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John D. Russell Photography in Redondo Beach

5 (48) 525 S Catalina Ave APT C, Redondo Beach, CA 90277, United States

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Photographer
Photography school
Portrait studio
Video production service

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Redondo Beach, Los Angeles County, California, US

Phone: +1 310-722-2027
Site: https://johndrussell.com/

Opening hours

Monday:9 AM–7 PM
Tuesday:9 AM–7 PM
Wednesday:9 AM–7 PM
Thursday:9 AM–7 PM
Friday:9 AM–7 PM
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed

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Total reviews rating 5

48 Reviews for John D. Russell Photography 2024:

Review №1

2024-02-21 02:33:40

Absolutely the BEST photographer that I have ever worked with! I needed a last-minute headshot with a very tight deadline and not only did he answer my call on the second ring, but, reserved he reserved me a slot within 20 minutes of our phone call!!! The whole editing, proofing and acceptance process took only around two hours! It was so amazing and I’m so happy with the results! I will 100% recommend John to anyone!

Review №2

2023-12-23 01:26:22

A true five star photo session, John was professional, reasonably priced, efficient and made what can sometimes be an awkward experience incredibly comfortable. Will definitely be recommending John to friends and family.

Review №3

2023-08-16 04:38:56

John was absolutely amazing! He stayed in touch even after I had to postpone our session, and talked to me at length and made suggestions beforehand.He is professional, friendly, helpful, and an incredible photographer! We will do all of our family photo shoots with him in the future. He captured my kids so beautifully.

Review №4

2023-08-02 18:15:55

John’s versatility is incredible. As a real estate agent I have had John shoot my clients home but have also had him shoot events for charity and business functions. The best part is his ability to take the worry out of it. We are constantly managing all aspects of the event or process but it is nice to fully trust that John will provide us with the best work and not require instruction in doing so.

Review №5

2024-03-17 02:40:49

John helped me with professional headshots. They look great, he was easy to work with, and the price was right. I highly recommend working with him.

Review №6

2023-07-16 02:36:09

I took my 13 year old daughter for my head shot with John because we had reviewed the website and saw shots he did for a dancers portfolio and as an aspiring professional dancer, my daughter was intrigued about the process. John could not have been more accommodating and informative. Great guy, top notch photographer.

Review №7

2022-09-27 19:02:50

John was a pleasure to work with and delivered beautiful headshot images within days of the photo shoot. He made me very comfortable and produced exactly what I needed. I highly recommend working with John for any of your photography needs.

Review №8

2023-08-05 21:14:19

Johns beach photo shoot was wonderful. He arrived timely, was very profession, patient and provided great suggestions for various shots. The photos that he took also were great.

Review №9

2023-04-20 21:35:58

Hired John to take photos for a certificate program in Marina del Rey - he was wonderful to work with and captured some great photos that we can use in our marketing going forward. Would absolutely recommend him for any corporate photography needs!

Review №10

2021-11-12 22:52:27

John is an incredible photographer! He’s captured beautiful photos of my 4 kids and our family over the years and we cherish each photo we have by him. He is very personable and great with children. Highly recommend him for weddings, family photos etc!

Review №11

2021-02-27 02:54:17

Had John do my first professional headshot (business) in 11 years. He was very professional, prompt and did a great job. He was able to meet a difficult turn around time I had and did me more than justice with his retouching skills :). Highly recommend John for your photography needs.

Review №12

2015-06-07 21:43:33

John is an extremely talented and skilled photographer! I had the pleasure of working with him on two separate occasions and was able to witness an artist and professional who is passionate and dedicated to exceeding expectations. He shoots amazing photos and is a delight to work with, I highly recommend him!

Review №13

2021-03-02 16:56:57

Months later, I still find myself smiling as I scroll through the pictures John took of my family. He made my kids feel so at ease and we all had a great time. He was professional, punctual, knowledgeable and so easy to work with. This was our first time working with John and it certainly won’t be our last. For anyone thinking about hiring John, you won’t be disappointed.Thank you so much John for capturing this moment in time for my family. I will always cherish these photos.

