He was quick and efficient but even more importantly, best family pics we've ever taken!read more

Had an amazing experience with Matt and Lisa. They were kind, patient, and paid close attention to…read moredetail. They made us feel and look like the most important people in the world :) Highly recommend! Thank you both so much :) -Mario and Evelyn

Sonia is amazing. We worked with her on our wedding day. Just four people. A very hot OC The…read morepictures are beautiful. We again worked with Sonia on my husband's 75th birthday.

Absolutely the Best - 6 Years of Perfection with Sonia Stewart Photography…read more We've been coming to Sonia Stewart Photography for over six years, and there's simply no one better. Sonia isn't just a photographer -- she's an artist with a gift for capturing real emotion, beautiful light, and priceless memories every single time. From family portraits to special events, every session feels effortless and fun. Sonia's professionalism, creativity, and incredible eye for detail make her truly one of a kind. She somehow always manages to make everyone -- even the little ones -- comfortable and smiling naturally. Over the years, we've watched her work evolve while still keeping that same warmth and quality that made us fall in love with her photography in the first place. Her passion shows in every shot, and we couldn't imagine trusting anyone else to capture our family's memories. Sonia is truly the best -- hands down. If you're looking for stunning photos, genuine moments, and someone who truly cares about her clients, look no further. Our twin girls love Sonia.

Ryan is basically a magician!!! Our photos came out not only beautiful but also full of life and…read morejoy. Going through all the photos made me teary-eyed, laugh, and immediately wonder if it'd be weird to use our wedding photos as bedroom wallpaper (my s/o convinced me this was a no-go, haha!). Ryan is not only obviously an incredible photographer, but he's ridiculously fun to work with. Hours before our ceremony, we needed to change venues which I worried would ruin the day. Despite the haze of anxiety and panic, Ryan had us all laughing and feeling present and excited! He's fun and knows exactly what he's doing, which made everyone feel at ease. I'm notoriously awkward in photos, but with Ryan, I just felt comfortable and ridiculously stoked! Okay, one last thing about why you definitely need to book Ryan is he's extremely fast! We weren't expecting our photos until at least a month after the ceremony, but somehow two nights later I got a very happy surprise that they were done (like I said, he's a magician)! I feel so grateful that we had such an amazing photographer capture our special day and will forever use Ryan for any other special events!

OH MY GOD. STOP READING THESE REVIEWS. Your search is over and just book Ryan already!…read more I was initially drawn to his style because he can capture "in the moment" shots. The small looks and giggles between the staged shots. He was able to capture all of that. One of my favorite things about my photos was that he was able to capture my guests' genuine reactions during the wedding. He truly can rock the momemt. So talented! He knows how to pose people in small, medium, and large groups. He'll remind guests if they need to button any jackets to get that great shot. He knows how to incorporate the background so he isn't just taking pictures of people but really the entire environment. There is great balance in the photos. He was extremely flexible the day of. We had minor schedule changes and he just went with the flow. I am SOOOO grateful he was able to photograph our big day. THANK YOU RYAN!!

We recently had our engagement photos done w/ Josh and I am absolutely obsessed w/ how they turned…read moreout. My fiancé and I kept looking at our photos and saying, wow he has such a good eye!! *chefs kiss. The entire experience went so smoothly. He gave just the right amount of guidance while still letting us be ourselves. I truly felt like he captured our vision in terms of how we wanted our engagement photos to look like!! If our engagement photos came out this beautiful, I'm even more excited to see what he captures on our wedding day. So happy we chose him!! o

We couldn't be more grateful to Josh for the incredible job he did photographing our wedding in…read moreSanta Barbara. His work is stunning--creative, timeless, and truly artistic. From start to finish, he guided us with ease and made us feel completely comfortable, capturing every moment beautifully. If you're looking for a genuine artist behind the lens, Josh is the one. We wholeheartedly recommend him and feel so lucky to have found him. Thank you, Josh, for preserving our day in such a meaningful and special way!

We had a wonderful maternity shoot with Thea! She was kind,…read morepatient, and very talented. Her turn around time was super fast, and had fair pricing. Overall, a lovely experience and I can't recommend her enough! :) Thank you Thea!

This may not be the norm, but our family booked a last minute trip to the mountains to take…read moreadvantage of the fresh snow and introduce our dogs to snow for the first time. One of our dogs is a senior pup, and his health has been worrisome. And after 12 years, I really wanted to make this trip happen for him, but I also wanted to make sure this moment was captured because this pup is my soul dog. I scrambled to find a photographer would be available last minute for a weekend slot. Naturally, no one was available, but one of the photographers I reached out to recommended Thea. Miraculously, Thea had a 9am slot open on a Saturday, which was about 24ish hours from when I messaged her! Securing my reservation with Thea was seamless. She was responsive and kind in answering my questions and recommended a spot that had all the elements I wanted and that was still safe terrain for my elderly parents to join us. I submitted my information, set up my payment, and my slot was secured. We met her at an easy location that she picked out, and I got all the memories that I hoped I would get. It was a 30 minute session, but we packed so much in there -- mountain views, snow close-ups, forest backgrounds. Thea and her mom, who was helping with the lighting, were so kind and friendly. Made our session fun and lighthearted. At the end of the session, we thanked her, and she told me my photos would be ready in about a week. Literally 24 hours later, I had an email with my gallery!!! 50 photos in the gallery of which 20 I could download at high res. I cried. Happy tears of course, because she captured the kind of candid, loving moments I envisioned with my husband, our dogs, and especially my senior pup. Thea helped us commemorate our dog's first time to the snow in such a beautiful way. Thank you so much, Thea! It was such a pleasure to meet you and work with you and your mom.

