Where do I start with Jonatan! We found him at bridal expo and my now husband and I knew that day we needed him to photograph our wedding. Jonatan was the only photographer that day who asked us how we got engaged. He took some time to get to know us. And that left us with a great 1st impression. The whole booking process was great! We did a package deal engagement pics and then the wedding pics. The engagement pics were a great time for us all to get to know each other. And the pics turned out fabulous! Few months later our wedding was approaching and we had a few phone calls to make sure everyone was all on the same page. Day of wedding him and his second shooter show up check in with everyone then we started shooting right away and the whole day he was great!! He made everyone feel so comfortable and just relaxed. They did great to gather all family for those key family portraits. All night he kept asking how we were doing and making sure my husband and I were good. One thing We really like about him was that he wasn't in your face with the camera. Not paparazzi at all. Hah! Our families loved him and said he was absolutely the best and got some great photos! Jonatan you were the best! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!! Jonatan we will be in touch for some more pics in the future Everyone please book Jonatan for your photo needs! He is the best and really takes time to get to know you and his work is fabulous trust us! read more

BOOK JONATAN NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I came to Newport beach for my bachelorette retreat and wanted to make it extra memorable by having a bridesmaids photoshoot. It was so much FUN! Jonatan was so nice, professional and took amazing pictures! I loved everything about the experience and the photographs. I am extremely picky. In fact for my engagement photos, I had them done by 3 different photographers ( we married out of town so we couldn't have Jonatan-but wish we did!) would I book Jonatan again?- ABSOLUTELY! Thanks again Jonatan Saine Photography read more

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Me and my fiancé were looking to take some family portraits before our son reached his year! We booked a family shoot with Jonatan and he was more than accommodating. He was polite and punctual! He was very understanding with our wiggly 10 month old son and managed to capture some great shots of us. I received all of our photos shortly after the week mark and it was beautifully packaged. I would strongly recommend Jonatan to anyone looking for a great photographer. I am super excited with my new photos! read more

Words cannot even begin to express how happy I am with the professionalism and customer service Jonatan and his team provided! He did an AMAZING job capturing our special day and it truly highlighted our family joining to become 1. Jonatan created a customized package that not only fit our budget, but in my opinion added extra bonuses that are unheard of in the industry without being charged an arm and a leg. From the pre-meetings, to the day of, even after care, Jonatan was incredible! I am so thankful I took a leap of faith and selected him as our photographer. Being a bride can be very stressful, but he and his assistant made the process simple, fun, and it flowed together well. Our wedding book came out gorgeous and reminded me of a fairy tale! Seriously, best decision ever to hire this man! read more

Jonatan did our photo shoot while we were vacationing in Laguna Beach, CA. He was so personable from the minute he met my family. He captured the essence of our family dynamic through his photographs. Every single picture he took was beautiful and everything I could have asked for. I am so thankful to have found such a great photographer with such a kind heart and such talent! He is excellent at his craft and I recommend him to anyone who wants the best! read more

We booked Jonatan for a family session just last month. We chose to take our photos at the Irvine Regional Park. When I chose the location, I wasn't even thinking about how busy it would be the weekend before Halloween. It took us 30mins longer to get into the park and I was a little stressed. Jonatan called and let me know that he was there and not too worry and that he understood that we would be late. He knew the park very well, and was able to find the perfect places for the photos. The lighting through the trees was great. When booking my session, I told him that we wanted to use some of the photos for our Christmas cards. He came with props from ornaments to Santa hats to a chalkboard banner. Jonatan was very easy to work with and made us feel comfortable. He even had an assistant at the shoot, which was very helpful with getting our 11 month old's attention. When we received the photos, we were very pleased. He was able to capture each moment perfectly. And are now left with a very difficult choice on which ones to use for our Christmas cards. read more

We used Jonatan for our Engagement photo shoot and Wedding this year in Long Beach. He was great and delivered some memorable pictures as promised. He was flexible with our location, well-equipped and familiar with our venue, making the day less stressful than it could've been. He and his assistant were fantastic with family and friends, herding everyone when needed. The pictures were delivered punctually and most importantly my wife was happy! The Italian handmade photo album is a nice touch that he added as part of our package, which he worked diligently to get us by the holidays. Thanks again! read more

We are soooo incredibly happy with Jonatan and will definitely be using him in the future! We received a gift certificate from our sister-in-law so we booked him for family photos for our holiday cards. We were kind of nervous because we had never done professional family photos before, but he made us so comfortable and put us at ease. He was always quick to respond to all my emails and recommended a perfect location based on our preferences. The photos turned out absolutely beautiful! We seriously couldn't be happier. We can't wait to use him again next year! read more

