Horrible experience! I wanted my friend to be also taking pictures on our special day since he is a…read morephotographer and knows us so it would be a special point of view. But as he was still a guest so we wanted a professional team there too. We got snobbed by the photographers, me and my side of the family was not even asked to take individual photos or together me and my husband. They were in my bridal room for 2 minutes ,took a few awful pictures of me getting ready. Our wedding video is so bad I could cry every time I think of it. Never watch it, it's too painful and it just makes me angry. We never got a long one just a 5 min snippet. The music is cued so out of context that I am walking down the aisle to party music. We tried to get it fixed 3 times and it's like a blind and deaf person is editing it who was also extremely rude!!! I wish I had just gone to someone else. I could have thrown the money (thousands) out of the window and it would've been better spent.

RUN the other way!!!…read more While the photo's we received were of adequate quality, the photographer we met with was not the person that showed up to shoot our wedding! The person that did show up was rude, intrusive during the ceremony, turned up an hour early, and then charged us an additional fee to stay for the last hour of the contract. We were deceived and treated very poorly. It makes no difference the quality of the work; the attitudes, of the photographer and the person that created our final wedding album, were appalling and it was extraordinarily unpleasant to have to be in the same room with them. Absolutely everyone deserves better! You would be really only slightly worse off to hire your friend to bring their phone to shoot your event. After all of our hard work we came out feeling disappointed & taken advantage of. The best word to describe the experience with our photographer is shameful. If only I could post a review of 0 stars.. #irreplaceablemoments

The whole team was extremely professional, with a special shout-out to Sunny and Gabe. Everyone…read moremade the occasion feel truly special. You could tell they genuinely enjoyed what they do and put real effort into capturing great shots, finding the best lighting, and being present for all of the most important moments. We received our photos very quickly, and the quality exceeded our expectations. Worth every penny. Highly recommended! Thank you guys!!

Jovon came highly recommended and seemed organized and professional upfront. Before the wedding,…read morecommunication was great--but once the event was over and they were fully paid, everything fell apart. We submitted a detailed shot list in advance, which the lead photographer, Lena, admitted she barely glanced at and chose to ignore. Important, personal photos we requested were completely missed--and somehow, we were blamed. Even though she admitted fault, we were told timelines were the issue. There was no accountability, and no apology. The video team missed a key moment from our reception and gave us a rushed trailer with mismatched music. When we flagged the errors (that should've been caught with a basic review), we were told we'd have to wait two more months for a revision. Absurd. We were constantly following up on every piece of this process--Photoshop edits, album corrections, video revisions. There was no quality control, no urgency, and we were the ones catching their mistakes over and over again. We even drove out to meet with them in person to get things resolved. Jovon, the owner, made a lot of promises--that we'd be made a priority, that things would be expedited. But afterward? Nothing. He called once, said he'd follow up, and then disappeared. No resolution, no genuine accountability. The admin, Lisa, was rigid with her limited schedule and not helpful when trying to coordinate team meetings. The editing team was sweet and you could tell they really cared to make us happy, but clearly inexperienced--we had to walk them through multiple corrections on video calls they'd never done before. For the price we paid, this lack of professionalism was shocking. The only bright spot was Carlos, their lead videographer. He was kind, positive, and tried his best--but unfortunately, his efforts were drowned out by the team's carelessness. In the end, we did get our final photos and videos only because we spent countless personal hours managing their process, reviewing everything ourselves, and doing the job they should have been doing. We really hate writing a review like this--especially about a family-owned business--but we gave them so many chances to make it right, and they just didn't care enough. If you're considering Jovon Photography: they will treat you like a priority until your wedding is over. After that, you'll be chasing them for months, fixing their mistakes, and left heartbroken by how little care is given to your most important memories.

I found Sandra through a Google search when searching for a photographer for my maternity…read moreportraits. Of all the photographers that I spoke to over the phone Sandra was the most personable. She answered all of my questions and asked all the right questions. I told her that I would be including both my husband son in the shoot and she asked for information about them as well. When we met in person it was a very pleasant, comfortable and fun experience for all of us. She had many ideas and she was very flexible and open to anything that I wanted to tweek. She's also really good with kids. She let my 5 year old son "help her" with the lighting and he was thrilled! After he was done with his job she gave him a Lightening McQueen toy as his "payment" and he was estatic... because he couldn't figure out how she could possibly know that he loved Ligthening McQueen??? She knew because during our interview she asked me what type of things my son liked. I would reccomend Sandra in a heartbeat. Trust me you will not be dissappointed. Jasmine

