My daughter recently did a group graduation photoshoot with her friends, and we had the pleasure of working with Lisa. We booked months in advance, knowing this was something special we wanted to do. One of the moms, who's a returning client of Lisa's, coordinated the date, and Lisa managed all the individual contracts, waivers, and payments via Venmo seamlessly. She kept communication clear and organized through a group text with all the moms, which was incredibly helpful. Lisa was professional, patient, and never made the girls feel rushed. She's familiar with our school's location and offered thoughtful suggestions for the best lighting and backgrounds, which made a noticeable difference in the quality of the shots. To make the shoot even more special, I'd suggest bringing a few personal props, like a graduation cap and gown, a framed baby photo, roses, or leis. These don't need to be in every shot, 1-2 could add a meaningful and fun touch for a fews shots. Our group opted for a second outfit change into their college t-shirts, which added a personal and celebratory feel as they look ahead to their next chapter. Choosing photos was actually difficult, in the best way, because there were so many beautiful options. Each girl ended up with at least 2-3 individual portraits and 2-3 group shots they absolutely loved, but honestly, there were many more to choose from. Doing the shoot with friends made the experience feel more relaxed and fun. The girls were cheering each other on, helping fix hair and outfits, and just enjoying the moment together. It took the pressure off and created a supportive, joyful vibe. I highly recommend doing a graduation photoshoot with friends, and Lisa made it a truly equitable, enjoyable experience where everyone walked away with photos they're happy with. read more

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Lisa will fit right into your family gathering and take beautiful photos with great advice and care. She is professional, punctual, and a delight to deal with. The gallery of digital prints is easy to share with loved ones. I recommend her highly. read more

I HIGHLY recommend Lisa if you are planning on taking grad photos! Lisa was warm and had amazing energy throughout the entire session. She knew all the best spots around campus (USC) and since I did my degree remotely, this was so helpful! Turnaround time for photos was quick and they turned out perfect. Thanks Lisa:-) read more

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Lisa is the best! I was really disappointed with my previous grad photos from another photographer, but Lisa completely exceeded my expectations. She made me feel so comfortable, gave great guidance on posing, and made the whole process fun and easy. She even got my puppy to look at the camera! Plus, she knows all the best photo spots around USC. I highly recommend her--she's an incredibly talented photographer! I am so so happy with how my grad photos came out :) read more

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Such a wonderful experience with Lisa in our home. She is so comfortable and welcoming. Incredible energy for our young kids and the pictures came out so great. Very natural and not overly photoshopped images if that's what you are looking for. Will absolutely keep her in our contacts for any/all occasions read more

We've been wanting to update our family photos forever, and when the pandemic hit we procrastinated awhile longer. In addition to your chosen venue, Lisa also offers the option of taking quality photos in front of your home, on your porch, or on your street while maintaining social distancing for those who desire it. We've always wanted to incorporate our home and our lovely street in our family pictures and Lisa captured them all in our session with her. The transaction itself was easy and efficient from booking to confirmation and even a little info/tip sheet on what to wear and how to 'm of connecting with her subjects and making them feel at ease right from the get-go. She's professional, fun, and gregarious. The photos came out beautifully (we had a hard time picking favorites because we loved them all). read more

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For years, we have been those procrastinators when taking family holiday pictures but on a whim I called Lisa Phelan Photography when someone suggested using her services. We were fortunate enough to schedule Lisa to take our photos this past Sunday. From the start, Lisa was such an incredible delight. She got to know what our family wanted out of the holiday photos, scouted locations (this is huge especially since we never asked her to do so!), kept us updated on potentially places, and just got to know our family's make up. But the real reason Lisa is such a treasure is her ability to make family photo shoots a fun experience. Lisa had wonderful suggestions on how to pose for photos, gave much needed directions, and really got to know my boys (ages 13 and 11) in the process. She did so much for our family in such a short time span (one hour!). I have two very stubborn boys who do not like having their photos taken and yet, they truly enjoyed the experience. While sitting outdoors having frozen yogurt right after the photo shoot, the boys immediately asked that if they have to have future holiday pictures taken they hope it's with Lisa Phelan. My husband and I could not agree more. He said that's the most enjoyable photo session we've had. Lisa is the best. You will not be disappointed. We received our photos this week and they're just beautiful. Her professional eye is second to none. So book your session today! read more

Lisa is such a gem! She is the epitome of professionalism. I asked Lisa if she could do a photo shoot of my boyfriend and his dog for a Christmas present. Beyond that I didn't much have an idea of where or what I wanted to but that was ok because Lisa was prepared with locations! She gave me examples of what she thought would be great and she was absolutely correct! We ended up shooting at the old zoo in LA and the pics turned out fantastic. Beyond being able to hone in my distraction prone bf, she also had treats and tactics to get the dog focused! Love love love and highly recommend. read more

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Lisa took family photos for us for our holiday cards and they turned out amazing! We didn't have a location in mind, so she chose the perfect location for us and was very fun and easy to work with. She got along really well with our kids and couldn't have been more patient, professional, and efficient. We truly enjoyed our photo session and plan to hire her again next time! read more

