Identifies as women-owned
Yes
ELITE PHOTOGRAPHY in West Chester
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West Chester, Butler County, Ohio, US
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Service options
On-site services
Yes
Online appointments
No
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Planning
Appointment required
Yes
Phone: +1 513-779-1500
Site: https://elitephotography.com/
Site: https://elitephotography.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:Open 24 hours
- Tuesday:Open 24 hours
- Wednesday:Open 24 hours
- Thursday:Open 24 hours
- Friday:Open 24 hours
- Saturday:Open 24 hours
- Sunday:Closed
Comments (62)
I loved my experience at Elite Photography. I felt so welcome by Megan, my photographer. The pictures came out amazing my whole family loved them and my friends could not believe how amazing they came out! If you want amazing senior pictures and a fun and memorable experience I 100% recommend Elite!
I didn’t really know what to expect since I rarely get professional pictures, but this place did really well. The team brought a positive attitude and made the photo shoot very fun- I felt like a model! I would highly recommend them to any family or friend who is looking to get their senior pictures or family portraits done.
The photographer, Megan, is so wonderful to work with! Also, the assistant, I believe her name was Kelsey, is such a help to the actual shoot. My daughter had such a great time, and stated, I felt like a real model! They take their time with you, and make sure you get heard in what type of photos you want as well. Im extremely happy that we chose Elite photography for my daughters senior pictures!!
My niece had her senior photos taken by the professionals at Elite Photography & they turned out beautifully!! I was with her the day of her session & I can say that she was treated really well. They kept her thoughts & wishes in mind as they went from scene to scene. They had plenty of options to be sure her personality & beautiful character shined through. I certainly recommend this company for photos & will use them very soon for my own family session!
I am familiar with Elite Photography through both my business (staff photos for my website), and personally (family portraits). I began with the business photos and was blown away by the customer service and expertise. We were updating our website and turnaround time was critical, and Elite delivered.As a result of the great business publicity session, we scheduled some long-overdue family photos as well! Honestly, I was doubtful in how the family photos would turn out: two uncooperative babies and two parents trying to control them....Long story short, they turned out beautifully and they now adorn the walls of my business. I still dont know how they did it!With Elite, you are not just merely getting pictures; rather, you are getting an experience and dedicated service. I am not what I call photogenic and I dont like my picture taken, but they will work with you to optimize your pictures to what they can be (and beyond) in a comfortable setting. All of the staff is fantastic, from setting up appointments, to the shoot (entertaining the kids), to picking out the packages for a budget with no pressure. I came in thinking I would leave with a picture or two, but left with a variety due to the fact that it was so hard to choose! Remember: Pictures are keepsakes and they are an investment in memories. I constantly get comments on the office potraits.I will not hesitate to recommend Elite Photography for any photo needs, and I will surely use them in the future again! Thanks!
Having my senior portraits taken at Elite Photography was an amazing experience, they really put your style and personality into your photos, and make you feel comfortable. It is a unique and fun experience. I would 10/10 recommend it to anyone.
I first encountered Elite Photography about 25 years ago when they took some amazing wedding portraits of my wife and I at our wedding—one of which is still a large wall portrait in our living room! My next experience with them was a family portrait about 19 years ago, when my oldest was about 5, and his younger brother was about 3. We chose “cool casual” with jeans and dress shirts. It’s proudly displayed in our living room right by the front door as a large (24 x 36) wall portrait, and to this day, people make nice comments when they visit.Our next encounter with Elite Photography was about 10 years ago, when my brother and sister, and all of our children, retained Elite Photography to create a multi-generational family portrait as a gift for our mother. We all live out of town, but she constantly tells me that the portrait (still hanging in her home) is so life-like that she feels we are almost really there with her.About six years ago, they did an excellent job with my oldest son’s Senior Pictures, and two years later repeated that achievement with our younger son. Finally and recently, we created another family portrait (this time for our family room) at their studio simply to keep our family portrait update to date as we hadn’t down one for over 10 years! My wife still looks the same, but us three guys have changed. 😊Every single experience has been excellent--what Google calls 5-star. I am a very happy repeat customer because of their skills, affordability, professionalism, and friendliness. The Elite staff and the results have been great – really great. Without question, our portraits are the most valuable possessions in my home—everything else can be replaced—these are our photographic memories! My wife and I enjoy them every day. When I have to travel, the images pop into my head while I’m thinking of my family. Thanks Elite. See you again in a few years! You have earned over 25 years my highest recommendation—and one of the few 5-star ratings I have ever given to a business.
