JB is in a league of his own! Book him and do not think twice. His photobooth was a key factor in…read morethe success of my daughter's Bat Mitzvah party! There was non-stop traffic over in his area because of his determination to make it an amazing experience for everybody. The technology, props and work ethic he brings with him is unmatched. He incorporates the most up-to-date AI, has tremendous quantity and quality of props (he actually pays attention to what people like the most), and his communication before, during and after the event is very reliable. It does not stop there- what he provides for you after the event with highlight videos, an album including each photo taken, download links, special effects and more are above and beyond. We can't thank him enough and plan to use him again for our younger daughter in a couple of years. Thank you JB!!

We hired JB to do the photography and videography for my son's bar mitzvah, and couldn't be any…read morehappier with the finished results. Not only did JB and his team get every shot we wanted and then some, but the quality of his work along with the creative and cutting edge effects he utilized really impressed! JB is communicative, knowledgeable, and extremely devoted to his craft and we were extremely fortunate to have him shoot our son's special day. Highly recommended!!

Cheap cheap cheap. Our photographer was lovely; however, the experience of choosing the photos for…read morethe album was incredibly convoluted. I just received my wedding album and aparently the "silver package" gets you more of a booklet than a wedding book. Horrendous! Photos are dark and dingy. The wedding "booklet" didnt even come with a title page, our names or the date of the event!!! What kind of trash is this. Cheap cheap cheap cheap!!!! _______ The process for choosing photos was convoluted and confusing, hence why it took me years to invest the time and energy to finish my wedding book. It was incredibly frustrating just even accessing the album. Secondly, the "silver package" was not even the base package and it cost a few thousand dollars. When I inquired about a title page or a cover page, I was told ir was cost hundreds of dollars on top of the thousands I had already spent on the package which included day off photography and a wedding book. Your explanation is that "all I had to do was reach out" regarding upgrades...leaving out how expensive those "upgrades" would be. It is pretty standard to have a wedding book cover with atleast the name of the couple and the wedding date. Apparently, such a basic feature is not included. The photos were incredibly dark because the photographer took photos in shadowy parts of the venue and Abella couldn't edit the photos or enhance the contrast to fix that. Also, NO ONE ANSWERS THE PHONE at Abella. There are three locations, I would call all 3 and it would ring endlessly. Abella, you do not offer a premium product by any means. I will attach a photos of the abysmal album cover...faceless, nameless, bland and tacky.

We hired Abella studios for my daughters wedding in December 2021. The photos came out nice and…read morethere were many to choose from but as far as the video goes buyer beware!!! You will pay over 2,000.00 dollars for a 5 minute video. It is in your contract but of course we did not see it until after the fact, so bad on me. The video was good enough but I feel for that kind of money you should get more than 5 minutes of video!!!

We just received our photos from our wedding on 3/21 and all we could say is WOW. My wife and I…read morewere just in awe of how amazing the photos looked, especially the portraits which looked like a work of art. We were assigned Reena and Roderick as our main photographer and videographer, and Ben and Tuck as the secondary photographer and videographer. They gave such clear direction to ensure the photos came out the way we wanted. All 4 of them were respectful, professional and very accommodating. We had an extensive list of photo combinations we wanted with the bridal party, our parents, wedding sponsors, and extended family and the Dean Michaels team managed to capture every single moment. I'd ask Reena last minute if we could take pictures at different locations and she would be so accommodating and the photos came out perfect. We are so glad we went with Dean Michaels. It's always tough picking through hundreds of wedding photo companies but my wife and I really liked the style of Dean Michaels which provided a good mix of dramatic and traditional photos without being too over the top. We highly recommend Dean Michaels if you're undecided who to go with for your wedding or any other events!

We are extremely satisfied with Dean Michaels Studio! Laura worked her butt off the entire wedding…read more She mastered our tight timeline and took charge at all the right times! We felt that Dean Michaels was reasonably priced considering the BEAUTIFUL classic wedding photos we got out of the process.

We retained Chris at Freedom Film to video a funeral for a close relative because we could not…read moreattend with the Covid virus restrictions. We were nervous because we had never used his services before. We found him to be highly professional and he always promptly responded to our questions. In addition, he was flexible & compassionate. Finally, his video was much better than we had hoped for. Because of Chris's excellent work, we were able to feel less stress during the event and have closure upon the final video viewing. We are extremely happy that we chose Chris at Freedom Films to help us through this very trying event. We highly recommend him.

