Moments in Time owner, Adam W, was absolutely amazing. After reaching out to multiple photographers…read morein the area to capture our anniversary pictures, we could not be more pleased. Being from the East Coast and 2400 miles from our home, we wanted our annivetsary in Carmel to be remembered forever. Adam not only captured memories that will last a lifetime, but we also gained a friend. Adam is a remarkable person and is gifted to give just the right guidance for capturing the most beautiful images on Carmel Sunset Beach during golden hour. We have worked with multiple photographers in the past, and Adam is a gifted photographer who truly captures moments in time. Let him capture your next big moment. You'll have images you'll cherish for a lifetime!

I am so glad I hired Adam for my surprise proposal to my girlfriend. Living in SoCal and having…read morenever been to Monterey/Big Sur, I planned my whole proposal based on google searches, reddit threads, and word of mouth. Being a Big Sur/Monterey local, Adam provided extremely helpful insight and feedback for my proposal. He definitely helped relieve a lot of the stress during the planning phase of my proposal. On the day of the actual shoot, the day-of jitters was overwhelming at times, but Adam's energy and demeanor was very centering. He was patient and gave my new fiancee and I space to calm ourselves, and also knew when to take charge and guide us with our poses. He also had amazing and creative ideas for how to pose and brought us to local, reclusive spots to take intimate photos. Best of all, Adam always had a smile on his face and he made us really think like we were supermodels walking the runway haha. If you're going to do any photoshoot, especially a proposal or engagement shoot, in the Big Sur/Monterey area, I would highly recommend getting Adam!!

We used Rachel earlier this month for family photos after our son turned one and we loved her! She…read morewas prompt in responding to my inquiry and her prices and packages are competitive. On the day of our shoot, my husband woke up very sick. He wanted to cancel but I begged him to hang in for a few hours until our session was complete. He agreed but he was irritable the whole time. Our son was cranky and teething and hadn't slept through the night for at least a week. Plus we had just partied for three days with out friends at our family beach house in Moss Landing so I was super tired! To top it off, the weather on the afternoon of our shoot was unforgiving. When Rachel arrived we sort of rushed her through our session because we all wanted to get back home to the Bay. I figured we wouldn't get a lot of good shots but if we got at least a few it wouldn't be wasted effort. She was gracious and patient and gave us just the right amount of direction that we needed since my husband and I feel super awkward in front of the camera. Despite giving her zero workable material, the photos came out gorgeous! (And we received them in a week!) I couldn't believe it. She made something out of nothing and now we have these beautiful and precious photos of our family to cherish forever. We will definitely be using Rachel again! We are so so full of gratitude!

Amazing! My wife and I are overjoyed the photos we got from our session. Rachel was a great…read morephotographer and quickly made us feel at ease in a usually awkward situation.

If you're looking for a wedding photographer in the Bay Area, we cannot recommend Toan Photography…read moreenough! We absolutely loved working with Toan and his team. From the very beginning, they were incredibly knowledgeable, talented, professional, and genuinely easy to work with. Planning a DIY wedding comes with plenty of stress, but Toan was hands down our easiest and favorite vendor throughout the entire process. Neither of us is naturally comfortable in front of a camera, but Toan has an incredible eye and knows exactly how to direct and pose you. He gave us simple, clear guidance that made us feel relaxed and confident, and somehow made even the least photogenic person look like a natural model. The entire experience felt fun instead of awkward. His photography speaks for itself. The photos are absolutely stunning and capture every moment so beautifully. His work is so strong that the images barely need any editing--they're timeless, natural, and simply breathtaking. Every photo feels like a work of art, and we know we'll treasure them for the rest of our lives. We also really appreciated how honest, flexible, and accommodating Toan was throughout the process. He frequently offered packages and special deals, which we were incredibly grateful for. Booking, scheduling, billing, and communication were always seamless, and we never ran into a single issue. On our wedding day, Toan and his team made us feel completely at ease during one of the biggest and most emotional days of our lives. They were calm, organized, and knew exactly how to keep everything running smoothly while capturing every special moment. His craftsmanship is worth every penny. After working with him, we completely understand why he's so highly rated throughout the Bay Area. If you're considering Toan Photography, don't hesitate--you'll be investing in an amazing experience and memories you'll cherish forever. Thank you, Toan and your team, for exceeding every expectation!

My husband and I hired Toan to photograph our wedding, and we could not have been happier with the…read moreresults! Toan was honestly a dream to work with; the guidance, artistry, professionalism, and fun attitude he brought to our wedding were incredible. He's extremely charistmatic and talented and captured the happiness of the day perfectly in our expressions and body language. Should we have any other events in the future, we will absolutely keep Toan in mind!

