Eric is definitely a top notch photographer! My fiance and I hired Eric to take our engagement photos in August of 2016, and it was nothing less than a great experience. Eric is the lighting king and has all of the equipment to capture beautiful photos to cherish for a lifetime. He is very knowledgeable about the surrounding area, recommending great locations at particular times in the day in order to capture many amazing photos. We were very pleased with our pictures! We received our photos about a 1 week later in the mail, on a thumbdrive. Making printing and sharing a breeze! We were so pleased with our engagement session and pictures, we also hired Eric to capture our BIG day (the wedding day). Again, Eric did not disappoint. We held our ceremony at the Santa Barbara courthouse. What a beautiful venue and Eric knew all of the perfect locations on the premises to capture the beauty for our day. Our ceremony was intimate, with just immediate family members, and Eric ensured to work diligently through our 'picture list' of all the different shots we wanted to take with each of our beloved family members. He is very courteous and also playful! We got a lot of 'goofy' photos, to especially please the little ones. Additionally, Eric has also taken my headshots for a company corporate event. I needed the photographs taken on a particular day (Friday), and needed the pictures back by Monday. Even with these strict deadlines, Eric was the first to respond to my request (within the hour) and was very accommodating all along the way. He is very professional, and fun to talk to - making for a great experience. Regardless of your needs, Eric has the talent, equipment and knowledge to meet your photography needs. Thank you Eric! read more

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Eric was recommended to my fiance and I through a mutual friend and he did not disappoint. From our engagement photo shoot in Venice (CA not Italy, we're not that fancy) to our New Year's Eve wedding in Santa Barbara, Eric and his team were with us every step of the way. He provided us with exactly what we wanted and provided a ton of helpful suggestions along the way. And being a native to Santa Barbara Eric knew exactly how to shoot a sunset wedding on the beach. Eric and his team (Kenji and Lauren) were with us from early afternoon all the way through our champagne toast at midnight to ring in the new year. This was obviously a long day for everyone but they never stopped shooting and were beyond professional. My wife and I are beyond grateful to Eric, Kenji and Lauren for capturing our special day. If I know anyone looking for a wedding photographer in the future I will not hesitate to recommend Roland Photography. read more

The day I day I looked for a wedding photographer, I kid you not - it wasn't even a week before my husband and I were to get married in Santa Barbara. My photographer that I originally had just didn't work out. Eric and I managed to hack everything out in our first conversation; he was kind professional accommodating and most of all, very knowledgeable! On the day of our wedding at the Santa Barbara courthouse, a beautiful venue might I add, A political rally that was being held at the venue. What was just so amazing for me as the bride in between tears that I was holding back, Eric managed to step up so strong and also became our wedding coordinator. He worked our photo shoots, while he worked with the staff at the courthouse, who was also so kind. Along with taking the most beautiful photos, it was like Eric kind of became our bodyguard at the same time as there was a rally going on subsequently at the courthouse. If you want a great guy and a professional photographer wrapped up in one, Eric Roland Photography is the way to go! Today, my husband and I not only know a great photographer but, most importantly, we gained a friend. We can't thank you enough, Eric. We really love how you froze our only special day for us. Much love and respect to you! read more

Eric is FANTASTIC!!! He went above and beyond for my nonprofit's fundraising event. He not only took absolutely gorgeous photos, but he also goes the extra mile afterward to make sure you are completely satisfied. He even posted the photos into a Facebook album for us to ensure that they were the correct quality and highest standard for our organization. I've never worked with such a thoughtful photographer before. I would highly recommend Eric Roland Photography to anyone looking for both beautiful photos and great customer service. We've had so many compliments from our network about how perfectly the photos captured the emotions and mood of the afternoon. Thank you so much, Eric! read more

We picked Eric to shoot our wedding because we loved the pics on his website. I have to say, he was incredible to work with! He was extremely professional throughout the process - with lots of great advice! He was also great at communicating how to help make the wedding and photos successful in advance of the wedding, before the ceremony and during the shoot which followed. He took many shots of the each picture to make sure he captured the perfect ones. I really like that he makes the photos available to us as well as all of our guests. So, there is no need for 100 shots with 100 phones! I will post an update with pics when I get them in ~2 weeks (3 weeks post wedding). Thanks Eric! read more

