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Our Silly Siblings photos turned out amazing! The photographer laughed with us as we joked and struggled getting into position, it was really fun! She really brought our vision to life telling us where to put our arms and hands, how to shift our bodies and tilt our heads. And her understanding of timing is really appreciated because I needed these pictures done before our mother’s birthday the same week as the photoshoot. Will definitely go back for more photos!

My fraternity and I had a great experience going to the studio to take pictures. Freddie, the host, was extremely nice, respectful, and welcoming from the moment we arrived. He made all of us feel comfortable and appreciated, and he gave us a great deal that worked perfectly for our group. We were all very happy with the overall experience, especially the quality of the photos, how easy the process was, and the fair pricing. Everything went smoothly, and the studio made the whole experience enjoyable for everyone. I would definitely recommend Freddie and the studio to anyone looking for professional pictures and a welcoming environment.

I’ve had the pleasure of using this photography studio multiple times, and it has quickly become one of my go-to locations for content creation. Ideal for vlogs—bright lighting and versatile backdrops! Used it for my last shoot, and I was genuinely impressed with how easily I could switch between different looks without having to change locations. The space is immaculately clean, well-organized, and provides a calm, creative atmosphere that’s perfect for getting into the zone. One of the standout features is the natural light that floods in during the day, making it perfect for both still photography and video work. There’s also a solid selection of professional lighting equipment available for use, so you’re covered even on cloudy days or for night shoots. The backdrops range from classic white and grey to more creative and textured options, giving plenty of visual variety for shoots. The staff is incredibly accommodating—always prompt in responding to inquiries and helpful with setting up the space. Parking is easy, and the location is conveniently close to cafes and gear rental spots if needed. Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or a content creator just starting out, this space gives you everything you need to create high-quality visuals. New weekend booking slots!

Family has been coming to picture me portrait studio for some time now and will continue to go for the following years as it remains to stay open! The staff is very accommodating and professional. They work well with all ages and keep the studio very fun family friendly. Our pictures come out perfect every year. Time for waiting for pics is reasonable. Overall experience is a definite 5 stars.

I am finally making time to leave an honest review because this photo studio has been consistently the best for us for many years now! I have been coming here since my daughter turned 1 in 2018 and she’s 7 and a half now. Now we have a 2 year old son and he’s part of this annual tradition. We always walk in and someone is always ready to see us right away. I purchase the best package where I can download all pictures and pick up to 4 poses to be printed in different photo sizes (4×6, 5×7, 8×10, and 11×17). They provide a good number of background options to choose from and have some cute props to use as well. All our pictures come out amazingly every time! Freddy takes the time and care to make my kids feel happy and bring out their best smiles. Not to mention, he includes us parents and somehow makes me seem photogenic even when I’m not. 😅 He also accommodates outfit changes for the kids in between takes. Just this past Saturday, we had the most difficult time with my 2-year-old boy (my girl is way more cooperative). I thought we weren’t going to get that many good smiley ones, but Freddy assured me and I had full trust in him. I just got the pictures after less than 48 hours and there are so many good ones! No one would ever be able to tell that we struggled with our boy behind the scenes. LOL! Another amazing thing that Freddy took the time to do for us is provide me with my daughter’s photos from July 2025! (It’s January 2026 now.) I thought I lost them forever from my PC and I took a shot to ask if they still had the pictures, and sure enough, they did! I’m sooo grateful because they easily could have said, too bad, so sad, but they didn’t. 😅 I will continue to recommend this photo studio to my family and friends for many years to come and I will always support their business. Thanks for always coming through and for the great customer service and professionalism. (See my favorite photos attached of my girl at age 1 and age 7 and my boy at age 1 and recently at age 2. 🥰)

Salvador was awesome with my professional headshots. He made me feel comfortable and was great to work with. I would definitely work with him again. Thank you

I had an absolutely incredible experience during my photo shoot. The entire team was warm, professional, and genuinely invested in making every moment unforgettable. From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed, supported, and guided by staff who clearly love what they do. The attention to detail, and the positive energy throughout the session exceeded every expectation.

Photographer was very kind and detailed. I have long curly hair, so I appreciated her taking the time to help style it so my headshot came out looking great! Staff was so friendly and organized as well.

Thanks to Rebekah and Lana and team for getting me ready for my award photos! They heard how meaningful this all was to me and made me feel so special in the moment! Can’t wait to see the beautiful photos taken that I can cherish forever!

Lana and Sal are incredible! I have worked with them many times and have always had an amazing experience. The photos are consistently of best quality and they are the sweetest people!

