Shmily Wedding Photography

(194 reviews)

We hired Vienna Rose for my daughter's Sweet 16 and could not have been happier with the entire…read moreexperience. From communication prior to booking, during the event and the final product, I was thoroughly impressed by Brittany and Connor's professionalism. Connor was hilarious and really connected with the teens and the guests. He got specific shots I had requested and kept me on a timeline to make sure I would get the best pictures. His work was amazing! Super quick turn around too. I look forward to working with them again.

We've had the pleasure of working with Brittany three times now, and those experiences have been…read moreabsolutely wonderful! Booking is simple and straightforward through their website. We follow their instagram for updates on available sessions and new locations :) Both Connor and Brittany have excellent communication! They always reach out with detailed emails and texts of expectations, weather changes/updates, and important info for our shoots. They're responsive, clear, and make the whole process seamless. From start to finish, everything felt easy, relaxed, and enjoyable. Brittany has a natural way of making us comfortable during the shoot and provides great feedback. They offer a great selection of outdoor locations with beautiful backgrounds and lighting! Another thing we really appreciated was how quickly the photos were delivered each time. We received a link to a photo gallery, and got to choose our favorites from those. The turnaround time was just a few days! We're so grateful for their talent and professionalism, and we would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for stunning, heartfelt photos!

Justin Kim Photography

(164 reviews)

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!

We hired Justin for our son's first birthday party. He came highly recommended by the venue. From…read moreday one he was very responsive to all my questions and emails. On the day of the event, he came early to set up all his equipment and lighting. As you can imagine how difficult it could be to get a one year old's attention he made it look easy and our photos turned out great! We can't thank him enough for capturing our little one's special day! Book with Justin for any special occasion, you definitely won't regret it.

Kazuya Kimura Photography

(64 reviews)

Kazuya was fantastic and I would highly recommend him!…read more Our family took an end-of-summer trip to Laguna Beach and decided last minute to take family pictures while in town. When we reached out for a photographer on Yelp, Kazuya was immediately responsive, available to schedule us on only a few days' notice, and picked a beautiful location. Even though the location was crowded with other people taking pictures (at least 5 other photographers), you wouldn't know it based on how the photos came out. The photos honestly make it look like we were the only people on the beach. In just an hour we had more than enough photos. The quality of his equipment and the photos themselves were fantastic. The photo experience itself was top notch. Kazuya was personable, funny, and my young kids found him to be very friendly. He even gave us a parking recommendation. Kazuya was very reasonably and fairly priced. We were so impressed with how quickly he finished the touch-up on all of our photos. And the download from WeTransfer was seamless. Thank you Kazuya for a wonderful experience! My wife and I highly recommend if you're in need of photography in Orange County.

Kazuya is awesome. He took FABULOUS photos of our family. The day we went to the Laguna Beach was a…read morebusy day. We spotted 8-10 other photographers taking photos around us. Kazuya was by far the most professional one with pro gears. He delivered many photos in no time and the photos are amazing. Lighting, angles, etc. are all on-point. We are very happy that we went with Kazuya. Thank you!

Trynh Photo

(254 reviews)

We did family photos for a group of 11 that included some toddlers. Leading up to the photo shoot,…read moreTrynh was very organized and communicative. During the shoot, she was SO patient and good with the kids that they went from crying to being the stars of the show! My family and I will treasure the photos from this day forever.

My son had his senior pictures taken at the beach. Trynh was super accommodating and easy to work…read morewith. We got lots of beautiful pictures. Definitely recommend.

D Park Studios

(219 reviews)

Meeting & working with Drexelle and her team was such a pleasure! I was another vendor at this…read morecelebration and from the moment I arrived, they (photography and videography) were on it. From the short time I was there, they were capturing every moment and angle with intention and creativity. Drexelle offered ideas as they saw fit, and looked for ways to make each shot even better. Not only were they professional, but they were also just pure and kind humans, and so enjoyable to be around! We had little pockets of conversation throughout the event, and each interaction was so easy and effortless. They definitely brought great energy to the celebration. I'd love to work alongside D. Park Studios again - 10/10 recommend!

My wife and I would never consider another photographer for our daughter's sweet 16. They shot both…read moreof our daughter's parties six years apart and the portraits are still beautiful. Truly priceless!

