This review is a year in the making! I've been dying to write this review but not wanting anyone to see it just yet, I held off. You see, my husband and I eloped a year ago in January 2025 and had what everyone thought was our wedding in January 2026 but to everyone's surprise it was actually our one year wedding anniversary instead. When we were doing research on ways to elope we stumbled upon the Old Orange County Courthouse and we weren't familiar with the Old Orange County Courthouse at all or photographers in the area in general but when we googled OOCC, Lucia came up. We went through her page and we both instantly liked the vibe. We reached out to her and the rest was history. She was amazing and we are so very happy with our photos. She was so much fun too and extremely knowledgeable. Sometimes you feel awkward and weird posing in front of a camera but Lucia makes you feel comfortable and guides you. It was never awkward or weird, it was fun! And I loved being playful with my partner. I also explained some insecurities I had and she taught me how to deal with those with different posing styles. I appreciated it greatly. Her attention to detail is superb! She captured everything perfectly - even getting shots I didn't even know I would want! We're both so very happy! Thank you Lucia! For not only being a phenomenal photographer but holding onto our secret for an entire year! You're amazing and from the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU! read more

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Lucia was so fun to work with at the courthouse! Lucia's specific directions and organized plan made me a lot less anxious for the big day. Both my fiance and I feel super awkward when it comes to photos so we really appreciated how Lucia would give us specific posing directions. She is truly a great photographer and captured all the important moments. We really appreciated how flexible she was with switching up some of the photo locations since we had some family members who couldn't walk too far. She is so professional, friendly, and talented. read more

It was truly a gift to have Lucia capture our wedding. She's professional, efficient, hard working and so comfortable to work with. She was able to catch my husband and I in our true element, and her photos show it. She was perfect getting the kiddos to look at the camera and even our dog! Not only were we blown away by her artistry, our family and friends can't stop talking about her too! We are forever grateful for the experience and the beautiful images she captured for us to relive our wedding day. read more

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Lucía made herself available to me last minute for my graduation photos, welcomed my husband in during our shoot and took all the feedback and suggestions I had. I usually do not like professional photos of myself and have only had them done a few times. Lucía did an extraordinary job and my husband and I will be keeping in contact for our future photography needs! Thank you again! Very happy customer. read more

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I recently had the absolute pleasure of working with Lucia from Luzye Photography for my wedding, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. She truly is a master of her craft, and the resulting photos were, without a doubt, the best wedding pictures I have ever seen. From the very beginning, Lucia was incredibly fun and easy-going, making the entire experience a true pleasure to work with. She was also remarkably time-efficient, ensuring we captured every moment without feeling rushed. Lucia's talent for working with lighting is simply amazing, creating a romantic, ethereal quality in the photos that perfectly captured the mood of our special day. Her great eye for detail and editing is evident in every single shot; the final images are polished works of art. Beyond her technical skills, Lucia has a wonderful way of getting wedding guests involved in the photos, capturing genuine joy and candid moments that we will cherish forever. If you are looking for a photographer who delivers breathtaking results and is a dream to work with, Luzye Photography is the clear choice. read more

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I was extremely happy with Luzye Photography (Lucia). She is so welcoming and offers fantastic recommendations. Her enthusiasm is truly infectious. We also had her shoot our wedding photos at Angel Stadium, and they turned out beautifully. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer. In fact, my wife and I are hiring her for our Christmas 2024 photos. Being a retired photographer I knew exactly what I was looking for and she nailed it. read more

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Lucia and her assistant took the most beautiful wedding photos of my daughter and her fiancé. She knows the ins and outs of the Orange County Courthouse in Santa Ana and took gorgeous photos. She worked with the bride and groom so they could have their puppy in the pictures, too. She also was very good with grouping attendees in the family pictures following the ceremony. Based on the preview pictures, I can't wait to see the rest of the wedding album. Highly recommend. read more

