When my in-laws mentioned they might want some family photos taken when everyone's in town for…read morexmas, we knew we gotta do some research. We'd really love to gift this to them, but not sure if we could find someone willing to travel to the middle of nowhere or even afford it. Makenzie made our dream come true! I loved her website a lot. It's got great style and a lot of character. When I reached out to her she responded right away and was clear about her pricing which was actually very reasonable. We did have some quotes that were significantly lower, however, those photographers then charge $20 per picture once you receive the gallery. That's not what we wanted. We don't want our whole family messaging each other about which ones they want or make duplicated purchases. We just want a full gallery for all members to download. On the day of, Makenzie arrived early and we walked around to pick the spots best for the pictures. She waited so patiently for our big family (including 5 kids) to get there. Once we got started, she knows exactly what to do, how to direct us and made sure we got everything, the big family as a whole and each family (and even some animals)! Everybody loved how she worked and for a bunch of us that didn't know how to pose we enjoyed the session a lot! The pictures came out after xmas, they were beautiful, organic and so wholesome! I can't recommend her more!

Once again, Makenzie Photography has worked her magic with my families photos. We met her in Pismo…read moreon the beach and although there was no sun peaking through that day, the photos are amazing! She was able to capture great pictures (ones that my children even like)! Thank you Makenzie!!!

We were so incredibly pleased with how our newborn/family pictures turned out! Ipek did such a…read morebeautiful job! We really wanted our pictures done at home and in our daughter's nursery and she made it happen! We loved working with her and felt very relaxed. It was such a great experience. We can't wait for our next session! Thank you, Ipek!

Our baby came earlier than expected, so we had to quickly find a newborn photographer! Ipek was…read moreprompt with her response and able to fit us into her schedule soon. Her home studio is comfortable and cozy with pretty much every adorable baby prop and backdrop imaginable. Ipek (the photographer) was calm and gentle with our newborn, which eased us sleep-deprived parents as well. The photos are so precious!! Ipek truly worked her magic. We are so glad we went with Melodi Photography, and we plan to use her again for future photo needs in Bakersfield.

My husband and I feel "at home" whenever we're around Marianne. She has a vibrant energy, she's…read morefull of love, she's funny as heck and she made us feel at ease. We were able to be ourselves in front of the camera and just go with the flow. Marianne and Victor - you two are amazing human beings. THANK YOU for capturing every moment on our special day. LOVE YOU BOTH!

We LOVE Marianne & her husband Victor. They are amazing & sweet people who will work very hard on…read moreyour wedding day. My husband and I are so happy that we were able to have them as our photographer & Videographer. You will not regret hiring these two. We just did a session with Marianne at her new venue location & it's gorgeous for future brides to check out. White barn with chandeliers & twinkle lights outside during reception. Here are some photos from our past session with Marianne. :)

J. Michelle Photography is run by a caring, professional, creative, and talented woman…read more I was lucky enough to have Janaye take one of my maternity photos and she was really accommodating for me as I was walking with a cane and could not get around easily. She was still able to capture beautiful pictures outdoors and make sure I was safe and comfortable. I was also able to have her take family photos which I was nervous about because I have a very energetic two year old and a sometimes fussy 11 month old, but she was patient and creative with my little ones and still able to get great photos of our family despite a few baby tears and a toddler trying to escape every moment! You can tell she loves what she does, puts a lot of time and effort into her business, and cares about her clients, I highly recommend her! Thank you Janaye!

I have been using J. michelle Photography for over ten years!…read more She takes my family's photos every single year. My kids have really grown up with her and love her. She makes them feel at ease Thank you Janaye for all of the memories of my family I will keep forever. You are so talented and beautiful inside and out! I can't wait for my upcoming photos

First time doing a photo shoot. The photographer is professional and fun. Very easy to flow with. A…read morephotographer is such an integral part of the pictures. They told us what color scheme would look best and how to pose in the photos. Their expertise contributes to beautiful memories that will last years.

