When the Beach Village Concierge at the Del referred us to Amy, and I looked at her portfolio. What caught my eye and initially impressed me was her unique use of natural light...I especially loved the photos she takes with the human reflections in the water. Our photo session was created to honor an incredible milestone - my Mom's 80th birthday. After my parents flew in from Dallas, we surprised her with an entire weekend of celebrations. Having these precious moments professionally captured was the perfect finale to our special time together. The photographs preserve not just images, but the joy and love we shared during this once-in-a-lifetime celebration, ensuring these cherished memories will live on for generations to come. When planning this family photo session, I had a vision for photos that would serve dual purposes - a Christmas card for our big family, but also a Christmas card for my Brother, Sis in Law and Luke and Rowan (my nephews). It was a "Gift to the entire family" as I saw it. I also envisioned my parents and family members turning the photos into a "statement piece" for our home (or my parents). The first thing that struck me with Amy was how easy it was to talk to her and how empathetic and personable she is. Additionally, Amy asks copious questions prior to the shoot...And these are VERY DETAILED questions. They ask things such as "What is your (childs) favorite color?" or "What gets them excited?" or "What are they into?" -- This all helps with the shoot and she comes prepared. Further, she asks questions about every family member. She asks every family member's name, relationship, "Gotchas", where they are from, etc. This shows and defines amy as showing genuine interest and empathy in her clients. It shows she cares. Implicitly. When she arrives, she calls everyone by name. She references familial relationships. She speaks with kindness. She is focused on keeping things moving and getting the best shot, but also very engaged in ensuring she connects with her audience. She makes sure everyone is being called by their name, that she captivates their attention, and is empathetic to someone in the group that might be having trouble. I highly recommend Amy for ANY shoot - she's a ROCKSTAR!! read more

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Amy's ability to capture the spirit of who you are, yet with a professional look is priceless. I liked her friendly yet directive approach and willingness to "Try out" different looks, which led to an amazing result. There were at least 10+ shots that I absolutely loved and can use in my business. Thank you Amy! Mary Ann read more

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I've never had photos of myself like the ones Amy took of me. Usually I just get a traditional headshot for business, but Amy did what's called "lifestyle" photos and I really loved the more casual vibe of them. I'm posting a picture here that we're calling my "author" shot. Now I just have to write a book to go with all the authority that this photo conveys! read more

Amy Gray Photography - Photo of author - Session Photography Near Me - Spring Valley, California

Wow. Just wow. Totally blown away by the photos Amy captured from the photo session. She managed to direct our 2 and 4 year old with ease and was able to capture some priceless moments we didn't even know happened. Amy really knows her craft well. If you are in need of new family photos you should definitely check her out. Highly recommend! Thanks Amy :) read more

Amy Gray Photography - We can't get enough of this photo! - Session Photography Near Me - Spring Valley, California

If I could give her 10 stars I would! I have heard about Amy and her incredible work for years, and finally got my chance to work with her. She's legendary for a REASON! Amy is kind, sure, and incredibly talented - a genuine artist. You will be well taken care of and clearly communicated with before, during, and after your session, and you'll have a treasure of memories from it. The session itself was really fun and highly interactive - this isn't your typical photo shoot! Amy knows exactly how to get beautiful photos with a unique and playful quality - listen to her and you'll have a blast and make memories all while building a stunning photo library. I cannot say enough about her - CALL HER. read more

Amy did an amazing job with our family of 9! We celebrated our parents 50th by giving them a family photo session and Amy delivered! Great job with adults and kids alike. She clearly knows Coronado (and the best places for shots) and we are so happy we chose her for this special experience. read more

I was referred to Amy Gray Photography for a family portrait of 20 persons raging in age from 73 years to 4 months. It was quite a bunch to corral, And I hoped that the photographer I hired would be able to handle all the dynamics of a crowd that size. Long story short, Amy had those skills. She Was calm in her demeanor, clear in her directions, and made everyone comfortable. They did everything she asked, even the three year-olds. (How she pulled it off I don't know!) She was efficient and technically adept. There was never a sense of being rushed, but rather a sense that we were in very competent hands. The resulting photos left nothing to be desired. Highly recommended. read more

Highly recommend Amy. She did a princess party for my gf's daughter this past weekend. My gf wanted someone who would be in stealth, ninja, now you see me now you don't, mode...to blend in with the party more than "smile, smile, smile" every time you turned around. Amy was that ninja! I look forward to recommending her to others and also having her hopefully be available to take our family Christmas portraits this year as well. Awesome job Amy! read more

Amy Gray's photography catches the essence of the subject, whether it be your darling child, pet, parent or home. I have used her as my virtual tour creator and she makes the home shine which helps me sell it! Call her today. read more

