We haven't even received our photos yet, and I already know we made the best decision choosing…read moreJasmyn as our wedding photographer. From our engagement session to the wedding day itself, she has been absolutely amazing. On the wedding day, she went above and beyond anything we expected. She was incredibly attentive and was always right by my side to capture special moments. Multiple family members even commented on how present and on-top of everything she was. She helped bustle my dress, brought me water, and if I ever needed to find someone, she would immediately go and grab them for me. It truly felt like having both a photographer and an extra support person on such an important day. For both our engagement session and wedding day, she made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera, which made a huge difference for us. Her calm, kind, and reassuring presence helped us relax and enjoy every moment. We are so grateful for her care, professionalism, and genuine dedication, and we cannot wait to see our photos. I would recommend her wholeheartedly to any couple looking for someone who truly cares and goes above and beyond.

We absolutely adored Jasmyn and there aren't enough stars to give her!! She was our wedding…read morephotographer, and we are so impressed by her work! Jasmyn truly set the tone for the day with her kind, joyful, and bubbly personality. She was such a visionary, helping us capture the shots we wanted from inspiration pictures, and was extremely communicative throughout the entire process. Jasmyn went above and beyond in supporting us on our wedding day, capturing all the small and big moments of our day. She even ended up bustling my dress for me when things got busy, which was way beyond her duties as our photographer!! Her kind act of service was so incredibly appreciated, as she really prioritized getting us to cocktail hour to see our guests. She also was great with getting the children in our family to look and smile at the camera, which we were so impressed by. Jasmyn has amazing attention to detail, and it's clear how much she loves this work and capturing these moments for couples. David was her assistant photographer for our wedding day, and he was such a joy to work with as well! They worked so well as a duo, and we can't recommend Jasmyn and her team enough!!

I love photos and photography was one of my must have, high quality items for our wedding. Our…read moreoriginal photographer had to back out (with plenty of time and notice) so we found ourselves back at the drawing board several months before the wedding. I found Brenda and loved that her images showed a diverse clientele - as a plus size bride with a SO over 6' tall, that was something that really mattered to me. By the end of our Zoom meeting I wanted to hug her! I felt confident she was the right fit. When the big day came around, not only was her presence instantly calming (things had already been going wrong that morning) but she was incredibly helpful every step of the way, including trying to find a dropped earring, closing my necklace because everyone's nails were too long, making sure I had space to take a break when my nerves overwhelmed me. She was instrumental in helping me figure out the timeline for the day and she tailored our package for us, since we didn't want engagement photos. We just got some of our sneak peeks in and wow...I'm crying all over again. She captured moments between my SO and I so beautifully, you can feel the love we have for each other. It sounds cliche, but it's true! Not only were we pleased with Brenda, our guests and wedding party all had such kind things to say about her - how many weddings have you gone to and complimented the photographer, as a guest?! If her style is one that you like, don't hesitate to hire Brenda. I can't wait to take more photos with her as we grow old. She was an important part of our day and, for me, the best person to have by my side throughout the chaotic day.

