We hired Judie at Silverwood Studios and had a great experience. Judie was a PLEASURE to work with…read more I feel like she is now a trusted friend. She delivered incredible value and worked with me through each detail. She is very kind and goes above and beyond to make dreams come true. I cannot recommend her more highly. She is a real blessing.

When I needed a web designer for my business, I browsed Thumbtack, and chose Judie Schechter of…read moreSilverwood Studios. From our initial phone consultation, I could tell she knows her stuff. She listened closely to my hopes for my website and responded to my questions with answers that were clear enough for this novice to understand. She was patient with my many questions. Her judgment and taste level are excellent. Now that we are getting close to launch, I cannot say enough about how happy I am with my decision to work with her. Judie has designed a robust website that is everything we discussed: Clean, easy to navigate, and just the right mix of smart and fun. The sneak peek I shared with family and friends is getting rave reviews. Cannot wait to go live! Thank you thank you thank you, Judie! My highest recommendation.

I remember it fondly, when Yelp's own Tom Clarke and Meredith Kleiber had a joint art showing at…read moreRembrandts in Fairmount, almost a year ago. I wasnt much of an art fan, but I was a fan of those two talented Yelpers and seeing their work showcased like that, and the fact that I was actually friends with them, was magical. I had mentally noted some favorites, but didnt know if I would ever be able to buy any. At that time, art just wasnt in my budget. Little by little, I was able to put aside some money, to brighten my new home. I purchased a Tom Clarke this fall, and debated which Kleiber photo, to make mine. Also in attendance at that showing last year, was Lulu. She looked radiant as usual and it was very cool to look at the photos with her. She didnt just casually take in the art, like I would. She studied it. She saw the intricacies of the work and each shot moved her. I think this connection to all things was both a blessing and a curse for her, ultimately causing her downfall. At the time, I had made a note of the photographs, that she spent more time with. Fast forward to early 2010. Lulus birthday ws at the end of January, and since I wasnt going to be able to shower her with expensive gifts, like many of her suitors would, I decided to make it personal. With my idea, I was able to honor two of my friends, with one act. I would be able to get a simple, heartfelt gift for one friend, and support the wonderful art of another, Meredith Kleiber. Lulu is an ex-dancer and there was one shot of Meredith's that I felt embodied that principle. Just a simple little shot of a dancer, on her way to...something, in street clothes, doing a plie while waiting for a light to change. I dont know if this is one of the ones that Lulu liked at the show, but I felt it was perfect. After contacting Meredith, and getting a really reasonable price for a small print +frame, I made plans to pick it up, to get it in time for Lulu's Bday. This, was when the fun started. Ill note, that Meredith went above and beyond, to get me the print, but theres just no beating fate and Mother Nature. First, soon after ordering the photo, I had a bout with illness, which put me in the hospital and out of commission for more than a week. Then, when I finally felt good enough to venture out, Snowmeggedon hit Philly, and I was cooped up for another few weeks. Lulu's birthday had come and gone, and I apologized for the belatedness of my gift and promised I would see her and get it to her soon. She understood and was even embarassed that I had even got her anything. Around mid February, the snow had melted (somewhat) and I was feeling good and ready to get this transaction done. Sadly, as many know, and unrelated to this story, Lulu took her own life on Feb 13th. I hadnt got the picture to her yet. It was a few weeks before I was able to think about the picture that I picked out and bought for her. Im not so deluded to think that her getting the pic would have changed anything ( although I wont go on record as saying Meridiths art doesnt save lives) but I really wish she could have seen it and know that there were people who cared about her. I contacted Meredith, who had been so cool and understanding through the whole ordeal, and discussed what I wanted to do about the pic. Even though she had already shelled out her own money for the print and frame, she would have been willing to either cancel the order or even give it to me for free. She offered this not only because she is a good person, but because she is a friend. I wasnt having it though. I decided I still wanted the print, and that I wanted to pay. This goes back to my initial dream, of both owning a piece of her work and supporting her art. One of the things I thought originally was that I was happy to get something for Lulu but was disappointed that I wouldnt have my own Kleiber. I would have had to buy my own eventually anyway. So this past week, I finally got my "Street Ballet". It may be a little girly for me , but I love it. If my daughter ever gets around to cleaning her room, I may give it to her. For now, it hangs below Tom C's "Smiling Buddah" so that I have a wall devoted directly to my talented Yelp friends. I dont know if there is a moral to all of this, besides one where you should go to the website http://kleibography.com/ and get a print of your own. One thing Ive learned , is not to procrastinate and make excuses and when I really want to do something or need to do something, to get up and do it no matter what. There should be no obstacle in my way that I shouldnt just be able to plie right past.

I hired Meredith (very affordable and super timely) to take about 2.5 hours worth of candids for my…read moremom's surprise 70th birthday. Less than 4 days later, I had the disc in hand with over 200 images to choose from/ Great work! Great pricing! Great Photography. Thanks, Meredith!

