Rachel did an extended family shoot at Christmas at Galena Creek. The pictures were gorgeous, and…read moretotally captured the charm of my granddaughters, grandparents, auntie, uncles, and dogs. Not only did the photos capture the joy and love of our family, but the backdrop of nature was beautiful. I'd definitely use her for all our photography!

We hired Rachel as our wedding photographer, and she did an absolutely incredible job. Throughout…read morethe planning process, she was responsive, flexible, and consistently communicated with us, which made everything so much easier. On the big day, she captured all the family shots we requested and also guided my husband and me to get the best photos possible. Her direction was clear and natural, and the results were better than we could have hoped for. We're so grateful to have had Rachel as part of our day, she is a true professional at what she does.

If you're looking for an amazing photographer in Reno, look no further than Kirby at Magic Touch…read morePhotos! He recently did my husband's professional headshots, and while we haven't received the final images yet, we're already confident they'll be absolutely incredible--just like the stunning family photos he took for us in the past. Kirby has an extraordinary ability to capture the essence and personality of his subjects, bringing out their best in every shot. What truly sets Kirby apart is his dedication to his clients. He's responsive, flexible, and always willing to work around our schedule--even traveling to make sure everything goes smoothly. Whether you need professional headshots, family portraits, or any other special occasion captured, Kirby's creativity and professionalism make the entire experience enjoyable and stress-free. We highly recommend Kirby and Magic Touch Photos to anyone who wants top-tier photography that truly captures the moment and great value is well worth it. If you're in Reno and want the best photographer around, Kirby is your guy! Don't miss out on working with someone this talented and committed to making every shot perfect! Thank you Kirby, see you soon for our Christmas photos!

They are good photographers, but when I called for a new appointment they said you can just walk in…read morewith no appointment. So the next day (Wednesday) I walk in as instructed. Well, as it turns out, they are not open Wednesday unless you have an appointment. I am not a mind reader, and you would think that by calling in advance I would be told what to do by the owner. I drove 25 minutes to get there and had to go to another location that actually was open instead. That sort of inconsideration is not acceptable.

Christie is amazing to work with -- we recently did our maternity photoshoot with her, and loved…read moreour pictures. We originally wanted to have our pictures taken at Lake Tahoe, but weather didn't permit so we got creative and took pictures in her studio. It was quite fun taking so many pictures under her guidance. The studio is cozy and welcoming. She also has a good number of beautiful props and many dresses to choose from. I borrowed 3 of her dresses and also used one of my own. She has quite a collection! They are not your typical flashy maternity gowns but very classy and very much timeless. Definitely consider Christie if you're thinking about maternity photoshoot!

Christie recently did some boudoir photos for me. She was wonderful and professional and so much…read morefun to work with! I would highly recommend her!

First off, Alfyn is such a big heart! When you meet first…read morewith her you instantly feel so at ease. She really wants to help you. It's apparent in how she speaks and in her actions. That's just who she is. I was able to attend a Brand and Build event and it exceeded my expectations. We had met initially for a one-on-one to chat about our businesses and collaborations. Then she said, "why don't you come to my event" which was happening right after our meeting. "OMG," instantly went through my mind. I wasn't prepared. I had almost no make up on and was wearing my favorite, "oldie but goldie" sweatshirt. It's the cutest grey sweat shirt, with appliques of tigers and butterflies on it, but has stains on it that I can't get out. (believe me, I've tried it all) Yet, I had enjoyed our meeting so much and was wanting the good vibes to continue. So I said yes. I am so glad I did! She had so much info about each step of the process of building your brand with photo and video-including how to's of stepping out of your comfort zone. Embracing video has been one of my biggest blocks in expanding my business. Alfyn made it so comfortable and easy. I was even able to get silly and really let go of my insecurities. I trust her instincts and expertise to the core. I highly recommend Alfyn with any of your photography and video needs.

Alfyn is a dear and so easy to work with. She has been the only person I've trusted capturing my…read morekids growing up and my family's precious moments. I throw ideas at her, but she's the artist and I'll let her do her magic. Sometimes you just have to trust in the process. She talked me into doing a maternity shoot with the kids and just a few photos from the last two sessions. I'm so glad we did that. I should have sooner, but you do better when you know better right? I am in love with all of our photos and the Father's day shoot. Hubbs had no idea what we were up to. Thanks for keeping our secret and doing such a beautiful job! I will book soon before these kids think they don't have to partake in family photos anymore. I will refer you to everyone I know! Xoxo

My experience with Celadon was awful. I repeatedly had to track down the owner just to get a quote…read more When I finally sent her "???" she emailed me a quote. It was $4k and I couldn't fathom giving her my business after how terrible her communication was. When I found out she is the only vendor contracted with my venue, I let them know how awful the experience had been and they agreed to let me use a different vendor. I'm hoping they'll start using the new guy as their contracted vendor now.

