I cannot rave about Lauren enough! We were one of the many couples that had to change our original…read moreplans because of COVID. After cancelling our Seattle wedding in June, we decided to get married here at home in NOLA. We threw together a last minute, very small wedding. After seeing photos she did of my friend's elopement, I called her immediately. I am SO glad I did! She was friendly, very flexible and relaxed, and she help us and our families feel at ease in front of the camera. The photos are everyone I could have asked for!

I used this photographer for my wedding over a year ago. I am just now getting around to looking at…read morethe pictures because upon 1st view, I was really disappointed in what she delivered. Now that I'm really digging in to look at them, I felt a responsibility to leave a review for any future brides. Lauren is incredibly nice and particularly responsive via email. But unfortunately the praise ends there. Her level of photography is not as amazing as what is represented on her website. The result of my wedding photos were amateurish. I would definitely recommend vetting other options.

We hired Phillip to do our engagement and wedding photos. He helped us find area to conduct the…read moreengagements and honestly we were very pleased with the results. On wedding day he managed his time well, made sure to cover every aspect of our special day. He took the time to review our wedding album and made the custom changes we requested and produced one of the most high quality and beautiful albums I have ever seen. I don't recommend businesses lightly, but have recommended his services to my friends seeking wedding photographers. Thank you, Phillip for a great experience

I have been able to refer Phillip on a few occasions for event and wedding photography. He is a…read morerespected professional who takes his work seriously and has a great sense of humor. My referrals have been very happy and raved about the results. I highly recommend his services.

I was very nervous at first, but Emily was so great! She made me feel very comfortable and safe. It…read morewas a really fun session and I'm so happy I did it! I booked my appointment as a present for my husband to be, but then it also became a present to me seeing the pictures and feeling beautiful and good about myself. What a confidence boost before my big day! I will definitely be coming back for a Halloween session in the future.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! Emily makes the entire experience so comfortable and empowering! She doesn't…read morejust take pretty pictures, she provides and creates a luxurious setting and comfortable atmosphere for the entire session that gives you that "all about me feeling". A boudoir session is a very personal experience for the person being photographed and Emily does not take that lightly. I was uncomfortable, nervous, and felt very exposed at first but within a few minutes of the session starting I went from feeling exposed to feeling empowered! Her guidance with posing and constant " hype you up" encouragement throughout the session really does boost confidence and makes you feel beautiful. Her is work is stunning because she doesn't just take pictures , she captures your beauty, your emotions, and your moments of "I can't believe that's actually me". I love having my photos to look at when I'm feeling discouraged and not so confident in myself to be reminded of how confident, beautiful, and empowered I felt during the session and when I viewed my pictures for the first time. Five starts just isn't enough to rate my entire experience.

Working with Elise & her team, of Elise Bennett Photography, was an ABSOLUTE pleasure! We hired her…read moreto provide the photography services surrounding both our engagement and wedding day. From the start, you can tell how dedicated she is to her craft and the entire process. You feel like you have a true fighter in your corner when it comes to Elise Bennett. When our engagement photo shoot location got rained out she scrambled to find an alternative location and the photos turned out beautifully. She'll climb, squat, head-stand just to get the perfect shot! It's amazing watching her work, but more impressively, most of the time you don't even notice her buzzing around snapping shot after shot, because she creates such a relaxed, organic atmosphere for her clients. Elise Bennett takes the time to get to know her clients on a personal level, which was very important to me. She understands that life can get crazy and is willing to work with you no matter what the circumstances are. Her organizational skills are a sight to behold, especially during a time when most brides have so many other issues to consider. Elise will keep you on track and you won't have to worry about timing for your photographs, since she will certainly have it all planned out well in advance. Prior to your wedding, Elise will take time out of her day to drive around and scout your locations with you. Her shot recommendations are always impeccable, as Elise and her team are not afraid to push themselves and you. If you have a vision, she will make it happen, period! Elise and her team have a true eye for the art of photography, as well as a driven desire to provide the most superior client-photographer relationship. They garner an unparalleled understanding of their clients' wants, desires and dreams for their special day, and this clearly shines though in the finished products. Elise Bennett Photography is the team you need to hire when you want only the most professional and artistically skilled photographers to capture your most irreplaceable and memorable moments.

Elise is INCREDIBLE! She is kind and friendly, and does everything she can to make you feel…read morecomfortable in front of the camera. She works hard to capture every memory from the day, and the pictures that you get in return are absolutely stunning!! After being married for over a year, I still look back at my wedding pictures frequently and cannot get over how beautiful they are! My husband and I have agreed that choosing Elise as our wedding photographer was the best decision we made about the whole wedding (and our wedding was amazing!), because the pictures last a lifetime. Elise is THE BEST at what she does!!

