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.

Unfortunately, was quite disappointed with my wedding photos taken by Joel and Shannon. Only a few…read moreof them turned out good and barely any had any sort of editing to them. The angles were unflattering, the lighting awful, and they had yelling arguments during our wedding, which made us uncomfortable. I was so hoping to love the photos, but unfortunately they were bad enough that I never even posted them apart from three or four.

she was super professional and I was made to feel comfortable in my own skin, the entire shoot was…read morea vibe. she listened to my ideas and let me include some of my favorite books in my shoot.

Was throwing my hubby a birthday celebration at home and needed a few tables and chairs. This was…read moremy first time visiting although I've passed the establishment millions of times, I placed a quote online and never got a return call or acknowledgement. When I called the store, the woman answering was very nice, pulled up my quote and educated me on the process. My hubby and I visited the week of. Unfortunately his SUV wasn't large enough to transport the tables and they didn't have delivery available. We borrowed a friend's truck to pick up the items. A mishap occurred when they gave us the wrong chairs which we were able to quickly exchange. The employees were very apologetic and recognized their mistake. My deposit was returned within a week. BTW, Their wedding decor for rent is really unique. Not that I will need that but fellow Yelpers, keep them in mind for your upcoming nuptials!

I rented some table stands for an event in June 2023. The associate (Carrie?) was friendly and…read morethorough. I appreciate how she saved me a little bit of money. I could've come in a day or two earlier to pick up the stands, but she educated me on the pricing structure. Instead of picking the stands up on Thursday, I rented them on Friday and returned them on Monday. There was no charge for keeping them over the weekend.

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?

I started going to rockstar shows last year and it has been nothing but great they are like family…read moretime they always support me and are very professional, I highly recommend them for karsoke and trivia!

I can't sing the praises of Bettina enough as a wedding photographer! I was looking for vendors…read morebased in South City for our South City wedding. I searched Yelp, saw Bettina was based out of Dogtown, loved the samples I saw online, so gave her a shout. She suggested we meet in person to hash out the details and I hired her on the spot. She checked all the boxes any bride is looking for: - She was EXTREMELY responsive (this was a biggy for me). Honestly, she usually responded to my requests or questions the same day. - She was very easy to work with. Her go-with-the-flow attitude is definitely the vibe you want during such a stressful time. - Her pricing is very reasonable. I could not believe some of the quotes we received from other vendors. Bettina fit our budget perfectly. - Her photos are stunning. All of her work is great, but she really shines at outdoor photography. Our wedding party photos in Forest Park turned out amazing! I'm in love with them and we're getting compliments galore from family and friends that have seen them. Now that I follow Bettina on social media, I see that she does all kinds of work - family photos, senior pictures, etc. I highly recommend her if you are looking for a photographer!

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!

Thank you to Jeff and staff!! Your team was very professional, friendly and helpful the weekend of…read moreour wedding. You captured so many special moments that otherwise I would have missed. The final product is AMAZING and something I will always cherish. Thank you for all your hard work!