If you are reading this right now, you should go ahead and book Carmen already for your big day! ;)…read moreYou absolutely won't regret it!! My husband and I knew we wanted to book Carmen early on in our wedding planning process - in fact, she was the first vendor we booked. After we picked a venue, we worked with Carmen's schedule since we knew 1000% that we wanted to have her document our big day. From the beginning Carmen was super friendly and communicative with quick responses throughout the week (usually on weekends she is likely at a wedding). She was also very organized and had questionnaires to help us get to know each other better on a more personal level so we wouldn't feel like strangers on the big day. We went with one of her packages which included an engagement session (which was super fun and matched what we were envisioning - a "naturey" theme with mountains/hills in the background), a second shooter (who was super amazing!), an heirloom album (which we are currently working with her on), and more! The engagement session was extremely helpful for us because we were slightly nervous before the shoot, but the more time we spent with her, the more relaxed and at ease we felt (which is saying a lot because my husband and I are both introverts). We liked that Carmen could help us naturally pose and that her editing style was not too overly edited but allowed the natural beauty in each shot to shine. We also really appreciated Carmen's flexibility - my husband and I are both healthcare workers who have varying schedules and sometimes work weekends, but she was able to still plan our engagement session and our Zoom calls around our busy schedules. After the big day, when we look back on our wedding day, one thing that really stood out was how many of our guests were amazed with Carmen and her second shooter; the small details Carmen noticed made a lasting impression on a lot of our family members such as when Carmen and her second shooter would hold onto our guests' purses or sunglasses and make sure everyone looked essentially before taking photos. My mother-in-law couldn't stop raving about Carmen and how attentive she was to each guest. We also enjoyed all the photos of the wedding venue, each of our guests, and small moments and details that my husband and I might not have noticed since we were all over the place on the day of our wedding. At the end of the day, while all the food and drinks have been consumed, the music has been played, and the decorations and flowers have been set up and taken down, the only thing we have to reminisce on is the photography and documentation of our special day, and that's why we trusted Carmen to be our wedding photographer and would recommend her a thousand percent to all our friends and family. We are looking forward to creating the photo album with her so that we have something physical to always remind us of our special day!

Wedding Veterans will tell you that your photographer really sets the tone of your wedding. They…read moreare much more than just the person that takes pictures. They take the time to understand who you are as a couple and the story you want to tell and really how you'll look back on your wedding day for years to come. Carmelisse was that and more for us. From the moment we saw her photos from mutuals' weddings we knew we wanted her to shoot our wedding. In our first meeting, it felt like talking to a long-time friend and it was an easy decision for us to put all our trust in her and her team. She was the first person we hired after our wedding planner. We actually contacted her the month after we got engaged in 2021 but her 2023 book wasn't open yet. After conversing via text and email for months, we met her for the first time during our engagement shoot and she captured us and our dogs perfectly (YES, she capture our anxiety-ridden GSD mixes with smiles and they stood still, and the doggos absolutely fell in love with her husband, THANKS REX!!) She helped us pick the area and with putting together comfortable poses. Her turnaround time was so reasonable, the photos are just plain awesome. I have a hard time putting into words how great they are but I literally tear up with happiness every time I look through my album (which I still do ALOT). For the wedding day, Carmelisse and John kept us hyped and on schedule. A lot of things happen on the wedding day and Carmelisse was already ready to help us adjust and adapt. She captured all of our memories so beautifully. I can't stop singing her praises for her work and her as a person. She truly cares and it is seen through her work and her actions on the wedding day. AND Carmelisse is so stinking great - I went through a health scare the morning of my engagement shoot, I was trying to power through because I was afraid of canceling late but all Carmelisse cared about was that I was ok and she immediately rescheduled without additional thought. Carmelisse will be our forever photographer and we want her to shoot all of our future milestones. After our wedding, so many of our friends and family have already added her on Instagram for the future when she can shoot their wedding or life event.

My husband and I booked Heather for what was supposed to be an August 2020 wedding. Well, yadda…read moreyadda yadda, things didn't quite go to plan. Heather was so beyond flexible and accommodating with us as our date changed and changed again, and hung on with us until 2022 when we finally were able to have our special day on April 9th. Just to reiterate, we booked her in SUMMER OF 2019. That is true dedication. I know many other "COVID brides" who struggled with coordinating date changes with vendors, so I am so thankful that Heather always made it work for us and kept a positive attitude about everything. As far as her actual work, Heather made us feel so comfortable both during our engagement shoot and the wedding (we are shy, nerdy people who are not comfortable in front of a camera). She is friendly, very easy to talk to, and guided us perfectly as we awkwardly walked while holding hands, stared into each others' eyes and attempted to hug like human beings. She kept family photos moving along, got all the shots we needed, and had a great vision for the whole day. The photos so exceeded my expectations, and I was over the moon when I saw the final album. Thank you Heather for sticking with us and documenting the most fun and special day.