KLK Photography

(33 reviews)

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!

KimFilms Weddings

(88 reviews)

I would recommend KimFilms to anyone looking to capture their big moment. We booked them for our…read moreengagement shoot and whole wedding day (12 hours!), and we couldn't be happier with how everything turned out! They made picking which photos to print and post such a tough decision (we want to print and post ALL of them)!!! We knew we had made the right decision when we had our engagement shoot. We're not super used to being in front of the camera, but KimFilms did such a fantastic job with helping to guide and pose us in ways that still looked natural. They had scouted our photo venue ahead of time and had some great spots in mind that gave us a lot of variety of settings for our photos. I knew I wanted my photo and video for the wedding to both come from one company, and KimFilms really proved why that is such an asset. They work efficiently and quickly together, and have a clear plan in mind about what shots to get where and when - but were also flexible when plans changed due to rain. Their level of experience is evident and I cannot recommend their team enough - thank you KimFilms!

Words truly can't capture how thankful we are to Kimfilms for documenting one of the most…read moremeaningful days of our lives -- our civil wedding in Santa Barbara. This city has always held a special place in our hearts, and having our wedding there was already a dream come true. But Kimfilms made it even more magical. From the moment we connected, the team exuded warmth, professionalism, and creative passion. They immediately understood our vision -- I had always dreamed of something timeless, elegant, and full of class -- and they brought that to life beyond anything I could have imagined. Every shot, every angle, every frame felt intentional, artistic, and deeply personal. Kimfilms didn't just take photos and videos -- they told our story. The way they captured the natural beauty of Santa Barbara alongside the intimate moments between my husband and me was absolutely breathtaking. They caught the quiet glances, the joyful tears, the laughter, and the love -- the kinds of moments you can't plan, only feel. And now, thanks to them, we get to relive those emotions forever. When we saw the final footage and images, we were moved to tears. It was everything we hoped for and more -- a perfect reflection of who we are as a couple and the love we shared that day. The vision of elegance and class was spot on, and Kimfilms honored it with such care and creativity. To the entire Kimfilms team: thank you, from the bottom of our hearts. Thank you for making us feel seen, for honoring our story, and for giving us the most beautiful memories to look back on. We will cherish your work -- and your presence on our special day -- for a lifetime. Czezka + Joaquin

OC Event Photos

(50 reviews)

I have been meaning to post this review since September, but life has gotten in the way. I think to…read moredo it like, every few days, since I want everyone to know how amazing this company was for my wedding. Corey is fun, professional and knowledgeable. I worked in production for a long time and had no shortage of potential wedding photographers, but the decision to go with OC Event Photos was a super easy one. He and his crew were on time (early, actually!) and he took calls with me before the wedding to ensure things were lined up properly. At the wedding, he was both fun to hang out with and also a brilliant photographer. Then, after the wedding, he turned around the photos quickly and they looked AMAZING. He is a great editor also (v important). Listen. Your wedding will go by in a flaaaash. It's cool to cut corners on many, many wedding related things (who needs personalized napkins like are you serious) but do not skimp on the photographer(s). Your photos are your only tangible takeaway from the entire experience. They will open doors for memory and closeness and conversation forever. Go with a legit company -- actually just go with OC.

Thank you for capturing our day so wonderfully. Our family and friends truly loved watching the…read morevideo. All said that they felt like they were there. Attached are just a few of my favorite pictures from the massive assortment you provided. You helped tell our story perfectly. Thank you.

Domain Photography

(112 reviews)

Robert was so lovely to work with. Professional, responsive, kind, funny... What more could you…read morewant out of a photographer to make you feel comfortable in front of the camera. 10/10 recommend.

I had such an amazing experience working with Robert for my corporate headshots. From the moment I…read morearrived, he made me feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera -- which is not easy to do! He guided me through every pose, adjusted the lighting perfectly, and paid attention to every detail to make sure each shot came out clean, professional, and flattering. What I appreciated most was how efficient and easy the entire session felt. Robert is incredibly professional, patient, and clearly experienced. My photos turned out even better than I expected, and they were exactly what I needed for my company profile. I highly recommend Domain Photography to anyone looking for high-quality headshots or professional photos. Robert truly exceeded my expectations!

Dave Yip Photography

(83 reviews)

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.

