I first saw a photo of Aaron's on my wedding venue's Instagram. Intrigued, I visited his website and knew immediately his non-traditional, motion-capture style was how we wanted to capture our big day. I inquired and heard back from him in a timely manner. When we met for the first time, both my now-husband and I felt like we immediately connected with him. He is the perfect combination of professional and personal - someone you can easily talk to but also count on to be timely, courteous, and do the job to 110% of completion. We also appreciated that his prices are extremely reasonable. And now that our event is over, I feel that you get above and beyond what you pay for. Also, his fine art albums are beautiful and while we have not yet designed ours, we feel it is going to be a family heirloom for generations to come. When I'm sure many couples have been nervous about their photographer on the day of the wedding, neither of us worried for even a moment. They say at the end of your big day, all you'll have left is each other... and the photos. :) Do yourself a favor and work with Aaron! We feel lucky to have found him. He is THE BEST! read more

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Aaron, theres not enough stars to show the world on how amazing your work is, you're not just a photographer, you're a magical memories creator. Thank you a million times over for the photo presentation. We couldn't sleep because of all the beautiful photo moments in our heads. We honestly have never seen photos that captured the true feeling of the actual moment it was taken. Several of the photos, nearly brought tears to our eyes. We could't help but think.... as parents, all you really want in life is to see your children at their happiest moments in life. The expressions and moments you captured in the pictures clearly says, that was the happiest day of our life, and Danny's mother never saw him this happy. That's how special your photos are to us. So truly thank you for your extreme talent and passion for your work.. YOU ARE AMAZING!!!! and we will cherish these memories for ever.. Thank you, Milton and Danny read more

Aaron Willcox Photography - Aaron, Thank you a million times over for the amazing memories you have created for us,. AMAZING! Daniel & Milton - Photographers Near Me

I can't say enough about Aaron and his amazing photography. I knew I wanted to hire him after chatting with him on the phone. He is a lovely human, an artist, and has this superhero ability to capture incredible moments. We hired him for our 150 person wedding. It was just him and I swear he must've cloned himself. He captured EVERYTHING. And not only was there excellent coverage, but his editing of the pictures is masterful. The photos are just GORGEOUS. He also included an incredible slideshow that makes us cry every time. Aaron was with us during our entire wedding day and night and has the best energy. He is low key and you kind of won't even notice him but when you do, he exudes warmth. That is the kind of presence you want on your wedding day! My wife and I cannot recommend him enough. To be honest, his rate (which is very reasonable) was barely in our budget. But we're so glad we took the plunge because our wedding pictures will last a lifetime and we love them so much! THANK YOU, AARON!!!! read more

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Aaron was referred from a good friend of ours to photograph our wedding. We were a little unique in that we wanted to capture the union of my wife, her son, and I, together as a newly bound family. Aaron not only met our expectations but exceeded them in many ways. The photos were amazing, and we've received countless compliments every time people see them. Aaron did 2 photo shoots with us, one for our engagement, and the other during our wedding. Here is a list of things that stand out about Aaron: 1. Extremely friendly, willing to work with all of your needs, relaxed, and respectful. 2. During the event he wants you to focus on just that, the event. No need for him to get in the way or script anything complicated. Half the time we didn't even know Aaron was photographing us. In this way he was great because we were able to just be ourselves. 3. Straightforward and clear about pricing, what was included, and not pressured to do anything above our means. That said, we really feel like Aaron is not only someone that we can count on to capture our special moments in life from here on out, but rather a friend. I can't recommend him enough. read more

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Aaron Willcox, photographer extraordinaire, what an exceptional addition you were to team Loveboat! I feel so lucky that we got to have you photograph our wedding. The images you captured are beautiful, artistic, warm, fun-loving, unique, playful. They are everything I hoped they'd be and more. You even captured dolphins in the background of our ceremony! And a pelican diving in the ocean at sunset! Thank you for suggesting that Aislyn and I take a moment and watch the sunset. Something we would have neglected to do without your knowing suggestion! Thank you for helping me feel so comfortable. Your calming presence was a great help to my nervousness. Neither of us like to be in the spotlight and you were so good at putting us at ease. This is clearly demonstrated in the photograph of all three of us (i've never seen myself look so relaxed and happy)! Thank you again! Love, Jeannie (and Aislyn!) read more

