Yourik and his team are fantastic!! I had the pleasure of seeing Yourik in action when I was part…read moreof my friend's bridal party. Him and his group all had an admirable energy and undeniable attention to detail. It's a long day, so it's so important to feel comfortable while actually enjoying every moment. I told him that day in the limo that I'd be getting married soon and I had to have him shoot for my own event! The high quality service continued throughout our special day, and even a year to follow (I'm still in touch with him and referred him to other of my friend's events). We're so incredibly happy with everything they did for us that day, and he worked with us to completely customize our albums and video to exactly what we wanted. Yourik is like family now!! We couldn't have asked for anything more! Thank you for working with us and making this wedding even more special!

From our engagement photos to our entire wedding, we had the absolute pleasure of working with…read moreYourik Studios this past May 12. Yourik, the owner, came highly recommened, not to mention on opposite coasts. We wanted the best of the best and went to Los Angeles for our Engagement session to see for ourselves! So cliche, but seeing is really believing! Prior to our arrangement, I spoke with Yourik multiple times in great detail, it was the first time we had a photo shoot, and prior to our meeting we were a little nervous which is a given in this situation. However, when we met Yourik, Gevik, and Hamlet our chemistry was undeniahble and they are extremely talented. We planned to do multiple settings and themes, but there are only so many hours in a day. We had two days of photography and videography in multiple popular and secluded areas of Los Angeles! It was a blast, and could not stop laughing and smiling throughout the experience. With this preview, we couldn't wait till May! Some couples think engagement shoots are a waste of time and has no use at all. Well, think twice, you will regret it later. Also, we can't emphasize more on the importance of 'letting go' during the shoot. They were all great and really helped eliminate our timidity in front of the camera , and we were able to see each persons various photography and videography styles. When Yourik, Gevik, and Hamelt arrived in DC, they provided our engagement photo album and all of our images captured. The album was so beautiful and professional incorporating different photographs including many silhouette, candid and glamorous moments, we felt like we were in California again. All three combined various styles including cinematic, traditional, artistic, and Indigenous/ beach. We love the beach and would travel any opportunity we had, so it was like deja vu, they took us back 10 years to memory lane and brought our story alive through their photos, drone, and many candid photos, which is a very difficult task! The Album- we were all speechless when we saw our album; being that we had spread out the shoot two days incorporating different settings, time, and location, the pictures we were presented had iconic places as backdrops and were very surreal. They took creativity to a whole nother level which added glamour and sophistication ! For our wedding, Yourik and his team arrived at our bridal suite capturing various things including the beautiful romantic room our Planner Shamci and Youriks team created of my dress , my husband and his groomsmen getting ready, bridemaids and me getting ready, and dancing leading up to getting this party started. We proceeded to the Armenian Church to make it official where they captured so many beautiful images of the ceremony, guests, and family pictures. Following the Armenian ceremony, we returned back to the hotel to continues with the traditional sitting of the Persian Sofreh Aghad and reception. They were constantly by our side moving and captured EVERYTHING from all the tears, dancing and energy till the early morning hours! We were so pleased with our pictures and can't wait to see our video! My family and I can't thank them enough for capturing the priceless images and memories that they did! Keep calm and let go when you have Yourik, Hamlet, and Gevik! With their passion, attention to detail, and caring, this formula is the perfect experience and you will be happy you went with Yourik Studio. We had a blast working with them and confident anyone else will too!

If you want professional, beautifully done, absolutely stunning pictures and video, Shed Light is…read morethe way to go! From the first meeting with Josh, I already knew we were in great hands. He didn't miss a beat explaining every detail to me about what the process will be like and told me that he will walk us through anything and everything we need until the wedding day and boy, did he deliver! He was very reliable and easy to communicate with which made it so much easier for us. I can't say enough about the lovely photos Josh took for our engagement and our wedding. We are going to cherish these photos forever and we're so fortunate to have chosen Josh and his crew! They are all beyond professional and there is just something about Josh that makes you feel so comfortable and at home, he welcomed any suggestion or ideas we had and made sure we were accommodated to the best of his ability. Josh and the Shed Light crew exceeded our huge expectations and we are very happy and thankful that we chose them! This is definitely not the last time we will be working with Josh!

