I shot with Casey Grimley in June 2018 at Joshua Tree, CA for his "Dancing with the Stars" series…read more Casey is a nice guy. He has a true love for photography and capturing the Milky Way, albeit I feel his inexperience with aerialists may be his Achilles heel. Maybe a lot of the things we noticed he just never gave thought to, and I hope these notes can help. I shot with two other pole girlfriends and Casey gave us a lot of time which was appreciated; from 7pm to 2am we were working really hard. While we were stretching in our outfits with hair/makeup, Casey says - "By the way, I don't do any topless or implied nude/topless type shots." None of us were wearing anything different than what lots of us wear to class or performances, and we plan for our looks weeks in advance of a shoot. I wish he noted that prior to being AT the location since I can think of well-known pole dancers who do gorgeous shots nude or implied nude who should be aware of this restriction. If a photographer decides to move from shooting inanimate landscapes to pole dancers, the judgement needs to tone done a bit. We had several poses shot from below/under the chin/under the thighs. It's universally known to be unflattering, and shots we spent a lot of time with throwing fabrics, using wind, were not usable because of the poor choice of angle. I have been part of a lot of photo shoots, pole and otherwise. Every photographer I have worked with moves around, lays on the ground, runs around you on spin pole - anything to get the shot. Casey was stationary, seated on a chair in the exact same spot. You would hear only one *click* after 3-4 rotations when normally in other pole shoots I would have heard/seen 15-20 clicks of the camera and lights. This was frustrating for all three of us because he would not get a shot, and make us climb up there and redo some amazing combo over and over and over, seemingly having no empathy or understanding of how damn difficult and exhausting it is to do. We would be vocal in how we only had the strength for one more of a particular pose or trick, and for him to get ready - then we would hear only one click. Meanwhile, the X-Pole Stage he brought was janky and uneven, and would lose its spin. Adding the desert cold after sunset that comes over you and the pole - it made for an extremely frustrating, somewhat unsafe, and physically difficult shoot. We finish at 1:15AM-ish, fatigued, freezing, and in the pitch black in the middle of the desert in our "slutty" pole outfits. We climb into the car to bundle up, blast the heater, eat a banana, drink water. We didn't realize until that moment that we were trapped because we HAD to follow Casey out of the desert through winding paths in pitch black of night with no Google Maps reception from his chosen location. This is my favorite part: we paid ~$1,000 for this shoot to be Casey's roadies. Last time I checked, the paying client is not your manual labor. We took apart the X-stage, alllll his lights set up, cranes, and his chairs. We loaded his SUV. We lifted sandbags and light poles taller than ourselves. We stood on his backseat to load the top rack of his SUV. At 2AM after already doing so much physically demanding work, while he sat in his chair in a warm jacket. I asked him "Hey Casey, what do you do when you shoot at home in Utah, do you have a team of at least 2 strong men to do your breakdown?" I was ignored. Honey, my voice ain't quiet. He heard me. Post-shoot, we are describing these frustrations to our class and friends, and one who does photography explained that maybe Casey didn't move from his chair because he had to take each photo from a stationary position to fit into his "template" photo of the Milky Way behind us. In essence, photoshopping us and the pole INTO his first photo of the night sky. Therefore, he has negated the need for himself, for being outside in general, when we could have done this all in a studio or green screen. Yes, poling in nature under the stars is beautiful, but what is the point then of the concept "Dancing with the Stars" if he just superimposes us into a photo? Might as well superimpose me on the pole at The Pyramids. Or in the Amazonian rainforest. We could have saved $1,000 and had one of our professional digital designer friends photoshop us into a landscape. At this price tag, the concept of this type of photo shoot is utterly pointless. You are in essence paying for his family's hotel and travel costs, because he certainly isn't paying assistants or people to do his breakdown. He definitely didn't buy a functioning X-Stage. And as he admitted in his email a few weeks ago, he didn't even pay the photography permit fee! I will never put myself through this terrible experience again, and I would not recommend the "Dancing with the Stars" shoot to anyone.

Casey! I just wanted to THANK YOU publicly for the beautiful pictures you shot for my magazine ad…read more Your heart shines through in your work.

I loved working with Bree, and I'm delighted with the photos she captured. Her enthusiasm and…read morecheerfulness are contagious. Bree was easy to work with and made me feel comfortable in the studio. Her direction throughout the process helped me relax and pose naturally. Thank you so much!

I've had three different sets of headshots done by three different photographers since moving to…read moreUtah last year. Bre at Pepperfox is the best of the three and probably the best in this area. She specializes in headshots and branding and her finished product is very professional and natural looking without photoshop and filters (see my profile pic). She knows what she's doing and she doesn't rush you. Appointments can be made and cancelled online and she sends reminders for appointments but does not spam you with reminders. I would totally recommend her. The reason that she received four stars instead is five is because I didn't receive the proofs when they were promised - it was a few days later.