Review №14

2015-08-10 23:42:31

I had the chance to personally work with John on a product photo shoot in Manhattan Beach, CA and it was fantastic. John found the perfect setting to capture great photos with the ideal natural light and he did all the work with the camera. I had the chance to see the photos with little turnaround time and his client handling the product was extremely pleased.I can understand why people all over Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach use John as their photographer, his work is great and he is so good at working worth people to achieve wonderful photos.I look forward to another upcoming photo shoot we have planned with one of my bands, John will be great and I cant wait to work with him again...

Review №15

2023-10-19 23:55:49

John is personable, professional, and very quick to respond to inquiries. The studio is cozy and clean, and his expertise is evident throughout the process as well as the final product. Highly recommended!

Review №16

2019-06-05 20:54:29

John and I first connected through our business networking group, South Bay BNI in 2015. Not only is John an excellent mentor, but his photography work speaks for its self. John not only takes high quality photographs, but he makes his clients feel at ease in front of the camera. If you are in need of anything including head shots, wedding photos, or family portraits, go see John right away!

Review №17

2020-10-31 04:26:40

I appreciate John’s ability to make me feel comfortable during my professional headshots sessions and am beyond pleased with the outcome! He has extensive skill, knowledge, and experience with the artistic aspect of his work, but also with anticipating the needs of my business’s marketing and branding. I’ve already recommended him to several of my colleagues.

Review №18

2014-12-11 15:48:40

Where do I start??? John Russell is absolutely amazing! First lets start with personality, John is humble and kind and can relate to anyone. His personality makes it easy for you to relax around him and be more natural which is then captured in photographs! No cheesy smiles here- its the real deal! John photographed our wedding in November and we were BLOWN AWAY! Not only by his personality (everyone adored him) but by his WORK! He is very professional and you can tell he takes his work very serious and personal. I have seen his other work, mainly travel and events, and knew that I would have nothing to worry about if he shot our wedding. Boy was I right! When he released our sneak peak photos I literally gasped! Everyone is raving about our photos, they are so amazing. A work of art really, I couldnt have dreamt them up better myself. Nothing but good things to say about this photographer, hes got a great eye and is really a pleasure to work with. Thanks John!

Review №19

2019-06-09 18:10:10

Thanks for capturing the special moments of my wedding, John! It was great being able to easily share the great photos with all that attended. They absolutely loved them, but more importantly so did my wife. These memories will last forever and we are forever grateful. I highly recommend John D. Russell Photography to anyone. If you need a professional photographer JDR is your man. By the way, he does more than just weddings.

Review №20

2019-10-05 23:40:33

Ive worked with John Russell for a year and a half now on several different projects. His work consistently blows me away and provides me with the high end photography and video that takes my marketing to the next level. He brings a level of passion and creativity that elevates him among a crowded field of photographers. Extremely versatile, he can shoot corporate/commercial, family portraits, real estate, weddings, and landscapes. I highly recommend John.

Review №21

2014-01-26 05:55:34

My wife and I were looking for a photographer for a maternity session and are so happy to have found John on Yelp. We knew right away after looking at his portfolio that he had a great eye. He was super flexible with organizing the location and date which was incredibly helpful. The day of the shoot, he arrived promptly with a huge amount of professional gear in tow. He even brought a huge portable flash that REALLY made a difference in the quality of our photos as we shot near dusk on the beach. Even though we only scheduled one hour with him, he stuck around for two to make sure we got all the photos we wanted. Were so thrilled with how the photos turned out that weve already booked him for a newborn shoot when our little one is born! You wont regret booking with John!!!

Review №22

2018-01-23 16:26:37

John is a great photographer! He has taken my business photos and has found new and exciting ways to capture the best shots for our business. He has a true eye for the camera and will deliver high quality photos that you can use for years.

Review №23

2016-01-15 05:52:41

John took us on a really short notice (right before Christmas) and delivered stunning pictures in time for us to send them to our family. Besides being very accommodating, John is a professional photographer and you can tell by looking at his portfolio. When getting your pictures taken, you should really consider it an investment. I cannot recommend John highly enough.

