My wife and I did our family portraits recently and had a wonderful time with Hoang Nguyen of Life…read moreStories By Hoang!  Hoang was on time (even early) for our appointment, and we never felt rushed even though it probably took us a little longer than most couples to warm up to the process. Hoang came up with so many creative ideas for our shoot at Cedar Hill State Park.  You can tell from the photos that we were having a blast!  It felt like we were just hanging out with a friend rather than having a stranger lurking around us. :) He really captured us accurately and in the most flattering way. Before the shoot, Hoang was very responsive to our questions, especially about where/when to shoot (as we all know, DFW weather is rather unpredictable) and what to wear. We couldn't have been happier with the choices he made since the pictures turned out amazing! And the turnaround time was impressive. Everyone LOVES the photos! We would wholeheartedly recommend Life Stories By Hoang for any photography projects. If you take a look at his portfolio, the quality of his work speaks for itself. But even more importantly, we truly enjoyed the process of working with him, both on the day of our shoot and in the weeks leading up to it. We can't wait to work with him again!

Hoang is very professional and nice. He made us feel very comfortable and the pictures turned out…read morebeautiful. The price is affordable and you can check on his website. Everything is explained very clearly. Highly recommend him!

We did newborn photographs with Krystal and she is incredible!! She completely captured the…read moresweetness of our baby boy! She was also able to get beautiful pictures of our family and two young girls with their baby brother. I was so impressed, as I have yet to be able to capture these moments myself. We will definitely be coming back to Krystal for more family photos. :)

I have used Krystal for our family pictures for years. She's amazing at capturing my kids…read morepersonalities and even making them laugh when they are being anti-smile that day. I do not like to be in front of the camera and she makes everyone feel at ease and comfortable. And let's just say, the finished products are amazingly beautiful. I had her print one of ours on canvas and it's gorgeous! I cannot wait to book another session with her!

We cannot say enough good things about Sarah Hoover Photography! I found her here on Yelp and could…read morenot be happier! Our Christmas family photo turned out amazing and Sarah was quick, professional and catered to the fact that I have 3 crazy kiddos under five. Cannot say enough! I'm looking forward to our next shoot!

***Best of the Best***…read more Oh my gosh, I happened upon this local photographer and couldn't be more pleased! I saw her super cute portfolio and was in love. We were in a bind just before the holidays, and Sarah made time to squeeze us in. Her pricing was great, especially compared to other area photographers, and she was local. All bonuses in selecting a photographer. Once I met Sarah, I quickly realized that she was warm, friendly and humorous with us and our kids. Totally needed for family photos, especially if you want some photos with laughter and real life emotion. In advance, she asked us specifically what we were looking for, and on the day of the event, she was prepared with a few props (although I also brought some of my own), and she whipped it all together for a way better plan than I'd imagined. I wanted some natural setting photos, not super posed. And she got us laughing, and captured the moment. She even had some creative poses that turned out CRAZY cute. Those turned out to be my favorites. And all her photos, have become my most treasured family photography yet. She comes armed with some nice photography equipment (i'm no expert), but the lenses definitely looked pretty spectacular. When photographing us, she maneuvered quickly to capture just about every angle, and every photo came out ridiculously crisp with FABULOUS lighting, and even some delicious bokeh. We went to her, but she's mobile and will come to the location of your choice. I can't imagine a much better setting though, than her neighborhood around Bear Creek Park. Fall photos come out great with tons of leaves, and changing colors. Spring and Summer are green as green can be. All perfect for some gorgeous outdoor photos. I usually hate myself in photos, but thank goodness for Photoshop, as she did some very natural photo editing that made the photos absolute perfection. Her edited photos were super speedy in reaching my email inbox. She leverages a secure online system to provide me access to download my high resolution photos. Easy peasy! And without even requesting, she sent me a few goodies for the following holiday, to use in social media. Seriously, could she be more awesome? Who does this? Love her! When we moved here, I was totally overwhelmed with finding the right family photographer. Thankfully I found Sarah, and and from here on out, she's officially our family photographer. Her business and photography matches my style and my budget, and the end product will always be gorgeous, lasting, photo memories of my most precious people.

