Jessica is absolutely amazing! She took pictures for our maternity session as well as our newborn…read moreson. A year later, she took our family's pictures for our son's one year birthday (cake smash) as well as for the holiday cards. She has a studio at her home with plenty of snacks while you do your sessions. It's also heated for those chillier winter months. The props she has are amazing and add a lovely style to her photos. She has a natural talent for finding perfect poses and the experience to get great angles. She also does locations other than her studio for photo shoots. For our maternity pictures we were at the beach and for our family pics we went to a hiking trail. She's able to taylor yo meet your needs. Her turnover to get pictures back to you is always quicker than she stated which is so lovely (especially when you want to get out holiday cards!) I highly recommend Jessica for her stellar services! You won't be disappointed! Loop

My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Jessica to capture photos of us with our 18 month…read moreold son. The photos turned out beautifully! We were quite nervous, as our son isn't exactly always cooperative, but Jessica wasn't frazzled in the least, and just totally put our minds at ease. Even though it seemed like our son cried for most of the shoot (toddlers!), Jessica promised she got tons of great shots of him smiling, and she DID! We were so pleasantly surprised when we saw the photos, ha! Jessica was fantastic to work with from the very beginning, offering lots of help with wardrobe choices, location choices, etc. We couldn't be happier with the outcome of our photoshoot and can't wait to hire Jessica again for more photos :) Thank you, Jessica!!!!

If I could leave a zero stars I would, The customer service…read morehere is horrible, This people really expect you to respond in 2 seconds or "you're wasting people's time" I looked at some other reviews and realized this guy's customer service suck, I've worked in the service industry for a long time, and this is the kind of business that ONLY WANTS YOUR MONEY AND DOESN'T CARE ABOUT HIS WORK, they really think they're good but seriously, they can't even assume fault or try to understand that they are not as good as they think.

Working with Tony was such a wonderful experience. Certain people have a very artistic soul and he…read moreis one of those inspired people. We appreciate his communication and his dedication to his art shines through so clearly working together. This was our first time being in front of the camera and he made it feel like second nature. We're obsessed with how the pictures came out and can't wait to work together again.

Shelly is exceptional and I enthusiastically recommend her services…read more I booked her for a family and newborn shoot. My husband tends to be stubborn and generally uncomfortable taking photos and she was able to get him to relax and smile naturally for the photos. She was gentle and clearly experienced in how she handled my baby. My baby in general has an agreeable demeanor but a fussy baby is a fussy baby. She posed my child in 4-5 different sets and outfits and had no issues doing so. Her prices are reasonable and the products she offers are heirloom quality. Shelly is was able to get some truly magical photos of my little family and I will be using her services again in the future.

Shelly took the sweetest photos of our little William. We were pleased with every aspect of our…read moreexperience. She is exceptionally talented at delicate wrapping, posing, and photographing. She is very organized and had all our requested poses set up before we got there. You can tell how much thought she puts into her sessions!! Her studio was warm and very comfortable for William. Thank you Shelly!!

There aren't enough words of praise in the English language for Shaun of Top Shelf Photo! We were…read morelucky enough to find him on Yelp for our engagement photos, and in mid-November of 2024 he braved the chill of Palomar Mountain to take spectacular photos of us. Nonstop compliments from friends and family, and received much quicker than anticipated. Once we got into wedding planning, Shaun was the obvious choice for our photography needs. Along with his second shooter Jess (Jessica Christie Photography), he again knocked it out of the park. Couldn't have asked for more perfect photos. On a more personal note, Shaun is the above-and-beyond type of person to take the absolute best shots possible. Like, fixing the boutonniere on my suit himself for the exact right angle, or gently shoo'ing away stinkbugs while helping my wife to re-tie her wedding shoes type of person. His passion and dedication for his craft are inspiring, and I guarantee if you don't love being in photos as a general rule (like myself) he will absolutely put you at ease and make it look like you've been modeling all your life. Thank you for everything Shaun, from the bottom of our hearts.

Top Shelf was truly top shelf. We used them two separate years for family photos. Loved it.read more

Holly and Bruce did my engagement and wedding photos. They were so fun to work with…read more My fiancé and I got a referral for them through our wedding planner. Our main concern was we needed a photography team that was just as excited about our same-sex wedding as we were. After visiting with 3 potential photography companies we knew Holly Ireland was the most fun and of course had the best style to their photography. During our engagement session I think we worked them for the entire time we were entitled to. Three different locations all over San Diego County. Never once did they complain. Finally, for our wedding, they worked their butt off and produced photos that were beautiful and Instagram worthy. Being "customers for life" Holly shot our Christmas photos as well. She was great with kids. I can't wait to work with them again.

