5 years later and my wedding photos still got range…read more I found Ashley Izquierdo after going down a Pinterest rabbit hole, and the moment I saw her work, I was sold. Booked her immediately -- no regrets. She's based in Florida but traveled to New York with no extra cost, which honestly still impresses me. On the wedding day, she was calm, professional, and knew exactly how to keep things moving without making anything feel forced (which is a skill in itself). We got sneak peek photos almost immediately -- and our full gallery came back within a very reasonable timeframe. No chasing, no wondering, just results. But what really stood out? She captured EVERYTHING -- not just the posed moments, but the joy, the laughter, the real energy of the day. And yes... she made us look GOOD. Like everybody was in their sexy era without even trying. Even my husband was impressed with how personable she was and how comfortable she made everyone feel -- and he does not impress easily. Five years later, I'm still obsessed with my photos. If you're thinking about booking her -- just do it.

DISCLAIMER: This is more of a letter than a review…read more Dear Ashley, I speak for my entire family when I say, THANK YOU! I get wild notions in my head sometimes and although for the most part I am a planner at my core, I am also helplessly impulsive. I want what I want when I want it and nothing can hold me back when I've made my mind up on something. I seriously had no intention of any vacations for the remainder of the year. I made an announcement to our family early in the year that family time will be limited to nearby weekend getaways. Tampa was not in the cards until one day I was watching a Hallmark movie with my wife and got the notion stuck in my head that I would like a family photo with my mother and sisters. After all, we hadn't had a professional picture done since we were kids. So I called them, and suddenly the entire family was excited with the prospect of a beach photo shoot, including my grumpy but lovable brother-in-law who only likes to visit two places: His sofa and the golf range. I decided a family vacation was in order sooner than later since mom is getting up in age and Thanksgiving week gave us the best opportunity. Enter Ashley Izquierdo Photography. [ THE EXPERIENCE ] After trying to schedule a session with another photographer, but never receiving a call back, I discovered your page on yelp and liked what I saw. I was surprised that you didn't realize you had any reviews on yelp, but at the time all three reviews were 5 stars. Never having worked with a professional before, I was surprised by a few requirements, such as paying in full for my session up front and the minimum guarantee of 45 good photos, but you worked with me to ease my mind and I appreciated you efforts. So many bad stories of prepaying a business for services that are never rendered was a stressful thought for me. I also REALLY, REALLY appreciated how you were lightening fast in responding to my texts as we kept in touch for nearly a month prior to our session. Many times I could see you were typing just seconds after I sent a message. That comforted my anxiety about paying upfront without knowing you (more than you can imagine). Also I appreciate your being on time for our session and the extra effort you made in taking specific photos I requested. While you said our session would be available in your gallery in about 2 to 3 weeks, I was delighted they were ready in just a matter of days. I know I called worried because I had trouble opening the files on my moms archaic computer... but once I was back home in Atlanta, viewing them was a snap. [ FINAL THOUGHTS ] My entire family (including those whom saw the pictures but were not there for the session) LOVED your work! At first I thought $350 was pricey since I am good with a camera and could have done the session myself with a tripod, but it was money well spent and I'm so happy to have made your acquaintance. My only suggestion is don't take things to heart so easily. Some people (such as myself) calling to hire you don't know protocol or procedure when it comes to professional photography. Therefore, sometimes a question is just a question... not an attack that you must defend. I truly wish you much success in your future! You are very good at what you do and deserve all the business Yelp can send your way. While we were just a simple 1 hour photo session, your wedding & engagement pics in your online gallery are STUNNING, and your reviews on sites like The Knot & Wedding Wire speak volumes about your talent and professionalism. I hope you enjoyed working with us as much as we did with you! Happy to be your first Yelp sale! Thanks again, Richard & Family 2019/8

We found Julie Stash by simply searching for photographers in Clearwater prior to a vacation in…read moreFlorida. After reading her bio and looking through her gallery, I immediately felt connected to her knew she was then one I wanted to capture our engagement photos!!! She is quick to communicate and proactive in helping you know how to prepare for your shoot. She helps you feel relaxed and actually enjoy your picture taking experience. She truly gifted in capturing love, laughter, and memories. Her attention to detail and creativity are hard to come by! If we are ever back in Florida, I would definitely book with her again!!

