I hired Ken for our maternity photos. Our theme was early 1960's with a classic car. I gave him a few reference photos and some verbal instructions, with that, he was able to execute exactly what we were wanting ... and then some! If you're looking for a professional, honest and talented photographer/artist, then look no further. Get on the horn and make an appointment. Check out his website and you'll see for yourself. -Cheers! read more

I've worked with Ken multiple times. From my family's holiday cards to headshots for my entire company, Ken's always professional and delivers fantastic photos. Can't recommend him enough. read more

I hired Ken to take pictures of my dogs. No, I'm serious. Stop laughing. Yes Ken takes amazing photos of gorgeous couples, happy weddings, and elaborate sunsets complete with bikini clad models HOWEVER I believe the true talent of a photographer is to capture the essence of their subject. A model will usually pose and a happy couple will generally have a genuine smile.... but a puppy? TWO puppies? Have you ever tried to take a picture of a puppy? I mean a good picture. One that captures their inquisitive nature and that mischievous glint in their eye? The puppies are jet black, so a lot of the time they get washed out with regular digital cameras and their faces get lost...especially their eyes. But with Ken's lighting and his crazy super camera he really made them POP. Ken was able to capture my puppies in such an artistic way that I was blown away. I'm serious, the pictures were so amazing I had random people on FB use them as their PROFILE PIC! I did say they were MY puppies didn't I? Well they're not. I was fostering them for a rescue called Stella's Hope. I explained this to Ken because with amazing photos I could advertise them more and get the word out about them since black dogs are so often overlooked on Petfinder. Ken was very kind to them and was so easy to work with that I felt comfortable the entire time and so did the precious fur babies. The pups came from a hoarding situation when they were just 2 weeks old with their scared mama. They were terrified, sick, and starving but with a little love and kindness morphed into the two gorgeous beasts you see in the photos! So thank you Ken for these amazing pictures. Shortly after I posted Ken's pics all over the Internet.... I was compelled to write this review because guess what???? They were BOTH adopted into the SAME house this past week. They will never be separated :) Ken is worth every penny! Small price to pay for such gorgeous photos that make people stop and do a double take. read more

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Ken is the best photographer you can ever wish for. He is also literally the nicest person I've ever met (and you'll probably feel the same way if you get a chance to meet him). He did our engagement and wedding photos, all of them turned out to be amazing. He is very creative, always full of great ideas. He explained his shooting plans and gave suggestions customized to our requirements. I sent him my Pinterest boards of engagement/wedding photos, he was able to immediately get what style we like and take photos accordingly. During the photo sections, he made us laugh all the time, we didn't feel nervous or awkward as people usually do in front of a camera. On the wedding day, Ken and his assistant arrived at the venue one hour earlier to find the perfect spots and take test shots. He planned everything carefully, and paid attention to even the smallest detail. For example, he figured out the best route I should take to walk to the spot where we take first-look photos, so I don't need to walk too far in my high heels. He managed time well so we stay on schedule the entire day; he also magically managed the crowd so we were able to take photos of just us in quite and romantic settings. On top of all, his work is truly amazing. Too many people who saw our photos ask us for photographer referral! He tuned the photos pretty fast too, we got our wedding photos within a month after the wedding (and engagement photos even sooner). We highly recommend Ken and his assistant to all folks in SoCal! read more

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If you are looking for someone who is going to capture that perfect moment for whatever occasion, DO NOT USE ANYONE ELSE!! Kenneth is perfect! I have now worked with Kenneth twice, once on a calendar shoot for the Anaheim Ducks and yesterday for maternity pictures for our first baby girl, and I can not even explain how amazing and talented Kenneth is. He is very reliable, a sweet guy and its not awkward at all to work with him, he makes you feel 100% comfortable. :) We picked this little park with a botanical garden and a grassy field and he took the pictures to whole other level! His suggestions, (and he does give you plenty cuz if you are like us, we were clueless as to how to pose haha), were so helpful and helped us capture so many great shots. DO NOT USE ANYONE ELSE, trust me, he is the one to use when you want that perfect moment caught on film forever! Thanks Again Kenneth, thanks to you our baby girl can see how much her Mommy and Daddy love her :) read more

