*** Review based on the Groupon deal only ***…read more Recently I need a photoshoot for social poses and discovered Jack Randall Photography via the Groupon deal. [Groupon package]: One hour family portrait session with one 8X10, two 4X6, and 5 low resolution digital images - original price = $430 but Groupon price = $49. Must return to the studio to view the photos or pay $399 to release all digital photos over the phone (no prior notice & only learned about the additional cost few days after the session). Appointment required and must call business number (no email option upon the first contact) to make an appointment (open from 9 AM - 3 PM for scheduling). Customers will need to leave name, email, phone number, and Groupon redemption code over the call. [Caveat #1 - location]: The Groupon deal stated "capture memories at 9 scenic Orange County spots", but in reality the studio only offers 5 locations (Caspers Wilderness Park. Los Rios Historic District, able Rock Beach, Serrano Creek Park, and Mission San Juan Capistrano). Mission San Juan Capistrano requires additional arrangement and an extra charge. Over the call, Studio Manager Kimberly offered beach or park locations as soon as next day or the upcoming weekend & I took the next day option. [Photoshoot session at 7 PM]: I met owner Jack at Table Rock Beach exactly at 7 PM and he was friendly & easy to work with. He instructed me with couple poses and was able to take approximately 100+ pictures in 30 minutes. The sun set at 7:30 PM and we couldn't take any more pictures after dark, so the session ended and Jack said to give him a call in two days to finalize the process. [Finalizing process - additional package & payment]: Unfortunately this is where the miscommunication & blindside on additional cost happened. I called Jack to finalize the process and he said few options are available including paying additional $39.99 to download all digital copies. All I heard is $39.99 and immediately gave my credit card info over the phone. Jack said I will receive a link to download in few hours later and I went out to watch movies. After I came back home, I decided to check my credit card account and to my surprise I saw $399.99 charged to my card instead. [Caveat #2 - pricing]: Jack did reach out the following day after I had left a voicemail and he emailed me the description of the Digital Package which is listed $399 (high resolution digital download + additional free session at a preferred location within 180 days & can be given as a gift + 20% off all custom prints ordered on day of digital package purchase.) Essentially I was paying $49 Groupon deal + $399 for all digital copies for a 30-minute session. [Communication]: Honestly I didn't mind spending a little extra on top of the Groupon deal, but $399 completely exceeded the amount I was willing to spend or else I wouldn't accept the digital package. I was able to clarify the misunderstanding with Jack over the call and found a middle ground solution at the end. [Conclusion]: I reviewed my digital high resolution pictures and they definitely looked very professional, but I really wish the studio can just send out a list of additional pricing options over an email instead of discussing it over a call to avoid misunderstanding. 5-star on quality of photos, 4-star on communication & resolution, and 1-star on Groupon deal with a lack of transparency on additional costs.

Portrait photoshoot amazing beautiful! Captured my daughter's natural beauty…read more Very professional, letting my daughter to feel relaxed and confidence. He listened our request of none touched up pictures, ended up fabulous capture of her smile, which we will treasure forever.

Savannah took our engagement photos in Lake Tahoe (pictured) and will also be our wedding…read morephotographer next year. There are so many things I can say about how wonderful and talented she is (and the photos truly speak for themselves), but I will break down a few of my favorite qualities in the following categories: Communication: Savannah prides herself on being an excellent communicator, and I can see why! She is super responsive to email and answered all of our questions so quickly and thoroughly. We gave Savannah a few pointers about what our vision was for the location of our shoot (expansive views, nature, forest, etc.), and she came through with amazing, well-researched and thoughtful recommendations. We ultimately chose Lake Tahoe based on her suggestion! She also kept us apprised of the timeline for our photoshoot day and what to expect. After our photoshoot, she sent us sneak peaks almost immediately. We were so impressed, and obsessed over our photos for weeks! Photography: Her skills are off the charts. She captures the best, most natural moments and makes you feel incredibly comfortable while doing it (even in freezing cold weather!). If you think you or your partner may be awkward, you have nothing to worry about. She has poses ready to go so you don't have to think too much. You just get to enjoy the day while she captures the magic. She is also very receptive to your own suggestions! If there is a pose you want to try or a specific picture you want to capture, she welcomes it. Personality: Savannah is the sweetest person. We had so much fun hanging out with her leading up to, during, and after our shoot. She is extremely easy to get along with and you can tell she genuinely cares about her clients and making this the best experience for them. Her work ethic is amazing to see: she puts an enormous amount of time and effort into making your photoshoot come out perfectly, and she does this on top of her super busy schedule. She also goes above and beyond. From the beginning, she answered my millions of questions and even researched dress options for me! We honestly had so much fun during our engagement shoot that we regularly reminisce and want to go back and redo it! :) TL;DR - If you are researching adventure photographers and you don't know what to do, book Savannah ASAP! We literally could not be happier with our experience and CANNOT WAIT for her to shoot our wedding!

