Wonderful experience, exceptional value! These are 4 words that only describe the cusp of my…read moreexperience with Briliana Photography. I'm currently pregnant with our first child and wanted to capture timeless maternity photos of myself and my partner. I honestly wasn't sure where to begin. Most of my friends and family have had children long ago and used Sears or JCPenney. Not that the latter is a bad thing, but it wasn't the style I envisioned. So I took my search to Instagram. With one hashtag, Brilianna was among a few businesses the came up. I made a quick and easy inquiry and the rest was history. From the very first call, Irina was so easy to work with. She asked me what I had in mind then gave me a full rundown of her services. Moreover, she was honest with her capabilities. We had an out of box idea that we wanted to try as an announcement. She was honest that she'd try but her expertise was more timeless than comedic. We ended up not doing it and not because of Irina, but because we no longer felt it was necessary. After that first call, I felt confident booking with her and canceled all other business inquiries. I booked the 'Classic Session' which included a fully guided session, professional makeup and styling, and up to 4 looks. As part of the looks, you have the option of using their beautiful gowns and wraps for your photos. For me, this took a large load off of me. Imagine having to buy 4 different dresses for a maternity shoot and on top of that, figure out sizing, transport, etc. It would've been a hassle (just an FYI - you can bring your own, but her selection is soooo beautiful and high quality, there is no need to!). More than the gowns, I think this was just a great value for everything provided. Most of the photographers I had found during my search, did not include nearly as much as I received. After paying my deposit, Irina remained communicative and I received an easy guide that helped my partner and I fully prepare for our session. Fast forward to the day of our session, it felt like such a relaxing day. The studio is spacious, clean, and modern. I got straight to hair and makeup with Kristen. She was a gem - very kind, welcoming, attentive, and helpful from start to finish. I loved her work as well. Kristen did a soft glam look with beautiful blending. In addition, she added soft waves to my hair that held up nicely throughout the shoot and the rest of the day. Later in the morning, Irina came in and worked her magic. I showed her the looks I wanted and she gave her expertise on what would work best. Kristen acted as a stylist and helped keep me flawless throughout the shoot, while Irina guided me. I was nervous taking photos in my pregnant body. But Irina did a great job guiding me and encouraging me to relax. Her being a mom as well, it was nice to have her reassurance and tips. We went thru each look, including a few with my partner. At some points, I even began to cry because the experience of this moment with my partner was really heart warming. It felt very full circle. No doubt, Irina captured everything I wanted for my maternity photos - love, timelessness, and happiness. As promised, she returned the unedited proofs to us within a week and we made our final selections. I'm now waiting for the finished result but I am very pleased with the proofs. My package included 10 photos and it was truly hard to choose. That's how great her shots were! I've included some candid shots in this review which my partner took during the session. This is just to show how awesome the team worked to prep me and position me throughout the session. Overall, I'm extremely pleased with my experience at Brilianna Photography. Irina has been an absolute pleasure to work with. Not only was she communicative, but her work speaks for itself. I cannot wait to work with her again once my bundle of joy arrives. If you are looking for a seamless, stress-free experience, don't hesitate to book with Brilianna! Highly recommended!

We absolutely had fun during my baby's cake smash session with Irina. First of all, she was very…read moreresponsive and helpful when scheduling our appointment. On the day of the shoot, she made us feel comfortable, explained what to expect, and accommodated our needs the entire time. The pictures turned out so beautiful that it was hard to choose! I'm so glad I found Irina for this shoot. She takes your preferences into account and genuinely tries to make them work. I highly recommend Briliana Photography for your baby's cake smash session.

Tony was great! He was very responsive and easy to book. On the day of our photoshoot, he was very…read moreflexible and patient with our big group that included many energetic kids! The memories that he helped capture are truly priceless. Thank you, Tony!

Tony is amazing!!! He took my engagement pictures and absolutely loved them. We are using him for…read moreour wedding day. He's professional, responsive and a pleasure to work with. He not only took my engagement pictures but also provided me with a referral for a DJ and make up artist for our big day. He's super easy to work, I will definitely be recommending him to all my friends and family who needs his services. Can't say enough about him!!

