Very unprofessional. Booked a custom appointment to get my maternity photos done and paid a sitting fee upfront. This is my third and LAST pregnancy and since I did not take maternity photos with my first 2, I wanted to have the keepsake & memories of being pregnant with my last one. Had a phone consultation with Dwayne letting him know that I wanted my 2 daughters in the photos as well. It was not explained to me at that time that a session with more than 2 people is an "Elite session" and a $2000 difference. I was willing to pay the difference as that portion goes towards photos as well. Later, I let Dwayne know that I wanted my partner to come too. At this point, he tells me about the elite session and I confirm. The day before my appointment, I get a $2000 invoice in my email and I'm thinking that's fine, that's just how much extra it is. It was unbeknownst to me that the $2000 was meant to be paid up front ON TOP of the sitting fee that I already paid, without ever meeting this person or seeing the studio. WHAT A SCAM! All that was sent to me were the emails. No attempt to call/text and clarify or anything. An hour and a half before my appointment time, I get a text saying that my appointment was cancelled because I did not confirm (I confirmed twice) and he could not hold his posing coach (his wife) and he wasn't able to fully prepare for the large group (added 1 more person after I had let him know upfront that I would have my daughters with me). I rearranged my whole family's schedule for this shoot and I was so excited and now I'm frustrated, upset, and heartbroken because I'm already further along in my pregnancy. Overall, not a good experience and very deeply disappointed. read more

Never in my life would I ever consider doing a boudoir photo shoot, but as I slowly age...I begin to realize that life is short and we only live once so I might as well capture my youth now before it's gone forever. I bought a LivingSocial offer and made an appointment for 10/30. I had no idea what to expect so I was quite nervous while driving in and then getting "lost" before calling Christina to figure out their exact location. I was at the right place, just not deep in enough to see their building which is located behind a furniture company (I think). I arrived about 20 minutes early and Christina came out to open the lobby door for me. As we made our way up the steps, she gave me the talk through of what to expect during the entire process. I brought 4 outfits and 3 pairs of heels for her to choose from. She eliminated the dress because it covered up too much skin for a boudoir session. She worked on my hair and make up. I usually don't wear any make up so I was a little surprised to see how different I looked with make up on, not that she did a bad job on it either. Just a little heavier/darker than what I'm accustomed to. She did a nice job on curling my hair too! During the entire session, I was very self conscious, but Christina made me feel comfortable by making small talks and cracking a few jokes. She and Dwayne definitely make a great team. The entire shoot took about 2 hours. I came back to view my photos on 11/4 and boy was I surprised...there were so many photos to choose from that I felt overwhelmed. They made me look and feel great so I wanted to purchase everything. Unfortunately, I had a budget and needed to stay within my number so I ended up choosing 24 shots out of the hundreds...which was not an easy task. If I ever need to have another boudoir session done, this will be my place of choice. I've already recommended them to my sisters and my niece. Great experience with great people! read more

See all

My photo session with Dwayne was phenomenal. Althoug, I was nervous when I stepped in, his professionalism and great people skills came into play to make me feel comfortable and at ease. He is very passionate for photography and his creative mind and imagination shines throughout the photo session. read more

I was very impressed with the professionalism and flexibility of Dwayne and his wife. I went into the session very nervous and out of my comfort zone but was quickly made to feel at home and comfortable in my skin. I received a lot of guidance and knowledge about how to position myself and optimize looks as I had no idea what I was doing. I am very happy with how things turned out and look forward to booking a session in the future. read more

They were very professional and worked great as a team! I loved working with them! They made me feel very comfortable for my very first shoot! Highly recommend!! read more

Decided to treat myself for my birthday. I was a little nervous, but was totally comfortable when it was time to take the photos. Christina was really nice and still helped me a bit with my hair and make-up after choosing to do it myself. Next time I'll pay to have it done there. There are corsets and boas there for you to use and you get to use a robe to and from the dressing room. Christina showed me different poses to do and I felt completely at ease. I felt like a model for the day. It would be so much fun to come back for a bachelorette party. I can't wait to see my photos in a couple of days. read more

I absolutely loved my pictures. I would defiantly recommend this photography studio to everyone. Christina was very professional and accommodating to my needs and wants. I'm so happy I choose this studio to take my photos. Great job!! read more

DNA Premium Photography - Beautiful - Session Photography Near Me - Sacramento, California

See all

I had a wonderful experience. The team was professional and friendly. Looking forward to working with them in the future.

