We really appreciated the time and effort mark put into our photography project! He's able to take some everyday pieces and transform them into something memorable that means something personal to the clients. read more

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Mark did an amazing job. We were worried that my sons will have that forced smile because they know that their pictures are being captured. But the end result was unexpected....unexpectedly brilliant! Thank you Mark for these portraits for us to treasure as years go by. read more

Halper Fine Art - Session Photography Near Me - Los Angeles, California

If you are fortunate enough to be able to have a portrait sitting for yourself, and some loved ones, family etc. with Halper fine Art you will be very pleased that you did. The finished products are amazing. I've never seen anything else like them. Our daughters are 18, 19, 22 and 27. This is probably our fifth or sixth family photo session and this is by far the finest piece of art we have ever had the good fortune to display in our home. The photos have not yet been framed. These pictures are just of the photos sitting in her house. read more

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Amazing at capturing the essence of our teen girls. The girls felt super comfortable and are actually as pleased as we are with their portraits We waived sitting fee refund for ownership of images and very glad we did they're gorgeous read more

Mark did a fantastic job capturing our kids' best expressions. It was not easy due to their early age and their shy behavior at Mark's proffessional studio, but with patience and an incredible critical eye for detail and perfection, the portrait came out better than we ever imagined. read more

Mark is the real deal. I didn't really know what To expect since I heard about him through word of mouth. Each step of the process, he and his team were consummate professionals. His "home" studio is actually an enormous beautiful photography space, much larger than I anticipated. Because of this, I felt very comfortable getting ready for the shoot and conducting it. Mark works effectively, artistically, and quickly. The jaw dropping moment was my second trip to see the results. He has incredible showmanship in presenting the work enlarged on a professional screen and educating you about artistic influences with a short show in the beginning. I was shocked by his capacity to capture so much artistry in one portrait. Far exceeded my expectations. No hesitation in recommending Mark. A wonderful opportunity to capture the essence or family in time. Well worth the investment! read more

Mark Halper was able to capture each and every one of our genuine heart-felt smiles radiating pure love and joy. Mark's creative precision transcribes treasured works of art to be inherited for generations. read more

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We just finished our session with Mark Halper and my family and I are completely blown away with our portraits. He exceeded our expectations in every way, from being very upfront about pricing and what we needed to wear/bring. We have never seen our family look so amazing, and we were all in agreement about how beautiful the portraits are..even my wife had no critiques!! We highly recommend Halper Fine Art for family portraits. read more

Mark and his team are so professional and his work is just stunning. I was very nervous about how we were going to handle the kids to get the shots he wanted but they did such a great job of keeping them focused and working quickly so no one melted down or got too fidgety. From the moment we arrived at the studio everything just ran like a well oiled machine and you can tell that Mark loves what he does. I was incredibly impressed by his attention to detail. He captured our family perfectly and the shots of the kids really showed their personalities. His unique tone and style is just beautiful. Everyone should have a piece of Halper Fine Art in their home! On top of it all he was just a super nice guy and the whole experience was lovely. read more

Mark and his team were so fun to work with. Even with 2 toddlers in tow (and one who had a full meltdown and stopped wanting to participate) he captured the most beautiful images of our family. These are not just pictures, these are heirlooms to love for years. (Despite the baby's meltdown), the kids actually had fun doing it. Don't be offended by some strong direction from Mark. There's a method to the madness. Take your "A-student" attitude and follow instructions. You'll be so impressed with the results. It was a very special experience worth every penny. read more

Mark, Sarah and Jenny are a real pro team! With three children photo sessions can be intimidating, but Mark and his team are so organized, they helped us relax and stay calm from the minute we walked into the door. What an amazing photographer! Mark captures serious and funny shots as well! Definitely felt like a celebrity, as he pampers the family while taking care of business too! Even had an extra dress for our little one. Thank you so much for these lasting memories of this moment in time. read more

