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New Image Studios & Music Express is a wedding photography, disc jockey, videography, and photo booth company servicing central Ohio and central Florida. This team of experienced photographers specializes in capturing each couple’s natural personalities. They strive to freeze each moment in time to preserve the authentic emotion shared between newlyweds and their guests.
This business was founded by Steve Poland in 1991 as a wedding entertainment service. Throughout the years, he has expanded the company and now offers a diverse range of services to accommodate each element of a wedding. Employing a team of talented and professional artists, New Image Studios provides comprehensive wedding and event services.
When you book with New Image Studios, your photographer will work with you to create a package that meets your needs. They offer several base collections that can be personalized with additional services such as extra time, an engagement session, or a second photographer. Your experience begins with a consultation where you can get to know your photographer and discuss your needs and budget.
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Photo Shoot Types
- Engagement
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Photo
- Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
- Classic
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Lifestyle
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Wedding
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4.9
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Exceptional company to work with. My now husband and I found New Image Studios here, through The Knot. We loved how organized and open Steve was during our first meeting. He was...
also very accommodating when we decided to add another service 6 months before our wedding.
As our wedding date approached, we met Melanie (photographer) and TJ (DJ). They helped us through our lack of planning for both the photography and music. They were so easy to talked to and really understood our personalities.
The wedding day went so incredibly smooth. We are terrible at taking photos as a couple, and Melanie helped to pose us and keep us from looking weird. She also had such a great personality and caught on to the weird tv show quotes that I was telling my husband to get him to laugh. She also worked with us to get photos of our dogs, who at times, were NOT having it. TJ the DJ went above and beyond. We failed to plan a lot of our reception music due to procrastination. That and we had a very non-traditional flow of events (no mother/son dance, mother/daughter dance, garter toss, bouquet toss, etc). We were able to give him a few songs that we wanted to hear and he filled in all of the blanks! And then there was Angie, working the photo booth. She was great at keeping everyone moving through the line and getting our book together. We loved her.
So all in all, I highly, HIGHLY recommend New Image Studios. They are all so professional and such wonderful human beings to work with!
Throughout our wedding planning process we were back and forth on whether or not we wanted a videographer. Within maybe 60 days of our wedding day, we decided to start looking. We ...
are so thrilled that we found Steve! Both the highlight video and full length video are absolutely amazing! There were so many details that we missed during our day, that we were able to watch on video, and we would have never known if we didn’t have Steve. He and his wife did an amazing job capturing our day and our videos are edited in such a beautiful way. We highly recommend not only having a videographer for your wedding, but having Steve be the one who captures it all! Thank you for much so giving us these beautiful memories for us to be able to relive our wedding day.
Steve and his team are absolutely incredible. We purchased a bundle of photobooth, DJ, and photography for our wedding, and everything was so easy to coordinate. They use a plannin...
g form online to organize everything, and they were very responsive throughout the entire process.
Steve was so punctual, from scheduled times to speak on the phone up to the wedding day pre-wedding pictures at a different location. He even got there early enough to scout out th...
e places for perfect shots. We just got our gallery, and I am in awe at his work. I'm never really pleased with pictures of myself, and my husband certainly doesn't like his picture taken, and Steve made the whole process so quick and smooth. I would definitely hire him again for future photography needs.
Melanie & Marc were a pleasure to work with. They arrived on time and got started right away! I recommend this company everyone was very nice and Austin the DJ kept the party going...
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Melanie and Tracy were extremely professional and communicated very well from start to finish. They took amazing photos and we couldn’t be happier with how they turned out! Would h...
ighly recommend!
Steve worked with us well before our big day to understand what photos were important to us. He did a great job at the wedding and reception with family shots, the church, musician...
s, and friends. All of my guests raved about how polite and friendly Steve was. He was on time, captured all the views I wanted. His outdoor shots were amazing! There were no surprises, which is a relief for an event you’ve planned for months.
