We had our wedding here, beautiful grounds, excellent Indian food, very responsive support team,…read moreexcellent service staff, very reasonably priced, especially for this area. Daniel was very kind and helpful, and Kavya was so awesome and helpful the night of the event. Highly recommend!

I highly recommend The Franciscan Event Center for your next event. Staff was incredibly, kind,…read morehelpful and very patient with my many questions. Reasonably priced and beautiful space. We already booked our next event with them and look forward to many events to follow.

Wow! What a fantastic date night experience. We went here last night for the Glacial Lake painting,…read moreand it was so much fun! Our teacher, Sabrina, was very helpful and patient when showing us the different techniques and would walk around to encourage each of us. The studio is so cozy and the perfect setting for enjoying a glass of wine while painting. Nancy, the owner, was also there to help with painting instructions as needed and helped at the bar area for snacks and beverages. The energy was so fun and positive. I love that this is a woman-owned small business and encourage other patreons to support them! There are so many paint options and they have these displayed around the studio so we definitely want to return to try more out! Give this place a try, you won't be disappointed.

Got this on Groupon and we had a fantastic time painting, listening to music, and drinking wine!…read moreThe instructor was very warm and explained each step! It felt like a private class! Highly recommend going with your gals and having a great time together!

Jeff did a wonderful job taking pictures of our wedding ceremony and reception. Jeff's pricing was…read morevery reasonable and included the copyrights to and digital downloads of the photos both of which many other photographers charge extra for. I would hire Jeff again without hesitation!

I can't believe I'm only the second person to review Photography by Jeff Pistana, early bird gets…read morethe worm I guess! When organizing my parents surprise 50th Wedding Anniversary we researched multiple photographers and selected Jeff because his prices were so incredibly reasonable (He starts at $75.00 for 2 hours - no kidding!) and he made an effort to explain his services to us. There were no hidden costs or surprises about not being able to keep and own every picture like many photographers these days tend to do to suck more money out of you. Plus, his portfolio displays a wide range of both perfectly posed shots and tender candid shots. The day of the surprise party, he showed up on time, dressed appropriately for the fancyness of the event (I've seen wedding photogs show up in ripped jeans and tennis shoes before! C'mon, that's unacceptable!) and had an uncanny ability to make everyone who had just met him feel absolutely at ease during the experience. Jeff helped bring out our family's...how shall I say, "eccentric" personality and provided us with warm, lasting memories of that day. He graciously handled challenges, making the best of difficult situations, such as a lack of lighting at our venue towards the end, after the sun had set and displayed thoughtfulness and patience as we tried to coordinate over 30 family members in various groupings. We never felt rushed and the photos came out phenomenal since we were all so at ease, and excited to be there. He definitely went above and beyond the call of duty. One of the more subtle qualities of Jeff was how none of the guests even noticed he was there, he was so unobtrusive and stealthy yet we have pictures of everyone and everything that happened! He has this keen way of capturing the moment without being obvious or in anyone's way. He devoted so much of his time, energy and talent to making my parents 50th such a success and went far beyond our expectations. We now have so many greats pictures displayed throughout all the children's houses and to share with friends and family as well as creating family heirlooms for the little ones for the future. Thanks for the timeless memories!!! We even had some questions regarding the timing of our parent's arrival and wished to get their reactions to the surprise captured as thoroughly as possible and Jeff promptly answered all of our phone calls and emails. The day after the event Jeff provided us with all the photos on a disc and stuck around to make sure we could open and access them. We were shocked to receive them so quickly and are very happy with them. Jeff got so many ridiculously AMAZING candid shots and portraits that day, My parents could not be happier with the photos. Jeff has also done some exceptional food shots for me when I had an urgent need for my cookbook. I was at the point of telling my publisher I would have to miss a deadline but then called Jeff who fit me into his already busy schedule and was able to set up the shoot at my house. Jeff knew precisely how to angle the camera to convey the true integrity of the dishes I prepared and was able to hand me a zip drive with over 100 pictures within two hours. He also made sure that the photos were what I wanted. I love that he shows you the pictures on his camera as he's taking them to make sure you are pleased and will do a retake if you like. To say I am happy with Jeff's work is an understatement, his friendly demeanor and sincerity in pleasing his client's will keep me coming back as long as he's in business. It's remarkable that such a talented photographer doesn't have a snooty attitude, which I have has the displeasure of seeing all too often. Jeff is very humble and natural, a powerful quality in someone who is so good at what he does. Best prices you will ever find, combined with polite, thoughtful service and great pictures is what you get with Jeff. I won't hire any other photographer.

