I am so glad I hired Adam for my surprise proposal to my girlfriend. Living in SoCal and having…read morenever been to Monterey/Big Sur, I planned my whole proposal based on google searches, reddit threads, and word of mouth. Being a Big Sur/Monterey local, Adam provided extremely helpful insight and feedback for my proposal. He definitely helped relieve a lot of the stress during the planning phase of my proposal. On the day of the actual shoot, the day-of jitters was overwhelming at times, but Adam's energy and demeanor was very centering. He was patient and gave my new fiancee and I space to calm ourselves, and also knew when to take charge and guide us with our poses. He also had amazing and creative ideas for how to pose and brought us to local, reclusive spots to take intimate photos. Best of all, Adam always had a smile on his face and he made us really think like we were supermodels walking the runway haha. If you're going to do any photoshoot, especially a proposal or engagement shoot, in the Big Sur/Monterey area, I would highly recommend getting Adam!!

Adam took photos at my daughter's ceremony and did an incredible job! He is professional,…read moredetail-oriented, and truly talented. I highly recommend him!

Rachel was such a pleasure to work with! My fiance did an awesome job finding her to take our…read moreengagement photos (which I had no idea about!). You could tell she was experienced and knew how to pose us and make us look natural. It was extremely fun having her snap pictures of us that time flew by so fast. She also did an awesome job editing our pictures. They turned out so beautiful. It captured the right emotions and she knew all the angles and shots to capture our faces and my ring. It was also a cloudy day on the beach but you couldn't even tell with the pictures. Thank you so much Rachel for being part of our day, you were AMAZING!!!

We used Rachel earlier this month for family photos after our son turned one and we loved her! She…read morewas prompt in responding to my inquiry and her prices and packages are competitive. On the day of our shoot, my husband woke up very sick. He wanted to cancel but I begged him to hang in for a few hours until our session was complete. He agreed but he was irritable the whole time. Our son was cranky and teething and hadn't slept through the night for at least a week. Plus we had just partied for three days with out friends at our family beach house in Moss Landing so I was super tired! To top it off, the weather on the afternoon of our shoot was unforgiving. When Rachel arrived we sort of rushed her through our session because we all wanted to get back home to the Bay. I figured we wouldn't get a lot of good shots but if we got at least a few it wouldn't be wasted effort. She was gracious and patient and gave us just the right amount of direction that we needed since my husband and I feel super awkward in front of the camera. Despite giving her zero workable material, the photos came out gorgeous! (And we received them in a week!) I couldn't believe it. She made something out of nothing and now we have these beautiful and precious photos of our family to cherish forever. We will definitely be using Rachel again! We are so so full of gratitude!

Taylor was an absolute pleasure to work with! She took photos at our wedding, including the…read moreceremony, portraits, and reception. The whole time, she was so great at telling us where we needed to be and how to pose to get the perfect shots. The photos all came out beautifully, and we're having such a hard time deciding on just a couple to get printed! Leading up to the wedding, we had multiple meetings to discuss the wedding timeline, shots that were important to us, and all of the other important logistics. They were always very well thought-out in advance, and Taylor was incredibly responsive to all of our other questions between calls. We are so glad that we got to work with Taylor and hope that we have more opportunities to in the future! 10/10 experience!

Taylor was just the BEST to work with and we couldn't have chosen a better photographer in the…read moreCarmel area. My fiance and I were visiting from Los Angeles and wanted to get engagement photos done. Taylor was prompt, responsive, and patient in explaining the process. She knew the best locations for photographs and made the photo shoot so enjoyable and fun. She made us feel comfortable and relaxed. I'm so thankful for the opportunity to work with her!

Carol was the best photographer a bride could ever ask for! Her and her second shooter Mohammed,…read moremade the day so much fun and really captured the most amazing shots of our special day! Even the guys had fun! She is so talented and it was so fun to share in her creative process and be her muse. My husband and I are so in love with the images we have seen so far and cannot wait to see more! She captured the nature and spirt of the day perfectly, we felt like royalty. Thank you Carol for your attention to detail and for what I know is going to be the most stunning wedding album yet! I can't wait to book you for many, many more special moments in our lifetime together! Happy Holidays, Chelsea & Lafras

Carol and Justin make up the fabulous team of Carol Oliva Photography. My husband and I did our…read moreengagement & wedding photos with them, and that was the best purchase we made. They both have such an amazing eye for absolutely breathtaking photos. During the wedding, Carol and Justin captured all the moments I was hoping to, without even remembering to bring those shots to their attention. We also used their photo booth during our reception, and that was almost just as fun as the reception! They were so entertaining making our guests laugh, and had the perfect props for our guests to utilize. Another great benefit is Carol's timely correspondence. Anytime I had a question, she'd email me back, with thorough explanation. Their work speaks for itself, when I say that you will not regret booking them for your photography needs!!

