My husband and I were first introduced to Marc's work when we toured Vine Hill House and looked through a book of one of his weddings there. We were instantly enthralled by his style and how beautifully he captured the scenery and emotions of the couple's day. We ended up working with Marc for both our engagement shoot in May 2024 and our wedding this past May, and we could not have been happier with that decision. Marc was very flexible and easy to work with, let our personalities shine, and struck the perfect balance of directing us while also letting us be our authentic selves. His eye for incorporating the surroundings and everything else that goes into perfectly capturing the moment is truly incredible. Both of us hate being the center of attention or having our picture taken, yet he managed to get some unbelievable photos that reflected both our relationship and the magic of the day and scenery around us. It was also really important to us that our vendors be LGBTQ-friendly, especially our photographer who would be working with our wedding party, and all our party members really enjoyed working with him and appreciated his inclusivity. He set a beautiful tone/energy for our day with all our guests and left us with the most stunning photos to reflect back on. Our friends and family are blown away by the final results just as much as we are! For these reasons and many more, we could not be happier with the decision to work with Marc. read more

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Marc's magic comes from bringing out the personality of the subject. His keen eye and ability to capture your 'best you' left us with so many amazing photos. We were thoroughly satisfied in both the engagement and wedding photos. It was a true honor to work with him. Thank you Marc! Best, Eric and Kiera read more

My best friend is a wedding planner and about six years ago she started attending bridal shows to research vendors to recommend to her brides. At one of the shows she got an extra pass and asked me to come with her. Although I was no where near getting engaged, I decide it could be fun. I didn't know that on that day, I would fall in love, but that is exactly what happened. I met Marc Blondin. After visiting photography booth after photography booth, I was tired of looking at the same thing over and over again. That all changed the moment I found Marc's booth. His photos were stunning! I knew, at that moment, that whenever I was to get engaged, Marc was my photographer. Four years later, my boyfriend popped the question. Within days, we were at Marc's studio signing our wedding contract. My fiancé didn't have much choice on who our photographer was going to be because I had envisioned Marc taking our photos before I was even engaged. Once we were there, however, my fiancé was as convinced and excited as I was. Over one year later, our wedding date had finally arrived. Marc was there hours before the ceremony was set to begin. He went straight to work, documenting the whole wedding set up. He was so thorough, taking pictures of every little detail. I saw more from his photos of what went on that morning, than I actually did in person. During the ceremony and reception, Marc was amazing. He was everywhere. I was amazed at how many great angles he got. Also, I had an extensive 'must take' photo list, and Marc not only took them all, but he moved so quickly that we stayed on schedule the whole day! He was brilliant! Honestly, I don't know why you would keep looking if you have already found this man. Book him! read more

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My Fiancée hired Marc for a surprise engagement shoot at Newton Vineyards in St. Helena - and WOW did he blow us out of the water. Marc was so attentive, excited and helpful during the entire process! Not only did he provide (much needed) direction, but he allowed us to get creative and get some shots that we really wanted. The pictures came out unbelievably stunning, we stare at them every single day! An absolute YES if you are thinking of hiring a photographer - Marc will not disappoint! read more

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Marc Blondin rocks! It was, without a doubt, the best photography experience we've ever had. Marc did a family photo shoot for us (with our terrier), and within just a few minutes of meeting him we were all at ease, smiling and laughing from beginning to end. Even the dog was paying attention in the pictures - that's great timing! It was clear to me then that he enjoys people, and loves what he does. He's flexible, friendly, and makes the whole endeavor an exercise in laughter and happiness. Each one of the photos was excellent - and there were a lot of them. Marc is simply joyful practicing his art, and it shows in his photographs as he uses light, timing and gentle coaxing to bring out the joy in you. Thanks Marc, you gave our small family a very special time. read more