While planning a quick family getaway to Carlsbad this summer I was lucky to discover Holly during…read moreon-line searches. I knew immediately that she was the right photographer for our group by her friendly responses and her expert shoot location recommendations. She exudes positive energy and happiness and truly made our shoot FUN! I look at our pics and think we all look relaxed and genuinely happy and a big part of that was Holly's laid back but professional demeanor in managing the process. You can't go wrong having Holly behind the lens A+++ experience!

Leigh was amazing! She was so patient with our big family, gave her input and made sure we got…read moregreat pictures! She was wonderful and we absolutely loved our time with her! We traveled from out of state and she is one of the best I've worked with! She was enjoyable to work with and knew what was best for photos and kept trying with our 7 month old! Cannot recommend her enough!!

Leigh did a photo shoot for Mother's Day of 18 family members at the Oceanside Pier! Seven baby…read moregirls under 5! Her patience and skill were amazing! We have spent the last week making beautiful photo albums and wall pictures for the entire family! Her attention to detail and the wonderful candid shots make us all so happy! We really liked Leigh's photo style and decided to have a beachy dress attire! We loved the final look. I would 100% recommend Leigh!

I had a great experience with her and her make up artist! My maternity photos were so beautiful…read moreincluding the ones with my hubby. I really appreciate Irina for being so flexible as well when it came to scheduling my photo shoot.. Very professional and great work! We'll recommended especially when you are around North county area.. Will surely go back for my newborn soon

A Magical Family Photoshoot Experience in San Diego…read more We had such a wonderful experience at Irina Dream Photography in San Diego ! From the moment we walked into her beautiful studio, we felt welcomed and at ease. Irina has created such a cozy, thoughtfully designed space that immediately made our kids feel comfortable -- which made all the difference for our family photoshoot. She guided us through the whole process with such patience and professionalism. From outfit suggestions to helping us with gentle posing and capturing candid moments, Irina made sure every detail was taken care of. The session never felt rushed, and she truly has a gift for working with children -- even our shy toddler warmed up quickly! The final images took our breath away. Every photo felt like a piece of art -- timeless, emotional, and full of love. We'll treasure these forever. If you're looking for a talented family photographer in the San Diego area, I highly recommend Irina Dream Photography. Her studio is a hidden gem!

We had an amazing experience with Alexis for our daughters photos. When I was researching…read morephotographers, I found Alexis on yelp and it was the best decision we made to capture what we wanted. I was looking for someone who not only specializes in children's photos but wanted the look of our photos to be natural. We have used chain picture companies before and this year wanted to do something outdoors. As we were looking through Alexis' image galleries, our first thought was everything we wanted, beautiful, simple, and natural. Our decision to book her was an easy one. Alexis is a talented photographer who really understood the essence of what we wanted for our photos. She really listened to our preferences, made excellent suggestions in our session locations and worked with us in terms of what we were looking for. You really see the end result of her attention to detail in the photos she took of our girls. Alexis, thank you for a wonderful experience. We will definitely be repeat and lifelong customers. TIP: Her suggestions for us to dress the girls in simple soft solid colors really made our photos impeccable!

We love love our newborn pictures taken by Alexis!! We had planned to shoot at her home studio but…read moreafter some complications from my c-section she said it would not be a problem at all to take the pictures at our home. She hauled all her equipment and props over to our house. She provided all the wraps and headbands. So don't buy anything for your little one. Alexis is extremely professional and was very attentive with our newborn. She knew the tricks on how to soothe our little one. Her organic and natural style photographer is impeccable. We would definitely recommend Alexis to any moms looking for a photographer.

Wow, what an incredible photographer. We chose Brandon based…read moreoff of his packages that he offered and his amazing portfolio on his website and Instagram. We called him and he made us feel very comfortable, and we felt even more comfortable during the photoshoots. The wedding ran late and he did his best to stay within the time we booked him for and every single photo turned out amazing!

Brandon was amazing through this whole process. I was coming from out of state and didn't know many…read morelocations and he picked out the PERFECT spot. He came up with a great plan for us, I didn't have to worry about a thing besides getting my fiancé to the location. I can't recommend him enough!

Beth was an absolute delight to work with. She's extremely personable and professional. She took…read moreamazing photos, worked with a grumpy toddler and an overstimulated dog all while having the best, positive attitude about it. I couldn't be happier with the results. I will definitely be using her for more shoots in the future. I would recommend her to anyone 100 times over.

Beth is awesome! She arrived right on time and got right to work. She has a fun personality so that…read moremade it great to work with her. Our photos turned out so nice and we even got a little more than were promised to us. Pricing was phenomenal as a bride on a budget. It was really a pleasure to work with her. She caught some unforgettable moments that we will cherish forever! Nice that she as an assistant too! Helped us capture more wonderful moments! We highly recommend her and Carli!