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Mark and his team are absolutely MAGICAL! The shoot was so much fun and they did everything to make our 1 year old feel comfortable and happy! They even broke out the bubble machine for our Sweet Girl and let her choose a stuffed animal when she was done. By the end of our shoot she was giving hugs and laughing! I thought it couldn't get any better...BUT IT DID! When my husband and I went back to select our photos...just WOW. The ambiance, the energy, the feelings that Mark's photos stirred up in me were something I've never felt before. He captivated our Sweet Girl and our family so beautifully that watching his slideshow of our portraits brought me to tears! I wanted to purchase EVERY PHOTO! Mark is nothing short of amazing, he really worked with my family, was attentive, patient, and caring in every way, and I'm forever grateful to have these memories to share with my daughter when she gets older! THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH! From the bottom of our hearts! We appreciate you! -Christian, Anastasia & Amiyah read more

Mark and his team are top notch! You feel like a superstar getting a photoshoot for a magazine cover. It was extremely personalized, and they do everything to make you feel comfortable and look your best. Our family's pictures came out wonderfully and we are proud to have them hanging on our wall! It is pricy, but an investment of artwork for your home. P.S. We did our photoshoot and viewing of photos during COVID, and felt extremely well taken care of and safe. read more

We worked with Mark and his two assistants at the photoshoot. The kids had a fun time. My son still talks about Mark because he gave the kids a stuffed animal to take home with him afterwards. We just placed the order for the family portrait and the kids portraits today. The best part is he works with your wall spaces and goes through alignment, arrangement, and sizing. He gives you his thoughts but ultimately let's you choose what you think looks best. I cannot wait to pick up the final products! Thank you Mark! read more

Mark and his team did an amazing job or capturing the personalities of our teenagers, who were less than thrilled about a photo shoot. We are very happy with the family portrait and individual head shots of the kids. The whole process was smooth and transparent. General pricing provided before shoot, details when we saw the images, and appropriate encouragement but not pressure to buy. Would highly recommend if you like the style, which we clearly do. read more

We have had two separate sessions with Mark Halper Fine Art. The first in 2015 and the second in 2020 after our family had grown some. I went in both times worried that the kids would never sit still long enough to get any pictures. I walked out each time amazed and impressed at how well Mark and his staff were not only being able to get them to sit still but also capture their different personalities perfectly. He also managed to take a picture of me that I was happy with (and I like very few pictures of myself). The photos have a beautiful style of their own and Mark worked with us to find the right combination to display in our home. We have received so many compliments on the portraits that I would highly recommend them to anyone and I'm sure we will be back in another five years. read more

Mark Halper and the business he runs deserves every single one of these 5 stars and more if I could have given them to him! Covid... every family out there has endured their unique version of these strange times. For our family, Mark brought out the best in each member as he encapsulated this year in gorgeous artwork. We are usually not a family on display. We like our white walls and inward reserve, but after working with Mark, receiving our prints and looking back on 2021, how could we not share this moment in time with our family and friends? Thank you Mark for making memories not just "of us", but "with" our family. Thank you for your professionalism, your humor and for making us feel normal again. May we find ourselves in your studio in the future. read more

I was quite nervous that my youngest, age 7, would not participate in the photo shoot and would ruin the experience for all of us. I wasn't totally off in my fears. My son was nervous and difficult (at first), but Mark was patient and playful and was successful in taking some beautiful family portraits and individual photos of my son once he realized he was having a good time. Parents, bring snacks and drinks for your kids - it makes the experience so much better. And the best part, Mark took the burden of my son's behavior off of my shoulders. I wasn't supposed to get involved during the time we stood for photos. What a relief! I was encouraged to look at the camera and let Mark and his crew make magic with my child. We ended up buying most of the photos we were presented in the second session (parents and grandparents only). Yes, there was champagne but neither of us drink and so we sipped on some tea while enjoying a slideshow of our family set to heart warming music. There may have been a few tears as photographs of our children's faces showed up on the screen, photos that were able to capture our children's little hearts. Overall it was a really lovely experience and we are excited to hang our family art on the wall to enjoy for years to come. read more

