If I could give Amanda 100 stars I would. I knew from the initial email and conversation that…read morehiring her for our wedding would be one of the easiest decisions. I love that she treats her clients like friends right from the start - so to say she is friendly is an understatement. She was quick to respond to all our questions, and worked with us on moving our wedding with no charge. She came to see the property the day before and even thought it was the first time meeting her in person, I felt like we had been friends forever and I was just seeing her in a long time. On the day of she was AMAZING. She not only took the best photos, but worked with the videographer (who she had never met) seamlessly. Because my husband and I felt some comfortable with her, our pictures turned out stunning. I also love that she was giving us little tips throughout the day, she's been to tons of weddings and knows, so at 8 when dancing started, I loved that she reminded me to go dance with my husband and family (instead of talk to everyone) so they can get some fun dance floor pictures and these are a beautiful work of art. She delivered the sneak peeks within A WEEK and it wasn't just 10 photos it was 45 photos! Then send delivered the rest of our gallery before the end of the month!!! I though I was going to have to wait a while to see all the photos but I was crying at how beautiful all the pictures were in no time. If you are looking for someone to capture your family in the best pics ever, you have found the right place and should not even think twice about hiring Amanda. I can't wait to shoot more photos with her. I wish I could post all 1,000+ photos for you to see but I can't so here are a few if the above didn't convince you enough.

I found Amanda through a mutual friend's recommendation and I fell in love with her style when I…read morevisited her website and portfolio. I've never had professional photos taken with a significant other before and I was a bit nervous, but reached out to her for our engagement shoot and possibly our wedding as well. She was very enthusiastic but also forthcoming from the start about her style and philosophy of wedding photography, but when we met with her on Zoom, I knew I wanted to book her! My (now) husband was happy if I was happy. ;) We did our engagement shoot at one of our favorite locations, Coronado Beach, and it was really fun! We had a bit of a rocky start due to some personal challenges the day of our shoot, but Amanda was kind and flexible with us and caring about our needs that day. She made us feel very comfortable right away and it was just really FUN!! I loved how our photos were shot very natural and not all posed like. We got some really really gorgeous beach photos and I think she really captured the love AND the silliness we share. The sneak peak came really quickly, and then the entire gallery was so special. Our Balboa Park wedding was 2 1/2 months after our engagement shoot and we had a wonderful experience with Amanda and her assistant that day. Amanda joined my bridesmaids and I while we were getting ready, and she didn't bat an eye when we were being very ridiculous and silly. She rolled with it and those laughing and "awkward" photos are some of my favorite pics from the day! I'm so grateful for the wonderful way that Amanda captured our wedding day. Getting married during Covid was so challenging, but our wedding day was perfect and she was an ideal photographer. Thank you, Amanda, and I'll have to think of a reason for you to document our love again in the future!

Melissa was a joy to work with. Her person touch and genuine warmth shines through with each shot…read more The pictures were amazing. I would definitely use her again.

We used Melissa for a photo shoot of my daughter and she did an amazing job!! We did a two look…read moreshoot (vintage & ballet) in balboa park and we couldn't be happier with the photos she captured both looks beautifully. We will use her again, Thank you Melissa

I continue to use her to capture my little ones as they grow over the years. She uses timeless…read moresets, and I think she is reasonably priced. I am impressed every time with the different expressions she gets from my babies! Beautiful work to showcase in my home!

Jessica from Born Beautiful Photography is absolutely AMAZING! We met Jessica due to winning a…read morecontest she had on her facebook page that we won. My husband felt comfortable with her and hates his picture taken. After receiving our engagement pictures from Jessica, we just knew that we had to have her take our wedding pictures. The pictures were more than i imagined them to be. I definitely recommend Jessica for pictures, especially for those special events you want to cherish forever. She really captures those moments in such a special way.

Cami recently took professional photographs for my website. I was clear that I wanted the pictures…read moreto be natural and approachable. Cami helped me relax and was able to capture my personality in the shots. The pictures turned out great!

Cami photographed my daughter's wedding, and she did an amazing job capturing it in a very personal…read moreway. She concerned herself with who the guests would be, their relationship to each other, what photos (staged and spontaneous) were important to us and then made sure that those shots were captured. She also was creative in coming up with ideas to make the photos special. It was a challenging event as it took place in a number of places (hotel suite to a sailboat to a yacht club), and she and her assistant took it in stride and produced what we had hoped for! There is not chance for a do-over on special events, and I recommend Cami as she will deliver!

