Working with Love, Leon (formerly Krauter photography) was the most stressful part of planning our…read morewedding. We were profoundly disappointed with the lack of client-care, honesty and communication throughout the entire process, even in the delivery of photos. We hired Lauren + Casey because we liked their style, we wanted a husband/wife duo and we wanted Indy locals (we live in Los Angeles, our wedding was in my hometown of Indianapolis). We were happy to hear that Lauren, like us, felt it was important to meet in-person to talk vision + prep before the wedding. We agreed to meet in the June and July months when I was scheduled to fly home to Indianapolis. After hiring Love, Leon and putting down our 50% deposit, we felt that Lauren's interest in us and our wedding ended. At the beginning of June, I reached out to Lauren to set + confirm our first in-person meeting. Lauren informed us that she and her husband (2nd shooter) were moving to Germany at the end of the week and she would be unable to meet until the afternoon before my wedding day. As I probed further, she admitted that Casey was no longer available to shoot the wedding and she had already hired a new 2nd shooter. When I searched for this photographer online, I came up blank. There was no Instagram, no website, no reviews and no verifiable online presence of her work. Lauren supplied us with two private links to photos, but asked me to "trust her on this one" even though she had never shot a wedding with this person. We begged for our deposit back. Because so much had changed, we wanted to go with another photographer and part ways with no hard feelings. She refused to make an exception and informed us that she would be keeping our deposit regardless of our decision. We didn't have the budget to pay another photographer without getting that $1,650 deposit back, so we had to proceed with Lauren and try to make the best of this new situation. Her demeanor on the day-of was good and she handled herself well with our bridesmaid photos. The only thing that struck me as odd & unprofessional was when she asked the Matron of Honor to buy her an Uber home during the reception. After delivering the photo galleries, we noticed that a vast majority of the family and group shots were blurry. The trees behind us were focused, but all of our faces were out-of-focus. I reached out to Lauren asking for sharper versions that were suitable for printing and using in a photo book. At this point, she admitted that she had made a mistake with her camera during our group photo session and she did not have any in-focus photos of our wedding party, the bride's family, the bride + groom's family or my grandparents. I was stunned. I reached out to some professional photographer friends to see if anyone could salvage the images. I received an overwhelming response that this was not a camera setting issue, but rather a fundamental photography-skill issue. A photographer may occasionally slip into back-focus for one or two frames out of a hundred, but anyone who bills themselves as a professional would see this mistake after a shot or two and fix it immediately on-site preventing further blurry photos. They were all stunned to find out that she hadn't fixed it on-location, and further than she hadn't owned up to the rookie mistake upon delivery. She waited to see if we would catch it. The whole thing just doesn't sit well with me. All this to say - Love, Leon added stress to the wedding process rather than alleviating it. Maybe it was a one-time mistake, but I wouldn't recommend taking that risk on your wedding day. If you're a bride or groom who values communication, transparency and an overall positive experience in wedding planning, I would urge you to explore other photographers in Indy. **NOTE: As a courtesy, I let Lauren know in advance that we would be sharing our honest experience on this platform. In response, she offered + provided a 50% refund for the $3,600 contract and apologized as she understands that nothing can replace the fact that these images were not captured. She will "use this as an opportunity to learn and grow."**

Our experience with Love, Leon was exceptional, and we are so glad Lauren and Casey were with us to…read morecapture all of the amazing moments from our wedding day! From the very initial planning session, Lauren was knowledgable, professional, and passionate. They were well prepared and always seemed to know exactly what shots would work, which really helped us execute efficiently (that is saying a lot considering we took pictures with our family). Not only are they great photographers, they are also fun to be around! We appreciated their honesty, humor, and patience; characteristics we now value in an awesome wedding photographers duo and our marriage! The pictures are PERFECT. We absolutely adore them. Our wedding day was everything we could have imagined, and so was working with Love, Leon.

