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O'Ryan Empire Photography

5.0 (27 reviews)
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Sofia C.

As a wedding planner, I've worked with O'Ryan Empire Photography for years and they're one of the most reliable teams I recommend. They understand timelines, work seamlessly with vendors, and consistently deliver beautiful, intentional images. They make the entire day feel easier for everyone involved.

Aryel L.

Erik and his team are AMAZING. We booked with him for our wedding and our package included an engagement shoot. Erik made us feel sooo comfortable and we shared sooooo many laughs. From that moment, we couldn't wait to see him at our wedding!! The wedding flew by so quickly but Erik & Barry never missed a beat. They were so punctual but also so forgiving and understanding every time my husband and I were pulled in every other direction by my crazy family! Although our big day has come to an end, we look forward to hopefully seeing Erik for our future big moments.. or our friend's/family's. Thank you for being so much fun! Wishing you guys a prosperous and fulfilling life!!

We got married on 7.27, and having Erik and his team as our videographer, photographer, and drone pilot was truly one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From the very beginning, Erik was warm, professional, and so easy to work with. We met with him several times leading up to our big day, and he always took the time to listen, offer ideas, and make sure every detail was just right. His team went above and beyond our expectations every step of the way. On the wedding day, Erik and his crew made everything run so smoothly- especially during our family photos. We had elderly and differently-abled family members who needed extra care and time, and Erik handled everything with such patience, kindness, and grace. He made everyone feel comfortable and was able to capture those precious moments quickly and beautifully. Honestly, I didn't have a ton of photo inspiration going in because I was in such a whirlwind of emotions, but Erik completely came to the rescue. He guided us through everything and made our couple's photos feel natural, romantic, and so special. Our videography also made me feel like such a princess during our private shoot before the ceremony. It was surreal. Erik truly captures from the heart, and his work reflects that in every frame. We're beyond grateful for the memories he's preserved for us, and we can't recommend Erik and his team highly enough!

Yessica B.

Erik was incredible to work with! From the start, he made us feel so comfortable and guided us through everything. He's super professional, detail-oriented, and helped us stay relaxed and truly enjoy the day. I looked at over 25 photographers, and the moment I saw his Instagram, I knew he was the one. The photos turned out even better than we imagined, we honestly look like Hollywood model stars (and we're definitely not, lol). Our friends and family still can't stop talking about how amazing the pictures are! His team also did our videography and captured every special moment beautifully. Erik and his team worked so hard on our wedding day, they knew exactly where to be and made everything feel effortless. We're so happy we chose him. 11/10 recommend!

Laura S.

We had such a wonderful experience with O'Ryan Empire Photography and his team. Eric is personable and made our engagement shoot fun. There was never a moment where we felt awkward about posing Infront of a stranger. Needless to say, the pictures turned out beautiful. Wedding: Prior to the event, we spoke with Eric, and he answered all of our questions and allayed our concerns. He was also very receptive to all our thoughts. Once the big day arrived, Ryan and the team were so prepared and completed everything seamlessly. This team does not waste any time and truly begin to capture everything! It was go-go-go with direction the moment that I arrived. I appreciated this as I have heard many horror stories of photographers simply letting you pose as you want or wasting time trying to figure out poses. Within 72 hours, I was sent the most beautiful "sneak peeks" from the wedding day. Truly, they know what they are doing. I would hire them again in a heartbeat!

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Ludin J.

I cannot begin to express my happiness with how my wedding pictures turned out. Jaclyn and Erik are truly talented and a pleasure to work with. They have an eye for what looks good and make you feel at ease when they guiding you. My now husband can be very awkward in general, he just can't help it. However, he did not once appear awkward in any of our pictures, that's how comfortable Jaclyn and Erik made us feel in front of them :) We are so happy with everything they did for us. There exiting was so perfect! We would strongly encourage anyone who is wondering whether to work with them to just do it. You will not regret it :)

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Kimberley Y.

Unbelievable.....Amazing....Fantastic are just 3 words I can think of when we got our wedding pictures back from these guys! So professional and fun, they are a perfect fit for any event!! Book these guys for your Photography they Will NOT disappoint!!! Take a look for yourself!

If you are considering using Erik and Jaclyn as your photography and/or videography team, JUST DO IT! My husband and I struggle finding good photographers that are capable of working with what we're self conscious about or anything along those lines. We never personally got to meet Jaclyn, but the communication I had with her was always excellent! For my husband to talk about how much he enjoyed someone services is very rare, and he had nothing but good things to say about Erik repeatedly. He took the time to get to know us and our quirks, things we liked to photograph and things we didn't. He made sure to capture all of our special moments on our wedding day and engagement session. This is the best husband+wife duo we've ever come across. And we agreed going forward that even though we'd have to travel to California to get family pictures done or even maternity ones when the time is right, we would. We will never use another team for our pictures. Thank you for being such a huge and vital part of our day. Your team is the best!