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I hired Ken as the photographer for my wedding and I couldn't be happier with his pictures. I work in marketing and I'm really picky about my pictures. It's incredible how he was able to capture the emotion and feeling of the wedding. Ken is really professional, polite and extremely easy to work with. His attention to detail is spot on. I think it also helps that Ken is handsome and makes the ladies smile. =) Which is a bonus because some photographers make people feel uncomfortable, but Ken seems to bring out the best in people. His turnaround time on the proofs is also pretty fast. You can view them directly from his website (password protected). We have also hired Ken as a photographer for many of our corporate events and he always does a consistently amazing job. read more

Full disclosure: I have known Ken through mutual friends and knew he was a photographer, so when my wife and I wanted to do a family photo shoot, Ken was one of the first people we asked. However, I still looked him up on Yelp and was validated by all the 5-star reviews he received. Throughout the process Ken was very professional and accommodating. He recommended a couple of neighborhood parks where we could do the shoot and the park we ended up at was a great location. I knew that he had done a photo shoot earlier that day and had a wedding the next day, but you wouldn't know it from the enthusiasm he had during the entire shoot. He was very adept at combining his expertise and suggestions with what we envisioned for the session. Ken was also very good with my 4 month old son who managed to stay happy for the duration of the shoot. We felt comfortable the entire time and never felt rushed or pushed into doing things we didn't want to do. Two days after the session Ken emailed us a few sneak preview shots to hold us over until he completed our photos. We loved them and it only left us wanting more. A few weeks later he sent us a link to his site that hosts all of the photos from the shoot. We were extremely pleased with how the photos came out. They were amazing! He even dropped off our photos on DVD since he was passing by that day. I like that we have the freedom to do whatever we want with our photos under our agreement. From the location scouting to the photo shoot itself to the post-shoot experience, we were very happy with everything. I would have no problem recommending Ken to anyone who needs a photographer. read more

I needed to update my picture in my website (see my profile for website) and business cards so I searched for a photographer and read all the reviews of the local ones on Yelp. After reading all the reviews and seeing his work here I decided to call Ken. Yelpers didn't let me down! He was punctual, professional and very patient. I love the end results of the photographs I picked. But mostly I love Ken's photographic style, his demeanor and professionalism. I'd use him again in a heartbeat! read more

My wife and I hired Ken to photograph our daughter with our dog to use on our Christmas cards. Because these photos were going to all of our friends and family, we really wanted them to capture the personality of our daughter (and the dog's, too) while reflecting the spririt of our household (since we were not in the pictures). Ken nailed it, capturing just the right moment. This was no small feat as the dog is super hyper and can't be still for even a nanosecond, especially around people. Ken was able calm him down, get focused, and get the shots no problem. Stoked. In addition to his photographic skills, Ken is a true professional. He was on time, had all of the right gear, and picked an excellent location that he had scouted prior to our meeting. He had a number or really good shots staked out and we were able to get them all. He then had our digital proofs to us within a few hours. Needless to say, his service levels exceeded our expectations. And, yes, Ken is a handsome man so I am sure that helps out, too. Thanks Kenneth Pfeifer Photography. read more

We hired Ken to do our engagement and wedding photos. That was probably on of the best decisions we've made! Pre- Engagement Photos We found out about Ken, through one of our mutual friends. Prior to taking our engagement photos, we met up with Ken to get to know him more before we hired him. Right away, he was so friendly, intelligent, knew what he was talking about and just easy going. Right after our meeting with him, I told my (now) husband, that I definitely liked him and wanted to hire him. Engagement Photos: My husband and I didn't know where we should take our engagement photos at first, but I told Ken kind of how I wanted it to be (ie. fields, fences, etc.) He knew just where to take us! and it was perfect! Ken made us feel really comfortable and made the whole process fun. The day we took our photos, it was kind of gloomy and I was kind of worried that it wouldn't turn out so well...but I was wrong! About an hour after our photo shoot, ken texted us a "preview" photo! I was amazed on how quick he sent us a preview, not to mention the photo was amazing! Ken also has a fast turn around time, we got out engagement pictures so quickly, which was nice, because we only had a 4 month engagement . Also, Ken did our engagement photo/video montage cd.. We loved it! Wedding Photos: Ken arrived at my (brides) hotel to take photos of us getting ready, and Anna (second shooter) arrived at my husbands hotel to take photos of the groom and groomsmen's get ready. They were both amazing, they both down to earth, easy going people. They took all the shots we wanted! After the wedding we took photos at Downtown Orange, All the pictures turned our beautiful! Ken and Anna took amazing pictures all night! Also, we got our wedding pictures pretty quickly too! I would recommend Ken for ANYONE, and for ANY event! He seriously does great work. Once the wedding is over, all your left with are the memories, PICTURES, and videos. I couldn't have asked for a better photographer to take my pictures for one of the most important days of our lives :) If your thinking about hiring Ken, do it! :) read more

