Eric's art continues to stun me. I have his work in my kitchen, hallway, and living room. It keeps me at peace, melts my heart, and is always a talking piece amongst visitors. Hire him for your special event and your future generations will still treasure your today's moments. read more

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Eric was our wedding photographer and was INCREDIBLE. Not only did the pictures turn out amazing, but he was also very easy to get along with and helped us with a bit of wedding party coordination as we were all getting ready in our separate rooms. I didn't really know much about what I actually wanted for our photos, but he was creative and had his own great ideas about what would look good for things like our getting ready photos, first look, and sunset photos. One of the best things was how excited he was about the photos and how much fun he seemed to be having the whole event. He helped us feel more confident and helped the night go smoothly. I would highly recommend Eric to anyone looking for a photographer, and I would definitely hire him again for future events. read more

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We worked with Eric for our June 2024 wedding in the Bay Area - he was recommended to us by our wedding planner and was absolutely awesome! We had about 175 people and he confidently and professionally navigated the crowd solo to cover our night. He was super responsive and provided lots of feedback and guidance through the planning process which was so encouraging. We absolutely loved his friendly & chill-but-experienced style; he knew where the light was and where to be at all times. I would 100% recommend Eric to any bride/couple-to-be and anyone else looking for some awesome photos! read more

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Need a photographer for your wedding, Eric is it y'all! A couple things before I rave even more, we found him on our venues preferred vendors sight. We loved his photos and I was convinced after our first phone call that we would get along. Come to the wedding day: Eric was punctual, friendly, and you could tell the wheels were always moving. He caught some AMAZING shots and made sure everyone was photographed. At times, we had to remind him to grab a plate or get some cake because he just kept going! I also loved how he thought of shots that we didn't think of and just really wanted to show us a variety. I would recommend him to everyone! Guests raved about how kind he was and loved the photos. Thank you so much Eric! read more

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Eric was such a joy to work with for our engagement photos and wedding. My husband and I felt so at ease during the engagement photo shoot as he directed us. He is such a man of his craft and truly sought out the perfect shots. Our friends and family (along with us) thought the photos were amazing and looked straight out of a magazine. He was also great at our wedding. I was nervous about how it would be to get ready and have someone taking photographs. He wasn't lying when he said he would be like a fly on the wall. Our sunset photos were amazing. He was already prepared with specific locations that would photograph beautifully. He's very organized and worked great with all the vendors. He's such a kind and friendly guy and we would highly recommend him!! read more

There are so many wonderful things we can say about Eric and the amazing moments he captured on our wedding day. Eric was so friendly, professional and personable. He made us and everyone involved in our special day feel at ease and comfortable. With Eric's "fly on the wall" approach we didn't even notice him most of the time because he was like a stealth photographer! The moments he captured were beautiful and spontaneous. Truly capturing the joy of the day for us and our friends and family. Everyone that has seen his photos of our wedding all say "wow, he's amazing!" And we agree! If you're looking for a photographer, he's the one! Thank you, Eric, for everything you did and for being you! Wendi and Pete read more

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I can't say enough amazing things about Erics beautiful work. Eric has done the photography for my engagement photos, wedding, and holiday cards. Each time I find myself being more impressed than the last. I have referred Eric to all of my friends for their wedding and each one of them has said that because of Eric, their wedding memories are perfect. read more

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I just don't think there are quite words to describe Eric, his work and his business. First and for most communication was a very important thing to me when I was hiring my vendors for my wedding. I had seen Eric's work through a friend of mine and knew I wanted to talk to him. He was so easy to get a hold of, and when he was busy, he would let me know when he would get back to me and followed up. This was rare and hugely appreciated. When you hire Eric for a wedding, you're not hiring a wedding photographer but you're hiring an artist. I love his vision and knew we'd get some amazing art pieces that didn't feel posed and awkward. We have so many amazing shots and it will be so hard to pick what ends up on our wall! Eric showed up early, and stayed until the bitter end of the day (even though we told him a few times he could head out, he did get a few of my favorite shots right at the end of the night). He also kept me laughing continuously. We really had a great time with our photos as well as our wedding. We're so pleased with the out come, and I know we'll be back to Eric for more with other life events. You're crazy if you don't pick him for your photography needs! read more

