I am so glad I hired Adam for my surprise proposal to my girlfriend. Living in SoCal and having…read morenever been to Monterey/Big Sur, I planned my whole proposal based on google searches, reddit threads, and word of mouth. Being a Big Sur/Monterey local, Adam provided extremely helpful insight and feedback for my proposal. He definitely helped relieve a lot of the stress during the planning phase of my proposal. On the day of the actual shoot, the day-of jitters was overwhelming at times, but Adam's energy and demeanor was very centering. He was patient and gave my new fiancee and I space to calm ourselves, and also knew when to take charge and guide us with our poses. He also had amazing and creative ideas for how to pose and brought us to local, reclusive spots to take intimate photos. Best of all, Adam always had a smile on his face and he made us really think like we were supermodels walking the runway haha. If you're going to do any photoshoot, especially a proposal or engagement shoot, in the Big Sur/Monterey area, I would highly recommend getting Adam!!

Adam took photos at my daughter's ceremony and did an incredible job! He is professional,…read moredetail-oriented, and truly talented. I highly recommend him!

Chris was absolutely amazing and so easy to work with! The first thing was that he was incredibly…read moreresponsive-I set up a time to talk with him on his website, we spoke within a day, and we were set and ready to go by the end of that conversation. I also appreciated his familiarity with our venue (the Seymour Center in Santa Cruz) for our family event and immediately understood the vibe that we were going for and how the photos should fit into that. In between booking him and the day of the event, he was always responsive by text and email. On the day of the event, he was on time, managing our stress with ease and humor, and making the photography easy. Our photos came out better than we could have hoped for! I can't recommend Chris enough and thank you for everything

I worked with Chris for my surprise proposal at Carmel/Soberanes Trail, and I truly can't say…read moreenough good things about him. From the very beginning, he was an absolute pleasure to work with. He provided clear, detailed instructions on how to reach the location and shared helpful tips--like sending him our live location and a selfie in our proposal outfits so he could easily identify us. That level of preparation made the entire experience feel seamless and stress-free. What really stood out was how thoughtfully he planned everything. He made sure the spot was free of crowds and blended in perfectly as a "nature photographer," which kept the surprise completely intact. On the day of the proposal, Chris was punctual, professional, and incredibly patient. He spent about an hour with us, capturing such beautiful, genuine moments--all with a warm and friendly attitude that made us feel comfortable throughout. He also delivered the photos promptly, and the quality exceeded our expectations. One thing I especially appreciated was his integrity. Even though his pricing had increased between the time I booked and the actual shoot, he honored the original rate without hesitation. That says a lot about his character. Overall, I would highly recommend Chris to anyone looking to capture a special moment. He played a big role in making our day unforgettable.

Jeannette just completed a family photo session for us, and the work she did turned out…read morebeautifully. I purchased a gift certificate from Jeannette for these family photos, and when it took us (our fault, not hers!) 2 years to finally schedule the session, she was more than happy to still honor the gift certificate, and extremely patient throughout the entire process. During the shoot, she encouraged us to be ourselves, she took time to scour the beach we were at for different and interesting backgrounds, and she ensured that we had every single different shot and combination that was important to us before we departed ways. She surprised us with a preview of the photos 1 day later, and had ALL of the photos in our hands in under 2 weeks! Not only can you trust that Jeannette will take beautiful pictures, but also that she will respond to emails, phone calls, and ALL of the other little (but important) details. I would absolutely recommend her!

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I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Cat! My husband and I met Cat during our amazing…read moreengagement shoot. During this experience, we were able to capitalize on the natural fall beauty in Burlington, Vermont and Cat captured every sweet moment we had together. My husband and I were not used to being photographed but her sweet demeanor and fantastic ideas made it an unforgettable experience. I used several of the shots from our engagement shoot for our save the dates and put them on our wedding website. Cat was able to get the photos to us really quickly and we were floored by how beautiful they were and loved the variety of shots we had to choose from. I even framed several of the engagement photos and used them to decorate our barn at during our wedding reception. When it came time to our wedding, Cat made our experience even better than I could have imagined! I knew my wedding day pictures would be amazing, but what absolutely surprised me were the special moments Cat captured. From the loving way my husband and I looked at each other at our first look to my dad dipping me on the dance floor, Cat captured all of the moments that made our wedding unforgettable! Cat not only documented these incredible moments, but she also used her artistic eye to photograph every inch of our beautiful barn wedding. She documented each of our meticulously planned wedding areas which meant the world to me, especially because some of the details were gone before I even saw them, such as our delicious donut wall that was eaten up immediately! Words cannot express my gratitude for Cat and her incredible eye. The photos she took will be hanging on the walls of our home forever!

Cat is such an outstanding photographer! She has taken pregnancy photos for me and many photos of…read moreour family. The photos she takes are so distinct and gorgeous. She has a unique ability to capture candid moments because she is so easy going and fun to be around. And the colors and clarity of her photos create such a magical feel. We treasure the photos Cat has taken for us! She is so talented!!!

Jason was the absolute best! He was very punctual, polite, open and easy to work with. I never felt…read morelike he was rushing or uninspired and worked with me to get the best shots possible :) I would totally recommend him for any event or photoshoot! His positive energy carries over into his pictures and you can tell he loves what he does. Thanks Jason!

We had a fantastic experience with Jason! We were so impressed with his professionalism, his jovial…read moreand "yes and" attitude, and ability to capture the most beautiful and intimate moments during our shoot. As two people who have never been professionally photographed, my husband and I were amazed by what Jason could capture behind the camera. His use of light, suggestions for poses and timing, and his creativity really captured the zeitgeist of the day. Jason made us feel at ease throughout the entire shoot: working with him was like working with a friend. He was friendly and down for anything: locations, poses, or horses (!!!). We had a hiccup before our shoot-- a natural disaster threatened our original photoshoot plans. Jason was communicative and flexible: we were able to navigate our hiccup together and create something beautiful together. If you're looking for someone who will go above and beyond to capture the true joy in love, we highly recommend Jason. The memories he created for us will last a lifetime, and we are beyond grateful for his incredible work!

We worked with Camille. She was so sweet and patient with our big family shoot. Veronica was…read moreamazing with coordination and check ins. Super fast communication and just a wonderful experience all the way around

Veronica did an amazing job with my maternity photoshoot!! I scheduled my shoot with Veronica kind…read moreof last minute and closer to my due date than I had planned. Veronica was super flexible and accommodating. She let me change the date for my shoot so we could get the perfect sunny day in Santa Cruz. The photos came out amazing and captured the sunset golden hour and beachy vibes I hoped for. Super pleased with how everything came out. Thanks so much, Veronica!!

This review is 4 years overdue but Ben was there to help capture my wife and I's engagement. Not…read moreonly was he super professional but he was extremely helpful in picking the perfect spot. If you're looking for incredible photography work, Ben is the best option. You won't be disappointed!

Ben was super friendly and easy to work with! We both are introverted but this photo session came…read morenaturally and was so fun :) Our engagement photos came out so well and we are excited to work with him again for our wedding in a couple of weeks :D