First off, I want to mention that John is an accomplished photographer in a variety of settings. I met him in the water when he was shooting some surf photos (which you can check out on his site or on surfshot.com), and he just ended up being the right person to photograph our wedding. That being said, John did an excellent job capturing all the wonderful moments of our event. He was professional and organized throughout the pre-wedding planning, he was organized and prepared on the day of our event, and the pictures were epic. We got married outside on the rooftop of the La Jolla Cove Suites which overlooks the coastline, and all of our wedding party pictures were on the rocks next to the Cove. We looked around at other options, but two things really set him apart. First off, our pictures and event were going to be outside and at the beach, and you can't find a better person to shoot that stuff that a photographer that is always taking pictures of the ocean. Second, John was honest, straight-forward, and genuinely nice. He wasn't trying to give us the run around; he just wanted to make the most of our day. He's a real stand up guy and we were happy to have him around on the most important day of our lives. Keep that in mind - if you are going to have someone so intimately involved with an event like a wedding, you want to make sure you are comfortable working with that person. We only spent a short time with him, but I'd consider him a friend. I would definitely recommend him. read more

I have been using John Cocozza as my photographer for almost 10 years now and happily recommend him when friends need a photographer. I first starting working with John while I was spinning as a DJ in various nightclubs and bars. He was always enthusiastic to shoot and showed a great passion for his art. For numerous years I owned a Brazilian Bikini company that was distributed in the US. I had seen all of John's modeling photography in sport magazines and knew he was the perfect guy to photograph my catalogs and ads for the bikini brands. My wife and I hired him to photograph the 2 wedding ceremonies we held. One was for all our friends and the other was for our family members. We received so many great images we were able to get an amazing wedding book put together. Most recently we gave birth to our 1st child a healthy little girl. We immediately contacted John to come photograph the newborn portraits when we got home from the hospital and settled. Then we booked one more studio session to photograph our baby girl which we used in our Christmas cards this year. Bottom line is you are going to get fantastic pictures when you hire John. He is versatile, professional, and a great guy to work with. No matter what the photo job or style, I have always been able to count on him getting me amazing photos. read more

John Cocozza was recommended to me by my father for my wedding day. I had been searching for a photographer that could do interesting shots without being ridiculously priced. I checked out his website and liked what I saw but didn't see wedding shoots so was still reluctant. My husband was immediately impressed by his surfing shots. So we set up a session for engagement shots out at Sunset Cliffs. I felt silly walking around kissing and starring into each others eyes. But, when I saw the shots he had taken I couldn't believe he had gotten those kind of shots from our session and had no doubts about using him for our wedding day. When our wedding day arrived he was professional, on time, captured every moment and great at directing the crowd. I received every photo which was hundreds on discs at high quality. He had them ready for us right when we got back from our honeymoon and they were amazing. He had even retouched some of the best ones. The quality was so good I printed a 6' canvas for our wall and it came out great. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer and use him again myself! read more

John was extraordinary! My husband and I had seen John's photos before, and this is what really led us to hire him to photograph our wedding. As any bride knows, the day of the wedding is one big blur, and the less details that need to be fussed over, the better. I knew that I'd never have to worry about anything with my photos after hiring John. He was prepared, professional, friendly, and fun. He made the whole photography experience fantastic - he was obviously prepared with specific shots in mind, with a working knowledge of both the ceremony and reception venues. Then he went above and beyond for us, and took video of our Viennese Waltz wedding dance. The results of his work are the most lasting things we'll have from our wedding, and I couldn't be any happier. John is not only a very talented photographer, but also a genuinely kind and wonderful man. His professional and friendly demeanor, and the beautiful photos that he took impressed us so much. Hiring John was the best wedding decision that we made. read more

After spending the last few years working for a local surfboard manufacturer I decided to part ways and start my own surfboard building business on the side. I soon realized as I started to build myself a website that it would be beneficial to have some action shots of me surfing some of my boards for the site to flesh it out. I was familiar with John's work having lived in the area for a while and I reached out to him to see if he would be interested. He was super helpful and accomadating. We did a few sessions together. I was kind of nervous because I had been out of the water for a while and I didn't think that I had been surfing at the level that I should be. I was blown away when I got the images! John didn't miss a wave or a turn and we got some great images from what I thought were a few through away sessions. He was super easy to work with and offered a bunch of great tips on designing my first website. I will definitely use John again as my site and business develop to grab some more epic shots! read more

Our organization , Student Veterans of America, held a partnered career development seminar for which we elicited the services of Mr. Cocozza. He was thorough, professional, and dynamic with his presence and work. He engaged our staff and veterans regularly, ensuring we were getting the shots we needed, and contributing to the work flow and positive, productive atmosphere in the room. Mr. Cocozza proved to be an indispensable asset both through his direct services and friendly presence. When his work came in, it was exactly what we needed. We received all of the different shots of the individuals, work groups, and presentations we needed. The images were attractive, sleek, and diverse. When we again work in the Southern California area, we will absolutely seek the services of Mr. Cocozza, and recommend his services without reservation to any potential clients. read more

