I was referred to Kobear Photography by an old coworker. Prior to covid we met, choose our photo…read morepackage and gave her ideas of the types of photos we would like. Valeska, the owner of Kobear Photography is very accommodating and kind. She is patient and just really wants to get the best photos possible. We loved that about her. When covid hit, we had to downsize our wedding and changed the location to our home. Valeska still took our wedding photos despite covid and all the changes that we made. She brought two assistants and was such a sweetheart. She also set up a photobooth which my guests loved. She was timely with the production of the photos and even sent us a sneak peak set of photos. We will cherish our wedding photos forever. Thank you Valeska and staff. Check out her work on her Instagram at @Kobearphotography.

There are not enough words to describe how amazing Marlyn is! When it came to hiring a wedding…read morephotographer I was a bit nervous since my husband is shy and doesn't like taking photos. I had my eye on Marlyn before asking her to be our wedding photographer and one day she reached out to do a Valentine's Day photoshoot and I'm forever grateful for this opportunity because she made the experience so smoothly and made us feel so comfortable. I was surprised to see how well my husband responded and how comfortable he felt during the photoshoot. From that moment on I knew I couldn't choose anyone else. She was amazing at explaining the process during our consult/inquiry call. She walked me through what to expect and even gave me some recommendations (she's very resourceful). She helped me choose our engagement photos location and we had a blast that day. Our pictures were amazing and everyone loved the photos. Again, there are not enough words to thank her for her work at our wedding. She had a vision and brought it to life and OMG, our pictures are amazingly wonderful! Marlyn's passion towards love and capturing your love story is the cherry on top. You truly see your love story through her work I will always recommend her as a photographer. I'm going to make this review even longer because like I said there's not enough words to describe how amazing Marlyn is as a photographer... here's my personal message to her that I sent her after receiving our wedding gallery. I meant every single word. "Thank you sooo much for capturing our special day. Marlyn, you're an AMAZING person and photographer. You are all around wonderful. From your work ethic, to professionalism, to having vision, to being supportive, your talent, and editing skills. And your demeanor, made us feel so comfortable and supportive. Our very own cheerleader And on top of that your attention to detail then of course bustle expert, resourceful, giving me ideas, and helping out in any way, and all around being Marlyn of all trades. Plus ninja I can just go on and on about how happy and thankful we are to have had you as our wedding photographer I have had so much positive feedback from our family, guests, and our bridal party about how you worked with us thank you, thank you, thank you. We appreciate you so much and love your work. I can't wait to share our photos with family and friends." Don't think it over. Her work is amazing! Send an inquiry and start your journey with Marlyn. You won't regret it

UPDATE: Marlyn doesn't just do weddings or engagements, she also takes INCREDIBLE maternity photos!…read moreBeing 38 weeks pregnant and leaving the house is tough. Not only did Marlyn scope out our location early before we arrived, but she made it so easy for my swollen feet to handle shooting. I barely had to take a few steps away from my car and she took phenomenal pictures that we will cherish forever. She was so patient with us and I wish we could've had more time before the sun set to catch up. This is our 3rd time working with Marlyn and we can't wait for her to photograph our baby girl. THANK YOU ALWAYS MARLYN!!!

The sweetest and most professional young woman! She made me feel like a goddess! I am naturally…read morevery shy and reserved, but she just takes her time and let me have a day in what I wanted. I highly recommend her!

Very professional. Very good edited and natural shots. Will use her again anytime I need a…read morephotographer

I used these photographers for my baby's newborn photographs. I can't say enough good things about…read morethem! They were very professional but still very welcoming and great with my 9 day old son! I loved that they asked me about props I wanted to use our positions I liked! The end result photos came promptly and looked gorgeous. I would definitely recommend!

I used Betsy & Gregory for our Palm Springs Wedding last spring and it was a wonderful experience,…read morelike working with friends! Betsy was professional and coached me through several freakouts leading up to the event. Gregory's talent with a camera was immediately apparent. On the day of our backyard wedding, we were graced with a wind storm that wouldn't quit. Betsy & Gregory not only braved the storm but they made it work, especially in the final photographs. It became part of the style and made the photographs truly unique. We love them! The scouted the perfect white sandy spots for a couples photo shoot. They definitely know how to capture the energy of an event. Thank you!

Olesja is not only a true professional her personality and passion make the photo shoots she does a…read morecomplete breeze with a very calming atmosphere for parents. Our son Gio recently had a photo shoot with Olesja and she was extremely caring and down to earth. She is just a great person overall with a gift for what she does. I am glad we decided to meet with Olesja, I wouldn't have changed anything. She goes above and beyond and makes everyone feel comfortable. Highly Recommend her to others!!!! Thank you Olesja Kindest Regards Krys B

I very much disliked the photos taken by Katherine Farnsworth photography and really disliked her…read moremake up person who put hairspray on eyebrows ! With Olesja it was a totally different experience. She is a very nice woman and her hair and make up person was very pleasant and very good. We were the only shoot that morning so she took her time to pick the clothes and check the hair and make up. She is a perfectionist and I am very pleased with the photographs. I picked the two shots option because even though her reviews are good I was gun shy from previous disappointment.Finally after waisting so much money with three other photographers I have something to work with. I highly recommend Olesja. Please note that she is more a modeling photographer than an acting shot photographer.

We had Renecia as our photographer for our wedding this past weekend in Atascadero, California. She…read moreand her helper Matthew were so very accommodating and patient as they listened to exactly what we wanted and then also took creative license and came up with some unbelievably beautiful shots. She captured our very special day in a way that I had not envisioned. I have not seen my wife or myself look the way we look in the photos that she took. I am blown away by her professionalism, her care and her ability to be efficient without losing the quality in the moment. We are over the moon by how are pictures came out and that's before editing. I highly recommend Renecia for any and all photography needs. Thank you so much, Renecia Maurene and Mark Schuler

Klaudia is great. Took my photos and they were amazing! Highly recommend you using her for your…read morephotos.

Klaudia had such a personable approach to my shoot. From the minute I walked into her studio, I…read morefelt like we knew each other, and throughout our session, she made sure to stay connected so my unique qualities would shine through. Having only recently moved to LA, I was so relieved to take my first West Coast shots with someone who very much celebrated the individual. She was absolutely worth the investment.

LOVE Laura's artistic photo style. Laura shot some engagement photos for us before wedding, and the…read morephotos are just so much cooler than we could have hoped for. There were really fun, playful shots and some much more personal and intimate. Laura's creativity and manipulation of light are amazing. Wholeheartedly recommend to everyone. :)

I found Laura at the LA Baby Show for our newborn photoshoot. She works with you and gives a…read morepreparation guideline before you meet up either the shoot or the reveal session. She's very patient as our little one was active and very hungry on her 7th day so we took longer hours than most. The reveal session is something you will look forward to as she gives a lot of inputs and the shots were amazing even if it is not the final edit/ layout yet. If you are looking for a photographer who makes something ordinary looking extraordinary then she's the person you are looking for.