This photographer is the best in all of SoCal. Victoria Chrystal shot professional Headshots for my son and I and it lead to us both being signed to three different agents in different cities for different work. Highly recommend this photographer for any headshots and family portraits. read more

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Finding a photographer was the hardest part of wedding planning. When I came across Victoria's photos on Instagram, I instantly wanted her to be our photographer. After we spoke, I loved her even more and now she feels like family. She and Victor are so incredibly talented, kind, caring and brilliant, and I am obsessed with our photos. She even went rock climbing with us so she could prepare for our outdoor engagement shoot. I am so immeasurably grateful to her and Victor, and I know she will be in my life for a very long time. Hire her immediately. read more

This is a very long OVERDUE rave review for Victoria Chrystal Photography! I've worked with Victoria twice now, once for a brand shoot for my business and recently for my wedding! Here's a review for both shoots and what made them so damn special... The brand shoot: I was nervous because this was my first time shooting portraits. We had corresponded via email and text leading up to the shoot. She even gave me feedback and advice on my outfits -- down to my accessories! Who even does that?! This girl, that's who! She has incredible taste and she is so honest (in a sweet way!). We shot in Old Town Orange and she knew exactly where to park and go for the best shots. I was blown away with how quickly she sent me some sneak peeks and her editing. We had so much fun and time just flew by! She made me feel comfortable and cracked so many jokes that my laughs and smiles were so natural in the shots. Wedding shoot: I booked Victoria again because I knew these photos would be amazing. There was absolutely no doubt in my mind that she is who I wanted to work with after the fun I had during my brand shoot! The elopement was in Corona Del Mar. We did a quick ceremony and a "trash the dress" session immediately afterward. Victoria was there before we arrived and brought her sweet assistant. She worked with our dog and even got her attention for some fabulous shots! I love that she has experience working with pets because not everyone does. I'm not going to lie, the trash the dress session is messy, but we all had a great time! Victoria is so dedicated to her work...girl got barefoot and stepped INTO the water with us!!! She isn't afraid to break the rules and even politely asks people to get out of the shot (we had some rude folks ruining our photo opp!). We already saw some sneak peeks of the shoot and are IN LOVE! Can't wait to see the rest too! Bottom Line? Victoria is extremely punctual, professional, and so freaking talented! She is an experienced photographer and cares so much about her work. You would be missing out if you didn't book this girl to capture your magical moments! Seriously though, hire her NOW because she will book up FAST! read more

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Victoria was such an awesome photographer for our wedding! She knows her stuff and she's not afraid to tell you what to do and how to pose, which was perfect for us. We just got our access to our online gallery and the pictures came out awesome. I told Victoria to just capture the whole moment of our wedding in its entirety and she did! We originally had her booked for 3 hours, but she was doing such a great job we added on an extra hour. To all the people out there looking for a photographer, you can't go wrong with Victoria. She definitely knows her stuff and you can definitely rely on her expertise. It's more than just having an expensive camera lol. read more

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Words cannot describe how thankful I am to have found Victoria !! She is my go to photographer for any occasion . Her style is the absolute best !!! It doesn't matter what occasion or style you are aiming for , you want it , she delivers !! She was even a part of my surprise engagement shoot && let me tell you she's even a good actress and had me thinking it was just a couples shoot the whole time ! I also use her to build my model portfolio !! Lifestyle , head shots , active , glam , you name it she does it ! I would not trust anyone to capture all of the special moments in my life as much as I trust her ! I have referred many friends to her for pregnancy and newborn pictures && everyone LOVESSS her work ! I can go on and on but you get the point, you want it , she sees it and makes it happen ! Book her book her book her !! She will not let you down . read more

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You know how sometimes it feels awkward to take professional photographs because you don't know how to stand, or how to smile? And it becomes the most horrible experience ever? Well this won't be the case if you book Victoria. She's professional, funny, makes you feel like you've been modeling and posing for the camera for years. You will not regret your decision when you hire her. I am beyond satisfied with the photographs we just received from our family session. Trust me when I tell you. You NEED Victoria and her team. read more