I spoke with Dan last year about getting professional headshots. From the very beginning, he was patient, knowledgeable, and professional. He clearly explained the entire photo shoot process step by step and made me feel comfortable and prepared. This year, we finally made it happen, and the one-hour photo session exceeded my expectations. Dan created a relaxed atmosphere while maintaining a high level of professionalism throughout the shoot. The final photos turned out amazing, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. I highly recommend Dan to anyone looking for high-quality, professional photography and exceptional service.

I am extremely satisfied with my experience at Headshot Inc. Dan and Igor are true professionals—responsive, kind, and highly skilled. Since it was my first time getting professional headshots, I was quite nervous, but Dan made me feel incredibly comfortable and I ended up genuinely enjoying the session. Igor, the editor, was also fantastic. He was very responsive and handled my modification requests perfectly. I will definitely be returning in the future. Highly recommended!

Excellent experience working with Daniel. He was highly professional, experienced, communicative, and genuinely enjoyable to work with throughout the process. He understood exactly the look and tone we were aiming for and achieved a polished, sophisticated result. Post-shoot editing was also handled quickly and responsively, which I really appreciated. Highly recommend.

I agree with other reviewers that Headshots Inc is a great choice for people who do not consider themselves photogenic. While other places might provide more photos for the same price, what matters is getting good photos and Dan takes the time to do that. They were also fast with turnaround and edits.

An excellent experience for professional headshots! Dan is extremely experienced, and knew exactly how to coach us through the entire photoshoot! The headshots turned out beautifully. We’re coming back to Dan with future professional photography needs.

Our firm has used Hector Cavazos Headshot Photography twice over the last few years. Both times, Hector has been an absolute pleasure to work with, and his work product is immaculate. He is patient and friendly and makes the whole experience fun. Our firm is a little unique and we like to bring that perspective to our professional photos. Fortunately for us, Hector is the guy to help bring that vision to life. He is flexible and eager to keep working until we get that perfect shot. Aside from the actual photo session, his post-production work is also of the highest quality. He is quick to respond to emails and requests, and his turnover is incredibly fast. We love working with Hector. Our only complaint is that we just don’t have enough opportunities to use him! We would highly recommend Hector Cavazos Headshot Photography to any company wanting high quality photos for their business. Thank you again, Hector. Until next time!

I had a wonderful experience! Hector did an amazing job capturing my Miss California Headshots! I’ve taken many headshots with other photographers before and not one of them compared to Hector! He took the time to make sure I was comfortable and confident! The photos turned out amazing and I would definitely recommend him!

Professional, creative and artistic! Best headshot photographer in Fresno and surrounding areas! Hector is professional, experienced, and incredibly creative. He takes the stress out of getting your photo taken and works with you to ensure you get a flattering, authentic shot. Whether you need it for a medical residency application (ERAS), real estate, or acting, HC Photos is the place to go; Five stars!

From the moment I walked in to Hector’s studio, I knew I made the right choice. He greeted me with a big smile and encouraging words (as I truly dislike taking pictures). The session was fun and the outcome great. Selecting the pictures was the most difficult task of the time spent with Hector as there were several I loved. He was able to capture my personality in his work. The pictures are beautiful! Hector you are the best! Thank you

I can’t recommend Hector enough! I recently got my professional headshots done with him, and the entire experience was amazing from start to finish. I was honestly a little nervous at first, but he made me feel so comfortable and confident throughout the whole shoot. His direction was clear and encouraging, and he really knows how to bring out your best angles. The photos turned out so good. I’m genuinely obsessed. I’m literally broke right now but decided to invest in professional photos, and I can honestly say it was 100% worth every penny. Hector’s work speaks for itself!!! professional, clean, and full of personality. You can tell he genuinely cares about his craft and his clients. If you’re thinking about getting headshots, do it with Hector. You’ll leave feeling confident, and your photos will look incredible. I’m so happy with how everything turned out!

The best photographer experience I’ve ever had! Hector is so patient, very detail oriented and you can tell he really cares about making his clients look and feel there best! Thank you Hector for such an amazing shoot! I loved my session with you and I 100% recommend Hector for any photography!

I had such an amazing time with Hector and received equally amazing photos! He was so welcoming and made a process that can be a little overwhelming very stress free and comfortable. He took the time between shots to go over photos with you to look at poses and backgrounds to ensure you are getting the exact vision you want. Great experience and I would highly recommend him to everyone for photos.