I am in LOVE with my photos and our experience was amazing…read more This was our first professional photography experience as a family with a 2 year old. Not only were we rushing due to the weather, my son and husband started getting really cranky near the end! Heather was able to pull us all together and get amazing photos. Heather had great recommendations for location, she was extremely patient, gave great direction without being bossy and really got our style! I know there are so many options for photographers but I would look no further, Heather is the best, you will not be disappointed!

My fiancé and I had a private, intimate engagement and decided we would take our announcement…read morephotos at a later time. We were excited, but honestly a little nervous about hiring a photographer since it was our first step into anything wedding-related. I spent hours searching through Instagram, websites, and reviews before eventually finding Jules - and I'm so glad I did. After our very first phone call, we knew we wanted to book with her. From beginning to end, Jules was incredibly supportive and patient. She genuinely cared about the entire experience for us, not just the photos themselves. She made us feel so comfortable, especially in front of the camera. Our pictures turned out amazing and we could not be happier with them! We would highly recommend Jules to anyone looking for an engagement photographer. She is talented, affordable, and truly one of the sweetest people. If you're thinking about booking with her, just do it!

Forever grateful to Jules and her incredible team!!…read more From our very first conversation, Jules truly listened to what was important to both my daughter and me -- and she delivered beyond anything we could have imagined. Our daughter's wedding day involved three different venues -- from the hotel where the bridal party got ready, to the ceremony at The Immaculata Catholic Church, and finally to the reception in Point Loma. Jules navigated each location seamlessly, capturing every special moment with such grace, organization, and artistry. Her pre-wedding communication was exceptional -- detailed, organized, and full of thoughtful suggestions that helped us prepare and stay calm. She provided tip sheets, timelines, and checklists that made the day flow beautifully. She also recommended having three shooters to cover the multiple venues and the size of our wedding -- and I'm so grateful she did! Every meaningful moment was captured from multiple perspectives. Jules and her team of photographers, Brandan Loufas and Drew Ramsey were absolutely incredible! Jules coordinated seamlessly with our videographers and truly listened to what was important to both my daughter and me. One of the most touching memories was our butterfly release, we wanted to honor people no longer with us and celebrate their precious new Union. To this day, one of my favorite photos (and still my phone wallpaper!) is of my daughter Alex's bouquet with a butterfly that landed right on it. It's pure magic -- a moment frozen in time that I'll treasure forever. One of biggest request I had for Jules, and I had many, was to capture a photo of my daughter and her husband during their ceremony -- one that mirrored a picture of my husband and me in that same church 32 years ago. It was a very emotional moment for me to see that picture side by side with my own. She absolutely nailed it -- and I dare say that I love that photo even more than my own wedding favorite. Almost a year later, I can say with complete certainty that I have zero regrets and endless gratitude. Reliving that day through Jules's lens has been truly priceless. She didn't just take pictures -- she told our family's love story. Thank you, Jules, for giving us memories that will last a lifetime. You can hang a star on that one, baby.

Aja and her team were absolutely AMAZING to work with!!! She shot our wedding last weekend in…read moreTemecula and got the sneak peaks to us shortly after, which all turned out SO beautifully. Aja was very helpful with posing, had many creative ideas for the shots and was super easy to communicate with. Highly recommend booking her for your event, you won't regret it!!

