Extremely unprofessional and disappointing experience!…read more I had a terrible experience with Clivabeth Photography. The owner, Liz, was unfriendly, unhelpful, and unprofessional--especially when I reached out about my child's photos. During my daughter senior session, she was given no guidance on posing, resulting in poorly composed photos where important props blended into her white gown. Her hair and head placement weren't adjusted, and overall she received fewer and lower-quality shots compared to other students. What concerned me most was the clear difference in treatment. Another senior present received detailed pose instructions, got to review photos on the camera, and their parent was allowed to stay in the room. Meanwhile, I was asked to wait in the hallway and my daughter was rushed through her session, leaving us feeling disrespected and discriminated against. We also paid sitting fees but weren't allowed to view or help with photos. Regular school pictures had to be self-edited before ordering, and they arrived bent in the mail. Other parents I spoke with also disliked their photos and plan to retake them elsewhere. Overall, very poor service, inconsistent treatment, and low-quality results. I do not recommend this vendor at all.

To anyone planning the wedding of their dreams, even during the middle of a global pandemic…read more... please stop looking and book Clivabeth Photography ASAP!!! Elizabeth was our photographer for our engagement session in January 2020, and then again for our small, outdoor, COVID-compliant wedding on 11/14/2020. During the engagement session, she was fun, professional, and knowledgable about dog-friendly sites! We were blown away at how beautiful these shots came out, and she designed our Save the Dates with them, which everyone loved! However, during our wedding day come November, Elizabeth surpassed all previous expectations!! She was on-site a few hours prior to ceremony start to capture those fun "getting ready" moments for both myself and the groom and the ceremony space before and as guests arrived. During both the first-look and the ceremony, Elizabeth closely captured all the emotions PERFECTLY...and yet the camera's presence didn't feel intrusive at all! The rest of the night was photographed seamlessly, from family portraits to guests at their individual tables, to a socially-distanced group picture, our first dance, dinner menu options, the cake-cutting, and the bouquet toss...every little detail was captured!! By the time Elizabeth told us it was time for her to leave, we were honestly a little bummed..she absolutely felt like a friend leaving the wedding early! We received a few sneak peek shots a few days later...and they LITERALLY BROUGHT TEARS TO OUR EYES! They we're STUNNING. Once we got access to our entire wedding gallery about 3 weeks later...we were amazed to see our little (pandemic) fairy tale captured so beautifully on film. As we shared different shots on social media and with family, everyone commented on how gorgeous they were and how stellar our photographer was! We had just enough time to use some of these photos for a Christmas card, which Elizabeth quickly designed, and our friends/family loved! We're now in the process of choosing photos for different wall art pieces, which we can't wait to have in our home as forever keepsakes. As other opportunities for photoshoots or portrait sessions arise in years to come, we know EXACTLY who we will be hiring- and we'll be recommending only Clivabeth Photography to anyone in need! Thank you again, Elizabeth! You are simply AMAZING!

Getting the right photographers can be really tricky, not only are they capturing one of the most…read moreimportant days of your life, but they are also attending one of the most important days of your life! Whether it was was engagement photo shoot, or capturing us getting ready...they were just amazing. So professional and at ease, calm and collected when I (the bride) needed them to be! My husband and I just received our wedding pictures and we could not be happier! As we looked through them I was so happy with them I cried! From my husband and I getting ready, staged shots, candids....they were all amazing! Not only that, but it was SO GREAT to see pictures of our guests before the ceremony and throughout the reception. Incredible moments were captured that we did not get to see. We are so grateful for the kindness, talent and professionalism of Darriffany Photography!