I am not sure where to start but Shed Light was one of our favorite vendors! They did our wedding…read morevideography in October 2015. Josh and Thomas were very easy to reach, were very professional, and were a pleasure to work with. Their organization prior to the event was impressive, which made everything day of go smoothly! I think our biggest regret was that we didn't use them for our photography too! We were not so luck with our photographer. We are still waiting on the images from our wedding, and our other photographer seems too busy for us. We never felt this way when dealing with Shed Light. They always responded to emails and texts with in a couple hours, and were always there if we needed anything. Dearest Shed Light, Thank you for leaving us with such a tangible and beautiful moments from our special day! You brought us right back to living it over again. It was so beautiful! Sincerely, The Barthels

We were recommended Eric by posting a "Facebook Recommendations" and I'm so glad multiple friends…read morerecommended him to my husband and I for our engagement and wedding photography. From the start, Eric made us feel comfortable and got us to laugh so the engagement photos looked ammmaazingg!! He is very skilled and takes into consideration all details. Lighting, background etc. His personality is easy going and friendly. He is easy to get along with and you can tell loves photography. Likewise, our wedding photos felt comfortable and were breathtaking. I highly recommend Eric for all your photography needs. We will definitely be hiring Eric for our future baby and family pictures. He is professional and well qualified. You won't be disappointed.

My husband and I had the pleasure of having Eric take picture for us for our proposal, engagement,…read moreand wedding day! He did a fabulous job and he was super fun to work with. He has such a good eye for amazing shots and he is so creative. We loved all of our pictures. He captured the most beautiful moments that we will get to remember forever. Thank you Eric!

Great dude and great photos! Creativity off the charts…read more We were very happy with everything, from the engagement shoot to the wedding. Thank you Jeff!

Jeff is truly a master of his craft. We were first drawn to his portfolio for its dramatic lighting…read moreand distinctive, artistic perspective. It felt different from the typical wedding photography we were seeing. From our very first conversation, it was clear that Jeff understood our vision, and that confidence carried through our engagement shoot and the wedding day itself. His laid-back personality put us at ease, and we completely trusted him to capture our day. We're not used to being in front of the camera, but the engagement session was the perfect trial run. By the time the wedding arrived, we felt comfortable and relaxed, especially after getting to know Jeff over the course of the year. We knew we didn't want overly posed, traditional photos, and even with the family portraits, Jeff had an incredible ability to capture genuine, animated moments that felt full of life and true to everyone's personalities. When we received our gallery, the photos were everything we had hoped for and more. Jeff captured not only the big moments, but also the moments we missed while the day flew by. Looking through the images felt like stepping back into our wedding day, and so many of them felt like genuine works of art rather than just wedding photos.

I found myself a few months before my wedding completely overwhelmed, and without a photographer…read more Enter Mike. I was super nervous about what kind of ideas he had, but when we talked about my expectations for the memories I wanted to document..... He listened to what I had to say, and completely understood what I wanted to convey. To top it off, he and my husband hit it off! I will also say that when my mother decided she wanted to be uppity, Mike had my back! He was firm and polite when he reminded her that it was, in fact, MY day. He was on time, patient, and was very flexible with whatever crazy was thrown his way. A true gentleman, scholar, and above all, professional. And yes, the pictures came out great!

Planning a wedding ( renewals) is stressful enough, then to have the photographer you book cancel…read moreon you is even more like the end of the world to a bride. I luckily have a great network of friends and was introduced to VanGorder photography. I trusted the referral, I reached out , he was available and that was one less thing to stress over. We had agreed he would photograph our wedding from 1pm to 7pm, I thought it was a lot actually but now I'm giving you brides book the photographer for the entire wedding. I figured since we would have a photo booth from 7pm to 10pm, we wouldn't need a professional anymore, I was dead wrong and we request for him to stay longer. Mike was an absolute pleasure to work with , he had such a down to earth personality and was so patient with us when directing us to attempt the perfect shot. Now when I look back at the album , I cry. He captured the moments that where closest to my heart. I wanted to pack him our suitcase so he could have captured our Honeymoon as well. He works really well with offbeat brides, which I'm not but he didn't make me feel I needed to be one to feel beautiful

Evan & his team truly never disappoint!!! Evan was our wedding photographer and I can't say enough…read moregood things about him, his talent and his professionalism. He ALWAYS goes above and beyond for his clients - our photos turned out amazing. I truly can't wait to have him be part of all our events & memories. Thanks a million!!!

