Maryam is an absolute joy to work with. Due to unforeseen circumstances, I needed to find a…read morephotographer on short notice. Maryam was very helpful and understanding. I was so grateful that she was able to accommodate us. She was a joy to work with in the studio, and we will treasure her high-quality photographs of our family.

I loved working with Maryam! During COVID I was very picky on higiene and she was beyond…read moreaccommodating and clean. She was able to capture my pregnancy photos better than I would have ever dreamed of! She coached me through the process and that's what made the photos turn out better than I wished for. Definitely doing my new born pictures with her !!!

Sarah is an excellent photographer and so much fun to work with. I am normally not a fan of having…read moremy picture taken but Sarah makes it fun! We have had two family sessions with her with various family members out at her farm. It's great for kids because they can run around and play and they also get to meet some of the farm animals. I was thrilled with the results of both sessions and really impressed with the photographs Sarah was able to get of my 3-year-old niece who doesn't slow down for a minute.

Sarah at Photography Ever After has taken both newborn and 3 months photos of my daughter. We have…read morebeen extremely happy with both shoots. As a first time mother she helped me feel comfortable and at ease. I was able to nurse and change my daughter multiple times without feeling rushed. She has helped us capture those fleeting moments. I cannot wait to schedule my daughter's next shoot with Sarah!

I usually don't like sharing my best kept secrets, because I want them all to myself but I HAVE to…read more(and do) tell the world about Erin! I can't put into words how special Erin is to us! When I think back to our wedding day, I remember the most beautiful, seamless, STRESS FREE day and Erin played a huge, huge part in all of that. From engagement photos, to timeline, to props, posing ideas, and everything else in between, she was on. the. ball. She gave such great ideas and listened to ours and truly made our entire wedding (not just photos) vision come to life! Her communication with me leading up to the wedding made me feel more than comfortable going into our big day! No stress! I had a pretty rowdy crew of a bridal party and her and her hubby (HEY GABE) brought their A game along with a lot of patience, which I know they needed after our party bus! Fun fact: we forgot the rings at our hotel on our way to our ceremony and Gabe went back and got them for us so if you're lucky enough to have Gabe at your wedding, IM SO HAPPY FOR YOU. We literally wouldn't have been able to get married without him. Just don't do what we did.....lol We received our photos in more than a timely manner, especially since October was such a busy month for Erin! I've been waiting and waiting to print off our favorites for when we move into our house in June and I cannot wait to do so! Print your photos, people! Not only is she an amazing engagement and wedding photographer, also does beautiful family sessions as well! I recommend her to everyone who needs a photographer and my brother and his family have had multiple family sessions done with her! Family, fresh 48 and 1st birthday! My husband and I are due in August and we can't wait get our family photos done! I know who I'm calling! Basically, if you're looking for a photographer, no matter what your needs are, stop looking and book Erin. I promise you will not be disappointed!

My family and I have been using Erin for photography since my husband and I first met, starting…read morewith pre-engagement photos to our maternity photos, she has taken some stellar shots. Erin's work is artistic, creative, romantic and stunning as well as we always have received our digital images in a timely manner. We can't wait to be back in town for our daughters' one year photos, we were sad to not use her for our newborn photos (she was booked and we live out of state) as her work with babies looks amazing! I highly recommend her work to anyone looking for baby, family, couple/engagement and wedding photography as her talent will not cease to amaze you for capturing life's most precious moments.

Mary Freitag is a makeup artist who used to work for me. I want clients to know that she is using…read moreimages that she does not own to promote her business and misrepresent her photography. Almost ever image on her website was photographed at my studio under my guidance using the exact lighting and posing setups that I created. Mary stopped working for me 2 months ago and we had no hard feelings at the time. She told me she was moving to Texas for her dancing. Perhaps she did move to Texas for dancing too but it is clear that she moved away from CA to start her own photography business as well. I think she didn't stay in LA because she planned to steal the work of other photographers and was already burn bridges with many LA photographers and makeup artists. Mary verbally and legally agreed to never use the images that we taken at my studio yet she still has them on her site. I want her potential clients to know this because they 1. They have a right to know Mary's business practices and 2. A photographer or any artist should use work which is theirs. I only found out about this because a few other photographers called me and were pissed that she had taken down the photography credits on her makeup site. They believed that this was done to mislead people into thinking that she had done the photography which was present on her makeup site. My only hope is that this warns potential clients before shooting with Mary Freitag and Light and Shine Photography.

Mary is fantastic! I…read morecontacted Mary about a headshot session for TV, film, & commercial. From my first inquiry she was quick to respond and answered all my questions. She took the time to get to know what I needed and told me all about her usual process. We got to shoot in a studio in North Hollywood (not her usual studio) which was quite a treat. Lots of light, great A/C, music, restroom for changing, racks for wardrobe, hair and makeup station, all the backdrops/props/lighting accoutrement we needed. When I got there we went through my wardrobe and worked out our shots. She made suggestions but was sure to incorporate my ideas and opinions. After making out final decisions she organized the wardrobe, hair and makeup to make the shoot flow smoothly from one look to the next. Coming from a hair and makeup background I was confident that she would not only make me up beautifully but also be able to touch up between shots and fix stray hairs etc. Something that I've not had the luxury of in previous shoots. Throughout the shoot she got things set up quickly and was so easy going it made sitting for the photos a relaxing and fun experience. With her direction and the atmosphere she created I was able to get a great variety of shots and expressions which was my ultimate goal. Overall I had a great time on our shoot and would recommend Light & Shine Photography to anyone out there looking for a knowledgable, efficient, and personable experience.

Barry became my new photographer and giclee print maker for my art business (watercolor paintings)…read more I believe I am his first customer with this new endeavor. The studio I had worked with for the last 15 years closed. I was referred to Barry by my former studio. He dropped everything to photograph my work and produce giclee prints of the original in time for an art opening at the end of the week. The photograph of the original and giclee prints produced were exactly as I have come to expect. The final giclee prints were of highest quality. He was prompt, easy to work with, communicates well and showed that he cares about his final work product. I know that I will be pleased to work with him in the future and refer his services to my fellow artists.

Barry was our wedding photographer for our wedding on September 21, 2013 at the Figge Art Museum in…read moreDavenport, IA. I was planning the wedding from afar and I was so impressed that the first time Barry and I spoke on the phone he called me from the Figge where he had gone to scope out potential sites for good shots. This was even before we had booked him! His photos are gorgeous...very natural and not overly posed or cheesy. He really captures the day in a special and beautiful way. He also uses film and scans them into digital files, which is why the light is so lovely. Incredibly professional, easy to work with, and not at all in your face on the job, we were so happy to have had the opportunity to work with Barry. And wow, the photos made me feel like we were in a high-end wedding magazine!

Taking photos with a two kiddos is crazy enough. Add in six additional adults?! Plus shadows and…read moresunlight... weird height differences, double chins, blinking and wind. Ugh. Enter: David Greedy. I've worked in a professional capacity and personal one with him. He's experienced and will always deliver. David is speedy in responses and in dropping photos-- his site is also super easy to use. He is well priced with the skills to do staged photos, candid, venue or food! Add to it, he's super easy to reach via text or email, you can't beat it. I've never been disappointed in David Greedy Photography's photos or service. You won't be either!

David photographs our YELP Elite events and does amazing work. He is unobtrusive while working and…read morenever makes anyone feel uncomfortable. His candids are great and his shots of the food/drink, make me want to relive the event.