Ken did a terrific job at my wedding! He showed up early/stayed late and went far above what we asked him to do. Needless to say, he took excellent pictures of our wedding. To our surprise he also provided great pics of the location and nice candid shots of most of our guests. He edited the pics and had them to us in what felt like no-time at all. Additionally, he also gave us a couple unexpected prints. Thanks Ken!!! His professionalism, quality and prices are not commonly encountered. I would highly recommend his services for any of your photography needs! read more

Kenneth and his team were absolutely amazing for our wedding last summer. We spent a lot of time considering photographers and went with Kenneth Pfeifer on the recommendation of several friends. He sat down with us weeks before the wedding and carefully planned out every little detail including the photos that we would take in between the ceremony and the reception. We are absolutely amazed at how well the photos came out and would certainly recommend Kenneth to anyone else considering him for wedding photography. He's definitely got an eye for the best shots you can find and his entire team did amazing. I only wished that I would have posted a review earlier. read more

Phenomenal. pheNOMenal...PHENOMENAL!!! I just got my proofs and I am almost in tears I am so happy with my pics! I met Ken about a year ago in a friend-of-a-friend situation and casually friended him on Facebook. Over the past year, I have found myself so drawn to every picture he posts that pops up in my newsfeed that I was like, " Okay, I HAVE to be in these!" So I messaged him with a "Hey, remember me...? Wanna shoot my baby for his 9-month pics?" He got back to me immediately, even sending me ideas right away. I told him I was thinking either a beach or a park setting and he found a perfect spot that had both! He had more patience with my baby than I did at times! He got right down on his level and got such great perspectives and every range of expression from my little guy. And he was GREAT with him - when I commented on this, he just shrugged, "Eh, I used to teach swimming lessons to kids." He got my proofs to me right away, even sent me one little teaser from the session within an hour of leaving him - how's THAT for immediate gratification?! His website is super user friendly and he is very reasonably priced. I've already asked him to shoot my son's 1st birthday party. Come to think of it, I may now check Ken's availability before I plan every party! Thanks so much, Ken!!!! read more

Ken is an amazing photographer! We hired Ken to take pictures for our wedding, and right from the start, we knew we were in good hands. Ken is such a friendly and genuine person - he's one of those people that leave an impression on you. During the wedding planning process, Ken was very detailed-oriented, attentive, prompt (he showed up 30 minutes early!), reliable and knowledgeable. Ken worked endlessly for us. Prior to our wedding, we had many conversations via email, text, and phone about what exactly we wanted. He made many trips to our ceremony location and first look location to scope out the area for pictures. He gave recommendations on what would look best, but ultimately left it to us to decide what we wanted. On our wedding day, Ken made everyone feel very comfortable and made it a very pleasant experience for everyone involved. He was funny and made guests laugh (perfect to get those natural smiles!). We really appreciated that because weddings can be so stressful - Ken was one of those individuals who helped us to relax, laugh, and remind us that everything was perfect. He went above and beyond just being our photographer - he helped us with many other details on our wedding day. We are so grateful to Ken, and we hope others will have the same experience we did. We highly recommend Ken as a photographer. His photos are beautiful, unique, and capture the exact moment of it all. We are so happy that he was a part of our special day - he's become a good friend to us! We live in Northern California, and Ken is the only photographer we would consider to do future photo sessions with. We wished he lived closer! read more