Super easy to book a photographer. We were visiting from out of town and the photographer was so helpful to suggest good locations. Photographer was very professional and very quick. Photos came back same day.

The photographer we were connected with through Snappr, Alexa, was amazing!! She worked well with our family, got every shot we wanted, promptly edited the photos within 48hrs, and communicated well. I would definitely book her again through Snappr!

WOW! Brandon C from Snappr just completed photos of my 1973 Super Beetle and I could not be more pleased. Brandon C captured the character of my bug, telling the story of her through his pics. Fantastic work, thank you! When I had need of professional pictures for my car, as I am selling her in an online auction, I went to Snappr. It is a super easy and streamlined process. I was able to browse the portfolios of available photographers, read reviews and make my choice. Brandon C not only did the expected shots, he was creative on his framing and brought my car alive, having fun with the subject. I had mentioned I was disappointed on the interior shots from a previous photographer I had hired. He heard me and came through for me. I have provided some pics of his work. Great value on the service Snappr, thank you!

It was a great experience, it’s my first time to have a photo session, I had Alexander, he was great, very creative, friendly, everything was above and beyond, will definitely use Snappr again!

I would like to rate Snappr 5 stars… I recently had my debut album party @The Federal Bar in NoHo. My budget was small and I knew I wanted an amazing photographer but everyone I looked at was 500- 1000 bucks for booking, I began to get discouraged. I googled professional photos at a decent price and Snappr came up… I looked at the prices and picked the first 5 star photographer on the roster. Willy was just incredible… He fit right into the environment took candid and steel shots just as I asked… The whole experience was top class and professional! I recommend everyone try this company for professional photos. This truly made my event a winner. Thanks for the amazing photos Willy and thank you Snappr for existing! Cheers

I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience with Oxana and the incredible photos she captured for us. I found her through Google and Instagram while searching for a maternity photographer in Los Angeles, and from our very first interaction, she exceeded every expectation. Oxana is the consummate professional—warm, talented, organized, and so easy to work with. She made us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera, provided amazing direction throughout the shoot, and captured such beautiful moments that felt both effortless and cool. When we received our photos, we were absolutely blown away. They turned out even better than I could have imagined. I would wholeheartedly recommend Oxana to anyone looking for a maternity or family photographer. Her talent is truly exceptional. You will not regret it!

Oxana is absolutely amazing! I recently had my maternity shoot with her, and she made me feel so beautiful and confident throughout the entire experience. She’s incredibly thorough, professional, and has such a warm, calming presence. My husband and I had such a great time during the shoot, and the photos turned out absolutely STUNNING! I’m completely obsessed with them! I truly couldn’t recommend her more and can’t wait to work with her again in the future once our baby arrives.

Our maternity shoot with Oxana was such a memorable experience! She and her assistant were professional, kind, and really know how to make their clients feel comfortable, especially for those of us who are shy in front of a camera. Oxana is so talented and still finds ways to have her clients’ opinions and wants included in the photoshoot. She has an amazing selection of outfits, shoes, jewelry, and she helps make you feel so glamorous in this special time of your life. The photos came out stunning and we had such a hard time narrowing our favorites down! We can’t wait to book Oxana again in the future for some family portraits 💕

We absolutely loved our shoot with Oxana and her assistant! She was honest, took her time, payed attention to the details and I love the jewelry and wardrobe options she provided! We got so many good photos it took awhile to choose and we ended up ordering more! She made me feel amazing 🤩 especially for being so pregnant! 🤰🏼 Highly HIGHLY recommend her! I will cherish these photos forever! Thank you Oxana! 🥹🩷

I had an amazing experience during my maternity shoot with Oxana! From the early conversations she made me feel comfortable, heard and completely at ease! Being pregnant can make you feel vulnerable but Oxana and her assistant had such a calming and professional presence and knew exactly how to guide me so I felt confident and beautiful in every shot. The set was ready to go, the outfit suggestions were perfect, the light and composition of the photos were perfection. Every pose felt natural and flattering- the solo ones of me and the fun ones with my family surrounding me with love and laughter. It was very hard to pick favorites!! Oxana not only has the knowledge and talent behind the camera, but also genuinely cares about capturing meaningful moments. Also, impeccable and fast delivery! I wouldn’t hesitate working with her again and recommending her to anyone considering a maternity shoot, this was worth every penny!