Natalie was the MOST AMAZING photographer, and a perfect person to have around for the day of our…read morewedding. First - she was amazingly gung ho and eager to play in the snow with us for our engagement session. Then, she got AMAZING photos of our wedding, including the silly ones. Full disclosure, she's been a friend of mine for 10+ years. However, I have a LOT of friends who are photographers, and selecting Natalie was a no-brainer for our wedding. She is amazing to work with, and if you aren't friends yet, I bet you will be!!

Natalie Beck has done both headshots and office shots for our business, which turned out amazing!…read moreShe was both professional and very easy-going at the same time, which helped everyone relax and made the pictures more real. We would absolutely use Natalie Beck Photography again and would recommend her to anyone!

If you are looking for a wedding photographer, look no further! Candice is seriously amazing!…read morePlanning a wedding is crazy enough and finding a photographer to capture those precious moments is an important factor. I went to wedding expos and went through tons of internet photos trying to find a photographer. Then one day as I was spending unnecessary hours on pinterest I stumbled upon some amazing photos. From the pin I found a blog and from the blog I found Candice Benjamin Photography!! When I looked up her website, she's local! in Fullerton! Then I watched her little introduction video and just automatically fell in love! We met up with her for a yummy breakfast...and it was set...we could cross one extra thing off our wedding to do list! Photographer....CHECK! We did an engagement session with Candice and it was actually pretty fun! I'm not one who likes to take pictures, but Candice made it feel comfortable and we had lots of laughs. Of course there was a lot of odd awkward positions she asked us to do. But hey, if the pictures turn out good, I'll do whatever she tells me to do! And the engagement shots turned out so pretty. She's really good at chasing that golden light. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/candice-benjamin-photography-fullerton#zA89mkBRNAeKR0XpaYXypA Wedding day ... She came with a whole crew. A second photographer and her super sweet husband, Jay who was helping out. They make a power team. Our wedding day went so smoothly. And the pictures? Yeah we got them in about a week! Amazingly lightning fast! All on a website that your family and friends can download and then you get the cutest flash drive in the mail: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/candice-benjamin-photography-fullerton#vv9LCoRNkWZDMHKwnN-b8A Seriously...I couldn't have picked a better wedding photographer! Super sweet and quirky! Plus she sent us a "married" surprise in the mail... Some wine and chocolates. How cool is that! We did good with picking Candice. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/candice-benjamin-photography-fullerton#MUW9SE10IA_ZEHdK6iNZ_w

My husband and I hired Candice to take our portraits for our 1 year anniversary, and we couldn't be…read morehappier with our choice! She was very prompt in getting back to us with every email, and was able to get us our images incredibly fast considering her busy schedule. She spent 3 hours taking shots of us and made us feel very comfortable. At the end of the shoot we felt like we had a friend taking our photos, not just a hired photographer :) All that being said, none of it would've mattered if the shots weren't any good... but they were all beautiful! They were sharp and the color was beautiful! I highly recommend Candice, she's extremely talented and a pleasure to work with!

When we thought about our wedding photographer, we knew we wanted someone who was not only…read moreincredibly skilled but also easy and chill to be around. We were looking for candid moments and real emotion rather than stiff, staged smiles, and since we'd be spending most of the day with this person, the energy had to feel right--especially for two people who are a bit camera-awkward! Patrick was everything we hoped for and more. He was professional, personable, and most of all, chill--the perfect balance of present without ever being intrusive. He truly understood what we wanted (and what we didn't want): authentic, vibrant photos that captured the spirit of our community without pulling us away from actually experiencing our wedding. We feel so lucky to have benefitted not only from his immense talent as a photographer but also from his understanding of events and his local connections. Thanks to Patrick, we now have a collection of images that feel alive, joyful, and exactly true to the day.

