Maryam is an absolute joy to work with. Due to unforeseen circumstances, I needed to find a…read morephotographer on short notice. Maryam was very helpful and understanding. I was so grateful that she was able to accommodate us. She was a joy to work with in the studio, and we will treasure her high-quality photographs of our family.

I loved working with Maryam! During COVID I was very picky on higiene and she was beyond…read moreaccommodating and clean. She was able to capture my pregnancy photos better than I would have ever dreamed of! She coached me through the process and that's what made the photos turn out better than I wished for. Definitely doing my new born pictures with her !!!

We have used Sarah for glitter sessions, Christmas pictures with Santa, engagement and wedding, and…read morenow confetti. My only regret is not getting the higher package from her for the wedding! She is a true professional! The pictures came out beautifully. And, if any had any questions, she would answer in a very prompt manner! I recommend her work, but I don't really have to because her pictures speak for themselves :)

Our family has been going to Sarah for a year and we have been SO happy with every single picture…read moreshe has taken. We love the mini sessions she creates every month for the kids. She is AMAZING with kids! Our kids love to go see Sarah because they know will have a wonderful time filled with lots of giggles. Sarah is a delight to be around, so creative, and very quick to respond. She is one of the most talented photographers! We LOVE Sarah Siler Photography!

Richard and Barry were an absolute JOY to work with. They assisted in a unique project and were as…read moreexcited as myself upon completion. Attention to detail, prompt, and solid communication are additional attributes!

Having taken two digital photography classes from Dick, I would highly recommend Wilderness Studio!…read moreThe classes are great for beginners or anyone interested in learning the science of Digital Photography. I am exceptionally thankful to Dick for incorporating Photoshop into his curriculum. I had not touched the software in 10 years & was feeling overwhelmed by what changes had occurred. Dick made it a simple & enjoyable task taking on Photoshop. I now incorporate it as part of my daily workflow. Please don't hesitate taking a class from Dick, you will not be dissapointed.

I attended my first event here 4/11/26. I can guarantee that it will not be my last! From the time…read moreI walked in, the owners and staff were very attentive, friendly and professional. The venue itself is beautiful and immaculate. I am a person with a disability and rely on a mobility aid. I had absolutely no problem navigating this venue. On another note, the food was exceptional and worth making a return trip for. Thank you Price Creek Event Center for an amazing evening.

Price Creek Event Center does things right!…read more I attended a wedding here a few weeks ago and I thought the staff was fabulous-- they truly went above and beyond. The wedding itself was held upstairs in a light and bright room. The reception was downstairs-- there was a separate area for the food buffet and an actual bar for drinks. It accommodated under 150 people no problem. I will say that besides having excellent staff, Price Creek Event Center also serves up some tasty food- which isn't always the case at weddings! Nearly all attendees were clean plate club members. The only glaring negative-- is the decor and whole vibe is kind of dated. The entire time I felt like I was in a 1980s movie. Price Creek Event Center is definitely worth considering if you're throwing an event in Amana -- it is just a stones throw away from the Hotel Millwright, the brewery and more!

I had the perfect wedding at this venue. The owner, Mary Ellen Hill, was very easy to work with and…read morewe emailed frequently. She always tried to keep us up to date on what was happening and coordinated parking, setup, put up all our chairs, and even gave us a very heartfelt tour of the gardens. The day of the wedding was a beautifully sunny day (it was yesterday!). Everything was perfect. I really have nothing to say about the location that's negative. She knew what she was doing and her hard work is seen with how beautiful the gardens are kept. She does tea and snacks on Saturdays, and I may stop by with my mom. I definitely recommend this location as one of the best Iowa City can offer for outdoor venues! She also can have a reception at the location too (though my fiance and I didn't choose to because we had a reception venue lined up anyway).

Amazing gardens! What wonderful place to visit. Never knew such a place existed right here in our…read moreown community.

Our school recently invited Sophia for face painting, and she did an outstanding job! Sophia's face…read morepainting is highly professional, detailed, and creative. She works very quickly and can paint not only on faces but also on arms. All the students loved her work. I highly recommend Sophia for anyone in need of high-quality face painting services!

Absolutely fantastic experience! The face painting was stunning and detailed. The artist was…read moreprofessional, friendly, and incredibly talented. Highly recommend for any event!

Aero takes the stress out of party planning with their wide range of party supplies!…read more We were recently throwing a family rebellion aka family reunion and 80th birthday party celebration. We called ahead to reserve the few items we were needing and they made it easy and chuckled bit when they realized all we needed were a few tables chairs and ice chest. What we felt was a large event wasn't a drop in the bucket to what Aero can support with their supplies! They even gave us a discount. We would definitely use Aero for the next shindig we host.

Spotless party/food equipment and supplies. Excellent service. Outdoor equipment is always well…read moreserviced and clean. We've been using them for 15 years.

Mary Freitag is a makeup artist who used to work for me. I want clients to know that she is using…read moreimages that she does not own to promote her business and misrepresent her photography. Almost ever image on her website was photographed at my studio under my guidance using the exact lighting and posing setups that I created. Mary stopped working for me 2 months ago and we had no hard feelings at the time. She told me she was moving to Texas for her dancing. Perhaps she did move to Texas for dancing too but it is clear that she moved away from CA to start her own photography business as well. I think she didn't stay in LA because she planned to steal the work of other photographers and was already burn bridges with many LA photographers and makeup artists. Mary verbally and legally agreed to never use the images that we taken at my studio yet she still has them on her site. I want her potential clients to know this because they 1. They have a right to know Mary's business practices and 2. A photographer or any artist should use work which is theirs. I only found out about this because a few other photographers called me and were pissed that she had taken down the photography credits on her makeup site. They believed that this was done to mislead people into thinking that she had done the photography which was present on her makeup site. My only hope is that this warns potential clients before shooting with Mary Freitag and Light and Shine Photography.

Mary is fantastic! I…read morecontacted Mary about a headshot session for TV, film, & commercial. From my first inquiry she was quick to respond and answered all my questions. She took the time to get to know what I needed and told me all about her usual process. We got to shoot in a studio in North Hollywood (not her usual studio) which was quite a treat. Lots of light, great A/C, music, restroom for changing, racks for wardrobe, hair and makeup station, all the backdrops/props/lighting accoutrement we needed. When I got there we went through my wardrobe and worked out our shots. She made suggestions but was sure to incorporate my ideas and opinions. After making out final decisions she organized the wardrobe, hair and makeup to make the shoot flow smoothly from one look to the next. Coming from a hair and makeup background I was confident that she would not only make me up beautifully but also be able to touch up between shots and fix stray hairs etc. Something that I've not had the luxury of in previous shoots. Throughout the shoot she got things set up quickly and was so easy going it made sitting for the photos a relaxing and fun experience. With her direction and the atmosphere she created I was able to get a great variety of shots and expressions which was my ultimate goal. Overall I had a great time on our shoot and would recommend Light & Shine Photography to anyone out there looking for a knowledgable, efficient, and personable experience.