I don't believe the high reviews for Hazel Photographers of Miami (Hialeah), Florida to be…read moretrustworthy, and here is why: My husband and I got married September 2016 and just like any first time bride I was extremely nervous about choosing a photographer for a destination wedding. I spent countless hours sifting through the vast amount of photography companies available on the web. I came upon Hazel Photographers on The Knot and took interest in their portfolio. Unlike many photography companies I contacted on the website, Hazel Photographers was responsive, professional, and available for my date. What stood out most about Hazel Photographers was the interaction. The 1st interview was over the phone and it went well; the 2nd interview was in person at their place of business where we got a chance to review their work which my husband and I were impressed with. BEFORE the wedding: They were always available when we called Quickly processed our contract and payments They were very friendly, professional, and made us feel at home Their portfolio was amazing They were very organized and gave us an idea of what the wedding day flow would be like They gave us recommendations when and where needed They are expensive (keep that in mind) DURING the wedding They were on time, took their job seriously, and very enthusiastic They were very professional and gave very good instruction when it came to posing AFTER the wedding, their entire demeanor changed It was hard to get a hold of them when we called Within a month we were told our pictures were ready and a link was provided to obtain our pictures...BUT THERE WAS A CATCH: The pictures were for purchase only. Why would I repurchase something I already paid for? o After spending such a hefty amount of money, they tried to impose that we share the link with our guests in order for them to purchase the pictures they liked. That was unacceptable, so we never shared that link with our guests. o Under the impression that I was going to receive digital copies of our wedding photos, I contacted Hazel Photographers after a week of not receiving the digital copies to inquire on what the next steps were, because I'm sure I didn't just pay for watermarked pictures I had to repurchase online. That's when I was told that they're going to mail us the digital copies on a disk, but the watermarks will not be removed. I found it hard to believe they wanted me to walk around with watermarked pictures of my own wedding. That's very tacky and insulting, for it implies that I didn't pay for the pictures or that I stole them. After expressing my concerns, their resolution was to crop out the watermark from over 800 pictures ourselves (which meant sometimes cropping out the bride and groom) or purchase the copyright of each picture at $90/each. Who would settle for this? o After three weeks of going back and forth trying to get in touch with Hazel herself, they finally agreed to provide us with unmarked photos of our wedding. o Before the wedding I had planned to do my wedding album with them, but after how we were treated, we no longer want anything to do with them. I paid for their service and their job was to simply provide that service. Instead, they tried to take advantage of us by trying to bleed more money out of us and our guests. Their way of doing business is completely unethical and insulting. *****They were wrong for trying to sell our own wedding back to us. *****They were wrong for not stating in their contract that we will be receiving watermarked pictures for their business marketing purposes. *****They were wrong for breaching their contract by announcing our wedding and advertising our wedding pictures through many social mediums 2 days after our wedding using our names without obtaining our permission. *****Before the wedding they were very responsive, after the wedding they quickly became unresponsive *****We were watching them post our pictures on-line everywhere, marketing their business, yet we (the customer) had no pictures to show. *****We were a small and intimate wedding, my husband and I knew nothing about planning a wedding and worked hard planning it, we worked even harder to pay for the wedding with no financial help from anyone, and Hazel Photographers took advantage of that when they realized we didn't know much about weddings. No customer should be treated like this. That's why I don't believe the reviews for Hazel Photographers to be trustworthy on account of how we were treated. Planning a wedding is stressful, what bride would like to go through this after their wedding? I don't recommend Hazel Photographers for any wedding.

Hazel and her husband photographed our wedding back in 2010…read more We spent about 5k in wedding photos, but 'til this day, i think it was well beyond worth it! We didn't have a large budget for our wedding, as a matter of fact, we weren't able to afford video, but we definitely wanted great photos, so we chose Hazel Photographers. Our wedding album is incredibly beautiful, we get complimented on it very often (coffee table hard cover with large spreads). Hazel, Alex, and staff were patient and very professional. Not a thing was missed, and the photos clearly highlight the amazing time that we had.

Excellent photographer. I used Lisa for a boudoir photo shoot and I had a blast. Highly recommend…read moreher. She made me feel beautiful and was really patient with me. I also loved my hair and makeup so much. It was an amazing experience.

Lisa took my maternity photos and I couldn't be happier with how they turned out! She made me feel…read morecomfortable during the session too. I had so much fun. I wanted something timeless and she absolutely delivered on that. She is extremely talented and I highly recommend her!

Great experience. True professionals. Exceptional service…read more Pictures came out really good! I'm very satisfied. Definitely coming back!

