Tim is a true artist! We had 7 adults and 4 kids. We were nervous with the kids and how they'd manage with this session. Luckily Tim was able to not only take beautiful pictures but he managed to get the kids all laughing and smiling! Tim recommended a number of different locations but ultimately helped me settle with La Jolla. Although it was cloudy, he still managed to get a the slight sunset & waves crashing in! We're so lucky to of found & book with him! The photos were all beautiful! Seeing photos of our son, smiling, happy and thoroughly enjoying himself, brought us so much joy! Tim, you don't know this but we have a few shots of you entertaining our son with the frog! You're a true gem!! Thank you so much for capturing such beautiful photos! read more

Fantastic, very friendly and he worked very hard to meet our family photo shoot requests. He was fair and affordable. Strongly recommend. read more

Tim Otto is simply amazing! We used him after 2 sets of our friends used him for their weddings and loved him. Tim shot our wedding (which included a couple of locations), and he was truly incredible. His photographs are wonderful; his coloring is great; he doesn't upcharge; and he's honestly just so fun to be around--we never thought that a photographer could make a wedding better and more fun. But Tim did it--his relaxed and fun vibes really added something to the mix, eased any pressure, and just made things more enjoyable. This is a really awesome thing, because I've been in weddings where the photography definitely feels like a chore. We couldn't be happier having worked with Tim, and we wholeheartedly recommend him to our friends (and you)! read more

If I could give Tim more than 5 stars I would! Tim is such a pleasure to work with. He is kind, empathetic, and easy going. I first met Tim in 2020 at a Wedding Convention in San Diego. I was lucky and won his raffle for our engagement shoot! After spending the afternoon with him in Balboa Park my husband and I knew that Tim was the right photographer for us. We didn't even hesitate to book him. Our wedding was originally scheduled for April 2020 and ultimately had to be postponed for 2 years due to COVID. We changed our date 4 times until ultimately we landed on April 2022. Throughout the entire process, Tim was so kind and understanding. For our actual wedding day, he made the process of taking pictures so enjoyable and fun for us and our wedding party. My husband is not a fan of taking pictures and I felt that Tim and Patricia did such a great job keeping him comfortable throughout the process. His sneak peak photos were absolutely stunning and I can't wait to see the rest of the photos in a few weeks. If you have not yet hired a wedding photographer please reach out to Tim. He is an exceptional photographer and person. We loved him so much that we plan to do all of our future photo opportunities with him! read more

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Tim is one of the best photographer I ever worked with. He was patient and very nice even when we messed up the ceremony dates. We are very happy with the photos! Thank you Tim, you are truly a professional! read more

I can't recommend Tim enough. He's warm, funny and does excellent work. My now husband and I hired Tim to take engagement photos and photograph our wedding. We had the opportunity to do the engagement shoot before COVID-19 hit, and the experience was super fun and well organized. On top of that, the pictures came out amazing! We brought along our dog for the shoot and he was nothing but super sweet to her, getting lots of fantastic family photos. When the pandemic happened, we had to switch gears at the last minute, altering the original wedding we had planned to a very small one with everyone social distancing. We called Tim literally a week or so before the wedding to see if he'd still be able to get a few shots; he happily agreed. The photos from our wedding turned out BEAUTIFULLY and were better than anything we could have hoped for given the last minute nature of everything. On top of that, Tim was kind enough to refund a large portion of the payment we had provided given we scaled back the ceremony and didn't have a reception due to the pandemic. For anyone planning their wedding now, especially with the uncertainty with COVID, I would highly recommend Tim. He's flexible, understanding, kind and just fun to be around. read more

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5 stars all around. Tim was as professional as they come and very sweet to work with. He photographed a 60th birthday party for me and the photos were stellar. Would absolutely recommend booking him! read more

I'm so thankful that I call Tim for my wedding pictures. He has a great personality and great energy. I love all my pictures. Thank you read more

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Tim is one of the most incredible photographers you can find. And if you're lucky enough, he'll be the photographer at your wedding! Tim is very personable and makes you feel comfortable. It is obvious that he loves what he does, he is clearly a man who has passion. He takes his time, doesn't rush, and is always striving to get the best shot. He's a great guy too. There's no one I would rather recommend! read more

