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    JCPenney Portrait Studio

    2.0 (192 reviews)

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    Buyer beware! Jc Penny photo studio are scam artists
    Tina B.

    Should not even get one star. This studio scammed my daughter!!! First claiming photos were only $15, but when she got there that was just the studio fee. Then after the session they told her she couldn't purchase an individual picture because their machine was broken. The only option they gave her was to purchase the entire album & even though their website advertises $79.99 for the album, she was charged OVER $200! This was not a formal session, just home from first year @ college & wanted a fun portrait with her friend. There are many things I would have done differently because I have experience, but the business practice of scamming young adults is poor form, bad for business, and straight-up DISHONEST! When you call the shop, they just claim that there's nothing they can do now and we have to call customer service. When you call customer service, they refer you to the store. Fortunately, we were transferred to the CS Mgr, who has opened a case for us. Not looking for full refund, just to be charged the advertised price. The store manager has not bothered to call me back.

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    Jen A.

    I surprised 2 of my my friends by taking them here because I wanted to pretend we were in a ska band taking album photos. we brought 3 instruments with us and our photographer Paula did an amazing job, truly beyond what we expected. she gave us so many great pose ideas and let us do our own too (but with some adjusting thankfully cause none of us know our dang angles). initially it seems expensive for my broke ass but it's about an hour of their time and seeing as they're a professional photographer i think that makes sense rate wise. i'm happy I got all the digitals, i'm gonna get my favorites printed at Fedex or something. Here's a few lol

    Thank you Ricardo, for this perfect shot of our Santa baby!
    Amanda Z.

    My husband and I took our 7 month old to get a family portrait taken. We had a Groupon. This is JCP Portrait Studio, not exactly a photo shoot with Annie Leibovitz, so I wasn't expecting much more than a DMV calibre photographer. When we got there, just a few Sundays before Christmas, the place was crawling with kids, but the staff was super friendly. Ricardo shattered my expectations when he started bouncing all over the room, shaking maracas trying to make our son smile. He went above and beyond. We got some GREAT shots. I can't wait to order our Holiday Cards! And no one tried to upsell us to buy a pricey photo package. I will absolutely come back here for more photos!

    Mariana B.

    Yes you have to wait forever like everyone else is saying. We were there at a really unbusy time and it still took over two hours even though the shoot itself is like 20 min. So take a book. That said, with all the coupons and groupons our there it's an incredible value. The photographer was great at telling us how to pose and the lighting is great too. So if you can spare sometime and are after standard studio photos- it's totally worth it. Also wanted to add that the staff were great and courteous despite being so obviously understaffed!

    Dayna R.

    First experience at this photo studio in a JC Penny's! My session experience, was above and beyond & totally exceeded my expectations! We came here in hopes to get a Christmas card photo, and now we have so many good ones to choose from! Ricardo was our photographer and he captured my family & my 2 month old perfectly!! Process was quick, painless and we were finished before my baby could think of being fussy! We will definitely be back for milestone photos! Thank you Ricardo!

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    Great photographer very knowledgeable and patient. The quality and speed was amazing.

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    Daniel was amazing to work with for our maternity photos. He was thoughtful and patient while…read morehelping us choose a location and had great suggestions that helped us find the perfect spot. During the shoot he made us feel totally comfortable and kept the experience fun and relaxed. He knew all the best spots around the location and helped us get such beautiful shots. He was also great with our dog and helped us include her in the photos. Overall it was a wonderful experience and we'd highly recommend Daniel. We definitely plan to work with him again in the future!

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    Kim & Cary are a fantastic duo! My four month old wasn't in the mood for pictures and we ended up…read morewith great shots. I love that you get to see your pictures right away and can purchase the flash drive of all pictures for only $99, easy to incorporate pictures into baby books. They are conveniently located right next to Gymboree in Reno.

    DO NOT EVER PATRONIZE THIS HORRIBLE BUSINESS. I went there today for a 2 o'clock appointment. The…read morewoman, who said she was the owner suggested I arrive 20-30 minutes early for a photo shoot for my 21 month old son, which I did. She had another family ahead of me so I said I would return at 2 for my APPOINTMENT. I waited another 20 mins and asked the employee (rude man dressed as the grinch) how long it would be and he snapped at me saying he didn't know but that it's unknown because they work with children. He told me this a few times. My son was getting antsy so I asked VERY POLITELY what timeframe we were looking at. The grinch man then told me abruptly to leave and NEVER COME BACK. I am the customer. I had an appointment which I had made in person earlier today and since they work with children all the time they should understand that there is a small window for a happy child willing to pose for pictures. But they told me to leave and NEVER COME BACK. I am horrified and stunned at this incredibly poor customer service. Again, I am the customer and was well within my right to ask what to expect since they clearly took extra customers before me even though they knew I had a 2pm appointment on the books. But they didn't care. They feel it is ok to treat a pregnant woman and her 21 month old with such disrespect. Never patronize this business. They treat customers very poorly and were abusive, rude and downright mean. Who does that??? It's Christmas season. How has this become acceptable?? Horrible and the owner Kim (?) should be ashamed and fire her assistant.

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    I am so excited to introduce AW Photography to the public and fellow Yelp elite family and friends…read more Now they are not a new business they've been around for a minute and when you first meet them they have got to be the cutest couple in the world. Alex and Wendy have got two completely different personalities she is from England so it is just hilarious to interact with her because of the different cultures. They know how to bounce ideas off of each other to make the pictures perfect. When I got my photography session I was so very nervous but they have a way of just putting you at ease that within a few minutes you are just having a ball! They do not force you into poses that are not natural which is a huge bonus in my opinion and they learn how to get the best end results even if it's kind of unconventional. For example me I apparently would do a little duck face not realizing it and then I would giggle or I would smile that is the picture that Alex wanted to capture and I had no clue until I saw the pictures in the end and was just amazed. I would highly highly recommend them for any type of event, Christmas cards, whatever you are looking for at least go meet them and I do know that there is one negative review on here but take my word for it say they are a five star company.

    I've had a lot of professional photographers take pictures but none compare to how professional,…read morekind, and patient Alex and Wendy are. We have now used AW Photography for multiple sessions and each time- it's met with patience, enough shots of the family to get good ones and just overall a great experience. We are a family of 5 with 3 littles. They are so gentle through the process and we are grateful for them. They truly do help us create the best memories to keep. Thank you guys so much! We appreciate you!!

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