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!!

Adam took photos at my daughter's ceremony and did an incredible job! He is professional,…read moredetail-oriented, and truly talented. I highly recommend him!

We were looking to hire a photographer for a family photoshoot in the Santa Cruz / Carmel /…read moreMonterey area and reached out to Maria along with a couple of other professionals. Maria was the first to respond. She gave us clear pricing (which varied depending on location) and was patient and understanding when I told her I needed a few days to decide. We ultimately chose her because she was available on our preferred date and her pricing fit our budget...so glad we did! Even before meeting in person, Maria impressed us with her communication. She is incredibly client‑oriented, super responsive, and provided detailed recommendations (like what to wear). When I had questions and adjustment requests about the contract, she was flexible and honored my feedback without hesitation. At the shoot itself, Maria gave us great direction while also respecting our preferences when we didn't want to pose a certain way. She did great working with our toddler, keeping her engaged and capturing candid moments. The photos are beautiful, and her editing turnaround was impressively fast, and she proactively sent us updates on when she'd get us things. I didn't rely much on reviews when choosing Maria, but now that I'm writing this one and seeing the glowing feedback that others have shared, it's clear how consistent and exceptional Maria is!

My husband and I got married back in October and Maria at Pink Light did such a beautiful job…read morecapturing so many amazing memories. Prior to our wedding day she was so sweet and helpful and on the day of she was very prepared, with locations and poses in mind so we didn't have to think of a single thing. It was AMAZING! You can tell Maria absolutely loves what she does, she has great energy and very talented! We are going to treasure these photos forever!!

We used Ed and Nancy photography for a family reunion. Our pictures came out fantastic! The quality…read moreof the pictures have a ethereal vibe! We were a large group of 20 people and of varying ages. Ed and Nancy were patient and had fabulous ideas on how to pose and look natural. They also suggest a great spot to take the pictures. Warm and friendly and super responsive all the way from setting up the appointment to showing up on time and delivering the pictures way before the date we were expecting them. I would highly recommend them! And plan on using them again soon!

We contacted Ed and Nancy because our friends had taken photos with them and we loved their photos…read more Ed and Nancy were able to schedule a photo session with us a week before we were in town. They gave us samples of a variety of colors which would suit the scenery and this was so helpful. They were very quick in responding/communication before during and after the session and we felt that they not only considered our ideas about the session but truly understood us as a family. We are so so happy with their work and highly recommend them. Their professionalism is clear in everything they do. We are grateful for the experience and the memories to last a lifetime! Hope to have more sessions with them again in the future!

I worked with Chris for my surprise proposal at Carmel/Soberanes Trail, and I truly can't say…read moreenough good things about him. From the very beginning, he was an absolute pleasure to work with. He provided clear, detailed instructions on how to reach the location and shared helpful tips--like sending him our live location and a selfie in our proposal outfits so he could easily identify us. That level of preparation made the entire experience feel seamless and stress-free. What really stood out was how thoughtfully he planned everything. He made sure the spot was free of crowds and blended in perfectly as a "nature photographer," which kept the surprise completely intact. On the day of the proposal, Chris was punctual, professional, and incredibly patient. He spent about an hour with us, capturing such beautiful, genuine moments--all with a warm and friendly attitude that made us feel comfortable throughout. He also delivered the photos promptly, and the quality exceeded our expectations. One thing I especially appreciated was his integrity. Even though his pricing had increased between the time I booked and the actual shoot, he honored the original rate without hesitation. That says a lot about his character. Overall, I would highly recommend Chris to anyone looking to capture a special moment. He played a big role in making our day unforgettable.

Chris was extremely professional and easy to work with. He help me plan an engagement photo shoot,…read moreand gave suggestions on what usually works well. He was upfront about all pricing and logistics. On the day of the shoot he was well prepared, and the shoot went off without any issue. He sent a few photos the next day, and the full set after 5 days. I am very pleased with how the photos turned out. I will cherish these photos for the rest of my life.

We used Rebecca Stark for our micro ceremony and wedding reception (two seperate days). We loved…read moreour photos from both days and loved how easy it was to get along with Rebecca. She did a great job dealing with the harsh sun of our micro ceremony and helping us feel comfortable taking photos. Our sunset photos from our reception are beautiful. She was a great choice!

Rebecca photographed our recent wedding on West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz. she took stunning…read morephotographs, before, during, and after the ceremony. She made sure to get many different poses, candid and staged, and included the ocean view and cliffs that we had requested. We ended up with around 150 high quality photos, and she provided them in a gallery we could share with people, and also downloadable in hi-res for printing and sharing online. Highly recommended!

Kevin overdelivered on every single aspect of our photos! He scouted incredible locations for…read morepre-wedding/engagement photos. He was very easy to work with! He also captured our amazing wedding day with ceremony and reception photos. He has a brilliant eye for capturing authentic moments! We are thrilled that he was a part of our wedding!