Aaron is truly amazing! I have had the pleasure of working with Aaron as a makeup artist for headshots and he always does such a stellar job. Not only is he incredibly talented and images always turn out great, but he is also a really great guy who is just a pleasure to be around. The last time I saw Aaron I actually got the chance to get my own headshot done by him and I was blown away by how fabulous it is! I am used to being behind the scenes and not in front of the camera and he made me feel so comfortable. I can not recommend him enough!! read more

We met Aaron for lunch at the venue where the wedding was to take place and quickly realized that his friendly, open-minded approachable personality along with his enthusiasm, and passion for his work stood out amongst the other photographers we met. We were confident that he would be the photographer for our special day. Aaron captured our wedding day exactly as we experienced it, full of love, laugher and fun. From start to finish he photographed our story, from the intimate moment we shared to the exuberant laughter of us and our guests. Aaron has a keen eye for framing a shot and understanding light, balance and composition. His work is creative and focused. He was calm, relaxed, unobtrusive and inconspicuous, which allowed him to capture special moments without ever being obvious. He captured the essence of our wedding, he is an artist. We recommend him highly! read more

Aaron is amazing. When my husband and I got engaged, he already know we wanted Aaron to be our wedding photographer. He was the photographer at other families weddings and always did such an amazing job. He captured our day perfectly. I love that each photo you can just feel the love and happiness everyone felt. My mom said he must be part ninja because he was all over the place getting photos but never once in the way or distracting from the moment. He took so many amazing photos it's hard to pick which is my favorite. Thank you Aaron for making our day perfect and giving us our memories forever! read more

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Can you give a business six stars here, because I would!!! My wife and I could not be happier with the results that we got from Aarons work. His photos are amazing, his "can do" attitude is top notch and his general demeanor and presence is extremely calming. Not once during my wedding did I get the feeling that I was being photographed or that I had to pose etc. We got married in Mexico and Aaron even had the foresight to hire an additional shooter to help him capture the event. I don't ever plan to get married again but I will be calling Aaron the next time I need photo's for an anniversary or big birthday etc. You should too! read more

Aaron is so wonderful. His photography is stunning. We have amazing wedding and engagement photos. He puts you at ease and makes the entire photography experience really fun. Check out his website and facebook page for huge collections of photos. I highly recommend Aaron read more

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Aaron did my mother and her wife's wedding photos and as soon as I saw them I knew I'd want him for my own wedding. Fast forward six years, I called him up and told him it's time to make my dreams come true! Not only are his pictures absolutely timeless, gorgeous and illuminating of all emotions experienced on the day of a wedding, he is positive, generous and beyond professional. He was more a part of the family that day. I can't put into words how it felt getting back the photos and looking through them for the first time. He captured everything on our wedding day. I had no idea how to plan for or organize the photos, he took care of it. I didn't know where the best angles or lighting would be, he found them. I thought the photos would take a long time to do, nope. He seamlessly​ blended into the party, catching all the best moments and took care of everything I simply didn't know how. He is the best photographer. The quality of his photos along with his general​ demeanor and personality is exactly what I wanted in a person capturing such a special moment. I would recommended Aaron over and over again. Thank you Aaron for all that you did for Max and I. We are so happy you could be there with us during such a special time and now we have those beautiful memories forever!! read more

