We are so happy we chose Augie as our wedding photographer - it was one of the best decisions we…read moremade for our wedding. If you are in search of a wedding photographer, look no further - Augie is your person! Augie was recommended to us by our venue (Casa Real) and from our first call we knew that we wanted to work with him. He's very professional, experienced, and someone you can trust to guide you throughout the process. We booked both our engagement session and wedding day coverage with Augie. During our engagement shoot, Augie brought great energy and made both of us feel completely at ease. Neither of us are naturally photo people, but he guided us effortlessly and helped us feel comfortable in front of the camera. And we loved our engagement photos! Augie was wonderful during our wedding day. Everything moves so fast and can feel overwhelming, but Augie was organized and efficient and kept us on schedule. He got us through what felt like endless permutations of family and group photos in record time, all while keeping things calm and stress-free. You can tell he's very experienced and knows how to navigate a busy wedding day. His candid style is exactly what we were looking for. Our photos feel authentic, emotional, and true to the moment. He also captured so many of the small, meaningful moments - like getting ready with my bridesmaids - so beautifully. Those are some of our favorite photos. He shared teaser photos with us right after our wedding, and it was such a treat to be able to see the photos so quickly and relive our day. We absolutely love our wedding photos and know we'll cherish them for the rest of our lives. We truly could not have asked for a better photographer to document our special day. Thank you Augie - we hope our paths cross again soon!

We first met Augie though extended family referral in 2023. We've been regular clients since then,…read moreand have absolutely loved every session. Augie is a kind, calming, and professional presence for kids and adults alike, putting everyone at ease. It may seem like photography sessions that feel candid would result in mediocre results, but somehow he always gets amazing shots. Anyone with toddlers and infants know how difficult it is to get more than one kid staring at the camera, much less capture natural smiles. I've been impressed every time, and look forward to future family portraits!

Our family traveled from Wisconsin to California to be part of my brother and his beautiful wife's…read morewedding in 2022. It was so beautiful and such an intimate wedding. Myself, my husband, and our 9 month old son were all in the wedding party. As you can imagine, I was so excited to be able to see all the pictures that were taken. After all, it's not like we were able to take pictures during the ceremony or during all those special moments. People even say it's rude to take pictures during weddings, that's why you pay sooo much money for a photographer, right?! Well, after returning home, we learned the heartbreaking news that Amanda did not back up any of the photos on her computer after deleting them from her camera, her computer crashed, and you can guess what happened....ALL of the photos were GONE!! Who doesn't back up their work?! These are irreplaceable moments. This is so inexcusable and downright terrible business practices. But you want to know the cherry on the top of it all?! She refuses to give my brother and his wife their money back!!! She even had the gall to tell them that she'd only give them their money back if they would take down their review!!! We've bitten our tongues for a long enough. Save your money and do not trust this irresponsible photographer with your most precious moments. I understand things happen, but she has not handled this in any sort of professional way. This is honestly the most absurd thing that I have ever heard of and your actions for not backing up your work and how you've handled everything since have been egregious!!! They have been more than patient for the last two years, trying to recover photos and figure out a way to get this rectified and have not received anywhere close to an acceptable resolution. You would get zero stars if I was allowed. And I will post this all over again if I have to. Do not trust Amanda Marie Photography!!

100000/5 stars if I could!…read more From the moment I met Amanda I knew our photoshoot was going to be amazing. I came from a past of not the greatest photographers which made me loose my spark in getting photos done to cherish special moments / people... but then Amanda knocked me off my feet with her special talent. She is fun to work with and so kind, professional, and a sweetheart. I will definitely be booking more sessions with her! She will Not disappoint you. Her talent goes above and beyond with every LITTLE detail ( which is SO important in photography). Thank you Amanda for giving us the gallery of our dreams!

10/10 recommend working with Ham! She is incredibly talented and I was blown away with my photos…read more She's professional, respectful, and so personable. My favorite photos!l to capture my third pregnancy

Ham has such amazing skills in taking photos! She's very kind, responsive, respectful, and…read moretalented. I love all the photos and sessions I have had with her. Her photos come out so beautiful I highly recommend!

I called Valerie in desperation. Our son had to leave the state for 6 weeks and we had our family…read morepictures scheduled and his flight was moved up and rescheduling was turning into a nightmare. I reached out hoping to book her last minute for the next day. Gratefully, she made herself available. Our family is BIG with 11 people, including a 1 year old and our 16 year old special needs son. She handled our group with such grace. She was super flexible, patient and made the experience very pleasant and as stress free as it could be. My granddaughter was intrigued by her and kept reaching out for her. At the end of the session she picked her up and got lots of love from our little one. I haven't see our pictures yet but I am so happy with our experience thus far!

