4.5 out of 5 stars and 17 reviews
4.5
(17)Best of Weddings (3x).Destination Weddings take us all over the world.
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At Unique Design Studios, we take a candid approach to photography. Capturing people ... being people. Our goal is to seize the essence of your special day and create more than a portrait, create memories. Enjoy your day naturally, as we gather your most joyous moments that will be forever treasured. We are unique, not only because we use true photojournalistic techniques, but because when you choose us, we do the work ourselves. Visit our site to view more of our work. www.udsphoto.com or UDSphoto on Instagram.
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- Boudoir
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
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- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
- Wedding Albums
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- Documentary
- Lifestyle
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- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
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From the moment I contacted Martha, she was disinterested and apathetic. She made no effort to get to know us or what we liked/wanted, and seemed annoyed by our attempts to do so. But her reviews were great and people I knew liked her. I have waited over a year to write this, trying to be fair and hoping that the sadness I feel when I look at our photos faded. It hasn’t, and it won’t. Martha was just as apathetic the day of our wedding, and our pictures show it. The few decent photos lack creativity and personality. Countless shots that I specifically asked her for are missing. For example, I had a mini first look with my Dad and nephews. Zero photos of that because the “lighting was bad.” I thought making sure the lighting worked was her job. My girls and I were wearing Louboutins. I specifically told her that I wanted photos of us together with the shoes on and the heels showing. The only photo I have of the shoes on a shelf is a still shot that she obtained from our videographer, even though she had hours to take one because my hair/makeup person ran late. No photos of me and the girls in our matching pjs or robes. No photos of the bride balloons and decor in our room. BASIC shots. I put on my earrings without thinking. She rolled her eyes at me. I told her I would take them off and she told me to forget it. That was the tone. It was clear that she didn’t like me, and didn’t care about capturing the moments or photos I had specifically requested. There are no formal pictures of my 80 year old parents. When I asked her after the fact, she said that the parents of the bride is not a shot she normally takes. No photos of us walking around saying hello to everyone at the reception-that was when BOTH her and her husband decided to have dinner, thus missing that entire sequence. I have no bridal portraits, maybe 3 photos of me alone. No photos with our officiant, a dear friend. Again, what we would all consider to be basics. I literally cried when I received the photos for the first time. So many moments missed. So many photos I specifically requested not taken. She literally argued with me that our welcome sign was never put out until I sent her a photo a friend had taken. She was never apologetic, only annoyed. We didn’t even do a wedding album because we couldn’t find enough good shots. We struggled to find a few to do a wall collage. Whenever I mention it to others, those who know her say, “wow, she seems like she had a really off night.” Except that “off” night was my wedding day, and I can’t get those moments that she didn’t capture back.
I simply cannot say enough wonderful things about Martha and her staff at Unique Design Studios! They are kind, accommodating, and professional and made me feel so comfortable. The studio is absolutely beautiful and they have so many stunning options to chose from. Martha helped me with everything from planning prior to the photo session to wardrobe and posing during the shoot. BONUS: My photo gallery was ready quicker than I could have hoped! I HIGHLY recommend Unique Design Studios!! I will use their services for years to come!
I can’t say enough about Martha & Jesus!! They did a beautiful job capturing all of the special moments on our wedding day! From getting dressed, the first look, all the way to the reception! ALL of the photos are beautiful and there are 1,000’s! We can’t stop looking at them! Highly recommend!
Martha and her team at Unique Design Studios first caught my attention after we worked on a wedding together a few years ago. I began to follow their work and was always intrigued by the creativity and passion they put into even the smallest shoots. When my husband and I got engaged I put a few websites in front of him and was ecstatic when theirs was his favorite. I immediately contacted Martha and once we worked out some of the details made an appointment for us to go with my parents to meet with Martha. Immediately we knew she was a perfect fit and that was further confirmed by our engagement shoot and all of the fun we had with her. She is not only talented but warm, friendly, fun, passionate and professional. She made us all feel so comfortable. It was like having an old friend of the family shoot us all day rather than a stranger. Our proofs are amazing I can’t wait to get our album put together and to get all of our photos in hand.
Thank you Martha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Emmy & Nate
My husband and I cannot say enough good things about the team at UDS! From our first meeting with Melyssa & Martha we felt right at home, they go above and beyond to make sure their clients feel special. We did our engagement shoot with them as well as our wedding day, and the capture all those moments PERFECTLY. If it’s one thing NOT to think twice about in this wedding planning process, is hiring a great photographer, look no further!
