There aren't enough words of praise in the English language for Shaun of Top Shelf Photo! We were…read morelucky enough to find him on Yelp for our engagement photos, and in mid-November of 2024 he braved the chill of Palomar Mountain to take spectacular photos of us. Nonstop compliments from friends and family, and received much quicker than anticipated. Once we got into wedding planning, Shaun was the obvious choice for our photography needs. Along with his second shooter Jess (Jessica Christie Photography), he again knocked it out of the park. Couldn't have asked for more perfect photos. On a more personal note, Shaun is the above-and-beyond type of person to take the absolute best shots possible. Like, fixing the boutonniere on my suit himself for the exact right angle, or gently shoo'ing away stinkbugs while helping my wife to re-tie her wedding shoes type of person. His passion and dedication for his craft are inspiring, and I guarantee if you don't love being in photos as a general rule (like myself) he will absolutely put you at ease and make it look like you've been modeling all your life. Thank you for everything Shaun, from the bottom of our hearts.

Top Shelf was truly top shelf. We used them two separate years for family photos. Loved it.read more

Jessica is absolutely amazing! She took pictures for our maternity session as well as our newborn…read moreson. A year later, she took our family's pictures for our son's one year birthday (cake smash) as well as for the holiday cards. She has a studio at her home with plenty of snacks while you do your sessions. It's also heated for those chillier winter months. The props she has are amazing and add a lovely style to her photos. She has a natural talent for finding perfect poses and the experience to get great angles. She also does locations other than her studio for photo shoots. For our maternity pictures we were at the beach and for our family pics we went to a hiking trail. She's able to taylor yo meet your needs. Her turnover to get pictures back to you is always quicker than she stated which is so lovely (especially when you want to get out holiday cards!) I highly recommend Jessica for her stellar services! You won't be disappointed! Loop

My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Jessica to capture photos of us with our 18 month…read moreold son. The photos turned out beautifully! We were quite nervous, as our son isn't exactly always cooperative, but Jessica wasn't frazzled in the least, and just totally put our minds at ease. Even though it seemed like our son cried for most of the shoot (toddlers!), Jessica promised she got tons of great shots of him smiling, and she DID! We were so pleasantly surprised when we saw the photos, ha! Jessica was fantastic to work with from the very beginning, offering lots of help with wardrobe choices, location choices, etc. We couldn't be happier with the outcome of our photoshoot and can't wait to hire Jessica again for more photos :) Thank you, Jessica!!!!

I have never felt prettier !!! Sarah is the ultimate hype woman always makes you feel comfortable…read moreand confident. Highly highly recommend

Where do we even begin?! Choosing Sarah Williams as our wedding photographer was one of the best…read moredecisions we made. From the start, her energy completely won us over--she's warm, friendly, relaxed, and just so easy to be around. She brought such a calm, joyful presence to both our engagement shoot and our wedding day, making us feel totally at ease in front of the camera. Sarah is incredibly creative, coming to our shoots full of fresh ideas and poses while still staying flexible and open to the moment. On our wedding day, she was everywhere--getting shots from inside the ceremony, through the windows, and even from the balcony above. Her work ethic is amazing, and it really shows in the photos. And the photos... we LOVE them. Truly. So many of our friends and family have told us they're some of the best wedding photos they've ever seen. Sarah managed to capture us--our personalities, our love, the emotion and joy of the day--in a way that feels natural and totally unforced. We're endlessly grateful to her for giving us these beautiful memories. Cannot recommend her enough!

I thought I'd show up, get my pictures taken, that's it…read more That wasn't it AT ALL. The "journey" Carrie Anne set me on leading up to the actual boudoir session was arguably a bigger part of the photo shoot for me. ;) Carrie had a time line of to-do's for me, websites for garments I might want to buy, soooo much I wasn't expecting. And on the way, I found a new comfort with myself. By the time I got to Carrie Anne's for the photography... I was ready for this! I brought extra outfits and accessories and Carrie Anne helped me dial it in for an unforgettable experience. It's been about 3 years since my session and I still recall it like yesterday. I am close to 60 and have never felt so good about myself - not in a vain way. I was absolutely comfortable with me. Carrie Anne has a beautiful way about her. She'll set you at ease, and make this moment an unforgettable and personal experience. DO IT - you'll be happy you did. (Thank you, Carrie Anne!)

Carrie Anne is an absolute gem…read more I had wanted to do a boudoir shoot for years but kept putting it off because I was nervous. She made the entire experience feel so safe, fun, and empowering. From the moment you book, she listens to what you want and guides you every step of the way. And during the shoot? Her posing direction is everything. You never feel awkward. She is insanely talented. Even the unedited photos are unreal. Honestly, the hardest part is narrowing down your favorites because you will want them all. If you are even thinking about booking, just do it. Trust.

Wow, what an incredible photographer. We chose Brandon based…read moreoff of his packages that he offered and his amazing portfolio on his website and Instagram. We called him and he made us feel very comfortable, and we felt even more comfortable during the photoshoots. The wedding ran late and he did his best to stay within the time we booked him for and every single photo turned out amazing!

Brandon was amazing through this whole process. I was coming from out of state and didn't know many…read morelocations and he picked out the PERFECT spot. He came up with a great plan for us, I didn't have to worry about a thing besides getting my fiancé to the location. I can't recommend him enough!