Christina and Dwayne are AWESOME!!! Having never done a boudoir photo shoot before I walked in extremely nervous and a little self-conscious but those feelings quickly disappeared working with these two. They are very professional with great attention to wardrobe, hair, make-up, posing... they think of every single detail. I've yet to see my photos but have no doubt that they captured everything I was hoping for. read more

I purchased the boudoir session through Living Social for a birthday present for my boyfriend. I was nervous and excited. Christina was amazing and Dwayne was great at blending into the background. The hardest part was modeling for sure! Those poses are challenging! But looking at the photos was work every straining muscle to hold that pose. The experience was splendid, although a bit stressful just because modeling is hard work. I ended up purchasing a package for 50 digital images that was on special. They set me up with a payment plan, which was great because I was broke for the holidays. I did have a fair amount of issues figuring out how to navigate the website to get my images. It took a while to figure out how to download the images and then download software to unzip the folder. But once I did that, it was great to have all those images. Christina was wonderful answering my many pestering questions through the whole process. I printed up an album through Walgreens and the boyfriend loved them! Worth every penny. Overall, it was a great experience that I look forward to repeating. read more

such a fun experience. I felt completely supported in what was my comfort level. very professional shoot in a lovely comfortable space.

I wanted a cute Valentine's Day present for my boyfriend, so I went on livingsocial to see what deals they had. I always seen those boudoir shoot vouchers around, so I decided why not give it a try?? So I did and called DNA photography. It took a while to get ahold of somebody but Christina shot me an email and we set up a date. Christina and Dwayne are very welcoming and funny and helped my experience feel comfortable. The voucher was $60 I believe for 3 digital images. Pretty cheap so I decided why not. They really push the 1000$ packages on you though, but I really did not want to spend that much. I love my images also! Now I am part of the DNA spokesmodels, and I get to shoot with Dwayne for free doing different themed shoots with another girl. I enjoy their services! read more

1. I purchased a session through Livingsocial which included hair and makeup. I was expecting professional hair and makeup... Which I did not get. I felt that my hair and makeup was a rushed job. I did not like the way my hair or how my makeup looked. If I knew that my hair and makeup was going to be done like that I would have come with my hair and makeup already done. It also stated that I would get refreshments which I did not get. 2. The packages are very expensive and I put a deposit down for a huge package but after thinking it through I decided not to go through with the expensive package.... Especially since I was not satisfied with my look. 3. I have recently received my proofs and although I like some of the photos, I don't feel that it's worth the money that they are asking for the pictures. I have an existing credit from my deposit and my Livingsocial package but with the choice of packages, I would still need to pay more out of pocket....and I don't really want to do that. I would rather find another place to re-do my photo session with the hair and makeup I'm satisfied with. I was also told that it cost $125 for ONE digital photo!!! How convenient since that's how much my deposit is!!!! THIS SEEMS TO BE A BAIT AND SWITCH and I will be contacting the BBB! 4. With all that... Christina is super sweet and is really helpful with making sure that your best features are showing.... (Although.... Some of the angles that they took of me were HORRIBLE!) Just be sure to ask who will be doing your hair and makeup and maybe ask the background of the hair and makeup artist before making the appointment. Better yet.... FIND ANOTHER PLACE! I was referred to Blush Photography in Sacramento ... If you're willing to travel do it! I've looked at Lisa's work and they are amazing! read more

Received a Living Social deal for my birthday from my mother in law. I had a difficult time getting in contact with anyone for an appointment. Finally I was contacted and able to get an appointment and even though it was past the voucher date it was still honored. Christina and Dwayne was very nice however I did not enjoy my session. I felt and looked awkward in all the poses. My photos were photoshop and airbrushed where it did not look natural or sexy. I purchased a package that was offer that day and I wish I would of waited to see the finished product before purchasing any packages. I didn't feel it was worth the money spent on the package I received. read more