Savannah is awesome and has a beautiful eye for photos! She was so gracious to take on the task of…read morenot only dealing with our entire family (8 adults and 1 baby) but let us bring our 7 dogs to the photoshoot. She stayed cool and calm during the entire process, even when a few of our motley crew were barking and wanting to play! She was so kind and was up for any photo we wanted to try. I would certainly love to use her again for my own personal family photos! Thank you so much, Savannah! You are such a talent!

Hiring Holly to photograph my wedding was single-handedly the BEST decision that I ever made. She…read moreis beyond kind, easy to work with, and she makes you feel so comfortable while she is photographing you. Her work is stunning and it will stand the test of time. I am so happy that I will have these photos to look back on the happiest day of my life. She has this incredible ability to capture the candid moments beautifully. I knew immediately that I was going to hire Holly after our 30 minute Zoom meeting turned into a 90 minute Zoom call. I felt so comfortable with her, and I could talk to her for hours. Her communication style is fantastic. If you send her an email she will respond to you quickly. She makes a point to inform you about anything that you need to be aware of. Holly played a huge part in how my wedding day went, and she always took the time to ask how I was doing or if I needed anything. Holly went above and beyond, and I will never forget her or her kindness. Thank you, Holly, for blessing my husband and I with your beautiful work and for being the incredible person that you are!!

Holly made our wedding experience so easy and fun from our first introductory zoom call to when she…read moresent us our final gallery!! One of my favorite parts about working with Holly was how responsive and accessible she was during the whole process. It was so comforting to know we would not be waiting around for any questions to be answered or details I wanted to discuss. She made sure our wedding day was kept on time and we got all of the shots we needed and they were all done beautifully. She is so calm, fun, and professional. We would recommend her to anyone!

The picture were very high quality and it did not cost as much money as other places, very good…read moreservice and kind staff

Casian is incredibly professional and attentive, making his clients feel comfortable throughout the…read moreentire photo shoot. I've used Casian for numerous shoots and projects. The quality of his work is amazing every time. I highly recommend Casian to anyone looking for top-notch photography services!

I hired Danny with BellaLuz for my wedding last May. We…read morecontacted many photographers for quotes and if they were willing to travel as we had a destination wedding in Cabo. Many photographers we contacted were either not interested or were charging a ridiculous travel fee. Danny was easy and flexible. His work is first class. You can tell he likes what he does. It comes across in his work. He scouted the resort for backdrops and had all these locations for photos pre planned out. He sent us all photos digitally and also made a beautiful leather bound album. I fell so lucky to have found him to document our special day. I have already recommended to friends.

Danny is a fantastic photographer. We have done numerous photo shoots with him over the years…read morestarting with engagement, then wedding photos and family photos every year since. Everyone who sees our wedding photos always goes on and on about how artistic they look...people tell us our photos look like they should be in a wedding magazine. I am grateful that we work with Danny. He is the BEST and he is very talented. He makes us feel comfortable during the photo shoots and worked quickly and efficiently. I would be happy to share some of our wedding photos with anyone considering using Danny.

Matthew Morgan did a fantastic job photographing our wedding. His photography skills are fantastic,…read moreand he really gave 110% to capture all the special moments. Everyone we have shown the photos to has commented on how great they look. Matthew was friendly, easy to work with, and very knowledgeable about his craft. We fully recommend him to anyone looking for a great wedding photographer.

Matthew photographed our wedding several years ago and did an amazing job. In addition to being a…read moregreat photographer, he is a consummate professional and enjoyable to work with. Because of his skills we have many photos from our special day that will be cherished for a lifetime. A couple days ago he took photos of our expanded family and our experience working with him was very positive again. While we haven't seen the photos yet, I'm sure they'll be great. Overall I highly recommend!

