Truth be told....I write this with a bit of a tear in my eye....not to get too melodramatic over a…read moreyelp review....but pictures...when done perfect and if your in a particular sentimental mood....can have that effect. Some backstory...Imagix/Michelle has done our yearly photos for our son from ages 1 to now 5. (See my past reviews). From somehow capturing a perfect moment from our perpetually moving blur of a son (ages 1-3) to patiently instructing four 70/80 year olds on how to hold their aforementioned 4 year old Tasmanian Devil grandson last year, Michelle is a magician/artist...I always leave the photoshoot stressed from the chaos Hurricane Daniel (our son) leaves in his wake....But every year we come back to look at the proofs and are amazed at Michelle ability to capture "lighting in a bottle" . This year was no different. Fortunately we survived the terrible 2's (...3's....4's....) and thanks to time, maturity, and the opposite of gentle parenting, our little Daniel, though far from perfect, is manageable. But we didn't want to make it too easy for Michelle, so we threw in another variable. After a recent canine cancer scare, and recently learning from Google that all dogs, however loyal and cute, unfortunately have an inescapable life, span, I somehow convinced my beautiful but camera shy wife that this is the year we do a family photo with our dog. Some more backstory, if you read this far, our Yorkie, Libby, loves us but HATES the rest of the world. She spent the entire hour photoshoot in perpetual scowl and Volume 11 non stop bark. One week later as she always does, lighting in a bottle perfection. I looked at the proofs with amazement. Our son, we expected....she's done it every year, but how she made a loud perpetual yapping bark into a impossibly cute smile is above my skill set. But I think her greatest feat is how she lessened the "he must be rich" looks gap between my wife and I. My wife is easy, even me with my amateur Android skills, it's hard for her to take a bad picture. Michelle mastery came with how she elevated me to "he must be funny" looks gap level. So why the tear? We loved one of the pics so much we purchased a large framed canvas print to hang on our living room wall. My 85 year old happened to be in town for his grandsons 5th bday so I asked him for an helping hand hanging the picture. I figured he has these family portrait hanging at my childhood home. My brother and I with our full head of hair and my mom shoulder pads captured the 90's to a tee...but what I always remember is the "proud" look my dad had on his face. A look of accomplishment shouting "look at me world and all that I love and created". Watching my aging dad struggle, listing to my aging dog bark in a locked room to protect my dad's ankles, I was suddenly reminded that time, as much as you want to hit pause, always moves forward. It's a good idea to stop and smell the roses, or in this case, look at the snapshot/memories/moments and take it all in. After my dad handed me the leveler and I put away the hammer, and I looked up....and yeah....I had that "Dad" look

I went here to take my passport photo and had a really good experience. The owner was so kind and…read moremade me feel comfortable right away, which I really appreciated. They were also very professional and made sure everything looked right for the requirements. The whole process was quick and easy, and the photo turned out great. I'd definitely recommend this place if you need passport or visa photos!

I was having a difficult time calling around for information on setting up a professional business…read moreheadshot session, then I found this place online! The staff assisted me thoroughly over the phone and was able to schedule a visit in a timely manner. They were professional, friendly, and casual which allowed me to be comfortable during the photo shoot. It helped that they were able to guide me and provide me instructions as I have never done a photo shoot like that so I really appreciated the support - also helped because I was nervous. The photos came out fantastic and was delivered to me via email about half an hour after I completed my visit. I was able to do one outfit change which meant two outfits total which was great! Highly suggest calling before you visit just so you can try to secure a parking spot as it the plaza is compacted. Great work!

This place has amazing work! I went in for holiday photos and will keep coming back to keep up…read moreWith my kids growth. Owner is great & patient with kids, best thing is pricing! Check them out, you won't be disappointed.

Posting a follow-up as I've received direct messages from random Yelpers over the past few months…read morestating they had similar frustrations as me or asking about my concluding experience. After continued attempts to get a hold of Angela via phone and emails, I finally tried TEXTING Angela in November. I was happy to see a text response from her! but then baffled when I read her message. I've attempted to post screenshots of the text exchange but it appears only a portion is posting. In summary, Angela stated she felt she was harassed by me and would not respond to my bullying tactics. Again, I was dumbfounded. Ultimately, she refused to return our $100 deposit and went silent on us again. In hindsight, I should have noticed that most of the Yelp reviews are over a year old. I don't see any recent reviews which should have been a red flag. I hope Angela is able to improve her operations and customer experience as she is clearly talented at taking beautiful photos.

Angela came highly recommended by my sister-in-law as she went with Angela for all three of her…read morechildren's newborn photoshoot. For the newborn photoshoot, we spent the full four hours in Angela's studio, which allowed me, a first time mom, to really enjoy the process. Angela took great care of us every step of the way, from making sure the baby is comfortable during the naked baby pictures, to making sure mom and dad look ready and stress-free for the family pictures. I'm extremely happy with how the pictures turned out and the grandparents are so in love with all the pictures. If you're on the fence about doing a newborn photoshoot, please do it and go with Angela!

