Wonderful experience, exceptional value! These are 4 words that only describe the cusp of my…read moreexperience with Briliana Photography. I'm currently pregnant with our first child and wanted to capture timeless maternity photos of myself and my partner. I honestly wasn't sure where to begin. Most of my friends and family have had children long ago and used Sears or JCPenney. Not that the latter is a bad thing, but it wasn't the style I envisioned. So I took my search to Instagram. With one hashtag, Brilianna was among a few businesses the came up. I made a quick and easy inquiry and the rest was history. From the very first call, Irina was so easy to work with. She asked me what I had in mind then gave me a full rundown of her services. Moreover, she was honest with her capabilities. We had an out of box idea that we wanted to try as an announcement. She was honest that she'd try but her expertise was more timeless than comedic. We ended up not doing it and not because of Irina, but because we no longer felt it was necessary. After that first call, I felt confident booking with her and canceled all other business inquiries. I booked the 'Classic Session' which included a fully guided session, professional makeup and styling, and up to 4 looks. As part of the looks, you have the option of using their beautiful gowns and wraps for your photos. For me, this took a large load off of me. Imagine having to buy 4 different dresses for a maternity shoot and on top of that, figure out sizing, transport, etc. It would've been a hassle (just an FYI - you can bring your own, but her selection is soooo beautiful and high quality, there is no need to!). More than the gowns, I think this was just a great value for everything provided. Most of the photographers I had found during my search, did not include nearly as much as I received. After paying my deposit, Irina remained communicative and I received an easy guide that helped my partner and I fully prepare for our session. Fast forward to the day of our session, it felt like such a relaxing day. The studio is spacious, clean, and modern. I got straight to hair and makeup with Kristen. She was a gem - very kind, welcoming, attentive, and helpful from start to finish. I loved her work as well. Kristen did a soft glam look with beautiful blending. In addition, she added soft waves to my hair that held up nicely throughout the shoot and the rest of the day. Later in the morning, Irina came in and worked her magic. I showed her the looks I wanted and she gave her expertise on what would work best. Kristen acted as a stylist and helped keep me flawless throughout the shoot, while Irina guided me. I was nervous taking photos in my pregnant body. But Irina did a great job guiding me and encouraging me to relax. Her being a mom as well, it was nice to have her reassurance and tips. We went thru each look, including a few with my partner. At some points, I even began to cry because the experience of this moment with my partner was really heart warming. It felt very full circle. No doubt, Irina captured everything I wanted for my maternity photos - love, timelessness, and happiness. As promised, she returned the unedited proofs to us within a week and we made our final selections. I'm now waiting for the finished result but I am very pleased with the proofs. My package included 10 photos and it was truly hard to choose. That's how great her shots were! I've included some candid shots in this review which my partner took during the session. This is just to show how awesome the team worked to prep me and position me throughout the session. Overall, I'm extremely pleased with my experience at Brilianna Photography. Irina has been an absolute pleasure to work with. Not only was she communicative, but her work speaks for itself. I cannot wait to work with her again once my bundle of joy arrives. If you are looking for a seamless, stress-free experience, don't hesitate to book with Brilianna! Highly recommended!

We absolutely had fun during my baby's cake smash session with Irina. First of all, she was very…read moreresponsive and helpful when scheduling our appointment. On the day of the shoot, she made us feel comfortable, explained what to expect, and accommodated our needs the entire time. The pictures turned out so beautiful that it was hard to choose! I'm so glad I found Irina for this shoot. She takes your preferences into account and genuinely tries to make them work. I highly recommend Briliana Photography for your baby's cake smash session.

Christine and Frank are so wonderful!! We booked a Christmas mini session for our babys first…read moreChristmas and we love our photos! During our session they took the time to coordinate poses and made sure my hair was perfect and that the baby's dress was smoothed out. It can be really difficult to take photos with a young child but they really tried their best to entertain and make my baby smile. My husband and I enjoyed our photoshoot and truly had a fun time. We highly recommend them to all friends and family looking to have photos taken for any occasion. We will cherish these photos forever as they'll serve as memories for the future. LOVE LOVE LOVE.