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Thank you so much for the amazing photos! Lucia bonded quickly with my daughter and she captured her truest smiles and didn't incredible job of navigating the college campus to collect the very best photos possible I will definitely be calling her again. Thank you. read more

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Lucia has done it again! This is my 4th session with her and this time, with a 4-month-old baby! I was pretty nervous because I didn't know how cooperative my baby would be, but Lucia was so flexible and patient, especially as we approached nap time and baby was getting fussy. Lucia is the only person I trust to capture my vision. She listens and respects my wishes, but also gives great advice when I ask for it. Lucia has always been super talented since we did my graduation photos at UCI in 2018, but I actually think she's gotten even better. She invests a great deal of time and energy into developing her craft, and her skills show in the final product. Beside her professionalism and talent, it was a pleasure simply catching up with Lucia. She's been with us for each major milestone for our family and we look forward to having her photograph us again in the future. read more

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Lucia is simply wonderful! My husband & I had our maternity photoshoot with her yesterday and truly went above & beyond for us. Her attention to detail and overall kindness made us feel so comfortable, it felt as if our friend was photographing us! Lucia always made sure I was feeling good and offered me multiple breaks whenever I needed throughout our time together. I really appreciated how much she cared for my own well being, that really goes along way! I couldn't recommend her more, her work is a prime example of someone who genuinely loves what they do. I can't wait to work together again in the future. Thank you Lucia! read more

My husband and I asked Lucia to be our photographer for our civil ceremony at the Old Orange County Courthouse in October. We wanted a small intimate wedding with just our immediate families in attendance. From the start, Lucia impressed us with how organized and thoughtful she was. She went above and beyond being a photographer, to the point that it felt like we had hired a wedding planner, because she was so knowledgeable and detail oriented and thought of everything we needed before we did. And by the end of our day, she felt like a good friend. During the initial meeting, I let Lucia know that my eyes are sensitive to bright light (both sunlight and camera flash). Lucia reassured me that nearly all the photos would be in soft natural light (as we had seen from the photos on her website), and if sunlight bothered me at any point, we would work in sunglasses as a fun prop for outdoor photos. I brought up that I felt a little anxious about being photographed (I know it sounds funny, as we are the ones who wanted a photographer, but I still had the jitters), and she helped reassure me about these concerns as well. Lucia addressed all our concerns and questions and helped us feel like we were in capable and caring hands. In the month leading up to our wedding, Lucia created a Google doc which provided a very organized schedule customized for us and our families, parking directions, items that she recommended packing, and other helpful suggestions such as how to hold the bouquet, how to photograph the ring, etc. On our wedding day, Lucia helped guide us quickly and efficiently from place to place. She got us into the best photo spots, like the grand staircase, the big courtroom upstairs, and a shared spot on the lawn where we could play with the bubble guns. She also reminded us which ceremony room we should ask for to get the best photos (we almost forgot. Thanks for catching that for us!) This was no easy feat since there were quite a lot of people inside and outside the courthouse, so props to Lucia for being able to grab these spots for us! Throughout all the photo sessions, she reminded us how to stand in the best light, hold our poses a certainn way, and most importantly helped us feel comfortable which brought out the natural happy smiles and laughs that are so important for these photos! She also offered us blotting papers because it was a warm day (my husband really thanks you for that!) And a shout out to her assistant Adal who was also friendly and pleasant, and helped carry our things and offered his help whenever possible. Our families also loved Lucia and told us that we need to book her for all our important life events! You know you must be doing things right if even our dads (who are usually camera shy) said they had fun and wanted to see the photos. 1 week later - We already received our photo previews. That is super fast! And she delivered even more photos than we expected so we could enjoy them together and with our families. 6 weeks later - We received our final photo gallery. We did ask for a few edits such as lengthening my husband's necktie in some photos and removing a cowlick from others. Again Lucia was super quick to respond and went above and beyond to help us out with these. And now we have our final photos!! These photos are even more beautiful than we could've imagined, and we can't wait to share these with our family and friends, just in time for the holidays. Definitely going to make prints of these as well. So thank you again from the bottom of our hearts for making our wedding day so special! We can't imagine what our day would have been like without you. Thank you for accommodating all our quirks and whims, and we hope that if we need a photographer for any special events that we could work with you again :) read more

