Testimonials

Dear Lori and Staff
Thank you for making us princess for a day. It's an experience we'll never forget - you made us both feel so comfortable, relaxed and beautiful.
Sincerely,
Julie & Mommy

Dear Lori,
Thank you for such a wonderful experience. We had so much fun and are super excited about the pictures you took of us. You are AMAZING! This little note is just a small expression of how grateful we are to have had such a timeless moment.
Love,Kim and family

Dear Lori,
Wow-Wow-Wow. I never thought in a million years that I could take a good picture. They are beautiful and timeless of me. After 20 years of marriage a spark with my husband was re-lit! I can't tell you enough how much I appreciate you sharing your amazing talent!
Thank you,
Debbie

Dear Tina,
I wanted to thank you for being so patient. Being this was my first time having pictures taken professionally. I was nervous and was not sure how they would turn out. You were always there to answer my thousand questions. For that, I thank you. I shall see you for my next session.
Sincerely,
Deanna

Lori,
Before I went in to take pictures I was so nervous. I just saw my pictures. OMG - I am so amazed I can't believe that it is me! I feel and look like a model. I can't wait to display the pictures in my home.
Jennifer

dear lori and tina,
everybody loved my pictures and i thought my friends especially my boyfriend will say only that's nice but when they saw it.
there jaws dropped. the only words they can say are wow, amazing, yummy and is this really you?
thank you so much. now my boyfriend is sooo crazy about it ;)
happy new year....
Lou

Dear Lori and Tina,
I just received and opened the box. I have to tell you that the album absolutely exceeded my highest expectations and wildest dreams.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for not only your professionalism but also for putting lots of your heart into finding and capturing what I thought I didn't have. I'm convinced that my fiancé will love the album...
Thank you for the millionth time..
Monika
P.S ......and Tina......you were right about the topless photo....thank you for stopping me from making a huge mistake !!!

I had a wonderful time this weekend and have already referred a couple of women to you. Thank you so much!! You are amazing!! I am looking forward to seeing the pics tomorrow! I do have a couple of questions:
Also, would you be willing to train me on how to do my make-up? I have never felt so beautiful. You have a real gift. Thanks again!! I will refer as many people as I can!!

Thanks again!
Angela

Dear Lori,
I checked out your website because of Gina Girardot's plug. I'm so glad I did. I moved to New York City in '91 to do commercial photography. I'm still here, but I left the photo biz for the software biz back in the mid 90's.
Photographers that know how to light people are a dime a dozen. Photographers gifted ability to feel people are only a handful per generation, and you are one of them. Your tagline Photography that Captures the Soul is a serious understatement. Avedon would be proud.
I hope to have the pleasure of meeting you sometime on one of my trips to OC.
Have a fruitful day and a great weekend.
Jeff

I am just starting out part time as a photographer and recently purchased your book High Impact Portrait Photography. The images are great and show that our limits are only our imagination.
They're an inspiration.
Thanks,
Craig Gauvreau

Thank you… I love your work, your book (High Impact Portrait Photography). Your passion shines through in every photograph.
Monica

Before I met Lori I thought I was the most unphotogenic person in the whole world, but she made me feel so good. She's so talented in making ordinary people look like real models.
Chris Muto

Dear Lori,
Our photo session was something I will always remember. I was very nervous but you and your staff were great to work with me and the end result was beyond my greatest expectations. The "black & white" portraits are my favorites. You captured my spirit on film and you made me look like a goddess! I love them all. The frame and matting compliment the portrait perfectly.
Love,
Jackie

Dear Lori,
I just can't thank you enough for all you've done for me. You made me look & feel beautiful, not like a 44 year old, mother of 3 and grandmother of 2. Not only are the photos incredible, but the photo shoot itself, with the hair, make-up and the different back drops was a blast. I am so totally thrilled & happy I did it.
Tina was also so wonderful. She was so helpful throughout the whole process. From explaining what would happen, to making a romantic, fun evening for me & Britt to choose our photos. When we needed help with our choices she was right there to help us decide which photos were what "we" needed for certain areas of the house. She was fantastic.
You're Friend,
Yvette Cressey

Hello Lori,
I just wanted to let you know how amazing the photos turned out!!! I think you made my fiancé love me more.
Thanks Again,
Carolyn Vinyard

Dear Lori & Tina,
You are an amazing artist Lori. Your work is awesome. The way you capture the feel of the moment is, in my opinion, priceless.
Thanks again, you two, for all that you do!
Denise

Dear Tina & Lori,
Wow! The pictures are amazing. We couldn't be happier with how everything turned out.
Lori-, you are such an incredible photographer. I had no idea the photos would look so good. You must be part magician as well. We will be eternally grateful for these images you have captured for us.
Tina-, we can't thank you enough for how friendly and helpful you were from my first clueless phone call to the studio to wrapping up our order and everything in between. We really appreciated your enthusiasm as well as the fact that you never pressured us when deciding what to order. There's no way that we would have ordered as much as we did without your help and guidance.
You two make a wonderful team. Thank you again!
Amy