This review is long overdue as Dave and Florence have been doing my family photos for three years…read morenow. It's always a pleasure working with them as they have so much patience and expertise to get 'that' shot! Highly recommend for anyone looking to capture precious moments! I only included pictures of my daughter and I, but at this point, this lovely couple has helped us capture moments with grandma, grandpa, great grandma, great grandpa, uncles, aunts and even another additional this year. Thank you guys so much! I'm excited to have these to show my daughter when she's older.

Orange County Jumpers

(581 reviews)

Absolutely amazing company! I've used them for years and have nothing but great things to so. The…read morejumpers are clean and well maintained, The booking is easy and painless, and the pricing can't be beat. Cannot recommend highly enough

OC Jumpers was referred to me by a neighbor and they were great to work with. They responded…read moreimmediately and were easy to work with via text, giving suggestions of jumpers and making booking very simple. They arrived right on time at the park where we had our event, and set up everything up quickly. The bounce house we got with the slide was large and spacious, a great deal for the price. Pickup was just a few minutes after the window they gave (not a big deal), but the guys who did the drop off and pick up were very polite and friendly. Would definitely work with them again.

Beach Bouncers

(43 reviews)

Beach Bouncers is AWESOME! I started planning my toddler's birthday party way too early…read more(overzealous mom here ) and Kirk walked me through everything from permits to setup. He was incredibly responsive, quick to answer questions, and helped with details I wouldn't have even thought about. When the weather started looking iffy, I thought I might have to cancel, but Kirk was super flexible, offering advice and reassuring me he could reschedule or refund if needed. Luckily, the sun came out and the party went on as planned. He showed up right on time, was friendly, professional, and made the whole process seamless. The bounce house was so affordable and a huge hit. Every single kid had a blast, and multiple parents asked me for his info because they were so impressed. THANK YOU KIRK! We will definitely be back for a water slide soon!

We rented a slide for our preschool center and the children loved it! They did all the set up and…read morepick up for us making the whole experience easy and fun. We will definitely book again in the future.

The OC Jumper Guy

(260 reviews)

AMAZING company, start to finish. I would highly recommend, there team was awesome. Great jumpers!read more

We've ordered a jumper from him twice now and both experiences were amazing!…read more The first time, I had someone cancel on me the day before our birthday party. I called him hoping he could help and he went above and beyond to do so! Told me not to worry and he'd be at my house in the morning. His guys were so nice and got everything done quickly. I refer him to everyone! Truly the best.

Cal Jump

(67 reviews)

Cal Jump is a great place to rent for your kids or adult events! I rented from Cal Jump for my…read moredaughter's baby shower. Our guests were able to bring their kids, and did not require to hire a baby sitter. The kids had a great time bouncing. We had a couple of adults watching the children, so the adults did not have to worry about their children. Thank you Cal Jump! Great prices! Tina A

Horrible customer service shady business. Rented a bounce house 5/16, asked me to pay after…read moredropping off, Zelle'd him the balance. 5/18 I see a second charge on my debit card attached on file. Called customer service multiple times and I just keep getting the same BS "I'm going to let the owner know and get back to you". We are now at 5/29 2 weeks later and I still haven't gotten my refund. And no response from the owner. Would definitely avoid this business.

OC Bouncers

(63 reviews)

We got the EZ Tropical Dry jumper & it was super fun! Has a basketball hoop inside. Bought some…read moreinflatable basketballs and the kids all had a blast. It was a huge WIN! During summertime, you can add the attachment for a pool. The kids can slide right into the pool (or yourself haha). Yelp helped me send out quote requests to several jumper rental businesses and OC Bouncers was the first to respond with details. Extremely responsive, organized, professional, and helpful from beginning to end. Kept me in the loop with all of the steps (delivery, set up, pick up) and made payment as easy as possible. Answered all of my questions. I like their selection and designs for their jumpers as well. The one we got was in great condition and clean. Everything you need to know is on their website. I had a very good feeling about them and I'm so glad I went with them. Will definitely be using OC Bouncers for our next event!

Amazing company!! They give a time frame for drop off and pickup did both within the promised time…read moreframe. They also send a text 10-15 minutes before dropping off and picking up to let toy know they are on their way. The driver was friendly and courteous. Ny communication with everyone I talked to was wonderful and I would definitely do orders from them again!! Highly recommend!

