Holly and Bruce did my engagement and wedding photos. They were so fun to work with…read more My fiancé and I got a referral for them through our wedding planner. Our main concern was we needed a photography team that was just as excited about our same-sex wedding as we were. After visiting with 3 potential photography companies we knew Holly Ireland was the most fun and of course had the best style to their photography. During our engagement session I think we worked them for the entire time we were entitled to. Three different locations all over San Diego County. Never once did they complain. Finally, for our wedding, they worked their butt off and produced photos that were beautiful and Instagram worthy. Being "customers for life" Holly shot our Christmas photos as well. She was great with kids. I can't wait to work with them again.

While planning a quick family getaway to Carlsbad this summer I was lucky to discover Holly during…read moreon-line searches. I knew immediately that she was the right photographer for our group by her friendly responses and her expert shoot location recommendations. She exudes positive energy and happiness and truly made our shoot FUN! I look at our pics and think we all look relaxed and genuinely happy and a big part of that was Holly's laid back but professional demeanor in managing the process. You can't go wrong having Holly behind the lens A+++ experience!

There aren't enough words of praise in the English language for Shaun of Top Shelf Photo! We were…read morelucky enough to find him on Yelp for our engagement photos, and in mid-November of 2024 he braved the chill of Palomar Mountain to take spectacular photos of us. Nonstop compliments from friends and family, and received much quicker than anticipated. Once we got into wedding planning, Shaun was the obvious choice for our photography needs. Along with his second shooter Jess (Jessica Christie Photography), he again knocked it out of the park. Couldn't have asked for more perfect photos. On a more personal note, Shaun is the above-and-beyond type of person to take the absolute best shots possible. Like, fixing the boutonniere on my suit himself for the exact right angle, or gently shoo'ing away stinkbugs while helping my wife to re-tie her wedding shoes type of person. His passion and dedication for his craft are inspiring, and I guarantee if you don't love being in photos as a general rule (like myself) he will absolutely put you at ease and make it look like you've been modeling all your life. Thank you for everything Shaun, from the bottom of our hearts.

Top Shelf was truly top shelf. We used them two separate years for family photos. Loved it.read more

I found Tiffany on linked in. I had spoken to about four other photographers. I wanted professional…read moreand branding photos that were not stuffy or boring. The first thing I noticed about Tiffany was her speed of response and how accurate she was in describing what she did, how long it took, where to do it and what it cost. Then came the emails and the texts with examples and a to-do list. I was to send her pictures of myself in outfits - and she commented on each one with her professional eye and we chose three. She was also incredibly flexible on where to shoot. On the day of the shoot, I was incredibly surprised at her eye to detail, willingness to take a million shots, constant change in her own positions and the ease with which she made me feel at home. It did not end there. A week later, I had a zoom apt with her that blew me away. I wanted to buy all of them but decided on five. Just excellent work! Tiffany is amazing - I am hoping soon I can get my entire team's shots with her. Thank you Tiffany!

Tiffany is a master of her craft. I could not recommend her enough! After talking with nearly 10…read morephotographers to work with us for our maternity and newborn photos, as soon as I saw Tiffany's work, I knew she was the right person to bring our vision to life. They are a perfect blend of artistic and dramatic, yet relatable. She made my husband and me (at 35 weeks pregnant!) feel comfortable in front of the camera, and her creativity and expertise gave us some truly remarkable images that capture the love, beauty, and tenderness in these important moments in our lives. If you get the chance, work with Tiffany. You'll be so happy you did.

Jenn was an amazing photographer. She really captured the day so beautifully! We would definitely…read morerecommend this team to everyone! They were all very nice, welcoming, and excited to be apart of our special day!

Oh my goodness, I cannot speak higher of the Pauleen and Dustin duo. My wedding day was…read morekick-started PERFECTLY with their guidance and energy and I would not imagine my wedding day with anyone else. The second photographer, Jenn, she killlled it with all the groom's photos. So many awesome snaps were taken for me to look back on moments I missed throughout the day. Some amazing shots of my guests just enjoying themselves have been my favorite to look back at. Thank you so so much to Pauleen , Dustin, and Jenn!! Also, before Dustin entered my bridal suite, Pauleen asked if it was okay for him to enter, and I think even her going that extra step to ask if he could enter really was so sweet and I am so touched she was so thoughtful. During my big day when I just felt like Mickey Mouse smiling for the crowd, Pauleen and Dustin kept the energy upbeat and kept reminding me to breathe. Loved them so much!! Can't imagine my day without them. We also snuck into the Windmill Food Hall arcade to sneak some photos since we were so good on our timeline and they turned out to be some of my favorite photos! Hello new profile photo! Thank you so much to your team.

