What was supposed to be 1 session with Emily turned into 3. She's that good!…read more Emily has an actual studio. It's clean & there's plenty of street parking. I have taken both headshots and family photos with Emily. The headshots were taken in her studio. She has a lot of good backdrops to choose from. She even arranged for someone to do my make up. We took our family photos outside at locations recommended from Emily. They are all so beautiful that it was hard to pick one. She's great with dogs! Our pooch is notorious for turning his head when a camera comes out but somehow she got the perfect shot!

Emily's photography business is the gold standard of professionalism. From the moment I booked a…read moresitting with Emily, I knew that the experience was going to be a great one. And it was. The photo session was easy; Emily made me feel comfortable at every turn. And the ZOOM meeting designed for the review of the shots and for the ultimate selection of the shots I chose was also easy and very well-organized. I recommend Emily heartily!

I entered a raffle at school for free mini session with The Pod Photography. Im so happy I won…read more My 12 year old daughter is a dancer and we needed new headshots before her next dance workshop so we booked an appointment . It was an amazing experience! My daughter is a dancer but can also be shy and Cassandra made her feel so comfortable. The moment you walk in you are greeted with a warm welcome then shown back to the cutest room were you can change and do touch ups. The room has comfy couches and anything you need plus refreshments and snacks and even snacks for you dogs. Cassandra is so nice and sweet and great with pre-teens which isnt always easy..Lol! She really set the mood and made my daughter feel so comfortable. The personal touch of having my daughter's favorite music playing for her was a huge plus!! My daughter loved that. Thank you Cassandra and The Pod Photography for such an amazing experience.

*sighs* Where are the words to describe the old saying 'A picture is worth 1000 words'? If I could…read morechoose 1 word to describe the POD, it would be.... EXCEPTIONAL. First off, Cassie is a photographic goddess... my 1 yr old would NOT smile through our whole mini session and some how she captured quite a few including some other much needed facial expressions, when I thought we were doomed. Jane, she is the magic fingers behind Cassie, and both under the amazing direction of the Fabulous Leah. People, these ladies MAKE MAGIC HAPPEN! Not only is your experience tailored, but you will leave here wanting more and more to capture whatever fantastic memory you wish to immortalize. I highly recommend this studio and these wonderful ladies. Thank you!

Our family has worked with Kristine Boel for 2 years now for our family photos and WOW! Stunning!…read more Kristine is so professional and comfortable to work with and has great recommendations for getting some lasting memories. Kristine is also amazing with our 2 daughters and always knows the best tricks to get wonderful photos! We are so thankful for all of Kristine's help!!

Kristine is a wonderfully creative and collaborative photographer! She made me and my husband feel…read moreso comfortable during our maternity photo session, and she invited all my ideas to make sure that I got exactly what I was envisioning. Added to that is her sharp eye and open mind, which resulted in some gorgeous photos I'll be looking at with pride forever. She's warm, kind, and talented--I cannot recommend her enough!

My husband and I had the pleasure of having Erin as our wedding photographer for our May 2024…read morewedding and we couldn't recommend her enough! Erin was incredibly detailed and thorough during the planning process, and helped guide us step by step to ensure she had the timeline and shot list so that she could work her magic on the big day. While visiting the venue with us prior to our wedding date, she was incredibly mindful of all the aspects that help us capture the best possible photos. She even visited once more on her own to confirm the lighting at the exact time of our wedding! On the wedding day itself, Erin was very prepared and leveraged the timeline and shot list to make the most of her time with us. She did an excellent job of managing the timeline while ensuring that as a couple we had the freedom to experience the day as we most liked without feeling restricted. Like most brides, I was a bundle of nerves on my wedding day, but I definitely feel like having Erin accompanying us and guiding us throughout the photography really helped me feel at ease and honestly made my wedding day even better. We had multiple guests comment at how organized and pleasant she was to work with. She has an incredibly comforting presence :) We worked with both her and her teammate Adam on the day of the wedding to ensure we could get plenty of photos of both the groomsmen and the bridesmaids. Adam was such a pleasure to work with as well! He put in so much effort to get us the best possible shots and I can't say enough how much I appreciate his hard work tossing my veil up and then hearing his footsteps as he ran out of the shot, so he could act as the "wind" in my veil for our various shots! We received an incredibly comprehensive first look of photos about a month after, then received our full gallery 4 months later. It's a bit hard to explain but she did an amazing job at really capturing the energy of the day and the heartfelt emotions that my husband and I experienced throughout the day. The photos feel incredibly natural and vivid. The wedding day goes by in what feels like an instant and I'm so grateful to have such a wonderful set of wedding photos to treasure for the rest of my life.

My husband and I fell in love with Erin's photos on her webpage; her aesthetic is exactly what we…read morewanted for our wedding. Erin is so professional and does absolutely beautiful work. But, is also so warm, caring, and positive. Erin truly wants what is best for the bride and groom; she scheduled a day for the three of us to tour the venue together! She did this so she knew ahead of time where the best shots would be taken and at what times would be best. She is highly detailed and thinks of every possible shot and wants feedback from the bride and groom in terms of what will make their wedding photos special and personalized. It is so rare to find a vendor that truly has the best interest of the bride and groom in mind. We are so incredibly happy with the photos that Erin took at our wedding. They are so beautiful, that our friends and family literally gasped when they saw them!

