Truth be told....I write this with a bit of a tear in my eye....not to get too melodramatic over a…read moreyelp review....but pictures...when done perfect and if your in a particular sentimental mood....can have that effect. Some backstory...Imagix/Michelle has done our yearly photos for our son from ages 1 to now 5. (See my past reviews). From somehow capturing a perfect moment from our perpetually moving blur of a son (ages 1-3) to patiently instructing four 70/80 year olds on how to hold their aforementioned 4 year old Tasmanian Devil grandson last year, Michelle is a magician/artist...I always leave the photoshoot stressed from the chaos Hurricane Daniel (our son) leaves in his wake....But every year we come back to look at the proofs and are amazed at Michelle ability to capture "lighting in a bottle" . This year was no different. Fortunately we survived the terrible 2's (...3's....4's....) and thanks to time, maturity, and the opposite of gentle parenting, our little Daniel, though far from perfect, is manageable. But we didn't want to make it too easy for Michelle, so we threw in another variable. After a recent canine cancer scare, and recently learning from Google that all dogs, however loyal and cute, unfortunately have an inescapable life, span, I somehow convinced my beautiful but camera shy wife that this is the year we do a family photo with our dog. Some more backstory, if you read this far, our Yorkie, Libby, loves us but HATES the rest of the world. She spent the entire hour photoshoot in perpetual scowl and Volume 11 non stop bark. One week later as she always does, lighting in a bottle perfection. I looked at the proofs with amazement. Our son, we expected....she's done it every year, but how she made a loud perpetual yapping bark into a impossibly cute smile is above my skill set. But I think her greatest feat is how she lessened the "he must be rich" looks gap between my wife and I. My wife is easy, even me with my amateur Android skills, it's hard for her to take a bad picture. Michelle mastery came with how she elevated me to "he must be funny" looks gap level. So why the tear? We loved one of the pics so much we purchased a large framed canvas print to hang on our living room wall. My 85 year old happened to be in town for his grandsons 5th bday so I asked him for an helping hand hanging the picture. I figured he has these family portrait hanging at my childhood home. My brother and I with our full head of hair and my mom shoulder pads captured the 90's to a tee...but what I always remember is the "proud" look my dad had on his face. A look of accomplishment shouting "look at me world and all that I love and created". Watching my aging dad struggle, listing to my aging dog bark in a locked room to protect my dad's ankles, I was suddenly reminded that time, as much as you want to hit pause, always moves forward. It's a good idea to stop and smell the roses, or in this case, look at the snapshot/memories/moments and take it all in. After my dad handed me the leveler and I put away the hammer, and I looked up....and yeah....I had that "Dad" look

I went here to take my passport photo and had a really good experience. The owner was so kind and…read moremade me feel comfortable right away, which I really appreciated. They were also very professional and made sure everything looked right for the requirements. The whole process was quick and easy, and the photo turned out great. I'd definitely recommend this place if you need passport or visa photos!

Loved our experience here and it was absolutely worth it for the memories and all the amazing…read morephotos we got back. We wanted to do a family photoshoot for our furbaby's 5th birthday and they were incredibly pet-friendly. There were so many cute photo ops and booths available that didn't require a reservation but we ended up booking the one-hour pass, which included both the Colorgram and Whitegram backgrounds, all digital prints, plus a few 5x7 prints. They also had plenty of props to choose from, and the entire experience felt very easy, seamless, and self-service in the best way. I'd definitely recommend this experience to anyone looking to capture special memories with their loved ones. At the end of the day, you'll never regret taking too many photos.

Honestly I love coming here…read more Staff is always welcoming and friendly. I love that you could take pictures in your own comfort, not feeling rushed. Especially with a toddler You do have a time limit which is totally okay. You get so many great shots. Within that time. The only downside is I didn't like was switching to a different room, my toddler was over it. Also if you're not familiar with the area or place you can get lost. Location wise. So many different rooms to choose from. Affordable as well. Definitely coming back

BEST Experience!!!!! I can't thank Amber Envsions Enough for…read morethe great job, besides providing me with the professional headshot pictures I need for my business she made this experience smooth and easy for me working with my budget, she is professional and very kind I definitely recommend service, don't hesitate reaching out you won't regret it!! You can have a taste of her work on ig: @amberenvisions

Amber did an amazing job with my son's graduation pictures and then his prom pictures as well! She…read morewas very professional and went above and beyond to provide excellent services. When we received the pictures back we were amazed at how beautiful they came out! From communicating our wants and expectations she absolutely delivered. She was very lovely and made us feel comfortable with my son who is very shy she made sure he felt comfortable throughout the sessions. Thank You Amber we will see you at my daughters future quinceañera!

