Elegant and exact are words that I would use to describe working with Jessica Van. We met her at a…read moreGay and Lesbian wedding expo where she was representing Sarah France photographers. I told Tim, my husband, that we were using them. Our wedding was still over a year away, so I don't think he knew that our road would lead us right to where we started. I interviewed several photographers for our wedding. All of them were nice. The main differentiators were their experience, photo packages, and cost. I met with Jessica over lunch and we discussed what we were going for. She was on time and was very professional in our first meeting, which is always a good sign. Jessica and I walked the property where we were having our ceremony. We looked different areas and discussed some ideas of where we could take pictures. After our meeting she sent me all of the necessary paperwork, which was thorough and easy to read. We booked Jessica for an hour before our ceremony for some candid shots. She was on time and captured some very fun moments with the grooms and groomsmen. Jessica was great with our group and Rachel; her second shooter that she brought with her was just as pleasant. When we arrived at the venue, Jessica and Rachel were ready for us. Our families were there and we split up into two groups for photos. We also had photos with our groomsmen around the venue. Once the ceremony started, I don't really remember seeing Jessica or Rachel, but I know they were there because there are tons of great photos. She continued to make her way through the crowd over the evening with Rachel at her side to hold a light if necessary, or they would divide and conquer. We were also pulled aside for some candid shots by the water with the San Diego skyline as our backdrop. SWOON! The picture speaks for itself. After we had cake and dancing and Jessica let us know they would be headed out shortly. She asked if we wanted any last shots, we said we were fine. We had photos within a couple of days. I think she asked for a week to get something for us to look at. It was great. We were given a good batch of pictures that were cleaned up; I think there were about 60 or so. Our website went live shortly after that for us to share our pics with friends and family and also order prints. It was at this time that we also were given access to all of our files in digital format. We were able to download all of them in case we want to print them in the future. They were set up in a structured, easy to follow format with each step of the event broken into section for easy viewing or downloading, or selecting for print. We don't print many photos, but Jessica would certainly know how to optimize the image and print quality based on the samples she gave us. Since the wedding, it has come to our attention that we were featured at ExquisiteWeddings.com and we saw ourselves once again framed by Jessica's lens and all of the memories of the day rushed through me again. Jessica has been kind enough to follow up periodically to see if we wanted to order prints, books, or any type of wedding memorabilia. She also let us know that our website is going to be taken down soon so that we could take another look before it was gone. Overall we had a great experience. In hindsight, we would have liked to have had a bit more structure to the evening and a photo of/at each table. With all of the commotion of the evening, my husband and I were easily distracted and didn't get a picture at each table. It was my request that Jessica capture "the most candid moments of the evening without being intrusive"; she and Rachel executed to the fullest. We would work with her again and recommend Jessica Van fully without reservation. Our pictures were elegant and exactly what we requested! Thanks Jessica! Erik and Tim

I came to Jessica under a referral and during our initial meeting she came off as professional and…read morepersonable. Her portfolio stood out to me as she has quite an artistic eye and had shot non-American weddings, which was an important factor in my decision to hire her. We also hired her for our engagement photos. I often dislike taking photos and she made me feel right at ease. Additionally, she took the time to learn about my culture and how the wedding was performed, resulting in lovely photos that will be treasured by my family for generations. I'm impressed with how her and her team worked with us to get spectacular shots of each precious moment. I believe her prices are reasonable and fair for the quality of professionalism you receive. I've also included photos, because hey, a picture is worth a thousand words. ;)

Kellie absolutely killed my wedding photos ! I couldn't have asked for a more sweet, easy going,…read morebut professional and AMAZING photographer for my wedding. I got so lucky stumbling upon her when I planned my wedding with only 4 weeks notice! Kellie communicated throughout the process and was so easy to work with. Kellie made sure she captured all the photos and people I had on my must capture list. She came up with ideas I never would have thought of. The images came out absolutely perfect. Thanks so much Kellie!

We love Little Blue Bow! We have used them several times, and each time the photos turn out…read moremagazine print worthy! Kellie even worked wonders when my kiddos were in squirmy can't sit still preschool age! She is the sweetest and will make your whole group feel at ease! I can't recommend her enough! She also does really fun themed sessions from time to time! We did a Christmas one and she had the cutest scene set up! We also did a boho/hippie styled one in which she had a vintage VW Bus on site with super cool old school suitcases and different instruments and guitar cases. My favorite though is the session we did in the cactus garden at Balboa Park. That one is truly us! Definitely don't think twice about fitting this gem of a human!

Melissa Koehler has been taking my family's photos for the last 6 years.... Melissa is able to…read morecapture those rare and beautiful moments as a family, between siblings and individually. Our family photo's from her are literally priceless. As my children have gotten older, I look back on our photo's and feel so grateful and so blessed to have Melissa as our family photographer. Our photo's are the highlight of decor in our home. What sets Melissa apart from other photographers is her passion and her incredible ability to capture the kido's. Every time we leave a photo session I am freaking out, thinking my kids were especially crazy and we will be lucky to get 1 good photo & EVERY TIME I am blown away by how many amazing photo's she was able to get. I've already paid for and booked my session for 2013.

