Jen is THE BEST! We were frustrated trying to find a photographer in Bakersfield to fit our style,…read moreand when I ran across her card and checked out her site, it was L-O-V-E!! We were friends right away, and we loved every second we spent with her. Even my notoriously shy chihuahua cozied up to her! Our photos are gorgeous. She captured the day perfectly. Not to mention our engagement and save the date shots. I've received so many compliments on my photos! I couldn't have been happier with her, her team and our end result. She's creative, artistic, friendly and she genuinely cares about your event. Since we started working with her, I've had 3 other friends hire her, and everyone says the same thing. I could never imagine using anyone else for anything. We've taken the next step and asked her to be our photographer for life.

Ms. Williams has the cutest studio. If you are considering hiring her then meet with her, get to…read moreknow her, and see her gorgeous photographs in her meeting area. You'll fall in love! Her work is inspiring. I've worked with Jen a couple of times and she makes you feel at ease behind the camera...something which I cannot appreciate enough since I hate taking pictures. And, the work I received back--I barely even recognized myself. Her work is stunning. Her personality and enthusiasm for weddings and engagements is contagious. See for yourself! Check out her website and blog at jenwillphoto.com.

I reached out to Kristi and Paul when I was pregnant in the hope for them to do my maternity…read moresession. Unfortunately, that was during COVID and didn't feel up to it at the time. I regretted this decision as my husband passed away two months after our boy was born. They were both so apologetic and kind and invited me back when I was ready to take baby pictures for me. I reached out again when I had reached a safe point in my grief when he was 9 months old. They even took some photos of him with his grandmothers as a combined grandmothers, baby, and mommy and me shoot. Not only did they capture one of my favorite times in his babyhood, they we so sweet with all the grandmas. They navigated a grumpy baby and were so understanding. With it still being 90+ degrees in fall you can only imagine. Thank you again for your empathy and kindness it cannot be duplicated.

Absolutely in love with my family photos by Kristi and Paul. They are so kind and caught the sweet…read moremoments between my 3 years old and 8 month old.

Once again, Makenzie Photography has worked her magic with my families photos. We met her in Pismo…read moreon the beach and although there was no sun peaking through that day, the photos are amazing! She was able to capture great pictures (ones that my children even like)! Thank you Makenzie!!!

My wife has always wanted to take professional photos for the holidays, but she had trouble finding…read moresomeone whose style matched what we wanted at an affordable price. Makenzie's reviews and photos impressed us, so we decided to purchase a mini shoot. Since it was scheduled for 15 minutes, I was anxious about the amount of quality photos we'd get. Makenzie wasted no time. Amiable and professional, she made us feel at ease, directed us on how to pose, and snapped all combinations of our family members (myself, my wife, our baby, and our German Shepherd)-all within 15 minutes! We are elated with our family photos, and she even recommended a helpful site to shop for holiday cards. We're looking forward to working with you in the future, Makenzie. Excellent work!

I have been using J. michelle Photography for over ten years!…read more She takes my family's photos every single year. My kids have really grown up with her and love her. She makes them feel at ease Thank you Janaye for all of the memories of my family I will keep forever. You are so talented and beautiful inside and out! I can't wait for my upcoming photos

Janaye shot my maternity pics & what a great 1st experience! She really does go above & beyond to…read morecapture your ideal vision & makes you feel comfortable during the shooting process as well. She's super sweet & when I thought my MUA was canceling on me the day before, she even went out of her way to connect me to her gals!! I would def recommend this photographer :)

Heather is absolutely amazing! She really takes her time and pays attention to every little detail…read more She makes sure that you enjoy the experience as well as the product. She did my daughter's first birthday cake smash session and squeezed a few in of my two girls together. We all had a ton of fun and my photos were absolutely beautiful. I cherish those moments that she caught on film.

Heather worked with my daughter, son-in-law and grandson today!!! Outstanding photography with a…read morehuman kindness for the anxious new nursing mommy, the 15 day old newborn and the daddy on a tight schedule. She never rushed, worked at a pace to stay Within the designated time, but let the infant be the the star in the time he chose! She had taken the time to do her homework so she had the studio ready for the theme the Parents envisioned! 5 star work all day long!

Melissa was the absolute best and I'm so happy she was a part of our special day! Not only did she…read morecapture gorgeous photos we'll cherish forever, but also helped make the day less stressful. Even before the wedding, her questions and input helped me get an idea of what the day would look like. She also helped me feel comfortable and gave great cues for posing etc., which was so helpful as I'm sometimes uncomfortable taking photos. Her team was amazing too! They + Melissa were all the best hype girls and made me feel confident and beautiful. The phone footage they took of the day as extra content was so special to have too! She is the sweetest and we're so thankful she was our photographer!

