Wow! Working with Nadezhda was amazing. I'm so glad we took our engagement photos with her! I…read moreactually had a rough experience with my make-up artist and hated my makeup for the photoshoot. I had wished that I wiped the makeup off and went natural instead, since it didn't highlight my features but actually made them worse. I told Nadezhda my concerns and she took the extra mile to photoshop out the eyeshadow so that it would look better. FAVORITE PARTS ABOUT WORKING WITH HER: - She's so kind and punctual. She met me on time, and listened to my concerns. - She was fast at returning the photos and making sure that I loved them before finalizing - She knows the great photo spots. She really does have an amazing eye for photography. - She worked with me on a spot we chose and did research beforehand so we would shoot in the best places. PARKING: TBD depending on spot you choose but she keeps this in mind. SERVICE: A+, I'd recommend her over and over again. She did my brother-in-law's photos too and they were absolutely stunning. PRICE: so reasonable for a wedding/event photographer! Overall, I highly recommend her as your photographer for any special occasion. She was so easy to work with and is humble, it just makes me want to support her!

We are so glad we chose Nadezhda for our elopement. She captured the cutest photos ever, including…read moreour dog, and even recreated a newspaper prop just like the inspo photo I shared. It was super windy that day, but everything still came out perfect thanks to her thoughtful eye for detail and how comfortable she made us feel. We loved the final result and can't recommend her enough!

BETTY IS AMAZING I…read moredon't even know where to start. Finding the right wedding photographer was the most important part of planning for me. When I found Betty's portfolio, I was blown away--her work was breathtaking, romantic, and everything I wanted. I knew I had to work with her, and from the moment I reached out, she matched my enthusiasm and made me feel so excited for what came next. Betty flew all the way to New York for our engagement photos, and the experience is one of our favorite memories of our engagement. My fiancé and I were nervous because we're not used to being in front of a lens, but Betty's energy changed everything. She hyped us up, made us laugh, and turned it into this amazing, romantic experience. By the end, we completely forgot there was a camera involved. And the photos? They were stunning. For the first time, we both loved how we looked in pictures. Betty has a gift for capturing genuine emotion, and those photos will always hold a special place in our hearts. When the wedding day arrived, Betty brought that same energy and more. It was such a delight to see her and her husband, José, working together as a team. Having José there added another layer of magic--they're an incredible duo. The day itself was chaotic and behind schedule, but Betty kept us grounded with her calm, lighthearted energy. She didn't just roll with the punches--she made everything feel easy, fun, and even exciting. Somehow, she managed to get every important shot without making us feel rushed, and looking back, I can't imagine the day without her. Within 48 hours, Betty sent us sneak peeks of our wedding photos, and they were so beautiful. I couldn't believe how perfectly she captured not just how the day looked, but how it felt. And now that I've received the full gallery, it has me crying all over again. She didn't just capture our memories; she became an integral part of them. These are photos I'll cherish forever--ones I'll hang in my home and share with my family for years to come. If you're looking for a photographer who will not only take breathtaking photos but also make you feel cared for, celebrated, and confident, Betty is the one. She's worth every penny and more. Betty, thank you for everything--you made our wedding unforgettable and now my husband and I can pose for pictures feeling confident. You really outdid yourself, and more than the photos, you were our rock and helped us get through the stress of that weekend. Riley and I will ALWAYS be grateful for you. I'll miss you but I know this won't be the last time we work together.

Betty is AMAZING. She definitely made the new experience for both my boyfriend and I super fun,…read morerelaxing and natural. Continue your hard work, and congratulations on taking that step to pursue your dreams Please don't hesitate to reach out to her and allow her to capture those moments for you.