I hired “Elite Photography” to take my daughters senior photos, aside from the kind photographers, we had a terrible experience not only here but afterwards with the finished product. They over edit bringing far to much color and saturation making their photos look fake and cheesy as if my daughter was on a hooters billboard with the way they changed her skin tone. This business gives off a hint that they don’t truly care about creating art but rather making a buck, and a hefty one at that, don’t over pay these people to take pathetic photos at the cost of hundreds of dollars. There are far better options out there
Awesome experience! They make you feel so comfortable & really incorporate your style & personality into your photos. My parents & I absolutely loved my portraits & would recommend Elite to anyone! I absolutely loved my senior pictures!!
I have a project with a cooking youtube channel and I needed a picture taken in a kitchen, when I got there I got so much more than what I thought it would be! Gordon was my photographer he sat me down and went over everything with me, who my audience was, what kind of kitchen and pose did I want. From being nervous in front of the camera, he was able to take amazing pictures! Thank you guys so much for giving me such a great experience will definitely be coming back!!!
We had our daughters senior pictures done at Elite and were thrilled with both the experience and the finished product. Great customer service, a talented staff and the images were perfection. Also had headshots done and we were equally as happy. Highly recommend Elite!
LOVED my Elite Photography experience!! I would highly recommend this fantastic studio. Very professional and skilled. I enjoyed every minute of my session. There were many backgrounds to choose from and the photographer showed me poses so I didnt feel uncomfortable! Go to Elite!
I had Elite take professional head shot and team photos of my staff for our social media, and print marketing. The images are fantastic and add a professional touch to our team. Their staff was easy to work with and the photos were received in finish form quickly. I will continue to use them when I add new staff and recommend them to anyone business owner wanting to update and upgrade the company image.
I would have rated them 2 1/2 stars we it an option. There were several things that I did like about the photo shoot. I love all the options that were available and the photographer and assistant were really great and made the shoot fun.I was however upset about the pricing and lack of packages available without spending a fortune. I know they say they have to run their business and pay thier expenses and I understand that. I still think there should be a wider variety of cheaper options.Then when the photos arrived at our house they were way over photo shopped. One of them even looks like they put a completely different chin on my daughter. I understand photo shop for blemishes and such but this was way over done.
Before you go to any other photographer you must visit Elite Photography. Once you have met with Gordon, and have seen his facility, you will know you have found the right photographer for you, your family and your special occasion. The different sets are beautiful and make you believe you are in a school hallway, in a beautiful living room, at the park or the beach.Gordon is amazing and truly takes the time to get to know his clients and to exceed their expectations.Once you meet Gordon and see his facility no other photographer or studio can or will compare!
Elite Photography has one of the most creative set-ups/studios I have ever seen. No need to drive to the beach if you want a beach scene.... its right in the back yard! Gordon and the team are great, down to earth individuals who want to make your memories last!!
I loved Elite! It was so much fun to try different poses. The photographer and assistants really make sure you feel comfortable. There are tons of background options to choose from! I loved how they worked in the stuff I was involved in. I would go back in a heartbeat!
Elite Photography is a family based organization that is built on passion and professionalism. The photographers are genuine, and they believe in what they are doing and the experience they provide. I feel very comfortable and extremely confident recommending someone to Elite Photography!
My daughter and I were thrilled with her senior portraits and being Senior model Rep! She was equally thrilled when you hired her as an assistant and was excelling in sales from my understanding. But during staff meeting when YOU ASKED ALL STAFF FOR SUGGESTIONS on bringing in more business, she spoke up very passionately about her ideas. She takes her job seriously and really wanted to help grow your business. But apparently you felt INSULTED by her suggestions, thought she was being too negative. This after you praised her work ethic and job performance, mind you, and then you fire her the next day being she was too negative and not a good fit. YOU COULDNT BE MORE WRONG ABOUT THIS GIRL WHO HAS ALWAYS EXCELLED AT EVERY JOB SHES HAD! She was highly recommended by one of your other employees and you fired her. Bad move on your part. Won’t be recommending Elite ever again if that’s how you treat an employee for giving suggestions/ideas you asked for! From what I was told all coworkers present and some not present were shocked at the incident! You could’ve at least called her in for a meeting to further discuss..... but no..... called early next day and fired over phone. I don’t think handled very professionally.I have noticed a change in you’re postings since the meeting. Speaking about portraits and photos instead of just a photo. Commenting on client shoots, changes to your website! Some of her and other employees suggestions seem to have been taken into account after all.
