Chenin was so accommodating and her pictures were beautiful! I purchased the entire gallery. I…read morewould highly recommend and plan to use her again for my son's senior photos.

I feel so lucky that I found Chenin Boutwell Photography. Chenin is such a gem! Not only is she a…read moreconsummate professional (her photos are TOP notch), she is also incredibly warm. This unique combination made for an exceptionally successful fall photo session for my family. The photos that she took are very well composed. They highlight the beauty of the setting we selected (the San Juan Capistrano Mission), while still keeping our the family as the focus of the photos. The processing done to the digit photos is also excellent. She has both an artistic eye, and the skill to bring out the best in each photo. Chenin immediately connected with both of my daughters (ages 12 and 6), making them feel completely comfortable. She was quick and flexible, which kept my two girls happy during our entire photo session. Happy kids = good photos! I can't say enough good things about my experience with Chenin. I HIGHLY recommend her, and will be having her take my family photos from here on out!

I needed new real estate head shots. The problem is I hate being photographed probably because I'm…read morean old, crusty surfer dude and not very photogenic. Lea made it fun and easy and the shots came out great! I don't want to look like a cliche realtor. I strive to put the "real" in real estate. Lea understood want I wanted and captured the vibe perfectly. I highly recommend her!

When I started rebranding my business 3 years ago, I asked for recommendations on a FB Group. I…read morecontacted half a dozen recommendations. Most of them sent me a quote over email or text. Lea was the only person who sat down with me and asked about "Me" and my brand. Who I am, what are my passions, detailed questions that ended up lasting 3 hours! I was beyond impressed and hired her on the spot. Fast forward 3 years later, Lea has been with me since the inception of Essential Anne. She has helped me co create my brand into a Women's Wellness Expert. To date she has increased my brand viewership by 30-40%! She is professional, energetic, authentic and now part of my family. She has traveled with me to Belize as my Branding Photographer and has photographed all my Women's Wellness That Works and Self Care events! Check all her phone on my IG @essentialanne! I am grateful to have Images by Lea in my Branding Team.!

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Laura! She was incredibly patient, warm, and engaging…read morewith our very energetic (and not-so-compliant!) 6-year-old and she somehow managed to turn what could have been a stressful shoot into pure fun. She worked her magic, helping him laugh, engage, and genuinely smile and the photos she captured were absolutely stunning! Laura's creative eye and easygoing, flexible energy made the entire experience so enjoyable. She guided us effortlessly through poses while still keeping things natural and relaxed. We were honestly amazed at how many beautiful shots she delivered and even more impressed by how quickly she turned them around. Our sunset beach photos are truly breathtaking, the kind you'll treasure forever. Laura has an incredible gift for capturing authentic, joyful moments, and we will only use her for family photos from now on. With Laura, you're guaranteed to walk away laughing, with gorgeous memories and photos to last a lifetime!

Laura did our baby's newborn photo shoot and we recently had a mini family/engagement shoot. We…read moreloved how all of our photos came out. Laura is wonderful, very easy to work with and is really good with our baby/toddler. I cannot recommend her highly enough. Thanks again Laura for our beautiful photos.

On a scale of one to ten, Stevie is an ELEVEN!…read more This was the best thing I never knew I needed! Stevie came highly recommended by multiple friends and I am so glad I listened. As someone who has never done a professional photo shoot by myself let alone with my dogs, I was pretty nervous but Stevie made me and my fur kids so comfortable! She was so patient and kind and my dogs LOVED her. If a glowing review isn't enough, I think the photos speak for themselves. Thank you Stevie for the incredible photos!

If you're on the fence about booking since there are so many photographers out there - don't…read morehesitate. Stevie is simply amazing!! We have used her throughout the years and she is very talented. The photos come out amazing and we love the memories that were captured by her in each stage of our family's life. In addition to beautiful photos, Stevie is very patient and good with the littles. My newborn was very fussy during her newborn shoot and Stevie was very accommodating to make sure we got all our photos. She is great with my older child as well in engaging with her, telling her how to pose, etc. Overall, it has always been a positive experience with Stevie.

Working with James was a fantastic experience! He was personal, professional, very easy to work…read morewith, and HE IS FAST. Just 2 days after the wedding, he already shared the sneak peeks which we are completely in love with. Can't wait to see the whole gallery. 10/10 recommend!

Do yourself a favor: Hire James Korin Photography for your Wedding or Special Event: James is very…read moretimely with all communication, very present for every detail, and very creative in his decisions and eye for detail. Additionally, James' calm demeanor is what every wedding vendor and professional needs. All the other vendors also commented on how much they enjoy working with him! I will choose to work with James again and again

It's always a pleasure working with Mike and his assistant/wife, Melody. We are a family of six…read moreand photo sessions can get pretty crazy. Mike and Melody are always patient and despite the chaos, they manage to capture some pretty amazing moments. We look forward to working with the Michael Boardman Photography team again.

​Michael Boardman is amazing and made taking family photos super easy. We found his services to be…read morevery accommodating; He helped us find the location to shoot and even sent us a link on what we should wear. Highly recommend for anyone looking to get their family pictures taken, especially for the holidays coming up! He is a true professional and we could not be more happy with how our family photos turned out. Not only do we look forward to looking back on these photos for years to come, we now have a photographer to capture our future moments.