I found Sandra through Craigslist and I noticed immediately that is very responsive to emails and…read morewe didn't waste too much time in finding a time where all of us -Sandra, my man and I are all free to get to the great outdoors for some nice lighting for photoshoot! Upon meeting her, Sandra is super-nice and extremely sweet when we worked with her in Legion of Honors and Golden Gate park. She is very professional, knowledgeable and comes with ideas but is also very open to what we want out of the photo shoot. I like that Sandra is very down to earth and it comes off as that she sees us as people who she is trying to capture, you know sometimes when you get the feeling that you are objects to someone who is just going through the motion? Sandra comes off as very attentive, a listener and she really tries hard to find out what we are looking for and make sure we get what we need. She kept good communication throughout the session, and worked with us to come up with unique ideas that reflects what we had in mind as far as how we want the photo session to reflect who we are. We are both creative spirits so it's important that the photos reflect the fun, light-hearted and playful aspect of our relationship, Sandra was perceptive of our personalities and she made recommendations that incorporate what we requested and what she knows will work well to photograph. My sweety really wanted some waterfall shots so Sandra worked with us to come up with pictures with waterfall in the background. she did some great photoshop afterward as well to further enhance the artistic effect of the photos. She captured some really sweet and playful moments for my man and I, the two of us had tons of fun looking over the photos when the CD came, I feel so blessed to be with an amazing man and I am ecstatic that Sandra is able to capture our energy and interaction in photography, to be preserved, for a long long time. (I mean a Long LONG time!!!) It brings lots of wuuus and ahhhs when I look at these photos, and remind myself what great fortune brought me to my man, someone who is beautiful inside and out, and wow, this guy really likes me and we look so cute together! I emailed my friend some of the photos. One person commented that that the photos are "fun, sexy and romantic." which is what I was looking for, and another said "they are soo good. my favorite is the one with you in the air, best 4364...that is so fun and good capture of energy. 4378--way to hold him down! 4439-4 with the parasol is so cool b/c it reflects the light in the sky with a prism...and 4177 is like you two are on a honeymoon and made me happy for you! " of course she is then a little sad that she is fighting with her man, but they made up again and I joke that they need to have some photograph taken so they feel all mushy and good inside as well. If you are looking for a photographer to capture that tender feeling between your sweety and yourself - I hope you take a look at Sandra's work and give her a call!

Simply the best wedding photographers out there. My pictures came out amazing! Brooke and Steven…read moreare professional and go out of their way to make your wedding day perfect!!

Let me start off by saying that I should have done more research on this woman before hand,…read morehowever, I had a month to plan my wedding and this is what happens when you plan last minute: some things turn out nice and some don't. This is one of the latter... It's been a little over 2 years since this happened, but I remember it vividly, and have always meant to write review... well I finally got to it now lol. First, while we did take just a 3 hour wedding package, that does not mean that the job should be in anyway ill-treated or rushed. Well it felt very rushed, and very half-a$$ed. She had no sense of angles, or artistic sense towards my photos. At least none that were apparent in the photos. I literally (and luckily) had better pictures taken by a guest at the wedding (and for free). Not only was she rushed, but we had to give her all of the ideas for the pictures!! On top of the stress we already had! She never took a picture of me alone with my dress or my husband alone. that saddens me, since it was my wedding! To boot, she took just 1 picture at my reception, only because I begged. Mind you, when we first arrived to the city hall, we were busy with paperwork issues, and didn't take any pictures for the 1st hour, so technically she only worked for 2 hours...at a whopping $600, which she demanded we pay in full right there in my reception!! Since I was just married and in a good mood and all I made the mistake of handing her the money... Then we had to wait...and wait....and wait some more...until we were finally able to reach her. She mad some excuse that she couldn't meet us, and gave our picture CD to her doorman!!! WTF! Since I was leaving abroad, I didn't have time to do anything about it at the time, but really who does that?! She couldn't even give us the courtesy to face us! Anyhow, I took the CD home and when I viewed it, I was disgusted. The pictures were RAW, she didn't even take time to correct flaws, such as red eye, or ill lighting....something that can easily be done from any home computer in a matter of minutes!!!! Out of roughly 200 photos, there were maybe 10 (being kind here) that were nice enough to re-touch and fix (which I had to do). I don't know how she handles her other work, but I would definitely NOT recommend her for WEDDING Photography.

I wish I could post every single photo because words just don't do justice to how amazing this team…read moreis! From the very first Zoom call with Noemi, we knew we were in great hands -- she was organized, professional, and made everything so seamless. She connected us with our photographer, Eddie, and videographer, Daniel -- and WOW, these two are absolute gems! Eddie is an incredible photographer -- beyond talented, detail-oriented, and such a calming presence. He listened to everything we wanted and captured our day perfectly. As a bilingual bride, having him speak Spanish with my mom and cousin meant so much to me -- he made everyone feel comfortable and included. And when my earring broke right before the ceremony, he literally pulled out tools and fixed it himself! Talk about going above and beyond! I've printed every single photo he took because they're all that beautiful -- truly frame-worthy memories. And Daniel... what a gift! He captured every special moment so naturally that half the time we forgot the cameras were even there. Every time something emotional or funny happened, I found myself thinking, "I'm so glad Daniel's getting this!" This dream team rolled with every moment, kept the vibe fun and stress-free, and felt like part of the celebration. If you want professionals who genuinely care, have an eye for beauty, and make your day unforgettable -- this is the team. We're endlessly grateful!

