here, along with so many of the themed holiday sessions -- Valentine's Day, Easter, Christmas, and more. They always do such a beautiful job with the sets and photos, but what really keeps us coming back is the experience they create for our kids and our family. We have so many memories documented here that I know we'll treasure forever. And our annual holiday photos with Santa have become especially special to us. My girls are completely convinced that he is the real Santa and that any other Santas they see are just his friends helping him out because, obviously, the real Santa is very busy taking pictures with them That alone tells you how magical they make the experience for the kids. We're so grateful to have found a studio we trust to capture our family as our kids grow. So many milestones, holidays, and little seasons of life are hanging on our walls because of them. We'll absolutely continue coming back!

We recently had our generational family portraits taken at the studio, and Michael was wonderful!…read moreWith about 16 of us, things were definitely lively -- lots of people, plenty of noise, and many different photo combinations to coordinate. Michael handled our fun, chaotic bunch with so much professionalism, patience, and kindness. He was incredibly accommodating and helped guide us through all the different groupings needed to make the photoshoot a success. The pictures turned out beautifully, and we couldn't have asked for a better place -- or a better person -- to help us capture such a special family moment.

I'm sad I didn't read the most recent review but super glad I didn't get a response back after…read moredeciding to try and book her because I probably would have been out a deposit too. She basically ghosted me after the first few texts about the services she offered and the costs. It also sounds like there were other people that were treated the same way. She's obviously good at what she does but maybe a little shady. Buyer beware, I guess.

Posting a follow-up as I've received direct messages from random Yelpers over the past few months…read morestating they had similar frustrations as me or asking about my concluding experience. After continued attempts to get a hold of Angela via phone and emails, I finally tried TEXTING Angela in November. I was happy to see a text response from her! but then baffled when I read her message. I've attempted to post screenshots of the text exchange but it appears only a portion is posting. In summary, Angela stated she felt she was harassed by me and would not respond to my bullying tactics. Again, I was dumbfounded. Ultimately, she refused to return our $100 deposit and went silent on us again. In hindsight, I should have noticed that most of the Yelp reviews are over a year old. I don't see any recent reviews which should have been a red flag. I hope Angela is able to improve her operations and customer experience as she is clearly talented at taking beautiful photos.

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!

James is the best! If you want to enjoy your big day stress free, choose James. If you want to…read morecapture every important moment of your big day, hire James. If you want to re-live your big day over and over again years later, James is your guy! My wife and I had never done a professional photoshoot. Neither of us are particularly comfortable in front of the camera. After interviewing 5 different photographers, we knew from our first conversation that James was the one. He is incredibly friendly, easy going, and knowledgeable. We agreed to do an engagement session, 1 location for 90mins to see if we'd be comfortable working with James. It couldn't have gone better. Initially, we were a bit stiff, but James gave us tips on how to act naturally, suggested poses and hand positions that made us feel and look relaxed. The time flew by and we actually ended up going to a second location with a wardrobe change. Overall, it was about 2 hours. James did not mind at all. In fact, he probably could've gone longer if the sun hadn't set on us! Our photos were edited and received in less than 2 weeks! James was kind enough to print a large poster and sign that shipped to our house in just a few days. He price matched any package/prints from other photographers. Having gone through our engagement session seamlessly, we hired James to shoot our wedding as well. He and an assistant were on site for 10 hours, tending to our every need and keeping us on our timeline. After our planned family/wedding party photos, we hardly even noticed them working as we proceeded with wedding events. After the wedding, we received many compliments on how great James was and several guests asked for his contact information. Within a couple of days, we received a preview of about 20 photos highlighting our big day. We were thrilled! Every important moment was captured so elegantly! The full magazine of photos was available for download in about 1 month. James then worked with us to print a high quality photo book for our coffee table. You can't go wrong with James--his high quality work and work ethic speak for themselves. There is no substitute for how easy and stress free he made us feel, so that we could truly enjoy ourselves knowing that he would capture every single moment candidly. Do not hesitate to hire James, it will be the best decision you will ever make.

Eastbrook Photography - Amazing Family Photo Experience…read more We had such an amazing experience with Eastbrook Photography for our family photos! Although she normally specializes in baby photography, she welcomed our family in and made us feel comfortable from the very beginning. We chose an indoor studio session because of the heat, and her little studio oasis was perfect. She selected two beautiful backgrounds that matched our two outfits perfectly. Everything came together so well that even she was impressed! What stood out most was her attention to detail. She guided us through different poses, made sure our bodies were positioned correctly, and kept us laughing so the pictures felt natural instead of overly posed. She's friendly, outgoing, and you can genuinely tell she loves what she does. Our photos were ready within just a couple of days, and they came out fantastic! We felt relaxed throughout the entire experience and would absolutely use Eastbrook Photography again. Highly recommend if you want a photographer who makes you feel comfortable while still capturing those special family moments. Until next time... this has been "The Kendall Experience."