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I cannot even put into words my experience with Eric. He is so sweet, funny, easy going, professional, exceptionally talented, and just an amazing human being. He made my entire wedding a breeze. His laid back yet professional personality made me feel gorgeous, comfortable and at ease. He started off by coming to my parents house for photos while his equally amazing second shooter was with my husband at his hotel. He fit in like a glove and let us get ready with no pressure, creepy vibes, or demanding schedule. He even ended up driving me to the venue because I was nervous I would be late. ( clean car with GREAT ac ) During the day he flowed through the guests and captured gorgeous details and moments of everything. One thing I really appreciated besides the great photos and his personality, was the way he communicated with my husband and I. From the first meeting, to emails, calls, texts, etc. he always got back to us in a timely matter and contacted us when he committed to. I never had to chase him down for answers. I am looking forward to working with him again for our Post wedding shoot and letting the magic happen again. read more

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Eric is AMAZING! Not only are you gaining a ton of memorable and great pictures but you're gaining a friend. He got along amazingly with everyone at the wedding and has become a friend we see when in SF and when he's in Seattle. In hindsight I cannot think of anyone I would rather have had at our wedding 10/10. The pictures he captures will be shared for a lifetime and so will the memories gained from having such a fun and interactive photographer. If you're on the fence CHOOSE ERIC. You will not regret it. read more

If you are considering Eric for any photography needs you have indeed found the perfect match right here. We found Eric as a preferred vendor and the moment I saw his work I was taken away. From the first phone call I knew we had found our guy, it's like we just clicked. Planning a wedding June 2021 in the middle of Covid was challenging, not with Eric on your team. Approaching the wedding he reached out multiple times to check in, see if anything's changed, offered additional help, & just to ease my mind which was really nice! Come wedding day Eric was very professional, on time, all smiles, attentive, attention to detail, wrangled relatives from afar, and worked hand & hand with the other vendors. The pictures that Eric has captured are overwhelmingly beautiful, memories that we will cherish forever. I can honestly post the whole album.. how do you choose? Not to mention a dear friend we have made. We are so blessed to have found you Eric 10/10 can't wait to work with you again read more

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Let me start by saying you will regret not choosing Eric as your photographer! Go to his website and browse through his blogs of weddings he has shot and his portfolio and you will know why he is the best. Eric was our photographer from the start. We went to the Alameda Count Fair as a couple (not even engaged yet) and took amazing photos that we ended up using for our engagement photos about 6 months later. The fair was his idea and we were skeptical, but turned out amazing and was so creative. We had so much fun! Before we set our date, we called Eric to see to make sure he was available. He was incredibly accommodating. From day 1 of planning, he was involved. I created a pinterest page with wedding photo ideas that he took into consideration and also sent me a few of his ideas that I loved. Eric will listen to your suggestions and not ignore your vision. He went out of his way to meet us at our venue to get photo ideas that were specific to the area and found the most amazing scenic landscapes in the Presidio in San Francisco that was not only tucked into the Cyprus trees, but overlooked the Golden Gate Bridge. The day of the wedding, we took some boudoir shots for my husband and he was incredibly professional and I felt comfortable (which I wasn't sure how I would feel). So happy with the classy picture ideas he took. The only thing I would recommend is to not do this the day of your wedding, there is enough going on already, but still happy I decided to do it! His eye for use of light and creativity cannot be learned, he is inherently made for photography and will wow you like he has done for my husband and me. Our pictures are breathtaking. He not only captured great ones of us that I never could have imagined, but was able to get all of our décor plus friends and family that has since been made into a 100 page photo book! I had friends comment about how they wish they would have known him before their wedding and we also had 3 of our friends book him for their weddings this summer. I can't recommend him enough and will continue to do so!! read more

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We were so lucky to work with Eric James for our wedding. The results are incredible and perfectly capture the overwhelming emotion, beauty and overall feel of the evening. We found Eric through a friend and were immediately drawn to his photography thanks to his beautiful use of natural light. After meeting him in person, we knew within five minutes that our search for our photographer -- the most important vendor for us -- was over. He's low key, positive, down to earth and took time to connect and learn about both of us from the get-go. On top of that, he was reliable and timely in all communication up to the wedding. Once we hit the big day, Eric was incredibly thoughtful and committed to keeping us comfortable, which we both really appreciated and show through very clearly in the final pictures. Eric is a true artist with his photography, and will take the time to compose shots that are interesting, nontraditional and yet still completely natural. The results are stunning, and we've received tons of compliments from friends and family on the entire gallery. We're so happy that we found Eric and will be recommending him for years to come -- if you're looking for someone that's thoughtful, kind, low pressure, responsive and yet still an incredibly visionary, talented and knowledgeable artist, Eric James is your guy. read more