Mattie was my top choice for photographer when I was researching who I wanted to hire to take…read moreportraits of me and my chosen family for my 40th birthday. She was always super responsive, and on the day of the service, she knew all the great angles and spots to capture some great memories. Her pricing packages were fair, and her work was incredibly exceptional. I got the package with 15 downloadable images, but I bought 10 more! She just captured so many beautiful moments that I couldn't decide on just 15 images. Mattie was great, friendly, and obviously an expert at her craft. For any future photography needs in the desert, I am definitely hiring Mattie again!

What can I even say about Mattie that isn't already absolutely clear from her work?! She's…read moreamazingly talented, of course. The person behind the camera is also just an absolute pleasure to work with. She helped make our engagement & wedding photos a breeze, and was always the perfect balance between professional and like a genuine friend. She fulfills her commitments and is demonstrably dedicated to the service she's providing. She was up-front with costs of photo packages which was a breath of fresh air when planning our wedding. We would highly recommend Mattie to anyone looking for an incredible photographer. Forever grateful, Mr. & Mrs. Kohn-Levine

We just got our wedding photos and they are so beautiful! He really captured the beauty of the day…read more Eli was professional and friendly and responsive. You need to hire him for your event you will not be sorry plus he was very reasonalby priced compared to the other wedding photographers we spoke to. You will not be disappointed by Eli, he really captured the love, fun and beauty of our wedding day. Thank you so much Eli! HIRE HIM YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!!!!

When I found out my kids did not have a wedding photographer I was scrambling last minute to find…read moresomeone. I reached out to Eli and from the first moment of speaking I knew we were in good hands, he came through as stated he was professional and caring. Wedding day was crazy busy Eli arrived on time even though we were late! He helped us unload our car the moment we got to the venue and once we were all settled, he got right to business of taking his photos. If you are looking for a kind, caring photographer Eli is the one, I'm so glad we found him and can't wait to see the photos from our special day!! Thank you again Eli we so appreciate you!

BRIDES BEWARE!!! The precious memories of our family members' wedding have been robbed. Literally,…read moreafter thousands spent to capture their nuptials and more than a seven-month wait period, they have no photos of their special day. Not only are calls and messages ignored, but other reviews suggest this photographer is putting other couples through a similar hell. The next option is a legal action, which could be easily avoided and resolved by sending the pair a flash drive. At the end of the day, the newlyweds just simply want to have what they paid for, memories that cannot be recreated of their wedding day. Please take this into serious consideration before hiring this photographer.

I am becoming anxious about not receiving the pictures or video that I paid for. I had hired a…read morevideographer and photographer, but only Sydney showed up. She explained that her videographer was unwell, but reassured me that she could do both jobs. However, she arrived an hour late and promised to deliver the pictures within 7-8 days. It has been over a month and a half, and I have not received any updates yet. After reading other reviews, I am even more worried. Some people reported waiting for six months without any response from Sydney. I might have to take legal action to retrieve my payment, but I remain hopeful that I will eventually receive my pictures and video. I am starting to question if this business is legitimate. I advise potential buyers to be cautious.

Excellent to work with Kyle! We had a fun and uncomplicated photo shoot in several places in Palm…read moreSprings and Palm Desert. Glad we made this choice and felt totally welcomed and celebrated by the experience. The photos look great!

Our photographer did an absolutely incredible job capturing our elopement--our photos turned out…read moreeven better than I could have imagined. From the start, he made the entire experience feel smooth and comfortable, especially since I've never had professional photos taken before. He guided us through poses, offered great ideas, and knew exactly how to bring out the best in every shot. He also had several beautiful locations in Joshua Tree picked out, which made a huge difference in creating the perfect backdrop for our photos. He is a true professional--talented, organized, and easy to work with. I'm so grateful for how everything turned out and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer.

Coco is truly incredible! Not only do we get amazing pictures but you know from talking to her that…read moreshe LOVES what she does which makes the process so much more fun. She perfectly captures all of our personalities and makes you feel at ease during the process. Coco has done family pictures, kids portraits, even headshots for us and every experience keeps us coming back for more. You will love working with her!

Coco has done our family pictures the last few years and she is an amazing photographer…read more Photographing young kids is challenging, and Coco is SO GOOD at getting them to relax. She isn't afraid to be goofy to get a good shot and get all of us to just be ourselves, which helps make the whole experience so much easier for everyone. And of course the pictures are amazing. I could not recommend Coco more. She's the best.