Approximately 10 years ago, I recommended my Mom to come through here to get her passport pictures…read moretaken. I remember her talking so fondly about the owner, Gary, and how interactive he was with her and her husband. And yes, her passport pictures came out great. Since her passport is due for a renewal, it was time for a comeback. We met Omar who is now running the joint. He was very apologetic about the "mess" (which wasn't THAT much of a mess) as he is still trying to reorganize now that he's in charge. He reported that Gary passed away a few weeks ago (I was bummed because I would have liked to have met him!) Omar spoke affectionately about Gary and what a wonderful mentor he was. After a bit of chitty-chatty, pictures were taken. I got the chance to look around and saw Gary's achievements - from meeting Maxine Waters to doing Tom Bradley's portrait. He seemed like a cool cat. Omar wasn't satisfied with the first printout of the pictures (afraid the passport agency may not accept it) so he fixed it a little bit and voila! We were outta there in no time. TIP: call to make an appointment. Just in case. They're not restricted to passport photos. They provide a wide array for services: family portraits, graduation pictures, etc... Highly recommending.

-highly professional -punctual…read more-kind -patient -great attention to detail -reliable service

Great crew, great space, plenty of street parking, lots of space and the owner is vegan! What more…read morecould you ask for.

Pollution Studios is awesome. They have been my source for grip and electric on almost every…read moreproject i've ever done. They are always super nice guys and very easy to work with. They have always been willing to work with me to get me what I need and at the price I need it. They have even come in on SUNDAY just to let me grab some emergency items (though I did return the favor with a cold 12-pack). Awesome dudes. solid gear. Just good people to know. And way easier to get to than some places in the valley i've had to shoot at. Only 15 min from my place in silverlake.

The picture people staff is friendly and professional. Also Fabian went above & beyond for our…read morefamily photo's. Not only did he make sure we hit the correct package but he made sure we got our money worth as well. The pictures always come out great and you get them back 30 mins later!

Have been taking my 2 year old here since he was a few months old. Am now taking my newborn. Of the…read moredozen times we've been here, I've always been happy with the process and the pictures. The photographers here are good as studio photographers go. WAY WAY better than those at JCPenny (my mother can take better pictures than JCPenny). At this location, there is less chaos (other kids crying, general hustle as appointment slots may be fully booked and back to back, the mall location has 3 simultaneous cameras in operation) as compared to the mall, I've been told by staff. Each season, every holiday, all childhood milestones - they have props for it. Locations get sent seasonal /holiday props from corporate. There are cupcakes for birthdays, trucks for toddlers, lemonade stands for kindergarteners. They keep a library of props for every dang occasion you can think of. Hella cute! I like that there are no sitting fees. If your kid wants to throw a tantrum or just insists on smiling like a chimp, you're out $0, need to buy nada and can just leave. Come back when your kid is ready to cooperate. Groupon and Livingsocial offer deals but I have had problems using the deals before they expire. It's not a big difference from their daily specials so just skip the couponing! Wish they sold digital images individually though. If you want one image, it'll cost you $150 (you get a DVD with all images). Opt for a package which includes the DVD and this might bring your bill down to $120. Plus they throw in a few sheets and a large wall frame. I always get suckered into spending ~$120. How can you say no to smiling baby pictures? You can't! That's how they stay in business!!