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To me, the wedding photographer was one of the most important vendor to choose. We met with several, but after meeting with Eric and seeing his portfolio, we knew it wouldn't be a hard decision to choose him. (we were just hoping he would still be available!) Eric is nice, down to earth and wonderful to work with. He was responsive and provided a lot of helpful tips & advice with all our wedding day needs. He was easy to work with and made us felt at ease throughout the day. Eric captures the most amazing images. His eye for the light is AHHH-mazing! He's shown us a couple of preview shots from our wedding last weekend and i just cannot wait to see the rest of the pictures. read more

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I was so happy to meet Eric at the vendors exhibit at the Claremont Hotel this Spring. I was recently engaged and went looking for photographers to do our Engagement Session. I am so pleased and happy we chose Eric. His style and vision is very different from everything else we had seen around. And he was so easy to work with. I truly recommend him. It will be difficult to find a photographer in Puerto Rico to shoot our wedding - the bar is set way high! My friends loved the photos! He is AWESOME! Thank you so much Eric! read more

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If you're on Eric's yelp page contemplating on hiring him, your search should end exactly at this moment. Where do I even begin? First of all, this review is literally a year delayed as today is our one year wedding anniversary. Eric, please forgive me, I have been writing this review in my head since our engagement session! Rewind a year and a half ago, I found Eric through a California wedding blog not long after a failed first engagement session with a not so experienced photographer. I found the link to his blog and my jaw literally dropped seeing just one of his posts. It was love at first sight! I still remember texting my husband, the search is over we have to have Eric! We booked our engagement shoot with him in San Francisco, we met at a restaurant and hit it off immediately he wanted to know our vision, asked detailed questions and at the same time wanted to get to know us as a couple which I really appreciated. It was really important to me that who ever our photographer was going to be would be someone we would want to hang out with, seeing that whoever you hire is by your side(s) the entire day and he (and his team even) far exceeded that requirement! To say the least, after getting our engagement pictures back I was beyond grateful that we booked him for our wedding as well. His creative shots are something that belong in a museum! Our wedding day came and Eric and his team made me as a bride feel so comfortable, calm and beautiful. Again, this was greatly appreciated. We received our pictures not long after our wedding which I was so grateful for, the suspense was real. It was so convenient to have a link to our photos, with the easy option of ordering prints. Every single photo was breathtaking, he definitely has a gift for capturing the most intimate special moments. I still find myself saying "WOW, how did he capture that!?" Eric, thank you from the bottom of our hearts, it was truly an honor having you be by our sides and capturing the most important day of our lives. Future brides, cross your fingers that he has your date open :) Veronica & Kris read more

STOP SCROLLING, DON'T LOOK AT ANY OTHER PHOTOGRAPHERS! THIS IS THE ONE YOU WANT. Eric James Photography is the best photography group that I have ever worked with. I have been working events for the last couple of years as a banquets manager at a high end resort and for my own wedding this was a big choice. I am blessed that I made the right one, Sarah and Eric were perfection, and I cannot believe they made our photos come out so beautifully, they were a pleasure to work with and once again, in case you didn't catch on from above, you need to stop looking and book them, it will be the best choice that you ever made for your special day. Sean & Brandy Murphy read more

Eric is nothing short of FANTASTIC! Selecting a photographer is a very daunting task for what is said to be the most important day of your life. Eric made it easy. My husband and I met Eric at a local starbucks to check out his work and see if our visions matched. My husband is a shy guy and I was worried about him being comfortable with someone taking our picture a lot! He and Eric clicked immediately. Eric has the ability to put anyone at ease. We selected Santa Cruz boardwalk for our engagement shoot and weren't disappointed. Eric met us down there and immediately had great ideas. We didn't want to be posed or stuffy and he had a very free flow attitude with us which allowed us to get creative and fun. Check out his blog for jaw dropping pictures. I was so excited to see what he could do on our wedding day, and boy did he nail it! He handled hiring a second photographer to capture my husband and his groomsmen getting ready and I got Eric to document my day. He got every detail that we wanted. From me dancing with my girls while getting ready to the final exit down a tunnel of guests he captured our day. We are still trying to pick our favorite photo to print on canvas but there are just too many good ones to pick from (a great problem to have). His fun and creative style captured who we are as a couple and what we wanted our wedding to be, a great big party! Eric becomes part of your family, he will become your lifelong friend and photographer. read more

