Jon & Jess went above and beyond for our big day. Jess wore more than just the hat of photographer…read more She assisted in the whole process from helping people get dressed, grabbing needed items, and keeping the mood light and fun. Would absolutely recommend anyone to book these two for your big day.

Jess is extraordinarily & amazing to work with! Her work is exceptional! Very down to earth &…read morelistens to suggestions.

Joleen photographed our engagement shoot and wedding and we are really happy we chose to have her…read morecapture this important time in our lives. We looked at many photographers and talked with a handful over the phone or in person. We ended up picking Joleen since she was someone that we were very comfortable talking with and she had an amazing portfolio. Her prices were really reasonable and fit within our budget. We were really happy that she offers an engagement shoot as part of a package since we knew that getting comfortable with your photographer before your wedding day is so important! Joleen offers a great mix of organization and spontaneity. In the case of our engagement shoot, she was up for lots of climbing up and down San Francisco stairs and helped make us comfortable and confident so she could capture us really well. Her final photos for the engagement shoot were wonderful and we knew that she'd do a great job with our wedding day. We had a number of beautiful images to choose from for our save the date, moving announcement, wedding website, family gifts, and even a custom jigsaw puzzle. In the planning of our wedding day, Joleen was very helpful, realistic, and patient with us as we navigated our timeline. She was professional in providing expectations about how long something will take to photograph. She was responsive when it came to all of our questions and helpful in communicating guidance. On the day of the wedding, Joleen was on time and really helpful and flexible during the getting ready process, first look, and couple photos. At the venue, she did a great job orchestrating our bridal party and family photos. Joleen did a great job operating behind the scenes during the ceremony and cocktail hour. She provided the perfect amount of guidance during photo opportunities (like signing the marriage license or during the cake cutting) and was also flexible with impromptu group photos as well as the weather not being able to provide a sunset shot. Her sneak peek photos of our wedding showed her great eye and she finished our entire wedding album a few weeks ahead of schedule which we really appreciated. She did a wonderful job capturing our ceremony and reception as we enjoyed our big day. We wanted a candid feeling with our photos and Joleen delivered! She did an amazing job.

Where do I start? Joleen is not only an amazing photographer but she is also an incredible person!!…read moreSuper easy going. She made everyone feel completely at ease! Super important on your wedding day. We had a small ceremony in the forest and she was the perfect choice to photograph it! I completely trust Joleen and know she always does a fabulous job! Weddings are important especially during these crazy Covid times. Joleen was the perfect choice for my daughter's intimate wedding ceremony.

Mary and her team are amazing. They have photographed my family for almost 15 years, and they have…read morenever missed the mark. Mary and Dave have photographed my wedding, taken countless individual and family portraits, and digitized our childhood memories from old VHS tapes. Not to mention their studio hosts the most patient and accommodating Santa who gives so much love and attention to each child. Mary will always be my first call when I want to capture something special.

Every year it's something. First year, instructing my kid not to smile with his teeth? Next year…read morethey mixed up his name on the photos, and This year, its not my sons name, but Mary Gillespie's name on the bottom of my son's school photos .. if it's fee, it's one thing, but I paid for these photos, how narcissistic. Put your business advertisements on the back.

Julie Nicole is a gifted photographer, but it took us months to get the wedding album we ordered…read morefor my daughter's wedding. The album was a disappointment with some photos that should have been cropped; and the photos were printed on thick cardstock paper. We would have rather had a bigger selection of photos on less expensive paper. She will take hundreds of photos, but doesn't weed out the less flattering photos. You download all of the photos from her website, and then you have to do the weeding yourself which is a huge job. Julie is also slow in responding to text messages and emails. We paid for everything up front, so it is discouraging when you don't get return calls.

Julie is so easy-going and really puts you at ease when she works with you. My husband and I are…read moresomewhat camera-shy, but Julie knew exactly how to get us out of our shell. For our engagement photos, Julie literally hiked to get the best shots at our favorite outdoor nature spot. I still love looking at our engagement pictures. Her style is sweet and romantic, exactly what I was looking for. On our wedding day, Julie made us all feel calm and relaxed. I barely even noticed her taking shots during the ceremony, but looking at the highlights, she must have been right there. The only reason why I didn't give a five-star review is that she sometimes takes a while to email back. Despite the communication piece, I would recommend Julie and I would work with her again in a heartbeat.