Great results and great customer service. Hope to work with again. We will treasure the photos for…read morea lifetime

Melanie Alice Photography captured three generations in celebration of my mother's 80th birthday in…read moreSanta Barbara, and the experience was exceptional from start to finish. The shoot went flawlessly--Melanie arrived on time, thoughtfully scouted multiple locations throughout the garden, and even managed to win over the teenagers. She was incredibly patient and accommodating, especially with my parents who have limited mobility, making everyone feel comfortable and included. Our photos are absolutely stunning and deeply meaningful to our family. Melanie captured both the natural beauty of the garden and the joy of our time together. We are so grateful for these memories and highly recommend her.

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!

I've done several photoshoots with Rhiannon. The photos have all been really beautiful. She had an…read moreamazing wardrobe for you to choose from and styles you to perfection. You feel like a celebrity with a stylist which makes the experience more magical. I love playing dress-up in her wardrobe room. And she's come up with gorgeous looks for myself and my family, every time. The studio is beautiful as well. When you walk in you feel like you've been transported into an enchanted Kingdom. The photos are great and the experience is absolutely amazing. I love shooting with her. This is the only studio that I shoot with.

I cannot say enough about the beautiful photography. Rhiannon is such a talented photographer she's…read moreliterately out of this world. She has the most feminine vision and is super progressional. Not only does she take gorgeous photos she also makes sides she captures some short videos for behind the scenes. Her wardrobe is the most whimsical and all of her sets are wonderfully curated. She was super responsive and the booking process was an ease. Highly recommended her!

wow is an understatement!!!! Oxana is talented beyond words. If you're looking for the best…read morematernity photos possible, you have found your girl!!! She is with the money I promise, and I'll do it 10x over again if I had to. She captured photos that will be with me and my family forever. Oxana, thank you for making my maternity shoot one I won't forget! You are the best at what you do and I love all my photos and all the looks we did! Thank you for the quick turn around and your amazing team does wonders with perfecting each photo. Work of art. Thank you thank you!!! Xx

This was my fourth photoshoot with Oxana Alex Photography since 2016, and my only regret is not…read moredoing them more often! Oxana Alex's photos are my absolute best pictures and the warmest memories I will cherish for a lifetime. The Session & Atmosphere This time, we had a maternity photoshoot at 30 weeks. I am currently pregnant with our third child. We took photos of just me, and also with my husband and children. The session took place in late October 2025 and it went simply wonderfully. Oxana is the most gentle, caring, and patient person; she creates a beautiful atmosphere on set. Hair and Makeup Oxana had an incredible makeup artist who works for various brands, but mainly has been a makeup artist for the House of Dior for many years. I had the pleasure of having my hair and makeup done by her. It was stress-free, all on time, and the hair and makeup were simply stunning. Why Oxana Alex is the Best While deciding on my concepts, I looked through the portfolios of all the photographers in LA and can confidently say that Oxana's work is the best. Oxana and her studio have undeniable advantages: 1. Unmatched Professionalism and Lighting The key to a beautiful photograph is the lighting setup. I don't know how she does it, but all her photographs, even before editing, look absolutely perfect! This speaks volumes about her skill, technique, and camera equipment. 2. Extensive Premium Wardrobe Oxana has a huge wardrobe of premium items that she offers to clients for their shoots. You can be sure to find jewelry and looks for any creative idea, and it will look cool and stylish. The most difficult part for me was coordinating outfits for my family of four without a stylist: finding, ordering and trying on. I was so happy that I didn't have to put together my own outfit at all! I only bought underwear and one white blouse for myself. That's it! Everything else was provided by Oxana and fit perfectly. I also didn't want bulky dresses, as I feel they are going out of style; I wanted to be a stylish pregnant mom with more of a fashion focus. Thanks to her extensive wardrobe, we were able to achieve this as well as beautiful maternity gowns. 3. Professional Eye and Industry Experience With over 10 years in the industry, mostly shooting major bloggers and celebrities for covers, Oxana has a huge aesthetic background and an incredible sense of taste. She helps with posing and facial expressions. Even if you are not a professional model, it's impossible not to become one through her lens. 4. Unique Photo Delivery Policy The fact that she gives you all the successful, unedited photos is truly unique for Los Angeles. You only have to choose which of the many great photos you want edited. When I sent the unedited pictures to my relatives for help choosing, they didn't understand why they even needed editing?! That's how good the originals turned out! Again, this is due to the perfectly set lighting, her technique, and her professionalism. I could go on and on describing the process and how much we all, including my husband and children, enjoyed working with Oxana yet again. But I'll just say one thing: We are already planning to return for a mommy-and-me session! And this time, we won't miss a single milestone of our fifth family member. Thank you dear Oxana