Monique took photos of a milestone birthday party for my father-in-law in Santa Barbara, and we had…read morean excellent experience working with her. She communicated clearly and promptly in preparation for the event, and was very attentive to my questions. I had to change the plan slightly a couple of times due to the venue, and she was flexible and accommodating.  On the day of, she took beautiful pictures and worked quickly, even with my children who were not very keen on posing! She captured the spirit of our family event, and the pictures are colorful and thoughtfully composed. I would absolutely recommend Monique for family or event photos in the Santa Barbara area.

Absolutely amazing how she captured our immediate family and extended family. Great with kids and…read moremakes everyone feel so comfortable. She will even run over to unexpected adorable kid moments when you don't even know they are happening. I will definitely use her again !

Update; The Silvas did it again! They are the best! Gary's patience and dedication to getting a…read morebeautiful portrait of a difficult subject (my daughter who can't tolerate the flash) is A God send! My daughter loves working with Gary! He makes her laugh and feel so special. Thank you thank you Gary and Pierre!! The Silva's are amazing! My 12 year old daughter has an eye condition that makes her extremely light sensitive. It's very hard to get a good portrait of her to share with family and friends. Gary was so kind and patient and made her feel comfortable. He worked so hard to get the lighting just right so it wouldn't bother her eyes. We did family and individual portraits. The portraits came out beautiful and we all had a great time doing it. Thank you so much Silva and Silva Photography! Highly recommended!!!

Our experience with Silva & Silva was excellent…read more  During the lead up to our wedding, Gary was always very prompt to reply to our inquiries and always seemed genuinely happy to hear from us - his enthusiasm made us feel good about our choice of photographer from the very beginning. We decided to book Silva & Silva for 2 hours prior to the ceremony and also for the ceremony itself. On the day of the wedding, Gary arrived on time, ready to go. He respected our time and our schedule and didn't waste a second of it. Some members of our wedding party were not quite ready when Gary arrived, but he took this in stride and made sure to get plenty of shots of everyone who was ready. He was patient with us and made everyone feel comfortable and happy - he's great at getting a smile! During the ceremony and reception, Gary was always in the  right place at the right time. He made sure to get all the "classic" shots as well as numerous candids. He was unobtrusive and never got in the way - very impressive given the relatively packed house we had. The positive attitude, friendly demeanor and consummate professionalism of Silva & Silva truly helped make our wedding fun and memorable.

Absolutely amazing, hassle free pictures!…read more I had to get photos done for work. I was dreading it to be frank. When I got in front of the camera, Steven got me talking and laughing and it didn't feel awkward. I really couldn't believe the shots he got. It was a very easy process from the moment of booking all the through to receiving the final product. I would book him now if you are thinking about it because I just can't see him being available for very long. He's talented and has packages to work with events/budgets. It's excellent service from start to finish.

I contacted Steve for our extended family pictures. I couldn't have asked for a better experience…read more Super calm and organized. I knew exactly what I wanted. Steve gave me a few other ideas instead and they were spot on. Super fast turn around for our pictures and they were so clear. The prices were affordable and I was so grateful for that. I will be contacting him again soon for my immediate family pictures. I have seen many of his videos that he has put together with music. I have ideas of what I want him to capture in video for my family events and I can't wait. I felt like he was apart of the family once we were finished. Thank you Steve

I have to say I was so excited how my headshots came out!…read more She knows how to get you in front of the camera for the natural scenes in life where you say to yourself, "WOW, I wish I had a camera" That is what she does! She has that " precise eye" to get that quality shot of your child or yourself (in my case head shots) and that natural smile. She even is funny herself and makes you feel like a rockstar so you smile naturally and it doesn't seemed forced! She said she is a mom herself and I am sure she must have endearing effect on children I actually was wondering how did these come out so great until I realized she herself was a model overseas! She modeled in Asia and that's the key to her outstanding work. She gets it! she knows how to get you in front of the camera naturally and artistically because she was there herself! She is worth every penny and another great adjective I am gonna use here is "excellence". She demonstrates excellence in her communication and making sure you are happy with her service. I would not hesitate, her work is amazing and she is amazing. check out her website too! http://www.donyajphotography.com

Donya has done two mini photography sessions with my toddler daughter and we've been very impressed…read morewith the results! We are enlarging a few for our home and I can't wait to put them on display. She's fun to work with and great with little ones, patient and funny and willing to get on the ground to get those perfect shots of little ones on the run. She puts both adults and children at ease. She's quick too! I've gotten the edited images back within a week or two both times. My dad graduated top of his class at Brooks Photography Institute. He too was very impressed with the shots she took, commenting on what a talented photographer Donya is.

Outstanding work ! I am so happy with all the work I have got from Jackbphoto! Also he is so fun to…read moreshoot with! From surf pictures to wedding pictures to beautiful sunset not one disappoints! Hope to see more from Jackbphoto !