Tim did such an AMAZING job on our wedding day. I found Tim after contacting the photographers on the preferred vendors list for our reception venue, The Prado. Tim was responsive, warm, and professional from the very start. After speaking with him on the phone and viewing his website, my then-fiance and I were so impressed by his professionalism and style and decided to book him immediately. Before the wedding day, Tim was great with answering all of our questions promptly. The day of the wedding itself went off without a hitch. We wanted to take some photos of us and with our family prior to the ceremony, and Tim was amazing with directing us in and around Balboa Park to get the best shots. He truly knew the park and the venue so well, and had lots of great ideas for how to take some truly beautiful photos. During the wedding itself, he also captured stunning moments of all of our family and friends, and captured a lot of the emotion and joy of the day in his photographs. Looking back at the photographs now was like reliving the wonderful day all over again. I was so impressed by his turnaround time as well, as we were able to receive our full set of wedding photos only 3 weeks after the event happened. I would highly recommend Tim Otto to anyone who is looking for a wedding photographer in San Diego! read more

Tim did an amazing job capturing moments for our courthouse wedding. Tim is very easy to work with and provides helpful pose ideas. The pictures came out wonderful and the turnaround time is fast. Tim is really responsive for touchup requirements too. read more

TIM IS AMAZING!! I researched all over San Diego for the right photographer and knew he was the one after looking through his portfolio. After working with him for my engagement shoot and wedding, I knew I made the right decision. He has a wonderful personality, was easy to work with, and delivered the photos in such a timely manner. I am so impressed that I am dedicating my first yelp review to him. I wish I could post all our photos : ) Thanks, Tim!! You are seriously the best!! read more

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Tim was fantastic - so glad I went with him. Very professional and our family photos turned out fantastic

Tim is absolutely amazing! He shot our wedding in October & we had the photos less than a month later & they are amazing! During the day my husband and I knew we were going to have amazing photos. From the first few minutes of the day you knew Tim was an awesome photographer. I can't say enough kind words about him! I highly recommend him for a wedding! read more

I originally had hired Tim for family pictures, celebrating my boyfriend's 30th birthday, and it turns out my boyfriend had other plans that day. I got proposed to that day and Tim beautifully captured the moment. The thing that I really like about Tim's work was that he was able to capture our raw emotions in that super special occasion. It was all captured at the Hotel Del Coronado, and Tim had shot on the property before so he was able to take us to other great places where we could get some pictures. Not only is he knowledgeable but I believe he's a true artist. I found him here on yelp and I have absolutely no regrets. read more

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Tim did a great job with our large group and wrangling all the kids- thanks for the photo session!

Tim Otto is one of the BEST photographers I've ever had the pleasure of working with! I chose him based on his recommendation on the Vendor List from The Lodge at Torrey Pines where I had my wedding on April 2, 2022. He is a very kind, warm and creative photographer. You will not get the vanilla shots that other wedding photographers take! You will get the highest quality of photography that will leave you and your guests speechless! Five stars simply isn't enough for Tim Otto! We will be using him again for other photography in the near future. Reserve him soon as he does get booked up fast! read more

Our family has hired Tim a couple times for family photos and he just did my daughters senior pics. We have done multiple locations and he does a great job of getting some really awesome shots of everyone and the beautiful scenery. We got so many of them we love, it's going to be hard to pick the prints. Thank you for doing an amazing job !! read more

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This is our second year booking Tim for our Brunch with Santa event!! This year we asked him to photograph our Awards Banquet! He did an amazing job of capturing our colleagues - such great memories!! Thank you Tim for all you do! read more

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Tim was great with our large family including many small children! We were late to arrive and also took a long time to gather for the big group photo. He was very patient and got amazing shots even of the kids - who were not at all excited to take photos before we arrived. He was friendly and patient with them and got genuine smiles. He took the time to answer their questions about his equipment too. Thanks Tim for the great memories - both the experience of the shoot and the great photos of the extended family!!! No need to do more research - just contact Tim! read more

Tim is not only an amazing photographer but the most genuine, honest person I know. I have used him multiple times and have recommended him to my wedding clients and they are always blown away with his attention to detail and eye for great lighting. Couldn't recommend him more! read more