I feel so lucky that my husband and I discovered Marc Blondin to photograph our Sonoma wedding! Right from the beginning, we could tell Marc was the right fit based on his flexibility, calm attitude, attention to detail, and affordable price! Marc offered to come down to SF to photograph our engagement pictures and when SF fog took over during our initial shoot, he insisted on coming back down another day to take another round of pictures because he knew how much it meant for us to have pics of the golden gate bridge! He instantly made both myself and my now husband feel relaxed and the pictures are absolutely gorgeous! Our wedding day was one of the hottest of the summer, around 95 degrees, but Marc was cool as a cucumber arranging pictures, making us laugh, and capturing every single moment. Looking back at the pictures, our entire family keeps remarking how on top of it he was and how easy he made it, even given the heat! I never even knew Marc was there (not sure how he does it) and he captured every single amazing candid moment of the best day of our lives! Friends and family can't stop talking about how awesome the pictures are- they will truly be treasured for our entire lives! I can't recommend Marc and his amazing skills enough! He was truly a joy to work with! Book him now! read more

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Marc is an amazingly talented photographer as well as an absolute gem of a person who you should have photograph your next life event! Marc did our engagement photos and wedding photos for our July 2022 wedding. My husband and I are not exactly comfortable having our photos taken and we were nervous before our engagement shoot that we'd be awkward, but Marc made all those worries disappear. He made us feel so comfortable in just being us and made us laugh so many times, which made our photos come out so naturally joyful. He was also amazing with our dog, getting some priceless photos of her. Plus we never once felt rushed, you can tell he loves what he does. For our wedding day, Marc was prompt, professional, and brought his great personality which made everyone feel relaxed! He was so organized going through the group photos and especially the large family shots that require a lot of cat wrangling to make sure everyone is in view. When we got our photos back, we were so happy with how our day was captured! He did an amazing job capturing the little moments, the details, and the emotions of the day. Thank you so much Marc for being a part of our wedding and for the wonderful memories you captured! read more

Marc was absolutely fantastic from start to finish! His energy and communication is amazing and kept us smiling all day. Our friends and family loved him and his ability to make us all comfortable while taking photos. He made us so excited just from our walk through and he takes care of everyone. I would highly recommend Marc for your wedding! read more

We agonized about booking a photographer for our wedding and since we got the proofs back from our engagement photo session, we have not stopped patting ourselves on the back for booking Marc. He looks and acts like a professional photographer but is not condescending and doesn't drop lame platitudes. This not only augments his professionalism but keeps you (the subject) from feeling uncomfortable, inspected or gawked-at. Still, he was very mindful about ensuring that we were looking our best throughout the shoot. This balance made the session fun, easy and best of all, productive. I love the images he shot. I loved working with him. If you need a true creative professional and you aren't willing to compromise on the quality of your images, Marc is your man. read more

We had him at our Star Wars themed wedding and HE WAS AMAZING!!! The wedding was in LA and he didnt charge any extra for travel, we just had to cover the plane ticket & hotel. He arrived on time, did exactly what we asked, was extremly friendly and even came in costume! All the guests LOVED him! He did pur engagement pics too and those were awesome, he even accomodated us doing the pics with me (the bride) on a pole in his studio. We had agreat experience with him, his pricing is great, he delivered the photos within a few weeks, and we have no complaints! All around a great experience! read more

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We were so happy with our wedding photos that called Marc Blondin again for a family shoot! Very happy with the results!

Marc is an amazing photographer! We hired him for our wedding photos and he exceeded all our expectations. I love all the photos. He also did our engagement photos and they were amazing as well. My husband and I don't love being photographed but Marc made it fun and comfortable for us. He let us pick the locations for the engagement session and spent a whole afternoon with us. On the wedding day he was there for 12 hours, I honestly don't think I saw him sit down once. He managed to capture each moment and more. After the wedding he got our photos back to us fast. I would highly recommend Marc as a photographer! Thanks so much Marc! read more

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When searching for a wedding photographer I felt underwhelmed with most of the photographers out there....until I received Marc's name and looked at his website. His photos were amazing and I knew we had to have him. When first speaking to him on the phone he was warm, engaging and really knowledgeable. He immediately made me feel comfortable with him. His great personality continues in person, he made me and my fiance totally at ease during our engagement session. With our wedding still several months away I am thrilled with our engagement photos. They exceeded all of my expectations! read more

