I went to Elev8 Photography to get a new headshot after my graduation. Very knowledgeable and easy…read moreto work with. They are happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have. I learned about helpful techniques to create an amazing headshot! I loved the flexibility in scheduling. Recommend 10/10: You will LOVE the results!!!

I coordinated an event to do over 30 headshots for a professional group and Leo and Kenny knocked…read moreit out of the park! They were organized and cool under pressure. Our group's theme this year is "Level Up" and these headshots are definitely going to help with that. I would not hesitate to refer Elev8 Photography to anyone!

My wife for Amanda's reference from somewhere online while we were searching for her maternity and…read morenewborn photoshoot. Had multiple options to choose from in this neighborhood, however, we are glad we chose Acapello. We booked both maternity and newborn photoshoots together as there was a $50 discount in doing so. Loved the pictures taken by Amanda. Quick turnaround from appointment to the release of the pictures. Amanda is fast and she coordinates with clients very professionally. She gives enough bandwidth and indulges in talks as well to make everyone comfortable. She has a great idea of photography shots and top-notch quality output. Our newborn did not co-operate much during the shoot and Amanda spent an extra hour almost to make the photo shoot happen without any extra charges and concerns. I would highly recommend Acapello for the professional and very classy pictures for any occasion shoot. Here prices might be a little more than the competition but I bet pictures speak by themselves and quality comes with a cost especially in photography. Attaching our maternity samples here for reference.

I just left my session this morning and I have to say I had such a positive experience. I knew what…read moreto expect going into the session. Two days ago I received a reminder for the session which also included expectations and helpful tips. Yesterday I received another reminder via text with a shorter summary of helpful tips. I really appreciated that. During our session, communication was great before, during, and after. Before the session started, Amanda and her assistant gave me a brief consultation for wardrobe (she has a closet where we can pull from many styles). During, it seemed like Amanda had a vision in her head and went for it. She knows how to pose and direct what she was trying to portray in vision/photos. She is assertive and I like it. After the session, she again summarized expectations for results and turn around time (this info is also provided in her email from two days ago). Her studio is clean and I immediately felt comfortable there and around them. The studio has relaxed vibes and music also plays during the session; no awkward silence. You can really see how much these two (Amanda and her assistant) invest in their business.

I did a boudoir photo shoot with Kelli and we also had her shoot our wedding. She is AMAZING! She…read moremakes you feel completely comfortable, and is incredibly talented. Our photos are artistic, classy, and beautiful, and we absolutely cherish them. We are now pregnant and will be using Kelly for our bump and baby shots. We highly recommend Kelli!

Was recommended her by family and wasn't disappointed! She's so sweet, has the best energy, she…read moremade sure to be goofy and grab any young kids attention. All our engagement and wedding pictures turned out beautiful! She's awesome, try her out :)

We considered several photographers, but there was just something about Nina's photos that caught…read moremy eye. Her style is the perfect balance between natural, formal, and casual, and she just seems to capture the emotions of the day. Well, we just received the first round of our proofs, and my heart is literally overflowing with joy and emotion over how beautiful they are. Nina captured so many moments that I wasn't even aware of because how can one person be everywhere at once? It seems Nina and her assistant were! It should be said that I did not advise my family to arrive early for family portraits. (I didn't want to deal with corralling them.) Serendipitously, they did arrive early, and Nina quickly got them organized. Using the list of family members she had us prepare in advance, she calmly and efficiently captured beautiful family photos that will be treasured for our lifetimes. She also captured the most adorable pictures of my daughter with her friends and her cousins-- moments I was not even present for. But Nina knew that they would be timeless and meaningful and took the opportunity to create fun memories. The composition of Nina's photos is stunning. The lighting, the angles, the softness, the contrast-- everything is perfect. She finds the beauty in the surroundings and creates the prettiest backgrounds. I appreciate how efficient Nina works, yet she has a calm energy, is professional, and helps move people along. We are waiting for the full set of photos as well as our album-- I cannot wait to see what else she has in store for us!!

Nina has been doing my pictures for almost 12 years now. When my son was newborn and now he's…read morealmost 12. The pictures are so very beautiful that MANY of my friends now use her and adore her as much as I do. She's personable, she's fun, she's professional, she's agreeable and she's really really good - all in one! You will adore your pictures! And you will never need or want another photographer! I HIGHLY recommend Nina!!!!!!! We love her!

Andrea is such a gift. When tasked with choosing a photographer for our wedding we struggled…read morethrough several meet and greets with photographers that just didn't quite feel right or fit our vision. Thankfully we found Andrea and knew right away from our first conversation that she would be the person we could trust with capturing the most special day of our lives. She went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and be our advocate on the day of. We didn't do bridesmaids or groomsmen and my mom is passed, so I didn't have a whole lot of helpers on the day of and Andrea stepped right in to make sure I had everything I needed. The second shooter she brought was also so kind and talented - they were the perfect duo to handle it all!

