Ben took the most beautiful family photos for us! He picked an amazing location. We gave him a…read morechallenge with a large group of 21 that included lots of kids and he captured everyone just perfectly. We are happy to recommend him and his work to our friends and family.

This review is 4 years overdue but Ben was there to help capture my wife and I's engagement. Not…read moreonly was he super professional but he was extremely helpful in picking the perfect spot. If you're looking for incredible photography work, Ben is the best option. You won't be disappointed!

Moments in Time owner, Adam W, was absolutely amazing. After reaching out to multiple photographers…read morein the area to capture our anniversary pictures, we could not be more pleased. Being from the East Coast and 2400 miles from our home, we wanted our annivetsary in Carmel to be remembered forever. Adam not only captured memories that will last a lifetime, but we also gained a friend. Adam is a remarkable person and is gifted to give just the right guidance for capturing the most beautiful images on Carmel Sunset Beach during golden hour. We have worked with multiple photographers in the past, and Adam is a gifted photographer who truly captures moments in time. Let him capture your next big moment. You'll have images you'll cherish for a lifetime!

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!!

I worked with Maria to help plan my proposal and she made sure everything was absolutely perfect…read more We had an initial phone call to discuss what elements I wanted in the proposal in which she helped me narrow down the perfect location. She had extensive knowledge of the area and helped me build a day of itinerary. A few days before, she gave me a follow-up call to remind me of the timing of events, how she was going to hide so that the proposal could remain a surprise and walked me over the smaller details that I overlooked. The day of, I was running a bit late, but Maria was so accommodating with the timing. She was so fun to work with, making sure we got all the shots we wanted and she completely captured the moment for us - sneak peeks were sent the same day so that we could share with our immediate family and friends!

Working with Maria Villano photography was the best aspect of our wedding. Here's why, Maria is the…read moreend to end professional talented photographer who has her organization and expertise down to an art form. She helped us out in so many aspects of the planning process and is trustworthy. She cares about your vision and your comfort level all the while capturing great beauty and magical memories. The results of our photos was and still is overwhelmingly wonderful. We are so grateful to have been able to work together from the start of the planning process, to engagement photos (so fun too, and we don't love cameras), to one of the most special days of our life. I could go on and on about her eye for detail, calm and thoughtful approach and her love for what she is doing in the industry. You and your partner will be lucky and relieved to work with her. For an event that goes by so fast, Maria will help you see things you might have missed during the day. Beyond grateful she was our wedding photographer.

Taylor was an absolute pleasure to work with! She took photos at our wedding, including the…read moreceremony, portraits, and reception. The whole time, she was so great at telling us where we needed to be and how to pose to get the perfect shots. The photos all came out beautifully, and we're having such a hard time deciding on just a couple to get printed! Leading up to the wedding, we had multiple meetings to discuss the wedding timeline, shots that were important to us, and all of the other important logistics. They were always very well thought-out in advance, and Taylor was incredibly responsive to all of our other questions between calls. We are so glad that we got to work with Taylor and hope that we have more opportunities to in the future! 10/10 experience!

Taylor was just the BEST to work with and we couldn't have chosen a better photographer in the…read moreCarmel area. My fiance and I were visiting from Los Angeles and wanted to get engagement photos done. Taylor was prompt, responsive, and patient in explaining the process. She knew the best locations for photographs and made the photo shoot so enjoyable and fun. She made us feel comfortable and relaxed. I'm so thankful for the opportunity to work with her!

We were so happy with our beach proposal photoshoot!! A gem of a photographer and a gem of a…read morecreative collaborator!! Would definitely recommend!

Alexandra was great. She took care of encapsulating my placenta. I didn't have to worry about a…read morething. Between Monterey Birth Center and Alexandra, they coordinated pick up and Alexandra took it a step further and dropped it off at my door step. I don't know if that's normally something she does, but it was a great help since I was tending to a 3 day old baby during COVID times. She utilizes a great online POS/eCommerce system too that kept everything organized and easy to communicate & make payments/get digital receipts. Highly recommend!

Rachel was such a pleasure to work with! My fiance did an awesome job finding her to take our…read moreengagement photos (which I had no idea about!). You could tell she was experienced and knew how to pose us and make us look natural. It was extremely fun having her snap pictures of us that time flew by so fast. She also did an awesome job editing our pictures. They turned out so beautiful. It captured the right emotions and she knew all the angles and shots to capture our faces and my ring. It was also a cloudy day on the beach but you couldn't even tell with the pictures. Thank you so much Rachel for being part of our day, you were AMAZING!!!