Unbelievable photographic professional with a great eye for capturing genuine authentic moments at a great value. Aaron is a once in a lifetime find for your once in a lifetime day. Finding the right wedding photographer is important and you should definitely search out for the right one. Some people value the highly drafted and staged photos which create portraits that while sentimental, lack a little soul. Aaron can do those...if you want. What he really specializes in is the capturing candid photos (you barely know he's there) where the real emotion of you and your guests is pouring out. At my wedding he captured stunning photos that were immediately available for download just one week after my wedding. Aaron deserves much more than a great yelp review. He cares about your wedding. He cares about your guests. He cares about his profession. Check his work out and you'll see what I'm talking about. read more

Aaron was amazing from beginning to end and the best wedding investment we made. I first met Aaron in 2008 when he photographed my brother's wedding. After meeting him and seeing his work, I knew that when I got married I had to have Aaron photograph my wedding. Six years later, the time came and we were so blessed to acquire his services. He was such a joy to have as our wedding photographer, always making us feel relaxed, everything felt natural and it never felt like we were posing. We're so thankful he was part of another special day in our family. Every time we look at our wedding pictures we're in awe at his creativity and how stunning his work is. Aaron is a rock star and an artist! I will continue to recommend him to everyone. Thank you so much, Aaron! read more

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Each photo Aaron took on our wedding day was gold. We had no words to express how we felt when we saw the photos. We are filled with so much gratitude for his non intrusive, peaceful, kind, gentle presence and sharp, majestic work. His lens captured golden moments we did not see or knew even happened; his lens reflects infinite love for one another in ways you will be forever grateful. Aaron allows the eye of the heart to see beyond the lines. Yes, infinite gratitude to him. Not only I highly recommend Aaron Willcox, I command you to make the best of your big day through his lens! He is a truly great person. read more

From the first time we contacted Aaron to our wedding to the day we received our wedding photographs, we have nothing but great things to say! He's energetic, fun, caring, enthusiastic, and super responsive. Plus we LOVED the pictures! His photos captured the essence of our big day and none of them felt cliche or posed. We would highly recommend him! read more

I stumbled upon Aaron's website while searching for our engagement and wedding photographer and was immeadiately in awe after seeing his work. I told my soon to be wife at the time, this is our guy!! We set up a meet and greet with Aaron at L'auberge in Del Mar and we instantly had a connection that we knew would help us forget about the camera in our future shoots. Aaron's ideas and creativity are amazing! No matter where the location, he has an eye for every angle and can create the most incredible moments. He definitely knows how to capture the mood in every photo and you can read the story behind the lens through his photography. Aaron is a world traveler and has no problem meeting wherever you need him. We had him shoot our engagement photos in and around a private jet at Carlsbad Airport. His experience as well as our desires add to his complex creativity as he can really make the most out of every location he shoots. Aaron is very generous with his time during weddings and literally covers every angle. I didn't know one man with 2 cameras can capture so many faces and ambiance during an entire wedding. I refer anyone and everyone who is in need of a photographer to Aaron and I will to continue to as he has captured a lot of important moments in my life. With my wife being pregnant with twins, Aaron will continue to document my life with his master creativity behind that lens of his with maternity and newborn photos. I highly recommend Aaron for any occasion! read more

Aaron, is a master behind the camera. My wife and I were beyond ecstatic when we got our photos. Even during our initial meetings, the energy and positivity he exudes radiated to the big day. Aaron was punctual, open to ideas, all with a huge smile. We had several people ask us if Aaron was a family friend because of how well he meshed with the wedding and everyone involved. The candid moments he got, left us speechless. Words can not express the PHENOMENAL photographs Aaron was able to capture. If you're looking for an excellent, talented person to take pictures that will last a lifetime, look no further, Aaron is your guy. Thank you again! read more

Aaron is an exceptionally talented photographer. We were blown away by the quality of his photos from our wedding, which says a lot given that we were very particular about our photographer. Aaron's photos were both artistic and authentic; stylized yet unique without being formulaic like most of the wedding photos we've seen out there. He captured the kind of moments that you could only get from true talent and instinct. I highly recommend him to anyone who wants the most compelling photos to represent their big event! read more

