Update; The Silvas did it again! They are the best! Gary's patience and dedication to getting a…read morebeautiful portrait of a difficult subject (my daughter who can't tolerate the flash) is A God send! My daughter loves working with Gary! He makes her laugh and feel so special. Thank you thank you Gary and Pierre!! The Silva's are amazing! My 12 year old daughter has an eye condition that makes her extremely light sensitive. It's very hard to get a good portrait of her to share with family and friends. Gary was so kind and patient and made her feel comfortable. He worked so hard to get the lighting just right so it wouldn't bother her eyes. We did family and individual portraits. The portraits came out beautiful and we all had a great time doing it. Thank you so much Silva and Silva Photography! Highly recommended!!!

Our experience with Silva & Silva was excellent…read more  During the lead up to our wedding, Gary was always very prompt to reply to our inquiries and always seemed genuinely happy to hear from us - his enthusiasm made us feel good about our choice of photographer from the very beginning. We decided to book Silva & Silva for 2 hours prior to the ceremony and also for the ceremony itself. On the day of the wedding, Gary arrived on time, ready to go. He respected our time and our schedule and didn't waste a second of it. Some members of our wedding party were not quite ready when Gary arrived, but he took this in stride and made sure to get plenty of shots of everyone who was ready. He was patient with us and made everyone feel comfortable and happy - he's great at getting a smile! During the ceremony and reception, Gary was always in the  right place at the right time. He made sure to get all the "classic" shots as well as numerous candids. He was unobtrusive and never got in the way - very impressive given the relatively packed house we had. The positive attitude, friendly demeanor and consummate professionalism of Silva & Silva truly helped make our wedding fun and memorable.

Since 2017, we have been taking our annual family photos with Brandon! He is patient with people of…read moreall ages. I have trusted him with our family memories because no matter the chaos (with toddlers, dogs, and people with different abilities), he captures the beautiful, priceless moments. As proof, only Brandon (and now whoever reads this) will know the complete meltdown that was happening... but alas, he caught a glimpse of true life and made it look like art! I also have to add that he is especially accommodating for people with different abilities and finds locations that can be easily accessible in the event that someone in your party has challenges but you still want a beautiful backdrop. Just ask and he will make it happen!

I was a guest at a birthday party where Brandon was the photographer. I typically hate when I'm…read morephotographed but the photos he took were so good I asked for his information so that I could use him in the future. I hired him for my organization's annual brunch and he did not disappoint. He's super professional, punctual, and he gets the edits back to you in just a few days. He has a great eye and manages to capture every moment effortlessly. I highly recommend!!!

Bright Star Image is amazing. When I was looking for a photographer for my wedding and needing…read morequotes, Javier called me personally, and the fact that he did this when his business was already closed for the day, that says a lot. He was so helpful and went above and beyond. They are with you every step of the way to make things as easy as possible. I would definitely recommend Bright Star Image to anyone who needs a photographer for their special occasions. Thank you again Javier, the pictures are beautiful, you did an amazing job.

I hired brightstar image for my wedding and they did an awesome job. I purchased a package that…read moreincluded my engagement photos and they did such an amazing job. I told the photographer the vision I had in mind as far as how i wanted them to come and and he delivered that and wayyy more! Also,i wanted to make some adjustments to my package such as getting rid of the signature book and adding more pictures to my photo album and he was more then accomodating! My wedding and videos turned out great! Would highly recommend brightstar for your special event! I was skeptical at first because they didnt have any yelp reviews but im glad i gave them a chance! After so much research i learned this place was the most affordable and after looking at their work i also learned that they are one of the best! Thank you brightstar image!!! Mr.&Mrs.Villasenor 10/08/2016

Elizabeth was the first vendor we booked once we had our date set as we wanted to make sure we had…read moresomeone great for our wedding. My husband had worked just a few weddings with Elizabeth, but remembered her/made a mental note for the future. After the initial inquiry, she sent a sweet video message to us, which immediately shows the level of service and care you're going to get. We went ahead with booking both an engagement shoot and the wedding service. For the engagement photos, Elizabeth helped us narrow down a location based on her extensive experience (we selected a place in Ojai). I was a little nervous, as we're not the most natural in front of the camera, but she was great at directing/posing us when needed and put us at ease. It was also a great way to connect before the wedding day. Leading up to the wedding, she had thorough questionnaires/discussions to make sure she understood what shots were important to us and how to best accommodate them. Shoutout to Bryan, her second shooter for the day, for also being wonderful to work with. Be prepared to have a "difficult" time when selecting your photos as there will be many to choose from! For both sessions, she scheduled time in person for us to review and select the photos we liked and for the printed books we got. All the photos were easily accessible after via a personalized website too.

I am so impressed with the care and finesse Elizabeth puts in her Santa Barbara wedding photography…read more- and the joy she takes in it. She showed impressive initiative to fine-tune our "Whimsical Spring Wedding Showcase," held at Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, jumping right in to help with the "props" in the Outdoor Sanctuary. Elizabeth made the guests feel at ease as she effortlessly moved captured key moments and angles of the event with attention to detail. Her professionalism and personal warmth spelled success at our wedding showcase. Elizabeth Victoria is delightful as is her photography, and hope to work with her again at weddings at Live Oak's event venue!

Nina was very nice to work with and super accommodating as we wanted to incorporate our dogs into…read moreour maternity shoot at Douglas Family Preserve in Santa Barbara. We had a fun time working with her and the photos turned out great!

