Our kids wanted to give us a special gift for our fortieth anniversary, so they hired the…read moreincredibly creative Ginger at Sandprints to photograph our family at our original wedding site, Sweet Springs in Los Osos. The first thing she did was ask to see our 1985 wedding album. As we shared these old photos with her, I was struck by how many family members are no longer with us--but at the same time, how many new people, including the spouses of our children and our grandkids, have come into our lives since then. A truly great photographer understands how fleeting and precious these "spots of time" really are--how recording these rare celebratory moments when the generations are gathered together in one place can become such important markers in the history of a family. This was a new thought for me, but as Ginger worked her professional magic (coaxing a dubious sixteen-year-old into a spontaneous smile, turning what could have been a long hour of posing into a laughter-filled family memory), I could see that she totally understands the important nature of her work. Her professional skill and personal grace and unusual creative vision allow her to capture moments that will never happen again--in our case, five teenaged grandchildren hovering on the very cusp of adulthood, and two grandparents (us) who are still fully plugged into life but won't be for long. Ginger's family portrait is a gift we will cherish forever. Paula Huston

Ginger is so easy to work with. Very generous and kind. Amazing professional photographs with on…read moretime delivery along with detailed info via email on how to access them.She knows some really cool spots too in Morro bay. Highly Recommended.

ZOMG, Adam & Chelsea were AMAZING!!!!! My now-husband & I…read morebooked them for our October 2024 wedding for both photography & videography (this review is long overdue, I know) From the initial consultation all the way to when they delivered the final pictures/film --- they were an absolute dream to work with. Our package came with a free engagement shoot but since we already had our engagement shoot, we invited them to come a day early (only if they could) & capture our rehearsal. They didn't miss a beat - they were there during our rehearsal run-through at our venue and were able to get a lay of the land prior to the big day. After our rehearsal, it was golden hour so of course, Adam took a couple shots of my husband & I (took not even 10 min) & let me tell you, from the previews he sent me THAT night --- I was so blown away with how beautiful they turned out. He definitely has an eye for it! FYI - Our package also came with an additional photographer & videographer. So when it came to the day of, they introduced us to James (from StateFarm, lol) & Laura. This completed the DREAM TEAM! Cannot stress how amazing it was to work with these 4, A. MA. ZING! Being the Type-A bride that I was, I provided Mooncrest with a Shot List on request & they delivered on that. They made sure to get the shots we wanted & even some bonuses that we didn't think about. This is why we leave it up to the professionals :) They were professionals but it also felt like we were surrounded by friends. I know they probably get this all the time, but they were hella cool & tbh, if we lived closer - they'd be awesome to hangout with. We received our final edited photos right before Christmas so it served as an early Christmas present to finally see pictures from our wedding & WOW, they turned out so beautiful! From the edits to the stolen (candid) shots - AMAZING (using that word for the millionth time in this review). When we received our Teaser Film, they also provided a "Message from your guests" video, which was a complete surprise for us & a wonderful surprise at that. It was so cool to see our friends and families wishing us well, behind-the-scenes style. Such a great bonus! Once we received our full wedding video, they provided a Documentary Edit so that we can relive the moments in real time - First look, private vows, ceremony, & speeches. So, something to make note of - during the initial consultation --- my husband only had one request, he wanted to make sure all the speeches were recorded. So I am guessing this led to them providing the Documentary Edit & we are soooo thankful for this. It's something we can watch over & over again & relive the key moments. Our final wedding film took the cake! Adam & his edits, geeez louis! This man has got the eye and talent. His edits were impeccable & we couldn't have dreamed of a better way of capturing one of the most important days of our lives. From the songs he chose (which he used our friend's cover who performed during our cocktail hour) to the cuts/transitions -- *chef's freakin' kiss! The day of our wedding went by in a blur but the photos and film captured, we will forever cherish. Mooncrest helped us remember things that happened during the day that we don't even recall because it went by so fast. We would recommend them to anyone and everyone. If you want pictures that look like they're out of a magazine and videos give you the feels - BOOK MOONCREST! You will not regret it!

One word - INCREDIBLE! Booking a family shoot can be anxiety inducing and Adam and Chelsea calmed…read morethat anxiety instantly. Working with them was easy, relaxing, and fun. We booked a mini session and I would have been happy with 1 good photo, BUT we got at least a dozen keepers. IN A MINI SHOOT. All that aside, the photos are art. Truly. They captured our family, our personalities, and our home of Morro Bay beautifully. 10/10 will work with them again. Thank you so much Adam and Chelsea

I could not be happier with our choice of Rachel Higgins to do my son's senior portraits…read more From the first moment, Rachel was extremely professional, creative, and incredibly easy to work with. In my son's words, "She is super chill, and I felt comfortable the entire time. She is fun, easy to talk to and she made the day fun." Rachel utilized fantastic angles of my son while also incorporating the landscape of downtown SLO that really brought every picture to life, and all of the final images were amazing! Her use of lighting, composition and her attention to detail were perfect. We absolutely love our son's pictures, and highly recommend Rachel Higgins to anyone looking for someone to capture truly exceptional photography.

Rachel was/is awesome! We generally knew what we wanted for my wife's 50th birthday photos: on the…read morebeach at Pismo, with family and friends, and with her beloved Camaro. Rachel's experience really paid off because she had lots of suggestions and ideas for the photoshoot. And then when our hard drive crashed and we lost all the photos, she made them all available again to us, and with a gentle recommendation to put all the photos on our Google Drive, which I did! Thanks Rachel for everything!

