1. Michael Ares Photography

0

,

Cancel

Open app

Search

Michael Ares Photography

5.0 (2 reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

Request quote & availability

You can now request a quote from this business directly from Yelp

Services - Michael Ares Photography

Couples photography

Engagement photos

Family portraits

Michael Ares Photography Photos

You might also consider

Recommended Reviews - Michael Ares Photography

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

4 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of Michael A.

Michael A.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 0

Ask the Community - Michael Ares Photography

You might also consider

Verify this business for free

People searched for Session Photography 6,688 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

Verify this business

Imagix Photo Studio - Halloween

Imagix Photo Studio

(570 reviews)

$$$

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

We had an amazing experience with Michelle! She photographed our family photos, and we couldn't be…read morehappier with the results. From start to finish, she was professional and friendly and made everyone feel comfortable. The entire experience was seamless and final photos exceeded our expectations. If you're looking for a talented photographer for any occasion, we highly recommend Michelle.

Square Eye Photography - Our two siblings having their own special photo session by Edna

Square Eye Photography

(89 reviews)

Plus-Size Bride Specialist. I can attest to this. At the time of my wedding, I was nearly 300lbs…read more Edna with Square Eye Photography shot my engagement & wedding photos and I never felt more beautiful. The editorial touch that Edna embodies is superb. The photos were magazine quality. Above all else, she was an excellent collaborator and guide in capturing the vision that I had for our photos. On a day that is so important, it's best to hire the expert and leave nothing to chance. Edna is that person, hands-down.

Do you see all the 5 Reviews from previous clients? There's a reason why. At the end of the day,…read moreyou want the best photos. Maybe you have a vision or an idea you want to shoot with Edna. She'll give you great recommendations and set you up with expections for your photo session. I've used Edna for years and the beautiful memories created of my two children when they were newborns were magical. I wanted a Chinese theme session and both times Edna hit it out the park with the breath taking still photos. To this day I have those images hung up in our Living Room. Those photos are special because as any parent will tell you those moments passes you by and you'll only have these investments of photographs to capture those precious timelines. We've also used Edna for holiday photos. Again, we've gotten many compliments from friends about how great those images were. If you're comparing photographers, don't look too far. Edna is patient, detail oriented, and a true professional. Just look at her work and see for yourself.

Nicolette Moku Photography - Christmas mini sessions

Nicolette Moku Photography

(66 reviews)

We hired Nicolette to take pictures at my mom's 60th birthday. My brother has hired her a couple of…read moretimes in the past, but this was my first time dealing with her directly. She is super responsive!! Super easy to book and responds very quickly. The day of the event she was very patient with everything going on, and got all the different pictures that I wanted. Can't wait to see the finished product. Thank you so much Nicolette!!!!

We've been attending one wedding after another and you can clearly see which photographers are…read moreprofessional and which ones are sucking up to you. Nicolette and Elaine were very professional. She came highly recommended by a relative's photographer. While we were looking for photographers, we had a call with Nicolette. She was not telling us what we should do and listened to what we wanted and advised what worked best. She worked with the timeline our venue gave and knew where our venue was (very important). When we asked her 3 weeks before the wedding if we can have a second photographer, she made it happen. What really stood her apart is that we agreed on a start and end time and what photos we wanted for the wedding. During the wedding, she checked in with us informing us how much more time we have her and Elaine for, as well as which photos we are still missing (table to table). She made sure we don't regret not having a particular photo with people and also did it to make sure that we are aware of the time so that if we don't want overtime, we have all the photos we wanted. Nicolette sent us sneak peeks of our wedding photos and we're so excited to see the rest!

James Korin Photography - Beach Engagement Session

James Korin Photography

(62 reviews)

Working with James was a fantastic experience! He was personal, professional, very easy to work…read morewith, and HE IS FAST. Just 2 days after the wedding, he already shared the sneak peeks which we are completely in love with. Can't wait to see the whole gallery. 10/10 recommend!

James is the best! If you want to enjoy your big day stress free, choose James. If you want to…read morecapture every important moment of your big day, hire James. If you want to re-live your big day over and over again years later, James is your guy! My wife and I had never done a professional photoshoot. Neither of us are particularly comfortable in front of the camera. After interviewing 5 different photographers, we knew from our first conversation that James was the one. He is incredibly friendly, easy going, and knowledgeable. We agreed to do an engagement session, 1 location for 90mins to see if we'd be comfortable working with James. It couldn't have gone better. Initially, we were a bit stiff, but James gave us tips on how to act naturally, suggested poses and hand positions that made us feel and look relaxed. The time flew by and we actually ended up going to a second location with a wardrobe change. Overall, it was about 2 hours. James did not mind at all. In fact, he probably could've gone longer if the sun hadn't set on us! Our photos were edited and received in less than 2 weeks! James was kind enough to print a large poster and sign that shipped to our house in just a few days. He price matched any package/prints from other photographers. Having gone through our engagement session seamlessly, we hired James to shoot our wedding as well. He and an assistant were on site for 10 hours, tending to our every need and keeping us on our timeline. After our planned family/wedding party photos, we hardly even noticed them working as we proceeded with wedding events. After the wedding, we received many compliments on how great James was and several guests asked for his contact information. Within a couple of days, we received a preview of about 20 photos highlighting our big day. We were thrilled! Every important moment was captured so elegantly! The full magazine of photos was available for download in about 1 month. James then worked with us to print a high quality photo book for our coffee table. You can't go wrong with James--his high quality work and work ethic speak for themselves. There is no substitute for how easy and stress free he made us feel, so that we could truly enjoy ourselves knowing that he would capture every single moment candidly. Do not hesitate to hire James, it will be the best decision you will ever make.

