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    We had the absolute best experience with Justin Kim Photography for our wedding! We were referred to Justin by our venue, La Petite Rose, and from the very first email he was incredibly responsive and on top of communication. He replied quickly, answered all of our questions, and was so accommodating to our wedding schedule. We had a short brunch wedding and only booked him for two hours because we really wanted to enjoy the celebration with our guests but Justin truly made the most of every single minute. We warned him ahead of time that we are not photogenic people and told him we would need him to take the lead. We're also not very picky and just wanted a few photos to hang in our home. Well... he completely exceeded that expectation. He guided us through posing, made us feel comfortable, kept reminding me to smile and not stress (which I needed! ), and somehow managed to capture the most romantic and candid photos of us. For just one person shooting, he was incredibly organized and attentive. He even captured short video clips along the way. In just a two-hour window, he delivered SO many beautiful images -- far more than we expected. We especially loved how he captured the outdoor setting of our venue and made sure to highlight the details of my wedding dress. One of our favorite moments was at the end when he asked us to do one final spin for a farewell shot. He captured it so perfectly and even created a short clip that stitched together all the fast shots -- it was such a special touch. Justin is kind, professional, flexible, and truly passionate about what he does (he even kept wanting to take more photos of us, which was so sweet!). We would absolutely recommend him for weddings, engagements, or any special occasion. You will be in great hands!

    Tesla S.

    If you're looking for a wedding photographer who exceeds expectations in every way, look no further. From the moment we first reached out, Justin was incredibly personable, making us feel at ease and excited about the big day. Their communication throughout the process was top-notch--always prompt, clear, and thoughtful. On the wedding day, their efficiency truly shone. Not a single moment was wasted, yet they managed to capture every beautiful detail, emotion, and candid moment without ever feeling intrusive. What impressed us even more was their incredible use of an assistant photographer--working seamlessly together to cover every angle while maintaining a smooth, stress-free experience. What sets Justin apart is their flexibility. They adapted effortlessly to changes in schedule and location, constantly offering solutions and keeping things light and fun. It felt like having a true partner in the planning process, someone genuinely invested in making our day perfect. The photos are nothing short of magical--every image tells a story and perfectly captures the day's joy, love, and excitement. We couldn't be happier with the results, and we highly recommend Justin to anyone looking for a photographer who combines artistry with professionalism and makes. Every you feel like the center of attention in the most extraordinary way.

    Katie L.

    Highly recommend Justin for your special event photography needs!! I hired him as a "surprise" photoshoot for my aunt & uncle's wedding on 7/2/2024. He was very polite, professional, and punctual! He was excellent at directing the newlyweds in posing, which was really helpful to my aunt & uncle, since they are not used to being in the spotlight. We are extremely happy with the photo turnover time as well, and the amount of pictures included in our mini session. :) Amazing thanks to Justin!!

    Can't say enough great things about Justin. He is a wonderful photographer and his photos are beautiful! We had a fun engagement session with him in November and he shot our wedding day recently. Our wedding photos came out so beautiful and we are reliving the day through these photos. Highly recommend Justin and would love to work with him again in the future!

    Mia N.

    Justin and Andrew were our wedding photographer. They are very professional. They captured every moment detail of our wedding days. Our wedding day went by so fast and we are so grad that they were able to capture our special moments so we can relive them whenever we want. Our wedding photos was beautiful. They also captured all the little wedding detail of the venue that we didn't have time to see on the day of. They all also captured a lot of the guests having fun at our wedding as well. Moment that we missed out. Highly recommend!

    Kev O.