Melissa was an absolute pleasure to work with and did an amazing job capturing our wedding and…read moreengagement photos. Photography was our highest priority and the first vendor we booked for our wedding. We searched for months, in Southern and Northern California, looking for a photographer that had just the right combination of photojournalism/contemporary/simplicity and are so happy that we came across Melissa's work. Our wedding was held in Sonoma and Melissa worked with us from San Diego to make sure everything was taken care of before, the day of, and after the wedding. Whenever I had a question or concern she was always quick to respond and very accommodating - she really went above and beyond what was expected. Our wedding pictures look amazing and we really couldn't ask for more - we even had a guest say that they hope she can photograph their wedding! Thank you Melissa for all of your hard work, we will forever be grateful! We look forward to using your services in the future as our family grows :)

We have had a total of (4) photography sessions with Colleen through the past four years and we…read morecan't be more pleased with the entire process. Our family of seven poses a challenge for excellent quality pictures and Colleen really takes her time to help us relax, have a good time and she takes a TON of photos so there are always great shots. She is extremely creative with her suggestions for the pictures! One family session was on the beach at sunset, and another was at Balboa Park where there were actually nine family members!! We just love them. She is professional, affordable, and very enthusiastic about capturing the best pictures possible. Two more sessions were with my adult grand daughter who is building her modeling portfolio. These pictures will be treasured for many years to come, thanks to her dedication and love of the trade.

Colleen is an awesome photographer who really knows her stuff!…read moreI've worked with her a few times doing fun fashion shoots and family photos. No matter what the occasion is, Colleen captures great shots every time! I absolutely recommend her to everyone :)

WOW -- I can't begin to express what an awesome time we had doing family photographs with…read moreKatherine. At first i was hesitant because my family is high-energy but hard to wrestle down to sit still and grab a photo. :) We've been wanting to do this for years but never found the right time, person and place. I can honestly say Katherine brought that all together and created a very memorable experience for us. We live out of state, but I would honestly consider hiring and flying Katherine out for any of my photo needs moving forward! Her communication, technology and contractual processes were top-notch. You will not regret having her for your next photographed event!!

Katherine was absolutely amazing! You can tell how much she loves what she does, and that passion…read moreshines through in her work. She has such a vibrant, happy personality that immediately puts you at ease, which made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. The posed photos are absolutely beautiful, but what really stood out to us were her candid shots. She has an incredible eye for capturing genuine emotion and all of the little moments happening throughout the day. Looking through our photos, you can see the joy, excitement, laughter, and love that everyone was feeling, and it is so special to be able to relive those moments through her photos. I also love how Katherine utilizes natural light. Her photos have such a bright, beautiful, and effortless quality that we absolutely love. If you're thinking about choosing Katherine as your photographer, DO IT! You will not regret it. We are so grateful to have had her capture such special memories from our wedding day!

If you're looking for a photographer to capture some beautiful moments of your kids, family, or…read moreeven couples or headshots, look no further. We first heard of Renee Hassan Photography when she took photos of younger daughter's 4th grade class, and all the headshots were so sweet, we scheduled a session. Renee is a wonderful photographer who has a great ability to capture the personality of the kids or people she is photographing. On top of that, Renee was so warm, caring and patient with our kids and dog, who aren't the type who sit quietly and pose, but are leaping rock to rock like mountain goats, and running all over the place. Through it all, Renee got some really beautiful shots. Your choice of location - we love beach photos, and she recommended Cuvier beach in La Jolla, which was really stunning. It turned out to be a foggy evening, but still made for a lovely backdrop. She is currently offering regular and "mini" sessions. Check her out!

With a 6 year old daughter it is natural that we would have quite a few experiences with…read morephotographers, from studio pictures at birth to holiday postcards. Renee is now by far our favorite. She was recommended to us and went out of her way to accommodate our tastes plus add some creative elements that we had not even thought of. Extremely competitive pricing and high end service with a professional. Not sure what else you can ask for. -The Cawelti Family

If you're looking for high quality family photos that showcase your family dynamic, love, and…read morehappiness, Candice is your girl!! I couldn't be any happier and more in love with the photos she took of my little family of four(including our pup). She made it so fun while capturing all of our natural interactions. Our daughter is usually shy around newer people and Candice got her to relax and play in a fun environment. Though it usually takes her about 1-2 weeks to edit the photos and get them back to you, she out did herself by getting them to us within a few days after our shoot. That was so awesome!! In all, I would highly recommend booking a session with Candice! You most certainly won't be disappointed! :)

Candice is a very talented photographer. The proof is in her photos! She does an amazing job at…read morecapturing emotion and connections between the people she is photographing. Candice photographed my family of four, including my two young, wild boys. Not only did she do a great job chasing them around and capturing great photos of them, she captured their true personalities and the relationships in our family. It was truly magical! Candice also did a great job of keeping me (the mom) calm and happy the entire time. She knew when I began to get stressed (thanks to the wild boys) and she told me everything was ok and I trusted her 100%. I'm so excited to make a big gallery wall of the photos that Candice took for our family!

Lily is the absolute best photographer and human being. We trusted her with our engagement photos…read moreat Sunset Cliffs and bridal photos at Windansea. She brought our vision to life and captured our dream photos. We have never looked so good. Her prompts help make us look natural and more ourselves. We're so happy and lucky to have worked with such amazing talent and look forward to working more with her in the future. She is incredibly accommodating and responsive and let us reschedule twice due to bad weather. She is punctual and proactive and scoped out our photoshoot location an hour before. She truly wants the best for you. She brought a cute neutral picnic blanket prop for us, and throughout the shoot would ask us if we had any burning pose requests or ideas, but we never did because she already pitched so many perfect pose ideas! She is so quick and efficient, she sent us the dreamiest sneak peaks in less than 24 hours! Beyond her professionalism, she is super sweet, personable, genuine, knowledgeable. She is your best hypewoman with a brain full of brilliant ideas. She makes you feel so comfortable and makes you laugh and smile so easily. We have the best time working with her. She makes the process so fun and easy. We highly recommend her for all your photo needs!

Professional, friendly, and flexible! I hired Lily to take my graduation photos and I'm so glad I…read moredid. She did a great job, told me how to pose, and got my edited photos back in a timely manner. I'll be going to her for future photoshoots!