I'm a wedding planner in Los Angeles, and my wedding last month at the Neighborhood Church in Palos…read moreVerdes was the first time I've worked with Joey Ikemoto Photography. From the beginning to the day of, they made everything so easy. There was someone who was always available if either me or my couple had questions, for one. Scheduling meetings and engagement shoot was great. Joey's Jonathan was our photographer at the wedding, and he and his assistant were wonderful and fun. They were great with the guests, and great sticking to a pretty short timeline, with some helpful suggestions. I'd love to work with them again. - Liz Coopersmith Silver Charm Events

I can't say enough good things about Joey Ikemoto Photography and the team they have. From the…read moreconsultation, to the engagement shoot, to the wedding day, they were friendly, professional, timely, and most importantly EXCELLENT at their craft. Our photo previews for our wedding left me in tears, and that is just the previews. Joey has a way of putting people at ease, and combine that with his amazing artistic vision and you're left with stunning images that capture the energy of a truly magical day.

I got married just over a 1 month ago. We hired Alex Bonapart as a videographer for our wedding. I…read moreproudly give a 10 out of 10 for a superb  job. Our expectations were high, really high, and they were exceeded no doubt. We have recieved our video highlight from our wedding within 1 month. That is super fast and dope! Me and my wife have whatched this video at least 20 times. As a videographer myself, I could appreciate the bright and stylish color correction, high sense of composition, dynamic editing. The way of storytelling played on my emotions and brought me back to that day. It was like time travel. Alex you rock! He knows how to work with people, he undestand their needs. During the first meeting he was relaxed, so relaxed that I got the feeling he was born with a camera in his hands. Alex continue to be who you are and you will always be extremely succsessful! My wife and I will cherish this for a lifetime. #Blessings Rudy&Dorroty 29/11/2017

I was referred to Alex from a photographer we had previously used for a company holiday event last…read moreyear. After reviewing his work online, I went ahead and confirmed for him to shoot for our event. He was very professional in the pre stages of the event, asking for details of the event as to know what he should bring and what type of photos we want. Throughout the event, he stayed very active in catching all the right moments of the event. He continuously showed me how the photos were coming out and I would definitely recommend using him for your event.

Heidi's work is everywhere in the industry. If you look at a few of the major modeling companies…read morefor children in Los Angeles you will be able to see that she is often used for head shots and modeling portfolios. She is very helpful in helping with clothing consultations prior to the shoots and she has an amazing personality. She is warm and bubbly and right from the beginning you feel like she is a family friend. She knows what the companies are looking for and how to deliver it with your child in mind. A true expert in her field.

Heidi is a great photographer! We have used her twice for our daughter's headshots and she was fun…read moreand easy to work with. She managed to get fantastic photos of our active 18 month old--no easy task! Communication was great before and after the photo shoots and we love the results. Highly recommend!!!

The best of the best. Karina was a part of our wedding starting with the surprise engagement,…read morethrough the shower and of course the wedding. By the conclusion of the wedding, Karina felt like an honorary member of our family and the same holds true 9+ months after the wedding. Aside from her personal care in making sure each occasion was as special as it could be, the quality of work that Karina produces is second to none. There isn't an event in the world I wouldn't trust Karina with. Photos were available within days of the wedding being complete and were easy to share with family and friends. The album that was created is a true piece of art and holds your hand through the process. We are so thankful we were introduced to Karina as we would not imagine our wedding and the celebrations without her. She will be our family photographer for many, many years to come!

Karina is an amazing photographer. She captured the essence of our wedding from beginning to end…read more She was easy and comfortable to work with while also being professional. Her work is simply exquisite! I can say enough positive things about Karina!! She was willing to go to various sites, knew important shots and moments while keeping the flow natural!! She worked seamlessly with other vendors!! I highly recommend her!!! Thank you Karina for capturing our special day!!