Concert photographer Chris Lazzaro is the real deal and his business, Freedom Film, delivers…read moreamazing levels of quality and professionalism. The rise of apps like instagram have helped to fuel the common misconception that "anyone can take a photo", however, take one look at Lazarro's impressive portfolio and you'll quickly understand how he's a step above the rest. It takes a patient eye and true talent to capture the moments that are unique to live music. His impressive list of clients speaks for itself - there's a reason that massive names like Insomniac Entertainment and Armin Van Buuren have enlisted Freedom Film's services time and time again. And on top of it all, Lazzaro is a pleasure with whom to work! The pride he takes in his assignments, paired with his perseverance and fun-loving attitude make him one of the top contenders in the game. You won't be disappointed with the images and memories Freedom Film will capture at your next event!

tl;dr: Montclair Studio (Michael) is the most unprofessional vendor we have ever dealt with. The…read morepost-wedding experience was so bad that when we look at our photos, we get really upset. We chose Montclair Studio after a recommendation from a friend who hired them for his wedding. Big mistake! It's likely Michael will respond to this review defending himself without accepting that he messed up (see other reviews). We just want an apology and all of our wedding content. Michael refuses to accept any fault for his behavior. He does not return emails, texts, or phone calls (his email inbox and voicemail are also full). You will have such a bad aftertaste dealing with Michael post-wedding that you will feel bad when you look at your photos rather than be full of joy. At the wedding, things went relatively well; after the wedding is when things really got out of hand. He made it very difficult to get the wedding photo files, which was required to be able to choose photos for an album; he claimed he mailed them to us in San Francisco where we live, but he deceived us: USPS tracking # he gave us showed that he never actually sent them We called him out on that and they miraculously were sent. When we complained, he blamed USPS and said we should just pick it up in New Jersey...but we live in California! Finally, the USB of the wedding photos arrived to SF. The quality of the wedding photos were mediocre: he did not do a good job with outdoor photos or framing. He also had not sent us our Thursday afternoon Mehndi event photos. When we asked how to get those, he said to pick them up in NJ! My mother drove from Manhattan to Montclair (1+ hr driving one-way). Nobody was at the Studio when she arrived, even though she confirmed the time with him! The video was delivered AFTER the contract deadline; Michael demonstrated no remorse. My mom agreed again to drive to Montclair to pick up the Mehndi photos and the wedding videos, which he said would be ready; she arrived and while there was a USB left taped to the door (which someone could have stolen), the USB did not have any video on it! We eventually received the videos. The highlight video was very short; it almost exclusively showed highlights from our pre-wedding photoshoot and not the wedding. The full length video is missing my wife's vows as well as the Hora dance (an important highlight of any Jewish wedding). His contract stated we could receive the raw video footage if we sent him a hard drive. So we purchased a hard drive and mailed it to his studio. He was not there to receive it, so the post office mailed it back to my parents, who then mailed it to him one final time (we now had paid twice for shipping). Finally, the hard drive arrived to us in SF. We were so excited and thought this terrible saga was over. When we opened the hard drive, guess what? There was no video footage on it! My parents and my wife reached out to Michael, all to no avail. We waited months to write this because we were hoping to secure all of our wedding content first, in case he would hold it hostage due this poor review. At this point, we have given up. Any time we look at our photos, we get upset because it reminds us of this terrible experience with Montclair/Michael. Michael, if you read this, please give us our wedding raw video footage and an apology. Show some honor and accept responsibility for your mistakes.

I hired Montclair Studio as my wedding photographer one year ago and I never got the wedding album…read moreI paid for. They don't return phone calls or emails and seem to have completely disappeared. This business is a scam, do not use them.

