We stumbled across Chris's work after searching through our venue's previous photographers, and I am so glad we had the chance to work with him for our wedding! He is highly communicative, fun to talk to and was an absolute professional for us in our engagement shoot and wedding. I write this review even before receiving our entire wedding portfolio because of how much fun we had working with him. He has an attention to detail that shines in his photography that you don't see very often in a lot of wedding photography nowadays, and as someone who feels very camera shy, he made me feel absolutely beautiful in the photos he's shot so far. Thank you Chris for all your hard work, I cannot recommend him enough! read more

Chris shot our wedding and did a wonderful job. He was friendly, professional, and communicative, and we couldn't be happier with the photos! read more

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We hired Chris to photograph our wedding after seeing him in action at the weddings of several friends, where he not only shot gorgeous photos but managed to capture the people we love looking happy, comfortable, and like themselves--not a given on a sometimes high-stress day but so, so important. Now I know firsthand how he does it: he is simply one of the kindest, most competent people I've ever had the pleasure of working with, and both his experience and his genuine enjoyment of what he does really shines through. Shooting with Chris and his second shooter, Lizzi, felt like hanging with friends and getting world-class photos as a bonus. I'm relatively self-conscious and had been quite nervous about photos, but they found the perfect balance of directing me and my husband into flattering poses and fading into the background to capture organic moments of affection. The result: photos we'll treasure for the rest of our lives--of us, and of our loved ones, who they did a fantastic job of corralling during the post-ceremony chaos. I'm embarrassed to admit that I didn't give Chris much of a shot list in advance, and even then, he was able to manage a total stampede of friends and relatives with authority and ease. Remarkably, given the lack of direction, we ended up with basically all of the shots that we wanted! And then there are the candid moments that we wouldn't have thought to capture--teary hugs with loved ones, our friends breaking it down in unison on the dance floor, plus some wild action shots from our welcome party, which included live horses and a mechanical bull! Somehow, Chris and Lizzi were in the right place every time, popping up to catch the looks of surprise and joy at the exact right moment. They not only captured our whole weekend beautifully, they actively made it better with their professionalism and positivity. Can't recommend highly enough! read more

I cannot recommend Chris highly enough! In addition to my wedding in April 2023, he has now shot my mom and stepdad's wedding, my brother's wedding, and 3 rounds of headshots for me. There is no one else I would trust more to capture these milestone events!! Chris' calm energy is so helpful during the wedding planning and the day-of. I always knew I was in good hands. His second shooter Lizzi was also a complete delight, and I loved working with them both. In particular, I love how Chris captured all these mini moments throughout the day that are extremely meaningful to me. I love how his photography style is so balanced. He can shoot fantastic portraits of the family and also give beautiful artsy shots of me and my husband. He captures light beautifully, but never over-exposes. He isn't trying to switch around constantly with the trends; he has a classic style that will stand the test of time. I cannot wait to frame some of these shots to enjoy forever! read more

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Chris completely exceeded my expectations! I didn't know what I was looking for in a wedding photographer and photos and Chris somehow figured out what I was looking for perfectly. He was very professional, made everyone feel comfortable, and truly went above and beyond. We have a blended family and had a lot of shots we wanted to get and he got through them all with plenty of time for lots couple photos. Worked great with two kids! Chris got us previews and final photos so quickly! Do not hesitate to think about booking Chris for your big day! The only problem is now I have to print every single photo since I'm in love with each one. read more

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Chris is awesome! Such a cool guy and a very talented photographer. He shot our wedding and took our engagement photos and we couldn't be happier with the way they turned out. He is professional and easy to work with! We love him. read more

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Chris is the definition of professional, and the quality of his photography speaks for itself. Chris was kind enough to come all the way up to San Francisco to shoot the Rehearsal Dinner Party, Wedding, and Reception for my wife and I, and I cannot say enough good things about everything (but I'll try). Chris is the consummate professional. We touched base via phone several times leading up to the wedding, where we discussed all the particulars of the venue and what we were looking for. That said, he has enough experience to know what to look for such that we didn't have to provide a ton of direction as far as what pictures we were looking for. Chris also rolls with the punches. We made the decision a month before the wedding that we wanted pictures of our Rehearsal Dinner/Party, and Chris graciously accommodated, even on such short notice. The day of the big event, Chris was kind but direct, getting the shots that he needed in a very efficient manner, which was important as we had a time limit on our ceremony venue. He has an incredible eye for detail, and the pictures that resulted are a testament to that. I wish I had more diverse ways of saying how great he was, but you'll just have to take me at my word -- if you're looking for a photographer, wedding or otherwise, you can do no better. read more

