We worked with Amy for our maternity photos and couldn't have been happier with the experience and…read moreend results! We are from out of town, but the Mammoth Lakes area means a lot to us, so we wanted to take our maternity pictures there over the holidays. After researching a few photographers, we ended up booking with Amy. From the beginning she was so easy to communicate with (even over the holidays) and made it stress-free! We talked about the look/feel of what we wanted, she suggested places and she even went to scout locations and lighting before so she could see what we liked and get the timing for lighting perfect! On the actual day of shooting, she made us feel so comfortable and relaxed throughout the whole process. She had different spots that the lighting was beautiful amongst nature and she was so easy to get along with! As for our photos, I couldn't imagine capturing the beautiful surroundings and my family any more perfect than Amy did! The lighting is incredible and it's clear that she really knows how to work with the environment around her. Thank you for the beautiful memories, Amy!

Amy is absolutely THE BEST!! Hands down the best family photographer ever. We traveled to Mammoth…read moreduring a huge storm. Amy picked out a bunch of great spots and had Major patience with 4 kids in waist deep snow who were freezing. She managed to entertain the kids and make us all feel at ease. Seriously, if you're looking for a Mammoth area photo shoot- I can absolutely tell you that Amy is the bomb! I'm completely blown away with our pictures

I have known Mike for quite some time. Through the years I have enjoyed seeing his photography…read morework; at the beginning consisting mostly of scenery. When my son got engaged I approached Mike and asked if he'd be interested in taking their engagement photos. Mike was hesitant at first because he didn't feel he had much experience taking pictures of people. Lucky for us he accepted the challenge and to say the least, the photos came out perfect. We live in a beautiful area and Mike took his time planning different locations to have fun with the shots; from jumping off boulders to up in the mountains to near flowing streams. He knew just where they should go to get the perfect photo. Then the time came to choose a wedding photographer and my son, daughter-in-law-to-be, and I knew we wanted Mike to capture the special day. Again this would be his first wedding shoot but after having so much fun with the engagement photos he was excited to do the job. The wedding was out of town and Mike made sure to be at the location the evening before with us so he could scope out the venue, including the lighting at the time the wedding was to take place, the grounds and landscaping, and inside the building that would host the reception. Thanks to all detail he paid attention to, the special day was captured beautifully. I can't express enough how professional Mike is to work with and how perfect the photos he takes come out. Anyone looking for a photographer that cares about his work, cares about the customer, and takes the time to make the occasion extra special, Mike is the right choice.

I have been working with Mike for years now, and his photography skills have grown so much. As a…read moreself taught photographer he is great, very personable and i have so much appreciation for him and his business.

We did a family shoot with Kevin and it was a totally cool experience. Family photo shoots can be…read moretedious and awkward but ours turned into more of an outdoor family activity. His photos turned out awesome! His professional attitude and ability to put up with my crazy family was top notch! Thanks for capturing the memories in high def! -The Ward Family

Kevin added fun & good energy to my niece's wedding with his Photo Booth & props!…read more We planned this destination wedding by phone & email. Kevin was always quick to respond & follow through with everything he said he would do. We were very impressed with the final product and promptness in which it was delivered. Thank you, Kevin at High Sierra Photography for fun images we will treasure forever!

If the universe has brought you to Bruce Willey, and you are in need of beautiful photographs, then…read moreyou are a lucky person. Because not only will you leave with the highest quality, most beautiful photographs you can imagine, but you will also leave with a new friend. For whatever reason, hiring a photographer is usually delegated to the groom. Such was the case for my wedding and I was determined to not mess it up. Since we are getting married at Convict Lake, I wanted a photographer to capture the natural beauty of a place. Minaret does so, but they were expensive and booked for the weekend of our wedding. Several hours of navigating the murky waters of the internet later, and I was brought to Bruce's page. His photographs were just what we wanted and he seemed like a pretty cool guy so I emailed him asking for his availability. A couple hours later, he confirmed that he was available. We talked about our backgrounds, added each other on social media and became well acquainted. But then Bruce did something that truly warmed my heart. He realized that since I am fresh out of grad school, I am in mucho debt. He saw that while we still wanted to have a beautiful wedding, we also have to cut corners because of our budget.He saw all this and offered a discount up-front. No negotiation. No hassle. Just pure good-ness. It was a breath of fresh air in our increasingly capitalistic society and revitalized our wedding planning. From then on it was just one great thing after another. Free engagement shoot. Included Photobooth. Funny emails. Dogtogropher. etc. We just had our engagement shoot with him and he edited 200+ photos in 2 days. 2 DAYS! I have had photographers take 20 days for 20 photos. Insane. During the shoot, he was so funny, friendly, and kept us all at ease. He made my ugly mug look like Joseph Gordon-Levitt. It was less than 10 degrees and in the middle of a blizzard during the shoot, yet he still burrowed in the snow like a photographic snow-lizard to get the best shot of us. He even brought along his beautiful ice-princess of a daughter to keep us laughing during the shoot. I am excited to see what he has in store for our wedding day. He has already wow-ed us like no other. This is one of my highest 5 star reviews in my history of Yelping. Seriously, hire this guy.

