Truth be told....I write this with a bit of a tear in my eye....not to get too melodramatic over a…read moreyelp review....but pictures...when done perfect and if your in a particular sentimental mood....can have that effect. Some backstory...Imagix/Michelle has done our yearly photos for our son from ages 1 to now 5. (See my past reviews). From somehow capturing a perfect moment from our perpetually moving blur of a son (ages 1-3) to patiently instructing four 70/80 year olds on how to hold their aforementioned 4 year old Tasmanian Devil grandson last year, Michelle is a magician/artist...I always leave the photoshoot stressed from the chaos Hurricane Daniel (our son) leaves in his wake....But every year we come back to look at the proofs and are amazed at Michelle ability to capture "lighting in a bottle" . This year was no different. Fortunately we survived the terrible 2's (...3's....4's....) and thanks to time, maturity, and the opposite of gentle parenting, our little Daniel, though far from perfect, is manageable. But we didn't want to make it too easy for Michelle, so we threw in another variable. After a recent canine cancer scare, and recently learning from Google that all dogs, however loyal and cute, unfortunately have an inescapable life, span, I somehow convinced my beautiful but camera shy wife that this is the year we do a family photo with our dog. Some more backstory, if you read this far, our Yorkie, Libby, loves us but HATES the rest of the world. She spent the entire hour photoshoot in perpetual scowl and Volume 11 non stop bark. One week later as she always does, lighting in a bottle perfection. I looked at the proofs with amazement. Our son, we expected....she's done it every year, but how she made a loud perpetual yapping bark into a impossibly cute smile is above my skill set. But I think her greatest feat is how she lessened the "he must be rich" looks gap between my wife and I. My wife is easy, even me with my amateur Android skills, it's hard for her to take a bad picture. Michelle mastery came with how she elevated me to "he must be funny" looks gap level. So why the tear? We loved one of the pics so much we purchased a large framed canvas print to hang on our living room wall. My 85 year old happened to be in town for his grandsons 5th bday so I asked him for an helping hand hanging the picture. I figured he has these family portrait hanging at my childhood home. My brother and I with our full head of hair and my mom shoulder pads captured the 90's to a tee...but what I always remember is the "proud" look my dad had on his face. A look of accomplishment shouting "look at me world and all that I love and created". Watching my aging dad struggle, listing to my aging dog bark in a locked room to protect my dad's ankles, I was suddenly reminded that time, as much as you want to hit pause, always moves forward. It's a good idea to stop and smell the roses, or in this case, look at the snapshot/memories/moments and take it all in. After my dad handed me the leveler and I put away the hammer, and I looked up....and yeah....I had that "Dad" look

We had an amazing experience with Michelle! She photographed our family photos, and we couldn't be…read morehappier with the results. From start to finish, she was professional and friendly and made everyone feel comfortable. The entire experience was seamless and final photos exceeded our expectations. If you're looking for a talented photographer for any occasion, we highly recommend Michelle.

I cannot say enough great things about Heather and her photography!Most recently, I asked her to do…read moremy personal headshots, and she absolutely killed it!! I was a bit uncomfortable being the only person in the photos, but Heather made sure to make me feel comfortable and relaxed throughout the entire process. And the end result came with a great photo! Flash back to a few years ago she did all of the photos for my fathers 60th birthday party, we are a family of 7(not including spouses), so its pretty hard to get a picture that captures everyone well, but somehow Heather managed to do it, and quite well I might add. We have hired Heather multiple times and are always impressed with the quality of her work!!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Heather. I was extremely nervous going into the shoot,…read moreas these were my first headshots. From our first conversation, Heather put me at ease and promised we would have fun. And we did! Heather was high energy, encouraging, and professional. I highly recommend Heather Leyse Photography!

Working with Kimmelle was an experience I will cherish forever. Her unique talent extends far…read morebeyond the camera; she has a gift for creating a space where you feel safe, encouraged, and free to be your most authentic self. Her empowering presence and expert coaching during the shoot were invaluable. Then came the photographs! A stunning display of her technical skill and artistic vision. Kimmelle has an unparalleled ability to capture beauty in a way that feels both profound and genuine. The images are treasures I will keep forever. Kimmelle is a rare talent and a beautiful soul. I am so grateful our paths crossed and I cannot wait for others to have the opportunity to feel as seen and empowered as I did. I recommend Kimmelle without reservation.

I work for a fortune 500 company and needed headshot photos for a board presentation. Kimmelle was…read moreso flexible and accommodating with my schedule and knew the types of pictures that I would need. This was my first time taking professional headshots, and I was tense and uncomfortable posing. However, Kimmelle was creative, patient and helped me captured the right photos. She has profestional lighting and various backgrounds to choose from. I had an amazing experience and definitely will be working with Kimmelle again and referring her to families and friends in the future. Kimmelle provided high quality pictures but at a lower price compared to others. She provided me with the pictures within 24 hours. I am very pleased with my pictures. They are exceptional! Thank you Kimmelle. YOU are awesome!!

I'm sad I didn't read the most recent review but super glad I didn't get a response back after…read moredeciding to try and book her because I probably would have been out a deposit too. She basically ghosted me after the first few texts about the services she offered and the costs. It also sounds like there were other people that were treated the same way. She's obviously good at what she does but maybe a little shady. Buyer beware, I guess.

