I simply love Josh and Melissa and all they represent with Continuum Photography. They did an…read moreabsolutely out-of-this-world job photographing my wedding in Chicago and if there were a wedding A-team assembled, the'yd have been the captains. Here's the thing. I was doing a pretty small wedding (65 people) in a pretty low key format (dinner party at a restaurant, very casual ceremony) and I was trying to keep things pretty mellow. I've been admiring the work of Josh and Melissa for several years (they used to be based in Chicago) -- so when I did a quick check into working with them, it all seemed to align perfectly. They were available my weekend, like to travel back to Chicago (and know great places to take photos after doing many weddings/engagement sessions!) and were so on top of every step of the process. We booked them a room within our room block and some airplane tickets...and we were set to go after filling out a few preliminary forms and schedules. (I told you, VERY on top of things and they forsee any issues before they actually happen, huzzah!) I was worried about one thing though: My anti-photographic soon-to-be husband. He hates smiling for photos. I didn't even get engagement photos because I didn't want to deal with him...so this whole thing made me a bit nervous. To the rescue: The documentary-like style of Continuum (just check their site/blog). Seriously, we barely knew they were even there throughout the day and evening. They caught so many sweet, special, cool, unique moments...not a forced smile in the house! So many guests commented on how wonderful they were. Perhaps because they made everyone look so fabulous and normal? Probably, but mostly I think they are just very easy to be around and very professional and non-intrusive. They were always punctual, on schedule, highly communicative, fun and personable. Even during our ride around town for a photos beforehand, everything was really laid back, and pretty natural (hard to pull off with poses!). The key moment? Nick saying "Oh really, we are done with these? I have so many more places I want to take pictures!" Miraculous, I kid you not. They are very good about getting everyone to just enjoy themselves and behave naturally --- catching them in the best light, normalcy and festive fun. Family photos: I hate these. I didn't even want to do them. Luckily Josh moved through these like a ninja. He even reminded my aunt (several times) not to interfere with her flashing and that we would share all the photos with everyone from his professional lens that they could download for free. (and he did, quickly!). They'll have you make a list of all the shots, Melissa will round people up (and make sure they don't pair anyone uncomfortably --- stepwives, exes, ask for dead grandfathers to join, etc), Josh will snap them and you'll be on your way to the party before you know it! We had the galleries within a few weeks and the discs a week after that. He made galleries for both free downloads (with small watermark, lower quality -- for people to use as profile photos, etc) and then a hi-res gallery to purchase. We ended up liking them so much we ordered tons for our families for Christmas and used one for our Christmas card. We haven't even gotten to our photobook yet (we will) - Melissa is great at putting them together. We will also order more prints for our own use at home...but the reception on the photos has been fantastic. Everyone adores them, including us...and I can be very critical of photos, especially when I am in them! All in all, Continuum was tied with Birchwood Kitchen for my favorite people to work with on this wedding. One provided beautiful evidence and memories and the other sustenance and service, so they both get first place in my book. I cannot recommend them highly enough and they even far surpassed our expectations as to what photographers can add to a wedding. Worth every single penny and more. If you need a photographer, send them an email...and tell them Colleen C sent you!

Sure, you can hire a photographer just because of their price. You could hire them because you like…read morethis one picture they took in the one place that you'll never be at. Why not consider hiring photographers who are incredibly personable, are easy to work with, provide a great deal of care and moderate amounts of wit to what they do? Most importantly, you should really consider hiring Josh and Melissa because the quality of their pictures never wavers from picture 1 to picture 1,001. You may be able to save $1 or 2 somewhere else but don't. They're worth the investment and they're worth getting to know and having them a part of your once-in-a-lifetime event. Plus, it's a lot of fun to gloat about how great your photos turned out and how great the people were who took the pictures after your big day is over! If you only do this once, you might as well do it right the first time. Right? Right. As someone who's more than familiar with photography on his own, it's easy to spot the fakers from those who love what they do, who they meet and the results they're committed to providing. Continuum will leave you wondering why you even considered any other photographers. It's your big day. Don't say photography is "too expensive" because it's better to look back and gleam at how you looked and how well they captured the day than asking yourself if the brownies were good.