Review №24

2014-07-31 18:31:45

I recently had new head shots taken by John and I am very happy with how they came out. John is a magician behind the lens and does an excellent job of capturing his clients at their best. I have received fantastic feedback from my colleagues and clients about the images John produced. Looking forward to working with John in the future.

Review №25

2014-10-30 17:53:39

Look no further for an amazing photographer! I was fortunate enough to work with John last week on a beach photo shoot. Setting up the session was effortless- we considered some dates over email, and we were able to sync up for a session during a Friday evening light magic hour. His professionalism and easy-going attitude made me feel at ease and relaxed. We worked with light, textures, color matching against the Hermosa Beach backdrop and the photographs turned out sublime. I loved all of the shots he took.Youll read about how he is amazing with engagements, weddings, and family portraits (and these are ALL true - just look at his portfolio), but what I can honestly say, doing this for the experience with a wonderful photographer made the time worth it. Thank you John, you ROCK!

Review №26

2020-04-12 01:21:25

Just completed Photography Basics, John’s on-line course for beginners. I wasn’t sure what to expect from an on-line photography course but am happy to say it exceeded my expectations. John did an excellent job breaking down the fundamentals of light, the rule of thirds and the importance of perspective. He even built exercises into the class, allowing me to practice as the course progressed. I am much more confident in my ability to create interesting and appealing photos now for my floral design website and social media.

Review №27

2013-06-12 02:00:19

I hired John Russell to portraits of my children. They came out great. John really has a great way working with kids and the images he created really captured the spirit of my children in a way that no other pictures have before or since. He is an exceptional talent. I will be using him again soon for more family pictures.

Review №28

2019-03-29 21:38:23

Ive used John for multiple photo shoots so that I have assets for my website and marketing materials as I build out my coaching and speaking business. He always does a great job, coaches me on how to pose, finds unique locations and angles, and brings out the best in me.Hes also been a great creative advisor for a few branding projects Ive worked on, providing tremendous value and storytelling.

Review №29

2014-01-06 05:52:10

This last weekend, my mom treated my two sisters and I, and her 7 granddaughters (ages 17 to 2 ½ months) on a trip to LA, for a girl’s weekend. Our treat to her, was to get a family portrait of the 11 of us together. Since we all live in different cities, in 2 different states, the time we share together is precious and not as often as we’d all like.To capture this special time, I reached out to a friend in the LA area for a referral, and I am forever grateful that he turned us onto John!Putting aside the fact that John has stellar customer service, we were most impressed with how easy going and friendly he was! We thought shooting a large group, with several small children would be a difficult task, but for John, it was a walk in the park! Actually, I’m not sure who enjoyed him more, the kids or us four adults. This was a true testament to his passion and expertise of his profession.Our experience with John was nothing short of amazing! Not only will we recommend John to friends and family, I’m ready planning a trip with my husband and girls to the LA area in the fall to have our immediate family portrait taken by John!

Review №30

2019-06-09 22:16:52

John,The photos you captured of me were beautiful. Just what I was looking for. I’ve never really had a photographer capture my personality in that way and capture me as I moved about. I let you know what was important to me and you listened. That was evident.From the moment I met you at the shoot location, I felt comfortable. You were casually dressed and ready to bend and arc to get the shot and stay connected to me and what we were doing.From that initial contact with you through email you clarified what I wanted and needed in my photos. You offered your professional opinion and gave me options. You listened, responded to my questions quickly, and I didn’t have to wonder if you would respond. We booked as i felt I could trust your work yet mostly your character. One of the persons in my business group highly recommended you.You made sure from start to finish I felt taken care of,You skillfully followed the light and me. You worked with how I moved and gave me direction as I was trying to capture a dance movement in a photo and reach my audience. You got it! I love my photos.Thank you John, you’re quite the professional and gentleman. Thank you for helping me up when my heels gave me a little spill.I hope to work with you in the future exclusively for all of my photo needs. I’d highly recommend you to anyone looking to capture who they are and reach their audience while doing it.Sent from my iPhone

Review №31

2021-12-14 17:57:09

We had an amazing experience with John. He was punctual, professional and very creative! Our family photos are beautiful!!! I very highly recommend John D. Russell.