Christina and Dwayne are awesome. I haven't felt so good about myself in years. They are very professional and at the same time they made it a point to make me feel like we were all longtime friends so I was completely relaxed. I love them and their work and recommend them to EVERYONE. read more

DNA Premium Photography - Photo by DNA PHOTOGRAPHY - Session Photography Near Me - Sacramento, California

Dwayne was incredible! My fiancé and I wanted some engagement photos, and they turned out even better than I imagined. The studio was fabulous, the experience was so enjoyable, and the images are literal works of art that we will treasure forever! read more

DNA Premium Photography - Our engagement photos turned out so intense and glamorous! - Session Photography Near Me - Sacramento, California

See all

Signed up for Yelp so I could do this review. Thanks for using the pretty lens on me. I loved the sneek peek of my photo shoot. DNA Premium Photography has me in suspense. #foreverbeautiful Christina is a talented posing coach. The photographer chased the best light to compliment me. #greatpitcrew thank you , the Fire in your life read more

DNA Premium Photography - Hear the train. Feel the wind machine. It's your turn to paint the town - Session Photography Near Me - Sacramento, California

I turn to DNA premium photography when I need headshots, website photography or video. They have always been there to assist me and the work is high quality and professional. What I like most about DNA is the feel good atmosphere that they create from the moment you walk into the studios. They definitely aim to please and they have such high standards. I will continue to work with them and highly recommend DNA. read more

I really enjoyed my Boudoir Party with the 9 other ladies. It was an awesome experience for all of us . It was ladies coming together and coming out of our comfort zone / It was an incredible experience. We were on cloud 9 for few days . So glad I decided to to the photo shoot with 9 other BEAUTIFUL. women , Our dreams all came true that day . Thanks DNA for a wonderful time a EXCELLENT experience. The bond that was form with the women from the photo shoot was unbelievable . I would HIGH RECOMMEND all ladies to give it a try. read more

Dwayne and Christina are really nice to work with and put in effort to make sure you are satisfied with your photos. Also--I've done similar shoots with several other photographers and think Dwayne and Christina offer a really good price compared to their competition. read more

This is from my girlfriend Marie Morales who does not have a yelp account but wanted to post her review. Although Christine (the hair/makeup artist) and Dwayne (the photographer) were great and my photos came out good, I would NOT recommend this service. I had purchased a package through living social over a year ago that was to include two 8 x 10 prints that I've already paid for and I have yet to receive my prints. In order to get prints, you have to go through the website but the website forces you to pay for the prints you're ordering even though I had already paid for them. I must have called and/or emailed customer service over 20 times over the course of several months to get assistance in ordering my prints and not once did anyone email or call me back! Not once! I finally ended up saving my pics to a USB and printing them elsewhere. I must have paid over $700 in total for my shoot and prints and ended up having to get my prints done elsewhere. I will never use this service again! read more

I had a great experience with DNA photography for boudoir photos. Christina, Dwayne and their staff make you look and feel like a model. It was a fun experience and I would highly recommend working with them. read more

This was my first professional photoshoot with an actual photographer in a photo shoot setting. Christina and Dwayne are both so passionate about their work, and I would recommend them to anyone! They both have their own unique methods to capture a true person's beauty through the lens of a camera, it really is remarkable! It's a wonderful experience and you truly learn a lot about yourself. I would definitely return in the near future for another session :) read more

I had an awesome time with Christina and Dwayne for my boudoir photo shoot. I was a bit nervous at first but Christina calmed my nerves by being there every step of the way from doing my makeup to curling my hair and helping me pose. It's very rare that a studio offers all those services so I really appreciated the attention she gave to make this a fun and comfortable experience for me. Dwayne is an excellent photographer. The photos came out looking great. He is super easy to work with, very sweet and has a great personality. I really enjoyed working with both of them and highly recommend DNA Photography. read more