From the owner: Jackbphoto provides affordable professional photography in areas that surround Ventura California…read more Some of our service include: weddings, portraits, senior pictures, studio photos, family photos, surf photos, and action photography.

In an era when everyone has a camera on their phone, it is easy to undervalue the importance of…read morequality photography. It is not just a matter of point and click, to be of value the photographer needs to posses the eye of an artist. Pam James is that kind of photographer. The value of her work is not in the impressive looking camera or fancy lenses she uses, but in her eye, her artistic ability, her use of light and composition and understanding of human nature. Quality of photography goes way beyond the technology, the heart of it is in the artistic skill of the person holding the camera. Certain moments in time call for quality photography. Pam James is one to be trusted to pull together all these elements for your important moment in time. Lilly Meehan, Ventura, California

I hired Gary to take the photographs of my new listing in Ventura. The pictures were great and he…read morewas very professional and nice to work. I highly recommend Gary for your next listing or event

From the owner: Commercial Photography for e-commerce, website and print ads. Products, fashion, food/wine, and…read morearchitecture. All photos edited/retouched and delivered by your deadline. Photography done at your location, destination or mine. Professional, easy to work with and affordable rates.

I was browsing on the internet looking for a glamour and boudoir photographer when stumbled on…read moreCaroline's page and was instantly impressed by her work. It is easy to book a free consultation with her to discuss the details before deciding whether this would be the right fit for what I was looking for. After a phone call to go over the my questions, Caroline sent over clear details about her service, what to expect, and pricing on different packages. I knew right away this is exactly what I was looking for. The drive was a bit long for me since I come from south Orange County. This isn't my first rodeo when it come to boudoir photography but this definitely was worth the drive. It was the best experience I've had so far. Caroline and her team is very easy to work with and everything feel very comfortable during the session. From the minute you walk into the door, you feel an instant warm and welcoming vibe from the team. Everyone is easy to talk to and real sweet. I love the clothing and accessories availability. They have so many different options to choose from. Not going to ruin the surprise but there's a variety of different backgrounds and settings as well from indoor to outdoor scenery so you will have plenty of creative and fun shots for the shoot. Caroline is talented and experienced, she was able to capture a lot of good shot in a few hours that we worked together. Best of all, you don't even have to know what you are doing. She will guide you through the whole process by showing you different poses and exactly what to do to get the best shot. It's like you can come without any experience and be unprepared because she will take care of everything. Caroline's assistant is there to make sure everything goes smoothly and she's so great with everything as well. Even if you are shy, I'm sure you will feel pretty comfortable and have a lot of fun during the session. She will handle all the photo editing after the session too so don't worry about your imperfections or your skin not looking so good because a couple weird pimples decided to pop up a few days before the shoot. I would totally recommend this to anyone that is thinking of doing something special for yourself. All women are beautiful and deserved a little treat once in a while. This will be a great present to yourself and you will have some amazing photos to keep forever. That's how I feel about it. I feel like it boosted my confidence a bit too.

I came to Carolina during one of the hardest times in my life. I was carrying the weight of…read morebetrayal, abandonment, and feeling completely replaced... like I wasn't enough, like I was small, invisible, and unwanted. For a long time, I had thought about doing a boudoir shoot, but I always found reasons not to. Fear, doubt, insecurity. But something about Carolina's work stopped me. The women in her photos weren't just beautiful, they were alive. You could see their souls shining through. Every image had this undeniable sparkle, this quiet confidence, this truth. It wasn't about perfection it was about real beauty. And somehow, I felt drawn to that. So I booked the shoot... still unsure, still questioning myself, still not fully knowing who I was anymore. From the moment I arrived, everything changed. Carolina and her entire team welcomed me with so much warmth, kindness, and genuine care. They didn't just make me feel comfortable they made me feel seen. It felt like being surrounded by old friends, by family. There was no judgment, no pressure just support, laughter, and encouragement. I opened up a little about what I had been going through, and they held that space with so much compassion. And then... just like that, the session was over. But the real magic happened when I saw my photos. They weren't heavily edited or altered, it was just me, in the right light, through the right lens. And I couldn't believe it. I actually asked, "Is that really me? Am I really that beautiful?" Because for the first time in a long time I saw myself differently. That moment changed something deep inside of me. Those photos became more than images. They became a reminder. On the days when sadness creeps in, when doubt tries to take over, I look at them and I remember who I am. I feel invincible. I feel powerful. I feel beautiful, sexy, strong, and alive. Carolina didn't just take pictures of me, she showed me myself. And that is something I will carry with me forever. Thank you, Carolina, for giving me back a piece of me I thought I had lost. You didn't just make a difference, you changed my life.