Working with Dipan was everything I could ask for. We've hired photographers for our wedding, housewarming, while traveling internationally, etc. and nothing comes close to the attention to detail and patience that Dipan displayed during our session. Our two doggies were highly anxious and a bit distracting but Dipan knew how to work with them perfectly all while capturing the dynamic I had expressed I was looking for. I'm looking forward to receiving the photos but the previews he already shared look incredible. These memories will last a lifetime and we look forward to working with Dipan to capture future milestones. read more

My husband and I worked with Dipan for our wedding, and he was fantastic to work with. He and Carissa were both there to help take photos of us getting ready at the hotel, getting married at the chapel, and then celebrating at the reception. They were punctual, efficient, professional, and just a wonderful team to cover everything at our wedding. It worked out really well because Dipan was with the groomsmen as they were getting ready while Carissa was with us (the bride + bridesmaids), so that even though we had less than an hour for getting ready shots, they managed to get everything we needed. We had gotten married at Wayfarers, and if anyone knows about that venue, it is that the chapel has a lot of rules/time limits. Dipan is one of their recommended vendors, so we were grateful that he knew the rules well and knew exactly when/where to take the pictures so that we wouldn't miss a thing. Dipan was also great in telling us how to pose since we asked for + needed a lot of direction. He also has a very calming presence so that we didn't feel stressed or nervous while posing. All the photos turned out AMAZING and we really could not recognize ourselves because the photos were just so good and beautiful. Dipan is truly wonderful to work with, and we would recommend him for any wedding or event! read more

I am a huge fan of Dipan! His photos are artistically top notch. I knew just by looking through his photos that he has an eye for catching great shots, perfect lighting, and intimate moments. We used him for our maternity photo shoot and we were extremely happy with his quality of work. For an eight month pregnant lady, I looked very fit. As for my husband who wore a traditional Indonesian garment, Dipan captured the colors beautifully. Our friends and family were so impressed with our photos (and no photoshop was needed). On the day of he showed up on time, utilized the beautiful spots of venue, and was very easy to talk to. He even helped me with my hair when it got really windy. Not only that, but his prices are very reasonable especially for a South Bay/LA photographer. I highly recommend him! read more

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Words cannot even begin to express how in love I am With our pictures! Dipan went above and beyond to make sure we got all of the pictures we wanted! He was quick to connect with and SO accommodating! He has an eye for great poses! And got along great with our kiddos! Look NO further if you are in need of a photographer! We are keeping Dipan on speed dial for our family photography needs! read more

Dipan is a consummate professional with a great work ethic and very friendly disposition. We immediately felt at ease and relaxed during our post-wedding photo shoot @ Santa Monica Beach. In addition, he was prompt in sending us the finished products--within a week. Oh and the photos themselves were breathtaking. All our friends and family on social media were blown away! We definitely would highly recommend him to anyone who's shopping for wedding photographers or just a photo shoot anywhere in Los Angeles. read more

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Dipan took photos for our company website and we couldn't be happier with the way that they turned out. He was prompt, professional, and has a great artistic eye. All of our photos were turned around and posted for our review very quickly and all of the retouching work he did was beautiful. Awesome photographer! read more

Dipan Desai Photography is as good as it gets. Here are the reasons why: 1. Prices are really affordable 2. He is a true professional and really cares about making his clients happy. 3. His images are some of the best I've seen. I have seen so many places charge an astronomical amount for pictures that aren't that great and Dipan Desai Photog doesn't. I would definitely recommend him to anyone in Southern California looking to save money and still have amazing pictures. read more

Dipan Desai Photography is the best! We hired Dipan to take family portraits. The pics were a Christmas gift for my mother-in-law. Dipan came on fairly short notice, charged a very fair rate, and did a fabulous job. Dipan is very personable and professional; he arrived on time and really made sure we had a great time. My mother-in-law got every combo of pics she wanted and was thrilled with the results. She's very into photography and can be a harsh critic, and she truly loves all of the photos. The lighting and backdrop selections Dipan chose were all gorgeous. He had our photos up online within a couple days. We will definitely hire him again in the future! If you need a photographer in SoCal, I strongly recommend Dipan Desai Photography. He will do an amazing job for you, too! read more

My husband reached out to Dipan to photograph our surprise proposal and he was so happy he did! Our beach proposal pictures were captured so well and we received them quickly also which was so great! Dipan was so easy going and very friendly! My husband also appreciated that Dipan helped in planning the proposal and strategize where to take the best pictures and sent him maps of the area to better organize the timeline which he was grateful for as he's not from the area! We will treasure our proposal pictures forever and we truly loved the beautiful natural quality of Dipan's Photography! Thank you again for capturing such a perfect day one year ago! read more

