Lucky enough, I did not get fully scammed…read more I reserved this mariachi group about a week before my mom's 50th birthday because I wanted to surprise her. I found them on Instagram, their page looks super professional, and their attire in the photos and videos looked really nice. I reached out for pricing and availability and was quoted $550/hour with a $100 deposit. I also contacted a couple of other groups, and their prices were around the same. I was honestly obsessed with this group's red and white suits, so I decided to move forward with Corazonsito Lindo. Luckily, they did show up! 10 minutes late, but they arrived. However, they did not come in the red and white suits I saw online. Instead, they wore the basic black and gold outfits. I was also expecting microphones and speakers like in most of their Instagram videos, but they didn't bring any of that. They sang, but they didn't seem to know many of the basic mariachi songs. My little brother (he's 10) kept asking for "La Cucaracha," and they didn't play it until the very end, only after I specifically asked them to sing it for him. One of the members had to look up the lyrics. They also left a few minutes before the second hour ended, even though they had arrived late. If anything, they should have stayed a bit longer to make up for it. Overall pros- They communicated a couple days before the event, confirming date time, location and balance. Cons- in addition to the already mentioned; they didn't have much charisma. They performed with serious expressions, no interaction, no jokes, no energy. They were just okay. Afterward, I got curious and decided to do more digging. I came across several Yelp reviews, and the phone number shown in one of the review photos matched the number I had been communicating with. That same number is also linked to the "Mariachi Corazon Latino" Instagram page. So this is definitely the group that I contacted and the group that showed up.

Very poor business ethics. The service was scheduled to begin at 1:00 PM for my mother's funeral,…read morebut no one showed up. Despite leaving multiple calls and having already paid a deposit, I received no response or communication. This lack of professionalism during such a difficult time was extremely disappointing. I would not recommend this group based on my experience.

So easy to work with! Cool studio I got to record my audible version of my book at! I'm no…read moreprofessional reader, but they made the book sound great and I loved getting it done quick!

Very unprofessional. The owner, Elliot Koenig, had interns running the session and they were on…read moreTikTok most of the time. As an artist paying for studio time, that's incredibly distracting and disrespectful. I did not feel valued as a client. After leaving, I was repeatedly asked to rebook, instead of being asked how the session went. Bad vibes kill creativity. I would never go back. UPDATED Feb 1-11:24pm After leaving this review, the owner Elliot messaged me AGAIN on Instagram. Took zero accountability and only cares about his image. NOT the client. To address your comment, I asked for a discount, cuz your interns run the session. As Indie artists we have to fight to protect a space we paid for. Often times we don't have other options in the area so we suck it up, but no more! This is not a good studio. I would not go back. Look at how he responds to feedback...

We hired Kirk to shoot photos for us, we would definitely do it again. Not only was he reasonably…read morepriced, but he was down to earth, efficient, and kind. His journalistic, non-fussy style was exactly what we wanted, and his years of experience show compared to the over-edited, highly staged photos of many of the peers in his field. Kirk does great work.

Kirk created a video piece for me and it was better than I could have imagined. The filming,…read moreediting and final mixing with sound and music was brilliant. Reasonable rates - Highly recommended.

I did the trio for my fiancés 30th birthday and they were amazing. Responded quickly, took my…read morerequests for songs and sang happy birthday. They were very helpful in making sure they came to the door quietly to surprise her and the music they played was amazing. 10/10 recommend, it was 1000% worth the money and we were very happy with their performance

Andres never made it to my wedding where he was supposed to perform. We had confirmed time and day…read more3 days prior but his excuse was " you should have told me last night or this morning " and " I have a lot of work, it is impossible to remember " It is easy to remember if you're organized and use what we call a CALENDAR to make sure you don't forget where you're supposed to perform. RESPONDING TO YOUR ANSWER First, everything was confirmed on Friday and then again on Saturday for my wedding on Monday so don't pretend it wasn't. Then, you never mentioned anything about a deposit, you said I would pay you after the performance. The texts exchange prove it.

This place is amazing. But even more so are the folks that run the studio. Gem and Rosa are always…read moregreat. They're attentive to what you need when you're practicing. The large room is big enough for a band of eight or nine. They have all the equipment you need ready when you arrive. And they have a relaxed environment. I've been practicing here with a few bands for about a year and I've never had a bad experience. You can now book a session online.

In a nutshell: this is a good place to come to when all you care about is a place to practice your…read moreinstrument freely. Now to the details. This a really hidden spot and you might drive right past it the first time unless you're following your GPS. The facility is small (or narrow I should say) but the practice room itself is a decent size and can comfortably fit a 6 piece band. The studio is set up in 3 sections. First you come in through the front and find yourself in the lobby/living room area. The next door takes you through the engineer's room. Once you go through the last door you'll be in the music room. The studio only has one music room, so be sure to call ahead and book your slot. In terms of equipment, it's all pretty old, but it gets the job done, as my nutshell description above states. If you are a picky musician like me, bring your own gear. The room does have outlets, AC (ask them to turn it on if you need it), a couch, fridge, drums, amps, and of course a PA system to plug into. As any budget-friendly studio, it is not fancy or fresh-smelling. The price is OK, $13/hr. You'll have to park on the street and should be able to find parking right in front or pretty close by. The studio owner (Gemini) and his girl are easy going, welcoming, and accommodating. Feel free to ask them anything in regards to the place or even music. Gemini seems to have been in the music industry for some time. Oh, one more thing. There's a bunch of fish tanks.

