Do not trust them to take any of your event photos. They missed capturing the handshake of my…read moredaughter's high school graduation (!!). Due to their limited operating hours, it took me 2 days to get anyone to pay attention and then I had to provide evidence that they missed it (what she was wearing and my own video from behind). Upon recognizing that they missed it, they came back with a "this is a common mistake" excuse. There was no sincerity in her tone or explanation. When I objected with the rationale that this is not a common mistake as schools would not employ them, then the manager put me on hold, came back several minutes later with a softer and kinder apology that seemed scripted (AI?) That sudden turn in her tone did not make sense to me. I asked to speak to or get a call back from the owner and then she got angry and her original tone/lack of concern came out. I will be reaching out to their staff again because as a family owned studio, I expected better. I will be informing the school as well.

I don't have any real complaints about how the photos were taken--the process seemed organized and…read moreran efficiently that night. However, the final results are only average, and the pricing is extremely high. We're not interested in their add-on products; a simple digital download option would be much more reasonable.

Moments in Time owner, Adam W, was absolutely amazing. After reaching out to multiple photographers…read morein the area to capture our anniversary pictures, we could not be more pleased. Being from the East Coast and 2400 miles from our home, we wanted our annivetsary in Carmel to be remembered forever. Adam not only captured memories that will last a lifetime, but we also gained a friend. Adam is a remarkable person and is gifted to give just the right guidance for capturing the most beautiful images on Carmel Sunset Beach during golden hour. We have worked with multiple photographers in the past, and Adam is a gifted photographer who truly captures moments in time. Let him capture your next big moment. You'll have images you'll cherish for a lifetime!

I am so glad I hired Adam for my surprise proposal to my girlfriend. Living in SoCal and having…read morenever been to Monterey/Big Sur, I planned my whole proposal based on google searches, reddit threads, and word of mouth. Being a Big Sur/Monterey local, Adam provided extremely helpful insight and feedback for my proposal. He definitely helped relieve a lot of the stress during the planning phase of my proposal. On the day of the actual shoot, the day-of jitters was overwhelming at times, but Adam's energy and demeanor was very centering. He was patient and gave my new fiancee and I space to calm ourselves, and also knew when to take charge and guide us with our poses. He also had amazing and creative ideas for how to pose and brought us to local, reclusive spots to take intimate photos. Best of all, Adam always had a smile on his face and he made us really think like we were supermodels walking the runway haha. If you're going to do any photoshoot, especially a proposal or engagement shoot, in the Big Sur/Monterey area, I would highly recommend getting Adam!!

Good guy, takes our church photos every couple of years. Very professional but also not too…read moreserious. High quality pictures.

Allan did such amazing job shooting my wedding!…read more I picked Allan because I trusted his vision from seeing examples from his other shoots, I love his editing style and his ability to capture candids, and he was really great with communication. His pricing is very reasonable especially for the quality you receive. I very much recommend Allan. Thanks again, Allan!

Yes. Amazing photographer and person. 60th Birthday party was very special for my wife Sabrina!!!!!…read more I cannot thank Harry enough! Definitely recommend!!!!!!

Awesome Photographer Harry is so easy to work with and he's…read moreso accommodating and flexible. Unfortunately, we had an unfortunate situation so it caused us great delay in making our final selection out of all the proofs that Harry provided to us. We never felt any pressure from Harry, just compassionate and caring as we are dealing with our health issues here. I have to say timing is so very key if you are considering doing a Portrait for whatever do it now! Time waits for no one! Life happens when we least expect it. Looking for a great photographer Harry Who is your guy at least for us. I'm returning for my 75th Portrait sometime soon maybe in 2026 when life slows down for me and getting used to our New Normal whatever the Lord has for us.

Anna was very professional and our wedding photos came out even more beautiful than I could have…read moreimagined! 10/10 recommend!

