This is a very late review of Bill but well deserved. We booked with Bill through the all inclusive package at the Cuvier Club. Bill did our engagement (July 2019) and wedding (October 2019) photos. My husband is not a fan of having his picture taken but Bill made everything so easy and comfortable and our photos for both turned out AMAZING!! I am obsessed with all our photos. He knew all the secret spots in Balboa Park, you'd never know we took them on a busy Saturday afternoon. The option to add a wedding album of all the proofs is the best, every photo from the day in one place. Bill was actually AHEAD of schedule at our wedding! He kept things moving, made everyone feel comfortable, and everyone complimented the photos. He even snuck us out of our reception to get some sunset and evening photos. Bill kept it moving and wasn't invasive at all. Highly recommend for your engagement and wedding photos. He was a pleasure to work with and we will love these photos forever! read more

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Bill did our engagement photos and our wedding photos! We recently got married in October and WOW! I thought the engagement photos were amazing. The wedding photos were even better!! We have so many photos to choose from and I am having the hardest time choosing ones to frame!! My family all loved the photos as well! I cannot believe how magical our day turned out and now we have the memories to last forever! Thank you so much, Bill! You will not be disappointed if you choose Bill as your photographer! He's very easy to work with and a joy to be around. He made us all look like models in our photos!! Thank you thank you thank you!! read more

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Bill is so awesome! My husband and I have been talking to him for over 3 years (because of COVID) and we were finally able to have our reception on 10/13/2022. Bill did our engagement photos way back in 09/2019 and our reception photos 3 years later. He was so understanding about everything that we wanted to do and loved our vision. We booked him through The Abbey Catering but paid a little outside of our package for the engagement shoot and a photo book, which we can't wait to see. Bill is so professional and makes everything so easy. Can't wait to see all of our pictures! read more

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We used Bill as our photographer through the Cuvier Club's wedding package. He was very knowledgeable and experienced, offering a lot of insight even outside of his area of specialty, which gave us helpful support through the planning process. During the event itself, we (and our guests) were very impressed with his level of organization, direction and ability to cover so much ground to get amazing photos from every angle. He had a great personality that was fun, but kept everyone on track. He was respectful and courteous, really taking the time to make sure we were confident in his abilities, process and outcome. We're very grateful for all the memories he was able to capture during our special day! read more

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Bill did such an amazing job photographing our wedding! My husband and I aren't exactly picture people and usually feel awkward so it was so nice working with Bill who is so casual and relatable which kept us from feeling weird taking so many posed pictures on the big day. He made it all effortless, easy, and enjoyable while giving guidance the whole way through. The results were outstanding and we have some of the best wedding pictures I have ever seen. Really fun guy to work with, very relatable and talented. 10/10 couldn't be happier! read more

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Bill was absolutely amazing!! He shot our wedding after having to change plans due to Covid. The patience that he had with our entire group made the whole process so smooth! All guests were surprised at how much Bill captured all the details. After seeing the photos, I am obsessed with them and am so happy that Bill was our photographer!! I couldn't have dreamed of anyone better!! read more

My fiancé showed me several portfolios from several photographers and no matter how many we looked at I kept coming back to Bill. Something about the way he captured light, angles, his creativity, made us want to work with him for our Big Day. Bill was prompt, professional and no nonsense. He took command of the our extremely large family and wedding party to get the shots that he knew we wanted. My fiancé wanted pictures at the beach after the formal ceremony and as soon as possible Bill took us out to his truck, he drove us to a great spot that he picked out and got some amazing shots of us. He definitely understood how to use the potential of our venue, getting overhead shots, shots of us on the Windmill, and using the angles of the walls to get some incredible pictures. Initially he told us he would get us 25 teaser pics in 24 hours and instead he sent us 150. We loved them all!!! We can't wait to see the rest. We truly appreciate his ability to manage our crazy families and keep everyone, including us, on time and on task. read more

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Bill is an outstanding photographer! He captured both our engagement photos and our wedding ceremony photos (which he even had to travel for). He has fun, creative ideas that look great on camera. He is also quick and efficient - he can gather family members and get them in place effortlessly. He was a crowd favorite at our wedding, made funny jokes, but without intruding on any of the sentimental moments. Highly recommend using his services! read more

Bill is really incredible and the best ever! I asked if he can do one photoshopped group photo and he went so over and beyond and did so many for us. They're so much fun to share with others. I can't believe how nice and amazing Bill is. There's not many out there like him. He is so good to us, I can't thank him enough. read more