Walked in thinking I was just getting a few nice snapshots, but somehow ended up with photos that…read moremake my old selfies look like tragic evidence. Julie is the kind of photographer who treats your family like they're starring in a cozy indie film -- even the grumpy toddlers end up with "I‑might‑actually‑like‑this‑life" expressions. The shoot felt relaxed and easy -- no awkward poses, no "say cheese" pressure, just natural moments and genuine smiles. When I saw the photos, I half‑expected slow‑motion music playing in the background. End result: images that feel like warm memories, not forced portraits. If I wanted one perfect picture, I got a whole gallery worth -- and now I'm mentally deciding which wall gets first dibs.

After seeing some of my coworkers photos on our company website I wasn't looking forward to having…read moremy headshot done. I thought the studio felt professional and the photographer was super sweet. She eased my nervous tension a bit. I was posed uncomfortably and reminiscent of grade school picture day for about 50 shots at an unflattering angle. Out of all the photos taken the one sent to my employer doesn't even look like me. My eyes aren't even looking at the camera! It's the worst photo of me I've seen in a very long time. The photographer gives the impression that she doesn't carefully review her work to find the best photo. It would have been nice if I could have looked through them to pick my favorite. Her talents may be limited to family portraits. I do not recommend this studio for professional headshots unless you want to relive your awkward teen years.

We had our family portraits as well as portraits of our daughter created here and they were all…read moreamazing. The staff was friendly, the studio has a homey vibe with dressing room/child play area and the owner/photographer Jeanine did a great job getting smiles even out of my husband. We now have a beautiful addition art piece for our home and could not be happier with the experience.

I chose Rachel as my photographer because the pictures on Instagram looked beautiful especially…read moreloved the hammock photo- that specific photo didn't work out for me though lol. For the price of over a thousands dollars I wish I was able to get all the pictures that were taken but the package I chose only allowed 20 photos. Again, I made that choice to use her as a photographer even though I knew the prices. On the day of my session, only Rachel was present - no assistant . I am not sure if this is a typical thing or not but I've read that her assistant has been present during other photo shoots. The pictures after edits came out beautiful and I was happy with the majority of the pictures. One picture my thigh was extremely photoshopped to seem smaller but did appreciate all the bumps on my thighs being smoothed out. I don't regret doing the photo shoot because I have beautiful pictures that captured my pregnancy journey and this is going to be my one and only child. Prior to the session, Rachel made sure to let me know when I needed a break... At first I thought I could push through but I needed multiple breaks and Rachel has snacks and water handy. My mom and the father were included in the shoots and Rachel helped with poses for each pic. I think that Rachel picked up that the hammock shoot was not all coming together as what I had in mind so she did offer me an alternative look to use which came out great. She ensured that different poses were completed during the session. Rachel even took a picture of my mom solo which she didn't have to and it was a beautiful picture. Rachel has a closet of beautiful dresses and materials to choose from.

Updating now that I've also done newborn photos with Rachel…read more There are two reasons I'm taking away a star. I'm still a fan of Rachel (hence the Yay, I'm a Fan rating), but I also could see going with another photographer. First, she isn't super responsive in communication. There were a couple of times I had to both email and text her to get a response. One time she said she thought she emailed me back and didn't (these things happen), another time she had gotten into a car wreck earlier in the week, another she had surgery...I understand that these are all valid excuses, but they really started to add up. I'm type A and I like hearing back in a prompt manner so this took away from the experience a bit. Second, she doesn't have many props for her newborn photoshoot. I saw other people's photos where their babies are surrounded by things (like flowers.) Hers were mainly the baby and like a bucket (which is still super cute, but I also love when the babies are surround by things which add more depth to the photos.) One area where she really excels are her composite photos. She does a couple where the baby is superimposed on a backdrop. They are super unique and I love my Yoshi and bunny photos. I would choose this over props ten times over. I wish we had more family pictures, but that is a personal preference. We got tons of cute baby photos but not that many family ones. It seemed to be kind of tacked on the end. Overall, I love my pictures. I would definitely go with her again for newborn and maternity, but for just every day family pictures where there isn't as much creativity, I think my OCD nature would rather choose someone else.