Absolutely do not book these people for any special events. Although at first they seem pleasant…read moreand friendly, they will not make your experience a good one. A family member booked them September of 2024 and just now received their photos. They were promised photos in December 2024, so they were 7 months late. They do not respond even after multiple attempts, and when they do they give excuse after excuse. There was no proper apology and no sympathy. You absolutely do not want to work with these unprofessional photographers. Save yourself the headache and do NOT book them. If I can give 0 stars I would.

Absolutely amazing, hassle free pictures!…read more I had to get photos done for work. I was dreading it to be frank. When I got in front of the camera, Steven got me talking and laughing and it didn't feel awkward. I really couldn't believe the shots he got. It was a very easy process from the moment of booking all the through to receiving the final product. I would book him now if you are thinking about it because I just can't see him being available for very long. He's talented and has packages to work with events/budgets. It's excellent service from start to finish.

I contacted Steve for our extended family pictures. I couldn't have asked for a better experience…read more Super calm and organized. I knew exactly what I wanted. Steve gave me a few other ideas instead and they were spot on. Super fast turn around for our pictures and they were so clear. The prices were affordable and I was so grateful for that. I will be contacting him again soon for my immediate family pictures. I have seen many of his videos that he has put together with music. I have ideas of what I want him to capture in video for my family events and I can't wait. I felt like he was apart of the family once we were finished. Thank you Steve

We had Brian take beach photos of my parent's wedding vow renewal just a couple of weeks ago. It…read morewas great to work with him, and he far exceeded our expectations! Being from out-of-town, we didn't know a lot of details on what we needed, and Brian was flexible for our needs. He was also very helpful in making suggestions about what sorts of pictures to take and the timing of the day. Best of all, my parent's were really excited to have their special day recorded, and were thrilled by the pictures that they got! While all of the arranged pose pictures that he took were great, I really think that Brian's greatest strength is in his candid photo shots. We have pictures of some of our nephews smiling and having fun...and I don't think they have ever taken pictures like that before. The cost of our package was totally reasonable, and Brian provided many more pictures than we thought we were actually going to get. He also stayed longer than I had asked him to, so that he could get all of the pictures that we wanted. I would highly recommend Brian to anyone in the area needing special photos for a special day!

Brian is pure talent crossed with a big heart and passion for what he does. I was looking for…read moreimages that are candid, but beautiful in its simplicity; such as the motion of sweeping long hair to one side... or even just gazing downward. There are those simple yet beautiful and swift moments that someone just looks amazing, and I saw Brian capture those moments while photographing my parents. His pleasant easy-going nature got my shy and anxious parents to just relax and enjoy themselves and it showed in the photos. I've got nothing but love for this guy and his talent who clearly loves his job and loves people.

Jon held a photo shoot event at the Camarillo Public Library in December 2024 and he was beyond…read moreamazing! He was prompt, professional, friendly, and fun! I brought several different glasses and he was a pro, offering to take shots of me with and without glasses. He went above and beyond to produce a quality headshot - suggesting poses and offering encouragement - and showed his images on site. His turnaround time was fantastic - I received the proofs within 2 days - and this was a busy event! Do not hesitate to hire Jon for your photographic needs - you will love this photographer and his images!

We hired Jon to take headshots and some company photos and it was an awesome experience! Jon was on…read moretime, professional, fun, and I truly felt like he cared about our business photos. I highly recommend Jon to anyone looking to hire a photographer!

Looking for someone who works great with kids? Knows how to be personable and actually gets to know…read moreyou? Can capture the moment without trying? And has great work for you to have as a keepsake whether it's candids of you chasing your little or graduation to wedding pictures? Then mari is your girl! I've been going to her since Mother's Day 2019 and she's captured all my eldest firsts from our Mother's Day to birthday to Christmas! Her work shows how much she tries to capture you and your little in the moment! She takes her time to get to know you, your life, and to become a friend! She is so patient with Miguel and knows how to capture him in the moment (I have yet found a photographer who can capture Miguel laughing or smiling in a photo like she has). Personally my experience with mari has been nothing but phenomenal! She keeps in touch and sends me updates about my sessions. I've always came back to her even when there's other photographers in Ventura asking when I'd book with them. (Usually try others once just because of friendship but always find myself booking again with mari consistently) her work has improved over the years, her editing style is something I always loved and obsessed over. Her work isn't just meant to be shown on Instagram but printed and frame to be placed above the fireplace or wall for everyone to see! I have so many printed photos up on our wall that was taken by her! I highly recommend mari to anyone that wants photos done because these are memories you'll want later and will never regret! Can't wait to be back in California to book a family session that now includes a new little and a dad! You literally get what you pay for, if not more.

if I could put zero stars I would. the worst experience with her. When I booked her at that time…read moreshe had different priced packages. I picked the diamond package which included a 10-12 min highlighted video, 1 photo album, and two frames. My wedding was in 2021 and I've only received the photos. i had reached out to her idk how many times and once I finally got a response from her she had mentioned she wasn't really doing the package deals. Mind you me and her had spoken about the package I was booking her for. She agreed to it. That's what was on our contract. Thats what I paid her for. its been extremely difficult dealing with her. I'm a very patient and understanding person. I had told her if I didn't receive the additional items I would file small claims. She sent a big paragraph saying I pretty much wouldn't have a case. She said her mom was going to be delivering my additional items. I provided her with my home address and still nothing. I sent her a text message last year with my new phone number and she never responded to me. I also have proof of everything. I definitely regret booking with her. And the quality of the photos were not good at all. I feel like she picks and chooses on how good she does with her clients, and with me was the worst experience.