New Image Studios was a wonderful company to work with! Steve helped us figure out what exact packages we needed to get everything we wanted out of our wedding day, which was a gre...
at relief for planning such a large and special event for the first time. Having photographers and a DJ that know one another, communicate, and already have a plan together is an understated advantage to making your wedding day a positive experience. New Image Studios and their coordination allowed us to relax on a busy day. In addition, everyone was so polite and easy to work with: Melanie and Diana, our photographers, and Austin, our DJ, were so easy to trust due to both their kindness and experience levels. They were great sources for advice and to simply talk about everything going on, and they worked hard to make sure we got everything we wanted and reassure us when something seemed wrong. The photo turn around time was amazingly fast, much quicker than expected, and we are so pleased with all of the shots we got. Looking back on them now fills us with joy! A big, sincere thank you to New Image Studios and all of the people who worked with us on our wedding day, we appreciate you all so much!
The New Image Studio's team was SO wonderful to work with! They were very accommodating and helpful every step of the way, even after the wedding when I still had questions about p...
hotos, etc. Can't recommend this team enough!
They did an absolutely amazing job with the photos, DJ, and Photo Booth! They were very open to our ideas and provided suggestions when needed. Everyone was very friendly and as ex...
cited as we were throughout the entire process! The photos turned out excellent and we had several candid's from the wedding that captured us in funny moments as well as our guests. The DJ did an amazing job keeping the flow of the wedding going from the ceremony to cocktail hour to the speeches and dinner, and finally to the reception. We even had some day of song requests that the DJ played without question! The photo booth included props and created a free photo album with all of the strips that our guests took! This is an amazing company to work with and I would recommend them to anyone getting married soon! It was great to have an all-in-one company that did it all! :)
I can't say enough about this company. Steve walked Lizzie and I (her mother) thru everything and made it a perfect experience from the start to the end. He went well out of his w...
ay to explain everything and gave us some tips. He knows his stuff. The photographer Melanie and Amy were so professional. They kept us right on track and took the most beautiful pictures. They paid attention to all the little details and it showed in the pictures. The videographer Marc added just the right touch to the video aspect. He captured all the highlights from the wedding, speeches and everyone's dance moves on the floor. The D.J. Jack was one of a kind. He kept the floor full of people and really interacted with the guest. The music he help Lizzie with was spot on. The guest could of danced all night. Thanks Jack. The photo booth made it an enjoyable event for the guest. They helped get people in and made sure they signed the book. Steve was a huge help even after the wedding. I can't say enough about this company. If you book them you will not be disappointed. Don't wait, book them
I recently attended a wedding where Jermaine was the DJ. He did not provide an enjoyable experience for the guests, let alone the bride and groom. He forgot the correct laptop wit...
h the music for the ceremony and the bride and groom walked out and being announced as husband and wife to silence (he didn’t even attempt to play a different song). He did not play the bride and groom requests for songs during the reception and repeated songs constantly throughout the night. One groomsman asked him to change the son as he was playing it for the third time, and he looked at the groomsman and restarted the same song. I would caution any brides and grooms attempting to book this company to ensure that Jermaine is not the DJ you book as he was a huge disappointment to this wedding day.
Melanie was fantastic and so patient with our boys! We had a great, informative pre-planning meeting and she absolutely delivered on all of the fantastic photos she took! We have s...
o many stunning shots that we will cherish forever!
They were amazing to work with! They were very responsive and helpful with anything we needed! Austin was also an amazing DJ. He was great to help us be prepared and be present day...
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Everyone was extremely helpful! We boom the photographer and the DJ and both were amazing! They made our day even more special! I cannot recommend New Image Studios enough!
New Image Studios was such a pleasure to work with. They were extremely professional and kind throughout the entire process and made our big day so much easier. A special thank you...
to Diana, she was so nice and took the nicest pictures we could've asked for.
New Image Studios were exceptional to work with. They were very responsive, gave us great advice and options to consider and created a package that fit our needs perfectly.
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cial shout out to our photographer, Diana Gutknecht. She was amazing and really helped capture our big day. Diana went the extra mile by having several planning conversations with us in advance of our date, coming to our venue the evening before-hand to scout out photo locations and angles and being super engaging and friendly during our ceremony and reception dinner.
