I do not take choosing a photographer lightly. I spent 6 months looking for the best and although I…read morehave had experienced with some amazing headshot photographers in the past for my son, Brian is by far THE BEST! My son pulled me aside during the shoot and told me how he thinks Brian is the best photographer and that he feels Brian understood him. That spoke volumes to me. Brian knew exactly what I wanted and understood the vision for my son's headshots. Brian was professional, communicative and made us feel at ease. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Brian and honestly his work speaks for itself. If you need headshots done as an adult or child, Brian is who I would choose.

Amazing photographer for portraits & head shots!…read more I'm one of those people who immediately twists into an awkward pose the moment someone points a camera at me. I always thought that I would need a trick of the light or some other bit of magic to get a decent shot. Well it turns out there's a pro in town who can coach you through it, and deliver shots you never thought possible. His name is Brian Parillo. I met Brian in his light-filled studio in Hollywood. Brian coordinated hair & makeup with the talented Stephen Bowman, advised on wardrobe, and identified my best angles with assured professionalism. I felt at ease throughout the process thanks to Brian's friendly and supportive manner. And the results exceeded my wildest expectations. I can't believe how good the pictures turned out! If you are looking for a special portrait or head shot to improve your business outreach, look no further.

Jason was the best! My husband and I would not have wanted anyone else to capture our special day…read more He did our engagement and wedding photos and our photos came out incredible! Jason is professional, friendly, and his outgoing personality makes the shoot so comfortable and enjoyable. During our wedding, he also went above and beyond by making sure to take care of us. He knows the ups and downs of a wedding, so he would make sure we were okay by reminding us to stay hydrated and to eat, he would be so great communicating the schedule for the day, and what to expect and what to do throughout the photoshoot. So grateful for his expertise and we totally recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer.

We met Jason at the LA Bridal Show, and he quickly became our favorite. His work stood out as the…read morebest at the show and is truly exceptional overall. His dramatic shooting style matched our vision perfectly, so we booked our engagement shoot with him. When we received our photos, we fell in love all over again. We will definitely be utilizing him for all our photography needs. Beyond his talent, he's also incredibly easy to work with and friendly. For anyone who feels uneasy in front of the camera, he makes the experience so comfortable!

Brian was excellent! He was recommended by my manager and I'm glad he did! Brian was very cool,…read moreeasy going and very talented. The shoot was pleasant and fun. And the pictures were fantastic! I have been getting TONS of compliments. More importantly I have started getting a lot of auditions literally once I replaced my old photos on the casting sites. This is not an exaggeration. Since my last shoot, 3 years ago, my audition hits almost dried up. The week I posted Brian's photos I have been auditioning non stop and booking! As long a Brian takes photos he will be the only person who I will work with. He is HIGHLY recommended.

It's hard to find quality and consistency annnnd creativity in a photographer and man I lucked up…read morewhen I met Brian. I'm a repeat customer having had 3-photo sessions with him. My head shots are always natural and stunning and Brian is 100% professional. His studio is cozy and comfortable and yes I plan to have another session soon. You should definitely hire B for your next headshot/studio personality/magazine cover 'whateva' you need.

Steve Lucero is such an easy to work with photographer. Not only does he have a great artistic eye,…read morebut he keeps the models and staff cared for, safe, and comfortable. I highly recommend him for fashion, and family shoots.

I worked with Steve on some promotional shots for me and he did a great job. I couldn't have asked…read morefor much more and it was all at a great value. Steve provided a few cool locations and concepts for the photo shoot. The shoot was efficient and he made it fun. After the shoot, Steve explained the post shoot process to me and how long it will take to get the final product. The final product was delivered to me before the original deadline, how often does that occur in the entertainment world. For the final product, I received all of the best pictures that were edited for that special post shoot look as well as the originals. I was very happy with the end result. The quality, the lighting, the look was all what I originally had in mind when me and Steve talked prior to shooting. In addition, my press kit designed lost the CD with the images and Steve was able to mail a new CD over to me withing 2 days of my call at no extra charge. I always appreciate the small things like that. I also refereed Steve to do a high end baby shower for a friend and he did an incredible job with that and my friend was extremely happy with the results. If you want someone professorial who is super easy going with great results at a great value, get Steve for your next photo needs.

Hands down easily the best experience I've ever had at a headshot photo shoot! It only took 10…read moreyears to finally find someone who is not only unbelievably skilled, but makes the whole process so damn enjoyable. Never have I felt so at ease, catered to and more like a superstar than when Eric was shooting me. He cares so much about every moment he was creating for me and his attention to detail is second to none. So many times I've felt rushed and unimportant by photographers, but Eric simply won't rest until he feels he has found the perfect shot of you. If you're brand new to the industry or a seasoned veteran, CALL ERIC! I would recommend him to anyone I know!

