Oceana Digital

(118 reviews)

I am the mom of two young men (21 and 23). It is very difficult to get them to take any kind of…read morephotographs. Karl Anderson was phenomenal. He met them in Balboa park and took pictures of each of them individually and then together. Both of my guys came home and said it had been a great experience. Then the photos came...wow! Karl really has a great eye and fast reflexes! 75 pictures taken and they were all spectacular! I was totally blown away! Well done, Karl! We would use Karl Anderson again in a heartbeat! Thank you! Heather (Mom to Caleb and Gavin A.)

We hired this company twice for real estate photography, and after both experiences I would NOT…read morerecommend them. Their photography and editing process relies heavily on bracketing, HDR processing, AI techniques, and outsourced post-production, resulting in photos that looked extremely overprocessed, artificial, and nothing like the home. The editing seemed to compensate for shortcomings in the photography itself. If the images were properly captured and processed, they shouldn't require this level of manipulation. Instead, the final product looked fake, with unrealistic colors and heavy-handed edits. After waiting eight weeks, we still couldn't use the photos to list our home. The biggest issue wasn't just the low quality--it was getting anyone to fix the mistakes. The salesperson, Kate, was genuinely kind and promised all the right things in the beginning, but once the project reached production, communication completely fell apart. We had productive phone calls. I sent detailed lists of corrections with screenshots, then received responses saying they were completed. Then, discovered only part of the list had actually been addressed. This happened repeatedly, requiring constant follow-up. Our Matterport and Zillow tours had mislabeled rooms, and an entire back portion of the house was missing from the floor plans. By the time those issues were finally corrected, we had exchanged 43+ emails and dozens of phone calls over six weeks, and each revision still only fixed part of the list. We finally got the floor plans and tours close enough to done. The photos still weren't right. Some were oversaturated, including a completely fake "dusk" shot that was not actually taken at dusk--it had a pink sky added along with a dirty darkening filter that made the street in front of the house look grimy. We were charged extra for that. Other areas of the home appeared smeared from AI processing, while the brass hardware pulls on the primary closet and bathroom were grayed out. The most baffling example: our white walls kept coming back gray. I even requested the RAW files to understand what was happening during the editing process. The RAW files showed that the original color information was accurate--the walls were white and off-white and the colors were natural. The unrealistic gray walls and closets were introduced during editing and no one would fix it. After several weeks of back-and-forth, I asked to speak directly with Cody, the owner and fellow real estate professional, who explained that his editing team had decided to make them gray because a previous property we had photographed with them had gray walls. I was astounded --- he promised it would be corrected in the next round of revisions and he'd get back to me. He never did. I went back to Marylou in production and waited for days. First, she claimed my email went into her spam folder. Kate caught that, so immediately texted me to make sure I knew it was being worked on. 5 days later, another set of revisions came back - everything still gray, previously removed shadows were added back in, edits we had updated this far were now gone - back to square one. The low quality photos we received look nothing like these examples shown on this Yelp page. Our first project had similar issues, but Cody had stepped in and made corrections early on so I certainly didn't expect to have this happen again. We experienced the same problems again - the quality issues, unrealistic edits, and need for extensive corrections were repeated by his off shore editing team. The lack of quality control and endless revision cycle were, in my opinion, profoundly unprofessional - especially considering that Cody and his team were all made aware that my husband is the Realtor and that we are selling this home. I'd hate to think this was intentional. This wasn't just an inconvenience. Because we couldn't get usable marketing materials for nearly two months, we missed a critical listing window. We requested a refund due to the proven quality issues and ongoing revisions that were not resolved over 8 weeks of time, but Cody refused. If you're a homeowner or Realtor with a time-sensitive listing, I would NEVER hire this company. We gave them every opportunity to make things right and still ended up without photographs we could use to market our home. UPDATE: Cody was not professional enough to return my husband's call -- as if ignoring all these mistakes means his team had done a "good enough" job. You all can see the mistakes in the photos below - it's NOT about 'satisfaction'. You decide if desaturated, AI mistakes are what you want when listing your home. See the silver handle, why can't they fix these simple mistakes?https://projects.truvueproductions.com/listings/019e7f23-2c00-7188-be5d-2443091576d2/download-center#&gid=1&pid=26 Cody NEVER reviewed these photos after asked 3x. Where are the photos from the 2nd trip there?

Heather Lee Photographs

(51 reviews)

Heather was wonderful to work with, she was quick to respond and pricing was fair. She covered my…read morebirthday party for 2 hours and while everyone had an amazing time during the party, it's having beautiful photos afterwards that's the cherry on top for me. She was quick to give me access to her gallery and it was very easy to download and share. I definitely recommend working with Heather, I would love to have her capture my family's beautiful moments when in SD.