Amy has photographed my daughters for years, and every time, I am always so in love with the moments she captures. Her beach sessions are so dreamy and timeless. She is a true artistic professional and has amazingly mastered her craft. Thank you for the gorgeous and timeless memories, Amy! read more

As a photographer, you are constantly learning new things and seeking great mentors and\or fellow photographers to rub shoulders with. Amy let me tag along with her during an engagement session and she was so inspiring!! Super fun to be around and knows what she is doing! I don't even need to mention that her work is fabulous! Thanks for letting me "see" things through your eyes, Amy! read more

Amy's photos have a quality about them that scream "professional." She uses natural light to create art--with your face in it! I have never had family photos that were as beautiful as the ones Amy has taken of my family. I highly recommend Amy. She works magic with that camera! read more

Amy is the best!! Her photography is absolutely amazing and her images of my family always take my breath away. She is so sweet and friendly and she has this uncanny ability of getting my little boys to smile when no one else can! Her photographs are an absolute treasure and I cannot thank her enough for the precious moments she has captured on film for my family and I. She is simply the best at what she does. I highly recommend Amy, and I know you will not be disappointed with her talent! read more

Amy did such an amazing job with our family photos! We couldn't all make it to one session so she did her magic and was able to get a full family of 12 people photoshopped into one beautiful photo in front of the Hotel Del Coronado in time for Christmas last year. I have had so many compliments on my photos and I know I will treasure them forever as my boys grow older! read more

We had Amy take our family pictures on Coronado Beach while we were on our a family vacation to San Diego. We were so impressed by Amy!! She knew all of us by name when we first met and made sure she got every shot we wanted. I loved that she directed us with every picture to make sure we all looked our very best. We all felt she spent a lot of time with us and was very accommodating even when the water got chilly! She was easy to talk to, fast with her correspondence, and very professional. We will always cherish our photos that captured our first family vacation together! We highly recommend Amy and wish her the very best! read more

To say that Amy was amazing with our family photos would be an understatement! We have a daughter with developmental delays who prefers not to have a stranger take her photos. While we do not let this stop us from getting family photos, the process is not the most fun. Amy exceeded our expectations 1000 times over, and she captured so many wonderful photos that we are going to have a hard time figuring out which ones to print/put into our home! Amy was patient, loving, kind, and understanding during our photo shoot. We cannot to wait have family photos taken again next year in Coronado. Thank you, Amy for capturing the personalities of our children at this stage of their lives. Priceless! read more

All I need to say is that Amy will give you the photo's of your dreams, and will meet every expectation. She has photographed not only my wedding at the Westgate Hotel Downtown San Diego, but she has also photographed my maternity photo's as well. My wedding photo's have been described from friends and colleagues as "Regal" and "Gorgeous", and my maternity photo's have been described as a scene from "The Princess Bride". Amy will provide you the ultimate experience you are looking for, and will demonstrate total professionalism. What a visionary artist!!! read more

Amy is so talented! We had 11 family members of all ages who had traveled from several places in the U.S. for a rare photo-worthy reunion in San Diego. I was concerned that I had requested that everyone take time out from their precious hours of vacation playtime to get spiffed up in complimentary colors to "pose" for photos at sunset. My worries were needless! From the first minute we met up with Amy, she put everyone at ease, gently organizing our various groups for different shots, making the kids feel important and special, making the adults feel relaxed and confident. We were all thrilled when we received our proofs! So much so that we couldn't narrow down our favorites and purchased the whole set. Somehow, she managed to make all 11 of us look great and looking perfectly natural like ourselves - with the beach setting, the water, our reflections in the sand with the sunset colors, Amy's skill with the perfect light, timing and backgrounds. We now have beautiful memories we will cherish forever. If you're thinking of doing the same for your family, I highly recommend Amy Gray. You will be so happy you took the time to do it, and, yes, your family with thank you, too! read more

We hired Amy Gray to shoot a family birthday at the Hotel del Coronado, and we are so glad we did. She's fast, funny and good with people of all ages. Even our reluctant in-laws ended up having a great time running around the beach at sunset. Definitely recommend. read more

I CANNOT say enough good things about Amy Gray! I called her at the last minute before our trip to SD and she worked hard to fit us into her schedule. She always responded promptly to my emails and was so efficient and organized. As for the photo shoot itself---She has the patience of Job! There were 7 of us including a crying infant and a very uncooperative toddler. She managed to get the best shots at just the right moment; she brought interesting things to entice the little ones; had jokes to loosen up the old folks; and best of all, she created the most magical portfolio of our family! I am so thankful that we called Amy and forever grateful for these precious photos. Thumbs all the way up! read more