Since this is the first review I'll start by stating that Pho-Co provides event photography,…read morebusiness photography, corporate head shots, website upgrade photos, professional portraits, architectural photography, and high quality video such as animation content, professional music video, web intro video, or 60-second commercials. While 'Studio Time' is their sister company, they also collaborate with many local businesses to provide many services in between. For our wedding we had Patrick. Great photographer who uses a photojournalism style but has the artistic eye to go with it. He uses top of the line equipment, and has no lack thereof. My wife really appreciated how he took control as to not waste time and yet was super friendly throughout. I really appreciated how technically proficient he was and how he worked with all our other vendors at the wedding to make sure everything went smooth. This is a local company trying to mold their business model towards encompassing all of the customers wants and needs. Almost a one-stop-shop so to speak.

Laura and her husband were AMAZING!! They picked the perfect day for us to get our family photos…read moredone! They had amazing ideas and even took old school real film photos! They were very friendly and made our 12 year old son feel very comfortable and even let him give an idea for a pose! I would definitely recommend using them for any photographs you want to get done! Also they were very reasonably priced for their excellent work!! Also they are LBGT friendly - which was very important to us,because we wanted someone who captured our love for one another as well!

I hired Laura to do a photo shoot for my website. I was nervous because the only professional…read morephotos I've ever had were for my wedding. Laura did an incredible job or making me feel comfortable. She has a very natural style and seems very confident and at ease while she works. I was impressed that she had done a lot of research ahead of time, looking at my website and facebook page to get a feel for my style and even researching good locations for the photos. She had some great advice during our initial phone call about good colors to wear and props to have available. I got the pictures from her today and they are stunning!!! She did an amazing job. I am so grateful for the work that she did and for her expertise. I will absolutely use Laura in the future whenever I need a photographer.

Jamie is the best photographer I've ever gotten head shots from! She makes it really fun and easy…read more I guarantee you will laugh and smile during the session. The quality and speed of the photos also fully exceeded my expectations. In the future I will recommend her to anyone looking for a quality photographer.

My husband and I hired Jamie as our wedding photographer in August of 2012. Jamie was a delight to…read morework with! She was very organized and professional, and handled our large families with ease. We had some awkward family situations that had the potential to make family photos unpleasant for all, but with Jamie directing, everything went far smoother than I could have imagined. She takes beautiful photos that are clean, elegant, and artistic. Her husband Reed was second shooting with her at our wedding, and he was kind enough to help put up some last minute decorations for us! We thoroughly enjoyed working with them and still love our photos dearly. Jamie's prices are very good and her work is incredible. We highly recommend her!!

It's a special photographer who can wow another photographer -Even though I'm based in California,…read moreI flew to Colorado to work with Christina for some much needed me time - in front of the camera for a change. She, and her entire team, are consummate professionals while still knowing how to laugh with you and have a good time. My usual guards and self conscious walls fell away immediately, and I felt seen, valued, and heard for a very personal photographic journey. There is a reason she's award winning and respected in our community!

Christina is great! My husband and I wanted to get some nice family pictures of the two of us and…read morethe dog (yes, we are *those* people...haha) and they turned out awesome! We did outdoor shots and we absolutely love them! We also ordered a canvas, and while they are pretty pricey, they are GORGEOUS! Her photos are more than just portraits--the background landscapes and clarity of the photos along with the casual shots she gets of the subjects make for a very special work of art. Highly recommend!

I was so honored to have Shawna photograph my wedding! So easy to work with and extremely flexible…read more I have had shoots before where everything felt very contrived and awkward. Not with Shawna! She made it so natural and captured some of the most precious moments between my husband and I, as well is of our family and guests. The photos turned out beautifully and I couldn't be more pleased.

Shawna was amazing with our family photos. She helped us find a nice outdoor location with lots of…read morefall colors, my main criteria. She got our 3 year old to smile with ease! We used her photos for our holiday card this year. I am very happy with how the photos turned out and that she kept the touch ups simple so the photos looked natural (and not over photoshopped). I highly recommend her for family photos and will use her again!