Holly and Bruce did my engagement and wedding photos. They were so fun to work with…read more My fiancé and I got a referral for them through our wedding planner. Our main concern was we needed a photography team that was just as excited about our same-sex wedding as we were. After visiting with 3 potential photography companies we knew Holly Ireland was the most fun and of course had the best style to their photography. During our engagement session I think we worked them for the entire time we were entitled to. Three different locations all over San Diego County. Never once did they complain. Finally, for our wedding, they worked their butt off and produced photos that were beautiful and Instagram worthy. Being "customers for life" Holly shot our Christmas photos as well. She was great with kids. I can't wait to work with them again.

While planning a quick family getaway to Carlsbad this summer I was lucky to discover Holly during…read moreon-line searches. I knew immediately that she was the right photographer for our group by her friendly responses and her expert shoot location recommendations. She exudes positive energy and happiness and truly made our shoot FUN! I look at our pics and think we all look relaxed and genuinely happy and a big part of that was Holly's laid back but professional demeanor in managing the process. You can't go wrong having Holly behind the lens A+++ experience!

Jamie was amazing. Love the shots he captured. He was super flexible to what we wanted and was…read moreconstantly moving to grab shots at our giant venue. Couldn't have asked for better! Some shots of his are attached.

After getting several bids, we went with Voltage Digital and I'm very glad that we did. It was not…read morean easy decision, much of the other companies' footage we viewed was also very professional. I think what it came down to for us was that we were assured we would come away with a video we were happy with, and that we did. I can't say enough about Jamie's professionalism, dedication, humility, courtesy, integrity and positive attitude. That, and he is 1000% trustworthy. The whole process was seamless, even throughout editing. We will absolutely look to Voltage Digital for future endeavors.

There aren't enough words of praise in the English language for Shaun of Top Shelf Photo! We were…read morelucky enough to find him on Yelp for our engagement photos, and in mid-November of 2024 he braved the chill of Palomar Mountain to take spectacular photos of us. Nonstop compliments from friends and family, and received much quicker than anticipated. Once we got into wedding planning, Shaun was the obvious choice for our photography needs. Along with his second shooter Jess (Jessica Christie Photography), he again knocked it out of the park. Couldn't have asked for more perfect photos. On a more personal note, Shaun is the above-and-beyond type of person to take the absolute best shots possible. Like, fixing the boutonniere on my suit himself for the exact right angle, or gently shoo'ing away stinkbugs while helping my wife to re-tie her wedding shoes type of person. His passion and dedication for his craft are inspiring, and I guarantee if you don't love being in photos as a general rule (like myself) he will absolutely put you at ease and make it look like you've been modeling all your life. Thank you for everything Shaun, from the bottom of our hearts.

Top Shelf was truly top shelf. We used them two separate years for family photos. Loved it.read more

Katie has an amazing ability to capture the perfect shot. She knows how to use natural lighting to…read morecreate soft but impactful images and every shot has a feeling of sophistication and beauty. Her photography elevated our brand from basic to brilliant. We highly recommend her to anyone seeking outstanding model shots for their fashion collections, intimate portraits for their weddings and milestone family portraits. She is smart, kind, incredibly patient and reliable. You will be thrilled with her work!

On the day I had my first surfing lesson I had Katie come along to document the process. I had no…read moreidea what to expect from both her, and the ocean, but needless to say the whole experience was wonderful. My surfing teacher (Nick Fowler, I've reviewed him too) was really good at keeping me focussed so that the photos Katie took are 100% comfortable. Katie was really friendly before and after the shoot. She did some amazing editing work on the photos and had them ready very quickly. I would recommend Katie to anyone seeking a friendly, experienced photographer with a unique (flattering!) photo style.

Wow, what an incredible photographer. We chose Brandon based…read moreoff of his packages that he offered and his amazing portfolio on his website and Instagram. We called him and he made us feel very comfortable, and we felt even more comfortable during the photoshoots. The wedding ran late and he did his best to stay within the time we booked him for and every single photo turned out amazing!

If I could give more than 5 stars I would in a heartbeat. Brandon photographed our wedding and it…read morewas the single greatest decision we made. He provided the most beautiful photos and gave the edits back so quickly. My husband and I are not normally comfortable in front of a camera and Brandon provided the best cues and tips on posing throughout the entire day for not only ourselves but our families as well. He also was extremely efficient with his time, was an absolute pleasure to be around, and went above and beyond to capture our special moments. He brought the most positive energy and we were all laughing the entire day. It is clear the Brandon is an extremely skilled and dedicated professional. We will look at these photos for years to come and will have the most special memories to look back on all because of Brandon.