A phenomenal wedding planner and coordinator, Emma Petievich is on point! My husband and I got…read moremarried at Terranea, which they recommend we use a preferred vendor on their list, which led us to find Emma! It was such a great pleasure working with someone who cares as much as your wedding as you do! In one of our meetings with Emma we needed to make a seating chart last minute; she was able to find a vendor who did an amazing job and it gave us enough time to review their work in time for our wedding. Our family and friends had such a great time they always talk about how they had such a beautiful and fun time our wedding! The most significant day of our lives was so perfect the entire wedding ran so smoothly it was "stress-free" and we were able to enjoy our wedding day! Thank you so much Emma for putting our parents at ease, being flexible, keeping to the schedules, coordinating with our vendors, taking charge, always having a positive and upbeat attitude, working with a smile, taking such great care of our guests and wedding!! XO

Emma Petievich planned our October 2010 wedding in Pasadena. There are not enough words to describe…read morewhat a phenomenal job she did. She put me at ease throughout all of the planning and preparation and facilitated a truly remarkable day for us. My family adored her and I have referred her to numerous friends. She is a true gem of a party planner and hope to use her for many events in the future. Thank you, Emma for helping make our wedding the wonderful day it was!

I had the pleasure of working with Lily recently... she is truly amazing at what she does. I…read moreinitially had seen Lily's work through maternity and newborn photoshoots she had done for my sister. I absolutely fell in love with the pictures that adorned my sisters living room. I reached out to Lily hoping that she would have availability. She made the entire booking process very smooth and easy to schedule. Lily was able to consult and make recommendations based on our wants and needs while accommodating our fur-babies. My little family and I made the drive to Laguna Beach from Las Vegas for the photoshoot (very well worth it). Lily and her husband could not have made the day go any smoother. During the photoshoot Lily and her husband were very patient with our fur-babies as they were not being the most cooperative. She and her husband had treats and toys to be able to catch the attention of our fur-babies. She was able to get such beautiful pictures/moments of my entire family. We will definitely be booking with Lily again!!

We had the pleasure of working with Lily, an exceptional photographer with a creative eye for…read morecapturing newborns. We connected with her through family member who also had a similar experience. What makes Lily unique is the usage of props (such as plants) to add charm and scenery to the photoshoot. Lily's easy-going nature made the entire experience a breeze for our baby. She was very accommodating and prioritized our newborn's comfort and (most importantly) safety throughout the session. Our precious one was in capable hands, which would bring ease to all first-time parents. Lily's photos captured the purity of our newborn in the most heartwarming way. We're returning for future milestone photoshoots with Lily, and wholeheartedly recommend her to other parents. If you're seeking a talented photographer who not only produces stunning images, but also makes the entire experience meaningful, Lily is the one to choose.

Adrienne is a darling to work with!…read more Beyond her artistry, Adrienne is warm, professional, and such a joy to have around. She has a natural ability to make everyone feel comfortable and at ease in front of the camera, which is super important for capturing genuine emotions and beautiful photos. Highly recommend!

Adrienne is wonderful!…read more I first met Adrienne 9 years ago when she was hired as my sibling's wedding photographer, so I spent 9 years admiring all of the wonderful photos she took framed on the walls! Finally when it came to my wedding I reached out to Adrienne who remembered me and my sibling's wedding, and she was available! I was a COVID bride and had to postpone and plan my wedding twice, which was awful. But Adrienne was available for both my original wedding date and for the postponed wedding date as well. She was so helpful, friendly, and kind during this time because we all know how stressful wedding planning really is. She even drove out to our venue to help scope out the best locations ahead of time. I told her about my photographing insecurities and she was more than understanding and accommodating which made me feel like she actually listened and cared which was a wonderful feeling. After my wedding I even asked Adrienne for a mini shoot as well, and will likely work with her again and again and again! Thanks Adrienne!

Nicole has done our family photo shoots for a few years now. She is seriously amazing and so easy…read moreto work with. Three generations, with everyone from my little nephews & daughter to my siblings and parents looked great in the shots. Til this day, we all really treasure the photos we took together...perfect for the holiday cards and unforgettable memories. Our most recent shoot was for my mom's 70th birthday & surprise party. Nicole really captured the natural beauty of my mother who is no longer with us, so the photos that we have together are invaluable and so important to my family. I definitely recommend Nicole for photos and special events. She is amazing and I know you'll love her too!!!

Nicole is absolutely amazing! She did a family photo shoot for us. It was our moms mother day gift…read moreand we loved both her and her work! We saw her work on Instagram and knew she was who we needed. Our photos came out beautiful and she sent our photos so quickly and got everything done so fast! She is unbelievably easy to work with, both setting up the shoot, the day of, and when she delivered the images. She is super responsive over text and email. In person, Nicole is really kind, funny, and friendly! We immediately were comfortable. We totally recommend her!