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I am beyond excited to give Bill a five star review. I had an October wedding at the Cuvier Club and Bill (plus a second shooter) was an outstanding photographer. He was fun to be around all day and captured everything that I wanted. I initially chose him because of the vibrant colors and natural poses in his pictures online. He provided that and more with my wedding photos. I'm not sure how he did it, but it really seems like he got a picture of EVERYTHING. It was a destination wedding for us, so we didn't have any ideas about where to take photos and what shots we wanted to capture. Bill did all of that work for us and did an outstanding job. He did a great job of finding good light and shots and getting everyone corralled into the photo without being overbearing at all. Everyone enjoyed being around him. He really guided us throughout the entire day and made sure everything ran smoothly. He pulled my husband and I aside several times when he had ideas for potential shots and those really are the photos that I love the most. I was also surprised at how well he captured action shots of our guests enjoying the ceremony and reception. The photos look wonderful and not staged at all. read more

We LOVED having Bill as our wedding photographer! He is extremely talented and fun to work with! Bill captured all of our big moments beautifully without interrupting the natural flow of the day. We took traditional photos, fun photos, artistic photos, and everything in between! I'm telling you... He is genius! We couldn't be happier with the way our photographs turned out. And to top it all off, we got all of the photos back in a very timely manner! I highly recommend Bill Rice for any photography you need. You won't regret it! read more

If you are thinking of Bill Rice to photograph your wedding, let me just say this, it will be one of the best decisions you make! Bill is highly experienced and knowledgable about the ins/outs of weddings. He is understanding, patient, and fun to work with! From bridal pictures to getting down on the dance floor, Bill truly knows how to capture all the special moments of your big day. Although wedding days can be chaotic, Bill is extremely efficient and will keep you on schedule, where you do not have to worry about a thing. All of the photos of our wedding are gorgeous and capture the scenery, energy, and love that our big day was filled of. Cheers to you Bill, you are 100% the MVP, and a BUFFtographer! ;) read more

Bill Rice is the absolute best! From the excellent communication and guidance before our photo shoot to the follow through afterwards, we could not have had a better experience. Bill is the consummate professional and is also easy going and fun. He kept in touch with us beforehand, was on time (early) and prepared for the photo shoot and we received our photos exactly when he said we would. He made our daughter feel at ease for her outdoor portraits. He was receptive to ideas we had and also provided great ideas based on his experience and creativity that we would not have otherwise have thought of ourselves. The photos he took are beautiful. We are so grateful to have found him and will use him for any professional photos we need in the future. We recommend him to any and all who wish to have amazing photos of the special events in your life. Thank you, Bill! read more

Oh my goodness, we love Bill Rice Photography! My husband and I commissioned Bill for a holiday photo shoot. The goal was to mirror "awkward family photos" in which people take portraits with their pets. He was happy to work with our crazy ideas and he captured some absolutely hilarious shots of us with our pet turtle! Comedy aside, the photos were well-staged, polished and professional - Bill's strong industry expertise really shined through in every pic! I'd hire him again in a heartbeat, and as an event planner, I will definitely be recommending www.billricephoto.com to future wedding clients. read more

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I highly recommend working with Bill! He did our engagement shoot at Balboa park and he photographed our wedding at the Cuvier Club. Overall, he did a wonderful job and we have gotten so many compliments on our wedding pictures!!! The photos captured all the right moments, they were well lit, and he did a great job of making us feel comfortable and pretty/handsome. He definitely made me feel like a princess for the day and captured our special day beautifully. Thank you, Bill! read more

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Was introduced to Bill through my couple whose wedding I coordinated. I personally loved Bills work, hes a good guy and knows his stuff. I recommend taking a look at his work and reaching out. He answers emails/communication promptly and is very thorough. read more

Bill did an amazing job as our wedding photographer! He was awesome during the planning phase, and made the day of our event great. He was so nice with getting all of the shots we requested, and had some great ideas! We would highly recommend him. read more

Bill photographed our wedding, and it was more than we could have hoped for. He captured the beautiful flowers and surrounds, from beach to table setting. Bill is fun to work with, comes up with great ideas in the moment, and is able to move things along to stay on time. We have so many awesome photos now of beautiful scenery and of special captured moments throughout wedding day. read more

Bill came as a recommendation from a friend. We have taken our family pictures with him now for the last 3 years. I can't imagine having anyone else there to capture these moments but him. With two small kids, he's always got something up his sleeve to get their attention. Some of the best pictures of my kids were taken by Bill. I highly recommend him for all of your life events. read more