Dear Lori,
Thank you for helping me surprise my daddy with all the photos of me and my mommy. He said he will always remember his first father's day because of his special present.
Love & Hugs,
Justin

Thank you for the great pictures! Agents compliment me on them every time. They have helped me get a lot of work. Thought you should know.
Jennifer

Dear Lori & Tina,
We just wanted to send you our warmest thank you. We are so happy and pleased with our family photos. Your artistry is amazing. They will truly be our family heirlooms.
Sincerely,
Terry, Melinda & Lauryn Livingstone

I love, love, love my maternity pictures and I am so glad I did them. I think I am beautiful and am very grateful that you made me remember myself that way.
Thanks,
Karen McKinney

Lori,
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! You did it again. This album is beautiful, the colors, emotions, fun and laughter capture every essence of spending a great time with you. Your talent, friendship and art are a true blessing to me. You have a way of making me look and feel beautiful. I will always cherish it.
Love,
Deb

Tina,
Where do I begin? I was so nervous to see my images but you made me feel so comfortable and confident. I love looking at my pictures that I have hung on my wall and could not have done it with out your advice. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Emma

Lori,
A warm Thank you for making my wife and I feel so comfortable. We will cherish our portraits in years to come.
Bill

Brystan Studios did fabulous shooting us as a couple. Lori, you really captured my wife and I and the natural love we have for each other. Our portrait hangs in our room as a reminder of our love.
Thank you,
Patrick

Lori and Staff
I would like to applaud you in your patience and understanding. My three children are amazing and you were able to truly capture their individual personalities, but what a day! They all had a lot of energy and I thank you so very much for your patience.
Kathy

Lori,
They grow up so fast. Thank you for taking my children's photos. They will be a beautiful timeless reminder of that moment in my life.
Tracy

Lori,
How did you do it? I didn't feel pretty, but you captured me and my belly in such a pure and timeless moment. My maternity portraits will hang in my house to remind me of how I felt on the inside, but didn't think my outside matched! It does. I feel beautiful!
Laura

Lori,
I truly love my maternity portraits. My third child - who would have thought I still had it in me. You made me feel beautiful again! Thank you
Mommy to be. Jill

Brystan Studios - Orange County premier photography studio. That is an understatement! Lori, you truly are gifted. From the time I booked my appointment to the time I was taken photos I have never felt more comfortable. My wall portrait above my bed will serve as a reminder of my true beauty.
Lots of love,
Betty

Lori and Tina,
What can I say - I knew there was beauty in me somewhere - you captured it! I never thought I would be brave enough to do this. The boudoir wall of "me" is the best thing I have done for myself in a long time.
Thank you for your amazing eye
~ Christine

Lori,
My little bundle of joy and I would like to thank you for making us feel so comfortable. The soft music and the soft lights really set the perfect atmosphere for him to fall asleep in my arms. I know he will thank me someday for capturing this timeless moment in his life.
Cindy

Lori,
Once again, you have captured my wife and in such a timeless moment. I am a man a very few words. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Mitchel

My beautiful children - Thank you so very much for my beautiful, timeless and playful wall portrait. It hangs on our wall in the family room and I smile every time I look at it.
Jessica

Lori
Gosh! I just wanted to say what an amazing job you all did on that 20x30!! No credit to the person in the photo at ALL, but that is a BEAUTIFUL piece of art!! I hope it wasn't touched up too much because if that is what I look like, I would be ecstatic!
But, really, BEAUTIFUL artistry. Wow! Thank you so much. I don't know why I didn't pick that one originally, but what a nice end result. Thank you SO much! I hope I am able to send a lot of referrals to you 'cuz friends sure are interested. Thank you again!
xoxo Damian

Lori,
You have made my wife very happy - she loves my photos. The sexy slideshow was such a surprise for her. I never thought I was camera friendly, but you have made me see another side of myself. My photos are real and very natural and that is what my wife was looking for.
With all my appreciation,
Mike

Love my headshot! It has motivated me in my place of work. It was exactly what I was looking for, but was not confident enough to believe it can be done. I will be referring everyone I know. Anyone reading this - trust me she does amazing work. In this time of economic challenges I truly feel my image will stand out.
Thank again.
Carol

Lori,
All I needed was a Headshot! I did not expect to have an image that I love and feel so confident in. I have printed business cards and put the image on my website and I have had so many compliments and no joke my business has increased a little. I give all the credit to my new image.
Thank you and I will be in soon with my family for a family shoot and perhaps a Boudoir shoot :)
Lorraine

Lori,
I know everyone always says time goes by way too fast, but it is true. When we came in to view Tiffany's senior photos I was blown away at the beautiful young lady I was looking at on the screen. I really do believe she finally sees what her dad and I see every time we look at her.
Louise

Lori,
I was very excited when my mom bought me a session for just me. I felt so mature and independent coming in by myself. I am only 17 and was a little nervous, but you made me feel so comfortable. I loved viewing my images and saw a little tear of joy in my mom when she was viewing them. Thank you for that!
Isabella