Dave Yip Photography - Family Session Orange County

Dave Yip Photography

(84 reviews)

I had to book a last-minute family photoshoot to capture precious moments with family who are…read morerarely in town, and I'm so glad I found Dave and his partner, Florence! From the very beginning, they were fantastic communicators, helping me with everything from choosing the location to discussing the overall style of the shoot. On the day of the session, they were warm, funny, and made everyone feel completely at ease. They were the perfect team to capture our family's memories. It was especially helpful that they spoke both Cantonese and Mandarin, which made communicating with my parents-in-law so much easier. Even more impressively, they somehow managed to get my cranky 9-month-old engaged and smiling throughout the session! And of course, the photos were absolutely stunning. The perfect finishing touch to an already wonderful experience. I couldn't be happier with how everything turned out and will definitely be booking Dave and Florence again. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for talented photographers who truly know how to make the experience enjoyable for the whole family.

I had an outstanding experience with Dave Yip Photography. Dave and his team (his wife) are…read moreincredibly professional, talented, and genuinely committed to capturing the best possible images. From start to finish, the entire experience was smooth, comfortable, and enjoyable. Dave has a great eye for lighting, composition, and detail, but what impressed me most was his ability to make the session feel natural and relaxed. He takes the time to understand what you are looking for and provides excellent direction without making the process feel overly staged. The quality of the final photographs exceeded my expectations. They were polished, professional, natural, and beautifully captured. If you are looking for a photographer who combines technical expertise, creativity, professionalism, and exceptional customer service, I highly recommend Dave Yip Photography. A truly first class experience from beginning to end. Five stars!

Pose Palace Self-portrait Studio

Pose Palace Self-portrait Studio

(91 reviews)

Absolutely love this place! As a returning customer I have to say there are not a lot of pure…read moreexperiences where you can get away from the phone, make memories, and experience the pure joy of photography for any occasion. Dan and his girlfriend are the owner and they are fair, kind, and have a great little operation going. If you're into making memories with your family/friends/whoever, I suggest you go to Pose Palace and maybe even get some keychains as a memoir.

Recently my US passport needed to be renewed so this photo studio was one of the few places that…read morestill open on Sundays after 4 PM. The photo studio is located inside AR Galleria (the main galleria entrance was locked on Sunday afternoon so I had to enter through the side door via Cafe Lowell). [Parking]: Easy and free parking in the large plaza. [Reservation]: I was able to call and book a same-day reservation on Sunday. Visitors can also make an online reservation via the studio's website. Upon arrival, I scanned a QR code and signed a waiver before the owner started my 5-minute photo session. [Price]: $27 for 4 physical copies and digital copies to download via email (must be downloaded within 7 days). I did not initially receive an email, but I emailed the owner the next day about the download link and he sent a follow-up email with the link within a few hours (the email was hidden in my spam folder). The email included all the pictures taken during the session. The shop also makes photo keychains ($4+ each). The studio also offers 15-minute and 30-minute self-portrait sessions. [Studio]: While I was here for a passport photo, the studio mainly operates as a self-portrait studio where customers take photos of themselves. This small studio has all the props and camera setup needed to make it happen. [Process]: The owner had me sit on a chair and took 7 pictures. Out of the 7 pictures taken, I was able to choose one for him to print while the rest of pictures can be downloaded via a link in an email. It was more important to receive a digital copy because the US passport renewal process requires applicants to upload a digital photo rather than submit a physical copy. I was able to use one of the digital copies and now that same picture will be on my passport for the next 10 years before the next renewal timeline. [Conclusion]: Overall it was an efficient process and I was able to walk in and out within 15 minutes. However, it would be helpful for the studio to provide additional entry instructions on the website when the main galleria entrance is locked.

Nicolenjoli Photography - Beautiful maternity photos

Nicolenjoli Photography

(113 reviews)

We had an amazing experience with Nicole for our son's newborn photos, and we couldn't be happier…read morewith the results! Nicole has an incredible eye for capturing beautiful, genuine moments. She took her time throughout the entire session and never made us feel rushed. Our toddler wasn't initially interested in being in the photos, but Nicole was so patient and engaging that she was able to make her smile, participate, and capture some truly precious sibling and family photos. Toward the end of the session, our newborn started getting fussy. Instead of trying to rush through the remaining poses, Nicole patiently waited for him to calm down and fall asleep. Thanks to her experience and patience, we were able to get the beautiful swaddled sleeping photos we had hoped for. Her studio is beautiful, professional, and thoughtfully set up with everything a family could need during a newborn session. The extra snacks and refreshments were such a thoughtful touch and were especially appreciated by our daughter! Nicole's patience, professionalism, and genuine care made the entire experience enjoyable from start to finish. We will treasure these photos forever and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a talented newborn and family photographer.

Nicole is truly amazing. I really appreciate how patient she was throughout the entire process. She…read moretook her time showing me which poses would work best and even helped me find the perfect outfit for the shoot. That meant so much to me because I wanted everything to feel just right. I absolutely love the way the photos came out. These are memories I will cherish forever. Her studio is super cute, welcoming, and beautifully set up. I'm so grateful for her talent and care. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking to capture meaningful moments.

Michael Ares Photography - sessionphotography - Updated October 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...