This review is long overdue! Brandi was such an amazing photographer. We travelled from SF to SLO…read moreand wanted to get family photos done and I fell in love with her work so knew we had to book her. She was so patient with our 2 little ones (even one who had a fever and did not want to cooperate). The photos turned out beautiful. I would highly recommend Brandi to anyone

Brandi was amazing. We are not from the coastal area so we weren't sure where to go. She gave us…read moreseveral options with so much information (like the way the tide hits the sand, whether it requires a lot of walking or if parking is hard). The site we picked was exactly right thanks to her wisdom and insight! She also helped give us the perfect kinds of shots we wanted by talking it out, having us set up a collaborative pinterest board, and getting to know our family a little before our meet up. Brandi paid attention to every little detail! Even tiny things--like sending our USB tied with a little flower and some Polaroid copies of a few of the best shots. What a beautiful surprise! Also, our 3 year old has Autism and I don't think we've been able to get more than 2 pictures with him looking at the camera. Somehow Brandi managed to perfectly capture him in every shot. We will treasure these photos for life. We were absolutely delighted to work with such a kind, conscientious, and wonderful photographer. We would HIGHLY recommend her for any family or individual photos.

we got our wedding photos back from Tamara and I. am. obsessed. with. them…read more I would recommend her to anyone. she is so kind, genuine, and talented, she is a joy to work with... which is a total bonus on top of her amazing skills. we can't believe how much we love the photos and how many of them she captured. she did a great job capturing us, our wedding party, the vibe of the day, the details, the family, the ceremony, we can honestly go on and on.

We just got my sons Senior pictures back and we love them! Tamara was the perfect photographer for…read moremy son. At the last minute he asked her if he could have his pictures taken at Poly Canyon after we had already met at another location. With ease and exceptance she appreciated his unique idea, and happily and willingly packed up and changed locations. He is a runner and has many of his high school memories in the Canyon. That made him feel empowered and relaxed for his whole photo shoot. Something he thought would be mundane ended up a fun and happy experience for him, and it showed in every shot Tamara took. She really "got" my son and it showed in the images. We could not be happier.

I loved my photos from Ina. She's extremely professional and I love her editing style. Highly…read morerecommend.

My soon to be son-in-law booked Christina for his proposal and engagement photos. She helped plan…read moreeverything from out of town. She did a whole set up with roses and candles and music for them. It was really thoughtful and beautiful. The photos are absolutely beautiful and the turn around was next day for the sneak peek pictures. We would highly recommend her.

I can't thank Blake and Robin enough…read more I need to find better adjectives, but our wedding pictures and video teaser were BEAUTIFUL, warm and candid. Which is exactly what I was looking for in our wedding photos. Thank you for making us feel special and capturing these beautiful moments. Blake captured some awesome shots of my mother in law who despises pictures and is not shy about dodging the photographer, so he gets an A+ just for that! Thank you for your patience and working through our hiccups, which I'm sure no wedding is short of. Thank you so much for allowing us to incorporate Louie's car into our pictures which was a bit last minute but your team handled it so well and even made us look like models! You and Robin truly make an epic team. Wishing you guys many more years of success. If you are looking for a photographer and/or videographer, look no further.

We cannot say enough good things about our experience with Blake! From start to finish, he was…read moreincredibly talented, professional, and gracious with his direction. He made our entire family feel comfortable and at ease throughout the day, which truly shows in the photos. Once we saw the finished images (which came in record time!), we are absolutely blown away! Blake brought our wedding memories to life in the most beautiful way and gave us photos we will cherish forever. We are so grateful and look forward to having the opportunity to work with him again!

I've known Betsy for many years and she's an excellent photographer. She can capture your events…read morewith great pictures and is very easy to work with. She is excellent with both kids and adults.

Betsy took photos for my wedding back in March. She was wonderful! She got some really great shots…read moreof everyone walking the aisle and of our family and friends throughout the night. She has been pleasant and friendly each time we've seen her and was great to work with. I definitely recommend her for your event. Thanks Betsy!

My photo shoot with Dylan was a dream. Do not sleep on this decision. Just choose him and he will…read moremake it happen. Dylan was amazing from start to finish. First off, he was able to squeeze me in when other arrangements fell through the cracks. My photos speak for themselves, they are absolutely gorgeous. I received way more photos than I ever imagined. He made me feel completely comfortable, directed me with such a chill relaxed vibe and took control of the session. We had such a great time. My expectations were far exceeded ! Thank you Dylan. We will be looking forward to working with you in the future.

Dylan captured our engagement so perfectly! This was a surprise proposal so I had no idea of…read moreanything and had no say in the photographer! I'm so glad my fiancé reached out to Dylan! Dylan was so nice, engaging, and even asked us if there were any poses we had in mind for him to take. He also asked me if I preferred black & white photos, grainy photos, candids, etc. I thought that was really nice to ask me that because it made me feel confident he would deliver exactly what I had in mind. He sent our sneak peaks to us within 2 days and the rest of the photos within a week. They came out perfectly. Better than I could imagine! I'm so thankful for this beautiful moment and being able to look back on it, thanks to Dylan and his wonderful talents!!