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!

Wow... The Salty Studio is truly something special!…read more From the very beginning, Katelin made the entire experience feel warm, inviting, and thoughtfully personalized. She took the time to really understand the vision I had for my photoshoot and the types of moments I wanted captured, which made everything feel so intentional and meaningful. I booked a session for my older pup and my daughter (and even jumped in for a few photos myself!), and Katelin was absolutely incredible with both of them. She was so patient, especially with my fur baby, and so natural with my daughter--guiding her with poses that fit her age, making her laugh, and keeping things fun and light the entire time. What really stood out to me was how unrushed the session felt. Unlike other photoshoots where you feel like you're on the clock, Katelin created a relaxed environment where we could explore different backdrops, props, and ideas without any pressure. It made such a difference. She has an amazing eye and such a creative vision--it's clear she's incredibly talented and experienced. We even got to see a few glimpses of the photos during the session, and they were SO cute! I also saw some of her past work printed, and the quality is absolutely impeccable. This wasn't just a photoshoot--it was an experience. I'm already so excited to see the final images and would highly recommend Katelin to anyone looking to capture special moments, especially with family or pets. She's truly amazing!

Our family has worked with Katelin at The Salty Dog Studio for over five years, and she has…read morecaptured so many fun memories with our two Pomeranians and now our newborn baby. Katelin has an amazing eye for photography, makes every session feel comfortable and fun, and is always such a pleasure to work with. She's also been incredibly flexible and accommodating with our schedule and needs over the years. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a pet or family photographer!

My brother and I hate getting our photo taken. We reluctantly decided to get our portraits taken as…read morea Christmas gift to our parents, and were dreading the experience. However, Pam made the whole experience super fun! She offered a bunch of ideas for poses and props, and let us try a few ideas of our own. By the end, we were having a blast and didn't want to stop. We ended up with a ton of great photos to choose from. We will definitely use her in the future for any portrait needs. Thanks Pam!

I met Pam through my friend at a Yelp elite event. I found out she was a photographer, and she had…read moretold me she was doing photography more as her main instead of her marketing job. I wanted to support her business so decided to book her for my 2024 family photo since we had a lot to celebrate as a family. The photos came out amazing! Many other photographers give you very minimal digital prints but Pam gave me A LOT! I chose my favorite handful for some holiday cards and I printed some of them out. They all turned out great. If you have a vision let Pam know and she will consult. Also, show a brief idea of what you will wear. She can give you pointers to see if the colors would clash at all. I enjoyed my time with Pam and I'm glad I've developed a friendship with her through the Yelp elite program. Thank you for an awesome photo memory with my fam Pam!

Such a great experience! I took my niece for 10th birthday and she a great time! They played her…read morefavorite music and they let her get creative with her poses. Totally recommend!

My family and I had an amazing time getting our photos taken here. Uriel had so much patience for…read moremy baby nephew and was open to us doing different poses and using many props. The photos got delivered super quick and they look so good!!!! I will definitely be coming back.

Such an amazing experience here! The husband and wife team that own and photographed our dog and…read morefamily portraits were amazing. Top notch! They were so professional and our photos turned out amazing! They are both so caring and really take a personal interest in the vision we were trying to achieve. It is truly artwork and an investment that is worth trusting these owners with Highly recommend!

I had some more pictures taken of 2 of my other pets and they came out great. Thanks dogma!read more

I can't say enough good things about Ashley and Dog Inspired Photography! I was a little anxious…read moregoing into the photo shoot since my dog is reactive and can be pretty nervous around new people and unfamiliar situations. But Ashley was incredible--calm, patient, and completely understanding of her needs from the moment we arrived. They took the time to let my dog warm up at her own pace, never rushed anything, and knew exactly how to work around her sensitivities to make her feel safe and comfortable. The best part is that the photos turned out so beautifully! We ordered several framed photos and an album from our photo shoot - I love how they all turned out. Ashley truly has a gift for photography and for dogs, I highly recommend doing a photoshoot with her!

Ashley at Dog Inspired Photography is absolutely amazing! She captured beautiful memories of our…read morefur baby, Wendy. Wendy's a bit nervous, but Ashley's calm, warm approach put us all at ease, making the whole experience fun. The photos truly captured Wendy's personality--I'm still amazed at how perfect they are. If you want incredible dog photos, you have to go with Dog Inspired Photography!

I wanted to purchase a digital copy of one of the photos to use for graduation announcements, but I…read morewas told they are only available as part of certain packages, which are extremely expensive. This was disappointing, as I was only interested in a single image and not a full package.

We had such a wonderful experience getting my daughter's senior photos taken here! She often has a…read morehard time in front of the camera, but everyone at the studio was so respectful, patient, and kind. They made the whole process easy and stress-free, and the results were amazing--beautiful photos. Moises was our photographer, and he was great. It turned out he had worked with our daughter before at her school and he remembered her. This was her first time in the studio, and he made her feel completely at ease. We couldn't be happier with the photos or with the experience. Highly recommend!

