I had to find a photographer last minute to get some family pictures taken. Marsal Studios…read moreanswered my inquiry within 20 minutes of sending out my questions, and was able to book me and provide me a great quote. Richard came on time, was very patient with my son who has autism and other disabilities to get the perfect shot. He was able to get my girls to smile and enjoy their picture being taken. The photos came out so beautiful that really captured my kids. Would use them again and highly recommend them.

Finding a wedding photographer was a tough task in my wedding process. All the photographers whose…read morework I admired were way above my budget. All the reasonably-priced photographers work looked more amateur. Also, many photographers had certain time limits. I was getting frustrated and stressed out until I encountered Marsal Studios on a whim (Facebook ad?). Since they were located in Westbook and my wedding was in Old Saybrook, I figured they were geographically convenient. When I e-mailed owner/photographer Virginia Roberts, she immediately got back to me and had a very pleasant tone. So my then-fiance (now husband) and I ventured south to Westbrook to meet Virginia at Marsal Studios (which she co-owns with her husband, Rick) located in the Water's Edge shops. Immediately, Jason and I were drawn to Virginia's gentle demeanor and sincerity. The photos were stunning and the videos were spectacular! For the price, we got two photographers and unlimited time; which was true value considering that most photography studios charged more for one photographer and less amount of time (6 hours). We were so impressed with Marsal Studios that we booked them on the spot! Our wedding day proved that we made the right decision in selecting Virginia and her team at Marsal Studios; they really were some of the hardest working people in the wedding industry. Virginia arrived at my room at 9 a.m. and worked until 11 p.m., when the reception ended. She was very easy to work with and all of my moms and attendants loved having her there. Tom, her assistant, photographed the guys getting ready. Many of our guests were impressed with the amount of shots they took, including two former photographers. From looking at our photos, I was so happy with the outcome, as were the guests! Looking at my wedding album helps me relive the best day of my life. I highly recommend brides-to-be to look into Marsal Studios. Don't worry; they do not try to upsell you anything and you won't be disappointed.

Your review helps others learn about great local businesses…read more Kate took both of my girls graduation pictures and both sessions came out amazing! She is very very accommodating and very professional. I recommended Kat to 4 of my friends and they too love the work she did. I will definitely be using Kat again in the future. Kat- thank you for the beautiful memories! Please don't review this business if you received a freebie for writing this review, or if you're connected in any way to the owner or employees.

Kat Loughery Photography made my wedding day incredibly memorable from start to finish!! Kat and I…read morehad numerous discussions about my vision and she even met with me at our first look spot to fully embrace what I wanted captured! Communication was easy whether it was through email that included a bunch of questions or a simple text message asking for feedback or an opinion. As soon as we solidified that we would be using Kat's services I was able to share my pinterest board with her and she continued to check in on what ideas I continued to pin. On the day of our wedding she pulled out a binder full of all the photos I had pinned. I loved that she was always on top of it! I booked Kat with two other photographers for around 8 hours of service. Within my package it also included an extra mini photo shoot. I asked Kat to do a secret boudoir shoot with me and although not part of her normal requests she accepted with ease! She made me feel so comfortable during that shoot and created a small album I was able to gift to my husband on the morning of our wedding! It was incredibly special and made me feel confident and sexy to gift to my husband! On the day of the wedding, all three photographers showed up on time and began shooting in the hotel rooms, capturing the little details of my jewelry and personalized champagne flutes. They captured candid moments between my bridesmaids and I and especially with my mom. My mom is such a strong woman and when she gets emotional it is usually a big deal. Kat and her team did not miss a beat and captured those moments for me to look back on! Throughout the day of our wedding, Kat's team was with us every step making each moment continuously special. They froze on the rocks at Lighthouse Point Beach so my husband and I could capture a unique first look experience. We all may have been cold, but I will NEVER forget the memories of all of us laughing together pushing through the chills (and tears!). During some group shots on the carousel they laughed with us during an injury that happened to one of the horses feet! Complete accident, but made for a story to tell in the long run. The ceremony was captured in just the way I asked including accommodating the hard shot of being behind my mom, step father and I to get the shot before we walked out. The reception photos were endless of our guests and my husband and I interacting with family and friends. They captured such FUN memories and even a romantic moment of my husband and I embraced in the love of the day slow dancing with everyone else on the dance floor. Not to mention there may have been a lift or two throughout some of the song choices! By the end of the night I asked what Kat and her team what they were still doing there and they said they were having so much fun! It truly made my night! To this day, Kat still answers my texts and will send any requests I may have whether it's a photo turned from black and white back to color or just simply a quick edit. Thank you SO much for everything and making our greatest day of our lives that much more special!