Review #837 2025-009…read more Parking: located behind shop off Marine Ave. between Sepulveda Blvd. & Oak Ave. to the west of Coast Music. Watch out for the steep entry (especially if your car rides low)! Dial Instant Printers is a local family-owned commercial printing & graphics company that provides traditional & new print technology with superb customer service & high quality work at competitive/budget-friendly prices. I first worked with Roger Martin, Owner, in 2024 for my managers' Lunar New Year card in the Year of the Dragon. My manager switched print shop but also one that they used before: Dial Printers in Manhattan Beach. We corresponded by emails & phone calls to execute 250 cards (family photo in the front with well wishes on the back) & 250 envelopes with the return address printed in the same font as the message. The original artwork was simple, & Roger provided feedback to elevate & execute my manager's vision, adding some oomph with red foil on the dragon & 2024 year on a heavier card stock without increasing the initial quote by much. Fast forward to 2025, I wasn't sure if the LNY family card would happen since I reminded my managers that Lunar New Year moved up a few weeks to late 01/2025. It was decided last weekend that they were going to design a card. What!?! Yikes!! The eldest daughter created this year's LNY card (Year of the Snake) & delivered it Monday night; this year's family pic was more casual than their professional photos in years past. I emailed & followed up with a call on T, 01/21 if it's remotely possible for Dial Printers to execute 250 cards & 250 envelopes (without the return address & no foil work) -- keep it simple & deliver by COB F, 01/24. According to Yelp, their hours are a straight 9-to-5, & we were texting past 9:00 PM. Roger & team were able to complete the job within 24-hours after my text approval. They probably didn't start production until W, 01/22 & I picked up the cards on Th, 01/23, around 11:00 AM. Wowza! There was leftover heavier card stock from another project that he upgraded this order for the same price! The LNY cards looked & felt more regal. Grateful for the early delivery, this gave me plenty of time to prep the cards for mailing the next day. However, it was too good to be true. Why? There was a slight shortage (~6%; 9 recipients without a card, including the extras count) so I was unable to send a handful of them. I immediately notified Roger Friday late afternoon, & asked if he can make-up the shortage by the LNY Eve. He was able to make-up the difference + extras (10 sets) for this printing glitch by the morning before Lunar New Year. I picked up the cards & envelopes shortage, & sent out the balance of the cards by late morning; the stamps will be postmarked before LNY. Yasss! This is important in Chinese custom: don't be late!! Yes, there was a minor hiccup; however, Dial Printers did everything they could to make up for their mistake. I've been cleaning up the file cabinets & found previous LNY cards... I can see the changes in design & card types, added details, & workmanship over the years. Under normal timing (7 - 10 business days lead time), there have been no errors, & Roger's been generous to pad the order with extra cards & envelopes. His prices are competitive & more than fair IMO, so the family returns annually to work with him. Dial Instant Printers has excellent service, delivering a quality product with a quick turnaround time at a very reasonable price. The only downside is there are no weekend hours, but Roger does a thorough job of keeping us posted on the production status & may deliver earlier than the anticipated date... that's what I call excellent customer service! Highly Recommended: For quality, affordable, & quick turnaround print jobs, look no further than Dial Instant Printers to execute your printing needs!

Roger is the best - TOP NOTCH Service - I had a project that had a lot of pressure and he guided me…read morein the right direction to execute it with kindness and professionalism. Took care of all the little details and didn't leave any stone unturned for what I needed getting done. Will come back here for anything printed - always.

This shop is great. I needed to make a couple laminated color copies of a pdf file. I called them…read morein the morning, and it was ready in the afternoon. They were both perfect. Can't ask for anything better. Great, friendly service. Highly recommended.

The men who helped me at the Copy Shop were so patient with me. I am 81 years old and am not…read more"techy". I did not know how to download my document to them to have it printed. They explained the process to me and I was able to email my manuscript to them. They printed my work very quickly and the end result was so well done and professional. I will use them again!

Iconic beach and landmark photos! I have 7 of his photos. De ja vu photos of Green Store and Old…read moreTony's.

John Post is a fantastic photographer, and an integral part of the South Bay. If you see a…read morefantastic photo of the beach, sunset, or strand - chances are it is John's work. If you go to the Hermosa Art Fairs on Memorial Day or Labor Day, you have seen his work.

Printing experts that can accommodate same day turnaround. Easy to work with. Great quality!read more

I cannot recommend AIM and Michael & Aidan highly enough. They are efficient and kind and offer an…read moreamazing range of services at excellent prices. We had a TON of packages to mail this week around the globe all through different carriers. It was an enormous amount of paperwork and pain on their part and they were patience personified with us, while also making sure they helped all their other customers.

Run don't walk to Karine if you want headshots that bring out the best most beautiful and natural…read moreYOU. A trusted friend recommended her to me-- I needed fresh professional and personal headshots for a new project-- and Karine exceeded expectations, making the whole experience an enjoyable flow...

My agent recommended Karine Simon for new Headshots. Karine was amazing and she's so 'down to…read moreearth' and relatable. My session was fun, she had good music playing in the background and she took various headshots. My headshots came out great! I have booked 6 commercials this year and got 3 print jobs with my new headshots...and it's only the middle of March!