John Cocozza's photography and videography is awesome! I have been working with John on a number of projects now. I can sincerely recommend John for any photography, video or website development demands you might have. Not only are his photos spectacular, his professionalism and motivation always bring good energy to any project you might be working on. Whether you are in the modeling business or extreme sports John offers a complete package. He can provide stunning imagery, brand your name/product and/or build you a professional website. It's good to find someone who will give you a top of the line product an affordable price. A perfectionist without the drama....I suggest you look at his work. The product will sell itself. read more

I have known about John for years, as we have several mutual friends and I have seen his stunning surf photos posted on Facebook. When it came time to hire photographer for my client appreciation party, he was strongly recommended and now I know why. He nailed it, taking great photos on a less than desirable grey day...and he made it work. What a treat, to be able to send these professional photos to my clients as a follow up to the party. He worked the crowd perfectly, as I know I have been to events where the photographer was a little too much in the face of the guests. If you are looking for something that will capture your event perfectly, he is the guy to call! I will definitely use him again in the future. read more

If I could give John 6 stars I would. I needed some professional head shots taken for my business and had a budget to stay under. John's pricing is beyond fair for the quality of work he does and how comfortable he makes you feel during the pictures. He scouts out locations for you in different times of the day and knows how to produce the best possible picture. His talents with photography go far beyond head shots and personal photos and is someone I highly recommend to anyone for their photo needs. He listens to your ideas and comes up with the best solution to make it work. Everybody needs to call John Cocozza!!! read more

John Cocozza Photography covered my birthday party in August. Josh, our photographer, was absolutely fabulous. The photos all are gorgeous. Our guests have commented on how nice and unobtrusive he was when taking pictures. Josh got many one-on-one, candid, and group shots. He captured the overall ambience of the event -- flowers, food, musicians, ETC. We have wonderful photos and memories to share because he helped make it happen. John Cocozza Photography is fairly priced and runs a well-organized business. How fortunate for us to have found him! We will definitely use him again when the opportunity allows. read more

John has worked with my band (Ki, www.getKimusic.com) multiple times as a photographer, videographer and director; each time he has done an outstanding job. He came to our team with a fully thought out concept for a music video and proceeded to help us create an amazing product. Every time I work with John it's an enjoyable experience and I know I can always count on him to deliver quality photo and video. Plus, I've learned he's very connected around San Diego and has a ton of knowledge and experience with marketing. He gave us some very valuable insights on how to market our music video throughout San Diego. read more

My daughter was 17 when she asked to do a surf style bikini beach shoot for her birthday. Having seen John's work in my favorite surfing and wakeboarding magazines, I decided to give him a ring. Not only did the pictures turn out great, but John was able to get a shot of her published in FreeSurf magazine. For a young girl and aspiring model, it gave her the confidence to continue her passion and is currently under contract for fashion and print modeling with a top LA agency. Thank you John for your professionalism and follow-through. The shoot you did for my wife and dogs was also pretty cool too! read more

John recently did professional headshots for our business and he did fantastic job! I've known lots of photographers and John is the most talented and easy to work with that I've met. He listened to what was important to each person and effortlessly integrated those details into what he needed to do to make the photos turn out beautifully. Being the subject of photography can be uncomfortable but John's personality and humor helped us all to loosen up and let the smiles flow naturally. We are all so happy with the results and big fans of his scenic photography too! read more

John is an amazing photographer; he came out and volunteered with our non-profit organization for a couple of trips, SUP and Surfing at Coronado. He was very professional, punctual and took care of business. He is passionate about his work and goes beyond what is expected of him; he interacted with everyone and even gave a swimming lesson to one of our students. We could not recommend him more, as a photographer and as a person. Thank you, John, for making us look so good! read more

John is an amazingly talented photographer! We have had many photos by John Cocozza Photography; Engagement photos, Graduation party photos and most recently Pregnancy photos! John has a way to instantly make you feel comfortable, even with a huge 8 month belly hanging out :) He is very professional and provides top quality photos, anyone would be lucky to have their picture taken by John and his team! I'm looking forward to scheduling our Holiday family photos! read more

Hired John to photograph a recent family gathering for the Holidays, his work exceeded my expectations. His shots are candid and truly beautiful. Not your ordinary run-of-the-mill photography that I've gotten in past from other photographers. These are editorial worthy and truly captured the moment and the many personalities of my family (including my dog, Ben). I can't rave enough!!  The service, the finished product and his professionalism was outstanding! read more

We hired John to take family photos. He was the total professional. He did not rush and took the time to get great shots. He was awesome with the kids and the dogs. He made the entire shoot very comfortable and fun. The cost did not break the bank and we got WONDERFUL memories. I would and will hire John again in the future and I highly recommend him for any photo shoot. John is the BEST and his finished product is outstanding. read more

John and I have completed two shoots together -once for modeling and head shots and then a set of boudoir photos for my husband. On both occasions he was more than professional - to this noob, he was patient and helpful! The shots were/are amazing and I am so grateful to have them and to have had such a wonderful experience. He is passionate about his work, and dedicated to his clients - you could not ask for a better photographer! read more

John is a great photographer! I attended a wedding where he was the the photographer and the pictures were great! He was very professional and the bride and groom expressed that they couldn't have asked for a better experience. I also purchased one of his own prints of Costa Rica and it is one of my favorite pieces of art in my home. I would recommend John to anyone looking for a photographer for any special event! read more