We hired Teresa for our son's senior photos. She was responsive and extremely professional. The…read moreend result was awesome. She did a phenomenal job with my son's senior photos. The images were beautiful and truly captured the essence of my son. We will be back in a few years for our other's son's photos! Thanks again.

My wife and I hired Soul of Photography to capture photos of our wedding reception, and we couldn't…read morebe happier with the results (We used one of our favorites for our thank you cards) Teresa has a real talent for capturing candid, natural moments that are both beautiful and fun. She was also a joy to work with on the wedding day - professional, easy-going, and kind. We highly recommend Teresa and Soul of Photography to anyone looking for a photographer who can capture the true essence of their special occasion. -Matthew

Leigh was amazing! She was so patient with our big family, gave her input and made sure we got…read moregreat pictures! She was wonderful and we absolutely loved our time with her! We traveled from out of state and she is one of the best I've worked with! She was enjoyable to work with and knew what was best for photos and kept trying with our 7 month old! Cannot recommend her enough!!

Leigh did a photo shoot for Mother's Day of 18 family members at the Oceanside Pier! Seven baby…read moregirls under 5! Her patience and skill were amazing! We have spent the last week making beautiful photo albums and wall pictures for the entire family! Her attention to detail and the wonderful candid shots make us all so happy! We really liked Leigh's photo style and decided to have a beachy dress attire! We loved the final look. I would 100% recommend Leigh!

My husband and I were in San Diego when an option to book Stephanie for an impromptu couples'…read morephotoshoot became possible. Stephanie and I were quickly in communication about an option for a location and we chose Balboa Park. She was able to take such great photos in the midst of huge crowds that were so focused on us. NO other person is in our photos and we love thinking this was a romantic private photoshoot. She was so fun and made us INSTANTLY feel at ease in front of the camera--even my husband who is intensely camera shy has some amazing laughing and smiling photos from this shoot. She has such great prompts and love for what she does and we highly recommend her artistry! Will definitely be booking her again!

***Please Read*** Now that I got your attention, I want to tell you all about our fantastic…read moreexperience with Steph Sousa Photography! My wife and I were recommended to Steph by a close friend after getting engaged. After an online meeting due to Covid, we found Steph to be a cool, easygoing and professional. We had our engagement photos done by her in Balboa Park and we were thrilled with how they turned out- we knew we picked the perfect photographer. Steph offered a great incentive-that if you use her for engagement photography and love the photos (like you will), she included everything in a package as our wedding photographer where the engagement photo session was discounted! Bonus! The wedding was amazing and Steph and her partner captured every angle imaginable with their own style. She brought on a sense of calm amongst all the calamity that helped us be in the moment to produce quality photos. She was also kind enough to send a congratulatory gift when all was said and done. Such class.. **If you are looking for a professional, upbeat, fun, dedicated photographer- look no further! Steph Sousa Photography is the ultimate. You will not regret it!!**

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.

Irish and Cameron were great to work with for our engagement photos. Irish had done my friend's…read morewedding and I briefly met her then, but got to know her as we took our engagement photos. Irish is super sweet and easy to talk to and she makes you feel comfortable when taking photos - something that I am always extremely awkward with. She captured so many beautiful photos for us and even drove several hours away to meet us! The photos were delivered to us quickly and the quality was great. While I normally photograph pretty badly, she did a wonderful job at getting the perfect moments and capturing the sunset. I wish she could shoot our wedding, but she's pretty popular so I'd book her early if you can!

One of my best friends has worked with Irish (and Cameron) for not only her engagement photos, but…read moreher wedding photos, her maternity photos, and her newborn photos, each session having been more stunning than the last. Needless to say, when it came time to have OUR engagement photos taken, I knew precisely who we'd be turning to. We had the absolute best time shooting with her. Both she and Cameron are just so wonderful and they know precisely how to take what could otherwise be a nerve-wracking experience (my fiance was super anxious about this) and turn it into an incredibly fun and incredibly relaxed time. What's more, she couldn't have captured Us more perfectly. We couldn't be more thrilled with these photos if we tried & we couldn't recommend her more highly :) (And man, are we ever going to be on the lookout for an occasion to shoot with her again.)