We can not say enough positive things about MC Productions! Since our first visit with Mario in his…read morestudio, we knew we didn't have to look any further and said "YES!" to finding the most perfect company of photographers and videographers to capture our best day ever!! Starting with the complimentary engagement photo shoot at a location of our choice (Central Park, NYC), we were impressed with the time Mario took with us and how artistically he captured candid moments. On our Wedding Day, our positive impressions were only heightened! Their crew of photographers and videographers arrived very punctually, were organized and smoothly went through capturing moments of our special day we will cherish forever. They were great at being at the right spot at the right time to capture moments such as my husband jumping on chairs to myself Irish Step Dancing with my sisters towards the end of our night. In addition, my husband and I enjoyed adding unique details to our day that they did not miss such as the welcome sign in the vestibule of our church telling our guests to "choose a seat, not a side, we're all family once the knot is tied" to personalized cocktail napkins, frames and signs at our reception. Furthermore, our proofs were ready just before our 1 month anniversary, great timing for such detailed work! We are thrilled to know we have found the people that will become our family photographers for all future celebrations! We HIGHLY RECOMMEND MCProductions to capture your special occasion! -Alicia & Robert Frannicola 4.25.15

From the owner: MC Productions Photography and Video is an award-winning photography and videography studio in…read moreRoselle Park, New Jersey, serving New Jersey, New York, and destination events since 2003. We specialize in weddings, milestone events, and corporate production, delivering not just beautiful visuals but a structured and guided experience from start to finish. The biggest worry when hiring a photo and video team is whether the day will actually come together the way you pictured it. So we don't just show up with cameras. We lead the flow of the day, guide you through each step, and run photo and video as one team rather than two vendors working around each other. From timeline planning to posing and direction, the goal is that you never feel unsure, rushed, or out of place, and can enjoy your own event knowing it's handled. A husband-and-wife studio, we've spent more than twenty years covering weddings, quinceañeras, mitzvahs, and milestone celebrations across New Jersey and New York City. One of us is personally present at every wedding we photograph. For corporate clients we bring the same structure to interviews, conferences, brand content, and headshots, with clear communication, strong visuals, and reliable execution. We work with hotels, school districts, construction and development firms, nonprofits, and municipalities, and we are SBE certified. Bilingual, English and Spanish.

My fiance (now wife :D) and I decided to use La Moda for our engagement and wedding photos on the…read morerecommendation of two very good friends. Having just completed a very fun engagement shoot, we're already glad we did. Joe and his team were extremely professional and prompt. The shoot was a blast and we're psyched to see the photos in final form. Scheduling it and coordinating could not have been easier. Taking photos like these was a totally novel thing for both of us, and Joe made the entire process smooth, comfortable, and easygoing. Our wedding went absolutely wonderfully. Joe and his team went above and beyond from start to finish, capturing every moment possible from our wedding. Their attentiveness, thoughtfulness, and professionalism shined throughout the day and night. Joe and Neil handled photos - and man oh man, did they handle them. I don't think a single moment went by uncaptured. From portraits to our most special moments to the party itself, we never saw them stop. The photo previews we were shown throughout the day made us even more eager to see the final photos. Mike was our videographer - and he rocked it. Kind, funny, thoughtful and attentive - and he brought a DRONE. How incredible is that? We cannot wait to see the culmination of his hard work and how amazing our wedding video is going to be. We are over the moon with our choice of photographer/videographer and cannot wait to see the end results!

My now husband and I were originally skeptical about getting a photo booth--I thought to myself:…read more"they're not original, I don't think it will make or break the wedding, not sure if it's worth the money, blah blah blah..." With that said, we couldn't be happier we ended up getting the photo booth cube! We definitely made the right decision! Joe and his wife were so sweet throughout the night. The screen inside is so quick and easy to use. Even the included props were good quality and not cheap, crappy props. We were given a guest book that included pictures and messages from our guests. The best part is that we were also given a USB with all of the photo strips and individual pictures! I crack up every time looking at them. They're really great and all of our guests seriously had a blast. If you're going to get a photo booth I'd definitely go with the cube. It's modern and very cool. Would highly recommend! Thank you so much Joe! ~Nikki and Justin

She is the absolute best!! More than willing to work with your schedule. Puts in the extra time to…read morebe early and gets absolutely every shot you could want! She is great at finding nice locations and excellent poses. The pictures couldn't have been better!! I have already highly recommended her to my friends who will be using her, and I couldn't recommend her more highly!!

From the owner: Photography & Video for Weddings, Quinceañeras, Sweet Sixteens…read morePhoto Session of Engagement, Pre-Event, Maternity, Newborn, Kids & Family, 1st Birthday-CakeSmash