Johnny and Cindy were such a pleasure to work with. From…read morethe start, Cindy replied immediately to my emails, which is so important to me. They show such courtesy, and are so sweet. We forgot that we might get a bit dehydrated on the big day, so Johnny and Cindy gave us some gatorade and offered us nibbles to revive us. Amazing. The photographs were so beautiful as well. They listened to the style of photos that I was interested in, and worked with us. We got so many stunning photos. We cannot wait to frame many of them and blow some up on to a huge canvas. I would definitely recommend Johnny and Cindy as the perfect photographers for your event. And if you are getting married in Yosemite, they are the best. They know all of the best spots and maximized our time for the most lovely photos. Thank you guys! We will cherish these photos for years and years.

Let me start this by emphatically stating that Cindy and Johnny were absolute amazing to work with…read moreand the wedding photos they took were stunning! From the get-go, Cindy was responsive to emails and telephone calls, and she made sure we were on the same page throughout the entire scheduling process. When taking photos in Yosemite Valley, Cindy and Johnny knew all of the best spots for photos and they were an absolute pleasure to work with. On the day of the wedding, Cindy and Johnny were again amazing, and the photos they took are something that will help us relive that special day forever. When people say, "A picture is worth a thousand words," Johnny Stafford Photography makes it a reality. I would absolute recommend Johnny Stafford Photography for any special event. Thank you Cindy and Johnny!

Brittany was superb the moment we spoke on the phone to plan a surprise proposal for my now…read morefiancée. I had a very specific place in mind to propose in Yosemite and Brittany was able to find the perfect spot for us. She went above and beyond by scoping out the exact spot a couple times throughout the month of planning we had. Her communication and flexibility was super appreciated. Closer to the proposal date, she even went down to the actual spot and gave me a plethora of options with different potential angles of the proposal shot. I was so happy and relieved that I had all these great options to choose from. She sent me tons of videos and photos explaining how to get to the spot and where to stand. On the day of the proposal, Brittany was there early and ready to capture the moment. And capture the moment she did indeed. The photo of the exact moment of the proposal came out better than I could have ever imagined! Seriously, I literally said "Holy ****" out loud. I know I'm hyping up this photo a lot but I'm not going to show it in this review. You'll just have to book Brittany to get your own amazing photos! Brittany was an absolute thrill to take photos with for the rest of the morning session we had with her. She was fun, easy to talk with, and super creative with her ideas for poses and action shots. We laughed a lot when we went through the final photos and this is exactly the feeling I was hoping to get. You can just tell that there's a certain level of passion and detail Brittany brings to the table when it comes to photography. She also knows Yosemite like the back of her hand as she took us to amazing spots and also recommended us some great trails to hit afterwards! If you're like me and you're looking for a photographer for a proposal, wedding, or anything and you have no idea who to book or what to look out for, just go with Brittany. I guarantee you're in good hands. She will 100% capture those moments you'll think of when you're older.

A couple days ago, I had a session with Brittany for maternity photos and it was such a fun…read moreexperience! I am pretty shy in front of the camera and Brittany really made me feel comfortable and truly turned the session I was so nervous about, into a session that was so fun and would love to do again! She was on top of communication from the start, which I also appreciated. Great experience all around and can't wait for another session!!

I can't express how wonderful a job Andrea did photographing our Summerville 30 Year High School…read moreClass Reunion in early August! She did an absolutely spectacular job capturing all the special moments of our reunion - truly beautiful work!! We had requested a lot of ad hoc photos of classmates socializing, dancing, a large group photo and small group photos. We also had a special 20 minutes or so where our Guidance Counselor took the mic and told stories about our classmates, the mic was passed around the room. It was truly magical and Andrea caught so many amazing moments! Also, she was very patient with me, which I very much appreciated. Being the Reunion Coordinator, so much was happening, but she continued to check in with me. She was truly a ninja - capturing special moments throughout the event. Thank you Andrea for making our event so special by capturing the magic in pictures, that we can look at for years to come and remember this truly special event. We would definitely hire RiLee Photography again for a future event.