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I have been using Yelp religiously for the past 4 years. I've found everyone from my accountant to dentist on Yelp. My experience with Ken Pfeifer finally made me want to write my first review! Ken, who I also found on Yelp, took my 1 yr old's pictures back in August. Throughout the entire process Ken was extremely easy and flexible to work with. We originally had the photo shoot scheduled for a Friday evening. My son hadn't slept all day and I feared he'd be cranky for his pictures. So one hour before Ken was supposed to arrive I called him to see if we could reschedule. I was convinced that we'd have to pick another weekend which would be difficult because I live in San Francisco and only come to OC every 6 weeks or so. But he completely understood and was so accommodating even though he had 2 other shoots scheduled for that weekend! We settled on meeting on Sunday early morning instead. When we first started discussing my son's shoot he offered to bring some balloons and cake for my little guy to dig into during the shoot which I thought was so sweet. On top of that he wasn't going to charge for it. I figured since we rescheduled for early sunday morning, he wouldn't be able to get them. Nope, I was wrong. He came with a beautiful bouquet of balloons and a cake! Now on to the pictures. Unfortunately, my son was still cranky during the shoot even after rescheduling. Ken completely let us take our time throughout the shoot, but I was still convinced we wouldn't have that many great pictures because of his mood. I was wrong again! Ken sent our pictures within a week and there were at least a 100 pictures that I loved. I almost wished I didn't like that many because it became so hard to choose my favorites! Overall, we had a fantastic experience with Ken. If you are looking for someone that is professional, easy to work with, very reasonably priced, and excellent at what he does (even though it's a part time gig for him at the moment) then look no further. Ken is your man! read more

Ken is an awesome photographer! He took our engagement pictures and they were AMAZING! He really knows how to work the camera and how to capture the moment. Ken is also such a pleasure to work with. He is responsive, dependable, honest, genuine, kind, and patient. He made us feel extremely comfortable throughout the entire shoot. He has great ideas and is also open to any ideas that we had as well. He also works really quickly - our shoot was only about 1.5 hours and we got SO MANY good shots. We are extremely happy with our pictures and would definitely recommend him to all of our friends and family! read more

We hired ken to shoot our stores look book and booked him again for family photos! He was early to both shoots and relieved our pictures on time! He worked well with my request and I will continue to use him again and again for my future jobs! read more

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(Written post-shoot and before I have proofs in my hands because I couldn't wait to go Yelping!:) I met Ken just under a year ago while photographing some landscapes and macro shots in the Earl Burns Japanese Gardens at CSULB. We've kept in touch mostly via Facebook since then, and I've had the pleasure of catching glimpses of his work and world through his eyes and lens, quietly admiring his immense talent. As my friends have been getting engaged and pregnant in droves (rabbits!!!), I'm all too happy and quick to offer up a link to his webpage and Yelp! page. Most of them are on a smaller budget basis (read: "Know anyone with a DSLR and a free Saturday?") so it usually takes some work on my end to convince them that a DSLR simply does not a photographer make! (rant) Any monkey can buy a big lens, press a button, and apply a few filters in post, but only a great photographer can capture just the right moment, be it posed or candid. And seriously, I've seen the prices of his packages, and for what you get in time (both in shoot duration & production turn-around brevity), quantity, and quality - he's an absolute steal. Go ahead and compare, but you're just wasting your time. (/rant) I stumbled upon a competition for a walk-on role for the TV show Mad Men, and being a long-time fan, I decided to throw my hat into the ring - and I figured if that doesn't work out, at least I'll walk away with a bunch of sweet pictures (who doesn't want a bunch of retro pics like the ones you see in your grandparents' photo albums?!) because I knew exactly who to book. A quick call to Ken with an immediate response had me booked within the week and he even hunted down a hair and make-up artist to help me get just the right look. (See review for: Jane Oh Kim at "glamOh makeup") Ken was in constant communication with me during the week leading up to the shoot - offering examples of poses I might want to practice, ideas for "scenes," and updates on some retro props he had found to use. My particular shoot called for an indoor setting, and Ken just so happens to have a full studio set up in his living room, complete with a backdrop, multiple lighting stands, and plenty of space. The house is also in a great neighborhood and super clean, so it's totally not a sketchy "Sure, I'll take your pictures, just come to my house, Baby..." kind of thing {{{shutters}}} ---see what I did there? Ah-hem... I rolled up at 6pm, and Ken was ready to help me cart in all the props and wardrobe change stuff I brought (including a large chest of drawers). When I walked in, Jane was already set up in the kitchen for hair and face, and Ken was fast at work setting up lighting. While Jane made me purdy, Ken ran out to grab food to make sure we ate (I was all "Whaa--- models eat?"). As the shoot began, Ken pulled up some Mad Men pictures on his iPad that we could try to emulate, and had plenty of poses in mind as well. Though sometimes with descriptive noises (for poses and emotions that really have no words, srsly), his direction to the model is clear. As much as I was having a hard time relaxing my posture and my furrowed brow, his patience never wavered and he remained a positive coach. I walked in a little uneasy with how low-cut one of my dresses was, but not once did I feel uncomfortable in front of him and the camera - he's not one to gawk, which is nice. Two wardrobe changes, probably ten different pose approaches, and more than two hours later, Ken also offered plenty of advice on how I could market my pictures to win the contest before helping me out the door. I had a great time at my shoot tonight and can't wait to see the proofs (which I'll apparently have a code for in my Inbox in the morning!) - the teasers that he's sent me via text within the hour of leaving his place have me really excited! ...to be continued... (The Turn-Around and Results!:) I awoke the next morning to find a link to SmugMug with all 173 photos from my shoot password protected & awaiting my selection! After sharing the link with a few family & friends and asking them for their top ten shots, a geeky spreadsheet compilation determined that the photo Ken had texted me the night prior was the hands-down favorite (surely, a testament to his instinctual eye). I shot Ken an email letting him know what my contest entry would be, and which other 4 photos I would like edited, and by the following morning, the Finished Product was in my Inbox, and the edits are nothing short of AMAZING!!! I'm not sure how long this link will hold up, but you can see it at http://bit.ly/AnnitaDarlingOnMadMen Ken certainly captured the essence of my character in so many of the shots - it was really hard to choose just five. I can't wait to get my other pictures on-line to Facebook, and printed for family to hang on their walls and display on their desks. If a need ever presents itself for professional pictures in the future, I know exactly who to call. read more