BEST PHOTOGRAPHER EVER!!!! Jonatan Saine is not only an amazing photographer, but also an artistic spirit. Jonatan took our family photos and his patience and understanding of getting a whole family to be comfortable and come out looking great is so appreciated! He goes above and beyond what is promised. He is the only photographer who will be taking our family photos going forward! Call Jonatan Saine and book your photos- you will be so grateful that not another moment goes by that you are not able to capture with him! Thank you for everything Jonatan! read more

Jonatan Saine Photography was one of the best decisions we made for our anniversary photo shoot. Jonatan is wonderful, fun and super creative guy. He was a joy from start to finish to work with. Everything came out amazing and his professionalism on the day of our photo shoot was superb. If you want creative, unique and professional photographer for your wedding/event/anything, he is the guy to go with. read more

My husband and I cannot say enough amazing things about Jonatan as a business owner, artist, and person. From the moment we first spoke on the phone, I knew he was the photographer for us. Jonatan explained his packages, options, and prices very clearly; he was transparent and honest the entire time. He took the time to get to know our story, our needs, and our vision. We always felt heard and understood, which made booking him a breeze. Once we secured our wedding date with Jonatan, he continued to impress us. When we met him for our engagement session we felt very comfortable working along side him. He offered guidance and tips in such a kind way since we were new to the photo shoot world. After this session, we received our pictures very quickly and we LOVED them! As the wedding date drew closer, Jonatan stayed in constant contact with me to plan the "must have photos", timeline, and more. He always was patient, available, and friendly as we worked together. On the day of the wedding, he and his second photographer arrived on time, dressed to impress, and wearing a smile. They shot all the photos we requested, and then some! After the wedding, we once again received our pictures very quickly and we could not have been happier! They were absolutely stunning! When the high-end album arrived our hearts were jumping for joy. Jonatan is an amazing person and photographer, anyone would be lucky to have him capture the special day. Cheers! read more

From start to finish Jonatan was very professional, communicative and knowledgeable. As soon as I contacted him, he responded an consistently communicated with information to satisfy my questions and concerns. During the photo session my son was scared of an area with crashing waves on the beach we chose so Jonatan quickly improvised and handled him super well to make him start smiling again. This was the best experience we've had, our family photos are amazing! We ordered prints and a canvas which he personally delivered. We will certainly use Jonatan in the again. read more

We all know the best way to retain memories is through photography. That said, not every photographer is talented enough to do that. Jonatan truly did an amazing job capturing the special moments with plenty of candid shots coupled with detailed pictures (exactly what I wanted) at my husband's 40th birthday bash. In the future, we will look back at these pics and always be thankful for his amazing work and talent. I gotta say that Jonatan is a GEM in the world of photography and I'm glad we had the opportunity to meet and work with him. Thanks a million Jonatan!! read more

Jonatan was respectful and flexible with our schedule. We came on the first day to lovely Victoria Beach and the tides were too high for the spot he wanted to take us so he easily rescheduled for the next day. We had a ton of different poses to choose from and pictures turned out great! Awesome experience, would definitely recommend. read more

Jonatan is awesome. He is so great and easy to work with, dependable and has such a good eye. His assistant is wonderful too and so creative! I'm so grateful for all the photos I have had done by Jonatan and highly recommend him to anyone. Thank you Jona!! read more

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Finding a photographer in a new city was a task we thought was going to be near impossible! However, my boyfriend found Jonatan Saine and we loved the gallery we saw and immediately decided to book. We meet at his recommendation of Orange Park, which was gorgeous and perfect! The pictures came out beautiful and the lighting was amazing! My daughter is a DIVA and thankfully Jonatan handled her like a pro we are very grateful and satisfied with our outcome. Another plus, very easy to communicate with and professional! Thank you again, Jonatan...we can't wait to book a maternity session! ~Robert, Raquel, Jazmine, and Grace (in belly) read more

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Jonatan was amazing to work with! From the start, he was friendly, responsive and helpful in answering any questions we had about the process. During our engagement photo shoot he knew all the hidden little spots at Laguna Beach for the perfect shot, and made sure my then-fiance and I felt comfortable and less nervous. He was on top of it for our Long Beach wedding as well, we didn't have to worry about a thing and the photos & album turned out beautifully!! We still get compliments about both our engagement & wedding photos. Couldn't be happier working with Jonatan and was definitely a great investment to preserve our memories forever - thinking about having him take our next holiday family photos read more

