My family has come here 4 times in the last 6 years and every time has been awesome. The whole crew is efficient and you are in and out of there so fast, yet you never feel rushed. Everyone has so much fun coming up with ideas for the shoot and all the employees are completely open to everything and offer great suggestions. They are stellar at handling dogs, all our pictures have turned out great. We have brought so many friends here and they have had the same experience. Plus you get your pictures the same day- go grab lunch or an ice cream in old town Colombia and the pictures are edited and printed in no time. I highly recommend you call ahead to make reservations, but they will work as hard as possible to get your walk in group seen, even on a busy day. I'm not going to share my most recent pictures because my kids are in it, but the website has great examples. read more

BORING and WEIRD! Before our session, the photographer, Maureen, had us choose a style from a book of sample photos. We specifically selected an Old West outlaw theme with gloves, garters, rifles, and "teen" dresses. I clearly told her I wanted my daughters to look like they were "going to rob a bank." When I asked about the accessories, she assured me, "We'll get to that later." That never happened. The session lasted less than 10 minutes. When I asked why she hadn't photographed the concept we discussed, she said she didn't because "the girls were having fun" and "they didn't mention robbing a bank." My daughters are 12 and 13 years old. While I want them to enjoy the experience and have input, they were not the customers--I was. The final product should reflect the vision requested by the parent who booked and paid for the session. If the photographer couldn't or didn't want to create the concept I requested, she should have told me before the session began so I could have changed the plan or gone elsewhere. Instead, the final images were completely different. The gloves, garters and rifles were replaced with flowers, fans, and cigarettes. With all the creative possibilities in a Western studio, the finished photos are awkward, uncomfortable, and boring. They don't resemble an outlaw theme at all. The most concerning part was seeing my 13-year-old photographed with a cigarette in her mouth without my knowledge or permission. I would never have approved that. Even more disturbing, my daughters told me they were instructed not to tell their parents that cigarettes had been used in the photos. As well as to "do what they want, and not what their parents want". No adult working with children should ever encourage them to keep something from their parents. That crossed a line. I also witnessed the Maureen speaking disrespectfully to a newer coworker in front of customers, which was unprofessional. This entire situation could have been avoided with one honest conversation. If you can't or won't provide the concept your customer requested, say so before the session begins. Don't agree to it, ignore it, and then deliver something completely different. If you are photographing children, it should be mandatory that the parent approves the concept before the photos are taken. We chose this studio because of its reputation. I hope management takes this feedback seriously so another family doesn't leave as disappointed as we did. read more

Kamice's Photographic Establishment - 12 year olds with cigarettes and flowers? Not even close to a bank robbery scene. A bunch of kids awkwardly holding cigarettes and flowers? - Photographers Near Me - Columbia, California

Highly recommended!! We made a reservation for four adults as part of a girls trip to Columbia (America's Best Preserved Gold Rush Town) Upon arrival, our photographer Maureen asked us what were we thinking as far as outfits? "Well ... I really want to be a bonnet bible lady, but my friends want to be outlaws. We're still discussing it" Maureen said "Say no more, I know just what to do with you. Come on in." I wish I could post the picture, but we ended up with a sort of rootin' tootin' hostage situation, SO epic. With the props and how she posed us it's truly a masterpiece. It's our favorite picture of our friend group ever, and by far our favorite souvenir from the trip. 10/10 super fun! And you couldn't hope for a better keepsake, the prints come with a stamp on the back that has the date & everything so you can remember the fun you had. We bought 4 5x7 prints and paid the extra $25 to have the other unedited shots emailed us via a WeTransfer link. The prints were ready in under 30 minutes (Probably less than 30, we stopped back by after grabbing a coffee & drinking it at the gazebo across the way). The digital pics were waiting in my inbox by the time we got back to our AirBNB later that same evening. (But make reservations!! It might be slower on the weekdays, but when we came on a weekend they were super busy & couldn't take walk-ins from what we could see) read more

I had luck messaging them via FB messenger as I wasn't able to get a hold of them on the phone. I wanted to take vintage photos here last time I was here but it was a monday and most of the shops were closed so this time I wanted to message them beforehand. I love that they allow dogs to take photos which was our huge motivator so when we found out they were open we drove the hour to get them done. Maureen (photographer) was so friendly and really captured our doggo! I loved that she photoshopped the best photo of our dog to our photo because she was a bit rambunctious. The same day, she sent us the edited and all the unedited raw images from the shoot - it was super quick! We absolutely loved the photos and have such a great laugh when we see them. read more

Such a great place for historic photos- costumes, props, background are all on point! Did such a great job on our posing and touch up true photographer warm, welcoming, so reasonable in price I was surprised the cost was so low. We had such a fun time can't wait to come back thank you for such an amazing time you really nail it read more

Kamice's Photographic Establishment - My sis and I - Photographers Near Me - Columbia, California

Came here for pictures at the beginning of July. Was told we'd get one edited shot emailed and the rest unedited would follow in a separate email. Well the email with unedited photos never came. So we spent nearly $200 for one picture...I've called twice now and each time they've told me their systems were down and they cannot send the photos until they're back up. It is now September and have yet to receive them. Would not recommend as seems like a scam. read more

