I could not recommend Pinnel enough -- Juan & Talia are amazing! They were professional yet personable, incredibly talented and has a timeless artistic style to their images. Great communicators and easy to work with from the beginning to the very end! We're so thankful for their ability to make us feel comfortable at all times and capture the most special moments of our wedding in such a beautiful way. We are sooooo happy with our engagement and wedding photos! Juan & Talia are an amazing team! If you're looking for a wedding photographer, go with them and you will not regret a minute of it :) read more

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We hired Juan and Talia to photograph our August wedding and they were incredible to work with. We had to postpone a year because of Covid and thankfully they were available for our second date and worked with us quickly to lock it down. They were so organized and helpful throughout the entire process of planning our wedding twice over 3 years. I really appreciated the tips they sent over and timeline they created for us, which I used as a base for our general day of schedule. They are super talented and took so many gorgeous photos that truly captured the feel of our wedding day in a natural way. We also received our photos quickly, 3 weeks after the wedding which was great. We're so glad we chose them as our wedding photographers! read more

Juan and Talia are wonderful! As a photographer myself, I had high standards for choosing a photographer for our wedding, and Pinnel Photography was one of the very first vendors we booked back in 2019. I didn't know of anyone who had worked with them, but their photos were beautiful, their prices were more reasonable, and I quickly realized that they were an awesome husband/wife team with such a warm and calm energy. They ended up being one of the most communicative vendors throughout our entire wedding planning process, and we had a great time working with them during our engagement session back in August 2019 (and of course the photos were incredible!) Our March 2020 wedding ended up being cancelled by our venue just a week before because of the first shutdown due to COVID-19, but Juan and Talia were professional and supportive, and we were able to find a new date in December that worked for all of our vendors. As we got closer to December, we realized we'd need to postpone a second time, and this time we rescheduled for another year later. We knew we still wanted to get married this December though, so we let Juan and Talia know that we would be planning a "minimony" and were able to book 5 hours with Juan for this day. Our day finally came last Sunday... we were hours away from being cancelled on again due to another shutdown, but we were able to pull off our outdoor wedding ceremony and dinner as planned. The day was absolutely perfect, and Juan was once again amazing to work with. We can't wait to receive the photos, and we're so excited to work with Juan and Talia next year for our larger wedding! read more

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If you're looking for a photographer, Pinnel is the choice. Talia and Juan were absolutely amazing. We received our photos from our wedding day and they were perfect. Juan and Talia are so patient and captured our wedding moments in a way that we could not even have dreamed of. PERFECT. Amazing photographers and amazing people. Thank you Juan and Talia Pinnel. read more

Juan and Talia are a great down-to-earth couple and awesome to work with. Juan was our wedding videographer and we re-hired him and Talia to do our maternity shoot. They proactively suggested amazing (!!!) locations and asked us for what we are looking for in terms of pictures. We sent a couple of ideas to them and brought some props along and Juan captured all ideas beautifully. Juan is super patient and guided both of us to do better poses. He pays a lot of attention to detail. Ensures tie is straight etc. Which I think is worth so much. Other photographers I've worked with have not done this. You can tell Juan has plenty of experience. Will rehire them for sure when we have another special milestone in our live coming up. The pictures came out so great. We're superhappy with them. read more

My wife and I got married in Santa Barbara this summer, and we are SO grateful to have hired Juan as our wedding photographer!! Juan and Talia were wonderful to work with in the months leading up to the wedding - they made themselves really available to talk on the phone or meet in person to discuss our big day. They also offered to scope out potential First Look photo sites for us. On the wedding day, Juan was absolutely amazing. He was a calm and sweet presence, and some of our favorite moments of the day were our couples photo shoots with him. He made us feel so comfortable and gave us the perfect directions and it really shines through in the photos from the day. We LOVE the photos!! read more

I worked with Juan for our engagement and microceremony photos. We had to renegotiate our contract due to Covid. For the engagement photos, the photos of my now husband and us together were wonderful, but I didn't get a close up shot of my face as I had hoped for. Juan kept telling me not to smile, which resulted in a lot of photos of me trying not to smile, which looked unnatural for me. I also noticed that all of the photos were digital rather than film, which was disappointing for me because I had chosen them after falling in love with film photography. I asked about that and was assured that film photos would be taken on my wedding day. In the planning process, I had asked about having a shot list and was told that was unnecessary. On the day of the wedding, Juan was very professional. He has a quieter voice and it was difficult to hear him at times. The photos were absolutely stunning. The turn around time was quick. There were some disappointments for me, though. The pictures were all digital with no film photography, despite what was promised. A photo of one of the groomsmen was missing. There are no pictures of my husband and I just facing the camera together. Additionally, I never received the three prints that had been part of my package. Overall, considering the high cost, I chose to seek out a different photographer for my larger reception. read more

