I had the most wonderful experience! My photo shoot was amazing I recommend JolanJade Photography…read more I can't wait too book my next session!

I rarely leave negative reviews, but I feel compelled to share my experience so other parents can…read moremake an informed decision before booking. I hired Jolan Jade Photography after reviewing her beautiful online portfolio, which showcased thoughtfully styled newborn portraits, professional posing, and a variety of creative compositions. Unfortunately, the photographs I received were vastly different from the quality and variety advertised. I paid $600 for a gallery consisting largely of repetitive photographs, nearly identical overhead angles, and minimal variation in posing or composition. Many of the images were essentially duplicates with slightly different facial expressions. The difference between her advertised portfolio and the actual work delivered was incredibly disappointing. What made this experience even more frustrating was the lack of professionalism. When I expressed my concerns, rather than acknowledging the significant differences in quality, she attributed the results to my son's age and size, the lighting in my home, and even complained about my nanny. For context, this is my third child and my third experience with professional newborn and childhood photography. I am very familiar with how these sessions work and what to reasonably expect. I have had the same nanny and the same lighting conditions in my home during previous photography sessions without experiencing these issues. Furthermore, my husband, sister, and nanny were all present during the session, and all three commented afterward on how unprofessional they found her conduct. Unfortunately, I wasn't present for the entire session, but hearing the same concerns from three people who witnessed it was incredibly disappointing. I also provided my son's exact age and measurements before booking. If his age, size, or the conditions in my home would significantly limit the photographer's ability to produce work comparable to her advertised portfolio, I believe those concerns should have been communicated beforehand rather than used as explanations afterward. Newborn photographs are irreplaceable memories. These are moments you cannot recreate, and choosing a photographer is an important decision built on trust, professionalism, and the quality of work they advertise. My disappointment goes far beyond simply disliking a few photographs. It is the substantial discrepancy between the work advertised and delivered, the lack of variety and attention to detail, and the overall experience. I strongly encourage other parents to request complete, recent client galleries rather than relying solely on the carefully selected photographs displayed on a website. After three children and three professional photography experiences, this was by far my most disappointing. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this photographer.

Absolutely PERFECT! Melissa is AWESOME! Wouldn't go anywhere else for anything photo related. Fast,…read moregreat with kids, attentive, understanding and a phenomenal photographer. Took our pictures on 2 hours notice and then hand delivered the CD to me at my home. Highly HIGHLY recommend Melissa to anyone looking for photos for any reason or occasion!

I'm so glad to have found Melissa for our family photos! Melissa was great to work with. She was…read morevery accommodating. We had issues with the Texas weather and she re-scheduled on the spot with us twice! Thank you so much! We got a sneak peek of some photos, and cannot wait to see the final product!! I highly recommend Melissa and will definitely use her service again!

Kyrsten is truly one of a kind. From our engagement shoot to our wedding day, she went above and…read morebeyond in every way. She was always early, spent extra time with us, and for our engagement shoot, she didn't just show up--she created a full-on date experience, shooting across multiple locations. That day is still one of our favorites. We're not naturally comfortable in front of the camera, but Kyrsten has a calm, warm presence that puts you at ease instantly. She made us feel like ourselves--laughing, relaxed, and completely in the moment. At the same time, she has this incredible ability to command a crowd and keep things moving smoothly. You can tell she knows exactly what she's doing. Her photos are stunning, but the way she goes about her work is just as beautiful. So much heart, so much intention. We've already talked about hiring her for future milestones--yes, even if she's in Dallas and we're in Austin! 100000% recommend hiring Kyrsten. She's not just a photographer; she's an artist, a professional, and a joy to be around.