They are absolutely incredible! We had to postpone our wedding 3 times because of COVID and my…read morefamily not being able to come here from Brazil, and the customer service was excellent! Sandy and Noemi were able to accommodate our requests without a problem and we were finally able to have our wedding in March 2023 and it was perfect! We had Angelo as our main photographer, he was so attentive to details, fun and super easy to work with. He kept reminding us about the photos we wanted that I even forgot about it in the middle of the super busy day lol Not to mention Ivan (our second photographer) and Slava (our videographer) that were absolutely AMAZING! We couldn't be happier, thanks for capturing memories of a lifetime! Fernanda & Brian

Be forewarned - this is less of a review but a romance novel starring our photographer, Danny…read moreBergin of Chellise Michael Photography (CMP), as its main protagonist. In photographs I typically have either RBF or a double chin because I'm usually laughing. I also cringe at the standard posed wedding photography and knew right off the bat that it would be a mission to find a wedding photographer that would be up for the challenge. So if you're like me, you may dread the thought of choosing a wedding photographer. It was by chance that I came across CMP's photographs while browsing on Pinterest. They immediately caught my eye; they were editorial, intimate and full of personality. Bottom line - stunning. Fortunately CMP had one photographer available for our date -- Danny. We lucked out because he is not only extremely talented in his craft, but also a total gem of a person. The photographs from our engagement shoot (WHICH COMES WITH YOUR PACKAGE AND IS AN AMAZING BENEFIT OF CMP'S SERVICES) made it immediately clear that Danny has a superb eye and was able to capture our personality as a couple. I've been non-stop spamming friends and family with our wedding photographs since we've received them; and which Danny delivered in record time. I'm in complete awe of how Danny was able to capture the vibe of our wedding in such a natural way. It goes without saying that wedding photographs aren't just for the couple, but also for the friends and family. So I want to share some verbatim messages I received from our attendees (who include people who work in the fashion industry, my highly critical family and people who have gone to at least 8 weddings last year) which really underscore Danny's stellar photography skills: "HOLY $H!T YOUR WEDDING PHOTOS!! I'm obsessed with all of them!" "The photos really capture you guys" "I'm done. Unwell this aesthetic. who is this photographer?!" "Your photographer was on it! They did a really great job!" "This photographer is magic brah" Last but not least, I want to recognize qualities of CMP that while searching for a wedding photographer I had not recognized were absolutely essential until I saw them in action: (1) a commitment to easy scheduling for discussing your needs and dates and for the engagement shoot; (2) clear instructions and constant communication on when the photographs will be delivered, guides for the photo shoots and how to view your photos; (3) a photographer with great personality that puts everyone at ease; and (4) flexibility and ability to provide for their customer's needs and implement their customer's vision. All in all, due to Danny -- our knight in shining corduroy -- we will live happily ever after.

We are simply enthralled by the incredible artistry and creative narrative vision of Mike,…read moreChellise, and their team. Their ability to capture authenticity, beauty, meaning-- and even the sublime-- went way above and beyond any of our expectations. I was absolutely captivated by their portfolio-- the narrative, colors, composition, perspective. We were having a very small casual wedding, so I honestly wondered, would it still make sense to invest ourselves in photos? I am so glad that we did. I searched high and low online, but I kept coming back to their portfolio --beautiful yet edgy, current, and distinctive. After meeting with Mike at his Bushwick studio, we decided to go for it. I keep thinking of the word Zeitgeist (if that happens to mean something to you)-- the idea that art and culture are intertwined, that individuals and their works are products of their time and culture-- this is what you have with Mike & Chellise-- the ability not only to create beautiful amazing portraits and memories of important moments but also to be part of the artistic and inspired zeitgeist of Brooklyn/NY now. It's like you have the chance to be doing your band photoshoot, except that it happens to be your engagement photoshoot. My partner and I both didn't want traditional engagement photos-- we both love modern and contemporary art, cinema, and the eclectic visionaries who bring their own individual perspective to their work (Cindy Sherman, Alejandro Jodorowsky, Vito Acconci, Ryan Trecartin, Laurel Nakadate, to name a few). In particular, we enjoy the rich saturated hues and style of 1960s Italian (a la Dario Argento) and French New Wave cinema, so we wanted to recreate those moments in our portraits. Mike and Chellise and Kelli made it happen. And our portrait session photoshoot was as fun, memorable, and as exciting as our wedding itself... and the photos are simply incredible. Not only that, but they bring genuine positive and relaxed energy, which is really important, especially for the wedding day. Mike and his team are friendly, professional, timely, and super-efficient and effective. You could not ask for better event/portrait/wedding photographers. True talented artists.

