Quite possibly the best photographer you'll find in the St. Louis area. Joel Conner has…read morephotographed many events for me in the past and has been incredibly reliable and consistent -- he usually shot the events himself, but if he was already booked, he would gladly send someone else in his spot. Photos turned out brighter and better than the others, and I'm not sure how he gets such great shots but I wasn't ever let down! I always had the photos in hand less than a few days later in easy file formats. No strings photographer willing to shoot weddings, kids photos, events, and pretty much whatever you need. Plus he's an all-around great guy! Give Joel a shout for all of your photo opportunities.

I called Joel and I was thrilled when he could do everything I needed and more…read more Top-notch guy.

I'm a local attorney. Pollack takes mighty fine photographs. He is also a great guy…read more However, nobody uses the term "libel" anymore. The term is "defamation." Did I mention that I'm a local attorney?

Pro's: Great location, friendly and professional staff. My hair and makeup was just what I asked…read morefor (I was worried it was too much but it looked perfect in the pics). The photographer made me feel comfortable and beautiful and had great pose ideas (although I wish they'd have used the blue wall a little more in my shoot, it was so pretty). And the order was a week early to the quoted time so that was all great. Con's: My biggest beef was the misleading language of the 'deal'. I can't be the only person who believes "CD of 20 images" implies high resolution. Does anyone else see the irony in having a CD that is 'best viewed by phone' (as she described when I was picking out my pics). They weren't kidding either, 36-40kb. Really people? Ok well at least allow me to buy untouched high resolution images, you already have them and won't have to do any work, the lighting was so great I didn't need touchups. Nope they won't sell untouched full res images. Well you are losing easy business then. Might wanna rethink that. Overall great experience but buyer beware that the 'deal' isn't really what you might think.

I already had two photo sessions with The Studio- one with my family and one with my husband- and…read moreboth photo sessions were fun. The staff was very friendly and professional. Chris is an amazing photographer, she is actually very good with kids and overall she's a very creative artist. When you come to the studio you immediately see that the people who run the studio have a very good taste. First I was scared to do my makeup and hair because I used to wear my makeup in a certain way, but Stacy made me absolutely beautiful, so my husband was truly amazed. I'm very happy with all my pictures, they are beautiful. I would recommend The Studio to every one of my friends.

Selecting a photographer to capture the joy and beauty of your event is no easy feat. I saw many…read moregreat photographers online through IG. Thumbtack. Yelp and the internet. Most had prices that rivaled a house down payment. Being a member of Yelp Elite, I was immediately impressed by Emily's Five Star Yelp reviews. Every single one was (is) rated five stars. That speaks volumes because we Yelpers don't hand out five stars like Tic-Tacs. I reached out to Emily and we had an initial call to discuss my event, vision, location and most importantly, my expectations. Emily asked me questions I hadn't considered as a consumer. She brought ideas and explained her process. I immediately felt comfortable and knew she'd deliver with Excellence, Enthusiasm Effortlessly, all while surpassing our Expectations. When we received our photos, my husband said "those are the best photos I've ever seen". Thank you Emily!

Emily was the best to work with. She helped my fiancé and I immensely when figuring out what we…read morewanted photo wise for the wedding. You can tell that she is professional and knows what she is doing because I came to her having no idea what photos I wanted or a timeline for the day of. She helped so much in that area and was able to direct us day of and made a timeline that worked perfectly for us. The photos we received back are AMAZING, she could not have done a better job. Even though our wedding was during a busier season we still got the photos back pretty quickly I would say. She really helped make our wedding day perfect and I am so grateful for that.

The experience of a lifetime. Irene makes you feel so beautiful inside and out and gets just the…read moreperfect angels. I don't think she took a single bad picture. She has so many different dresses/gowns to choose from in so many styles. I did both maternity and newborn. Irene is truly the baby whisper! She got so many poses and outfits so quickly! I told her a few things of what we were looking for and she was better than I could even imagine. I'll cherish these photos and this experience for a lifetime. thank you again! See you soon for a 1 year cake smash!!!

Excellent... Book Irene NOW! I booked Irene for a year…read morepackage. It included maternity, newborn, milestone, and smash cake 1 year. What I loved most about my maternity pics is that Irene has several dresses to pick from to give you several looks. Who wants to go out and purchases several maternity dresses?? She has an excellent selection and is adding dresses to her collection. All of my pictures turned out great the hardest part was deciding which ones to print! My newborn shoot went so smoothly. Before arriving I filled out a form and what I wanted in my pictures. Irene took that interest form and put together a set up I wouldn't have even thought about incorporating into pictures. When I walked in for my session everything was set up for each shoot. I loved that she had the order planned out and got him dressed so that she could go from shot to shot easily. Irene was so patient when he woke up. She quickly changed directions and we circled back to get the rest of the shots at the end of the session. I'm looking forward to taking family pictures with Irene for years to come!