Can't say enough wonderful things! I used Pinnel Photography to do my engagement photos and wedding photos and was thrilled. He captured the most beautiful moments in an organic way. He has great energy that made my husband very conformable though he doesn't normally like taking photos. Every single one of our engagement and wedding photos is stunning. Highly recommend! read more

Juan and Talia are two of the most thoughtful caring people we have met. From our very first video call, we knew they were the right fit for us. It was extremely important for us to find a photography team that we felt comfortable with. Both Juan and Talia made us feel completely at ease. They made the process fun and easy and allowed us to fully be ourselves and be present for this amazing day. They were able to capture the most beautiful moments of our wedding. The final gallery is absolutely perfect. We are so grateful to have had them be apart of our wedding team. read more

Juan and Talia were a calming and friendly presence who felt like members of the family as they captured beautiful, romantic, and cinematic images of our wedding day and engagement session. My wife and I are not especially comfortable in front of the camera, but they made us feel and look our best. They were a total pleasure to work with, our guests loved them, and they rolled with last-minute complications on the day-of without missing a beat. If you're wondering if your wedding photos will look as beautiful as the ones featured on their portfolio you can be sure - yes, they definitely will. read more

After our engagement, one of the things I was truly excited about was an engagement shoot. My fiance and I realized it was about time we get proper photos and also to remember this beautiful season in our relationship. This is where Juan and Talia comes in the picture (pun intended)haha. Even just on the first few email exchanges during my inquiry, we knew they were the ones we want to work with... very professional, the attention to detail,the enthusiasm they showed in the ideas we have for our shoot is exactly what we were looking forqww. I felt that they were as excited as us for the shoot. Days leading to the shoot, you can tell that they pour time and thought into every session the Y))))))))8)6))ggu)gggdggg have, they sent detailed reminders and answered every query with so much patience and intention. Day of the shoot was a breeze. Juan and Talia are naturals at making people feel relaxed and as if we were just friends hanging out taking some fun photos and the results were amazing. The photos came out beautifully, ones we would surely treasure forever. We couldnt say thank you enough truly. Juan and Talia are definitely who youre looking for if you want to work with talented and genuine people to capture beautiful memories you will treasure forever. read more

We hired Juan to do a maternity shoot. Being 36 weeks pregnant, I honestly was not all that excited to take pics, I just knew that if I didn't I would regret it. AND after sending out a few emails to inquire about taking pics with a few other popular maternity photographers in town and their response time was either nil or poor, I was starting to think the pictures were not meant to happen. That's when my friend suggested I reach out to Juan. When I dialed his number, I honestly didn't think he would pick up (because of the previous experiences I had), BUT much to my dismay, he picked up AND we chatted. He was able to fit me in exactly when I wanted!. After our initial phone call he always got back to me when he said he would and/or reached out, basically, there was no lack of communication. Picture day: He was on time. We walked around the park to do some scouting and then we began. I was kind of shy at first, but honestly within a few minutes my husband and I were totally comfortable and we were having a really good time! As I got more comfortable, I asked to through in a few fun shots, which he was more than happy to do AND made some awesome suggestions without being pushy (I don't know about you, but I love when photographers make suggestions, I mean, after all, they can see me through the lens). Bonus, I even got to see some of the pics from his camera! Which I found really encouraging. The shoot was awesome and I am so excited to see all of them. We will definitely be recommending and using Juan again. He is a pleasure to work with and his work is awesome! read more

Juan has a special knack for capturing both sweeping natural landscapes and up-close portraits. His photographs are jam-packed with character. We couldn't be more thrilled with how our wedding photographs came out. In fact, my wife and I keep unwittingly pulling out the photographs Juan took that day to admire them and show them off to friends (sorry to be those newlyweds)! More than that, Juan was an absolute joy to work with: he is attentive, humble, professional, and dedicated to his craft. We really appreciated his style he brought to the event. If we have any future needs for a professional photographer - someone able to capture the moment perfectly - we would be more than happy to work with Juan again. Highly recommend. read more

