The Bells & Whistles team went above and beyond for my wife and I's wedding. We opted for…read morevideography support and we ended up with priceless assets that included a fantastic 1-minute Instagram reel, a 5:30 minute highlight video, and over 2 hours of high-quality raw footage. The videos were expertly crafted and Chris was fully receptive to any feedback or ideas that my family and I provided. In fact, Chris acted upon suggestions and was able to turn out new versions of assets within just a few hours. I highly recommend working with Bells & Whistles and I promise that you, your loved ones, and guests will love your final videos.

My Husband and I used Bells & Whistles for our photography and videography for our wedding and they…read moreare absolutely unmatched! Chris has been so kind and helpful throughout the entire process. Communication was always clear and fast. Tony, our photographer and Camilo, our videographer were an absolute blast to work with. Once they met with us, they knew exactly how to execute the vision I wanted and captured every single moment beautifully. I cannot thank you all enough for giving us the photos and videos that we'll cherish lifelong.

I have been working with Manolo for ten years. He is by far the best. Not only is he beyond…read moretalented, he is also personable. Visiting his studio and viewing your images will be worth the investment you have made. Manolo captures moments you did not even notice yourself. I remember during my daughter's 6 month session, she did nothing but cry. If you saw the pictures, you would think she was the happiest baby on the block! Her communion pictures (fast forward 8 years later) are priceless. He took traditional, as well as gallery worthy photos. His talent is only one of his attributes. He works SO well with children. He won my daughter over instantly. He explains what is going on and why. He explains why pictures are captured a certain way. His staff is magnificent and consistent. Kristina has worked with Manolo for as long as I have known him. She is perfect! Working with Manolo not only provides you with a photographer, but with a lifelong friend.

Manolo's work is the perfect balance of classic, modern, and high-end editorial. His photos feel…read moretimeless, chic, and effortlessly elevated. Beyond his undeniable talent, Manolo's presence on our wedding day made such a difference. He's calm, funny, and genuinely wonderful to have around. He comes prepared, yet is always ready to pivot in the moment. He pulls inspiration directly from his surroundings, gives just the right amount of direction, and somehow turns real moments into images that look straight out of a magazine. Before hiring him, my biggest fear was spending the entire day taking photos and missing out on enjoying my wedding, or not capturing everything I wanted. Neither happened. Manolo works efficiently and fiercely. He guides brides in the lead-up to the wedding, and on the day itself he's simply incredible. I would recommend Manolo without hesitation. He is the best photographer I know. His team was equally fantastic; professional, kind, and an absolute joy to work with.

I recently had the pleasure of working with this Marilyn Scavo, boudoir photographer, and her…read moreall-female team in Miami, Florida, and I must say, it was an incredible experience. From the moment I walked into her studio, I was impressed by their professionalism and warm welcome. Marilyn's creativity truly shines through in every aspect of the shoot. She has a knack for capturing the essence of femininity in a tasteful and artistic manner. What I appreciated most was her ability to make me feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera. Not only did she teach me how to pose to accentuate my best features, but she also encouraged me to express my personality, resulting in truly unique and empowering photographs. The final results were beyond my expectations. she made me look and feel like the best version of myself. The attention to detail in every shot and the skillful use of lighting and props were evident in the stunning images produced. Overall, I can't recommend this boudoir photographer and her all-female team enough. Marilyn's professionalism, creativity, and dedication to making you look your absolute best makes her the go-to choice for anyone seeking a transformative and empowering boudoir photography experience. I can't say enough wonderful things about how amazing my photos turned out!

Part of my bucket list was to do boudoir photos. I had been following Marilyn for a while on…read moreseveral different social media platforms and knew after reading the reviews, she was the photographer for me. Upon entering, you immediately feel at ease. We are all self-conscious of our bodies but mine goes to 10000%. I decided to get the Not So Simple package, which includes five digital images, makeup and eyelashes. I cannot rave enough about Marilyn and her expertise. Lauren who did my makeup was fabulous as well. I enjoyed the experience so much that I cannot wait do book my next session. I wish I would have done this years ago!