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I love working with Victoria. She is beautiful herself and yet makes you feel so comfortable as a client. I am not comfortable in front of the camera and Victoria brought out of me what needed to be so that I could get what I needed; my first official author photo!!! This image that goes on a book and shows me! That is huge and she understood what I wanted to convey and she captured it. I will use her again!!! Aalia Lanius Author of Tough Love, a novel read more

CUSTOMER SERVICE WEDDING DAY: Both Victoria & Victor continued to be complete sweethearts. Not to mention, there was an incident where there was tension between my divorced parents during our family portrait and Victoria's problem solving skills shinned by thinking on her toes to eliminate the tension by acting silly to make my father laugh. CUSTOMER SERVICE (DEVELOPMENT OF THE ALBUM): I can be very detailed oriented therefore noticing everything. I appreciate Victoria's patience to my feedback on the draft prior to the final approval of the album to be sent to print. read more

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I have worked with Victoria Chrystal Photography for over 7 years. She took my first head shots, and then when I got married I could not imagine my wedding being captured by anyone else but Victoria. From our engagement set she captured the exact theme and vibe that I was going for. She was able help me relax and forget the stress of our big day. She captured all my emotions of the day, the tears, the stressed, and the happiest I have ever been. You get to relive the day looking though the images and it is so hard to pick your favorites for your album, because they are all amazing! Oh and let me tell you... receiving the USB in an absolutely beautiful box made me so happy. Not just finally getting my wedding images but getting happy personal mail in my mailbox was wonderful. The personal hand written note made it extra special. Victoria's background and experience provides her the best eye for various styles of photography such as editorial, artistic, and candid images! Her and her husband are genuine, honest, and sweet people who truly love what they do!I highly recommend Victoria Chrystal Photography for any images that you might need. She is a wonderful individual to work with and her professionalism and talent exceeds any expectations. You will not be disappointed in her service or the results she provides. read more

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If you're looking for a photographer with a creative eye, who will make you feel comfortable and deliver stunning photographers, look no further - Victoria is your gal! I had my maternity photos done with Victoria and in order to prepare she asked me to send over photos I loved in order to get the feel I was going for. This wasn't just to make me feel heard, through the photos I sent she REALLY understood what I was going for. We met at a beautiful park and with Victoria's lead we started shooting, I trusted her completely and I'm so happy I did, the photographs are stunning! I have had countless people ask me who shot such gorgeous photos for me...Victoria! It can be challenging to shoot a pregnant woman, but she pulled it off flawlessly with my vision and her professional eye. Victoria is a true talent, not just in maternity, but all facets of the photography world. She is passionate about her work, listens to her customers wants & needs (HUGE!), makes you feel incredible comfortable AND she's incredibly affordable. She will be doing our sons newborn photos when he's born, that's how much we loved her! Victoria's personality will win you over and if you want your vision to come to life, you've found an incredible photographer!! read more

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Amazing photographer who makes your whole experience special. She listens to all my ideas & makes them more beautiful than I had imagined. Love how patient she has been working with my little one. She has done my maternity pictures & did a fabulous job of capturing the "I'm a sexy woman with a baby belly" theme & didn't focus on the typical maternity shots. She captured my little princess in her first photo shoot, 2013 & 2014 Holiday shoot, baby first birthday and we just brainstormed for our Fabulous 2015 Holiday shoot. She makes this the most carefree & fun experience for me. Love Love love her & her work. I'm obsessed!! read more

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It was truly a joy working with Victoria! I wanted some professional photos taken for my business website and I knew that I needed to find someone that I could trust and would capture what I was looking for. I searched through several photographers but none could compare to the quality of work that Victoria has to offer. Victoria exceeded my expectations! The day of my photo shoot, I was extremely nervous since this was my first time taking professional photos and meeting Victoria. She made me feel immediately at ease and helped me get in touch with who I am and why it is that I love coaching people on their nutrition. I felt like we were lifelong friends, despite just meeting her! Victoria has a special way of bringing out the best in others. By the end of the session, I didn't want it to end because I was having so much fun. These photos now remind me of a special time in my life and people I love! They bring me such joy! Check out my website as you will find her photos all throughout my page www.captivatedbynature.com. Victoria is not only a fantastic and professional photographer but she is also an amazing person that radiates a genuine love for others. She's so incredible that I refer all my friends to her and have her listed on my website as a Professional that I fully recommend! read more