Eva is amazing! We had such a great experience during my newborn's photoshoot. She was so patient…read moreand always made sure my baby's comfort was prioritized throughout our session. She is a very talented photographer, and she truly made our vision come to life. I'm so happy we have beautiful photos that capture a special time in our lives.

I can't say enough good things about Joey Ikemoto Photography and the team they have. From the…read moreconsultation, to the engagement shoot, to the wedding day, they were friendly, professional, timely, and most importantly EXCELLENT at their craft. Our photo previews for our wedding left me in tears, and that is just the previews. Joey has a way of putting people at ease, and combine that with his amazing artistic vision and you're left with stunning images that capture the energy of a truly magical day.

We're so happy and lucky we got to have Joey Ikemoto and his team capture the beautiful memories of…read moreour special day!! When I was first looking for a photographer, I was in awe of his variety of artistic and breathtaking photos on his site from other weddings & events. As a fellow creative, I wanted someone that could see the possibilities and offer unique photos and he went above and beyond that! Joey really put us at ease with his fun energy & sense of humor. We all had a great time laughing with our wedding party and everyone. Joey and his team are so friendly, creative and professional. We really appreciate how quickly Joey and Mr. Tracy responded to our questions in the beginning and in the consultation. Even with the heatwave in LA of our wedding weekend, our photos came out AMAZING. The love, joy and giddiness of that day is captured along with the little details in our centerpieces and other things that we made for our wedding. Here's a few our favorite photos from the preview. We're so excited to see the rest! We highly recommend Joey Ikemoto Photography!! Thank you so much Joey and team for everything!

Im excited and honored to share my experience with Shutter Creationz. I hired them for our…read moreengagement photos and our wedding that happened on May 4 2018, it was a Star Wars Theme! This is was a non-traditional wedding. It's not easy to find a photographer you can trust and bring to life the idea you have in your mind for a Star Wars Theme shoot! You hear horror stories and you get little shy being in front of a camera BUT Shutter Creationz made it so easy, fun and comfortable. Carlos and his lady Priscilla make an amazing team!! They were so friendly, professional and so creative. They had so many ideas and even knew the places to get the vision we needed for the engagement shoot, and our wedding they continued to show their professionalism and their support. Now for the famous question, $$$? It was worth every dime and they deserved more. Love you guys! Looking forward to our wedding anniversary shoot we need to start, hopefully soon!

My maternity photoshoot with Carlos and Priscilla (and their little one) was fantastic! They picked…read morea great location based on my requests for a tidepools/cliff background and made sure it was pregnant lady friendly. My husband was a little nervous, but Carlos gave clear directions for posing and made sure we were comfortable the whole time. The pictures were edited within a few days and I couldn't be happier with the results! I can't believe how beautiful I look! I absolutely recommend using Shutter Creationz

I can't say enough wonderful things about Nicole! She was incredibly professional, easy to work…read morewith, and has such a warm, natural way with kids. Her photos are absolutely beautiful--you can truly see the care and effort she puts into making sure her clients are happy. I'm so grateful for the experience and will definitely be booking more sessions with Nicole in the future!

We booked Nicole after seeing photos she had taken photos of some relatives. When I saw the photos…read moreI immediately knew I wanted to book her for our family photos. We are from Colorado and it was so fun to get incredible photos on the coast. Well worth the trip! Nicole was great at communicating before, during, and after the shoot. She has got a great eye and we got amazing photos as a result! Don't hesitate to book with her. She is worth every penny!

I booked This venue for my daughters 16th birthday and it was amazing! Paul and Joe were great to…read morework with from the start. Always quick to respond to my questions which made planning easier. I would def recommend this venue for a party and will be booking again.

So I'm a makeup artist, and I've work with Paul a few times, and more times to come! He's hands…read moredown one of the best photographers I've worked with (no, I'm not just saying that I actually mean it!). His studio is really rad too, the makeup station has 3 mirrors and chairs, along with the table space to set up. Definitely a makeup artist's dream! He's personable, has a great positive attitude, and really puts his all into his work. He actually cares about what the client wants, and how they want their photos to turn out. I recommend Paulifornia studios, it's spacious, neat, and has a photographer who is passionate about his work. Cheers! -Alliebree

My wife and I cannot thank Miranda enough for the beautiful photos she captured! Miranda went above…read moreand beyond in both preparation and execution. The studio has multiple backgrounds to work with for various looks. But overall the vision was clear all the way through which led to an awesome product. Last but not least she worked so well with our son! 10/10 recommend.

Miranda photographed our newborn + 4-year old family photos. Getting that group to cooperate is…read morepresumably a struggle but she made it easy, rolling with our older daughter's poses and incorporating her naturally into newborn shots. We also ran into a scheduling issue and she got creative and made it work. Little things like that go a long way, and we're so grateful she was able to make things work for us. Between the juggling and the natural calm she brings to the session, we would definitely book Miranda again for future milestones. Our oldest kept telling us how much fun she had which wasn't my expectation. The previews she showed us also look terrific. Miranda does a great job with her business.