    I'd always feared the thought of how much time, effort, stress, and frustration it would likely be to go through the process of arranging a wedding photoshoot, and this was the reason why I'd always tried to avoid it at all costs. Note that you really should do some research and interview several photographers before you find the right one that fits your own personal needs, tastes, and style. Having viewed Justin's website photos, we got a good feel for his style which matched exactly with what we had envisioned for our own photos. Thank goodness my lovely fiancé did much of the leg work and interviewed several photographers (by phone and zoom) to find just the right one, and that perfectly right one we finally found and went with was Justin Kim. Justin is a really nice guy who's down-to-earth, friendly, patient, very professional, well equipped prepared with everything he needs, and has a naturally great eye for photo detail, composition, and creativity. Moreover, he knows exactly how to capture the perfect and most appropriate mood and ambiance according to different situations. Justin was so helpful from day one when my fiancé found him many months before our planned photoshoot date. Justin was always there to thoroughly explain the process, promptly answered any questions we had, made suggestions of amazing venues based on his own years of past experience dealing with clients' various wants, needs, and requirements, etc. When the time came for the actual photoshoot, Justin had already prepared for this day by having checked the weather forecast, high and low tides (since Laguna Beach was one of our photoshoot locations).....he even timed our entire shoot by the minute so that we covered all the best spots (instead of wasting valuable time figuring out where to take the next shot), and even made sure we were perfectly on time for sunset shots at the beach.....he had had the entire schedule timed with notifications on his phone! Everything went perfectly and without a hitch....a big PHEW! of relief for my fiancé and I! What we really so appreciated was that Justin helped give us instructions on how to best pose, where to place our hands, tilt our heads, how and when to smile or look more serious, etc......once you get the hang of this, things will go so much quicker! Note that we had actually arranged a "casual" dress outdoor photoshoot a month earlier, just as a rehearsal leading up to our most important wedding photoshoot just recently. The pictures from that first session turned out so AMAZING!...in fact, I never knew I could Iook that decent on paper! haha...anyway, we were absolutely sold! Note that I have always hated having photos taken of myself as I'm very camera shy and not photogenic AT ALL!.... but after seeing what a great photographer Justin was and the amazing quality of photos he is capable of, we now plan on having a new and different photoshoot with Justin every year. Note that that when my fiancé saw the final wedding photos taken by Justin, they were so absolutely amazing that it actually brought her to tears!.....they were that good, and that moving!

    Cha L.

    I stumbled upon Justin's IG and found him posting artistic shots of engaged couples & wedding photos consistently! (Consistency is key; I don't want a photographer who was able to capture good shots by mere luck, but rather someone who can turn even the "palest" of moments into beautiful moments). I've reached out to 8 different photographers and ended up choosing Justin. There is absolutely 0 regrets in our decision. Let me tell you about my engagement photoshoot session. A couple days before our shoot, we were monitoring the weather and it says that it will most likely rain on our date. I couldn't get a hold of the venue we were taking photos at to see if we can reschedule. A day before our shoot, it says that it has 30% rain at our projected time and with SoCal weather, it could just be sprinkles, so we just went for it. We met Justin and his 2nd photographer, Joon, at the location and it rained here and there our entire shoot. The rain did not bother Justin nor Joon. They were professional-- still had a smile on & had a couple of jokes! Justin directed us with posing (I'm so awkward with twirls and hand placements) and it turned out fine! (I do recommend watching some poses/smile tips on youtube just to prepare yourself. Perhaps smile in front of the mirror and make sure to know your good side before doing the shoot.) Our 2nd location was at the beach and BOY, WAS IT RAINING CATS AND DOGS!!! We asked Justin if it was OK for him to continue as we don't want him nor Joon to get sick and he said that it was fine to continue. My fiance was also worried that we may not get good shots with the rain and bad lighting but I was confident that Justin would still be able to capture artistic shots. And I was right! Joon also captured beautiful shots as well! Also, it's worth mentioning that Justin replies promptly! He's actually one of my favorite vendors so far due to his quick and easy communication. It makes my wedding planning process much easier. Thank you so much, Justin! I can't wait for you to photograph our wedding day!

    Samantha W.