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Fabulous!! I knew Victoria would be our photographer after our first initial conversation. Victoria was professional but yet made me feel like we were friends for years! She has such an amazing vibe that can make you feel comfortable in front of any camera. We booked Victoria for our engagement session and wedding. Our engagement shoot was at Dodger Stadium (amazing right?), well she was able to capture the BEST photos EVER. My fiance and I are in the clouds with how amazing they turned out! Victoria was able to capture such beautiful photos and we were able to feel comfortable and have fun! Engagement sessions can feel awkward but Victoria kept it funny and was such a doll to work with. Working with Victoria on our wedding day was perfect. We already knew what to expect and it was good to see a familiar face behind the camera, especially after our stunning engagement shots. Family photos on your wedding day are by far the hardest but Victoria was such a gem, she made it go smoothly and constantly made sure that we were fine! During all the special moments of my wedding I could always catch Victoria out the corner of my eye, making sure she captured all those magical moments. She was attentive, fun, professional, and fabulous! Will of course be booking with Victoria in the future, she is truly amazing at what she does. read more

Victoria and her assistant were amazing! We've had other beach portraits done by other photographers, but they were never as easy and fun as our session with Victoria. We have two little kids and they can be hard to wrangle, but Victoria did an excellent job kept them engaged and smiling. We loved working with her and the photos are beautiful! We can't wait to have a giant print hanging on our wall! read more

I can't say enough wonderful things about shooting with Victoria. She made us feel so comfortable and natural in front of the camera. We had such an amazing time laughing and truly enjoying the experience. I had mentioned to her I wanted something more editorial and she came through. The photos came out better than I imagined. She captured some very special moments and also some hilarious moments. If you're looking for a photographer to capture the true essence of a moment or of your zany family Victoria is that person. She's so talented at capturing those intimate details. Truly one of the best experiences ever!!!! read more

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Victoria is an AMAZING photographer!!! She took the most beautiful pictures of our wedding. I can't say enough about her talent. I met with her several month before the wedding and instantly knew that she was the photographer we've been looking for. She is easy to work with and has a fun and easy-going personality. Our guests loved her and everyone was blown away by the photos! If you are looking for a wedding photographer, look no further!! read more

This woman can take a damn picture!!! Okay, on a serious note: I am more and more impressed with each shoot I book with this lady. Victoria is not only talented and skilled in her craft, but she is also such a joy to work with. She is passionate, comforting, professional, and hilarious! I had seen some of her work through friends of mine who had booked shoots with her, so I decided to book one as well. I was IN LOVE with the results. She really helped me figure out my best angles, outfits, locations, facial expressions, etc.. Her pricing is incredibly reasonable for the quality of work she's producing and the time spent. My shoot included hair, makeup, and multiple outfit changes and all still fell within a reasonable price range. I was thrilled beyond words and will always book with Victoria! read more

We've booked Victoria 5x this last year and I can't tell you how much we love her. We are obsessed with all of our photos and many of our friends and family have also booked her because of the photos she's captured for us. Our first session was Christmas photos last year...and they were spectacular. Victoria really understood the concept I was going for-We both saw the vision and she ultimately made it come to life. Our 2nd session, was our son's baptism. Blown away doesn't even begin to describe these. My mom last minute convinced me to book her because we would be too busy to capture moments. Victoria accommodated with only 2 weeks notice (thank god) and I am now forever hooked on having her at every family event!!!! 3rd sesh- I needed head shots for our entire company ASAP. Victoria drove to our office and snapped away about 50+ head shots. They not only looked good she turned these back around in less than a week timeframe. 4th sesh-my son's 1st bday photos-pow wow style! The photos Victoria captured of my son are print worthy. They're beautiful and I will forever cherish these photos. Just when I think she gave me her best the last time she surprises us at our next session! Our most recent- my son's 1st bday. Again...amazing. I'm a very detailed oriented person especially when it comes to my parties. She caught every inch of detail that day and got great action shots and family photos for us. I know it's summer but I'm already brainstorming our next session with Victoria. Lol Christmas photos of course!!!! Every photo she captures I feel like I'm reliving that moment...she really capitalizes on my vision and takes it to the next level. There is complete passion and love in what she does which I find so refreshing and inspiring. Through all these beautiful moments this last year I've gained a true friend, thank you Victoria, you are so talented!!! read more