The heart of any great photographer is their ability to capture a moment. If they have an eye for…read morea particular look or feel, that's great too, but only every so often do you see someone who can truly tell a story and capture a subject's soul. With LD, you get that kind of photography. We've used Laura on several different occasions all for vastly different reasons. Laura initially was hired to do a "boudoir" shoot with my husband as a birthday gift to me. I would review those photos, but that would be a little too personal and as much as I love my Yelp followers, none of you are privy to THAT level of intimacy. ;) Laura also got some awesome shots of our little babies... We have an English and two French bulldog who are total camera hams. She did an awesome job at capturing their little personalities and we proudly display those beautiful pictures in our living area. Most recently, this past fall, Laura met me and my family at Boulder Falls for a photo shoot mainly showcasing my 2 year old niece and all her beauty. The plan had been to not only get candid family photos, but also give us physical memories that highlight what it means to be a family. Laura was able to capture many moments shared between each of us, and she also provided helpful suggestions to maximize the impact of every photo. It was great to see her work so flawlessly with a 2 year old who has a reputation of being quite the little Mariah Carey, if you know what I mean. Furthermore, Laura produced photos that captured each of our four personalities as well as how we interact together. So, if you're looking for someone that can produce awesome photos whether it's family, festive, frisky, or even Fido related, do yourself a favor and give Laura at LD Photography a call.

A few weeks ago a good girlfriend of mine showed me some photos that she had done for her husband…read more It was a boudoir shoot so very sexy, but done in a very tasteful manner. I was extremely impressed with the photos and decided to use Laura for my business head shots. I really enjoyed shooting with LD. Laura is extremely professional and warm at the same time. She has a great eye for detail and even helped me style some of my looks. I am extremely particular. Laura listened to my every request when it came to touchups and was able to produce the final result that I was looking for. I will definitely be hiring LD in the future for any photography needs that I may have. Whether you're looking for sexy shots, head shots, wedding shots or anything in between Laura is an amazing photographer and a delight to work with!

The PACE Center is one of my favorite venues because of the expansive free parking, comfortable…read moreseating, and beautiful theater. They have a huge variety of performances including musical theater, dramas, comedies, children's theater, comedians, and musicians just to list a few. Tickets are reasonably priced and the staff is always friendly and helpful. The concession stand has a full bar and most items/drinks are also reasonably priced.

The PACE (Parker Arts, Culture, and Events) Center is the City of Parker's main cultural complex…read more It is managed by Parker Arts and is just a block east of downtown Parker, right off Mainstreet. The complex includes the Mainstage Theater, an intimate proscenium stage with 534 seats, a spacious art gallery plus extensive wall space for art display in the theater lobby, a 3,000 square foot event room, and the beautiful west terrace which has access to both the theater lobby and the event room. The classroom wing includes a dance studio, two creative studios, and two discovery labs. Parker Arts runs an extensive program of theatrical performances, art shows, and classes. All parts of the complex are available for rental for events from weddings to business conferences. There is a large parking lot in front of the building and a parking ramp is under construction (May 2025) just to the east.

Cute little space with Big possibilities, definitely a favorite spot and loved that they worked…read morewith my ideas and added creative feedback to bring my vision alive!

Scott was such a great photographer to work with this past August 2025!!! The studio was so…read morebeautiful and perfect to shoot in, there are multiple opportunities to capture different poses and to work with different elements with such a talented photographer. I cannot thank Scott enough for helping lead me with poses and capturing such fantastic shots. Cannot wait to work with him again at Lumen Studios.

Kristen did our wedding a year ago (wow time flies). She…read moredid a spectacular job and listened to our input on what we wanted! She was able to get some fantastic candid photos of our entire group, the shots truly captured the feel the day had. A year later and I am still going through all the pictures she got. We also opted for Kristen to create our wedding album. Best decision we ever made, I have friends that got married before us that still don't have an album made. When you think of how many photos there are of the day it can be very overwhelming, and she took the stress completely out of it! Bottom line Kristen was amazing, professional, fun, laid back and did a fantastic job! I could go on and on. I would recommend her for anyone looking for a photographer :)

Kristen was the second shooter at our wedding on October 19, 2013 in Livermore. We just got the…read morepictures and are thrilled - I can't stop looking at them :) The photos are wonderful and they really captured the emotion of the day. Kristen was professional, well prepared, friendly, and fun to work with. Throughout the day, she was helpful with lots of stuff - holding my train, holding random things the groom had in his pocket (cell phone, wallet, razor...haha). She took great pictures of all the details of the day and it was great to have multiple perspectives for all the most important moments. All in all, she was fun to work with, took great pictures, and I highly recommend her!

We recently had an end-of-year work celebration and included a craft activity with Crafty Chassis…read moreand it was a fantastic experience! Kristin was incredibly organized, friendly, and engaging. She brought everything needed to create a fun, hands-on crafting session that everyone enjoyed. We made solar lights, terrariums, and leather coasters, and each person left with a beautiful craft item. It was the perfect blend of creativity, professionalism, and fun. I highly recommend Crafty Chassis for any group event, whether it's a corporate team-building activity, a celebration, or just a unique way to bring people together!

On behalf of Shea Homes, I'm thrilled to recommend Crafty Chassis! This colorful mobile art truck…read morealways brings a burst of creativity and excitement to our community events. The hands-on craft projects are always festive and thoughtfully themed - and always a favorite with kids and families. It's such a unique and engaging addition that helps make every one of our community events extra special.