This past week, I was a bundle of nerves. My job is good, my relationship is good... everything was…read moregood. So why the nerves? I pride myself in being a strong, independent woman however as a larger woman I've always had body issues and this week I had decided to step out of my comfort zone and get some pictures taken to show myself that I still have some sex appeal. I live in St. Louis, so after only a 20-minute drive, I found myself sitting outside of Bellisimo Photography Studio with 3 outfits, my personal foundation, and a desire to embrace a little body confidence. You first walk into an office with beautiful pictures of women of all sizes and colors. These photos are inspirational, and I'm starting to get a little excited to pose like some of those photos. Jay is amazing! A master promoter of women, she put me at ease right away. She did my makeup, threw some curls in my hair, and then I was off to the dressing room. I will say that I brought no jewelry to this because I didn't want to detract, but I kind of wish I had brought a couple of pieces and asked Jay what she thought. Because I only had moisturizer on my face and Jay didn't know how I usually wear my makeup, I was looking forward to her view. The makeup was perfect for an evening out (or a photo shot obviously) and I got so many compliments on my hair afterward that I may start putting a few curls in it. (Those curls actually made me feel a little more (dare I say it) sexy.) The studio itself is gorgeous. The building looks very commercial, but when you walk into this studio, you "see" part of the "glorious" Opera House this building once was. There are 3 photo nooks in the room. Two contain couches and one a huge beautiful bed with satin sheets. They move things around every so often (so I was told), so you could technically go back every once in a while to get more pictures done. I showed her my outfits, and we were ready to go. The dressing room has a ton of robes that can be used. There was one that had a lot of ruffles that I really wanted to wear over a black gown that I brought, and I did. The session was easy. Jay walked you through every pose and sultry look. As the session continued, I realized that I was truly enjoying myself, was less self-concious and beautiful, and felt like I was so powerfully woman. It's hard to explain, but I felt unstoppable. After it was over, I'll admit I was sad. I was feeling so amazing. I suppose I enjoyed the pampering and assurance that I was killing it. I got dressed and went out to talk to the art director, Ashley. She was excited to see my photos and to discuss all my options and put them in my own collection book. I've since been back to order my photos. I walked in thinking...I bet we can only find one photo I approve. But while I didn't embrace all 60 photos that were taken of me. After some time, we were able to narrow it down to one of the packages they offer. They sent the prices of their packages before I went in to order (which I liked because they were very transparent (much like one of the outfits I wore. Hahaha), and while I told myself to get one specific collection, I settled on one with a few more pictures. Now let me rant a little... we all have cameras that we carry around with us. Sometimes, we manage to take a photo that is epic. Sometimes. Very seldom. Photo taking isn't easy. Especially in this field where pictures never lie. You see it all in these photos, but only a pro can create a work of art out of you, even with so many flaws screaming to be seen through the lens. Jay is that kind of pro. I will be posting some pictures of their studio nope...not of me... but when you see me next, you'll see me standing taller with an air of sensuality and power. Thanks Bellisimo!!

Today, I had the most wonderful experience of a Boudoir Photo Session! I had attended an event 2…read moremonths ago and the ladies of Bellissimo had a vendor presence to which I signed up out of curiosity. I came up with an outfit that was sexy chic, at least to me, and arrived at 4p. The ladies were ready for me upon arrival and super friendly and welcoming. This being my first time with this type of photography, they put me at ease. The studio area had about 8 or 9 stations, but tons of props and design throughout. The session included photos at all the stations which was fantastic. I try to follow directions very well and the photographer was pleasant and patient. She took alot of angles. At the end, scheduled follow-up appointment to view the results and make orders. Can't wait to see them!

Gary Luttrell is not only very personable and nice, he is really good at what he does. After…read moresetting up the initial appointment with him and his assistant, Carolyn, my then fiance and I were sold on an all inclusive package for our wedding. The wedding packages come in three price tiers to fit your budget. Gary works with you to ensure you are getting everything you want for your wedding day. Carolyn sat with us to talk about a realistic payment plan (the wedding was a year away at this point) and provided receipts for every payment. The package included an engagement photo session which Gary highly encourages for the mere fact that it is an opportunity for him to get to know the bride and groom. Gary was very conversational during the engagement shoot and really just observed how we interacted so he could best prepare for the big day. The engagement photos turned out beautiful. A week before the wedding, Gary called and I walked him through the schedule of events for the day of. He was very open to requests and made suggestions of locations to take photos between the ceremony and reception. On the day of, he and his team were so helpful and professional. He kept my entire wedding party laughing and truly felt like a part of our group. I had so many of my friends and family complimenting how personable Gary and his team were and how they were really pleased with the ease and pace in which everything got done. His wife assisted him on the day of and she was not only sweet as can be, but SO creative with her photos. When I received the photos (about a month later since there were SO many), I cried. I was SO pleased with how beautiful they were and the attention to detail each held. Not only did Gary and his team perfectly capture our big day just as I remembered it, but he was truly a part of the experience that made the day feel so special. I learned that he not only took photos, but even assisted with getting guests seated to start the ceremony and helping my mom with details. As a pleased bride, I HIGHLY recommend Gary and his team for your big day.

Gary has taken senior pictures for both my sons. He was excellent at putting them at ease and…read moregetting them to laugh! The portraits are gorgeous! Looking forward to getting a family portrait done soon!

My spouse and I loved working with Tawny for our wedding. During all of our sessions, she put us at…read moreease so that we were able to feel comfortable and affectionate with each other, even though we were being photographed. You can see it in our photos too--we look gorgeous and happy, but we also look like ourselves. Most importantly, though, we both felt validated and "seen" by her language and direction throughout the whole process. In an industry that insists on everything being so gendered, it felt really good to work with someone who understands that not everything fits into that binary. We definitely recommend Tawny, she was so great to work with!

Tawny is such a great photographer, and also such a great help with planning a wedding. She was…read morewonderful to talk with and her photos are incredible. Highly recommend.