We found Jaime and Dennis through our wedding coordinator, who gave them a top rating, and we were…read morenot disappointed in the results! We interviewed a half dozen wedding photographers, and after a whirlwind experience I can confidently say that J & D are the most communicative and easy to work with. They have a can-do attitude and bring a low key sense of humor and enthusiasm to their projects. Everybody got along easily with them. Their equipment they use gave them a lot of options for getting great shots, they knew when to take advantage of good lighting, and they were SO kind about the few time they asked us to pose in the moment--a quick, "hey look over here!". Those quick and easy moments all paid off ... now that we have the shots we can see why they went for it. They included engagement photos in their package, and that shoot was a super fun adventure, everybody was in a good mood, so of course we got great photos that we'll have forever. I can't emphasize enough how many of the OTHER photographer candidates we interviewed came to their projects with an attitude like, 'this is how WE do things', or asking intrusive personal questions, or making us come down to their office for a sales pitch... J & D don't do ANY of that. They came to us, they're easy to work with, they made a lot of great game time decisions, and we have photos of everything we want, and they look great. What more could we ask for? Thanks J & D!

Where to begin with praise for Jaime and Dennis? They photographed our wedding this past June in…read moreBig Sur and we could not have found photographers with more warmth, heart, patience, flexibility, and, above all things, the most beautiful results. Like many other reviewers, when looking for a photographer, we wanted an approach that was more journalistic, but still had an editorial bent. In other words, we didn't want a ton of posed photos, but instead wanted moments captured in a beautiful, subtle, and elegant way. I came across a photo that Jaime took of a row of grandparents laughing, and knew almost right then and there that I would want to work with them. I loved the process of talking and even negotiating with Jaime and Dennis. From the get go, they were interested in who we are, our lives, and what we wanted out of our photographs. I got the sense that they don't take cookie-cutter approaches to wedding photography, and love that philosophy. They both worked with us to come up with a package that fit our budget and made sense for everyone, always being extremely responsive and professional. On our wedding weekend, Dennis and Jaime were phenomenal. They blended in seamlessly with our guests and vendors, would get into any position for great photos (at some point I was scared Dennis was going to fall off a cliff), and cared enough in the flow of the day to not take us away from the party for too long, yet long enough so that we got beautiful shots. Beyond that, Jaime actually was extraordinary in helping with little things, like when the train of my dress got dirty from walking on the street - she had all sorts of ideas on how we could get the marks out, and went out of her way to do so. When we got the images a mere 2 weeks later (!!), I was blown away. The images were so special and captured spontaneous moments not just of us but also of our guests. There are so many photos I want to frame and two months later, I still go through them every week or so because of how beautiful they are. In sum, all I can really say to people considering Viera Photographics is: Hire Jaime and Dennis now, before their schedules get booked up! You won't be sorry!

Melissa is incredible and definitely a master of her art! My family and I had a wonderful…read moreexperience working with Melissa for our family mini session we booked with her. From the moment of booking through following up after we had purchased our final products, her communication was phenomenal and timely. Booking our session was very easy and user-friendly (all done online) and she made her instructions and what to expect very clear and straight forward. We knew exactly where to go, when to go, and she was ready for us when we arrived at the beautiful location she had picked out for these sessions. Our session went wonderfully and we were so in love with our photos. She also made several options available to expanding our package from our base package that we started with, which made picking out photos for different family members a very easy and streamlined process. We would recommend her in a heartbeat and will definitely book her again in the future.

I can't talk Melissa up enough; the other reviews that mention her feeling like an old friend are…read more1) true and 2) make me slightly jealous because I THOUGHT I WAS SPECIAL AND YOU LOVED ONLY ME, MELISSA. Kidding. Mostly. She shot our engagement photos and our wedding day and both sessions did not disappoint. She goes above and beyond as a wedding photographer; she went from taking photos and safety pinning my dress to giving me breathing exercises and coaching me through some of the biggest moments of our wedding day. She is hilarious, kind, and an all around wonderful human being. I absolutely love her and cannot recommend her any more highly.

I have had the pleasure of working with Jana in the wedding industry and have seen her work her…read moremagic in such a pleasant and professional manner and recently was able to experience it firsthand. It was so easy to communicate, coordinate and work withJana. She makes you feel so comfortable and she's just seriously the sweetest. I was even More taken back when I received my images so quickly and I just can't be happier with her work. She is my go to photographer from now on! 100/10. Xoxo

It had been a few years since we last had family photos taken (my youngest was just a newborn) and…read moremy older two have changed so much, so getting to capture my kids felt really special. Jana had some really great suggestions for places to capture our family photos and we landed on a really beautiful place on the river. The whole experience was so easy and fun! She had some creative ways to get everyone to genuinely smile (which can be tricky with 3 young kids!) Overall, I would highly recommend working with Jana. We love the way our photos turned out and I'm so grateful to have some current photos of family.

