Jose is one of the most talented & professional photographers that you'll ever meet. We had the…read morepleasure of hiring Jose as our wedding photographer. I hate having my picture taken and he managed to make me feel so comfortable & natural. The pictures were better than we hoped for, and everyone loved them. He is so nice & easy going. He will also travel all over the world for destination weddings & extremely easy to work with! I think the thing that impressed me most was how he created these beautiful images that we will cherish forever. Not some boring, typical wedding portraits. His photographs are a fine art. www.josevillaphoto.com

Tonight I officiated a wedding that Jose and his team shot- and I was amazed and how sweet, humble…read moreand professional they were. My best friend has been dreaming of this winter wonderland wedding for so long- and I was sure today would feel stressful or rushed or imperfect somehow. I couldn't have been more wrong. He is (literally) world famous, and here he was genuinely sweet talking my children. He quietly took photos of the sweetest moments. I expected him to direct us and pose us- instead he danced through the night very organically, and his face was completely at ease. Zero stress. No fear of missing a moment or forgetting something. I loved him. You know his pictures will be unbelievable, but now you also know he is kind and modest. Thank you Jose!!!!

Eric is definitely a top notch photographer! My fiance and I hired Eric to take our engagement…read morephotos in August of 2016, and it was nothing less than a great experience. Eric is the lighting king and has all of the equipment to capture beautiful photos to cherish for a lifetime. He is very knowledgeable about the surrounding area, recommending great locations at particular times in the day in order to capture many amazing photos. We were very pleased with our pictures! We received our photos about a 1 week later in the mail, on a thumbdrive. Making printing and sharing a breeze! We were so pleased with our engagement session and pictures, we also hired Eric to capture our BIG day (the wedding day). Again, Eric did not disappoint. We held our ceremony at the Santa Barbara courthouse. What a beautiful venue and Eric knew all of the perfect locations on the premises to capture the beauty for our day. Our ceremony was intimate, with just immediate family members, and Eric ensured to work diligently through our 'picture list' of all the different shots we wanted to take with each of our beloved family members. He is very courteous and also playful! We got a lot of 'goofy' photos, to especially please the little ones. Additionally, Eric has also taken my headshots for a company corporate event. I needed the photographs taken on a particular day (Friday), and needed the pictures back by Monday. Even with these strict deadlines, Eric was the first to respond to my request (within the hour) and was very accommodating all along the way. He is very professional, and fun to talk to - making for a great experience. Regardless of your needs, Eric has the talent, equipment and knowledge to meet your photography needs. Thank you Eric!

Eric was recommended to my fiance and I through a mutual friend and he did not disappoint…read more From our engagement photo shoot in Venice (CA not Italy, we're not that fancy) to our New Year's Eve wedding in Santa Barbara, Eric and his team were with us every step of the way. He provided us with exactly what we wanted and provided a ton of helpful suggestions along the way. And being a native to Santa Barbara Eric knew exactly how to shoot a sunset wedding on the beach. Eric and his team (Kenji and Lauren) were with us from early afternoon all the way through our champagne toast at midnight to ring in the new year. This was obviously a long day for everyone but they never stopped shooting and were beyond professional. My wife and I are beyond grateful to Eric, Kenji and Lauren for capturing our special day. If I know anyone looking for a wedding photographer in the future I will not hesitate to recommend Roland Photography.

Sarita is absolutely incredible! The photos she took are stunning--we're so grateful to her for…read morecapturing our day so beautifully. I've looked through them so many times already, and each time I'm filled with joy all over again. Sarita managed to capture all the love and happiness we felt, which is exactly what we were hoping for. Both of my parents live abroad and couldn't be there, but my mom told me she felt like she was part of the day just by looking at the photos--she even cried (happy tears, of course). That meant so much to us. We'll cherish these photos for the rest of our lives and look forward to revisiting them for years to come. Also, every single photo Sarita took of our dog, Oogie, is adorable--we're already picking out which ones to frame. Thank you so much, Sarita!

Sarita is such a talented photographer!! She done a beautiful job capturing our elopement at the…read moreSanta Barbara Courthouse. Having ZERO experience in front of the camera; Sarita made us feel so comfortable, relaxed, and made every second of the experience quite FUN!!! Having Sarita as our photographer was the best decision we made for our elopement and we'll treasure the amazing photos forever. Thank you Sarita!

Kristen was the absolute best engagement session photographer we could have hoped for! She got…read morereally beautiful photos of us in our most favorite local park (with some truly great candids and some snaps that made homage to my Pinterest board). And on top of that, she got really crisp photos of our sometimes-less-than-photogenic black dog that we are extra grateful for as she enters her senior years. We couldn't be happier with the result. We'll treasure these for a long time -- thank you Kristen!