Eva has created amazing memories of our family for the past almost 4 years. We did the year…read moremilestone photos for both of our kids (3 months, 6months, 9 months, 1 year smash cake), 3 Christmas mini sessions, maternity, newborn, family photos and birthdays. She has been able to capture the best memories for us that we will cherish forever. She has the amazing talent of somehow making both of my kids smile and look at the camera at the same time! Her fun energy has my kids always excited to go see her and take pictures. She collaborates with others to make the photos perfect- makeup/hair, and cakes! I also love that she has a large supply of baby outfits and headbands - and she would style the babies so cute! We moved away 3 years ago, yet still drive an hour and a half to work with her because she is the best! Thank you Eva for capturing amazing memories that we will cherish always.

I had my maternity photos with my pets done here and she made the whole experience easy and…read moreenjoyable. She gave great tips on poses and also had a variety of backgrounds to choose from. Not to mention her photos are amazing quality! Definitely book your photography needs here.

James is the best! If you want to enjoy your big day stress free, choose James. If you want to…read morecapture every important moment of your big day, hire James. If you want to re-live your big day over and over again years later, James is your guy! My wife and I had never done a professional photoshoot. Neither of us are particularly comfortable in front of the camera. After interviewing 5 different photographers, we knew from our first conversation that James was the one. He is incredibly friendly, easy going, and knowledgeable. We agreed to do an engagement session, 1 location for 90mins to see if we'd be comfortable working with James. It couldn't have gone better. Initially, we were a bit stiff, but James gave us tips on how to act naturally, suggested poses and hand positions that made us feel and look relaxed. The time flew by and we actually ended up going to a second location with a wardrobe change. Overall, it was about 2 hours. James did not mind at all. In fact, he probably could've gone longer if the sun hadn't set on us! Our photos were edited and received in less than 2 weeks! James was kind enough to print a large poster and sign that shipped to our house in just a few days. He price matched any package/prints from other photographers. Having gone through our engagement session seamlessly, we hired James to shoot our wedding as well. He and an assistant were on site for 10 hours, tending to our every need and keeping us on our timeline. After our planned family/wedding party photos, we hardly even noticed them working as we proceeded with wedding events. After the wedding, we received many compliments on how great James was and several guests asked for his contact information. Within a couple of days, we received a preview of about 20 photos highlighting our big day. We were thrilled! Every important moment was captured so elegantly! The full magazine of photos was available for download in about 1 month. James then worked with us to print a high quality photo book for our coffee table. You can't go wrong with James--his high quality work and work ethic speak for themselves. There is no substitute for how easy and stress free he made us feel, so that we could truly enjoy ourselves knowing that he would capture every single moment candidly. Do not hesitate to hire James, it will be the best decision you will ever make.

An unforgettable experience captured perfectly -- thank you, James!…read more I had the honor of graduating from both LACC and UCLA Extension, and I'm so grateful that James was there to capture every important moment. From our first communication, he was extremely professional, flexible, and kind, always making sure he understood what I wanted and adapting to each location, timeline, and change with ease. He photographed both ceremonies with incredible attention to detail -- from candid moments of me with my husband, family, and friends, to emotional highlights like walking across the stage, and even the quiet, heartfelt moments in between. His eye for storytelling brought every part of the day to life. James made everyone feel comfortable, and his warm presence truly added to the celebration. He treated both graduations with care and dedication, and I couldn't have asked for a better photographer to help preserve these milestones. If you're looking for someone reliable, talented, and genuinely passionate about their work -- James is the one. Thank you again for capturing these beautiful memories that my loved ones and I will treasure forever!

Yaresly is an amazing photographer! I would recommend her for any occasion. She photographed our…read moreengagement session, our wedding, and maternity photos! She's also photographed for other members of my family and we are so grateful of her service, professionalism and work! We will definitely be using her services for future events! Thank you Yaresly!