Our Christmas Mini Session with Little Pumpkin Studio exceeded all our expectations. Walking in…read morewith a 2 year old toddler and a newborn, we were just hoping for one good photo for our holiday card but instead, we received an entire album of the most beautiful photos. The photography team was very professional and noticed every detail in each pose. We really appreciated all their efforts in trying to get my toddler's attention, which can be difficult. These are our first family photos with our newborn and we couldn't thank them enough. Will definitely book them again in the future!

Lucia is a phenomenal photographer!!! She has a keen eye for the most beautiful shots and she is so…read morelovely and friendly, we had so much fun taking these photos. Highly recommend!

From the beginning, we knew how important it was to work with a photographer that made us feel…read morecomfortable on our special day. I remember reaching out to a few photographers and immediately connected with Lucia. Lucia was nothing short of extraordinary. She ensured that we felt comfortable and at ease as she photographed us. The fact that she is bilingual also made our families so comfortable in being photographed. We experienced first hand how patient and kind she is. These qualities highlighted how she enjoys capturing people's moment. I 110% recommend you booking Lucia for your special occasion! She is very professional, experienced in navigating the city clerk office, transparent, and excellent communicator. My only regret is not taking a picture with her because she was one of the many highlights of our day.

Working with Richard was a great experience. From the very first time we spoke until we've received…read moreour pictures, he responsed in a timely manner. We are a blended family of 9, so that was a task, which he handled well and professionally. He patiently worked with us when our pictures needed more editing. Our pictures came out wonderful. Thank you Richard

20/10, highly recommend! From the moment I reached out to inquire all the way to the day of my…read moredaughter's 18th birthday photo shoot, top notch service. Very detailed and more importantly I had a family emergency and had to reschedule last minute, he was very understanding and without hesitation worked with our schedule. His studio is beautiful his team was very welcoming and made us feel comfortable right away! I promise you won't regret booking with Richard, do yourself the favor and BOOK!!! We will definitely be back.

Tony was great! He was very responsive and easy to book. On the day of our photoshoot, he was very…read moreflexible and patient with our big group that included many energetic kids! The memories that he helped capture are truly priceless. Thank you, Tony!

Tony is amazing!!! He took my engagement pictures and absolutely loved them. We are using him for…read moreour wedding day. He's professional, responsive and a pleasure to work with. He not only took my engagement pictures but also provided me with a referral for a DJ and make up artist for our big day. He's super easy to work, I will definitely be recommending him to all my friends and family who needs his services. Can't say enough about him!!

If you're on the fence about booking, don't hesitate! You'll love it!…read more I had never done a photo shoot like this in my life but scheduled one for my 48th birthday and am so glad I did! The whole process was seamless. Michael was great to work with when it came to scheduling and confirming everything, and the building was easy to find. I took his advice and had the Uber go to the building across the street and it worked like a charm. Dapheney and Philipp were so wonderful when it came to hair and makeup. I felt gorgeous and just told them to do their thing based on what they thought would look best. (And as a bonus, I got to look hot when seeing a Broadway show that night.) I felt like an old Hollywood screen siren. Raya was professional and INCREDIBLE. I used some of her costumes and she helped me feel way more comfortable than I ever thought I could in my skin. She knew the right lighting and angles to bring out my best features, and did I mention it was so FUN? I didn't know I could pose like that. I was able to see all the photos within a day and was blown away by her skill. My boyfriend was so impressed too and had a hard time choosing his favorites because there were so many good ones. We hope to do a session as a couple someday in the future when visiting NYC. If you're thinking about doing a session, book it! This is a present you'll give yourself and it's so worth it.