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Lucia was the absolute BEST and we can't say enough good stuff about our experience. My son got married at the historic Orange County Courthouse and his bride found Lucia online. As soon as my sons fiance saw the pictures Lucia had taken it was a "we need to book her" She gave so much info on what we needed to do, where to park, where and when to meet, etc along with an itinerary of what photos she was going to take (this itinerary was set up with communications with bride/groom prior to the wedding day to make sure we didn't leave anything out we wanted). She was so sweet and calming and knew how the entire wedding day process worked and was by our side (taking pics of course) the entire time we were waiting our turn for the courtroom. She had such great photo ideas and such a joy, very positive and fun. Now that we have received all the pictures (many more then we expected) they are FANTASTIC and we couldn't all be happier. A huge thank you to Lucia for helping make my son and is new wife's day the BEST day ever and forever memorialized this special day with perfect photos. My only downside is.....now we have to choose what pictures we want to put in frames cause they are all great. Wish we could give more than 5 stars. read more

Lucia is impressive! From the beginning, she was very professional and was fast in responding inquiries. She conducted a phone interview to gauge what our expectations and to "learn" more about the subject (which was my son for college graduation pictures). She made us all very comfortable and gave suggestions on poses and areas of the college to do the pictorials. She's not only friendly and professional but very accommodating to our needs and went way and beyond our expectations. She made the picture taking event fun and pleasant. Her work was simply amazing! The turn around was fast and we were able to view them right away. She is definitely on my phone book for professional photographer and highly recommended! Thank you Lucia, it was very pleasant to work with you. read more

Lucia is awesome! We've worked with her 3 times now and it is always such a great experience. I always feel awkward posing for pictures but Lucia makes is super simple and really stress free. We also have a 3 month old and she was so patient with us! The pictures always come out amazing and my Mom loves her read more

Lucia is an absolute Rockstar of a photographer. She is so talented and has an incredible eye for details. Not only does she provide you fabulous pictures of the most important day of your life but she makes you feel incredible too. She gives you that quiet confidence boost as she is taken your photos and manages to reign in the nerves. If you're looking for a photographer for your wedding ladies and gents she's your person. Hands down she's the best. Words fail me when I'm trying to describe just how happy my husband and I were with her. We had to take a selfie with her because she was such a huge part of the day and made everything go so smoothly. She is quite experienced with photographing the Old Orange County Courthouse and gives you great tips and tricks to make the day go flawlessly. read more

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We are so happy to have picked Lucia as our wedding photographer for our OC courthouse wedding. She was familiar with the venue and its processes. She also knew all the best lighting and areas to take photos which came out amazing! We had a large family attending and she was so accomodating and patient with making sure everyone was posed and ready. She was very professional and friendly to make sure that everyone was comfortable, we would highly recommend her to anyone! read more

Lucia did an amazing job at my sisters graduation photoshoot! She was very prepared and did research of the campus ahead of time to make sure every shot was perfect and matched my sisters needs during her photoshoot. She also brought extra props to make the photos more exciting and professional. I highly recommend her and I will always choose her for any photoshoots that I'd like the future :) read more