I've had many portraits taken, but the one by Halper Fine Art is easily the most professional and creative. The photo session with Mark was unlike any other.  If you're looking for a stellar experience and outstanding portraits, you'll be very pleased with Mark Halper.  I can highly recommend them for family or children's portraits. read more

Unlike some others, I did not come to Mark Halper because of a silent auction. I had seen his amazing work, he was highly recommended and I wanted to work with him. AND I highly recommend him to those seeking a truly intimate and emotional art work featuring your family. When I first saw his work, I recognized a true artist who understood how to capture a moment, a feeling and personality in a way that could not be captured by anyone else. His artistic sensibility is well tuned and he has created, like most artists, an approach (or process) to ensure a quality image unlike anything you have seen. Mark created an image for us that is beyond stunning, beyond beautiful -- it is a work of art that captures love. We do not "hang" photographs in our house since we have a small art collection; however, Mark's portrait holds center place on our wall and in a prominent position. In working with Mark and his team, I found his honesty most helpful. He is very very clear and detailed about expectations, pricing, timing, etc. and I appreciated this very much. After all, in addition to being an excellent artist, he is running a business that employs a team of people. I agree with the reviewer who said leave your ego at the door and go with the process, do as asked and you'll be heavenly surprised by the result. I highly recommend Mark Halper and Halper Fine Art. I have worked with Mark more than once and will work with him again. Please do yourself a favor and read the hidden 5-star reviews (don't know why Yelp does that!?) read more

Such a great experience! We were totally comfortable during the shoot and the photos turned out amazing! Harper captured us at our best!!!

We went to Mark for a family portrait a few months before I was admitted to the hospital for a bone marrow transplant. We were so impressed with his warmth and professionalism. Not only did we truly enjoy ourselves but we were extremely thrilled with the results! The photos were so beautiful that we ended up purchasing more than we had originally planned on. We are so excited to have our portraits in our home. We would definitely recommend Mark and his wonderful staff for a once in a lifetime treat. Thank you Mark ! Michelle & Vito read more

Halper Fine Art - Session Photography Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It's hard not to give this guy 10 stars!! Mark is an amazing artist. He captures the true personality of each person in the family. We started off a little "cold" but once he warmed up the boys and then got me to relax... oh my! I didn't think much after the photo shoot, but when we went for the viewing... it was crazy!! Thank you, Mark! He's a little more expensive than others I have used, but I find myself constantly comparing it to the one he did of us and nothing compares to Mark's work! read more

I came across this photo agency as a promotion that was offered on social media. My twins and I arrived at Mark's studio and were greeted warmly by Mark and his assistants. Mark was very professional and treated my children so well and made them comfortable in his presence immediately. The photo shoot was beautifully staged and the photos were stunning. I was brought to tears when I was shown the artwork. My twins were given sweet little stuffed toys as a memento when they were finished. I will forever be grateful to Mark and his team. read more

Every once-in-awhile, during the course of our lives, we are fortunate enough to come across someone whose talent is extremely rare. Mark Robert Halper is one of those talents. Like so many others here, it was an absolute delight to work with Mark and his staff. From the first moment he walked into the studio it was clear that we were in good hands. Mark is honest, forthcoming, patient, creative in the most subtle of ways. He will also help you prepare in advance for your photo session in ways that others I have used over the years simply did not. That made a tremendous difference. It didn't hurt that his studio is also state-of-the art but not intimidating. Mark worked very hard during the session and the results were simply amazing! As one reviewer here said, "Leave your ego at the door" and simply trust that this talented artist will capture the true beauty and essence of his subjects. Hands down, Mark is more than worth his fees. Mark really pays attention to the small details that can and do make a difference in the final portraits. Both he and his staff also know that when we come in that we are going to be a bit nervous. Right?! And they do a wonderful job of helping you to relax. Mark has a natural way of blending his obvious professional side with a very human presence that simply puts you at ease. Listen to him. If you accept his guidance, born of years of experience and wisdom in his craft, you will be very happy with the finished product that this fabulous artist will produce for you! It is always a pleasure to refer family, friends, and clients to Mark. We are so fortunate that he lives and works here is Los Angeles. It is no wonder why people come to his studio from around the country. I give Mark my highest recommendation to anyone who is looking for portraits that will last for generations to come. GB in Los Angeles read more