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I hired Ken to take pictures of my father's hands for his 60th birthday. My dad has worked the LA shipyards for the last 30 years and his hands are worn and calloused. My dad is a first generation immigrant and his hands, to me, represent the hard work and sacrifices he's made to give me the opportunity to succeed in this country. I spoke to Ken about the concept and with very little direction he created a set of beautiful pictures that truly captured the essence of what I was trying to convey. Ken set-up the appointment with my father, developed the poses, and took several sets of pictures with various lighting effects. The pictures were delivered promptly and the price was very reasonable. My sister and I framed our favourites and delivered the pictures to my dad for his birthday. Needless to say, my dad was very pleased with the results. Ken is a true professional and I recommend him for any photographic needs.... any. read more

This review has been a long time coming. Ken photographed our wedding in Temecula, CA back in May 2012 and we could not have been happier with the results! We also used him for our engagement photos. Ken could not have been more professional. He listened to our requests, made many helpful suggestions, helped us feel comfortable with the whole picture taking process, and always responded promptly to the many emails I sent him. He was also happy to accommodate the many props we brought along for our engagement shoot (including a giant yellow balloon and a scooter). Once the photos have been taken, Ken sets up a private online gallery so you, friends, and family can look through the pictures. The gallery lets you mark the "favorites" you want Ken to edit. Ken's editing skills are top notch. He even seamlessly swapped faces on a couple photos so that everyone's eyes were open in the same photo, giving us a perfect family picture! As another reviewer said, Ken takes so many great photos, it's impossible to pick just a handful of favorites. We actually couldn't do it. Instead of marking 50 wedding photos for edits, I think we marked something like 80 photos and let Ken pick the ones that could be "improved" the most with touch-ups :) We also had Ken design a leather-bound photo book that turned out gorgeous and was worth every penny! Ken designed all the pages then let us review a draft online so we could let him know if we wanted any changes before printing. I can't say enough good things about Ken. His pictures continue to wow me every time I check out his website/blog! read more

Ken is an amazing photographer. I've attended several events that he shot including a wedding, a couple of company holiday parties, and a picnic. He's very thorough in getting shots of everything and not focusing just on one subject. He's got a great eye for composing shots and directing people. When he shoots, he's energetic, positive and gets the best out of people. As a fellow photographer, he saved my butt once at a company event by helping shoot parts of the event I couldn't cover. I will never forget that. read more

So I finally decided to get some professional headshots taken and knew I could count on Ken P. and he did not disappoint! He had the backdrop and lights all set up in his living room instead of a studio so the vibe was very casual yet still professional. He allowed me to experiment with different expressions, angles, and lighting and made me feel comfortable and relaxed. I would defiantly recommend him to anyone wanting headshots or any other wedding or fashion needs as my pictures turned out better than what I expected. He sent me my proofs and edited them all within a week! read more