I work with Lucia about my graduation photo shooting, and I'm really glad that I could find her! Lucia is the best! As a MBA graduate, let me give you an elevator pitch, "why she is awesome," 1. Super organized Lucia set up 15 mins phone call before photo shooting, and made sure my plan and concerns. She also checked the commencement schedule for me and offered to reschedule the photo shooting date to avoid the crowd. On the shooting day, she brought the cart for props and purses, so my parents and I could switch our shoes to comfortable shoes when we walked to another location. Thanks to Lucia and her husband Alex, we could save the energy to smile at the camera after walking almost 2 miles on campus! 2. Knows the location very well She knows the best spots on campus! I visited the campus only a couple of times because of the covid, so I had no idea about the locations. She suggested the best location based on my wish list, and even gave us a little tour! 3. Her personality Lucia is very friendly, and thoughtful. She is such a gem! She scheduled "bathroom break" for my old parents, and made sure if they were comfortable during the session. My parents don't speak English and are a bit shy - Lucia patiently communicated with them and took pictures of their best smiles. She made my photo shooting with my parents such a special moment. If you are looking for a photographer with awesome personality in OC area, I recommend Lucia to anybody. And yes, I'm looking forward to working with her again in the future! read more

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What can I say about Lucia that hasn't already been said in her reviews? I had the pleasure of working a wedding with Lucia (I was the DJ). There's a reason she's 5 stars. Her work ethic is great. Her photos are amazing. Most importantly, to me at least, her communication sets the bar with what you should expect when you hire a vendor. Whenever I came by to give her a heads up for the next formality, she was already ready to go and it shows in her work. The photos came out absolutely beautiful. If you're looking for a photographer, don't second guess yourself, reach out to Lucia. read more

We are more than happy to give Lucía a five-star review - we loved everything about working with her! From her professionalism and initiative with planning from our very first meeting, to her commitment for consistent and reliable communication, Lucía goes above and beyond to make sure you get what you want. And then some! Lucía took on the challenge of shooting our micro-wedding on short notice and the photo gallery she produced was beyond exceptional. They truly captured the beauty, joy, and love of the event! We were so grateful to have had her help in capturing our special day, and for her attention to detail regarding what we were looking for. We look forward to revisiting these photos over the years as they are a timeless reminder of one of our favorite days. read more

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We hit the jackpot with Lucia (Luzye Photography)!! She was able to fit us in during a very hectic grad season and we couldn't be more thankful. Lucia is the total package: she is professional yet fun and passionate. Lucia is also a wonderful communicator - she responded to all of our questions quickly and sent us reminders as needed. She ensured that all of our photo requests were met, then exceeded those expectations! If you're looking for a quality photographer, then look no further ... Lucia's the one!! read more

Lucia has been our wedding photographer since my wife, and I had a small beach ceremony in 2020 with a total of four guests due to Covid concerns. We were all too happy to be able to bring her back for our ceremony celebrating that small wedding two years later. Lucia is an amazing photographer who has a great vision when it comes to posing and setting up shots (her night photos are incredible!), and her pictures turn out beautiful. Throughout our celebration, she did everything she could to get the perfect shots and capture our big day and, after seeing the pictures, she nailed it! We had a great time working with Lucia, who is so easy going and supportive in helping us to capture the best photos possible and creating lasting snapshots of our special day. We cannot say enough good things about Lucia and her photography. If you are looking for a photographer who will be professional, work super hard for you, and capture amazing photos of your special moments, you cannot go wrong with Lucia! read more

I've been a DJ & EMCEE for over 20 years. Recently we provided our DJ and Photo Booth Services for a Quinceanera in San Diego. Fortunately for us, we were able to witness Lucia & her team from Luyze Photography in some incredible action. They showed up early to take photos of the room setup and from the moment we met, we felt an inviting yet professional vibe from them. Throughout the.night, they were engaging and had incredible communication with us and other vendors. They were calm and courteous to the birthday celebrant and her parents, which helps with the overall structure and flow of the night. I recently took a look at the photos from the night and they are crisp, beautiful to the eye and the composition and subjects were ON POINT! I have worked with many photographers in the past, but Luzye Photography is as impressive as they come. I highly recommend them for your photography needs! read more

