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!

Oh my goodness Alicia is absolutely amazing!!! She did a Bourdoir photo shot and the photos were…read moreabsolutely stunning!!!! I'm so thankful I found Alicia as she's extremely professional and the quality of her work and the photos was superb. She has a great studio and garden to take various photos. Highly, highly, highly recommend her. She's an amazing photographer.

I am so happy! I booked my newborn session with Alicia. I found her here on Yelp. The photos came…read moreout so much better than I could dream. My husband is usually a complainer but when he saw the photos he teared up and said we will book her again. Her work speaks for itself but I was previously shopping around and to say the least her prices are very fair. She provides packaged for every budget I feel.

Truth be told....I write this with a bit of a tear in my eye....not to get too melodramatic over a…read moreyelp review....but pictures...when done perfect and if your in a particular sentimental mood....can have that effect. Some backstory...Imagix/Michelle has done our yearly photos for our son from ages 1 to now 5. (See my past reviews). From somehow capturing a perfect moment from our perpetually moving blur of a son (ages 1-3) to patiently instructing four 70/80 year olds on how to hold their aforementioned 4 year old Tasmanian Devil grandson last year, Michelle is a magician/artist...I always leave the photoshoot stressed from the chaos Hurricane Daniel (our son) leaves in his wake....But every year we come back to look at the proofs and are amazed at Michelle ability to capture "lighting in a bottle" . This year was no different. Fortunately we survived the terrible 2's (...3's....4's....) and thanks to time, maturity, and the opposite of gentle parenting, our little Daniel, though far from perfect, is manageable. But we didn't want to make it too easy for Michelle, so we threw in another variable. After a recent canine cancer scare, and recently learning from Google that all dogs, however loyal and cute, unfortunately have an inescapable life, span, I somehow convinced my beautiful but camera shy wife that this is the year we do a family photo with our dog. Some more backstory, if you read this far, our Yorkie, Libby, loves us but HATES the rest of the world. She spent the entire hour photoshoot in perpetual scowl and Volume 11 non stop bark. One week later as she always does, lighting in a bottle perfection. I looked at the proofs with amazement. Our son, we expected....she's done it every year, but how she made a loud perpetual yapping bark into a impossibly cute smile is above my skill set. But I think her greatest feat is how she lessened the "he must be rich" looks gap between my wife and I. My wife is easy, even me with my amateur Android skills, it's hard for her to take a bad picture. Michelle mastery came with how she elevated me to "he must be funny" looks gap level. So why the tear? We loved one of the pics so much we purchased a large framed canvas print to hang on our living room wall. My 85 year old happened to be in town for his grandsons 5th bday so I asked him for an helping hand hanging the picture. I figured he has these family portrait hanging at my childhood home. My brother and I with our full head of hair and my mom shoulder pads captured the 90's to a tee...but what I always remember is the "proud" look my dad had on his face. A look of accomplishment shouting "look at me world and all that I love and created". Watching my aging dad struggle, listing to my aging dog bark in a locked room to protect my dad's ankles, I was suddenly reminded that time, as much as you want to hit pause, always moves forward. It's a good idea to stop and smell the roses, or in this case, look at the snapshot/memories/moments and take it all in. After my dad handed me the leveler and I put away the hammer, and I looked up....and yeah....I had that "Dad" look

I went here to take my passport photo and had a really good experience. The owner was so kind and…read moremade me feel comfortable right away, which I really appreciated. They were also very professional and made sure everything looked right for the requirements. The whole process was quick and easy, and the photo turned out great. I'd definitely recommend this place if you need passport or visa photos!

We're so happy and lucky we got to have Joey Ikemoto and his team capture the beautiful memories of…read moreour special day!! When I was first looking for a photographer, I was in awe of his variety of artistic and breathtaking photos on his site from other weddings & events. As a fellow creative, I wanted someone that could see the possibilities and offer unique photos and he went above and beyond that! Joey really put us at ease with his fun energy & sense of humor. We all had a great time laughing with our wedding party and everyone. Joey and his team are so friendly, creative and professional. We really appreciate how quickly Joey and Mr. Tracy responded to our questions in the beginning and in the consultation. Even with the heatwave in LA of our wedding weekend, our photos came out AMAZING. The love, joy and giddiness of that day is captured along with the little details in our centerpieces and other things that we made for our wedding. Here's a few our favorite photos from the preview. We're so excited to see the rest! We highly recommend Joey Ikemoto Photography!! Thank you so much Joey and team for everything!

We had the best experience with Joey Ikemoto Photography for our wedding this October 2025! My…read morehusband and I got married at Neighborhood Church and celebrated our reception at Blue Water Grill. Jonathan and Olivia captured beautiful memories of our special day for us. From the start, they were incredibly detail-oriented. They made sure every shot, angle, and lighting choice was just right. They gave us wonderful guidance throughout the day, helping us feel comfortable and natural in front of the camera. Beyond their photography talent, they were both so pleasant, professional and genuinely fun to be around. They made the entire photography experience even more enjoyable. The photos turned out absolutely stunning and truly reflect the joy and emotion of our day. Joey Ikemoto Photography is a South Bay classic for a reason; they continue to deliver amazing work and timeless memories. We couldn't recommend them more.

I was hesitant trying someone new but I am SO thankful that I got to meet Mary. This was a special…read moreshoot for me for 2 reasons: my parents were visiting from out of the country. And this was the first time we were wearing traditional outfits! Mary went above and beyond. The location she chose was beautiful and she was VERY patient with my 2 year old who was probably the most difficult challenge of this all. The pictures came out incredible! I appreciate her giving us both a B&W and a colored version of ALL pictures we chose! Thank you Mary Awshee!

