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Brea Oakes Photography

Brea Oakes Photography

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I am writing to formally document a series of concerning business practices experienced with this…read moreestablishment. The engagement began with a "special session" advertisement that led to an immediate high-pressure sales environment. During the initial consultation, I was urged to pay a $250 retainer fee over the phone before receiving any documentation regarding service packages, minimum purchase requirements, or a formal contract. The business utilized an urgent scheduling tactic, claiming a "cancellation spot" was available in less than two weeks to justify the immediate payment. Within 48 hours of the transaction, I requested a cancellation due to the lack of transparency and discomfort with the aggressive financing pushes. Despite cancelling promptly, I was charged an additional $275 fee. The representative failed to disclose that making an appointment within a two-week window would trigger an automatic cancellation penalty, regardless of how soon the cancellation occurred after booking. As a result of these undisclosed fees and predatory tactics, I have incurred a total financial loss of $525 without receiving any services. The absence of contract delivery and the withholding of fee structures until after payment is collected represent a significant departure from ethical business standards. I am filing this review to warn other consumers about these practices and to request that the business reconsider its approach to transparency and consumer protection. Potential clients should be aware of the mandatory financial commitments and high-pressure environment before engaging with this company.

It's been a week now since I had my shoot with Brea, and let me just say, I'm still thinking about…read moreit a week later! When I first got there, Brea along with her makeup artist were so welcoming and sweet! I instantly felt comfortable and ready to do the shoot! Once we finished with hair and makeup, Brea helped narrow down my outfits and we got to the best part! Brea was so professional, yet sweet and comforting the entire time! It was like having my own personal cheerleader every time she snapped a picture! Afterwards, Brea uploaded all the photos to her computer for us to go over, and let me just say, I was STUNNED! The pictures are absolutely beautiful!! Now the battle was narrowing down which ones I wanted to keep, and I commend Brea on her patience while I struggled with that task Bottom line of this review, if you're contemplating this experience, go ahead and just DO IT! You will feel sexy, empowered, and confident in yourself! And as a side bonus, your boyfriend/husband/partner will not be able to keep their hands off of you! Mine definitely couldn't! Brea is amazing and your pictures and experience will be as well!

John Lacko Photography - eventphotography - Updated July 2026

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