Michael is the most professional, talented, engaging, local photographer around. I felt comfortable…read moreand it went so fast, I can not believe how quick three outfit changes for my new realtor professional branding head shots went!! I have used Michael in the past and will continue to in the future. Sometimes you can be a little nervous for posing for photos, but this was really a fun and lovely experience. Highly recommend.

We took my niece to the Santa Experience at f/8 Studios in Long Beach and it was absolutely…read moreamazing. From the moment we walked in, everything felt magical and so thoughtfully done. Santa was incredibly warm, patient, and engaging -- it truly felt like a real, special moment and not just a quick photo. The setup was beautiful, the staff was kind and welcoming, and they made the whole experience feel personal and memorable for both kids and adults. You could tell a lot of care went into creating something truly special. This is such a wonderful holiday experience for families, and it's something we'll remember forever. Highly recommend to anyone looking to create real Christmas magic!

I am so excited to review this place I needed some professional Headshots done, and in the process…read moreof me, looking near and far from San Fernando to Ventura county all the way Irvine. I found this perfect location which is hidden in a residential neighborhood. There is parking on site Inside the location there is a dressing room, with mirrors and clothing rack for your wardrobe. The owner is very professional and nice. He offered tea, coffee or water during your shoot. If you are inexperienced with taking photos, he is perfect. He is patient and will guide you through the entire process. I am happy to say he has competitive pricing but quality photos. I absolutely loved my pictures! Here is one of my favorites.

I was in a panic trying to get head shots for my new job, and I lucked out finding Jorchual. I hate…read morepictures, but he made the whole experience fun and comfortable. Highly recommend him. My pictures came out great and I couldn't be more grateful.

Working with Kimmelle was an experience I will cherish forever. Her unique talent extends far…read morebeyond the camera; she has a gift for creating a space where you feel safe, encouraged, and free to be your most authentic self. Her empowering presence and expert coaching during the shoot were invaluable. Then came the photographs! A stunning display of her technical skill and artistic vision. Kimmelle has an unparalleled ability to capture beauty in a way that feels both profound and genuine. The images are treasures I will keep forever. Kimmelle is a rare talent and a beautiful soul. I am so grateful our paths crossed and I cannot wait for others to have the opportunity to feel as seen and empowered as I did. I recommend Kimmelle without reservation.

I work for a fortune 500 company and needed headshot photos for a board presentation. Kimmelle was…read moreso flexible and accommodating with my schedule and knew the types of pictures that I would need. This was my first time taking professional headshots, and I was tense and uncomfortable posing. However, Kimmelle was creative, patient and helped me captured the right photos. She has profestional lighting and various backgrounds to choose from. I had an amazing experience and definitely will be working with Kimmelle again and referring her to families and friends in the future. Kimmelle provided high quality pictures but at a lower price compared to others. She provided me with the pictures within 24 hours. I am very pleased with my pictures. They are exceptional! Thank you Kimmelle. YOU are awesome!!

We had a wonderful experience with Laura Jane for our 3 week old daughter's photo shoot. She is…read moreincredibly talented and has such a natural gift for working with babies. Laura was able to make the whole experience very comfortable and easy by providing all props and calming down our baby, soothing and positioning her gently for the photos. The photos turned out beautiful and we are so thankful we found her at the last minute to capture this memory! If you're looking for someone who is flexible, takes beautiful newborn photos and makes the entire session relaxed and enjoyable, Laura Jane is the one! Thank you :)

If you are looking to do newborn photos, Laura is the one to go with. There are enough things to…read moreworry about and getting some nice newborn photos shouldn't be part of that during this period of your life. I found out about LJ studios through the moms group on FB. I submitted an inquiry on line and pretty much did all communications via emails. Since there is some uncertainty to dates, Laura did a great job of keeping in contact to lock down a day after delivery. Day of, we showed up on time to her studio, which is in a house in the Lindberg park area if you are familiar with Culver City. So lots of parking all over in residential area. She gave us some options for color schemes and looks and whisked the baby away for her shoot. Then before you know if, it's done! She is really good with communicating ETAs and sending previews. We did a view thru zoom to pick photos and i think it was less than two weeks later they were edited and in my inbox! The photos all turned out beautifully.

Lila captured our family photos recently and the session was great! She was so patient and helpful…read morewith our toddler. I look forward to another shoot with her in the future. Thank you, Lila!

I loved working with Lila!…read more It's incredible to work with more female photographers! Especially one with an impeccable eye for detail! Her style of work is beautiful and I love how she captures photos as if they were stills from a movie! She made me feel safe, comfortable, and beautiful! Excited to continue being captured by her in the future! I'd recommend her to anyone!