Amazing photographer. Professional and full service. Need…read moreany kind of pictures and this is the company to hire.

They make having your photos session so much fun, that you you relax and have a good time. Then…read morethey capture those great moments for you. Customer Service is great and Quality is great!! Such a variety of frame choices.

Had my senior pictures done at littles, they turned out amazing, the photographer was awesome and…read morethe atmosphere is super welcoming!!! Overall a great experience, although prices can be a bit high!

My fiance and I recently worked with dp3 studio for our engagement shoot. We found them through…read moreLiving Social and got a steal of a deal for the session itself, and Andy even made us a great offer for bulk pricing for any photos we wanted to purchase. We ended up buying 80 shots, so it's safe to say we liked they way our images turned out :) We were a bit camera shy, but Andy was really relaxed and friendly. We had a lot of fun and Andy took some really nice, natural-looking shots. He gave us a really long session, actually, well over the hour that we paid for. Never rushed. Also, we really love the way he plays with light in his photography. My only minor critique would be that maybe Andy is used to working with better models than us :) He had lots of ideas for poses, but personally, we could have used a little more coaching on when to look at the camera, away, etc.-- again, camera shy. Overall a great experience, and when considering the very reasonable price, dp3 was a no-brainer! Recommended.

Had my professional head shots taken here and my makeup done as well. I love the studio set up, a…read morehuge light filled loft in north bay village. They had a special going on which I believe is still on so pricing is very good. Make up artist Sandra was super. Make up was A little light looking back I wish I told her to go a bit heavier but that's up to you. It's $90 extra for the makeup and worth it for close ups. Very happy with results, very professional system. I needed my photos fast and Andy was able to get them to me same day. Only thing is the lighting is so beautiful in his space it can make you a little washed out. I should've had that retouched he does various shots and poses so you get a good variety. All in all, very happy. Will return but will know what adjustments to ask for next time. I live in the neighborhood so I also like the opportunity to support locally owned businesses. This is a no fuss, efficient professional photographer who will get you exactly what you need and make you look good.

We had an amazing experience working with Tess and Ryan at Hourglass Arts. Ryan came out to our…read morehome with his Canon R3 to photograph an indoor baby naming ceremony for our twin daughters, and the photos are truly some of the highest-quality pictures we have as a family. We had about 20 friends and family over and wanted a mix of candid shots, family portraits, and photos of the ceremony itself. Ryan captured everything beautifully -- the big moments, the small emotional details, and the natural energy of the day. Tess and Ryan were also incredibly communicative from our early conversations through the final edits and delivery. They made the whole process easy, professional, and stress-free. We'll definitely be reaching out to them again next time we're in the area!

Excellent quality, cordial, and made sure we had an amazing experience. Cant recommend enough.read more

I recently had the pleasure of working with this Marilyn Scavo, boudoir photographer, and her…read moreall-female team in Miami, Florida, and I must say, it was an incredible experience. From the moment I walked into her studio, I was impressed by their professionalism and warm welcome. Marilyn's creativity truly shines through in every aspect of the shoot. She has a knack for capturing the essence of femininity in a tasteful and artistic manner. What I appreciated most was her ability to make me feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera. Not only did she teach me how to pose to accentuate my best features, but she also encouraged me to express my personality, resulting in truly unique and empowering photographs. The final results were beyond my expectations. she made me look and feel like the best version of myself. The attention to detail in every shot and the skillful use of lighting and props were evident in the stunning images produced. Overall, I can't recommend this boudoir photographer and her all-female team enough. Marilyn's professionalism, creativity, and dedication to making you look your absolute best makes her the go-to choice for anyone seeking a transformative and empowering boudoir photography experience. I can't say enough wonderful things about how amazing my photos turned out!

Part of my bucket list was to do boudoir photos. I had been following Marilyn for a while on…read moreseveral different social media platforms and knew after reading the reviews, she was the photographer for me. Upon entering, you immediately feel at ease. We are all self-conscious of our bodies but mine goes to 10000%. I decided to get the Not So Simple package, which includes five digital images, makeup and eyelashes. I cannot rave enough about Marilyn and her expertise. Lauren who did my makeup was fabulous as well. I enjoyed the experience so much that I cannot wait do book my next session. I wish I would have done this years ago!

Michelle was amazing to work with, I highly recommend her services. She totally captured our…read morevision, I couldn't be happier that we chose her for my daughter's engagement photos!!! Already hired for wedding can't wait to work with you again in 2025!! The best of the best Miami has to offer!!!