Mark and his team are true professionals. You feel special and have fun the moment you step into his studio. The options of your art is unlimited when it comes to the product. We chose wood mounted portraits and they look great in our house. The dark finish gives space more dimension and quality of it definitely elevates the look of home. And, of coarse, pictures themselves look great, Mark knows how to capture true personalities in his photos. He is a master of his craft. You will definitely get a great art and joy out of your investment. From start to finish 5 Stars. read more

Mark and his team at Halper Fine Arts are truly consummate professionals. From the detail oriented studio session, it was clear this wasn't like an ordinary photos we've had professionally taken. My 13 year old daughter was made to feel completely at ease, although she wasn't excited to go before we arrived. She left saying that the session made her feel "beautiful." The presentation to see our many options of beautiful fine arts prints to choose from was magical. We literally cried at seeing how perfectly Mark captured our family. We are delighted at our investment in these truly heirloom works of art, and I can't recommend Mark and his team more strenuously. Without reservation, I would suggest every family invest in Halper Fine Art photography. read more

Don't bother coming here for a photo. His works are great and all but if the photographer can't even give a price range, that is all but disappointing. I was dismissed upon asking for a price, and told me to try different areas. For those who come here through a silent auction, congrats to you, don't know how high the bid was for a session but I hope it was worth an investment since this photographer seems to pride himself too much for a wedding or family portrait. read more

Mark is an amazing photographer! He exceeded all our expectations with professionalism and very kind disposition. He carved out 3 hours to work with our kids and the end result was simply amazing. We went back the day after to watch the presentation, and ended up selecting four images for our kids which were just delivered this past weekend to our home along with a beautiful book that included all the photographs he took and some smaller prints to give to our family for the Holidays as gifts. Words simply cannot describe the quality of his work...he captured our kids personality / soul to perfection. I wouldn't choose anybody else for this kind of work. I give Mark my highest recommendation, and I will definitely use him the next time I need a photographer for this type of work. Our photographs looks like they belong in a fine art gallery. Thanks Mark! read more

We came to Halper as a part of a promotion. The process was luxurious and well thought out from start to finish. From toys, clothes, and bubbles for my toddler, to the artistry of the photos themselves, Mark and Jenny were detail oriented and intentional. They are masters of their crafts and we are grateful for the opportunity to have our son captured so beautifully. read more

Our family had a stellar experience with Mark. He was professional, thorough and had an eye to detail. What a fun and prolific session we had with Mark! We expected to take one or two pieces home, but upon viewing the body of work he produced, we couldn't resist the temptation to choose more--many more! Great experience and a beautiful product. read more

We had the privilege of working with Mark and his staff for a family photo session. Our experience was tremendous. Mark struck us as being a "Photographers photographer." He paid attention to all the details to help us feel comfortable and confident that the photos would be prized possessions. This was no easy fete since he was dealing with two 4 year old twins! He and his staff worked with our children beautifully!! The staff was patient with them, got them to "be themselves" and thus was able to capture some truly amazing shots. The final photos were stunning! We gave several as Christmas gifts this past year and the recipients were left with their mouths wide open in amazement of how beautiful and artistic the photos looked. When I first saw them I was truly blown away. I had tears in my eyes. Mark and his staff make you feel special throughout the entire process. Your hosted in his beautiful studio. There is no hard sell and he is gracious whether you order 1 or all the photos. If you are looking for truly stunning work you won't go wrong with Mark. His assistant Jenny is also super helpful, available and kind!!! Wish there were more businesses like this one! read more