We had a great experience at Snap Shot photo (formerly Flash Photo). Yesterday we booked 2 Snap…read moreShortie sessions for our kids, 9 & 5 years old. The Shortie was a great value and the photos turned out beautifully. I was amazed at what they're able to shoot in such a quick session. Photographers were great and super kid-friendly. Initially, I didn't like a couple of the photos (it was a color issue.. it happens) but we talked about it and they worked with us to capture the perfect shots. Ultimately, it was a fantastic experience and we love our photos! Thank you to the staff there for capturing these memories for us.. these kiddos grow up too fast!

We've brought our daughter here several times in her little life & we love all the cute pictures we…read morehave of her. We bought the new to two package, so she has a full photo shoot at newborn, 4 months, 8 months, one year, 18 months and two years. We've also brought her in for a few mini sessions, which give us a few fun seasonal pictures for under $25. We especially love Melissa who is very cute with her. Pics are typically ready in about a week, and always turn out cute!

Updating my review because we have had better experiences this year with sports pictures. All the…read moreones we have had since the first time, have been taken inside and that has made a big difference. Quality is much better and they aren't blurry or grainy. A few of them, kids have been not looking or smiling but that's just par for the course with kids I guess. It's possible the first year, the photographer wasn't as experienced, I'm not sure. Either way, I've been much more satisfied with recent pictures though so it's only fair to update it.

I've used this company for several projects and always have awesome results! They're so helpful…read moreand awesome with the kids in the photos! Very nice people with great service!

Brook Lyons Photography is absolutely incredible! Brook did my son's senior pictures, and the…read moreentire experience was beyond anything I could have hoped for. My son, like many teens, can sometimes feel a little awkward in front of the camera--but Brook was amazing with him. She was patient, never rushed, and took the time to really connect. She talked him through everything, used little tools and tricks to help him relax, and before long he was comfortable, open, and genuinely enjoying himself. By the end of the shoot, it was like they were old friends. What impressed me most is how Brook managed to pull my son's true personality into every shot. His photos weren't just "senior pictures"--they were him. Every image felt personal, authentic, and fully customized to showcase who he is. From start to finish--planning the themes, picking locations, posing, the shoot itself, the editing, and even choosing the final photos--Brook made the entire process smooth, warm, and enjoyable. She led with such patience, professionalism, and joy in her craft, never once pushy, always invested, and clearly passionate about what she does. She even worked with me on payments, which was such a thoughtful kindness. I honestly cannot recommend Brook enough. There simply aren't words big enough to capture how talented, kind, and dedicated she is--not just as a photographer, but as a person. If you want someone who will not only take beautiful photos but also make the experience unforgettable, you have to work with her. Thank you, Brook, for capturing my boy so perfectly!

Brook recently did professional head shots for me; which I love. She put me at ease during the…read moreshoot, and gave great instructions on how to look natural and bring out my best features. The results are better than I expected. She is knowledgeable, kind, patient, funny and timely. What else do you want in a photographer??

I recently had the opportunity to photograph a wedding at Tuscany Gardens. Not only was I impressed…read moreby the wonderful atmosphere but the staff was incredible. The bride and groom did not have to worry about anything! If anyone even thought of something they might need it was already though of and prepared. When the bride and groom are confident they relaxed it makes my job of capturing all the happy emotions easy. I would recommend Tuscany Gardens to anyone getting married. Sincerely, Brian Smyer ~owner of Smyer Image Photography.

Oh. My. Gosh. My husband and I got married here in August of Last year. My husband was in another…read morestate the entire time we were planning the wedding, so it was harder to plan the wedding, but Tony made it work! due to time differences and work schedules, I had to have not so common and convenient meeting times, but he made it work! One night I was there until 11 pm. My husband was in on these meetings via Bluetooth and skype and Tony did great at including him! I was super stressed out about planning the wedding, but with Tuscany Gardens, they guide you along the whole way! Also, I forgot my sand ceremony set and was freaking out, but Tony and Sarah saved me! They figured out a sand ceremony vase and sands with stuff they already had around the venue! I cannot even begin to tell you how glad I was to have had my wedding here!! DO IT! You will not regret it!!!

Jerica did an awesome job! She took great photos and had them edited and back to me in one day…read more Definitely recommend her.

Jerica did a great job on my pictures multiple times and made sure I was happy with them. I have…read moredone maternity photos, baby shower pictures, and pictures of my son with her. All have turned out really good and overall it was a pleasant experience. I will get with her again anytime I need pictures done!

One of the most beautiful event centers for a great price. I love the brides room and the name…read morewall. The wooden hexagon wedding arch is beautiful and so easy to decorate. We love the place and there are tons of photo walls. Amazing place!

I loved working with Emily on my daughters wedding! Emily had honest advise that gave us good…read moredirection as we planned her wedding day and reception that evening. She was so organized and enthusiastic throughout the months of planning and was always willing to help us work through any unexpected events. She also had great recommendations for other professionals such as table and chairs, caterers, even chalkboard artists. This was the first wedding we have had to plan in our family and having Emily as our wedding planner really helped make my daughters wedding special and stress free!! Thank you Emily for helping us through the process!!