I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Brandon on June 7th for an intimate wedding at The…read moreDana on Mission Bay. As a wedding coordinator, I'm always a little skeptical when working with new vendors because you never know what to expect in terms of professionalism, communication, and work ethic. Brandon exceeded every expectation. He was incredibly easy to work with, provided great direction during photos, and helped create a fun, relaxed atmosphere throughout the day. His sense of humor and lighthearted personality made the experience enjoyable for both the couple and the vendor team. From what I've seen on social media, his work is absolutely stunning, and I can't wait to see the full gallery from our event. I would confidently recommend Brandon to my clients and look forward to the opportunity to work with him again in the future.

Wow, what an incredible photographer. We chose Brandon based…read moreoff of his packages that he offered and his amazing portfolio on his website and Instagram. We called him and he made us feel very comfortable, and we felt even more comfortable during the photoshoots. The wedding ran late and he did his best to stay within the time we booked him for and every single photo turned out amazing!

Jessica is absolutely amazing! She took pictures for our maternity session as well as our newborn…read moreson. A year later, she took our family's pictures for our son's one year birthday (cake smash) as well as for the holiday cards. She has a studio at her home with plenty of snacks while you do your sessions. It's also heated for those chillier winter months. The props she has are amazing and add a lovely style to her photos. She has a natural talent for finding perfect poses and the experience to get great angles. She also does locations other than her studio for photo shoots. For our maternity pictures we were at the beach and for our family pics we went to a hiking trail. She's able to taylor yo meet your needs. Her turnover to get pictures back to you is always quicker than she stated which is so lovely (especially when you want to get out holiday cards!) I highly recommend Jessica for her stellar services! You won't be disappointed! Loop

My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Jessica to capture photos of us with our 18 month…read moreold son. The photos turned out beautifully! We were quite nervous, as our son isn't exactly always cooperative, but Jessica wasn't frazzled in the least, and just totally put our minds at ease. Even though it seemed like our son cried for most of the shoot (toddlers!), Jessica promised she got tons of great shots of him smiling, and she DID! We were so pleasantly surprised when we saw the photos, ha! Jessica was fantastic to work with from the very beginning, offering lots of help with wardrobe choices, location choices, etc. We couldn't be happier with the outcome of our photoshoot and can't wait to hire Jessica again for more photos :) Thank you, Jessica!!!!

I knew I was getting proposed to when photographer told me to turn around so she can "get the…read morereaction"; ruined the surprise. The photos came in the exact time she quoted us but the edits look like pictures taken and edited off an iPhone. Not happy with them. I had to re-crop and edit majority of all photos as best I could as all the edits completely washed out our skin tone, the colors of the sky etc. I asked for the raws so I could just edit them myself from scratch and it's been 2 weeks and still haven't received them. Didn't remind us or inform to take phones/wallets out of pockets so those just look lovely in all our photos **sarcasm**. Book with someone else who knows what they're doing and takes their time on special memories like this. Updating my review! Got some of the raws back a day after making my review, which was nice of her to send as she said she didn't usually do so, but the quality of the photos look like they were taken on an iPhone..it was nice to see some of the photos that didn't come through as finals. Aside from how the photos came out, the one positive was that Anel was easy to communicate with and nice overall!!

Although I generally prefer not to post negative criticism, the profound disappointment regarding…read moreour wedding photography has stayed with me for the past two years. I am deeply saddened by the outcome of the photos provided by this company. We were initially promised a specific photographer, 'Josh,' based on his recommended portfolio. However, only one week before our wedding, we were assigned 'Anel,' whose work we had never seen. On our wedding day, the level of professionalism and quality of work was unacceptable: Lack of direction: There was little to no guidance on posing or lighting. The photographer made comments like, 'What was that?' or 'What's that face?' instead of providing constructive direction. Poor Technical Execution: Many family photos feature heavy, unflattering shade cast across faces. Across the entire collection, there is only one usable, direct shot of my husband and me facing the camera. Absenteeism: During the cocktail hour, which we hired the photographer to cover, the photographer was found sitting in the dressing room instead of actively taking candid photos of our guests. I actually had to seek out the photographer to initiate coverage of the event. Frankly, the final delivered collection lacked the quality and professional execution we would expect from a paid vendor. It felt like paying a friend to snap photos, not a professional with an understanding of lighting and composition. A further point of concern: not a single photo from our wedding has ever been featured on the company's website or social media. We anticipated a high level of work based on the company's advertised portfolio, and what we received fell far short of that professional standard.