Well, where can I begin? Having this photography studio shoot our engagement pictures was the worst decision I have made in my life!!! Stay away from this unprofessional and shady company! They will overcharge you, and give crappy photographs instead. There are so many other companies to choose from. Please do extensive research before signing a contract with these phonies!
I could not have chosen a better photographer!!!!! Marta and her husband Jesus were just beyond words! They are both so nice and talented!!! They made the entire experience a smooth and comfortable one and the pictures are absolutely stunning. I absolutely looooove them!
Christina Mendoza is not only absolutely amazing as a photographer but she is a sweetheart. She goes above and beyond her duties as a photographer in order to make your special day go smoothly.
Our experience with Unique Design Studio has been magical! They captured our engagement, wedding shower and wedding photos. We had a Disney Fairy Tale Wedding, and although we had the opportunity to have their in-house photographers we decided to contract UDS instead, because we had no doubt of the amazing outcome. Martha and Jesus had never photographed in Disney before, but they managed to capture the most incredible images, like if they had been doing it for years. They managed to find the most creative spots at the Grand Floridian and our Wedding Pavilion. UDS captured every emotion and element in our wedding. We are so happy with our pictures, and we know they will bring us joy for years to come!
UDS photographed our Engagement photos in New York City. We had a Vintage-Notebook theme, which again was a photo shoot she had never done before. Martha and her team took time at her studio to help us pick the right wardrobe considering the best colors for the camera and best match together. Martha picked amazing scenery and took breathless images. She took almost the whole day shooting with us; you can truly tell she loves what she does. We really enjoyed taking those photos; she is so much fun and she truly captures you being yourself. Most of our photos are not looking at the camera; they reflect the interaction of us as a couple.
Maylin, another amazing UDS photographer took our Wedding Shower photos, and she really took the time to take photos of all the elements and details of our party. She truly captured the mood of the event and was so much fun to work with!
Overall, we were very impressed with her customer service and prompt response to any of our questions, through phone or e-mail. Her staff is friendly and customer driven. Ashley is your point of contact and she will keep you informed of all the happenings of your event. Melissa, her studio manager took hours with us trying to choose the perfect pictures for our album, she is amazing! Natalia, their graphic designer put together a beautiful design for your album keepsake, she is very talented and creative. The entire team really goes above and beyond!
Many of our friends after viewing the pictures have already asked me for the company’s information for their upcoming wedding. We will highly recommend them; they are worth every penny!
UDS made us feel relax and taken care of, everything went smooth and without a glitch! Everything was orchestrated just as we spoke, but even more beautiful than we had imagined. During the entire process, they made us feel like we were the only couple getting married. We can't thank them enough!
Our wedding pics came out amazing! =)
Chritsy, my photographer, was kind, creative, and had a great eye for beautiful shots! I couldn't be happier with my engagement or wedding pictures! The staff is also great, patient, and very helpful through the entire planning phase of the wedding!
I used UDS as my photography vendor because not only is their work AMAZING, but one of the lead photographers is a high school friend of mine, Christina Mendoza.
From the engagement shoot all the way to the wedding day, UDS was nothing but professional and outstanding with me. They worked so hard to get me everything that I wanted and I will be forever grateful to them! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Great company! Great photos! Great staff! Great photographers! I love these people. They make you feel like family while still keeping everything professional.
Martha and her husband were a joy to work with. They weren't in your face at all and got great pictures. They got great candids and beautiful portraits of my husband and I. Most importantly they captured the mood of the evening. I would highly recommend them--and in fact already have. My sister is using them in November!;If you want good pictures you have to pay for them.
Easy to work with on-site. Had a good eye.;Very slow with the album design, and it was not very well-designed. Not very responsive when you'd call or email. Always had to talk to junior people, who were very disorganized. Had to return all my albums to get redone, because the images sent to the printer were of poor quality.
She was never in the way. Her pictures and albums were outstanding. She helped me get through the wedding including giving me a peep talk in the back of the church when I was freaking out. she did exactly what I wanted. Her pictures are amazing.
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3911 SW 67 Ave, Miami, FL | Destination Weddings take us all over the world.
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