Ken is AWESOME!!! So i was in a hurry to find a good photographer in less than 2 weeks and i happen to find him on yelp and facebook. Emailed him and he emailed me back the same day. For me efficiency is key and he definitely emails/texts/calls back asap, which i love. He also gave me options and was willing to compromise a deal with me. He's very relatable and outgoing on the phone and it was very easy to like him off the bat. He arrived at my party and gave me suggestions and i trusted him to do his THANG! which he did! He also does video montages which is AMAZING as well! =) you get to choose your favorite shots and a song to go with the video! you get a DVD with all your pictures on there, and 10 of your favorite shots that he edits even more. He's so awesome that he threw in some print-outs for me!!! =) he was really good to work with and communicates with you and makes sure everything is to your liking. He cares about your opinion and likes to have fun with his work and you can tell he loves what he does. Everything i wished for and wanted in a photographer. Easy going, but professional and i felt comfortable around him as if i've known him for years! CALL HIM UP! he's awesome! will prob. use him for other parties! and def recommend him to other people. THANKS SO MUCH KEN!!! =) read more

I'm overdue in writing a review for Ken but I cannot say enough great things about him. Based on my Yelp search and the rave reviews he had, I hired him to do corporate head shots (and a few "dating profile" photos!) and he absolutely lived up to the reviews. First and foremost, he was able to produce some photos that I was really happy with - a feat, considering I hate having my picture taken and think they all look terrible - and he really took the time and went above and beyond to ensure that I had a lot of photos to choose from. Ken is really professional, yet easy to be around - particularly if you're having to do this for a couple of hours! He made it comfortable and he was so encouraging and positive which certainly made me relax more and feel better about the shoot. He's so responsive in getting back to you when you make the initial contact and that carries through to when he delivers your photos. I can definitely recommend him for any type of photography needs you have and frankly, I plan to hire him again to do some shots for my corporate web site and hopefully my wedding when I meet "Mr Right!" read more

WOW WOW WOW! My husband found Ken doing some research online (Yelp and others) to find our wedding photographer. From our first consultation, we both loved his easygoing demeanor and were impressed by his portfolio (what you see online doesn't do him justice). And it just got better from there. We LOVED working with him for our engagement shoot (he was so adaptable, from helping us find the perfect location to including our son and dog) and couldn't believe how wiling he was to do anything to get the perfect shots for us - climbing trees, fighting off ants, you name it! He never posed us but gave us ideas, encouraged us to talk to and laugh with each other, and that's how we got the most beautiful photos from our shoot. A few weeks prior to our wedding at our coordinator's request, Ken came to our venue to familiarize himself with the lighting/area to make the most of our wedding photos. On the day of, he worked so well with our guests, family (which is tougher than it sounds/looks) and coordinator. He and Anha (his second shooter) did way more for me in the bridal suite than just taking pictures, too - she may or may not have put my veil in for me :) We just got our sneak peek back and our pictures are STUNNING! We are so excited for the rest and we're already thrilled with the outcome. Once again - Ken was wililng to run down to the beach, lay down on train tracks (literally), anything he had to do to provide us with some amazing and modern wedding day photos. Professionaly, he's so easy to work with. Delivers photos when he says he will, punctual and crazy reasonably priced for his talents. We aren't the most comfortable at taking photos either, but I promise he makes the process easygoing and fun. His only flaw? Taking too many gorgeous photos it makes it tough for us to choose which ones to print :) -Emily France read more

I would give a 6th star if I could. We did our engagement photos with Ken yesterday in Los Angeles, he's amazing. He sent us a sneak peak early this morning of a photo of us at the LACMA Urban Lights, the photo is stunning. If you looked at the photo and then met us, you likely say "I knew these two people would be like this" Ken captured our personalities to a t. I'm a list person so I have a few reasons why like love working with Ken. 1. He's flexible, I insisted on doing something a little different, and Ken worked with us on locations and timing. Our shoot was over the holiday weekend. 2. He has a great personality. We are vibe people, if we don't get a good vibe, we wont give you our business. 3. It felt really nature, my fiance and I cracked jokes the entire time and a few times forgot that that we were supposed to be taking photos. 4. We were busy and I'm sure Ken was busy also, he was very responsive to emails and phones calls. If we had an idea, Ken would conference call with us to work out details. read more

