There are not enough words to express how much Nicole Kirshner means to me and my family. She has…read morebeen there to capture the most sacred, life-changing moments of my life from my engagement, wedding, pregnancy announcement, pregnancy, newborn photos, and family photos. Every single time she has given us something far beyond photographs. She has given us memories we will treasure forever. Nicole is the most genuine, loving, beautiful soul. From the moment you meet her, you feel safe, understood, and completely cared for. She pours her whole heart into her work, and it shows in every image. Her photos are not just stunning they are emotional, intimate, and alive. She captures love in its purest form. During seasons that were tender, emotional, and overwhelming, Nicole showed up with warmth, patience, and so much love for my family. These are moments you can never get back, and because of her, we get to relive them over and over again. I will forever cherish the times she has helped my family and the way she has preserved our story. I love her so much and am endlessly grateful for her talent, her heart, and her presence in our lives. Choosing Nicole as your photographer means choosing someone who will treat your memories like they matter because to her, they truly do.

As an event planner who has collaborated with Nicole on multiple occasions, I can confidently say…read moreshe is exceptional! She is everything both a client and a planner could want in a photographer talented, professional, calm under pressure, and an absolute pleasure to work with. Nicole is a true creative partner. She has the perfect balance of personality and leadership able to command a room when needed to achieve the shots that matter most, while still photographing in an organic, effortless way that captures the true essence of each moment. Her eye for lighting and angles is exceptional, and her work is consistently artistic, elevated, and timeless. Clients are beyond happy with their decision to book her, and it's easy to see why. Aside from her talent, her turnaround time is incredible. She shares sneak peeks so quickly, which clients always appreciate especially while they're still on that post-wedding high. And planners appreciate as well! Being able to relive such a meaningful day through photos (and video) so soon after the celebration is truly exciting, and Nicole consistently goes above and beyond to deliver galleries as quickly as possible without ever compromising quality. She is an absolute pleasure to work with, and I look forward to many more events together!! Xoxo

Wonderful photography by Paul. The photos turned out so beautifully and we very happy with how they…read morecame out. We booked my maternity shoot at 31 week pregnant and our location off the road at a river/hike was near the start to Mt. Baldy. Paul chose the best spot and was a perfect vibe for us cause we are nature, down to earth people. We did about 1.5 session exploring the area on the hike and near the river. Paul was a great guidance in getting us in a photogenic position and to be happy. I believe he captured our joy and happiness in the photos. He had such an eye for detail and color. We had a great experience with Paul and forever grateful for capturing a beautiful moment our first baby pregnancy.

Paul and Leanne are SO TALENTED and a JOY to work with. We hired them to photograph our wedding…read moreand we'll be hiring them again for future shoots, that's for sure. Their talent and eye for shots is incredible; I still can't believe how some of our photographs turned out. He turned a very shy, introverted woman into a model! He and Leanne know how to direct you to make you LOOK GOOD. We had a very long day, with an early morning wedding ceremony, followed by family portraits, then off-location wedding party shots, and a nearly 6-hour evening reception. They both were with us from the moment we got ready to the very end and their enthusiasm, professionalism, and creativity NEVER WANED.

It was such a pleasure working with Justin. There was an unexpected parking situation at the…read morelocation we were planning to shoot, and Justin navigated the situation perfectly. Justin went above and beyond with the shoot, even extending past our allotted time to capture some great sunset shots. Turnaround on the pictures was speedy, and I was pleased with how it turned out. We're getting compliments from all our friends. Thanks Justin, and we wont hesitate to book another shoot in the future!

I was referred to Justin by a friend and am confident that he was the best photographer that I…read morecould have booked for my wedding. From the beginning, he was very responsive and communicative about his services, expectations and things to consider for the big day. As someone who was planning her own wedding and did not have a coordinator, I very much appreciated his guidance and wisdom since he has so much experience with shooting weddings! He was very understanding and patient when it came to details regarding my timeline (which I sent to him only a week before the event). On the day of, we were running late in the morning, but Justin showed up early and even kindly stayed 20 minutes later than scheduled to make sure we could squeeze in all the group pictures that we wanted. Also, to both of our surprises, my uncle showed up with a camera, but Justin was very understanding and accommodating about the matter and made sure both he and my uncle were able to capture shots without getting in each other's ways. Justin did such a wonderful job positioning my husband and me for shots. We did not really come with any ideas in mind, but Justin had such a wide array of poses, both direct and candid, that we absolutely loved. He also did such a great job showcasing both of us individually and fluffing my train/highlighting the beauty of my wedding dress! Andrew, his son and the second photographer, was also so sweet and helped make sure the full effect of my veil was captured on camera. I am also so appreciative that they went out of their way and captured some special moments via video for us to have (we did not have a videographer). Overall, Justin and his team are extremely friendly, professional and flexible with the best possible attitude and careful attention to detail. I cannot believe the sheer amount of pictures that I received from the wedding day and how much time it must have taken them to carefully touch up and edit each and every single photo. Most of my pictures were taken indoors, but the lighting in the photos is immaculate. Truly, I am so grateful to have hired Justin and his team for my special day, and I would not hesitate to book and recommend him for any future photography needs.