Lucia is a phenomenal photographer!!! She has a keen eye for the most beautiful shots and she is so…read morelovely and friendly, we had so much fun taking these photos. Highly recommend!

From the beginning, we knew how important it was to work with a photographer that made us feel…read morecomfortable on our special day. I remember reaching out to a few photographers and immediately connected with Lucia. Lucia was nothing short of extraordinary. She ensured that we felt comfortable and at ease as she photographed us. The fact that she is bilingual also made our families so comfortable in being photographed. We experienced first hand how patient and kind she is. These qualities highlighted how she enjoys capturing people's moment. I 110% recommend you booking Lucia for your special occasion! She is very professional, experienced in navigating the city clerk office, transparent, and excellent communicator. My only regret is not taking a picture with her because she was one of the many highlights of our day.

Working with Richard was a great experience. From the very first time we spoke until we've received…read moreour pictures, he responsed in a timely manner. We are a blended family of 9, so that was a task, which he handled well and professionally. He patiently worked with us when our pictures needed more editing. Our pictures came out wonderful. Thank you Richard

20/10, highly recommend! From the moment I reached out to inquire all the way to the day of my…read moredaughter's 18th birthday photo shoot, top notch service. Very detailed and more importantly I had a family emergency and had to reschedule last minute, he was very understanding and without hesitation worked with our schedule. His studio is beautiful his team was very welcoming and made us feel comfortable right away! I promise you won't regret booking with Richard, do yourself the favor and BOOK!!! We will definitely be back.

Given the small window of time my fiancée and I had for our engagement photos (a gift from a…read morefriend), we were greeted with kind and genuine excitement when meeting Kevin. He took our photos at our requested location (Gantry Plaza Park) and he was/is very familiar with the location, key photo spots and photo ops in certain lights, sub-environments and lighting positions. We really appreciated his fun and positive attitude and his effort in efficiency. We really loved Kevin's work and professionalism. If you want exciting yet classy photos, soft yet vivid coloring, a fun/funny photographer, Kevin's your pick.

I was lucky enough to win Kevin's Valentine's Day Engagement Shoot!! I honestly didn't expect too…read moremuch, but Kevin poured his heart and passion into our photoshoot. My fiance and I are a super awkward couple, especially in taking photos - we didn't even have a decent photo to put on our save the date! Somehow Kevin was able to make us feel so comfortable and really made it feel like it was just us 3 and the whole world faded away behind us in the super crowded Central Park! He's also very intuitive and figured us out as a couple really quickly and was able to incorporate our silliness into the photos as well as somehow tricking us into taking those lovey dovey photos without us even knowing. His angles, lighting, eye for detail, editing - all absolutely superb! We received 30 photos after only 2 days (!!) and are excited for the rest, but these photos so far have made me and my fiance feel a plethora of emotions from busting out laughing and saying "aww." I honestly couldn't recommend Kevin enough. I wish I hadn't already booked another wedding photographer, but know that Kevin will be there to document other big events in my life!

Leave it to my resourceful and fun friend, H, to find a unique and memorable way to celebrate our…read morebirthdays. Located on the 2nd floor, Snap Box is a self-photo studio and a hidden gem. Not sure what a self-photo studio is? It's a private room dedicated to you for the increment of time you reserved. Staff provide you with a set-up camera, clicker and an after shot monitor for you to see the pictures you took. It's simple. Props and accessories are available to borrow -- to enhance your photos. You can also bring your own accessories and other outfits to change into. The room is set up with different complementary themes for a fun variety. I appreciated the freedom to express myself in front of the camera, boisterously laugh with my friend, and take unlimited shots to ensure we captured the perfect ones. At my pace. Afterwards, we were given a link to review all our digital outtakes. You then choose the ones you want printed. The staff was professional and helpful. Check them out for a one of a kind experience!

Awesome experience. Great props, clean space, fun time overall! Would highly recommendread more

I recently got new corporate headshots for LinkedIn and my company website, and Dorothy completely…read morecaptured my vision. I'm usually camera shy, but she made the entire experience fun, comfortable, and surprisingly easy. Her eye for detail is incredible, and the photos came out exactly how I hoped. I'll definitely be going back to her next year.

