My wife and I hired Emma for our wedding in Costa Mesa and we are so happy that we did! Emma made…read moreus feel instantly comfortable and captured such beautiful photos of our wedding. We were originally a bit nervous because my wife and I don't typically do photoshoots and sometimes feel uncomfortable being romantic in front of a camera (we didn't even do an engagement shoot for that reason), but with Emma it was so easy and natural. We had a great time taking photos with her and loved her visions for our wedding party, detail shots, golden hour photos, and everything else. Thank you so much Emma!

Emma is truly a superstar. There are not enough good things to say about her in a review…read more We received our wedding photos a couple weeks ago, and they are incredible. Emma and her assistant (I am so sorry that I am forgetting her name) were able to capture everything we loved about that day. We got so many photos as part of our package, and there are no duds. It is an impossible task to go through and pick our favorites. The photos are the part of the wedding that last forever, and we could not be happier that we went with Emma. What my wife and I were drawn to about Emma's photos when we were shopping around, and what we saw reflected in our own photos, is her ability to capture little moments. She has a great sense for when something subtle but meaningful is happening, like a family member starting to tear up, or a speechgiver's friend in the crowd laughing at their joke. That's what is really valuable about the photos to us, and something I am not sure every photographer can get you. She is also a consummate professional. She is efficient and purposeful-she makes sure she captures all the important moments without consuming your whole day with photos. She provides clear instructions, which is helpful as the wedding couple, but is even more helpful when you are taking family photos with several different combinations of people. Emma is also so kind and lovely to be around. I normally do not like having photos taken of me, and it can be uncomfortable to be in that many photos, making serious faces, and allowing someone in during a highly emotional day. Emma makes that whole process comfortable and enjoyable. You can tell she has a real passion for doing this and truly enjoys getting to know the couples. Her friendliness and confidence put you at ease. This is a really important point-you spend as much time with the photographer on your wedding day as anyone else! Emma is a great person to spend that time with. I also want to note that all of the above is also true of Emma's assistant. Again, I am so sorry I am forgetting her name. But she was in charge of getting most of the groom and groomsmen photos at the beginning of the ceremony, and was such a pleasure to work with. That was the point in which I was the most nervous, and she made the whole process go smoothly and the day started out on a great foot as a result. We cannot recommend Emma enough.

Not even that one star…read more Beware of this photographer. She took all the money before the session started and totally dumped our rare, once-in-a-lifetime family gathering, including our daughter's first photo shoot. The photographer promised delivery within three weeks but has since ignored all calls and emails. It's been 40 days, and we've received nothing. This unprofessional behavior has caused us to lose invaluable memories. Absolutely unacceptable.

I hired this company for my mother's 79th birthday party family pictures. Marlene was very…read moreprofessional and her work is awesome! I def recommend her!

It was so much fun working with Stella! She was on top of communications and was very professional…read more She also scoped out the location for a great spot before we arrived. She tries not to pose us and catch photos of us actually being natural which is great. But she also knows when to step in to help pose us when we don't know what to do. I just wanted a fall photoshoot and didn't think that far about poses, but Stella was very prepared for that. The photos turned out great! And pricing was reasonable for the services she provided. I would definitely hire her again.

I have been going back to Stella for years! She is extremely professional, punctual, and moreover,…read moreshe creates ever lasting memories with each picture she takes. She is super responsive and always takes your vision and you can see that with the pictures she takes - your vision becomes a reality with lovely pictures! Thank you Blue Light Photography, to many more pictures and memories!!

Trista went above and beyond on my wedding day with both photography and kindness. She is so…read moreskilled with getting dreamy shots and going with the flow throughout. We were also so grateful to have her help guide us through some important details we'd forgotten. Her approach and vibe meshed with well with our untraditional dream day. If that's what you're going for you won't regret hiring Trista!! :)

Trista saved the day!!! At the last minute, she maneuvered…read moreher schedule to support me at my Godson's birthday party! Beyond that, photographing toddlers (3 and 4) is a feat. She captured all their moments, smiles and troublemaking - and photos of the family too! It was definitely a day to remember, and I'm so grateful we have photo evidence of it all!!

Emma and Josh were wonderful! They made us feel comfortable and relaxed throughout the whole…read moreprocess, and made sure it was fun. We loved the spot they recommended for our engagement shoot, and our wedding pictures were absolutely gorgeous!

Emma is a miracle worker!…read more She photographed my family and managed to catch all of the joy we find in one another. In the hour we spent together taking pictures, my two year old refused to sit, be still, or smile. Emma was very patient and creative the whole time. I thought that surely we must not have gotten any good photos. I crossed my fingers that there might be one good one. However, I was so wrong. Emma caught the few seconds when the two year old looked up. We have dozens of really beautiful photos. I cannot say enough thank yous to Emma for giving us the blessing of these photos. She caught our family as it is, right at this moment. I don't know how she did it, but I am grateful!

Working with James was a fantastic experience! He was personal, professional, very easy to work…read morewith, and HE IS FAST. Just 2 days after the wedding, he already shared the sneak peeks which we are completely in love with. Can't wait to see the whole gallery. 10/10 recommend!

