Jenn was an amazing photographer. She really captured the day so beautifully! We would definitely…read morerecommend this team to everyone! They were all very nice, welcoming, and excited to be apart of our special day!

Oh my goodness, I cannot speak higher of the Pauleen and Dustin duo. My wedding day was…read morekick-started PERFECTLY with their guidance and energy and I would not imagine my wedding day with anyone else. The second photographer, Jenn, she killlled it with all the groom's photos. So many awesome snaps were taken for me to look back on moments I missed throughout the day. Some amazing shots of my guests just enjoying themselves have been my favorite to look back at. Thank you so so much to Pauleen , Dustin, and Jenn!! Also, before Dustin entered my bridal suite, Pauleen asked if it was okay for him to enter, and I think even her going that extra step to ask if he could enter really was so sweet and I am so touched she was so thoughtful. During my big day when I just felt like Mickey Mouse smiling for the crowd, Pauleen and Dustin kept the energy upbeat and kept reminding me to breathe. Loved them so much!! Can't imagine my day without them. We also snuck into the Windmill Food Hall arcade to sneak some photos since we were so good on our timeline and they turned out to be some of my favorite photos! Hello new profile photo! Thank you so much to your team.

We are eternally grateful for the Fate Studios Team!!! We did our engagement shoot with David and…read moreloved everything about his energy and passion that is definitely necessary for photos when we tend to feel awkward behind the lens, but he makes it so fun!!! Never a dull moment and always laughing and good vibes! So we knew they were the right people to shoot for our wedding day! David, Kaye, Jerome, and Germaine were so fun to work with on our wedding day. They brought their kindness and patience, as I can only understand how long of a day it can be but they were troopers all day and kept us motivated! Makes me want to get into photography because of them!! You can tell how well they work as a team, along with communication and being flexible with anything and everything! I hope they know the energy they all exude will flourish with all the love in the photos and videos felt that day! THANK YOU GUYSSSSS!!! See you for the maternity photoshoot HAHA! ;)

We decided to bring Fate Studios on board for our wedding day because of their amazing work with…read moreboth of my sisters' weddings and we are so glad we had them for ours! In fact, we made sure that Fate Studios was one of the first vendors we booked while planning our wedding (almost a year in advance)! David was always so detailed during our planning meetings and really helped put us at ease with our wedding timeline. His knowledge of all of the pretty photo-worthy spots in San Diego was really a huge advantage when planning our bride-groom sneak-away photos... They even drove us to Balboa Park during cocktail hour where they took some of our favorite photos. Throughout the entire day, David, Jerome, and their team of photographers and videographers were incredibly professional, but also super fun to work with. If you ever need a hype man to keep you feeling beautiful/handsome, it's David! Our photos were beautifully edited and our video is exceptional! My wife watched our wedding video every night after we got it, probably for a week straight - and still cries every time. Highly recommend Fate Studios for their top notch services. We love you guys!

Great event photographer. Very professional. Highly recommend. Set up the background and brought…read moremultiple cameras.

Amanda is incredible. Very patient and helps you relax when I always feel awkward during photo…read moreshoots. I'm incredibly impressed by her quick turn around delivering the photos. She's a joy to work with.

As with many other engaged couples, the pandemic had thrown a small wrench in our plans of a…read moretraditional wedding with a reception. Only the *tiniest* bit bummed, we decided to still get married and scheduled our civil ceremony. But now, I want a photographer to document this event... I think I found Emily on Instagram, after looking around at different photographers' work. I remember really liking Emily's style, how natural everyone looked, and how well Emily captured the moments. I think those were/are the most important things for me for choosing a photog, and it helped that Emily has (solid) reviews for me to go through as well. Emily was prompt in responding via email, and offered to chat on the phone to discuss the details and what I wanted. After talking for a bit, I sent over a deposit and we were set! Or not... because a week or two before our shoot, I looked at my civil ceremony appointment time and it was actually for 8am, NOT 8:30am. Yikes! I text Emily, nervous that she wouldn't be able to make the earlier time, and I would need to scramble for another photographer, but thankfully, Emily is flexible and okay with the earlier time. Phew! I also wasn't quite sure *what* I wanted from the photos (POSES? props!? specific backgrounds?!) but found some pictures I liked and sent them to Emily a day or two before our appointment, so she had an idea what I was going for. I appreciate Emily's responsiveness! The actual civil ceremony felt a little hectic; we did not know what it would entail -- paperwork, of course, and then waiting because there were other couples that were getting married that day. Thankfully, Emily was very patient. Emily is personable, friendly, and professional. She is very easy to work with, and helped the husband (!!) and I feel comfortable. Nothing felt forced, and I think she did a great job of eliciting and capturing our authentic moments. We are super pleased with the pictures and I can't stop looking at them! Lol. I would *definitely* solicit Emily's services again. Maybe for one of her fun mini shoots down the line. What a cute, low pressure and creative way to get some quality photos! Reception/after party TBA in December 2021! Or 2022, depending on how things shake out ;)

Emily was such a gem to work with! She made our family photoshoot quick, easy, and captured…read moreeverything I had hoped for in our photos! I am very pleased with the overall experience and highly recommend her!