Review №32

2012-11-16 18:10:20

John is shooting my daughters wedding! So excited to have a professional like John capture memories for our family. Ive worked with John, and Ive shot with John--he knows what hes doing, and his results are consistently top quality. I endorse John D. Russell Photography wholeheartedly!

Review №33

2015-03-10 21:35:18

I have worked with John Russel on various projects ranging from Interior design shots to large events to webdesign. John brings a keen eye for detail and has the ability to capture the magic in the moment. I highly recommend John D russell photography for all of you photographic needs. Its truly remarkable to come across a photographer that is so skilled in the various facets and subject matter photography has to offer.

Review №34

2020-05-03 19:24:10

Ive been a professional videographer for 20 years and never really delved into photography until VERY recently as an opportunity arose to shoot stills. Since I have used DSLRs for video and am very familiar with all the terminology, I never thought Id really need help on photography. After going out on my own a few times with hundreds of bad pics, I quickly realized that I needed more guidance to capture the moment. Luckily, I was made aware that John gives private online lessons where I didnt need to worry about dealing with other peoples skill level in comparison to mine and we could really target the time on the things that I needed help with. When it comes to getting a bargain in learning a new skill, there is no doubt in my mind that the time spent with John is invaluable. The very next day when I went out on my shoot, I already felt my confidence much higher and the pictures at the end of the day finally capturing the moment were all the proof that Johns instruction and guidance are truly the benchmark difference in my new found abilities. Thank you JR!!

Review №35

2022-01-27 17:59:23

John is a great photographer, and really lets you relax in the session. Very thoughtful and helpful with a great eye for lighting. 10/10 would go again.

Review №36

2013-06-11 00:28:47

John has been my family photographer for the past couple of years, but now is moving in as my photographer for work as well.His professionalism, artistry, and passion make him a unique professional photographer in a world where everyone claims to be one.

Review №37

2013-07-24 06:34:13

I have worked with John on several projects. His eye for detail and patience is tremendous. The quality of pictures is also very good. I will continue to work with John and highly recommend his services.

Review №38

2023-10-25 23:38:39

Johns talent and personality shine through his work. If you ever get a chance to work with him, dont miss it!

Review №39

2022-02-18 02:35:07

John has been wonderful to say the least!! He has not only taken my headshots, designed my company website and logo, but forced me to think outside the box and provided me with a strategic marketing plan to grow my company’s online presence. He has helped me feel comfortable speaking publicly about my company’s services. He is very professional and knowledgeable. John is our go-to for any marketing/advertising/photo needs!! Thank you, John, for being the best! 😊 We are forever grateful! 🙏Danica Dusevic, PresidentBeachfront Business Services, Inc.

Review №40

2019-06-06 00:35:16

John did my head shot for my business website and marketing material... Photos turned out excellent! Johns professional, fun and top end at what he does! Thank you John for the great experience!!!

Review №41

2019-06-17 17:27:20

I mean, what can I say? When I need a photographer for anything, theres not another person I would even think about considering. This guy is awesome, talented and crazy passionate about his craft. 100% Johns your guy.

Review №42

2015-03-07 03:35:05

John draws you into his photos and makes you feel connected with the subjects. Hes very professional and truly an artist.

Review №43

2019-06-05 20:37:45

I needed a headshot and John was incredibly responsive and professional. The photos turned out wonderfully, I was super comfortable and actually had FUN!

Review №44

2018-12-28 23:38:53

I definitely recommend working with John for not only amazing photography but his dollar social as well. Thank you John!

Review №45

2021-07-15 17:19:51

Thank you so much for not only a very professional experience, but a comfortable one. I look forward to working with you again.

Review №46

2016-02-22 05:15:28

L would highly recommend John D. Russell Photography for your printing needs!

Review №47

2014-03-12 01:14:43

JDR is a PRO. amazing headshots! thanks!

Review №48

2021-12-15 22:15:10

Excellent in all ways!