I cannot say enough about, Ana. So professional and so kind. Ana is a gifted photographer that has…read morethe ability to capture the spirits of our beloved fur babies. She goes above and beyond to create stunning images that you will cherish forever. Ana was extremely easy to work with and so responsive with our questions and concerns. I highly recommend her and will be booking another session with her for the holidays.

In order to be a photographer one does not just simply aim and shoot. And after the photo-shoot is…read moredone, that's when the real work begins for the photographer. Ana is one of the few here in Bakersfield that has the entire package of being an amazing photographer. She knows what she is doing, and whatever she is photographing looks spectacular. I have had the chance to work with her on some shoots, she volunteers for local animal rescues and shelters. If you talk with anyone in the rescues or at the SPCA they will ALL tell you that since she's been volunteering the animals get a second look now, they get adopted much faster. She has an art of capturing the animals souls. It just doesn't end there she can take pictures of you, or your family. It will honestly be the best family photos you will ever take. She loves what she does and it comes out in her photographs. If you're looking to capture memories, she's the photographer for the job.

My husband and I are expecting our first child, a boy, and since we couldn't have a gender reveal…read moreparty or a baby shower we still wanted to do something memorable to remember these precious times of our pregnancy. So my great husband surprised me by taking me to Santa Barbara for the day and then the cherry on top was that he hired a photographer, Mike, for a private photo shoot by the beach. Mike was extremely professional. He showed up on time and suggested a few locations along the coast, one of which was the Butterfly Beach and it was the perfect spot. He had all of his gear with him, and got right down to business. He is such a visionary and we immediately knew he's a true pro because he would see a rock and would guide us in positioning ourselves in a way that the pose looks both nice and natural at the same time. Photo shoots can sometimes feel a bit forced and a drag but not with Mike. He was talking to us and sharing stories with us the whole time. It was both entertaining and made the whole experience a lot more relaxed and natural. And the cherry on top was that we got all of our photos back within days so the thrill of that experience was still fresh and we were so delighted once we saw the finished photos. He captures amazing and authentic moments. I highly highly recommend Mike to anyone that wants a photo shoot for literary anything. We already know that Mike will do our baby's photo shoot once he's born and all the other previous times in our lives we would like to be captured.

Just over two years ago, I produced and directed a music video for a Bakersfield artist. Given the…read moreskeleton crew and overall budget, the music video shoot was somewhat quick and dirty, but I was happy with the final product. At the behest of the executive producer, MKC Photography was hired by the production to provide behind-the-scenes photography. First and foremost, the quality of images we received is second to none. Edited images were delivered in a timely manner. In fact, the photos were finished way before the music video! In regards to our specific collaboration, what really set Michael apart (i.e. what makes him beyond invaluable) was his kind and generous spirit. He was very patient with us, the production. Personally, I deeply appreciated that behavior. In this current landscape where just about anyone can pick up a camera and call themselves a photographer, MKC is a consummate professional. Oh and his replies are typically very fast, which I also appreciate! Our needs for his services were rather specific; this is true. However, I have seen his other work, namely event photography of say live concerts. It too, is just great. MKC Photography is really that damn good. FVE

I had to have passport photos done for my Canadian passport. Had an office supply place do it and…read moresent it off. Waited months only for it to get REJECTED. So yourself a favour if you have foreign passport pics you need done spend a little bit more and go to Michael and get it done RIGHT. It will save you literally MONTHS. Highly recommended.

Michael and Cindy are lovely and know exactly what they are doing. They were so kind to assist me…read morein getting family portraits done at the last minute as my previously booked photographer (to remain nameless) in town flaked on me at the last minute. They do their photos in their backyard studio, and while the location was initially somewhat off putting, I've never had a more pleasant experience EVER. Even my husband who is hard to please and hates getting pictures done, enjoyed himself. They are very experienced and the pictures turned out fantastic!!! They allow you to view the pictures after the shoot right away and you get to choose which ones you like best and to make changes if any are necessary. You do have to pay extra for the digital files, but this experience was worth it, and they are worth every dime. We will definitely use them again in the future!!!

Daniel did an amazing job capturing beautiful photos of our dog! He was patient, courteous, and…read moremade the entire experience enjoyable. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a great pet photographer!

From the owner: Four Paws Pet Photography is a professional pet photography studio in Bakersfield, CA, offering…read morehigh-quality portraits of pets and their owners. We specialize in studio sessions, outdoor shoots, and custom pet + owner portraits. Our goal is to capture the unique personality of every pet and create timeless images you'll treasure. By appointment only.

I reached out to Kristi and Paul when I was pregnant in the hope for them to do my maternity…read moresession. Unfortunately, that was during COVID and didn't feel up to it at the time. I regretted this decision as my husband passed away two months after our boy was born. They were both so apologetic and kind and invited me back when I was ready to take baby pictures for me. I reached out again when I had reached a safe point in my grief when he was 9 months old. They even took some photos of him with his grandmothers as a combined grandmothers, baby, and mommy and me shoot. Not only did they capture one of my favorite times in his babyhood, they we so sweet with all the grandmas. They navigated a grumpy baby and were so understanding. With it still being 90+ degrees in fall you can only imagine. Thank you again for your empathy and kindness it cannot be duplicated.

Absolutely in love with my family photos by Kristi and Paul. They are so kind and caught the sweet…read moremoments between my 3 years old and 8 month old.