Beware!!!!!!DISAPPOINTING SERVICE This review has been long…read moredue. I hired Kristen to help us build memories of our 1st newborn child. All I have to say is that we were CHEATED. Kristen had us pay her in full ($400) after the photo session which took place on September 1st 2014 and to date after 9 months, we have not received the prints despite several reminders. First few times she responded in delayed fashion promising she would deliver(and this was now December already). The prints never got delivered, neither were my emails or phone calls returned. As a photographer, I believe she is just average. I do not think I could rate someone's work high if she makes my beautiful child look less than what she is in reality. I am hoping that this review saves someone else from losing the BIG BUCKS for the service she will not provide. If I had a way I would give her no stars in this review. Dipti Agarwal

From the owner: Wedding, Family, Senior, Children and Pet photographyread more

Read Photo has been around forever and is known for a very high standard of quality; and as i found…read moreout- this is no rumor. They are very flexible and accommodating of any photo style or "look". They photograph a variety of clients; high school seniors, families, businesses, weddings, pets, and kids. The photographers are award winning and also nationally recognized. I've always heard that this place is expensive; and I found this NOT to be the case. Totally affordable prices for sessions and in-house printing.

From the owner: Read Photography has been the leader in photography in Cedar Rapids, Iowa for over 30 years. Jon…read moreRead, Lead Photographer and Owner, has been awarded many national honors including Master Photographer, Photographic Craftsman, Certified Professional Photographer, and the prestigious Imaging Excellence Award from the Professional Photographers of America. Although we have received national recognition for our portraits we also offer a wide range of photographic services. We specialize in senior, family, wedding, and children's portraits. We also offer commercial, event, sports, school dance, dance studio, fashion head shots, and many other types of photography as well as a number of other services including photo restoration, print enlargement and enhancement, matting and framing, retouch, and photographic printing.

Maryam is an absolute joy to work with. Due to unforeseen circumstances, I needed to find a…read morephotographer on short notice. Maryam was very helpful and understanding. I was so grateful that she was able to accommodate us. She was a joy to work with in the studio, and we will treasure her high-quality photographs of our family.

I loved working with Maryam! During COVID I was very picky on higiene and she was beyond…read moreaccommodating and clean. She was able to capture my pregnancy photos better than I would have ever dreamed of! She coached me through the process and that's what made the photos turn out better than I wished for. Definitely doing my new born pictures with her !!!

Anne did an amazing job photographing my wedding! She was very easy to get in touch with prior to…read morethe wedding, and quick to respond to our many questions. Overall we were very pleased with the results and we have a wonderful album to remember our special day.

From the owner: Custom photography is all about you! I work hard to make sure your experience is wonderful and you…read morelove, love, LOVE the resulting photos! I have nearly a decade of experience working as a professional freelance photographer in the Cedar Rapids area. I specialize in newborn and baby photography - but have a wide range of interests in my portfolio, including; maternity, babies of course, lots of littles, sports, families of all sizes, multi-generational, couples, small weddings, promo, real estate, etc.