It has taken me two years to write this review. I saw all the red flags and ignored them: not being allowed to see the poses during photo shoot, not being given any say in the poses, and alcohol being served when time came to choose a pose for the artwork. Maybe I'm just more angry at myself for allowing this to happen and being had for so much money. read more

I went to Halper Fine Art because I wanted a way to immortalize a moment in my children's life. Mark and his staff listened to my desires; we spoke multiple times prior to our studio appointment regarding our desires, investment pricing & how to prepare our kids for the appointment. The Artist and staff are honest, caring and absolutely amazing! My 31/2 yr old twins had melt downs and the staff calmed them and us down. The "order" appointment was a fantastic, theatrical presentation in which Mr. Halper escorted us through a physical and virtual tour of his work. The atmosphere was intimate, serene it gave us deep respect for the unique talent the Artist has to capture emotion and the subject's inner beauty, thoughts and character. The screen came alive with our children's images, full of emotion, personality and even glimpse into the future in a form foreign to us. I cried tears of love and joy at how beautiful & special my boys really are he strengthened the parent child bond & made it timeless. Mr. Halper was honored by our reaction and we understood why he reaches out to regular families like us in addition to his more famous clients, as our praise is his true reward. His knowledge of fine art and display kept us on track and made it fun choosing which images would become timeless art work for our home and all this within budget. The process is a magical experience, that is affordable. I will cherish this memory and my one of a kind pieces will bring me a lifetime of joy. Thank you for sharing your gift with our family, Mr. Halper. read more

The artwork Mark produced is amazing and we will enjoy it for many years. I do not ever like looking at myself in pictures but I love the way we all look in Mark's photographs. A word of warning, though, you have to trust his process. Great images are difficult to obtain and we worked hard during the session. Maybe the hardest thing was not being an active parent while Mark worked with our 18 month old. I was convinced that only I could get our son to smile and look at the camera. But when we went for our viewing session, I was stunned to see how many amazing images Mark captured. It was hard to choose just one or two. If you follow the rules and leave your ego at the door, you will come away with the most artistic photographs you will ever have of your family. But as others have said, if you just want some ordinary photographs of the family for holiday cards or the scrapbook, this isn't the right choice for you. And as others have commented on the price, remember, you're paying for fine art that is intended to last your lifetime and beyond. Mark produces art gallery quality pieces. Finally, the staff is wonderful and professional and Mark is truly dedicated to making the final product the best it can be. It's his passion for his work that makes the pieces so enduring. read more

My husband and I won a local silent auction for a family portrait session. We decided to use it for our daughter's 1 year old and family photos session. The entire appointment setting process was thorough and very professional. The Halper staff followed up prior to our scheduled appointment so we were all well prepared for the photo shoot. The photo session went very well and Mark and his team made us feel comfortable and relaxed the entire time. He worked well with our 12 month old daughter even when she was fussy and distracted. Our follow up appointment to review the portraits taken went great and we loved a handful of them. Mark presented them in a very professional manner giving us a good overview of the best shots taken with different wall display options. We strongly considered buying a couple of the portraits but can't make the investment at the time. We would definitely suggest using Halper Fine Art for your family's next portraits! read more

We love our photos or should I say pieces of art? What an experience it was and I love the structured approach Mark takes with his clients. In order to get top quality amazing art work of your family there needs to be structure. Our 4 year old loved Mark and his team. We were treated wonderfully and respectfully. I am thrilled with the end result. He is a truly talented individual and this art work will be in our family for years and years. Every time we have someone over they always compliment our family portraits. In order to have this type of quality work there must be structure for Mark to produce the work worth investing in. We would do it again in a heartbeat. I will also mention mark took the time to speak in length with our 17 year old about photography which was very kind and thoughtful of him. read more