Eric is an outstanding photographer!…read more So I've been in the biz for 10+ years. I can tell you, there are a lot of inexperienced photogs who charge crazy prices for half of what Eric will give you. I had several nightmare sessions with several LA & NY headshot photogs with horrible headshots as a result. But Eric saved me!! He was professional, talented, fun and we shot for half the day with amazing results. This was the first time I've shot with someone that didn't make me look like a different skin tone or unlike myself. Eric knew exactly what I wanted. He also knew how to make me look fantastic AND myself! It was as if I was shooting with an old friend. He made me feel very relaxed and comfortable. I got so many great shots from just one session that the hardest part is picking which shots to send to my agent. His studio is amazing with great natural lighting and a million different color backgrounds. He also has access to his roof which was a great change in scenery. Because he has his own studio, there was no rush for lighting or weird changing in the car like other outdoor photogs. He didn't rush me at all in fact. And his make-up artist was on point, giving me changes in looks when I needed them. Thank you so much, Eric! You are a lifesaver! I TRUST Eric with all my head shots now. And only wish he was in NYC. :)

Wow! Brian exceeded our expectations! We hired him to shoot our wedding and with only 3 hours of…read moreshooting, he caught absolutely everything we wanted and more. When it came to shooting all of our portraits, he gave us cues and just enough direction to make them look interesting and natural. He also caught each and every one of our guests in candid photos throughout the day. One of the reasons we chose him is for his editing style. It looks very natural and minimal, just softening a little here and brightening a little there. His lighting and editing make the beauty of that day shine through. You cannot go wrong in hiring Brian. He goes above and beyond to get a great shot. He is very warm, professional and engaging. He responds quickly to emails, calls and texts and is ready to answer any questions leading up to the big day. We cannot wait to have an excuse to hire him again!

Brian is the man. Very friendly, professional, and accommodating for me and my fiancés special…read moreday. The proposal photos turned out amazing. Highly recommend. Thanks Brian!

Head-shot photography is about being in a fun and relaxing environment where you can let go of your…read moretensions and freely express your true-self on camera. At Dechart Photography you are guaranteed to experience all that. I would like to summarize my head-shot photography session : - Great studio location in Silver Lake with amazing lighting and backyard. - state of the art camera setup and Apple computer for retouching your final photos - Unlimited looks with reasonable rate - Professional advisement on picking the best photo and finally, Bryan is an energetic, enthusiastic and creative photographer that will help you to capture your best look for your future auditions. Lastly, I really fell in love with his cat, It made me more relaxed during the shoot.

I loved working with Bryan! He is great at making you feel comfortable and helping you get what you…read morewant. We tried some different things and I ended up with shots I loved that I didn't know I was looking for. The atmosphere at his studio is relaxing and you get beautiful results. I'm very happy with how my headshots turned out. Looking forward to working with him again!

Let me start off my saying that I hate being photographed. I enjoy public speaking but put me in…read morefront of a camera and I get stage fright. I'd rather sit through having my blood drawn by a technician with hand tremors than sit trough a photo shoot. Unfortunately I need to have photos taken from time to time. But because I teach fun workshops with cute titles, like Flirting For Nerds, my events routinely attract local papers, magazines and blogs. So two or three times a year (perennially busy) freelance photographers are hired by papers to take photos to go along with their news stories. It feels like a whirlwind of flashbulbs, confusing directions and my own worries about by hair being out of place, bra strap showing or giving a drivers license worthy mug. It's a 50/50 chance a good pic gets published. Last year a friend of mine recommended having head shots taken to cut down on future anxiety inducing publicity photos. She also recommended photographer Kyle Weaver, and I am very grateful that she did. I contacted Kyle via his website and got a quick response. I told him I had no idea what to do in front of the camera and preemptively apologized for my nerves. While my nervousness about having my photo taken wasn't magically cured, I have to say I never thought a photo shoot could be a fun and even relaxed event. I didn't have to go to an empty photo studio, Kyle came to one of the venues I present my workshops at, putting me in my comfort zone. I was relieved as soon as we shook hands. Kyle was friendly and easy going from the get go. We chatted about my workshops, the types of groups I present to and that I like to keep my look professional but approachable and joke around a fair amount when I present to groups. Before I knew it I was surrounded by a large umbrella like light a reflector and Kyle with his camera aimed at me casually taking test shots while we continued to talk. I can't tell you how pleased I was with the experience and the resulting photos. Kyle listened to my suggestions for posing and was patient enough to let me know if I was holding my arms in an awkward way or needed to relax my smile (two things I have a hard time noticing on my own). He carefully and confidently took photos from different angles, not shooting like a machine gun (like so many previous photographers I shot with did) in attempt to catch at least one good photo out of dozens. And the photographs that Kyle produced? They were beautiful! They made me feel beautiful. I marveled at how flattering the photos were and how his skill in arranging lighting just so made all the difference. Yes, Kyle is a photographer, but in my opinion he's an artist. Now I have photos that I'm proud to have accompany articles and am also quite tickled by how many compliments I've received on the pics. I'll try and upload my head shots to yelp. If you don't see them feel free to message me and I'll send you a link so you can see for yourself. Later this year when I need additional photos hiring Kyle again is a no brainer. I'd recommend his services to anyone!

First and foremost, sorry to Kyle for writing this review so late! I'm a little rusty on my Yelping…read moreskills as of late. But in all honesty, Kyle is an absolutely wonderful photographer and he's a pleasure to work with. I needed some basic head shots done for business cards and for an acting workshop I was taking at the time. I'm no model, and sometimes I can get a little stiff in front of the camera. Kyle makes it a fun and relaxing experience. He's just great to talk to; we talked about music and about our respective careers, so the focus was not all about getting "the shot" which makes it much easier to relax. He's not afraid to try different things to get a good shot, and is always mindful and respectful of his models. And I couldn't be happier with the way the photos turned out! And the cherry on top of this sundae? His prices are extremely reasonable! Rumor has it that Kyle is moving out of Chicago, which is a shame. But I wish you well in all your endeavors Mr Weaver...and I cannot thank you enough for the amazing job you did with my photos!