I booked a maternity session with Jonatan in December 2013 last minute when I was 35 weeks pregnant. I was so glad he was able to squeeze me in when another couple cancelled. I sent him maternity pics beforehand that I like so he had a good grasp what I had in mind, Jonatan is very creative and he knew exactly how to create the best surrounding and make beautiful pictures. He's not just a great photographer, he's also very nice and warm and made me feel at ease throughout the shooting. I will definitely recommend him to all mamas out there looking to do their maternity photos! read more

We had two photoshoot session last month. Which is for our baby shower party and our maternity photoshoot. He knows how to handle every single moment. He really did good job, our pictures turned out pretty good. We really loved it! We highly recommend his photography service! read more

Jonatan was easy to work with from the initial phone call, and I felt comfortable with hiring him even without meeting him from our conversation. He was prompt and spent an extra half hour longer with me and my husband for our maternity photo shoot. He seemed to have a good eye for natural light and understood the look that I wanted, which was soft and romantic. All of this showed in the final result. I am very happy with Jonatan as a photographer and his work product, and would definitely recommend him and his work. read more

Jonatan was great ! Super pro! We got some great ideas on to the film he made it easy let us come up with our own creative shots and then used his tried and true methods Thanks!! read more

We booked Jonatan for a family session/holiday photos. This was a very special shoot since it was the first portrait with our baby who is now 1. Well we were so happy we chose and trusted Jonatan to capture these memories. The experience was great as he helped us choose the location and he was soooooo patient with our kids. We trusted Jonatan's creative and professional advice so he guided us through all the shots. The pictures came out so beautiful and the process of receiving the pictures was seamless. I can't wait to look at these pictures year after year and remember this beautiful time. Thank you Jonatan! read more

I chose Jonatan Saine photography for my graduation. And let me tell you that this is the best decision i've ever made! i received the best pictures ever. Also, the photographer helped me chose the poses for the pictures, because i always get nervous when taking a picture infront of people. The whole team was awesome and helpful. Last but not least, the outcome of the pictures has exceeded my expectations. i'll absolutely recommend them to my friends, family and everyone who wants a perfect pictures to be saved as a memories. read more

I wanted to take pics of my newborn son with his dad and grandpa for fathers day as well as a few of my son, husband and I for our first family photos. Jon was extremely patient with my sons fussiness and generous with his time. In no way was he impatient or did he make us feel rushed during the shoot. I was extremely excited when I received our pictures by mail. Items were presented wonderfully. It was the best presentation and packaging that I have ever seen from a photographer including my wedding for which I spent close to a thousand dollars. The images were creative and beautiful. Everything exceeded my expectations and was very reasonably priced. I definitely plan to use Jon again to help capture more precious moments. read more

If you are on the hunt for an amazing photographer for family photos, contact Jonatan. I procrastinated on family photos this year and by chance found Jonatan's reviews on Yelp so decided to give him a call. He responded to my inquiry within a few hours and he was able to accomodate a family photo shoot at the location of my choice. He met with me two weeks ahead of the shoot to ensure that he could answer all of my questions and offer suggestions as well. The day of the shoot, he called half an hour before to let me know he was on his way. He was very prompt and brought props for us to use, which was a nice surprise. My 3 1/2 year old was a bit fussy and he managed to get her to be lively through the entire shoot. He even went over time to make sure he captured just the right shots. He even scoped out the venue ahead of time and it felt like we had four mini shoots because we shot in so many places. I was pleasantly suprised when we got home to get a preview pic the very same day. :) He also delivered on turning around the proofs in two weeks. I loved all the shots...the lighting he used, the creative angles he shot at, and the candid shots he got were amazing. I love all the pics and will be hiring Jonatan again when I need pics. read more

Jonatan came to my home to shoot my newborn baby a few days after we brought him back from the hospital. He was amazing with the baby- he was able to keep the baby asleep the whole shoot, had the cutest poses and awesome props. The pictures turned out INCREDIBLE and his customer service was impeccable. Highly recommend Jonatan! read more

We have been clients of Jonathan for a few years now. He is very talented, professional and his prices are good. He is also excellent with our young children. He also communicates very well when I have questions or concerns. I can't wait for our next photo shoot with him again! read more