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Sheila Johnson and Studio J Photography. From the very…read morebeginning, Sheila made the entire experience feel effortless. She has an incredible ability to make you feel relaxed and comfortable in front of the camera, and that shows in every single photo. If you're looking for a wedding photographer in Napa Valley or Sonoma Wine Country, I honestly don't think you'll find anyone who cares more about her couples. Sheila captured every emotion, every little detail, and all of the candid moments that made our day so special. Looking through our gallery felt like reliving our wedding all over again. Her eye for beautiful light, genuine moments, and timeless photography is amazing. She was organized, professional, calm, and worked seamlessly with our wedding planner and vendor team. We never felt rushed or overly posed, yet somehow she captured every important moment perfectly. Whether you're planning a luxury winery wedding, an intimate elopement, a surprise proposal, engagement photos, or family portraits in Sonoma County or Napa Valley, I would recommend Studio J Photography without hesitation. Sheila truly tells your story instead of just taking pictures. Our family and friends have not stopped talking about our photographs. They are elegant, emotional, and absolutely stunning. These are images we'll treasure for the rest of our lives. Thank you, Sheila, for giving us memories we'll cherish forever. Studio J Photography was one of the best investments we made, and I recommend Sheila Johnson to anyone looking for an experienced, talented, and genuinely kind photographer in Northern California.

Sheila is a professional! So easy to communicate with and this girl has true artistic vision. Her…read moreskills behind the camera are truly amazing. I was lucky enough to do our very first professional (outside of JCPenney's or Sears) family pictures with her and it was such an amazing experience. Pictures can be so stressful but Sheila's easy-going light-hearted personality is great for the whole family. We just did our 2nd family photos with not just the four of us (and our dog) but my mom dad brother and niece. I can't wait to get these back I know they are going to be lovely! I highly recommend studio J! Ahe does events, weddings, family portraits and senior shoots.

Fast forward through my original 6000 word review, which I already trimmed down and a few months to…read morethe night before our wedding, Luke was to make the drive to Carmel, CA and meet us in our wedding cottage in which we offered him a room. (PLEASE look for my *full* review here: http://www.lukesnyderstudio.com/2013/12/17/carmel-wedding-elopement-of-brianna-and-rodney/ ) I'm impressed with my ability to control my enthusiasm even down to 6000 words. Yelp won't allow me that much space, but it's worth the read, especially if you're reading these trying to decide if he's "the one." HE IS.) The second he showed up I knew in my heart our meeting was meant to be. He was every single one of my gut feelings I had about him and more. He showed up at our door with so much sincere passion to be there. He had an amazing attitude and an amazing smile to show it- the kind that lights up the room. He sat down with me and my husband and listened to us. He listened to us beam about our magical trip so far, he listened to our excitement over the coming wedding and he listened to every single detail we pointed out about our cottage and how "meant to be" it all was.... all while taking candid shots we would eventually be surprised to find. I don't know of a single photographer that would take this much time and careful thoughtfulness. Those are now some of my favorite wedding photos as they would come to be our last photos of being engaged. We hadn't even thought of it. We would come to know how much he listened and how much he retained when we eventually went through our wedding photos. He somehow captured every detail from the glass doorknobs to the dutch doors... Luke listens. This, we believe, is one of the most important qualities you can find in a photographer. If you look at his work on his website it's easy to see that he does; no two weddings are alike. They each look so characteristic of his subject's unique story. To say a few things more about his character, we had only one guest at our wedding and my two sisters who were our ministers. The energy, authenticity and personality of the photographer was very important to us. We chose every single detail with such meaning and symbolism- even the photographer. I still cannot believe we found this in him. It's SO MUCH to look for and he provided all. He was the PERFECT ENERGY to add to our special day and there is not a single person that could have taken his place. He was even there for my pre-wedding makeup when I freaked out having not been used to wearing so much. He was the calm energy there to validate that me washing all of my friend's great work off was OK. It sounds small typing it, but it was huge. I just appreciate Luke so much... which I'm fairly certain is obvious. I almost forgot to mention that Luke showed up with a bottle of wine for us and a "moon" of honey- because did I mention he is a bee-keeper? Yes, not only is he an amazing human being, he's also a gifted photographer and beekeeper. The honey was one of my favorite wedding presents EVER and delicious, too. I love remembering it! Now that I have gushed over my sentimentality for Luke, let me move on to my wedding photos. I'll probably cry through this part. They're beautiful. They're stunning. They're magical. They're authentic. They're creative. They're moving. They're REAL. They're artistic. They're enchanting. They're one hundred million of the most incredible adjectives you can think of. We are IN LOVE with them... every one of them... even the ones where my hair is windblown and my makeup was wiped off from nuzzling into my husband. Luke drove us to a beautiful spot I hadn't been to in years to take more photos. We didn't take posey, creating a moment photos- he took photos of us IN the moment, enjoying one another. This is why I say they are real. He even surprised us with a bottle of champagne. He blew us away with his angles. I am sincerely telling you that we are still puzzled by how he captured photos from the angles he did. We didn't even notice him snapping away. He's so talented! I simply cannot say it enough. He was the best photographer we could have found and our pictures prove it. You really will get what you pay for when it comes to wedding photography. I'd have paid Luke double for what we received from him. It was worth every penny and more. If you're looking for the total package in a photographer trust my review and the reviews of many others. He is your answer. Thank you again Luke! You have touched our lives and enriched our special day. We will always be grateful to you! Thank you for giving us TRUST in our photographer- it's one of the BEST parts of working with you!

