Emily has been photographing my family for over 10 years now for mini shoots, maternity, family,…read moresenior portraits, etc. Her quality is truly top notch -- the lighting *chefs kiss*. She has such a gift for staging the perfect photo; it truly seems effortless. Plus, we always have so much fun!

Our senior session with Emily was phenomenal! She took the time to get to know my daughter…read morebeforehand and made her experience truly once in a lifetime. She came prepared with a good feeling for what we wanted, but she was patient and willing to try anything we asked spur of the moment. We have so many beautiful photos to choose from. This was our first senior portrait experience and Emily did not disappoint! We will definitely be calling her again!

Not impresed with the quality of her prints or the final outcome. I left my prints sitting out 24…read morehours after getting them in the mail and they curled. Additionally many of my photos were taken in an alley and all I see when I look at them is a dumpster. I feel like she should have been able to photoshop the dumpster out or do a better job of focusing the image. Her prices are extremely high for the quality of photos you recieve.

It can be difficult to find a photographer to capture your special moments, but Bridgette went…read moreabove and beyond my expectations. We had our one-year anniversary photos taken and couldn't be happier with them. She's very creative, professional, and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Bridgette and can't wait to work with her again in the future!

This past week, I was a bundle of nerves. My job is good, my relationship is good... everything was…read moregood. So why the nerves? I pride myself in being a strong, independent woman however as a larger woman I've always had body issues and this week I had decided to step out of my comfort zone and get some pictures taken to show myself that I still have some sex appeal. I live in St. Louis, so after only a 20-minute drive, I found myself sitting outside of Bellisimo Photography Studio with 3 outfits, my personal foundation, and a desire to embrace a little body confidence. You first walk into an office with beautiful pictures of women of all sizes and colors. These photos are inspirational, and I'm starting to get a little excited to pose like some of those photos. Jay is amazing! A master promoter of women, she put me at ease right away. She did my makeup, threw some curls in my hair, and then I was off to the dressing room. I will say that I brought no jewelry to this because I didn't want to detract, but I kind of wish I had brought a couple of pieces and asked Jay what she thought. Because I only had moisturizer on my face and Jay didn't know how I usually wear my makeup, I was looking forward to her view. The makeup was perfect for an evening out (or a photo shot obviously) and I got so many compliments on my hair afterward that I may start putting a few curls in it. (Those curls actually made me feel a little more (dare I say it) sexy.) The studio itself is gorgeous. The building looks very commercial, but when you walk into this studio, you "see" part of the "glorious" Opera House this building once was. There are 3 photo nooks in the room. Two contain couches and one a huge beautiful bed with satin sheets. They move things around every so often (so I was told), so you could technically go back every once in a while to get more pictures done. I showed her my outfits, and we were ready to go. The dressing room has a ton of robes that can be used. There was one that had a lot of ruffles that I really wanted to wear over a black gown that I brought, and I did. The session was easy. Jay walked you through every pose and sultry look. As the session continued, I realized that I was truly enjoying myself, was less self-concious and beautiful, and felt like I was so powerfully woman. It's hard to explain, but I felt unstoppable. After it was over, I'll admit I was sad. I was feeling so amazing. I suppose I enjoyed the pampering and assurance that I was killing it. I got dressed and went out to talk to the art director, Ashley. She was excited to see my photos and to discuss all my options and put them in my own collection book. I've since been back to order my photos. I walked in thinking...I bet we can only find one photo I approve. But while I didn't embrace all 60 photos that were taken of me. After some time, we were able to narrow it down to one of the packages they offer. They sent the prices of their packages before I went in to order (which I liked because they were very transparent (much like one of the outfits I wore. Hahaha), and while I told myself to get one specific collection, I settled on one with a few more pictures. Now let me rant a little... we all have cameras that we carry around with us. Sometimes, we manage to take a photo that is epic. Sometimes. Very seldom. Photo taking isn't easy. Especially in this field where pictures never lie. You see it all in these photos, but only a pro can create a work of art out of you, even with so many flaws screaming to be seen through the lens. Jay is that kind of pro. I will be posting some pictures of their studio nope...not of me... but when you see me next, you'll see me standing taller with an air of sensuality and power. Thanks Bellisimo!!