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I LOVED working with Lucia! I had some scheduling conflicts, and she was so kind to work with me so I could take my graduation pictures before I moved! She is so thoughtful about what I wanted and pictures that my parents wanted, and she planned it so we could take as many pictures and poses as possible! I have so so many options to choose from! She also makes sure you look your best in front of the camera. I was nervous about not knowing what to do on camera, but she is so sweet, patient, and knows what looks best! She is truly amazing, and she is so fun to work with! She has done graduation photos for both me and my sister, and both times, we have loved them! I highly recommend Lucia as your photographer, especially if you want a kind, thoughtful, professional, and experienced photographer! read more

Luzye gave me the best photos I could EVER I ask for! I'm OBSESSED!! I've never felt so beautiful! She is so patient and incredibly good at what she does. She's great with helping you pose and comes up with creative ideas to cater to your personality :) she really cares about her clients and it shows through her vibrant photos. Don't even think about it, just book with her! You won't regret it read more

Lucia was phenomenal to work with, and I'm SO happy I chose her to do my senior photos. She is extremely detail oriented. From the very start, we talked on the phone to discuss location/poses/special requests/ideas for the shoot. She also has a manual on what to wear, what to bring, how to prep, etc. There wasn't a time when I didn't feel like I couldn't trust Lucia's skills or creativity. On top of everything, her work is absolutely stunning! I loved the natural style of her work, and I feel like her photography helped bring out my natural look. Thank you for everything, Lucia! read more

The best shoot yet for our family! Now we have quality photos that we can Frame in our home! We had an awesome beach shoot with luzye and her team! She made it so comfortable for us with our young son. Great with kids and took her time to make sure we ended up with quality shots! Post shoot went amazing. Very responsive and got our pictures so much faster than we expected. We will continue to do our photos with this group! read more

As an event planner, I pay close attention to the quality of service that all of the vendors provide. Lucia arrived to our details meeting prepared with a list of questions and intense note taking. She was very professional! The day of the wedding, I was impressed by the way she directed everyone to get the best photo. She is soooo sweet! It was a pleasure to work with her! I know I can recommend her to my clients in full confidence that she will provide excellent service! read more

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I was so happy to have found Lucia on Instagram @luzye_photo when looking for a photographer for my daughter for her grad photos at UC Irvine. She was very responsive and prompt at replying. She had a full website as well as a full album of previous work which is very impressive. Lucia is a UCI alumni which make the experience more personal. She goes even beyond to extend a student discount price for the Grad session. Lucia takes pride in her work and is very professional. She does a consultation before the photo shoot to get to know her clients and what photos they want achieved for the session. She arrived early and work beyond the allotted session but also being mindful of time. She helps with poses and really highlights the client best looks with strategic guidance. She made us felt very comfortable and natural in her session. Lucia was also prompt in getting the proofs back in a timely matter. We got to pick 20 photos out of the almost 200 shots she took. They were all so beautiful we could barely decide. If you're looking for a photographer in Orange County for you special occasion, look no further! Book with Lucia! She's great and I'm so glad I've found her. Thank you Lucia for the grad photos that will be cherished forever. read more

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My mother in law hired Lucia for our small gathering after our quick covid wedding/ceremony. Lucia is so patient and has a wonderful eye for capturing beautiful photos with the space she is given. I love how detail she is in capturing every unique detail from the decor to my wedding dress. The way she capture our wedding rings is amazing. She remembered little things from our conversation prior to the shoot and she tried her best to incorporate them in like my favorite color. The photos and the shoot itself was so organic. Pictures come out so natural looking and not force at all. She has such great energy it was wonderful working with her. I would definitely hire her again for other occasions as well as recommend her to others! I would do it all over again. read more

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Lucia is a gem!! I highly recommend booking your photo sessions with her. She took 2 photo shoots of my daughter graduating from UC Irvine. First off, Lucia is an alumni of UCI and she knew the school very well and knew all the great picture spots. She took the time to set up a zoom meeting to introduce herself and get to know my daughter and what she wanted. Lucia is so kind and very patient! She went above and beyond and we were so happy with her amazing photos. My daughter had multiple outfits changes and Lucia was just so patient and had such great ideas. She is very professional and she sent us the proofs in record time and we got the final photos before her graduation and they were the star of her grad party. read more