I love the way they made me look professional and unique they treated me like a queen doing my…read moreglamour shots I will be going back once again.

I bought the petite milestone package for my baby. We went at 3,6,9 and 12 months. We also took…read morefamily photos during the 3 and 12 months. If you sign up for the emails, they have little specials often. Like a 30 minute session for $20 for 1 free digital photo. Adding on extra photos cost per photo. (We did an Easter special that happened to be during her 9 months that we tacked on) They also offer printed and canvas photos. They have a small wardrobe. I believe mostly maternity, but some children's outfits. We donated one of our girl's outfits. The photographer at the 3 months seemed fresh on the job and her skills lacked. The 2nd photographer at the 6 months, Lindsey was talented. We requested her for our 9 months. She wasn't still there when we came back for our 12 months. The owner herself took our photos, and they where beautiful too. I am an armature photographer myself, and took a few courses in college. Wasn't my passion, but I have a bit of a picky eye now. The owners style was nice, meh on the editing. I had some spanks showing in a photo I wish they edited out. I still bought that photo. I really liked Lindsey and wish they kept her. Her interaction with us and our kid was awesome. Her photo style and backdrop/ prop ideas was also amazing. She tried ideas and suggestions I had. Let me see her screen to decide if I want to retake a pose or move on. Fixed little things she saw through the lens that I didn't notice while trying to get my kid to smile/ giggle. We did go back at the end of the year and added on $300 worth of extra photos that didn't come in our package.

Kim has taken photos of our family and children on multiple occasions now. She is so incredibly…read morepatient, kind and helpful. Her photos are absolutely amazing and there is no one else I would imagine capturing our family from here on out.

We had a wonderful time doing family photos with Kimberly Ann, and our pictures are just…read moreincredible! She kept the session moving and interacted so well with my littles ones (2 and 4)...they had fun, which made all the difference! Our photos are a beautiful mix of candid pics that caputure my kids/ my family perfectly, and sweet posed pics as well. I'm so pleased and will definitely book with her again!

Wow, just WOW!!! Katie (Beau Boudoir) is ABSOLUTELY…read moreFABULOUS!!! She truly puts you at ease, makes you feel very comfortable, and makes you feel so beautiful! Her professionalism and in-depth knowledge of photography is something you can't truly explain but must experience. She loves her job and it shows in her interaction, her creativity, and her work. Her studio is gorgeous and set up wonderfully for different, classy backgrounds. She has a walk-in closet loaded with a huge arsenal of outfits, shoes, and accessories; it looks like a Victoria's Secrets! She offers bottled waters or champagne to get you nice and relaxed. Katie is so positive and energetic which is great because as the model, you feed off her energy which ensures a successful shoot. Even the viewing of your photos is done so professionally. She offers you champagne or water again, plays some nice music, then displays your photos on a flat screen. Going through so many photos can be a bit overwhelming, but Katie is great at giving constructive input and helping the selection process. The turn around time from the shoot to viewing the photos to receiving the photos you selected is quiet prompt. Do I recommend Katie/Beau Boudoir? Not just yes but HECK YES!!! Ladies, if you're wanting to give your significant other some erotic but classy visual eye candy that they can hold on to forever or you just want to feel beautiful for your own personal self, you MUST book with Beau Boudoir.

Katie is the ultimate professional and expert in this niche industry. She knows exactly how to…read morecombine your inner beauty with your outer, and teases out your personal desires for your photos along the way, leaving you with an unbelievable experience and the utmost confidence and pride. Katie is an artist and will capture your most beautiful self for you to treasure for life. Most definitely get your session booked quickly and get excited!!!

Thank you so much for turning our special moments into amazing memories! We really appreciate your…read morepatience and understanding when we kept changing the photoshoot time. Your work is something else! We loved the pictures and you've truly captured birthday boy happy moments in such a creative way that family and friends are so in love with the photos outcome! They came out really neat and natural and your editing is just right! Oh and the poses you kept recommending were epic too! We are so glad we found you! Thank you again!