Jump N Bounce

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(219 reviews)

Great communication throughout. Friendly and attentive staff during our event. Kids had a blast!!…read moreThey are also an approved vendor with CA PTA, so it made the process so easy! Thank you for always delivering!

We had a bouncer for my sons 4th birthday and it worked out great! The employees were very kind and…read morehelpful. They even showed my son how they take down the bouncer. I will definitely use this company again if we need a bounce house.

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Xinyin L.

11 years ago

What can we say that was not said otherwise by the other reviewers. We agree and we have the same sentiments! We have been trying to work with Frank for quite awhile now. I have always swooned over shmily photography; clean, crisp, personal, and a unique eye. I have viewed many other photographers pictures and they absolutely do not compare with Frank's.When we had an opportunity to hire a photographer for our sons "Dol" . Birthday party, we jumped at the chance to get Frank. They gave us options and did not expect us to take care of it and leave us out to dry per say. If we had used another photographer, I'm pretty sure no options were given and would have left us to figure things out and to let them know. On the day of my son's birthday, Frank and his second photographer (sorry, we forgot his name) were professional and personable. And for the oddest reasons, we knew Frank and his second photographer were there but didn't feel as if they were. They were like ninjas. That is how much of a great photographer Frank and his second shooter are and how professional photographers should be. We have received our photos in a timely manner and we couldn't be any happier with them. They are very responsive and easy to work with. Looking at the photos makes us want to hold the party all over again! Our expectations were met. If any opportunity arises to hire a photographer again in the future, we will definitely seek out Shmily Photography first. God Bless you in your art and Thank you very much Frank and Mr. second shooter (sorry we forgot your name, forgive us!) Last seven words from us: You won't be disappointed in your photos. read more

Haolin Y.

7 years ago

Patience, profession and attention to detail, those are the first three words I would use to describe our experience working with Frank's team. It's our first wedding photo shooting experience, feeling nervous and awkward at the beginning, we soon realized there was nothing to worry about since Franking was there to help us. Being an experienced photographer, he came up with numerous posing ideas, and suggested how couples interacting with each other to create the most perfect pictures. Frank is talented in shooting architectures, he told us he used to study architecture for many years, which contributes to one of his biggest advantages that stand among other photographers. I was told that the whole process of shooting wedding pictures would be exhausting, however, with the accompany of Frank's team, we did not feel tired at all, the day just passed so relaxing and fast, as everyone in the team was so nice and helpful. When we received the pictures, we were very satisfied with them, involving the image structure, the portrait of person and the messages that were expressed through photos. It was such a pleasant experience and we highly recommend Shmily Wedding Photography! read more

Jesse C.

7 years ago

I can't even begin to describe how thankful we are to have had SHMILY TEAM as a part of our big day. I'm a wedding photographer, so when planning my own wedding it was important to me to find an amazing photographer and videographer. When I saw SHMILY work, I was amazed at the beautiful cinematography, the creativity, and the well-chosen/personal music that accompanied each video. Our wedding was held at a historic plantation home in sandiego, and when we saw our wedding video we were immediately taken back to that perfect day. The first look, the ceremony, the candid moments in our getting ready areas----it's like the wedding day is here all over again. The reception coverage was fun, quirky, and ended in the most epic/romantic slow-motion exit shot. It's seriously my biggest post-wedding obsession. I know I'm going to be grateful for these amazing videos for years to come. DEAR COUPLES, this is an investment worth your time. What we got from SHMILY was a tangible representation of our wedding day. I can't recommend them highly enough! read more

B K.

7 years ago

We highly recommended Shimily Studio! I did a lot of research like NY, Chicago, even a lot of photography in CA. Finally, we decide to choose Shmily because the demo photos were impressed us. Our original schedule was a raining day in SanDiego, so we re-scheduled the date and location to Malibu and Pasadena. We are worried about the performance and environment would be not as good as SanDiego, but the truth was we were wrong, the photos look great even without any refining. It was impressed us again, thanks for all the efforts. Frank was very nice and taught us how to make poses, motions, and very professional. Ray was an excellent assist and the most tired person in the team, thanks to his effort. And the dresser did a fantastic job! Without any communications, she chose the same eye shadow color as my wife wants. Finally, thanks for all the team members' efforts and appreciate your works. Highly recommend to any couples. read more

Elly Z.