Jonatan bsolutely is THE BEST photographer around! He makes you feel at ease the entire time and truly captures the most amazing shots both unique and timeless. He effortlessly tailors to specific photo requests and you can tell he loves every moment of it. He has such an amazing talent for capturing 'moments' which is exactly what i wanted, It's not the formal photos that remind you how great your day was - it's the natural moments of fun, excitement, and love that are so important to be documented. His ability not to miss a moment is absolutely incredible. He has so much energy & is truly passionate about what he does. I would like to thank you for the wonderful job you did at my graduation .The pictures you took are just perfect. I have received so many compliments and l love them. Thank you for helping to make my graduation so special. I would highly recommend him to any family or friend! read more

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There are not enough "thank yous" to convey how grateful I am to have had Jonatan and his team as the photographers for our wedding. Jonatan was on top of everything from the very beginning making me feel comfortable that everything was going to be taken care of (and it absolutely was)! Jonatan created a custom package making sure to include all the things that were most important to us. He and his team did an amazing job being everywhere during our wedding and dealing with our families who are not always the best at following instructions. :) Jonatan and his team's warmth, humor and professionalism made everyone feel at ease through the always stressful picture taking process. I absolutely cannot wait to have all these special moments to look back on and relive our wedding day again and again!! read more

I love Jonatan's photography!!! Before my wedding in September I was nervous about choosing a photographer since the pictures will last a lifetime and it came down to 3, but with Jonatan's professionalism about getting back to me so quickly, his prices, and working with me on the time the wedding started to the time it finished, I knew that I would let Jonatan be my photographer and IT WAS THE BEST CHOICE!!! He was an awesome photographer, listen to what I wanted, made my family laughed as he was shooting the pictures and ALL of my wedding pictures looked absolutely stunning!! I will definitely use him again for my maternity and newborn pictures :) read more

My family and I have had a wonderful experience with Jonatan from Jonatan Saine Photography! Jonatan has a fantastic creative eye and captures the personality of my family! I highly recommend Jonatan for all of your photographic needs! read more

Looking for a photographer? You can stop now.... You've found your guy! Jonatan Saine is * PUNCTUAL. His is an *ARTIST. He is *COURTEOUS. His prices are reasonable and there is no guess work on his prices. Enough said. Call him! read more

It was July, 2014. I had just purchased the engagement ring and was in the midst of developing a plan to propose. I had asked her parents for permission, picked our beloved beach spot for the engagement, and made dinner reservations at our favorite restaurant. Even after all of that planning, something felt absent or missing. It was at that moment that it occurred to me how special it would be to capture the moment with photos. After doing some research online, I came across Jonatan Saine Photography. The wonderful reviews and locality in Aliso Viejo made them the quintessential choice. After speaking with Jonatan on the phone it became apparent that I made the right selection. The proposal and photo shoot afterwards could not have gone any better, and I decided that same night that I wanted to book Jonatan for our wedding as well. While planning our wedding, Jonatan provided periodic updates and recommendations to enhance our wedding day. In addition, Jonatan recommended an amazing videographer team (Nineteen Studios) that he had previously worked with. The whole planning experience felt very personable, and allowed us the flexibility to plan every aspect, while eliminating some of the stress of the wedding preparations. Fast forward to our wedding day on April 16, 2016. As chaotic as a wedding day could possibly be, Jonatan could not have been easier to work with. He carefully planned and coordinated with our wedding planner to ensure that our timeline was made, and that everything ran smoothly. In addition, he made sure that we were able to squeeze in some extra photos after the ceremony with just the two of us. Both the wedding and reception photos were absolutely beautiful, and we received numerous compliments about how polite and professional Jonatan's team was. Following the wedding, we met with Jonatan to go over wedding album styles. It was very refreshing to see the wide assortment of colors, material, and types of books that could be produced. After carefully picking out the photos and the style of the book, we anxiously awaited delivery of our finished albums from Italy. When the albums finally were delivered, Jonatan made it a point to personally hand deliver them to San Jose (where we now live). That final point illustrates the type of character and willingness that Jonatan has to go the extra mile for his customers. From proposal to marriage, Jonatan Saine Photography has been there through it all. We could not be happier with our decision, and hope to someday work with Jonatan again. The beauty of his photography, captured in our brilliant wedding albums, will be memories that we forever cherish and hold close to our hearts. With Love, Chris & Charis Schaffer read more

I can't say enough good things about Jonatan! He was TRULY amazing. He did my daughters Sweet 16 party. He exceeded all my expectations! We LOVE all our pictures! Can't wait to hire Jonatan for any other events we will have in the future. We are very thankful that someone referred him to us, can't thank them enough! Thank you Jonatan for everything you have helped us with! We appreciate you and your business, thank you!!! You truly out did yourself and we're very happy :) read more