Unfortunately this was the most horrible experience I have ever had with a photographer. We were…read moresuper excited to book with her in hopes of some amazing headshots. I have two children in the industry and we needed updated headshots. First the price is average as expected from a CA photographer. However the ad-ons are insane. We opted out of the hair and makeup since we are pretty proficient in doing our own. We also opted out of the $150-200 outfit consultation per outfit as well. We are pretty good with styling as well. We arrived to our session 2 hours early in the hotel so we could do our own hair and makeup which is fine. However our booking time was 5pm and they knew we were there and did not even come to get us till 5:30. I saw another girl go in the elevator that went up at 5pm. Knowing she probably paid for hair and makeup. Since we did not pay $1500 or more for ad ons we were treated horrible. Come to find out Lilly's daughter is the hair and makeup artist. We paid the basic package $599 per child for 1 hour of service. PACKAGE 1 - Headshot Session (Approximately 60min) * Commercial * Theatrical * Print Headshot 2 Looks 5 Final hi-res RETOUCHED images (It includes two adjustments/editing requests) + Approximately 100 print ready downloadable photos (proofs) We finally got in the room she had a black curtain hung and she took approximately seven minutes per girl. She held the shutter down on her camera moved it left and right and took 300 photos on each look in 2-3 minutes. So we paid $1200 for 14 minute session in front of a black curtain with the exact same pose for each girl. That's 14 min session for 2 girls. Bottom line you have to pay for the one million ad-ons if you want decent service from her and the photos are crap. She captured both my kids with dark brunette hair since the lighting was so dark in the room with the black curtains. I have an auburn haired girl and dirty blond. So basically they can't book a single job with these photos. This money was poured down the drain. Also my friend bought the clothing ad-ons and the items are purchased from target and old navy and she didn't even get to keep them! Do not use her unless you plan to dump $1200 or more in her pocket and she gets lucky with a few good photos. Her lighting technique is not even good.

Low key best headshots in the business!…read more HIGHLY recommended They take their time and don't let their reviews fool you A++

Found Pose Palace on TikTok and decided to check it out for a family photoshoot with our…read morenewborn--and I'm so glad we did! We stopped by on a weekday in the late afternoon and practically had the place to ourselves. Another family arrived shortly after, but it was still very relaxed and easygoing. The process was super simple. You can make a reservation, but we just walked in without any issues. We did the white background setup for 15 minutes, which was perfect and definitely a must if you're taking photos with little kids. There were a few technical difficulties during our session, but the staff member was incredibly accommodating. He paused the timer and gave us those minutes back so we didn't lose any of our shoot time. The pricing is great too! The package includes 2 people and 3 printed 4x6 photos of your favorite shots. Additional people are only $5 each, but they didn't charge us for our toddler or newborn, which was such a nice surprise. One of the best parts is that you get access to download every single digital photo from your session, not just a select few. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and ended up with so many great family photos. definitely considering coming back for another shoot

Recently my US passport needed to be renewed so this photo studio was one of the few places that…read morestill open on Sundays after 4 PM. The photo studio is located inside AR Galleria (the main galleria entrance was locked on Sunday afternoon so I had to enter through the side door via Cafe Lowell). [Parking]: Easy and free parking in the large plaza. [Reservation]: I was able to call and book a same-day reservation on Sunday. Visitors can also make an online reservation via the studio's website. Upon arrival, I scanned a QR code and signed a waiver before the owner started my 5-minute photo session. [Price]: $27 for 4 physical copies and digital copies to download via email (must be downloaded within 7 days). I did not initially receive an email, but I emailed the owner the next day about the download link and he sent a follow-up email with the link within a few hours (the email was hidden in my spam folder). The email included all the pictures taken during the session. The shop also makes photo keychains ($4+ each). The studio also offers 15-minute and 30-minute self-portrait sessions. [Studio]: While I was here for a passport photo, the studio mainly operates as a self-portrait studio where customers take photos of themselves. This small studio has all the props and camera setup needed to make it happen. [Process]: The owner had me sit on a chair and took 7 pictures. Out of the 7 pictures taken, I was able to choose one for him to print while the rest of pictures can be downloaded via a link in an email. It was more important to receive a digital copy because the US passport renewal process requires applicants to upload a digital photo rather than submit a physical copy. I was able to use one of the digital copies and now that same picture will be on my passport for the next 10 years before the next renewal timeline. [Conclusion]: Overall it was an efficient process and I was able to walk in and out within 15 minutes. However, it would be helpful for the studio to provide additional entry instructions on the website when the main galleria entrance is locked.

This is my second time booking with Whitney and I will continue to book with her! She took my…read morepregnancy photos and my recent postpartum photos with my newborn and husband. Both shoots made me a little nervous because during and after pregnancy you don't look 100% like your normal self but Whitney made me feel very comfortable and was able to capture great photos! She does a great job of giving direction instead of expecting you to know what angles and poses look best. I highly recommend her!!

Amazing amazing amazing! Whitney is an incredible photographer who pays attention to detail and…read moregoes above and beyond! I'm still so surprised with what an amazing job she did at keeping my 8 month old entertained and still able to capture stunning photos of her and my husband and I! We will only choose Whitney for our family photos. 10/10