Diana captured our event perfectly. The photos were amazing and we couldn't be happier with the results. She really captured the spirit and joy of our celebration.
Highly recommended!
New Image Studios provided an excellent professional service for our wedding in The Villages. Steve set up a preliminary Zoom call for us to tell him about our wedding plans and wh...
at we were looking for. He visited the venue way ahead of time, then offered some helpful suggestions for a basic plan to get our special pictures after the ceremony with minimal time away from our guests.
At the wedding, Steve was friendly and struck the right balance between offering occasional reminders about the poses and group shots we asked for and staying behind the scenes most of the time.
The quality of the pictures is excellent, and they were posted online for us to download within 2 days of the event. We will be ordering some extra prints.
We highly recommend New Image Studios.
Although our photographer was very nice and did great at our engagement shoot where she brought her mother, she needed an assistant or someone to help her at our wedding.
We didn'...
t get a decent first look shot, and we only had one option for most people in the bridal party, My hair was in my face or my husband was talking in most photos. The family photos took 25 minutes over time, and most importantly...
...she did not get a photo of us kissing at the altar.
She didn't pose us well and gave very mild and meek instructions. Seemed more like a beginner and didnt have much confidence in directing people.
I think she would be fine with help, but they sent her to us alone really upsets me.
I would not book with them again.
New Image Studios was our photographer and DJ for our recent wedding. The photographer was amazing. She had fun and creative shots that enabled us to get gorgeous pictures. The ...
DJ was also great, but communication ahead of the event could have been better.
Greg and Steve were amazing! Greg had everything planned so well, knew all the postures and positions that would work well for the lighting we had. Steve did an amazing job with pr...
ocessing the images after!
Steve was great at helping us answer questions during our zoom while explaining every detail. I did not feel rushed during it and my husband was very eager to hire them. Austin, ou...
r DJ was absolutely amazing from the start. He was kind and very helpful. I’m in medical school so he was highly understanding that things were not the most put together when we first spoke. He got there early and made sure our harpist had a sound system and then checked in on us to see if we needed anything during photos. He made sure we didn’t need food or water or anything and constantly checked in with us for the schedule as things moved quicker than expected with some guests not showing up. I’m a type 1 diabetic and come to find out Austin was too. So during toasts he made a special toast to my husband, Seth and how much it means to have a partner who is supportive in this life with diabetes. It brought tears to our eyes and I couldn’t have thanked him enough for it. Our photographer left way too early and Austin made sure we got a short video of our last private dance and sent it to us the next morning. I would a million times over recommend Austin, his heart and his DJ skills. I wouldn’t have changed a single thing about the music or him that night!!
Melanie, Angela, and Steve were Amazing! We had lots of surprises the whole wedding and the footage/candid moments were breathtaking; The Team was present and great to work with, ...
from beginning to end. We used the photography and videography services. Our package including engagement photos, guest photo book, wedding album, social media recap video, and full wedding day video. You can't go wrong with this business. We love loved everything! Thank you Team!
Mr. & Mrs. Rome #ATrueROMEance 7.13.24
Absolutely recommend! Very sweet people! Made us feel super comfortable . Communication is fantastic and all questions were answered! Details are mind blowing! So thankful for thes...
e guys! Thank you so much! We love our photos and video
Diana was AMAZING! First off I strongly suggest having your engagement pics done with her. It was nice to get a feel for her process and for her to be familiar with us prior to the...
wedding. Even prior to the wedding she went above and beyond, being very open to communication about what I was looking for. She even joined my Pinterest board to look at what I had in mind. She literally improved our big day with her sunny disposition and kindness to us and our guest. She felt like family while being professional in every way. The pictures came out better than we could have asked. Everything about working with this vendor made me feel less stressed about my wedding. I was in good hands and appreciated it very much. I obviously strongly suggest going with this company- especially with Diana!!! Thank you =)
Steve, Diana, and Jermaine were all amazing! They made our wedding day a dream come true. They are super friendly and helpful. Diana, our photographer, was extremely kind and timel...
y. Jermaine, our DJ, was fantastic! Absolutely would recommend 10/10!