I can't recommend La Femme enough! Tina is a phenomenal photographer! I had always wanted to do a…read morenude photo shoot, but not the fancy boudoir styles you usually see. I didn't want makeup and hair done as I don't wear makeup in real life, so why do it for the shoot? I was so excited when Tina didn't push me to make my shoot fancy. I was worried about getting the poses right, but she is great at directing you- even if you've never done something like this before. You can collaborate on a private Pinterest board so your inspiration and ideas are in one spot. She has lots of great tips to lead you in preparing for your shoot. Best of all, she is an amazing human and makes you feel comfortable from the start. If money were no object, I'd book another session with her immediately as it was so much fun and I have even more ideas for photos! I forgot to mention that she will do photos at her studio or at your home or on location somewhere. Her studio is really nice and when you break for lunch, it has amazing food options right around the corner including the new Parkville Market and Tangiers. So stop thinking about whether to book a session and contact Tina today!

To say I had a transformative experience with Tina would be an understatement. I've been wanting to…read moredo a boudoir session for years and always knew the photographer for me was Tina. Obviously her skills are unmatched and her work is gorgeous, but I can't begin to describe how much effort, time, attention, and love she puts into each of her clients. The fact that you get an entire day devoted to your session, so much prep ahead of time, and get to choose your favorite photos before leaving, and know exactly what to expect as the end result, the entire process is designed to make you feel your power. Tina helped me see myself in a way I never have before and became a key moment in my self love journey. I did this session partly for myself and partly as an anniversary gift for my husband. To say he was speechless and declared he doesn't know how to top this gift says it all. Thank you for the thousandth time, Tina!!! xoxo

I recently had the pleasure of having a photo session with Brenda Tate Portraits and it was an…read moreabsolutely fabulous experience! From the moment I arrived, Brenda made me feel comfortable and relaxed. She was so friendly and professional, and she had a great eye for capturing the perfect shot. The photos she took were absolutely stunning and I'm so happy with the results. I would highly recommend Brenda Tate Portraits to anyone looking for a great photographer. Judie Caputo Real Estate Broker Advantage Realty Waterbury,CT

I could not recommend Jenni enough! She is so sweet and instantly made us feel comfortable. I…read morenormally don't like photos of myself BUT have yet to see a photo of myself that Jenni has taken that I don't like! She photographed our engagement photoshoot last October and our wedding this past weekend. She left our wedding on a Sunday night, and we had sneak peaks by Tuesday afternoon - I don't know how she works her magic so fast!! We love every single photo we have seen so far and cannot wait to see the rest of our wedding gallery!

Josh is the truth. I needed a photographer last minute and Josh absolutely went above and beyond to…read moredeliver. Beyond being an excellent photographer, Josh makes sure that you're feeling comfortable and confident throughout the entire photo shoot. He has an eye for capturing candid moments (which I loved)! I also found Josh to be very flexible with schedule and he listened to my concerns and worked within my budget. I'd definitely recommend Josh to anyone looking for a high quality professional for their event or photo shoot.

I can't say enough good things about Pam and Joe at It's All About You. They made my daughters…read moreSweet 16 perfect. The photo booth was a huge hit and the DJ and MC Tito kept the party going. They really listened to what we wanted and personalized it to my daughter. The keepsake scrapbook with all the pictures was such a lovely personal touch and will be a treasured memory. I will use them again and I will tell everyone I know that this is the company they want at their next event!

Sean and Ron were the photographers for my wedding in September. I cannot thank them enough for…read morethe phenomenal photos they took and their eye to catch truly magical moments. They did not seem to miss anything that happened at the event and managed to make sure that every one of my guests made it into at least one photo. They were great to work with, arranging was a breeze, and I am truly so impressed with the work they produced.