What a team! I was so comfortable the entire day. They were extremely fun to work with, flexible…read morewith all of my last minute changes and requests and didn't miss a shot. On such a crazy day of excitement, what a relief!

As a recently fired fed, I needed to hit reset on my 20+ year career. First step - getting…read moreprofessional headshots. I'd had some done before, but they turned out terrible and I never used them - I looked awkward and uncomfortable, and they just weren't that flattering. This experience was 1000% different. John took the time to chat with me ahead of the photos, making me feel comfortable, and then proceeded to capture dozens of poses, all the while providing helpful commentary to make me feel relaxed to give natural looks to reflect me, but professional. I cannot recommend him enough!

TLDR: If you're looking for a corporate headshot, Armato Photography is 10000% the way to go…read more Yelp's review of "great" is an absolute understatement here --- Armato photography is nothing short of exemplary. I recently transitioned to a new company which required me to update my headshots. It had been a while since I have had headshots done and all I told John was that I needed to look corporate and executive. I notified him of the color scheme my company needed in advance. He made recommendations regarding the colors I should wear and bring and he allowed me to bring multiple outfits to test out which looked best. I am generally a stiff and tense individual and "relaxing" for pictures does not come naturally to me. Not only was John incredibly flexible and understanding of everything, he had this great way of coaching me through the entire experience in a lighthearted, fun and extremely enjoyable way...so much so that nothing about me screamed "tense" or "stiff" in the final headshot. John has a way of connecting to you as a human being, leveraging the few things he knows about you to bring out joy and confidence in your eyes and basically create a masterpiece out of a rock (me, I am the rock). Aside from being so incredibly talented, John is also incredibly patient. I am pretty picky when it comes to my headshots (I always hyperfocus on the smallest details about my appearance which deter me from pictures that may be amazing but from my perspective are lacking or off). I wasn't sure what I would be picky about as it had been a while since I had obtained headshots, so after every few pictures, John would pause and review them with me. He would allow me to express what I liked and didn't like, while also supplying his professional input. We would then take more photos, pause, and repeat. While I was more focused on how random folds in my outfit looked or how certain features of my face looked (my nose has a little curve that is very normal, but throws me off so I am particular RE the angles in which photos are taken of me), John was focused on ensuring he was capturing small details to fit into the big picture. He was not only focusing on the details I was telling him I was picky on, he was also incorporating additional details to make sure every aspect of the picture was ideal. What I appreciated most is the educational component that went into the process - he would guide me through his thoughts and supply recommendations...but would take it one step further and show me the results once I would incorporate a recommendation (instant gratification = fulfilled). Another bonus is that during no part of the process did I feel that John was in a rush or annoyed by my pickiness. I can confidently say this is the first time I have encountered such a photographer when it comes to headshots. Hands down the best way to end 2021 was having John complete my headshots. I will definitely be heading in 2022 with a confident, but approachable, picture to display to the corporate world. Oh, and I will also be recommending John to every family member, friend, colleague, etc that I have who may need headshots updated...he was THAT good. Thank you, Armato Photography, for the incredible experience and amazing photos.

As the owner of a real estate staging company, I have used Steve, owner and operator of Whysall…read morePhotography, for several years now to photograph special, niche listings. His talent is that special blend of science and art that not only makes a listing highly marketable, but also captures the essence of the property. Recently, I hired Steve to photograph an impromptu wedding of a dear friend that was being held at my house. Keenly aware that my experience as a professional home stager in no way qualifies me to act as a wedding planner, I was very worried that the event would fall short of the bride's expectations. In addition, I was concerned that my modest house would not provide an adequate backdrop for Steve to capture the special moments of the day. I have always been a huge fan of Steve's work, but now my appreciation of his expertise and artistic talents is even greater! Upon arriving, he performed his usual "walk-through" to determine the positive attributes and challenges of the venue. Very quickly he established a strategy for shooting the wedding (no rehearsal...totally "off-the-cuff"), and within the first hour was in his "artistic groove" as I like to call it! The resulting wedding photos are nothing less than magical; it looks as if the wedding took place at a five star hotel! Thanks to Steve's artistry, my friend has a wedding album filled with beautiful memories.

As a family of 5 with a 7 year old an 4 year old twins we didn't quite know what to expect when we…read morewent in to do our family portrait. We had every expectation that it could go poorly with one or more of the kids. We were blown away by Steve and his wife. They were able to get the kids to smile if we couldn't, or to sit if we couldn't, all while setting up great shots. Steve was great at moving to different spaces as determined by one of our youngest who was having a hard time sitting still. We didn't feel rushed at all to get the shots that we needed, and Steve made sure that we happy with each shot. We are so pleased with the pictures we have that we can't wait to go back for more.