I did a 10 minute mini session with Alexa and it was amazing. She is organized, she didn’t make us feel rushed she made us feel so comfortable it was seamless . She knew what poses were best for our family . her instructions were clear from the moment you book to the moment you have your session . It was honestly worth every single penny. After this experience I don’t mind paying her hourly rate . I now understand why her mini sessions sell out in seconds . Thank you so much again Alexa for the great experience I can’t wait to book another session with you !

We had another amazing experience with Alexa! This was our second time using her, and she continues to exceed our expectations. She is so personable and makes the entire session feel comfortable and fun. She was especially wonderful with our baby. She made sure she was looking at the camera and fixing the details that needed to be fixed Her patience, attention to detail, and ability to work with little ones really stand out. We absolutely love our photos from our 1st session and I know we will love the new ones too. We will definitely continue using her again and again. Highly recommend!

Alexa was so sweet to work with ! I highly recommend her . If anyone can get my grumpy little bear to smile as easily as she does she can get your babies to smile and get the cutest family photo ! Book her ❤️🤌🏼

Alexa was so nice and so good with all 3 of my children! I am soooo in love with our photos! She captured amazing photos of all 3 of my children. I really wish I would have came to her sooner

Alexa is amazing and very talented! She took my son’s First Birthday Cake Smash photos and I absolutely love them! The setup was exactly what I was looking for and of course the photos came out perfect. I will definitely be booking her again in the future.

Alyssa was so helpful in planning a surprise proposal for my girlfriend in Yosemite National. From day one she was very prompt in responding to my questions and she would always provide helpful reminders when she needed my input. We spent a couple of hours over several calls discussing ideas and she had many amazing suggestions. On the day of the proposal everything went great and my now fiancée was happily surprised. Alyssa went above and beyond taking us to several locations to make sure we got as many amazing backdrops as possible. Alyssa returned the edited photos way ahead of the scheduled time, we had barely gotten back home from our vacation and we were surprised by the finished album with tons of amazing pictures. We can’t wait to share them with our friends and family! We really appreciate everything Alyssa did for us and we highly recommend her photography!

My fiancé and I came across Alyssa’s photography when we were planning our summer trip to the CA national parks. It was her photos that sparked our interest in doing an engagement photoshoot in Yosemite and I’m so glad we did. Alyssa was the sweetest person from our first conversation. She pieced together our 3 hour shoot based on visions/inspiration shots we had and made it come to life. We met at the crack of dawn for our sunrise pictures and honestly the time flew by because Alyssa is just so charismatic and fun. When she wasn’t giving us prompts to photograph, she was suggesting places to visit and hikes to try. It was like spending a morning with a good friend rather than someone we were meeting for the first time. We felt so comfortable taking pictures and haven’t stopped telling people about how great she was. I cannot say enough for how much we enjoyed our engagement photoshoot with Alyssa and would absolutely do another photoshoot with her in the future. Highly, highly recommend!

My fiancé went through quite a few photographers before deciding on Alyssa, and I am so incredibly happy he came across her. From the very beginning, she was thoughtful, professional, and truly went above and beyond to make our engagement moment special. She did an amazing job capturing both us and the scenery. The photos showcased the beauty of the park while still making us the focus of every shot. I had no vision for any of the photos I wanted, but Alyssa made me feel completely comfortable. She guided us through the entire session, making everything feel natural and fun. At my fiancé’s request, she even went out of her way to bring champagne and flutes so we could celebrate the moment, which was such a thoughtful touch. Since she was local, she had several designated spots throughout the park that were absolutely perfect. I am so grateful my fiancé chose Alyssa to capture such an important milestone in our lives. The entire experience was wonderful, and the photos turned out even better than I could have imagined. We can’t wait to put them up all around the house. I can’t recommend Alyssa enough to anyone looking for the perfect photographer to capture such a big moment!

Alyssa is incredibly talented and made our elopement day exactly what we wanted it to be. Alyssa made us feel comfortable from the start and we had the best time throughout the day. She guided us on every detail, so we were able to just be in the moment on that day. She truly knows Yosemite inside and out. And, our photos came out better than we could have imagined – almost every person we’ve showed them to has said they’re the most beautiful wedding photos they’ve ever seen. We truly have the best memories from our elopement because we chose to work with Alyssa and couldn’t be happier with our choice!

I cannot say enough great things about Alyssa! We have been working with her for 3 years now. We first worked with her for our family photos during her blossom mini sessions. After that, we loved her work so much that we decided to have her photograph our Yosemite elopement. She made the process so easy and helped out so much in the planning of it all. I wanted a stress free experience and she made it exactly what we wanted and more. From the planning of the timeline and shooting locations to helping submit for permits. The whole day of shooting was so fun and she always goes out of her way to make everyone feel comfortable. The photos always turn out so amazing! Also, her turnaround time for the photos is quick as well. I definitely recommend Alyssa to anyone and everyone! We can’t wait for our next session with her.

