Wachsman Staley made my wedding! From the engagement shoot to the wedding day, every moment working with the ladies there and my fabulous photographer Mike has been a flawless dream. Everything I could've wanted captured they got. Mike and Karen have truly allowed my perfect day to live forever. And beyond being completely professional and making my wedding day run smoothly, from keeping time to keeping the wedding party on point, Karen is just so lovely. By the time I picked up my gorgeous albums, she had become family. You can feel how much she cares for her clients and it comes through in the work. I can't say enough great things about Wachsman. The prices are great, they don't try to upsell you with things you don't need, they are lovely took work with, and they will capture every meaningful moment of your day. read more

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This is a great business! Karen and her photographers are so easy to work with and very communicative. The pictures and album came out great and we are using them again! Highly recommended! read more

You really can't find more of a talented and professionally run photographic company. Their photographers are right on point at the events they cover. I've attended events and have seen their staff in action. Karen is someone you can trust to match you up with a photographer for your special event. You can't go wrong hiring them for your celebration! read more

They take fantastic pictures and their prices are reasonable. They also provide framed photos of their work. read more

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We did our engagement photos and wedding photos with Karen & Tania. Both times we were very pleased with our photos. They got them back to us quickly and were very flexible with poses that we requested. Would recommend their services. read more

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We had such a fantastic experience with Karen and the team for our twins' Bnai Mitzvot that we already booked them a year ahead for our younger son. They were on time, professional and flexible with our needs. The final album and prints were exceptional, and we got lots of compliments! I would recommend them for any event. read more

We hired Wachsman-Staley Photography for a large family party and we are so glad that we did. Karen was so easy to work with from start to finish, always quick to answer our questions. Our photographer captured all the moments we were hoping for and even ones we didn't think of until we saw them. He got along great with our family and friends and really added to the event. read more

Karen and her daughter, Tania are amazing! I tend to be critical when it comes to photos, but Karen took so much time and care to truly understand what I was looking for and her daughter Tania didn't miss a beat. I just got my photos back and absolutely love them! They truly captured the magic of my daughter's Bat Mitzvah. The smiles and pure joy, are felt throughout. In addition to their incredible photographic eye, they were both an absolute pleasure to work with! They were punctual, professional, and had such a calming demeanor that put me at ease and put a smile on my face. I highly recommend them and thank you Wachsman-Staley Photography! read more

Easy to work with. Helpful, professional, reliable. They really knew how to make our wedding look beautiful. Reasonable prices. They didn't make us wait a long time to see their proofs. Glad to recommend them. read more

Wachsman Staley Photography is the absolute best. I have personally known Karen, Kristen, Tanya and their employees for over 20 years and working with them has always been a joy. They are very easy to work with and we always make a great team. With them, just like me...the clients needs always come first. You're the best ladies and I would hire you for my children's event any day.......Oh wait....My wife and I already did! read more

We recently used Wachsman Staley Photography for our son's wedding, and there are no words to adequately express just how wonderful they are! From our very first meeting with Karen, who is warm, super organized, caring, and kind, throughout our planning, and culminating with a wedding day/night that couldn't have been more perfect! Karen, and her team at Wachsman Staley Photography went above and beyond to make sure that our special day went off without a hitch, and was everything we wanted it to be. The amazing, talented photographer, Michael, captured the entire day, from early morning until midnight with enthusiasm, and high energy, yet with a calmness that put everyone at ease, which made for photos that captured the excitement and feeling of the day in a completely natural way. And, the artistic talent of the photographer is beyond measure; as he used the natural environment along with the lighting to create shots of the bride and groom that are truly beautiful works of art, I highly recommend Wachsman Staley Photography! If you want a great experience from start to finish, a fun, relaxed, carefree day of event,, and the best photos you could ever imagine, Wachsman Staley is the photographer to use!! read more

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Wachsman-Staley provided the photography for a family member's wedding. We were so impressed with their services we hired them for our wedding. It was such a pleasure working with Karen and Michael, our wedding took place during the pandemic their patience, skills, and talents made everything so easy for us before, during, and after the wedding. They both did such an amazing job capturing our special day, our wedding photos came out so beautiful. Michael the photographer clearly made every effort to capture each photo from the perfect angel. Karen did such a wonderful job designing our wedding album, her attention to detail is truly the work of a pro! We want to thank them both so much for being part of our wedding and capturing these precious moments. We highly recommend Wachsman- Staley Photography for your next special event. read more

I wanted to make this review as I am completely devastated by the lack of responsiveness and accountability Karen and her company have taken to address the wedding photos of my parents' wedding back in 1983. Her husband at the time forgot the battery packs and they lost a significant number of photos due to this. My parents have tried to contact Karen over the years to recover the negatives, which she claims she still has, and Karen ghosts them and refuses to contact them back to provide these. Given this response, I want to let others know that this has not been a reliable business to my family and has greatly caused pain, disappointment, and a miss of many important memories on a momentous occasion. Karen has had the chance to make things right and work with us, but the job is in the past for her and she chooses to ignore instead of offer ways to fix the mistakes her company made at the time. read more