I enjoyed the process of doing this photo shoot. Christina did a great job on make up and hair ad was super fast!! She had great suggestions for clothing and gave fun posing suggestions. I usually hate doing this stuff but everyone there was low stress and low pressure, it was great. I got a lot of good shots out of the experience too it was hard to choose which ones to take home! read more

I can't say enough good things about both the experience of my boudoir shoot and the amazing images that Christina and Dwayne created. Like pretty much every woman out there, I feel self-conscious about myself at times and that's fully dressed!, but this team combined amazing skills and generous-hearted personality to make me feel comfortable and beautiful. I have no doubts that this is going to turn out to be the best Valentine's day present for my husband ever. What surprised me was that the whole experience turned out to be a very special present for me, too. If you've ever toyed with the idea of a boudoir session. Do it! These guys will make you feel like a goddess. read more

Dwayne and Christina were awesome! I wasn't sure if I really wanted to go, but they made me comfortable and the session was fun! Thanks again! read more

I would Highly recommend DNA to anyone. I saw their add on Facebook and liked what I saw. I wanted to get boudoir photos done for my husband for Valentines day this year, so I called and left a message. Christina called me back with in the hour. She answered all my questions and I was looking forward to my photo shoot. As I got closer to my appointment though I was starting to get cold feet. Mind you Im in my early forties, so everything isn't as firm as it used to be. Plus I'm a jeans and t-shirt kind of girl and sexy isn't something I consider myself lol. Doing this was so way outside of my comfort zone and I was terrified. I made myself follow through with it and Im so glad I did. I went there straight from work ( Wasn't at all prepared outfit wise ) I had just bought a few things the night before and hoped it would look good or at least they could photoshop it into looking good lol. Christina met me in the parking lot and took me to the studio. They had food, drinks etc, and the place was very nice.I was pretty nervous still. I met the photographer Dwayne and he was very nice. Was tripping because how was I going to have a guy photograph me with very little closes on. Again its sooooooooo out of my comfort zone. I don't even like being on the beach in a bikini. I drove all the way there so there was no backing out now. Christina was awesome she helped me with everything from what to wear how to wear it, Did my hair and makeup. She talked to me the whole time and made me feel very comfortable. When it was time do get started she gave me a robe to wear into the studio from the makeup room. I was so nervous I felt like I was going to pass out. Anyway we got started and I didn't get what I was suppose to do ( I can't even follow an aerobics class let alone try to pose sexy for pictures) . Christina was awesome though!! She directed me how to look, how to move, how not to look etc. Dwayne was taking the pictures, I could tell that photograph is his passion because you could tell when he was happy with a shot. I really started to feel comfortable and even sexy. When I was done Christina made an appointment for me to come back and pick out my pictures with my husband for the book. She said they would send me a couple of pictures in a week so I could see what they looked like. When I was ready to leave Dwayne carried my stuff out and made sure I safely got into my car. Five star service for sure!! They both are a great team, Very professional and great at what they do. They really have something and they are going to go big. So get in there why you can. After a week I got the email of a few of my pictures. My husband looooved them!!! He said I looked amazing. I love the pictures I saw and can't wait to see the rest. Girls give this place a try you will not be disappointed!!!!! read more

I used a Livingsocial voucher for the maternity photoshoot last year. I hated the makeup--it was too heavy. And I never received the print that was included in the package. Basically I wasted $50 (had a discount code) and half day of time and all those posing read more

I've been trying to call this company for the last three days I've sent two emails . And I've called three times . and no one has ever replied I don't know where all these reviews are coming from more power to people who were able to get through but I really like the photos they had on yelp and I wanted to do a birthday session I guess that will never happen since I can't even get a call back for an appointment that's a horrible way to do business. read more

Ladies! A photo session with Christina and Dwayne is a must do. I just completed a session and was extremely satisfied with the professionalism by the DNA team. I felt comfortable, had fun and Christina did a wonderful job on my hair and make-up. I'm usually not very photogenic but Dwayne and Christina waved their magic wands and produced beautiful photos of me. read more