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Bill has amazing talent in making not just one person but two people in a photo look good together, by placing us in the right lighting, making the background around us look gorgeous, and telling a story through his photography. He is passionate and patient and is obsessed with getting the best shot for you. My fiancé and I did our engagement photo shoot at Balboa Park since we are getting married in Hawaii, and we LOVED our photos so much we ordered a beautifully, well made guest signing book for our wedding! He made us feel so comfortable and relax from the moment we met him. I highly recommend Bill for all your photography needs and wedding! If I was not getting married in Hawaii, I would of definitely booked Bill for our wedding!! read more

When it came time to find a wedding photographer, Bill Rice was our one and only thought. We had used Bill twice before for some family photos and from the first time we met, we were instantly impressed. His vision and artistic eye are something that he was born with, not taught. This really makes him stand out from the "professional photographer" crowd. We used Bill this past weekend for our wedding and to say we were 100% pleased is an understatement. From the moment he arrived, we were totally at ease. Not only did he frame up some amazing photos for us, he even acted as back up wedding coordinator, directing us around and ensuring everything was on schedule and nothing was going to be missed. This is something he obviously didn't have to do as a photographer, but it showed his true character, professionalism, and care for his customers. One thing that really impressed us when we received our photos was the amount of "candid" and venue photos he took. Why is this important? Because we never even noticed he was around when he took all of them. Just another example of his professionalism. The photos all look like he was standing right next to us but he was never intrusive at all. Looking for the absolutely best wedding, family photo, retirement party, senior picture photographer in San Diego county?? Stop Google searching and send Bill a message. You'll love him! read more

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Bill is legit! He is so good at what he does. We booked him through Abbey for our wedding. He is professional,efficient, creative, dedicated. We couldnt be happier and would refer him without a doubt! read more

We were so lucky to have Bill shoot our engagement and wedding photos as part of our Abbey package. Bill is an amazing artist who clearly loves what he does. He was extremely professional, always early with a plan and timeline laid out. He is so creative, knowing exactly where and when to get the perfect shoots. He is super fast, I've been to weddings where we have to spend hours taking photos, Bill was able to get all the shots we ever dreamed of very quickly so we could spend our wedding actually enjoying the wedding. He even was great at capturing beautiful shots of our feisty 6 month old. Bill worked extra hard to get all of our photos ready just days after the wedding and they are available online and ready for us to share with our guests. We are so lucky to have Bill's photos to remember this special occasion for the rest of our lives! Thanks Bill! read more

Bill is part of a team we chose for our wedding at Cuvier Club through Abbey Catering in La Jolla. From beginning to end (8 mos) leading up to my wedding, he was on-point. The communication, wedding tips before and after, professionalism, and handsome- appearance, add to his appeal. The final product of pictures will knock your socks off. We had a '20's themed 'Gatsby- esque' wedding. He photographed everything and I knew exactly when, where, and how to take great photos. We are thrilled with the wonderful service we received through Bill Rice Photography!! And would 100% refer him to anyone who is able to book him in the SD area. read more

I wish I could give Bill 100 stars!!!! I sincerely believe that it is because of him that our wedding day was such a success. He created an amazing itinerary for us and then helped us to stay on track. He answered all of our questions leading up to the wedding and made sure we got exactly what we wanted. He's a nice, fun guy to work with... and he's a talented photographer who knows what he's doing! I would recommend him to anyone getting married! read more

Bill is a geneous in his craft! Hands down, the best photographer I have ever worked with and I will continue to only do business with Bill for all of our family photos, and any events that need photography. He shot our engagement photos (which were remarkable because he has an eye for scenery and art and can visualize how pictures will come out in any place) and he also shot all the photos at our wedding and ceremony. We love Bill personally and professionally (he's very laid back and easy going, but also extremely professional, prompt and quick). I will definitely recommend Bill to all of my friends and family for any photography needed! read more

We recently had Bill Rice at our wedding in La Jolla and he did an absolutely outstanding job. Bill was a pleasure to work with, starting from our very first call as we started wedding planning from abroad. Bill stayed in constant communication with us throughout the entire process, and was extremely organized during our pre-wedding walk-through. However, Bill really crushed it on the day of our wedding, dealing with large wedding party and a very complicated family photo session. We received our photos shortly after the wedding, and WOW! Bill did a great job, and we would highly recommend him to all of our friends & family! read more

Hands down the best there is!!! Bill has taken 2 of our three daughters Sr pics and they are AWESOME!! Will definitely use him for our upcoming wedding and our youngest Sr pics!! read more

Bill is accommodating, patient, yet efficient. He bends over backwards to make sure that special shot gets captured. Bill has a humor and exuberance that puts you at ease as he documents your big day. Loved working with Bill and his team! read more

