I asked Derek if he could shoot my surprise proposal and he did such a fantastic job. Communication…read morewith him was super quick and easy and he delivered big time on the day of. The photos were turned around super quick and all looked fantastic. Couldn't recommend his services enough!

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Chris was absolutely amazing and so easy to work with! The first thing was that he was incredibly…read moreresponsive-I set up a time to talk with him on his website, we spoke within a day, and we were set and ready to go by the end of that conversation. I also appreciated his familiarity with our venue (the Seymour Center in Santa Cruz) for our family event and immediately understood the vibe that we were going for and how the photos should fit into that. In between booking him and the day of the event, he was always responsive by text and email. On the day of the event, he was on time, managing our stress with ease and humor, and making the photography easy. Our photos came out better than we could have hoped for! I can't recommend Chris enough and thank you for everything

I worked with Chris for my surprise proposal at Carmel/Soberanes Trail, and I truly can't say…read moreenough good things about him. From the very beginning, he was an absolute pleasure to work with. He provided clear, detailed instructions on how to reach the location and shared helpful tips--like sending him our live location and a selfie in our proposal outfits so he could easily identify us. That level of preparation made the entire experience feel seamless and stress-free. What really stood out was how thoughtfully he planned everything. He made sure the spot was free of crowds and blended in perfectly as a "nature photographer," which kept the surprise completely intact. On the day of the proposal, Chris was punctual, professional, and incredibly patient. He spent about an hour with us, capturing such beautiful, genuine moments--all with a warm and friendly attitude that made us feel comfortable throughout. He also delivered the photos promptly, and the quality exceeded our expectations. One thing I especially appreciated was his integrity. Even though his pricing had increased between the time I booked and the actual shoot, he honored the original rate without hesitation. That says a lot about his character. Overall, I would highly recommend Chris to anyone looking to capture a special moment. He played a big role in making our day unforgettable.

Mike is fantastic! He photographed our wedding in San Francisco (yes, he drove up from Santa Cruz!)…read moreand we just received the pictures and we are extremely happy with them. Neither of us are photogenic and yet we look extremely happy, relaxed and natural. I provided a list of must have pictures & Mike made sure they were all taken as well as taking pictures of places that we had not even thought of, the building (even capturing a cable car in front), the foyer, hearts in Union Square, etc... Mike was like the invisible man during the reception and captured so many candids that really tell the story of how intimate & enjoyable our celebration was. Thank you so much Mike, can't wait to collaborate with you on putting together a wedding album.

Mike was such a joy to work with as our wedding photographer! So kind, thoughtful and warm, we…read morehardly noticed him as he photographed so many special moments of the day. The photos are beautiful and we are so grateful, highly recommend!

Jojo is amazing and I can't recommend her more!! From our very first email she was enthusiastic,…read moreprofessional, and made me so comfortable and excited to work with her. That same energy continued through the entire wedding. I live in San Diego and was traveling to Santa Cruz for our wedding (and it was Covid). So, I was unable to meet with vendors in person and I don't have a network in Santa Cruz. Jojo offering numerous recommendations and referrals for me when I asked her and really helped me plan my wedding from afar. On top of being amazing to work with, Jojo is an unbelievable photographer!! She was so organized, and made sure to get every shot I had put on my shot list. Plus so many more that I didn't even know I wanted. The photographs were edited beautifully, and my husband and I were so happy when we saw them all. Just use Jojo :)

AMAZING. SO TALENTED. Jojo is not only absolutely incredible at her job, she is the sweetest person…read moreand made every experience with her so wonderful. Jojo's energy and passion is something I am so grateful for. Our engagement photos and wedding photos are better than I ever could have imagined, I can't put into words how blown away we are. My husband and I are not super comfortable in front of a camera but trust me, that will change if you hire Jojo. She makes you feel so comfortable and beautiful and at ease. If I could give her 10 stars I would. You will not be disappointed if you hire this incredibly talented and sweet photographer

Toan was absolutely wonderful to work with! He was punctual, super professional, and flexible with…read morelast minute changes. He was really fun and relaxed, making it comfortable to take photos with him. We are not models, and he was fantastic about giving direction and posing tips. After the ceremony, our families loved taking photos with him too! We loved our photos, which he turned around very quickly. It was an amazing experience, and we can't recommend him enough!