I am so grateful towards Jennifer Yount and her husband/partner Luke for their amazing photography…read moreskills! She brings the perfect balance of creativity, patience, kindness, and love of her craft, all while maintaining complete professionalism and being firm when necessary to keep everyone on time. Jennifer and Luke are amazing to work with; they made us feel so comfortable from the start of our engagement shoot through the end of our wedding. She is such an expert and so talented that you can place complete trust in her, follow her instructions, and know your photos will be spectacular. It is obvious that she truly loves what she does. We had an initial meeting over happy hour to get to know each other and for her to learn our story. She was always so patient and supportive during our wedding planning process, even with rebooking the whole event twice due to COVID and an unexpected rainstorm on the wedding day. I cannot emphasize enough how much of a stress relief it was to have Jennifer guiding us, our families, and our bridal party through the wedding day because we had complete trust in her expertise and skill. She was like an additional bridesmaid at times; running back to the bridal suite, bustling my gown to avoid puddles, fixing my hair in the wind. Luke also brings extra creativity to the pair; one minute he's next to you, and the next you look up and somehow he's climbed a tree to get a great shot. He was the one who encouraged us to walk out onto the jetty to get some of the most spectacular photos I have ever seen. Jennifer's photos are truly a work of art and encompassed everything we had hoped for to remember our wedding day. She listens to you, follows your style, and makes sure to capture all of the highlights of the day. We got a wide variety of beautiful pictures including the bridal party, first look, more formal family portraits, candids throughout the evening, and many photos of our guests. As with most weddings, the day went by in a flash and I am so thankful I have these amazing photos to remember it by. Jennifer also offers a wide range of high quality products (perfect for gifts!) so you can show off your beautiful day. I cannot thank Jennifer and Luke enough for their amazing work and all of their support throughout our crazy planning process. I can't wait to work with them again when we will be ready for our future family portraits.

Jennifer, thank you for sacrificing your Thanksgiving Day to be a crucial part of our wedding…read more Thank you for guiding us to the different locations for beautiful photos. Your eye for the light and perspective is excellent. I can't wait to see the photos which I am sure will turn our great. Thank you again Jennifer. We are so glad we chose you as our wedding photographer.

My husband and I had THE BEST photography experience with Aaron Alvarez Photography. From the first…read moretime we talked and saw his work, I knew he Was going to work his magic. The costumer service, the way he treated my family and friends, and how he abided by all the safety guidelines was impecable. He captured every single detail from our special day. After we received our pictures, I could not stop looking at them! I am forever appreciative of Aaron and Jorge's videography as well. I fully recommend Aaron for ANY event! They're final product speaks for itself. Mi esposo y yo tuvimos LA MEJOR experiencia fotográfica con Aaron Alvarez Photography. Desde la primera vez que hablamos y vimos su trabajo, supe que creará magia. El servicio al cliente, la forma en que trató a mi familia y amigos, y cómo cumplió con todas las pautas de seguridad fue impecable. Capturó cada detalle de nuestro día especial. Después de recibir nuestras fotos, ¡no podía dejar de mirarlas! Siempre estaré agradecido por el servicio fotográfico y el video de Jorge también. ¡Recomiendo totalmente a Aaron para CUALQUIER evento! Su producto final habla por sí mismo.

I found Aaron Alvarez on Groupon when I needed updated acting headshots quickly, and I'm so glad I…read moredid. He was incredibly responsive and got me into the studio right away. The entire experience was smooth and proffessional. Aaron is patient, easy to talk to, and made me feel comfortable in front of the camera. Most importantly, the photos turned out wonderful, exactly what I needed..

I found out about Blaire of Emblem Documentaries a few years ago at a nonprofit event in Orange…read moreCounty. She filmed their fundraising event and she did an incredible job. Her work is so pro because she is pro. She went to Chapman film school and her work is excellent. She can do anything. I do work for a local Charter School in Costa Mesa that needed a great video to tell their story. Blaire and her team created a first-class video and we are so excited. She is so easy to work with and she's so prepared when she shows up for a shoot. If you're in need of a videographer to create a video to tell your story look no further than Blaire of Emblem Documentaries."

Working with Blaire has been a highlight of my professional career. She's creative, incredibly…read moreskilled at videography, and an excellent value for the product. I recommend Emblem to all of my clients and will continue to partner with them whenever I am able.