We have used Wachsman-Staley for all 3 of our kids Bat Mitzvot and they have been fantastic every time. They take great photos and you barely even notice they are at the event. They are organized and handle groups well. Each time our picture taking process went very smoothly and we got great shots that we will treasure forever. They are a joy to work with. read more

We used Wachsman-Staley Photography for all 3 of our girls Bat Mitzvah's. They are responsive and professional and always willing to go the extra mile to accommodate our needs. I highly recommend them! read more

We loved everyone involved! The wedding day may have been hectic, but we all pulled through thanks to Wachsman Staley. They were there to capture all the special moments and emotions we shared. They totally worked with our budget while still allowing us all the package components we desired. We got our photos instantly. Loved meeting with them at their location too. My hubby used them for his Bar Mitzvah many moons ago and they were there for us during our wedding too. We will continue using them for all of our picture perfect events! read more

Karen and her team are truly amazing!!! I have referred clients to her happily. We are in a networking group together and all other members constantly praise her !!!!! read more

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We met them at The Castaway at their regular food tasting event. Our venue was at The Castaway and they were one of the recommended photography vendors The Castaway recommended. It was extremely helpful that they were familiar with The Castaway, especially since our videographer was not familiar with the area. They knew where and when to get all the great shots. Our photographer was Michael for both our engagement shoot and for the day of the wedding. This is guy is awesome. Everyone loved him. My husband and I are not models so obviously not used to photoshoots and adjusting ourselves into aesthetically looking poses. Michael has a way of making it fun and easy. You won't feel awkward at all with him and he'll catch really good shots. Karen and her daughter, Kristen, were the ones who handled all communication. They are SPEEDY and effective communicators. Very professional. Something I very much appreciated. They were aware I was planning my own wedding and were always reminding me of things I may have missed or suggesting alternatives to help us save money. On the day of the wedding, Karen kept me calm when no one was keeping to the schedule. With more than 15 sponsors, a bridal court of 18 people, 3 flower girls, and 1 ring bearer, it got CHAOTIC fast. Karen and Michael handled this day like champs and never stressed us out. They were fantastic. read more

I can't say enough about the warm and professional staff at Wachsman-staley Photography. They are the first of the vendors we hire for all of our events and exceed our expectations each time! The quality of our photos reflect the comfort level of all the subjects being photographed. If you are looking for effortless and caring photography services for your event, book Wachsman-staley and feel confident in your selection. read more

Karen is the sweetest and most professional person to do business with. They did our wedding pictures back in 2013 and for many reasons I was unable to get my pictures including our signing board picture. I reached out to her a couple of days ago, and she had all my pictures, and my board was ready for pick up. She's getting my pictures ready. The photographer back in 2013 was such a delight to work with, took amazing pictures and represented the company with prestige. I HIGHLY recommend them to anyone looking for the best. read more

I can't say enough about Wachsman Staley. From the moment I spoke to Karen I knew I'd be in good hands. She was incredibly kind, responsive and professional. And by the time we got to the event, she felt like family. Michael was an amazing photographer. My daughter met him at the pre photo shoot and felt like a model as he walked around our neighborhood taking the most beautiful shots. The day of the event he captured it all. Michael was incredible. And the combo of Karen keeping everything organized with Michael and his art for photography made them the best choice for a photography studio. They are kind loving people. You can't ask for much more. read more

We have tried unsuccessfully for years to retrieve negatives from our Wedding back in 1983. The photographer captured less than 20% of our event as his batteries died and he failed to bring backup batteries. We ended up using photographs from attendees who used their instant cameras. We've tried reaching out to Karen both by e-mail and voice mail and she fails to respond to our messages. Years ago, Karen told us the negatives were in her archives...it's been 5 years and no response. If I could, I would give this company a negative rating. I'm certain there are other reputable photographers who are competent and customer-focused, this company has failed us. read more

Karen at Wachsman-Staley is the best place to go if you need photos for any occasion.I had the chance to work with her for a wedding and she gave me beautiful pictures that will last a life time. Professional, best customer service. read more

I highly recommend Wachsman Staley Photography. I have referred them to my clients & will keep doing so. Their work is wonderful, they are easy to work with and very professional. They produce a high quality product. Working with them is always a pleasure. You are in good hands with Wachsman Staley Photography. read more

Looking for a very talented photographer who is organized and friendly??? , well Wachsman Staley Photography are the photographers you need to hire. They really know how to capture any precious moment. I will be spreading the word and gladly referring this amazing photographer. read more

Karen is awesome! We are so pleased with her team and her creativity. She was able to capture all of our precious moments allowing us to re-live our wedding every time we go through our custom designed album. We highly recommend her services for any occasion. read more