We used Rachel earlier this month for family photos after our son turned one and we loved her! She…read morewas prompt in responding to my inquiry and her prices and packages are competitive. On the day of our shoot, my husband woke up very sick. He wanted to cancel but I begged him to hang in for a few hours until our session was complete. He agreed but he was irritable the whole time. Our son was cranky and teething and hadn't slept through the night for at least a week. Plus we had just partied for three days with out friends at our family beach house in Moss Landing so I was super tired! To top it off, the weather on the afternoon of our shoot was unforgiving. When Rachel arrived we sort of rushed her through our session because we all wanted to get back home to the Bay. I figured we wouldn't get a lot of good shots but if we got at least a few it wouldn't be wasted effort. She was gracious and patient and gave us just the right amount of direction that we needed since my husband and I feel super awkward in front of the camera. Despite giving her zero workable material, the photos came out gorgeous! (And we received them in a week!) I couldn't believe it. She made something out of nothing and now we have these beautiful and precious photos of our family to cherish forever. We will definitely be using Rachel again! We are so so full of gratitude!

Brenden IS AN AMAZING PHOTOGRAPHER!!! Because of COVID and procrastination on my part I had given…read moreup on a maternity photoshoot but at 38 weeks pregnant I reached out to Brenden and she was quick to respond and my dream of having maternity photos done for my first pregnancy came true as Brenden had an opening over that very weekend. (Ladies don't procrastinate...just go ahead and book her now as I got lucky and my baby didn't come early.) Brenden is very thorough in her work and absolute pleasure to work with. We also booked a newborn session with her and I am so happy that I have such beautiful photos of my baby girl. Just go look through Brenden's Instagram and yes your photos too will look just as amazing.

Brenden has been photographing my family for the past 7 years and she is beyond incredible! She has…read morea great and calming personality that not only is she wonderful with babies but also children and grandparents! Postpartum is such a vulnerable experience and she makes you feel so comfortable in your own skin while also having a special touch with the babies that keeps them comfortable. Her pictures are always so beautiful and I will treasure them for my whole life. I cannot recommend Brenden as a photographer enough!

Michelle Findlay Photography is amazing at what she does! She captured our family's holiday photos…read morebeautifully! The kids were at ease, and it made it totally casual and no-stress. Michelle's a pro! She doesn't think anything of getting down and dirty to catch the perfect shot (literally, she was laying in the ground at one point to get just the right angle!) she had cute props, and a definite vision for what she wanted to accomplish. I can't say enough good things about our experience. Even our candid and spur-of-the moment ideas were beautifully executed! Thanks again Michelle! We will recommend you to friends and family without hesitation and we will definitely return! :)

Michelle Findlay is awesome at what she does! We had such a great time at this shoot. Even the…read morekids were at ease and just totally relaxed. But my heart absolutely melted when I saw the photos. This was our first family session (after being married for four years) and they turned out perfect. Highly recommend!!! :D

Shannon is truly incredible--just book her! From the moment I saw her breathtaking dog photography,…read morealong with her stunning landscapes and masterful use of light, I knew she was the one we wanted for our big day. She exceeded every expectation. As a one-woman powerhouse, Shannon captured every moment beautifully--and then some. Her photos are absolutely breathtaking, some of the most stunning I've ever seen. Beyond her talent, it was Shannon's energy and spirit that made the day even more special. She was kind, calm, and such a joy to be around. Everyone who met her couldn't stop raving about how fabulous she was. If you want to take the stress out of your big day, do yourself a favor and book Shannon--you won't regret it.

I was fortunate enough to have Shannon shoot for our engagement photos in Big Sur, California…read more Shannon exceeded our expectations in making our vision come to life. She was so comfortable and fun to work with. One of the best things also was how quick she was on getting the photos back to us! We were so happy with how the photos turned out and would love the opportunity to work with her again!

Heather is simply amazing! My now husband and I decided to elope along the beautiful cliffs of Big…read moreSur. When I met with Heather for our consult, it felt like I was meeting with a close friend...I could feel all my stress and anxiety just disappear. Heather was very attentive to our every need and not only took the most amazing pictures of our elopement that I have ever seen, but she made sure we had everything we might need. From the flowers, planning the day and location, officiant, we did not have to worry about one thing. I could not recommend Heather more, she captured our special day so beautifully and we are eternally grateful to have found her.

Heather is definitely the kind of person you hope for in a photographer, especially on your wedding…read moreday! I was super excited to meet her and was taken away by her featured photos. She captured our adventure elopement shoot. She knew some cool locations in Big Sur and could not have imagined having such amazing wedding photos captured by anyone else. Energy, kindness, eye to details are my favorite things about her. You are lucky if you are able to book her. It's a no brainer guys, she's it!