We attended a wedding in Magnolia, NC and the bride and groom decided against the traditional…read morewedding favors. I mean, after all, who needs another little monogrammed tin of mints or M&M's anyway? Instead, they offered their wedding guests the opportunity to have a caricature done by Ty Schafrath, better known as Tooney Ty. Not only is Ty a fantastic caricaturist, but he's also a highly successful animation artist whose drawings appear in works featuring Dora the Explorer, Disney's Princess and the Frog, Angry Beavers, and much more. He has a fantastic personality, and the time spent as he sketched us went by in a flash. He serves the greater Raleigh area and would be a great addition to your corporate events, festivals, conventions, and of course weddings!

Great place. We've been using these guys for the past 5 years. Small, family owned and operated,…read moregreat turnaround time even if we give them a last minute order (which we do a lot). If I'm not mistaken they've been in business for the past 25 years or so, although we've only used them for the past 5. Highly recommend.

It would be hard to overstate what a terrific workshop on bird photography that Mary Louise…read moreprovided in September. Despite the challenges of the pandemic (and in part because of that), she and her wonderful assistant Alan Clark gave us far more attention and instruction than we could have expected through a series of detailed Zoom meetings. As one who was struggling with the technology of a new camera plus LightRoom and PhotoShop, I emerged with much more confidence. Then the trip to Sylvan Heights Bird Park in Scotland Neck, N.C., was the icing on the cake. This reserve, set up mainly to educate the public and protect endangered species, is a perfect place for practicing photography among thousands of beautiful birds, in settings that feel like natural ones. Even the birds seem happy there!

I really enjoyed this half day workshop. I generally can't sit still for long periods, but I…read morewasn't bored at all! First, she knows her stuff. She knows my camera, and everyone else's! She was hands on, patient, and genuine--the real deal. A couple of years ago I attended another beginner's class and while I wouldn't say it was awful....it was pretty bad. That instructor seemed more interested in showing his own photos than teaching us about our cameras. I loved that she supplied handouts, and a fantastic little cheat sheet. There was a ton of information, and a lot of aha moments. I now know what ALL my buttons on my Canon are for! You will not be disappointed, and I'm looking forward to my next workshop with Mary Louise.

Jeff was a complete professional. From beginning to finish we had great communication. The Tumblers…read moreI had engraved for my company look amazing! I would highly recommend this company!

A+++++ experience!! They do great work!!! You will not be disappointed!!! Very good people!!!read more

I'm a landlord and I've had many issues with nightmare tenants that probably could have been…read moreavoided. Being able to use Maiolo Investigations to run background checks on applicants I believe has made an incredible difference.

Do NOT hire Tommy Maiolo as a private investigator, Period !…read more When you try to interview him questions on the phone, BEFORE you give him his $2500 retainer fee, he is VERY defensive and he is very hesitant on answering your questions. One of the principle questions on hiring a PRIVATE Investigator would be "Do you have three(3) references you can give me?" Tommy Maiolo became VERY hostile & nasty on the phone, and said to me "Of course I am NOT going to give you ANY references!!, I've NEVER had anyone ask me that question in all my years!!" That was the first and only time I asked Tommy that particular question. I then asked Tommy Maiolo "What hours do you work?" Again Tommy Maiolo responded in such a impatient, defensive and nasty voice "I am NOT going to tell you what hours I work!!" I followed-up with "Do you work 9 to 5 ?" Mr. Maiolo answered with "Look you do NOT tell me how to do my job !!" Again, that was the ONLY time I asked Tommy Maiolo that particular question. I asked Tommy Maiolo, "Do you have a license to practice as a Private Investigator?" he responded to me, "Look, you are asking me too many questions, you are being very needy!!" Again, I only asked Tommy Maiolo this question only one time. If you look anywhere on Google, you will see the advice on hiring Private Investigators in regards to an Investigator providing work References. This is what you will find --- probably the Number #1 FIRST question you need to ask is " Do you provide references?" "These references should include past clients who can attest to the PI's ability, professionalism, and success" "If your PI does not provide references, it's a red flag that probably means that they are either inexperienced or are often unsuccessful". "Be sure to look into private investigator's references to make sure they have a proven track record of success." "In this way, future clients can make an informed decision" Not only would Tommy Maiolo NOT answer if he had any references, But Tommy, in his response is hostile, defensive, impatient and a good indicator for the disregard on having any productive relationship on working with this guy. SAVE YOUR MONEY, look elsewhere

This is the BEST place to go for for everything world wide web! Carol introduced me to a team that…read morewalked me through the whole process of creating a website, beginning my marketing journey, and following best practices for both marketing and website design. I had very specific requirements for my website, such as needing it to be dual language, playful, inclusive and highly engaging for a wide audience. I received expert advice on how to make this all happen within a budget. She is extremely responsive to emails and very easy to work with. Also, she showed my team how to manage our website so we aren't stuck paying big fees for website management in the future. Everything was wonderful!

I had a great experience working with Carol! I contacted her by email and she replied the same day…read moreso that we could talk on the phone and look at examples of her work. She asked me questions about the type of website I needed to build and the type of features I would need. She understood my budget and made several great recommendations, and at no time did she try to up-sell me on features I did not need or want. Once we settled on a design, Carol got to work right away migrating the content from the old website and adding in new images. Throughout the process, Carol was easy to work with and made changes and additions until the website was ready to go. She continued asking me questions and made suggestions about design and content until we were both satisfied. She also provided some basic training for the Wordpress admin functions. The old website was hard to navigate and looked pretty bleak. With Carol's design skills, the new one looks truly fantastic. It can also be easily viewed on a smartphone or mobile device, so it just feels more modern. All in all, Carol completed the site quickly and beautifully. I hope that I have another web or graphic design project so that I can hire here again!

I was able to take in so many of Katie's works of art, both in studio and pieces she has finished…read moreand I am just floored at her talent! Her eye for creativity, color, composition, personality, attention to detail, realism, and artistry is just astounding. I could not recommend her more!

I pinch myself every time I look at the painting Katie did for my family. She is exceptionally…read moretalented and I implore you to check out her work, which speaks for itself. The entire process working with Katie was a breeze, and Katie took genuine interest in learning what you wanted out of your particular piece .

If you want quality work, I highly recommend Ernest for any of your graphic design needs!read more