This was my fourth photoshoot with Oxana Alex Photography since 2016, and my only regret is not…read moredoing them more often! Oxana Alex's photos are my absolute best pictures and the warmest memories I will cherish for a lifetime. The Session & Atmosphere This time, we had a maternity photoshoot at 30 weeks. I am currently pregnant with our third child. We took photos of just me, and also with my husband and children. The session took place in late October 2025 and it went simply wonderfully. Oxana is the most gentle, caring, and patient person; she creates a beautiful atmosphere on set. Hair and Makeup Oxana had an incredible makeup artist who works for various brands, but mainly has been a makeup artist for the House of Dior for many years. I had the pleasure of having my hair and makeup done by her. It was stress-free, all on time, and the hair and makeup were simply stunning. Why Oxana Alex is the Best While deciding on my concepts, I looked through the portfolios of all the photographers in LA and can confidently say that Oxana's work is the best. Oxana and her studio have undeniable advantages: 1. Unmatched Professionalism and Lighting The key to a beautiful photograph is the lighting setup. I don't know how she does it, but all her photographs, even before editing, look absolutely perfect! This speaks volumes about her skill, technique, and camera equipment. 2. Extensive Premium Wardrobe Oxana has a huge wardrobe of premium items that she offers to clients for their shoots. You can be sure to find jewelry and looks for any creative idea, and it will look cool and stylish. The most difficult part for me was coordinating outfits for my family of four without a stylist: finding, ordering and trying on. I was so happy that I didn't have to put together my own outfit at all! I only bought underwear and one white blouse for myself. That's it! Everything else was provided by Oxana and fit perfectly. I also didn't want bulky dresses, as I feel they are going out of style; I wanted to be a stylish pregnant mom with more of a fashion focus. Thanks to her extensive wardrobe, we were able to achieve this as well as beautiful maternity gowns. 3. Professional Eye and Industry Experience With over 10 years in the industry, mostly shooting major bloggers and celebrities for covers, Oxana has a huge aesthetic background and an incredible sense of taste. She helps with posing and facial expressions. Even if you are not a professional model, it's impossible not to become one through her lens. 4. Unique Photo Delivery Policy The fact that she gives you all the successful, unedited photos is truly unique for Los Angeles. You only have to choose which of the many great photos you want edited. When I sent the unedited pictures to my relatives for help choosing, they didn't understand why they even needed editing?! That's how good the originals turned out! Again, this is due to the perfectly set lighting, her technique, and her professionalism. I could go on and on describing the process and how much we all, including my husband and children, enjoyed working with Oxana yet again. But I'll just say one thing: We are already planning to return for a mommy-and-me session! And this time, we won't miss a single milestone of our fifth family member. Thank you dear Oxana

This was my second time doing a maternity shoot with Oxana, and the fact that I came back says it…read moreall! She is incredibly talented and makes the whole experience feel comfortable and special. My photos turned out absolutely beautiful, and I couldn't be happier with them. I'm so grateful to have these memories captured and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a talented photographer.

Janet is a kind and fun photographer that works with you to get the looks and action you want, and…read moremakes it a comfortable and fun environment, working with different locations and outfits so that you get a varied set of pictures, both for headshots and lifestyle work.

From the owner: My highest priority when shooting your portraits is to help you succeed by capturing your true…read moreessence. I create an easy-going atmosphere to make my clients feel comfortable, bringing out their authentic selves in the photos, because that's what employers or casting professionals want to see, a confident and comfortable looking you. My strength is capturing one's inner life in a picture that communicates a message not just one of you posing. As a result, I end up taking images that show you full of life. You get images that have personality, warmth, and most importantly, the quality you need to help with your marketing needs. No matter what your level of experience is, I'm great at getting the job done right the first time.

We did our maternity photos with Mily and are super satisfied with everything we had with her. To…read morestart with, her place is easy to access and work with. We didn't have to prepare much and Mily worked us through everything. It was exactly the experience we expected -- a breezy fun entertaining photographing experience, which itself is also as important as the final delivery. Mily gave us a wonderful time! Final results also look awesome. We had many choices to choose from and she set up a very nice digital tool to let us select what we want and pick ones we want to use for final deliverable. It has been great and I cannot be more grateful for Mily! Will work with her again after the baby is born!

Mily did our maternity and newborn sessions and we are so grateful for her. She was so sweet and…read morecaptured these very important moments in our lives. We love our pictures so much. During our newborn session, our baby girl did amazing. She was so gentle with her and made us feel very comfortable. I highly recommend her for you picture needs.

Katie was an incredible family photographer from start to finish! She was responsive and helpful…read morewhen scheduling in advance, on-time, friendly, professional, very good at getting everyone in our (large and challenging) group positioned and posed, and delivered the final photos in the expected timeframe. Her pricing is competitive and she's skilled at handling groups and people of all ages. I wouldn't hesitate to go to Katie again for professional photos!!

Katie of Lista Family Photos is the ABSOLUTE BEST. We originally hired Katie for our wedding back…read morein March of 2019 and we were floored by the quality of the photos we got back. So when we found out that she does family holiday mini sessions we made sure to book a session with her real quick. We are so glad we did!! We now have wedding photos AND holiday photos that are beautiful beyond words. Katie is super talented and has such an eye for light and candid joy and it shows in her work! She captures the happiness and emotions behind every photo and you can feel the same feelings when you look back on each stunning moment. And let me just tell you about Katie as a person. She is just the most BUBBLY, energetic, hype woman you'll ever meet. She does whatever it takes to get the perfect shot. She'll make you laugh, teach you how to pose, make funny noises to get your dog's attention, literally anything. She makes you feel your most vibrant self and it shows in the photos! So even if you feel awkward in front of the camera, you won't when you're with Katie! We booked a holiday session for 2020 as well and we are so excited to see Katie and work with her again! Please do yourself a favor and book Lista Family Photos! It's the best holiday tradition for your family.

