Leigh did a photo shoot for Mother's Day of 18 family members at the Oceanside Pier! Seven baby…read moregirls under 5! Her patience and skill were amazing! We have spent the last week making beautiful photo albums and wall pictures for the entire family! Her attention to detail and the wonderful candid shots make us all so happy! We really liked Leigh's photo style and decided to have a beachy dress attire! We loved the final look. I would 100% recommend Leigh!

Leigh was amazing! She was so patient with our big family, gave her input and made sure we got…read moregreat pictures! She was wonderful and we absolutely loved our time with her! We traveled from out of state and she is one of the best I've worked with! She was enjoyable to work with and knew what was best for photos and kept trying with our 7 month old! Cannot recommend her enough!!

North County San Diego fam! If you are in need updated professional headshots or corporate…read moreheadshots, branding photos, or are even just in need of a LinkedIn profile pic refresh-- you NEED to book Zoetic Photography. I put all my headshots to use in the first 24 hrs I got them back and have already gotten tons of unexpected compliments. I truly can't recommend them enough. 5 stars and 10/10! I found myself in a pinch when I was asked to provide a new headshot for an upcoming industry panel I was speaking on. Lindsey and Chad (husband & wife power couple duo behind Zoetic) completely saved the day. They were warm, professional, and somehow managed to squeeze me in last-minute without hesitation which I was so thankful for. We did the session at their home studio in San Marcos and the vibe was a lot more calm and relaxing than I expected. A pleasant surprise and contrast to previous typical stiff and awkward studio experiences I've had in the past with other photographers and had been dreading. As someone who's naturally uncomfortable on camera, I was blown away by how quickly Lindsey helped me feel at ease. She offered thoughtful direction without overdoing it, and her ability to spot those subtle, natural moments is a real gift. Chad has a great eye for photography. He is able to skillfully capture the best version of you with aesthetic lighting and optimal angles in the most natural and flattering ways, without making it look cheesy or fake. I walked in stressed and walked out excited, knowing that there was a gallery of headshots I was genuinely excited to use. THE final professional headshots were polished, clean, and versatile. They were perfect for everything I needed: LinkedIn profile, team photos for my company, industry conference bios, panel speaker promotions, branding, and press kits. They even went above and beyond during the editing process. I was embarrassed to have a few touch-up requests since the photos were going to be used for high-visibility opportunities, and Lindsey was incredibly thoughtful about every detail. I felt heard, supported, and 100% taken care of. What really stood out was the energy they brought to the whole experience. Supportive, collaborative, and easy. I never felt rushed, overly posed, or like I was ever just another booking. Lindsey and Chad genuinely care about making sure you walk away with photos that feel like YOU... just elevated. Since posting my new headshot, I've gotten so many compliments from coworkers, industry peers, and even friends I hadn't talked to in months. (And no this is not an exaggeration haha. But really when is the last time someone texted you out of the blue just to say "your new LinkedIn photo is amazing"?!) If you're looking for a sign to finally get updated headshots, this is it. Zoetic Photography is the real deal. Will def hire them again in the future for my next headshot refresh and other photography needs.

Fantastic service - amazing team. Gave me several professional photo options that I was surprised…read morelooked so good. Generative AI photos look fake, spend money, get a good headshot! Highly recommend!

Jessica is absolutely amazing! She took pictures for our maternity session as well as our newborn…read moreson. A year later, she took our family's pictures for our son's one year birthday (cake smash) as well as for the holiday cards. She has a studio at her home with plenty of snacks while you do your sessions. It's also heated for those chillier winter months. The props she has are amazing and add a lovely style to her photos. She has a natural talent for finding perfect poses and the experience to get great angles. She also does locations other than her studio for photo shoots. For our maternity pictures we were at the beach and for our family pics we went to a hiking trail. She's able to taylor yo meet your needs. Her turnover to get pictures back to you is always quicker than she stated which is so lovely (especially when you want to get out holiday cards!) I highly recommend Jessica for her stellar services! You won't be disappointed! Loop

My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Jessica to capture photos of us with our 18 month…read moreold son. The photos turned out beautifully! We were quite nervous, as our son isn't exactly always cooperative, but Jessica wasn't frazzled in the least, and just totally put our minds at ease. Even though it seemed like our son cried for most of the shoot (toddlers!), Jessica promised she got tons of great shots of him smiling, and she DID! We were so pleasantly surprised when we saw the photos, ha! Jessica was fantastic to work with from the very beginning, offering lots of help with wardrobe choices, location choices, etc. We couldn't be happier with the outcome of our photoshoot and can't wait to hire Jessica again for more photos :) Thank you, Jessica!!!!

A photo session with Audrey is as wonderful as it gets! I met Audrey Christmas before last when…read moreshe generously volunteered her time photographing pets with Santa for our mutual vet, The Drake Center. All proceeds went directly to one of our local shelters that does amazing work helping pets find homes. She held a drawing for families who brought their pets in for a full photo session and our family was one of the lucky winners. We had our full family (two leggeds and four leggeds) photographed with her a few months later and it was truly an amazing experience. Audrey's professionalism and talent are beyond compare, but what really made her stand out in my mind was her ability to "read" our family and capture us just as we are. An example of this is our youngest daughter, who can tend to be a stinker when she's nervous or out of her element. Audrey was completely patient with her and waited until she was able to relax enough to be photographed. We weren't rushed in any way - she took her time and got some amazing shots of our girls, our pets and our whole family. I have come to love Audrey, not only for her professional talent, but for her personality and spirit. She is wonderful to work with but even better to know.