I absolutely love Victoria! We first found her when a friend had recommended her for our daughters 6month photoshoot! I only wish we found her sooner! And we have been using her ever since for every photoshoot! We are always laughing and having fun and gets the best photos of us! I recommend her to every one whether it's for weddings or a family photoshoot! read more

We can't thank Victoria Chrystal Photography enough for the incredible engagement and wedding photos. We were referred by our friend and SO happy with the choice we made! All of our photos are absolutely beautiful!!! Our family and friends agree and loved them as well. Working with Victoria was seamless. She is extremely professional, prompt, friendly and simply a pleasure. Plus she makes posing for pictures fun - which otherwise might be awkward for those of us who aren't models. Plus she kept us laughing so our smiles were natural. I can't recommend Victoria Chrystal Photography enough! Thank you for capturing our engagement and wedding day! These are memories that we can now treasure for a lifetime! read more

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Victor & Victoria are an AMAZING TEAM! My mother and great grand mother and I scheduled a "Generations" photo shoot at the beach. Sometimes taking a photo can be a little awkward when you are on the spot to pose, but with Victoria's extremely personable personality she makes you feel right at home. Comfortable. Not only was the photo shoot absolutely pleasant the end results of our photos were just memorizing! Very talented, very professional. She is not just snapping the photos, she has the vision. read more

Victoria made our wedding pictures procedure such a fun experience with her great charisma and professional work she helped us from posing to the lighting to make sure she got the best images possible shes very professional and highly recommended her work thank you for being part of our wedding and for your exceptional work we really appreciate it read more

WOW! Where do I even begin? Victoria is not only has a phenomenal eye for photography, but she is a true artist. She is what one might call a "Rennaissance Woman" in the photography world. She provides wardrobe, makeup, suggestions for location, and even more. Most importantly, I want to emphasize how comfortable she made me during our shoot! I can be a bit camera shy, but Victoria provided helpful tips throughout the shoot that allowed me to feel at ease. We did a fun "gypsy" style shoot, as well as senior portraits. I highly recommend her! read more

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I have come to appreciate how important it is to capture life's big moments. Sure, it would be easy to have the standard and feel like enough was accomplished. If I was okay with having just enough, or even mediocre, I would have missed out on the best photographer I have ever met. There is more to my experience than just pictures. Victoria has made me feel like I am more than a client, but rather like family. This perhaps is the most meaningful part of my experience. The first time I used Victoria, I instantly knew that she raised the bar of professionalism - in every sense of the word. She was very confident in her craft and made me feel at ease. I didn't know what I was doing or how to even pose! She helped me feel more comfortable and intern, got some great shots. I had known previously that she had a background in modeling, which really showed through. This made me feel that from every angle, behind and in front of the camera, Victoria knew what she was doing...and she does it well. There was no question about who to hire for a wedding photographer. The funny thing is that there wasn't going to be much of a wedding at all. When I got married, it was supposed to be simple - a trip to the courthouse and maybe dinner afterward. So, the thought of a wedding photographer wasn't on my mind at first. After a spontaneous decision to change our plans to a full wedding, reception and all, I had the new task at hand to put a wedding together in two months! Thank goodness for Victoria showing me how important it is to have a photographer. I am so lucky she was available to shoot our wedding. The pictures that were captured on my wedding day...I could go on for pages describing how beautiful they are. It's more than just the dress, the cake and the vows. I was simply touched to see sweet images of funny candid moments and my grandparents dancing. These are memories I now have on my wedding day that I would not have had otherwise. Clearly, I was only focused on one person and would have missed who got to share our special day. A lot can be attributed to this husband and wife team. They balance each other out, capture different angles and can catch the fun differences between a bride's day and a groom's day. What good would have all our wedding features been if we didn't have beautiful wedding photos to remember them by? This was the most beautiful day of my life and Victoria captured the most beautiful smile I have ever had. Since shooting my wedding, Victoria has done a family shoot for me. I hope someday soon we will be shooting a maternity session! But more than that, she has been hired by my mother-in-law, my clients, and my brother. Something to remember is that you are not just hiring a wedding photographer - you're hiring a person who is going to become an extension of your family and capture big moments for life. I truly cannot wait for what is in store and what pictures will come next. Thank you Victoria Chrystal Photography! read more