Mary Sarah is a talented photographer with an AMAZING eye! She notices everything: phone in my…read morehusband's pocket, hair tie on my wrist, etc.. She pays attention to detail and that is MAJOR when it comes to pictures! She even noticed that the park we were shooting at had changed their rules last minute and brought us up to speed on that. We hiked a mountain and crossed a creek to take our pictures and Mary Sarah didn't miss a beat! Did I mention that it was all done IN THE RAIN? Her dedication is immeasurable. During our last shoot, Mary sarah had a bug in her eye and she didn't let that stop her. I don't know about you, but anyone who is willing to continue working with a bug in their eye is alright with me! In a nutshell, Mary Sarah has a great personality and does spectacular work. Her passion for her craft captured those special moments and I can now look at them forever!

MarySarah is wonderful to work with! She helped plan our day and pictures around that. She captured…read moreall the photos we wanted and more! She is an amazing photographer and is sure to capture your special moments and beyond! The moments captured are worth every penny.

Dennis made the process of getting headshots so easy! Booking online is fast and simple. He…read moreprovides great advice on preparing for the photo shoot, and creates a relaxed environment for the photo shoot making it a great experience. My headshots turned out great! Highly recommend.

Thank goodness for Dennis, whose competency and charm are pretty much unparalleled, if my headshot…read moreproofs are any indication. He has ensured that I will be taken seriously as a professional thanks to these headshots. For someone who doesn't love taking photos (case in point: my soon-to-be former LinkedIn profile picture is a selfie from, oh, almost a decade ago), I am looking at a batch of 'em that make me re-think my aversion to the camera lens. It almost looks like I am a natural! That's because Dennis was able to make me feel comfortable and relaxed, which definitely shows up on film. When you're laughing and talking about things you like and are important to you (e.g., rescuing a Corgi pup, eating super fiery spicy foods, traveling the world), your face shows it, and your smile changes. What an expert Dennis is for knowing that, and knowing exactly how to capture those micro-moments when your eyes capture that grin, and your smile catches that light. When I got to his home studio, Dennis explained how the shooting process would work, what options I'd have in terms of background and lighting, and even showed me a few sneak peeks that put my mind at ease. He's also extremely communicative via email, and is just the utmost professional on all levels. I had marked Dennis in my Yelp bookmarks for years, and now I'm kicking myself for not having gone to him earlier... so don't make the same mistake I did: book him NOW! You won't be disappointed.

Had the most amazing session for my newborn with Carrie! She's so great at what she does, my son…read moreslept through outfit changes and the whole shoot. Her studio id comfy quaint and perfect for the sessions she's offers with babies.

I cannot recommend Carrie at Smiling Fox Photography enough! She was able to squeeze us in last…read moreminute when we decided our 2 week old needed some newborn pictures. From our very first inquiry she responded promptly and offered flexible options. Upon arriving at the studio, we were greeted upon entry and made to feel very welcome. The studio itself is gorgeous and set up perfectly for the newborn specialty. She keeps the studio comfortably warm and dim for the babies, and has a variety of well maintained, clean, professional props and accessories. Everything was readily prepared upon our arrival and all we needed to do was sit back, relax, and watch the pro work! We were amazed at her ability to dress and pose our newborn in various styles that suited our tastes. She manipulated our daughter so gently and was able to change her into maybe 7 different outfits and poses without even waking her! Carrie is truly a baby whisperer and we felt our baby was safe, secure, and happy while in her care during the shoot. Upon completion of the session, we received photo proofs the same day! The rapid turn around was much appreciated and we were able to easily select our favorites that we wished to purchase using her online platform. Once selected, she was able to promptly invoice us for our chosen images. All the pictures came out fantastic and it was hard to choose! We highly recommend Carrie at Smiling Fox for newborn photography. Her professionalism, passion, and skill is unparalleled, and her value for infant safety, quality photography, and client satisfaction is outstanding!

This guy...what an extraordinary person. We hired him as our deejay but he was sooo much more! He…read morewas a major part of the entire ceremony as well as the reception. We could not have had such a smooth, exciting, fun filled day without him and all of the joy he brought to our family that day. We would definitely hire him again for events. If you are looking for a deejay that goes above and beyond, Mike's the one to hire. Above and beyond and worth every penny!! Thank you sooo much M & T Entertainment

The whole team was incredible to work with from start to finish but our DJ Uriel was AMAZING! Loved…read morehis energy and how much love he poured into our wedding. I loved getting to hear about how he approaches things and it was just such a no fuss process. We had him pick the last song for the dance floor and I'm so glad we did because it was a phenomenal choice. We have gotten a lot of compliments of songs and vibes and it makes me so happy! Thank you for being part of our big day!!

Booking the Dapper DJs for our wedding was one of the best choices we made during our entire…read moreplanning process. They were very easy to book and communicate with. When it came to the actual wedding, our DJ, Najee, was a huge hit! So many of our guests told us how much they liked him and the energy he brought. Due to a weather mishap, we had to extend the dancing hours of our wedding but Najee didn't miss a beat. He kept the energy high and the party going for hours and made the wedding an epic dance party of all our guests. We had a blast thanks to Najee!