James is the best! If you want to enjoy your big day stress free, choose James. If you want to…read morecapture every important moment of your big day, hire James. If you want to re-live your big day over and over again years later, James is your guy! My wife and I had never done a professional photoshoot. Neither of us are particularly comfortable in front of the camera. After interviewing 5 different photographers, we knew from our first conversation that James was the one. He is incredibly friendly, easy going, and knowledgeable. We agreed to do an engagement session, 1 location for 90mins to see if we'd be comfortable working with James. It couldn't have gone better. Initially, we were a bit stiff, but James gave us tips on how to act naturally, suggested poses and hand positions that made us feel and look relaxed. The time flew by and we actually ended up going to a second location with a wardrobe change. Overall, it was about 2 hours. James did not mind at all. In fact, he probably could've gone longer if the sun hadn't set on us! Our photos were edited and received in less than 2 weeks! James was kind enough to print a large poster and sign that shipped to our house in just a few days. He price matched any package/prints from other photographers. Having gone through our engagement session seamlessly, we hired James to shoot our wedding as well. He and an assistant were on site for 10 hours, tending to our every need and keeping us on our timeline. After our planned family/wedding party photos, we hardly even noticed them working as we proceeded with wedding events. After the wedding, we received many compliments on how great James was and several guests asked for his contact information. Within a couple of days, we received a preview of about 20 photos highlighting our big day. We were thrilled! Every important moment was captured so elegantly! The full magazine of photos was available for download in about 1 month. James then worked with us to print a high quality photo book for our coffee table. You can't go wrong with James--his high quality work and work ethic speak for themselves. There is no substitute for how easy and stress free he made us feel, so that we could truly enjoy ourselves knowing that he would capture every single moment candidly. Do not hesitate to hire James, it will be the best decision you will ever make.

Wow! Brian exceeded our expectations! We hired him to shoot our wedding and with only 3 hours of…read moreshooting, he caught absolutely everything we wanted and more. When it came to shooting all of our portraits, he gave us cues and just enough direction to make them look interesting and natural. He also caught each and every one of our guests in candid photos throughout the day. One of the reasons we chose him is for his editing style. It looks very natural and minimal, just softening a little here and brightening a little there. His lighting and editing make the beauty of that day shine through. You cannot go wrong in hiring Brian. He goes above and beyond to get a great shot. He is very warm, professional and engaging. He responds quickly to emails, calls and texts and is ready to answer any questions leading up to the big day. We cannot wait to have an excuse to hire him again!

Brian is the man. Very friendly, professional, and accommodating for me and my fiancés special…read moreday. The proposal photos turned out amazing. Highly recommend. Thanks Brian!

I would give Karen 10 stars if I could!…read more I scheduled an empowerment photoshoot with Karen after a long and exhausting 4 years, that included breast cancer treatment. She and her "glam team" made me feel so beautiful. The photos made me and my new body into a work of art... The photos were exceptional in every possible way. Thank you Karen for this beautiful gift.

Boudoir photos have been something that I always wanted to do but NEVER thought I would have the…read morecourage to do. After finding Karen on Facebook, I finally decided it was time to make the jump. She had created a Facebook environment that was friendly, supportive and inclusive so I knew she was the one I needed to do my photos. From initial conversation to the day of the shoot Karen was friendly, informative and communicative. She gave me all my options and walked me through my choices. Then on the day of the shoot, I had so much fun. I was never uncomfortable or nervous. Hair and make up did their magic. All three ladies made me feel comfortable and beautiful. I had previously told Karen that I had chronic RBF, wasn't fan of my butt, and couldn't pose. She promised she had tricks for all of those concerns. And oh boy, did she deliver. The pictures she captured were absolutely gorgeous. She patiently helped me go through over a hundred amazing photos to select my favorites. I am so thankful for this experience and I really don't think it would have been nearly as awesome if I hadn't chosen Karen to do these pictures. Worth the 3 hour drive for sure! Thank you!!!

Look no further for a photographer - you've found the best one!! Lars did an absolute amazing job…read moretaking photos, editing, making recommendations - you name it for our wedding. He was totally responsive, punctual - his rates are better than many you will find online, he was a professional and everyone that not only worked with him but met him at the wedding loved him. I cannot recommend Lars highly enough. All our love Lars - if you ever need anything, do not hesitate to let us know. We absolutely loved everything and all our photos!!

I highly recommend Mily. She's talented, super nice, professional, and fast response and…read moreturnaround. She really knows how to capture the best angle, pose, smile in a person. I hired Mily for my daughter's senior photos. She was willing to drive to the location of our choice, which was far, but she was very polite and easy to work with. I know she has been taking photos of the kids at her own children's schools for years now.

My fiancé at the time and myself were planning to travel to California for a family vacation. We…read morewere traveling from Texas and had the idea to get married while there. My dad began researching photographers to capture our special day. Mily's work stood out and when reaching out we were met with kindness and knowledge. Not being from California we had an idea of where we wanted pictures but didn't know the logistics behind it. Mily kindly gave us some suggestions and recommended a location that she was familiar with and had the characteristics we were hoping for. Mily took pictures at our ceremony and at a second location afterwards. She was professional, warm, and worked her magic. The photos came out even more beautiful than we hoped for. Thank you so much Mily!! - Gilbert & Sydnie