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!

Tiare is such a great photographer! She's super friendly, and really good with kids and babies!…read more She's also really good at taking fast pictures of them while they're toddling or squirming. You're sure to get a lot of great shots. Her new studio is beautiful! She is always offering minis during the holidays, as well as cool photoshoots with like a Alice in wonderland theme, or an Encanto theme. I totally recommend checking this studio out!

Had branding photos done with Tiare and they turned out amazing! She is so talented, and such a…read morepleasure to work with. Turnaround time for the photos was short, which I appreciated as I was on a time crunch! Would 100% work with her again!

I believe her name was Isabella younger Hispanic young lady very soft spoken and patient…read morephotographed my daughter for her first birthday today. She did an amazing job and was extremely patient I really appreciate it. I only gave 4/5 stars because I wish they had more affordable digital packaging. But overall I paid 195 plus tax for 4 poses none digital photo prints .

Lupe was AMAZING!!!! Did my daughter's senior pictures here and I would definitely come back. I…read moreremember when I used to get the 50 wallets back in the days. It's now expanded and I love it!

I'm sad I didn't read the most recent review but super glad I didn't get a response back after…read moredeciding to try and book her because I probably would have been out a deposit too. She basically ghosted me after the first few texts about the services she offered and the costs. It also sounds like there were other people that were treated the same way. She's obviously good at what she does but maybe a little shady. Buyer beware, I guess.

Posting a follow-up as I've received direct messages from random Yelpers over the past few months…read morestating they had similar frustrations as me or asking about my concluding experience. After continued attempts to get a hold of Angela via phone and emails, I finally tried TEXTING Angela in November. I was happy to see a text response from her! but then baffled when I read her message. I've attempted to post screenshots of the text exchange but it appears only a portion is posting. In summary, Angela stated she felt she was harassed by me and would not respond to my bullying tactics. Again, I was dumbfounded. Ultimately, she refused to return our $100 deposit and went silent on us again. In hindsight, I should have noticed that most of the Yelp reviews are over a year old. I don't see any recent reviews which should have been a red flag. I hope Angela is able to improve her operations and customer experience as she is clearly talented at taking beautiful photos.

I'm a wedding planner in Los Angeles, and my wedding last month at the Neighborhood Church in Palos…read moreVerdes was the first time I've worked with Joey Ikemoto Photography. From the beginning to the day of, they made everything so easy. There was someone who was always available if either me or my couple had questions, for one. Scheduling meetings and engagement shoot was great. Joey's Jonathan was our photographer at the wedding, and he and his assistant were wonderful and fun. They were great with the guests, and great sticking to a pretty short timeline, with some helpful suggestions. I'd love to work with them again. - Liz Coopersmith Silver Charm Events

I can't say enough good things about Joey Ikemoto Photography and the team they have. From the…read moreconsultation, to the engagement shoot, to the wedding day, they were friendly, professional, timely, and most importantly EXCELLENT at their craft. Our photo previews for our wedding left me in tears, and that is just the previews. Joey has a way of putting people at ease, and combine that with his amazing artistic vision and you're left with stunning images that capture the energy of a truly magical day.

We recently had our generational family portraits taken at the studio, and Michael was wonderful!…read moreWith about 16 of us, things were definitely lively -- lots of people, plenty of noise, and many different photo combinations to coordinate. Michael handled our fun, chaotic bunch with so much professionalism, patience, and kindness. He was incredibly accommodating and helped guide us through all the different groupings needed to make the photoshoot a success. The pictures turned out beautifully, and we couldn't have asked for a better place -- or a better person -- to help us capture such a special family moment.

This was a 10/10 experience and I would definitely recommend this studio for family pictures. The…read morestudio was able to accommodate a last minute appointment. Michael was both professional and personable. He made the entire shoot fun for my family, including my baby. Prices were very reasonable and we got the photos back pretty quickly.

Eva is a talented and amazing photographer! First found her…read morewhen I was looking for a maternity photographer in January 2020. She was so gracious and patient and helped me select the cutest gown in her collection. She then did our newborn photos - our baby was born one week before the COVID shutdown. While she could have cancelled, she did not. She accommodated and took all the precautions necessary, even before any of else knew anything about COVID. One very last piece of important information is that I accidentally lost all the digital files of both our maternity and newborn photos. I desperately texted her and she communicated back despite being super busy. Ended up recovering those very very very special photos thanks to her. Went back to her for Christmas photos this year and simply put.... She is an extremely talented photographer. You will not regret booking with her.

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.

Alicia was an absolute angel. She took soo many amazing photos. I could not have asked for a better…read morephotographer! Cannot wait to see the video of our special day.

Oh my goodness Alicia is absolutely amazing!!! She did a Bourdoir photo shot and the photos were…read moreabsolutely stunning!!!! I'm so thankful I found Alicia as she's extremely professional and the quality of her work and the photos was superb. She has a great studio and garden to take various photos. Highly, highly, highly recommend her. She's an amazing photographer.

Working with Kimmelle was an experience I will cherish forever. Her unique talent extends far…read morebeyond the camera; she has a gift for creating a space where you feel safe, encouraged, and free to be your most authentic self. Her empowering presence and expert coaching during the shoot were invaluable. Then came the photographs! A stunning display of her technical skill and artistic vision. Kimmelle has an unparalleled ability to capture beauty in a way that feels both profound and genuine. The images are treasures I will keep forever. Kimmelle is a rare talent and a beautiful soul. I am so grateful our paths crossed and I cannot wait for others to have the opportunity to feel as seen and empowered as I did. I recommend Kimmelle without reservation.

I work for a fortune 500 company and needed headshot photos for a board presentation. Kimmelle was…read moreso flexible and accommodating with my schedule and knew the types of pictures that I would need. This was my first time taking professional headshots, and I was tense and uncomfortable posing. However, Kimmelle was creative, patient and helped me captured the right photos. She has profestional lighting and various backgrounds to choose from. I had an amazing experience and definitely will be working with Kimmelle again and referring her to families and friends in the future. Kimmelle provided high quality pictures but at a lower price compared to others. She provided me with the pictures within 24 hours. I am very pleased with my pictures. They are exceptional! Thank you Kimmelle. YOU are awesome!!

Im excited and honored to share my experience with Shutter Creationz. I hired them for our…read moreengagement photos and our wedding that happened on May 4 2018, it was a Star Wars Theme! This is was a non-traditional wedding. It's not easy to find a photographer you can trust and bring to life the idea you have in your mind for a Star Wars Theme shoot! You hear horror stories and you get little shy being in front of a camera BUT Shutter Creationz made it so easy, fun and comfortable. Carlos and his lady Priscilla make an amazing team!! They were so friendly, professional and so creative. They had so many ideas and even knew the places to get the vision we needed for the engagement shoot, and our wedding they continued to show their professionalism and their support. Now for the famous question, $$$? It was worth every dime and they deserved more. Love you guys! Looking forward to our wedding anniversary shoot we need to start, hopefully soon!

My maternity photoshoot with Carlos and Priscilla (and their little one) was fantastic! They picked…read morea great location based on my requests for a tidepools/cliff background and made sure it was pregnant lady friendly. My husband was a little nervous, but Carlos gave clear directions for posing and made sure we were comfortable the whole time. The pictures were edited within a few days and I couldn't be happier with the results! I can't believe how beautiful I look! I absolutely recommend using Shutter Creationz