Once again, Makenzie Photography has worked her magic with my families photos. We met her in Pismo…read moreon the beach and although there was no sun peaking through that day, the photos are amazing! She was able to capture great pictures (ones that my children even like)! Thank you Makenzie!!!

My wife has always wanted to take professional photos for the holidays, but she had trouble finding…read moresomeone whose style matched what we wanted at an affordable price. Makenzie's reviews and photos impressed us, so we decided to purchase a mini shoot. Since it was scheduled for 15 minutes, I was anxious about the amount of quality photos we'd get. Makenzie wasted no time. Amiable and professional, she made us feel at ease, directed us on how to pose, and snapped all combinations of our family members (myself, my wife, our baby, and our German Shepherd)-all within 15 minutes! We are elated with our family photos, and she even recommended a helpful site to shop for holiday cards. We're looking forward to working with you in the future, Makenzie. Excellent work!

J. Michelle Photography is run by a caring, professional, creative, and talented woman…read more I was lucky enough to have Janaye take one of my maternity photos and she was really accommodating for me as I was walking with a cane and could not get around easily. She was still able to capture beautiful pictures outdoors and make sure I was safe and comfortable. I was also able to have her take family photos which I was nervous about because I have a very energetic two year old and a sometimes fussy 11 month old, but she was patient and creative with my little ones and still able to get great photos of our family despite a few baby tears and a toddler trying to escape every moment! You can tell she loves what she does, puts a lot of time and effort into her business, and cares about her clients, I highly recommend her! Thank you Janaye!

I have been using J. michelle Photography for over ten years!…read more She takes my family's photos every single year. My kids have really grown up with her and love her. She makes them feel at ease Thank you Janaye for all of the memories of my family I will keep forever. You are so talented and beautiful inside and out! I can't wait for my upcoming photos

Michael and Cindy are lovely and know exactly what they are doing. They were so kind to assist me…read morein getting family portraits done at the last minute as my previously booked photographer (to remain nameless) in town flaked on me at the last minute. They do their photos in their backyard studio, and while the location was initially somewhat off putting, I've never had a more pleasant experience EVER. Even my husband who is hard to please and hates getting pictures done, enjoyed himself. They are very experienced and the pictures turned out fantastic!!! They allow you to view the pictures after the shoot right away and you get to choose which ones you like best and to make changes if any are necessary. You do have to pay extra for the digital files, but this experience was worth it, and they are worth every dime. We will definitely use them again in the future!!!

I had to have passport photos done for my Canadian passport. Had an office supply place do it and…read moresent it off. Waited months only for it to get REJECTED. So yourself a favour if you have foreign passport pics you need done spend a little bit more and go to Michael and get it done RIGHT. It will save you literally MONTHS. Highly recommended.

5 Stars is seriously not even close to enough. Lindsey's work is phenomenal and she's such a…read morepleasure to work with. I found Linsday online as I was searching for a local Bakersfield photographer to do an Almond Blossom engagment shoot for my fiancé and I. We live in LA, and I had never met her, but I felt her positive vibe and I set everything up through phone/email. She was very responsive and thought of some wonderful ideas for us to explore. The choice to have her photograph us was so easy. We got to our appointment an hour late (I gave her a heads up) and she was still in a great mood and excited to shoot us. She really knows what she's doing and she's so passionate, funny and easy going. I just can't say enough good stuff. She made us feel so comfortable being ourselves and we really had a great time. I would have considered her for our wedding at the Ritz, but we had already booked another team. She's so fabulous that I'm trying to figure out another way to use her at the wedding. She was also super quick in getting us previews, and in finishing our final photos for delivery. Seriously no hesitation, hire her for your next event!!! Thank you Lindsey!!! xo

If I could give Left Coast Design Studio one million stars, I would. Our 2020 wedding got flipped…read moreupside down and Lindsey was the first person to reach out to me to say she'd be there every step of the way regardless of changes to our plan. Her talent is unmatched and her photos are amazing. She did our engagement and wedding photos over the past 2 years. Lindsey is friendly, fun, professional, and knows exactly how to get the perfect shot. Our wedding photos are incredible and she even sent us a couple gifts after each photo session. Highly recommend her for anyone searching for a perfect wedding photographer.

Our baby came earlier than expected, so we had to quickly find a newborn photographer! Ipek was…read moreprompt with her response and able to fit us into her schedule soon. Her home studio is comfortable and cozy with pretty much every adorable baby prop and backdrop imaginable. Ipek (the photographer) was calm and gentle with our newborn, which eased us sleep-deprived parents as well. The photos are so precious!! Ipek truly worked her magic. We are so glad we went with Melodi Photography, and we plan to use her again for future photo needs in Bakersfield.

We were so incredibly pleased with how our newborn/family pictures turned out! Ipek did such a…read morebeautiful job! We really wanted our pictures done at home and in our daughter's nursery and she made it happen! We loved working with her and felt very relaxed. It was such a great experience. We can't wait for our next session! Thank you, Ipek!

I cannot recommend Hazel and her husband Joshua enough! We did our engagement photos with them. On…read moreour initial meeting and greet with them we were immediately struck by how professional, prepared, and organized they were. They came ready with wonderful shoot ideas based on our story, making it feel very personal and special. I loved that they had tips and a printed style guide, which we followed to a T. Leading up the shoot they were great about communicating with us, sending reminders and answering any questions/concerns. During the photoshoot itself we could not have felt more comfortable and truly had so much fun! They knew just how to guide us to make the entire shooting experience very enjoyable and stress-free. You can tell they put a lot of thought into their work and really work with you to capture amazing moments you will cherish forever. We could not have been happier with this experience and highly recommend their photography business!!

