I'm a wedding planner in Los Angeles, and my wedding last month at the Neighborhood Church in Palos…read moreVerdes was the first time I've worked with Joey Ikemoto Photography. From the beginning to the day of, they made everything so easy. There was someone who was always available if either me or my couple had questions, for one. Scheduling meetings and engagement shoot was great. Joey's Jonathan was our photographer at the wedding, and he and his assistant were wonderful and fun. They were great with the guests, and great sticking to a pretty short timeline, with some helpful suggestions. I'd love to work with them again. - Liz Coopersmith Silver Charm Events

We're so happy and lucky we got to have Joey Ikemoto and his team capture the beautiful memories of…read moreour special day!! When I was first looking for a photographer, I was in awe of his variety of artistic and breathtaking photos on his site from other weddings & events. As a fellow creative, I wanted someone that could see the possibilities and offer unique photos and he went above and beyond that! Joey really put us at ease with his fun energy & sense of humor. We all had a great time laughing with our wedding party and everyone. Joey and his team are so friendly, creative and professional. We really appreciate how quickly Joey and Mr. Tracy responded to our questions in the beginning and in the consultation. Even with the heatwave in LA of our wedding weekend, our photos came out AMAZING. The love, joy and giddiness of that day is captured along with the little details in our centerpieces and other things that we made for our wedding. Here's a few our favorite photos from the preview. We're so excited to see the rest! We highly recommend Joey Ikemoto Photography!! Thank you so much Joey and team for everything!

Cheryl did such a fantastic job with our family photos, despite challenging conditions. I could not…read morebe happier with them. Highly recommend.

My husband and I recently took maternity photos with Cheryl and we had an amazing experience. Not…read moreonly is she the nicest person you will ever meet but her photos are absolutely beautiful. She gave great suggestions on different photo locations and also offers dresses from her studio so I did not have to go out and buy anything. Overall, the experience was great and we cannot wait to work with her again for our newborn shoot :) We highly recommend her! :)

Thank you Bobbie and Wynter, the both of you captured the essence of our special moments during the…read moreevents, especially our wedding in July 2023. The attention to detail and creativity surpassed our expectations. Thank you for preserving these memories so beautifully! Todd and Sally Holland

The crew at WANT Photography is top notch. Bobby and Wynter are pros. Hands down the best photo…read moreshoot I've participated in. We had a "difficult" family member that isn't photo friendly. WANT's crew sailed through that challenge and created opportunities for an incredible outcome. You won't be disappointed, I promise.

Nick is the best photographer for any event! I have seen him, first hand, at weddings, banquets,…read moreoutdoor events, casual get togethers, and had the blessing to have him take my family photos. I have four little kids and his patience for our family needs was a great help. We had a beautiful beach photo shoot and my kids were constantly distracted by the waves, rocks, birds, etc. I thought we wouldn't be able to have a productive photo shoot but Nick took the most beautiful candid picture of them looking out to the ocean or exploring the rocky beach. I never would have expected these beautiful, natural, and spontaneous pictures to come from my kids. Nick is truly talented! Also, his talent shows, consistently, over a broad spectrum of scenarios and he executes his photography while hardly being noticed. He is like a photography ninja, trying to get he best shot and the perfect angle. It pays off because his photos are breathtaking and capture the moment and the emotion at that point in time. I am booking Nick for all my important life events and recommend his photography to everyone I know. On top of all this he is a great guy to work with and so easy to be around.

Nick was my engagement photographer and he was AMAZING!!!! He was so nice, understanding, fun to…read morework with! He made the day easier for me, as I was all over the place and he made every moment enjoyable. I was very worry about not knowing how to post or even being awkward but he was able to assure my fiancé and I to be ourselves and was able to capture some of the most raw and precious moments ever! Looking back at all his photos, I am in crying because I am so thankful for having such an awesome photographer. I have worked with a lot of photographer and trust me when I tell you, you're going to need someone like Nick on your big da

Truth be told....I write this with a bit of a tear in my eye....not to get too melodramatic over a…read moreyelp review....but pictures...when done perfect and if your in a particular sentimental mood....can have that effect. Some backstory...Imagix/Michelle has done our yearly photos for our son from ages 1 to now 5. (See my past reviews). From somehow capturing a perfect moment from our perpetually moving blur of a son (ages 1-3) to patiently instructing four 70/80 year olds on how to hold their aforementioned 4 year old Tasmanian Devil grandson last year, Michelle is a magician/artist...I always leave the photoshoot stressed from the chaos Hurricane Daniel (our son) leaves in his wake....But every year we come back to look at the proofs and are amazed at Michelle ability to capture "lighting in a bottle" . This year was no different. Fortunately we survived the terrible 2's (...3's....4's....) and thanks to time, maturity, and the opposite of gentle parenting, our little Daniel, though far from perfect, is manageable. But we didn't want to make it too easy for Michelle, so we threw in another variable. After a recent canine cancer scare, and recently learning from Google that all dogs, however loyal and cute, unfortunately have an inescapable life, span, I somehow convinced my beautiful but camera shy wife that this is the year we do a family photo with our dog. Some more backstory, if you read this far, our Yorkie, Libby, loves us but HATES the rest of the world. She spent the entire hour photoshoot in perpetual scowl and Volume 11 non stop bark. One week later as she always does, lighting in a bottle perfection. I looked at the proofs with amazement. Our son, we expected....she's done it every year, but how she made a loud perpetual yapping bark into a impossibly cute smile is above my skill set. But I think her greatest feat is how she lessened the "he must be rich" looks gap between my wife and I. My wife is easy, even me with my amateur Android skills, it's hard for her to take a bad picture. Michelle mastery came with how she elevated me to "he must be funny" looks gap level. So why the tear? We loved one of the pics so much we purchased a large framed canvas print to hang on our living room wall. My 85 year old happened to be in town for his grandsons 5th bday so I asked him for an helping hand hanging the picture. I figured he has these family portrait hanging at my childhood home. My brother and I with our full head of hair and my mom shoulder pads captured the 90's to a tee...but what I always remember is the "proud" look my dad had on his face. A look of accomplishment shouting "look at me world and all that I love and created". Watching my aging dad struggle, listing to my aging dog bark in a locked room to protect my dad's ankles, I was suddenly reminded that time, as much as you want to hit pause, always moves forward. It's a good idea to stop and smell the roses, or in this case, look at the snapshot/memories/moments and take it all in. After my dad handed me the leveler and I put away the hammer, and I looked up....and yeah....I had that "Dad" look

