I cherish my wedding pictures through Narrative Images! Rick and Bernadette are an amazing husband and wife team. They were the first and only photographers we met with, and we knew right from then that we wanted them to photograph our wedding. After seeing the final pictures from our engagement shoot and wedding day we were very happy. They truly were able to capture our special day. Rick and Bernadette are professional and are great at customizing their packages to suit whatever it is that you need to have done. I have had friends and co-workers who have also used Narrative Images for their weddings and events and they all agree that Rick and Bernadette are great to work with... I highly recommend them. :) read more

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Bernadette and Rick truly know how to tell a story through photographs! They have documented many important stages of my family life, from wedding engagement to baby bump to Christmas card family shots. I have never gotten more compliments on pictures or been so happy with the end result. Their journalistic approach lets a person's true beauty and personality shine through. No stiff poses or fake smiles - just beautiful photos to document all of life's important events. I can't say enough good things about this team! Take a look at their website and blog you'll see what I mean. read more

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If I could, I would give Rick and Bernadette 5,000,000 stars! They have got to be some of the most creative, professional wedding photographers in the whole industry (not just San Diego). To be artistic and be able to keep up with the business side of things is very challenging. They have a good Left/Right brain thing going on. ;) I can't put in to words the way looking at our engagement and wedding photos makes me feel. They are hung all over our house and every time I see them I smile (I'm pretty sure my husband does too). You can see for yourself: http://narrativeimagesphoto.com/blog/2011/10/19/gaelan-isaiah-la-jolla/ http://narrativeimagesphoto.com/blog/2011/04/20/gaelan-isaiah/ read more

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Excellent creative vision and photography. Capturing beautiful moments of joy, love and humor. They worked our wedding as the professional photojournalists they are: subtly moving through the event to capture beauty and emotion that could easily be missed. True pros who were barely noticed. Narrative Images is a very apt name for them. We had high expectations of their product and it was far beyond what we hoped-for. The stories told by their photos are priceless. Their prices was higher than others, but we believe it would be difficult to find better quality at any price. read more

Bernadette and Rick are absolutely amazing. They are true artists. They make shoots with children so easy and the results are always beautiful. We have used them for multiple family shoots and they have also shot our non-profit's event twice. They are sensitive, attentive and extremely creative. I can't wait to work with them again! read more

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Uhh... could they be any better? No. Better doesn't exist. Rick and Bernadette are awesome people and more awesome photographers. They were so easy to work with and the energy off each other is crazy. They made planning a wedding from across the country painless and were always happy to jump on a call or meet with us for coffee when we were in town for other vendor things. They caught so many moments from the wedding that I did not see at all... until the photos of course... which is 100% their philosophy on photography and 200% what we wanted. Hoping to work with them again in the future for other family events! read more

I can't tell you how many people have said what amazing photos we have out our wedding day and they are right. Rick and Bernadette are an incredible husband and wife team. They never made us fell posed and took photos that were artistic and not your normal wedding photos. They will work with you to get a package that works for you. We could not have been happier with the job they did. While I have moved out of the San Diego area, I do plan to use them for future photos when I am back in the area visiting family. read more

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Rick and Bernadette are the best! My wife and I were very fortunate to have them document our wedding! Their artistic eye and experience with documentary and social photography make them a perfect for capturing special events. Their team dynamic is flawless and they take every measure to make sure this day is captured to its fullest. read more

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Rick & Bernadette are absolutely fabulous photographers! They photographed my brother's wedding and also do some product shoots for my company and we couldn't be more pleased. Not only is their work unique, they are great people to work with. I didn't realize how much a photographic style can make on the end product. When you see their albums and photo books, you will be as amazed as I was. These two artists come highly recommended in my book! read more