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I don't even have the words to portray just how AMAZING Eric was! He was recommended to me by a good friend who used him for her engagement shoot... after I looked at his website I knew he would be the one to capture mine as well. Prior to our shoot I warned my fiancé (who hates taking pictures) that it would be long and awkward... as most couples who have done these shoots say they are. It couldn't have been more different. By hour 4 my fiancé and I were still cracking up and having the BEST time... Eric made it so easy, so fun, so relaxing and normal... it was so easy for both of us to be our selves and because of it the photos came out beautiful. Eric has an eye for things that many wouldn't see... he is SOOO creative and just plain awesome. Eric would be my wedding photographer in a heartbeat if it wasn't out of the country, but I know that we'll be working with him again. With just one look at my photos, I've had multiple friends say Eric will be their photographer as well. If you're still thinking about who should do yours.... you definitely have your obvious answer right here. Eric you rock! read more

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Eric and Kanoa are seriously INCREDIBLE to work with. From the moment I first chatted with Eric on the phone I immediately felt at ease with his personality. We met up before the wedding and he made me feel so secure in the game plan for the day of. Him and Kanoa showed up and worked nothing short of MAGIC on our Wedding Day! He made Eric (my husband) and I so comfortable for the first look despite us being uncomfortable being the center of attention. He has an AMAZING eye for photography and an artistic flair that can't be matched. He and Kanoa were a dream to work with, both of them always there to capture the shot. I was so ahead of schedule on our photos that I got to enjoy cocktail hour with our guests. Anytime I turned around Kanoa was there to take photos of me and my guests which I REALLY appreciated. My hotel room was really dark but Eric was able to play with what little light we had to take really cool photos. He also was really quick to help find an alternate spot when our plan for formals was foiled by some sort of festival at the park we planned to use. We found and alternate (and even better) place without losing valuable photo time. My family and bridal party couldn't stop saying how amazing they were all night long and every time we talk to family they tell us how amazing the sneak peeks are and that they can't wait to see the rest of the photos. I can't sing Eric and Kanoa's praises enough. I will recommend them to any and everyone we come across looking for a photographer. If you are here looking for a photographer for your wedding, you can stop now. You'd be insane to waste your time looking for anyone else. Eric and Kanoa are simple the BEST! Thank you Eric and Kanoa for making our big day so special, for being fun, professional, easy going and for capturing every moment with grace and beauty. read more

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We got married in November and loved everything about Eric ever since meeting him for our engagement pictures. Eric did a wonderful job with our engagement photos and wedding photos and we highly recommend him! His photographs are creative, artistic, and beautiful! He is very easy to work with and very responsive to any questions you may have. I had many questions leading up to the wedding and was worried about rain, but Eric was patient and made me feel so much better about the situation. My husband and I were both nervous to be professionally photographed, but Eric made the process so fun. He's extremely professional and patient. He is also a great communicator and let's you know when to expect your photos. This was extremely appreciated! Eric is one you want for your wedding! read more

Eric is the best! We are so glad we hired him to capture our wedding elopement. We are thrilled with the photos and so excited to share the memories with loved ones. Eric is wonderful to work with and takes spectacular photos that help capture the moment. He has a wonderful eye and his photos were an incredible way to celebrate and remember our wedding. Right from the beginning, Eric was easy to talk to. And the more we got to know him, the more comfortable we felt around him. He always made you feel comfortable and relaxed, especially in front of the lens. Thank you, Eric, for doing an amazing job! Go check out his work on Instagram and contact him at his website ericjamesphoto.com . We would highly recommend Eric for your special occasion!!! read more