A colleague once told me, "...when you feel the urge to take a leap, jump!"…read more With this future venture into private practice, I had been eyeing Rachel McFarlin Photography. One day in May, I decided that it was time to "jump" into scheduling a head shot photo appointment. I was pleased with the quick response (same day!) and Rachel's willingness to meet with me prior to leaving out of town the following week. There was no rush for my request. I was open to meeting with her upon her return. At the head shot photo appointment, Rachel was easy to speak with. She was open to getting to know me and my upcoming business journey, which I really appreciated. I felt at ease and a sense of trust and confidence. She was great with giving me direction and helped with fixing my bangs/hair when they wanted to go their every-which-way. I was impressed with the quick turnaround. I viewed and downloaded my photos the following day! Overall, I highly recommend Rachel for head shot photos! You won't be disappointed!

Rachel was a great family photographer for our group of 20! She was so easy to work with and was…read moregreat with young kids. I would definitely recommend her.

We hired Sara France to photograph our wedding a little over five years ago. We made the decision…read moreimmediately after seeing a wedding album filled with her work, along side those of other "preferred" photographers. We're so glad we did! Not only were our wedding photos amazing, but our wedding album is truly a work of art. Sara's an amazing photographer, and she's subsequently shot some maternity photos, and photos of our newborn daughter. Every picture she's taken has become an instant family heirloom. Nothing wedding-related is ever cheap, and Sara's no exception, but the way we looked at it, it doesn't matter how much you spend, if you don't hire a photographer to capture those memories. Looking back at our wedding photos instantly takes us back to that day, and all the fun we had. I know we made the right investment. She's fun to work with, and she's got an amazing eye. My wife has since become a wedding coordinator, and she recommends Sara every chance she gets.

Hiring Sara to photograph our wedding was probably one of the best decisions that we made about our…read morebig day. Future Yelping brides and grooms, if you are looking for a photographer, look no further, she's the best. Just a little background about our experience with Sara. We actually met her about 9 months before our wedding, and we loved her. We had just started looking at photographers, and we didn't know what the going rate was, so we got a card and kept looking. We found a husband and wife photographer for less money and booked them, however we soon realize that you get what you pay for. Long story short, we asked Sara if she was still available on our wedding day, and lucky for us she was, so we booked her and fired our original photographer. Did I already say this was the best decision that we could have made??? Sara and Jessica (her studio manager), were such a pleasure to deal with. My wife and I were pretty clueless regarding poses, lighting, and other technical photography stuff, so we told them to take charge, pose us, and make us look good. Everybody in our wedding party told us how awesome they were to work with. We just got our pictures back this week, and wow...they far exceeded our expectations. We cannot thank Sara and Jessica enough for their excellent work. Yelpers, please learn from our experience, and take the time to research your photographer, and when you do you will realize that Sara is the best. Don't cheap out on these pictures, they will be with you for a lifetime.

Jessica is wonderful. We had our 10yr wedding anniversary photos done with her, this was our first…read moretime hiring a professional photographer and we hired the right one!! She did an amazing job making us feel comfortable and her finished product is beautiful. We will be telling everyone about The Copper Collective

My husband and I hired Jessica and her team for our wedding and an engagement shoot. We have the…read moreengagement shots and previews from the wedding and we're amazed at the quality! Each photo highlights both of us and our friends/family. Even more impressive, our wedding reception was outdoors with not a whole lot of light and the night time pictures were still incredible. Jessica worked with us to create a list of photo groupings for the wedding, and even helped us decide if we wanted to do a first look or not. My absolute favorite part is that she captured the first look at the wedding perfectly. I highly recommend her and her team for all wedding photography needs!

In June of this year, my girlfriend and I planned a trip to San Diego where I planned to propose to…read moreher. I found Amber online and booked her to photograph the surprise engagement. Amber was the best! The photos are beautiful and she was extremely professional and generous with her time throughout the entire process. Her communication was timely and concise at all times. Being from out of town, Amber helped me pick a beautiful location to propose. She arrived early and stayed late to make sure we were happy. Pricing for her photos was more than fair. If you are looking for a photographer in San Diego, look no further. Amber is the one!