WOW! The word that comes out of my mouth every time I look at my wedding photos. Honestly, words cannot describe how beautiful my weddings photos are. Tim captured the most beautiful moments that illustrate an enchanting​ love story. Tim's energy and personality made him a crowd favorite. He made everyone feel comfortable and laugh in between shots. He is professional and very prompt with communication. I found Tim because I fell in love with my friend's photos. She gave me such great advice: "after a wedding, all you have are photos." My photos are my treasure. I highly recommend Tim. Thank you for capturing the most beautiful day in my life that I can look at for the rest of my life. ​ read more

Tim is best photographer around! We just took our engagement photos with him in downtown San Diego, and could not be more impressed. Not only does he take perfect pictures, but he is fun and engaging as well. He made us both feel comfortable and natural and was AMAZING with our puppy, Charlie. Tim, we can't thank you enough! Looking forward to the wedding! read more

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Tim did an Amazing job photographing our wedding in August of 2021! He came highly recommended from our venue and other photographers even! Tim was able to perfectly capture our special day, accommodated all of our requests and was super flexible with changes to the plan or scaling a cliff at Sunset Cliffs! We could not have asked for a more special day and every aspect was captured by Tim. Aside from having phenomenal pictures, every one of our guests and wedding party complimented Tim's go with the flow nature that captured many candid and special moments! If we could give Tim 10 stars we would! read more

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I wish I could give Tim 1,000 stars. He was so great to work with and so flexible with our rescheduled date (four different times!) Our guests and wedding party loved him. He was attentive, interactive and focused the entire night. I received sneak peeks by the next morning and they were gorgeous. I will definitely be using Tim next time we are in San Diego for family portraits as our family continues to grow. Thank you, Tim! read more

Came to the house, love my photos of my newborn. He focuses on capturing the natural beauty of your child.

We have never met anyone who was so passionate about their work than Tim Otto. My wife and I made the right decision to hire Tim to capture our momentous day. Tim is easy to work with, and we love the fact that he shoots at a fast pace. We were so nervous about our engagement photo shoot, but Tim made us feel comfortable right front the beginning. Tim has a great eye for capturing moments, and great artistic talent for enhancing those moments. We gave Tim Otto five stars because he was everything we wanted in a photographer (positive attitude, professional and passionate). What we love the most about Tim is his reaction when he got that shot he wanted, he would let us know through his excitement. My wife and I are not very photogenic or very comfortable being photographed for a long period of time, but Tim made us feel like models which made future photo shoots that much easier. Tim is always trying to find ways to improve his trade. We recommend Tim Otto if you are searching for a photographer that will capture your wedding day or any other special occasions. It will be the best investment you'll ever make. read more

Tim Otto has been taking photos of our family and events for many years. He is our go to guy. I can't recommend him enough.

So far we have had a great experience with Tim Otto. He showed up early to our photo shoot, knew Balboa and the best places to shoot, and worked with our schedule and my disability. I think our engagement photos will turn out wonderful, and will post an example in a few days. Tim seems really artistic, and was wonderful at explaining how to pose. He knew how to work with me and my fiancé who is over a foot taller than me. I can't wait to see the results! read more

Tim is an expert photographer and creates "Art-Like" photos. He was so warm and friendly which helped us feel comfortable during the photo shoot. Tim was so flexible with our "out of the box" ideas and really delivered exactly what we had visualized. During the shoot he is quite efficient & gets many images. When we went to his office it was hard to choose the *best* photo because they were *All* fantastic. Tim is quite skilled and will put beautiful finishes on the photos. His work has been published in many magazines & editorials. I have since recommended him to many friends. read more

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Tim is phenomenal and I would highly recommend! We used Tim for both our engagement and wedding photos and he did not disappoint. Tim has a way about him of making you feel comfortable and at ease when taking photos. He knows the venues very well and is extremely creative in finding different shots and locations. We loved that we were able to see all the engagement and wedding photos he took so we could pick and choose our favorites. (Very hard to choose since there were so many great ones!) We have shared some of our "sneak peek" photos with some friends and family. They loved the pictures and we received many wonderful and positive compliments on them! read more

