Monesson Photography

Josh is a total pro! From my first call to getting my retouched photos, it only took a week. On top of that, he’s fantastic. There is absolutely no doubt he knows what’s he’s doing, and I said several times «this is way easier than I thought!». For reference, I came to him for professional business headshots, but I would recommend him to anyone.

Josh is super easy to work with. I’ve needed professional photos taken for multiple work events and he recently updated my boss’s headshots. He’s punctual to events, gets me the disc or a dropbox link quickly with the final shots and is reasonably priced. The headshots look great!

Josh was so fun to work with! I’ve never had professional headshots taken before, but Josh made me feel very comfortable with his upbeat and friendly vibe. He photographed my college grad pics and they turned out sooo fantastic! Hellooo gorgeous LinkedIn/​Facebook pics! :)

Really the best in town. Easy to work with! A true professional at realistic pricing. Going back in a week for more photos for my website.

Josh is amazing at what he does, no questions asked. You can trust these reviews. From the moment I first emailed Josh (and then about the 20 emails I sent all the way up to the shoot with questions, ha), he was very prompt to reply every time, giving me fully the information and guidance I needed for the head shots I was looking to get done. For all the questions I kept bugging him about, he has the patience of a saint! He is constantly shooting and very busy, and I am so amazed he truly takes the time out of each day to respond to his clients. My head shots turned out perfect. He is like an artist in this profession, and it is very apparent he knows exactly what he is doing in every shot and the results speak for themselves. He is very personable and funny, and puts you at ease throughout the whole process so you are able to relax and allow him to capture you in your truest moments, resulting in incredible pictures. Within 3 days I had images I had selected already back to me and retouched, ready for use. I know there are a couple reviews that said it took longer and he was slow, but I am here to tell you, that isn’t the case, and for how many people and events he shoots each week, with people vying for his attention, there would be way more reviews on that subject if it was. As I said, he is really great at what he does, and the reviews speak for themselves. He delivers not just in his photography, but throughout the whole process, all the way through to the finished products, in no time at all. Thank you for such a great experience and the great work you did, Josh. I look forward to working with you again!

Our photos came out great! Joshua was always available to answer questions/​accommodate requests throughout the entire process and the photo shoot was super fun and easy.

Awesome photographer, he was super quick with getting my (headshot) proofs back to me, editing them, and making sure they were to my liking. He goes the extra mile to ensure that his customers feel comfortable, he has a clear idea on what works for them, and he makes sure you will have the perfect shot! I will defiantly be back and will be using him for future photography needs. Great person to work with!

With barely having any referrals to great headshot photographers in LA & doing all the research on my own, I have to say I came across an extremely talented hidden gem — Josh Monesson. The photo shoot was an awesome experience in that he made me feel confident in my photos & comfortable enough to shoot outside (because you always have those people who walk/​drive by and stare for too long). He has an impeccable eye for what will make photos look their best from the right outfit to the best part of the brick wall. His sense of humor makes the whole experience even better & I wouldn’t want anyone else taking my headshots any time soon if it’s not Josh.
I know how stressful it can be trying to find the perfect photographer, so believe me when I tell you that you have found the right one if you’re reading this review for reassurance! :-)
P. S. I also DEFINITELY recommend utilizing the hair & makeup artists at Wicked right down the street (they work with Josh) because they will have you looking your best, natural self!

Josh just took our family photo’s on Newport Beach. What a wonderful and professional photographer he is. Our photo’s were ready to view the following day. With 13 family members~4 of them children 4 years and younger he did a wonderful job capturing perfect beach moments as well as our personalities.

Good photographer, nice guy, not so good followup and editing
–1 star for slow (4 – 6 weeks) response lag when it came time for photo touchups. edited on my own when i didn’t hear back but he did eventually follow up.

Josh is a complete Small Business Pro. After noticing his use of natural outdoor backlighting, I decided to call since I needed a fresh LinkedIn (and now Unilocal) Headshot. He answers the phone himself and is very communicative. The shoot was on time as scheduled and very efficient. He provided updates to choose from and finished the favorites as promised. Even went the extra mile and delivered a small res set at my later request. 5 Star all the way! We’re going to go back for our Christmas photos.