Amber was incredible! She made me so at ease at my wedding, and she was very flexible with our…read morechaotic agenda. Her photos are so beautiful! She's definitely worth it, would highly recommend to anyone!!!

Jennifer did an amazing job capturing some special moments with our family on the beach. We had…read morefamily pictures taken and even included our dog, which isn't always so easy for photographers. Jennifer was able to get some really great pictures of our family, which I will always treasure. Thanks for helping us create special memories of San Diego & Coronado beach.

Jennifer's photos beautifully captured our wedding day, and we are thrilled to have hired her for…read moreour event! One of the things that my husband doesn't enjoy is having his photo taken. However, on our wedding day Jennifer (and her assistant) made the experience very enjoyable and painless. In fact, she made two people who don't feel they're photogenic look really good! Before the wedding: Jennifer was professional from day one. We contacted her and immediately got a response. She asked about our budget, what we wanted out of the photo shoot, and the time frame. The quote, and what it entailed, were clearly outlined. Day of the wedding: Jennifer and her assistant were prompt and ready to go. She made us feel comfortable in front of the lens. Jennifer and her assistant both had a wonderful and artistic eye for poses, settings, and composition! They both also caught many priceless moments that were natural and unscripted. Photo shoots of the wedding party and with family were seamless. After the wedding: Jennifer had the pictures ready for us to view and download within a timely manner. The images were easy to access and download, and she followed up to ensure that her service was to our satisfaction. We highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a wonderful experience! Whether you're camera-shy or love to be in front of the lens, Jennifer is the photographer for you!

Mark was a genuine pleasure to work with from our engagement photos to the wedding day. My partner…read moreand I usually do not enjoy getting our pictures taken but his direction and candid style made it a very comfortable experience. We looked at a lot of photographers and found Mark to be the best we could find, a true artist. He was on time, communicative, and far exceeded our expectations.

Mark has an amazing eye for artistic shots. He captured some of our favorite moments in a way we…read morenever thought possible.

I cannot say enough about how much we loved having Joel and Darsha a our wedding photographer in…read moreSan Diego. They were recommended to us by multiple people. We chose them initially because of the beautiful work they do for outdoor weddings, but they are also the most kind and generous human beings. During all the photos on the day of they made us all feel so relaxed and beautiful. I had many of my bridesmaids say "they are making me feel like a million bucks" and so everyone was able to take photos because they felt better. They had great location ideas and captured many beautiful moments on our day of. We now, also, highly recommend them!

Where do I begin on how amazing both Darsha and Joel both are!!!! Believe me when I say, having a…read morehusband and wife duo as our photographers for our engagement session and for our wedding was THE BEST decision I made. From the beginning, Joel and Darsha were communicative, super well-organized, and basically amazing!! My husband and I first did an adventure session with them to take engagement photos at glamis dunes and Darsha and Joel brought a picnic set up, ran with us, played with us, and stayed late to grab the best lighting. Then COVID hit and we had to change our plans 100x and aldous photo was with us every step of the way re-organizing and helping plan with us. Literally, they acted as mini wedding planners while also being our soundboard on how to elope during a pandemic!! The day of our elopement, Darsha and Joel had picked the most unique and fun places to take pre-wedding photos, and they were so ready to take on every lighting and environment scenario possible. We did pre-elopement photos, then went to the courthouse, and then did a sunset boat ride on the Triton. Most importantly, the end result - our wedding photos and videos - are ABSOLUTELY brilliant and encapsulate so much of who my husband and I are. The photos are gorgeous and clean AND our wedding video is so much fun - it isn't your typical shoot and point video, but instead Darsha and Joel cut in clips from our engagement session, added in so many artistic clips, and put together a video that really represented the spirt of the day and the excitement we experienced afterwards. These two are absolutely EPIC and the best decision you can make is to hire both of them for photos and video! We loved them so much that we have hired them for our post-elopement reception late 2021 so long as it is safe to do so with Covid!