"Woohoo! As good as it gets!" Yelp says this is the definition of the ideal experience, but I don't think it's enough to describe what you get with Ken. We hired Ken for our engagement shoot after having looked at five or six dozen photographers... he had the "wow" factor we'd been waiting for. There were some pretty serious logistical issues to overcome (long story) in order to set up the shoot, but Ken literally bent over backwards to make it work. I'm not the most comfortable person in front of a camera, but most of the shoot I ended up forgetting I was on camera.. it felt like hanging out with one of those new friends who you know will be an old friend, someday. Ken has the most natural, relaxed, professional manner of any photographer I've ever dealt with, and -- guess what -- he's also a phenomenal technician. The pictures turned out better than we could have hoped, a true expression of ourselves. The only regret we had is that we couldn't hire Ken to shoot our wedding, too -- if I ever need a photographer again, Ken will be my first call. Hell, the next time I'm in LA and want to get a beer, he'll be my first call. Six stars. read more

I've been working on writing this review for a while now, trying to think of how to best describe Ken, his work, and my experience with him. I guess, all I can say is, "Perfect". Honestly. Everything about it was absolutely and completely PERFECT. I got married about 3 weeks ago at the Villa in San Juan Capistrano. I meticulously designed, planned and organized everything for my wedding/reception myself, so when it came to finding a photographer, I knew exactly what I was looking for, and I did A LOT of research. I looked at the knot website, checked out bridal magazines, got referrals from friends, etc. etc., but all I found were overpriced and over-hyped photographers with nothing special to bring to the table. I decided to seek the advice of my go-to guide for absolutely everything, Yelp. I found Ken's page, and, when I saw how great his reviews were and how close he was to where I lived, I decided to check out his website. I spent over an hour looking through his all his galleries, going through his blog, reading his profile and my first impression was "WOW. I NEED to call this guy." He was very prompt in getting back to me right away, was extremely flexible as far as my wants and needs were concerned, and set up an appointment for us to meet in person at my earliest convenience. Everything about his vibe and photographic style and personality fit me to a tee and we were completely on the same page as far as the atmosphere I wanted to create with my wedding. He was extremely outgoing and obviously passionate about his work, and I could tell that he genuinely cared about what I wanted. He was the first photographer I met with, and I booked him same day. We stayed in contact for all the weeks/months leading up the wedding, going over any questions/concerns I had, throwing ideas back and forth. I knew that I was going to be a big ball of stress on my wedding day, but he put me at ease because I knew, as far as the photography was concerned, I had nothing to worry about-all I had to do was be happy and enjoy my day-he would take care of everything else. Day of: Was I anxious? Yes. I'm running around like a chicken with it's head cut off, turning this 10 degrees clockwise and shifting that 3/4" of an inch over and generally being a belabored perfectionist. He arrived right on time, set up his equipment and began snapping away at all the little details and capturing the all the subtleties I'd taken such care to create. The moment he showed up in the bridal suite to take the shots of me and my bridal party getting ready, he told me "This is the most beautiful wedding I think I've ever shot." Stress gone. How? Who knows. He must be magic (or maybe it was his corny jokes or the off-beat banter), because from that point, I was all smiles. From the moment I walked down the aisle to our getaway car, from the first dance to the last, from the formal portraits to the crazy reception, he was there, capturing moments of time with his camera. Less than 2 weeks later I get my proofs. INCREDIBLE. Every picture was a work of art. The way he caught the light, the shadows, the angles and framing...everything was intentional and inspired. And the expressions and the emotions he was able to capture are beyond priceless. He caught moments that even I forgot about. Even if he did no retouching, I would still be thrilled with the result. Bottom line: some photographers shoot to make a living, but Ken lives to shoot. He created the most beautiful mementos of the biggest day of my life, and I can't thank him enough for doing such a phenomenal job. If I ever have an opportunity to work with him again, I will LEAP a the chance. Please, please, please, if you are looking for a photographer, he is your man. Trust me. read more

Well, we have been growing our team and needed some additional headshots and Ken comes through again. Seriously, this guy is the best. Easy to work with, great shots, easy flat pricing. If you are looking for family or group photos or headshots, Ken is the man. If anyone wants to check out his work, check out our website on the "team" tab www.AndrewSoss.com. read more

Simply put, Ken is an artist. If you want to work with someone who has an incredible eye, patience and an abundance of creative ideas you should hire him without hesitation. My jazz trio was in need of new shots for our website and Ken did an incredible job. We're honestly going to have a difficult time choosing our favorite because there are so many good choice. Thank you Ken! read more