Best of the best!!!! Go nowhere else!!! I have been working with them for the last 10 years!!!read more

Kristi is an extraordinarily talented newborn photographer who has captured countless precious…read morememories for our family. We first worked with her 3 years ago for a newborn shoot with our first son, and we were so impressed that we booked her again at 9 months and for his 1st birthday. When our second son was born this past March, we knew we had to have Kristi photograph those fleeting newborn moments. What sets Kristi apart is her innate ability to safely pose newborns into the most adorable positions. She has a gentle touch and quick reflexes - maneuvering babies comes naturally to her. Because of her skills, each shoot is enjoyable and stress-free. We are always blown away by the final images; her artful use of lighting and angles highlight each baby's unique personality. Beyond her photographic talents, Kristi's caring personality shines through. She is a thoughtful communicator, checking in before and after sessions to make sure you're prepared and have everything you need. We cannot recommend her highly enough for capturing once-in-a-lifetime memories of your little one. When it comes to newborn photography, Kristi is simply the best.

Kristi is the baby whisperer. Our newborn was 2 weeks old when she went in for her photoshoot which…read moreturned out to be such a fun process to be a part of. Kristi was wonderful with our newborn and made us feel so welcome and safe given the current pandemic. The photos are phenomenal, she has a great eye and is so skilled at planning out the sets for these shoots. The experience in and of itself was great fun and a memory my husband and I look back on fondly when we see the photos. We can't wait to get back for our milestones photos.

I couldn't love our sons' senior photos more! Chris Thigpen of Ace Studios did a REMARKABLE job…read morecapturing our boy. If you are looking for awesome senior photos with the utmost creativity, Chris has the eye for it! I also have mine and all of my management team and board members' headshots done by the Ace team and it has really freshened up our website and LinkedIn profiles. Ace created two beautiful commercials for my nonprofit that we get so much great feedback from. I can't say enough about Kurt, Chris, and their entire crew. They put so much passion and expertise into everything they do! They even all came out on a super hot Saturday to support our fundraising event! Community work is hard and my team has been incredibly grateful to know and partner with businesses like Ace Studios.

AboutTownDeb I've…read morehad the pleasure of working with Ace Studios for many years--both behind the scenes and in front of the camera. I've watched them work their magic for so many of their clients, many of whom are personal friends of mine, and I've always been impressed by their professionalism, creativity, and heart. As a Reno-based, family-owned studio, they truly embody what it means to give back to the community and uplift those they work with. I've now had the honor of modeling in two of their photo shoots, and each time I was blown away by the care, kindness, and encouragement they showed. I hadn't modeled in a while and was honestly a bit nervous, but they made me feel comfortable, confident, and celebrated every step of the way. Ace Studios has a way of seeing the best in people and bringing it out on camera--and that's a rare gift. I'm so grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with them, and I'm already hoping they'll ask me back again! Highly recommend them for photography, branding, and creative work of all kinds. They are truly a Reno treasure. -- AboutTownDeb

The Kate Stapleton Experience elevated our entire wedding planning process. Every time we met with…read moreKate, we left more and more confident that we chose the right person for our special day. Kate took the time to get to know us. She had us walk through what was important to us to have captured on our wedding day. It was not really something that we had thought to articulate ourselves, but Kate made it easy by showing us example photos and having us describe what we liked about each one. Kate worked with us to create a very detailed and easy to follow timeline for our wedding day. Family and wedding party photos were a breeze, because she had organized the order in which each member would be added and removed from the photos. We had a 20 person bridal party plus a lot of extended family getting ready with us. Come the morning of the wedding when Kate arrives to the bridal suite, she circles all of my bridesmaids and family members up and goes around the room to learn every persons name. Incredibly, she memorized them all and used them throughout the entire day to help give directions. She truly became part of our family that day. She was great at being able to round up our big, crazy families. Everyone loved her. Being the center of attention can be intimidating. Kate helped relieve some of that pressure by being so stealthy and out of the way when photographing the day. I often forgot I was being photographed, which helped me be able to be myself and not feel like I was being watched by a camera. She and her second shooter, Kat, caught the most memorable candid moments because of that. I must also add that Kate dove herself into the dance floor to capture my brother and husband dancing together. We are so grateful to have had her on our wedding day. When our photos were finally ready to be revealed, Kate didn't just send us an email; she had us come to her office to relive the day together. We got to go through every photo together up on her large TV screen and create our wedding album. She gave us over 1,200 photos and had them all carefully organized in albums. She had also drafted 50 pages for us for our wedding album-- something that would have been quite daunting to try to put together on our own. Together, we created the wedding album of our dreams. Our experience with Kate Stapleton was priceless. We could not have been in better hands. She captured our special day so beautifully and our family will cherish these photos for generations. We are so very grateful to have met Kate and have gotten to work with her.

Just made my first reservation with Kate! She made the experience super easy. We will be booking a…read morequick 30 minute mini session for family pics. She has various packages and will capture your special moments in some great area locations from Tahoe to Reno and the Bay Area as well! Looking at her portfolio and her social media, I knew she was exactly the person to capture my little family on our 10 year anniversary. Can't wait to see what she puts together for us!!