Our experience with Steven Cotton Photography for my daughter’s senior portraits was excellent from beginning to end. Steven was professional in the intake process, fair and reasonable in his pricing, gracious with our schedule changes, an absolute pleasure to work with at the shoot, and was super efficient in getting the gallery to us. And the shots were absolutely beautiful – some literally took my breath away. He worked in some action shots, some candid shots, and lots of different backdrops and angles which resulted in a gallery of interesting and beautiful pics that we will treasure for ever.

Steven is such an amazing photographer! He has been our family photographer for several years now and all our photos have turned out wonderful. He is great with kids and is able to get them to smile and be natural. He is also a true professional all around from helping pick a location, to helping with posing, to delivering the photos to us quickly. We don’t live in the Bay Area anymore but make it a point to schedule pictures with him when we are in town. That’s how great he is!

I booked Steven for my father’s birthday party. I don’t live in the area but found him online and was incredibly easy to book. Steven was so friendly, professional, and easy to work with. He was able to manage 40+ family members including 6 families, 3 generations, and more than 10 kids. He captured so many beautiful memories that everyone will cherish forever. Thank you Steven!

Our son got married in Bangkok. We had a California reception for family and friends that couldn’t fly as far as Thailand. I thought even though this was not a «wedding» it still was an important celebration with family and friends, and I wanted a photographer there to memorialize it. I actually found Steven Cotton on ChatGPT!!!! So I checked out his website, and loved his photos. Steven was great to work with. He was everywhere taking photos, and his turn around time was great. One of the best parts for us—the parents—was that we asked for photos of our son and his wife. Steven got them together and asked them questions, that turned into laughter, and you could see their love. It was genuine and that comes through in the photos. We definitely recommend Steven.

Steven did an absolutely wonderful job of capturing our engagement photos! He was incredibly kind and responsive, and he made my fiance and I feel comfortable and relaxed throughout the session. The photos that he captured are stunning. We highly recommend him!

We had the most amazing experience with Thea for our engagement and proposal photos. From start to finish, she was professional, kind, and made us feel completely at ease. She captured the proposal perfectly with every genuine reaction, every emotion. The photos are stunning, natural, and full of life, and we’ll treasure them forever. Thea has an incredible eye for detail and a true talent for telling a story through her work. If you’re looking for a photographer who truly cares and delivers beautiful, heartfelt images, Thea is the one. Highly, highly recommend!

Thea was so incredibly responsive and professional. This was planning a proposal and we were, obviously beyond stressed planning the behind the scenes surprise. But Thea put us at ease and took over, so we could enjoy the moment….she not only captured amazing photos, she did it without the bride knowing . She was able to capture unscripted, raw emotion!

Thea did some family photos for us back in the fall and did a great job! Her and her mom helped us wrangle the dogs to focus for photos and we got a bunch of really cute ones. Thea made it really fun and personable and not to mention the turnaround time for photo delivery was so quick I was actually able to get Christmas cards out on time because of her efficiency! Would definitely recommend and would have her take our family photos again in the future!

When I searched for a photographer to take engagement photos, Thea kept popping up and for obvious reasons! She had great reviews and her work speaks for itself. I liked her style of poses and use of light and how she captured the natural beauty of Big Bear. She was quick to respond to my inquiry and more than willing to arrange a session that would fit my needs. We had to reschedule the day of due to bad weather; she gave me the option to keep or reschedule the appointment and was very accommodating in finding a new date. When we met for the session, she was so sweet and welcoming that my fiancé and I both felt comfortable immediately. I also loved that her mom helps her with the shoots! Thea did a wonderful job incorporating things that were special to us and our story into our session- our dog, car, camping, smores. It was fun, we were laughing, the hour flew by. She sent the photos the very next day! I am so very happy with all of them and honestly can’t believe it us, as neither of us have ever done professional photos and usually are behind the lens! Everyone we have shown them to aggress that they capture us and our relationship so perfectly. We couldn’t be happier with how they turned out.

Thea was absolutely amazing from the very beginning. Excellent at communicating and planning. She was lovely to work with. My now husband and I are not the most social people; but Thea and her mom made us feel so comfortable during our session. Our photographs came out beautiful as well. Would absolutely recommend her to anyone in the Big Bear area. Absolutely fantastic!