pricing was fair/ competitive and Lisa was available ahead of the event to discuss timeline and…read moresong choices. Her communication level lead me to believe the day-off would be significantly better than it was. there was an issue with the ceremony site equipment set up at the venue- that was reasonably stressful for Lisa (and not her fault), and it seemed she was not able to bounce back from it. multiple guest commented that she seemed stressed throughout the night. beyond that our first dance song I don't believe was cut down, there were significant awkward pauses between songs at the reception - I have my Spotify set up to fade into the next song. again Lisa's communication prior to the event was really good- maybe she was just having an off day.

This group is warm and welcoming for the newcomer. They offer many variety of songs and styles for…read morethose wanting something different, and also the karaoke classics...they are real people and make you welcome from the first song you sing..till you are a regular and know your best songs and already have them picked out for you before you even go up and sign in...I have had many fun nights with them and hope to continue doing so...The DJ ing is top notch and can accommodate any style, because they take pride in having a VAST repertoire of songs to sing and to be heard....great show, fun ,and relaxing times to be had by all!

I shot a Boudoir session with Britni! She made me feel so comfortable and the shoot was so much…read morefun! She gave me genuine compliments throughout the session, that gave me through the roof confidence! I can't wait to see all the pictures! The best part was that she knows all the right poses to make you look your best! Definitely recommend shooting with Britni and recommend shooting a Boudoir shoot!

I can't say enough about Britni Brown. She is phenomenal, personable and has fun working with…read moreeveryone. She's very understanding and listens to the customer. When a person loves what they do for a living, you know you'll get the best. Don't wait to book your session! You won't regret it! (She's the sweetest person you'll ever meet)

Excellent finished products definitely recommended went in for social media photos and passport…read morehead shots, I'm completely satisfied

This is a review of the beginners photography class offered, and not of any other services…read moreprovided. Disappointed is an understatement. To preface my review, I had recently purchased a dslr camera, and have read 2 intro books on photography prior to taking the course. The $160 course is marketed as a 6 week session, with 2 hours a session. Roughly 30 minutes of which was dedicated to snack time, and the 6th session had no new material presented. That alone is about 5 hours of the 12 hours paid for that is wasted. The instructor spent roughly as much time either giving suggestions for what equipment to buy (ie. internal hard drives) as he did giving pertinent information to improving photography style. Minimal critique was given on homework assignments, and the pictures students took were often not reviewed until after the allotted class time was over. I perceive that as the work that the class completed was seen as less important than the snack time, but that's an opinion. A model was asked to come in for the 5th session, where the instructor spent 30 minutes conducting his own photo shoot, which proved to be a rather awkward experience. Not only were the students given minimal instruction and critique during their short opportunity to photograph the model, but the model seemed generally uncomfortable with some comments that were made during the session by the instructor. I wholeheartedly would not recommend taking this class if you are a beginner seeking to improve your technique with a digital slr. The alternatives of reading the manual that came with your camera, buying a digital photography beginners book, and searching through youtube tutorial videos are much more cost effective and rewarding experiences. Also, it will save you the trouble and stress of going home and complaining to your spouse after leaving this class each night.

In-Focus is amazing! The in person video portion was smooth and painless. Everyone was so…read morefriendly and helpful! I was amazed at their editing and production process and received my perfect video in a short timeframe. Extremely professional and hope to be able to utilize their services again in the near future!

My day, month and year were made when I got to watch home videos for the first time in 20 years. I…read moredropped off a big stack of videos filmed on various formats to In Focus. Tim was super helpful and had them digitized within two weeks. I got to watch my kids grow up all over again. Thank you Tim at In Focus for digitizing the sweetest memories. Just so special! Your service was awesome!!

My husband and I went in for our first ultrasound and our experience was amazing!! It is so cozy…read moreand comforting inside & the staff were so nice. The lady that performed our ultrasound made us feel so comfortable and relaxed and did everything she could to get a clear image of our little baby. Love love love this place!!

We're very disappointed in the photos. They had an extra charge for the photos which was very…read moreexpensive. There was no good photo of the bride and groom together. There was no photos of the bride in her sister. There were no photos of the handfasting ceremony. We had asked for traditional wedding photos and was told it would be taken care of. They were not.

Absolutely love The Meadows!! The property is gorgeous, and it is awesome how you have more than 1…read morechoice for location of your ceremony. Danny and Vera were amazing to work with. From the start of planning a wedding, all the way through to the end of the wedding day, these 2 made sure everything was just the way every bride wants it: perfect! I don't have enough words to describe the quality of service and attention to detail that is provided... it has me simply speechless. So happy we chose The Meadows for our venue. Highly recommend!!!! Thank you again, Danny & Vera!

$2500 later and 7 months after being married, all I have is a couple pictures...and a CD of…read moreUNEDITED pictures..because he thought I would like to do my OWN editing!! What PROFESSIONAL photographer makes you pay that kind of money to give you unedited pictures!! I have 3 bridal pictures and 1 engagement picture. I am supposed to be getting 3 albums...but I doubt that will even happen. Plus, my husband doesn't have a SINGLE picture of him with his family, any of them on our wedding day..and the two of us only have 3 posed pictures of us, and 2 of them we aren't even looking at the camera!! I am so disappointed in the pictures.

Doug Hodel is an awesome guy. After booking him last year, I had to change the date a million times…read moredue to issues with the military. He was always accommodating and was incredibly understanding. He also gave us a pretty good military discount as well. When wedding day finally came, he was early and made everyone feel comfortable. I hate doing pictures and he made it bearable. After the wedding, he told me to email him my address and he would mail my CD to me since I live states away. Three days later I emailed him and my CD was already done and it was mailed out shortly after. Needless to say, I only waited about a week for beautiful, edited photos. I wish I still lived in Abilene so I could continue business with him. I highly recommend Doug Hodel to anyone.

Haley Jo's is upstairs at Under One Roof, a gift shop in downtown Abilene. Upstairs has been…read moreseveral restaurants over the years, and Haley Jo is the latest. We're here cause my brother knows the owner. Upstairs has usually been a sandwich/tea room, but the menu is a little more extensive this time. Sandwiches, burgers, a few plated entrees and a daily special are your options. The ribeye sandwich and fish tacos were both good. My brothers chicken parmigiana was the special and looked good. The elevators is broke, so use the stairs. If your shopping downtown, stop by!

What an awesome new restaurant in downtown Abilene. It's the perfect lunch destination if you want…read morehigh-quality, interesting, well-prepared food. I had the sirloin skewers with green beans and mashed potatoes (those mashed potatoes are LEGIT), and my grandmother had the Winter Salad. We both loved our food, and our server was A++. This is my new favorite spot!