Elizabeth was incredibly thorough and professional throughout the entire process. Her photos turned…read moreout absolutely amazing, and her pricing was very affordable. She truly went above and beyond to make sure we were completely satisfied. Not only did we receive our finished photos earlier than expected, but they were exactly what I had envisioned. She exceeded my expectations and delivered beautiful results. I highly recommend Elizabeth to anyone looking for a talented, reliable, and professional photographer!

Liz was extremely responsive and really listened to what we wanted for our daughters senior…read morepictures. She made sure the location and lighting were PERFECT. She was fantastic and paying my daughter for just the right angles and background in her pictures. We spent two days with her any 2 storage locations and all the pictures turned out Amazing! I would recommend her to anyone looking for the best photographer in the San Diego area. We live in Las Vegas and we will be driving back down here at the end of the year. Once my daughter picks a college to do pictures with her again. Here are some of our favorites from our shoot.

My husband and I are so grateful to Jenny and her team for capturing our wedding day! I have…read moreactually been following Jenny since she first started (when I was in high school...) and always hoped she would be my wedding photographer someday, so getting to finally work with her felt really special, and we truly have zero regrets. We absolutely loved taking our engagement photos with Jenny, and that was when we knew we had made the right choice. We clicked with her immediately and felt so comfortable in front of the camera. Jenny truly went above and beyond for our engagement session, she arrived early and even hiked around the location beforehand to scout photo spots. Because of that extra effort, we ended up with some really unique and beautiful shots we never would have thought to take ourselves. Beyond photography, Jenny was always willing to help however she could, even with things outside of photos, like helping draft timelines and offering guidance throughout the planning process. During such a stressful time, having someone so thoughtful, responsive, and genuinely invested in making the day run smoothly made a huge difference. By the wedding day, my husband and I were definitely camera shy and running on very little energy, but Jenny and her team made us feel completely at ease. They were patient, encouraging, and made the photography process feel natural rather than stressful. We especially appreciated how intentional Jenny was about making sure she captured the shots we wanted, while also preserving so many candid moments of our guests and family. She and her team made us feel genuinely special throughout the day. We also have to give a special shoutout to how amazing Jenny was with kids during family portraits. She somehow managed to get their attention and keep things moving smoothly, which made family photos far less stressful than we expected! Beyond being incredibly talented, Jenny and her team brought so much warmth, enthusiasm, and kindness to the day. We cannot wait to see the photos and would absolutely recommend her to any couple looking for a photographer who is thoughtful, talented, and truly goes above and beyond. No regrets whatsoever!

Jenny is a star photographer and such a kind and genuine person! It was so very clear from our…read morefirst meeting that we wanted her to be the photographer at our wedding. Her heartfelt passion for capturing people's most precious moments and bright warm personality really made the choice so easy for us. We immediately clicked, and when someone feels like family, it is so easy to trust that they will take such care of these precious moments as if they were her own. She made it so easy to plan for the day and was so accommodating to all the needs, especially since we have large families. On the day of wedding, it was so clear why Jenny and Pha are the dream team! She gave such clear instructions for us during our bridal party photos that made the process so easy and made us feel comfortable and confident especially when we are not used to being so front and center of attention! They both were flexible and adjusted to the schedule as needed. We are so thankful for Jenny and Pha for capturing our special day. We love you guys - thank you so much for making our day so special!

We've had so many amazing family photos over the years. Cindy does a great job making her clients…read morefeel comfortable, and the end result are the most magical of photos! I've used other photographers and have maybe 3 photos that I love, but I have dozens from the sets she produces.

Cindy is a 10 star photographer! The moment I saw her work I knew I wanted to book with her. I LOVE…read moreher artistic vision. Her use of light is unparalleled as is her use of nature as the background. Her photographs are majestic, expansive, soft, golden, magical and real. She captures great candids. We have 2 kids and that is always hard but she had several tricks up her sleeve to get the kids to look and she got some amazing shots of the whole family. I just want to frame all the photos she took and cover my house wall to wall =) She's also patient, easy-going and just a overall pleasure to work with. I never share photos of my family on yelp. But I'll break my own rule so you can see how amazing she is.