Marc is the best! Not only does he have an easy going and happy attitude he made us smile and laugh almost the whole photo shoot! The pictures he took were amazing! I told him our engagement photo items and he found the perfect place to take pics! He also helped us figure out our wedding venue (as we had been struggling and looking over 2 months)! He really cared to help us find a perfect wedding place and thought about our budget! Also the weather wasn't ideal when we were planning our day and he was so flexible on changing the day for when it wasn't raining and always in communication with us in planning! I couldn't have picked a better photographer! I'm excited for him to take our wedding photos! read more

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Marc was one of THE best decisions we made when booking wedding vendors! I looked at about 100 photographers' websites & Marc's stood out. When we met him at the Wedding Expo, it was a done deal! He is professional, detail oriented, and personable. He takes his time and is fun to work with! During our engagement photo session, Marc made sure to get a variety of poses, scenery, locations, and even let us do multiple outfit changes. Neither me nor my fiancee have ever had a professional photography session before so Marc helped us relax, have fun, and get good shots. Afterward, when he felt like the lighting was too harsh, we did a second session. Let me tell you, the photos from the 1st session were amazing, but the photos from the 2nd session were absolutely spectacular! I don't know of any other photographers that would go so out of their way to make sure their clients got the very best. I can't wait to work with Marc on our wedding day! I know that the photos will turn out beautifully! Marc is who I am recommending to all of my family and friends for all future photography needs. read more

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We found Marc at the Wedding Expo in Santa Rosa and knew right away that he will be our photographers. He is professional, communicative, punctual, charming, and humorous. He did a fantastic job at our wedding. He was especially great with the little kids, made them smile at any time. I loved the pictures he took and the little moments and details he captured. We couldn't be happier with our choice! read more

I am really disappointed with my wedding photos. When I think about it I want to cry. That was one thing I splurged on, and the photos did not meet my expectations. read more

Marc Blondin is a great photographer! He made the whole process of getting professional headshots very easy and fun. He also took the time to discuss with me his favorite images and worked fast on touching up the final photos to make them look great. He pays good attention to the small details from lighting, angles, and just ensures that everything looks perfect. Marc is a very funny guy and was easy to talk to during the whole process. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs a professional photographer for headshots or special events. Thank you Marc! read more

Marc is known for wedding photography, but I sat with him for business head shots and they came out great. I chose Marc in the first place because nobody else seems to use light as skillfully as he does. He also did a great job making me feel comfortable. Highly recommended. read more

I chose Marc for a surprise proposal and engagement photo shoot, and it was the best decision I could have made. My (now fiance) and I live in Florida and were heading to California to visit family. I found Marc through stellar reviews and after price-checking with local competitors he was by far the most reasonably priced. From the first phone call I knew I made the right choice, Marc's passion for his craft is absolutely contagious! He went above and beyond with the planning process which was important to me as I was coordinating from the other side of the country. Marc took it upon himself to scout out the venue beforehand, keep me posted on weather forecast for the week of my arrival, and even had a contingency plan ready if we had to do the surprise proposal inside. On the day of the proposal, Marc blended in with the crowd, capturing intimate, candid moments throughout a wine tour, acting like he was just along for the tour, capturing every moment of our special day. Mind you this was at no extra charge, he truly enjoys his work and his dedication for customer service cannot be overstated. Marc is an absolute artist and I would recommend him for any of your photography needs! read more

Photography is the most important to me for our upcoming wedding so I thought I would be very hesitant to commit to one photographer. I met Marc at the Sonoma Wedding Expo early in January and was immediately drawn to him. He was easy to talk to, very enthusiastic, and fun! When my fiancé and I sat down to chat with him about ideas he was open, showing us the work he has done while still listening to what we were hoping for from him. He's flexible and you can tell that this is his passion! We were fortunate enough to have him photograph us for our engagement session in Disneyland and he was PHENOMENAL! Very open and did a lot of research for great shots. His knowledge of angles, lighting, and opportunities are awesome and we had such a good time with him! He's great at directing while giving way for spontaneity for great shots as well!! Definitely set up a meeting with him because you will LOVE him! read more

