Spectacular photos and awesome experience! I loved it all. Summer made sure the photos worked well…read morewith our decor and were exactly what we wanted according to our color/style preferences. She nailed it! Even more amazing than I could have imagined. She's so creative. Def also an expert w making your baby comfy and cozy in her professional studio. All the props, backgrounds and outfits were impressive. I got to sit back, sip coffee or tea, and enjoy watching while she worked her magic. (As a tired mommy it was kinda therapeutic to be in such a peaceful environment while another loving mom took care of my baby for a little while ) I would recommend Bella Rose to everyone--go for it, you'll be so glad you did!

How to even start... Summer is ALL YOU WILL EVER NEED FOR…read moreYOUR BABY'S PHOTOGRAPHY!!!! You couldn't find a better Newborn Photographer if you tried. Go ahead and try. That's right, you couldn't find one. It's cuz she's the BEST. EVERY. SINGLE. IMAGE is perfect. I've been amazed at how she is able to take totally crazy, newborn skin (bumpy, red, splotchy, acne, jaundice, you name it) and make it smooth and creamy- and it looks beautiful and natural. Soooo many photographers don't do this well. I see (too often) images of babies looking red/splotchy and uncomfortable, or the opposite happens and they look waaay over-photoshopped and plastic. Summer is an expert in every way. I look at a baby's face and take a photo with my iphone thinking "they are SO cute!!!!" then I see the photo and I think, "what happened???!!!" lol. She is able to bring out the beautiful serenity of the babies she photographs and also keeps the real and natural "feel" of it all. Her use of color and props is out of this world. You won't find a better planner, as she plans every detail. She makes every hair stay in place (sooo important to my OCD-ness) and is conscious of each little, tiny finger's placement of your baby. She'll take family photos if you beg her, and she makes the new Mommies look sooooo amazing and natural! It's seriously incredible. Here's the reason you are going to believe every word I say. I'M A PHOTOGRAPHER TOO!!! I would bring my own babies to her every. single. time. I trust her THAT MUCH. Do you know how picky a photographer is when choosing her own photographer??? Summer surpasses my expectations every time she photographs! So glad I found this woman!!!

you are right! Yes,…read moreyou are right, I did love the pictures you showed me on the computer.. Almost every image was a perfect shot (that's 2 people 3 dogs and a horse, mind you;) I was excited to see the Christmas cards. After all, that was the only reason for doing the shoot! I don't see why 3 dogs and a horse are anymore complicated to photograph than a large family or babies, it was the easiest shoot ever... Even the second photographer I hired after you was amazed by how well behaved they were, we had a great time working together and got fabulous images, so no luck was needed from you;) Sorry you had 'difficulty?' capturing us. I think the only difficult one was you, barking orders at everyone, even your own 'assistant' (who you actually introduced to us as you husband) Yes, this is the same 'assistant' that 'hand delivered my cards' (actually he just dropped them off at my house on his way to work right down the street from me, which was very nice of HIM to do because you were to busy giving me the run around.) Yes, you are right, I liked the pictures that I was shown on the computer so much that I wanted to order prints. BUT, I wanted to see the Christmas cards BEFORE I committed to ordering any prints, so I could see the quality of the printing. It wasn't my fault the cards took longer than expected to be delivered and that the first set was awful quality and needed to be returned. Yes, I was upset by the quality of the first set of cards, so after voicing my opinion you agreed with me and begrudgingly reordered a second set. At this point I was STILL hesitant to purchase very expensive prints judging by the quality of your past work (very dark and grainy low quality cards) Also, you kept mentioning the services that I was interested in 'aren't offered' by your printing company, but yet for some reason you can still manage to get them done? That's strange. Yes, you are right, the second set were better than the first but still in no way 'perfect' as you claim I said. I can assure you they were not perfect. They were also a bit dark and blurry, but at that point I just wanted to be done with the Christmas cards and get them mailed out (mind you I didn't get them until the week before Christmas which was only one week away at this point) So not worth complaining about.Yes, I was upset with the misleading prices and mentioned it to you in an email (far from 'reaming you' as you claim I did haha) You agreed that they were misleading and apologized. Then the final straw:Yes, YOU DID decide to vent on your personal Facebook page (that I actually took a screenshot photo on my phone BEFORE you deleted it from your wall because I was so shocked a professional businesswoman would do something so childish ... would you like me to refresh your memory about what was said...?) So, to now to lie on here and say you didn't post it.. Wow. Yes, you are right, THAT is when I decided to cancel my order. No, I will not spend that much money on pictures that I am unsure how they will turn out once printed judging from your previous printing attempts. And especially not with someone so rude that makes comments about me... on Facebook of all places. Grow up. (Speaking of Facebook, I find it funny that right after I posted my honest review on here you felt the need to go to your Facebook, once again, this time bribing people with a free mini session if they write a positive review about you... Interesting.) Also, just to make it VERY clear, I referred a friend long BEFORE our shoot even took place, and immediately after our shoot I texted her that she may want to reconsider because I thought you were rude, but unfortunately it was to late for her to cancel since she had already paid a deposit. Her experience is a whole other story! So bottom line: Yes, you are right that I loved many of the images you showed me on the computer, but you are also right that I did not value the work that you showed me with the printed cards. I also did not value the way I felt I was treated. I was not about to shell out that amount of money for what I consider low quality printing (with seemingly very limited printing options) I would rather just take my money elsewhere and re-do the shoot, which I did. Thank you for my refund, and also for deleting all of the images. That was very professional of you. So in the end it all worked out for the best because we re-did the shoot finally got a beautifully printed family portrait for my husband before he deploys;) Five stars for that!