Excellent professional photographer, you won't find better!! I wish I could add more than 5 stars!…read more best photographer! Rest assured, your photos are in great hands. He is so organized, creative, professional, and fun to shoot wi

Given the small window of time my fiancée and I had for our engagement photos (a gift from a…read morefriend), we were greeted with kind and genuine excitement when meeting Kevin. He took our photos at our requested location (Gantry Plaza Park) and he was/is very familiar with the location, key photo spots and photo ops in certain lights, sub-environments and lighting positions. We really appreciated his fun and positive attitude and his effort in efficiency. We really loved Kevin's work and professionalism. If you want exciting yet classy photos, soft yet vivid coloring, a fun/funny photographer, Kevin's your pick.

I was lucky enough to win Kevin's Valentine's Day Engagement Shoot!! I honestly didn't expect too…read moremuch, but Kevin poured his heart and passion into our photoshoot. My fiance and I are a super awkward couple, especially in taking photos - we didn't even have a decent photo to put on our save the date! Somehow Kevin was able to make us feel so comfortable and really made it feel like it was just us 3 and the whole world faded away behind us in the super crowded Central Park! He's also very intuitive and figured us out as a couple really quickly and was able to incorporate our silliness into the photos as well as somehow tricking us into taking those lovey dovey photos without us even knowing. His angles, lighting, eye for detail, editing - all absolutely superb! We received 30 photos after only 2 days (!!) and are excited for the rest, but these photos so far have made me and my fiance feel a plethora of emotions from busting out laughing and saying "aww." I honestly couldn't recommend Kevin enough. I wish I hadn't already booked another wedding photographer, but know that Kevin will be there to document other big events in my life!

I wish I could give more than 5 stars for these amazing artists!…read more I was initially a bit hesitant about whether it would be worth it to spend the time and money to take maternity portraits; a dear friend encouraged me to take the leap, and I am so so glad I decided to and even more delighted that I found Glow Portraits. If you are considering it and can budget for it, let me be the one to encourage you to DO IT. Thank me later :) Communication was superb. Sophie responds very quickly to questions via phone and email from before booking to session prep to post shoot follow up. Anabella, our photographer, was incredible. She made the experience a complete pleasure, and gave very precise directions that made for simply stunning shots. I often feel a bit awkward on camera, but somehow she got both me and my love posing like pros. The makeup artist also did a truly beautiful job. The proofs and finished images are beyond gorgeous. It was so tough to choose our favorites (we ended up buying some extra images because there were too many we loved). If you're looking at the galleries on their site (like I was) and wondering whether your images can possibly come out as ethereal and magical, the answer is YES. 6/5 stars for the amazing team at Glow Portraits. Thank you for everything!!!

WOW, what an incredible experience from start to finish…read more I booked a maternity session, but unfortunately, my daughter arrived two months early and I had to cancel it. I was heartbroken -- not just because I missed the chance to document my pregnancy, but because everything felt so overwhelming at the time. But what truly blew me away was the kindness and care Sophie showed. She continued to check in on me and my baby as time went on including throughout our NICU journey. A year later, I reached back out to book a baby session -- and it turned out to be even more special. Not only did I finally get the experience and memories that I'd dreamed of, but I got to share it with my daughter who is now healthy, thriving, and full of life. The final photos are absolutely breathtaking, and I will be forever grateful to Sophie and the team at glow portraits for turning such a difficult chapter in my life into beautiful memories that we can cherish forever.

We found Laura via Yelp, she was quick to respond and clear about pricing, which was awesome! My…read morehusband arranged a photo shoot for our maternity pictures in LIC. My husband and I are not photogenic, but Laura was extremely patient and gave some good recommendations when it came to posing and where to stand. She was so kind and took some really awesome pictures! We waited about a week for the final pictures to be sent over, and we were really pleased with the end results! We will definitely rebook with Laura for our next photo shoot! If you're looking for a photographer, definitely go with Laura!

I can't say enough good things about Laura! She is a very skilled photographer, extremely…read moreprofessional and super responsive. Also reasonably priced. I would recommend her without hesitation!