I honestly can say you would be a fool to not choose Victoria Chrystal Photography as your photographer. We found her on a random Google search and she impressed us from that moment. After meeting with her and Victor we knew immediately that they were the perfect fit to photograph our engagement and wedding. Every single one of these reviews is spot on--she is so talented, hilarious, friendly, prompt, real and TALENTED. Let's be real, wedding planning is not fun all the time and is downright stressful at points! But it was SUCH a relief that no matter what hiccups came along in planning, I could absolutely be assured that I made the right choice when it came to our photographer. Her style is so classic and real and she has an eye to capture the moments you wouldn't even have known were there! When you're hiring all these different people to help pull off a wedding, you really want the professionals to do their job right and that's exactly what you'll get with Victoria and Victor. Thank you so much V&V! We appreciate everything you did for us and are forever grateful for the beautiful photographs of our special day! read more

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Like Jacqueline said on a previous review, "WOW! Where do I even begin?" Victoria's work is phenomenal! Last year, she photographed our daughter's for her 2nd birthday and seeing the images literally brought me to tears. The smile that Victoria captured of my daughter was so true, so real. Any parent knows, toddlers can be challenging especially when we want a professional picture taken of them, however, my toddler proved no difficult task for the fabulous Victoria! Not only did my daughter connect with her, she willingly posed for Victoria and smiled for the camera as so genuinely. Her happiness shined so bright in every pictures that me and my husband could not stop praising Victoria's talent. Recently our family had our Christmas portraits done by Victoria and let me just say, PERFECTION at its finest! I loved every single picture! Over and over again, this photographer has continued to amaze us with her talent! Our family HIGHLY recommends Victoria Chrystal Photography. She is extremely reliable, has an amazing talent, and carries a beautiful demeanor. read more

Victoria is an amazing Photogrpher, and such sweetheart. I love her so much. We have known Victoria for 2 yrs. I don't know where to begin with the great things to say about Victoria Chrystal Photography! We had a few shoots with her over the years. Victoria has such a talent for capturing joy and emotion. I'm someone who is extremely critical of all photos and will usually love 1 out of 100, but with Victoria's photos I am having a hard time finding a photo don't like. And the experience of the shoot was also such a treat and fun experience. read more

Victoria is an amazing photographer! I can't say enough about my session with her. She shot my photos for my website and made the experience enjoyable, stress free, and fun. She has an amazing ability to capture the perfect shot with just the right lighting. It's the moments in between shots where you find magic. read more

Workin with Victoria has been nothing short of amazing. My husband and I booked her services for our engagement and wedding photos and she and Victor have been such a pleasure to work with. They put us at ease right away with their down to earth personalities and sense of humor. What I thought would be an awkward experience ended up just being a blast with awesome pictures to show for it! Having her shoot our engagement just made the wedding day that much better and more comfortable-it was like having good friends there. Victoria was great through the whole process from start to finish and responds promptly with great prices for the type of work she offers. She's a gem, so don't wait too long to book her services! You'll be so glad you did. read more

I needed a photo shoot to add photos to my modeling portfolio. Victoria was very professional and gave me excellent suggestions and advice. She did a beautiful job with my makeup, her rates were very reasonable and she and Victor were a delight to work with. I would highly recommend Victoria Chrystal Photography! read more

We hired Victoria to do our engagement session and to cover the wedding as well. My fiance and I were a little nervous the day of the engagement session since neither of us had ever done any type of photo shoot before. Victoria was awesome at helping us relax with her awesome bubbly personality. I thought my fiance will have a harder time relaxing in front of the camera (since guys don't like to pose) but thanks to Victoria he turned out to be an expert. That's when we knew we had made the right decision at hiring her to cover our wedding. The day of our wedding Victoria and her husband arrived on time and were always very professional dealing with our family members and with the rest of our vendors (wedding coordinator and videographer). Again she was able to calm our nerves as we posed for our wedding pictures. Not only did she capture the important moments but she also captured all the details. At the end of the day we were very impressed with her. We loved her work, we loved her personality, we loved the pictures. I will recommend her to all of my friends and I can't wait to have another reason to hire her. read more