Steven is an outstanding photographer and an even more remarkable human being…read more The day of my photoshoot, I received devastating news, but I still needed to go through with the session. Steven was incredibly patient while I spoke with my doctor, showed genuine empathy and compassion, and somehow turned what could have been an overwhelming experience into one that was comfortable and even enjoyable. It was difficult to hide my sadness, yet Steven had a remarkable ability to make me smile naturally. The photos turned out absolutely beautiful. Even though it was a professional headshot session, one candid photo of me with a genuine, natural laugh touched my heart. I loved it so much that I asked Steven to include it as well because I wanted to keep it as a cherished memory and share it with my family. What impressed me most wasn't only his talent behind the camera, but also his kindness afterward. Knowing what I was going through, he took the time to check on me, and that meant more than I can express. What could be better than working with someone who is exceptional both as a photographer and as a person? I will absolutely return to Steven for every special occasion. This photoshoot marked the beginning of my journey to preserve the important moments of my life with a truly gifted photographer. Thank you, Steven, for giving me beautiful memories during one of the most difficult days of my life.

Steve is great! So talented, makes you feel comfortable, and funny as heck! The proof is in the…read morepudding(his work)

Here is the thing: I am extremely spoiled when it comes to photography because my son is our…read moredesignated family photographer and he is awesome. However, since he lives thousands of miles away, I can't really rely on him too much. When he recommended Xenia, I knew that she was excellent. Xenia is highly professional, extremely personable, very creative, and the most important thing - she listens to the customer's needs and wishes and then goes above and beyond to fulfill them. Xenia worked tirelessly for a 3 day event and produced absolutely amazing images. It's challenging to make a conference look exciting in the photos and yet she managed to do just that. My only wish is that she was closer to SF Bay Area!!! I'd have her do all of our organization's and personal photos!

One of my favorite photos of my daughter was taking by Xenia at fundraising that we attended…read more After that I recommended her and her company to a few of my friends and Families and they were all very pleased not just with the quality of the photos but ability to capture those precious moment.

Melissa is so professional and makes you feel so comfortable! Due to the wildfires in Los Angeles…read morewe had to change our location twice on the day of the photographs. Melissa had many back up options for us to go to take pictures! We highly recommend her for any photographs that you want done!

TLDR: If you are here trying to figure out whether to book Melissa as your photographer, DO IT NOW…read more Photographs are one of the most important pieces to capturing and remembering memories from a day, event, or a moment. The power a well-taken photo has to bring back nostalgia or invoke a set of emotions cannot be overstated. That being said, Melissa has a wonderful eye for capturing the special moments that showcase the moment and event. We booked Melissa as our engagement photo and wedding photographer for our small COVID mini-elopement. We wanted to find someone that didn't have photos that were too posed or staged as we ourselves don't take many photos to begin with. We wanted more candid shots that still made us look good and captured the essence of our relationship. Suffice to say out of the almost 100 photos we received from our engagement shoot and the 200+ photos from our mini-elopement, I am still having a hard time picking my favorites! Melissa is extremely friendly and personable, but still maintains a high level of professionalism. She is efficient and organized, and very communicative with scheduling, payments, and the vision for the event. Anyone who has planned a wedding knows how chaotic it can be. Having someone like Melissa who communicates well and plans to make sure the photographs go without a hitch is a HUGE positive. Melissa was always early to the events, and scouted out places for photographs ahead of our shoot. She had her speaker and played music while giving us a few prompts here and there. Instead of feeling stressed about how the photos would turn out, we were able to have fun and be ourselves. This definitely showed in the photos as we looked relaxed, happy, and most of all you could see our relationship through the photos she captured. Turn around times for photos were VERY fast, and pricing is reasonable for the time, effort, and quality she puts in. Needless to say, if we have any more events we have found our official photographer (and food-venturing buddy). If you are still reading this review and haven't booked her yet, what are you waiting for?! Thanks to Melissa for the gorgeous photos, fun memories, and unbeatable experience!

Amazing costumers service. Went for a passport photo, they…read morewere fast and received and extra photo and a free print service.

Great experience! Went there to take my passport photos recently. Called in advanced and they were…read morevery polite on the phone and explained the pricing. In person, place looks very clean and spacious. The photographer took a picture of me a few times and then showed me the results, we selected the best one. Very patient and positive photographer. He also emailed me a digital copy of the picture. Everything was quick and efficient! Will definitely take pictures here again in the future! Highly recommend this place!

BEST PHOTOGRAPHER EVER!! Randi captured my engagement,…read morewedding, and maternity photos, and each session was nothing short of amazing. She brings such creativity and professionalism to every shoot, making me feel completely comfortable and safe on set. Randi helps with posing in a way that feels natural, even for someone like me who can be a bit camera-shy! For the maternity shoot, Randi and her team went above and beyond. They had a fantastic wardrobe stylist and makeup artist, and they all worked together seamlessly. It was clear they cared deeply about the photos and were genuinely invested in making each moment perfect--I never felt like just another client. The photos turned out stunning, capturing every special moment beautifully. I couldn't recommend Randi more!

