We knew from the very beginning that we wanted a photography style that was natural, authentic, and…read morefelt like real life. That's exactly what we got with the team at Perpixel. From our engagement shoot, Tim and the team were incredibly accommodating and patient, especially when my husband and I felt awkward in front of the camera or weren't sure what to do with our poses. Tim made it easy and comfortable, and he was such a pleasure to chat with throughout it. On our wedding day, they weren't just there to take pictures. They were also there for emotional support. I was feeling nervous about the logistics, but the Perpixel team took care of everything. They guided us on where to go, encouraged our guests to take photos with us, and created such a warm, welcoming atmosphere that even our guests appreciated. I noticed so many smiles when they interacted with people, and it truly felt like they were part of the celebration, not just documenting it. And the photos came out stunning and so romantic!

Amazing! James and his assistant were incredible. I feel like we got all the shots that we wanted,…read morebut they were also amazing in taking candid photos as well. I usually get pretty nervous in front of a camera but they did a great job at making everyone feel super comfortable. 10/10 would recommend!

I am blown away with their service. I was able to meet with them many times before my wedding days…read more(2-day wedding) to plan out in detail. They listened to all my requests, took beautiful photos efficiently, communicated with me, and really took the time to make my photos beautiful. All while giving me an affordable package. Ryan is very easy to work with and so is the rest of his team. I requested that they blend in the background and they were so flexible with me when things didn't go right. They also arrived to every event on time and ready to go (I had my wedding in corona and reception in orange county) I'm so lucky I went with them for such an important day in my life. I highly recommend them for any event and photoshoots.

I took an engagement session to prepare for my wedding. We have no experience in front of camera…read moreand Ryan helps us a lot. Ryan showed us how to do and patiently take another one if we don't see it beautiful. He listens to us when we want to change locations. We're really satisfied with his work. Highly recommend for any event and photoshoots!!

Words can't fully express how incredible our experience was working with Tomas as our wedding…read morephotographer. My wife and I feel incredibly grateful that he was there to capture our big day last month. From the moment we started searching for a photographer, we knew this would be one of the most critical decisions for our wedding. After researching and interviewing several top photographers in our area, we noticed that The Big Affair was one of Bel-Air Bay Club's preferred vendors--and it quickly became clear why. When we reviewed a few full galleries of weddings Tomas shot at our venue, we immediately fell in love with his elegant, timeless style. He has an incredible ability to blend traditional, editorial, photojournalistic, and moody styles in a way that captures all the key moments and emotions of the day. However, beyond beautiful photographs, having a genuine connection with our photographer was essential to us--and this is where Tomas truly stood out. From our first conversation, he was genuinely interested in getting to know us and gave us a clear sense of what it would be like to work with him. As a photography enthusiast, I had many technical and gear-related questions, which Tomas was happy to discuss. While the best equipment alone doesn't guarantee great results, knowing that Tomas was equipped with top-tier gear gave us extra peace of mind--especially since we planned on ordering large canvas prints, where ultra-high-resolution images are key. We were initially concerned that Tomas might be out of our budget based on his quote, but he went above and beyond, creating a custom package that included everything we wanted while staying within our budget. Our engagement shoot with Tomas was our first real test in front of the camera, and we were a bit nervous since posing isn't something we're used to. Tomas gave us just the right amount of guidance, helping us feel comfortable and confident. By the end, what started as an nerve-wracking experience became a genuinely fun and memorable one--we were actually a little sad when the session ended! Tomas even kept shooting until the very last moment, well after the location's security asked us to wrap up. When we received the photos, we were absolutely blown away by the results, and so were our friends and family--some even wondered if we'd secretly eloped! On our wedding day, Tomas and his second photographer, Brian, were amazing to work with. They made us feel like VIPs while capturing every important moment. Tomas's attention to detail was remarkable, whether it was waiting for the right light during family group shots or stepping in to guide other vendors. His assertive yet calm leadership made it feel like we had an extra coordinator helping us along the way. In summary, my wife and I wholeheartedly recommend Tomas for any couple looking for an exceptional photographer, especially for engagements and weddings. Tomas didn't just take pictures--he told the story of our wedding in the most beautiful way possible. Our wedding day flew by, but thanks to Tomas, we have hundreds of stunning images that allow us to relive it whenever we want.