This photographer is the best in all of SoCal. Victoria Chrystal shot professional Headshots for my…read moreson and I and it lead to us both being signed to three different agents in different cities for different work. Highly recommend this photographer for any headshots and family portraits.

Finding a photographer was the hardest part of wedding planning. When I came across Victoria's…read morephotos on Instagram, I instantly wanted her to be our photographer. After we spoke, I loved her even more and now she feels like family. She and Victor are so incredibly talented, kind, caring and brilliant, and I am obsessed with our photos. She even went rock climbing with us so she could prepare for our outdoor engagement shoot. I am so immeasurably grateful to her and Victor, and I know she will be in my life for a very long time. Hire her immediately.

Hands down, Summer and Team are awesome!!! Summer took pictures of me and my girls in my home and…read moremade things so easy. My 3 year old loved her. In the past when I have had pictures taken my oldest daughter I've noticed that she doesn't open up to the photographer but Summers playfulness was a hit!! My daughter was ALL Smiles!! She really captured some great moments of my sweet little family. I would use her again in a heart beat!!

Summer just shot our daughter's dol (korean 1st bday party) and she was nothing short of amazing…read more My husband and I were comtemplating on a photographer and boy are we ever so pleased on the decision we made when we hired Summer. Not only is she super kind and sweet, but she is as talented as it gets when capturing the most important and special moments that make memories. We felt very relaxed with her, which is SO important when looking for a photographer. She made us feel at ease. We were confident that we would get beautiful pictures from her and we did! We can't wait to have her take more photographs of our new family =) Thank you, thank you!!

We couldn't recommend Paul and his team more highly. From start to finish, they were incredibly…read moreprofessional, easy to work with, and captured every moment of our destination wedding perfectly. What truly set them apart was the turnaround time. We received all of our photos in less than two days, including coverage from multiple events across the wedding weekend from the welcome party, rehearsal, and wedding day itself. We were amazed at both the speed and the quality of the images. Paul and his team did an incredible job making everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera while also capturing so many candid, meaningful moments. They were organized, flexible, and seamlessly handled the logistics of a destination wedding. The photos exceeded our expectations and allow us to relive the entire experience over and over again. If you're looking for a talented, reliable photographer who delivers exceptional work and an unbelievably fast turnaround, Paul and his team are the perfect choice. Thank you for helping preserve some of the best memories of our lives!

WOW! Describes my emotion in a few different ways at the moment-- one reflecting this shameful and…read morelong overdue review by me. The other- plain and simply, high caliber of professionalism, authenticity, and warmth that I've had the pleasure to experience after hiring KLK to work their magic for my engagement and wedding photos at The Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel, this past July. Firstly, my fiancé is not a fan of taking any kind of photos (downright hates the mere thought of it), but Paul changed that all for him during our short engagement and wedding photoshoot so that deserves an extra thank you, as I thought that was not possible. And to have many amazing photos to show for the least possible amount of time to shoot is nothing short of amazing, and illustrates the quality of output you would receive from KLK. Not only that, Kristi and Paul are the cutest, most down to earth and friendliest people you'll meet in the industry. We have only received our wedding teasers to date, and they were all outstanding. Can't wait to see the rest of the wedding images which KLK has communicated will complete in the next week or so - we also purchased a custom wedding photo book which we are very excited about! We can't recommend KLK enough and truly made the best choice picking them as our wedding photographers-- simply one of a kind!

I had to book a last-minute family photoshoot to capture precious moments with family who are…read morerarely in town, and I'm so glad I found Dave and his partner, Florence! From the very beginning, they were fantastic communicators, helping me with everything from choosing the location to discussing the overall style of the shoot. On the day of the session, they were warm, funny, and made everyone feel completely at ease. They were the perfect team to capture our family's memories. It was especially helpful that they spoke both Cantonese and Mandarin, which made communicating with my parents-in-law so much easier. Even more impressively, they somehow managed to get my cranky 9-month-old engaged and smiling throughout the session! And of course, the photos were absolutely stunning. The perfect finishing touch to an already wonderful experience. I couldn't be happier with how everything turned out and will definitely be booking Dave and Florence again. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for talented photographers who truly know how to make the experience enjoyable for the whole family.

I had an outstanding experience with Dave Yip Photography. Dave and his team (his wife) are…read moreincredibly professional, talented, and genuinely committed to capturing the best possible images. From start to finish, the entire experience was smooth, comfortable, and enjoyable. Dave has a great eye for lighting, composition, and detail, but what impressed me most was his ability to make the session feel natural and relaxed. He takes the time to understand what you are looking for and provides excellent direction without making the process feel overly staged. The quality of the final photographs exceeded my expectations. They were polished, professional, natural, and beautifully captured. If you are looking for a photographer who combines technical expertise, creativity, professionalism, and exceptional customer service, I highly recommend Dave Yip Photography. A truly first class experience from beginning to end. Five stars!