I wasn’t rushed at all, Josh took his time with the shots to make sure I was happy with the results. We scouted different locations around the studio to take photos as well as in the studio. I would without a doubt, go back for more shoots. As a beginning model adding to my portfolio, he was very comfortable to work with.

Josh was referred to us and I am so glad he was!!! He is very easy going and my daughter shots are beautiful! We will use him again for sure.

I went to Joshua a year and half ago to take some professional photographs. He was amazing to work with and his rates are competitive and reasonable.
He has a great eye for background and lighting and was able to catch some great shots in unconventional outdoor areas. He also has a true artistic eye for photography because the angles that he took were amazing.
In addition, I was having such a great time trying different outdoor areas that I opted to take some casual shots which turned out amazing and are my favorite. Thanks Joshua for a great photography experience!

I went to Josh for professional head shots after reading his great reviews on Unilocal and for his unbeatable prices… and was beyond pleased with the final photos! Josh made me feel comfortable and at ease in front of the camera and was able to take numerous winning shots in a short amount of time. Josh did an amazing job, was very professional, got the photos back to me very quickly and was great with email or text communication. I will definitely be going back to Josh again for any photo needs and be recommending him to all my colleagues!

Josh was perfect! He knew how to take the shot I wanted and he did it quickly and for a great price. I highly recommend him for anyone who wants personal attention and a great outcome.

I needed a professional headshot for my business and he delivered!!! I booked him for 1 hour and was able to squeeze in 5 styling changes. I drove almost 3 hours to use him and it was worth it! He travels and will be taking photos of my daughters where I live next weekend hopefully. He is my professional photographer for life! Not to mention I did get my headshot I needed, but with Valentines coming up we were able to get some sexy shots in with everyday wear for my hubby for a nice Valentines gift. He made me feel very comfortable and confident while he was extremely professional. The turn around time was a lot faster than I expected being that he had customers there when I got there and waiting when I left. He is a gifted photographer!!!

I am someone who does not even like to look in the mirror, so posing for photos sounded like pure torture to me. I needed them for work, but had been avoiding following through for a long time.
Well, I was worried for nothing, because Joshua made things so easy and comfortable I forgot about being self-​conscious. Josh helped me choose the best colors to wear (I brought a few choices with me) and took photos outside in different locations on the block. He was very easy-​going and calm and really nice to work with. He was so kind about meeting my timeline and went out of his way to get me everything I needed.
Most importantly, the photos are absolutely awesome! They look professional but relaxed and friendly. I don’t know who that person is in my pics, but I want to work with her! I would recommend Josh to anyone in need of good photos. I am going to call him again in month or two to do our family and a separate session for our dogs.

I have never done headshots before but my agent said I needed them quick so I was incredibly fortunate to find Josh. He was very accommodating with his schedule and we were able to meet up quickly after our first contact. He took the time to listen to what I wanted and really captured my personality in the shots. I never knew I was this photogenic. Maybe I should do modeling instead of comedy– ok, now that’s going a bit too far! =)
Highly recommended!

I needed a head shot urgently for a newspaper article that was being written about me and my company. I had about 48 hours to make it happen and another photographer friend of mine recommended Josh.
I emailed him and he responded right away. His prices were reasonable and he was able to see me that day. I explained that I needed a retouched photo by the following day and he agreed.
This was my first professional photo shoot so I wasnt sure what to expect but everything went great. He was honest about my hair/​make up/​wardrobe and took a ton of photos until I felt there were enough to choose from.
He got me the proofs right away, I picked out which I wanted, and I got the retouched photo within a few hours. I felt I looked good and was really happy with the retouching.
The only teeny tiny hitch was that was some confusion about how many retouched photos were included in what I had paid but it was straightened out quickly.
I will definitely go back to Josh for my photo needs in the future!