Jermaine was our Dj for both our ceremony and reception. He was great! Our wedding party had last minute changes for songs and he was very accommodating. He was also very involved ...
and did great at getting the guests to participate! He also took many requests at our description. Would highly recommend!
Our DJ Chris and photobooth attendant Jeff did absolute fantastic jobs for our wedding. Chris kept our day going on-track, played our requested songs with masterful flow, and added...
his own touch reading the vibes perfectly, all while not taking any limelight from the bride and groom. He also practiced our introductions as we were doing some fun things and did a perfect job. Steve was a great contact to book everything through. Money well spent!
I am so beyond happy I chose this company to handle my wedding photos, video, and DJ services. They were so professional and accommodating. Melanie was fantastic. She was so effici...
ent and directed us so well. Chris did listened so well to everything we wanted and didn’t want. Steve captured our entire wedding day and made THE BEST wedding video for us to cherish forever. Not to mention they did my mom’s wedding years ago, and my aunts just last year and they did just as amazing for theirs. I can’t recommend this company enough!!!!!
I was referred to Steve and WOW was that a decision we will never regret. We met with Steve via zoom a few times before the wedding day and he was always professional, communicativ...
e, and easy going. The wedding photo's are stunning and everything I hoped for. Our family and bridal party are still talking about how great he was to work with during the wedding and how efficient and fun it was taking photos. He herded us when he needed to, made us laugh, and took amazing photos. I highly recommend booking with Steve, you will not regret it!
We loved working with Music Express for our DJ and photo booth for our wedding.
TJ the DJ was incredible and brought the party to life. He kept all our guests entertained and we we...
re so grateful to have someone with the experience and passion that he brought to our day. Our Photo Booth was also wonderful and the attendant was so great at helping our guests and making sure we got copies of all the pictures. The experience was professional and exceptional, I would recommend their DJ and photo booth services.
We hired Steve for our wedding photos. He was professional and thorough from the very beginning. He captured some amazing photos of our special day. Our guests even commented on h...
ow great he was. Very personable. We highly recommend Steve.
Steve, Melaine, and Angela did an amazing job! My husband and I met with Steve via video so we could see what New Image Studios could offer us. After the presentation, I was sold a...
nd appreciate the attention to detail and help through the process. They definitely have an "eye" and I would hire them again!
The Romes~7.13.24
I could not have been happier with New Image Studios! Our photographer, Greg, was absolutely FANTASTIC!! He was so kind, energetic, and professional for beginning to end. We had a ...
few kids with special needs in our party and he worked so well with them too. I didn't have a lot of ideas of photos I wanted and Greg was able to provide the perfect amount of guidance. Greg also stayed longer than our contract to make sure he got pics of the bubble send-off. Our photos came out beautifully and the turnaround was so fast! I got married July 13th and I already have my photos back. Couldn't recommend New Image more highly and especially Greg!
Steve and his team were unsurpassed in their professionalism and effort for our children's wedding. Our kids, and the entire wedding party, had special needs so we were concerned a...
bout their attention to the photographer. Steve was immensely patient and went out of his way to make sure it was a positive experience for everyone. And the images were just lovely. They will be treasured for a long time to come.
I had the best experience with Melanie Malloy and Diana Gutknecht with New Image Studios! They were easy to work with in advance of the wedding - very understanding of the vision I...
had and what I wanted from the day. That day was awesome! They were so friendly and happy and upbeat. The day went so smooth even though the wind was not cooperating with some of our attempts. You will not be disappointed if you hire this firm and these wonderful individuals!!
Steve did an excellent job professionally. The photos turned out fantastic and he was also just nice to work with on our wedding day. coming from a couple who is not photogenic, he...
provided helpful direction. Would definitely recommend.
This is a long review, please take the time to read through because you will NOT be disappointed in the services from New Image Studios. Additionally, with the photos, you can do a...
photo dash, where during the reception you go through to each table and get a picture so you have one with every person - HIGHLY recommend doing this. We were able to capture a picture with every single person.