Amazing Photographer. He has a great eye, very professional and detailed. We came from Orange…read moreCounty to Mammoth . Planning a wedding from a distance is very nerve racking. Bruce exceeded all expectations, he was on time and patient. I would 100% use him again, I love what he did with our daughter's photos

Choosing Mandy as our elopement photographer was easily one of the best decisions we could have…read moremade! When we decided we wanted to elope, we really didn't know where to start and she helped us fully think through and plan the day, nail down our location, and create a timeline. We were planning the entire ceremony and honeymoon on the other side of the country, never having been to that area of California, and could not have pulled it off without her help figuring out the best location options for the time of year. On the wedding day, Mandy met us at our airbnb before sunrise for getting ready photos. She immediately made everything feel comfortable and fun and that continued through our entire day together. As two people not typically comfortable getting their picture taken, it meant so much to have her guide us through the day. The pictures came extremely fast and timely and were absolutely beautiful!! Her ability to capture the setting and landscape alongside personal moments was exceptional. We couldn't have asked for a better photographer and experience. Would highly recommend her to anyone looking to elope!!

When we shared our Eastern Sierra elopement photos with friends and family, the first reaction is…read morealways a heartfelt congratulations (as expected). The second reaction, though, has consistently been "who did your photography?? This is INCREDIBLE!" and we have to whole heartedly agree!! Mandy made our intimate elopement ceremony absolutely incredible with her ability to be complimentary to the day, rather than ever feeling out of place or intrusive. She was incredibly easy to work with, from helping us make some key decisions on location and timing at the beginning of the process to even scouting out ceremony locations on the day of so we weren't having to take the time ourselves to find *that perfect spot*. She captured our day - from getting ready, to aperitivo hour, first look, ceremony, and photographs after with such finesse and talent that we keep looking back at the photos near daily, just to relive how magical it all was. She even captured our pups beautifully! We can't recommend Mandy enough and would absolutely hire her again if an opportunity comes along!!

My husband and I hired Ryan take our photos for my wedding and I only could say great things about…read morenot only the photos Ryan took but the professionalism he showed and calmness during my wedding. The photos he took, are/were amazing and the eye he has for getting the right picture. Phenomenal! He was very professional from start to end and he also is able to express what he wants as in guiding us on what would look best for the area of our wedding and he also listened to what we wanted as well. I was a little worried since we never met in Person as I live in Orange County, but I was quickly reassured with all the emails and phone call of what I wanted. I would 100% recommend him for any photos that's are needed in the mammoth/ June lake area.

Ryan was absolutely amazing! He stepped in to shoot our micro wedding on short notice and made the…read moreentire experience feel effortless. He listened to everything we wanted and brought our vision to life perfectly. The photos came out more beautiful than I ever imagined. Everyone who has seen them says they look like they came straight out of a magazine. We are so grateful and will treasure these photos forever!

What a pleasure it was to work with Julianna for our engagement pictures at Convict Lake!…read moreEverything about working with Julianna was so great; from discussing and debating locations, coordinating schedules, having an awesome and fun session together, and Julianna returning beautiful photographs. If you're looking for someone who knows all the gorgeous scenic spots along the Eastern Sierras, look no further. She knew all the spots and had great suggestions, making it very easy on us. We were nervous to shoot but Julianna provided great direction and made the session really enjoyable and fun! Despite some weather that we couldn't control, we are thrilled with how our photos turned out and we can't wait to share them with our friends and family. Julianna's photography and editing style are unmatched and I would highly recommend working with her. Thanks again Julianna!

Wow! Julianna blew us away with the photos she took of our intimate mammoth elopement. Firstly, she…read moreknew the area so well and found so many beautiful places to shoot around twin lakes. Secondly, she was incredibly sweet and patient with us at it was what felt like 20 degrees. She was so professional and had our full album done within three days. We have had so many compliments with these photos. Whenever we are in the mammoth area and would like to take photos again, Julianna is definitely where we will be going! Thank you Julianna!

Jaymie was truly a joy to work with. Not only is she incredibly talented, but she is also so…read morethoughtful, kind, and fun! Jaymie helped me plan the location and time of day to propose to my girlfriend for the best shots and light, and made it all such a seamless process. As someone tends to be awkward on camera, she made it feel natural and fun, and got the most beautiful shots of our engagement. It was also lovely to learn more about her work and her connection with nature throughout our time together. If you're on the fence about who to hire, definitely definitely pick Jaymie!

Jayme was amazing! She deftly wrangled our family of 28 through a rapid fire series of family group…read moreshots and candids during dinner and cake. Highly recommend.

Brandy takes absolutely gorgeous photos! She takes her time to find the perfect location, she…read moremakes everyone feel so comfortable, and allows you to have fun with your photo shoot. Her attention to detail is spot on and the end result is incredible. If you want to capture your unique memories that will last a lifetime, have Brandy Gardea take your pictures!

Brandy does a wonderful job. Prompt, professional and gives great directions. Very patient when we…read moredidn't follow the directions! The poses look natural, she's great at capturing "real" moments. Highly recommend Brandy!!