Brooke came by the Mercer Museum and took photos of our staff working - with masks and without - as…read morewell as product shots for our museum shop, all for current and future marketing purposes. She was very professional and great at making our staff feel at ease. The final results were great quality photos that we are excited to use in the coming months!

These people are amazing! They came to our 50 year reunion and were the biggest hit ever! They…read moretook group shots and individual couples we were able to leave with the photos that night. Everyone loved them! Highly recommend !! Makes a fun addition to your party!

Anthony and his team took photos for our church anniversary at the Cavalier Country Club in Jan…read more2020. Each photographer was helpful, very professional, knew how to pose us for the best shots and were awesome with kids. The prices are reasonable and the prints are high quality. A+ photographer! Don't hesitate to book them!!

Words cannot describe how wonderful Angela and Avi are to work with. My husband and I are not the…read moremost comfortable people in front of the camera and yet they made us feel at ease and took the most incredible pictures of our engagement shoot and our wedding!! They also captured all the small details I wouldn't have even thought of asking for! The only problem is that now I have TOO many favorite photos and can't figure out how to narrow them down for a photo album. Their prices are also super reasonable compared to other local photographers and I think they now also offer videography services as well! You get so much more than you pay for when you use Angela. I would run not walk and book her while she has dates available!

Wow! I cannot thank Angela enough for capturing our engagement in such a professional and artistic…read moreway! My fiancé had secured Angela--unbeknownst to me--to "hide in plain sight" and capture his proposal. I was shocked and so incredibly grateful when I finally realized what the clicking was once I resurfaced from post-proposal bliss! Angela captured our emotions and our favorite spots in Philly. She took it upon herself to scope out our neighborhood ahead of time and find the best place to take some post-proposal shots. She had us laughing and made us feel so special; I was glad to share this memorable experience with her!

I called Splash of Expression for a huge event involving 30+ children and SHE DELIVERED!! Although…read morethis was a last minute call, she arrived on time and ready to work! The designs were BEAUTIFUL and the colors were bright and vibrant. I will definitely use Splash of Expression again. I HIGHLY recommend this business!

Whenever I have a party and I want it to be amazing I call Splash Of Expression! Her creative…read moreskills always amaze me and my guest! Book her! You will not be disappointed!!

Hire this photographer for your engagement session! You won't be sorry…read more Helena is kind, gentle and personable. More importantly, she has a unique eye for capturing the perfect angles to create a magical atmosphere and a wonderful flair for using bold colors. She's easy to talk to and will make you comfortable even if you're shy in front of the camera. We had a wonderful photoshoot on a very cold day last week and Helena worked overtime to capture as many shots as possible without any complaints. We received all of our pictures online way ahead of the promised timeframe. They were beautiful and high quality. Now we can't wait to schedule our next session. So glad we stumbled upon her listing online. Highly recommend!

TL;DR: I proposed to my girlfriend in May of 2019 at a Museum in Philadelphia, and Helena was our…read morephotographer. She is an absolute pleasure to work with, and is dedicated to her craft with tremendous passion around delivering works of art. Helena Raju Photography is one of the the best decisions I made for our very special occasion! *********** When I decided that I wanted to hire a professional photographer to capture the moment I proposed to my girlfriend [ now fiance ;) ], I knew that I wanted the absolute best. It's difficult to put a price on a once in a lifetime experience, and so I did my due diligence of researching, calling/vetting photographers as much as I could, and then researching some more. About a month out from the proposal, I came across Helena's website and bookmarked her immediately after seeing some of her work -- they were crisp, detailed, and filled with life. I e-mailed Helena on a Saturday and within 1 hour she responded that she was free on May 11th, 2019. We were set! The day of the shoot, Helena arrived early and worked with myself and the rest of the museum staff to get everything ready/position herself to 'blend in' with atmosphere. I'll note that there's a lot of moving pieces when you're trying to pull off an ultimate proposal (i.e., renting a museum, flying family members in, hiding the family members, working with the museum staff to put on a "fake museum tour" where instead of an art painting, your girlfriend is instead is led to you and asked if she wants to spend the rest of her life with you, etc.). Helena captured EVERY MOMENT of this experience in spectacular fashion. She then spent extra time with us after the proposal leading us around the museum and taking more pictures in various angles and locations. I was incredibly impressed by the extra mile that she took to make sure that we took full advantage of our big day. What I loved most about working with Helena is that she is just so down-to-earth; her high level of empathy and ability to adapt to her customers' expectations and environments is what makes working with her so special. We've had several friends shed tears from just looking at our engagement pictures, and we are still blown away at the portfolio of our engagement delivered by Helena. She's amazing, guys!

Our daughter's birthday celebration was amazing! Their style and decorative skills are top-notch…read more If you book with them, you will not be disappointed with the outcome.

The ladies are lovely, very creative and most importantly pleasant to work with. You won't be…read moredisappointed in hiring them to style your event.