Having never posed for head shots, I was very nervous about the whole situation....picking the…read moreright photographer, clothes, hair, makeup, nails (?), backdrop.....too much input!! Luckily the hair & makeup was in the good hands of Jacquelyn's Salon (http://www.yelp.com/biz/jacquelyns-salon-and-spa-louisville), but how was I going to pick a photographer - Help me Yelp!!! First, I read reviews and really combed the Yelpers pictures. Studio E had a strong presence and I liked what I saw. Next I took to the Wild Wild Web, to see which photographers had a good web presence and what I found was amazing. To me, your website is like walking into your studio. It should be well organized, up to date and "clean" (no misspelled words, etc.). It should not be full of stylish pictures of you and your family, it should not have last year's dates and why is that family standing in front of a house? Art is one thing, wacky is another....does every picture have to been totally off center? I know, back to my mission and I'm looking for professional head shots and once again, Studio E Photography's website scored 5 stars. Wow, they even had their pricing structure clearly stated and easy to find. The pictures on it was stylish and gorgeous. And hey! I remember see that bridal picture on Google images when I was researching my Gillespie review! Michelle called me back in a timely manner and we made an appointment for an outside photo shoot. The day of the shoot, it was raining, and she called and offered to move it. But I already had the whole hair and makeup appointments set up, so we did the inside shoot. It took about 45 minutes. I could not be a model. I don't have the patience and do not take direction very well. And there is the whole, "stand this way" and "put your chin that way"....but Michelle was super patient with this photo novice and let me comb through pictures and change blazer to sweater to blazer. No to the blue blazer that made my hair look like bozo orange. She was casual and easy to talk to. Her whole demeanor puts you at ease and the studio is a cozy little office off of Hurstborne with the beautiful portraits lining the stairs on the way up. I felt very zen in her sitting room as we looked through other head shots. The pictures were ready the next day and she Dropbox'ed them to me. They were great! I've gotten so many compliments on them and they are plastered over all of my social networks and resume sites. She sized them perfectly for uploading. This helped seal my resume package and gave me the confidence to go after those Senior level jobs that I have the experience for! Thanks so much Michelle and the Yelp Community that helped me find her.

Who really feels at ease getting their picture taken? My fake smile seems to always take center…read morestage, however Michelle and Shane ( I think that's his name) made me genuinely laugh, that I ended up having some fantastic head shots. They are a blast to work with.

Had a wonderful time! She is extremely awesome and professional! And made are moment even more…read morespecial!

Stephani did a great job with our shots and was willing to try some interesting shots that we…read morewanted to try. The shots came out great and she was friendly and easy to work with. We'd definitely recommend her to anyone as she has great shots at a fantastic price

Nerissa is wonderful to work with and a master of her craft…read more A lighting ninja, every angle is thoughtful and intensional. Extremely professional and would highly recommend to anyone looking for a captivating eye.

I have used Nerissa Sparkman for professional photography both personally and professionally at…read moreMurphy Elevator Company and Concentus String Quartet. She has a great knack for capturing unique points of view and great portraits. I always recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer.

Gretchen and team did an amazing time at our wedding reception! She was warm and caring and the…read morepics came out amazing. They were able to find the most perfect shots. They even stayed a little longer while guests were enjoying the photo booth. If your looking for a photographer, I would highly recommend.

Gretchen shot our annual family Xmas pics in an outdoor setting. She made the whole process easy,…read morecomfortable, and fun. Her use of lighting and picturesque settings made for really gorgeous pictures. She will also offer you digital pics so you can make Xmas, cards, prints, etc. I highly recommend working with her. We will definitely do so again.

JD is a very good videographer. He asks good questions, plans the shoot well and takes his time to…read moreprovide quality work. He has filmed Springfest for Old Louisville for two years. His editing skills are excellent and the pace of his videos are well timed. Very reasonably priced and easy to work with.

Shelby took photos for Norman and me, and some with the 4 legged critters. She was such a…read moreprofessional, and made us feel so at ease. And we love the photos! She's a true artist!