My husband and I had Moses & Eva take photos of us with our 3 dogs (our family!) a few weeks ago at…read moreEl Dorado Park West (the free side) in Long Beach and we received our photos about 2 weeks later. Moses & Eva were very friendly and came prepared to photograph our dogs. Honestly, it has been quite a challenge for us to take care of all our dogs and so you can imagine the difficulty it would to get all of them to all look at the camera at the same time and look naturally happy. But they did it! While Moses took photos, Eva would clap, call our dogs names, make sounds, use a squeak toy and so on to get their attention. And when Eva was taking photos, Moses would do the same. Moses & Eva were very easy to talk to and helped put us at ease during the shoot. They scoped out some great backdrops around the large park and were very relaxed and incredibly patient and friendly. Since they also provide dog care services, they are used to interacting with all kinds of dogs (and other pets I am sure), which makes the best pet photographers! Especially in our case, the more dogs you have, the harder it would be to get everyone to look at the camera at the same time. I am so thrilled to have some great photos for our annual winter holiday greeting card this year. This holiday card is going to be even more special this year because each of our 3 dogs are in the same photo with us (our 1st family photo) and I have both Moses & Eva to thank! I HIGHLY recommend Moses & Eva if you need photos with you and your pets. They are highly reliable and will get you some amazing shoots.

My Dog and Mo was an absolute GODSEND for me! I actually hired them to dog sit- I can't tell you…read morehow hard it is for me to trust someone with my "baby"! I was having problems with the sitters I was using and was in a true bind. Thankfully, I found MD&M and they are the best! I am a flight attendant and had a trip coming up so they came over right away to meet my dog. You can tell immediately that they are true dog people...and so can your dog! They are so friendly and professional~ and my pup loved them. I didn't even know they did photography at first~ When I was out flying around they kept me updated with texts and pictures of my dog. It was great- I'm always slightly anxious when Ieave him, but getting the updates made me feel a lot better! And as the pictures came, I realized that these were some of the best pictures I had ever seen of my dog- and this was using their phone! I mean, they really captured his personality- every photo was fantastic. Like I said, I didn't know they did the photography, so I asked them if they had ever considered it as they took amazing pictures! Anyhow- it was no surprise when they said that they had a photography side of their business. I can only imagine what they can do with a real camera and not just a cell phone~ lol! They are really good people too. I got injured at work and they are kind enough to come by and bathe my dog as I am unable to right now. What's really nice about that is he gets SO EXCITED when he sees them- he spins in circles and acts like a maniac! And he's no spring chicken at 12 years old! As dog sitters go I couldn't want anything more- the communication is fantastic and they take GREAT care of my dog. I trust them completely. I know this is for their photogrophy business but have to share this- my dog gets bummed out when I fly and doesn't want to eat. I told them about this and not to worry too much. Well- they didn't like that he wasn't eating so on the 2nd night, Mo sat down and hand fed my dog. What more can I say?? They are good people and truly great at what they do. Look no further- you CAN NOT go wrong with these guys!

If I can give it ZERO stars I would but unfortunately you are forced to giving it a star!…read more I went in for a Mother's Day photoshoot with my daughter and they could NOT fix the contrast at all printed 3 sets and NONE looked good terrible service the manger which is the owner NEVER reached out to me to give me another option at least a re take I only went hear here because I THOUGHT they have so many followers on instagram it's all lies they also have no work ethic so rude and unprofessional

I LOVED it here! I booked a spring session for my kids the week of Easter 2025…read more I have been a mom for over 20 years and I have been hiring photo people for over 20 years and this is by far is the BEST bang for your buck! They offer a nice spacious studio with a plethora of beautiful clothes, props, dresses- the photos came out so beautiful. Also it's easy to find and parking is also easy. The fact I got a beautiful pose with an 8x10 and 2 5x7's and a digital download for $59 was amazing. I wish I found this place prior- My kids are aging out of photo shoots unfortunately... I can't wait to come back for the holidays and make our Christmas card. I have a few more years until they protest lol. I have paid way way more for less and wasn't even happy. Also my appointment and my session and the help with the downloads and the whole process was seamless and I would recommend this place. Honesty you have to know this is the best out here especially for the price. I found a place similar but they wanted $3500 just for the photo shoot that wasn't even including photos ... I don't know what people are complaining about if they want something super cheap it won't happen because even JCPenny is more money and they don't even offer the level of quality in the studio, attention or props AND this place will provide the best clothes to wear and don't charge a fee to do so. Thankyou so much Photo Perfection. I will be a customer for life!

I can't even begin to describe the professionalism and dedication Sonya exhibited throughout our…read moreentire process. She went above and beyond to help us choose a venue, scope out the venue, and make sure the timing of the photo shoot was appropriate for our specific situation with our specific needs. She truly personalized the whole experience. Additionally, when we faced some difficult events outside of our control, she was so quick to respond and flexible with our situation. The photo shoot itself was very streamlined. She came prepared for our pup and our family needs. We had a great time with our guy; Sonya captured his essence and his personality in ways that I could never even come close with my iPhone. She captured precious moments between my young daughter and my aging best friend. I am so grateful to have these photos to remember our good boy.

She was super amazing with my dog Buddy. We had such a fun time with his shoot and he really liked…read moreher. Highly recommend!!! The pictures come out so amazing and we loved them. It was his first photoshoot and she was very attentive to his age and needs. Her studio is so pretty. I can never thank her enough