What I enjoy most about Elite Photography is their experience and professionalism. They dont just want to take pictures. They want to create memories for families, or give you the professional look you need for your business.
The incident with the Seversons has been a disruption to home and work life. If Elite Photography really wanted to make this right they would compensate the family for use photography for advertising. The senior is a paid talent and they used her photo in print advertising mailed to numerous households in the area. Let alone the photo being out on social media. Even when it is removed its too late as it has left his imprint print out in the cloud. Elite Photography has violated this familys rights. The student and parent indicated clearly on the form filled out prior to the photographs that they DID NOT WANT THEIR PHOTOS SHARED but apparently when they received the invoice Elite Photography chose to slip in an additional line for permission to use the photos. This is very shady business practice and I would hope the owner will make proper restitution to this family. The damage is done and the owner didnt offer to make any restitution. I once worked for a wedding photographer and mishaps happen on the business owners part my former employer would do whatever it took to make it right at the very list refund the sitting fee and refund the purchase of prints. Money doesnt solve the issue by no since of the mean but a kind gesture would have been warranted by Elite Photography. Hopefully after the owner reads this he will make it right with this family. In business when you do something right only a small number hear about it but when you mess up the whole world seems to find out. I write this so that anyone who reads this will understand that you have a right to chose where you want to spend your money and there are plenty of photographers that would have handled this situation a lot better rather than slamming the family for not reading the invoice other than the amount they owed. I look forward to the owner of Elite Photography making things right with this family so that I can come back and report that he understands where he went wrong and made things right.
I had a lot of fun getting my pictures taken. The photographer I had was Jessie and she did an amazing job. Her assistant was also wonderful especially when it came to noticing the small things that would make the pictures look even better. I can’t wait to see how they turn out!
Elite Photography is a state-of-the-art facility for all your portrait needs. Whether it is a Senior picture, Business head shot or family photo Gordon provides in-depth knowledge of what will make your experience a moment to remember
I had a great experience at Elite Photography. My whole family loved all of the shots and I even got to do both indoor and outdoor photos all in one session.
I received a direct mail postcard from this company for a special sitting fee of only $59.00. When I called to book the sitting fee they wanted my credit card.I informed them that I would be paying cash. I was told that in order to hold that time slot I would need to bring cash there immediately. I was told to bring $100.00 plus tax. The additional $41.00 would be put towards whatever package we decided to order along with a coupon for $100.00 off the package. It was explained to me that we would have at that time$141.00 towards whatever package we chose.When we went in to look at the images a week later the woman we met with was into the hard sell. We started with about 25-30 images and my daughter got it down to 4 images. The pricing on the PACKAGES and COLLECTIONS was outrageous. I used to work with a photographer and I know how much it used to cost to develop the images. Now everything costs less because it is all digital. We decided after being pressured not to purchase at that time. The biggest reason was the price but also the fact that the woman was pushy. They even threw out there that if we decide to order we would have to pay an additional $39.00 for another ordering session. They want to charge money to take my money! Also they charge you to store the images on their computer. $10 for the first 7 days and $1 per day after that. We wanted a yearbook photo and some head shots my daughter could use for theater auditions. We decided not to order anything but wanted the digital copy sent to the school for the yearbook only which they charge $19.00 to send an email attachment to the school. When I contacted them to send it before the deadline I was told that they only offer that if you order a package and pay the additional $19.00 over and above the package price. I was more than willing to walk away with only the yearbook photo for my $100.00 but ended up getting nothing. Then they had the nerve to call me and inform me that the sitting fee is really $150.00 so by not ordering anything I owe them another $50.00 for the sitting fee. They are scammers and I will tell every other parent that I know to avoid that place. Its an over priced scam and they have multiple ways to charge you for things. The small print is ridiculous. All I can say is read everything they give you and clarify anything you question.Its a bait and switch operation and I am really glad I paid cash instead of giving them my card # because who knows what charges would be on it now! The Special $59.00 sitting fee is only if you spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on packages or collections. Instead of a glowing review I will go out of my way to keep potential parents of seniors and anyone else that needs portraits to stay far far away from this company and its owners!