Fortunately, we won a discounted engagement session with Shiree Annette at our first bridal show in…read morethe area, and we couldn't have had better luck. After going through the whole wedding process, she was our best vendor selection, and we couldn't have been happier with our selection. Our engagement pictures were at Sunset Beach in Treasure Island on a rainy day, and she still made the pictures incredible. She gave us the best sunset we've ever seen. We didn't know we could look that good! She made the whole process on the wedding day so easy, listened to our ideas, and gave us great recommendations. On the wedding day, all of our family and friends commented on how great she was. She did great to keep us on schedule while allowing us to enjoy the day. Our pictures made our family cry and are truly magical. Shiree was really great, and you can tell she loves what she does. I would highly recommend Shiree for any wedding. She is a rock star in the Tampa area, and we can wait to work with her again for all of our big events!

Shiree did our wedding on April 30th at the Tradewinds on St. Pete Beach, Fl. She was attentive and…read morereally captured our day. The pictures are so beautiful, the sunset moments she captured of us are breathtaking and I will cherish these pictures for the rest of my life. She was friendly, and quick, she knew exactly what she needed to do and really kept our large (20 person bridal party) on time. I will recommend her to everyone! Thank you so much Shiree for really capturing our love behind the camera.

Walked in expecting a quick beach‑shoot -- ended up with enough photos to wallpaper my house, all…read morelooking like I'm either in a travel magazine or a super‑chill family portrait. The photographers made even the crankiest toddler crack a genuine smile (yes, miracles happen), and somehow turned "hey, stand there by the surf" into "wow, this looks like art." Service was smooth: friendly people, zero pressure, and plenty of wardrobe‑change flexibility so I didn't have to reuse the same SPF‑scented shirt for all 40 shots. The turnaround was fast, and the final images were crisp, natural, and full of surf‑and‑sunshine energy -- more vacation postcard than posed portrait. If you want beach photos that actually make you want to hang them on your wall -- not hide them under the bed -- 3 Sons knows what's up.

I came from ATL with the goal of proposing to my gf...I knew she would want to capture the moment…read moreso I reach out to 3 Sons. Their prices were great and they were very friendly setting up the shoot. My photographer was Emily S. And she did an AMAZING job. You could just tell this was her passion and she enjoyed what she did. I hid the proposal behind the idea of a family photoshoot since my future mother in law didnt have any recent pictures with her daughters. Emily was very accommodating, seemed alittle shy but friendly! And lastly, professional. She knew what she was doing! She had great shot ideas and wasnt afraid to direct us to get the best picture. All and all 5/5 to 3 Sons and to Emily . Thank you for capturing a very important moment to me and the future Mrs.

10/10 definitely recommend her!! shes very experienced and guided us well with poses :)read more

Joy took our wedding photographs 2 years ago, and she did such a fabulous job! We loved working…read morewith her, and our wedding photographs scattered throughout our house bring us so much joy. So when our baby was born, we knew Joy was the perfect person to take our first family portraits! She was so flexible and adaptable with a little baby, and our pictures are amazing! I can't wait to use Joy in the future as our family grows!

BEWARE: DO YOUR RESEARCH! Hour session $375.00…read moreDOES NOT INCLUDE ANYTHING but taking photos. It is $2100.00 MORE for her to give you the disk with your family images so you can make prints or $225.00 for EACH high resolution image. READ ALL THE FINE PRINT: Maria OWNS the photos they are NEVER yours you have to buy them from her!! At outrageous prices!!! Here is Our experience: Maria Scott Photography uses Bay Photo online and has a 300% mark up we wanted a photo on metal Maria charges $980.00 for this one split photo!!!! Bay photo price online is $220.00 ( FYI: you do not need to be a photographer to order from Bay Photo) That is a $760.00 PROFIT on just one! Because I called her out she lowered price to $406.04 but then proceeded to raise the price on the others. She quoted 75.00 each but when invoiced I was charged 84.00 Each. Again you can buy these yourself online at Bay Photo for 22.00 each. But Maria will not release your pictures to you! It's insane! I have found out since then that there are many amazing photographers in Clearwater Florida who do photos at Honeymoon Island and their price of $375.00-450.00 INCLUDES ALL YOUR HIGH RESOLUTION IMAGES!!!!! This was a VERY Disappointing experience Not only the 300% mark up Maria Scott Photography charges to print only 4 photos. The fact that she holds your family memories hostage so you have no other choice then to pay these astronomical prices!!!!!

Maria was awesome. She went above and beyond for me and even rescheduled my appointment to later…read morein the day just hours before my appointment. Her office is very nice and she is very professional. My pictures were perfect and were delivered to me finished less than 24 hours after. Highly recommend and will be using her again in the future.