Emily was wonderful. She was thorough and communicative about everything. We had her take photos of…read morean event, the room was dark and still the photos turned out great. She was kind and very easy to work with. Overall a great experience.

I love her photos! She is an amazing person and very professional. I'd definitely recommend working…read morewith her. I really trust her work so if you live close by don't waste your chance to take your pictures with her!!!

One of Philly's many hidden gems!…read more After googling events happening this weekend I saw an exhibit for Rashaad Newsome - "To Be Real" was on display at the Philadelphia Photo Arts Center... I'm always looking for something new, interesting and mentally stimulating so decided to check it out and was impressed. Let me start by saying this space is beautiful! My niece and I were greeted upon entering and were given a brief overview of the exhibit. The exhibit itself was rich in color and concept and very unique. There was no admission to see the exhibit but donations are welcome (tip: DONATE!) - donation is not mandatory but I'm a firm believer that arts and culture help expand and enrich our experiences and are also great for conversation. In addition to seeing the feature exhibit, there was a hallway with more art, which lead to another space with another exhibit "Fluid Women" (I think) was the name; this exhibit was captivating also. I had a wonderful experience visiting PPAC and will definitely return! I also recommend if you have an interest in visual arts and are looking for something unique. The space was quiet and it is not large but has a lot to offer.

This place is excellent. I'm an amateur photographer and I have come here for multiple workshops…read morebecause the education, the teachers, and the facilities are excellent. In terms of those workshops you can find them for about $30 on Groupon or LivingSocial and the classes are intimate enough with about seven people or less that you really can get the individual attention that really makes for an excellent experience. In fact you will get that personal attention because the teacher incorporates each student and politely requests that they offer their work for light critique. There are opportunities in every class for you to go outside and practice what you just learned by shooting on the surrounding streets. My only criticism regarding the workshops is that they are not as frequent as I would like as my weekend work schedule conflicts often times with their classes. This next section is about the print center and I've had nothing but a phenomenal experience there. I was completely new to Printing and Keith the master printer who runs the lab made an appointment and sat with me for about an hour to basically guide me through the entire process, give his suggestions, and work Photoshop to get the photos exactly as I want them. He has a profound amount of experience that he draws from and is completely understanding that I am a brand new printer. He even gave me recommendations for where to get my photos framed and was just a brilliant lead in the entire process of printing my photographs. I'll definitely come back and I will recommend it to you because they do have excellent facilities, friendly workers, and a wealth of experience. The actual building itself is quite large and I believe it's shared with some other organizations. Philadelphia photo Arts Center does have a classroom or two and a nice gallery to present whatever work they choose. Getting here is very convenient as I take the subway from Center City and walk about 10 minutes. If you were to drive there's plenty of parking and it does not seem packed the numerous times I've been there.

Outstanding Customer Service & Expertise Dan at NYCV was…read moreextremely knowledgeable and helpful in explaining my photo enlargement options. The finished product exceeded my expectations and turned out beautifully. Dan, Frank, and the entire NYCV team are clearly passionate about what they do, and it shows.

Thank you, Frank and Marianne, for your patience, your expertise, and for always being there…read more'around the corner.' Here is to many more years of great shots and perfectly developed rolls! With great respect Oleg, your neighbor

I have been working with Princeton Photo Workshop since 2014, not long after they opened their…read moredoors. I have participated in many of their classes, workshops, and photo field trips. All of their instructors are top-notch, and each take great care and effort to assist students with both specific shots and their photography skills in general. I highly recommend them. My photography skills today would not be where they are without PPW and its instructors.

One of the best photo outing I have attended! Highly recommend Princeton Photo Workshop. Rich was…read morea kind and knowledgeable instructor and I learned a lot from his guidance. I will be taking many more outings with Princeton Photo Workshop!!!

Allure West Studios has a class on digital photography for beginners, which requires the student to…read morebring a DSLR, a pad and pen/pencil, and the manual for the camera (you don't use it--I don't know where mine is). My wife bought me the class as a gift. The gift was a nice surprise, since I had been talking about wanting to learn more and to stop using the "auto" mode on my camera. I was afraid of the manual mode. Prior to taking the class, I researched the studio a bit, and I have to say, I was a bit skeptical since most of the reviews were overwhelmingly positive. There's a reason for it: the class was excellent. The class is around 3 hours (ours went a bit longer than that) and is made up of only several people. Our class size was 5, which was nice. It allowed personal attention and removed any fear of asking questions. There is a short break in the middle, and that break essentially split the class into two 'parts': (1) a general overview of photography; and (2) how to use the manual mode. The first 'part' was a general overview of photography, equipment, and the reasons why having quality equipment results in quality pictures. Jung, our instructor, explains with great detail why the choice of equipment, namely the flash and lens, is so important. He also took several photographs in the class to show before and after results of using the flash incorrectly versus using the flash correctly. I have learned just how important lighting and a quality lens are to pictures. The second 'part' was an overview on how to take pictures and involved a light hands-on activity with the camera. Jung explained the four basic settings of manual mode. He explained: (1) what each setting does to the picture; (2) when to use each setting for the particular subject; (3) how to correctly adjust each setting; and (4) in what order to adjust each setting. He provides many small tips and tricks to avoid purchasing superfluous accessories. He also makes sure each student is using the correct settings, so no one is left behind. Jung offered several recommendations for entry/amateur-level lens and flashes. These recommendations were nice, because I know if I go to a big box store, or even many local stores, the salespeople only want to sell equipment. Jung had no ulterior motives. He was not selling anything; he just wanted his students to take better photographs. He lets you to contact him after the class to ask questions, especially regarding the purchasing of new equipment. He will provide advice not specific to one brand, which is helpful since the Internet is full of people with conflicting opinions (i.e., Canon is better.. no, wait, Nikon is better.. no, wait..). All in all, it was an excellent class, and I look forward to taking his Level 2 class sometime in the near future.

