Maryam is an absolute joy to work with. Due to unforeseen circumstances, I needed to find a…read morephotographer on short notice. Maryam was very helpful and understanding. I was so grateful that she was able to accommodate us. She was a joy to work with in the studio, and we will treasure her high-quality photographs of our family.

I loved working with Maryam! During COVID I was very picky on higiene and she was beyond…read moreaccommodating and clean. She was able to capture my pregnancy photos better than I would have ever dreamed of! She coached me through the process and that's what made the photos turn out better than I wished for. Definitely doing my new born pictures with her !!!

Mary Freitag is a makeup artist who used to work for me. I want clients to know that she is using…read moreimages that she does not own to promote her business and misrepresent her photography. Almost ever image on her website was photographed at my studio under my guidance using the exact lighting and posing setups that I created. Mary stopped working for me 2 months ago and we had no hard feelings at the time. She told me she was moving to Texas for her dancing. Perhaps she did move to Texas for dancing too but it is clear that she moved away from CA to start her own photography business as well. I think she didn't stay in LA because she planned to steal the work of other photographers and was already burn bridges with many LA photographers and makeup artists. Mary verbally and legally agreed to never use the images that we taken at my studio yet she still has them on her site. I want her potential clients to know this because they 1. They have a right to know Mary's business practices and 2. A photographer or any artist should use work which is theirs. I only found out about this because a few other photographers called me and were pissed that she had taken down the photography credits on her makeup site. They believed that this was done to mislead people into thinking that she had done the photography which was present on her makeup site. My only hope is that this warns potential clients before shooting with Mary Freitag and Light and Shine Photography.

Mary is fantastic! I…read morecontacted Mary about a headshot session for TV, film, & commercial. From my first inquiry she was quick to respond and answered all my questions. She took the time to get to know what I needed and told me all about her usual process. We got to shoot in a studio in North Hollywood (not her usual studio) which was quite a treat. Lots of light, great A/C, music, restroom for changing, racks for wardrobe, hair and makeup station, all the backdrops/props/lighting accoutrement we needed. When I got there we went through my wardrobe and worked out our shots. She made suggestions but was sure to incorporate my ideas and opinions. After making out final decisions she organized the wardrobe, hair and makeup to make the shoot flow smoothly from one look to the next. Coming from a hair and makeup background I was confident that she would not only make me up beautifully but also be able to touch up between shots and fix stray hairs etc. Something that I've not had the luxury of in previous shoots. Throughout the shoot she got things set up quickly and was so easy going it made sitting for the photos a relaxing and fun experience. With her direction and the atmosphere she created I was able to get a great variety of shots and expressions which was my ultimate goal. Overall I had a great time on our shoot and would recommend Light & Shine Photography to anyone out there looking for a knowledgable, efficient, and personable experience.

Beware!!!!!!DISAPPOINTING SERVICE This review has been long…read moredue. I hired Kristen to help us build memories of our 1st newborn child. All I have to say is that we were CHEATED. Kristen had us pay her in full ($400) after the photo session which took place on September 1st 2014 and to date after 9 months, we have not received the prints despite several reminders. First few times she responded in delayed fashion promising she would deliver(and this was now December already). The prints never got delivered, neither were my emails or phone calls returned. As a photographer, I believe she is just average. I do not think I could rate someone's work high if she makes my beautiful child look less than what she is in reality. I am hoping that this review saves someone else from losing the BIG BUCKS for the service she will not provide. If I had a way I would give her no stars in this review. Dipti Agarwal

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Sarah is an excellent photographer and so much fun to work with. I am normally not a fan of having…read moremy picture taken but Sarah makes it fun! We have had two family sessions with her with various family members out at her farm. It's great for kids because they can run around and play and they also get to meet some of the farm animals. I was thrilled with the results of both sessions and really impressed with the photographs Sarah was able to get of my 3-year-old niece who doesn't slow down for a minute.

Sarah at Photography Ever After has taken both newborn and 3 months photos of my daughter. We have…read morebeen extremely happy with both shoots. As a first time mother she helped me feel comfortable and at ease. I was able to nurse and change my daughter multiple times without feeling rushed. She has helped us capture those fleeting moments. I cannot wait to schedule my daughter's next shoot with Sarah!

Janell at J Michel Photography was amazing! Our daughter doesn't normally like having her picture…read moretaken, but Janell made her feel comfortable and beautiful! The studio had a welcoming environment with many background options. It was so hard to make a choice because Janell knows what she's doing! Highly recommended!

Wonderful photographer! She patiently helped us choose outfits/locations to compliment my daughters…read moreindividual style. We received beautiful senior pictures and she made the process easy. I would definitely recommend her for senior portraits!!!!