Shelby was the BEST! I was beyond impressed with the expertise Shelby and her assistant Wesley…read moreprovided for our big day! They came from Louisville to Chicago for our wedding and captured every aspect perfectly. Leading up to the wedding, Shelby was super communicative, professional, and incredibly easy to work with. On the wedding day, we walked around the city and they were filled with great ideas and great humor to make it fun! It was amazing how fast she was too, everyone in our family and the wedding party was impressed. We love the images we've seen thus far and are so excited to see the full gallery. I would enthusiastically recommend Shelby Shenkman Photography. Thank you Shelby for making our day even more special than it already was. We have the documentation now, thanks to you, that will last us a lifetime!

My wife and I planned what we thought was going to be a small event but it kept growing the more we…read moreplanned. At the last minute we wanted to add a photo booth. We contacted a few photo booth companies and most were either way too expensive for a few hours, were already booked, or just didn't respond in a timely manner. My wife and I were paying this ourselves and were trying to keep the energy and fun high but the expenses low. Luckily, we called Snappy Shots, spoke with Wesley Smith and he really worked with us. He was always quick to respond to any request or questions, sent us a sample picture of "our" event photo booth pic for us to customize and he was easy to contact up to the last minute. At the event, he came with help that stayed during the entire time. There was always a line for the booth and they provided enough help, props and pictures to make it a hit. If you want a company that is easy to work with and does a great job at a very reasonable price, I recommend calling them today and get booked before they fill up.

Wes was fantastic. We used Snappy Shots for a NYE party and I swear, nearly every guest commented…read moreon how great the photo booth was. Not only was he sweet and patient with 30 different kids (most below the age of 8), he was professional and provided options for the backdrop and colors used for the printed strips. We were very impressed and will absolutely use him again.

Crystal shot the photos for my wedding, and my husband and I couldn't be happier with her work…read more Seriously, she took the best pictures of me that I have ever seen. Can she just follow me around and take pics of me everyday? The girl works magic. I originally sought out Crystal because she is a founding member and photography editor for the Fair Event Vendors Alliance, which connects the LGBTQ community with Louisville and Southern Indiana area wedding and event professionals and champions their equality and fair treatment. While I'm not LGBTQ, this is still very important to me. I'm so happy this is important to Crystal too. A friend of mine also recommended her and said that she is sensitive to making sure photos are all natural and flattering. Sounds like I would be in good hands. We met in person to talk about the wedding shortly after I reached out, and I felt comfortable with her almost immediately. She was also easily reachable and quick to respond when I had questions. And then the big day came. Crystal first met us at the salon and was with us for 10 hours that day. I felt like she always had control of the situation -- especially when posing us all for photos -- but she also did not take over the entire scene, as I have seen other photographers do at weddings. She was working hard the entire time and always professional. And like my friend said, she took photos that were very flattering. I told her my arms are not my fave feature, and she helped me pose and stand so they were minimized. Other faves about working with Crystal: * Her prices were very reasonable, which I can confirm after talking to friends and seeing what they spent on pics. * She delivered the photos about two months after the wedding, which seems to be standard. And we got ALL of the pics. Plus we get to download them and use them as we see fit (giving her credit on social media, of course). * And just to reiterate, we had her for 10 hours at three different locations. And her pics! Again, they turned out so well. Both the posed and action shots were beautiful. Looking through them, I feel like she got all the important parts of the wedding -- and then some. I missed seeing some of my friends' moves on the dance floor. Now they are committed to history, thanks to Crystal. The venue also looked stunning in her photos. After stressing so much about the decorations, I admit I didn't get to take it in as much as I would have liked on the actual day. Now I get to see and truly appreciate how beautiful it was. I very much hope I get another chance to work with Crystal. Her pics will line our walls and social media feeds for the rest of my and my husband's lives.

Crystal photographed my best friend's wedding in October, 2020. She was professional, super…read morefriendly, and great at blending into the background while working her magic. She sat near my fiancé and I at dinner and happily shared suggestions on spots she loves for wedding pictures within the venue I'm marrying at in my own upcoming wedding. Highly recommend.