HIGHLY recommend The Big Affair! Tomas absolutely blew us away with both our wedding and engagement…read morephotoshoots. From the moment we met Tomas he ensured we felt comfortable and relaxed in front of the camera. My husband and I hadn't done a shoot together before but Tomas patiently guided us through different poses to find our groove, and boy did it pay off in the end photos! His attention to detail, creative eye, and dedication to getting "the shot" is second to none. Not only do we have so many great photos to choose from but working with Tomas was an absolute dream. He is a kindhearted and fun person that I hope to have the pleasure of working with again. Would give him 10 stars if I could. Thank you Tomas!

Karl photographed our wedding in January and we are just so, so happy with how the photos turned…read moreout. From the beginning, Karl was so easy to work with. He responded to emails quickly, then we chatted over the phone for about 30 minutes about what we were looking for in a wedding photographer. It was clear that Karl was the right guy for us. He is so passionate and knowledgeable about his craft, but he also let us have autonomy and freedom with what we wanted/didn't want (unlike some other photographers we chatted with who kept trying to upsell us on larger packages, or do an engagement shoot, which we didn't want, etc.). On the actual wedding day - WOW, Karl was amazing! From the moment he arrived to the moment he left (~8 hours), he was patient, calm, encouraging, and just seemed so happy to be there. He made us feel so comfortable. My husband and I are pretty camera shy, and we were worried that shooting the "stage-y" wedding photos would be awkward, but it actually turned out to be one of our favorite parts of the day! Just hanging out with each other and Karl during that time in between ceremony and reception taking our photos was just so much fun. Karl also took some genuine, candid photos of our families and friends during pre-ceremony and reception. There were so many moments he captured that we didn't know were happening! He got great shots of family and friends seeing each other for the first time in a long time before the ceremony, our families dancing, people hugging at the end of the night, the best man speech with a shot of his fiancé watching, shots of couples and friends taking photos with each other, etc. If you want to ACTUALLY experience your wedding day, hire Karl so he can capture not just YOUR moments, but also your guests' moments. We cannot thank Karl enough for making us comfortable in front of the camera and for capturing the little micro moments we were feeling. We can't stop looking at these photos. They make us so happy and they are just lovely. He captured us in the most beautiful and authentic way.

We had such a great experience with Karl Verkade Photography! Karl and his team (1 other…read morephotographer + 2 videographers) did an incredible job capturing every moment of our wedding day. They were professional, attentive, and really easy to work with. Karl also shot our engagement session in Joshua Tree, which was so much fun--he made us feel comfortable right away and brought such great creative energy. On the wedding day, the full team was amazing. They were super accommodating with all of our requests, blended into the background when needed, but also gave great direction when it was time to get the shot. We can't wait to see the final photos and video. Highly recommend Karl and his team if you're looking for someone who's both talented and easy to work with!

I highly recommend Holding & Co Photography. Leading up to our wedding we met with Kevin to tell…read morehim about ourselves and our expectations for the wedding. He was more than happy to work with us and gave us a lot of confidence that he was the right pick. Kevin was friendly and flexible throughout the entire process. My, now wife, and I didn't want a stressful photography schedule for our wedding as we wanted to actually enjoy our wedding. Kevin came in and gave us exactly what we wanted. Easy going, friendly, and a damn good photographer! When taking photos Kevin really captured us, and that's what we wanted. We were able to get a sneak peek at some of the pictures and we are thankful that we will have these beautiful pics to remind us of that special day. Thank you Kevin for capturing our special day and being a part of it!

I will never have enough positive words to describe what having Julia and Kevin of Holding & Co…read morePhotography as our photographers meant to us. When we initially began searching for vendors for our wedding, I came across Holding & Co Photography here on WeddingWire. As I continued my search, I kept comparing every other photographer's pictures to the images captured by Julia and Kevin. I knew that I would not be happy if we settled with anyone else, and I'm glad I listened to my gut! Julia and Kevin have an innate ability to capture beauty, light, and emotion with their cameras in such an artistic way that it's as if every picture could be printed in a magazine. I have gotten so many people telling me that our photos are the best wedding photos they've ever seen. Not only are Kevin and Julia true artists, but they are incredible people as well. With COVID and CA wildfires, not only was our original wedding plan changed, but our second, third, and fourth plans were as well. The Holdings were there for us through every obstacle that came in our way with supportive words and promises that they would make it work no matter where we got married. Choosing Holding & Co Photography was the #1 best decision that we made regarding our wedding. The images that Julia and Kevin captured on our wedding day and our subsequent post-wedding adventure shoot will be with us for our lifetimes and will always remind of us the incredible people who were there to make our day memorable. You will not be disappointed in hiring them to document your day.