Amie was amazing! She was so patient and comfortable with our family for family photos. My little…read moreone was beyond wild and Amie just went with the flow and still managed to get great shots! We loved the location we shot at. Amie has a great eye and I love the mood of her pics and editing. Highly recommend Amie for photography- she is so talented. Will be using her every year for family

We had the best time working with Amie for our maternity photoshoot! I usually hate being in front…read moreof a camera, but Amie has the best personality to make you feel comfortable and natural throughout the photoshoot. She is very personable and easy to work with. After seeing just a few sneak peeks so far, we are even more excited to see the whole album! They turned out exactly how we envisioned. Booking with Amie was extremely easy as well. Her response time was quick and she was very helpful in preparing us for what to expect. We asked her for recommendations on where to shoot and she was very knowledgable about the area and type of setting we were interested in. We genuinely are happy with our experience working with Amie and will be back for more photos in the future with our little one!

I've had a few photo restoration and cropping jobs successfully completed. These guys are amazing…read moreand fast. Highly recommend their services.

Love the couple who run this business! Super friendly and easy to chat with…read more They helped me out in a tight pinch when I needed professional photos printed. They were fast and went above and beyond. They offer so many services! Need headshots, or portrait sized pics? Need old videos transferred to digital? They truly do it all.

My husband and I had a wonderful experience working with professional photographer, Ana. She made…read moreus feel very welcome since this was our first time doing a professional Maternity photo shoot. My husband and I only had heard about her beautiful work, but to experience it was on a whole new different level. She has a certain unique, creative, and fun style of photography and that's what we were looking for. Being 8 months pregnant she was very attentive to our needs and made our experience as comfortable as possible. We are definitely going back to her when our baby arrives for a newborn Photo shoot. She is trustworthy and very kind, I would highly recommend her for any type of professional pictures.

I had my maternity photoshoot and my new born session with Ana. Her work is absolutely amazing and…read moreI loved every single photo. She's such a great person to work with and she's super nice and fun to be around. I LOVE IT. Would definitely recommend !!!

It's May 2024. Finally feeling better about who I see when I look in the mirror and ready to use my…read moreremaining sessions, I emailed Camryn - no response. I texted her the following week - still no reply. The same person who was all "Hey girlfriend" in my texts in 2021 now sent a cold, canned email from her CRM: "Per our agreement, your sessions are good for one year." And she needs to stay "true to her business policies." She offered a 45-minute mini-session in her studio as a consolation for the two remaining three-hour sessions at my location (a $3k value), or she wished me well. It felt patronizing and dismissive, a stark contrast to the supportive figure I believed her to be. Let's go back to February 2021. When I first met Camryn, I was impressed. I liked her energy, and she seemed genuinely dedicated to supporting female entrepreneurs, so I was all about supporting her business. Our Zoom call was promising. Camryn outlined the package: four three-hour sessions for a $6k investment. We discussed my website launch, the shots I would need, my wardrobe, and more. However, there was no mention of session expiration--neither on the call, on her sales page, nor in any of our subsequent emails or texts. Trust me, I went back and checked to be sure I wasn't crazy. Instead, it was tucked away in the fine print of her HoneyBook contract, sent when she collected payment--a detail I missed entirely. Had I known the sessions had to be used every 90 days over the next year, I never would have purchased such a big package. As a busy business owner, new mom, and wife, I can't commit to photoshoots every quarter. Seriously, who can? I had my first session in March 2021 and another in April 2021 with my team. The pictures were great, and the website launched. For the time being, I was set. Later that year, I had a baby, gained weight, and dealt with some major postpartum blues. The last thing I wanted was to look at a camera for a while. Camryn sends marketing emails almost weekly. Yet she never sent a single reminder about the expiring sessions, which would have been a decent thing to do, knowing I had two unused sessions. Not one, "Hey girl, it's getting close to a year. Let's get you scheduled." Nope, nothing. Nada. Instead, she acted like Groupon, waiting for the deal to expire so she could take my money without delivering the service. I understand having policies, but when you offer a service with such a high investment, you should remind your clients of expiring sessions. If you have to bury it in your fine print and never speak of it directly, that's a problem. I'd never treat a client the way Camryn treated me. If she had said, "You know, I'm swamped for the next three months, but if you want to pick a Tuesday in the fall, I can help you," it would have been a different story. Be careful when choosing Camryn. It's not about finding a photographer who will tell you if you have camel toe or food in your teeth. I want to work with a decent human who treats their clients with empathy and respect. Unfortunately, that's not Camryn. If life happens, she will stick to her business fine print and hope you go away.

I've done multiple photoshoots with Cam... product photos, lifestyle photos, branding photos,…read morematernity photos... and let me tell you she is worth every penny! She's so great at helping define the vision for the shoot beforehand, and makes you feel so comfortable behind the camera. Her studio is amazing and has so many different sets so you can get a wide variety of photos all in just one place (bedroom, kitchen, office, desk, etc.)