Lisa took photos for my graduating high school senior's graduation announcement, really serving as way to memorialize this milestone during this pandemic. Lisa was wonderful to work with since we organized the photo shot to capture dusk on her school campus. She captured the spirit of my daughter beautifully - it was hard to pick the images since there were so many great shots to pick from. I will most definitely engage Lisa again when it comes time to take a new family photos. read more

I was under the gun, needing a professional photo immediately after I had won the Academy Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting, and Lisa Phelan saved me. In a matter of just a couple days, I went from booking the session to having a choice of several great shots. I HATE having my picture taken, but Lisa made it not only painless but fun. I continue to use this photo for publicity purposes and plan to book Lisa the next time I need a professional shot! read more

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Lisa planned, directed and shot a full spread for our business, a multi-site healthcare operation. She handled it with poise, professionalism, and of course, with the utmost artistic excellence. It's a tough time for any business, and in healthcare it is especially tricky. I had questions about whether navigating around clients would be tenable given the restrictions of lockdown. Lisa demonstrated strategic excellence in executing a plan to shoot 11 buildings and their associated grounds while maintaining safe distance and protecting confidentiality. Lisa Phelan Photography is the real deal and I would highly recommend for any project, big or small. read more

I have never had such a comfortable shoot and such fantastic shots! Lisa is super easy and fun to work with. The headshots she took for me are currently being used to submit me for network shows! She's awesome! read more

I recently had a family photo shoot with Lisa. We haven't taken professional photos since the children were very small, so I was a little worried that the now college-aged kids might be a little difficult. There was no reason to worry; Lisa was engaging and made us all feel comfortable. We took our photos outside at a park and Lisa was organized from the beginning. She knew what shots she wanted and where to shoot them and knew when the lighting would be best. She has a great eye; the park background added a cool vibe to our photos. She also took individual head shots for everyone to use on social media. Lisa is a true professional who loves what she does. She takes flattering, natural photos that make even the least photogenic person look good. This is the first time that I have enjoyed looking at photos. They capture who we are: happy, vibrant, and real. Lisa was a joy to work with and I highly recommend her. She is a comfortable, easy-going, and fun photographer who takes amazing photos! read more

Lisa was awesome to work with. She came to our home and took photos of our daughter who is graduating from college. We wanted some fun photos as well as professional photos. She knew the best time with lighting and was truly amazing to work with. Very easy going and constantly making sure my daughter was comfortable and natural poses. My daughter commented that Lisa is the best photographer she has ever worked with and that is truly a compliment. We will definitely have Lisa photograph our family in the future! read more

What an amazing photographer! Our adult daughter gave us (family of four) a photo session with Lisa as a Christmas gift, and I swear it was one of the best presents we've ever received. Lisa came to our house, and had such a fun and engaging approach that we all immediately relaxed and felt comfortable. She avoided the typical posed family photos you often see, and instead worked with us to create fun images that had energy and reflected our personalities. Her creativity and technical skill were fantastic, and we got an awesome selection of pics from our one hour session. Afterwards, Lisa pointed us to top quality resources for printing, and we are ordering prints now to create a beautiful wall collage of family images. I would highly recommend Lisa as a photographer to others, and definitely plan to hire her again the next time we photograph our family. Gotta grab those family memories while you can. read more

Lisa did an amazing job on my son's USC graduation photos. She was very responsive and coordinated the entire event with my son to do on campus shots, even with all of the COVID restrictions. The pictures are awesome and we were so pleased with all of them. Turn around on ordering pictures was quick and I received my photos within days. I highly recommend her for any of your photography needs. read more

Lisa came to our home, established a positive relationship with my children and then took fantastic photos that we were able to send out as Christmas gifts to family members and use as Christmas cards. My adult son is developmentally disabled and as a 24-year old man has the cognition of a 5-year old. Lisa was FANTASTIC with my son and took some great pictures which is not always easy to do with him. read more

Lisa is an amazingly talented photographer!. We hadn't done family photos in five years and to be honest it's usually a pretty stressful experience. Lisa made it fun and easy and it definitely showed in the results. She took so many beautiful, natural-looking photos. We will definitely be calling Lisa again in a few months for my daughter's graduation photos! read more

We have family pictures taken every year. Lisa was "hands down" the best photographer we've had. We moved from Colorado last year and she was so warm and welcoming. Her photos were incredible. They captured the essence of our family and our son. Couldn't have asked for a better photographer! We will be doing these yearly. read more

Love getting our photos taken by Lisa. She made the outing a fun experience for all. She had us all laughing which made for photos that make you smile when you look at them. We order prints and they are up on the wall already and I get to smile everyday when I pass them. Thank you! read more

Lisa was amazing! She was able to get my 5 year old and 2.5 year old engaged in our maternity session to the point where they didn't want the shoot to be over. She made the photo shoot fun for all of us. I've had past photo shoots that were uncomfortable and not natural. Lisa is very easy going and listened to what we wanted for the pictures and incorporated them in the shoot. She also did our newborn session and the pictures turned out absolutely amazing. She is also very responsive and so easy to get along with. I highly recommend her for family photo shoots. read more