The photo session was wonderful and it went very smoothly. The photographer was easy going and…read morehelped the baby feel right at ease, which made for a successful photo shoot. Therefore, she was able to get a lot of great poses which made the appointment move along very quickly.

I won a "free" enchanted fairies photo session that included one complimentary print. After the…read moreshoot, I was invited to a Zoom meeting to select photos. At the end of the meeting, I was told I had to choose a package on the spot if I wanted more than one photo. Even when trying to negotiate for just a few photos, the pricing was extremely high and it was framed as though the only reasonable choices were their highly priced packages. I went ahead and decided on their smallest package. It was a high pressure tactic to get me to choose on the spot and I regret it deeply. I agreed in the moment and signed, but within about 30 minutes I reached out to cancel and request a refund after realizing it was not a smart decision to finance nearly $4,000 for printed photos (a cost comparable to wedding photography btw). At that time, no artwork or editing had begun on the photos and nothing had been delivered. Instead of honoring the cancellation, I was told to make an appt with client relations through a scheduling platform. No direct number to call, just the link. They apologized and sounded empathetic in that moment - which led me to believe they would help me resolve this situation. I also spoke and requested the art department to specifically hold off on any art work until I resolve my issue - again they ensured they wouldn't start any thing yet and sounded very empathetic. The client relations meeting had to be postponed due to conflicting schedules but during this waiting period I ended up receiving the digital images of the edited, painted FINISHED photos I specifically asked for them to hold off on. They essentially continued to go with the scheduled plan without my consent. Once we finally had the meeting they did not try to see how they could make it work for me. They essentially restated their policy. They cannot address any refunds due to the contract signed. Even when I requested a refund right after signing. I wish someone would have told me this earlier that they were never planning on giving me a refund rather than relying on false hope from their deceiving customer service. They will act like they care about you but they really don't. They are trained to know exactly how to respond to frequently asked questions and deceive you into thinking they care. They don't care- they just want your money. Please don't make my mistake unless you are okay with spending more than $4000-$10k on printed photos in a high pressure meeting which by the way is NOT WORTH IT.

Emily was amazing to work with. She took our generational family pictures. She did such a great job…read moreworking with ages 97 years- 20 months old. She was patient with our kids and knew how to get them to look at the camera. She took a variety of different groupings of people since there were 11 people. All of our photos turned out beautiful. They are by far my favorite family photos we have gotten done. Emily is also amazing with communication and got us our photos back quickly. I highly recommend her.

I highly recommend Emily Elizabeth Photography! We hired Emily to meet my daughter and her friend…read moreat a local hiking trail in Newbury Park for a senior photography session for both girls. When we went to her home studio a week later to view the proofs and select our portrait package, we were absolutely blown away. The quality of her photography is just unbelievable, and every single photograph of the girls was absolutely stunning. It honestly, it made me emotional, which I did not expect. Photography is definitely an investment, so to have an outcome like we did was such a gift. Thank you, Emily! We could not love our photographs of Addison more!

Not even that one star…read more Beware of this photographer. She took all the money before the session started and totally dumped our rare, once-in-a-lifetime family gathering, including our daughter's first photo shoot. The photographer promised delivery within three weeks but has since ignored all calls and emails. It's been 40 days, and we've received nothing. This unprofessional behavior has caused us to lose invaluable memories. Absolutely unacceptable.

I hired this company for my mother's 79th birthday party family pictures. Marlene was very…read moreprofessional and her work is awesome! I def recommend her!

wow is an understatement!!!! Oxana is talented beyond words. If you're looking for the best…read morematernity photos possible, you have found your girl!!! She is with the money I promise, and I'll do it 10x over again if I had to. She captured photos that will be with me and my family forever. Oxana, thank you for making my maternity shoot one I won't forget! You are the best at what you do and I love all my photos and all the looks we did! Thank you for the quick turn around and your amazing team does wonders with perfecting each photo. Work of art. Thank you thank you!!! Xx