We got our wedding photos taken by Preciado photography. Krystal is awesome, she worked with us…read morewhen our plans changed. She engaged with everyone at our wedding and got amazing pictures, both candid and posed, that perfectly captured our special day. It's been almost two years and I'm still in love with the pictures. One picture she got of me and my sister is my absolute favorite picture of us together and I'm so grateful she was able to capture it. I would highly recommend her to anyone getting married in the area.

Krystal was a dream to work with from the beginning to the end. Very gracious and flexible as we…read moreworked through delays and changes during the pandemic. In the end, we got hundreds of gorgeous print worthy images that I cannot stop looking at. The day of our wedding, Krystal had a detailed timeline for us so that we could get every location we wanted in the park. I was worried that it would be stressful and cramped, but her positive energy and great directions actually made it really fun! I thoroughly enjoyed spending the day in the park with my fiancée and just playing around getting what I knew were great shots. She went above and beyond in every way. During the ceremony I don't even remember seeing her, and yet there are fabulous and intimate photos there. From the reception, she captured all the moments, including the toasts, first dance, father-daughter dance, and my guests having a great time. I will always cherish these priceless images of our best day ever.

Great photogragher. I'm so glad that I found out about her work. If you ever want to book your…read morewedding, portrait, family sessions or something like that while in the area, call Joelle. You'll likely see her fine art landscape photography hanging in several different galleries and retail boutiques in the Yosemite area.

I took a class taught by Denice Woyski.  Denice knows her way around a camera, and she taught me…read morehow to use my camera without ever (never!) using full auto mode.  She knows things.  She knows how light works, she knows how things will look in a photo before taking the photo.  Denice has the passion and artistry and definitely the skills.  The best part about taking a class from Denice was that she shared her passion and her knowledge, and she was able to teach me and inspire me in ways that I could understand.  I gained a lot of confidence in my own skills and abilities, and I had a lot of fun at the same time.  I highly recommend Denice as a teacher, and I hope you love her class as much as I did.

Got the final product and loved it! The book looks even better than the online version.read more

My wife and I discovered Patrick back in 2023 when we were searching for a photographer to shoot…read moreour engagement in Yosemite Valley (a place that holds a lot of special memories for us). Patrick's work immediately stood out to us because it was clear that he was able to capture not just his subjects but the landscape in a way that suggested intimate knowledge and even love for the nature of Yosemite. So, we had high expectations for his ability as an artist going in, but we were pleasantly surprised at how well we vibed with him as a person, too. Patrick made our day-long photoshoot easy and fun, and really brought out the joy of our engagement. And of course, the pictures were stunning. When we decided to get married in Big Sur two years later, our first decision (after the location, anyway) was asking Patrick to shoot our wedding. Patrick wasn't just our photographer but also our partner in planning to make sure we captured not only our special memories, but also the rugged beauty of Big Sur. The final photographs are beyond anything we could have imagined. Patrick's pictures were not just visually impressive - they were emotionally resonant. We will treasure our pictures and the memories we created with him for a lifetime. If you are looking for a photographer who is not only incredibly talented but also a wonderful person to work with, I cannot recommend Patrick Pike Studios highly enough. He is, simply put, the best. If you want photographs in Yosemite, you should work with him, and if you can convince him to work somewhere else, you should do that too. I guess we have to start thinking about where we should drag Patrick for a five-year anniversary photoshoot...

Patrick was a life saver! Our photographer fell through a day before our ceremony & Patrick saved…read morethe day! He did such a great job of capturing our day and making us comfortable. We received our pictures a few weeks after & they were perfect! We will cherish them forever! Thanks Patrick!

Tanya is a FABULOUS photographer! She is wonderful and patient with children, is very familiar with…read morethe area and helps select the perfect backdrops and locations. Tanya did our engagement photos, birth announcement photos and subsequent family photos. All gorgeous! If she wasn't already booked on our wedding day (no fault of hers), we would have loved for her to capture our day. She's nothing short of amazing!

Tanyas photography truly does come from the heart. Our wedding day was in the middle of January…read more2017 on the rainiest day of the year, and Tanya traveled 3+ hours through a storm with a huge smile on her face ...to shoot our special day. Tanya is quick and seems to be in every spot all at once, she seemed to capture every single special memory we made! Every time I look at our wedding album there is a smile on my face. With her warm persona and exceptional professionalism you can't go wrong!