Let me start by saying Eric is a fantastic photographer! But that isn't enough to really do him justice. When my wife and I got married, we were terribly underprepared and overwhelmed. We had been talking with Eric about just photo related stuff before we realized we were in over our heads. So we ended up asking Eric to basically step in as a pseudo wedding coordinator in addition and he kindly obliged, using his wealth of experience to help us get everyone where they needed to be, when they needed to be there. The idiom about herding cats would apply here, and he got us through it much smoother than it would have gone otherwise. If that had been all, I still would have written a positive review, but he really went above and beyond the call of duty to help us get professional grade prints of our pictures. The local shop in our area that made decent prints closed and not wanting to risk the ones he had made in LA get damaged in the mail, he drove a considerable distance to help us get them. Needless to say they are great, but the thoughtfulness of wanting to make sure the pictures of most important day of our lives got the appropriate care they deserve blew us away. Lastly, there's no way to sugarcoat it, wedding photos are pricey. If they're cheap, it'll show. But again, even if it had just been the photos we got at the price we paid, I'd still have left a positive review. But all the effort Eric put into being a great photographer and not just a guy with a camera is why I'm writing this review today. Top notch professional at a more than reasonable rate. We'll definitely be hiring him again in the future. read more

Where to start? Eric Roland is simply THE BEST photographer I've ever encountered! I shopped around for a good match for weeks and am thrilled we picked him. Eric is extremely knowledgeable, has top-notch equipment, tons of experience & a heart of gold. We had our engagement shoot and wedding day pictures taken by him. Our families absolutely love the pictures & are very impressed by his creativity and ingenuity. We shot 1000+ pics in less than an hour on our wedding day. If you are planning your wedding in SB area or LA he is the man. He is a visionary & really makes it happen. Eric helped with every single aspect of the shoots: from giving us cues, to fixing my dress, to giving me tips on what items could be useful to bring to the shoot. I could go on & on... but his work speaks for itself. Thank you Eric- you were so good to us! Couldn't be happier. read more

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My review is super late, but I had to make sure I wrote a review for Eric. He is AMAZING!! If you're looking for someone who is not just an incredible photographer but basically an event planner as well, look no further! Eric blew us away with his wealth of knowledge of various wedding and reception venues that were within our budget, but he also spoke with some of the reception venues for us to help us coordinate our event. What other photographer do you know will do that for you without charging you extra for their time? The entire process was simple and laid out so their were no surprises. What I liked most was that he asked that we make a list of people/groups we wanted photos of so that we were all prepared for the day without taking away from the rest of the activities that go along with a wedding and reception. The day just seemed to flow perfectly and without stress. He kept in contact with us almost every day before our wedding to ensure there was nothing we needed and/or nothing he could assist us with. His pictures are beautiful and capture the essence of every moment of our special day. He is fun, full of energy, and knows just how to rein in a crowd! You would think that after we received our pictures from him that his job would be done. Nope! He offered to find places for us that would print our wedding pictures in the highest and best quality to ensure we were satisfied with our photos. He truly is an amazing person, which is evident in his passion in his work and his love of people. It felt like having a friend or family member as our photographer for the day, especially seeing him wipe a tear from his eyes as we said our vows. We are incredibly grateful for Eric and the wonderful job he does. Thank you for helping make our day special and easy! read more

How does he do it? Eric is an amazing photographer. I've had a linkedin photo shoot in Los Angeles and recently an on location beach photo shoot in Carpinteria with my two boys. Somehow Eric captures that which we can only feel with no effort on the part of the subject. He takes a traditional "snap shot" of a place and time and infuses it with the emotion of the moment. As a Mom this is absolutely priceless. I have pictures of the tenderness, happiness, playfulness and love that makes this special time in my life with my boys so much fun (and fleeting). And he makes me look great doing it ;) His work has so much emotion you can't help but be moved...and want more! I wish I had a wedding to plan. He would be the man!! Susan read more

Eric Is AWESOME !!! A friend refereed me to Eric . . He said Eric had done a fantastic job shooting their wedding. So when I needed a professional photographer for my business, head-shots, etc. I called Eric Roland Photography, and I'm So glad I did. Eric went over & beyond - He is very creative, and suggested shots we hadn't even considered. He is easy to work with, patient, and does what it takes to get just the right shot. The shots turned-out AMAZING! Having great Professional photography has made all the difference in branding and setting our business apart. I Highly recommend Eric! read more