This was my fourth photoshoot with Oxana Alex Photography since 2016, and my only regret is not…read moredoing them more often! Oxana Alex's photos are my absolute best pictures and the warmest memories I will cherish for a lifetime. The Session & Atmosphere This time, we had a maternity photoshoot at 30 weeks. I am currently pregnant with our third child. We took photos of just me, and also with my husband and children. The session took place in late October 2025 and it went simply wonderfully. Oxana is the most gentle, caring, and patient person; she creates a beautiful atmosphere on set. Hair and Makeup Oxana had an incredible makeup artist who works for various brands, but mainly has been a makeup artist for the House of Dior for many years. I had the pleasure of having my hair and makeup done by her. It was stress-free, all on time, and the hair and makeup were simply stunning. Why Oxana Alex is the Best While deciding on my concepts, I looked through the portfolios of all the photographers in LA and can confidently say that Oxana's work is the best. Oxana and her studio have undeniable advantages: 1. Unmatched Professionalism and Lighting The key to a beautiful photograph is the lighting setup. I don't know how she does it, but all her photographs, even before editing, look absolutely perfect! This speaks volumes about her skill, technique, and camera equipment. 2. Extensive Premium Wardrobe Oxana has a huge wardrobe of premium items that she offers to clients for their shoots. You can be sure to find jewelry and looks for any creative idea, and it will look cool and stylish. The most difficult part for me was coordinating outfits for my family of four without a stylist: finding, ordering and trying on. I was so happy that I didn't have to put together my own outfit at all! I only bought underwear and one white blouse for myself. That's it! Everything else was provided by Oxana and fit perfectly. I also didn't want bulky dresses, as I feel they are going out of style; I wanted to be a stylish pregnant mom with more of a fashion focus. Thanks to her extensive wardrobe, we were able to achieve this as well as beautiful maternity gowns. 3. Professional Eye and Industry Experience With over 10 years in the industry, mostly shooting major bloggers and celebrities for covers, Oxana has a huge aesthetic background and an incredible sense of taste. She helps with posing and facial expressions. Even if you are not a professional model, it's impossible not to become one through her lens. 4. Unique Photo Delivery Policy The fact that she gives you all the successful, unedited photos is truly unique for Los Angeles. You only have to choose which of the many great photos you want edited. When I sent the unedited pictures to my relatives for help choosing, they didn't understand why they even needed editing?! That's how good the originals turned out! Again, this is due to the perfectly set lighting, her technique, and her professionalism. I could go on and on describing the process and how much we all, including my husband and children, enjoyed working with Oxana yet again. But I'll just say one thing: We are already planning to return for a mommy-and-me session! And this time, we won't miss a single milestone of our fifth family member. Thank you dear Oxana

Marisa and her husband photographed our intimate wedding in Malibu in November of 2017. This review…read moreis long overdue... Marisa went above and beyond all expectations we had in a wedding photographer. Our wedding was nontraditional - it was a small, intimate beach wedding and my wife and I had not extensively planned the timing and details of the ceremony itself until speaking with Marisa. Aside from planning the right timing for the events to happen so that the lighting was just right, she gave us so much direction and advice on other aspects of our evening that we had not even thought of, and it paid off. Her and her husband have an amazing energy - they are very calming, fun and organized, knowing exactly how to resolve potential issues and help coordinate on the fly. Our families later commented to us on how awesome they were. Of course, the photos were absolutely incredible. The lighting, edits, it all looks so natural and perfect. She is a true artist in that her photos do not look overly-shopped, they just look amazing. She is truly great at her craft and I could not recommend her more highly.

I had a last-minute need for new professional headshots for a new role and Marisa was not only…read moreextremely accommodating (she did this on Valentines Day evening when she could have been with her hubby), she was very personable and great to work with. I had to meet her at night after a long day of work for both of us and she managed to make the experience very relaxing. I'm very happy about how the images turned out and highly recommend her.

My wife and I hired Emma for our wedding in Costa Mesa and we are so happy that we did! Emma made…read moreus feel instantly comfortable and captured such beautiful photos of our wedding. We were originally a bit nervous because my wife and I don't typically do photoshoots and sometimes feel uncomfortable being romantic in front of a camera (we didn't even do an engagement shoot for that reason), but with Emma it was so easy and natural. We had a great time taking photos with her and loved her visions for our wedding party, detail shots, golden hour photos, and everything else. Thank you so much Emma!

