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!

It's always so sad to see a well loved, community staple close its doors. Monte's has been around…read morefor decades since the 60's and 70's and has stayed open long after film camera became a thing of the past and a niche hobby and digital cameras, and now smart phone cameras have taken over. Even now, their website is still up and has a nostalgic early Internet feel, like a testament to time. Really speaks of how the passage of time goes on. I'm not one for photography, but it was always neat to stop by and look at all the different models of cameras that they had on display and if you were a photography nerd, this was a great place to stop by. I loved visiting their super friendly and kind shop cat, Thomas. Little guy would wander around outside and even sit on your lap for pets. He passed way but lived a super long life of 20+ years. Their Facebook page has some fond posts to look back on. Thank you for all the years and memories.

I was looking for someone to retrieve my photos from my on memory disk card. I I have been looking…read morein my area With no luck. Came to a Whittier event and found this place. Kim was able in less then 4 hours. Very satisfied with his work. Highly recommend.

Great experience with Tuttle Cameras. The staff was friendly, professional, and helpful. They…read moreanswered my questions clearly and made the whole shopping process smooth. Good selection, fair value, and excellent customer service. I would definitely recommend this store to anyone looking for cameras or camera accessories.

Used Nikon P600 arrived in a timely manner. Fully functional and in even better cosmetic condition…read morethan I expected. Only negative so far is that the screen has a slightly yellow tint, but the pictures are fine. Very satisfied.

Been coming here for 30 years. Great store little mom and pop. Take good photos also for passports…read moregreat place to come

Amazing work! Made us feel super comfortable, and helped us pose for our pictures. The staff is…read moresuper friendly, helpful and kind. Overall amazing staff, will definitely come back to get my pictures done here again!!

Came here to have newborn photos taken. Victoria was amazing with our little one. She was so…read morepatient with us (as new parents) and our newborn. Can't wait to come back to get more photos done.

Excellent customer service, Sebastian was truly helpful and informative, helping me find…read morealternatives for a discontinued paper.

For the past two years I have really dived into photography and the developing process. That be…read moresaid I have placed orders on the wrong things, their customer service personally called me and explained that items didn't go together and referred me in the right direction. I love the Catalog I get with the different film options and am excited to get my creative juices flowing. Hopefully I will get down to the shop during the week when it's open but for now the shipping isn't too much. Great job! If I could I would give 10 stars!!! You're great!

If you need your film developed, this is the place to go. AMAZING AND SUCH A KIND PERSON! Been here…read moretwice and loved my experience everytime

This place is amazing ! I've come so often he remembers my email lol! He's always telling me I'll…read moreget my pics by 3pm no matter what time I drop off my rolls but I get them so much quicker ! An hour and a half to be exact. He's so friendly and an amazing person !