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We chose Aaron as our photographer for our engagement and wedding photos after looking through all the beautiful, unique and creative photos he had on his website. We fell in love with his style before we even met him but once we did, we knew, he was warm, caring and after seeing more of his portfolio, a truly skilled photographer. Finding a photographer that you trust to capture such an important day is a big decision and Aaron exceeded our expectations. He was always professional and we always felt confident that even through this hectic time, everything was under control. He genuinely cares about being a part of making your wedding day as beautiful as you want it to be, and for that we are truly grateful. After seeing our pictures, we don't know how he was able to capture so many looks, emotions, angles throughout the day. He did an exceptional job and we hardly even noticed he was there. He excels in making the day's emotion and sentimental moments just jump off the page/screen when you look at his photos. He really has the perfect blend of technical skill and creative artistry that are really hard to describe. His portfolio speaks for itself! read more

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I was just going through our old pictures (2015), and as then is now, absolutely lovely. Thank you again for shooting our wedding! Just awesome. Slainte and Opa! Thanks again. read more

While Aaron really shines at weddings, my personal experience with him is more casual. He has shot all types of family, friend and party photos (he is the king of candids - oh, and he is known as the 'baby whisperer' to many new parents). His creativity is off the charts; and he is incredibly fun and easy to work with. read more

We were looking for a wedding photographer that would capture both of us and our personalities. It is so difficult to capture the emotion of an engagement and/or a wedding but Aaron did just that! We researched numerous photographers for our wedding and after reading reviews then looking at their work online we interviewed three. After our FaceTime with Aaron, we knew he was the perfect fit! He has such a calming personality and you feel like you've known him for years after just a few minutes. We were even more pleased after our engagement shoot and then our wedding photos just came in and I would have to say every moment was captured! The evening was such a blur and went by way too quickly but Aaron managed to capture everything we missed! Thank you Aaron for being such a wonderful person to work with! read more

So as an update, our wedding was nearly 2 1/2 years ago and although it rained some, we still have no regrets looking back and are so thankful Aaron was able to capture those timeless moments with such talent. We went back to see him again almost a year after that as we had our first child and had family pictures done with him as well. We live in Vegas and I'm sure there are great photographers out here but we just love Aaron and his talent and would travel much farther to see him if we had to. read more

Aaron photographed our wedding back in 2007 before gay weddings were cool. He, on the other had was extremely cool about everything. We had interviewed several photographers and none of them put me more at ease or had the talent and creativity Aaron has. He has this amazing ability to see things from an angle no one else would think to shoot from. The day of the event, at hearing the news that one of our guests had parents living in an apartment that overlooked our rooftop wedding site, he immediately rushed over to the balcony of the relatives apartment and caught some of the most amazing overhead shots of our wedding site. The candid shots he took during the wedding are my favorite -- all snot-nosed and tears, he still made me look good! :) Since the wedding, we have had our son photographed by Aaron and he did such an amazing job. We love every shot and he had some truly unique ways of making my son laugh and look at the camera the way no other 2 yr old would normally do. Aside from being just my personal favorite photographer, Aaron has won quite a few awards for his stunning photos. I follow him on facebook and am continuously amazed at what he comes up with. He's such a pro, totally chill and extremely easy to work with. I would hire him again in a heartbeat! read more

I cannot say enough amazing things to truly describe how wonderful Aaron is. From our first meeting I have felt that he was more of a friend than anything else, and he is so warm and friendly and accommodating that you immediately feel at ease with him. He is so fairly priced and I so appreciated that. I'm sorry- but to me, no photos will ever be worth $4,000 or $5,000, and any photographer who charges that is shameful. Aaron was worth every penny (and more!) and the fact that you don't have to pay per photo and that he gives everyone access to all of the photos and high def files is AWESOME and totally worth it in itself. I honestly didn't even notice him during the ceremony and there were photos from every angle- so I'm thinking he must be able to teleport because I have no clue how he was able to get so many perspectives without him climbing over our guests. Everyone loves the photos and he did a few 'special effect' shots at our request that turned out fantastic. I don't usually like taking photographs because I feel uncomfortable but I never felt like that the whole day with him. There is no way that you will ever regret hiring Aaron- I'm just so happy that we were able to have such a nice, cool person share our day with us! Thank you so much Aaron! read more