Chris was the perfect photographer for our wedding. He was responsive and communicative leading up to the big day and helped everything run smoothly for the event. Our ceremony was in a park, and we had a few places in mind for photographs. Chris did a great job balancing our ideas with a few ideas he had scouted as well. The pictures turned out great. We have lots of amazing pictures of my husband and me and our family and friends that we will treasure for years to come. read more

Chris is literally a dream come true. I asked the impossible of Chris...I told him I needed a photographer at my wedding who is able to stay positive and assertive during total chaos, and who isn't afraid to stand up to me and keep me focused once I lose all sight of the prize (taking amazing pictures to remember the day by). I told him we have very little time for actual photos due to religious obligations before and after the ceremony, but that I don't consider myself photogenic and therefore would need extra time and attention (yes, total contradiction). Somehow, and I still to this day I do not understand how he did it, Chris got amazing photos in every location, of everyone we asked for, amidst total and complete chaos and last-minute schedule changes, with a very friendly, mellow and happy demeanor. Our album makes it look like we had a giant team of photographers-- he and his partner/assistant didn't miss one moment, anywhere. He might have superpowers. Chris was on time and prompt in all of our meetings and in his responses. Unlike the rest of my wedding, there were absolutely no surprises with Chris. He delivered exactly what he said he would and kept me somewhat sane. Chris was by far my favorite vendor we worked with. And we couldn't ask for better quality photos. Obviously weddings are about more than having attractive photos, but the "wow you and your husband look like supermodels in these shots" comments are definitely a plus (for our egos). I could not be happier!! THANK YOU CHRIS!!!!! Lifelong clients right here. read more

Chris is professional, organized and responsive. The photographs are beautiful and show the warmth ambiance of the evening. read more

Chris did my wedding and was absolutely phenomenal. Not only was he professional and a pleasure to work with, but his photography skills are incredible! While my wedding was over a year ago, I still get compliments on how well the photos turned out. read more

Suffice it to say, Chris has an incredible eye for capturing those fleeting moments that exist in our memory, but are hard to reproduce in print. You know those small glances? The subtle grins? Those indelible moments that we never manage to photograph? Chris is able to capture all of those, and more, with a few simple photos. I had Chris accompany me on my European escapade, where I traveled with a number of friends through Greece, Italy, Austria, Germany, Netherlands, France, Spain and more. With Chris along for the ride, my friends and I were able to focus on making memories instead of fumbling with cameras to photograph them. Looking through my travel album, the photos Chris shot of me, my friends, and our surroundings are one-of-a-kind and have captured the very spirit we traveled in. His attention to detail, symbolism, lighting, and more are top-notch. On top of that, Chris has a wonderful personality; knowledgeable, humorous, and easy to get along with. You'll find few photographers who you'll want to call your friend in L.A. Chris is one of those few. I can't recommend Chris strongly enough. read more

Chris just photographed our wedding at Bloomfield Farms, and he was SUCH a pro. Even though he was working with a really tight timeline because we got started late, he remained incredibly calm and worked through every obstacle thrown his way throughout our wedding (and there were many, including having to balance on a drink-covered table in order to get the right shot). My (now) husband and I were really big on getting photos out of the way so we could enjoy the festivities, but working with him and our videographers was so fun that the moments we stepped away to take photos ended up being some of the most fun, relaxed parts of the wedding. He was completely unobtrusive, never in the way, never pushy, and just a pleasure to be around. I actually had been in a wedding previously that Chris photographed, and was so impressed with how he adapted so well to the 2 very differently styled weddings, never trying to force his own vision while still capturing everything masterfully. The photos came out so beautifully that I literally couldn't choose fewer than 300 to post. They were seriously that good!!! Incidentally, his pricing is way more than reasonable given the quality of his work. read more

I have worked with Chris in a professional setting shooting weddings together, and I have also hired Chris to photograph our family photos- which we loved so much! Chris is professional, fun, easy going, helpful, patient, courteous and last but certainly not least a talented photographer. He captures emotion and beauty of the moment so well. He understands lighting and knows where the best places to photograph you for that best light so you'll look your best, and trust me this is HUGE part of being an amazing photographer. I love his work and I would hire him again. read more

I was first introduced to Chris's photography when I volunteered for one of his photo shoots, he was practicing with a new camera. I loved the pictures and I was amazed by how they turned out. I later had Chris take my college graduation pictures. What I like about him is he brainstorms with me about what I want and makes suggestions so that we're on the same page. He never forces his ideas onto me. He also knows the perfect lighting and angles to make the picture look good and make YOU look good. What good is a beautiful picture if you don't like how you look in it? Going through his proofs is always the hardest part because I like every single picture and want to order them all. Photo sessions with Chris are also a lot of fun. He gets really excited about certain shots and always makes me feel comfortable so that I don't appear stiff or have a fake smile. Because he's so passionate about what he does, he always edits the pictures quickly so he can show you. I will definitely be having Chris photograph my wedding one day and would recommend him to anyone! read more