Eric really is as good as it gets, better in fact. Today I received my wedding pictures from Eric and I was blown away with the quality and creativity in each one. My husband and I had our engagement pictures taken by Eric last year and we had so much fun and Eric made it so relaxing. Both my husband and myself were very nervous to have pictures taken but the day just seemed like hanging out with a friend, who occasionally asked us to stand there and do this, and to trust him, and I can tell you I will forever trust Eric's opinion on any pose or stance for a photo. Our pictures came out amazing, family and friends told me they were magazine worthy. When it came time for the wedding my husband and I had no worries about the pictures and Eric doing his job. We enjoyed the most wonderful day of our lives and Eric captured the whole event perfectly. I could have never imagined a picture capturing feelings, but Eric's truly did. In each of his pictures I can feel the emotion and the happiness of our wedding. Even in the crazy moments where everyone was dancing and being silly Eric was able to take perfect pictures. He made sure to capture each and every important part of the wedding. He was creative and found the little details and turned them into art work for us to have forever. I cannot recommend Eric James Photography enough. He will capture your special event in a way you didn't know was possible. His work can be enlarged and placed on your wall and I guarantee every person who sees it will be asking how they can get a picture like that. I have bought many special pictures from Eric and every day I love to look at them. I am just so happy I had the chance to meet him and hire him to be our photographer before he gets so famous he's booked years out. I have no doubt that will happen so book him as soon as you can. You will be so happy you did. Sara (Bride) read more

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Eric & his second shooter were amazing! I feel awful I can't remember his second shooter's name but he stayed with my husband most of the time. The photos were beautiful and elegant and he took what we requested into consideration. We've gotten so many compliments and many future brides at my wedding requested his info. We were terrified of rain on our special day & he had back up plans set in case it did rain. He & his assistant did a lot to get the perfect shot for us whether it was lying on the ground or staying a few extra minutes to capture some pictures we really wanted. I cannot recommend them enough! read more

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My husband and I literally cannot stop talking about how amazing Eric is. As soon as we saw his work, we knew we wanted to work with him. We didn't even meet with any other photographers. We booked him right away after our first meeting and it was the best decision we could have ever made. We had our engagement shoot back in October in Tilden Park and Eric made it so fun. He has such a great personality and makes you feel so at ease. Our photos were so beautiful so we were super excited to have him shoot our wedding as well. We were also lucky enough to have the amazing Brian MacStay as our second shooter. The photos could not have turned out more beautiful and we always have such a great time hanging out with Eric. We're trying to figure out when we can do another shoot with him just so we can hang out with the guy! We have received nothing but the highest compliments on our photos. These are not just your ordinary run of the mill wedding photos, each one is like a work of art. Eric's eye for photography is unbelievable. The way he is able to capture the light is breathtaking. I have already recommended Eric to another couple getting married this year (and they booked him!) and will continue to recommend him to every other engaged couple I know from here on out. We look forward to working with Eric again in the future for any other special events we need captured! read more

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I've had the privilege of working with Eric on a few boudoir projects now and his talent and eye for photography never ceases to amaze me. Another plus is how comfortable he made me feel in a potentially awkward situation...within minutes we were laughing and I felt completely at ease! His work is incredibly artistic and tastefully done. I knew after receiving the results of our first shoot he was going to be an expensive addiction lol! If you're looking for an amazing photography with a passion for what they do, look no further. I promise he will not disappoint! read more

I was referred to Eric by a friend of mine who is a landscape travel photographer. I didn't want your typical posed wedding photos. I have always loved photography and have a true appreciation of the art. I wanted someone with a more artistic eye and approach. Well let me tell you Eric is the man, he is all that and more, and worth every penny. Once I saw his work on his website I called him.. A year and a half in advance, before even picking a date or booking our venue. I made sure we could secure him before I chose a date. Eric is a pleasure to work with, he has a very nice mellow laid back demeanor. You can tell as soon as you start working with him that he isn't the type of photographer that has to photoshop the hell out of everything to get it to look good.. He has a very good eye for lighting, and where you need to be to get it to look amazing. We did an engagement shoot with him as well. All of the photos came out stunning. The only problem is not having enough places to put all of the good ones because there are so many! At the moment my house and my Facebook page are like a shrine to our relationship haha. Looking at his website it seems like every wedding he does, he gets one absolutely spectacular epic amazing photo that could be published in a book or a magazine.. And definitely something you'd want to blow up big and have in your house as artwork. Thank you for OUR epic San Francisco wedding photo in front of grace cathedral.. And all the other awesome memories you captured! I just wish we had more reasons to be photographed by you! I'm thinking about taking some photography classes myself because I'm so inspired. Oh and also, I can't even count the number of times someone has said that our photos are by far the most amazing wedding photos they have ever seen. Book Eric if you can.. You won't regret it read more