I can't say enough good things about Liam and his team. I fired my photographer two weeks before my…read morewedding and panic emailed Liam to see if they had any availability. They matched me with a photographer with a ton of experience and made me feel so supported and heard during the very last minute process of switching over to his company. I am obsessed with my wedding photos. I got the full package of photos about two weeks after my wedding, way faster than i had anticipated. The photographer, Eric Raco, took a lot of time out of his day to meet with me for like an hour to go over the type of shots that I want and the vibe that I wanted in my photos. Liam and his team checked in on me leading up to the wedding and are very responsive after the wedding when I asked about when I would get to see my photos. The website is easy to navigate and downloading your photos to your iCloud or Google is super easy. Thank you so much Liam for taking me on last minute. I am very happy with my decision to do so.

hired Liam for a virtual wedding and he ruined the event. On August 15th, 2020, Liam's coworker…read morearrived at the venue to video the ceremony on zoom. He did not bring camera equipment instead set up a 9 inch iPad on a tripod. I supplied three videos to be played during the ceremony, the rest of the wedding was live interactions with the officiants. From the very beginning it was a complete disaster. The videographer recommended we start five minutes late to allow people to get in the waiting room, so we did. The first 15 minutes was a video I supplied Liam. for some reason, Liam's coworker muted the video and turned on the iPad's mic, so the guest listened to 15 minutes of idle conversation as the video played. When the ceremony begin, unmuted guests could be heard having conversations as the officiant tried to speak. Repeatedly, the officiant asked guests to mute their microphones. It never happened. Each time a guest made a noise the screen would go black and show the person's name and then would return to the ceremony. Liam was the host of the zoom function and should have had control of all microphones. He did nothing to silence the talking, as a result the service was lost to chatter and background noise. Liam also controlled entry into the wedding service. He left 40 guests in waiting room, none of which ever made it inside. 100% of the feedback was bad. The following day Liam sent me a copy of his work at the wedding and it was unwatchable. When I asked for a refund for services he certainly did not provide, he immediately edited the video and blamed everyone from the officiant, zoom, me and location for the disaster. He even stated had I purchased a more expensive video package from him the quality would have been better. When I asked if he would highlight my wedding on his website he said, "No". I'm aware a zoom event is never going to be the quality of a videotaped presentation. I knew that when I hired a "professional" videographer. What I didn't expect was getting someone who knew nothing about Zoom or virtual events. Liam started the event late, muted the videos, allowed guests to speak freely throughout the service and blocked 40 people from attending the wedding. He considers what he did , "good work"... I'd hate to see his bad work! I have attached a YouTube away to my wedding video made by Liam and you can decide for yourself. https://youtu.be/AjG_bpZL4us

Malena is AMAZING! In a world of outward appearances and perception she is able to capture more…read morethan the physical in her photography. The studio is clean and fully equipped for the best headshot you can find! Her demeanor, professionalism, and genuine interest in your needs is unique in this market. I highly recommend her. More than a picture or image!

Very professional and does a great job with head shots.read more

I'm so happy we chose Portrayts. From the first message they were super responsive and clear about…read morepackages, timing and what was included. We booked them for a small event plus a short portrait session, and they handled both perfectly. On the day of the shoot they arrived early, walked the location with us and suggested poses and spots that I would never have thought of. They gave just enough direction so we felt comfortable, but also captured a lot of natural, candid moments. Several guests even commented on how friendly and professional they were. Turnaround time was exactly what they promised and the final photos/video were beautiful - sharp, great colors, and edited in a clean, modern style (no over-filtering). They sent everything in an easy online gallery so it was simple to download and share with family. If you're looking for a team that actually listens to what you want and delivers high-quality photo and video work, I'd 100% recommend Portrayts. We'll definitely be booking them again.

He was very easy to work with and captured our special moment. Arrived early and made it easy for…read moreus to get what we needed.

My husband and I went to Miami for our 'Baby Moon'. We love going to the beach and decided while…read morethere we should take maternity photos. I found Tova online. Her reviews were good and website photos nice. I reached out to her and another photographer. Tova responded quickly and made it easy to decide she is who we would go with. She was very polite and gladly came to the hotel we were staying in and took our photos on the beach. She was a pleasure to work and made the awkwardness of being photographed comfortable. Her turnaround time for sending us the photos was quick too. Overall we are very pleased to have worked with her.

Tova captured just what we wanted the warmth of family - it was a wedding, a second wedding where…read morewe both felt blessed to find each other after losing our spouses in a tragic manner. We are all about living and enjoying everyday for the rest of our lives and Tova captured our love and the beauty and playfulness of the very important people in our lives - she was the perfect photographer for us! Now if I could only figure out a way to display 300 wonderful pictures. Thank You Tova