A great photographer and an absolute treat to work with. My previous photographer completely…read moredropped the ball and gave me all of my wedding photos UNEDITED. Evan came to my rescue and edited all the photos and produced the most incredible wedding album a bride could ask for. He was easy to communicate with, he allowed me to edit the wedding book to my liking which was great. I wish I could go back in time and have him be our wedding photographer. I see examples of his work on IG and he is superb. Def will be hiring Evan for my next event!! Thank You!

Sean was the photographer for both our engagement photos and wedding…read more Here's the short version of my review: if you want photos that look like they belong in a wedding magazine at a fraction of the cost of what other photographers charge, then Sean is your guy. Here's the long version of why Sean is amazing. 1. Cost Anyone who has even remotely started their wedding planning knows that most vendors will sell you hard to buy little extras or upgrade to a more expensive package. Sean is the antithesis of a pressure salesman. The entire first conversation we had with him hinged around our vision for the wedding photography. Then he pulled out a price list, we picked a package, and that was that. Did I mention that his prices are EXTREMELY reasonable? I know this because I compared his services (which are clearly listed with pricing info on his website) to like seven other photographers. Yeah, I did my homework...you are not going to find a better photographer, especially at his prices! 2. Photo Quality I was initially attracted to Sean's work because it was, well, awesome. When I looked through his portfolio, I felt like I was flipping through an issue of Brides magazine. Every girl wants to look like a model on her wedding day. Sean did not let me down, lol. I got a mix of candid and semi-posed shots (what we wanted) that were absolutely stunning. 3. Professionalism In addition to our wedding coordinator, Sean was our rock on our wedding day. He helped us stay on schedule, found our best angles, kept me sane... Also, after the wedding, Sean gets you your photos as fast as he can. We got ours on DVD approximately 2 weeks later. Almost all the other photographers I interviewed had lead times in months, not weeks. I HIGHLY recommend Sean. He gets busy in the summer to early autumn, so contact him well in advance. You will not be disappointed!!

I was married this June and Sean provided the photography for my engagement session and wedding. My…read morehusband and I couldn't be happier with him. We're both pretty shy people, but Sean quickly put us at ease and we really enjoyed the sessions. Now we'd like to take family photos each year. Sean is professional, prompt, and has a great eye. He was responsive to email and quick to answer any questions. And, he was flexible with special requests, like our photo location and desire for specific poses. He provided a great variety of images, including various backgrounds, poses, and effects (black & white, different saturations, etc). During the wedding, he was incredibly organized and did a great job of making sure we got the photos we wanted. And, like the other reviews say, he was like a fly on the wall (completely non-intrusive) during the ceremony and reception. We were also pleased with the photo slide show he composed for our reception. In addition to including our childhood photos, he provided a great choice of music and theme. When we received our final wedding photo DVD, we held a screening party with our parents. Everyone was incredibly pleased with the results. There was a mix of fun photos, candids, formal family, and artistic shots (my sister said that one segment reminded her of a Chanel add!). We would definitely 100% recommend Sean to a friend.

We recently got married in July 2019 in the San Gabriel Valley. My husband and I knew that the…read morephotographer and videographer would be the important factor on our wedding day since that would be something we would be able to look back in future days. With time restrain of planning a wedding within 6 months we were on crunch time. Our friends who hired them for their wedding day back in 2016 referred us Bryan and Melissa from Looking Glass. After our first meeting we knew they would be our photographers and videographer for our special day that we booked them before our goodbyes. They answered all our questions and worked with us a little more than a month before our wedding since my husband and I had a trip planned 2 weeks before our wedding day. (This big trip was planned before the wedding). The day of the wedding they were on time and professional. They were in good spirits since our wedding was 12 hours long with no break in between. Knowing we had so many hours of video and photos we were surprise to know that they had them ready for us 7 weeks after. On time for our family gathering. Our family loved the video and the photos they captured of our day. My husband and I are very pleased and happy of them capturing our day and our joy. Thank you Melissa and Bryan!! Look forward to future milestone with you.

In searching for vendors to service our upcoming wedding, we looked at the following essential…read morefactors: quality, pricing, communication. Bryan was very attentive and understanding of the stresses that accompany wedding planning. He will curtail a package that will work with your budget with little sacrifice to your desired result. Due to unforeseen circumstances, we weren't able to retain him but I believe his work would have been outstanding!