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.

I am so happy to have found Melissa for my maternity shoot. From start to finish, she was super…read moreeasy to work with. She was responsive to all of my questions and was quick to follow-through. Given her digital portfolio and also her email exchanges, I felt high confidence that she would be our perfect match for this very special event. The day of the shoot came and everything happened without any hiccups. She was very friendly and approachable, and just pleasant to be around. She made us all feel very comfortable. The finished pictures came soon after the shoot and OMG!! were they just gorgeous!! She captured all of the moments that I was hoping to get and many more I would not have thought of. I highly recommend Melissa for any occasion and will be seeking her work again! Thanks, Melissa I attached 2 pictures that capture some of her work. Definitely go on her website to see her portfolio!!

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!

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!

We were beyond thrilled to have had Randi and Adrian be our wedding photographer & videographer!…read more While wedding planning: (found first on Yelp!) From the start, I spoke to Randi and she knew how to ask the right questions to figure out what kind of wedding vision & experience we wanted so that she could design it to make it whimsical, picturesque, romantic, and natural! (The wedding planning process is so busy and daunting too, and it's so difficult to shop and inquire with different vendors in all of the wedding planning categories. Randi made me feel so assured in how she and Adrian could go through the entire process for the wedding! My brother in law has always been interested in photography for decades, and helped to look at many different photographers' samples - and declared that Randi's was the best quality by far! Other's promised extras like drones and extra photos, but my BIL said their photo quality was very simple point+shoot. We also personally loved Adrian's sampling of his prior beach weddings! Minor bonus is he spoke a little Polish and that helped with some of the family photo shoots!) Handling our shoots: Myself being shyer and unsure especially how to pose, Randi & Adrian knew exactly how to guide us for our photos along with the ceremony, beach and mountain scenery, backdrop, and throughout the reception -- while also making the wedding night be captured naturally. We could tell the extreme level of effort and knowledge they physically and visually put into preparing the right timing, scenery, lighting and flow of the night to get all of the right shots! Final products: We loved the way all of the high quality photos and video turned out, including capturing backgrounds, family, friends, our many couples poses, and the ceremony + reception. Please see some photos I've added of the photo album that she designed! The photo album is such beautiful quality with glossy styling and gold-outlining on the thick pages, and the flow of the photos in the album all tell the perfect story of the wedding! (The 4k video theatrically captures the feelings and beautiful scenery of the entire wedding in a 3-min short that my family loved watching after, but of course is not pictured here).

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!

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.

Tamara is a true artist and I was absolutely thrilled with the headshots she took of me…read more Throughout the process, she was professional, made me feel at ease, and had a clear vision of what I was looking for. The photos are tasteful yet really stand out. I have received many compliments from colleagues and employers when they see her work. I would recommend Tamara for any project.

Highly recommend!! Tamara is one of the warmest people I've ever met--and it shows in her photos…read more She is an absolute doll to be around, so friendly, with such an artists' eye. Her work has such heart!

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.