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Lucia seriously saved our big day for us -- our original wedding plans were scrapped due to Covid, and we had an idea of doing a beach elopement but no clue where or how. Lucia stepped in with her expert knowledge of Orange County locations and protocol and helped give us the best wedding we could have asked for! Our photos are so stunning and we highly recommend working with her read more

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I cannot day enough great things about Luzye Photography! She did our maternity photo shoot and our wedding. She is dedicated to getting the perfect shot with the patience to make it happen. Her attention to detail is excellent, she would retake a shot if my hair had an odd angle or my shirt had a weird seam. This was so appreciated and after both shoots she became more of a friend than a photographer to us. We are in love with our photos and the best thing is she is affordable! Highly highly recommend her and her excellent services! read more

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I had the pleasure to have Lucia as my photographer for my UCI graduation photoshoot. It was my first time having my photos taken by a professional and the experience was easier than I imagined thanks to the help of Lucia. She is very knowledgeable about poses and making sure you look perfect for the camera. She helped me with all my poses and was very creative when it came to capturing pictures at different angles. Lucia is aware of all the places that look good on camera throughout campus. She told me she's been doing graduation shoots for quite some time. She is very trustworthy. She gives off a very warming, welcoming and funny personality. Lucia will make sure you have the biggest smile on your face and will be able to capture amazing candids during the process. She gives you a variety of options to choose from. The pictures came out so good and I am very happy with my results. read more

Lucia is an amazing photographer with such a comforting energy. She really tries to make you feel natural in front of the camera and is prepped with so many poses for you. I took my graduation photos with her and she did an amazing job capturing these amazing memories. I had an amazing experience with her and definitely recommend!! :)) read more

We have the most amazing experience during our family holiday shoot. Luzye created a memorable experience for our family. She is organized very professional and considerate. Always checking in making sure to let you know what's expected during the shoot. She will also call to make sure that both parties are on the same page of what kind of photos and theme for the shoot. She made it so easy for me as a mom of the two-year-old sometimes photo shoots can be tricky. She was so understanding and flexible and we had beautiful photos to send our friends and family for the mew year! read more

It's midnight and I truly can't wait until tomorrow to review Luzye's company. My husband and I had Luzye photograph our intimate anniversary celebration and it was truly a great decision . From the beginning Luzye was very responsive and handle all the logistics for the shoot, Including permits, parking maps, tips and even gave us a call to get to know us prior the day. During the photo shoot she arrived on time (even earlier) was very profesional and even coached us on posing, I must mention my husband and I are somewhat awkward around people and she made us feel super relax. Being a wedding planner makes me very aware of other vendors and Luzye just exceed all expectations. My photos had a very fast turn out and came out amazing! I will definitely recommend Luzye to anyone who is looking for a good photographer and amazing individual, and of course will keep using her my self. I'm attaching photos of my anniversary and of a last minute event I asked her to photograph so you can judge for your self read more

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This is the second time that Lucia takes our family photos. She is such a sweetheart, super easy to work with, and she made sure to bring toys and snacks for the kids in an effort to help them be cooperative during our session. She makes you feel very comfortable and at ease. Her work is truly beautiful. I love that the colors are true to life and timeless (not moody or too washed out). She never ceases to come through with her work and provide timeless pictures that we will treasure forever. Thanks Lucia! P.S. We have officially named her our family photographer. read more

I booked Lucia and her team for my wedding this past September. They were awesome! She was so organized, which put my mind at ease and worked with my preferences and budget to make the day happen. On the day itself, she and her team were very professional and made me and my loved ones feel very comfortable. The pictures turned out BEAUTIFUL. Even my mom, who criticizes everything and anything, loved them and thought they were so well done. I'm certainly no model but she and her team made me feel beautiful and happy and it shows in my smile in the photos. She has always kept me in the loop about the status of the photos and always answers any questions in a timely manner. I 100% recommend you book Lucia! read more