Yaris has been capturing many memorable moments in my life... from my husband and I wedding…read moreanniversary... too our pregnancy announcement, (which keep in mind she knows my family and for her to be the professional that she is she kept it a secret) our maternity session TWO of them, too my little ones arrival and till now that he is 5 months old. Yaris and I have a long history that I won't get into or else this review will go on forever and ever. lol To make a long story short we are basically family. She is truly AMAZING for any occasion you may need her. You won't regret it, I promise!

This studio is located in the white office building at source mall. The most decent prices (called…read more4 studios in buena park) $550 for newborn package B with two themes and a family picture. The woman who changes the baby is a baby whisperer so good with her gentle and able to keep her asleep while changing her and allowed us to take a picture with our phone for each theme. Small quaint studio but clean lots of props and quick but professional. Will definitely come back for 100th day photos!

Wow, wow, wow!! I took my son's first birthday photos here and it was one of the best experiences…read more Booking was so easy. Choosing backgrounds, wardrobe and the actual photoshoot process was a breeze. The studio itself is so warm and inviting and the natural light was just toooo good. I was so worried that my son wouldn't crack a smile but omg they did everything to make it happen. They had bubbles, fans, toys, snacks, etc. I sat there watching my baby belly laugh and almost shed a tear because I couldn't believe I was going to get this moment on camera. After the shoot, we got the pictures back within 3-5 days. 10/10!! I can't wait to come back for family photos.

Michael is the most professional, talented, engaging, local photographer around. I felt comfortable…read moreand it went so fast, I can not believe how quick three outfit changes for my new realtor professional branding head shots went!! I have used Michael in the past and will continue to in the future. Sometimes you can be a little nervous for posing for photos, but this was really a fun and lovely experience. Highly recommend.

We took my niece to the Santa Experience at f/8 Studios in Long Beach and it was absolutely…read moreamazing. From the moment we walked in, everything felt magical and so thoughtfully done. Santa was incredibly warm, patient, and engaging -- it truly felt like a real, special moment and not just a quick photo. The setup was beautiful, the staff was kind and welcoming, and they made the whole experience feel personal and memorable for both kids and adults. You could tell a lot of care went into creating something truly special. This is such a wonderful holiday experience for families, and it's something we'll remember forever. Highly recommend to anyone looking to create real Christmas magic!

We did our maternity photos with Mily and are super satisfied with everything we had with her. To…read morestart with, her place is easy to access and work with. We didn't have to prepare much and Mily worked us through everything. It was exactly the experience we expected -- a breezy fun entertaining photographing experience, which itself is also as important as the final delivery. Mily gave us a wonderful time! Final results also look awesome. We had many choices to choose from and she set up a very nice digital tool to let us select what we want and pick ones we want to use for final deliverable. It has been great and I cannot be more grateful for Mily! Will work with her again after the baby is born!

Mily did our maternity and newborn sessions and we are so grateful for her. She was so sweet and…read morecaptured these very important moments in our lives. We love our pictures so much. During our newborn session, our baby girl did amazing. She was so gentle with her and made us feel very comfortable. I highly recommend her for you picture needs.

Posting a follow-up as I've received direct messages from random Yelpers over the past few months…read morestating they had similar frustrations as me or asking about my concluding experience. After continued attempts to get a hold of Angela via phone and emails, I finally tried TEXTING Angela in November. I was happy to see a text response from her! but then baffled when I read her message. I've attempted to post screenshots of the text exchange but it appears only a portion is posting. In summary, Angela stated she felt she was harassed by me and would not respond to my bullying tactics. Again, I was dumbfounded. Ultimately, she refused to return our $100 deposit and went silent on us again. In hindsight, I should have noticed that most of the Yelp reviews are over a year old. I don't see any recent reviews which should have been a red flag. I hope Angela is able to improve her operations and customer experience as she is clearly talented at taking beautiful photos.

Angela came highly recommended by my sister-in-law as she went with Angela for all three of her…read morechildren's newborn photoshoot. For the newborn photoshoot, we spent the full four hours in Angela's studio, which allowed me, a first time mom, to really enjoy the process. Angela took great care of us every step of the way, from making sure the baby is comfortable during the naked baby pictures, to making sure mom and dad look ready and stress-free for the family pictures. I'm extremely happy with how the pictures turned out and the grandparents are so in love with all the pictures. If you're on the fence about doing a newborn photoshoot, please do it and go with Angela!