What an honor, joy, and privilege it was to have Juan and Talia photograph our wedding!!! We are a COVID couple, and had to completely move our entire wedding from May 2020 to May 2021 with little lead time. Juan and Talia were PHENOMENAL throughout the entire process, constantly reassuring us that they were on our team and would be with us through thick and thin. On the big day, they immediately put us at ease, gave excellent direction, and absolutely impressed our wedding guests beyond belief with their attentiveness, consciousness, and unparalleled work ethic. Their work is GORGEOUS, and we can't wait to have our pictures enlarged, printed, and prominently displayed in our home!! Any couple would be lucky to have them capture their big day!! read more

Juan was fantastic!!! We had a private wedding ceremony on the beach and Juan was able (and willing!) to maneuver around, get his feet wet, climb on rocks to capture the perfect angles and make it look as though we were the only couple on the beach when in reality it was packed! Juan had great energy, very engaging and we couldn't have asked for more beautiful photos to look back on and remember our special day. We couldn't be more pleased And will definitely consider rehiring him for future occasions. read more

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We chose Pinnel Photography for our elopement when our original photographer had to cancel. It was a very last minute request but Juan was very responsive and easily approachable. Since the first time we saw Juan and Talia's portfolio and blog, we knew they were the ones we want to work with. When we met Juan in person, we knew right away he was more than a great photographer. He was so friendly, calm, professional and creative the whole time. He made sure to follow up with us all the details as the ceremony day approaches. I am a little selective when it comes to photography and many times I find myself criticizing the composition, the angle, or the lighting of my (or other's) photos. However, I immediately find Juan's style very authentic and his photos not like standard wedding photos which I always feard ending up with. His distinctive eye for soft and authentic movements, use of natural light perfectly and his latest technology equipment have turned our foggy-backgrounded ceremony to a dreamy-like! Not to mention his relaxing attitude and his patience during hours long session on a cold day! Thank you so much Juan for helping us with a short notice and being there for us to beautifully photograph our most special day! And Talia, for helping us out before and after the ceremony. We enjoyed every moment of working with you. We are so greatful to have met you and looking forward to hanging out with you soon! read more

We are so happy to have chosen Juan as our wedding photographer. His work is phenomenal, his personality was wonderful to work with, and his prices were very reasonable. All his packages include an engagement shoot and I was so thankful we did this because we were able to get to know Juan before the wedding and to work out any awkward posing kinks you get when you don't like being in front of the camera - like me. The day of the wedding, we knew what kind of poses we wanted because we've done it already! What first drew me to Juan was his landscape oriented tableaus and his expert use of natural lighting. Since the wedding reception was outdoors we wanted someone who was strong in that area and knew the best way to take pictures in the hot Southern California sun. As expected, both the engagement and wedding day photos look amazing. The colors are vibrant, the composition is dynamic, and when I look at the photos I feel like I'm reliving the moments. Thank you to Juan for his amazing work on our wedding day! read more

Best experience ever. We got family photos with Juan. He was seriously amazing. He suggested a great spot based on the ideas I had for scenery and it was such a beautiful place. He was so good with out 3 year old. He asked her questions and included her in the discussions. She felt really comfortable with him which is not typical for her. He provided excellent ideas and direction. I can't wait to see our photos. I can't recommend Pinnel Photography enough. read more

We had a wonderful experience working with Juan (Pinnel Photography) for a recent family photo shoot! We have two small boys and he helped facilitate amazing action and candid shots that really capture who we are as a family. It was a laid-back and comfortable experience at a local park, so the pictures are lush with color, nature and natural lighting. Juan had the pictures back to us quickly and we are so excited to have them printed and put up around our home! We will continue to work with Juan as our boys grow and would highly recommend him to families looking for a reasonably priced way to capture such special moments together. read more

We hired Juan for our Wedding and Engagement photos and he was FANTASTIC! Not only was he great to work with, he really worked hard to capture the shots and make full use of the natural environment around. He also took great care and didn't just randomly click away. We would highly recommend him for anyone looking for photos for a wedding or special event. He was very reasonably priced, friendly and helpful. We are glad we did the engagement photos before as we got to know him before the wedding and knew what to expect on the day. He was a great part of our special day! read more

Juan is an amazing person and photographer! I hired him to take photos of me, my husband and our 2 adult children. He put us so at ease, that all the photos came out very relaxed and natural. He had a very calming way about him, all while taking the most amazing photographs. The photos he sent us were the best have ever had. I highly recommend him and will hire him again! read more