My wedding this past weekend was the 3rd time my family has used Andrea- she photographed my…read moresister's wedding two years ago and my baby shower last year. Because of her professionalism, charm, personality, skill and positive energy, she'll continue to be our family's photographer. She is just a wonderful human and brings so much joy and energy everywhere she goes. She knows how to gather and focus the people she is trying to photograph, even my 1-year old, and takes the time to understand what the couple (or whomever she is photographing) wants out of the session. She is flexible and will focus on what her clients want to capture. I cannot rave about her enough-- anyone would be lucky to work with her.

I just left a portrait shoot with David. He took about a million beautiful photos of my two- and…read morefour-year-old, and he was amazing! Being so young, my kids are often standoffish with new people, and they get antsy quickly. David knew all the tricks to help them feel relaxed, have a good time, and keep things focused. His easy-going personality and great sense of humor kept the whole experience easy and fun! He was very generous with his time, making sure we will have lots of great shots from which to choose. He encourages the kids' personalities to really shine through, and his lighting is spectacular. I appreciate that he was so flexible, too, and really open to what we had in mind. These photos will be treasures for our family. We are so grateful, and we will look forward to visiting David and his studio again!

If you are looking for someone who is talented, friendly, professional and affordable, look no…read morefurther! I reached out to David Lee to see if he would be available for my brothers wedding ( that was two weeks away ) after realizing we probably needed more than one photographer to cover all of the necessary shots. With the expectation that it would be difficult for anyone to accept a job that soon, I was pleasantly surprised when David immediately responded asking thorough and in depth questions about the job and ultimately said he would be able to make it happen. While the venue was a good hour and a half away, he still went out of his way to attend the rehearsal the day before to get the lay of the land and identify the best shots/ lighting around the property. When the big day arrived he was on time and fully prepared with a reassuring and calm demeanor through out all the chaos. He gave great direction (soooo important) and was there from start to finish. After seeing the end result, I would never go elsewhere for a photographer. He did an amazing job at capturing candids and has an eye for a journalistic approach, yet also nailed clean portraits. We started receiving edited photos right away and had them all completed with in a few weeks. We are all incredibly happy with the way the photos turned out and will absolutely be using him for future projects. Trust me, this is one purchase that you wont regret! Best.Decision.Ever!!

We have used Laura twice thus far. Once for newborn photos and again for family photos. She is…read moreprofessional but still so personable. She was very understanding when our toddler didn't really want to comply with the idea of family photos. I love her style. She does very natural looking photos that aren't too posed and they aren't cheesy. If you are looking for a photographer, look no farther!!

Some of my all-time favorite photos of our family have been taken by Laura. She makes us all feel…read morecomfortable and is able to really capture who we are. She's especially great with kids!

This review is for:…read more * Page Fine Art Summit, November 3-6, 2023 * Photographic Vision Field Workshop to Navajoland, Nov 719, 2023 I joined the fine art printing workshop in November 2023. I thoroughly enjoyed this workshop. This is hosted by an artistic couple - Natalie and Alain Briot. They were also joined by the illustrious Jeff Schewe. Natalie is an artist in her own right and organized all the logistics and wrote every introductory email concisely with all info needed. She had every document ready to sign upon arrival and workshop packets ready to go immediately containing our syllabus, maps, name tags, etc. Not only is she a logistical queen, she can comment appropriately and with precision about how to make an artistic composition. She has some really beautiful work. Alain was also a pleasure to learn from. I found his french persona and acerbic wit to be refreshing and dynamic. He makes his photography with a true fine artistic eye using colors in post processing in a magical and unique way. He is a massively, successful photographic artist, and it was an honor to learn from him. The third instructor for our fine art photography printing workshop was none other than Jeff Schewe! Jeff is already so accomplished and he shared his expertise with us in a fun and irreverent manner. He is great! He also has a keen sense of detail and an eye for excellence. We learned our fine-art printing from him, and honestly- I wish there was more to the workshop focused on this section. The second part of our workshop was in the field working and traveling together. We went to places I had never been before and again our logistics and training in the field were spectacular. I would definitely recommend joining this group!

I just wanted to take a moment and express my great pleasure and satisfaction in taking several…read moreworkshops from Alain and Natalie Briot. Alain really pushes you to aim for artistic expression. My favorite quote from him, in fact, is "If it is not necessary to be in the picture, it is necessary to NOT be in the picture." I hear his voice (in his French accent) in my head as I'm framing up landscape shots to this day. He does expect your to know most of the controls of your camera. it is best to have a concept of exposure The one star reviews here are surprising, and absolutely do not represent my experiences with the Briots. The criticisms that I have seen levelled are not born out by my experience with Alain. He was endlessly encouraging and willing to teach. He was scrupulous, in our Paige photography trip I took 4 - 5 years ago, in terms of exactly how to set the color temperature on your camera so that when you exposed for the slot canyon, you got a rich color cast with some purple hues. He said it; I did it: it worked. Some of the best landscape images I have captured in my entire life have been during the workshops led by Alain and Natalie. I strongly endorse Alain and Natalie and the Beautiful Landscape Photography that they practice and achieve. Louis B. Cady, MD