He did a great job and very patient with our family. Made it a enjoyable experience for all of the…read morefamily and a great surprise

My first experience with Allen Tsai was when he photographed my sister's wedding. My sister…read moreherself, is a photographer. The second time I heard his name was at my best friend's wedding. HER photographer had also used Allen Tsai for her wedding. I decided to take some time and followed Allen's presence on social media and the internet. Turns out he's VERY decorated and has been featured a lot in publications. His clients are worldwide, and all the photographers I respect want HIM for the THEIR weddings. If he's the professional that all the other professionals use, I knew I was never going to entertain any other photographer. The second I got engaged, I told my wedding planner we had to secure Allen. And that's what we did. THANK GOD because it takes a special photographer to handle everything an everyone that was, My Wedding. I got married in Downtown Dallas and my wedding had very "city" vibes. I didn't want to have every "conventional" wedding party shot, and so I had tasked Allen with the burden of making my wedding photos look like "something off the cover of Vanity Fair." Not typically his route for weddings, and also confined to a VERY tight timeline, somehow, Allen was able to execute my vision. More than that, every shot from the reception is PERFECT. The lighting was consistent in every shot (and let me tell you, the lights from the stage and darkness of the room was all over the place that night). He captured beautiful portraits, but also grabbed very intimate moments between myself and my husband, our friends, and our family - shots that we didn't know anyone was watching. The photos were edited and turned in record time (amazing considering he shoots digitally AND in film) and the gallery of proofs was enormous. This was so important because I've heard HORROR stories from friends whose galleries were pitifully small since the photographer didn't have very good content to return. The gallery is easy to use navigate and he even offers printing services (huge if your local pharmacy does a bad job with prints). Here is my biggest jaw-drop of the experience: Allen worked alone. My wedding had around 225 guests and you would have thought (based on the photos) that he had at least two assistants. Finally, Allen is also just awesome to work with. He's kind and dedicated to his craft, and he is so respectful and polite. He rocked my wedding and I'm so glad we hired him.

Words cannot fully express how talented Allen Tsai is. My husband and I are not used to being…read moreprofessionally photographed, so we chose Allen based on his stellar reviews. He did not disappoint! My best advice would be to trust him and his skills as a photographer implicitly. 1. He gives plenty of direction in terms of body placement, posture, hand placement, etc. to give you flawless photos. If you are new to being photographed like me, you'll find this kind of direction extremely helpful and comforting. 2. At the same time, he creates a very calm, light, and fun atmosphere that creates true, genuine moments between you and your significant other. We are two people that usually feel very uncomfortable in front of a camera, however we had such an enjoyable experience with Allen. 3. I really encourage anyone using Allen's services to listen to his recommendations. For example, our original scheduled date was cloudy and overcast. He recommended that we wait for sun if we truly wanted to be happy with our photos. We are so grateful to have listened to him, because the results were wonderful (see attached). There are other photographers that will say that cloudy weather is actually better, however with Allen's technique and skill set, he can do incredible things with the light. We will continuously use Allen's services in the future; we have found our favorite photographer! I couldn't imagine working with anyone else.

MAGGIE IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! I don't even know where to begin. We were in a bind the week before…read moreour wedding and were scrambling to find a photographer, and Maggie saved the day. She made us feel so at ease the week before our wedding and the day of. Her organization and how genuine she is sets her apart from everyone else. Timelines, responsiveness, answering of questions etc were all perfect. She really makes you feel so special and like you're the only client she's working with! She has the insane ability to capture raw emotion without you even noticing she's there photographing you. My husband and I also needed a lot of direction on poses and she was great at telling us what looks best. Most of all, Maggie is an absolute joy to be around!!!! And as if it couldn't get any better, we got to see some photos 2 DAYS after our wedding (which were so nice to view on our honeymoon!!!) and the rest were sent to us in record time

Where do I even begin?! Maggie is THE BEST. From beginning to end Maggie was there to answer…read morequestions and she made the entire process so easy. Introductory call, timeline discussions, engagement photoshoot, project tracking -- Maggie has made planning my wedding easy, especially since I was living in CA for the majority of wedding planning! Our friends and family can't stop raving about our engagement and wedding photos! Choosing Maggie and her team is the best decision you'll ever make for your wedding. Trust me, they will not disappoint, in fact they will exceed your expectations!