Iv been wanting family photos for so long and so finally I decided to just do my research and yelp…read more Wow am I lucky to have found Leyna. She immediately responded to my email and followed up with a call to introduce herself and ask questions about my family and ask what exactly I was looking for. I knew I needed someone with a great personality, friendly, caring, and passionate about their photos. Leyna is exactly that! She made us feel so comfortable, as if we had met before, had my boys laughing and talking all while capturing these amazing shots. She is great with figuring out location, poses, edits and etc. Few months later she did my sons first year photos. I love her and her work. She will be our photographer for many years to come. Thank you Leyna!

This was the first time we used Leyna and I found her through the internet because our usual…read morephotographer was booked but I am so glad we found her and that she was available to shoot our sons first birthday party. After reviewing her website and chatting with her on the phone she was hired for the job! Leading up to the party her communication skills were excellent, she even sent me a text the day of the party to confirm what time she would be there. She showed up early and was ready to shoot! She brought a mask but I told her we were comfortable with her not wearing it, she was prepared either way which is lovely in these "Covid times". She captured the essence of the party and let everyone relax and keep their phones away. As the host of the party I could relax and enjoy time with all of the guests instead of worrying about getting group shots. I must admit I live for a good candid photo and she got so many great ones of friends and family in our backyard, I'll cherish those photos for the rest of my life. She captured the epic cake smash and lots of other moments from the party. She did such a great job engaging with our son and the other kids to get their attention at the camera. I was shocked when less than 24 hours after the event on the Fourth of July weekend she sent me the link to the photos! She is a wonderful photographer and really made everyone feel at ease while taking photos. Like I said we came to find her just through the internet but we will be using her again and again!

After almost a year of hiring Aron for my daughter's Quinceañera he now refuses to respond to my…read moretext messages. He hasn't completed his work due to "being busy with work" he's really unprofessional and won't finish his contract. I was told by Factory of dreams he was great at his job and it was all a lie. All he has done is give me the run around.

Don't recommend him at all. It's been 7 years now and I still have received my wedding pictures…read more Please avoid this photographer at all costs. He was paid and it's not fair that I still haven't received my wedding pictures.

All I can say is "WOW"…read more.. First and foremost, David was on time and very professional, I immediately felt comfortable. I began to see the quality in his work during his setup; he sat on the ground and starred at the room for a few minutes. I didn't realize what he was doing until later - that he was taking his time looking for the best angles and space to take shoot from. He took his time with each and every room and knew exactly what to highlight. I had taken some pictures before with my pricey cannon and still couldn't reach the colors that were true to light. He did just that! When I looked at the photos, I felt soothed and the expensive paint color I had chosen just beamed through! So why does this matter? Because if you're selling real estate or renting your property- you get the first 30 seconds to show what you got. You want the customer to feel as if they are witnessing the place on their own and come visit. I will be using him for family photography as well.... I know the type of quality work I will receive.

From the owner: Professional photographer specializing in weddings, family and architectural photography since 2012…read moreand I absolutely love what I do. I'm know for my journalistic approach to photography and with a passion for nature and the geometry of architecture it has greatly influenced my style and locations I love to photograph.

There are not many people in the world that get to work doing something they're are passionate…read moreabout; Hector, with his photography, is one of the lucky few. All my guests commented on his amazing energy and work-ethic. I am extremely grateful to have had him shoot our wedding. The photos are breathtaking and better than we ever imagined. He guided us through all the poses so we had nothing to worry. It turned out, for me and my now wife, to be lots of fun and best of all, we received photos that we will enjoy for the rest of our lives. Thanks again Hector!

Maria and Hector did such a phenomenal job with our newborn photos. They were so gentle with our…read moresweet little girl and captured her beautifully. They were great to work with and it truly shows that they love what they do. I highly recommend them for your photography needs.

A friend of mine recommended Eric and although I had never previously worked with him, I hired him…read morefor my wedding day! My husband and I met with him weeks before our wedding to discuss the setting of our venue, about our guests and he also wanted to know about us and how we met It was really neat for a photographer to want to get to know us before our big day. The day of our wedding we felt like Eric was already a friend of ours. We both felt comfortable with him around. He was on time and ready to go! We didn't have to direct him in any way. He was professional and friendly! He was patient and willing to go with the flow when needed. He made sure to capture every moment of our big day, priceless! A week later we received our photos, simply AMAZING! We couldn't be happier with how our photos turned out! So much detail in every shot. the color/lighting/poses were beautiful. The candid photos were classic! I highly recommend Eric DeSerra for your next event:) (did I mention he is affordable as well:)

Eric's combination of passion and professionalism was perfect for our wedding photos. It was…read moreenjoyable working with Eric and I would recommend him to anybody else. Oh, and it's a nice addition that he is bilingual in Spanish and English for our multi-cultural family. Thanks, Eric!