Dorothy Shi is my friend and photographer for over 35 years. She's my go to and I recommend her to…read moreanyone who will listen. She never stops learning or innovating and her professionalism and talent is always on the rise. She's so super bad she made the term " ShiShotMe" into a personal accomplishment, for actors, singers, lawyers, marriages, and now partnerships with hotels. So make an appointment with Dorothy Shi and allow her to point her camera at you so you can also say" ShiShotMe! Clifton King Recording artist Silver Fox records Spain #nycheadshots #corparateheadshots #actorheafshots #modelportfolio

We booked a first birthday photo shoot and a 2 hour event session for my daughter's first birthday…read moreparty, and we couldn't be happier with the services that we received. Not only were the photos absolutely beautiful, but the turnaround time was so fast! The photographer was so kind and fun for our baby, which made the photo shoot so much easier - we even got a few smiling photos of our generally serious-faced baby. We are so pleased with how all of the photos came out and will definitely be booking with both the studio and the photographer for our next family event.

I loved them so much for my first baby I had to come back again with my second baby. I communicated…read morewith them via text to get an appointment in the books. I wanted their $380 package and photos with my parents and my toddler. They told me that grandparents were an additional $80 but did not mention anything extra for toddler. When we got there, I was then notified that to have my toddler + baby together that would be an additional $80. We went for it, but wish their pricing was a bit more clear upfront. Again they were great with the baby and had the baby in 3 outfits and 3 settings. The photographers were great with both my kids - keeping the big one entertained and the small one quiet. We got the digital photos back a little over a week from when we went to the studio and our prints almost a month later. The big photo print was great on canvas but the smaller photo print with frame was shoddily done without any protective covering/clear film over the photo. The photos and edits came out great but the quality of frames prints compared to my first experience was slightly disappointing. Besides that, I'd still recommend them for an affordable newborn photoshoot - just be mindful that any additional person besides the parents will be $80.

Christine and Frank are so wonderful!! We booked a Christmas mini session for our babys first…read moreChristmas and we love our photos! During our session they took the time to coordinate poses and made sure my hair was perfect and that the baby's dress was smoothed out. It can be really difficult to take photos with a young child but they really tried their best to entertain and make my baby smile. My husband and I enjoyed our photoshoot and truly had a fun time. We highly recommend them to all friends and family looking to have photos taken for any occasion. We will cherish these photos forever as they'll serve as memories for the future. LOVE LOVE LOVE.

Our Christmas Mini Session with Little Pumpkin Studio exceeded all our expectations. Walking in…read morewith a 2 year old toddler and a newborn, we were just hoping for one good photo for our holiday card but instead, we received an entire album of the most beautiful photos. The photography team was very professional and noticed every detail in each pose. We really appreciated all their efforts in trying to get my toddler's attention, which can be difficult. These are our first family photos with our newborn and we couldn't thank them enough. Will definitely book them again in the future!

I had the absolute BEST experience with MoMo photography. They are the picture of professionalism,…read moreand my photos were great. Most of all, they made the photo taking process easy and fun. I am not one who knows how to pose myself for photos and they helped me so much with every aspect of the photo-taking experience! I would recommend them for anyone looking for great photographers who truly care about their clients!

Let me start this by saying that I live in Los Angeles and I was trying to rapidly set up a…read moresurprise photo shoot for my BFF in NYC and I haven't lived in the city for over 20 years now. I didn't know where to start and those who I asked didn't have any records for me. I reached out to Monique, finding her in a quick Yelp search, with a few vague ideas about what I was hoping to capture for my friend who was going through and quickly approaching a huge life transition. Monique listened to me stress babble and created the most amazing experience for my girl come to life. It was so much better than what I had imagined and the perfect experience capturing my friends personality and beauty! I really couldn't have asked for more and she pulled it off in record time with professionalism and class. I cannot give enough high praise to MoMo Photography and can't wait to fly back to the City for a shoot of my own! Cheers to Monique and her team. Y'all are truly the best!