Audrey is absolutely AMAZING!!! Not only is she a wonderful photographer, she is a great person…read morethat has come to be a good friend of mine. I had won a raffle for a free pet photo shoot with her, and she was very knowledgeable about where and what time for optimal pictures. My dog has some serious ADD so I was worried she wouldn't be able to get his attention, but not only was she patient with him, but I LOVED the pictures. I was in grad school at the time, so money was tight, but she assured me the pics would be available any time :) Audrey really knows how to capture your pet's personality and perks! You will not be disappointed!

So much fun shooting with Ashley. She's easy to work with, booking was straightforward. We clicked…read moreright away, felt like I've known her for years. I did three outfit changes and we shot at Broadway Pier in San Diego, off The Embarcadero. I will gladly rebook! She has a fresh, cool energy and made me feel chill the entire shoot. She scoped out the best areas around the Pier to shoot. She looked at her lighting and got some good motion shots. I was literally in heels, leaping in a cap and gown and she got the best shots.

I'm absolutely without words. Our photos are stunning. They're beautiful and candid and joyful and…read moreso authentically us! All of my friends asked for the photographer's information. The help and guidance leading up to the shoot was incredible. Helpful suggestions on choosing clothing, location, everything! The actual shoot was relaxing, fun, playful, and focused. Our daughter was relaxed and having so much fun with Ashley, who knew exactly how to connect with her and make her comfortable. We appreciated so much her guidance during and throughout. My partner said as we left, that's exactly what you want in a photographer! Someone whose casual enough to make you feel comfortable but clear in guiding you to what looks best. And no question--the actual pictures exceed expectations in every way. The touch ups she did were so worth it and so reasonable! These are cherished. We are so happy we had Ashley!

Christy took gorgeous pictures of my new born twins, it was exactly what I was hoping for! I'll…read morecherish these pictures for the rest of my life!

Christy did a wonderful job with our son's newborn photos at just one week old. She was easy to…read morework with from the start with booking, payment, and scheduling. She was very professional and responsive by text and email. The newborn shoot took place at her home studio. She had lots of options for wraps, props, colors, etc. Christy was so patient with our little one, especially when he woke up and got fussy and needed a feeding mid-shoot. She was very careful and gentle with him when positioning him for the photos and worked with his natural tendencies, even when it wasn't the normal way she was used to positioning babies with her light source, etc. She took as much time as needed to get pictures that we would be happy with. She accommodated our color and style preferences well. We received a link to the photo gallery in about a week and a half and the digital files less than a week after selecting a package and submitting payment. The pictures came out amazing and will be such precious memories of our little guy. Pricing seemed standard for this type of work. She also waived the session fee for a maternity photo shoot when booking both a maternity and newborn shoot. I highly recommend Christy for newborn photos!

I hired Shaun at the very last minute after my original photographer canceled, and looking back, I…read morewish I had booked him from the start. From the moment I reached out, he was responsive. After a quick phone call to go over the details, he immediately jumped into action and made the entire process stress free. Shaun captured our proposal perfectly and delivered absolutely stunning photos that exceeded every expectation. On top of that, he sent us sneak peeks the very next day, which made us even more excited to see the full gallery. Throughout the experience, Shaun was professional, patient, experienced, and attentive to what we wanted. He made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and captured every special moment beautifully. If you're looking for someone who is passionate about their work, I can't recommend Shaun enough. I would absolutely hire him again!!

Top Shelf was truly top shelf. We used them two separate years for family photos. Loved it.read more

Christy is a warm and wonderful person to work with and an amazing photographer. She took our…read morefamily photos and they were the best photos we ever had taken. She creates a relaxed environment and, as a result, is able to capture natural poses. I highly recommend her.

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We feel so lucky to have found Carlo as our wedding photographer. He was extremely responsive with…read moreall of our communication, and was very reasonable with pricing and flexibility. Carlo makes you feel at ease during the photoshoot, and there is never any awkward forced posing. He has a huge talent for taking natural, unstaged photos and capturing you at your best moments. We were extremely happy with how the final edits turned out and literally want to share every single one of them. Our friends were also so pleased with our wedding photos, that they immediately booked him as well for their wedding next year. Overall, Carlo is an extremely wonderful person to work with and I will definitely be booking him again for future family portraits/life events. My entire experience was 5 stars all the way, and I highly recommend Carlo Aranda Photography for any event coverage needs!

All those present at the elopement agree that booking Carlo was one of the best decisions we made…read morethrough this crazy process! Now we can look back and say that we are a photogenic couple (while all our personal photos tell us otherwise!). Carlo brings his A-game all the time, every time. He first showed game when we were booking him. We had decided to elope for many reasons, and one of them was the inability to set a concrete date. In fact, we had to cancel and re-book Carlo all in the same week (which he handled with incredible grace). When interviewing him, he emphasized how he likes to tell a story with his photography and he doesn't find himself drawn to fake poses. I was first concerned because all natural can be, well, too raw sometimes. However, his portfolio looked amazing and spoke for itself. It was one of the best I've seen from the photographers recommended to us. We decided we had to book him, and boy were we pleased. At the elopement he brought not only tasteful, masterful skills but also his personality. The guy could be a comedian if he wasn't so enraptured with his camera. Everything flew seamlessly on our day. He made sure we were having fun, staying upbeat, and just enjoying our moments together. We wanted to walk around Balboa Park and he brought us to our favorite spots and also to gorgeous places we didn't think of before. He researches everything and adds excitement to the process with innovative ideas for us to play with. If you want someone who is on top of his work, meets deadlines, brings calm in the middle of chaos, Carlo is your man!