We loved Mary and I'm so glad we found her! She was such a delight to work with on our baby's cake…read moresmash session. We wanted a travel theme for the shoot and Mary went the extra mile and got a globe and a rustic cool plane to add to the set and it was perfect! Never mind that our baby was sorta in a "I don't wanna smile" mood on the day, it was still really cute how the photos turned out. Communicating with Mary before the session was a breeze. She is so easily available to us via text or email or phone call. As this was our first photo shoot, I was feeling a little shy to reach out to her so much and she was just really cool about it. From the first phone call I had with her, she just feels like a friend already. Love her energy and friendly vibes. I also really appreciate how assertive she was during the shoot. Like she knows what she is doing and we just take her lead throughout the session. It really makes a whole ton of difference when you have an experienced photographer who knows what she is doing and does it. The only thing I regretted is not testing out our baby's outfit before the shoot cuz the outfits definitely were too big on him, and it shows on the photos. But that's on us. All in all, we had a wonderful experience with Mary. Thanks Mary, for an awesome cake smash photo session. We are definitely looking forward to the next photo shoot, and hopefully the little one will smile this time. :)))

Working with Kimmelle was an experience I will cherish forever. Her unique talent extends far…read morebeyond the camera; she has a gift for creating a space where you feel safe, encouraged, and free to be your most authentic self. Her empowering presence and expert coaching during the shoot were invaluable. Then came the photographs! A stunning display of her technical skill and artistic vision. Kimmelle has an unparalleled ability to capture beauty in a way that feels both profound and genuine. The images are treasures I will keep forever. Kimmelle is a rare talent and a beautiful soul. I am so grateful our paths crossed and I cannot wait for others to have the opportunity to feel as seen and empowered as I did. I recommend Kimmelle without reservation.

I work for a fortune 500 company and needed headshot photos for a board presentation. Kimmelle was…read moreso flexible and accommodating with my schedule and knew the types of pictures that I would need. This was my first time taking professional headshots, and I was tense and uncomfortable posing. However, Kimmelle was creative, patient and helped me captured the right photos. She has profestional lighting and various backgrounds to choose from. I had an amazing experience and definitely will be working with Kimmelle again and referring her to families and friends in the future. Kimmelle provided high quality pictures but at a lower price compared to others. She provided me with the pictures within 24 hours. I am very pleased with my pictures. They are exceptional! Thank you Kimmelle. YOU are awesome!!

Michael is the most professional, talented, engaging, local photographer around. I felt comfortable…read moreand it went so fast, I can not believe how quick three outfit changes for my new realtor professional branding head shots went!! I have used Michael in the past and will continue to in the future. Sometimes you can be a little nervous for posing for photos, but this was really a fun and lovely experience. Highly recommend.

Working with Michael was such a great experience. He quickly puts everyone at ease and and works…read morealong side you. My whole family felt comfortable. Michael's professionalism is pure class and shines through his work. We highly recommend f/8 Studios!

Working with Dipan was everything I could ask for. We've hired photographers for our wedding,…read morehousewarming, while traveling internationally, etc. and nothing comes close to the attention to detail and patience that Dipan displayed during our session. Our two doggies were highly anxious and a bit distracting but Dipan knew how to work with them perfectly all while capturing the dynamic I had expressed I was looking for. I'm looking forward to receiving the photos but the previews he already shared look incredible. These memories will last a lifetime and we look forward to working with Dipan to capture future milestones.

My husband and I worked with Dipan for our wedding, and he was fantastic to work with…read more He and Carissa were both there to help take photos of us getting ready at the hotel, getting married at the chapel, and then celebrating at the reception. They were punctual, efficient, professional, and just a wonderful team to cover everything at our wedding. It worked out really well because Dipan was with the groomsmen as they were getting ready while Carissa was with us (the bride + bridesmaids), so that even though we had less than an hour for getting ready shots, they managed to get everything we needed. We had gotten married at Wayfarers, and if anyone knows about that venue, it is that the chapel has a lot of rules/time limits. Dipan is one of their recommended vendors, so we were grateful that he knew the rules well and knew exactly when/where to take the pictures so that we wouldn't miss a thing. Dipan was also great in telling us how to pose since we asked for + needed a lot of direction. He also has a very calming presence so that we didn't feel stressed or nervous while posing. All the photos turned out AMAZING and we really could not recognize ourselves because the photos were just so good and beautiful. Dipan is truly wonderful to work with, and we would recommend him for any wedding or event!

I can't say enough wonderful things about Nicole! She was incredibly professional, easy to work…read morewith, and has such a warm, natural way with kids. Her photos are absolutely beautiful--you can truly see the care and effort she puts into making sure her clients are happy. I'm so grateful for the experience and will definitely be booking more sessions with Nicole in the future!

We booked Nicole after seeing photos she had taken photos of some relatives. When I saw the photos…read moreI immediately knew I wanted to book her for our family photos. We are from Colorado and it was so fun to get incredible photos on the coast. Well worth the trip! Nicole was great at communicating before, during, and after the shoot. She has got a great eye and we got amazing photos as a result! Don't hesitate to book with her. She is worth every penny!

Very profesional, great attitude,does a very great job. I…read morelove my quinceañera photos Thank you so much

From the owner: I’m a portrait photographer who has the natural ability to capture the most natural look of you or…read moreyour family and transform it into a beautiful piece of art that will last you a life time .