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8 months ago

优点： - 照片成品和摄影团队的技术没有问题 - 负责前期微信沟通的团队成员很好，回复及时清晰，这是我们选择这个团队的主要原因之一缺点：（1）前期准备失误，现场执行和沟通不足婚礼当天摄影团队一开始就去了错误的地址，直接导致整体流程延误约半小时+。对于一场流程紧凑无法重来的婚礼来说，一开始就有了不可接受的低级错误。虽然后续努力补拍，但不断催促的更高强度的拍摄让原本紧凑的行程更加混乱，对新人的情绪的影响也无法弥补。这个失误说明团队在准备工作上并不充分 ---- 甚至前期没有做好基本的确认工作，连婚礼的场地地址都是错误的。现场团队主要依赖经验即兴安排，跟场地planner几乎没有沟通。会前沟通以及必拍清单中都有明确强调"多拍新人及双方父母的全家照"。因为在异国他乡办婚礼，双方父母长途旅行，相聚在一起机会非常珍贵。但现场仍被遗漏，非常遗憾。全体大合影的时候，在烈日下多次尝试后才表示效果不理想（没有跟planner交流调整，全靠说中文的新娘在高压状态又承担沟通工作） ---- 合影地点的问题是否是摄影师看到场地时候应该注意到的，是否应该团队跟熟悉场地的planner交流确认的，而不是让大家在太阳下面多次摆拍后希望所有宾客换位置再次摆拍，以及让本身就很大压力的新娘现场协调。（2）事后完全归责别人 ---- 开讨论会的时候Frank表示摄影师就是婚礼的主导，出问题后改变说法，表示摄影只负责拍照主摄Frank 在后期沟通时提到出现问题的原因是缺少现场 planner 协调。但是，摄影团队与场地planner可能因为语言限制几乎没有交流。婚礼前开讨论会，我们已经主动询问是否需要安排额外人员负责协助沟通或翻译， Frank 当时明确表示不需要，团队可以自行处理。事后却将把问题完全归责外部因素和人员，前后矛盾。整体上，Frank 并未认为团队在执行和沟通上存在问题，也没有任何歉意。对很多人来说，这应该是非常重要而紧张的一天。婚礼拍摄除了技术，更需要良好的协调与沟通，以及现场执行能力 ---- 这些都是在我们在婚礼当天没有感受到的。反之，团队在关键环节出现问题，对婚礼当天的流程以及体验造成了无法弥补的实际的影响。 read more

Sunjie L.

10 years ago

It was a great pleasure to work with Frank. He definitely went above and beyond what was expected and I am glad that we went with Frank for our wedding photos. On the wedding day: Frank worked tirelessly throughout our wedding ceremony and wedding reception to capture the spontaneous moments as well as the group shots. There were so many beautiful photos he took of our wedding, and for the majority of it, I didn't even realize he was even there. He went through the whole day taking photos and didn't stop to eat because he wanted to dedicate his whole attention to capturing my wedding day. Overall, Frank went above and beyond and worked tirelessly to capture our wedding day. He also did an amazing job with the post processing, I'll definitely recommended him to all of my friends. All this at a fantastic rate too! read more

Christina T.

6 years ago

Jenny L.

7 years ago

The whole team went above and beyond for me. The team did whatever they could to make sure we were convenient. The photographer Frank took a long time chatting with us before shooting. He learned our preferences, understood our vision, and recommended shooting sites. He was able to get both of my husband and me into the best poses for pictures. The assistant Ray carried lenses and deriving all day. Bingbing is a phenomenal makeup artist. She is super sweet and easy to work with. She did my hair and makeup. I absolutely loved my whole look! I am so happy that I choose SHMILY! I wouldn't have such a beautiful and delightful pre-wedding photos shooting trip without the team! I highly recommend this team! read more

小溪

7 years ago

I am the kind of person who puts a lot of time and effort into researching each and every vendor till I find a perfect match. I cannot emphasize enough what an exceptional job Frank and his assistant Ray did as our pre-wedding photographers. They were able to make us feel so comfortable and at ease. It really was a beautiful day and I had a lot of fun with you guys! They were detailed, professional, and absolutely delightful to work with. We are satisfied with the results even we just got those photos without PS. I'm looking forward to the final version. I would highly recommend Shmily Photography. Thank you so much! read more

Albert T.

