Oh my goodness! How rude of me! I thought I already sent this review about 7 months ago! I…read moreapologize. So here we go: I love Chloe's cute studio. She was successfully working with my 1 mo old baby, for her newborn picture! After reading all of the review about her. We decided to have her take Sophie's newborn photos. She gave us a lot of time and patiently in getting Sophie to sleep. And she slept through the whole session! I didn't want to be in the picture at first, but Chloe had me pose for the picture with Sophie as well. I am so glad that she made me do that! Thank you for everything, Chloe! Let's talk when it's time for her 1 yr old photos!

Simply put, Chloe is a pro. She is thorough, thoughtful, prepared, and very easy to work with. We…read moregot our very first family portrait done with our very hungry and sleepy 1 month old. Chloe was mindful of the time needed to work with an infant. She was extremely gentle and patient. She was also prepared with costumes, props, and calming techniques to keep our new bundle of joy cozy throughout the entire process. Chloe's studio is equipped with everything needed for a variety of backgrounds, flooring, and lighting. If you want your precious moments captured in a high quality fashion, I recommend Chloe!

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Laura! She was incredibly patient, warm, and engaging…read morewith our very energetic (and not-so-compliant!) 6-year-old and she somehow managed to turn what could have been a stressful shoot into pure fun. She worked her magic, helping him laugh, engage, and genuinely smile and the photos she captured were absolutely stunning! Laura's creative eye and easygoing, flexible energy made the entire experience so enjoyable. She guided us effortlessly through poses while still keeping things natural and relaxed. We were honestly amazed at how many beautiful shots she delivered and even more impressed by how quickly she turned them around. Our sunset beach photos are truly breathtaking, the kind you'll treasure forever. Laura has an incredible gift for capturing authentic, joyful moments, and we will only use her for family photos from now on. With Laura, you're guaranteed to walk away laughing, with gorgeous memories and photos to last a lifetime!

Laura did our baby's newborn photo shoot and we recently had a mini family/engagement shoot. We…read moreloved how all of our photos came out. Laura is wonderful, very easy to work with and is really good with our baby/toddler. I cannot recommend her highly enough. Thanks again Laura for our beautiful photos.

Absolutely love this place! As a returning customer I have to say there are not a lot of pure…read moreexperiences where you can get away from the phone, make memories, and experience the pure joy of photography for any occasion. Dan and his girlfriend are the owner and they are fair, kind, and have a great little operation going. If you're into making memories with your family/friends/whoever, I suggest you go to Pose Palace and maybe even get some keychains as a memoir.

Recently my US passport needed to be renewed so this photo studio was one of the few places that…read morestill open on Sundays after 4 PM. The photo studio is located inside AR Galleria (the main galleria entrance was locked on Sunday afternoon so I had to enter through the side door via Cafe Lowell). [Parking]: Easy and free parking in the large plaza. [Reservation]: I was able to call and book a same-day reservation on Sunday. Visitors can also make an online reservation via the studio's website. Upon arrival, I scanned a QR code and signed a waiver before the owner started my 5-minute photo session. [Price]: $27 for 4 physical copies and digital copies to download via email (must be downloaded within 7 days). I did not initially receive an email, but I emailed the owner the next day about the download link and he sent a follow-up email with the link within a few hours (the email was hidden in my spam folder). The email included all the pictures taken during the session. The shop also makes photo keychains ($4+ each). The studio also offers 15-minute and 30-minute self-portrait sessions. [Studio]: While I was here for a passport photo, the studio mainly operates as a self-portrait studio where customers take photos of themselves. This small studio has all the props and camera setup needed to make it happen. [Process]: The owner had me sit on a chair and took 7 pictures. Out of the 7 pictures taken, I was able to choose one for him to print while the rest of pictures can be downloaded via a link in an email. It was more important to receive a digital copy because the US passport renewal process requires applicants to upload a digital photo rather than submit a physical copy. I was able to use one of the digital copies and now that same picture will be on my passport for the next 10 years before the next renewal timeline. [Conclusion]: Overall it was an efficient process and I was able to walk in and out within 15 minutes. However, it would be helpful for the studio to provide additional entry instructions on the website when the main galleria entrance is locked.

Cathy has been capturing our family's most precious moments since 2021, and I couldn't be more…read moregrateful for her dedication and professionalism. From maternity sessions to newborn shoots and first birthdays for both of my children, she has beautifully documented every milestone. Each photo she delivers is stunning, and they only become more meaningful as my children grow. Looking back at them always brings me so much joy. Truly, once you experience Cathy's work, it's hard to imagine working with anyone else What sets Cathy apart is her incredible attention to detail and organization. She takes the time--before, during, and after each session--to ensure everything turns out perfectly. She's easy to communicate with, genuinely listens to what you want, and goes above and beyond to make it happen. Her studio is also spotless and welcoming, making the entire experience comfortable for everyone. Highly, highly recommend!

We did 1yr old/cake smash photos for our little one. Cathy was very easy to work with, super…read morecommunicative and accommodating. We had a hard time selecting outfits so she even looked for some outfits for us on Amazon. She took a family portrait of us with 7 adults, 1 baby, and 1 dog - amazing! Also we requested Chinese Zhua Zhou (brought our own props) in the photos to honor my culture, she accommodated that. Lastly, she's very honest about what's recommended and what's not based on the baby's attention span. I really appreciated that as a first time parent. In conclusion, highly recommend!!