Bernadette & Rick are just two amazing people and their easygoing, genuine nature is reflected in how they shoot the day and interact with their couples. They are attentive in the planning process as well as on the wedding day, flexible and just so fluid with their approach. They have a calm-ness about them, which as a Coordinator, is a great positive, since they are with the couple majority of the day. For my last wedding with them, we had a unique location for shooting and it required some stair climbing and succinct timing and they nailed it! Their handling of the post-production & album afterwards are timely and just as attentive all the way through! True professionals and ones I happily refer! read more

Rick and Bernadette shot my wedding and I couldn't have asked for better photographers. Not only do they take unique pictures that are beautiful and tasteful, but they are super sweet and genuinely caring people who want YOU to be happy with the work they do. For my wedding, I was looking for photographers that would capture natural shots and unnoticed moments. I also wanted wedding pictures in which we were posed, but not cheesy. They managed to accomplish everything we wanted. My friends were all very impressed with their work and wished they lived on the east coast, lol. As a testament to how much I love their work, we had Rick and Bernadette photograph our baby girl at two months and again at four months. If we still lived in San Diego, we would have them photographing all our events! You will NOT be disappointed by this lovely couple. Not only are they AMAZING at what they do, they also LOVE what they do. It's a priceless combination when looking to have your special moments photographed. read more

My husband and I eloped last month and we couldn't have had a better photographer. Bernadette was amazing, she was so nice and easy to work with and really good at making everyone feel comfortable. She was really good with our daughter who was 8 months old. The only 2 things I wanted when we got married was a pretty dress and beautiful pictures and that's exactly what I got. Not only were the pictures at the beach beautiful, she had us climb the stairs to the top of the convention center and it was so worth it! Thank you Bernadette for making our day perfect. I would highly recommend to anyone wanting beautiful wedding pictures. read more

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This review is long overdue and is for my wedding on October 14th, 2017. I have known Bernadette, and Rick by extension, for a while before I hired them to be my wedding photographers. I could not have gone with them since I was planning to invite them as guests. But their exceptional talent has led me to hiring them instead. Wedding planning is stressful so I was glad that Bernadette was on point with working with me on planning the shoot locations and timeline since our wedding schedule is very tight. They also respected our wishes of having more natural photos versus the super posed pictures that I have seen with other photographers. My husband and I are pleased with the photos from our wedding. We even had a sneak peak a week after our wedding, which I did not expect because it takes most photographers a month or more to come up with the photos. We also had a photo slideshow from them that we were able to share with friends on social media. The online photo gallery was also easy to share with close friends and family. Still have to work with them on the photo album though. In sum, I would highly recommend Bernadette and Rick to anybody who is getting married or anybody who would need photography services. Their gift of capturing joyful moments without any effort is unmatched. read more

My family has worked with Narrative Images twice: the first time when my daughter was only a few weeks old, and the second time 2 years later. Each shoot was pleasant and very casual -- and they worked with our son to get him more comfortable with the camera (he was 3 years old and then 5 years old for the shoots). For the newborn shoot, they were patient when I needed to feed the baby. They brought all of the props, cloth backdrops, and did a thorough job staking out our property for nicely lit shots. I love that they work as a team (Bernadette & Rick); I truly believe a team of 2 is far superior to just a lone photographer -- help with lighting, setting up shots, staking out areas for the next shot, entertainment for the sometimes non-cooperative kiddos, and moving undesirable objects out of shots. We loved the results of the shoot, and we love that we get lots of digital photos (high resolution version, web-appropriate resolution version that are available for download from a website, and a mailed jump drive). This is a much better situation than being able to choose only 10 shots! I highly recommend looking at Narrative Images' portfolio to see if they're a good fit for what you have in mind! read more

We used Narrative Images for our wedding and Bernadette and Rick were better than anything we could have hoped for. They were able to find really unique, artistic surroundings in an environment and were really kind and fun to work with. We also liked their documentarian approach to candids, capturing beautiful moments or looks we weren't even aware of at the time. You will feel relaxed with them, like you can just enjoy your day as you would normally. Their quality is the best I've seen. We can't recommend enough! read more