Randi is an excellent photographer and has a great sense of style. She really listened to what I…read morewanted for my surprise proposal and even visited the establishment beforehand to get ideas on angles and lighting. She was incredibly kind and professional and I'm so happy I went with her. The pictures came out excellent. Thank you Randi!

Jasmine is top notch! She's my first photographer for my show "Vintage America With Ginger". Her…read morecamera work is stunning and we adore her! She's so great to work with and has such an incredible eye! (Two of them actually) If she's not busy filming my show, I highly recommend you call her!! Ha ha!! Love you Jasmine!

I've hired Jasmine several times now as a cameraperson (both for filming and still photos for…read moreinserts) and she is always reliable, has a great attitude, is flexible in working with what you need, gets plenty of coverage, and is a pleasure to work with in general. I definitely plan on hiring her again in the future, and definitely recommend her work.

Great results and great customer service. Hope to work with again. We will treasure the photos for…read morea lifetime

Melanie Alice Photography captured three generations in celebration of my mother's 80th birthday in…read moreSanta Barbara, and the experience was exceptional from start to finish. The shoot went flawlessly--Melanie arrived on time, thoughtfully scouted multiple locations throughout the garden, and even managed to win over the teenagers. She was incredibly patient and accommodating, especially with my parents who have limited mobility, making everyone feel comfortable and included. Our photos are absolutely stunning and deeply meaningful to our family. Melanie captured both the natural beauty of the garden and the joy of our time together. We are so grateful for these memories and highly recommend her.

I highly recommend Alex Steele for your photo-shoot! We booked Alex to take anniversary photos of…read moreus around the city of Chicago in a 90-minute shoot. I am very type-A so I really appreciated the level of responsiveness and accommodation that Alex provided. She was very prompt with her email, I was able to discuss ideas I had months in advance, outfit options, and even shared my Pinterest board with her so she was very aware of what I was looking for and delivered just that! She also accommodated an outfit change and multiple locations. She spent just over two hours with us and did not rush through the photos at all, even offering suggestions or taking extra time to put us in certain poses or locations that would allow her a good shot. Our photos - digital and film style! - were delivered to us within two weeks and we were really happy with the results. She is clearly a talent and very good at what she does. During the shoot, she was so easy to work with and encouraging - always offering her honest opinion and making us feel happy and relaxed throughout. And if you can believe...she did all of that and delivered this level of service while being nine-months pregnant! I wouldn't hesitate to hire Alex again for any of our family shoots in the future! High quality photography and equal level of service! Thanks again, Alex!

Alex Steele. Alex Steele is literally a rockstar. She is…read moretalented in every thing she does, but especially in photography. Her images are stunning, and she does a remarkable job at capturing people's most significant moments. Not to mention, she's SUCH a cool person, and talented at understanding what people need and want. She can make anyone feel like a million bucks, and make them look like it too. I could rave for hours about this girl. But just take my word for it. She will take care of you, and you will be thrilled about having her capture what's important to you. I will 100% be having her with her camera at everything I want documented in life...and documented beautifully.

What an amazing photographer! First off she was very easy to work with in advance going over ideas…read moreand planning to meet up. Because it's during COVID we were opting to do just a front yard photo shoot. Jennifer was sweet, kind and made us feel very comfortable the whole session. Made us laugh and reminded us to shake it off so we wouldn't look stiff in our photos. She was super professional but friendly the whole time. From a photographers standpoint she had a great eye for detail. Looked at creating fun angles and spaces to really maximize our small front yard area. Plus! She went the extra mile and brought a few balloons and a sign to complement our little setup. She really went above and beyond! The photos all came out amazing. I am so happy we found her and look forward to planning more photo shoots in the future!!! I couldn't recommend her enough!!

Jen is the most amazing photographer!!! We've had her take photos for us 3 times now, and I know we…read morewill use her for all our events going forward. Jen knows just how to work with kids - can easily get their attention, and puts even my camera-shy husband at ease. Her work is incredible, her photos are fantastic - candid and posed photos too. Book her - you won't regret it!!!

First off, the receptionist was warm and welcoming. Upon arrival, she offered us water, snacks, and…read moremade sure we were comfortable! They let us use the changing room to get into our clothes, which helped greatly. Michael, our photographer, was amazing. Michael allowed us to just be ourselves, with his direction and attention to detail, we felt like royalty. The shots, oh how I wish you could see the shots! Fell in love with all the pictures. Overall, the experience was GOLDEN, MASTERFUL, MAJESTIC. I cannot wait to receive the portrait. Thank you all at the Haus of Portraiture.

Friendly staff. Top quality photographs…read more Lovely captures of our senior pug. Honored our gift certificate. Made good points on the different selections and photo sizes and prices. Upfront about it all, never felt like they were trying to take advantage. Respectful and nice. The folks at Haus of Portraiture are great! And the results too. Thank you!