First time doing a photo shoot. The photographer is professional and fun. Very easy to flow with. A…read morephotographer is such an integral part of the pictures. They told us what color scheme would look best and how to pose in the photos. Their expertise contributes to beautiful memories that will last years.

I cannot rave enough about Marianne Lucas Photography & Cinematography! Marianne, Victor, and their…read moresecond shooters are some of the most wonderful people I have ever met and, on top of that, they are extremely talented and passionate about their art. Their work is absolutely PRICELESS to me, my husband, and our families. I can never thank MLP enough for the beautiful memories she has captured for us. I met Marianne and Victor at wedding show in Santa Clarita, CA. I did a TON of research on wedding photographers and cinematographers all around California and Nevada, and no-one could outshine MLP. I truly connected with her and knew that she would be the absolute best choice for our wedding photography and cinematography. My husband and I had a long engagement, over 2 years, and Marianne was with me EVERY step of the way! She helped me with so much more than photographs - she was always there to listen to me and guide me through every stage of the wedding planning process. She gave me amazing ideas and really kept me excited and inspired for the big day. Marianne has the most wonderful personality; she brings out the light and laughter in everyone. Our wedding party was SO comfortable with her, Victor, and their second shooters, and that is very evident in the beautiful photos and video that we have from our special day. Everyone absolutely LOVED how kind, fun, vivacious, and amazing MLP was during the wedding. MLP went above and beyond for our wedding. Not only did Marianne and Victor capture amazing moments, they also did everything they possibly could to ensure my husband and I were taken care of. Our outdoor wedding in the 117 degree weather was SWELTERING, but what did Marianne do? She literally FANNED me during photos so that I wouldn't overheat! How much more amazing can a photographer be? She is simply the absolute best and I am so thankful that we were blessed enough to be able to use her to cherish our special day. From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much MLP.

My husband and I feel "at home" whenever we're around Marianne. She has a vibrant energy, she's…read morefull of love, she's funny as heck and she made us feel at ease. We were able to be ourselves in front of the camera and just go with the flow. Marianne and Victor - you two are amazing human beings. THANK YOU for capturing every moment on our special day. LOVE YOU BOTH!

My son recently took his senior pictures here. This was the first time here because my oldest did…read morehis senior pictures at the other guys. When we drove up we didn't see it at first since it's a small building, but once we hit that u-turn we were able to see it. We were prompt and came at the correct time of our appointment, but when we got there they were shooting a students picture and there was another student waiting inside. We probably waited about 10-15 min before they started on my son's photo shoot, but that's not bad considering other places take longer. The guys taking the pictures were pretty quick. They took him to different areas of the lot to get different backgrounds and poses. Several of my son's pictures came out good and I loved them. The guys were professional and very polite. I was in shock to see some of the negative reviews only because we were treated very well. The gal inside was super friendly also and communicated to us that there was another student in front of my son and was informative on how the ordering was going to be like and what to expect when the pictures were done. I really liked this place. If you're trying to find it, don't drive too fast or you'll miss it like we did. There's not a huge amount of parking space, so just know it's limiting parking and make sure to come at your scheduled time so you don't mess with someone else's photo shoot. I'm glad Stockdale High School was able to get this company, I liked the way the staff was and their professionalism. I would recommend them!

Completely ruined so many kids senior pictures by putting several kids in the wrong schools…read moreyearbooks. My son was devastated. These are memories that mean a lot to them and to be so careless.

Austin Thomas is INCREDIBLE!!!! After looking at his photos online and wanting to hire a local…read morephotographer for my wedding, I knew that he was the one! Our engagement shoot was in SF and he came up and it was like being with a friend. My husband and I had such a great time, every place we went he would not only capture us, but the magic around us. At one point we were driving to the next spot and we stopped in this lush green forest area and took the most beautiful pictures you have ever seen. During the wedding he was super calm and really captured the love of the ceremony. He had great ideas about lighting, placement, and poses. I love all of my pictures and would hire him again for family pictures or any other events. I enjoyed his professionalism, thought out ideas and his creativity. He really knows what he is doing and he loves what he does. His pictures are like art and not just a regular picture. I will recommend him to everyone that needs a photographer.

My husband and I chose Austin Thomas Photography for our wedding. Before signing the contract, I…read moreinquired about a second photographer of which Austin assured me there would be one; however, on the wedding day there was no second photographer. He did not approach us before, during, or after the wedding to explain, apologize, or offer compensation for the no show. A few months after, I wrote a letter explaining my concerns and frustrations. His response was apologetic stating the second photographer had an emergency that day and was willing to compensate in the form of a print credit or special print. My husband and I decided on a print credit. Upon texting our decision to Austin, he denied offering this option. Ultimately, we settled on a picture album. There are some picture flaws I feel a second photographer could have remedied. There was a U-Haul in the background of family photos, my dress had a small train that was bunched in a few shots, and there were few guest photos. In retrospect, due to the lack of professionalism and accountability, I would have performed a more thorough search of photographers in the Bakersfield area. Austin was very easy to work with and took many beautiful pictures that we will cherish for years to come; however, I do not feel the service and price were equivalent.