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Without a doubt, Marc Blondin was one of THE best decisions we made during the wedding planning process. From our first interaction, Marc was incredibly professional and personable - going out of his way to make the process easy and fun for us. Marc exudes passion for his work, kindness for his clients, and is a true artist. Marc offered to drive to San Francisco for our engagement session and did a wonderful job capturing the iconic San Francisco sites during the best time of day for optimal lighting, and even offered to take some photos where my husband and I had our first date. He spent nearly 4 hours with us and it was clear he took pride and care in his work. We were beyond thrilled with the pictures from the session. Marc made the 4 hour to drive to our wedding location one day early to ensure he could identify the best places to capture the day, taking the light into consideration. The day of our wedding Marc showed up early, was incredibly kind and helpful, and did a wonderful job capturing every detail and important moment. During the family and wedding party photos he kept the flow moving, knew our family and friends by name, and managed to keep all 7 kids (under 5) smiling and laughing during the process. Multiple people throughout the day commented on Marc and how wonderful and professional he was - they still do. Marc's work exceeded our exceptions. The library of photos he captured allowed us to relive our wedding and get new perspectives on moments we missed. I am beyond grateful for his talent and the level of service he provided. This is the only Yelp review I've ever written - a true testament to the respect I have for Marc. If you need a photographer for your wedding - book Marc Blondin Photography! read more

From the first time we met Marc, we knew he was the "the one." Marc made us feel at ease throughout the whole process and we knew by the amount of fun we had at our engagement shoot that our wedding day would be an absolute blast for us and our friends and family. Our wedding day could not have gone any better - from the tea ceremony that morning to the partying that night. We got so many compliments on Marc after our wedding! Marc's personality, style and attention to details are not to be missed! read more

Best photographer ever! I highly recommend Marc Blondin. He is super experienced and very professional. Guests at our wedding commented on how entertaining he was. He made everyone laugh and feel at ease. We just got our wedding album, and it is beautiful. Unlike any other album I've seen. No doubt, I highly recommend Marc. read more

I researched lots and lots of different photographers in the area and it's took me a long time. But when I came across Marc he was extremely helpful and offered an affordable price! The day of the photo shoot he took his time and had such amazing ideas! Was extremely fun to work with and made the whole process so easy! Afterwords when we picked our photos he did the editing exactly how we wanted! Not that the photos needed any editing other than things he could not control such as a wrinkle in my skirt ect. Needless to say I would consider myself picky and I can't find one bad thing to say about Marc we were extremely pleased with the entire experience!! I posted a picture of my fiancé and I at marc had taken with the white pillars in the background!! read more

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Amazing photographer and person. I got my sons senior pictures done with him and they turned out amazing. No other photographer in the area could come near to the amazing job he did. The price was outstanding there is no way there could have been a better price. Thank you Marc for the amazing time. read more

Marc Blondin is amazing! When beginning to book vendors for our wedding, photography was one of the MOST important things to me. I scoured websites, and looked at recommendations from friends. My mom and I interviewed a few photographers and then we met Marc and we knew he was the guy! He is so professional, organized, and a self-proclaimed perfectionist (like myself). He wowed us with his images in his studio, and we booked him the next day. My fiance met him when he came into SF to do our engagement pics. He was easy-going, fun, and made us feel so comfortable. We absolutely loved our pictures. In fact, we loved them so much that we had Marc take some of our favorite images and turn them into a photo book for our wedding guests to sign on our big day. We just got back the proofs from our wedding and have spent the last few hours laughing and crying. It felt like we just relived our wedding day! He captured everything and all the photos are so beautiful! We can't believe some of the pictures he got, and never knew he was even there taking them. He quietly got pics of all our friends and family and all the big wedding moments. We couldn't have been happier with Marc and would highly recommend him to anyone! read more

Marc is, hands down, the best photographer in Sonoma County. he was the photographers at my wedding and I have had so many of my guests come up to me and tell me what an amazing job he did. He is so outgoing and energetic, he really captures your attention and the magic of the moment. Throughout the entire night I kept catching him out of the corner of my eye, capturing those tiny moments that are so personal and so special. He works with absolute passion, and takes such pride in that passion that, by default, your day is as important to him as it is to you. He is a true professional. I honestly felt that if he was the only vendor that showed up on the day of my wedding, it still would have been a total success. That is how confident and comfortable I am with him. if photography is high on your list of priorities, then Marc Blondin is the photographer you should hire. Period. read more