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My husband and I couldn't be happier that we chose Eric James to photograph our engagement shoot and wedding! Eric and his second shooter, Kanoa, surpassed all of our (already high) expectations for both the quality of their photos and their wonderful personalities. Eric has an incredible ability to capture beautiful candid photos without drawing attention to himself or intruding on any intimate moments. At the same time, he has an amazing eye for light and composition and captured great portraits in a very short window of "golden hour" time. Just as importantly to us, Eric made us feel very comfortable and natural in front of the camera. I don't generally love being photographed and felt a bit nervous, especially heading into our engagement shoot. Yet Eric very quickly made us feel at home, and it turned out to be a fun and romantic day. We went into the wedding day knowing that we'd be in good hands and wouldn't face any of the ego or drama that some of my friends have experienced with other photographers. Lastly, Eric was very professional and helpful leading up to and following our wedding. His packages are transparent and great value for his caliber, in my opinion. He was patient with our many questions, communicated throughout about when we'd receive our photos, and ultimately delivered them ahead of schedule on both occasions. We have full access to all of the digitals to do with as we wish and can't get enough of looking at them. Whether you like more dramatic compositions or natural candids or both, Eric is your guy! You won't regret it! read more

Working with Eric was, hands down, one of the best decisions we could have made for our engagement photos and wedding day. He captured everything we had hoped, and then some. He was flexible, creative, responsive, talented, and honest--everything a photographer needs to be to truly capture the moment. He went out of his way to meet us in convenient locations and accommodate our schedules, making this a seamless, incredibly fun process. The entire wedding photography experience with Eric was one of the best parts of our wedding. This was one of the more important parts to us, and we can't thank Eric enough for exercising his creative vision. He knew when to let us be completely in the moment, and knew exactly when to grab us for a perfect photo opportunity that played with light and our surroundings to create stunning photos. They capture parts of our wedding we thought we might not get to experience again--except we look at his photos and we're there. Thank you, Eric!!!!!!!!!! read more

Let me see where can I start...from the minute we met Eric we knew it was going to be a great experience! I guess I can start with describing Eric as a person: He makes you feel comfortable, he is patient, makes you laugh A LOT, so down to earth, friendly, approachable, FUN, flexible, caring, reliable, committed, creative, FUN, artistic, knowledgeable, experienced, prepared, upbeat, humble....I can go on and on about him. I HIGHLY recommend him to anyone who is in need of a photographer. YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT! He pays special attention to each and every shot and makes the entire experience personal. Not only that, he is great at following up, returning calls and very easy to talk to. You can truly see the passion he has for his work. My husband and I feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with Eric. Thank you Eric for making our day SPECIAL! It wouldn't have been the same without you. All of our friends and family couldn't stop talking about "how awesome the Photographer was" after our wedding day. We couldn't agree more. Anytime we need photo's taken in the future, guess who we are going to call!?!? :-) n & j read more

Eric and Kanoa did an incredible job capturing our wedding day. They were an absolute pleasure to work with. They are truly masters at their craft, capturing all the moments that flashed by what was the fastest yet most memorable day of our lives. Our engagement shoot and wedding photos look like something out of a magazine. We will look back at these forever and remember what an amazing day it was and we would not be able to do that without Eric's amazing vision. read more

Eric is INCREDIBLE! I've only seen a sneak peak of our pictures but if the others are as incredible as these, I'm going to be extremely happy. Eric and his team were a joy to work with. He spent the time to really get to know us and our vision before our wedding. I loved that he took the time to call us and check in to see how the planning process was going and if we had any questions for him. Many of our guests commented on how amazing Eric and his team were. They got pictures of everything without intruding on the ceremony and reception. I barely noticed they were there. I cannot recommend Eric enough. He is worth every cent. If you hire him you will not be sorry! read more

Eric James is my new most favorite person. We feel so incredibly lucky that we not only found him but that he was available to be our photographer for our wedding day. He made us feel so great, cared for, and positive the whole time. Even in the RAIN! His enthusiasm and polite manner are unsurpassed. His assistant BJ was equally talented and wonderful. Eric is so genuine and reassuring- he really knows his stuff! Even just the first three shots he sent us were worth all the money and more! He is worth his weigh in Gold. 5 Star! If he is available for your wedding date then do yourself a favor- Book him- you will never look back and will never have to worry about a thing. He's Magic. read more