When choosing a photographer, I went right to Park Chateau's recommended vendor list. On their…read moretable was a gorgeous book by MG, and I knew right then and there I wanted to hire them. They had the aesthetic we were going for, more light and airy, and their book was gorgeous. We had our engagement photos with them at Skyland Manor and I was so blown away. We are super traditional and did not want a first look, they definitely tried to sway us into one, but understood in the end and left us alone about the decision, lol. I am very very thrilled about my photos and I am so excited to post them here. They were very quick which I appreciated as we wanted to get to our cocktail hour. There is also not a single photo I dislike, genuinely. Luis was our photographer and he also did our engagement shoot so we were already very comfortable with him. He has a dry sense of humor which I enjoyed, and we had no issues feeling comfortable with him and posing, etc. He also knew I didn't want a ton go group shots because we had a massive bridal party and again, that cocktail hour was calling our name, lol! I love getting photos taken, but my fiancé, now husband, is not a natural at all, but having had the engagement shoot behind us, he was relaxed and comfortable, and i think the photos look really natural and showcase us so well! They also caught a lot of the details I worked so hard on, which was a huge plus for me as a DIY bride without a planner. They also accommodated ALL of our date changes without any issues or up-charges, very very important! We did not get our video yet, so no comment on that as of now!

Awful experience even after numerous conversations when paying my cash payments in person and…read morespeaking with the photographer(Nelson). He was reminded again the day of the wedding about photos that We requested and were important to me and the groom. All he did was yes me to death!!! Well, those pictures never happened!!! Shame on Milton Gil Photographers!!! Disgrace!!! The photographer never captured the pictures he and I discussed months before the wedding and the day of the wedding he was reminded again. As the mother of the groom, I explained how important these photos were to us and we were totally ignored!!!!It's taken some time for me to voice my disappointment but it's just the BEGINNING of me bringing my annoyed, angry, disappointed feelings forward!!!! I will share my disappointment first by leaving this review and then I'll continue to share elsewhere! I rate Milton Gil a big "F" for failure for quality of work, ( sad when there was a custom lighting package we had at the Florentine Gardens but instead, his creativity with lighting(seen in other work) was never utilized by the photographer! He cut off half a head, half a shoe in a picture, lipstick in wrong places, photos far away and I could go on), customer service and the photographer's tone, demeanor and lack of caring!!! The photographer needs to take photos of rocks because he's sure the hell not a people person and definitely did not give us his undivided attention at my son and daughter-in-law's wedding. They were treated like cattle and that includes the entire wedding party. Something one would not expect on a glorious wedding day! DISGRACE!!! Shame on you!!!! Never use Milton Gil!!!!

Luiza's services were recommended to me by a coworker. I had just proposed to my fiancée and she…read morewas insisting on a engagement photo shoot with our fur babies. I was a bit reluctant to the whole idea as I feel super uncomfortable in front of the camera, and even more skeptical to include the pups. They are full of energy and never stay in one place. I really wanted the photos to look natural and not forced. Once we looked over Luizas work we decided to schedule a meeting to discuss in detail what we were hoping to get out of the shoot. She was very flexible with all of our requests and clear about what we can expect within our price range. We were able to book our shoot just 10 days after the initial meeting! On the day of the shoot Luiza arrived early, with all the necessary equipment and most importantly an awesome attitude. She remained professional and was very caring with our dogs, which made them feel super comfortable. She didn't even mind all the jumping and some gentle nibbles :). We were very impressed with how she handled them, which in return made US feel sooo much more comfortable. We both had such a blast! We will definitely use her services again. Our edited photos were ready very quickly and we could not be happier. We got a ton of compliments from our friends and family.

I met Luiza during an event in downtown Manhattan, I am an amateur photographer and after seeing…read moreher photographing the event and her professional equipment, I approached her hoping to get some advice on "photography for beginners" :) Me and my girlfriend got engaged few months ago and I wanted to do a photoshoot in Central Park, so I called Luiza to ask if she is available. Not only she was able to accommodate me at my chosen time, but also gave me a great discount! She is very professional, nice and super to talk to. Knows everything about making a perfect picture, trust me on that! The whole shoot lasted about 2 hours, and pretty much visited the whole Central Park! She is very well equipped, knows everything about angles, light and time when to take a picture! Yes, that's important! We received our pictures within a week after the shoot, professionally edited!!! I will tell you this, when we will be getting married, Luiza will be the first person I will book!!!