I don't even know where to begin with how grateful we are that we hires New Image Studios for photography, DJ and the photo booth. From the initial meeting, meeting before the wedding, the day of and the pictures - everything was PERFECT! I highly recommend doing all 3 services with New Image Studios and you will NOT be disappointed, not to mention the cost is affordable and you definitely get your moneys worth.
Steve did our photography and walked us through every single step. We had absolutely no idea on what to expect, timeline or how things should go and Steve had every single answer for us. He was very professional and informative and made sure our day was captured perfectly. By the day of, we didn't have any question anything because Steve was able to answer our questions beforehand and we had 100% full confidence in his work. We were able to enjoy our cocktail hour with our guests due to his prompt and efficient timeline. We couldn't have asked for a better photographer. Not to mention, he had our pictures back to us in less than 5 days and they were nothing short of amazing! I can't stop going back and looking at the pictures and reliving the day. He brought Diana along to assist and show the ropes to, and she was very helpful and so sweet! She helped me fluff up my dress, made sure my hair was out of my face and nothing was messed up.
TJ was our DJ and let me tell you... he was spectacular! Once he arrived and got set up, he ran the show. I did not have to worry about anything concerning the timeline of events or music that was playing. He took control of it all and we couldn't have asked for a better DJ. It felt like he was family and someone we had known for awhile. He made the reception flow without a second thought. He was funny, timely, informative and very welcoming! I cannot thank him enough for his work and professionalism.
The Photo booth, I unfortunately do not remember the name of the lady who ran the photo booth but she also, was nothing short of amazing! With the photo booth, you get a picture album of all the strips of pictures that were taken and guests are able to leave a note and this is something I will cherish forever. We got back from the honeymoon and was able to see all of the pictures and read the comments and it was just wonderful. I am so so thankful that we included this service because it gives you a memory that you can always go back to and re read and relive the moment.
We cannot thank New Image Studios enough!! They will be out first recommendation to our friends getting married and anyone else we hear about getting married!
We used Steve as our photographer and TJ as our DJ. Steve was great and captured terrific photos that we will treasure forever! He was also very quick at getting them back to us. T...
J was a fantastic DJ and we had people on the dance floor all night! Would highly recommend them both!
I Got Married July of 2023 And When I Say New Image Did An Outstanding Job I Mean It ! My Bride And I Loved Everything Steve And His Staff Done They Made Our Wedding Day Very Speci...
al! When We Renew Our Vowels New Image Will Be Taking The Pics Thanks Again Steve And Staff The Best💯
New Image Studio’s communication was efficient and timely. Steve took the time to answer questions and create the perfect plan for my wedding day! Austin, the DJ, did an amazing j...
ob with the playlist, timing and communication. My wedding day was truly amazing and perfect, made possible my New Image Studios. The photographers made me and my family comfortable, with a professional touch. Steve even took the time to help me navigate a photo that was initially left out of the gallery. He allowed me to advise which photo I liked best. Steve edited and returned the photo in less than an hour of our zoom call.
My husband and I couldn’t be more happy with the photos and DJ services.
New Image Studios: 4/5
Our pictures were absolutely beautiful! Lisa was very creative with my accessories, and Greg had some interesting ideas as well.
The only reason I had to bum...
p down a star was because there were a few times where I felt that the priorities were only with the shot.
For example, he had my husband jump off a 2-ft ish rock with his sword (note: not a prop, this is a real sword). Sounds awesome, but for the shot to work, he couldn't look where he was landing; he had to look at the camera. He ended up falling in to dirt, uninjured (thankfully), but his white tunic had a big dirt smudge on it. Fortunately, his cape covered it during the ceremony.
There was also a little miscommunication regarding our timeline. We had discussed in our planning call that my first look with my dad would be at 3, so I was trying to have myself and my ladies ready by 3. The day of, he insists it was 2:30, and he wanted my husband's sisters for a shot at around 2:15, None of us were close to being ready yet. It caused a bit of chaos, and we had to rush to be ready in time.
The reason we started getting ready so late was because our secondary photographer wasn't coming until 1. It takes longer than an hour an a half for 6 ladies to do their own hair and makeup ... especially when the bride is doing everyone's hair. They only let the 2nd photographer stay for 4 hours, so in order for her to have time for the ceremony, she has to come later.