As with many other engaged couples, the pandemic had thrown a small wrench in our plans of a…read moretraditional wedding with a reception. Only the *tiniest* bit bummed, we decided to still get married and scheduled our civil ceremony. But now, I want a photographer to document this event... I think I found Emily on Instagram, after looking around at different photographers' work. I remember really liking Emily's style, how natural everyone looked, and how well Emily captured the moments. I think those were/are the most important things for me for choosing a photog, and it helped that Emily has (solid) reviews for me to go through as well. Emily was prompt in responding via email, and offered to chat on the phone to discuss the details and what I wanted. After talking for a bit, I sent over a deposit and we were set! Or not... because a week or two before our shoot, I looked at my civil ceremony appointment time and it was actually for 8am, NOT 8:30am. Yikes! I text Emily, nervous that she wouldn't be able to make the earlier time, and I would need to scramble for another photographer, but thankfully, Emily is flexible and okay with the earlier time. Phew! I also wasn't quite sure *what* I wanted from the photos (POSES? props!? specific backgrounds?!) but found some pictures I liked and sent them to Emily a day or two before our appointment, so she had an idea what I was going for. I appreciate Emily's responsiveness! The actual civil ceremony felt a little hectic; we did not know what it would entail -- paperwork, of course, and then waiting because there were other couples that were getting married that day. Thankfully, Emily was very patient. Emily is personable, friendly, and professional. She is very easy to work with, and helped the husband (!!) and I feel comfortable. Nothing felt forced, and I think she did a great job of eliciting and capturing our authentic moments. We are super pleased with the pictures and I can't stop looking at them! Lol. I would *definitely* solicit Emily's services again. Maybe for one of her fun mini shoots down the line. What a cute, low pressure and creative way to get some quality photos! Reception/after party TBA in December 2021! Or 2022, depending on how things shake out ;)

Emily was such a gem to work with! She made our family photoshoot quick, easy, and captured…read moreeverything I had hoped for in our photos! I am very pleased with the overall experience and highly recommend her!

Best shoot I've ever had. Eliza is very communicative, responsive and professional. She's down to…read moreearth and her portfolio speaks for itself. High quality and highly recommend! Had a last minute beach mini shoot with my toddler. He wasn't having it, but she still was able to capture such special memories. She's my go-to in SD now!

Eliza did a couples shoot for me, my boyfriend and dog. The photos turned out amazing and we…read morecouldn't be happier. Great for our anniversary gift to ourselves!

Michelle is so passionate about her art. I found her on Instagram & I was blown away by how her…read morephotos made me feel - I knew I wanted her to take photos of my family as well. Her work is a cut above in the emotional factor. The poses she chooses aren't typical and this results in real feeling coming out in the final product vs. stilted fake smiles. I did an email consult with her. I told her my most important thing was to get great shots of my 7 year old son & I. I missed out on newborn photos and I've always regretted that. I told Michelle this, and boy, did she deliver. I bought the premium package that came with a keepsake album. When I opened the lovely box it came in, I immediately was overcome with tears. She captured everything I wanted and everything I didn't know I needed. Thank you from the bottom of my heart Michelle! I love my photos. I will treasure them for the rest of my life. ...She also offered styling advice for this style-challenged Mom. She suggested 3 websites to buy clothes from. I ended up ordering a dress online that she recommended & It was so lovely and perfect. I love the way I look in my pictures. That was a nice touch that I wasn't expecting. I've found my forever photographer!

This was our second photo shoot done with Michelle. My first ones was a maternity shoot and I…read moreloooved them! We only have some not so great photos of our family taken on our phones and just wish we had 1 good photo of us to put in a frame at home or send out to friends and family. So we decided to do another shoot again with Michelle, since our first shoot came out so lovely and I still love them to this day! My husband is always hesitant about photos as well and hates getting them done, but Michelle makes it really easy for everyone involved, including my toddler! I can't recommend Michelle enough, especially those with kids as she made it quick and easy and the photos came out even better than expected! They are so beautiful, yet again! Not only was the shoot quick and easy, but we didn't have to wait forever to actually get our photos. Honestly, I can't recommend her enough, she's so sweet, easy going, and professional and really has a great eye for photos!! You won't regret getting photos done with Michelle!

I hired Shaun at the very last minute after my original photographer canceled, and looking back, I…read morewish I had booked him from the start. From the moment I reached out, he was responsive. After a quick phone call to go over the details, he immediately jumped into action and made the entire process stress free. Shaun captured our proposal perfectly and delivered absolutely stunning photos that exceeded every expectation. On top of that, he sent us sneak peeks the very next day, which made us even more excited to see the full gallery. Throughout the experience, Shaun was professional, patient, experienced, and attentive to what we wanted. He made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and captured every special moment beautifully. If you're looking for someone who is passionate about their work, I can't recommend Shaun enough. I would absolutely hire him again!!

Top Shelf was truly top shelf. We used them two separate years for family photos. Loved it.read more