This is definitely one of my best experience , Jen is very talented, friendly, patient and took…read morereally good care of my baby girl. She is very professional while dealing with new born, she took very good care of every details. The result is beautiful pictures that will last a lifetime. I loved every single photo in my album. Thank you Jen :)

This is long overdue, but we did newborn photos with Jennifer & I have treasured them since! I was…read morelucky enough to stumble across Jennifer's work through google and I am so glad I did. We did our photos two days after our baby girl was discharged from nine days in the NICU, and my baby was to have a surgery in a couple more weeks. To say I was exhausted and stressed is an understatement, but Jennifer made us so at ease. Our baby was so calm and content through the shoot, we couldn't believe it! Jennifer has the magic touch. Most of all, we absolutely love the beautiful images that capture our family and our story. Get the newborn pictures, even if your baby is born with a difference because I promise you, you will absolutely cherish them forever!

My first time using this location but I have been going to JCP Portraits for over 10 years. It's…read morecloser to my home so I gave it shot to get our Christmas pictures done early. They have the 2024 new holiday backgrounds available at this location. The studio is located on the 3rd floor of JC Penney. Once you get go up the 3rd escalator, the studio is straight ahead. They now use "Vagaro" to help schedule the appointments. You must register and also provide an email and credit card to hold the reservation. It seems much smoother and cuts down on the number of false reservations. This helps the studio maximize their time. We got to the studio about 15 minutes early for our appointment and checked in. A couple of minutes later, they were ready to shoot us. There are two rooms to take pictures. Our photographer did an amazing job with poses, incorporating two props we brought and also using some of their props with my kids. After the session, we were able to view our pictures and they turned out great. Better than I could have done with my camera + tripod + remote. They have different packages depending on what you want. We opted for the digital album + enhancements + 1 item which we choose a metal frame. (The canvas or metal ornament was also available as the item.) Shipping was $9.99 and they do a great job packing & shipping the item to your house. Well worth it and such a great value. Pro-tip: Know what you want before your photoshoot. Family? Just the kids? Adults only? Props? Background (two to pick from, holiday + non-holiday). You only have about 15 minutes to get about 15-25 shots in. They delete the ones that don't look great (eyes closed, bad angle, etc.) Don't stall them because there are other people waiting to get their pictures taken too.

First, the Santa Ana studio: The manager of the studio was our photographer. She doesn't work well…read moreat all with children. Very little patience. Unnatural, awkward posing. Never snaps the photo when they're actually smiling naturally. Can't photograph glasses and so pulls them down their faces which looks ridiculous. None of the photos were great; most were unusable. Second, corporate: JC Penny corporate controls the coupons and pricing and engages in false advertising and shady business practices. They list products and prices (on coupons aimed at families) which they only provide to businesses. They nickle and dime and scam, and, of course, provide no way to submit any formal written complaints. The only feedback you can give is to speak to some guy in India with whom there are communication issues and who can do absolutely nothing to relay complaints nor improve service.

Absolutely love this place! As a returning customer I have to say there are not a lot of pure…read moreexperiences where you can get away from the phone, make memories, and experience the pure joy of photography for any occasion. Dan and his girlfriend are the owner and they are fair, kind, and have a great little operation going. If you're into making memories with your family/friends/whoever, I suggest you go to Pose Palace and maybe even get some keychains as a memoir.

Recently my US passport needed to be renewed so this photo studio was one of the few places that…read morestill open on Sundays after 4 PM. The photo studio is located inside AR Galleria (the main galleria entrance was locked on Sunday afternoon so I had to enter through the side door via Cafe Lowell). [Parking]: Easy and free parking in the large plaza. [Reservation]: I was able to call and book a same-day reservation on Sunday. Visitors can also make an online reservation via the studio's website. Upon arrival, I scanned a QR code and signed a waiver before the owner started my 5-minute photo session. [Price]: $27 for 4 physical copies and digital copies to download via email (must be downloaded within 7 days). I did not initially receive an email, but I emailed the owner the next day about the download link and he sent a follow-up email with the link within a few hours (the email was hidden in my spam folder). The email included all the pictures taken during the session. The shop also makes photo keychains ($4+ each). The studio also offers 15-minute and 30-minute self-portrait sessions. [Studio]: While I was here for a passport photo, the studio mainly operates as a self-portrait studio where customers take photos of themselves. This small studio has all the props and camera setup needed to make it happen. [Process]: The owner had me sit on a chair and took 7 pictures. Out of the 7 pictures taken, I was able to choose one for him to print while the rest of pictures can be downloaded via a link in an email. It was more important to receive a digital copy because the US passport renewal process requires applicants to upload a digital photo rather than submit a physical copy. I was able to use one of the digital copies and now that same picture will be on my passport for the next 10 years before the next renewal timeline. [Conclusion]: Overall it was an efficient process and I was able to walk in and out within 15 minutes. However, it would be helpful for the studio to provide additional entry instructions on the website when the main galleria entrance is locked.

What an amazing photographer. We did a newborn swaddle photos and it was a quick and easy…read moreexperience. Photos came out gorgeous that it's so hard to narrow it down. I highly recommend Stevie Cruz as a photographer. She is very professional and very kind!

