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.

Bella Photo absolutely made my day. I spent time online trying to find a local photo studio without…read morehaving to drive downtown Manhattan since I live in Westchester. (I just realized that photo studios are becoming a thing of the past) After making about 7 phones which was only met with voicemails all over the place, I reached Bella Photo. Sylvia took my call and instantly put my mind at peace. She made provision to meet with me first thing Monday morning which was unexpected. She would have seen me during the weekend but for other bookings she had in place. Once I arrived, she walked me into the studio and made sure I was comfortable. Took time to understand exactly what I needed and we began right away. Studio was well lit and exceeded my expectations. Every minute of my package was maximized and I actually would have paid more for the quality of service, professional know how and undivided attention I received. She knows her way around her cameras and is not shy to advice me to improve my look if the image was not going to look right. I tend to frown in my photos and she would pull the big smile out of me which from the preview will be the shots i'll use for my websites etc. OH! in addition to sending me the digital proofs, she will make them compatible with my website and other internet platforms where smaller resolutions are required. Need I say more? Stop reading! Just call her and get your professional photos or event photos done. I am comfortable behind a camera but I will put mine down and let Bella Photos handle all my events and Business photos from now on...Let's keep this studio going. Thanks Sylvia.

My parents and my brothers came to New York last summer and it was the first time all five of us…read morehad been together in seven years. A few days before one of my brothers had to leave, my mom mentioned that she would really love to get family portraits done. After searching online and finding it very difficult to get someone on such short notice, I called BellaPhoto, spoke with Sylvia, and a few hours later we were meeting her in a park to get the portraits done. On top of being so accommodating with our time crunch, she was also very friendly and made sure we all had fun at our session. The photos turned out great!! I would definitely recommend BellaPhoto to anyone looking for a photographer. Thanks Sylvia!

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!!

This place is amazing. I don't know know why people rate it so low. I got my photo taken here for…read moremy job application and the owner was very nice. The photo came out clear and neat. Im not the most photogenic dude out there and they made me look great. Thanks a lot! The staff are friendly, even though they don't speak fluent English. I think it's great that the owner hire his staffs who normally might get a hard time getting a job out there. The job market is tough out there man. I'm gonna tell my friends to support this business. I definitely will come back if i ever need more photos taken like passport and stuff. 5 stars for you guys, kudos on the good job.

Spectacular traditional passport photographs. I prefer going to Ulloa because they are very…read moreprofessional, preps you by wiping your face, taking several pictures and choosing the best one to use. Whereas going to Walgreens on Walgreens. My opinion!

Pros: (+) Sirin is…read morepunctual and reliable (+) Super easy to work with (+) Turnaround of photos are fast! (+) She is flexible on going to location (+) She does weddings, engagements, photoshoots, documentary, headshots, food photography, newborns, boudoir, etc. Cons: (-) None. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I can't even begin to explain how amazing Sirin is to work with. I've used her services countless amount of times. I distinctly remember one time when I working on a celebrity photoshoot for a magazine, the original photographer that was hired to document behind the scenes did not show up. At a last minute whim, I had suggested to the Creative Director for the magazine to use Sirin since she was highly recommended to me. After he agreed, within a few minutes notice, Sirin rushed all the way to Brooklyn to be there. She saved the day and took amazing photos!!! She knew exactly what she was doing! Not only that, we got the photos within 2 days! I was ecstatic! I've hired her for several events since then and have not been disappointed since. She has a keen eye for capturing the most natural moments. I had even suggested her to my friends who are getting married to do their engagement photoshoot. I actually went with my friends to meet Sirin and I recorded the behind the scenes of the photoshoot which you can view here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YeZq-E6Nv4 Sirin was so amazing! I couldn't believe how fast she was after that photoshoot. Her turn around time for those engagement photos was 3 days and my friends were in tears after seeing their engagement photos. I have to admit....I cried too! Don't judge. lol Hey...you would cry too! http://www.sirinsamman.com/Weddings/Weddingsetc/i-fNTc83h She has an impressive portfolio and I've seen her even work with celebrities such as Barbara Walters, Colin Powell, Julianne Moore, Claudia Jordan and more. I know this will not be the last time that I will work with her and I'm quite positive that I will have another updated review about her very soon.

Highly recommended!!! Sirin is such a sweetheart. We have utilized her services for our engagement…read morephotoshoot & were so blown away by our beautiful pictures that we booked her for our wedding as well :) We continue to receive compliments upon compliments on how breathtaking our pictures are. She truly does have a skill of capturing those special moments! A+++++ in our book!!!

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.

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

BAD BUSINESS. There's so much I want to say but not enough "characters" to express my feelings. My…read moreson's school picture was in March. It's the end of June and no picture. They are liars, unprofessional and does not know how to communicate with school. BAD BUSINESS..

Worst photo studio ever! I took my daughter for an Easter photo session and I was only allowed to…read moresee the photos on the camera they were taken with, and I wasn't allowed to see or choose the picture, they picked it out for me.

He made me feel so comfortable. Told me all ideas and process that was going to be in the photo…read moreshoot. Overall, I was in love with everything. Will go again.