I used to work with Valerie back in the 90s at various portrait studios. I am a documentary…read morefilmmaker but when it came to still photography and portrait studio photography, Valerie was the best I've seen or worked with. She taught me a lot. I highly recommend Valerie for all your wedding, school, couples and general photography needs.

If you're looking to capture some beautiful, natural yet artistic moments of some of the most…read moreprecious events of your life, look no further. Phoenix has been our photographer for years. He did our engagement photos, family photos, and each time, the process and final products are just amazing. His use of natural lights and his talented eyes for special moments are just spectacular.

Phoenix is awesome! He did our wedding photography at Nestldown in Bay Area. He is very…read moreprofessional and I like his photo style. Very good communication before, during, and after our wedding. We got our photos in a pretty short period after the wedding. I and my family enjoyed the all photos. Would recommend him!

I am finally coming down from the wedding high, and looking back at our photos and video, I am just…read moreso incredibly grateful we chose Passion Studios. From day one, the communication was always on point! They were so fast to respond to me- esp Raymond! I truly felt he was my bestie during the coordinating! From the moment the team arrived, they were on it. They didn't just show up to work; they showed up with this amazing energy that made me feel like they were just as invested in the day as we were. As a bride, there is so much going on, but they made me feel so comfortable and truly beautiful the entire time. They weren't just "vendors" they were like our own personal support system, making sure we were taken care of from start to finish. The video they put together is something else. It is so obvious that they didn't just throw clips together; they really took the time to listen and watch for the parts that actually mattered. Every important moment, every look, and every laugh was right there. If you want a media team that is professional, talented, and genuinely kind people who make you feel like a million bucks, hire them. Thank you, Passion Studios, for capturing our day so perfectly!

We had an amazing experience with Raymond for our newborn and family photoshoot, and I can't…read morerecommend him highly enough! We booked him when our baby was just 3 weeks old, and due to my health condition, he generously offered to come to our home--which made a huge difference for us. From the moment he arrived (30 minutes early, by the way!), he was professional, prepared, and incredibly easy to work with. What really stood out was his patience and expertise with newborns. He gave us plenty of time to feed and change our baby without ever making us feel rushed, and he gently guided us through poses so everything felt natural and comfortable. He clearly knows how to work with families and newborns, which made the entire session smooth and stress-free. And the turnaround time--wow. He delivered beautifully edited photos in less than 12 hours, which is almost unheard of. The images turned out absolutely stunning: natural, soft, and truly captured this special moment in our lives. The online gallery was also very easy to access and download. If you're looking for a reliable, talented, and thoughtful photographer--especially for newborn sessions--Raymond is the one. We're so grateful he helped us capture these precious memories with our first baby. Highly, highly recommend!

We had Danya shoot our wedding last year, and she was fantastic. She managed to capture the whole…read morefeeling of the day beautifully. Not just the main events, but the setting, the overall vibe, and all those candid side moments and emotions from our friends and family that we otherwise would have missed. We still get emotional every time we look back through the gallery. She's extremely professional but also just brought really good vibes and meshed well with everyone. Getting group shots can be chaotic, but she had great command of the crowd and made everyone feel comfortable. Even if you aren't used to being photographed, she gives such great direction and puts you completely at ease so none of the posing feels stiff or forced. Her attention to detail is next level, always catching the little things before taking a shot, like making sure we took hair ties off wrists or emptied out bulky pockets. We are so grateful to have these memories preserved so perfectly!

We chose Danya for our city hall wedding and she definitely exceeded our expectations. We…read moreoriginally saw her work during our friend's wedding and decided that we really liked her style. My husband and I are not really social media people who take a lot of pictures, so it was really helpful that gave us really clear instructions. She is very detail orientated and will make adjustments as needed on the spot. Danya is also a very sweet and friendly person to work with, so that also put us at ease and just allowed us to be ourselves. I think that reflected on the final pictures themselves as well:) The final photos will be cherished for years to come!

Dee & Kris are a MUST BOOK for your special occasion. I am…read morea Sacramento based wedding planner and recently had the privilege of working alongside Dee and Kris at a wedding. They are professional, extremely kind, fun and organized! As a wedding planner, it is essential that vendors have good communication skills. I always received prompt and clear responses from Dee and Kris! They were an absolute DREAM to work with! I can't recommend them enough!

I am an event coordinator at a Sacramento venue. I have worked with Dee & Kris a few times in the…read morepast and it was always a breeze. They have great energy, very professional and extremely hands on. I had worked with them this past weekend 10/28/23, I was short staffed and had to focus on set up instead of my timeline but knew that with Dee & Kris there, I had nothing to worry about. (I think they were wedding coordinators in a past life lol). They both stepped in, asked how they could help and they did just that. Actually helped, communicated with our couple, helped with a few detailed set up items. Thank you both, for stepping in and helping when you didn't have to.