I love the photos that Melissa took of me soooo much she made me feel so beautiful. She is so sweet…read moreduring the session and gives great direction.

Melissa has done a lot of work for me & my family and I've also worked for her. I can't say enough…read moreabout her skills. Not only is she a stellar photographer, but her warm and giving personality also extended to a sort of mentorship when I was becoming a photographer. I have always looked up to her ability to be calm, creative, and kind in fast paced environments. It's something I still struggle with in photography. As a person who is usually behind the camera, many of the photos I have of my children are without me in them. The ones I do have and love are almost all by Melissa. There aren't many people I can trust the way I trust her and I owe my family memories, and my career, all to her. She's the first person I check with when I have a referral and the first person I think of when I need anything personally. And she will always be. Can't imagine things any other way.

I found Tiffany on linked in. I had spoken to about four other photographers. I wanted professional…read moreand branding photos that were not stuffy or boring. The first thing I noticed about Tiffany was her speed of response and how accurate she was in describing what she did, how long it took, where to do it and what it cost. Then came the emails and the texts with examples and a to-do list. I was to send her pictures of myself in outfits - and she commented on each one with her professional eye and we chose three. She was also incredibly flexible on where to shoot. On the day of the shoot, I was incredibly surprised at her eye to detail, willingness to take a million shots, constant change in her own positions and the ease with which she made me feel at home. It did not end there. A week later, I had a zoom apt with her that blew me away. I wanted to buy all of them but decided on five. Just excellent work! Tiffany is amazing - I am hoping soon I can get my entire team's shots with her. Thank you Tiffany!

Tiffany is a master of her craft. I could not recommend her enough! After talking with nearly 10…read morephotographers to work with us for our maternity and newborn photos, as soon as I saw Tiffany's work, I knew she was the right person to bring our vision to life. They are a perfect blend of artistic and dramatic, yet relatable. She made my husband and me (at 35 weeks pregnant!) feel comfortable in front of the camera, and her creativity and expertise gave us some truly remarkable images that capture the love, beauty, and tenderness in these important moments in our lives. If you get the chance, work with Tiffany. You'll be so happy you did.

Courteous and professional, Tim of James Croft Photography is truly dedicated to his craft. His…read morepackages are reasonable and he does his best to be flexible to accommodate client's schedules. He's particularly great with kids--he has young children of his own, so he knows how to get down to their level and capture the picture perfect little moments that they create every day. I highly recommend Tim for your next engagement/portrait/baby pictures/wedding, et al.!

If you are looking for a photographer in the Oceanside, Carlsbad or Vista area, look no further…read more Tim is a very talented person and it has been a pleasure to work with him. He has so much knowledge about all kinds of photography and I will be looking forward to have more pictures taken by him. Great job, Tim!!!!

My husband and I are beyond grateful that we chose Stevie Dee Photography to capture our wedding…read moreday! From our very first phone call, we felt like we had known Stevie and her husband, Ryan, forever. They are professional, fun, incredibly responsive, and truly passionate about what they do. Stevie went above and beyond during the planning process making the experience feel personal and special. We loved having our engagement photo session with Stevie and Ryan as it gave us a chance to get comfortable in front of the camera, learn their style, and most importantly, have fun! The session felt more like a date night than a posed photoshoot, and we genuinely enjoyed hanging out with them. On our wedding day, Stevie and Ryan weren't just our photographers--they were our support system. Whether it was keeping us on schedule, making sure we got all the group shots we wanted, hyping us up when we needed energy, or being a calming presence in emotional moments, they were there for us every step of the way. We are absolutely blown away by our wedding gallery! Stevie and Ryan managed to capture every emotion of the day--from the quiet sentimental moments, to us dancing our hearts out on the dance floor, and everything in between. Looking through our photos, we're able to relive the magic of our wedding day over and over again. Stevie Dee Photography didn't just take pictures; they told our story beautifully and supported us throughout the wedding process. We are so grateful for them and HIGHLY recommend!

Stevie is the best! Beyond taking absolutely STUNNING photos, she was a true professional and so…read moreeasy and fun to work with throughout the entire process. After a friend recommended her and I reached out via her website, she was quick to get back to me, and very kind, helpful, and communicative every step of the way. On the day we took our photos, she brought great energy and knew exactly how to direct us. Helping us relax in front of the camera and figure out what to do with our hands, where to look, etc. made such a big difference -- and the result was gorgeous, flattering photos that we will cherish for years to come!

Leigh was amazing! She was so patient with our big family, gave her input and made sure we got…read moregreat pictures! She was wonderful and we absolutely loved our time with her! We traveled from out of state and she is one of the best I've worked with! She was enjoyable to work with and knew what was best for photos and kept trying with our 7 month old! Cannot recommend her enough!!

Leigh did a photo shoot for Mother's Day of 18 family members at the Oceanside Pier! Seven baby…read moregirls under 5! Her patience and skill were amazing! We have spent the last week making beautiful photo albums and wall pictures for the entire family! Her attention to detail and the wonderful candid shots make us all so happy! We really liked Leigh's photo style and decided to have a beachy dress attire! We loved the final look. I would 100% recommend Leigh!