The picture people staff is friendly and professional. Also Fabian went above & beyond for our…read morefamily photo's. Not only did he make sure we hit the correct package but he made sure we got our money worth as well. The pictures always come out great and you get them back 30 mins later!

Have been taking my 2 year old here since he was a few months old. Am now taking my newborn. Of the…read moredozen times we've been here, I've always been happy with the process and the pictures. The photographers here are good as studio photographers go. WAY WAY better than those at JCPenny (my mother can take better pictures than JCPenny). At this location, there is less chaos (other kids crying, general hustle as appointment slots may be fully booked and back to back, the mall location has 3 simultaneous cameras in operation) as compared to the mall, I've been told by staff. Each season, every holiday, all childhood milestones - they have props for it. Locations get sent seasonal /holiday props from corporate. There are cupcakes for birthdays, trucks for toddlers, lemonade stands for kindergarteners. They keep a library of props for every dang occasion you can think of. Hella cute! I like that there are no sitting fees. If your kid wants to throw a tantrum or just insists on smiling like a chimp, you're out $0, need to buy nada and can just leave. Come back when your kid is ready to cooperate. Groupon and Livingsocial offer deals but I have had problems using the deals before they expire. It's not a big difference from their daily specials so just skip the couponing! Wish they sold digital images individually though. If you want one image, it'll cost you $150 (you get a DVD with all images). Opt for a package which includes the DVD and this might bring your bill down to $120. Plus they throw in a few sheets and a large wall frame. I always get suckered into spending ~$120. How can you say no to smiling baby pictures? You can't! That's how they stay in business!!

We are so fortunate to have found Eddie through thumbtack. We hired Eddie and his team to take 8…read morehours worth of photos for our wedding and we couldn't be happier! Eddie and Alex were right on time, at both locations before the wedding (for the bride getting ready, and groom getting ready). And that's not easy as he drove from LA to San Diego for our wedding. As soon as they arrived, they got right to work. They took control when it was needed, angled us for the best shots and caught so many wonderful memories! We were fortunate to get married on the beach and the sunset photos Eddie and Alex captured are absolutely breathtaking! We also hired them for the photo booth and their photo booth is not your typical one - it is a full on studio style setup with Alex taking the photos! Great shots and memories were made! When we were searching for a wedding photographer, one of our non-negotiables was to receive every photo taken, even if it was an accidental shot of the grass. We wanted everything. Most photographers we spoke to would not agree to this. But Eddie was open to it and worked with us on it and ended up giving us ~3600 photos (40GB)! Yes, 40GB! :) That doesn't include the photo booth photos (which were another ~175). His honesty, hard work and incredibly friendly personality won us over! We can't say enough about Eddie and his team. Thank you very much for giving us years of memories to look back on. We recommend South Bay Studio to any and everyone from San Diego to LA!

We hired Eddie to be our photographer for our wedding. First of all he did a great job with our…read moreengagement pictures. So we couldn't wait to see what he would do with our wedding pictures. Now for our wedding, his whole crew did a great job. They were very professional and on top of everything. Whatever we needed we came first to him and did all he could to make our day memorable. We received our pictures not to long ago and they came out perfect. I would recommend Eddie to anyone that needs a photographer for their wedding day. You will not regret it. Just as a side tip we look around and priced around for many different photographers and we went with Eddie. I am that person that is always double guessing my decisions especially when these are the pictures you are going to cherish and look back on your special day for the rest of your life. So trust me when I say Eddie is the person you want to go with. You will not regret your decision.

We recently asked Angel to take our maternity photos for us and we're so glad we did! She was…read moreprofessional, communicated clearly with us right up until the day of, and scouted out the best location. We are typically shy in front of the camera but she made us feel so comfortable and directed us in a way that felt natural and most like ourselves. She also speaks 3 languages which makes it easier for our older generation parents to work with! We couldn't have asked for a better photographer and we can't wait to continue hiring her for future events & to capture our family moments!