Bill was wonderful to work with professional and fun at the same time. He gave us direction and didn't waste anytime. We had Bill take our wedding photos and couldn't be more pleased. He thinks out of the box and got us amazing photos we will treasure always! Thank you bill for capturing our special day and for being a part of it! You will not be disappointed if you use Bill for any of your special occasions. read more

Bill shot our engagement and wedding photos in November 2017. His photos speak to his skills and expertise as a landscape and portrait photographer, but what makes him unique is his friendliness, easy-to-work-with personality and dedication to getting the vision you want! My husband and I sent Bill several Pinterest engagement pictures for inspiration, which involved different landscapes, dress change and props. Bill exceeded our expectations! He went beyond our scheduled time to ensure we got all the types of shots we wanted and brought his own cruiser bikes as props for our photos. The wedding shoot was also very fun. Bill is also very organized. He planned our day-of photo itinerary and fulfilled our photo requests. You cannot go wrong with him! Just be sure to book soon as his schedule gets filled up! read more

Bill is amazing! We sat down for our first meeting at a coffee shop. We talked about the kind of shots I liked,didn't like. Went over some of his work. In all my vendors that I chose, a common theme was their energy. Bill had it right. Easy-going, professional, and excited about what he does and excited for OUR wedding! He took control of the shots, had a timeline for everything...basically another wedding coordinator! Then he has the photos ready in a week! And oh wow! Beautiful! He captured the love, the laughter, the fun, the partying, the conversations, and the smiles you wanted to see, but didn't because you're so busy. He did it all by himself too!Thank you Bill for taking good care of us and giving us these beautiful photos that we will cherish forever! The BEST! read more

Bill took fantastic photos for our wedding! He was a pleasure to work with from planning stages through the day of. He got us our photos back in about a week, which was fantastic! The photos are so beautiful and we're very happy. read more

Bill was amazing! Super professional and friendly, gave us a lot of direction so we got a range of photos, but also really go with the flow and fun. He was such a sport, he even helped zip a bridesmaid up in her dress with a stuck zipper haha We planned our wedding from out of state and Bill was really available for payment and just different conversations and question sessions before the big day. He was able to adjust our package to accommodate us since we weren't in state which was amazing. I would HIGHLY recommend Bill if you are still undecided on your photog! read more

We used Bill Rice for our LaJolla wedding in August and his work was exceptional. He came highly recommended by our wedding venue, Abbey Catering and the Cuvier Club, and he did not disappoint. He had a very laid back approach, which quickly calmed our nervous bride and groom, but that did not take away from his skills and expertise. We were very satisfied with all of our photos and we highly recommend Bill Rice! read more

Bill did our engagement photos and they turned out great! I couldn't ask for anything more. Bill has a special gift and eye, if you are thinking about hiring him; just do it! You will not be disappointed. I can't wait till he shoots our wedding in a little over a month. Thanks again Bill! Joey read more

Bill is a damn good professional and knows his way around weddings. He was super knowledgeable of the area, always addressed our questions, and took our venue/schedule/ideas into consideration. He is super easy to work with and him setting the timeline for the day of the wedding was so helpful. He was efficient AF. He's a good person to have hanging out especially since you're with him all day. The pictures were gorgeous and we got them quickly too. My family and wedding party also told me how much they liked Bill and how good he was. I would recommend him and his work to anyone. He was also knicknamed the "bufftographer". Don't think he knows that, but now you do! Haha. Thanks, Bill! read more

Update: Bill shot our wedding and exceeded our expectations again! He doesn't make you feel rushed, but got a TON of photos in a short amount of time, and got all the shots we requested! Do yourself a favor and use Bill Rice Photography for any photo needs. read more

Hiring a wedding photographer is all about comfort and trust. Your photographer is the ONLY one who can capture the most amazing day of your life. Bill goes above and beyond that! As the years go by I remember bits and pieces from that day or I start to forget. With the amazing, professional, and above the normal pictures, I fall in love with my pictures each and EVERYTIME I see them. Wouldn't have wanted anyone else. And since them we refuse to go anywhere else or have anyone else photograph for us! Thank you Bill! read more

We had Bill as our photographer for our wedding. One word to describe Bill.... AMAZING!!! He was super easy to work with, outgoing, fun and very detail oriented. He blew my expectations out of the water. I can guarantee you will not be disappointed. We just got the final pictures and yet again he blew my expectations out of the water. Not a single bad photo and every last one of them were stunning! Great job Bill and THANK YOU! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more