Kara did an amazing job with my professional headshot-style photo shoot…read more I wasn't even sure what I was looking for, so she took some time at the beginning to discus the traditional versus "new wave" style of business pictures. With LinkedIn and social media being such a big deal now a days, you better look profesh, and you better look good while you're doing it. She made everything stress free for me and guided me through the process. I'm not used to professional pictures, but she made me feel comfortable and confident during the shoot. Tried on some different outfits with some different backgrounds at her studio (which is lovely and nicely decorated) The day was painless and casual, she had a quick turnaround process and gave me a stunning final result, including a great editing process for some general blemish removal, etc. Would highly recommend Kara not just for her professional photography skills, but her personality and her ability to make you feel at ease. She handles family portraits, weddings and adorable baby shoots, too!

Kara generously offered to schedule me in the next day after I had anxiously reached out because my…read morebaby was nearing 6 weeks old and I was having a difficult time scheduling newborn photos (typically taken within the first 2 weeks of life) with a different photographer. She cleared her schedule and was able to beautifully capture my increasingly huge and more active, less sleepy infant. The preparation that went into the shoot was top notch from the heat being turned up in the studio so my baby wasn't cold to the wide variety of outfits, props, sound machine, and she even had a camping/outdoorsy background that fit our nursery theme! We BOTH felt we were in the best of care; my baby is normally fussy in the hands of strangers but Kara had a way of calming him to get all the cutest poses effortlessly, and I as a new mom was able to finally relax for a few hours. She is also a mom to two littles and was incredibly easy to talk and relate to. It was apparent she truly loves her career and genuinely cares about her customers and their family.. which is increasingly hard to find these days! I recommend her services to anyone looking for family photos; you will treasure them for decades to come.

The BEST photographer in town. We had a wonderful experience working with Jessica. She's extremely…read morepatient and understanding in addition to being Milwaukee's very own Annie Leibovitz!

From the owner: In 2014, I decided to give my dreams a go, and started Memory Lane Photography by Jessica Lane. In…read moremy first year I gained a lot of experience and my love for photography continued to grow more than ever. I was blessed with great opportunities to photograph Weddings, a Quinceanera, multiple Family Sessions including Maternity, Newborn, Birthdays, Seniors, and Special Events. I even challenged myself by doing Sports Photography as well. I love capturing families, in the moment, having fun, making memories. My goal is to give my clients life time memories and to bring a smile to their faces and reminisce back to Memory Lane. I'm a proud, busy mom to 3 little boys. I'm a wife. I love coffee, exercise, nature, and quality family time. You will always find me with a camera in my hand and ready to go. Whatever the occasion, I want nothing more than to be your photographer. I love freezing moments and giving my clients something to treasure forever. I would love to hear from you.

Jessica is amazing! The best photographer I have experienced! She had creative ideas; was succinct…read moreand deliberate when she took photos (didn't waste your time); was efficient and allowed for many poses and settings; was pleasant , professional and friendly. I cannot saying enough great things about The Refinery Photo Studio!

I was long overdue for updated head shots and I am very glad that I chose The Refinery for this…read moresummer's session. I was able to book several weeks in advance and lock in a time for an outside shoot. In terms of the studio, the place is very cozy and the "dressing room" area even features R+Co Hair Products which are awesome! Jessica is an excellent photographer and the outside session has fun and nicely paced. Afterwards, we went back up to choose the ones I'd like to keep and have as final products. In under two weeks, I got the link to my gallery and I am quite happy with the array of finalized images. I highly recommend the work of Jessica and Ryan.

We loved working with McKenna! She is so friendly, kind and made us feel better through all the…read morejitters and even more excited through our joy! We did a small micro wedding in an art gallery and she was so flexible in working with us even though all the details didn't come together until right before! I would definitely recommend.

McKenna did an amazing job wrangling even the rowdiest family members for extended family photos…read more She did a wonderful job reminding us to stay on schedule, but was relaxed and flexible enough to let us enjoy every moment. Her attention to detail was spectacular. She was accommodating through multiple postponements due to Covid-19. She brought fun energy to both our engagement pictures and wedding day while still remaining very professional. All expectations were stated and communication was easy. Most of all, our photos are so dreamy- they capture all of the sentimental and funny moments of our big day in a way that is polished but still so authentic to us.

Katie was the perfect photographer for our special day. I highly recommend working with her. She…read morewas organized, timely and a pleasure to work with. We had a last minute change and needed to add video to our package and Katie was accommodating and transparent. She handled everything and it worked out beautifully. Her style is impeccable, and we looked amazing. I hope we can work together in the future!

