Truth be told....I write this with a bit of a tear in my eye....not to get too melodramatic over a…read moreyelp review....but pictures...when done perfect and if your in a particular sentimental mood....can have that effect. Some backstory...Imagix/Michelle has done our yearly photos for our son from ages 1 to now 5. (See my past reviews). From somehow capturing a perfect moment from our perpetually moving blur of a son (ages 1-3) to patiently instructing four 70/80 year olds on how to hold their aforementioned 4 year old Tasmanian Devil grandson last year, Michelle is a magician/artist...I always leave the photoshoot stressed from the chaos Hurricane Daniel (our son) leaves in his wake....But every year we come back to look at the proofs and are amazed at Michelle ability to capture "lighting in a bottle" . This year was no different. Fortunately we survived the terrible 2's (...3's....4's....) and thanks to time, maturity, and the opposite of gentle parenting, our little Daniel, though far from perfect, is manageable. But we didn't want to make it too easy for Michelle, so we threw in another variable. After a recent canine cancer scare, and recently learning from Google that all dogs, however loyal and cute, unfortunately have an inescapable life, span, I somehow convinced my beautiful but camera shy wife that this is the year we do a family photo with our dog. Some more backstory, if you read this far, our Yorkie, Libby, loves us but HATES the rest of the world. She spent the entire hour photoshoot in perpetual scowl and Volume 11 non stop bark. One week later as she always does, lighting in a bottle perfection. I looked at the proofs with amazement. Our son, we expected....she's done it every year, but how she made a loud perpetual yapping bark into a impossibly cute smile is above my skill set. But I think her greatest feat is how she lessened the "he must be rich" looks gap between my wife and I. My wife is easy, even me with my amateur Android skills, it's hard for her to take a bad picture. Michelle mastery came with how she elevated me to "he must be funny" looks gap level. So why the tear? We loved one of the pics so much we purchased a large framed canvas print to hang on our living room wall. My 85 year old happened to be in town for his grandsons 5th bday so I asked him for an helping hand hanging the picture. I figured he has these family portrait hanging at my childhood home. My brother and I with our full head of hair and my mom shoulder pads captured the 90's to a tee...but what I always remember is the "proud" look my dad had on his face. A look of accomplishment shouting "look at me world and all that I love and created". Watching my aging dad struggle, listing to my aging dog bark in a locked room to protect my dad's ankles, I was suddenly reminded that time, as much as you want to hit pause, always moves forward. It's a good idea to stop and smell the roses, or in this case, look at the snapshot/memories/moments and take it all in. After my dad handed me the leveler and I put away the hammer, and I looked up....and yeah....I had that "Dad" look

I went here to take my passport photo and had a really good experience. The owner was so kind and…read moremade me feel comfortable right away, which I really appreciated. They were also very professional and made sure everything looked right for the requirements. The whole process was quick and easy, and the photo turned out great. I'd definitely recommend this place if you need passport or visa photos!

Kristin did an exceptional job with our newborn's photos! The photos turned out beautifully and…read morewe'll always treasure them. We were amazed too how skilled she is with babies. She knew how to soothe our baby with just a few simple movements. She's clearly a professional. We'd highly recommend her!

We had such a wonderful experience working with Kristin! She was incredibly professional, warm, and…read morepatient, especially with our little ones. She made us feel comfortable right away, and was so great at engaging with our baby to get the sweetest, most natural shots. The photos turned out absolutely beautiful , clean, timeless, and full of emotion. You can tell she really understands lighting and composition, but more importantly, she knows how to create a calm and enjoyable experience for families. We're so happy with the results and will definitely be working with her again. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a talented and kind family photographer!

Loved our experience here and it was absolutely worth it for the memories and all the amazing…read morephotos we got back. We wanted to do a family photoshoot for our furbaby's 5th birthday and they were incredibly pet-friendly. There were so many cute photo ops and booths available that didn't require a reservation but we ended up booking the one-hour pass, which included both the Colorgram and Whitegram backgrounds, all digital prints, plus a few 5x7 prints. They also had plenty of props to choose from, and the entire experience felt very easy, seamless, and self-service in the best way. I'd definitely recommend this experience to anyone looking to capture special memories with their loved ones. At the end of the day, you'll never regret taking too many photos.

Honestly I love coming here…read more Staff is always welcoming and friendly. I love that you could take pictures in your own comfort, not feeling rushed. Especially with a toddler You do have a time limit which is totally okay. You get so many great shots. Within that time. The only downside is I didn't like was switching to a different room, my toddler was over it. Also if you're not familiar with the area or place you can get lost. Location wise. So many different rooms to choose from. Affordable as well. Definitely coming back

We had such a wonderful time working with Yazmin. She was so thoughtful and kind over email and in…read moreperson. She worked efficiently during our session to maximize our time and we had the best time chatting about life. She did a great job directing us on how to pose and was so gentle with our little one. We will definitely be using her again in the future.