Summary: Terrible service, Very rude and didn't want to return our deposit for the photo shoot…read moreshe canceled the same day. The business owner will try to defame and make up things of the people that leaves accurate but negative reviews about her business. Marietta will says she is scared for her life while she is the one contacting you to harass you and not leave you alone in order to put her review down. Sorry marieta, doxxing and defamation are both a crime in this country. Read the not recommended reviews that were flagged by the biz owner in order to keep her bad biz running. Save your self from being scammed and go to a real photographer l Marietta is one of the worst and most unprofessional person I have had to work with. There is absolutely nothing positive to say about her. My daughter wanted to get her 15 birthday pictures done in Miami (we live in the Pacific Northwest, so across the country), when looking for photographers, we found Marietta. Marietta had a package for 1000 dollars which was her economy package. In the said package, one quince dress and one fashion dress were included. My daughter said she wanted two, maybe three, quince dresses, so we asked Marietta how much it would be to exchange the fashion dress for a quince dress and add another quince dress. Attached in the number one screenshot below, you can see Marietta say that the price of the dresses will be 100 for the one being exchanged and 180 for the third dress. I thought, "Wow! What an amazing deal" my daughter and I decided to send Marietta her $500 REFUNDABLE deposit through ZELLE (this is important later in the story). Two days before the photoshoot (about a month and something following the text about the dress prices), Marietta says that the first dress exchange will now be $250, and the third dress that WE were bringing, not provided by Marietta, would be $280. (Check screenshot number 2). THIS IS NOT AT ALL WHAT WE HAD AGREED TO THE DAY I PUT IN THE DEPOSIT. I bring this up to Mariettas attention, to which she responds by talking about how "prices change all the time" (Check screenshot number 3). I called Marietta to ask about the price change. she told me "this should be a lesson to my daughter that she can't get everything she wants" Photos day - MY DAUGHTER'S BIRTHDAY, Marietta was very crafty in designing her schedule of her timeline for the photoshoot & make up person, they were on the very opposite side of town .Marietta knew I could not possibly make it on time to both places. I let Mariettas makeup artist know we were not going to be using her services, to which I get a text from Marietta saying that I was going against "the contract" (See screenshot 4). The only one violating the contract was Marietta. She by now said that I have to pay her the total upfront before the shoot, about an hour after the text was sent, and provided me an address to drop off the money at (see screenshot 4 - the times are changed due to the time zones, PST to EST). I told Marietta that I could not pay her through Zelle as my Zelle was having issues, and I had cash with me and will pay her on-site- (Screenshot 5-) is her response. I ask her for my $500 deposit back, which she then says is non-refundable, something that was never mentioned on her website. I could not try to challenge the money I sent to her because money through Zelle is gone money. Once you send it, there is ZERO way to get it back. All of the sudden Marietta says that we cannot continue with the shoot because she is scared for her life. I never made any threats to her safety. She sends a fake link to me from "Zelle," which is supposed $250, only half of the deposit. I continued requesting my $500 be given back, or I would file a lawsuit against her for the money she would not return and other expenses incurred due to her scam. Today, almost a month after asking for my entire deposit back, she returns me the money and says she is only doing so because she is fearful for her and her children's lives. Mind you; I never mentioned anything about them. Nor did I make any threats to their safety EVER. NOW, AFTER THIS, SHE ADDED A DISCLAIMER ON HER WEBSITE THAT PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND THAT THE DEPOSIT IS A NON-REFUNDABLE 200. Screenshots 7 and 8 are screenshots of her website terms BEFORE the changes. Marietta is very crafty, she Lies, defames, and causes emotional distress . Photos by Marietta somehow manages to erase / flag the negative reviews against her unscrupulous practice. Currently Marietta won't stop calling me and harassing me in order to put down her negative reviews, which I won't. And she doesn't put my private information down I'll be calling to proper identities and file a lawsuit against her for doxxing and defamation of character.