Best photographer in the area great quality photos and the prices are reasonable :) Very Good…read morecustomer service and makes you feel very comfortable!

I went here to take my passport pictures and it was honestly amazing and cheap. The guy was very…read moresweet and even gave me some extra passport pictures. If anyone is looking for a place for cheap/clear passport pictures and amazing customer service this is the spot!!

Jess has been photographing our family since 2015, and every session with her has given us the most…read morebeautiful heirloom keepsakes -- images we will treasure for the rest of our lives. Jess is magic to shoot with. She has the rare gift of helping everyone feel at ease in front of the camera -- in spite of nerves, stress, toddlers, or all of the above! Any anxiousness on our end has always been met with empathy, calm professionalism, and reassuring kindness. As a photographer of 19 years myself, I know how much heart, skill, and intuition it takes to create images that feel both beautiful and honest. There are very few creatives I trust with the intimate seasons of our lives the way I trust Jess. Jess is gracious, professional, thoughtful, and uniquely gifted. Her work has documented our family through so many chapters, and each gallery feels like a gift -- tender, timeless, and artful. We are so grateful for the way she continues to preserve our memories over the years!

We're saddened to write this review - we had hired Jessica for our engagement photos and for our…read morewedding, and it was a very negative experience unfortunately. While her website and Instagram is beautiful, and she is lovely in the first initial call - once we signed the contract and paid the deposit, her customer service drastically changed unfortunately. First, when it came to finding a time for our engagement photos, we had to chase for avails, and when she did finally respond, we had to work around her inflexible schedule. She includes 'styling and location assistance' in her contract, but when I asked her for suggestions, she barely had any input. We felt like an afterthought to her. Then comes the actual photos, we received the gallery on the last possible day before it would've been a breach of contract, and we were truly shocked at the results. Please find the attached photos - they're washed out, the skies are oddly grey (I've attached photos of the real colorful sunset that day), and the coloring doesn't seem to be in line with her portfolio at all. We gently reached out asking if she had any solutions to bring back the colors to the sky and she responded defensively with no willingness to address our concerns. We would have been okay with any kind of editing ideas but instead, she cited "skin tone" as the reason why we didn't have accurate true-to-color skies. For context, I'm a woman of color. I work in TV, and accurate white balance rendering was extremely important to us. We then realized that her portfolio on her website is very selective - there are many galleries that she doesn't publically share. We then connected with another previous client of hers who shared the same greivances about her customer service and professionalism. The other bride (also a person of color) said Jessica was "very uncooperative" on the wedding day and that there was drama with the other vendors. The other bride also mentioned she didn't get all the photos she asked for. Furthermore, our contract included 'minor retouching' but she didn't seem to have retouched anything at all - she didn't edit any blemishes (a small skin spot) or tan lines. When we asked if she could soften the tan lines, she said I would have to pay her "photoshop expert" $30/photo to get the tanlines retouched. I work with editing houses for work, and when I asked them, they were surprised and asked what would be considered "minor retouching" in her eyes. We also later learned from a few other planners in the industry who had bad experiences with her - they said she was unresponsive and uncommunicative. Our own planner at the time, in her experience of over ten years, said she never experienced such defensive, cold, and unprofessional customer service from a wedding vendor before. Usually editing or offering a reshoot is one of the many ways to resolve the problem. Please take a look at her emails, her language, her tone, and her work attached - they speak for themselves. If you're a couple looking for a wedding photographer, I'd be wary of dealing with this much unnecessary stress. We lost $6,000 in our 50% deposit to Jessica as she refused to find any solutions or provide any kind of partial refund despite the clear issues she created. We were very willing to work on a solution with her, whether it was some sort of editing answer or a partial refund, as I truly didn't want to write a negative review, especially for a small artist business. But when I advised her that I may be leaving a review, she threatened us with "legal action" (please see the email screenshot) - which is very strange and actually impossible, as the Consumer Review Fairness Act states that it is illegal to penalize or threaten customers when they post an honest review. She also immediately blocked us on Instagram pettily, when our emails to her have always been civil. We are now reluctantly pursuing the necessary legal action as she sent us a cease-and-desist letter for writing a review (which is the kind of customer service she provides). We're happy to provide more information and evidence if you need.