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.

We absolutely love Chloe and can't recommend her enough. She somehow manages to capture the most…read morebeautiful, natural moments -- even with our little ones and dog who don't always feel like cooperating She's incredibly patient, warm, and so great with our kids. They genuinely have fun during the shoot, which makes all the difference. Every time we get our gallery back, we're blown away. So grateful to have found her -- she's become such a special part of documenting our family.

For the past three years, our family has had the absolute pleasure of working with Chloe and we…read morehonestly can't imagine trusting anyone else to capture our precious memories. From a delicate newborn session in our home to our family holiday photos, Chloe has consistently delivered impeccable results and provided an exceptional experience every single time. Chloe is, quite simply, a remarkably talented photographer. Her eye for capturing genuine emotion and beautiful compositions is truly impressive. She has a knack for finding the perfect angle and light, resulting in photos that feel both natural and artistic. Our photos always have a gorgeous, airy quality that feels so authentic and timeless. Beyond her artistic talent, Chloe is incredibly meticulous in her editing. The final images are always polished to perfection, with a subtle yet impactful touch that enhances their beauty without ever looking overdone. We've been consistently blown away by the quality and attention to detail in every single photo she's delivered. As parents, one of the things we appreciate most about Chloe is her patience with our little one. She has a wonderful, gentle, and humorous way of interacting with them, which instantly brings out the most genuine smiles and infectious giggles. If you're looking for a talented, dedicated, and genuinely lovely photographer who will capture your family's story beautifully-- look no further than Chloe. We wholeheartedly recommend her and can't wait for our next session!

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

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!

Pictures speak a thousand words. Sarah was wonderfully patient and gentle with our daughter,…read morecreating such a calm and relaxing atmosphere. The results speak for themselves--absolutely beautiful!

We recently had Sarah capture our son's six-month milestone photos, and I couldn't be more thrilled…read morewith the entire experience. From the moment we arrived, she made us feel completely at ease. Working with a baby can be unpredictable, but Sarah was so patient, playful, and attentive--managing to capture every sweet expression and little detail that makes this stage so special. My son adored her & responded so well to her. The photos are absolutely stunning--beautifully lit, thoughtfully composed, and full of personality. Each image feels like a work of art that we'll treasure forever. It's rare to find someone who is not only talented behind the camera, but also has such a warm presence that brings out the best in their subjects. I wholeheartedly recommend Sarah to anyone wanting timeless, heartfelt photos. We're so grateful for these memories and can't wait to book future sessions!

I can't say enough good things about Joey Ikemoto Photography and the team they have. From the…read moreconsultation, to the engagement shoot, to the wedding day, they were friendly, professional, timely, and most importantly EXCELLENT at their craft. Our photo previews for our wedding left me in tears, and that is just the previews. Joey has a way of putting people at ease, and combine that with his amazing artistic vision and you're left with stunning images that capture the energy of a truly magical day.

We're so happy and lucky we got to have Joey Ikemoto and his team capture the beautiful memories of…read moreour special day!! When I was first looking for a photographer, I was in awe of his variety of artistic and breathtaking photos on his site from other weddings & events. As a fellow creative, I wanted someone that could see the possibilities and offer unique photos and he went above and beyond that! Joey really put us at ease with his fun energy & sense of humor. We all had a great time laughing with our wedding party and everyone. Joey and his team are so friendly, creative and professional. We really appreciate how quickly Joey and Mr. Tracy responded to our questions in the beginning and in the consultation. Even with the heatwave in LA of our wedding weekend, our photos came out AMAZING. The love, joy and giddiness of that day is captured along with the little details in our centerpieces and other things that we made for our wedding. Here's a few our favorite photos from the preview. We're so excited to see the rest! We highly recommend Joey Ikemoto Photography!! Thank you so much Joey and team for everything!

I highly recommend Alex Steele for your photo-shoot! We booked Alex to take anniversary photos of…read moreus around the city of Chicago in a 90-minute shoot. I am very type-A so I really appreciated the level of responsiveness and accommodation that Alex provided. She was very prompt with her email, I was able to discuss ideas I had months in advance, outfit options, and even shared my Pinterest board with her so she was very aware of what I was looking for and delivered just that! She also accommodated an outfit change and multiple locations. She spent just over two hours with us and did not rush through the photos at all, even offering suggestions or taking extra time to put us in certain poses or locations that would allow her a good shot. Our photos - digital and film style! - were delivered to us within two weeks and we were really happy with the results. She is clearly a talent and very good at what she does. During the shoot, she was so easy to work with and encouraging - always offering her honest opinion and making us feel happy and relaxed throughout. And if you can believe...she did all of that and delivered this level of service while being nine-months pregnant! I wouldn't hesitate to hire Alex again for any of our family shoots in the future! High quality photography and equal level of service! Thanks again, Alex!

Alex Steele. Alex Steele is literally a rockstar. She is…read moretalented in every thing she does, but especially in photography. Her images are stunning, and she does a remarkable job at capturing people's most significant moments. Not to mention, she's SUCH a cool person, and talented at understanding what people need and want. She can make anyone feel like a million bucks, and make them look like it too. I could rave for hours about this girl. But just take my word for it. She will take care of you, and you will be thrilled about having her capture what's important to you. I will 100% be having her with her camera at everything I want documented in life...and documented beautifully.