I can't say enough good things about Narrative Images. As a wedding planner, I work with them and refer them to my clients all the time as their work is stellar. As a client, they shoot our family photos every year. There are so many options for photographers and if it's any indication of how awesome they are, I choose them over everyone else for my personal photos. Seriously, look no further, they are AMAZING!!!! read more

I've actually had two photo shoots with Bernadette in the last two months, and both were super fun and turned out great collections. In October, we did a family shoot and baby photos for my niece on the beach in La Jolla. We don't know what was more fun - the shoot itself, or getting the photos back! Bernadette has an eye for creativity in an intimate space, so all of our photos looked natural, authentic, and artistic. A few weeks later, I was in need of professional head shots for work, so I met back up with Bernadette for another session. I was very impressed with how easy it was to switch into a professional setting and make a different type of collection. Bernadette listened to what my vision was for the headshots, and they turned out perfect as well - natural, professional, modern. I would highly recommend her to my friends in the San Diego area, for any occasion! read more

Bernadette and Rick photographed our wedding 8 years ago and since then, we've had more family photos done with them, most recently our for our Christmas cards this year. I could not be happier with the photos. I was hoping for one or two for our cards, but I love ALL of them! Bernadette is so kind and sweet with the kids. She is a mother herself and totally gets it. My son almost cried when our shoot was over because he had so much fun with her. Taking family photos with Narrative Images is not stressful at all, and the outcome are beautiful images of our children that we are going to cherish for the rest of our lives. read more

I am so happy we met Rick and Bernadette back in 2012 when we were looking for a wedding photographer. They did an amazing job on our wedding day and the photos have become more and more special to me as the years go by. Since then, they have photographed our two newborn babies, and taken family photos for our Christmas cards. They are incredibly talented, artistic, and genuinely wonderful people! I highly recommend Narrative Images for all of important events in your life! read more

Rick and Bernadette are true professionals. Getting married and working with a ton of vendors and not having a wedding coordinator was difficult. But what really helped us are the vendors we had like Rick and Bernadette. They were ever professional, super flexible with changes and had great ideas on picture locations and made it so that the day of the wedding we barely had to think about or worry about our pictures. Further, due to our strong family and cultural ties we had many requests for family pictures at the church and asked for pictures at the head table with every table with a wedding of 270 people. I know these things probably aren't fun to do for such great photographers of their quality, but they were super accommodating and happy to honor our wishes. Overall, as you can probably tell, our experience with them was amazing. We actually haven't seen the pictures yet, but at the reception they displayed a few of the pictures and everyone who saw them raved about them, so we can't wait. However, for just the amazing experience we had and the ease in dealing with them on what can be such a stressful and crazy day, we give them top marks. read more

Soon after the birth of our son in 2012, we were in the market for a family photographer for our annual family photos. Not knowing anything about photography and photo shoots, we were lost. We needed a professional. And then we found Rick and Bernadette. We are now a family of four and they continue to handle us with tremendous patience and grace. It's not easy capturing smiles of toddlers and getting them to focus on the camera. To be honest, we typically go into each shoot feeling uncomfortable expecting every photo to turn out terrible. And every time we get our photos back, we are blown away by the honesty and heart they capture. You can just feel the emotion in every photo, which is something my family will be able to cherish forever. We cannot recommend Narrative Images enough. We LOVE their beautiful work. read more

My husband and I LOVE Bernadette and Rick! We have used their services for just about everything, from family photos, to headshots, to corporate events, and we are always extremely impressed with their work. They are laid back, fun, and can always get my kids to actually look a the camera and smile at the same time, which is no easy task. They are very professional, and always deliver the edited images on time. Their prices are reasonable, and they do not place a limit on the number of images they edit per session. They are a versatile team that are a pleasure to work with, and I would highly recommend them for all of your photography needs! read more