My friend's daughter is getting married early next year and I recommended Wachsman Staley to my friend. My husband and I had used them for our engagement picture and our wedding and reception back in 2009. Karen is such a wonderful person, easy to work with, very professional. She made an overwhelming experience pleasurable. The pictures were amazing. I can remember being happy that Karen was there to see that everything went well. I truly recommend Karen and Wachsman Staley. read more

Karen and her family were amazing. They were so welcoming and they really work with you and try to accomodate you. Our engagement photos and wedding photos turned out great and we had such a hard time choosing our photos for the album. read more

A special thank you to Karen at Wachsman Staley Photography for creating photos that we will cherish forever! We met Karen at a bridal expo at the Castaway in Burbank. She was extremely pleasant and informative. We liked the packages she was offering so we decided to go meet her and boy are we glad we did! Karen is the sweetest lady and very professional. She gave us many different options and had samples for us to look at, which made the process of selecting what we wanted easier. She paired us with Michael the photographer, who took our beautiful engagement pictures, which we used for our Save the Date cards, magnets and a wedding collage. Michael did such a great job that we asked for him as our wedding photographer. He was very easy to work with and gave us terrific suggestions. He took the lead and we followed. He fit right in with the family and guests. He was so professional yet fun, which made everything go so smoothly. Our wedding pictures are AMAZING!!! Michael captured the day perfectly from beginning to finish. We are absolutely thrilled with the job he did and Karen's ongoing support!!! We would definitely recommend them to anyone for any event. read more

Wachsman-Staley Photography is a family owned business and has been in my area, Valley Glen for a very long time! They are professionals at their very best and easy to work with for whatever occasion you need them for. They wrote the book on customer service! And on top of that, their work is beautiful! read more

Wachsman Staley Photography is amazing!! If you want a photographer hat really takes the time to get to know you and your needs this is the place. They are on top of everything and get you your pictures before you even have time to ask. They are ready and willing to do whatever it takes to make you happy. Can't say enough about how wonderful they are and the quality of their work. read more

The BEST in Photography!! We are so thrilled to have worked with them!! Took care of us from beginning to end!!

AMAZING! Can't say enough! Highly recommend! We LOVE our wedding photos and album!!! Karen, Kristen and her team are fantastic to work with - professional, friendly, talented - etc! Grateful to have had them capture our special day! read more

Karen and the team at Wachsman Staley Photography are amazing! They did my daughters Bat Mitzvah three years ago and did a great job. (The book is on display at their office). This past summer they did my sons Bar Mitzvah! The photographer that Karen sent was great with the kids. So interactive! The 1000 pictures that he shot were fantastic!!!! So hard to choose among so many great pics. I HIGHLY recommend them for any special occasion. read more

Karen and her daughter did a fabulous job, were easy to work with and took fantastic photos! We highly recommend them. Karen's father Kurt also did the Bar Mitzvah photos for my brothers and me. I would highly recommend Wachsman Staley for photos of any event! read more

What can I possibly say except "Wow!" I haven't had too much experience with a photographer, but the good people at Wachsman Staley were everything my wife and I wanted in photographers and more. Karen, the owner, was warm and friendly since the moment we stepped foot into her office, offering us package deals with amazing prices. Her daughter, Kristen, is sensational with photoshop and digital art, making the greatest day of our life look even better. And then, there was our photographer, Michael. We struck gold by being lucky enough for him to be assigned to our wedding. My wife and I had certain ideas and concepts for the wedding, and there wasn't a single thing he said no to. Originally, he joined us for our engagement photo session, but we were so impressed, we requested him for the wedding himself, and with our 2000+ photos, he did not disappoint! Now, we have the photos, a beautiful album, and a gorgeous looking 16x20 print in our house, and couldn't be happier. Before the wedding, when looking for photographers, we looked into a few other decisions, but had to come back to Wachsman Staley. They genuinely are the best choice you can make for all your photography needs. read more

I have never worked with more professional and kind people. Karen was at my son's Bar Mitzvah just to make sure everything ran smoothly, Kristen made it appear that she was always waiting for me to call or email my questions. Honesty she would respond to my questions in what felt like 2 seconds, and Tanya took amazing family photos as well as some really fun pictures of the kids and adults having a great time. She really captured the heart of the event perfectly. Would love to work with them again. read more

The Wachsaman Staley Photography group is amazing. They are sweet, incredibly responsive, and most importantly take great photos. They photographed my daughter's bat mitzvah. We could not be happier with the pictures and can't wait to make an album! read more

Kristen and Karen were great to work with. They were extremely helpful, friendly, accommodating, and captured a beautiful event! We love the Bar Mitzvah album and the mini albums for Grandparents! read more

If there were 10 stars I would definitely give it a 10. I couldn't be more happier with the amazing work Karen and Kristen did at our wedding. Not only was she amazing but truly down to earth and such a wonderful person to work with. I ordered my pictures to have framed and mounted for our new house and cant even tell you how beautiful they look. Not to mention our album was just beautiful. I would definitely recommend Wachsman-staley photography to anyone who is looking into doing there next event for that special day. read more