I posted this review on The Knot but being a Yelper, had to share it on here too! :)…read more I cannot say anything but AMAZING things about Melissa Brannon Photography. I met Melissa through my friends that also had her photograph their weddings. When I saw the quality of her photos, I knew immediately that I wanted her for my future wedding. I also did my medical school graduation photos with her and I'm so happy I did! The photos came out amazing. Years later, I met the man of my dreams, got engaged, and found myself excited to plan my wedding. I knew Melissa was going to be one of my first vendor phone calls. From the beginning, she was professional and easy to communicate with. Initially, my fiance and I opted out of the engagement photos part of the package because we had wonderful proposal photos taken by family but we ended up changing our mind and adding it into the package. She allowed us to do so without an issue. We are so glad we did! We weren't sure where to do the photos and she ended up giving us wonderful recommendations. We LOVE our engagement photos. Throughout the wedding process, we felt very taken care of by Melissa. She had us answer questions so she could determine what was important to us and what parts of the wedding was especially important to capture. She was also able to answer all our questions as well. She is extremely experienced. The day of was a dream. Melissa was able to take all the poses, images, and group photos that we wanted for our big day. She captured everything perfectly and I had so many compliments from my family in regards to her professionalism and vibe. She and her team brought such a positive energy to our wedding and I cannot thank her enough. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Melissa for wedding day photography! Book her!

We were so incredibly pleased with how our newborn/family pictures turned out! Ipek did such a…read morebeautiful job! We really wanted our pictures done at home and in our daughter's nursery and she made it happen! We loved working with her and felt very relaxed. It was such a great experience. We can't wait for our next session! Thank you, Ipek!

Our baby came earlier than expected, so we had to quickly find a newborn photographer! Ipek was…read moreprompt with her response and able to fit us into her schedule soon. Her home studio is comfortable and cozy with pretty much every adorable baby prop and backdrop imaginable. Ipek (the photographer) was calm and gentle with our newborn, which eased us sleep-deprived parents as well. The photos are so precious!! Ipek truly worked her magic. We are so glad we went with Melodi Photography, and we plan to use her again for future photo needs in Bakersfield.

BEST photographer in Bakersfield hands down! Marsha is wonderful to work with. She takes her time…read moreto make you feel comfortable and produces such beautiful, candid photos. She captured EXACTLY what my fiance and I envisioned for our engagement photo session. I give my highest recommendation. Thank you, Marsha!!!

I could spend pages explaining just how amazing Marsha is! I am blessed to have her by my side to…read moredocument my pregnancy and newborn photos of my two girls and now family memories! There is no one who can capture the spirit and sass of my girls like Marsha! She makes you feel comfortable and beautiful! Her artistry and eye for just the right shot shines through every click! She always has an encouraging word and her breathtaking work speaks for itself! She has captured the moments and heart of family my that will be shared for generations. Thank you so much for capturing these memories and for always shooting with your heart!

Johan is an amazing photographer! He is an easygoing person who made us feel extremely comfortable…read moreand confident during our session. He worked with us and our schedule as our pictures were taken only a couple hours before our ceremony and some during. He delivered over 200 pictures for us to choose from not long after and all were beautiful and of amazing quality. Johan offers amazing customer service, with great patience and kindness. Amazing work! 10/10

My husband and I can definitely say that Johan is a pleasure to work with! He is very attentive to…read moredetail, And pays great attention when voicing your desires. He will go bove and beyond for you. We can honestly say that he holds excellent standards for his business and it's definitely proven in his work. We loved having him as our photographer and videographer for our wedding. And we strongly couldn't recommend him enough. Aníbal and I both thank you for everything Johan! We couldn't be happier!

My husband and I are expecting our first child, a boy, and since we couldn't have a gender reveal…read moreparty or a baby shower we still wanted to do something memorable to remember these precious times of our pregnancy. So my great husband surprised me by taking me to Santa Barbara for the day and then the cherry on top was that he hired a photographer, Mike, for a private photo shoot by the beach. Mike was extremely professional. He showed up on time and suggested a few locations along the coast, one of which was the Butterfly Beach and it was the perfect spot. He had all of his gear with him, and got right down to business. He is such a visionary and we immediately knew he's a true pro because he would see a rock and would guide us in positioning ourselves in a way that the pose looks both nice and natural at the same time. Photo shoots can sometimes feel a bit forced and a drag but not with Mike. He was talking to us and sharing stories with us the whole time. It was both entertaining and made the whole experience a lot more relaxed and natural. And the cherry on top was that we got all of our photos back within days so the thrill of that experience was still fresh and we were so delighted once we saw the finished photos. He captures amazing and authentic moments. I highly highly recommend Mike to anyone that wants a photo shoot for literary anything. We already know that Mike will do our baby's photo shoot once he's born and all the other previous times in our lives we would like to be captured.

Just over two years ago, I produced and directed a music video for a Bakersfield artist. Given the…read moreskeleton crew and overall budget, the music video shoot was somewhat quick and dirty, but I was happy with the final product. At the behest of the executive producer, MKC Photography was hired by the production to provide behind-the-scenes photography. First and foremost, the quality of images we received is second to none. Edited images were delivered in a timely manner. In fact, the photos were finished way before the music video! In regards to our specific collaboration, what really set Michael apart (i.e. what makes him beyond invaluable) was his kind and generous spirit. He was very patient with us, the production. Personally, I deeply appreciated that behavior. In this current landscape where just about anyone can pick up a camera and call themselves a photographer, MKC is a consummate professional. Oh and his replies are typically very fast, which I also appreciate! Our needs for his services were rather specific; this is true. However, I have seen his other work, namely event photography of say live concerts. It too, is just great. MKC Photography is really that damn good. FVE