I am not sure where to begin with how amazing Kyrsten is, I will do my best! To start, when we…read morefirst got on a phone call she was so professional and truly understood the vision we wanted with our wedding photos. She stayed in touch with us until the big day ensuring we felt taken care of. Especially as we were planning a destination wedding in Mexico, it was hectic at times and i'm so grateful to have had her and her team there with us! Now for our wedding day + photos... OMG!! The photos are absolutely stunning, they truly captured how we felt in every moment and all the detail! But more importantly, Kyrsten was everything I needed on my wedding day, she helped me stay focus, calm and on time. She was my go to person when I had to make some risky decisions relating to the weather and I truly felt like I could count on her with everything. She had back up spots because of the rain, and made us feel so seen and supported, it was so easy to trust her with everything!! Her energy kept us calm and excited, always reminding us about what the day truly was about + she knows how to run the show and get every perfect photo despite having a wild, big crazy crew! If you are considering hiring Kyrsten and her team, I hope this review is your final confirmation to DO IT! You will be in the best hands possible and be so happy with the photos!

Bobby took Senior pics of my stepdaughter earlier this year and they turned out great. Appointment…read morewas easy to schedule. Communication was great. Bobby was early to appointment (and it is hard to beat me to places but he did). He was friendly and down to earth. My stepdaughter said he was funny and she felt comfortable. I tried to give them space so not to make her nervous, etc, so I mostly walked around during session. We met at the Frisco heritage museum which had so many cool places for pics. Loved all the pics so ended up buying all the downloads. Easy to work with, great quality pics, we will use again when we take family pics for sure. Thanks for everything!

Bobby was very professional and made our house look like a model home on the pictures. The pricing…read morewas reasonable and I will definitely use him again!

I honestly wish I could work with Karen for every single event. My organization hosts conferences…read moreall across the country. I hired her for one of the most important conferences of the year for our group in Dallas. She was timely, professional, and went above and beyond to accommodate us. She needed very little direction and if you've ever put on a conference that skill is invaluable. Karen's work is beautiful and she captures all the important moments, and highlights. I highly recommend her services.

Karen did excellent work! She was able to meet all our scheduling needs and was very communicative…read moreabout availability. Quick to respond when I had questions and was able to meet deadlines across a multi-week project. A pleasure working with her and will be hiring her again!!!

We are thrilled that we went with James for our wedding photography! Best decision of the event. He…read moretook the most amazing photos that perfectly captured the spirit of the day. James really goes above and beyond--arriving early, staying late and taking a wide range of photos. His humor helps break the stress of the day, and during the ceremony and reception, it felt like he wasn't even there which is the mark of a great photographer! I definitely urge anyone planning a wedding to splurge on a high quality photographer. Memories fade but photos don't. It means the world to us that we have these photos to look back on and remember one of the best days of our life. Go with James, you will not regret it!

James has been my personal family photographer for over 10 years. He has taken the most important…read morephotos- my son's communion, family portraits, and my wedding. I will say he is one of the most talented, professional, and reliable photographer in town. You use Jame's services once and you will instantly take him in as another family member and will forever cherish your photos. I currently reached out to him to assist me with a photo he took 10 years ago and his response was fast and delivered exactly what I asked. Thank you, James! You are an amazing person and super awesome at what you do best- capturing people's special moments.

My Husband and I had so much fun with Stephen, he made the whole experience fun and exciting. Our…read morepictures turned out so beautiful and amazing, I would recommend them for any occasion.

Stephen from Jeckyl Photo is WONDERFUL. We had an engagement shoot with him in April and not only…read moredid we get beautiful photos back, but he captured exactly the look we wanted. He made both of us feel relaxed and natural. Thanks Stephen!

If Annie was a flower, she'd be a tulip; specially, a white tulip. Caring, gentle, great attention…read moreto detail, and very personable. These traits also translate into her work and she embodies everything a good photographer has, x10. I've had the pleasure of having Annie capture two rite of passage moments for me; 22nd birthday and college graduation. Annie went above and beyond and captured both moments in such a special and exquisite manner that left me absolutely SHOOK. Annie comes to each session prepared and gives you 120% Her turnover rate is fast and efficient. I cannot recommend her enough to capture your special moments. Annie's work alone is phenomenal but it is also who she is that cannot be taught or trained in any school or training. 10/10; highly recommended!