Great experience and results with Heather! She responded to my Yelp request for information swiftly…read moreand with all the information I needed to make a decision. She was very communicative throughout the process and delivered the results on time. The request was to get pictures of a property we needed to advertise for rent and she went above and beyond on that sending full size as well as resized pictures, which are perfect to use in a listing. The delivery was in digital format by email, so minimal fuss and effort for me. Thank you, Heather, we'll gladly use your services in the future and recommend you to others.

Waves & Woods Pics

(1 review)

Used a Groupon to find Ryan for a 30 minute photo shoot. I wanted professional quality photos with…read moremy Grandsons in a beach location. We met in Encinitas and spent about 15 minutes taking a set of photos. They all turned out great, very impressed with his eye and the quality of the experience. We will definitely recommend him to others looking for a photographer for any occasion.

From the owner: Waves and Woods Pics Capturing moments that last a…read morelifetime. We specialize in event, corporate, family, real estate, and lifestyle photography, blending creativity with professionalism to deliver photos that tell your story. Whether it’s a business gathering, a special family milestone, or showcasing the beauty of your property, our lens brings out the best in every moment. Based in Orange County & San Diego, we also love working in natural settings—beach, outdoor, and nature photography are at the heart of our style. Expect high-quality, timeless images with a fresh, modern touch. Let’s create memories together—whether personal or professional.

Pear Tree Visuals

(6 reviews)

I was very pleased with Cameron and Pear Tree. He responded quickly and professionally. His prices…read morewere very fair. He was accommodating and his photography was excellent (regardless of the subject). It was great doing business with him.

Very happy with the real estate photos Cam took for me. I will be using him again. He is also a…read morenice guy and easy to work with.

Preview First Real Estate Photography

(47 reviews)

Our sincerest thanks for your excellent customer service and support!! We are so very pleased with…read morethe photos. And, please extend a very special thanks to Sam. I grew up surrounded by professional photographers (Father and Uncle). Although I am not a photographer myself, in the atmosphere in which I grew up, you might say that photography as an art was instilled in me and I developed an appreciation for it. I have to say that Sam is so very talented!! He really understood what we wanted and was able to use his skills and "artististic eye" to achieve it. Again thank you!

I recently used Preview First for a listing in Newport Beach that was a view property. Their photos…read morewere spectacular and they did a wonderful job on the interior and exterior home photos as well. I added the Zillow video which I highly recommend doing. It is almost like a Matterport but is a fraction of the price and comes with an interactive floor plan. Adding it gives your listing preferential placement on Zillow and results in you getting the Zillow leads directly rather than Zillow sending it to their agents that pay for their leads. I have used Preview First for over a decade and have never had a bad experience. Highly recommend.

Nova Coast Media

(8 reviews)

Ryan was awesome. He did both photos and video of my house that I rent. We do midterm rentals (1-6…read moremos) so I am regularly dealing with 30+ tire kickers that I cannot all give tours to. I'm able to say I have a video tour and here's the link. If you're still interested, then get back to me and we can talk about an in person tour. It's also very helpful for people that are coming here from out of town. Anyway. Ryan did a great job and I highly recommend them.

Rick Ryan did incredible work with my Real Estate photos! His work far exceeded my expectations and…read moreI am so glad I found him on Yelp. He was both prompt and timely. Thank you again for the amazing photos! I highly recommend!

Arki Pics

(12 reviews)

Carlos was very responsive and communicated exactly what needed to be addressed prior to the…read morephotos. I appreciated his professionalism and the pictures turned out amazing! I would highly recommend Arki!

Carlos communicated clearly, showed up on time and did a great job with Zillow 3D tour. Invoice was…read moresent to my email and remote payment was quite easy. Highly recommend.

Lance Emerson Photography

(26 reviews)

I had Lance come out to our home to take some pictures after we completed a remodel. I scheduled a…read moretwilight photo shoot and the pictures came out AMAZING!!! Lance was friendly, professional, on time, and got the finished product back to me the next evening. I would highly recommended his services for any and all photography - especially real estate photos!

Lance did a wonderful job with the pictures for my second home and part-time vacation rental. He is…read morevery patient and wonderful to work with. Hightly recommended!

Aerial9 Media

(9 reviews)

I've hired Erik twice for a photo shoot, drone video including twilight photos on my listings…read more Erik's quality is unmatched. He is professional, detailed, the photos are crisp, clean and bright. I've had multiple buyers say the photos made me want to see the home! My sellers love the video and Erik truly does a fantastic job. See for yourself on the link below! https://listings.aerial9.com/videos/2f0c116b-ac79-4e5b-a29f-9766653507fc

Aerial9 is my go-to for all of my photography and videography needs. They care about the work they…read moredo and are extremely talented, professional and honest. I can't speak highly enough about Erik and Eli!

SeaBird Aerial Photography

(1 review)

As a fellow real estate broker, it was great to send SeaBird out to my listing and not worry about…read morehim getting the right shot!! He was professional, and understood the urgency I had with getting this complete prior to the rain and clouds for lighting. I was very satisfied with his work. I will be using him again on my other listings!