    We hired Justin as our wedding photographer. He and his son Andrew did a phenomenal job! The entire experience was seamless from our initial email, to our first discovery call, to securing the date with them, payment, and finally our Wedding day! Justin and Andrew arrived promptly on time, and started taking photos the moment my bridal party and I got out of the car! We discussed with Justin that we wanted photos that told a story of the day, and he made that happen. We sent inspiration photos, and he remembered everything we wanted! I knew we would miss some of the beauty of the day and I wanted to both see the set-up, and re-live candid moments we may have missed, or may have not been fully present for. We also wanted family portraits and he made sure to capture these as well. Justin and Andrew made us feel comfortable when they photographed our romantics, which allowed us to be ourselves which gives the photos the energy we were hoping for: just being us! Justin and Andrew were kind and patient, and we are thankful we invested in them for our wedding photography. I highly recommend Justin Kim Photography, he will make sure your personality shines through on one of the most important days of your lives!

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    We hired Vienna Rose for my daughter's Sweet 16 and could not have been happier with the entire…read moreexperience. From communication prior to booking, during the event and the final product, I was thoroughly impressed by Brittany and Connor's professionalism. Connor was hilarious and really connected with the teens and the guests. He got specific shots I had requested and kept me on a timeline to make sure I would get the best pictures. His work was amazing! Super quick turn around too. I look forward to working with them again.

    We've had the pleasure of working with Brittany three times now, and those experiences have been…read moreabsolutely wonderful! Booking is simple and straightforward through their website. We follow their instagram for updates on available sessions and new locations :) Both Connor and Brittany have excellent communication! They always reach out with detailed emails and texts of expectations, weather changes/updates, and important info for our shoots. They're responsive, clear, and make the whole process seamless. From start to finish, everything felt easy, relaxed, and enjoyable. Brittany has a natural way of making us comfortable during the shoot and provides great feedback. They offer a great selection of outdoor locations with beautiful backgrounds and lighting! Another thing we really appreciated was how quickly the photos were delivered each time. We received a link to a photo gallery, and got to choose our favorites from those. The turnaround time was just a few days! We're so grateful for their talent and professionalism, and we would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for stunning, heartfelt photos!

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    Kazuya was fantastic and I would highly recommend him!…read more Our family took an end-of-summer trip to Laguna Beach and decided last minute to take family pictures while in town. When we reached out for a photographer on Yelp, Kazuya was immediately responsive, available to schedule us on only a few days' notice, and picked a beautiful location. Even though the location was crowded with other people taking pictures (at least 5 other photographers), you wouldn't know it based on how the photos came out. The photos honestly make it look like we were the only people on the beach. In just an hour we had more than enough photos. The quality of his equipment and the photos themselves were fantastic. The photo experience itself was top notch. Kazuya was personable, funny, and my young kids found him to be very friendly. He even gave us a parking recommendation. Kazuya was very reasonably and fairly priced. We were so impressed with how quickly he finished the touch-up on all of our photos. And the download from WeTransfer was seamless. Thank you Kazuya for a wonderful experience! My wife and I highly recommend if you're in need of photography in Orange County.

    He is not only an accomplished artist as a photographer, but also listens to what the clients'…read morelikes, needs and desires are. He is extremely flexible and full of ideas; this is where experience counts. He was absolutely delightful to work with~ we now have a gallery of amazing photos for my son and daughter in laws' destination wedding photo that we can cherish for a lifetime.

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    We couldn't recommend Paul and his team more highly. From start to finish, they were incredibly…read moreprofessional, easy to work with, and captured every moment of our destination wedding perfectly. What truly set them apart was the turnaround time. We received all of our photos in less than two days, including coverage from multiple events across the wedding weekend from the welcome party, rehearsal, and wedding day itself. We were amazed at both the speed and the quality of the images. Paul and his team did an incredible job making everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera while also capturing so many candid, meaningful moments. They were organized, flexible, and seamlessly handled the logistics of a destination wedding. The photos exceeded our expectations and allow us to relive the entire experience over and over again. If you're looking for a talented, reliable photographer who delivers exceptional work and an unbelievably fast turnaround, Paul and his team are the perfect choice. Thank you for helping preserve some of the best memories of our lives!