Working with Maria Villano photography was the best aspect of our wedding. Here's why, Maria is the…read moreend to end professional talented photographer who has her organization and expertise down to an art form. She helped us out in so many aspects of the planning process and is trustworthy. She cares about your vision and your comfort level all the while capturing great beauty and magical memories. The results of our photos was and still is overwhelmingly wonderful. We are so grateful to have been able to work together from the start of the planning process, to engagement photos (so fun too, and we don't love cameras), to one of the most special days of our life. I could go on and on about her eye for detail, calm and thoughtful approach and her love for what she is doing in the industry. You and your partner will be lucky and relieved to work with her. For an event that goes by so fast, Maria will help you see things you might have missed during the day. Beyond grateful she was our wedding photographer.

My fiance and I are from Alabama and he surprised me with a proposal on our trip to Carmel. He…read morehired Maria to photograph and it could not have been more perfect! He spent a very long time researching photographers in the area and it was the best choice ever! We have gotten so many compliments on our photos and I look at them constantly! Im so glad we will always have these pictures! Thank you Maria!!

I hired Ben for my proposal on a trip up to Carmel. He was great at communicating before the shoot…read moreto advise me on possible locations and best time of day, taking into account my dinner reservation immediately afterwards. He was punctual and helpful during the shoot, giving us great direction as we all battled the wind at Garrapata beach. Price was fair and we had a lot of pictures to look through afterwards, his website/gallery was easy to navigate and I think the value for his services was spot on. He sends you a few via text to show to the fam/friends on the day of then about 3-4 weeks later you'll get the entire set that he edited. Would hire again and recommend Ben to anyone in the area that needs a seasoned photographer!

This review is 4 years overdue but Ben was there to help capture my wife and I's engagement. Not…read moreonly was he super professional but he was extremely helpful in picking the perfect spot. If you're looking for incredible photography work, Ben is the best option. You won't be disappointed!

I would not hesitate to hire Lorinda for any photo shoot's you need done. She is on time, and knows…read more100% how to photo you at your best angle it comes natural to her. Lorinda did a fantastic job with my son's graduation photo's.

If you are reading this stop looking for another photographer! Lorinda is the absolute best. She…read morewent above and beyond with our surprise engagement shoot this past weekend. Coming from Sacramento, I had no clue where to pull off the surprise, but Lorinda had the answers for everything. Which beach to have as the venue, which hotel to stay at, and even had extra outfits for my now fiancé to change in to. We had a lot of family come in for the surprise and she was extremely professional with guiding all of them as well. As for the shoot itself, Lorinda captured our memorable moment with some stunning images. She knew exactly what she was doing, which lighting worked for each pose, she made us very comfortable, and the whole shoot felt very candid. Thank you again Lorinda for everything, 5/5 is an understatement.

Shannon is amazing, she is not only a phenomenal person but her skills and ability to tell your…read morestory through her lens is nothing short of perfection. As a wedding planner on the Monterey peninsula I work with a ton of photographer, but some stand out as professionals that really are able to not just capture a wedding but capture your personalities, your special moments and the little things that you forget in the whirlwind of your day. I could go on and on about how wonderful Shannon is but one conversation with her and you will see for yourself that this is a person that you can trust to capture your story and tell it better than you would yourself.

If you're looking for a photographer who will spend time to genuinely learn about you as a person,…read moreuse her years of experience to be an invaluable source of wisdom and calm on your wedding day or special event, and deliver stunning shots that you will treasure for the rest of your life, look no further. Shannon is a photographer that you can trust with the most important moments of your life, without a worry in the world. And in fact, she made ours measurably more amazing just by being there. In our engagement shoot, not only did she encourage my husband and me to experience emotional moments without feeling awkward, but she brought out a side of us that we didn't even know existed. We will remember that experience forever. And the wedding day itself was like we had an additional wedding coordinator on hand. Shannon was a respectful yet confident guide during a day when you're so overwhelmed by it all. My family and friends all commented on how professional and FUN she was to work with, and we all agree that the finished product was completely worth the investment we made in her professional services. Besides the attention to detail in getting photos of all the important moments, her photography style itself is stunning. Check her out on Instagram, and you'll understand what I mean. The way she captures light creates a feeling that is modern, clean, and bright, which is such a beautiful aesthetic for portraits, detail shots, and landscape-style pictures alike. The hardest part is having to pick which pictures you want to print and have in an album!!! Shannon will be photographing a day you will never get to live again, but you can relive it over and over through the magical shots that she captures. Shannon makes the whole experience an absolute pleasure. 10/10 - would highly recommend to anyone looking to be gifted with incredible, lifelong photo memories!!!

Ibex images is the best quality photography around! My family and I highly recommend photography…read moreservices through Ibex. Biagio is super helpful during the shoot and will make great suggestions about poses. Photography can bring out some vulnerability in you, and Biagio does a great job making sure you are comfortable and laughing during the photo shoot! We did our maternity photos, family photos, and newborn photos with Ibex images so far. Absolute best value and quality!

