Went to JCPenney Portraits the Saturday before Easter for toddler photos. The staff and bunny were…read morevery nice, and the pictures seemed great but unfortunately, they were never saved. Instead of being honest, they had me wait around trying to "fix it," and I spent the next week getting the runaround with no clear answers. I was eventually told the photos were likely gone and nothing could be done. Mistakes happen, but the lack of transparency and communication was frustrating. I'd recommend going to a professional photo studio instead.

Chris is the studio manager and he was AMAZING! My boyfriend and I wanted a professional portrait…read moresession and Chris was accommodating, helpful, very nice. He made us feel welcomed and comfortable. I did bring in some of my own inspiration (pose wise). He made the experience wonderful and was great to work with! I would definitely recommend. He deserves a raise for his help, professionalism, as well as his character and commitment to giving an awesome experience.

After thoroughly looking for photographers for over a month, we're glad that we discovered Melissa…read more She was extremely responsive and made herself quickly available to connect via video chat to discuss our options. We were hoping to get photos done before our son's 1st birthday and she was able to provide us with a great date/time option. We really lucked out. On the day of our shoot we couldn't have asked for a better experience. The drive to the studio was beautiful and worth it - we drove from over 30 minutes away. The studio was immaculate and ready to go for our time together. Her prep email was extremely detail oriented and let us know exactly what to expect. Once there we could easily see the setups and there was a perfect place for us to finish getting ready. Even though we brought most of our outfits she also offered an additional one for us to use and it photographed so lovely. Lastly, the cake smash session was literally the icing on the cake. She has a wonderful referral that made the most beautiful cake for us. Our custom banner was EXACTLY what we were looking for in terms of colors and vibe. She got our son to warm up, have fun, and capture his personality. Melissa's patience, professionalism, strong communication via email/text, and warmth was much appreciated as first time parents for our first shoot. We look forward to working with her again in the future!

I would highly recommend Melissa Hartigan Photography! She took our maternity photos and they are…read moreabsolutely beautiful! She helped me pick out a lovely gown from her collection of maternity gowns to borrow for the photo shoot. She was even so kind to reschedule a gown try on when I accidentally missed the appointment! She put my husband and I at ease during the photo shoot, choosing a beautiful location and knowing what poses to suggest to create beautiful photos that we will forever cherish. We couldn't be more thankful and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for maternity photos!

Had a marvelous day having my picture taken by Janet ,she is patient and gentle in her direction!…read moreMy makeup was flawless wish I could do it that well. Thank you for making me feel special !

Janet Taub of Planet Photo is a talented photographer. Many of my favorite photos of my family…read morehave been taken by Janet. Two of my children have done Senior sessions and the photos are priceless. It's a moment in time that she captured so beautifully. My third child will have her senior pictures taken by Janet when it is her time.

Your review helps others learn about great local businesses…read more Kate took both of my girls graduation pictures and both sessions came out amazing! She is very very accommodating and very professional. I recommended Kat to 4 of my friends and they too love the work she did. I will definitely be using Kat again in the future. Kat- thank you for the beautiful memories! Please don't review this business if you received a freebie for writing this review, or if you're connected in any way to the owner or employees.

Kat Loughery Photography made my wedding day incredibly memorable from start to finish!! Kat and I…read morehad numerous discussions about my vision and she even met with me at our first look spot to fully embrace what I wanted captured! Communication was easy whether it was through email that included a bunch of questions or a simple text message asking for feedback or an opinion. As soon as we solidified that we would be using Kat's services I was able to share my pinterest board with her and she continued to check in on what ideas I continued to pin. On the day of our wedding she pulled out a binder full of all the photos I had pinned. I loved that she was always on top of it! I booked Kat with two other photographers for around 8 hours of service. Within my package it also included an extra mini photo shoot. I asked Kat to do a secret boudoir shoot with me and although not part of her normal requests she accepted with ease! She made me feel so comfortable during that shoot and created a small album I was able to gift to my husband on the morning of our wedding! It was incredibly special and made me feel confident and sexy to gift to my husband! On the day of the wedding, all three photographers showed up on time and began shooting in the hotel rooms, capturing the little details of my jewelry and personalized champagne flutes. They captured candid moments between my bridesmaids and I and especially with my mom. My mom is such a strong woman and when she gets emotional it is usually a big deal. Kat and her team did not miss a beat and captured those moments for me to look back on! Throughout the day of our wedding, Kat's team was with us every step making each moment continuously special. They froze on the rocks at Lighthouse Point Beach so my husband and I could capture a unique first look experience. We all may have been cold, but I will NEVER forget the memories of all of us laughing together pushing through the chills (and tears!). During some group shots on the carousel they laughed with us during an injury that happened to one of the horses feet! Complete accident, but made for a story to tell in the long run. The ceremony was captured in just the way I asked including accommodating the hard shot of being behind my mom, step father and I to get the shot before we walked out. The reception photos were endless of our guests and my husband and I interacting with family and friends. They captured such FUN memories and even a romantic moment of my husband and I embraced in the love of the day slow dancing with everyone else on the dance floor. Not to mention there may have been a lift or two throughout some of the song choices! By the end of the night I asked what Kat and her team what they were still doing there and they said they were having so much fun! It truly made my night! To this day, Kat still answers my texts and will send any requests I may have whether it's a photo turned from black and white back to color or just simply a quick edit. Thank you SO much for everything and making our greatest day of our lives that much more special!