I went here to take my passport photo and had a really good experience. The owner was so kind and…read moremade me feel comfortable right away, which I really appreciated. They were also very professional and made sure everything looked right for the requirements. The whole process was quick and easy, and the photo turned out great. I'd definitely recommend this place if you need passport or visa photos!

Liliya is one the best photographer in SoCal…read more She is professional, friendly, and take great pictures. We hired her last year for our girl birthday party and family pictures. She captured a lot of beautiful and candid moments on our daughter's birthday. We were so happy with her service and will definitely use her again. Thank you so much Liliya. We have a lot of beautiful pictures to look back

The BEST photo session we've ever had! Liliya, I just…read morewanted to say as many thanks as we can because it was really the best experience and the best photo session. These photos are AMAZING! We have never received something so beautiful, cheerful and creative! You were able to capture so much joy and beauty! I rewatched the photos million times and every time found something new. I am looking forward to many more photo session with you! If you are in need of a professional photographer, don't look any longer! Liliya made the whole family feel comfortable and was so patient and kind with kids. She also has such a quick turn around time for digital pictures.

Excellent space for awesome events- exhibits, social, weddings, parties, etc.. high ceilings, two…read morefloors- can accommodate large groups. Great neighborhood...

From the owner: Arches on 6th is a stunning urban chic masterpiece in the heart of burgeoning downtown San Pedro…read more Perfect for private events, weddings and receptions, exhibitions, productions, photography shoots, corporate and private parties, decor and themes are limited only by the imagination. Located where historic California intersects with the beauty of the sea and the Arts District. The space is flexible with high ceilings and open floor plan, ready to be transformed for your need and vision. Inspiring space for ceremonies, dinners, cocktail parties and unparalleled experiences, Arches on 6th offers an aesthetic point of view that’s both creative and malleable. We know that you will love it as much as we do!

Eva has created amazing memories of our family for the past almost 4 years. We did the year…read moremilestone photos for both of our kids (3 months, 6months, 9 months, 1 year smash cake), 3 Christmas mini sessions, maternity, newborn, family photos and birthdays. She has been able to capture the best memories for us that we will cherish forever. She has the amazing talent of somehow making both of my kids smile and look at the camera at the same time! Her fun energy has my kids always excited to go see her and take pictures. She collaborates with others to make the photos perfect- makeup/hair, and cakes! I also love that she has a large supply of baby outfits and headbands - and she would style the babies so cute! We moved away 3 years ago, yet still drive an hour and a half to work with her because she is the best! Thank you Eva for capturing amazing memories that we will cherish always.

I had my maternity photos with my pets done here and she made the whole experience easy and…read moreenjoyable. She gave great tips on poses and also had a variety of backgrounds to choose from. Not to mention her photos are amazing quality! Definitely book your photography needs here.

Posting a follow-up as I've received direct messages from random Yelpers over the past few months…read morestating they had similar frustrations as me or asking about my concluding experience. After continued attempts to get a hold of Angela via phone and emails, I finally tried TEXTING Angela in November. I was happy to see a text response from her! but then baffled when I read her message. I've attempted to post screenshots of the text exchange but it appears only a portion is posting. In summary, Angela stated she felt she was harassed by me and would not respond to my bullying tactics. Again, I was dumbfounded. Ultimately, she refused to return our $100 deposit and went silent on us again. In hindsight, I should have noticed that most of the Yelp reviews are over a year old. I don't see any recent reviews which should have been a red flag. I hope Angela is able to improve her operations and customer experience as she is clearly talented at taking beautiful photos.

Angela came highly recommended by my sister-in-law as she went with Angela for all three of her…read morechildren's newborn photoshoot. For the newborn photoshoot, we spent the full four hours in Angela's studio, which allowed me, a first time mom, to really enjoy the process. Angela took great care of us every step of the way, from making sure the baby is comfortable during the naked baby pictures, to making sure mom and dad look ready and stress-free for the family pictures. I'm extremely happy with how the pictures turned out and the grandparents are so in love with all the pictures. If you're on the fence about doing a newborn photoshoot, please do it and go with Angela!