I asked Derek if he could shoot my surprise proposal and he did such a fantastic job. Communication…read morewith him was super quick and easy and he delivered big time on the day of. The photos were turned around super quick and all looked fantastic. Couldn't recommend his services enough!

From the owner: Sports photography for the entire family!read more

My wife and I recently completed our 5 year anniversary and we wanted to do something special so we…read morelooked for photoshoot to celebrate the occasion. I contacted Chris as I really liked his gallery of pictures. Chris was very professional and prompt and also gave great suggestions for spots to shoot in Carmel. Also special shout-out to Mohamed, who was the assigned photographer for us. We're both very shy and not generally camera friendly but Mohamed made us feel very comfortable and took some awesome portraits! Highly recommend

Chris was absolutely amazing! He helped me throughout the entire process, from choosing the right…read morespot to the photoshoot day of. We met prior to talk through the plan and he mapped out my route to propose. I was given a personalized website with all the details. He is very responsive, we had sneak peek photos the same night! I highly recommend! Thanks Chris for helping make our engagement so special!

Mike is fantastic! He photographed our wedding in San Francisco (yes, he drove up from Santa Cruz!)…read moreand we just received the pictures and we are extremely happy with them. Neither of us are photogenic and yet we look extremely happy, relaxed and natural. I provided a list of must have pictures & Mike made sure they were all taken as well as taking pictures of places that we had not even thought of, the building (even capturing a cable car in front), the foyer, hearts in Union Square, etc... Mike was like the invisible man during the reception and captured so many candids that really tell the story of how intimate & enjoyable our celebration was. Thank you so much Mike, can't wait to collaborate with you on putting together a wedding album.

Mike was such a joy to work with as our wedding photographer! So kind, thoughtful and warm, we…read morehardly noticed him as he photographed so many special moments of the day. The photos are beautiful and we are so grateful, highly recommend!

Jojo is amazing and I can't recommend her more!! From our very first email she was enthusiastic,…read moreprofessional, and made me so comfortable and excited to work with her. That same energy continued through the entire wedding. I live in San Diego and was traveling to Santa Cruz for our wedding (and it was Covid). So, I was unable to meet with vendors in person and I don't have a network in Santa Cruz. Jojo offering numerous recommendations and referrals for me when I asked her and really helped me plan my wedding from afar. On top of being amazing to work with, Jojo is an unbelievable photographer!! She was so organized, and made sure to get every shot I had put on my shot list. Plus so many more that I didn't even know I wanted. The photographs were edited beautifully, and my husband and I were so happy when we saw them all. Just use Jojo :)

AMAZING. SO TALENTED. Jojo is not only absolutely incredible at her job, she is the sweetest person…read moreand made every experience with her so wonderful. Jojo's energy and passion is something I am so grateful for. Our engagement photos and wedding photos are better than I ever could have imagined, I can't put into words how blown away we are. My husband and I are not super comfortable in front of a camera but trust me, that will change if you hire Jojo. She makes you feel so comfortable and beautiful and at ease. If I could give her 10 stars I would. You will not be disappointed if you hire this incredibly talented and sweet photographer

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!

We had such a great experience and loved every moment of working with Trinity Rose!! Can't wait to…read morework with her again. We love our photos!!!

From the owner: I love almost anything you can image, between weddings and elopements, photographing seniors,…read morecouples, and shows will always have a place in my heart. The creative opportunities that photography presents is endless, and I want to be a part of every moment of it

I wish I could give more than five stars. The customer service was outstanding--Shawn was…read moreincredibly accommodating and made everything seamless. As an event planner, I truly appreciated how easy they made my job. We hired Andy as the DJ and Adrianne for the photo booth for my mother-in-law's 95th birthday, and they absolutely elevated the entire event. Andy handled the music and MC duties effortlessly, making sure I didn't have to worry about a thing. He even paid attention to the crowd and switched things up when only the kids were on the dance floor, playing music just for them. It was thoughtful touches like that that made the party so memorable. Thank you SIM

Thank you Raffi for being such an amazing DJ for our wedding. You did a beautiful job keeping…read moreeverything flowing, reading the room, and making the reception feel fun and full of energy. We really appreciated how professional, kind, and easy you were to work with. The music, the timing, the announcements, and the games all helped make the day feel memorable. We are beyond grateful for your talent, your sense of humor and thankful you were part of our wedding day.

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!!