Eric Roland is simply the best. I had a three hour fashion photo shoot with him in Santa Barbara that featured three separate locations and outfits. The shoot was awesome and possibly the best I have ever done. Eric was a easy and fun to work with and his approach motivated me to be myself and I found that I had a positive flow going that was highly feminine and creative. He had unique ideas and introduced me to several new types of posing, yet I still was in motion, so he was very much capturing candid images. I live on the other side of the country, but I will indeed make it back to Southern California and when I do, we will shoot again. In addition, I felt Eric was also very professional with top of the line equipment, punctuality, and feel he has a pleasant, yet driven demeanor that did not feel like pressure and felt more like positive energy. I felt that he had everything covered and that he new exactly where he was taking me in the shoot. I loved it! I recently reached out to Eric for prints and he sent me multiple variations he had edited of the image I was after and even put them in different sizes, so I could see what it would look like. This was beyond helpful and this is exactly how he operates. I would highly recommend Eric Roland Photography for your photography needs. Someday I will be hiring him to be my wedding photographer and you are completely in the best of hands if you do the same. If you want to see one of the images from our shoot, I am the Brazilian in the black dress in his Yelp images or you can see even more at ericrolandphotography.com read more

We recently used Eric Roland Photography for my surprise engagement and he was extremely professional and captured the moment perfectly! While the photoshoot happened over the Thanksgiving holiday he was quick to get us a few pictures that we could use for our holiday card. On behalf of my fiance, Eric was communicative and helpful during the entire planning process and really made him feel at ease for the big moment. We both recommend him for your special day/event! read more

I contacted Eric and asked him to photograph our wedding. My instructions were we really specific - we wanted pictures of the ceremony and then a few pictures at the beach. He was personable and VERY professional. He went outside the normal playbook and gave us a ride from our wedding venue to the beach - in his own car, and was prepared to take some amazing pictures. He was easy to work with, we were not intimidated, and he really nailed it. His photos were fantastic and will remind us of our most day through his photos. There are so many great photos that we will use to tell our story - they were just too good! I highly recommend Eric Roland as a wedding photographer and would use him again in a minute. Thanks ERIC ROLAND! read more

Our experience with Eric Roland Photography for our son's engagement party was truly excellent in all ways: Eric was prompt, courteous, flexible and willing to accommodate our every need. He is a sweet, funny and extremely talented photographer who made us all laugh and feel comfortable throughout the event. He discreetly snapped away catching expressions in different lights, suggesting beautiful poses while capturing heartfelt moments of the day. We were so pleased at the amazing quality and creativity of his work and would highly recommend his services. Until that day, we did not realize the time and effort required to create and capture magical moments however through Eric's skillful eye and photographic expertise, his efforts transformed a simple engagement party into stunning,lasting memories that we shall always treasure. It does not get any better than this!! read more

Eric is such a professional and a true pleasure to work with. For the last several years, Eric has shot an event that I participate in, the Avon walk for Breast Cancer. He always makes sure to get the shots that are fun and unexpected. Being part of a large team, Eric make sure to include everyone, and makes us all look beautiful! The way he works with lighting can make someone look amazing even after walking for 39 miles! Want some great photos? Eric is your guy. read more

I have worked with Eric in the past and knew him to be extraordinary. His work ethic and attention to detail is second to none. He works hard to make sure the client is pleased - both during the event and post production. I suggested that our team club use Eric to do their sports team photos and he delivered as expected. We were very pleased and will be using him again in the future! Two thumbs up! read more

Eric is an unparallelled professional. He worked as a pro bono photographer for the Foodbank's Fork & Cork Classic event in 2014 and has generously agreed to come back for the 2015 event. He brought an assistant who worked alongside him and together they covered the entire event with glamorous shots of guests and delicious close ups of food and wine highlighting our taste sponsors as well. I would work with Eric again in a heart-beat. Check out the photo album here: http://on.fb.me/1IcV1nK read more

Eric was the photographer for my son's informal graduation pictures along with our exchange student. Eric is a blast to work with and a true professional- his talent, versatality and energy resulted in an outcome that was greater than expected. He made them feel comfortable, made the experience fun and casual, and the pictures turned out great! I follow him on facebook and am constantly impressed and amazed with how all of his other types of pictures turn out as well. I highly recommend Eric for any and all photography needs! read more

Eric was our Santa Barbara wedding photographer when we got married at the Santa Barbara court house. Days before the ceremony, Eric was very responsive to any questions we had and he made sure we knew what to expect, where to go, etc. I was pleasantly surprised that Eric took the time with us before, during and after the photo shoot. He is always very professional, friendly, funny and so creative in our whole experience. We loved him and HIGHLY recommend him. We definitely will recommend him to all our friends. Since we are from LA, knowing he will also travel to LA to photograph (he will do LA events, weddings, etc too), we will use him again when we need a photographer. read more

Eric took our family photos and did a fabulous job! He was easy to work with and great with my teens. He knows Santa Barbara and chose great locations, perfect lighting/time of day. Would highly recommend him! read more