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On the wedding day, Erik and his crew made everything run so smoothly- especially during our family photos.

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Cristal Kay Photography

Cristal Kay Photography

5.0
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I searched high and low for someone who could take heirloom portraits for my little one. I…read morecontacted 3 photographers and Cristal was the only one that contacted me immediately through text. Heirloom portraits are more of a southern thing so I sent her inspiration pictures for reference. She said she could do it so I ended up booking her for a session. She had tons of props and outfits to choose from. We decided to go the simpler route and opted for no props with a simple white background. The session ended up being 15 minutes (she said she got THE shot). After about a week, Cristal sent me a soft proof gallery with about 75 photos to choose from. I picked my 12 and texted her feedback on the ones I wanted more/less cropped. She also nailed the vignette on the heirloom portraits; it was exactly what I was looking for! She sent me a second gallery with my 12 picks, also including them in B&W and different editing styles (34 total). Cristal had great communication, and will go above and beyond to make sure you love your pictures! I would highly recommend her if you live in the IE area. One tiny note, 4 photos have a faint line at the top. It looks like the editing filter wasn't taken all the way up. With that being said, not the end of the world and would gladly book her again.

Just recently got my newborn photos done with Cristal, and she was an absolute joy to work with!…read moreShe made everything so easy--from booking our session, to the session itself, to delivering the most beautiful photos in such a timely manner. She was professional, patient, and incredibly sweet. I'll definitely be returning to her for more photos in the future!

Summer Hope Photography

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4.6
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I found Summer online and also noticed I had a few mutuals follow her on social media. I would…read morepresume they have used her before. Summer is kind, patient, professional, and extremely talented. From the minute I submitted an inquiry to the very last step of selecting the desired photos, she was helpful and organized. The photos themselves are absolutely gorgeous and I can't wait to receive them. She made the entire shoot so fun and comfortable. It can always be nerve wracking especially if this is not something you're used to but I genuinely always felt relaxed with her. I'm eager to book other shoots with her in the future. Thank you Summer. You made me feel so beautiful. These are truly the best photos anyone has ever taken of me.

I honestly feel so disappointed after my experience today. Summer was very inconsiderate, rude to…read moreme and honestly very cash grabbing. I will explain. As a first-time mom, I was really excited to get my 11-month-old baby's first Easter photos taken, she advertised on Instagram that her photos would be a better alternative to mall photos. More thoughtful, higher quality, and a better overall experience for a similar price. Unfortunately, that was not the case at all. When we arrived, I was holding my son and trying to ease him into the situation so he would feel comfortable sitting with the Easter Bunny. Without warning, Summer suddenly grabbed him out of my arms and said, "Here, let me just grab him," and immediately placed him on the bunny's lap. This clearly startled him, and he began crying. While I understand that some children may be scared in situations like this, abruptly taking him from me made it much worse. I believe children should be given time to warm up, especially at this age. She then quickly took only two photos while he was crying and said, "Okay, that's it. No more. He's just going to keep crying." The session was essentially over within 20 seconds, and I was left feeling uncomfortable, rushed and dismissed. I paid $45 for this, and the entire experience felt very unprofessional and transactional. As a parent, you want someone who respects boundaries, especially not grabbing your child without permission!! and who actually cares about creating a meaningful experience for a milestone like a first holiday photo. We drove 45 minutes for this session, and it was incredibly disappointing. I would not recommend booking, especially for walk-in photo sessions. Parents deserve a more patient, respectful, and thoughtful approach especially when it comes to their children. I only wish I had told her I wasn't going to pay for the horrible service. Unfortunately, I do respect a business owners time. Even though she did not put in any time or effort and it is not like there was a need to rush it too. There was no one in the lobby waiting after us.

Pose Palace Self-portrait Studio

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5.0
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Great experience shooting at this studio. The staff are excellent at explaining things thoroughly,…read morehelping to change backgrounds, respecting our scheduled shoot time, and so much more. On top of that the photos are great! Can't recommend it enough.

Found Pose Palace on TikTok and decided to check it out for a family photoshoot with our…read morenewborn--and I'm so glad we did! We stopped by on a weekday in the late afternoon and practically had the place to ourselves. Another family arrived shortly after, but it was still very relaxed and easygoing. The process was super simple. You can make a reservation, but we just walked in without any issues. We did the white background setup for 15 minutes, which was perfect and definitely a must if you're taking photos with little kids. There were a few technical difficulties during our session, but the staff member was incredibly accommodating. He paused the timer and gave us those minutes back so we didn't lose any of our shoot time. The pricing is great too! The package includes 2 people and 3 printed 4x6 photos of your favorite shots. Additional people are only $5 each, but they didn't charge us for our toddler or newborn, which was such a nice surprise. One of the best parts is that you get access to download every single digital photo from your session, not just a select few. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and ended up with so many great family photos. definitely considering coming back for another shoot

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