I cannot recommend Hazel and her husband Joshua enough! We did our engagement photos with them. On…read moreour initial meeting and greet with them we were immediately struck by how professional, prepared, and organized they were. They came ready with wonderful shoot ideas based on our story, making it feel very personal and special. I loved that they had tips and a printed style guide, which we followed to a T. Leading up the shoot they were great about communicating with us, sending reminders and answering any questions/concerns. During the photoshoot itself we could not have felt more comfortable and truly had so much fun! They knew just how to guide us to make the entire shooting experience very enjoyable and stress-free. You can tell they put a lot of thought into their work and really work with you to capture amazing moments you will cherish forever. We could not have been happier with this experience and highly recommend their photography business!!

Thomas North and his wife Leah were such a dynamic and talented team…read more They had great ideas for beautiful photo spots but were also willing to listen to input from the bride and groom. They were kind and humble, and easy to work with. They worked around the high sun and heat wave we had, and the photos are beautiful!! They were also on-time (even early) and they knew exactly where to go and when. They were flexible in the timing of events and going from one thing to the next. They were also humorous and fun to talk with while we ran around. Their photo style is really beautiful and I think anyone would love it. As a wedding planner and coordinator, I absolutely recommend them to anyone!

From the owner: Now Booking Weddings for 2024!…read more Over the past 10 years, Thomas North has specialized in classic, soft, and organic photography. Thomas finds you in your best moments. Searching out the honest self and documenting the day in storybook fashion. He stares down the lens with an artistic eye, then editorializes the captured image. Thomas will digitally mirror your love story for you to reflect on over the years. Even though you’ll have much to do on your day, it will breeze by elegantly with Thomas North behind the lens.

Heather is absolutely amazing! She really takes her time and pays attention to every little detail…read more She makes sure that you enjoy the experience as well as the product. She did my daughter's first birthday cake smash session and squeezed a few in of my two girls together. We all had a ton of fun and my photos were absolutely beautiful. I cherish those moments that she caught on film.

Heather worked with my daughter, son-in-law and grandson today!!! Outstanding photography with a…read morehuman kindness for the anxious new nursing mommy, the 15 day old newborn and the daddy on a tight schedule. She never rushed, worked at a pace to stay Within the designated time, but let the infant be the the star in the time he chose! She had taken the time to do her homework so she had the studio ready for the theme the Parents envisioned! 5 star work all day long!

I needed new a headshot. Sean at Blackthorn quoted a reasonable price for a short session and 6…read morephotos. Photos delivered 3 day after the session via download link. Very professional. Highly recommend. And he has a great cat!

From the owner: What to Expect:…read more I work directly with you to ensure that everything goes to plan, wether it be a wedding, event, quinceañera/ sweet 16 or family portraits. Communication is huge to me and I will always be reachable. We will set up a sit down (i.e. get coffee) and go over everything. Or hop on a quick video call. With every client I aim to make a lasting friendship. I would love the chance to have conversation and see if I can be apart of capturing a moment that'll last forever. Take care and hope to talk with you soon! ​

I had to have passport photos done for my Canadian passport. Had an office supply place do it and…read moresent it off. Waited months only for it to get REJECTED. So yourself a favour if you have foreign passport pics you need done spend a little bit more and go to Michael and get it done RIGHT. It will save you literally MONTHS. Highly recommended.

Michael and Cindy are lovely and know exactly what they are doing. They were so kind to assist me…read morein getting family portraits done at the last minute as my previously booked photographer (to remain nameless) in town flaked on me at the last minute. They do their photos in their backyard studio, and while the location was initially somewhat off putting, I've never had a more pleasant experience EVER. Even my husband who is hard to please and hates getting pictures done, enjoyed himself. They are very experienced and the pictures turned out fantastic!!! They allow you to view the pictures after the shoot right away and you get to choose which ones you like best and to make changes if any are necessary. You do have to pay extra for the digital files, but this experience was worth it, and they are worth every dime. We will definitely use them again in the future!!!