My fiance and I could not be happier with our engagement pictures Rick and Bernadette just took for us. Our pictures not only captured us at our best moments, but have an artistic touch that you can't get anywhere else. Rick and Bernadette did everything to ensure they got the best pictures possible, Rick even climbed a massive tree to get the best angle! There are a lot of photographers out there, but none will have the artistic or journalistic qualities you get from Narrative. Also, they are very responsive via email/phone and we got our pictures back incredibly quick! They are very reliable and fun/easy to work with. If there was the ability to give 10 stars I would! I highly recommend them! read more

WOW! Literally our reaction to every picture! You two are phenomenal. You captured every precious moment on our special days. Even though the henna night was a different culture than you two are used to, you guys pulled it off so well! You guys listened to all the details I shared beforehand and didn't miss to capture any of the important moments. It was so cold and windy, but you two didn't complain once. You kept pushing through and continually giving us tips and tricks on how to look natural and beautiful. Luis and I and the entire bridal party all enjoyed having you two be present at our wedding and henna night. We both appreciate you two so much. We are so lucky to find the greatest and sweetest photographers. It was 2 days of hectic schedule but you guys were on top of it. We will forever be grateful to you and Rick. I can't wait to have future events to celebrate, you and Rick will be the first party vendor we will make sure to book first. read more

Rick and Bernadette were pleasant to work with however I do not feel our wedding pictures reached my expectations based on our engagement photos and their website. There were a few photos that I felt needed to be photo shopped because we had bags underneath our eyes :( They did it for free because it's not standardly included but they were horribly touched up. In the end I'm happy I have wedding pictures and I would consider using them for photo sessions. read more

Bernadette and Rick are absolutely amazing! Anyone who knows me, knows that I am really picky. I can't tell you how many photographers we interviewed before stumbling upon Narrative Images. What makes them awesome, is their ability to put you at ease while capturing authentic and beautiful moments. My husband is really camera shy and they still made us both feel at ease. Our photos are gorgeous! I just can't say enough about them . Their work is beautiful, authentic, natural and will really capture your big day! Thank you, Narrative Images!!! read more

This review is super late, but Rick and Bernadette are wonderfully talented photographers! They photographed both our engagement and wedding photos, and WOW!!!! All of the photos were extremely creative! The angles and lighting that they captured were breath taking! The photos they delivered to my husband and I, definitely told the story of our relationship! I'm usually not one for candid shots, but the moments they captured will definitely be cherished for a lifetime to come and +! read more

We could not be happier with the amazing work of the Narrative Images team, Rick and Bernadette. We were introduced by a mutual photographer friend for our wedding, and the rest is history - we consider them our family friends - that are also amazing photographers! We love their natural style, capturing the truth and emotion during special life events or everyday real life. They listen to our ideas and goals of a shoot and use their natural talent to capture it. If you are awkward (like us) and don't know what to do - they give you some gentle guidance to ensure you get your desired results. They are wonderful people, amazing artists, hardworking photographers that have given us some of the most amazing images of our most precious milestones. We have used them for our wedding, maternity, newborn and family photos and hope to continue a lasting friendship and working relationship! read more

Narrative Images is hands down the best photography company. Prior to our wedding we met with a few others but as soon as we sat down with them we new they would be a perfect fit for our style. It is a husband and wife team and they are incredible people; super cool and fun to be around. They work so well together. Easy to talk to and will work with your budget. They were able to capture me and my new hubby's personality in our natural settings. The lighting and different techniques they use are amazing. We are country people and I have never seen the country look more beautiful as I have through their photos. If you are having an outdoor wedding they are THE photographers to use. read more

Bernadette and Rick not only take perfect photos of your special day but they capture beautiful and once in a lifetime moments! We are so happy they were there on our wedding day and we can't imagine having anyone else for the job. Can we do it all again?! :) read more