Yaz was amazing for our newborn photoshoot. She made us feel comfortable and at ease during the…read morewhole process. Her studio has a beautiful aesthetic and location was easily accessible. Her eye for detail and ability to capture genuine, beautiful moments is incredible. We'll cherish these photos forever and highly recommend her. Thank you, again!

Visited here to take birthday photos! Though, it's the perfect self-portrait studio to capture any…read moreoccasion. Parking: They're located in a medium sized plaza with high foot traffic. The parking lot is consistently busy, so finding a spot can be a hit or miss. Ambiance/Environment: The studio is located inside the AR Gallery. Once you enter the AR Gallery, you'll see the studio on your right. They have an extremely small space with two rooms. One room features white walls, and the other room features colored backgrounds. There's many props from headbands and hats to chairs and stools and more! Some props can use a cleaning, but you can't really see it in the photos. Service: I decided to do a walk-in, so I didn't book an appointment or prepay online. They only take walk-ins starting at 11:30. They're not busy on weekdays but busier during the weekends. I completely forgot his name, but the worker that checked me in was nice, efficient, and knowledgable about the offerings. They provide a large screen with gridlines, lighting, and a small remote. They'll give you a timer, so you'll know exactly how much time you have left during your session. Studio Session & Photos: I chose the 5 minute session with the colored background. You'd choose two colors out of five options. Since I chose the colored walls, let the worker know when you're ready to switch colors. They'll pause the timer, switch the background, and continue the timer. The small remote is easy to hide in the photos. The lighting is perfect, and the photos came out amazing! Pricing: All details and prices are on their website. It's easy to book an appointment online. Since my birthday was three days away, the worker gave me a 10% discount. They also offer other discounts. All details are listed on their website. Highly recommend this studio!

Wow, had the most amazing time at pose palace. Originally took a group of 5 and went to The Source,…read moreBuena Park so we could take pictures at photogram. After arriving we were told all the spots were taken and reservations were booked. We made a last minute change to go to pose palace and we are so glad we did. They were extremely accommodating and let us come in for a last minute slot. Not only this but the owners were so friendly and patient and showed us how to use the room, camera, and props. Did I mention that the total cost came out to less than half of what photogram would've costed? We will be back !!

This studio is located in the white office building at source mall. The most decent prices (called…read more4 studios in buena park) $550 for newborn package B with two themes and a family picture. The woman who changes the baby is a baby whisperer so good with her gentle and able to keep her asleep while changing her and allowed us to take a picture with our phone for each theme. Small quaint studio but clean lots of props and quick but professional. Will definitely come back for 100th day photos!

Wow, wow, wow!! I took my son's first birthday photos here and it was one of the best experiences…read more Booking was so easy. Choosing backgrounds, wardrobe and the actual photoshoot process was a breeze. The studio itself is so warm and inviting and the natural light was just toooo good. I was so worried that my son wouldn't crack a smile but omg they did everything to make it happen. They had bubbles, fans, toys, snacks, etc. I sat there watching my baby belly laugh and almost shed a tear because I couldn't believe I was going to get this moment on camera. After the shoot, we got the pictures back within 3-5 days. 10/10!! I can't wait to come back for family photos.

You know a photographer seriously wants to capture the best pictures of your baby if they want you…read moreto come back when baby is fed, well slept, and happy. For some reason things just didn't align well with my baby's naps and feedings that day so it was hard to manage a tired baby but they managed to get real good photos of my baby and the family. My baby didn't really smile much yet but they were still able to get smiling pictures of her too. Very professional and works so hard to get the best pictures. I was truly grateful for this studio and loved my experience. Also the picture quality was amazing!! The backgrounds were cute and the clothes were so adorable too!! The price point is reasonable and I'd say cheaper than some others for a better quality. I think the turn around time to receive the photos were faster than we expected too. Truly appreciate working with this photographer. He really seems to love what he does and we are blessed with these amazing photos!!! Couple things to note/tips: 1. Go when your baby can smile. Yes after their neck strength gets way better too. My baby still can't really smile yet and she's 4 months old. I really wanted to push having 100 day photos when she was 3.5 months old so neck strength and expressions aren't expected. 1a. Also go when your baby is well fed, pooped, rested, good condition, etc. makes a world of difference. 2. They give you a looooot of photos to choose from. Be prepared to be pleasantly overwhelmed with photos. If you get decision fatigue then ask your spouse to help. Cause I loved getting the full gamut of photos. 3. They have a wardrobe but if you want your baby to wear something specific, bring it! Their wardrobe is pretty cute tho and fits with their backgrounds. 4. They have set backgrounds to choose from in their studio. The backgrounds are really cute but if you're looking for something specific, unique, tailored to you, the studio setting might not be for you. But tbh all 100 day, dohl, event photos basically look the same...so I would think it's odd to expect something different. I've seen tons of beach engagement pics. Tons of dohl pics with the same backgrounds and balloons. So why complain about a studio pic with similar styles and backgrounds or lack of variety? You're already the unique and different baby/family. So there's that. 5. Bring a toy or something that can get your baby's attention. I realized belatedly my baby likes to stare at herself in the mirror. She also likes her little fox doll. If your baby has a preference for a toy, perhaps being prepared like that will help with the experience! 6. Match your clothes with your family and partner beforehand. Clothes, accessories and shoes too so they look cohesive in the photos! Belatedly realized my husband's shoes didn't match any of our family's and my son's also seemed a little too bright. Oh well. Overall I loved the photos! Thank you again for the awesome and kind experience!!!