On a scale of one to ten, Stevie is an ELEVEN!…read more This was the best thing I never knew I needed! Stevie came highly recommended by multiple friends and I am so glad I listened. As someone who has never done a professional photo shoot by myself let alone with my dogs, I was pretty nervous but Stevie made me and my fur kids so comfortable! She was so patient and kind and my dogs LOVED her. If a glowing review isn't enough, I think the photos speak for themselves. Thank you Stevie for the incredible photos!

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!

Cathy has been capturing our family's most precious moments since 2021, and I couldn't be more…read moregrateful for her dedication and professionalism. From maternity sessions to newborn shoots and first birthdays for both of my children, she has beautifully documented every milestone. Each photo she delivers is stunning, and they only become more meaningful as my children grow. Looking back at them always brings me so much joy. Truly, once you experience Cathy's work, it's hard to imagine working with anyone else What sets Cathy apart is her incredible attention to detail and organization. She takes the time--before, during, and after each session--to ensure everything turns out perfectly. She's easy to communicate with, genuinely listens to what you want, and goes above and beyond to make it happen. Her studio is also spotless and welcoming, making the entire experience comfortable for everyone. Highly, highly recommend!

We did 1yr old/cake smash photos for our little one. Cathy was very easy to work with, super…read morecommunicative and accommodating. We had a hard time selecting outfits so she even looked for some outfits for us on Amazon. She took a family portrait of us with 7 adults, 1 baby, and 1 dog - amazing! Also we requested Chinese Zhua Zhou (brought our own props) in the photos to honor my culture, she accommodated that. Lastly, she's very honest about what's recommended and what's not based on the baby's attention span. I really appreciated that as a first time parent. In conclusion, highly recommend!!

Candice has been our family photographer for over 7 years. We started with our first daughters…read morenewborn pictures. Candice was amazing, her work was was even better. We can't say enough about her attention to detail and expertise in capturing the perfect poses and moments. We soon went back for our daughters 1 year old pictures and they did not disappoint. She has been our family photographer since. She did our second child's newborn pictures and her 1 year pictures. Each and every year Candice takes our annual family photos. Every year is such a delight and we look forward to those photos every year. Candice is kind, professional and passionate about capturing the moments that mean the most to you. Her work is amazing and never once has disappointed. We cannot recommend her enough. Benekos Family

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!

Thank you, Kathleen, for capturing our 2nd's newborn photos! Kathleen is such a sweet person to…read morework with and is very transparent about the process. This is our first time using Kathleen for newborn session (the previous was a milestone shoot). Kathleen had prepared multiple prop and color schemes, and allowed us to select what we liked or if we wanted to make any changes. She was also very hands-on to guide us and our eldest when it came to photos with the parents/siblings. I look forward to working with Kathleen again!

We are returning customers after Kathleen photographed our daughter's newborn session last year,…read moreand once again, she did an amazing job! For our daughter's first birthday, we requested a traditional Chinese "grabbing ceremony" (Zhua Zhou), which was not something Kathleen was very familiar with. She was incredibly accommodating, listened carefully to what we wanted, and captured the ceremony beautifully. She was patient with our daughter throughout the session, and the photos turned out wonderful. We're so happy to have Kathleen capture another special milestone for our family and would highly recommend her!

My husband and I had THE BEST photography experience with Aaron Alvarez Photography. From the first…read moretime we talked and saw his work, I knew he Was going to work his magic. The costumer service, the way he treated my family and friends, and how he abided by all the safety guidelines was impecable. He captured every single detail from our special day. After we received our pictures, I could not stop looking at them! I am forever appreciative of Aaron and Jorge's videography as well. I fully recommend Aaron for ANY event! They're final product speaks for itself. Mi esposo y yo tuvimos LA MEJOR experiencia fotográfica con Aaron Alvarez Photography. Desde la primera vez que hablamos y vimos su trabajo, supe que creará magia. El servicio al cliente, la forma en que trató a mi familia y amigos, y cómo cumplió con todas las pautas de seguridad fue impecable. Capturó cada detalle de nuestro día especial. Después de recibir nuestras fotos, ¡no podía dejar de mirarlas! Siempre estaré agradecido por el servicio fotográfico y el video de Jorge también. ¡Recomiendo totalmente a Aaron para CUALQUIER evento! Su producto final habla por sí mismo.

I found Aaron Alvarez on Groupon when I needed updated acting headshots quickly, and I'm so glad I…read moredid. He was incredibly responsive and got me into the studio right away. The entire experience was smooth and proffessional. Aaron is patient, easy to talk to, and made me feel comfortable in front of the camera. Most importantly, the photos turned out wonderful, exactly what I needed..

Alvis captured lots of beautiful photos for us! we're excited to get them on our wall. thank you!read more

Alvis made my wedding a breeze. He was friendly, thoughtful, and extremely talented, from posing to…read moreediting. Everyone at my wedding told me how amazing he was throughout the night with his second shooter. Delivered photos early. Highly recommend!