A little slow to review, but long story short Eric is the bomb. Wedding planning can be stressful, but to me, it should be fun and capture the best memories thereafter. From day one he took time to really understand what we were trying to capture and he did it perfectly. Also, let's be honest, after the wedding the photos are some of the most important things that last so make it count. Skills that I believe sets Eric a part is his great background in landscapes and modeling. It's the perfect storm! What I mean by that is he really grasps all the environments around him. Other wedding photographers are just that, they just do weddings and don't have a holistic way of viewing the setting. Eric really surveys the surrounding area and puts in the time to make you feel that every cent he charges is/was worth it. He can be as hands on or hands off as needed, but always was very responsive for any question we had. If there's one check box that you want where you don't have to worry about an amazing outcome, please give Eric a call and you won't regret it. You can check some of our photos on his blog http://www.ericjamesphoto.com/blog/2014/9/wedding-at-the-highland-dell-lodge-monte-rio read more

We had the pleasure of having Eric capture the most amazing day of our lives this past December 13th,2014. Eric is very professional and puts in a ton of work, and is always on time! During the wedding I never even noticed he was there, he was always in the background and doing his thing. Once I saw my wedding photos I noticed that he had captured the best pictures and laugh out loud moments. I really can't say enough about Eric, he is awesome! And a truly amazing artist. I can't wait to work with him in the future! Thank you Eric read more

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I am in the wedding industry and work with many photographers (and there are many fantastic photographers out there!). When it was finally my turn and the time came to choose a photographer for my engagement photos, I knew without question who I wanted to hire. Eric is the best there is! Not only is he personable and fun to work with, he takes the most beautiful pictures! His style is so unique: dramatic, meets romantic and moody - his skill with light, nature, and surroundings make his photos a work of art. Eric is such a professional, extremely responsive and thorough. I couldn't be happier with my photos! Can't wait to work with him in the future! read more

I would give Eric 10 stars if it was an option. We were blessed to meet Eric through a friend and see family pics he had taken of them. It was without hesitation when I became engaged that we hired him to take our engagement photo's as well as our Destination Wedding pics!! Eric traveled with us to Mexico for 5 days and he captured so much more than pictures!! It has been a year and a half and we cherish the laughter, the fun and the sheer joy that was captured forever with our closest friends. I am still in love with and never tire of seeing the photo's in our home! They are simply to amazing to just put in an album so we have also had some canvas's made that Eric assisted with. Our wedding was featured in Style Me Pretty and Eric deserves so much of that credit!! His ability to think outside of the box and capture personality makes his work so memorable. We have had several friends since our wedding book him for their weddings and their kids weddings!! Nothing we did all what Eric did...his work speaks volumes!! Take the time to view some of his work in the full gallery as well as his website http://www.stylemepretty.com/destination-weddings/2012/08/16/puerto-vallarta-wedding-at-casa-garza-blanca-from-the-dazzling-details/ read more

Eric was amazing! I've seen only my "sneak peek" so far (just got married 2 weeks ago) but they are amazing! I wasn't worried about the photos because I'd seen his excellent portfolio. But he was incredible to work with. Clear, responsive, communicative, and just easy to get along with. During my wedding day, he orchestrated the first look and the family photos flawlessly and effortlessly, and the rest of the time, I barely even noticed him OR his second photographer - who was also awesome. Recommend 100% - you won't regret it! Thanks Eric! read more

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We recently got married and Eric did both our engagement photos and wedding photos and both turned out amazing! Overall we had a great experience with Eric. The photos for both the engagement and wedding turned out fabulous and Eric is so flexible and worked with us. I had some requests around specific photos, style, and locations and Eric worked with me on all of them. Even when we were taking the photos after the wedding, I was feeling a bit overwhelmed (big wedding) and he let me take a breath and was so relaxing to work with. Later in the day, I was stressing out (again), I wanted to rush through the photos and he knew when to push and made sure we took the photos I had previously requested. Overall, if I had to do it again, I would hire Eric every time and always suggest him to friends. I am sure we will work together in the future for other photo shoots we will hopefully need! I should also note, he did my maid of honor's wedding, my makeup artist engagement photos, and various other weddings of friends of friends. I am sure I will see him again! read more

I LOVE working with Eric! As a professional wedding planner, I appreciate a prepared and flexible team member as it makes for a better flow on the wedding day. I've worked with him from Monterey to Livermore and he's always on time, professional, easy going and creates beautiful images. I refer him to my couples and know they are in good hands when you select him. Try him and you'll be thrilled you did! Patty Speirs Every Last Detail Wedding & Event Coordination read more