From the owner: Ibex Images - Capturing Moments, Creating Magic At Ibex…read moreImages, we pride ourselves on being your go-to solution for all your photography and content creation needs. With years of experience in the industry, we understand the art of capturing moments that last a lifetime. Our team of skilled photographers is passionate about their craft and committed to delivering exceptional results. What truly sets us apart is our versatility - we specialize in a wide range of photography genres including portrait, fashion, landscape, and event photography. Whether you're looking for timeless portraits, breathtaking landscapes, or captivating event coverage, we have you covered. Our creative approach ensures that every image we produce is a unique work of art, tailored to reflect your vision and personality. What's more, we take our professionalism seriously, always prioritizing punctuality, clear communication, and delivering top-notch customer service. We understand the value of your memories, and our utmost priority is to surpass your expectations every step of the way. Trust Ibex Images to bring your moments to life with passion, creativity, and professionalism that truly speaks for itself.

Simply put, Manuel Ortega is a superb, talented, artistic, and professional caliber wedding…read morephotographer who fulfilled all our expectations and more. Beyond his exceptional photography skills, Manuel is warm, friendly, and easy to work with, honest, reliable, a good listener, and attentive to you needs/preferences. He loves his craft, which shows in the quality of his photos and the joy with which he approaches his work and conducts himself. Manuel's wife Melissa is a talented photographer in her own right and together they work efficiently and effectively as a team on all their shoots. They were both an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. We also enjoyed meeting their adorable son who came along with them to our engagement photo session! We spent days searching for our ideal wedding photographer. It was important to us to work with a person of color, and we are so grateful that we found Manuel, a fantastic photographer who is also Latino. We could not have chosen better. Unlike many other high quality, professional wedding photographers we researched whose prices are astronomical, Manuel's pricing is reasonable, affordable, flexible, and it allowed us to stay within our budget, which we greatly appreciated. For our engagement photo session, we met Manuel at a beautiful beach in the Carmel area just before sunset. It turned out to be an ideal spot for our engagement photo shoot and we were very happy with how the photos turned out. The setting was gorgeous, lighting ideal, and there was hardly anybody else there. Manuel helped put us at ease immediately with his relaxed manner and professionalism, which made it easy for us to follow his instructions and get some great candid and posed shots. Manuel's top-of-the-line camera equipment takes amazing photos with him at the helm. Melissa helped out with the backlighting and instructing us on ideal hand and body positions for the shots. We highly recommend doing the engagement photo session. It gave us a chance to get to know Manuel & Melissa and to develop rapport and an easy working relationship with them prior to the wedding. So, on our wedding day, we knew what to expect and already felt at ease working together. Prior to the wedding, Manuel promptly answered all our questions and we also had a great final conversation with him about our specific photography wishes/preferences for our wedding day. Manuel & Melissa delivered in every way. On our wedding day, they showed up early to familiarize themselves with the venue since they hadn't been there before. As a team, they captured all the most important moments of our day, as well as the memorable details. They also did a great job capturing the setting, including the food, the dinner reception set up, the flowers, and beautiful aspects of the venue. Notably, despite the fact that our wedding got off schedule because our ceremony ran longer than we had anticipated, Manuel & Melissa adapted to the situation admirably and went with the flow, doing their best to capture family photos after the ceremony, even though we essentially ran out of time for them! They improvised beautifully under the circumstances. When we received our 1000+ wedding photos from Manuel a few weeks after the wedding, we were blown away. We love the wedding photos Manuel & Melissa captured and are so glad we hired them to be our wedding photography team! We highly recommend them! Rob & Soreliz

There are business partnerships, friendships, and family. Manuel, Melissa, and Carlos are not only…read moreour wedding photographers, they are our chosen family!!!!! Extremely professional, remarkably talented, and inspirationally genuine!!!!! Memories fade, relationships evolve; however, a great photograph captures moments that you can teleport back time and time again. Prepare for life's adventures and include a great photographer (like Manuel and Melissa) to capture them for you. We love the creative and breathtaking photos they have captured for us. Our guests complimented us on how much they liked our photographers and they truly love the photos they took.

Taylor was an absolute pleasure to work with! She took photos at our wedding, including the…read moreceremony, portraits, and reception. The whole time, she was so great at telling us where we needed to be and how to pose to get the perfect shots. The photos all came out beautifully, and we're having such a hard time deciding on just a couple to get printed! Leading up to the wedding, we had multiple meetings to discuss the wedding timeline, shots that were important to us, and all of the other important logistics. They were always very well thought-out in advance, and Taylor was incredibly responsive to all of our other questions between calls. We are so glad that we got to work with Taylor and hope that we have more opportunities to in the future! 10/10 experience!

Taylor was just the BEST to work with and we couldn't have chosen a better photographer in the…read moreCarmel area. My fiance and I were visiting from Los Angeles and wanted to get engagement photos done. Taylor was prompt, responsive, and patient in explaining the process. She knew the best locations for photographs and made the photo shoot so enjoyable and fun. She made us feel comfortable and relaxed. I'm so thankful for the opportunity to work with her!