We got such beautiful newborn and family photos. We were given a breakdown on all things that were…read moreincluded (poses, color scheme, wardrobe, time for baby feedings, phot9 prints/digitals, album). It was such a comfortable and easy experience. I never felt rushed. The finished products were beautiful and I am so thankful for all the work that was put into creating these beautiful memories for our family.

This is THE place to capture your memories with your family. My daughters, husband and I had such a…read moregreat experience together with Liliana and Jon. They made my girls feel so comfortable and made us all look like movie stars wow! I have been in the area for over ten years and know that Beautiful Blessings is THE BEST. We will be returning for our newborn photos and also were very happy with our company photos. They do it all! Thank you, for helping us look so elegant and for your care, details and expertise.

My experience with Ronnie Esparza Photography was downright unacceptable. During my daughter's team…read morevolleyball photoshoot, she had an individual picture taken while still wearing her sunglasses. My wife immediately noticed and politely asked Ronnie to take a quick retake once she removed them. Before my daughter could remove them, he snapped another shot and flat-out refused to take another one--claiming he only took two shots per kid. The issue? My wife personally watched him retake photos for several other girls moments later. That kind of inconsistency is unfair and unprofessional. If he's going to enforce rules, they should apply to everyone, not selectively! While he did issue a refund, that does nothing to make up for my daughter missing out on a proper photo to remember her season. Sports photos are supposed to be meaningful keepsakes, but his dismissive attitude made the entire experience feel rushed and impersonal. It would have taken him seconds to retake the picture and show even the slightest care for his work or his clients but he didn't. Ronnie Esparza Photography clearly lacks basic customer service skills and fairness. I won't be using his services in the future, and I strongly advise others to look elsewhere if you value professionalism and respect.

Ronnie and associate were great, they arrived on time to site photos hoot, were patient and kind…read more We set our date and shoot for sunset, Ronnie wanted to ensure my background was as requested and patiently waited for the moment to happen. We are absolutely pleased with the results and will be using him again for more family photos!

Moments in Time owner, Adam W, was absolutely amazing. After reaching out to multiple photographers…read morein the area to capture our anniversary pictures, we could not be more pleased. Being from the East Coast and 2400 miles from our home, we wanted our annivetsary in Carmel to be remembered forever. Adam not only captured memories that will last a lifetime, but we also gained a friend. Adam is a remarkable person and is gifted to give just the right guidance for capturing the most beautiful images on Carmel Sunset Beach during golden hour. We have worked with multiple photographers in the past, and Adam is a gifted photographer who truly captures moments in time. Let him capture your next big moment. You'll have images you'll cherish for a lifetime!

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!!

Amazing photography. He took my son's high school pictures…read more His father took my high school pictures back in 1987.

What a fantastic photographer. They have been in business as a family for almost 100 years and for…read moregood reason. Their pictures always stand out with lots of emotion and they really know how to capture tha special moment. And after the photo is taken with all the right lighting, they do their own processing and printing. That way they can control the process from start to finish. This keeps the quality very high and you get very incredible results. You will love this place.

I have attended several events where R&R Photography took photos, and finally had the opportunity…read moreto hire them for an event myself. Randy is extremely professional and makes you feel at ease. He gave great direction with attention to details in regards to lighting, hand placement and a focus on balance. I look forward to hiring R&R Photography for all of my future photos.

When looking for a wedding photographer I wasn't really sure where to begin. I would look for hour…read moreafter hour and still didn't know what to do. My now husband and I went to a bridal show where we were looking for different vendors and to experience the whole "wedding planning" process. I wasn't sure what to expect but then we met Randy! Instantly, we both loved his photo's and wanted to book him. Thank goodness we did! He was fantastic, from the engagement photo's we took to the day of the wedding. Once you begin talking to him you realize how passionate and knowledgeable he is about photography but also his passion for life. On the day of the wedding, him and his team came in told us briefly what they were going to do and from there took care of everything! I couldn't have asked for anything more.

Ben took the most beautiful family photos for us! He picked an amazing location. We gave him a…read morechallenge with a large group of 21 that included lots of kids and he captured everyone just perfectly. We are happy to recommend him and his work to our friends and family.

This review is 4 years overdue but Ben was there to help capture my wife and I's engagement. Not…read moreonly was he super professional but he was extremely helpful in picking the perfect spot. If you're looking for incredible photography work, Ben is the best option. You won't be disappointed!

Taylor was an absolute pleasure to work with! She took photos at our wedding, including the…read moreceremony, portraits, and reception. The whole time, she was so great at telling us where we needed to be and how to pose to get the perfect shots. The photos all came out beautifully, and we're having such a hard time deciding on just a couple to get printed! Leading up to the wedding, we had multiple meetings to discuss the wedding timeline, shots that were important to us, and all of the other important logistics. They were always very well thought-out in advance, and Taylor was incredibly responsive to all of our other questions between calls. We are so glad that we got to work with Taylor and hope that we have more opportunities to in the future! 10/10 experience!

Taylor was just the BEST to work with and we couldn't have chosen a better photographer in the…read moreCarmel area. My fiance and I were visiting from Los Angeles and wanted to get engagement photos done. Taylor was prompt, responsive, and patient in explaining the process. She knew the best locations for photographs and made the photo shoot so enjoyable and fun. She made us feel comfortable and relaxed. I'm so thankful for the opportunity to work with her!

Letty thank you for some amazing family photos!…read more With very small kids, a nice family photo shoot felt daunting to me. Letty was so easy to work with, and so helpful in planning every step of the way. She even provides great guidance on what to wear. Her contract and payment process is virtual and convenient and very easy to navigate. The digitals were available to us quickly and easy to download and enjoy. Honestly, I wasn't even sure about what type of pictures and combinations of family photos I wanted; but Letty was flexible and creative and helped us come up with great poses and ideas. She is also adventurous enough to try beautiful on-site locations. My daughter especially had a great time. All in all, the outcome was memorable once-in-a-lifetime photos that I will always cherish.

I am so glad I hired Letty to photograph our extended family gathering. She showed up early, was a…read morepro with the elders and rambunctious kids, and her images came out beautifully. Thank you for capturing our rare gathering!

Maria from the Santa Cruz area is exceptional in every way, an exceptionally talented photographer,…read morean exceptionally kind, warm and nurturing individual, and an exceptionally enthusiastic and consummately professional participant in our yearly family beach shoots. Maria brought pure joy to each of those four mornings photographing myself, my husband, our two daughters and their spouses, and our seven grandchildren. She has created memories that will last a lifetime and will create even more for us next year when we return to Santa Cruz. One more note: Maria has taken headshots during two of those shoots for my husband's and daughters' law firm that capture the spirit of their firm and their shared professional goals.

Maria from Pink Light was so fun and easy to work with. I'm awkward in front of the camera, but…read moreMaria made it fun! She captured so many great shots. Shortly after my wedding, she sent me a little sneak peak to share with family and friends. I would absolutely work with her again. Her prices seemed on par with other photographers I looked at and friends have worked with.

Chris was absolutely amazing! He helped me throughout the entire process, from choosing the right…read morespot to the photoshoot day of. We met prior to talk through the plan and he mapped out my route to propose. I was given a personalized website with all the details. He is very responsive, we had sneak peek photos the same night! I highly recommend! Thanks Chris for helping make our engagement so special!

Chris was the best combination of very efficient and effusive/disarming. He even got our camera shy…read more4 year-old to give genuine smiles for the camera! He got every posed shot on our checklist plus some great candids all in less than an hour. Impressive for our large raucous family.