My daughter has been in the industry for five years and since she started at 11, she's changed…read moreallot from preteen to teen years. That means updating her photos several times (cha-Ching). Add that to a move from Atlanta to LA - it's tough to know who is legit. So when trying to find a photographer, we asked for recommendations from her agents, friends in the Industry, other parents - I even searched photos on IMDB that I liked and researched the person credited for the photo. After all of the recommendations, I began looking through various websites. Next I contacted the photographers based on the photos to determine fit. We chose Keli because she was engaged from the beginning. We initially spoke over the phone and her warm personality came through. She asked me questions about my daughter and what we were looking for (e.g. commercial, editorial, etc.). Keli asked me text a photo of my daughter. Based on her picture she explained her vision for the shoot from beginning to end. We really enjoyed working with Keli as she is really hands on from the moment you contact her. As other reviewers have said, Keli recommends wardrobe choices that really make the pictures pop off the screen. There are several things that make her stand out: - she does allot of pre-work before the shoot (wardrobe selection, makeup artists, etc) so the time can be spent actually taking photos. - Keli makes quality recommendations based on all budgets. She suggests baller on a budget to money is no object. - The photo shoot was fun! She played music and my daughter had a great time (the essence of her personality, what she was thinking/her expressions were all captured). - She sent the photos in a link directly to her agent. My daughter's agent LOVED the photos (He actually typed LOVE in the email). He had such a hard time narrowing down which ones to use because they were so good. Within days of uploading the new photos she's had several auditions based on those photos. Fingers crossed on what she books - but Keli's photos got her in the door!

Keli is a phenomenal photographer. I just took pictures with her a few weeks ago (June 2021) and…read moreI'm so happy with what we got!! Keli is much more than a photographer. She helps you in the preparation time by suggesting clothing colors, etc. She sends you videos about how to angle your face and body. She really gets you ready so that on the shoot day you can relax and know that you are prepared. She is there for you throughout the whole process. After the shoot, she sends you all of the useful shots and examples of backgrounds if that's what you want to do. She even has ideas about how to market yourself moving forward. I would say she is a rare diamond.

Dear whatever bride (or maybe groom!) is reading this,…read moreCongratulations, you're getting married! You've now found your photographer. No, I'm serious: call Sean, book an appointment, and move on to your flowers, invitations, or hair stylist. You won't be disappointed or overpay. So (try to) relax because this is one check off your list. Cordially yours, I've been there

I hate to have to write a bad review for Sean because I honestly thought I would be giving him five…read morestars. Don't get me wrong, he does great work, and he was very helpful and flexible. He not only did our wedding photos, he also did our engagement and trash the wedding dress photos as well. His work was beautiful, but incomplete. After our wedding, we were supposed to select photos for the printed albums we paid for (our main album and two parent albums). We also paid for a highlights reel. Well, our selecting of photos got delayed because I got pregnant a few months later and went through a very difficult pregnancy which ended in preterm labor and the stillbirth of our little girl. Shortly after burying our angel, when I finally got some kind of life back in me and some kind of breath back in my lungs, I emailed Sean explaining what had happened and asking to pick up where we left off. I emailed him, texted him, and called him several times and have NEVER gotten a SINGLE response. A short while after, I became pregnant again and this time was put on bedrest. During that time I tried reaching out to him again so we could work on our photos, and still ZERO response. My wedding was on January 31, 2015. It is now August 2, 2017 and I basically paid $5,000 for digital photos that I downloaded from his smugmug site. NO albums, NO highlight reel. I am so sad and disappointed because we are not wealthy by ANY means, and paid a lot for this product. What is even more sad is that I walked away without the product that we worked so hard to pay for! The albums I could even do without if I had to, but now I have no video of my wedding day because he won't get back to me. The worst part is, I referred him to someone after he did my wedding photos, and they hired him. So he got my money, plus the money from my referral and left me empty-handed. You have no idea how heartbroken I am over this. It was my wedding day, which will never again be repeated, and I have no albums and no video (which I paid for!!!!). I do NOT recommend Sean King photography. I am happy to update my review if I ever hear back from him and if I ever get what I paid for, but it's been 2 1/2 years since my wedding so my guess is he doesn't even have the images or footage anymore.