My husband and i chose Rick and Bernadette as our wedding photographers based on a few things. For one, Narratie Images are not like other photographers. They do not do crazy advertising, they dont go to Bridal Bazaars to get potential clients and most of all they are completely and utterly 100% down to earth. They are artists and photo journalists which was exactly what I had wanted. I ended up meeting with a lot of different photographers and getting quotes from all of them. Rick and Bernadette's pricing was right in line with all of the other photographers and the best part was it included a full day of wedding coverage in the FULL package price, which is really hard to find. Most other photographers charge you an additional $200/extra hour since they only typically offer 6 to 8 hours. Those photographers tried to sell me on the whole, you dont need me there starting at 11/12 in the morning until the wee hours of the night. I knew I wanted full coverage of the entire day from getting ready to heading home and with Rick and Bernadette that is what we got. My mom and I met with them on a Sunday afternoon at Twigs coffee shop in North Park. Right away I liked them. They were so interested in my husband and I and how we had met and "our" story. Most of the other photographers just wanted my money and were going to do anything to get it (including slashing their prices so significantly). I explained to Rick and Bernadette that I didn't typical stand and shoot photos but I wanted photos that were journalistic which they said is exactly what they do. They LOVE using motion which my husband and I thought was so cool that we ended up going to the Del Mar Fair. We have had so many people comment us on our photos and I now understand why Rick and Bernadette dont NEED to advertise themselves, they have full advertising from their clients. While I have yet to see the full finished product (hoping to see them soon), I did see a sneak preview of our wedding photos on the night of the wedding and I was already so amazed and happy. Rick and Bernadette were a DELIGHT to work with and I am sure that we will be calling on them again in the future for family photographs. I truly forgot that they were there taking photos the entire night of the wedding. If you are looking for photographers who blend into your guests, aren't in your face the entire night and capture amazing shots then Rick and Bernadette are what you are looking for! Great photographers and just great people in general. read more

Rick and Bernadette did an amazing job on our engagement pictures!!! They were so fun to work with, and flexible with having multiple locations. They made us feel comfortable to be ourselves and they captured so many special moments. Rick is not afraid to lay in the dirt or climb a tree to get the perfect shot! We liked them so much we are planning on using them for our big day!!! Highly recommended!!! read more

My husband and I hired Narrative Images about a year and a half before our wedding! The thing that sealed the deal besides our initial meeting with Bernadette and Rick was their philosophy about capturing the day from a candid perspective. Both my husband and I are extremely awkward if placed in front of a camera but Bernadette's and Rick's approach was such that we actually enjoyed both our engagement session and wedding photography and were bummed out when our time was up! Bernadette and Rick are such special and kind people. We instantly clicked and felt extremely comfortable with them. Bernadette was incredibly available by email and their professionalism was second to none. Bernadette even met with us at our venue a couple weeks before the wedding to scope out spots for photos! With Bernadette and Rick capturing our day, we truly felt like friends were helping us capture the special moments. At no point were they intrusive and by the time all was done we had cracked so many jokes we couldn't stop smiling! We honestly don't know what we would have done without them! Thank you Bernadette and Rick! read more

Bernadette and Rick had worked with 3 of my friends (one of which I recommended Narrative Images to them) before working with us. When it was time for us to choose a photographer for our wedding, we were very confident and comfortable with Narrative Images. They formally studied photography, so the quality of their pictures is evident in how they capture candid moments, movement, and lighting. Their natural pictures and ability to play with lighting truly stood out from the rest. Having formal or "natural" pictures is hardly natural for us, but they made us feel very comfortable and guided us throughout the process, especially during the engagement session. As a married couple, they work together very well and tag teamed to capture moments from various angles or different scenes at the same time so the final product was a great summary of our wedding day in terms of the details, events, and emotions from us (the bride and groom), family, and guests. They are very professional, accommodating to our schedule, and created a package that worked with our needs and budget. We made requests to have some or all the pictures in time for certain family events or sales for printing - they were timely and very understanding. They truly went above and beyond when they dropped off the USB drive of pictures at our doorstep so I could have it in time before the holidays. We are 110% satisfied with their work, would highly recommend them, and would be choose them again to document future moments in our lives. read more