Marietta is one of the worst and most unprofessional people I have had to work with. There is…read moreabsolutely nothing positive to say about her. My daughter wanted to get her 15 birthday pictures done in Miami (we live in the Pacific Northwest, so halfway across the country), so when looking for photographers, we found Marietta. Marietta had a package for 1000 dollars which was her economy package. In the said package, one quince dress and one fashion dress were included. My daughter said she wanted two, maybe three, quince dresses, so we asked Marietta how much it would be to exchange the fashion dress for a quince dress and add another quince dress. Attached in the number one screenshot below, you can see Marietta say that the price of the dresses will be 100 for the one being exchanged and 180 for the third dress. I thought, "Wow! What an amazing deal" my daughter and I decided to send Marietta her $500 REFUNDABLE deposit through ZELLE (this is important later in the story). Two days before the photoshoot (about a month and something following the text about the dress prices), Marietta says that the first dress exchange will now be $250, and the third dress that WE were bringing, not provided by Marietta, would be $280. (Check screenshot number 2). THIS IS NOT AT ALL WHAT WE HAD AGREED TO THE DAY I PUT IN THE DEPOSIT. I bring this up to Mariettas attention, to which she responds by talking about how "prices change all the time" (Check screenshot number 3). I then call Marietta to ask about the price change in which she tells me that this should be a lesson to my daughter that she can't get everything she wants. Marietta can deny this, but I have a video of the call. On the day of the photoshoot, MY DAUGHTERS BIRTHDAY, we weren't going to make it on time to the location of the shoot, so my daughter got her makeup done at the hotel we were staying at. We did this instead of using Mariettas makeup and hair artist because we (my daughter and I) weren't going to make it on time. We weren't going to make it on time due to Marietta was very crafty in her schedule of her timeline for the photoshoot day, and there was no possible way for us to make it to her makeup artist and the location on time. I let Mariettas makeup artist know we were not going to be using her services, to which I get a text from Marietta saying that I was going against "the contract" (See screenshot 4). The only one violating the contract was Marietta. She by now said that I have to pay her the total upfront before the shoot, about an hour after the text was sent, and provided me an address to drop off the money at (see screenshot 4 - the times are changed due to the time zones, PST to EST). I told Marietta that I could not pay her through Zelle as my Zelle was having issues, and I had cash with me and will pay her on-site- (Screenshot 5-) is her response. I ask her for my $500 deposit back, which she then says is non-refundable, something that was never mentioned on her website. I could not try to challenge the money I sent to her because money through Zelle is gone money. Once you send it, there is ZERO way to get it back. Marietta says that we cannot continue with the shoot because she is scared for her life. I never made any threats to her safety. She sends a fake link to me from "Zelle," which is supposed $250, only half of the deposit. I continued requesting my $500 be given back, or I would file a lawsuit against her for the money she would not return. Today, almost a month after asking for my entire deposit back, she returns me the money and says she is only doing so because she is fearful for her and her children's lives. Mind you; I never mentioned anything about them. Nor did I make any threats to their safety EVER. NOW, AFTER THIS, SHE ADDED A DISCLAIMER ON HER WEBSITE THAT PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND THAT THE DEPOSIT IS A NON-REFUNDABLE 200. Screenshots 7 and 8 are screenshots of her website terms BEFORE the changes. Marietta, I can still sue you for the cost of plane tickets, hotel expenses, last-minute photographer, last-minute outfits, and above all, the emotional damages caused to my daughter for canceling on her birthday and the drama Marietta created to get away with her scam and keep the money. My daughter didn't ask for much and could not have a quince party, so instead only ask for photos. That was ruined by Mariettas pettiness and manipulation. Too long to read: Marietta is a manipulator and scammer who ruined my daughter's birthday and tried to steal our deposit.

Initially we chose around 15 studios and after that we wrote down all "+" and "-". Breeze Pictures…read morewon our final selection due to their ideal portfolio. Photos of the couples in creative locations seemed so admirable to us. One of ideas we implemented into our wedding day photography.

Attended a friend's wedding there. To start, the grounds were incredible. Waterfalls, swans and…read moreother wildlife throughout the property. A wonderful venue for any occasion, in my humble opinion. We were in a clear sided tent which was well illuminated and the air conditioning did not disappoint. The management has contacts for event management, music, food, decor, etc. I do not know if the family brought in their own music and catering or used the venue's, but both were very good. Highly recommend!

This is an amazing venue. We saw it once and booked it. You have to book early early. We booked 1…read moreyear to the day and all the dates were taken and we ended up with a Friday wedding. Joe is good to work with. But more importantly you need a great planner. Ours was Jessica G. Events. Was very disappointed in a few of their vendors, I'm posting here because they were recommended by the venue and don't have their own yelp page. Belkis floral- beautiful flowers but forgot the tall floral at the alter and the petals. Forgot we didn't want boutonnières. Very aloof when inquired after the wedding. Sagno catering: The apps were not like we had the tasting. The bruschetta was a tiny bit of tomato topping. Looked very sparse, the dates and walnuts were tiny, only saw the coconut shrimp once in the passed apps. The steak on the main course of the plated dinner was very small nothing like the tasting we had at secret gardens. Chicken Alfredo tortilini was not plated as we tasted. Everything was smaller portioned than our tasting. We did not go with Sagno for the cake since I did not like their cake. We ordered tiramisu, the tiramisu was not made with marscapone instead cream cheese, obviously cheaper and not the right taste. The Miami events- awesome all the way around! The violinist was amazing, the dance floor beautiful and great DJ. Drinks by us- great to work with but only around 8 bottles that were average brands. For a full open bar not sure it would be enough for a lager crowd. There are a lot of additional costs to the all inclusive price. I did feel a little nickeled and dimed about the early access for the brides room. 765.00 to get in the room 7:30 instead of 10. The room is empty and I thought that to be a pricey add on. Beware there is construction on the grounds and the bride and grooms rooms need some updating. All in all the wedding was amazing and like the backdrop of Secret Gardens.