Patricia is amazing to work with and gets extra credit for making my daughter laugh and be herself,…read morewhich is really difficult, when there's a camera involved. She has a great sense of direction to capture natural light in candid timeless moments, to be treasured forever. We first booked Patricia for our maternity session, 6 years ago, and have been using her for all of our family photos ever since: Newborn session, smash cake, first birthday party and every year, we try taking advantage of the 2 pre-booked sessions (Mommy & Me and the Fall Session, which is announced on her social media) - usually it happens in April and September/October. I highly recommend taking advantage of it as I find these to be very convenient, by keeping us on a schedule to get us captured twice a year, around the same time - it's a lot of fun to look back and see how much we have all changed in a 6 month period and through the years. Her photos are stunning and I always end up getting them all, instead of the pre-booked plan :) We will continue using Patricia for many more years to come. The more we work with her, the better we know each other's style and angles and the more comfortable we get with the camera.

Love Patricia she takes the best pictures. We used her for my sons newborn pictures as well aaa his…read morefirst birthday pictures which turned out great. We also used her for family pictures. She really captures family love and she can get my kids to smile even when they do not really want to. I highly recommend her for any type of pictures you are wanting to take.

I'm so happy I found Justin!!! We hired him to capture our intimate elopement ceremony and we were…read moreover the moon with him. He was responsive, easy/straightforward to work with, made us feel comfortable during the shoot and was very personable. I really appreciate his easy going personality and he made us feel comfortable during photos and gave us really good poses/pointers. I loved that he would show us little snippets during the shoot to show us how the photos were turning out as well. He was so kind, friendly, professional and all the great things you want in a photographer capturing your special moments. I believe he finalized edits and sends within 3-4 weeks and I can't wait to see. Bonus was that he sent over more than 10 sneak-peaks within 24 hours!!! This was so awesome and we were able to use right away to announce our marriage. All in all, so impressed with Justin. He's a gem and I'm looking forward to continue using him for our future shoots!!

Justin was our photographer for our engagement and wedding. He did a fantastic job for both…read moreevents. For the engagement, Justin met with my husband to scope out potential locations. My husband greatly appreciated Justin's recommendations for photo ideas. For our wedding, Justin and his second photographer were nothing short of amazing. Justin was able to use the venues spaces very creatively and effectively--I was very impressed with Justin's ability to stage us and our family and wedding party without having seen the venues before. The photos made me appreciate the venues in ways I had not thought of. Justin was able to turn around two photographers' and 10 hours worth of photos in 2 weeks. We were very impressed! Justin has a way of making people feel comfortable. That was true of my husband and me, as well as our wedding parties and families. The end result was amazing photos that we love, and our friends and family have told us look great. We are so happy we got to work with Justin and his team!

She was a great photographer! It's almost like she knew what looks were best for my husband and I…read more Would definitely recommend for maternity photos. Thanks sooo much!!!!

Marie is amazing! She was very patient and friendly. I'm camera shy and she made me feel…read morecomfortable. She knows the best spots for photos and took into consideration the sun and weather. The photos turned out great! I loved her editing and look forward to having these treasures for my kids. Good job Marie!

I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Cat! My husband and I met Cat during our amazing…read moreengagement shoot. During this experience, we were able to capitalize on the natural fall beauty in Burlington, Vermont and Cat captured every sweet moment we had together. My husband and I were not used to being photographed but her sweet demeanor and fantastic ideas made it an unforgettable experience. I used several of the shots from our engagement shoot for our save the dates and put them on our wedding website. Cat was able to get the photos to us really quickly and we were floored by how beautiful they were and loved the variety of shots we had to choose from. I even framed several of the engagement photos and used them to decorate our barn at during our wedding reception. When it came time to our wedding, Cat made our experience even better than I could have imagined! I knew my wedding day pictures would be amazing, but what absolutely surprised me were the special moments Cat captured. From the loving way my husband and I looked at each other at our first look to my dad dipping me on the dance floor, Cat captured all of the moments that made our wedding unforgettable! Cat not only documented these incredible moments, but she also used her artistic eye to photograph every inch of our beautiful barn wedding. She documented each of our meticulously planned wedding areas which meant the world to me, especially because some of the details were gone before I even saw them, such as our delicious donut wall that was eaten up immediately! Words cannot express my gratitude for Cat and her incredible eye. The photos she took will be hanging on the walls of our home forever!

Cat is such an outstanding photographer! She has taken pregnancy photos for me and many photos of…read moreour family. The photos she takes are so distinct and gorgeous. She has a unique ability to capture candid moments because she is so easy going and fun to be around. And the colors and clarity of her photos create such a magical feel. We treasure the photos Cat has taken for us! She is so talented!!!