Linda has an amazing eye and is so easy to work with. She has captured the most special moments of…read moremy family' life. I would never hesitate to recommend her to anyone. I was so pleased with my session and final photographs, that I will continue to use her in the future. I simply cannot recommend her enough!

Omg!! If you didn't know this amazing artist is here in Hollister, check out what she did for me,…read moreLAST MINUTE btw, and the results are incredible!! My husband and I are SUPER awkward, and she still managed to capture the most breathtaking shots!! I am so grateful that I was able to have a maternity shoot bc of Linda. She was truly and Angel and we can't wait to work with her again!!!

If you need a maternity or newborn photographer, look no further!…read more I cannot recommend Dana enough for her remarkable talent in capturing some of the most magical moments of my maternity journey! From the moment our session started, I felt a warm and welcoming presence that instantly put me at ease. Her passion and love for her work as well as her deep appreciation for motherhood made for a fun, empowering, and incredible experience that left us with some breath-taking photos we will cherish forever. Photo Shoot: Before the maternity photo shoot, Dana asked us what we envisioned for our photo shoot, talked through different outfit ideas and suggestions, and was flexible about the time and location. We decided to go with one location at Davenport Landing about two hours before sunset and two outfit changes for me. During the maternity photo shoot, Dana skillfully guided me through various poses and settings, ensuring I felt comfortable and confident throughout the entire session. She listened open-heartedly to my requests or suggestions as well as added her own. We felt very in-tune throughout the whole process. Moreover, she made my husband, who is a little camera-shy, feel comfortable and at ease as well as listened to his requests or suggestions. Photos' Quality and Creativity: The quality of Dana's work is outstanding! Her attention to detail and creativity brought an artistic flair to each shot, resulting in photos that are absolutely stunning. I felt like a model! The use of lighting and props showcased her mastery of photography, transforming ordinary moments into extraordinary memories. We had so much fun! Throughout the entire process, it was evident that she genuinely cared about capturing the most authentic and heartfelt moments for our family and you can clearly see that in the photos. She has an exceptional eye for capturing the beauty of pregnancy, and her creative ideas translated into stunning, artistic images. If you are seeking a talented photographer for your maternity and newborn photos, Dana is an absolute gem! Her skills, professionalism, and passion for photography shine through in every aspect of her work. We are beyond thrilled with the stunning photographs she captured, and we look forward to working with her for some upcoming newborn photos once our little guy is Earth-side. Thank you, Dana!

such a joy to work with! The newborn photos turned out amazing. The quality is beyond the cost for…read moresure. Danielle is such a sweet presence to be around

Shannon is truly incredible--just book her! From the moment I saw her breathtaking dog photography,…read morealong with her stunning landscapes and masterful use of light, I knew she was the one we wanted for our big day. She exceeded every expectation. As a one-woman powerhouse, Shannon captured every moment beautifully--and then some. Her photos are absolutely breathtaking, some of the most stunning I've ever seen. Beyond her talent, it was Shannon's energy and spirit that made the day even more special. She was kind, calm, and such a joy to be around. Everyone who met her couldn't stop raving about how fabulous she was. If you want to take the stress out of your big day, do yourself a favor and book Shannon--you won't regret it.

I was fortunate enough to have Shannon shoot for our engagement photos in Big Sur, California…read more Shannon exceeded our expectations in making our vision come to life. She was so comfortable and fun to work with. One of the best things also was how quick she was on getting the photos back to us! We were so happy with how the photos turned out and would love the opportunity to work with her again!

Erica is wonderful! Truly talented, very kind and super patient. As a mother of young littles, it…read moregoes far to find a photographer with these qualities. She is a treat to work with!

We used Rebecca Stark for our micro ceremony and wedding reception (two seperate days). We loved…read moreour photos from both days and loved how easy it was to get along with Rebecca. She did a great job dealing with the harsh sun of our micro ceremony and helping us feel comfortable taking photos. Our sunset photos from our reception are beautiful. She was a great choice!

Rebecca photographed our recent wedding on West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz. she took stunning…read morephotographs, before, during, and after the ceremony. She made sure to get many different poses, candid and staged, and included the ocean view and cliffs that we had requested. We ended up with around 150 high quality photos, and she provided them in a gallery we could share with people, and also downloadable in hi-res for printing and sharing online. Highly recommended!