Looking for a photographer to capture your big moments, who makes you feel comfortable and beyond…read moreeasy to work with ? You have to work with Toanven Photography because you will not regret it at all and get everything you want and more!! Toan and team are the absolute very best - worked directly with Toan, Martin, Trieu, and Michael and all very professional and super easy to get along with! We used Toanven photography for our engagement photoshoot / pre wedding , church wedding ceremony at St.Jarlath Catholic Church and civil wedding at Nella terra cellars. Also used their videography services which was also really great. When looking for a photographer , we wanted to make sure that our photographer is easy going, can help guide us and has experience with our venue. I discovered Toanven photography because my best friend used their services for her wedding and after finding out Toan had lots of experience at Nella Terra we knew we had to meet him. On our first zoom call Toan was beyond welcoming and excited which made us excited. He made us laugh, made us comfortable and answered all of our questions and broke down the whole process. Before the wedding Toan helped us better plan our timeline for photos and took his time to understand what were the "must have photos". He gave us alternatives on how we can still get pictures with others and saving time. His advice on a family shot list was super helpful as well. On wedding day Toan was just the person I needed around me with all the craziness of wedding day. His personality bring calmness and he is quick to think if a photo location doesn't work well for the lighting - he found better positioning and areas for the photos the look flawless. Beyond helpful when it came to posing, how to stand , where to look and capture all the right angles. Lastly, Depending on the package you go for, you will get a set number of edits photos and our photos were so amazing it was hard to reach the number of edits we can use. That says a lot about how the quality of the photos are and how they already shine! So reach out to Toanven photography, I promise you will love every moment!

We had such a great experience and loved every moment of working with Trinity Rose!! Can't wait to…read morework with her again. We love our photos!!!

From the owner: I love almost anything you can image, between weddings and elopements, photographing seniors,…read morecouples, and shows will always have a place in my heart. The creative opportunities that photography presents is endless, and I want to be a part of every moment of it

I wish I could give more than five stars. The customer service was outstanding--Shawn was…read moreincredibly accommodating and made everything seamless. As an event planner, I truly appreciated how easy they made my job. We hired Andy as the DJ and Adrianne for the photo booth for my mother-in-law's 95th birthday, and they absolutely elevated the entire event. Andy handled the music and MC duties effortlessly, making sure I didn't have to worry about a thing. He even paid attention to the crowd and switched things up when only the kids were on the dance floor, playing music just for them. It was thoughtful touches like that that made the party so memorable. Thank you SIM

Thank you Raffi for being such an amazing DJ for our wedding. You did a beautiful job keeping…read moreeverything flowing, reading the room, and making the reception feel fun and full of energy. We really appreciated how professional, kind, and easy you were to work with. The music, the timing, the announcements, and the games all helped make the day feel memorable. We are beyond grateful for your talent, your sense of humor and thankful you were part of our wedding day.

I am so glad I hired Adam for my surprise proposal to my girlfriend. Living in SoCal and having…read morenever been to Monterey/Big Sur, I planned my whole proposal based on google searches, reddit threads, and word of mouth. Being a Big Sur/Monterey local, Adam provided extremely helpful insight and feedback for my proposal. He definitely helped relieve a lot of the stress during the planning phase of my proposal. On the day of the actual shoot, the day-of jitters was overwhelming at times, but Adam's energy and demeanor was very centering. He was patient and gave my new fiancee and I space to calm ourselves, and also knew when to take charge and guide us with our poses. He also had amazing and creative ideas for how to pose and brought us to local, reclusive spots to take intimate photos. Best of all, Adam always had a smile on his face and he made us really think like we were supermodels walking the runway haha. If you're going to do any photoshoot, especially a proposal or engagement shoot, in the Big Sur/Monterey area, I would highly recommend getting Adam!!

Adam took photos at my daughter's ceremony and did an incredible job! He is professional,…read moredetail-oriented, and truly talented. I highly recommend him!