We were traveling to the LA area, and I came up with the brilliant idea to take family photos just before we left. Thankfully, Dipan was great to work with from the get-go- responding to emails/texts promptly and professionally. The session couldn't have gone better! He was a natural with my boys and made our whole family feel great! The pictures are incredible and are such a gift that we will treasure for many years. Thank you Dipan! read more

Dipan is the best. He is honest, funny and a kick ass photographer. I first found his work online and then contacted him regarding my wedding. My fiancé and I lived him from the start and he helped put us at ease about our wedding and helped tremendously with everything coming together. During our wedding he was super professional, helpful and patient with us and I can honestly say that my special day would not have been what it was without the talent and charisma that Dipan brings to the table. He also saved my ass on numerous occasions and I owe him my deepest gratitude for that. I would highly recommend him for weddings, portraits, or any photo shoots you may want to do! Thanks a ton Dipan! read more

If you're looking for a photographer who is easy to work with, thoughtful, professional, and talented, Dipan is the person to get your wonderful photos from. I've used Dipan for our wedding and our family photoshoot recently and am so pleased with all of our photos. read more

We hired Dipan to take some family portraits and newborn portraits for us that we were giving to our parents as Christmas gifts. Unfortunately, having a newborn, I was lacking sleep and consequently any ideas I might have had for what type of pictures I wanted. Dipan came more than prepared with plenty of ideas. He even had some precious furs to lay our daughter on for her pictures. He set up shop in our home quickly around an unruly puppy and with two newborns (2 weeks and 5 months of age). He worked around our daughter slipping in and out of her slumber and crying fits to produce some absolutely amazing pictures! Dipan captured our daughter's personality wonderfully and I cherish the moments he was able to freeze with his photos. I LOVE the pictures he took of my family and my brother's family. Our mother cried the moment she opened the present containing the portraits and has a copy of every photo from the shoot that she adores. I also should add that we took these pictures 2 weeks before Christmas, and Dipan had the photos online for us within a couple days! I cannot wait to hire Dipan again to capture more special moments in our lives. Thank you, Dipan, for being so flexible and easy to work with! You are so very talented and to say we are very happy with your work is an understatement! read more

Dipan Desai was our wedding photographer back in Dec. 2014 and recently we hired him as our Maternity photographer in Dec. 2016 - His creativity and dreamy portraits are amazing!!! We simply love the outcome of our Maternity photos. Dipan was a great friend of our for many years, he's kind, easy-going person, and professional! We couldn't think of anyone else who is an excellent of his crafts and his vision in photography. I highly recommend Dipan Desai Photography for all your photography needs. You won't be disappointed. :) read more

His photos of our Senior Rec event were amazing. Thank you so much!

Great experience with Dipan Desai photography! I couldn't have wished for a better person to take our photos! He was so patient with both our kids and kept making them smile. He made all of us feel very comfortable for the whole session and was very systematic in his approach of taking photos! He was punctual and the whole process was very easy! The photos that he produced were amazing and delivered in just a few days! I would highly recommend him for any kind of photography. read more

We used Dipan to do our Maternity Photos, and we are thrilled with the results!!! He has a great eye for finding excellent locations. Dipan showed up to our shoot early, scoped out a few places we hadn't found, and was great with our dogs. He is an excellent photographer and would be an excellent choice for any photo shoot. I recommend checking out his portfolio, no need to look any further. read more

I hired Dipan last minute for a quick pet shoot. He and his assistant/wife were charming, helpful, great with my crazy pack of 3 terriers and the photos were amazing. His suggestion of location was perfect and he was also very flexible with a very tight turnaround. I was a little trepidacious about doing the photos in the first place (esp costs) but they turned out to be the perfect gift for my elderly mother and I have no regrets about any part of the experience at all. And I finally have good photos of me and my pack! read more

Amazing!! Dipan was the simply the best photographer. We got direction through the entire process and couldn't be more grateful with how our photos turned out. When we first reached out to him, we were a little lost on where we should even get the pictures done, he was extremely helpful with different location options and we were also able to have two different looks throughout the shoot. He gave us a guide on what to expect the day of the shoot and when the day of the shoot came he was super helpful with the different poses and guidance through the whole thing. I definitely recommend Dipan!! read more

I run a small non profit dog rescue and Dipan has photographed our dogs we have for adoption. Many of our dogs are special needs and are hard to place. Dipans photographs have helped place many of our dogs. He is an amazing photographer and has the ability to capture the soul and beauty of our dogs which has ultimately helped place them in their forever homes read more