Kristen did an absolute amazing job at capturing my cat and my kids during my little feline's final…read moredays. She worked with him to capture some amazing pics that we now cherish since his passing all while making him feel comfortable. Highly recommend for any last chance pet shoots and also if you want great photos of your pet at any age!

Awesome awesome work! Amy was so sweet and did an amazing job capturing our special day.read more

Vita-Bella has captured our family moments for many years! Amy is wonderful to work with. She is…read morepatient with our children and talented beyond words. Our family portraits are not just photos but a treasure of time.

My husband and I loved our couple and maternity photo shoot. We were visitors to Santa Barbara, and…read moreJennie had really great recommendations for locations near the beach for our shoot. She and her husband Yingtao were timely and really captured the light well. It was a fun and comfortable experience, and both photographers had specific tips to help make the images magical. We had several options for color and black-and-white photos to choose from when we were ready to select the right photos to display in our home. Also, I thought that the editing on the final images was very natural.

Jennie covered my baby shower in our home and we are so pleased with the photos! She went above and…read morebeyond to capture the moments. We had an Indian ceremony to start followed by a more typical baby shower and she captured the moments so beautifully. Her editing for indoors and outdoors is amazing. She was very quick to respond to my messages which I really appreciated. She showed up before the event start time and did not rush to leave. I can't wait to work with her in the future!

I cannot speak more highly of Karen's amazing photography skills, demeanor, and professionalism…read more From the very beginning Karen made us feel at ease, confident, and supported. Karen made our entire engagement session so enjoyable - we truly had the best time, and looking back at our photos is such a pleasure as it brings back the happy memories of making the moments. We are both not super comfortable in front of the camera, and Karen put us at ease and even gave us posing tips. Karen took the time to get each photo perfect, and even scoped out unique spots to make our photos extra special. I am sad we are getting married on the East Coast, because I can only imagine how wonderful Karen would have been as our wedding photographer. If you're looking for a highly-skilled, professional, personable, friendly, and funny photographer, you've found her!

Karen was absolutely incredible for our wedding at the Santa Barbara Courthouse this past…read moreSeptember. Her professionalism, deep knowledge of the location, and ability to capture stunning, emotional moments truly set her apart. She guided us through the entire process with ease and made us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera. Most importantly, she was exceptionally attentive to my wife, Lily, who was deeply grateful for how supported, confident, and cared for she felt throughout the day. Karen's calm presence made a huge difference. Her communication and coordination with our wedding planner were flawless, and her response time and turnaround on the photos were outstanding. The quality of the final gallery exceeded all expectations, every image was beautifully delivered and something we will cherish forever. We cannot recommend Karen highly enough and thank her enough for her natured care. Thank you Karen and Staff.

I can say so many kind things about Sarka & the work she has provided for me & my family. She took…read moreamazing photos for my maternity shoot, along with my sons newborn pictures. I was so in love with the outcome!! I highly recommend Sarka to any & everyone looking for pictures to be taken professionally!! She not only takes her time with her pictures but ensures you are comfortable the whole time! Thank you Sarka for an amazing experience and photos that captured the most important parts of my life!

In the sea of talented photographers capturing pictures of babies, kids and families so…read morebeautifully, it is hard to decide which photographer is THE best ONE for you. I know how important pictures, later translated into memories, are for all of us who decide to hire a photographer, so I appreciate the many thoughts and considerations that go into the decision making process. Here is why I decided to hire Sarka not once, not twice but 6x now for both our kids and for our family. When you look at Sarka's pictures, you know she's got talent; and an incredibly impressive collection of props that make her photos even more unique and different. She's creative, knows her craft, has the right equipment, great eye for the perfect angle, and her pictures are just as perfect as they can be - colors, light, shadows, contrasts, and all the other technical details. However, one of the many reasons why her pictures are so perfect is something you can't see unless you are in the room with her watching her work. When you see Sarka work, you quickly realize that she loves what she does wholeheartedly. She is incredibly gentle, patient, loving, kind, warm and when working with her, you find yourself surrounded by aura of kindness, friendliness, and loving nature. The first time she held my little newborn, I almost melted. He was there, snuggled in her arms, and it was perfect. She was so sweet with him, I just sat and watched. It was beautiful. She has a way of relating to little kids and kids love her in return. Furthermore, when needed, Sarka is not afraid to get down and dirty. During one of our photo shoots, which was set on the beach, she was down on her back and on her tummy, knees and elbows, to ensure she gets exactly what she needed. Our at that time 2 year old wasn't very cooperative that day, so she got down on his level and took pictures from the level that worked for him, not from that which worked for her. I didn't believe that with his lack of cooperation, we would have any real "keepers", but when my husband and I looked at the pictures she sent to us, we both wondered when did she take those? :) That, in my mind, makes her a magician, too. :) We referred Sarka to many of our friends and they are all SO happy they too hired her. Most of them are now returning clients because they love her work and her for who she is and how easy she is to work with. I give her an A++++!