Michelle was very detailed oriented and guided me through the whole process with so much patience…read moreand dedication! Love the final work. She did a professional headshot.

Michelle made me feel comfortable, confident, and beautiful during our session. I appreciated her…read moreguidance on posing and facial expressions, and she offered a much more relaxing environment than most photographers with whom I've worked. I'm very pleased with my portraits, which I think depict me in a way that is authentic to my personality. Michelle was able to bring out a more vulnerable, real version of myself than I'm usually able to convey during photoshoots. Michelle is a rare combination of photographer, coach and friend. She will gracefully guide you through your portrait session and enable you to bring your full self to your photos.

What is there even to say about Allison... I can't thank her enough!!! 5 stars and then some! It…read morehas been 6 months since my micro Wedding and when I was a ball of anxiety, full of uncertainty, super nervous COVID Bride. What was the antidote to all my anxiety?? The most amazing photographer arrived and changed my whole day! I cannot thank Allison enough for being calm, professional, keeping the whole family at ease, and making a great day even more memorable. I love the photos we got and I look back on them frequently. If you have need for someone who is simple, easy to communicate and plan with, will travel for events, and want truly great photos, then you have found your girl!!!

I don't even know where to begin... I had never met Allison before our engagement shoot and I was…read morewicked nervous for some reason while we were at the site. I've never done a photo shoot or anything like this before and I was worried it would look forced and staged... the second Allison got out of her car and ran up and gave me a hug I instantly felt relaxed.. the engagement shoot was so fun and easy and the pictures were more than I imagined! Then came the wedding day of course my nerves kicked in again (I hate all eyes on me) but again the second Allison walked into my room they instantly went away! Her second shooter John was amazing too! He and the guys got along great! They were so easy to work with, they were open to my ideas and I was open to any they had! The pictures were amazing and they are memories we can cherish forever! They fit in perfectly and felt like family! I can't wait to work with her in the future for baby shoots/family shoots!

Professional, creative and a delightful photographer. Highly recommend Edward Acker !read more

Edward Acker's creative artistry is truly extraordinary. Edward was able to capture each emotion…read morethroughout the wedding and his presence added a spirit of calmness and celebration. Edward was attentive to the details and his enthusiasm and positive energy was so comforting. Edward is outgoing and caring and we were so impressed with his authenticity. He truly cares about the people and he loves his work. I highly recommend Edward Acker for all your photography. Edward makes every photograph into a work of art to be cherished forever.

Rayleen is awesome! She was very responsive over email during our initial conversations and was…read moreflexible to accommodate our schedule. She is super friendly and kind and was eager to make our photography session a fun and positive experience for me and my family. The only thing better than the rapport she built with us was her photos. Photography is a numbers game - take a lot of photos to get a few good ones - but there were at least a dozen photos from our session that I'd be happy to hang on our wall. I almost never write Yelp reviews, but wanted to make sure that more people know about Meraki Photo!

Rayleen and Tim are fantastic! As a Wedding Planner its important that there are a great team of…read morevendors to help execute the wedding day- Rayleen and Tim are no exception! They arrived promptly on the wedding day and adapted to the flow as needed. Sometimes things come up and we have to modify the timeline, and they had no problem accommodating any changes! Highly recommend them both!!