I'm beyond blown away at Tom's professionalism and the quality for money…read more My company used this company for corporate promotional videos. The product that was delivered was phenomenal. I've worked with other freelancers who've charged much more for much more basic results. The best part of this experience was how easy Tom was to work with. During filming, he needed very minimal direction and it was obvious he understood our vision. He adapted so quickly and collaborated so well, he felt like an instant coworker more than a hired contractor. I trusted his judgment on editing, and that instinct was rewarded. I only had to give him a couple of revision notes, as he understood what we wanted to convey and delivered. The quality of the shots was gorgeous. Extremely polished, with multiple camera angles and shot styles. If you're looking for a quick turnaround time, keep in mind that this company tends to be in high demand and often has a full plate (a good sign) so depending on their workload, there may be a wait on editing. However, Tom carves out intentional time to focus on your project and gives it his full attention. Highly recommend!

Hiring Tom Buckley as our wedding photographer was the best decision we could have made! Tom…read moreprovides excellent service, at a great value, and most importantly to us, is a genuinely great person to work with. Tom was always timely with his responses to us throughout the wedding planning process. When we had questions, Tom answered right away. When we couldn't make up our minds on what photographs to include in our shot list, Tom helped us right away. The planning process was one thing but the actual experience of working with Tom and Angel during the wedding day was such a great experience all on its own! There is so much going on the day of the wedding and so little time to do it. Tom and his staff were so helpful in getting us to the right places at the right times to make sure we got all the shots we wanted/needed. We appreciated his team's work and we also received great feedback from our wedding party and guests on how great it was to work with Tom and his team. One thing we also greatly appreciated about Tom is that he has so much experience, creativity, and vision that on the spot he found several great shots that we never would have thought of! Tom has a lot of experience in photography and it absolutely shows in the his service and the quality of his work. In short, we are extremely pleased that we hired Buckley Photo + Video and would recommend him to anyone!

Great spot. Multiple rooms. Easy access. Open late. Super nice, and easy to work with staff.read more

Studio time is the best time and always a great time to have fun play things loud and straight up…read morejust chill! Coming here I was like it's another lockout but this one has always been a fun one as it's full of rooms so a few different bands can do their thing at a time. Super awesome establishment here always a good time jamming out and doing what is good hopefully again sometime soon :) They also have a parking lot in the back so don't forget to take advantage of that as it's better than the street parking. Overall chill studio good rates and it's downtown you really can't go wrong with that said I'm sure I'll be back here again at some point!

Mr. Ong provided excellent customer service and excellent photography service for our wedding…read moreceremony. We had less than a week to go before our wedding , and were very lucky to have come across Let's Make a Memory. He was very patient and answered all questions and concerns, before deciding to hire him. He took MANY beautiful pictures. Was very happily surprised to see many pictures of my husband and children, and guests, that took place before the ceremony started

I don't have enough words to thank Adrian for everything that he has done for us from the…read moreengagement session to the wedding itself. Not only are the pictures great, they capture every moment of our special day. When you look at the pictures again, you'll be reminded of exactly how you felt during that moment and see the other perspectives of the event when you are not present in that photo. It's usually fun to see how your guests are just letting loose and having a good time. Most of all, I would like to give my sincerest appreciation for the special moment he gave my dad and I before the wedding. It is truly unforgettable. If you are looking for a sign to pick him as your photographer, this is it!

If you're on the fence or considering booking LIGHT UP VIDEO for your videography needs, JUST DO…read moreIT. Don't hesitate, lock them in ASAP! We truly cannot say enough great things about Dave and Samantha from Light Up Video. From start to finish, their professionalism, creativity, and genuine passion for their work blew us away. From our very first interaction, they were responsive, kind, and full of positive energy. They created a custom quote tailored to our unique event, which was not only more flexible than what others were offering, but also extremely reasonable. Their response time is quick and they're very transparent when it comes to pricing, timeline and what's achievable. Even though they're based in LA, they traveled to San Diego to capture our day and didn't balk at the initial reach out. That level of professionalism, attentiveness, and accommodation really set them apart from the many vendors we explored during the hiring process. Dave and Samantha brought a can-do attitude and sharp creative perspective that made the entire experience feel collaborative and exciting. They listened to our vision, offered thoughtful suggestions without ever pushing an agenda, and elevated the final product far beyond what we imagined. Samantha handled all the logistics and drone work with grace and precision, and Dave captured our elopement with an artist's eye. From planning through final delivery and everywhere in between, every detail was handled with care. Their punctuality and professionalism made everything feel seamless on a day of such high importance to us. We are BEYOND THRILLED with the final video. It's something we'll cherish for the rest of our lives, and we feel so lucky that it was Light Up Video who told our story. Renata and I would recommend their services to literally anyone and everyone. If you're considering them -- do it. You'll be in the best possible hands.

Light Up Video was SO communicative, friendly, easy to work with, and they were a pleasure to be…read morearound. As a bride who was a little bashful and shy they made me feel so comfortable throughout the whole day and process. Thank you so much!

I can't say enough about Owen's services. He was the best photographer I think we have ever hired…read more Super friendly and professional from the start, easy to schedule and book. He knew what we were looking for and took pictures of everything, food, guests, the venue. He directed all of the family photos and wasn't afraid to tell people to fix things for the sake of the pictures. He had my kids taking their monstrous load of stuff out of their pockets and even had me "suck it in" to get the right shot. Quick delivery of the photos and was cool enough to just give us all of the picture for the event. Highly recommend....

We scheduled photos with Owen while we were visiting CA on a family vacation. The trip was already…read morebeautiful in every way, and Owen masterfully captured just how special this time with our family was. We have three young children (1, 4, 6) and Owen was fun with the kids, patient with us all, and helpfully instructive to optimize the whole package of environments, demeanors and time allocations. We are so thrilled with the results. Thank you Owen!