Customer for life!!! I trusted Irina for both my engagement photos and my wedding photos and…read moreeverything she touches becomes like gold! She's got the gift for photography-so glad we used her!

Irina is a professional and a creative powerhouse! Irina has been a professional photographer for…read moreover a decade. I had the pleasure of having my photo taken by her, and I immediately felt comfortable and at ease. She gave wonderful direction and was able to capture the best of me. Highly recommend!!

I had my condo listed for rent and I wasn't getting phone calls. Then I called Dominic to come out…read moreand photograph my place and use those photos in my rental ad. Within hours I got several request from potential renters. Within 48 hours I had I signed the lease. Dominic's photographs made all the difference. It turned out to be a great investment. He did an amazing job and was fun to work with.

Wow, this was the best experience with a professional photographer. We had a family sunset photo…read moreshoot with Dom at the beach in Carlsbad with our dog. He recommended the perfect place to take photos and did a great job getting our kids to smile (and our dog too!). I highly recommend his services for all of your photography needs. We also needed some updated business photos so while we were there we got a few updated headshots. Once our photo shoot was over, we got a link to our gallery. There are several packages to choose from depending on your budget. We chose the full download option and also for some additional photos to be edited. We are so excited to print them on canvas and update our family photo wall! Photos with family can be stressful but with Dom, it was easy and fun!

Leigh was amazing! She was so patient with our big family, gave her input and made sure we got…read moregreat pictures! She was wonderful and we absolutely loved our time with her! We traveled from out of state and she is one of the best I've worked with! She was enjoyable to work with and knew what was best for photos and kept trying with our 7 month old! Cannot recommend her enough!!

Leigh did a photo shoot for Mother's Day of 18 family members at the Oceanside Pier! Seven baby…read moregirls under 5! Her patience and skill were amazing! We have spent the last week making beautiful photo albums and wall pictures for the entire family! Her attention to detail and the wonderful candid shots make us all so happy! We really liked Leigh's photo style and decided to have a beachy dress attire! We loved the final look. I would 100% recommend Leigh!

Petula pea review I…read morecannot say enough positive things about Patty! We did both our engagement photo shoot and our rehearsal dinner and wedding with her, and she did a wonderful job. Not only were the photos amazing and captured our love perfectly, but she kept our timetable on point and was super helpful with keeping the day on track. She's super fun and sweet and overall just great to work with. When I look back at my wedding photos it reminds me of what a special day it was. She captured memories that my brain was too overwhelmed to register in the moment, that might've been lost forever if I didn't have the photographic evidence. I will cherish these photos forever

Patty is absolutely amazing at what she does! As a bride, you spend most of your day with her and…read moreshe is such a joy to be around. She captured our wedding perfectly, and set the mood and tone for the entire event. She was extremely professional and made it so easy to keep on a timeline so we didn't have to worry about anything that day. When I look back on my photos the joy of the day radiates out of them, which is incredible to capture in a single picture! She made the photo taking process so easy, even though my husband and I aren't big photo takers and is just a wonderful human who is so easy to work with. The next time we need any photos in the future I am definitely calling upon her. I'm at a loss for words for how happy I am with our photos, and just cannot recommend her enough.

I saw Chelsea's photos and I knew I had to have her photograph my family! Her work is classic and…read moretimeless. We had a little bit of weather on our day to take pics and that didn't stop her from finding new, fresh and fun ideas for our shoot! We're all a little camera shy and she made us feel so comfortable. She's sweet and knows her stuff! She guided us through the entire time (not easy with an antsy 5 year old) She's just so great! I highly recommend her for any and all of your special events!

We needed some photos to round out my daughter's portfolio and Chelsea was able to come up with…read moresome great ideas for locations, poses, and even clothing resources to help us capture just the looks we were going for. She is very easy to work with - thoughtful, respectful, and professional - all while having fun and making it seem easy. She has a real eye for lighting and seeing art where many people would not. The final products were provided with minimal turnaround time compared to other photographers we have used and were just amazing. The entire process was a pleasure.

Chelsea was our wedding photographer at the Martin Johnson House last month. She was perfect! When…read morewe first reached out to her she was responsive and kind. She had us create a list of photos we wanted so everything was organized after the ceremony. We received all of our photos electronically within a month of the wedding and it is amazing how many shots she got! It was like she was able to be in a multiple places at once. She captured the perfect mix of planned and candid, serious and silly pictures. Couldn't recommend her more!

Chelsea was able to come by my house for a head shot within 48 hours of our initial call. Great…read moreattitude and knows her craft. Cost was very reasonable. Definitely keeping her number for family photos. Would hire her again.