Where do I even begin? Amy is the #1 choice for wedding photography! From the very beginning she was extremely helpful and thorough and made the process a dream for us. She shot our engagement photos and wedding and we couldn't be happier. Not only did she assist and help us every step of the way, she took our vision and turned it into something even better than we imagined. Not knowing exactly what we wanted for our engagement shoot, we picked the location (Santa Barbara) and she took it from there. We spent the entire day trekking around the city finding the perfect spot and she nailed it every time. Our wedding day was seamless and whether it was pre-planning each shot or helping with the timeline, she jumped in with both feet and had everything rolling smoothly. We decided to have a "First Look" so we had a lot of photos to take in a short time period and we couldn't have made it happen without her leading the charge. Amy is a true professional that has the innate ability to put the most nervous nelly bride at ease. I would recommend her to anyone (friend or family) as you won't be disappointed. read more

I knew nothing about professional photography or how senior pictures were supposed to work, and Amy guided me through every step of the process. Her approach to getting to know her clients first and then choosing the perfect location made such a big difference. The photos she created of my son are absolutely beautiful, and we are both so proud of them. Amy offers several packages at different price points, and she was incredibly respectful of my budget, which was on the lower side. Even though I could have found a cheaper photographer, I'm so glad I chose Amy. The package I picked was high quality and still very affordable, and I never once felt pressured to go beyond what I told her I could spend. My son chose to have his photos taken at the beach, and Amy picked the perfect spot. She paid attention to things I never would have even thought about--weather, tides, sunset timing--and it made all the difference. She also included a family photo, which meant a lot because my son and I had never had professional pictures taken together before. In the end, I spent a little more than I originally planned, but it was entirely my choice, and I always felt respected and supported. Amy's professionalism, creativity, and kindness really show in her work. I highly recommend Amy Marlan Photography for senior pictures! read more

Amy Wellenkamp Photographers - Event Photography Near Me - Nipomo, California

We had Amy take our daughter's Senior Pictures. Due to circumstance my daughter still had her braces at the start of her senior year. Amy was more than accommodating by scheduling a mini session so we could have a photo for the yearbook and then once her smile was complete we scheduled the full session. Her photography skills are amazing!!! She is so talented and creative. We had so many beautiful photos it was hard to choose! We ended up purchasing a photo book which was completely personalized and I don't regret that one bit. Amy's gentle personality combined with her professional demeanor brought out my daughter's true personality in the photos. I highly recommend Amy for your professional photography needs. read more

To say that Amy was a blessing is an understatement. She was incredibly professional and walked us through every step of our wedding day. She offered the best advise. And the pictures are absolutely gorgeous!!! The colors are incredible! We truly could not have asked for a better photographer! Christie S. read more

I contacted Amy when I was pregnant to take maternity photos as well as newborn through the first year. I really don't like having my photo taken, so I was a little nervous. Amy is such a great person and such a great photographer, though, that the experience and the photos that resulted are absolutely perfect! I'm so glad to have found Amy and would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer! read more

Amy did an absolutely fabulous job on our wedding photos. She is very personal, and fun to work with. The end photos/CD/book were very professionally presented. We look forward to seeing these photos for years to come! Thank you, Amy! read more

My son had his orthodontic pictures with Amy. The place is beautiful and her work is amazing. The scenery, the time that she puts into her work is what I loved . She makes you feel welcomed and the quality of the pictures are also an A+. I would definitely recommend anyone to get their pictures taken there in her beautiful backyard which is one of her many beautiful shooting spots. Great work ! read more

Amy is AMAZING at what she does. I generally feel awkard getting my picture taken, but that awkwardness went away after meeting Amy for about 60 seconds. She just has a matter-of-fact way about her that makes you relax and forget you're getting your picture taken. She photographed both my engagement session and wedding (which I recommend - you'll love the casual engagement photos of the two of you and it also gives her a chance to get to know you before the big day). She's great at communication (email or phone), reasonably priced (especially if you compare to other equally artistic photographer in the area), and is not overbearing on the big day. Amy is especially great at knowing what looks good. She'll help you pick out what to wear, how to pose, and somehow gets amazing, natural photos in a seemingly very short period of time. But best of all, she is very artistic. She's great at listening to you and finding great buildings, nature shots, etc. to bring interest, color, and art to your photos in a way that fits YOU. The only down side is the huge chore of picking out favorites afterwards! Contact Amy for your wedding needs and you will be so satisfied - I'm excited for you just thinking about it! I wish I could do it all over again. read more

We love Amy! And Summer! What we liked most about Amy is her understanding of her craft. Between the subtleties of capturing the perfect shot and making the uncomfortable feel comfortable in front of the camera, she has a real knack for getting exactly what you expect. We couldn't be happier with our engagement session photos and wedding photos. Given what you get in comparison to other vendors in town, her prices are reasonable. Thank you Amy & Summer. You gave us the memories that will last a lifetime! read more

Amy is awesome! We hired her to do our son's senior pictures. He's not a picture person and doesn't like to smile much for photos. She made him feel very comfortable, and actually got him to smile a NATURAL looking smile! Amy was very accommodating, as she was able to do a "mini shoot" for the yearbook, since our son still had braces, and then a regular shoot after the braces came off. She really captured some great shots, and I couldn't be any happier. The only problem is that there are too many REALLY GOOD photos to choose from..............but then, that's not a bad problem to have! read more

Amy is wonderful! I always love how our family photos turn out. Since we live 2 hours away, we end up having Amy take our family portraits when we are wanting the coastal landscape. She is so good about knowing the spots which add some uniqueness to our landscape as well as the best lighting options. She is also super patient with our two boys (who aren't always the most cooperative) & manages to capture there personalities in her photos. You won't be disappointed! It's worth every penny! :) read more

Amy is amazing!!!! She is so wonderful to work with, calm and sweet with all ages. She's also very professional and clearly knows what she's doing. Her pictures are beautiful and we have loved all of our pictures both times we have worked with her. It's been really hard to choose which ones we want when they're all so good! Hire her! read more