We initially hired Ellen for a newborn photography session and she exceeded our expectations! She…read morecame to our home, was amazing with our fussy baby, loving towards our dog and even stayed past the allotted time to make sure my husband was in the photos. I had an overwhelming amount of perfect pictures! She ran the editing style by me to confirm it was what I wanted, then sent the full file of all our prints. I'd hire Ellen for every photoshoot if possible. Couldn't have asked for a better experience!

Ok... hear me out... I am probably the hardest person to photograph. Think Chandler on Friends. I'm…read morestiff, uncomfortable, unnatural, and tense. So tense. I desperately want to have good pictures, but am consumed by fear. We took our family to San Diego on vacation --the first time the eight of us would be together in 2 years--and I searched for a photographer. I'm so lucky I found Ellen. She is insanely talented! She has such a unique style and the resulting pictures are rich in colors. I also love how she captures candid and real moments. After, I didn't think she got any of me--and I was shocked that there were several. Ellen has a unique story. She, her husband, and her son lived in Ukraine near the border of Russia. She was a children's photographer but didn't like studio photographer. So she, convinced clients to let her take pictures in their homes. They were unsure--my couch is so old; my apartment is out of style; etc. Now, most their homes are destroyed by war. And she's received letters thanking her for work--they cherish the pictures. I can't wait to hire her again in the future. Now that I know what's possible. Ellen also helped me choose colors for our outfits. She did everything to ensure a positive experience. I've honestly never been happier with my family pictures!!

It was so wonderful to work with Jennifer. She is very…read moreprofessional, personable, and talented! Having our wedding during covid-19 pandemic was stressful to say the least but she made sure our pictures look flawless and beautiful! Thank you Jennifer for this special forever gift! Thao & Russell

Wanted to give an update since we have had Jennifer do 3 more sessions for us since I posted my…read moreoriginal review in 2020- she's still phenomenal! We've since had her shoot maternity, newborn and fall/holiday pics for us. Jen did it again! (And again!) Thanks Jennifer for always going above and beyond and being the best photographer in San Diego!!

One interaction with Melanie and you will know and feel her passion for capturing special memories…read more We have a unique mixed/blended/eclectic family with all the people and personalities that comes with it. Melanie was so encouraging and made sure to make each person feel included. Melanie chose a unique location and offered great recommendations on colors, outfits, and accessories. Then she set the timeline to allow for several options of groupings and individual shots for our kids. Melanie brought an assistant with her which seemed to make the difference with lighting and flashes. The super fun part was getting to see a couple tiny previews in her camera display of the progress. We could tell how excited Melanie was, which made us even more excited. A few short days later and we were back in the studio reviewing the gorgeous images. Melanie did such an amazing job it made it hard to choose! We selected one family group for a very large canvas print. The quality and clarity was impeccable. Our family photo sesh went so well, our daughter joined the senior ambassador program when she was in high school. We are so grateful for the experience. Our daughter had a chance to build great memories and have photos to remember that time. Her senior photo session was unlike any other. So glamorous, fun-filled, and memorable. We absolutely love Melanie and her work is impeccable!

What a great experience I had with Melanie. She took some amazing photos. Very experienced and…read moreknowledgeable in her craft... I definitely would recommend her!

We hired Teresa for our son's senior photos. She was responsive and extremely professional. The…read moreend result was awesome. She did a phenomenal job with my son's senior photos. The images were beautiful and truly captured the essence of my son. We will be back in a few years for our other's son's photos! Thanks again.

My wife and I hired Soul of Photography to capture photos of our wedding reception, and we couldn't…read morebe happier with the results (We used one of our favorites for our thank you cards) Teresa has a real talent for capturing candid, natural moments that are both beautiful and fun. She was also a joy to work with on the wedding day - professional, easy-going, and kind. We highly recommend Teresa and Soul of Photography to anyone looking for a photographer who can capture the true essence of their special occasion. -Matthew

I wish I could give a million stars because Abby was just absolutely amazing! Not only does she…read morehave a fun personality but she also is very professional and her work from what I have seen is just beautiful and I can't wait to see how she captured our special day. Her and her assistant were on point and none stop taking photos the entire time. Best part is she also didn't constantly pull us away for photos she let us be in the moment which are honestly the best photos of all. Again can't rave enough about how wonderful she was and would definitely work with her again. Thank you Abby for capturing our special day. Thank you, The newly Weds Michelle & Jonathan Glass