We used Jonatan's services for a holiday special and are very happy with the whole process. He was very accessible, explained things in detail before we met, and answered my questions as they came up. On the day we met things went smoothly and we got exactly what was advertised. Worked well for us as we have an impatient toddler so we are glad it was so well organized. Photos look great and I will definitely be recommending him! read more

Jonatan came up to Huntington Beach as an almost last minute booking. We were in town celebrating my parents 50th anniversary and wanted to give them the gift of family photos. We were so very lucky to have found Jonatan and had a wonderful time working with him! There were 14 of us, 6 kids ages 2-12. He was so kind and patient with the kids. When the two year decided that we were done, Jonatan knew exactly how to squeak out a few more smiles from our little guy. We haven't seen all of the photos yet, but the one he did send me as a sneak peak was absolutely gorgeous! We would hire him again in a heartbeat and I hope we get to work with him again! read more

Jonatan shot our son's one year pictures last weekend and we couldn't recommend him more! He was extremely responsive through his website and made booking easy. We wanted to have the pictures taken in front of Angels stadium but had no idea how the logistics of that would actually work. Jonatan rolled with it and the pictures turned out fabulous! We can't wait for the next excuse to have pictures taken of our son. Thank you for such a great experience, Jonatan!! read more

Since I was moving out of town for college and my boyfriend was staying home, we decided to have some nice pictures of us taken together as a keepsake. We got a Groupon for an hour-long session with Jonatan, and it was AMAZING. Booking: I dropped the ball a little on this one. I tried to book about a week and a half before I moved out for that same week. Jonatan replied promptly explaining that he generally booked two weeks in advance, and suggested a few dates- after I would have moved out. I explained the situation and, without hesitation, he offered me a time slot two days before i left. It was perfect! I was so worried we'd have to wait months to have our photos done. We discussed location and he seemed genuinely interested in what we wanted and made some great suggestions when I left it up to him in regard to location and time. We settled for Old Town San Juan Capistrano at 6. The Shoot: My boyfriend and I were a little nervous going in. We had never done anything like this before. We even showed up ten minutes late when I missed two turns... Jonatan was totally cool with it and made us feel super comfortable. He joked around and did a great job of helping us look natural in front of the camera. He did a very diverse set of pictures and asked us for input (though we rarely gave it) about what we wanted. He clearly took into account what our situation was and what we wanted, but had a clear artistic vision so we didn't feel like we didn't know what to do. He gave us a variety of poses and backdrops to work with but also gave us the opportunity to do what we wanted. Occasionally we'd just be talking or one of us would move slightly and he'd shot "Stop! Right there" and get a very natural looking shot. It really helped us relax. He joked around quite a bit too, so we didn't feel really amateur and awkward. Overall it was an awesome experience. The Photos: It's been a little under a week since our photoshoot. Jonatan told us he was going to edit the pictures and we would get a CD in a leather case with all of the pictures anywhere from 2 to 4 weeks later, after which we could order prints. He also told us he'd send us a "sneak peek" with one picture to get an idea of what it would all look like, which I received today. I ABSOLUTELY ADORE IT. It's by far my favorite picture of us together, and I can't help but show it off to anyone who's willing to see it. It's absolutely beautiful, and I have it set as my Yelp profile picture if you're interested in seeing it. Everyone I've shown it to has loved it also, and my boyfriend and I can't WAIT to get the rest of the set, which Jonatan said he will ship out this week. Overall, I cannot speak highly enough of this photographer. He does an excellent job with people who are inexperienced and clearly loves his work. You can tell he's just as excited about the way they turn out as you are. If you ever have the chance to work with Jonatan Saine, DO IT! read more

A+ Professional photographer who is extremely patient and knows how to get the best out of your children. Looking forward to using his services many times in the future. read more

We used Jonatan Saine for our family photo shoot for about the fifth time and the pictures turned out great again. We've had our pictures taken by other photographers in the past and they never manage to capture our children's personality. We always come back to Jona for a family shoot because we get the most amazing pictures to choose from with him. We are not a family of natural models and taking pictures can be stressful, but Jonatan makes it so much easier. Because he knows what he needs, he guides you on how to change your pose a little to get the best shot. The best part is his ability to work with kids. If you have any children in your shoot, this is the photographer to use. He knows how to handle small children fabulously and get them to give the right look, at the same time. Our kids always follow his instructions and give us great photos to choose from. (Something we can't get them to do at home normally when taking a picture)! Thank you Jonatan for, yet again, giving us an amazing assortment of family pictures! read more