I couldn't speak more highly of Thaddeus and his work as a photographer. Not only is he a true…read moreartist, but he's professional, magnetic, funny, and affable. Getting one's headshots done can feel scary. I was nervous going into it, but the minute I arrived all my guards came down because Thaddeus made me feel safe and secure, sexy and beautiful. He is a natural born teacher and taught me so much prior to the shoot about what was expected of me. For example, coming prepared is his number one request. When booking with Thad you're entering into a symbiotic relationship where both of you contribute. My headshot experience was unique in that what I wanted to achieve was two-fold: to get business and actor headshots (both theatrical & commercial). During our initial consultation I learned from Thad that in my case, I would be playing three roles for the shoot: the talent, artistic director, and fashion stylist. In order for me to succeed at the latter two Thad gave me a step-by-step guide: I needed to create a Pinterest board, identify outfits that inspired me, pull looks from my own closet, print inspo pictures and pair them with each of my looks, and of course hang my clothing and transport them in garment bags. It may sound like a lot of work, and it is, but it is so worth it bc Thaddeus will come just as prepared if not more with his own work completed (photography-wise) not to mention his years of experience and countless stories on the job including glamorous tales and wildly funny tribulations (the kind that enough time has passed for one to be able to laugh at them) from his time in NYC. Also, as I said, my photoshoot was unique as I was responsible for the preparations. Typically, Thaddeus is hired for major commercial shoots or fashion magazines where there are whole teams of people hired to assist. Not only did he teach me how to prepare, but Thaddeus also gave me the gift of directing me throughout my shoot. Having stepped away from the acting world to build my business experience, I felt a little rusty. My thoughts included, "Do I have what it takes? Will I still have the acting chops? Am I good, capable, or pretty enough?" The answer was yes to all. I had everything I needed inside me for the shoot to be a success and I give Thaddeus credit for bringing it out in me. Since I have begun this diatribe, I'll explain. Currently, as a 33-year-old woman, I am on a journey to know and fall in love with myself, believing in myself all on my own. And that's why my photoshoot was so powerful. Thaddeus believed in me before I did. He did so because he cares and that's evident in him contributing his art, his photography, and his good and wise nature to the world. Thaddeus' standards of excellence are so high that you will see it and feel it the moment you meet him, the moment you walk into his convivial, clean, professional photography studio you will know you're in the right place. You will rise to the level of excellence Thaddeus exudes because you won't be able to deny its surrounding power and presence. Thaddeus' hard work and desire to continue working until things are just right is an inspiration. My headshots turned out so beautifully and dynamically. We even got to play with some editorial shots! Attached are 4 of the 11 looks we captured, thanks to Thaddeus! LAST thing, I would be remiss not to mention and praise Elsa Delgado Perkins (who Thad recommended) - https://makeupandhairbyelsa.com/contact/ who did my hair and makeup and absolutely nailed it! The whole experience was a delight! Trust me, Thaddeus Harden Photography doesn't disappoint.

Thaddeus took my portrait for his New Yorker of the month shoot. Not only is he an utter…read moreprofessional, he had a clear vision of what he wanted to create with his photo shoot, and wyorked together with me. I loved my pictures which I have been able to use as a filmmaker on many occasions. I highly recommend him to anybody.:-)

Absolutely PERFECT! Melissa is AWESOME! Wouldn't go anywhere else for anything photo related. Fast,…read moregreat with kids, attentive, understanding and a phenomenal photographer. Took our pictures on 2 hours notice and then hand delivered the CD to me at my home. Highly HIGHLY recommend Melissa to anyone looking for photos for any reason or occasion!

Photography is unique because it's a combination of having an eye for the scenery, understanding…read morethe theme, capturing moments, and taking beautiful photos. I had a lot of hope from Melissa and her team, but my daughter's first birthday pictures were quite disappointing. I liked Melissa as a person but I didn't get what I had imagined in the pictures. Pictures were edited very poorly, moments weren't captured well, and we received quite a few pictures that were blurry. When you pay certain amount of money for photography, you expect the quality too. I am just starting to create an album for my daughter's birthday (which was in July) and I am even more disappointed than I was when I first received the photos back in July. I literally am editing every picture I have chosen for the album because either the lighting is off or cropping is done poorly or the quality is just overall mediocre. I imagine Melissa probably takes great portrait pictures (which she did a decent job with for my daughter's pictures) but not sure about active eventful photos.

Teshorn was asked to record our engagement and keep the footage private. He agreed to do so, but…read morethen decided to share the footage anyways a year later. As it relates to privacy, Tershorn was incredibly unprofessional, selfish, and untrustworthy. The lengths people will go to in order to gain public notoriety is ridiculous. He was paid to do a job which was capture footage of our very special once in a life time moment. He was not paid to use our private moments as a marketing tool for his own social engagement. Yet that is what we received. Very disappointing.

If I could give Teshorn 10 stars I would! If you are looking for a professional photographer I'm…read moresure you will find plenty of good ones on here however if you are looking for the BEST in town then Teshorn Jackson Photography is for you. Many brides plan a budget for catering, valet, floral, etc and often neglect the photography budget only to realize that whomever you hired didn't capture the "moments" and your wedding day goes by faster than any other day in your life you want those "moments" captured and with quality. Teshorn met with my husband and I for a consultation and he made us feel very comfortable with the process. We live in Austin now and he was able to have skype with us to make sure our needs and wants were understood. Teshorn was professional, on time, and captured all the details. I love looking at the pictures and remembering that moment and feeling. I am glad to know that I will have these forever. I recommend Teshorn for all your special moments. Highly professional and he delivers a product that most photographers seem to be lacking in terms of style and clarity of each shot. Each moment and picture has a story and I wanted to thank Teshorn for telling it well. Don't waste your time looking any further. He is the one you want!

Words cannot fully express how talented Allen Tsai is. My husband and I are not used to being…read moreprofessionally photographed, so we chose Allen based on his stellar reviews. He did not disappoint! My best advice would be to trust him and his skills as a photographer implicitly. 1. He gives plenty of direction in terms of body placement, posture, hand placement, etc. to give you flawless photos. If you are new to being photographed like me, you'll find this kind of direction extremely helpful and comforting. 2. At the same time, he creates a very calm, light, and fun atmosphere that creates true, genuine moments between you and your significant other. We are two people that usually feel very uncomfortable in front of a camera, however we had such an enjoyable experience with Allen. 3. I really encourage anyone using Allen's services to listen to his recommendations. For example, our original scheduled date was cloudy and overcast. He recommended that we wait for sun if we truly wanted to be happy with our photos. We are so grateful to have listened to him, because the results were wonderful (see attached). There are other photographers that will say that cloudy weather is actually better, however with Allen's technique and skill set, he can do incredible things with the light. We will continuously use Allen's services in the future; we have found our favorite photographer! I couldn't imagine working with anyone else.

My husband and I were looking for a anniversary photoshoot in Dallas, so I Yelped and Allen came up…read morefirst on the list. I love how his photos are very clean, bright and timeless looking. Engaged him right after, did our photoshoot, and got our photos, all less than a month (Dec, when wedding season is less hectic). He's very friendly, prompt in replies, very professional and definitely knows what he is doing, especially in giving directions to us while taking our photos. The photos came out to be better than we've expected. Truly a talent! Worth our money spent! In fact, his pricing is very reasonable.