TJ was excellent to work with from the very beginning. She was communicative leading up to our…read moresession, and on the day of she was punctual and did a great job at directing us. She also made us feel comfortable in a situation very much outside of our comfort zone, which we really appreciated. TJ is friendly, knowledgeable in her craft, and we are glad to have met her and had the opportunity to work with her. The pricing was more than fair for what we received, especially in comparison to other photographers in the area. She delivered our edited gallery well within the time frame she gave us, and we are very happy with our overall experience and the results. Thank you again, TJ. It was a pleasure!

TJ did a PHENOMENAL JOB as our photographer for such a special occasion! My wife and I were in town…read morecelebrating our 1 year wedding anniversary. I personally had very high expectations given that portraiture photography is a big hobby of mine. I found TJ online and the quality of her composition and edits are a cut above. Leading up to our shoot TJ was so communicative about location, timing, type of shoot. I already knew from our initial communication that we were going to have a great shoot. We wanted to take photos somewhere besides the San Diego pier and TJ was totally up for accommodating our request. We went to an amazing venue within the city of San Diego and TJ told us, "Hey, are you guys willing to experiment a little with some different concepts I've always had in mind for these locations?" The fact that TJ was already prepared ahead of time with ideas but also willing to flow on the spot made for such a fun photoshoot! Needless to say, our photos came out so memorable and it's thanks to TJ for exercising her creative muscles. You want to know what makes TJ stand out above the crowd of other photographers? The investment into herself as a photographer and business owner. First, TJ allowed us access to a website that literally coordinates your outfits based on color, occasion, and other criteria. I never even knew such a tool existed! Second, her gear is top of the line equipment and she knows how to use it. Lastly, she continues to reinvest into herself and being educated on how to produce better and better photos. If you're wondering if you should book TJ. Stop thinking and just do it. You'll have peace of mind that you're in great hands of someone experienced, kind-hearted, but always finding ways to go the extra mile to make the ones you drove worth it.

Lauren was amazing at getting just the right look for my real estate portfolio. She got me to reach…read morewithin and find my best self. I could not be more pleased with the results. She is just so kind and giving behind the lense which translates to absolutely beautiful photos. Thank You, Lauren.

I first came across rock shots when Lauren was featured as the artist of the month at Sweet Adeline…read morecoffee shop. She has a gift for capturing the emotion of the moment and the live energy! Aside from the art at the cafe, I've seen her work for a wedding & a local concert, both of which were great!

I cannot sing enough praise about Rachel!…read more We are SO glad to have found her. Her photos are stunning. My husband & I are so glad to have found a local artist to take our family photos. She took a few family photos on my son's first birthday, and ended with a cake smash session. We were blown away with the final product! And she's incredibly patient as well. Our son was uncooperative and cranky nearly the entire session (until we got to the cake), but you wouldn't be able to tell by the beautiful photos she took. Thank you!

We have had the pleasure of working with Rachel photographing our family for the past five years…read more Rachel is extremely talented and professional and her work is excellent. Each year she finds the most amazing place to have our session with gorgeous light. Rachel has created beautiful framed and canvas art as well as our recent album, all are just gorgeous! We highly recommend Rachel Manning Photography!

Makenna is absolutely amazing! We did our engagement shoot with her and it was nothing short of…read moreincredible. She was so thoughtful towards us as a couple and made such an effort to capture who we were instead of just getting the standard engagement photos. She had pictures edited and a digital album put together in days and the picture variety and quality was perfect. I HIGHLY recommend Makenna and her company for any photos you need!

Makenna was truly amazing to work with. She shot both our engagement and wedding photos and they…read morewere nothing short of perfect. We enjoyed our time with her so much. She made us both feel so comfortable from the minute we got there. She really captured our love in the most beautiful way and we have enjoyed the photos we have received so far so very much. She kept in contact with me in such a timely manner from the start and we had our photos back super quick! I could not imagine our special day without her. We are to truly blessed to have worked with her and i HIGHLY recommend her for your wedding/engagement or just anything needs! Wonderful experience.