Experienced and professional photogphers. Excellent handling of 1-year-old. Provided wide selection…read moreof garments, including tuxedo and hanbok. My family came to take photos for my son's first birthday. We had 4 costume changes and 4 backdrops. They handled my son with a lot of care. They ensured he was not uncomfortable and in good spirits throughout the experience. They completed the project very efficiently, which is very important when dealing with a child. They were clearly very experienced and well prepared for this. They brought out his best smile! I highly recommend for baby photos and family photos.

If I could put 10 stars, I would! We had such a great experience! They were so patient with our…read morebaby and put so much effort into getting those little smiles... made us smile too! They never rushed the session and had so many clever ways to keep our little one happy and engaged. You can really tell they love what they do and are amazing with babies. We'd definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a baby photographer!

Thank you, Kathleen, for capturing our 2nd's newborn photos! Kathleen is such a sweet person to…read morework with and is very transparent about the process. This is our first time using Kathleen for newborn session (the previous was a milestone shoot). Kathleen had prepared multiple prop and color schemes, and allowed us to select what we liked or if we wanted to make any changes. She was also very hands-on to guide us and our eldest when it came to photos with the parents/siblings. I look forward to working with Kathleen again!

Very responsive when inquiring about pricing and availability. During the photoshoot of our newborn…read moreshe wore a mask for the safety of our baby and she was very patient and gentle with her! Turnaround for proofs was much quicker than anticipated! Overall great experience!

We did family photos for a group of 11 that included some toddlers. Leading up to the photo shoot,…read moreTrynh was very organized and communicative. During the shoot, she was SO patient and good with the kids that they went from crying to being the stars of the show! My family and I will treasure the photos from this day forever.

My son had his senior pictures taken at the beach. Trynh was super accommodating and easy to work…read morewith. We got lots of beautiful pictures. Definitely recommend.

I like to reserve reviews divisible by "100" for "special places." This is my 1,300th review (at…read moreleast as of today and without some mysteriously getting deleted as has happened on occasion), so I wanted the review to be SPECIAL... reserved for an experience that was perfect or nearly perfect in every way. The 1300th review goes to Brianna Caster & Co. Photography/Shy Hearts Studios. They very recently photographed my daughter's wedding, and the photographs, and the quality of the photographs, are truly stunning. Much like Jill W's review, I am the mother of the bride, and even further like Jill W, my daughter and her now husband reside in New York but got married out here (at Sierra La Verne specifically, another Wedgewood Wedding property). To say that it was a bit of a challenge to coordinate all this long distance is an understatement, but thanks to a great deal of perseverance, determination and people who take pride in their wedding-related profession(s), it all came together beautifully. I haven't figured out if Brianna Caster has moved on from Shy Hearts to her own photography studio, or if she still goes by Shy Hearts, but my daughter initially consulted her directly (through Wedgewood) and spoke to her at length over numerous conversations. My daughter was so excited by how thorough Brianna appeared, not to mention, they spoke the same language as to what the photographic goals were. My daughter even stated to me, "She totally understands what I want" and even felt an emotional connection with her. A few months after she booked the wedding date, however, my daughter was informed by Brianna that she would be unable to photograph my daughter's wedding due to the impending birth of her first child. My daughter was devastated. However, Brianna spoke to her and promised her replacement would be just as caring and thoughtful and in tune with what my daughter's goals were. She said "Cara" is just as talented. My daughter reluctantly said okay, and she and her fiance' took their chances by having their engagement photo shoot with Cara to see how it'd go. My daughter and (now) son-in-law chose a variety of those photos, put them in an album, which then became their wedding day sign-in book, so I guess she liked them!! Then, fast forward another 4 months, Cara reappeared for their wedding, along with another photographer, "Rachel," and the rest is history. EVERYTHING TURNED OUT BEAUTIFULLY. For the 1,004 photos that were received...... and ONLY THREE WEEKS after the wedding I'll add, the styling, the backdrops, the quality, the posed shots, the unposed / natural shots, and the colors in these photos turned out gorgeous. They are as close to PERFECT as one could get. I am having a huge problem whittling the picture choices down..... I'm now with less than 500 that I can't live without. Can I make an album with just less than 500? :-) I think I need to whittle it down a bit more, but howwwwwwwwwww? They are all just so wonderful. So, the bottom line is this.... No matter where you live, if you get married in Southern California, use THIS photography studio. While Brianna is the leader of the pack, you can trust whichever photographer she sends you. They really know what they are doing, and for something as important as wedding photos, you will WANT what this studio produces. Simply gorgeous. Absolutely beautiful. Sheer perfection.

There aren't enough stars to rate Brianna Caster Photography. Where do I begin.. It's taken me some…read moretime to put down in words the feeling her photo shoot gave my husband and I. After having our wedding day photos be lost by another photographer.. NOT Brianna, we had a reshoot with her. A new opportunity to capture pictures that we thought to be lost forever. Brianna was so amazing and professional. John and I were more than impressed with her work we had seen her perform at my brothers wedding the weekend before. She was so quick to accommodate our time frame as we no longer live in California but Brianna is amazing!! She gave us something back that we thought was lost.. Beautiful pictures that captured John and I's love for one another back at our wedding venue! She was professional, accommodating, efficient, kind and most of all RELIABLE!! (Something we didn't have the day of our wedding). Brianna, John and I can't thank you enough for what you gave back to us!! Your amazing pictures are all over our house and something special that you may not know is.. I was pregnant and didn't know it yet, so you also captured John and I's love actually growing by 1! Thank you will never be enough and please anyone who reads this.. DO NOT HESITATE.. Book the best photographer you will be more than impressed.