Janice has now captured newborn photos of both my daughters, and choosing her both times was a…read moreno-brainer. Two years apart, and both sessions were equally beautiful, fun, and everything I could have hoped for. What sets Janice apart isn't just her incredible eye for a photo - it's how genuinely present and thoughtful she is with my whole family. She was extremely patient and gentle with my newborn, and made my two year old feel completely at ease by leaning right into all the toys she kept eagerly showing off. Watching that connection unfold was honestly one of my favorite parts of the session. She even welcomed our two dogs without missing a beat! Having everything done in the comfort of my own home made it that much more special, personal, and stress-free. We absolutely loved having these milestone moments captured in our own space, surrounded by all the things that make our family ours. If you're looking for someone to document this fleeting, irreplaceable season of life with care, artistry, and a whole lot of heart, look no further than Chasing Hiromi. These are photos I will cherish forever. Thank you, Janice :)

We had the BEST experience with Janice as our family photographer. She somehow managed to wrangle…read moretwo kids and a dog with total calm and good humor, which already deserves a medal. On top of that, she even snuck my husband and me away for a few private photos, which I didn't expect but absolutely loved. Janice was wonderful at directing us without making anything feel stiff or awkward. She made the whole session feel easy and fun, and the kids stayed engaged the entire time (a small miracle). The photos turned out beautifully, and we genuinely enjoyed the process. Also, the turnaround time for delivery of photos was even faster than she estimated. We can't wait to work with her again and would recommend her to any family looking for someone patient, talented, and great with kids (and pets!).

We can't thank Emil from Gasparian Photography enough for capturing our love so beautifully. Thank…read moreyou, Emil (@gasparianfoto), for your incredible work! We are so grateful for your professionalism, attention to detail, and the level of care you put into every shot. Your experience truly shows. One thing we really appreciated was how direct and clear you were with instructions. You guided us on exactly how to pose, where to place our hands, and how to position ourselves so the photos looked natural and elegant. Because of that, we felt confident the entire time and never felt awkward in front of the camera. Another amazing feature was the live cam viewing option. Being able to instantly see the photos you were taking gave both us and our guests so much excitement and reassurance. Every picture looked incredible, and it really showed us that we were working with a true professional. We absolutely love that we could immediately view the moments you captured. If you're looking for a wedding photographer, look no further. Emil's attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to make couples feel comfortable are truly superb. Highly recommend!

I had the best experience with Gasparian photography. For starters he was quick to respond and…read moreprovided me with awesome options. The pictures for my daughters graduation where amazing. He was punctual to the shoot and took some great shots. He had our photos the next day. I will be using Gasparian photography for all my future events.

Freen is AMAZING! We finally got some holiday pictures done for my lil family and she was the best…read more We felt really comfortable and had a great time taking our pictures. They turned out better than I could've imagined! From the beginning conversation to getting the pictures back they were everything I asked for and more. We can't wait to get more done! Thankyou

Francesca was wonderful! She was not only able to capture beautiful photos but she also captured…read moreour feelings and the connection we have with each other. She is easy to work with, has great ideas for photos, and was open to our very random and odd suggestions and requests lol In addition to being kind and fun to work with, she was professional and prompt. We received a link to our photos in only a couple of days! We got married in July in a courthouse wedding. Francesca took photos at the ceremony, at a small dinner we had with friends and then we had a photoshoot afterwards. I will definitely hire Francesca in the future for other photo shoots and we definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer.

Saeid is simply amazing! He is so talented and knows how to capture the perfect moment. From…read moreproduction, to lighting, to editing...he's very talented and is one of the best photographers I've ever worked with! So lucky I had the chance to work with him! I highly recommend Kaveh Photography for any event or Occassion you need!

Posting a follow-up as I've received direct messages from random Yelpers over the past few months…read morestating they had similar frustrations as me or asking about my concluding experience. After continued attempts to get a hold of Angela via phone and emails, I finally tried TEXTING Angela in November. I was happy to see a text response from her! but then baffled when I read her message. I've attempted to post screenshots of the text exchange but it appears only a portion is posting. In summary, Angela stated she felt she was harassed by me and would not respond to my bullying tactics. Again, I was dumbfounded. Ultimately, she refused to return our $100 deposit and went silent on us again. In hindsight, I should have noticed that most of the Yelp reviews are over a year old. I don't see any recent reviews which should have been a red flag. I hope Angela is able to improve her operations and customer experience as she is clearly talented at taking beautiful photos.

Angela came highly recommended by my sister-in-law as she went with Angela for all three of her…read morechildren's newborn photoshoot. For the newborn photoshoot, we spent the full four hours in Angela's studio, which allowed me, a first time mom, to really enjoy the process. Angela took great care of us every step of the way, from making sure the baby is comfortable during the naked baby pictures, to making sure mom and dad look ready and stress-free for the family pictures. I'm extremely happy with how the pictures turned out and the grandparents are so in love with all the pictures. If you're on the fence about doing a newborn photoshoot, please do it and go with Angela!