    WOW! Describes my emotion in a few different ways at the moment-- one reflecting this shameful and…read morelong overdue review by me. The other- plain and simply, high caliber of professionalism, authenticity, and warmth that I've had the pleasure to experience after hiring KLK to work their magic for my engagement and wedding photos at The Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel, this past July. Firstly, my fiancé is not a fan of taking any kind of photos (downright hates the mere thought of it), but Paul changed that all for him during our short engagement and wedding photoshoot so that deserves an extra thank you, as I thought that was not possible. And to have many amazing photos to show for the least possible amount of time to shoot is nothing short of amazing, and illustrates the quality of output you would receive from KLK. Not only that, Kristi and Paul are the cutest, most down to earth and friendliest people you'll meet in the industry. We have only received our wedding teasers to date, and they were all outstanding. Can't wait to see the rest of the wedding images which KLK has communicated will complete in the next week or so - we also purchased a custom wedding photo book which we are very excited about! We can't recommend KLK enough and truly made the best choice picking them as our wedding photographers-- simply one of a kind!

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    Words truly can't capture how thankful we are to Kimfilms for documenting one of the most…read moremeaningful days of our lives -- our civil wedding in Santa Barbara. This city has always held a special place in our hearts, and having our wedding there was already a dream come true. But Kimfilms made it even more magical. From the moment we connected, the team exuded warmth, professionalism, and creative passion. They immediately understood our vision -- I had always dreamed of something timeless, elegant, and full of class -- and they brought that to life beyond anything I could have imagined. Every shot, every angle, every frame felt intentional, artistic, and deeply personal. Kimfilms didn't just take photos and videos -- they told our story. The way they captured the natural beauty of Santa Barbara alongside the intimate moments between my husband and me was absolutely breathtaking. They caught the quiet glances, the joyful tears, the laughter, and the love -- the kinds of moments you can't plan, only feel. And now, thanks to them, we get to relive those emotions forever. When we saw the final footage and images, we were moved to tears. It was everything we hoped for and more -- a perfect reflection of who we are as a couple and the love we shared that day. The vision of elegance and class was spot on, and Kimfilms honored it with such care and creativity. To the entire Kimfilms team: thank you, from the bottom of our hearts. Thank you for making us feel seen, for honoring our story, and for giving us the most beautiful memories to look back on. We will cherish your work -- and your presence on our special day -- for a lifetime. Czezka + Joaquin

    I would recommend KimFilms to anyone looking to capture their big moment. We booked them for our…read moreengagement shoot and whole wedding day (12 hours!), and we couldn't be happier with how everything turned out! They made picking which photos to print and post such a tough decision (we want to print and post ALL of them)!!! We knew we had made the right decision when we had our engagement shoot. We're not super used to being in front of the camera, but KimFilms did such a fantastic job with helping to guide and pose us in ways that still looked natural. They had scouted our photo venue ahead of time and had some great spots in mind that gave us a lot of variety of settings for our photos. I knew I wanted my photo and video for the wedding to both come from one company, and KimFilms really proved why that is such an asset. They work efficiently and quickly together, and have a clear plan in mind about what shots to get where and when - but were also flexible when plans changed due to rain. Their level of experience is evident and I cannot recommend their team enough - thank you KimFilms!

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    I reach out Corey through Yelp, based on what I read hoping that in reality he would be up to the…read moretask. Yes he was, we had long photo shoot session at our Vicci Café at Newport Beach, he brought all of his gear on time along with his assistant, we talked together on how to tackle the photos and manage the final setting ,,, it all worked just great and results were very pleasing he was attentive and creative, check out our Website in two weeks from now and please do visit. I'll for sure rely on him for my future photos shoots. All the best Corey.