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Tim Otto Photography is the absolute best!!! He took our wedding photos and all of them came out beautifully!!! He really knows how to capture all the moments, he is extremely talented! We had such a great experience with Tim and received so many compliments on the amazing pictures from the wedding! He has a great style and personality! :) Highly highly recommended! If you choose Tim, your choosing the best!!! read more

I love Tim!! From the moment we met him for our engagement photos I knew we made the right decision hiring him for our wedding!! He was so much fun to work with and the photos by far exceeded our expectations!! We have so many amazing pictures the hard part is now figuring out which to use for our album!! Without a doubt I would recommended Tim to everyone!! Thank you Tim for documenting our special day!! read more

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Tim was great! We originally found him as a recommendation from The Prado (our venue). We figured that Balboa Park would be very busy during a holiday week and wanted a professional who was familiar with the park. After reviewing his portfolio and realizing a friend used him and their photos were great, we set up a meeting with Tim at his office/studio. Not only was Tim easy and fun to be around, the photos are AMAZING! We just got them and cannot get over how incredible they are. Everyone we have shared them with is impressed as well. Tim makes being the subject of a photo more enjoyable than I have ever experienced. He helped my husband and I stay calm, enjoy ourselves, and captured the best photos I've seen of either of us. I couldn't be happier with the photos we got - the pictures of us, our families, the celebration and the details are all superb! read more

We absolutely 100% recommend Tim as a photographer for your wedding, engagement photos and even family photos. Surprisingly I won an engagement session with him through a bridal show and he worked closely with us on all of our details, questions and more (even after it was free)! He made my fiance and I feel SO comfortable, with his calm demeanor and humor!! We cracked jokes the whole time and he took KILLER pictures! We love his work and recommend him very much! read more

Stop searching, hire Tim!! We were coming from out of state for our wedding on Coronado Island. I was researching quality photographers who offered flexibility in their packages and pricing. We had a small, intimate beach wedding. I wanted someone to capture all the special moments, ceremony and sunset without committing to a full day package. Tim was very responsive and personable in our initial inquiries. He put my mind at ease that he knew the area well and was very open and receptive to any suggestions we had. We were impressed with his portfolio online and booked him. We're very happy we did! From the moment he arrived (early) to our hotel room, I knew we made the right decision. Tim has a great personality! His excitement is contagious. He had us all laughing and at ease with all his comments about the lighting and poses he was capturing. He is fast paced and went right to work snapping pictures of our shoes, rings, flowers, etc while we were putting on the final touches. Tim knew the resort and beach area very well. He had the perfect spot to set up our "first look" reveal photos! He captured the very emotional moments of my groom seeing me for the first time. We incorporated different creative ideas he had, as well as suggestions for poses we wanted. We knew we wanted many photos on the beach, after the ceremony at sunset. Tim got so many great shots. We lucked out with amazing lighting and a brilliant sunset. One of our photos is now featured on his website! The beauty of that photo astonishes all our friends. Tim even stayed late to accommodate my request for a few pictures with our wedding cake. He is professional, friendly, flexible and an amazing photographer. We highly recommend him and will consider using him again for family photos when we are back in CA. Now my dilemma is narrowing down the pictures to print and frame! Thank you, Tim! read more

Tim's attention to detail is superb. As soon as you meet him you will know that he is super passionate about photography. After our engagement photo shoot, I knew I had picked the right photographer for our wedding. Our pictures turned out stunning! I couldn't be happier! Tim is an excellent choice! read more

Tim came on time 7/28/16 sunset. He is very patient, kind, and so helpful. There was 10 of us, a large family gathering celebrating my mothers' life. He helped us so much and made everyone feel comfortable. Truly an amazing photographer. Thank you Tim Otto Photography! read more

Step into Tim's studio and you will see right away that he is a very talented, artistic, and beautiful photographer. He photographed my wedding and did an amazing job. We got back hundreds of usable and beautiful photos. He exceeded my expectations and I definitely recommend him! read more

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Our wedding day was so beautiful and we had it in such a beautiful setting we were hopping for some really nice pictures, but the pictures Otto took of our wedding looked pretty bad. My 10 year old son took pictures of our wedding with his iPhone and they looked so much better than Otto's. Terrible waist of money. I could have used that money on something else like a better DJ. I rarely write reviews, but I felt I had to with this one. I can not in good conscious recommend Tim. read more