Every bride knows that the right photographer is one of the most important choices for her wedding. Marc was on the preferred vendor list from our wonderful planner, so we interviewed him among several others. We were impressed with the quality of his work, but also by the time he took to explain his working style and process, the clarity of his pricing and timelines, and his calm and delightful demeanor. We both felt very comfortable choosing him and weren't disappointed. Marc got the great shots we needed and was 'everywhere at once' during the wedding, but yet very unobtrusive. I had a particular shot that I asked him for, and when it didn't show up in my giant 3DVD set of pics, I asked him about it. He felt those particular shots didn't live up to his quality standard, so he hadn't included them. When I said how disappointed I was (I REALLY wanted that shot), he spent most of a weekend photoshopping them until they were good enough to include. That is amazing customer service! We are very happy with everything Marc has done for us so far and highly recommend him. read more

I'm an astrologer here in Sebastopol, California and very much needed a good looking professional photo to accompany an article on the astrology of the National Security Agency for The Mountain Astrologer, which is considered the world's premier astrological publication. All the photos of myself I had I looked far too happy or outdoorsy and I needed one more serious minded. The one Marc provided me with was perfect in terms of "vibe" for the subject matter of the article. read more

Marc was wonderful to work with and gave us the most beautiful wedding photos. We are thrilled with his work and can't wait to share photos from the wedding with our friends and family. Marc was very professional and helped us get a variety of poses and shots at our venue. He was a lot of fun to work with and entertained our many requests for taking pictures at specific spots. He even stayed through the reception and took several photos requested by guests and family members. Marc always responded quickly to our questions throughout the planning process. read more

Marc Blondin is the best photographer that I have ever worked with. He did my good friends wedding and I absolutely loved his style and personality, so I booked him for my wedding last September. The whole process from booking him, contact in between, engagement shoot and wedding day went so smoothly. He is very prompt, professional, and creative. We both felt very comfortable with him and our wedding party and family had nothing but good things to say as well. His pictures captured everything that I wanted and beyond. Viewing the pictures brought tears to my eyes, they were so beautiful and emotional. He really exceeded my expectations and I would highly recommended using him. read more

Marc was fantastic! He did our wedding last month and everyone raved about how professional, fun and non-intruding he was. He immediately made me feel comfortable and the pictures show it! He's incredibly fast which means he can cover every small detail and moment. We loved having him and highly recommend him, especially if you get married at Vine Hill House in Sebastopol. He knows Dan and the venue inside and out. Thanks Marc! read more

Marc was the photographer for our wedding in Sonoma County, and he was absolutely fantastic. The pictures were beautiful and it's clear that Marc has an eye for photography and landscapes. He was also very calm and helped us set up for our couple-only and family pictures (which is no small feat considering how many people were moving around after the ceremony). He had a great personality and sense of humor, and his professionalism was apparent. We would highly recommend Marc for any special occasion, especially weddings. Thanks, Marc!! read more

This is the second time I used Marc for an author photo for a book I've written, and he again delivered flawlessly. Marc puts you at ease and makes you FEEL photogenic (even if you aren't!) and it shows in the results. Reasonably priced, too. A valuable go-to photographer in the Sebastopol/Sonoma/Bodega Bay area. read more

My fiancee and I have been raving about Marc since we returned from SFO. We contacted him from Toronto for an E-Shoot in SFO and we could sense his honesty and sincerity from the very beginning. Marc always responded to our emails promptly and answered all our questions clearly. His communication was very friendly, yet professional at the same time. He was also very considerate of the fact that we were new to SFO and were not familiar with tricky highway exits. So he helped us navigate and patiently waited for us until we reached our e-shoot locations. He also didn't mind that I repeatedly needed to touch up my make up due to weather conditions. Marc also brought a great sense of humour which helped us stay relaxed and and keep smiling for the pictures. He kept us on schedule and captured all the poses and locations that we wanted. All these traits helped us feel comfortable around him and as a result, our photoshoot was a huge success. Thank you, Marc, for making our engagement such a memorable one. The pictures came out excellent and you delivered them as per your committed timelines. You are definitely the best photographer we have worked with!!! read more