Angel did a family photo shoot for us. She is creative, professional, and good with kids. She…read morescouted out and chose the location with beautiful backgrounds. The arrangements she chose were varied between posed and natural. Thankful for this gift of memories she provided for my family

Nick is the best photographer for any event! I have seen him, first hand, at weddings, banquets,…read moreoutdoor events, casual get togethers, and had the blessing to have him take my family photos. I have four little kids and his patience for our family needs was a great help. We had a beautiful beach photo shoot and my kids were constantly distracted by the waves, rocks, birds, etc. I thought we wouldn't be able to have a productive photo shoot but Nick took the most beautiful candid picture of them looking out to the ocean or exploring the rocky beach. I never would have expected these beautiful, natural, and spontaneous pictures to come from my kids. Nick is truly talented! Also, his talent shows, consistently, over a broad spectrum of scenarios and he executes his photography while hardly being noticed. He is like a photography ninja, trying to get he best shot and the perfect angle. It pays off because his photos are breathtaking and capture the moment and the emotion at that point in time. I am booking Nick for all my important life events and recommend his photography to everyone I know. On top of all this he is a great guy to work with and so easy to be around.

Nick was my engagement photographer and he was AMAZING!!!! He was so nice, understanding, fun to…read morework with! He made the day easier for me, as I was all over the place and he made every moment enjoyable. I was very worry about not knowing how to post or even being awkward but he was able to assure my fiancé and I to be ourselves and was able to capture some of the most raw and precious moments ever! Looking back at all his photos, I am in crying because I am so thankful for having such an awesome photographer. I have worked with a lot of photographer and trust me when I tell you, you're going to need someone like Nick on your big da

I would give 10 stars if I could! That's how much I LOVED my experience with Aileen…read more She really made the whole experience easy and fun. I don't enjoy taking photos but she really brought the best out of me and I actually ended up enjoying my experience. The photos and videos came out amazing. I couldn't be any happier with the end result. Choose Aileen, she's simply the best!

I cannot say enough great things about Leenie Photography! I booked with Aileen to photograph my…read morewedding in early December. Aileen is amazing, talented, and easy to work with. I did a ton of research on many photographers in my area for my special day. I knew I didn't want a cheesy wedding shoot, but had a hard time finding what I was looking for. Honestly, as soon as I saw previous weddings she shot, I knew she was the one for us. Prior to the wedding my husband and I met up with Aileen to go over what shots were most important to us. On the day of the wedding she was so comfortable to work with and it was easy following her direction. She made everything feel so effortless and natural. Aileen and her assistant, Lyn, captured many shots and memories to last a lifetime. My husband I are blown away with how fantastic our pictures turned out. Thank you so much Aileen for shooting our wedding day. We are so happy with the photos and booking with you was hands down one of the best decisions we made for our wedding!

Due to a last minute cancelation from another vendor, photo Island booked us on short notice, still…read moreproviding amazing service & photos. The designed match our invite perfectly. Staff was super friendly and fun. Looking forward to our next event. The fact that this business is local to our neighborhood is a plus. Support small business/local.

I was working with another vender but just to get a basic set up was pricey and options were even…read moremore. I found Photo Island on BARK. They were the first to respond immediately. My wife chose the "Unlimited Prints" option because we could print photos on the spot, share them through text or online, and she got the whole gallery at the end of the event. The Bonus was an attendant to run the equipment while we enjoyed our party. We got one Template to use and it was designed to our request and liking. My wife's 50th birthday party was a big hit and Photo Island made it easy for us to provide something fun and memorable. The Attendant made an Instagram video of the party and our activities and somebody added the Peanuts theme. OMG, my wife LOVED it. The Cherry On Top! Definitely recommend because of the package deal with attendant and the Digital Gallery at the end of the event.

James has been both my engagement shoot photographer, and even travelled to Vegas to be our wedding…read morephotographer! He maintains a friendly and professional environment, and gets so much done in the windows we've booked. We're so happy with the quality of the photos we receive from him! I absolutely will not be thinking twice about our photography needs in the future -- James is absolutely our go-to moving forward.

We had our engagement and wedding pictures taken by James and we are more than happy and grateful…read morewith how the photos turned out! I screamed when I first saw the pictures. From communication to leading the shoots and capturing special moments on our special day, James was literally the best photographer we could have asked for! He's incredibly patient and kind and the turn around for getting our pictures were also very quick! It's hard to capture good photos if the photographer has no heart in it but James truly pours his heart into every moment he is capturing. Highly highly recommend!!!

Such a wonderful photographer. Took the pics in like 20-30min. And had the digital copies…read moreprofessionally touched up by the evening. Has a way of capturing the perfect look, lighting, and location. Our whole family loves the pictures. Great for family portraits and holiday photos you wish to send to long distant relatives. Thanks Judi for the picture perfect memories.

Judi is so much fun to work with! I love how she communicates with you and lets you know how to…read moreposition yourself when she is doing a session. I needed the engagement photos fast due to sending out invites... she is wonderful! A joy! As you can see shes a great photographer!