8 years ago

I took two ID photos in this place around couple weeks ago, the experience was awful to me. As my memory, there were two persons could take the picture to me, but they pushed my case to each other, it let me fell myself look like a trash to them, nobody want to take a picture for me. More importantly, when I walkin this place, those two persons didn't speak English, and I know they all could speak English, since that, I don't think they respect to me. By the way, the total time for taking two ID photos is about 40 mins...if you want to go to this place, reconsider about it, if you insist to go, then take care... read more

Akarsh P.

9 years ago

My wife is a Chinese and I'm a Indian. We are really grateful for having SHMILY as our wedding videographer and photographer.! We didn't know choosing a wedding videographer and photographer can be this hard. There were just too much things to consider. After visiting most of the wedding video studio websites on Yelp and google, we finally decided to choose SHIMLY because both of us were stunned by how they were able to perfectly merge a traditional Indian wedding into a western style wedding which was exactly what we wanted. They know Indian culture really well. I used o think their editor to be Indian too. LOL read more

洋

6 years ago

A very pleasant wedding photo experience with SHMILY. They have a small but quite experienced team. We picked Balboa Park and La Jolla Cove as our shooting place. The weather was beautiful on that day, the sun was shining but not too hot. Their team was patient and helpful. We had effective and comfortable communication with each other. Frank was talented and experienced. We are very satisfied with our photos he took. We hope the post-processing would turn out to be perfect! I would recommend them to you especially if you are Chinese. Two places should be enough if you want to choose Balboa as one of them. read more

Vitoria L.

9 years ago

I had my engagement photo taken with Shmily, and this place is the best!!! This is my frist time for taking a engagement photoshoot.I am so nervous in my session. But they are super nice and friendly, and guided me in every pose.They make me feel comfortable during the short. After they done the edit. I am so in love with all of my photographs and couldn't be happier. They are absolutely beautiful, so If you are looking for a photographer, they are the best decision you will make!!! read more

Miss L.

9 years ago

I highly recommend this photo studio. This place is simply awesome!! If you need any occasion any picures you want just come here. They can done your pictures perfectly. I took family photos and baby pictures for my baby's first birthday. When i got the digital copy, I was so surprised by their amazing work. You guys did really good job. I will definitely be coming back here for any other pictures I need. read more

Danny D.

9 years ago

He is amazing at his craft! I bought a package for portrait with hair and make up. When I received the pictures, I love it.I love the personable how he does, And the most comfortable experience I've had in photoshoot. I've never felt so beautiful. SHMILY captured my looks perfectly. Thank you SHMILY team for using your talents and passion to done my picture perfectly, would highly recommended. read more

Fei X.

10 years ago

Frank is an excellent photographer! He has taken great artist shots for my wedding. It's always a great pleasure to see Frank and his team in action. We are so happy we selected him because of his organization, professionalism, and the fantastic pictures he took for us. If you are looking for incredible photos that capture the essence of life, go for Shmily Photography!! read more

Xi X.

11 years ago

I couldn't have asked for a better photographer! Frank is talent, friendly and his photos are truly amazing. His photoshop skill is unbelievable good. I am just so happy with the quality of the photos. Frank was so helpful with planning and keeping in touch before our engagement shooting. I highly recommend you choose Frank for your engagement photographer! read more

Xiao S.

10 years ago

Frank was one of my best investments of our wedding. After quite a few photographer meetings, we decided to invited Frank to be our wedding photographer. He's talent, honest, and super easy to work with. Thank you to provide us such great work to remember our perfect day for a lifetime. Highly recommend his services to everyone! You won't regret it! read more

陈 K.

9 years ago

Guys I am so in love with our Engagement photo.i had THE BEST experience with Shmily. Every single photo truly illustrated his personality .i am so grateful for this lovely memories. I got about 300 digital photo copy32 photo for retouch. And I love them all Sooooo Much. Thanks for your great job. I wish I could give your guys 10 starts ! read more

Abby L.

7 years ago

Nice place for wedding shoot! Frank and his team are super friendly and professional, I trust and choose them for taking my wedding photos, and they did a great job, from the very beginning to the end. Amazing experience!! read more

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