So other than the slight miscommunication and the time constraints, Greg and Lisa did an excellent job with our photos, and we would recommend New Image Studios.
Music Express: 5/5
We had DJ TJ, and he did an amazing job. I have an older family, so we had a tiny group of people on the dance floor. He was really good at reading the crowd and playing music to fit the vibe. TJ has a fun sense of humor, and we had a blast!
We would definitely recommend him!
Austin did a fantastic job and we are so happy we went with New Image Studios.
We used the photographer, videographer and DJ. All 3 were amazing! Our DJ Austin was unbelievable, and played everything we requested along with other awesome songs to keep our dan...
ce floor full. Steve and Melanie were awesome too, very flexible but also very efficient. I would recommend them to everyone!
We had Steve and Chris work the photography and DJ at our wedding and they did a phenomenal job. We originally were just going to hire Steve but our family friend DJ fell through a...
couple weeks before the wedding and so I reached out to Steve to see if we could add on the DJ package and he made is such an easy harmless process. Everyone involved with the wedding party getting all the photos taken absolutely loved Steve. He was quick, efficient, and funny and came up with some really artistic beautiful shots on the spot. All of the preview shots he showed us on the camera already looked amazing so when we got them we were blown away. I also loved having full download rights to the full gallery with no watermarks. Chris was a great DJ that seemed play along with the energy of the dance floor and everyone out there dancing was having a great time that we even extended our DJ time by 30 min (which they ended up not charging us the extra time because everyone was having so much fun). Overall it was such a seamless experience working with them and everything turned out perfect. I would highly recommend working with Steve and Chris to anyone looking for professional photos and music.
DJ TJ and Melanie are an awesome duo! They both were great at making suggestions and being able to bounce ideas off of them. If they suggest running to all of your guest tables for...
group pictures during one song, do it!! Everyone had so much fun. The planning was all laid out before we had our initial meeting, it was nice to see and start to work on at our own pace. We received our photos quickly and they turned our great. Definitely suggest DJ TJ and Melanie!
If I could give New Image Studios a 100 out of 10, I would. Steve, TJ, and Melanie were amazing to work with, and made the process of everything so easy. Wedding planning can be ...
extremely stressful, but they helped me figure everything out, and my big day turned out perfect. Both my brother and my uncle used New Image Studios for their weddings, and so it was only natural that they were a part of my wedding as well. If you want someone who makes things super simple, gives great services and products, and creates a fun environment while doing so, please don't wait to hire them. My wedding photos turned out amazing! And everyone continues to talk about how much fun the night was and how TJ kept playing their favorite songs. The virtual photo booth was also a big hit, and I loved seeing everyone having a great time. I cannot thank Steve, TJ, and Melanie enough for making my day nothing short of amazing!
Both Steve and Chris were wonderful! Very professional, flexible and organized from beginning to end. We're elated with the results from our day and would highly recommend them to ...
anyone! Not to mention, they were so very reasonable with pricing and variations from the original plan. Look no further, New Image Studios is the best choice...hands down! Thank you so much for making our day extra special and that much easier!
Steve Poland was very responsive from the very first email and even now when there are questions about fixing pictures that aren't quite right. The outside pictures are terrific. U...
nfortunately the weather didn't cooperate to have the ceremony outside. Would highly recommend Steve. Our DJ was Jack and I don't think we could have been any more pleased with someone else. He was even able to teach the dance steps to most of the popular wedding dance songs. He helped to keep the entire evening flowing from the ceremony to the last song. Our daughter's wedding was outstanding with the help of these 2 gentlemen.
Steve was our photographer and we could not be happier with his professionalism and service! He gave helpful insight and guidance for capturing the best shots and making the most o...
f our time on wedding day.
Jack was our DJ and he did a fantastic job getting everyone involved and having fun together. He was high energy yet very organized, professional, and was essential to our events running smoothly.
Both of these gentlemen helped ensure our wedding day was a success and we cannot thank them enough. Highly recommend!
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New Image Studios - Photography, DJ, and Photo Booth