I came here for my baby's 100 day photos and had a great experience! They were wonderful with my…read morebaby and we got a lot of great shots. Super great service and super friendly. Highly recommend!

James is the best! If you want to enjoy your big day stress free, choose James. If you want to…read morecapture every important moment of your big day, hire James. If you want to re-live your big day over and over again years later, James is your guy! My wife and I had never done a professional photoshoot. Neither of us are particularly comfortable in front of the camera. After interviewing 5 different photographers, we knew from our first conversation that James was the one. He is incredibly friendly, easy going, and knowledgeable. We agreed to do an engagement session, 1 location for 90mins to see if we'd be comfortable working with James. It couldn't have gone better. Initially, we were a bit stiff, but James gave us tips on how to act naturally, suggested poses and hand positions that made us feel and look relaxed. The time flew by and we actually ended up going to a second location with a wardrobe change. Overall, it was about 2 hours. James did not mind at all. In fact, he probably could've gone longer if the sun hadn't set on us! Our photos were edited and received in less than 2 weeks! James was kind enough to print a large poster and sign that shipped to our house in just a few days. He price matched any package/prints from other photographers. Having gone through our engagement session seamlessly, we hired James to shoot our wedding as well. He and an assistant were on site for 10 hours, tending to our every need and keeping us on our timeline. After our planned family/wedding party photos, we hardly even noticed them working as we proceeded with wedding events. After the wedding, we received many compliments on how great James was and several guests asked for his contact information. Within a couple of days, we received a preview of about 20 photos highlighting our big day. We were thrilled! Every important moment was captured so elegantly! The full magazine of photos was available for download in about 1 month. James then worked with us to print a high quality photo book for our coffee table. You can't go wrong with James--his high quality work and work ethic speak for themselves. There is no substitute for how easy and stress free he made us feel, so that we could truly enjoy ourselves knowing that he would capture every single moment candidly. Do not hesitate to hire James, it will be the best decision you will ever make.

An unforgettable experience captured perfectly -- thank you, James!…read more I had the honor of graduating from both LACC and UCLA Extension, and I'm so grateful that James was there to capture every important moment. From our first communication, he was extremely professional, flexible, and kind, always making sure he understood what I wanted and adapting to each location, timeline, and change with ease. He photographed both ceremonies with incredible attention to detail -- from candid moments of me with my husband, family, and friends, to emotional highlights like walking across the stage, and even the quiet, heartfelt moments in between. His eye for storytelling brought every part of the day to life. James made everyone feel comfortable, and his warm presence truly added to the celebration. He treated both graduations with care and dedication, and I couldn't have asked for a better photographer to help preserve these milestones. If you're looking for someone reliable, talented, and genuinely passionate about their work -- James is the one. Thank you again for capturing these beautiful memories that my loved ones and I will treasure forever!

Eva has created amazing memories of our family for the past almost 4 years. We did the year…read moremilestone photos for both of our kids (3 months, 6months, 9 months, 1 year smash cake), 3 Christmas mini sessions, maternity, newborn, family photos and birthdays. She has been able to capture the best memories for us that we will cherish forever. She has the amazing talent of somehow making both of my kids smile and look at the camera at the same time! Her fun energy has my kids always excited to go see her and take pictures. She collaborates with others to make the photos perfect- makeup/hair, and cakes! I also love that she has a large supply of baby outfits and headbands - and she would style the babies so cute! We moved away 3 years ago, yet still drive an hour and a half to work with her because she is the best! Thank you Eva for capturing amazing memories that we will cherish always.

I had my maternity photos with my pets done here and she made the whole experience easy and…read moreenjoyable. She gave great tips on poses and also had a variety of backgrounds to choose from. Not to mention her photos are amazing quality! Definitely book your photography needs here.

Candice is truly one of the most talented baby and family photographers I've seen and I'm so happy…read moreI got to work with her to capture newborn moments with our second baby! We booked our newborn session with her and so happy with everything we got back! The whole process was super smooth and the turnaround was fast. She captured our baby's sweet and smiley personality in so many shots! I look forward to capturing more milestones with her and I highly recommend her to others if you're looking for someone who is talented and has a commitment to quality. And she's so sweet and easy to work with!

One of the best photographers we have used for our photos. She is very good with newborns and older…read moresiblings.