They are absolutely amazing and very patient. Easy to work with and they even let my dog join in on the fun. read more

Kamice's Photographic Establishment - Photographers Near Me - Columbia, California

Had the best experience! The ladies were over-accommodating and were above and beyond pleasant.. but their finished product is OUTSTANDING! We were 4 adults, a 9 year old and a 7 month old and they were absolute PROS! If you find yourself in the wonderful town of Columbia, CA and if you don't support this business.. shame on you! Ladies - Kudos! It was like a movie set! read more

Stopped by in October for a family portrait and were supposed to be emailed digital photos. Have emailed several times and no response. This place is a scam. Avoid. read more

They did a great job accommodating our two dogs, as well as our party of 9. We ranged in ages from 5 years old to 87 years old, and it all went very smoothly. They have an excellent selection of clothing and props as well. They were friendly and professional. read more

Had an appointment and four of us took a few different group shots. The woman running the place was efficient and a great communicator: what to expect, where to sit / stand, how to take the best photos. We love this place and have been coming here occasionally for 20 years. We'll be back in a few years as our kiddos grow older. read more

0 starts if I could. Owner was a manipulative liar. We were getting family photo with my small baby and immune compromised mother for her birthday, the owner said she had asthma and made up a huge story about how she wasn't sick. Yet when We went back to pick up our photos three hours later they said closed because they were sick. Now we are all sick!! Straight up evil and liar. We payed and yet still haven't gotten photos and only got sickness to show for it. VERY UNPROFESSIONAL AND SCAM. read more

Very fun experience! I'm so happy with how the picture turned out! I recommend giving them a call to book an appointment because it's definitely worth it read more

Wow, or should I say woof! My wife and I, with our two darling yet slightly unruly dogs in tow, decided on a whim to have an old fashioned family photo shoot while visiting the whimsical Columbia State Historic Park. It was magical from the beginning. I rung the old bell to alert the period dressed photographers of our presences and to our delight they are dog friendly too!!! It was swift, professional, fun, memorable and the photo couldn't be more perfect. I asked for a "family photo" and my expectations were effortlessly exceeded by the amazing owner and staff of Kamice's Photographic Establishment. I highly recommend this must-do souvenir experience. read more

I WILL UPDATE IF WE GET OUR PICTURES AND CD.. We had a really fun girl trip and decided to get Old Time pics in Columbia but the day we went they told us the printer was down and they'd mail us our pics. When my cousin didn't them after a month she called and got a message phone saying "If you haven't gotten your pics, they're on the way partner".... Finally I found this Yelp site and a number and talked to Erik, (I believe) two weeks ago. He said our pics were sitting there for pick-up and he'd mail them out that day! They got our money immediately and we're still waiting.... The experience was a blast but if we can't get our pictures we will be very disappointed. PLEASE HELP! ************************UPDATE******** Changed my low review to a five star because we got the pics and CD after we talked in the phone. They must have gotten lost but they re printed them and mailed us out again. We couldn't be more excited, they are amazing!.. The pictures on the CD is as they said, unfinished but I easily used my photo app to crop and change the color of the pics to black and white / Serbia. I had fun playing around. We couldn't be happier. We uploaded the CD to a computer which my cousin had, she then emailed them to me. Thanks again for the memories we will cherish always. read more

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We were eventually contacted by the manager and our issue was resolved. They went above and beyond to make sure we got our photos!

I am so glad this little business has survived COVID! We take an annual trip to Twain Hart every year in March and this is one stop we can't leave without doing. This year they were still closed due to COVID so we postponed our trip hoping they would re open soon. We were able to make an appointment in the beginning of May (highly recommend making an appointment, they are always busy on the weekends!) and as usual, they did not disappoint! The staff is always friendly, great with kids and have great recommendations for pulling your outfits together. We are so happy to be able to keep this little tradition going and look forward to our next trip! read more

This little shop is great. They manage to work quickly, while still making you feel like you are important. The employees are super friendly, and they made my kids feel special. Our first picture didn't turn out so great. My bare feet looked weird and my husband's board shorts were showing under the costume. Little details, but we noticed, and they went out of their way to make sure we were happy, doing a free reshoot, letting me pick a different costume that didn't show my feet. They only have one background, but they have a ton of props and they do a lot to play with the props for what you want and will meet your personality and make an original piece of art for you. They managed the front counter and the photo shoot simultaneously and kept things moving on a busy weekend. Great place overall. If you want a lot of personal attention and no crowd, I recommend going in at 10am when they open on a Sunday. It was completely empty and we had a ton of time. read more

We went after the high season ended so it was nice not battling any crowds. She greeted us in a very friendly manner that put our two young kids at ease (2 & 5), helped us select our outfits and poses, and the prints were made quickly. Great experience and the photo is perfect for the collection of priceless family memories! read more