From the owner: SeaBird Aerial Photography is a San Diego based real estate drone photography company specializing…read morein high quality, 4k video and pictures of residential and commercial properties in Southern California. Client satisfaction being our number one priority, we will work efficiently and meticulously on every project no matter how large or small.

iTech iPhone & MacBook Repair

(761 reviews)

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If you ever find yourself in a situation where you need your computer or your phone repaired and…read moreyou somehow find this place well, consider yourself lucky. God is truly looking out for you. I fried my MacBook (liquid damage) and was recommended to contact this place, after speaking to several places that didn't really assure me they can fix it. After speaking to Tony on the phone for 10 minutes, I got a good feeling that he knew what he was talking about. So I immediately drove down and he explained process to me thoroughly, and gave me best and worst case scenarios. Tony was very knowledgeable, transparent and professional - he went above and beyond to resolve my issue and fix my MacBook to have it running even better than before. He literally saved me! Price 10/10, Service 20/10, Expertise 50/10! Please heed my advice and go here, you will not regret it.

Super straight forward, honest, and helpful! Fixed broken iPhone for a fraction of the cost vs…read more online service

Smart Shield Systems

(250 reviews)

Couldn't be happier with this job -- every aspect was handled at the highest level. The install…read moreitself was technical and efficient, and the end result is clean: hardware, touch screen, and mobile app all work exactly as they should. Communication throughout was excellent -- nothing was left unclear. Really enjoyed working with Yud and his team. On top of that, they also helped me out with computer networking -- came through in a pinch and saved the day. Honest, efficient, and security done right. They even took the time to train me on everything afterward.

Stay away from these people. They are NOT open 24/7 and are super hard to contact. The monitoring…read moreservice is based in Virginia and I have doubts whether they are actually monitoring.

Total Secure Shredding

(189 reviews)

Had no idea how much these places are needed…read more We've been unknowingly amassing decades of old bills and "important" letters from our mailbox. Slowly but surely it crept up on us and we finally were able to unload it all today. Kyle was great and took care of us to witness all our old mail get destroyed. We used their "Witnessed Shredding" service. Price was excellent and the service was actually very interesting to watch! Big industrial service handling us little folks really well. Will definitely come back to them. Officially first in mind when we think of this kind of thing.

The company name is confusing because the website defaults to VitalShred, a part of…read morevitalrecordscontrol.com. The VitalShred page gives no clue about the services actually available at the Kearny Mesa location (I called to make sure, as I didn't want to make the drive for nothing). If you don't find this YELP page, I don't know how you will find the service. Once there, I was waited on promptly and courteously. The young man explained the pricing. I chose to witness the shredding ($2/box extra). The service was very fast and efficient. I paid for the service (card only, no cash) and was on my way in 10 minutes.

Greenfield Law Firm

(92 reviews)

I was need in employment law assistance and reached out to the Greenfield team on their website. I…read morequickly heard back within 24 hours from Andrew that my type of needed was not something he specializes in but offered a referral. I appreciate his prompt response and referral nonetheless!

Andrew's a pleasure to work with - no runaround, no games. He tells you exactly where things stand…read moreand makes sure you're taken care of. Highly recommend.

Inscriptu

(89 reviews)

The best print shop, ever!…read more I used Inscriptu as my printing vendor for the past year for 100+ projects. Their prices can't be beat, the print work is always spectacular and the team is some of the kindest people you'll ever meet. I cannot say enough good things about Inscriptu. They're a wonderful bunch! Thank you for everything!!!

Almost instant reply, rapid quote. So I stopped into their shop which is awesome. The building…read moreused to be a theatre. But the awesome part is all the different kinds of printing, engraving, cool gift ideas. Even though I expected to have to drop and return for my job, he offered to turn it around while I waited. He laser inscribed my Son's name on a steel Leatherman tool I'm gifting. Looks great and for a good price. Two thumbs up for this business.

Eco Home Builders

(106 reviews)

We visited the showroom at 5560 Ruffin Rd and met with Adolfo. We were impressed with the…read morequality of the products he showcased, and that ECO Home Builders has everything under one roof. We are interested in having a one-stop-vendor, that handles everything from design to permit to construction to move-in ready.

We're so happy with how our kitchen turned out! The transformation has completely changed the look…read moreand feel of our home, and we're excited to finally enjoy the space. They were responsive, easy to communicate with, and always willing to answer our questions throughout the project. We especially appreciate that they took the time to make sure everything was completed to our satisfaction and worked with us to ensure we were happy with the final outcome. Thank you Eyal and to the entire team for all of your hard work. We truly appreciate the effort that went into our renovation, and we're looking forward to making many memories in our new kitchen. We would definitely recommend them to anyone considering a kitchen remodel.

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