My wife had won a silent auction for a photography session with Halper Fine Art. Our daughter was heading off to college and we wanted to get a nice family photograph. Mark did an excellent job capturing images of our family. We just received the finished product and have it hanging proudly on our wall. There are many packages to choose from, we also ordered some photos of our daughter which came out beautiful! Mark does an thorough job in choosing a large amount of potential keeper shots and presents them all beautifully. Then we started trimming down to the options that appealed to us and with Mark's professional eye helping, we chose 5 different images. There's one very special shot of my daughter and I that absolutely melts me. Our large piece featuring the entire family that hangs on our wall gets rave reviews from our friends and family, they all love it and we do too! Highly recommend Mark and his team at Halper Fine Art, they did an outstanding job! read more

Exquisite art is what comes from a session with Mark Halper. This is not for someone who wants a quickie photo snapped or a Costco full color canvas product. This is art. It will not come cheap but is worth every dollar if you approach it with the following mindset: 1) You want quality family portraitures which are good enough to be considered fine art, something that will stand the test of time to be handed down through generations in your family; 2) You are willing to buck up and spend the money, even if only once during your children's lives; 3) You appreciate quality. Mark is a photographer of the highest caliber. He has developed a specific technique that works beautifully for sepia toned/black and white photographic art. Look at the portraits on this YELP page - this is his style. It's very specific and that is exactly what you'll get. It's not cheap, but so very worth it. If you are willing to spend some money, Mark throws extras in with the package. All of it will be of great value to your children once they're grown, and to their children, and to their children's children...on down the line. Don't you wish you had quality photographs of your ancestors, instead of ripped and torn photos, now all faded in a box? Plus, you'll end up with fine art of your own family, something you'll want to feature in a prominent place in your home, or office. Mark's staff is extremely professional and helps guide you through the process every step of the way. His wife is an added bonus with a background which only enhances the final product (computer effects - she is the retouching wizard - not that any of us need THAT! Right...). The Halper family is genuine, caring, and yes, strict about wanting to do everything to their specifications in order to end up with the finest quality product. They know what they are doing. I can see how it might be a frustrating experience if you're the type of person who wants it done your own way. If that's the case, go somewhere else. If you want, however, to be in the hands of someone masterful enough to have developed a specific technique that works, listen to Mark and let his staff guide you through it. Give yourself over to the experience and you'll end up with gold. If you won this session through a fundraiser, be willing to step up your game and enter this doorway into your family's soul. If you want a quick, fast, cheap photo session, save yourself the time and money and go somewhere else. read more

I was recently looking at the portraits on our wall and thought about Mark Robert Halper and what he has done for our family. So I thought I would write a review for everyone who is looking to Mark for family portraits. Mark Robert Halper creates family portraits like no other. After finding his studio in 2011 through a charity auction, my wife and I were so happy with the portrait results that we came back again in 2016 since our family had grown. We first had our family portrait done when my daughter was 4 years old. Now that our son turned 4 and our daughter 9, we wanted to go back to Halper Fine Art and get another family portrait done for our home. If we have a third kid, we will probably do it again! We are just a normal family in Orange County, CA that believes in the beauty and longevity provided by Mark Robert Halper. We have images of our family and our children through his lens that we could not have otherwise obtained ourselves or through another photographer. We have all had our fair share of family picture days - the ones where the whole family goes to the beach or the local park and tries to coordinate outfits. They can be tough and long with little children (mine are 4 and 9). But Mark has a way of getting the best out of all of us at the same time. I especially like the way he took our children and photographed them without us. We, as parents, often feel the need to help guide our children to good poses. But with Mark, we find trust in the way he interacts with them and the proof is in the images he obtains. I can't recommend Mark Robert Halper enough if you are looking for a great family portrait that captures everyone in one moment in time. It is an investment to be sure, but we love the work he does and the walls of our house are proof of that. read more