    I am rewriting my review of OC Event Photos because even after four years, looking at our proposal…read morephotos still makes us disappointed and sad. We planned this proposal for about a month with Corey and specifically discussed capturing the actual proposal moment. Unfortunately, the photographer missed a significant part of it and only started recording after my proposal was already underway. This was a once-in-a-lifetime moment that cannot be recreated. The photos themselves were also extremely disappointing. Our faces had heavy, distracting shadows even though this was a summer daytime shoot. We received fewer photos than we expected based on what was promised, and the quality was below what we were expecting. The photographer's attitude made the experience worse. He arrived without even saying hello and left without saying goodbye. For something as personal and important as a proposal, the entire interaction felt cold and unprofessional. When we complained, Corey defended the photographer rather than finding a meaningful way to make things right. After we posted our experience on Yelp, the situation turned into arguments over our review and requests that we remove it. What bothered me most was that there seemed to be more effort put into getting the negative review removed than into resolving why we were unhappy in the first place. We also paid through Venmo, which left us with very limited options when we were unhappy with the service. Based on my experience, I would strongly recommend using a payment method that provides purchase protection when hiring any photographer for an important event. Four years later, this still bothers us. Instead of having beautiful photos that bring back a happy memory, we look at them and remember how badly such an important moment was captured. I am not removing my review simply because the business does not like it. This is my experience and my opinion as a customer. For an event that only happens once, I would not trust OC Event Photos again.

    Shmily Wedding Photography

    Shmily Wedding Photography

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    We found SHMILY on yelp, and planned to take pre wedding photos in June 2020. We contacted them…read moreover email but they preferred wechat. Due to COVID we did have to reschedule for an unexpected time, and the company was very flexible. We had our photos taken in July with Frank, Annie, and Ethan. They were very professional, and kind. Frank (the photographer) really has an eye for the way the natural light works in every setting. You can really tell he loves his job. Annie was the make up artist, and help me select a dress. She was so sweet! Ethan was the photographer assistant and he was joyful to work with. There is a slight language barrier, they spoke Chinese but everything was communicated well. All the photos turned out amazing. And we had such a good experience! We recommend it to anyone in the area to take their prewedding photos with them!

    My husband and I found Shmily after months of debating whether to go back to Taipei for our…read moreengagement photo shoots (with more considerations now with Covid situation), and we just finished the photo shoots yesterday!! It was well planned by Frank(photographer) and his wife Annie(make up artist), to capture the most beautiful moments we had in the bay area! Frank did lots of research and prep for the shoots, from iconic SF downtown to the scenic Muir Woods. he captured every moment so well! I was able to see some of our pictures and they were all breath taking! Annie is hands down one of the most amazing make up artists! she played such an important part of the whole experience as she listened attentively to what I'd like to look like (I showed her some pictures of the vintage look, and she used her "magic" and everything turned out gorgeous and beautiful!),and doing anything she can to make sure things move smoothly! Thank you Shmily Photo, especially Frank and Annie, who have made yesterday one of the best memories I will always look back and savor! Highly recommend this team to my family, friends, and anyone who's looking for high quality and unforgettable photography for a life time memory :)

    Dave Yip Photography - Family Session Orange County

    Dave Yip Photography

    (84 reviews)

    I had to book a last-minute family photoshoot to capture precious moments with family who are…read morerarely in town, and I'm so glad I found Dave and his partner, Florence! From the very beginning, they were fantastic communicators, helping me with everything from choosing the location to discussing the overall style of the shoot. On the day of the session, they were warm, funny, and made everyone feel completely at ease. They were the perfect team to capture our family's memories. It was especially helpful that they spoke both Cantonese and Mandarin, which made communicating with my parents-in-law so much easier. Even more impressively, they somehow managed to get my cranky 9-month-old engaged and smiling throughout the session! And of course, the photos were absolutely stunning. The perfect finishing touch to an already wonderful experience. I couldn't be happier with how everything turned out and will definitely be booking Dave and Florence again. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for talented photographers who truly know how to make the experience enjoyable for the whole family.

    I had an outstanding experience with Dave Yip Photography. Dave and his team (his wife) are…read moreincredibly professional, talented, and genuinely committed to capturing the best possible images. From start to finish, the entire experience was smooth, comfortable, and enjoyable. Dave has a great eye for lighting, composition, and detail, but what impressed me most was his ability to make the session feel natural and relaxed. He takes the time to understand what you are looking for and provides excellent direction without making the process feel overly staged. The quality of the final photographs exceeded my expectations. They were polished, professional, natural, and beautifully captured. If you are looking for a photographer who combines technical expertise, creativity, professionalism, and exceptional customer service, I highly recommend Dave Yip Photography. A truly first class experience from beginning to end. Five stars!

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