Looking for a wedding photographer?? Look no further, and just contact Anna!…read more We absolutely loved all the photos that she captured for our special day at The Gardens at Heather Farm. She was easy going and kept the photography process simple and fun. She worked with our tight schedule without any stress, even when some things didn't go according to plan (ie. people not showing up at the right spot/time). We truly appreciated how prepared and creative she was, knowing what photos to take and where to take them. And whenever there was a random group photo being taken by a cell phone, she would magically appear and take an even better photo for us. Amazing! We will definitely reach out to her if we ever need photography services again. Thank you so much, Anna!

One of the reasons I initially said "no photographer" to my boyfriend when he asked my preference…read morefor our proposal was that I didn't want a stranger to interrupt a magical moment... But Naveed's seeing Naveed's bright smile after my new fiancé popped the question didn't feel like a weird intrusion -- if anything he felt like an old friend cheering us on. An expert of reading the room... or... hilltop he guided us with a couple casual pose prompts that felt natural and asked us questions for the video he was shooting that we giggled our way through answering. Having him there enhance the entire experience which I previously thought was an impossible contribution And that was before I saw the photos!!! When I look at Naveed's shots I feel the epicness of the experience itself. I understand why he coached us through the "drunk walk" or adjusted my hair -- he was able to translate our feelings into photo form. I'll treasure what he delivered for me and my new fiancé always. This is a rare instance when I regret not using social media because if I did I would use it to gas this man up unendingly. Thank you thank you NVD

We cannot say enough about how amazing our experience with Naveed was!! He is great with direction…read more& made taking our photos a breeze. Our family has hired many photographers/videographers in the past & he is by far our favorite. We will be using again in the future!!

My wife and I recently completed our 5 year anniversary and we wanted to do something special so we…read morelooked for photoshoot to celebrate the occasion. I contacted Chris as I really liked his gallery of pictures. Chris was very professional and prompt and also gave great suggestions for spots to shoot in Carmel. Also special shout-out to Mohamed, who was the assigned photographer for us. We're both very shy and not generally camera friendly but Mohamed made us feel very comfortable and took some awesome portraits! Highly recommend

Chris was absolutely amazing! He helped me throughout the entire process, from choosing the right…read morespot to the photoshoot day of. We met prior to talk through the plan and he mapped out my route to propose. I was given a personalized website with all the details. He is very responsive, we had sneak peek photos the same night! I highly recommend! Thanks Chris for helping make our engagement so special!

If you're looking for a wedding photographer in the Bay Area, we cannot recommend Toan Photography…read moreenough! We absolutely loved working with Toan and his team. From the very beginning, they were incredibly knowledgeable, talented, professional, and genuinely easy to work with. Planning a DIY wedding comes with plenty of stress, but Toan was hands down our easiest and favorite vendor throughout the entire process. Neither of us is naturally comfortable in front of a camera, but Toan has an incredible eye and knows exactly how to direct and pose you. He gave us simple, clear guidance that made us feel relaxed and confident, and somehow made even the least photogenic person look like a natural model. The entire experience felt fun instead of awkward. His photography speaks for itself. The photos are absolutely stunning and capture every moment so beautifully. His work is so strong that the images barely need any editing--they're timeless, natural, and simply breathtaking. Every photo feels like a work of art, and we know we'll treasure them for the rest of our lives. We also really appreciated how honest, flexible, and accommodating Toan was throughout the process. He frequently offered packages and special deals, which we were incredibly grateful for. Booking, scheduling, billing, and communication were always seamless, and we never ran into a single issue. On our wedding day, Toan and his team made us feel completely at ease during one of the biggest and most emotional days of our lives. They were calm, organized, and knew exactly how to keep everything running smoothly while capturing every special moment. His craftsmanship is worth every penny. After working with him, we completely understand why he's so highly rated throughout the Bay Area. If you're considering Toan Photography, don't hesitate--you'll be investing in an amazing experience and memories you'll cherish forever. Thank you, Toan and your team, for exceeding every expectation!

My husband and I hired Toan to photograph our wedding, and we could not have been happier with the…read moreresults! Toan was honestly a dream to work with; the guidance, artistry, professionalism, and fun attitude he brought to our wedding were incredible. He's extremely charistmatic and talented and captured the happiness of the day perfectly in our expressions and body language. Should we have any other events in the future, we will absolutely keep Toan in mind!