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My experience at Love Pic Love was fantastic! It's in a second floor, loft like space across from…read morethe Historic Union Bankers building in Deep Ellum. The hallow steps your boots sound on the century aged wood floor in the foyer should pique the energy of anyone about to model. Indeed, I was welcomed and immediately shown to a chair before several well lit mirrors. Everything was clean and orderly despite equipment being at the ready, light sources, reflectors, etc. Their rig seems top notch, and they edit on industry standard software. Erick shot my session. First, I needed a professional headshot. He took photos with several gradients of natural light vs artificial, and had me change coats and ties twice. Behind the camera, he has the disposition of a third base line coach, but like, the cool hippie dad. He knows when when to hold you back, and just as importantly, when push you to run for home plate. He directed me to positions and engaged me in parallel conversation that brought out genuine happiness, laughter, and poised aplomb. It's extraordinarily clear in my pictures. From the latter, I have the best professional headshot of my life. The former, Tinder. It's a super fun afternoon, and good headshots make good first impressions, make higher in the stack for all sorts of applications, auditions, tons of stuff. And if you're super nice to them, maybe they'll let you buy them a drink at Three Links down the street afterwards! Come and bring a good attitude, and you will walk away happy!

Amazing job done by Erick. 10 stars! I think one of the best…read morephotshoot sessions we ever had. Great quality. Amazing moments that will last forever! Thank you Erick!

My first experience with Allen Tsai was when he photographed my sister's wedding. My sister…read moreherself, is a photographer. The second time I heard his name was at my best friend's wedding. HER photographer had also used Allen Tsai for her wedding. I decided to take some time and followed Allen's presence on social media and the internet. Turns out he's VERY decorated and has been featured a lot in publications. His clients are worldwide, and all the photographers I respect want HIM for the THEIR weddings. If he's the professional that all the other professionals use, I knew I was never going to entertain any other photographer. The second I got engaged, I told my wedding planner we had to secure Allen. And that's what we did. THANK GOD because it takes a special photographer to handle everything an everyone that was, My Wedding. I got married in Downtown Dallas and my wedding had very "city" vibes. I didn't want to have every "conventional" wedding party shot, and so I had tasked Allen with the burden of making my wedding photos look like "something off the cover of Vanity Fair." Not typically his route for weddings, and also confined to a VERY tight timeline, somehow, Allen was able to execute my vision. More than that, every shot from the reception is PERFECT. The lighting was consistent in every shot (and let me tell you, the lights from the stage and darkness of the room was all over the place that night). He captured beautiful portraits, but also grabbed very intimate moments between myself and my husband, our friends, and our family - shots that we didn't know anyone was watching. The photos were edited and turned in record time (amazing considering he shoots digitally AND in film) and the gallery of proofs was enormous. This was so important because I've heard HORROR stories from friends whose galleries were pitifully small since the photographer didn't have very good content to return. The gallery is easy to use navigate and he even offers printing services (huge if your local pharmacy does a bad job with prints). Here is my biggest jaw-drop of the experience: Allen worked alone. My wedding had around 225 guests and you would have thought (based on the photos) that he had at least two assistants. Finally, Allen is also just awesome to work with. He's kind and dedicated to his craft, and he is so respectful and polite. He rocked my wedding and I'm so glad we hired him.

Words cannot fully express how talented Allen Tsai is. My husband and I are not used to being…read moreprofessionally photographed, so we chose Allen based on his stellar reviews. He did not disappoint! My best advice would be to trust him and his skills as a photographer implicitly. 1. He gives plenty of direction in terms of body placement, posture, hand placement, etc. to give you flawless photos. If you are new to being photographed like me, you'll find this kind of direction extremely helpful and comforting. 2. At the same time, he creates a very calm, light, and fun atmosphere that creates true, genuine moments between you and your significant other. We are two people that usually feel very uncomfortable in front of a camera, however we had such an enjoyable experience with Allen. 3. I really encourage anyone using Allen's services to listen to his recommendations. For example, our original scheduled date was cloudy and overcast. He recommended that we wait for sun if we truly wanted to be happy with our photos. We are so grateful to have listened to him, because the results were wonderful (see attached). There are other photographers that will say that cloudy weather is actually better, however with Allen's technique and skill set, he can do incredible things with the light. We will continuously use Allen's services in the future; we have found our favorite photographer! I couldn't imagine working with anyone else.