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!!!

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

Janaye shot my maternity pics & what a great 1st experience! She really does go above & beyond to…read morecapture your ideal vision & makes you feel comfortable during the shooting process as well. She's super sweet & when I thought my MUA was canceling on me the day before, she even went out of her way to connect me to her gals!! I would def recommend this photographer :)

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!!!

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.

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!!

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. :)

Completely ruined so many kids senior pictures by putting several kids in the wrong schools…read moreyearbooks. My son was devastated. These are memories that mean a lot to them and to be so careless.

My son recently took his senior pictures here. This was the first time here because my oldest did…read morehis senior pictures at the other guys. When we drove up we didn't see it at first since it's a small building, but once we hit that u-turn we were able to see it. We were prompt and came at the correct time of our appointment, but when we got there they were shooting a students picture and there was another student waiting inside. We probably waited about 10-15 min before they started on my son's photo shoot, but that's not bad considering other places take longer. The guys taking the pictures were pretty quick. They took him to different areas of the lot to get different backgrounds and poses. Several of my son's pictures came out good and I loved them. The guys were professional and very polite. I was in shock to see some of the negative reviews only because we were treated very well. The gal inside was super friendly also and communicated to us that there was another student in front of my son and was informative on how the ordering was going to be like and what to expect when the pictures were done. I really liked this place. If you're trying to find it, don't drive too fast or you'll miss it like we did. There's not a huge amount of parking space, so just know it's limiting parking and make sure to come at your scheduled time so you don't mess with someone else's photo shoot. I'm glad Stockdale High School was able to get this company, I liked the way the staff was and their professionalism. I would recommend them!

Austin Thomas is INCREDIBLE!!!! After looking at his photos online and wanting to hire a local…read morephotographer for my wedding, I knew that he was the one! Our engagement shoot was in SF and he came up and it was like being with a friend. My husband and I had such a great time, every place we went he would not only capture us, but the magic around us. At one point we were driving to the next spot and we stopped in this lush green forest area and took the most beautiful pictures you have ever seen. During the wedding he was super calm and really captured the love of the ceremony. He had great ideas about lighting, placement, and poses. I love all of my pictures and would hire him again for family pictures or any other events. I enjoyed his professionalism, thought out ideas and his creativity. He really knows what he is doing and he loves what he does. His pictures are like art and not just a regular picture. I will recommend him to everyone that needs a photographer.

My husband and I chose Austin Thomas Photography for our wedding. Before signing the contract, I…read moreinquired about a second photographer of which Austin assured me there would be one; however, on the wedding day there was no second photographer. He did not approach us before, during, or after the wedding to explain, apologize, or offer compensation for the no show. A few months after, I wrote a letter explaining my concerns and frustrations. His response was apologetic stating the second photographer had an emergency that day and was willing to compensate in the form of a print credit or special print. My husband and I decided on a print credit. Upon texting our decision to Austin, he denied offering this option. Ultimately, we settled on a picture album. There are some picture flaws I feel a second photographer could have remedied. There was a U-Haul in the background of family photos, my dress had a small train that was bunched in a few shots, and there were few guest photos. In retrospect, due to the lack of professionalism and accountability, I would have performed a more thorough search of photographers in the Bakersfield area. Austin was very easy to work with and took many beautiful pictures that we will cherish for years to come; however, I do not feel the service and price were equivalent.

I reached out to Kristi and Paul when I was pregnant in the hope for them to do my maternity…read moresession. Unfortunately, that was during COVID and didn't feel up to it at the time. I regretted this decision as my husband passed away two months after our boy was born. They were both so apologetic and kind and invited me back when I was ready to take baby pictures for me. I reached out again when I had reached a safe point in my grief when he was 9 months old. They even took some photos of him with his grandmothers as a combined grandmothers, baby, and mommy and me shoot. Not only did they capture one of my favorite times in his babyhood, they we so sweet with all the grandmas. They navigated a grumpy baby and were so understanding. With it still being 90+ degrees in fall you can only imagine. Thank you again for your empathy and kindness it cannot be duplicated.

Absolutely in love with my family photos by Kristi and Paul. They are so kind and caught the sweet…read moremoments between my 3 years old and 8 month old.