I needed new a headshot. Sean at Blackthorn quoted a reasonable price for a short session and 6…read morephotos. Photos delivered 3 day after the session via download link. Very professional. Highly recommend. And he has a great cat!

From the owner: What to Expect:…read more I work directly with you to ensure that everything goes to plan, wether it be a wedding, event, quinceañera/ sweet 16 or family portraits. Communication is huge to me and I will always be reachable. We will set up a sit down (i.e. get coffee) and go over everything. Or hop on a quick video call. With every client I aim to make a lasting friendship. I would love the chance to have conversation and see if I can be apart of capturing a moment that'll last forever. Take care and hope to talk with you soon! ​

Our baby came earlier than expected, so we had to quickly find a newborn photographer! Ipek was…read moreprompt with her response and able to fit us into her schedule soon. Her home studio is comfortable and cozy with pretty much every adorable baby prop and backdrop imaginable. Ipek (the photographer) was calm and gentle with our newborn, which eased us sleep-deprived parents as well. The photos are so precious!! Ipek truly worked her magic. We are so glad we went with Melodi Photography, and we plan to use her again for future photo needs in Bakersfield.

We were so incredibly pleased with how our newborn/family pictures turned out! Ipek did such a…read morebeautiful job! We really wanted our pictures done at home and in our daughter's nursery and she made it happen! We loved working with her and felt very relaxed. It was such a great experience. We can't wait for our next session! Thank you, Ipek!

BEST photographer in Bakersfield hands down! Marsha is wonderful to work with. She takes her time…read moreto make you feel comfortable and produces such beautiful, candid photos. She captured EXACTLY what my fiance and I envisioned for our engagement photo session. I give my highest recommendation. Thank you, Marsha!!!

I could spend pages explaining just how amazing Marsha is! I am blessed to have her by my side to…read moredocument my pregnancy and newborn photos of my two girls and now family memories! There is no one who can capture the spirit and sass of my girls like Marsha! She makes you feel comfortable and beautiful! Her artistry and eye for just the right shot shines through every click! She always has an encouraging word and her breathtaking work speaks for itself! She has captured the moments and heart of family my that will be shared for generations. Thank you so much for capturing these memories and for always shooting with your heart!

looking for a maternity photographer? You don't have to look anymore, Adriana is the one!!! her…read morework is AMAZING! She is very patient & sweet!!! I had the best experience with her! My maternity pictures are BEAUTIFUL

My maternity pics turned out beautiful! Wonderful experience & made me feel so comfortable. Can't…read morewait to get more pics done in the future

I have been using J. michelle Photography for over ten years!…read more She takes my family's photos every single year. My kids have really grown up with her and love her. She makes them feel at ease Thank you Janaye for all of the memories of my family I will keep forever. You are so talented and beautiful inside and out! I can't wait for my upcoming photos

Janaye shot my maternity pics & what a great 1st experience! She really does go above & beyond to…read morecapture your ideal vision & makes you feel comfortable during the shooting process as well. She's super sweet & when I thought my MUA was canceling on me the day before, she even went out of her way to connect me to her gals!! I would def recommend this photographer :)

My husband and I feel "at home" whenever we're around Marianne. She has a vibrant energy, she's…read morefull of love, she's funny as heck and she made us feel at ease. We were able to be ourselves in front of the camera and just go with the flow. Marianne and Victor - you two are amazing human beings. THANK YOU for capturing every moment on our special day. LOVE YOU BOTH!

We LOVE Marianne & her husband Victor. They are amazing & sweet people who will work very hard on…read moreyour wedding day. My husband and I are so happy that we were able to have them as our photographer & Videographer. You will not regret hiring these two. We just did a session with Marianne at her new venue location & it's gorgeous for future brides to check out. White barn with chandeliers & twinkle lights outside during reception. Here are some photos from our past session with Marianne. :)

Jen is THE BEST! We were frustrated trying to find a photographer in Bakersfield to fit our style,…read moreand when I ran across her card and checked out her site, it was L-O-V-E!! We were friends right away, and we loved every second we spent with her. Even my notoriously shy chihuahua cozied up to her! Our photos are gorgeous. She captured the day perfectly. Not to mention our engagement and save the date shots. I've received so many compliments on my photos! I couldn't have been happier with her, her team and our end result. She's creative, artistic, friendly and she genuinely cares about your event. Since we started working with her, I've had 3 other friends hire her, and everyone says the same thing. I could never imagine using anyone else for anything. We've taken the next step and asked her to be our photographer for life.

Ms. Williams has the cutest studio. If you are considering hiring her then meet with her, get to…read moreknow her, and see her gorgeous photographs in her meeting area. You'll fall in love! Her work is inspiring. I've worked with Jen a couple of times and she makes you feel at ease behind the camera...something which I cannot appreciate enough since I hate taking pictures. And, the work I received back--I barely even recognized myself. Her work is stunning. Her personality and enthusiasm for weddings and engagements is contagious. See for yourself! Check out her website and blog at jenwillphoto.com.

Trinity was recommended to me for my newborns photos. I checked out her page via Instagram and…read morereached out to her. I got a quick response and was abele to schedule my newborns photos for the following week which was nice since it was very short notice on my part. Her studio is located downtown across the street from Mexicali. She was very sweet and super professional. She was so careful with my newborn and took her time wrapping her and picking out props. She also did not mind the feeding breaks or diaper changing breaks. She knew how to handle my baby very well. She was also super affordable. She has all the props so no need to bring any unless you would like to. I will continue to use Trinity for more family photos. She truly did an amazing job. My photos came out beautiful I couldn't ask for a better outcome. If you're looking for a photographer who is kind, sweet, and amazing at what they do she's your person!

Me and my family have Booking Trinity for many of our family events family photo shoot sessions,…read moreWeddings, engagement parties etc... Trinity never fails to impress us! Her and her crew are truly the best in town! Very sweet and talented. I definitely recommend Trinity and her crew for you're next important event or just a simple photoshoot

Bobby did my wedding pictures and did a fabulous job! Well I've never been a picture person per say…read moreso I never really pushed myself to do family pictures until recently. We had our daughter, I had Bobby in the back of my mind but wasn't sure about asking because we were on a budget. Anyway, he is so affordable, help my awkward self pose lol and took some great quality pictures!! He will definitely be my go to person from now on for all my family pictures! Thank you Bobby for being so kind and patient with us!

Bobby killed it at our wedding. You don't just get a photographer with Bobby. You almost get…read moreanother wedding Coordinater. He helped us smooth the edges of our lightly planned wedding and took charge. Made our special day easy and fun. Super nice guy, great pictures, worth every dollar and then some. You will not be disappointed. Thank you Bobby for everything.

I reached out to Kristi and Paul when I was pregnant in the hope for them to do my maternity…read moresession. Unfortunately, that was during COVID and didn't feel up to it at the time. I regretted this decision as my husband passed away two months after our boy was born. They were both so apologetic and kind and invited me back when I was ready to take baby pictures for me. I reached out again when I had reached a safe point in my grief when he was 9 months old. They even took some photos of him with his grandmothers as a combined grandmothers, baby, and mommy and me shoot. Not only did they capture one of my favorite times in his babyhood, they we so sweet with all the grandmas. They navigated a grumpy baby and were so understanding. With it still being 90+ degrees in fall you can only imagine. Thank you again for your empathy and kindness it cannot be duplicated.

Absolutely in love with my family photos by Kristi and Paul. They are so kind and caught the sweet…read moremoments between my 3 years old and 8 month old.