This is definitely "as good as it gets." Luke and his brother Sky recently photographed my…read morefriend's wedding this labor day weekend and their work was beyond what I expected. Helping plan the wedding from Chicago I found Luke on Yelp. I sent his website link to my friend and they absolutely loved him!!! Luke and Sky have a great eye that catches the most unnoticed moments of the day. Creating a "delicious" vantage point that is captured in their pictures. Beyond their photographs, Luke and Sky are thoughful, kind, and passionate about their work. I highly recommend them!!

Jim did a great job with our headshots! He is very professional and has a wonderful eye. We took…read moreour pictures during COVID and he was very conscious about ours and his safety. He was efficient and we ended up with professional, natural headshots. I highly recommend him!

Jim is a true industry professional! If you want someone who will come on time, capture each…read moreimportant moment, and be a strong partner for your event - Jim will not let you down. I was so impressed how quickly he turned around my corporate event photos! They will provide a tangible ROI to my company on this event as I know there are so many great pics that will be used for marketing and recruiting. Jim, you rock!

We loved working with Jake, Max, Steph, and Ben at Love and Wolves. Our entire photo & video…read morepackage was truly outstanding; the photos bring us so much joy, and the video of the day -- from the raw footage to the final cut -- brings back so many vibrant memories. They worked seamlessly as a team, captured every key moment and plenty of moments we couldn't have expected, and keep this special day alive in our hearts. We're so grateful to their team and cannot recommend them more highly!

We knew we loved Jake from our first family shoot with him when our toddler took off the clothes…read morewe'd picked out for the day and started running around the beach in his underwear- Jake was completely unfazed. He did an amazing job of making our kids feel comfortable and drawing out their personalities in photos. He reminded my partner and I to take moments as a couple, and captured all of our relationships beautifully amidst the toddler chaos. When Jake later photographed our wedding he continued to remind us to take moments together and was attuned to everyone, which is why I think so many of his photos capture connection and don't feel staged. We told Jake we cared most about candid moments/relationships in our photos, and he absolutely delivered. We got so much positive feedback from our family and wedding party about how comfortable Jake made them feel. He is professional and comes with a clear plan for the day based on your input, but also brings a sense of humor and warmth that puts others at ease and helps to them to be in the moment. He discretely and thoughtfully captured the ceremony and worked the party like a team of photographers despite shooting solo that day. We love the final photos and plan to reach out in the future for family photos and other life milestones. We also had beauty with Ash and her team and could not recommend a better person for wedding glam. I was very nervous about booking this specifically because myself and the majority of my bridesmaids had shared stories about getting hair and makeup done for weddings that we ended up having to take off because it was completely overdone, or felt like we looked like strangers in photos later. I think we had 16 beauty services that day and every single person loved the finished product. Ash knew exactly what was needed for my hair and makeup to last and shine through in photos, while keeping it soft and subtle like I'd asked for. Her team asked for inspo pictures and took time to figure out what we wanted. They would check in throughout the process to see if we wanted more or less of some element. Ash was was grounding, warm, funny, and reminded me to take care of myself aka eat food. In general Love and Wolves Co bring a perfect combination of experienced and down to earth vibes. They are a dream team and pleasure to work with!

We hired Creative Lighting Design to do our wedding at the Presidio on April 8th. Jimmy always…read moreanswered his calls, got back to me quickly on questions and quotes, and was easy to work with. Out of 4 lighting companies I queried, Creative Lighting Design also gave us the most affordable quote, a win-win! Still, I still felt hesitant about going off of yelp reviews, so I asked for references, which he provided without hesitation. They were all extremely positive. His associate Justun worked our event and did a great job! The dance floor lighting and amber uplights added warmth to our industrial-looking reception space, although I did wish the dance floor lighting had "swirled" I assumed it would, but it was not specifically discussed beforehand). My planner took the reins that night and she did not mention any bumps in the set-up or break-down process. Creative Lighting Design provided wonderful service at a great price. Thanks Jimmy!

I really wanted to have market string lights for my reception but when I contacted other vendors…read morethey charged an arm and a leg just to hang 5 parallel string lights. I then found Creative Lighting Design on yelp and Jimmy was my contact. The quote he gave me was so affordable and I'm so happy I went with this company. Jimmy even did a complimentary site visit to make sure the lights can be hung in the venue. The lights gave such a warm and magical feeling at our wedding. Pictures came out great and the venue looked even more beautiful after they dimmed the lights for dancing. Jimmy hung the lights well before the reception and took them down the next day. Everything was so seamless. My wedding was in San Francisco even though he's located in Napa.