Karla was a pleasure to work with. I was looking for a photographer for dating app photos and found…read moreher profile on Thumbtack. She was very responsive and was willing to schedule a photoshoot on short notice. Throughout the session, Karla was friendly, conversational, and helped me feel relaxed in front of the camera. She also helped me select the strongest photos for my dating profile and provided helpful advice that went above and beyond what I expected. Overall, I'm very satisfied with her services and would gladly work with her again the next time I need professional photography.

I have used Lasting Memories Photography for everything from TEAM PHOTOS/ ACTION PHOTOS/ COLLAGES/…read moreBANNERS/ SENIOR PORTRAITS (in studio as well as off site) and to our ALL TIME FAVORITE "THE SANTA EXPERIENCE", with our grand-babies. Let me start by first saying this family run business has always treated us exceptionally well. They have all always gone above and beyond. Their work is AMAZING. Steve has gotten my son who never smiles to actually SMILE in his Senior photos he took. Mind you the original studio through the school he attended photos were HORRIBLE!! On very short notice Steve met us at his studio and did re-takes for us at a very reasonable price. Infact CHEAPER than studio we were told to use through the school. I have used the digital images, as well as prints, purchased for so many different gifts. We have used them for blankets , invitations, ornaments, and on actual footballs!! The Santa Experience is like no other. The set is like something out of a movie. You are greeted in their lobby with coffee or hot cocoa, Christmas music playing as well as on the big screen TV. You enter through HUGE WOODEN DOORS and feel like you've entered THE NORTH POLE. There are different packages and activities for all people and price points. The kids can have Santa read a story, decorate a tree, cookies and milk, or play a game. The list is crazy. The kids names will be on the Nice / Naughty list. Wait until you see this Santa. He is so kind and AUTHENTIC!! It was and is AN EXPERIENCE that I suggest every family should try at least once. I would refer Lasting Memories Photography to anyone looking for professional photos with an extra touch!!

Working with this event planner was an amazing experience from start to finish. They were…read moreprofessional, organized, creative, and made the entire process stress-free. Every detail was handled perfectly, and her team was top notch! I Highly recommend!

JJ was a wonderful planner to work with and made our day come together so seamlessly. Having her…read moreplan our timeline and knowing that she was coordinating all of our vendors took the stress away from our wedding day. She thought of every little detail that we never would have known about, and was responsive to our many questions along the way. Having her join us with meetings with our venue was incredibly helpful as well. She knows the Lodi wedding scene so well and is connected to so many vendors which is also so helpful. We're so glad we worked with her!

We reviewed plenty of options for our wedding up near Murphys and Bells and Whistles earned our…read moretrust from the beginning. We felt confident they would do a good job and had come highly recommended. Well... as it turned out... it wasn't just good... it was unbelievable! Maya, Kris, and Shonna make the perfect sure triad. They work seamlessly together and know how to put every exact detail of your wedding together without flaw. You want your wedding done right so make sure you hire them!

Belles and Whistles is the key to a successful event!!! We were married at the Arnold Black Bear…read moreInn on October 19, 2013. Maya, Kris and Shonna put together a beautiful day for us. Maya is simply the best. Her coordinating skills are fine tuned and I felt incredibly comfortable with her from the minute we met her 10 months before the wedding. She helped create the perfect wedding for us. She has incredible attention to detail and she handled so many things that I'm sure I am not even aware of everything she did behind the scenes. It was flawless. Kris and her staff at Lunch Lady Catering did an amazing job on the menu (see my review on Lunch Lady Catering). The food was perfect!!! Shonna put together a beautiful display of flowers for us. The floral theme was beautifully elegant for our small wedding. I didn't want to let go of my bouquet!!! I would definitely recommend Belles and Whistles for any event (especially a wedding!!!). They took the stress completely out of planning my wedding and allowed me to enjoy every minute of it, from start to finish!

Passion was absolutely wonderful to work with. She and her staff did an amazing job with our 45th…read moreClass Reunion. Everyone enjoyed the 360 Photo Booth and the iPad Photo Booth. The quality of the videos and the pictures are amazing! The music we chose was very clear on each video and the printed photos were quite impressive. We are so glad we went with Reel Clique. I would recommend them to anyone and would definitely use them again! Regina