Kristin is not only talented but also a sweet soul who really gets to know her clients in order to…read moreget the best possible results. I would recommend her to anyone as a wedding photographer. Many of my family and friends commented to me how nice she was and how gifted she is at blending into the background and capturing the most important moments. She gave me over 1,000 photos of our day, and each one of them was of highest quality. She didn't miss a thing. I couldn't recommend her more highly!

Kirsten Manick Photography did a great job for our wedding and engagement photos. She really…read moreshared a passion for what the couple was looking for and brought out the love that she sees. She did a great job capturing the look we wanted but may not have been able to describe. The photos were more than I ever could have hoped or dreamed of, they really captured each and every moment.

My fiancé and I used Kirsten Manick Photography for our Save The Date stop motion video as well as…read moreour Engagement Photography. We were so impressed with the quality, professionalism, creativity and cost that we could find no other photographer willing and/or capable of such things for the price we were quoted for our Wedding Photography. We are extremely excited for our pictures and the constant increase in business and popularity that Kirsten Manik Photography has seen in recent months is well deserved

I cannot speak more highly of Karen's amazing photography skills, demeanor, and professionalism…read more From the very beginning Karen made us feel at ease, confident, and supported. Karen made our entire engagement session so enjoyable - we truly had the best time, and looking back at our photos is such a pleasure as it brings back the happy memories of making the moments. We are both not super comfortable in front of the camera, and Karen put us at ease and even gave us posing tips. Karen took the time to get each photo perfect, and even scoped out unique spots to make our photos extra special. I am sad we are getting married on the East Coast, because I can only imagine how wonderful Karen would have been as our wedding photographer. If you're looking for a highly-skilled, professional, personable, friendly, and funny photographer, you've found her!

Karen was absolutely incredible for our wedding at the Santa Barbara Courthouse this past…read moreSeptember. Her professionalism, deep knowledge of the location, and ability to capture stunning, emotional moments truly set her apart. She guided us through the entire process with ease and made us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera. Most importantly, she was exceptionally attentive to my wife, Lily, who was deeply grateful for how supported, confident, and cared for she felt throughout the day. Karen's calm presence made a huge difference. Her communication and coordination with our wedding planner were flawless, and her response time and turnaround on the photos were outstanding. The quality of the final gallery exceeded all expectations, every image was beautifully delivered and something we will cherish forever. We cannot recommend Karen highly enough and thank her enough for her natured care. Thank you Karen and Staff.

Antonella has done three photo shoots for us and we're absolutely obsessed with her work. First,…read moreshe did a photo shoot of me and my dogs. She was great working with them and had a lot of patience and skill to get good shots. Second, she did my maternity shoot , she made me feel very comfortable and incorporated the ideas and the inspiration I had into the session. The pictures came out perfect. Lastly, she did our newborn photos for my baby girl and our family. I cannot speak highly enough of on how the experience was. My newborn was sleeping through the whole process and Antonella was very careful with her and got some amazing photos. The pictures that she took of my family of three were also perfection she made us feel very comfortable and now I have pictures for a lifetime.

Helene at Imagery Photography is fabulous. She has taken a number of professional photos of me…read more(for advertising at my work) and she brings out the best in me. I have tried other photographers (like DR), but Helene takes the most complimentary photo. I have seen her at weddings and other events too. Although she was at this address on Mandarin for 25 years, she just moved her studio. Call her to set up an appointment and don't forget to ask her what colors to wear for the sitting. She has taken photos for me for 15 + years. Thanks Helene, Sandy

You know you scored with your photographers when your relatives, including a photographer sister in…read morelaw, are saying: "wow... these came out great". Michael and Anna did a wonderful job capturing our big day and we cannot be more grateful that we were lucky enough to work with them. They're professional, super friendly, and creative! Don't take my word for it, check out just a few pictures they captured of our wedding. If you're lucky enough that Michael and Anna are free for your big event, take advantage!

Matt B. and I just celebrated our first anniversary, so this review is really overdue. Michael and…read moreAnna Costa did a wonderful job capturing our wedding, and we will cherish our photos till death do us part. Matt first met the Costas when they photographed his best friend's wedding in Santa Barbara in 2008, and he remembered them when we started looking for photographers. His friends had hired the Costas' assistant, who cost considerably less, but when she quit, the Costas subbed in for her without any problems or raises in price. They took beautiful photos--we looked at them closely before making our decision. Another of Matt's friends from high school also ended up hiring the Costas after that wedding. When we hired our wedding planner, Ariel Yve (who is wonderful), she highly recommended the Costas. She said they did wonderful work for a fair price, and that they had photographed her wedding as well. We set up an interview with Michael and that was that. Everything had aligned. Michael took our engagement photos, and we got both Anna and Michael to shoot our wedding. The engagement photos were nice and awkward, but they turned out well, and they helped us get comfortable with Michael and his cameras. Michael and Anna are great people, very friendly and professional. They knew how to corral everyone for portraits, and to help me and Matt relax in front of the camera. I was advised before selecting wedding photographers that personality matters a lot--you probably spend more time with your photographers than with your closest friends and family on your wedding day. We felt at ease with the Costas. We took a million pictures on the wedding day, with Michael and Anna working hard from morning until well into the night. They captured everything, and our pictures came out beautifully. Our package came with full sets of both digital images and 4 x 6 prints in a custom box, as well as an album, two parent albums, and credit for larger prints of our choosing. It took us a while to get some of these things, but most of that was on our end. It's hard to pick your favorite pictures from an event as big and well covered as your own wedding. There were some problems with the website, but the Costas actually comped us extra prints to make up for them. All in all, great to work with. We went to another wedding in March, and were surprised to hear our names called out while we munched on hors d'oeuvres on a Pacific Palisades patio. We looked up and saw Anna Costa with her camera in hand. The couple, who had neither been to our wedding nor sought our advice, had hired our wedding photographers. I think the takeaway of this review is that everyone between L.A. and Santa Barbara is hiring the Costas, and that we all end up pretty pleased with that decision. If you're planning a wedding in Southern California, they should certainly be on your radar.

We were so blessed to have you photograph our wedding. You guys were great and the pictures were…read moretruly amazing. Are wedding day was captured so perfectly and I really love the portrait you took of my wife and her grandmother. We think of her every time we see it. Thank you so much for everything. We recommend you to all of our friends.

We had some family pictures taken and everything went so well! Gabriel and his assistant were so…read morehelpful, patient, and fun to work with. I would request services again!!