Emma is truly a superstar. There are not enough good things to say about her in a review…read more We received our wedding photos a couple weeks ago, and they are incredible. Emma and her assistant (I am so sorry that I am forgetting her name) were able to capture everything we loved about that day. We got so many photos as part of our package, and there are no duds. It is an impossible task to go through and pick our favorites. The photos are the part of the wedding that last forever, and we could not be happier that we went with Emma. What my wife and I were drawn to about Emma's photos when we were shopping around, and what we saw reflected in our own photos, is her ability to capture little moments. She has a great sense for when something subtle but meaningful is happening, like a family member starting to tear up, or a speechgiver's friend in the crowd laughing at their joke. That's what is really valuable about the photos to us, and something I am not sure every photographer can get you. She is also a consummate professional. She is efficient and purposeful-she makes sure she captures all the important moments without consuming your whole day with photos. She provides clear instructions, which is helpful as the wedding couple, but is even more helpful when you are taking family photos with several different combinations of people. Emma is also so kind and lovely to be around. I normally do not like having photos taken of me, and it can be uncomfortable to be in that many photos, making serious faces, and allowing someone in during a highly emotional day. Emma makes that whole process comfortable and enjoyable. You can tell she has a real passion for doing this and truly enjoys getting to know the couples. Her friendliness and confidence put you at ease. This is a really important point-you spend as much time with the photographer on your wedding day as anyone else! Emma is a great person to spend that time with. I also want to note that all of the above is also true of Emma's assistant. Again, I am so sorry I am forgetting her name. But she was in charge of getting most of the groom and groomsmen photos at the beginning of the ceremony, and was such a pleasure to work with. That was the point in which I was the most nervous, and she made the whole process go smoothly and the day started out on a great foot as a result. We cannot recommend Emma enough.

I can't say enough about Owen's services. He was the best photographer I think we have ever hired…read more Super friendly and professional from the start, easy to schedule and book. He knew what we were looking for and took pictures of everything, food, guests, the venue. He directed all of the family photos and wasn't afraid to tell people to fix things for the sake of the pictures. He had my kids taking their monstrous load of stuff out of their pockets and even had me "suck it in" to get the right shot. Quick delivery of the photos and was cool enough to just give us all of the picture for the event. Highly recommend....

We scheduled photos with Owen while we were visiting CA on a family vacation. The trip was already…read morebeautiful in every way, and Owen masterfully captured just how special this time with our family was. We have three young children (1, 4, 6) and Owen was fun with the kids, patient with us all, and helpfully instructive to optimize the whole package of environments, demeanors and time allocations. We are so thrilled with the results. Thank you Owen!

We had the most wonderful experience with Beverly and Steve at Love Me Silly! We brought in our…read morenewborn at eight days old, and Beverly (we have dubbed her "the Baby Whisperer") was so gentle and patient with him. She knew exactly how to swaddle and pose him, while Steve was a true artisan with the camera. Steve captured the most expressive shots at all the right angles. Beverly and Steve were also very receptive to our requests! My husband is a rock climber, so we wanted to create a couple of newborn pictures that included his climbing gear. Beverly made it come together so beautifully! Steve and Beverly were also patient and kind about newborn messes (spraying during diaper changes, spit up after feeding, etc.). They've seen it all (they are parents themselves), and the mess doesn't faze them. In addition, they gave some great advice to ease my anxieties as a first-time mom. We are so pleased with our experience here. The final photos are beautiful and we'll cherish them for a lifetime. I can't recommend this studio highly enough.

We had such a great experience with Love Me Silly Photography! Even though our baby was around 8…read moreweeks old (well past the usual 15-day newborn window), they were incredibly patient and accommodating. They gave us plenty of time to settle and feed the baby, and even when she spit up all over their couch, they were nothing but kind and reassuring. Their home studio was warm and welcoming, and they went the extra mile--at one point, their daughter even played with my toddler so we could focus on photos. As any parent knows, getting a toddler and a newborn to cooperate is no small task, but they made it feel easy. The final photos were beautiful and captured our kids perfectly. I'd highly recommend them to anyone looking for a thoughtful, talented, and genuinely kind photography team!