I would not hesitate to hire Lorinda for any photo shoot's you need done. She is on time, and knows…read more100% how to photo you at your best angle it comes natural to her. Lorinda did a fantastic job with my son's graduation photo's.

If you are reading this stop looking for another photographer! Lorinda is the absolute best. She…read morewent above and beyond with our surprise engagement shoot this past weekend. Coming from Sacramento, I had no clue where to pull off the surprise, but Lorinda had the answers for everything. Which beach to have as the venue, which hotel to stay at, and even had extra outfits for my now fiancé to change in to. We had a lot of family come in for the surprise and she was extremely professional with guiding all of them as well. As for the shoot itself, Lorinda captured our memorable moment with some stunning images. She knew exactly what she was doing, which lighting worked for each pose, she made us very comfortable, and the whole shoot felt very candid. Thank you again Lorinda for everything, 5/5 is an understatement.

Shannon is truly incredible--just book her! From the moment I saw her breathtaking dog photography,…read morealong with her stunning landscapes and masterful use of light, I knew she was the one we wanted for our big day. She exceeded every expectation. As a one-woman powerhouse, Shannon captured every moment beautifully--and then some. Her photos are absolutely breathtaking, some of the most stunning I've ever seen. Beyond her talent, it was Shannon's energy and spirit that made the day even more special. She was kind, calm, and such a joy to be around. Everyone who met her couldn't stop raving about how fabulous she was. If you want to take the stress out of your big day, do yourself a favor and book Shannon--you won't regret it.

I was fortunate enough to have Shannon shoot for our engagement photos in Big Sur, California…read more Shannon exceeded our expectations in making our vision come to life. She was so comfortable and fun to work with. One of the best things also was how quick she was on getting the photos back to us! We were so happy with how the photos turned out and would love the opportunity to work with her again!

My husband and I are absolutely in awe of Tatiana and her AMAZING talent! We had the time of our…read morelives at our elopement ceremony on the Big Sur Coast largely due to Tatiana and her magic! From our first interaction with Tatiana during our prep call, I knew we were lucky to have her as our photographer! She was so much fun to talk to and we could instantly feel that she is such a genuine person! We love her natural approach with photography and free spirit energy! Our loved ones have told us that they can feel our joy through our breathtaking coastal and redwood photos! Tatiana took us to special spots that we had never seen before and we nearly had the beach to ourselves! My husband and I had our first dance on the beach listening to our favorite music that Tatiana played for us! It was more lovely than I could have ever imagined or hoped for. She also made us the most beautiful keepsake wedding photo album that we will be enjoying for years to come! I adore this magical album as it fills me with pride and joy and transports us to that magnificent day! Thank you Tatiana!!! We are forever grateful to you and hope to work with you again if the occasion presents itself! Blessings always! Nicole & George

About a 3 week turnaround for our full set, plus a few extras ;), and they are amazing. Tatiana…read morekept us in the loop while we waited with some super early teasers and when it came time to choose, my wife and I had a good time spending an hour making our choices. We created our own numbering system on which ones were hard yes's and maybes. It was hard because we only managed to shave off one or two pictures every round, but it was pretty fun discussing why we wanted certain pictures and which ones would look on social media, for friends, in our home, etc. Thanks again Tatiana! I made the one that makes me look like a Kpop star as my profile pic, lol

I hired Ben for my proposal on a trip up to Carmel. He was great at communicating before the shoot…read moreto advise me on possible locations and best time of day, taking into account my dinner reservation immediately afterwards. He was punctual and helpful during the shoot, giving us great direction as we all battled the wind at Garrapata beach. Price was fair and we had a lot of pictures to look through afterwards, his website/gallery was easy to navigate and I think the value for his services was spot on. He sends you a few via text to show to the fam/friends on the day of then about 3-4 weeks later you'll get the entire set that he edited. Would hire again and recommend Ben to anyone in the area that needs a seasoned photographer!

This review is 4 years overdue but Ben was there to help capture my wife and I's engagement. Not…read moreonly was he super professional but he was extremely helpful in picking the perfect spot. If you're looking for incredible photography work, Ben is the best option. You won't be disappointed!

I can't speak highly enough about James and his talent for capturing personalities. He is my go to…read moreprofessional because he makes the experience fun and our pictures always turn out amazing! AND his prices are super reasonable!

You won't be disappointed with your pictures as long as this guy is behind the camera. James has…read morebeen capturing all of my life's special moments from boosting my confidence and taking random shots of me, to my engagement, my wedding, my maternity photos, baby announcements. You name it James has captured it. He is a pleasure to work with and easy going. He will go the extra mile to make sure you get that amazing shot. I highly recommend Jamesrphotography to anyone looking for amazing photos.

I have used Green's many times over the years. I have purchased several camera systems from them…read moreand am 100% satisfied. They have always backed up what they sell. I have always trusted all my photo needs to Green's.

I have purchase a camara and a professional lens from them Over the years. Customer service is…read moregood and they are knowledgeable.