We had the pleasure of working with Ethan and his top notch team recently. They were super…read moreprofessional and guided us for picture to picture flawlessly. I would highly recommend them to anyone who is need of getting perfect pictures and videos of their wedding. You guys are the best !

I'd give Ethan and Niis team 1000 stars if I could. He and his team are dedicated, professional,…read moreand knowledgeable, capturing perfect shots despite challenging circumstances. Ethan is punctual, creative, and highly recommended. THANK YOU SO MUCH

Dmitrii shot our proposal and engagement shoot, and perfectly captured our perfect day! It was a…read moresurprise to me, and I had no idea he was there until after the proposal. After the proposal, he did a full engagement shoot for us and also accommodated group portraits with our family who came to surprise us. We shot in a few different locations, and his vision was perfect for us. He helped us with suggestions on posing, angles and more. Dmitrii made us feel so comfortable and guided us so thoroughly to make sure our photos were everything we dreamed of. We are so grateful!

I HIGHLY recommend Dmitrii for your photoshoot needs! My now-husband and I were planning our…read moreelopement over a year ago. Because we weren't having a traditional wedding, we wanted to splurge on photography and ensure we hired someone who could truly capture our special moment for us to remember forever. I found Dmitrii on Instagram and loved his work. We thought we were going to stay local to the LA/OC area for our elopement but abruptly decided to elope in Santa Barbara instead after seeing how beautiful their courthouse was. Dmitrii was ALL for it and on board. We loved his enthusiasm! Dmitrii was extremely easy to communicate with, which was important for us with the planning process. He always responded quickly, answered all questions patiently, and had creative suggestions. Fast forward to our elopement day - Dmitrii arrived on time and his directions made the day so smooth, from the first look to exploring downtown for creative shots, and finally to capturing our intimate civil ceremony at the courthouse. Even for a small ceremony, Dmitrii made us feel soo special. Our photoshoot was SO fun and Dmitrii was soo flexible and creative. Our photoshoot pictures turned out AMAZING!!!! Dmitrii edited and sent our pictures soo quickly after the shoot, we were pleasantly surprised! The pictures were just absolutely flawless. It's been three days since receiving our pics and I've literally looked at all of the pics over and over in every minute of my free time LOL. We also love how Dmitrii was so enthusiastic and just as excited as we were. Hiring a good photographer was ESSENTIAL for us and Dmitrii NAILED it. The pictures are a dream and we have received soooo many compliments!! I HIGHLY recommend Dmitrii and we will definitely book him again in the future. Our elopement simply would not have been the same without him. Thank you sooo much, Dmitrii!!!!

Working with David and Ashily was an absolute highlight of our wedding experience! They are both so…read morewarm, personable, and easy to work with, and we are glad that we entrusted our wedding photos to them! Having David shoot our engagement photos months before the wedding made a huge difference. By the time our wedding day rolled around, we were already completely comfortable in front of the camera. David has a real talent for directing and posing, giving just the right amount of guidance so we felt natural and looked our best. His preparation for group photos was incredible--he had printed out our requested family portrait order ahead of time and double-checked everything with us before starting, which kept the family photo session running smoothly and efficiently. On top of their outstanding organization, we are in love with their editing style as the photos were stunning! If you are looking for talented, prepared, and wonderful photographers who will put you at ease and deliver gorgeous photos, we cannot recommend David and Ashily enough!

My wife and I loved working with Ashily and David. Our photos turned out perfectly. The photos may…read morehave made several people cry tears of joy. We knew from the start that Ashily and David would be a great fit for us - they are so amicable and approachable. We felt at ease from our first meeting. We can be awkward and uncomfortable in front of the camera, but they made us feel at ease every step of the way. We highly recommend Vo Photo Co. We are incredibly lucky to have our special day captured through their lens. They've seen and highlighted all the feelings and emotions we felt on that day. Thank you Ashily and David!