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Aaron was an AMAZING wedding photographer. He is calm, professional, fun, easy going, and a great talent. He was recommended to us by an art director / photographer from a well known fashion house, so I knew he would be great, but some of the shots he took really blew us away. We took Aaron to Cabo with us for our wedding, and he did a fantastic job of finding a second shooter down there. He tried to alleviate all stress from our weekend, and our big day, which was obviously more helpful than we ever realized it would be. The photos were awesome, not cheesy at all. Aaron tries to get to know you prior to shooting you, to ensure he provides the quality photos you want. If you have any doubts, or want to discuss this with me, I am happy to. He is truly a great talent and I can't recommend him highly enough! read more

If you're reading this, chances are you're looking to hire a wedding photographer. Stop reading and book Aaron. Then keep reading, and you'll feel really good about your decision. Sure, most wedding photographers have 5-star reviews, so what makes Aaron stand out? The quality of his photos speak for themselves, so let us tell you some things that you can't tell just from looking: -It's important to pick a photographer that you'll enjoy being around on the most exciting day of your life. Aaron has that perfect blend of professionalism and down-to-earth humor. We loved spending time with him throughout the process. -As an experienced wedding photographer and photojournalist, he knows how to capture the moment without getting in the way. The photos themselves are exquisite, but their real brilliance comes from the candid emotion that shines through. -He's obviously not just out to make a buck, as reflected in his unorthodox but awesome pricing policy (10% of your wedding budget). He genuinely cares about you and your day. He also doesn't use your wedding as an excuse to impose his own vision, or take shots just to beef up his portfolio. -You get ALL the photos, downloadable, shareable, stored online, for 10 years. Score. -He's been shooting gay weddings since before it was cool. Unsolicited feedback from our guests: "one word...these are likely the most AMAZING wedding photos I've ever seen. WOW" "Those are awesome photos!!! You picked a great photographer (and I don't say that lightly!)." (from another professional photographer) "Wow, great photos!! And amazing that they're all free and downloadable... that never happens at weddings." We can't say enough great things about him, and would book him again in a heartbeat. read more

My wife and I had our wedding shot by Aaron. He is absolutely amazing and does so well at finding the perfect shots. His personality is so calming and composing during the big day. He was everywhere during the wedding snapping some pretty awesome shots. He understands how weddings work and most importantly is an excellent photographer. We would recommend him to anyone looking for a wedding/engagement photographer. He also makes amazing wedding albums as well. Excellent quality and visually appealing for the coffee table or anywhere you want to keep it. read more

Aaron was very collaborative and brought lots of knowledge to the table. He helped us decide on the perfect time of day to hold our ceremony to achieve the best lighting--and the results are stunning! Beyond your standard fare wedding poses, he somehow manages to capture those subtle, endearing moments as well. We couldn't be happier with the results! read more

We had such a blast with Aaron on our wedding day! Not only is he an amazing photographer (obviously!), but also the perfect mix of professional and fun. He knows the day is about you and really goes above and beyond to make sure you get exactly what you want. He has awesome ideas, but is always open to whatever comes up. We went on quite an adventure around the Santa Barbara Courthouse finding all sorts of treasures and fun photo ops. It was brilliant! For an event that can be so stressful, this was the one thing that I was never worried about. And I was right. We LOVE our photos and also the memories of taking them. read more