Michelle Findlay Photography is amazing at what she does! She captured our family's holiday photos…read morebeautifully! The kids were at ease, and it made it totally casual and no-stress. Michelle's a pro! She doesn't think anything of getting down and dirty to catch the perfect shot (literally, she was laying in the ground at one point to get just the right angle!) she had cute props, and a definite vision for what she wanted to accomplish. I can't say enough good things about our experience. Even our candid and spur-of-the moment ideas were beautifully executed! Thanks again Michelle! We will recommend you to friends and family without hesitation and we will definitely return! :)

Michelle Findlay is awesome at what she does! We had such a great time at this shoot. Even the…read morekids were at ease and just totally relaxed. But my heart absolutely melted when I saw the photos. This was our first family session (after being married for four years) and they turned out perfect. Highly recommend!!! :D

I had a poor experience with Deanna. Our engagement session went below ok. On the day of our…read moreengagement she seemed less proactive which caused to miss major moments. Very less guidance on how to pose. When I choose her I read the reviews here in Yelp and I wanted someone to capture all the candids from the event and her services were not cheap ($350/hr)...and it was very clear why - So many of pics were ruined bc she didn't make sure everyone was looking at the camera (Note* this is from the directed shoot with my fiancé) when I asked her why the part of the picture is blurred? She responded it's the weather and the lighting!! During the event a lot of back of the head pictures were taken and when I asked her why is this? She responded it tells a story, everyone I shared the album has said they were embarrassed to see bald heads!! Some Pros (along with cons): - She is very calm, which is good and bad! Good for still photography, but at an event I would expect a photographer to go around and capture the best moments. Most of the time she stayed away from the crowd hence the strange photos. - The good news is she took a montage video which came out good, not great, but okay...so our video did catch a lot of the highlights of our evening. - She is very professional, due to the weather conditions on my engagement event guests arrived a little late and I requested her to take an extra time shift and her calendar was open hence she agreed to it. - I have given my honest feedback on how the photos turned out, she tried to recrop, reedit the album which was nice of her to accept feedback and work to make the customer happy but honestly the moments are missed so there is nothing much to be done in my situation. Total amount spent for one evening - $1400 for that amount it's definitely not worth it. (*Note attached photo samples covers my frustration of the 60% album the rest of the 40% came out decent) Hope this helps!

Deanna is an incredible photographer! She captures not just moments, but memories! She has done our…read morefamily portraits for years and her consistency and dependability are impeccable. Highly recommend!

Simply put, Manuel Ortega is a superb, talented, artistic, and professional caliber wedding…read morephotographer who fulfilled all our expectations and more. Beyond his exceptional photography skills, Manuel is warm, friendly, and easy to work with, honest, reliable, a good listener, and attentive to you needs/preferences. He loves his craft, which shows in the quality of his photos and the joy with which he approaches his work and conducts himself. Manuel's wife Melissa is a talented photographer in her own right and together they work efficiently and effectively as a team on all their shoots. They were both an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. We also enjoyed meeting their adorable son who came along with them to our engagement photo session! We spent days searching for our ideal wedding photographer. It was important to us to work with a person of color, and we are so grateful that we found Manuel, a fantastic photographer who is also Latino. We could not have chosen better. Unlike many other high quality, professional wedding photographers we researched whose prices are astronomical, Manuel's pricing is reasonable, affordable, flexible, and it allowed us to stay within our budget, which we greatly appreciated. For our engagement photo session, we met Manuel at a beautiful beach in the Carmel area just before sunset. It turned out to be an ideal spot for our engagement photo shoot and we were very happy with how the photos turned out. The setting was gorgeous, lighting ideal, and there was hardly anybody else there. Manuel helped put us at ease immediately with his relaxed manner and professionalism, which made it easy for us to follow his instructions and get some great candid and posed shots. Manuel's top-of-the-line camera equipment takes amazing photos with him at the helm. Melissa helped out with the backlighting and instructing us on ideal hand and body positions for the shots. We highly recommend doing the engagement photo session. It gave us a chance to get to know Manuel & Melissa and to develop rapport and an easy working relationship with them prior to the wedding. So, on our wedding day, we knew what to expect and already felt at ease working together. Prior to the wedding, Manuel promptly answered all our questions and we also had a great final conversation with him about our specific photography wishes/preferences for our wedding day. Manuel & Melissa delivered in every way. On our wedding day, they showed up early to familiarize themselves with the venue since they hadn't been there before. As a team, they captured all the most important moments of our day, as well as the memorable details. They also did a great job capturing the setting, including the food, the dinner reception set up, the flowers, and beautiful aspects of the venue. Notably, despite the fact that our wedding got off schedule because our ceremony ran longer than we had anticipated, Manuel & Melissa adapted to the situation admirably and went with the flow, doing their best to capture family photos after the ceremony, even though we essentially ran out of time for them! They improvised beautifully under the circumstances. When we received our 1000+ wedding photos from Manuel a few weeks after the wedding, we were blown away. We love the wedding photos Manuel & Melissa captured and are so glad we hired them to be our wedding photography team! We highly recommend them! Rob & Soreliz

There are business partnerships, friendships, and family. Manuel, Melissa, and Carlos are not only…read moreour wedding photographers, they are our chosen family!!!!! Extremely professional, remarkably talented, and inspirationally genuine!!!!! Memories fade, relationships evolve; however, a great photograph captures moments that you can teleport back time and time again. Prepare for life's adventures and include a great photographer (like Manuel and Melissa) to capture them for you. We love the creative and breathtaking photos they have captured for us. Our guests complimented us on how much they liked our photographers and they truly love the photos they took.