DNA is top notch. I had the BEST experience of my life. I purchased a Social Living package and the photo shoot was more than I have ever expected. I did this to get over my fear of feeling good about my body and just me as a woman. I tried outfits I would have never tried in a public setting and both Christina and Dewayne were extremely professional, fun, laid back and timely. I can't express what this 2 hour session did for my life. Christina returned all of my calls and emails in a timely manner, and helped ease allll fears that I had. AMAZING experience that every woman must experience. This has changed my life for the better and will leave a lasting effect on me forever..... Wonderful, simply Wonderful... Thank you Dewayne and Christina for a BEAUTIFUL DAY!!!!! In awe of the perfection, professionalism and ease. Thank you! read more

I purchased the boudoir session through Living Social. Christina returned my call promptly and was very professional and helpful. I felt I was going to be in great hands after reading all the positive reviews on Yelp and was not disappointed. This team is phenomenal! I didn't feel rushed at all and was totally comfortable throughout the entire process. Christina is a magnificent multitasker who does make-up, wardrobe, photo-coaching, administration and so much more! I even had the opportunity to view a few of my photos at the end of the session - awesome editing. Dwayne is beyond superb. I am looking forward to seeing the finished product. Honestly, the best part was being in the company of these "Masters of their Craft." read more

I would absolutely recommend DNA Photography! I am a 42 year old mom and very critical of my body. I definitely felt anxious as I drove into the parking lot on the day of my appt. However shortly after arriving and meeting both Christina and Dwayne, my anxiety began to turn into excitement. They were both very welcoming & kind. Throughout the photo shoot, both Christina and Dwayne were professional and made sure I was comfortable & having fun. I just received my pictures and LOVE them! I am very impressed with Dwayne's ability to capture and highlight beauty in me that I don't always see. Thank you! Thank you!! read more

As I anxiously await my photos, I feel compelled to write this review. Unlike many people who do these photos I am not a novice, I'm a pro at this! I have done many shoots over the years since I was 19. Now as I approach 40 I decided yet again to treat myself. This shoot was a birthday gift to myself. I originally chose DNA because of their ad on living social. I liked the deal but after doing some research,I decided to commit to buy. I liked their unique partnership , photography and choreographer. As I said I've done this before and Christina's role is a much needed one,after all. Dwayne can be free to take the best shots if he doesn't have to direct me too. So I jumped at it. Now I'm not shy,and I knew what to expect from previous experience. I made my appointment almost 2 months in advance, gave them my why,and when and what I wanted. We made my appointment. A am appointment, which I couldn't of been happier with since I am a morning person. On the phone Christina was to the point and very professional, so I had no worries of how she would handle the shoot. And my shoot day, I of course arrived early, because the studio is tricky to find once your in the parking lot. And I'm just anal about time. I was about 15 minutes early in the morning which can be a big deal. It wasn't, they both were there and took me right in and got started! My hair was already done,due to the fact I have very short hair and didn't want any set backs. I do recommend the same to anyone with short hair, Christina was set up with curling irons, but they are prepared to touch up and ascent not work miracles! She does not have a magic wand, so please keep this in mind! The instructions were to come with base makeup on but I don't wear foundation,so I had none to put on. No worries, it was handled! I liked the look,not too much at all. Next I was to pull out my outfits and Christina was going to sort them out in the order she wished to go. As I said I've done this before and my last shoot, was totally nude, so for this session I had little need for much clothing, I prefer less and since this was just for me, why not in my birthday suit! My cousin teased me and asked "Do they know you plan on being naked?" Again no worries, they both made me feel as comfortable and natural as I normally do. Side note it was warm and toasty in the studio, a big plus since I had little on! The photo shoot in total took about 2 hours. And I swear Dwayne took hundreds of photos. It was a grew experience, Christina was grew as I thought she would be. I have large breast and kind of a small frame, so if I or any woman in gravity lays ,sits or breathes a certain way, look like I'm choking. She caught and corrected that! Dwayne was quick and to the point. Fun and playful while professional and respectful (after all I was wearing nothing more than jewelry,stilettos and a smile). I had a great time! I can't wait until I get my photos, I already have plans for where to put them! I would highly recommend this duo for your next gift! Update..... I got my photos back and I loved them! It was very hard to choose which ones I wanted in my package! read more