Wow... I don't know where to begin with how happy I am that we chose Abby as our photographer for…read moreour wedding. Abby was an absolute joy to work with! You can stop reading my review here if you would like: our wedding photos are gorgeous and you should definitely hire her! My husband and I live in the San Francisco and were so stressed while planning. Our wedding was in Southern California and we had to plan everything 600 miles away. I intensely reviewed photographers in the San Diego region on WeddingWire/Yelp and eventually "met" Abby via a phone call. We knew immediately that we wanted to hire her for our big day. She did not disappoint! Abby made us feel so at ease during the entire process. She took a day to meet us at our venue and familiarize herself with photo opportunities. She completely understood our vision on the day of and offered any additional help that we needed for the day of (for our wedding in general!). She was so sweet and friendly, which made the entire process that much more enjoyable. Abby and her team were timely and easily guided us through our wedding day during our more formal pictures. They all were so professional/prompt and blended so easily into our wedding that we did not notice they were even there after our group photos. Abby also made huge efforts to fulfill my special requests for particular photos: two first looks, special photos honoring those who could not attend our wedding, and providing myself with a photo with a special meaning. We received a sneak peek of our photos within 48 hours of our wedding and they were stunning! We then received our full pictures (with a mini video that Abby made!) a short while after and LOVED them. I randomly remembered that Abby mentioned at our wedding she couldn't get a particular shot because there was a ray of sun beaming in the way for a few frames (she eventually got the shot). I texted her after the wedding and asked if she could send those frames anyways because I felt that it was a sign from someone important who could not be there with us and Abby quickly sent it to me. That photo means so much to myself and my family now. I still am receiving compliments about how stunning her work was for our wedding. The photos were such high quality and I appreciated that she took time to not only photograph us but also took amazing candid photos of our guests. We plan on incorporating the candid photos into our "thank you" cards since they are such beautiful photos of our guests and their dates. We are so pleased with our entire experience with Abby and have already recommended her to two brides. She truly is incredible! We WILL be reaching out to her again for maternity and newborn photos in the future

Where do we even begin?! Choosing Sarah Williams as our wedding photographer was one of the best…read moredecisions we made. From the start, her energy completely won us over--she's warm, friendly, relaxed, and just so easy to be around. She brought such a calm, joyful presence to both our engagement shoot and our wedding day, making us feel totally at ease in front of the camera. Sarah is incredibly creative, coming to our shoots full of fresh ideas and poses while still staying flexible and open to the moment. On our wedding day, she was everywhere--getting shots from inside the ceremony, through the windows, and even from the balcony above. Her work ethic is amazing, and it really shows in the photos. And the photos... we LOVE them. Truly. So many of our friends and family have told us they're some of the best wedding photos they've ever seen. Sarah managed to capture us--our personalities, our love, the emotion and joy of the day--in a way that feels natural and totally unforced. We're endlessly grateful to her for giving us these beautiful memories. Cannot recommend her enough!

Sarah is absolutely amazing! She captured my 1950's Hollywood glamour elopement vision perfectly,…read morehonestly better than I could have ever hoped for!! From start to finish, she made the entire photoshoot so much fun & truly memorable. She has such a great eye for detail, knows how to make you feel comfortable in front of the camera, and brings so much positive energy to the experience! If you're looking for a photographer who is not only incredibly talented but also a joy to work with, I highly recommend Sarah. I couldn't be happier with my photos and will cherish them forever! thank you!!

I highly recommend Donna for all of your photography needs. I recently hired her to take some…read moreon-location family portraits by the beach and my entire family is thrilled with the images she captured. Donna is everything you would want and expect from an experienced photographer; she is prompt, personal and professional, and makes the photo session very enjoyable for all ages involved. She has an incredible eye for placing her subjects in the most flattering positions against different backgrounds and lighting. She also pays close attention to important details that make a good photo great, such as alerting her clients to any crumpled or misaligned clothing, twisted or crooked necklaces, or strands of hair that might blow out of place throughout the photo shoot. She is very easy to work with and her rates are fair and competitive too. I'm so glad I found Donna Coleman Photography online. I trusted that Donna would do excellent work based on the beautiful portfolio on her website, and she did not disappoint. We've found our long-time family portrait photographer. Thank you Donna! The only challenge now is to pick our favorite image from the many gorgeous ones she took to enlarge and hang in our home!

I have gotten to work with Melissa on a number of occasions in a wide verity of settings and she is…read moretruly wonderful at what she does. She is great at capturing the raw spontaneous emotions of a moment with the added gift of getting a family portrait with all the kids (and adults) in a flattering pose. She captures moments and saves them for the future!

Our family has enjoyed this photographer for several sessions, and we have nothing but the highest…read morepraise for her work. Highlights include: Attention to detail, super-speedy turnaround time for getting your photos in your hot little hands, and a very easy-going, relaxed experience during the shoot. She has tons of ideas if you draw a blank, but also shines when you come with your own ideas/props, and is great at making them happen. We will definitely use her again!