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!

John was a great photographer for our family photo shots. He really captured all the moments we…read morewanted. He did a beautiful job and was creative with the shots he took; we are very happy with the photos and will use him again or recommend him to others in the future!

"We couldn't have asked for a better team to capture our wedding day! Our photographer was…read moreabsolutely incredible--he was super attentive and seemed to be everywhere at once without ever feeling intrusive. He navigated every inch of our venue to find the perfect shots, yet he had this amazing 'ninja-like' ability to stay out of the way while still capturing every intimate moment. Whenever I wanted a specific photo with a guest, he was right there and ready to help. To top it off, the videographer was just as talented, working in perfect harmony with the photographer to ensure no memory was missed. The final photos and videos are stunning. If you want a team that is professional, present, and produces beautiful work, look no further!"

I'm a wedding planner in Los Angeles, and my wedding last month at the Neighborhood Church in Palos…read moreVerdes was the first time I've worked with Joey Ikemoto Photography. From the beginning to the day of, they made everything so easy. There was someone who was always available if either me or my couple had questions, for one. Scheduling meetings and engagement shoot was great. Joey's Jonathan was our photographer at the wedding, and he and his assistant were wonderful and fun. They were great with the guests, and great sticking to a pretty short timeline, with some helpful suggestions. I'd love to work with them again. - Liz Coopersmith Silver Charm Events

I can't say enough good things about Joey Ikemoto Photography and the team they have. From the…read moreconsultation, to the engagement shoot, to the wedding day, they were friendly, professional, timely, and most importantly EXCELLENT at their craft. Our photo previews for our wedding left me in tears, and that is just the previews. Joey has a way of putting people at ease, and combine that with his amazing artistic vision and you're left with stunning images that capture the energy of a truly magical day.

If you need your film developed, this is the place to go. AMAZING AND SUCH A KIND PERSON! Been here…read moretwice and loved my experience everytime

This place is amazing ! I've come so often he remembers my email lol! He's always telling me I'll…read moreget my pics by 3pm no matter what time I drop off my rolls but I get them so much quicker ! An hour and a half to be exact. He's so friendly and an amazing person !

We booked FattyKine for our Wedding Photo Booth and they set up a great backdrop with a bunch of…read morecool props! It's important at weddings to keep your guests entertained, so a Photo Booth is a must. Thanks again Dale!

Fantastic experience with these folks last night, we hired them for a photo booth in our home as…read morepart of a 60th Birthday party for my wife. They arrived as promised, set up outside after agreeing it looked like the light rain showers were done and were almost ready to start when it rained again. With no fuss or complaints they quickly moved inside and set up in the plan B location and then even stayed on a little longer to account for the lost time. Very professional, very attentive and deftly handled all the guests. It was a huge hit, the pictures turned out really well and I highly recommend them. Thank you Shanna & Dale!

Yaz is perfect. I rarely say that about a photographer but she is so kind, thoughtful, and…read moreprofessional. She was super impressive in helping me get setup for my session and once we got to her studio, it only got even better!! Yaz was great at getting my husband to come out of his shell during our maternity shoot. She made us feel comfortable, welcome, and shot some of the most stunning authentic photos we have ever had taken in our lives. If I could, I would get pregnant again right this second to go back to her. Do not hesitate, she IS the perfect maternity photographer you've been looking for to capture such a special time in your life.

Yaz was amazing for our newborn photoshoot. She made us feel comfortable and at ease during the…read morewhole process. Her studio has a beautiful aesthetic and location was easily accessible. Her eye for detail and ability to capture genuine, beautiful moments is incredible. We'll cherish these photos forever and highly recommend her. Thank you, again!

My passport picture came out fire…read more Great at home service. Steve came on time and took less than 10 minutes! I got my perfect glam passport picture! I received my pictures in this very cute booklet. Great experience. Definitely recommend.

It was a great experience and I honestly did like my pictures the problem is you have to pay $150+…read moremore so that you can get them digitally sent to your email. I have never dealt with that, and it shocked me. Usually I can pay for the pictures I want digitally sent to me. My package was $160 and the digital package is $300 something .

I had always dreamed of taking my pre-wedding photos at my alma mater, and I wanted that classic…read moreKorean drama look with a Korean-style bridal style. The photographer and makeup artist were incredibly professional. They listened to every detail I wanted and brought my vision to life perfectly. From the makeup and hair to the overall styling, everything was done with such care and precision. Shooting at my university made it even more special, and the final photos were exactly what I had imagined. I highly recommend Mr. Fu if you're looking for the perfect pre-wedding shoot here!

I chose Unique because they were one of the few in the area to offer an all-inclusive package. My…read morepackage included dress and jewelry rental, hair and makeup for the couple, the photoshoot, all raw digital images, 20 edited photos, and a printed canvas. The hair and makeup artist was able to follow my vague instructions and helped customized my overall look, including jewelry choices. She also stayed throughout the shoot for touch-ups, and even helped with posing. Sam's knows what angles to shoot and which lighting works. He guided us through the poses and was able to wrap up our shoot earlier than estimated even though I usually find myself very awkward in front of the camera. I also appreciated that they provide all of the digital files, including the 500+ raw ones. When I wasn't a fan of the initial editing style, Sam was very receptive to my feedback and revised the photos quickly. The reason for 4 stars is the communication. During the consultation, I was hoping for more guidance on ideas since I didn't have a clear vision. I was just shown his portfolio on his tablet and quietly scrolled in front of him. After the shoot, I had to follow up for updates on my raw and edited photos. Only after I reached out first did he respond immediately.