Today, I had the most wonderful experience of a Boudoir Photo Session! I had attended an event 2…read moremonths ago and the ladies of Bellissimo had a vendor presence to which I signed up out of curiosity. I came up with an outfit that was sexy chic, at least to me, and arrived at 4p. The ladies were ready for me upon arrival and super friendly and welcoming. This being my first time with this type of photography, they put me at ease. The studio area had about 8 or 9 stations, but tons of props and design throughout. The session included photos at all the stations which was fantastic. I try to follow directions very well and the photographer was pleasant and patient. She took alot of angles. At the end, scheduled follow-up appointment to view the results and make orders. Can't wait to see them!

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND DON FROM LUX MEDIA FOR YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY / VIDEOGRAPHY!!!…read more I hired don for my maternity shoot, and am more than happy with the results. Not only was he on time for the shoot but he was very patient, and knows how to capture the PERFECT angle / shot! He is so worth it! He's very responsive with texts/calls and very kind! He pays very close attention to details, and literally makes the photos look SO magical yet NATURAL. Don is truly skillful and talented at what he does. Highly recommend giving him a shot if you're looking for a photographer / videographer.

I was referred to Don from my sister who found him through one of her very close friend that…read morerecently got married. Don is amazing at what he does and he truly works with you in achieving what you want for your photos. He did our engagement photos recently and it went really smooth. He made it fun and we felt comfortable taking pictures with him because he made everything go with the flow and it felt very natural! We took pictures at Balboa park and he took us around to different spots so that he could maximize the area and beauty of Balboa Park. It was nice that he wanted us to have a big selection of photos with different background and styles. When we were taking pictures Don made us feel very relaxed. I loved that he made us feel at home and it was enjoyable! He taught us different poses and made it simple as possible. It was such a fun day! Don even makes bouquets for you as a prop during photo taking!! And they ARE BEAUTIFUL!! He seriously could be a florist too! LOL The week before our engagement photos he even called me to talk about attire and it was really nice of him to talk about what would be best to wear and he really wanted us to look perfect on that day and suggested many different outfits and even asked if he could see what we got planned to see if it would go well with the theme etc. it was really considerate of him to take the time to reach out to us and care about our wardrobe and how the pictures will look with certain attire. Don sent us a lot of engagement photos and they all turned out beautifully!! I was very impressed and I am excited to work with him on videography and photography for our wedding day. Don is a very dedicated photographer and videographer. I can already see that it is his passion. He is very busy and books up fast so be considerate of his responses! He truly does try to get back to me asap and I haven't had any problems with communication the last couple months working with him. He is always awesome on calling me and touching base with me and reviewing whatever needs to be reviewed. Thank you Don!

Gary Luttrell is not only very personable and nice, he is really good at what he does. After…read moresetting up the initial appointment with him and his assistant, Carolyn, my then fiance and I were sold on an all inclusive package for our wedding. The wedding packages come in three price tiers to fit your budget. Gary works with you to ensure you are getting everything you want for your wedding day. Carolyn sat with us to talk about a realistic payment plan (the wedding was a year away at this point) and provided receipts for every payment. The package included an engagement photo session which Gary highly encourages for the mere fact that it is an opportunity for him to get to know the bride and groom. Gary was very conversational during the engagement shoot and really just observed how we interacted so he could best prepare for the big day. The engagement photos turned out beautiful. A week before the wedding, Gary called and I walked him through the schedule of events for the day of. He was very open to requests and made suggestions of locations to take photos between the ceremony and reception. On the day of, he and his team were so helpful and professional. He kept my entire wedding party laughing and truly felt like a part of our group. I had so many of my friends and family complimenting how personable Gary and his team were and how they were really pleased with the ease and pace in which everything got done. His wife assisted him on the day of and she was not only sweet as can be, but SO creative with her photos. When I received the photos (about a month later since there were SO many), I cried. I was SO pleased with how beautiful they were and the attention to detail each held. Not only did Gary and his team perfectly capture our big day just as I remembered it, but he was truly a part of the experience that made the day feel so special. I learned that he not only took photos, but even assisted with getting guests seated to start the ceremony and helping my mom with details. As a pleased bride, I HIGHLY recommend Gary and his team for your big day.

Gary has taken senior pictures for both my sons. He was excellent at putting them at ease and…read moregetting them to laugh! The portraits are gorgeous! Looking forward to getting a family portrait done soon!