My friend and I had a great experience here. We love our photos and the session was so much fun! The costumes are awesome and the staff are super sweet and helpful. You should make an appointment ahead of time, and after your session plan on waiting about 45 minutes for your prints while you walk around and enjoy the rest of the little town. We paid $30 for two 5×7 prints of two people; please remember that this includes the photos as well as the costuming, photographing, and photo editing skills of the staff. It's well worth the price! I have wanted to take photos like this since I first went to Columbia in 4th grade, and I was not disappointed! So much fun! Highly recommended! read more

Had a great time taking pictures here today. I loved the staff. They are great at what they do. We had a party of 5. There was an issue with printing in the size we wanted. They were very quick to solve the issue and offered to mail the picture to us later. The prices were no too expensive and they have a variety clothing to choose from as well as awesome props. read more

We had a fun experience at Kamice Photography today. There were so many outfits to pick from and accessories. The photographer really brought it all together while taking the photos. We loved the picture, of course!!!! Highly recommend while visiting Columbia State Park!!! read more

Was a really great experience while I was doing it. Enjoyed working with the staff and liked the way the pictures turned out. Only problem is they convinced me to buy a CD with all my pictures on it. When I excitedly went to use the CD to print the pictures they claimed would be on it which was "all the pictures taken here today" the CD would not load and it said no pictures were available. I attempted to call them and it said the number has been disconnected. I spent nearly $300 for What ended up being six prints. I would attempt to resolve this but there's no way for me to contact them. Was planning on doing this again with other family but now I'm very skeptical. I feel like I've been duped read more

A must-visit in Columbia! Professional, friendly, accommodating staff who know how to turn a group quickly. There were seven of us - four adults and three kids, including an infant - and they were great about getting us dressed and in and out before anyone started screaming. Highly recommended - we'll be back. Until then, we have a great keepsake that will be fun to share with others. read more

Kamice's Photographic Establishment - Photographers Near Me - Columbia, California

Go every year. Not a chance I will pass through Columbia and not take a photo with the family. Typically throughout multiple days. Always come home with such amazing photos and the experience is always amazing. They offer so many awesome creative ideas. I would give more stars if it would let me. read more

What a great way to capture a visit to Columbia. We've taken a few photos over the years mixing it up with different costumes and props. Thanks for the memories! read more

My group of friends and I had a blast here. Both ladies in the shop were friendly and fun. They got us dressed and took the photo very quickly and exactly how we wanted it. I have to give a special shout out to Tank the dog, we loved him so much and are very grateful he joined us in our picture. If you're skeptical that this place can't compete with the old shop don't be! They are great and the pictures turned out perfectly. read more

We spent Fathers day with 2 generations of dad's. My In-laws are in their 80's and hard to get them to try something new! There were 7 of us and our Australian Shepard. My mother in-law is in a wheel chair and they were so patient and helpful and got her from her chair to the old couch and the "Hernandez Family" transformed from family to 5 Banditos and 2 Senorita's with our dog rolling over and doing tricks as we got ready! We laughed and my son's graduation was completed with a great picture we purchased on disc to make copies and send out for holiday gifts! What a fun way to step out, try something a little new and end up with a "priceless" package that was actually very reasonable! Awesome experience! Jeff, Brenda,Quincy, Dustin, Genaro and Alice Hernandez and our Dog Chile (: read more

I love this shop. Friendly, helpful and professional. Let's face it, who doesn't like getting dressed up and slip into a different character every now and then? Totally worth a visit if you know you will be in the area. You know you want to! read more

If you are visiting Columbia visit this cute studio. Our pictures turned out great. The staff was very helpful and accommodating. Received our cd in a timely matter. would definitely visit again. Drop by next door and say Hi to Floyd. He knows a lot about Columbia and is a great guy. read more

This place is great. I was very skeptical it's been 7 or 8 years since I've been to Columbia & we have always gon to the previous studio & were used to the old way. This was very organized. You pick your style & they fit you accordingly. Before, you went into a room & found whatever fit. (which was fun too) I wasn't sure about the digital process, to me it doesn't feel authentic, but the picture came out great. There's a huge benefit to digital with 4 kids let me tell you. They were able to piece together our best faces. I wish all places did that. It's definitely worth the cost. The people are great. We will be back. read more

I can't say enough great things about this place! We took our 4 young children to take family photos and we are using it for this years Christmas card! All of our kids sat still ages 9, 2.5 and 15 month old twin boys! We highly recommend them! Excellent service!!! read more

We came barreling in on a rainy day with all of our kids...and just had a blast!!! The photographers took great care of us and made everything fun. They had PERFECT outfits - even for our infants - and the photo came out AMAZING! I absolutely recommend. read more

Came here this past Saturday with my husband and 2 year old son who upon arriving was NOT in the mood to dress up and take a photo (of course!). The staff handled all of us like a PRO and I couldn't be happier with our photo. Highly recommend coming here if you are visiting Columbia, very fun staff and they know what they are doing, just turn yourself over to them and you are guaranteed to get a perfect photo! read more

The staff was so patient and professional... My 3 year old grandson and I had a great photo before we knew it! A must do when in Columbia!

They did a good job getting us ready for the photo and the photo was great. The baby in the employee's arms while dressing us was a bit much and they didn't call back when we left a message on their voice mail asking for another appointment for another group photo. Their loss. read more