I highly recommend Ken Pfeifer for any photography need. He shot my wedding last year and I am extremely pleased with my photos. His work is comprehensive in that he incorporates variety in his shots. I've seen so many collections of wedding pictures that are basically the same style in every shot. That gets boring. My wedding pictures have so many different feels to them. Ken did a great job of making each picture unique and beautiful. He definitely has an eye for taking great shots. Even the smallest details became remarkable ! He also did a terrific job with the touch ups! He is also a pleasure to work with. He knows his stuff and is very pleasant and friendly. He is also super professional and goes above and beyond expectations. If you want a professional who delivers pictures that capture the emotion, beauty, and details of your event, Ken is your guy! read more

Needed to get senior photos for my daughter (didn't want the typical cap and gown) so thought we would get family photos done at the same time... Ken was very creative, organized and easy to work with! He suggested a location that was perfect. Most difficult part is choosing which ones to print! Got family photos and each of the kids done. LOVE the photos! :0) read more

Mr Pfeifer and his staff are 2nd to none when it comes to professionalism. His "eye" and ability to work with our Power Players (who are not professional models) is what made the sale of the 2010-2011 Power Player calendar such success. I can only hope services are available for next season's shoot. To view some of Ken's fantastic work or to purchase a calendar, visit anaheimducks.com/ppcalendar read more

I shot a wedding with Ken Pfeifer last year. He was super easy going and very professional, an all around great individual. Ken is soft spoken and polite, never pushy or demanding of his clients. He has a very strong work ethic and gives his all for every photo shoot. Just take a look at his photography portfolio, the amazing images speak for themselves. He has a great eye and is able to capture the small details that capture the emotions of the people and the day so well. Each photo has it's own story to tell. I have kept up with his photography and he is always surprising me with his ability to push the creative envelope. Shooting a wedding is very difficult. Things happen fast and you have one shot to capture that magical moment before it is gone. Don't trust your special day to just any photographer. Do yourself a favor and hire Ken! read more

Ken is a videographer's dream come true! He is not only professional and accommodating to his clients, but to his fellow vendors as well. More than just great photos, I think I'm not alone when I say that he is a genuinely nice guy. You get a vibe that he really values each client and vendor that he meets. It's always a pleasure working with you, Ken! read more

Talented, motivated, creative and respectful photographer. Invest and hire Ken; he does wonders.

I have gone to several photographers in Southern California for my children's head shots and I tell you Ken is just the best. He does not just gives you pictures of your kids. He creates wonderful snapshots in time, to remember your little ones with. He is also such a nice person! read more

As I'm sitting here looking at pictures from our wedding, I can't help but smile and think back on that wonderful day. And I'm able to do this because Ken and Will (second shooter) captured every moment and emotion of that day. We knew right from the start that Ken was the right photographer. I had sent Ken an email about his rates and availability and he literally sent me a reply within minutes. Promptness...check! As a stressed out bride, it is so important to have vendors that are able to get back to you promptly. After looking over his pictures and rates with my husband, we both felt good about booking Ken for our wedding. And boy, am I glad we did! The weeks and days leading up to our wedding, Ken periodically checked in with us to see how we were doing. On our wedding, Ken and Will were wonderful! For the traditional wedding pictures, Ken came up with poses that didn't seem stiff or forced (I hate having my picture taken so this was very important). The candid shots turned out beautiful. I don't know how they did it but it seems like they were able to photograph everyone and everything that was taking place. Overall, Ken is an honest and caring photographer who really enjoys capturing those special moments. This can be seen through his interaction with his clients, but most importantly this can be seen through his photographs. An added bonus? Ken gets the pictures to you in no time! Best wedding investment we ever made! read more

Ken was an absolute pleasure to work with - he is patient, thoughtful and explains everything up front. I would definitely recommend him :)

My fiance and I hired Ken to take our engagement photos and we are so glad we did! He is super easy-going and wonderful to work with. He really helps to put you at ease and be more comfortable in front of the camera. He was always keeping an eye out for for things that would make pretty pictures. He stopped us while we were walking to another location so that we could get some amazing sunset shots! We would never have noticed this opportunity had he not been there to direct us. He took tons and tons of photos throughout our session and got them all loaded up to his website within just a few days! Ken is just so sweet and very professional. I would definitely work with him again! read more