You are better off paying a 13 year old kid cash to take your senior photos then pay hundreds of dollars for the cheesy photos done by “Elite” photography. The owner only cares about making a buck, he doesn’t understand this industry and has no creative eye. Absolutely terrible.....
I would 100% recommend getting pictures taken here. The staff is amazing and so personable! They have so many options for sets/backgrounds that would fit for anyone and everyone that walks through the door. I loved my senior pictures, my parents loved my senior pictures, my grandma loved my senior pictures, and my friends LOVED my senior pictures.
Great experience !!Took their time, made you feel comfortable while taking photo. So happy we choose Elite photography.
The photographers were nice and professional. The pictures turned out well. However, the available packages are overly expensive with limited flexibility options. This was a family portrait, not Senior pictures. Four of us felt cornered and pressured in a room by the sales woman. Her assistant sat in the corner of the room and said nothing. Frankly, it was intimidating. All of us thought that what we purchased, included two 11x14s when in fact there was only one. This was not realized until we opened the 11x14 two weeks after we received it because we assumed there were two. Our misunderstanding was most likely due to the sales pressure. When I called to ask the price of an 11x14 reprint, I was told it would be $250!!! I used Portrait Innovations for my kids Senior Pictures 5 and 3 years ago. Perhaps we should have gone there again for more options and price. And frankly, the portraits are just as professional.
Many of my friends have used Elite for their childrens senior portraits and they are thrilled with the finished product. I know Gordon personally and he and the Elite team are very professional and experts in their industry.
Elite Photography is such a wonderful place to get family pictures done!! I have 3 young kids and the photographers were very patient with them(and got them to smile).
If you choose to go here please be careful. We had a bad experience. Our daughter had her senior portraits taken here. Prior to meeting with the photographer she was asked to fill out paperwork. One of the questions was would she allow her image to be posted on Facebook and Instagram to which she answered no. We were quite upset to see her image posted on Facebook, Instagram and printed advertising media after she answered no to the question. Upon questioning the owner he said when we signed the final purchase invoice we granted authorization for her image to be used. This sentence was never pointed out. Honestly we were not looking for it since she had already signed a form indicating she didnt want her image used. The owner stated that no one at their studio looks at the forms completed by the student. We feel as if we were deceived. Unfortunately, what should have been a wonderful experience for our daughter turned out to be the opposite.
Gordon and his team create beautiful portraits for both family use and for businesses. He is very professional, detail oriented, and works hard to make sure his customers are happy with their finished product.
Ugggg. Totally shocked and completely frustrated that they surprise you with a requirement to keep thier logo on your social media posts...and BTW, you pay a lot extra to use them on social media. Kidding right? Nope. You are expected to be a billboard for them. Way over priced to be high jacked by a logo requirement in your pics. What a business model! I mean who wants to pay so much to see thier logo in your pics. I feel Ive been scammed. We didnt buy photos of your logo we overpaid for pics of my kid. Hard to believe.
Excellent customer service. Gordon and the team are great!!! If you are looking to capture a special moment in time no one does a better job than Elite Photography.
I am a repeat customer and had wonderful experiences both times! They did everything I wanted and they also work with you on paying as well! They help you save as much money as possible also, will be going back with child number 3! Ask about the VIP model program as well!
Got my senior pictures here, and the experience was a ton of fun. Everything we ended up getting was of great quality. Overall super happy about this location.
I was very happy with my senior pictures from Elite, they have a great friendly & professional staff!
Very expensive!! The photographer was very rude to his assistants. Not impressed. Wont recommend!!
I cant say enough about the professionalism of Elite Photography! If you are looking to capture a special moment in time no one does a better job than Elite Photography.
Jessie and Kelsie did an absolutely wonderful job and I can’t wait to see the pictures from my daughter’s session!