I used Cherilyn for my daughters newborn photos when she was 2 weeks old. We ended up with 40 good…read morepictures and particularly liked the ones that she took with my 4 year old. The color palette with my daughters photos were nice and subtle as I did not want overpowering colors. The photographer took her time with a fairly uncooperative infant

Cherilyn is the best newborn photographer! She had so many cute backdrops for my babygirl's…read morephotoshoot. She is very kind, talented and easy to work with. I was so impressed with my pictures of my babygirl and I can't wait to hang them up in our house :!

We met Amin at a Bridal show in New Orleans. After signing up for a contest, we received a…read morenotification stating that we won a free engagement shoot, which included 1 free print. We had a consultation for the engagement shoot, which included a consultation for wedding services (at the time we were looking to hire a videographer/photographer). Amin was adamant about skipping the free engagement session and adding it into our wedding package which would give us an additional 2 hours of coverage (since the engagement shoot is 2 hours as a stand alone service). He also asked us to prepare at least 3 outfits to change into. After reviewing the quote for the wedding services, we told Amin that we needed some time to make a decision. We then started to receive miscellaneous emails pressuring us to book his services at a discount. The emails were endless, and came from 2-3 different emails addresses. Some emails didn't pertain to us at all and the confusion became overwhelming. Out of frustration, as a new bride to be, I told my partner that I wasn't comfortable with booking someone who seemed so forceful and unorganized. By unorganized I mean the following. He would send repetitive emails asking us to book our consultation. However, we had already had a phone consultation weeks prior. I reached out to Amin informing him that we wouldn't be moving forward with wedding services, but we would like to continue moving forward with the free engagement session. Suddenly, the email stopped. I then reached out to see what we needed to do to schedule the free engagement shoot and how to prepare. Amin emailed me a few days later asking for dates/ times, locations and to create a vision board on Pinterest. We're not from New Orleans, so I asked for suggestions on locations, in which he provided. I did everything he asked of me and a few days later, I sent an email with dates and times as we discussed. He CONFIRMED and from that point forward there was no communication. Two weeks prior to the event, my partner reached out to Amin for additional confirmation. Amin told my partner that he never received a date, time or location from me. I forwarded the emails to Amin where he confirmed the date, time and receipt of our Pinterest board. I also told him the location (NOMA) which was his suggestion. He didn't respond to me for a few days. About a week prior to our shoot, we received an email with the date, no time, and location listed as City Park. NOMA (the museum) is located in City Park so I thought nothing of it. Realizing that the newest email didn't list the original agreed upon time, I asked if we could change it from 2pm (which is what he confirmed then said he never heard from me about a time) to 4pm. Amin confirmed and I thought we were all set. The day of, we get to City Park at the museum ( NOMA) then called him because he was no where to be found. He told me he was at Cafe Du Mondè, which is not what we discussed. Again, we aren't from the area, so it took us about 10 minutes to find his location. We pull up, and there's a huge gazebo, a playground and a lot of grassy areas. Let me not forget to mention, there were a ton of people, kids and dogs in the area. This didn't align with our agreed upon vision therefore, we weren't dressed casually and there was a current high wind advisory for that area. At that time, I told my partner that I didn't want to continue with the shoot. My partner had to walk the park and find Amin and by the time he was found, it was about 20 minutes past our shoot time. My partner asked what the mix up was and Amin stated that NOMA had to be paid for and we had to do a lot of walking because we only had 20 minutes left, since we were "late". When my partner confronted Amin about the time, he stated that we were only receiving 1 hour. I would like to add that NOMA is free on Wednesdays to anyone with a LA state license. I would also like to add that Amin never gave a clear indication that he would be anywhere else besides NOMA which is in City Park. Amin didn't communicate his location or that he wouldn't be meeting us at NOMA until we called him because we couldn't find him at NOMA. We are out of hundreds of dollars in preparation for this shoot and now we have to find someone else at the last minute. Amin is unorganized, rude, lacks communication in the areas that are relevant and specific to his clients (too many unnecessary automated emails), inconsiderate, irresponsible and lacks compassion. Everyone who gave Amin a 1 star review and labeled him as a scammer has been absolutely correct and I wish I would've read the reviews prior to communicating with him.

I actually discovered Amin on Thumbtack, requesting more information because I was interested in a…read morephoto shoot to mark my 50th birthday. From the first meeting to the final meeting post-portrait, he was very professional, personable and attentive. He listened to my vision of what I wanted for my photo shoot and made it happen. The pictures came out perfect! I am more than pleased with the final product. I look forward to working with him in the future! Thanks Amin!!!

Derek was absolutely incredible! I hired him to take photos of a surprise engagement in Washington…read moreartillery park. I even asked that he be part actor and he really sold it! He is very thorough and thoughtful about the pictures he takes. He was patient and really knows how to get those great candid shots. I highly recommend!

Vision 1st did the photos and video for our family reunion in July 2025. He was there all day from…read moreset up to take down and got so many beautiful, meaningful moments. Completely professional and really captured the joy of the day. Thanks so much.