I was just at this studio to take an intro class on using my digital SLR. I paid for this class…read morethrough an Amazon Local Deal, so it was half off for me (knowing the value of the class, I think I would be okay paying full price for follow-up classes in the future). The camera I have has been both a blessing and a curse. It's a blessing because it has potential to help me take great photos, but it's a curse because I have no idea how to use it -- well, didn't have any idea of how to use it before this class. Now I'm well on my way! Jung taught the class and he was great. He keeps the class sizes small so that plenty of questions can be asked and he is great at explaining things. He's breaks down the process in a very logical way and you leave with a great set of foundation tools to start taking photos with your digital SLR. He is generally very knowledgeable about not only photography as it relates to taking photos, but also was in terms of being able to use and recommend equipment -- in both professional and amateur price ranges. He was able to show each student how to change the settings on their particular camera, so that was super helpful as well. I'm looking forward to practicing the techniques Jung taught by taking more photos on my own and hope to be back for the more advanced classes.

My photography session with Mr.O was extremely gratifying…read more He is a very Nice man and a great teacher. My love for photography just sky rocketed after meeting with him today. He was very calm ,cool,funny and extremely knowledgeable about photography. I will definitely be signing up for classes in the future.

Owen is a fantastic teacher and also an intelligent, well-read person. He teaches by example and…read moremuch learning comes from his review and critique of his assignments. He has loads of knowledge and information to share from his vast experience. For a person like me, who is from a non-liberal arts background, Owen's teachings comes across as those from someone who has deep knowledge of Art rather than just Photography. For his fees, I am really looking forward to taking more courses from him. I only wish his tutorials would last longer and cover some more ground.

Am only asking for honesty, did not realize that this business is not a Better Business Bureau…read moreparticipant latter requires standards up to and including honesty. There is good reason why Cardinal Camera is not a BBB participant, based on personal experience, Cardinal Camera has lied unabashedly and frankly stolen my money. I purchased a camera, price $1600.00, unsatisfied with zoom feature- returned and was charged a restocking fee of $509.00-OUTRAGEOUS!!!!. Cardinal Camera claims there was a scratch on the camera, an unmitigated lie. I am 74 years of age, have an extensive photography background, have owned many cameras and know how to handle a camera. My only mistake and regret is having done business with Cardinal Camera, an unscrupulous, lying and sheer thieves. A word of caution: DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH CARDINAL CAMERA. I will forward this review to family, friends and business associates. Mike Hernandez Email: sunandsand1227@gmail.com

First off, they have a great knowledge on camera gear. They have new and used gear which is great…read more Unlike on line stores, there is nothing like trying out gear before purchasing. They are very friendly and provide great customer service.

There are so many wonderful things to say about Azzolina Photography, that I don't even know where…read moreto begin. Definitely check her out on TheKnot - SO many positive reviews and happy customers! We found Azzolina Photography on the "Philly's Best" list back when I was searching for wedding photographers in 2015/2016. Beth is the best! After a quick phone call, I decided to meet with her to see some of her stuff in-person and talk details; it's SO evident that she not only loves what she does, but LOVES working with people and helping couples recognize their dream! She is so personable, organized, and thoughtful! Not only that, but her work is beautiful and I would absolutely recommend her! She worked with us (patiently!) as we changed our minds about many things, many times - always with a smile and a laugh! Super fast about getting back to us, answering questions, and even making recommendations when it was clear we were at a loss. The best part of working with Azzolina Photography, is that you're not just another client; Beth takes her time to get to know us, our vision, and what we had wanted for our big day. I absolutely forgot about her on the big day, but when got our photos, she captured every moment! We had all of our wedding photos back SUPER fast, which is so nice, compared to a 6-month-wait when working with some "big names" in the area. Check her out, she only does a handful of weddings a year to make sure she can dedicate time/energy to each bride! Also- she now has her own studio for portraits which looks amazing on her website (but I've never seen it) - the baby photos are ADORABLE.

My husband and I wanted to take a moment to express how pleased we are with our experience with…read moreAzzolina Photography! If only we could give her 100 stars, and that still would not be enough. Elizabeth Azzolina is brilliant- and that is an understatement. Photography was one of the most important parts of special day and we were not about to settle. Our initial meeting was brief but we covered everything necessary: pricing on packages, her style and most important your vision. Highly recommend adding on the engagement session. Being in front of the lens can be awkward and you don't want to struggle with this on your wedding day. Plus, Azzolina was a blast to work with. She instantly makes you feel relaxed and makes it fun! Getting these photos back will reconfirm you've made the right decision and leaving you excited for the big day. On the day of the wedding she showed up on time and kept moving things along. Elizabeth was incredible with the kids and treated everyone with respect! My family is still talking about how impressive she was with 3 kids under 5 years in age. Her photos are incredibly tasteful and artistic. She truly captured the love and joy in everyone. The only struggle you will have, is deciding which images to print! We were beyond thrilled about using Azzolina Photography. We're also confident that when you choose her, you will be in excellent hands on your wedding day. We highly recommend her, because after all, it's the "best day ever" and you should have someone so talented to capture it.