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    Michael Santos Photography

    5.0 (21 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
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    Ennie M.

    Michael is the best photographer in the world! He's so kind & easy to work with. Even though we had never met before our photo shoot, there was no awkward silence at any point & we talked about a lot as he is very knowledgeable. He made our maternity shoot sooo fun & told us what to do to get the best pictures. My husband & I had never done a photo shoot so we didn't know what to expect or do but Michael made it so easy & stress free. He was very patient & understanding of my not so easy to work with life schedule & had great locations to choose from & also is willing to drive to different locations. Michael also did our daughters newborn photo shoot & was so patient with us & her even though she was fighting the power most of the time Michael is very professional & got our photos back to us so quickly despite busy times! I would definitely 100% recommend him for your next photo shoot.

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    Norma B.

    You should hire Michael for your special moments and this is why: He is easy to work with he makes you feel comfortable and values your opinion. He will make time to discuss preferred places or appropriate according to the season. He will show up to the session on time. He will guide your poses and best angles. He will recommend personnel according to needs e.g. I needed someone to do my hair and make up He is patient and respectful, I got the vibe he is family oriented. Have you checked out his Instagram? @michaelsantosphotography What are you waiting for..... go! Michael was referred to me by a friend, so I looked him up. When I saw his Instagram photo shoots, that was it! He was hired. I didn't care how much he would charge me; I didn't care how much I would tip him; I didn't care how much the photo package was going to cost me. All I knew was that I wanted the perfect memories captured in photos for my wedding day. My wedding photos are absolutely gorgeous, we even created a family tree portrait that hangs on our wall. People always give me compliments of how beautiful they are, that's how I know I did the right thing. My husband has a photographer friend who was curious to know who Michael was to check out his work because apparently there was some good angles. I was nervous going into the session but as soon as I met Michael, there was a connection between my husband and our kids, so I immediately knew it was going to go well. When I look at my photos it brings me memories of natural happiness captured in portraits. Thank You Michael. Michael's pricing is fair. I promise you the quality of work and photos you get, will be worth your money.

    Planning my family session was a mixed bag of emotions. I have only had one other family session since my son was born and wanted everything to be perfect. I was stressed about picking the perfect location, what we were going to wear and about how to pose. Mike immediately put me at ease. The booking process easy and he responded quickly to any questions I had. He picked the location, offered suggestions on what to wear and described what he had in mind in terms of posing for the day of. As I got ready for our session I felt relaxed and confident that it would go well. The location setting was perfect. Mike gave me and my son excellent directions on how to pose and what to do with our (awkward) hands and feet. The session was fun and easy going. When I first saw my slideshow I cried because of how beautiful the images were. Mike captured us perfectly; the beauty of the location, our emotions and even our silly moments. Mike's professionalism and creativity made the whole process from start to finish easier than I had imagined. We had such a fun time and the images are so beautiful I plan on doing a family session with Mike every year!

    Bethany M.

    If you need beautiful Senior Portraits done, Michael Santos is the guy to go to! I've never had professional pictures done before, so I was nervous going into our session especially because I don't think I'm very photogenic and I really don't know how to pose in photos at all! But Michael really helped me relax because the vibes he was giving off were very calm and chill. As soon as the session started my anxious nerves instantly went away and I just enjoyed feeling like a model lol. I picked Michael Santos Photography because the photographers in my small town just didn't live up to the standards that I wanted. That meant I had to travel to him but that was worth it! I love my Senior Photos! 5 Stars for the work, quality and overall experience :) thanks Michael!

    Sean L.

    As a photographer myself, I feel much more comfortable behind the camera than in front of it. But, you only have your first kid once, so I wanted to get another photographer's perspective for maternity photos, and I'm happy that we went with Mike. He's a creative artist who truly knows his craft. The entire process went smoothly, from booking a date, to the session, on through to getting our photos back, which we absolutely love and have printed, framed and hung in our house; we also sent his photos out for announcements & holiday cards. We have a piece of artwork on our walls that says "These are the good old days," and we're reminded of that every time we see the special moments in our life that Mike captured so beautifully. I can say with all confidence that Mike is worth every penny (and more than he charges, to be honest). We look forward to working with him for years to come as our family continues to grow.

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    Kathleen is absolutely amazing! I did a 30th birthday studio photoshoot with her, and from start to…read morefinish she made the entire experience feel so comfortable, fun, and empowering. If it's your first time in front of the camera, don't worry at all! She truly knows what she's doing and guides you through posing in a way that feels natural and flattering. She has such a great eye, incredible energy, and makes you feel confident every step of the way. The shoot felt effortless, and the photos turned out better than I could have imagined. If you're celebrating a milestone or just want to feel your absolute best, Kathleen is 100% the person to book. Highly recommend!

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    Sarah Mack is a spectacular wedding photographer and such a lovely human. We just received our full…read morealbum from our Santa Monica wedding and are so thrilled with the way she captured our special day. We threw some big requests at Sarah and her assistant, Mike, and they got every shot. A group picture of 130+ people in front of the church? Got it. 7 flowers girls coming down the aisle? Got it. A wedding party of 18 people on the beach? Got it. Through difficult weather, time constraints, location limits, crying flower girls, etc., she went above and beyond for us and we are so grateful. We'll cherish these photos forever. Highly recommend Sarah and her team!

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    Visited here to take birthday photos! Though, it's the perfect self-portrait studio to capture any…read moreoccasion. Parking: They're located in a medium sized plaza with high foot traffic. The parking lot is consistently busy, so finding a spot can be a hit or miss. Ambiance/Environment: The studio is located inside the AR Gallery. Once you enter the AR Gallery, you'll see the studio on your right. They have an extremely small space with two rooms. One room features white walls, and the other room features colored backgrounds. There's many props from headbands and hats to chairs and stools and more! Some props can use a cleaning, but you can't really see it in the photos. Service: I decided to do a walk-in, so I didn't book an appointment or prepay online. They only take walk-ins starting at 11:30. They're not busy on weekdays but busier during the weekends. I completely forgot his name, but the worker that checked me in was nice, efficient, and knowledgable about the offerings. They provide a large screen with gridlines, lighting, and a small remote. They'll give you a timer, so you'll know exactly how much time you have left during your session. Studio Session & Photos: I chose the 5 minute session with the colored background. You'd choose two colors out of five options. Since I chose the colored walls, let the worker know when you're ready to switch colors. They'll pause the timer, switch the background, and continue the timer. The small remote is easy to hide in the photos. The lighting is perfect, and the photos came out amazing! Pricing: All details and prices are on their website. It's easy to book an appointment online. Since my birthday was three days away, the worker gave me a 10% discount. They also offer other discounts. All details are listed on their website. Highly recommend this studio!

    Wow, had the most amazing time at pose palace. Originally took a group of 5 and went to The Source,…read moreBuena Park so we could take pictures at photogram. After arriving we were told all the spots were taken and reservations were booked. We made a last minute change to go to pose palace and we are so glad we did. They were extremely accommodating and let us come in for a last minute slot. Not only this but the owners were so friendly and patient and showed us how to use the room, camera, and props. Did I mention that the total cost came out to less than half of what photogram would've costed? We will be back !!

    Michael Santos Photography - sessionphotography - Updated June 2026

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