Erin did my family photos and my business photos and she did a great job. Not only did my photos…read moreturn out absolutely beautifully, her professionalism and great personality made it a comfortable to be in a photo sitting. I will always refer Erin for any photography business!

Meredith did a family shoot this summer in Corolla. We had a group of 8 including 2 small children…read moreand 2 dogs and she was able to capture everyone! She was personable and spent a lot of time with us! We did not feel pressured to cut the session short and she was open to a lot of different locations for our group. Our pictures turned out amazing! She was also very responsive before and after the session! She even provided great recommendations for other activities to do while in the outer banks! I would recommend Meredith and use her services for photos in the future!

Meredith is FABULOUS!!! We were in Duck this summer and…read morewere able to do family pictures on the beach. It's been a while since we have all been together and with aging parents, we wanted to take the opportunity to capture some family moments on film. Meredith was so easy to work with. She was easy to communicate with. She was on time and so fun. She fit right in with our family. I thought there was NO way we could all of the photos done in the time she had allotted for us and I was so wrong. She is a total professional and knows exactly how to do her job and how to do group pics in a timely manner. We had so much fun and our photos are outstanding. I can't wait to get them on our wall. A huge thank you to Meredith for capturing some great memories for our extended family!

I contacted Timorah Beales Photography because I needed a business head shot for my social media…read moreaccounts and online presence. I had put it off for a couple of years. Timorah made me feel at ease during the whole process. The result was amazing. I get lots of compliments on the photo, and it earned me 100 new FaceBook likes on my business page within 48 hours of posting.

I LOVE Timorah! She made me feel so comfortable on camera as well as in my own skin. She gave a lot…read moreof great advice and helped position me for my photos, but also gave me enough room to try my own poses. My makeup also looked fabulous, and overall it was an amazing experience. I can't wait to get my photos!!

Ryan was excellent. He worked with my family. He took every picture that was asked of him and…read morethey all came out fantastic. He did well with the younger kids whom had minds of their own. Those pictures showed their personalities and were beautiful. Ryan made the photo shoot very easy and fun.

Really enjoyed the experience with studio sea photography. Ryan was very responsive leading up to…read morethe shoot and gave some helpful instructions on how to prepare and where to be. At the shoot, Ryan was on time and very flexible with a bunch of little kids (5 total, ranging 6.5 years to 6 months). We did a bunch of different poses and some candid stuff. The pricing was very competitive to what others charge, and the pictures themselves came out great. Will use on our next trip to the Outer Banks.

Sami was amazing to work with! From the start, she was responsive to emails in a timely manner,…read moreanswered all my questions, and gave us resources to plan for my daughter's senior photo session. She guided us through the whole process and has a very professional website and technology program for the whole process. During the photo shoot, she was awesome!!! Very knowledgeable of the location, posing, etc. She was so kind, laid-back, and personable! She made the whole experience fun and enjoyable despite it being a little chilly and windy. She captured the most beautiful pictures and we couldn't be happier with the whole experience! She edited and gave us our final images way faster than we were expecting. We would definitely recommend her and hope to use her again in the future!

I love love love her work! She's super nice and friendly and she helped me look less awkward with…read moremy poses hah. She did my husband and I's gender reveal/maternity pictures and they turned out wonderful. Her pricing is up to her though so contact her through email if you're interested. She does a great job with weddings, maternity pictures, baby pictures, engagements, senior portraits, etc etc. Follow her IG too to see her work :)

Kim Kiely makes everyone feel relaxed and comfortable during photo shoots. My kids think they're…read moresuper models because she was so amazing with them. I swear she's a magician when it comes to photography, she really captures the moment. My favorite are the candid photos of my family. She has also done weddings that were breathtaking, along with work/office photography that gave everyone a boost of confidence. I highly recommend Kim Kiely Photography for any and all photography needs.

From the owner: About Kim Kiely Photography…read more Hi, I'm Kim Kiely, a fine art and portrait photographer based in Williamsburg, Virginia. For more than twenty years, I have been passionate about creating beautiful, meaningful images that tell authentic stories and preserve life's most cherished moments. My photography is inspired by the belief that every person has a unique story worth celebrating. Whether I'm capturing a family connection, a milestone senior portrait, a professional headshot, or a fine art portrait, my goal is to create images that feel timeless, emotional, and true to who you are. I blend artistic vision with a warm, personal approach, helping clients feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera. Every session is more than a photoshoot—it's an opportunity to create artwork that reflects your personality, your relationships, and your legacy. When you work with me, you can expect a relaxed experience, genuine connection, and photographs that you'll treasure for years to come. Kim Kiely, M.Photog., Cr., CPP kimkielyphotography.com Master Photographer Photographic Craftsman Certified Professional Photographer 757-585-1691

I tried to set up a consult with Tiffany. We emailed back and forth a couple times trying to find a…read moretime to meet that worked around both of our schedules. I never got an email back, which was disappointing because I was really looking forward to working with her.