Juan did a fantastic job! Even though we had a blistering heat wave in Santa Barbara and our original location was closed due to the heat wave, he made it work! He suggested we walk to a nearby location and he had a vision. I was afraid our very active one year old would make the photo shoot impossible, but he was able to capture beautiful moments. The turn around time was quick because he anticipated other large upcoming projects. We will definitely seek Juan's services again for our regular family photos. read more

Juan was our wedding photographer, and he did such an awesome job of listening to what we wanted and working within our budget. He was so accommodating with coming to one house for bridesmaid portraits, going to another house for groomsmen portraits, and then driving my husband and I up a hill to do our portraits. He was so fun to work with and down to adventure with us. He was also a great addition to our party - so many of our friends enjoyed meeting him and talking to him at the reception! Thanks to Juan we have so many beautiful portraits that are candid, casual, fun, and set in nature - which was exactly what we wanted! He was a great addition to our wedding and I would recommend anyone to work with him not just for his beautiful photography and great eye, but his kind, easygoing and fun personality. read more

I can not say enough great things about Pinnel Photography. We hired Juan and Talia about a year and a half ago to do our wedding. During this time, they have done our engagement photos, elopement photos, and next year they will do our larger wedding photos as we had to alter our plans due to COVID. I have been beyond happy with all of our photos. I originally hired them due to their beautiful landscapes, soft lighting, and romantic details but I have been so impressed with the versatility of their work. Not only have they provided fantastic photos but they actually have been essential to the wedding planning process. They provided suggestions for location of our engagement photos and even location of our elopement ceremony. They have consistently been very easy to communicate with via email, telephone, and text. They have been very flexible with planning during COVID times with rescheduling our wedding as well as planning an elopement in less than a month. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them and hope to use them for any professional photos in the future. Thank you so much Pinnel Photography! read more

We cannot say enough good things about Juan! Juan captured our engagement photos and then our recent wedding. He is so sweet, kind and funny, we knew we wanted him to photograph our big day! He is quick to get photos back which makes the anxiousness for them easier to deal with. I mean the photos are AMAZING. His ability to use natural light is truly a talent. The photos are so crisp and you can truly feel the emotion in each picture. We highly recommend Juan for capturing your special day. Thank you times a million for our beautiful photos!! read more

As a wedding planner, it is a treat to work with a photographer who is easy-going and also able to capture those "candid moments" without making a huge fuss. Juan and his crew are amazing at getting the full "family portaits" that EVERYONE wants on their wedding day...while also making sure to get close-ups and personals that are artistic and beautiful. It was a joy to work with a photographer who was able to be quick and efficient and ON TIME! I can highly recommend him! read more

Using Pinnel Photography was one of the best decisions that we made for our wedding. Juan is an amazing photographer. He is so kind, warm, and has a calming presence that immediately makes you feel comfortable. When we first met for our engagement photos, my now husband and I were extremely nervous - we had never done anything like that before and didn't know what to expect. He immediately made us feel relaxed and gave great guidance. The pictures turned out to be some of the best photos that we have together. We also truly enjoyed having him by our side on our wedding day. Being our photographer, Juan was there for the most intimate moments of our day- and we wouldn't have had it any other way. Juan is caring, attentive and genuine. We feel that he became a real friend by the end of it all. We can't stress enough how much we recommend Pinnel Photography. It may just be the best decision you make, too read more

Juan and his wife are WONDERFUL! They took our engagement photos and we are so happy with how they turned out! First of all, Juan and my fiance David worked out a surprise proposal shoot. Juan was planted at a beach and my fiance "signaled" him when we arrived. He pretended to be shooting his wife when really he was shooting us in the background the entire time! He caught our whole proposal on camera: the box held behind my back, David down on one knee, my surprised face, our hug afterwards -- everything! It's so special to have that moment captured forever. Then afterwards we did a spontaneous (well, it was spontaneous for me!) shoot on the beach. Juan is very easy to work with. He gives some direction and has a great creative eye. Then we went to a second location and he captured the most beautiful sunset with the rolling hills behind us. His editing is phenomenal and he gave us the photos in a quick turnaround, with easy to download images and easy to order, too. He has given us such a great gift. He is also very personable, kind, and just easy to be with, which is important for engagement or wedding photography. He's amazing! Hire him! read more