When we started planning our wedding, choosing the right photographer was one of the most daunting…read moredecisions. We had to stick to a budget, but also knew having great photos that would stand the test of time was a top priority for our day. My husband and I also had different photography style preferences, so in an effort to combine his likes (fine art style, light and airy) with mine (true color/dramatic, documentary, artistic) I reached out to 40 different photographers! As soon as we saw Aja's work and spoke to her on the phone, we knew we had finally found the right match for us that checked all the boxes. To start out, we had a very specific vision for our engagement shoot at an arcade bar and billiards hall. Aja was all in on this idea and she and Sydney spent so much time with us, giving amazing posing guidance, something we really wanted! They were also just super fun to spend time with, and Aja has an amazing eye, knowing within minutes of stepping into a location which shots are a must. We were thrilled with how our engagement photos came out! When it came time for the wedding, Aja continued to be incredibly communicative leading up to the event, taking time on the phone with us to go over the timeline and sending shot lists and detail checklists. On the day of the wedding, she and her team arrived early and delivered us nearly 900 photos! We had a large wedding party as well as family to wrangle and she was great at keeping everything moving quickly and utilizing every unique corner of our venue, the Oviatt. Everyone involved in our day was so impressed by the entire photography team's demeanor and talent, we all felt so comfortable! We quickly learned to trust the process because even a pose that might feel silly while doing it ended up looking amazing in the finished product! We can't stop looking over our beautiful photos and reliving our day. Every moment was captured as well as the emotions behind the moments, and we are so grateful and excited to display these amazing photos in our home for years to come. We would recommend Bairly Media to anyone, and we will definitely hire them again for any photo needs we have in the future!

Working with Fatima as a wedding photographer was an absolute dream! We were originally drawn to…read moreFatima's work because of how honestly and naturally she captured her clients' love--and we were absolutely blown away when we worked with her! It was clear from our engagement shoot and throughout our whole wedding day that Fatima puts so much care into making her subjects feel comfortable and completely themselves. Fatima made the entire planning process easy and stress-free, and she brought so many glimmers of wisdom to her support as we were planning. She was such a welcome energy on our wedding day--our guests still talk about how sweet she is! Fatima's photography style is stunning, from digital to film to polaroids. She was able to capture our love and our community's love so fully. Fatima's photos are like heirlooms - we now have endless photos that we are absolutely in love with!

This review is long overdue but absolutely well deserved! My husband and I had the pleasure of…read moreworking with Fatima in October when she beautifully captured our civil court elopement in Santa Barbara. Leading up to the day, we were both nervous about how everything would go and worried it might feel awkward. However, Fatima instantly put us at ease, making the session feel like we were simply hanging out with a friend. Neither of us is particularly comfortable in front of the camera, but she guided us effortlessly, giving just the right amount of direction while still capturing the natural, quiet moments we had hoped for in her journalistic style of photography. Not only is Fatima incredibly talented, but her kind and sweet demeanor made the entire experience even more special. When we had an issue with our credit card, she even offered to pay for our marriage license - talk about going above and beyond lol! We feel so fortunate to have worked with her to document such an important day and will cherish the photos she took forever. Could not recommend Fatima enough for your photography needs!

Janice has now photographed two big moments for us, our engagement and a recent 40th birthday…read morecelebration, and she's been amazing both times. She has a way of making everyone feel comfortable right away. Nothing feels forced or awkward, and the photos come out looking effortless. At the birthday party she captured everything, the reactions, the laughs, the little candid moments you would have missed. We ended up with so many great shots it was hard to narrow them down. Our engagement photos were just as great. She gave just enough direction without overdoing it, and the final images felt like us, not overly posed. Janice is professional, easy to work with, and clearly knows what she's doing. We're really grateful to have these memories captured so well and would absolutely use her again.

Janice took our maternity photos and they came out beyond beautiful, we are so satisfied and…read moredelighted! Janice a keen eye for detail and is encouraging vocal about it, her ideas for the perfect shot is creative and fascinating, with the combination of both it resulted with the perfect set of photos! Her prices are economical and affordable in this crazy inflation times. She will deliver your photos quickly, has excellent communication and is honest and direct with you. I love her Beyoncé themed maternity session, I felt like a queen and have photos to always remember this by! We will continue to book Janice for our future sessions, she is an A++++ all they way, thank you so much!