We were tasked to find a photographer to do head shots at our HPE Software booth, for a large…read moreconference we regularly attend. With a simple google search, we found Jenn's website and quickly received a response. Working with Jenn was a breeze from start to finish. She was extremely professional, accommodating, and listened to everything we needed/wanted while even suggesting ideas we didn't think of! She was easy-going and by far a pleasure to work with. She provided amazing equipment that was simple to setup, and the end products were amazing. Her personality even helped drive people to our booth! Jenn is extremely passionate about her work and it definitely shows in her work ethic. We loved working with Jenn and would gladly work with her again!

If you need a photographer in St. Louis, look no further…read more I've hired Jenn for both my professional headshots and a family session in the park and she was fantastic for both! I HATE having my photo taken, but she actually made the process fun and worked with me to produce really flattering headshots. I've gotten multiple compliments from friends and colleagues on my new headshots, and I would recommend her to any professional without hesitation. For our family photos, I was blown away by how patient she was with my 3 year old son, who was not in the mood to have photos taken the day of our shoot. She cheered him up in impressively short order, and ultimately she took gorgeous photos that captured our family's personality perfectly. And when I thought it couldn't get any better, she turned around the proofs and edits for both sessions very quickly! She was professional and communicative throughout, and I can't overstate just how much I've enjoyed working with her.

Andrea was simply put: amazing to work with. From the moment I walked in the door, I felt at ease…read more The hair and makeup were gorgeous! It was glam, but I was still me. Andrea suggested poses and would offer advice throughout the shoot without making me feel like I was doing something totally off. We had nice chats about life during the shoot too, which made it feel like I was just hanging out with my buddy. I've never felt so confident and so relaxed while getting pictures taken. During the reveal session, I was shocked to see that I liked every single picture she showed me. Typically, I will always find something about myself I hate, but I was blown away. This was an incredible experience, if you're on the fence, just hop on over and go for it!! You won't regret it. I'll be really happy to look back on my hot 41 year old self when I'm old!!

I don't think I really need to "say" much as Andrea's craft speaks for itself!!!! Attaching some…read morephotos for your reference! I also loved the online tools she uses. VERY prompt, professional, and engaging! Thanks Andrea!

Did pictures with me and ye kids maternity pictures and new born pictures even our kids together…read moreplaying they were wonderful pictures Highly recommend.

From the owner: Hello, thanks for coming to my page…read more I am the girl behind the camera. Where I help you create your lifelong memories. I am a full time mommy to three beautiful babies. I have always had a love for photography. You will never catch me without a camera in my hand capturing precious moments. Either of my clients, my kiddos, or even nature. Anything in sight really. This is what I shoot for in life. Pursing what I love and loving every second of it. I cannot wait to see all the beautiful families I can get in front of my camera.

This is my second visit to a similar establishment. If you go into this activity with an open…read moremind, you are going to have fun! The first time I had no idea what to expect, this time I was helping a friend create fun photos for her dating profile. We had a blast! Jessa was amazing and we lucked out and had the whole place to ourselves. I loved the panel lights, those were not available at the other location. I have no idea if I was using them correctly, but I sure had fun pretending! They also had some really fun props and a fitting room, if you bring extra outfits for your photos which is a fantastic idea. End result, I have a new headshot for my LinkedIn, my friend has photos for her profile and we have a great memory of goofing around for an evening.

I got a chance to check out the Selfie Room. What a cute idea. They have lots of different scenes…read morefor you to snap your perfect photo. This is a fun place to come to with a group of friends or your children. There is a small parking lot and metered parking on the street. I had an awesome time at the Yelp event there. We had light appetizers, drinks and tie dyeing available. What a great way to have your very own photo shoot! They have several very playful staged areas for your photos. Go check them out when you are looking for something different to do.

Ordered on 1-9-20. Was told it would take about 3 weeks to get my sons senior year pictures. Still…read morehave not received any pictures. Left them numerous emails and voice messages. Last time I heard from them was on March 19th 2020. Said my pictures were at there Studio in Swansea Illinois. Was told by the owner he would mail out on Friday the 20th of March. Still no pictures as of yet. This is the new info I received on Sunday. Delivered 04/06/2020 - 1:45 P.M. FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, IL, US Past Event Out for Delivery 04/06/2020 - 8:37 A.M. Belleville, IL, United States Past Event Shipped 04/03/2020 - 5:15 P.M. Santa Cruz, CA, United States Past Event Label Created 04/03/2020 - 4:58 P.M. United States They never said the pictures were shipping out of California. POS Company!!!!!

don't use this photography studio. She will take your money and you will never see your pictures…read more Read the reviews before you hire her