Eric has been our chosen event photographer for the last 4 years and hits the mark every time. We consistently receive compliments on the photographs from our guests. Eric shows the utmost professionalism and provides services that always exceed our expectations. I will continue to use Roland Photography every chance I get! read more

Eric visited our rented home in Montecito where we were having a family reunion. Although he was not personally recommended, I contacted the number on his web site and his response was very prompt, personal and responsive. We made arrangements for a family photo shoot across 3000 miles via a number of calls and emails. He was a pleasure to work with and he juggled all the mix- and -match photos we wanted of our family members. From young to old, we all had fun doing the shoot. The pictures were excellent and very professional. His follow-up to see if we were pleased and his offer to provide ongoing support if we wished to have the photos, cropped mounted, etc was very much appreciated. I would definitely recommend Eric to friends in a similar circumstance. read more

Eric Roland is an exceptional wedding photographer! He takes such pride in his work and it shows through in his beautiful photography. A wedding is such a treasured event, and Eric has the unique ability to capture the entire day on film with his exquisite photos that the bride and groom will cherish forever. I will not hesitate to hire Eric for my next event. Thank you Eric! read more

The reviews don't lie. Eric is amazing! In addition to shooting and editing amazing photos, Eric also provided us with some of the BEST customer service I have EVER received. He's quick to respond to inquiries, he listens to his customers' needs, he pays attention to the details and he does it all with a smile (you can hear it in his voice). I would recommend him to anyone. read more

Had my son take his senior photos with Eric. My son was very comfortable with Eric, which reflected in all the great photos that were taken for my sons senior photos. Quality of work is amazing. Thank you Eric!! read more

Why not add another 5 STAR review for Eric Roland Photography. Our dance group performs at many events each year, our big one being The Solstice Parade. When I turn to see Eric there I KNOW we are going to have some amazing shots. Even in the middle of State Street with total chaos going on around him he captures high resolution images in seconds that are sheer art. Beautifully CLEAR shots, fully nuanced. And after the parade in his photo booth, well lets just say you'd think you were at an upper echelon photography studio not under a tree at Alameda Park! Eric is creative,dependable,fun and just an all around wonderful person to work with. And a handsome son of a gun to boot! What more could you ask for? read more

I've known Eric and have worked with him professionally for the past 5 years on a number of different dance-related projects in Santa Barbara. As a dancer, I know that Eric works hard to capture exciting and flattering action shots that I'm always happy and proud to display. His use of mood and lighting are exemplary, as well as his ability to catch expression and individual personality. The same is true in his ability to photograph people in still shots. He goes out of his way to make people feel relaxed and comfortable, in order to optimize the quality of each person's shots. I have a number of friends who have also hired Eric for individual and family portraits, and have heard lots of praise about his work in this area as well. On another note, I am often amazed by his beautiful nature shots which make the viewer feel as if they are actually there. Personality-wise, Eric is friendly, professional, and easy-going -- and has the ability to make people feel immediately at ease. I recommend Eric for any photographic-project without reservation! read more

I reached out to Eric Roland Photography about a family portrait session. He returned my phone call right away. We worked out the details and set a date. The shoot went fantastic. Eric was professional and easy to work with. He was also great with my children and everyone was at ease. The quality of his photos were amazing and better then my husband and I could have imagined. We highly recommend Eric for all your photography needs! read more

My husband and I were thrilled with how Eric captured our wedding day! Eric was professional and affordable. Even though the weather was incredibly HOT he was constantly on the go to capture our special moments. If you are looking for someone who loves people, loves photography and LOVES capturing those special moments you must contact Eric Roland Photography.... I guarantee you won't be disappointed!! read more

We wanted a photographer to capture our Santa Barbara courthouse elopement and did I hit the jackpot in finding Eric. First of all he responded quickly and was glad to answer every question I had. He was so affordable, flexible, accommodating and just a super nice guy to work with. He became more then just our photographer, coordinating with our florist and officiant and since we had never been to Santa Barbara offered recommendations on everything from restaurants for our after wedding dinner to music venues and places of interest during our stay there. But the absolute best part was the photo session at the courthouse and absolutely fabulous pictures. I don't like taking pictures but he made the experience such a great time. He knew the perfect spots to capture our special day at the courthouse. We got married in the Mural Room and I was concerned the dim lighting would be a problem. But or ceremony pictures were some of the best ones. The time it took for him to edit our pictures was not long at all. And the quality was top notch. He even took a few pics on his iPhone, edited them and emailed them to us a few hours after our session so we could show a sneak peek of our wedding on facebook! All in all we love our pictures and had the best time with Eric. read more