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This review is WAY overdue!! Aaron photographed my and my wife Kristen's wedding last November. After searching for a professional who was open to working on a same-sex wedding without necessarily being gay themselves, we had almost given up. In doing so, we let time get away from us and by the time I called Aaron there were only a few weeks to go before the big day. Not only did Aaron make himself available when he really didn't have to (traveling to our wedding directly from the airport after arriving home from another event) he was able to work within our VERY limited budget. During the wedding, you'd never have known he was in the room. The only evidence of his presence were the numerous compliments from guests (including our two sons whom Aaron let snap a couple shots) and, of course, the amazing photographs. Aaron captured the natural and unscripted moments...memories we will cherish for a lifetime. If we ever need another photographer, no question we'll be back with Aaron Wilcox. read more

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Aaron's passion for life, fun and spontaneity truly shows in his creative shots! Aaron did our reception photos before we ran off to get married in Italy and we were super impressed with how he captured our love. We also recommended him to our friends for their wedding recently where he shot some amazing photos yet again. Very professional, very creative and just awesome to work with! read more

We had the privilege of having Aaron photograph our daughter's Bat Mitzvah in April, 2015 and our son's Bar Mitzvah in June, 2017. On a creative front, Aaron has an innate ability to capture the raw emotions and special moments in any setting. His photography is moving, beautiful, artistic and fun. On a professional front, Aaron is organized, has excellent follow-through, is easily accessible and just an absolute pleasure to work with. On a personal front, Aaron has a relaxed vibe that immediately makes you at ease when you are around him. He is truly interested in his clients and invested in each and every project! I cannot say enough fabulous things about Aaron. There is no other photographer that we will use! read more

Aaron is the most creative photographer you will find. We first found Aaron via his website and fell in love with his work instantly, so we contacted him to setup a face to face meeting. From the first meeting we knew we couldn't go with anyone else for our big day. Aaron first shot our engagement photos at the Carlsbad airport in and around a private jet. Aaron has some amazing ideas and he made us feel so comfortable, we completely forgot there was a camera and we went about being ourselves while Aaron capturing each moment. The pictures are to die for. After that Aaron shot our wedding day in Carlsbad where he went out of his way arrived up at the house I was getting ready at to take pictures prior to our big moment. He even left his car at the house and rode with me and my bridal party in the limo to the wedding location to get extra shots in the limo. Aaron didn't miss a moment on our wedding day and that us why we are having him to do our maternity shoot this July. My husband and I are pregnant with twins and wouldn't want anyone else's creative eye to capture these special moments in our lives. read more

Aaron did an absolutely amazing job photographing our wedding in Tahoe!!! He captured the important moments and the people we love beautifully. He made us feel comfortable and at-ease despite our nerves and stressful family situations. He is laid back, funny, professional, responsive, and non-invasive. But that doesn't mean that he doesn't get the best shots! Our photos are breathtaking and I can't believe some of the moments he captured. We cannot recommend Aaron highly enough and we are so grateful for the wonderful photographs we have to remember our special day, thanks to him. read more

WOW! AARON is seriously THE BEST! He is not only an AMAZING talented photographer but an incredible human. Wish there were more people in the world like him. He was able to capture all the love and joy at my Wedding just a couple weeks ago in Sept. I am so grateful my husband and I found him. His shots told the most beautiful story of our wedding day. They were far beyond what I had expected. I can't say enough. I am beyond happy to have such a sacred day in my life captured on film by him. He also gave me great planning tips for other wedding related stuff as well, bonus! If you can have Aaron shoot your wedding you are truly blessed! Thank you thank you thank you!!! read more

I think the other posts have captured what's so special about Aaron, so I'll just try lend whatever weight I might have by briefly reiterating some of them. My wife was taken with the candid style of much of Aaron's work; many of his photographs can leave those who were not part of the situation being documented a feeling of participating, and those who were there with a sharp reminder of that moment. Both of us agree that he certainly achieved that with our photos. As a person Aaron is friendly, easygoing and genuine, all of which make him very easy to work with. He seems to both enjoy what he does and be quite good at it. He's also very well organized and thoughtful, and helped us think about what type of shots we wanted beyond the spontaneous. Again, all of the positive comments the other posts make about Aaron are true, and I highly recommend working with him. read more