Katie was outstanding to work with--we're so glad we chose her as our photographer. She's super on…read moretop of everything, asks all the right questions in advance, and made sure to get every shot that we knew was important--plus so many more. We were overwhelmed by how many amazing photos we got, and friends and family can't stop commenting about how great the photography was. The portraits and detail shots were amazing, but the candid shots were our favorites. I think that's the most important--anyone with some basic skill can get the portraits, but it's really special to have a photographer who was able to get all those special non-posed moments (not just of us, but of our guests). Looking at the photos is really like reliving the day. Katie is also awesome to work with on the day of. She has great vibes and as soon as she arrived she got straight to business taking detail shots. She had the clear attitude that she knew what she was doing, and the photos prove it. She got along with everyone and communicated well before, during, and after. 11/10 would recommend!

Romulo did such an amazing job with our family's photo shoot! He loves what he does and it shows in…read morethe quality of his photos. He was very responsive when listening to what we were hoping to achieve and found an option that fit our budget. We had a few travel and medical schedules that caused a reschedule, but he was very considerate and understanding when we spoke a few weeks ahead of time. He wore a mask for our session and appropriately socially distanced (much appreciated during COVID times with family members of all ages). He travels light, which really speaks to his ability and talent to get incredible shots, both formal and candid. Will heartily and happily recommend him to friends and family.

We used Ueda photography for our wedding, and are so happy we did. Romulo was extremely wonderful…read moreto work with, and made photos a breeze. Romulo spent the day with us and did an incredible job capturing not only the memories of the day but also the emotions. He was with us for all of the important moments of the day, yet never in the way; he captured moments we didn't even realize he was there for. We're so thrilled we have his photos to look back at to remember our day by. We were extremely impressed with how our photos turned out, and could not recommend Romulo more!

Best person in the world to draw out your inner child, your secret sauce, and make the pictures a…read moretrue reflection of who you are. Stacy plays in her studio, and brings you into calm confidence to truly be you. I've seen it myself, and with others I have referred to her. BRILLIANT!

Stacy Kaat not only knows how to shot a good head shot, but knows how to keep things comfortable…read moreand relaxing while doing it. My headshots - one conventional and one 'dynamic' (to fit the mood of my freelance videography business) - showed the range that Stacy has as a headshot photographer and were exactly what I needed to promote my 'personal brand'. Beforehand, Stacy sat down with me to discuss what I wanted to convey in my photographs and also helped me choose the right outfit to match the vision we had of my headshots. She kept the whole experience calm & fun, and I couldn't have been happier with how everything turned out. I highly recommend Stacy for anyone looking to have a high quality headshot done. On a side note, Stacy is also a great networker and a wealth of knowledge on small business planning and marketing. I learned a lot just chatting with her in between photos.

Meredith and Mark are absolutely a gem! From the very beginning when my husband and I interviewed…read morethem, we knew right away that they were the team we wanted to capture our day. They are two genuine people who you can tell through their words and actions that care about capturing their customer's vision. Communication is flawless throughout from preparing for the day to the last photo taken on the day of. They are great interacting with all family and friends and creating a timeline that works while making the day feel fun, effortless, and not stressful. My morning hair/makeup team got behind and not once did I feel pressured or worried- Meredith adjusted our timeline without missing any shots we wanted. Our family and friends complimented to us after the wedding how much they loved our photographers because they were 'energetic' and could tell that they loved what they do because they were laughing with people, enjoying the event as if it was their own wedding, and just so kind. We received a sneak peak within 2 days of our wedding, received a FLAWLESS GORGEOUS album back within 60days, and we are obsessed with the pictures. This by far was the best vendor decision we made out of our entire wedding! 10 out of 10!! My husband and I plan to have Meredith and Mark help capture more future milestones in our life.

From the owner: Meredith Mutza Photography LLC specializes in capturing moments so that they last a life time. We…read moreenjoy meeting new people and forming long lasting relationships. We capture real, authentic emotions because we get to know our clients on a personal level. Planning photo sessions to meet your vision is our job. We enjoy helping to pick locations, wardrobe options and any props to bring your photo wishes to life. We also want you to have your photos back as soon as possible so you can relive the moments with your loved ones!

Dave captured such beautiful pictures of Winoa for her Senior session. She was able to do in studio…read moreAND outside locations, which turned out stunning. Dave made Winoa feel very comfortable and she had a wonderful time. I highly recommend Studio 360!

We loved the photos we've had taken here! Great experience and fun atmosphere! We'll definitely be…read moreback!