Elite did an amazing job taking my son’s senior picture! Great experience and awesome pictures!
Loved my images ! Super friendly staff they showed me posing and made it a lot of fun !(:
Great people to work with. Extremely professional! I look forward to the next opportunity to hire you for our familys needs.
Got senior pics done here and they were incredible. Also incredible staff!
Everyone seems to care about getting great images, that will last a lifetime!
Great pictures friendly staff. High priced.
Love our family photo shoots!!!
Very professional. Can be pricey.
Such a great staff!!
Great job!
Gorgeous work
Total reviews rating 4.4
62 Reviews for ELITE PHOTOGRAPHY 2023:
Review №1
2022-08-30Elite photography did an AMAZING job on my son’s senior pictures! The entire Elite staff is AWESOME at what they do! The photography crew were so polite, fun and engaging! Carie was wonderful with the photo preview presentation and providing such detailed information regarding the photo selection process. The attention to detail from start to finish was top tier! Their company name says it all!
Review №2
2022-06-22I got my senior pictures done at elite photography and loved them! They had a lot of pictures to choose from. There are a lot of different areas to take pictures! Inside and outside! The environment that was created during the shoot was awesome!
Review №3
2022-06-22Recently did photoshoot for senior and disappointed when it comes to pricing . Pricing was not told upfront before the shoot and also not enough time given after seeing the photos to decide. You will need to decide there itself and cannot come back .We had coupon $500 from the school raffle and they charged $250 for the photo shoot which was not informed .Pricing needs to be reasonable.Replying to comments added - I still stand on details being not shared . It will be even better to avoid for this type of situations to publish on the site itself. So it is black and white and nothing to hide .Good to see all the analogies being presented here as one sided story .
Review №4
2022-06-23I had my senior pictures taken at Elite & the staff and their energy was fun and enjoyable. If you’re looking for great senior pictures go to Elite!
Review №5
2021-11-13The staff was fun and professional. They made the experience for my son enjoyable. The reason I am giving it only 2 stars is because Elite’s price needs to become more competitive and their understanding of where the industry is going needs to update. I went with them because of last minute. I had to get senior photos in quick and I saw their coupon. There cost with a $250 off coupon was $500 It gave me access to 4 photos. 2 of those I am able to post on social media. 2-8x10 prints 4-5x7 prints. And additional $30 for Senior photo. Then I was given a DVD of my prints that I can print any of these 4 poses up to 8x10. However, I do not have a laptop that has a disc compatibility. So to find any use with this I will have to go somewhere for assistance. I will be going to another photographer for future family pics that is able to provide more social media photos to share with friends/family and a flash drive/Onedeive
Review №6
2021-11-27I got my senior pictures done at Elite Photography and my family and I absolutely loved them!! The photographers and assistants create such a fun and enjoyable environment and I had a great time during my photoshoot! I liked how they had a variety of different places to take pictures at and that they also show you poses to do so you dont have to wing it! I would 100% recommend this place!
Review №7
2021-07-09The photographers are professional, but also have great personalities that make the photo session fun! Their assistants did an awesome job as well! Great team work! There are so many amazing props and backgrounds that they use in taking the pictures. They made my teenagers feel special and not nervous. Thank you!!
Review №8
2021-07-10I really enjoyed my time at elite photography. When they were taking my photos, they really made me feel at home and comfortable. I loved the humorous personality of the photographers and it added a nice touch to the experience. Everyone was really polite and nice, and even offered to carry my bag of clothes for me. They went above and beyond what I expected, and I would recommend people to get their professional photos here.
Review №9
2021-04-16The staff were very professional while I got my senior pictures done. The photographer was extremely helpful and patient while positioning me into the poses. Everyone did a great job at making me feel comfortable throughout the shoot. You can tell they take their work very seriously by not only how well their images turn out, but also by how they want the best for every one of their clients.
Review №10
2018-07-14We had an amazing experience with Elite Photography! They took the time to make sure our daughter had the best photo sessions. Senior portraits represented her personality perfectly! Prom photos were stunning. We recommend them to anyone who asks. We’re already planning on our son having his pictures taken there in a few years. Customer service was superb and it showed they really cared what they want for their customers is only the best! Thank you Elite for being a top-notch studio!!!