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!

We hired Teresa for our son's senior photos. She was responsive and extremely professional. The…read moreend result was awesome. She did a phenomenal job with my son's senior photos. The images were beautiful and truly captured the essence of my son. We will be back in a few years for our other's son's photos! Thanks again.

My wife and I hired Soul of Photography to capture photos of our wedding reception, and we couldn't…read morebe happier with the results (We used one of our favorites for our thank you cards) Teresa has a real talent for capturing candid, natural moments that are both beautiful and fun. She was also a joy to work with on the wedding day - professional, easy-going, and kind. We highly recommend Teresa and Soul of Photography to anyone looking for a photographer who can capture the true essence of their special occasion. -Matthew

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

From the moment I saw Pauline's photos, I knew she had to be my photographer. Then once I spoke to…read moreher, I knew she was someone special. She is truly the kind of photographer I would recommend to every single bride without hesitation. If I could give one piece of advice to future brides, it would be to choose true professionals who are not only talented but also deeply experienced. That is exactly who Pauline and why she is the photographer every bride needs in her corner on wedding day. From the very start, Pauline made me feel so supported. She didn't just show up with a camera, she brought wisdom, calm, and the kind of guidance that is needed. She also connected me with two other incredible creatives, Carly from Black Shutter Media for videography and Bianca from BTS by Beee for content creation. Together, they were the DREAM TEAM working seamlessly to capture every angle of the most important day of my life. Pauline's shooting style is unlike anything I've ever seen before. She takes the time to understand your vision and then elevates it into something even more breathtaking. The photos she delivered bring me to tears every time I look at them. Guests still can't stop raving about how amazing our photographer was and I couldn't agree more.

Pauline captured our wedding and we cannot recommend her enough. Pauline was professional,…read moreorganized, and delivered an incredible amount of priceless images. She even edited some shots for us a year later (!) when we realized we wanted some of our key favorites in black and white. She really goes above and beyond for her couples and is a true, trusted professional. Thank you so much Pauline! - Kayla and Mitchell

We worked with Alex for a Newborn shoot of our baby girl and it could not have been a better…read moreexperience. Not only did Alex completely capture our love for our little one and her fun, happy personality but working with Alex was wonderful! She paid special attention to our daughter making sure she was comfy and happy and that she was capturing our true family dynamic in our home - and she captured it perfectly! Getting the email from Alex that the photos were ready and seeing them for the first time just made my day and blew me away! Her ideas were creative and unique and the end result was perfection. We will shoot with Alex for years to come!

Love Alex! Experienced photographer and global mindset. She made me feel very comfortable and her…read morework is amazing. Enjoy!

Jessica is absolutely amazing! She took pictures for our maternity session as well as our newborn…read moreson. A year later, she took our family's pictures for our son's one year birthday (cake smash) as well as for the holiday cards. She has a studio at her home with plenty of snacks while you do your sessions. It's also heated for those chillier winter months. The props she has are amazing and add a lovely style to her photos. She has a natural talent for finding perfect poses and the experience to get great angles. She also does locations other than her studio for photo shoots. For our maternity pictures we were at the beach and for our family pics we went to a hiking trail. She's able to taylor yo meet your needs. Her turnover to get pictures back to you is always quicker than she stated which is so lovely (especially when you want to get out holiday cards!) I highly recommend Jessica for her stellar services! You won't be disappointed! Loop

My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Jessica to capture photos of us with our 18 month…read moreold son. The photos turned out beautifully! We were quite nervous, as our son isn't exactly always cooperative, but Jessica wasn't frazzled in the least, and just totally put our minds at ease. Even though it seemed like our son cried for most of the shoot (toddlers!), Jessica promised she got tons of great shots of him smiling, and she DID! We were so pleasantly surprised when we saw the photos, ha! Jessica was fantastic to work with from the very beginning, offering lots of help with wardrobe choices, location choices, etc. We couldn't be happier with the outcome of our photoshoot and can't wait to hire Jessica again for more photos :) Thank you, Jessica!!!!

For my wedding, I wanted to make sure that my now husband and I hire the BEST photographers. We…read morewere super fortunate to have found Sarah and Brent! They made our whole experience (right from the start of getting to know them to our wedding day)

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. However, we were not ready to be overwhelmed with the…read moremillions of emotions from every shot we received! Sarah & Brent's team was by our side every step of the way through wedding planning. We were delighted to be showered with sage knowledge and advice that went beyond the day of. Timelines, posing tips, roll calls for large family photos, you name it...S&B's team will have it ready for you. Every phone call we had with S&B felt like we've known them for years. At times, we felt like they were more excited for our day than us as we navigated through logistics. However, S&B's team constantly reaffirmed us, giving all the tools we needed to be less stressed, and made the whole process so effortless. I asked my wife what were the two most important aspects of our wedding she cared most about. Her answers were "Flowers" and "Photos." As you can see, S&B's team delivered and my wife couldn't be happier with the end product. Thank you Sarah & Brent for capturing every minute detail and emotion from our special day! Your artwork will be cherished on the walls of our home for years to come!

Wow, what an incredible photographer. We chose Brandon based…read moreoff of his packages that he offered and his amazing portfolio on his website and Instagram. We called him and he made us feel very comfortable, and we felt even more comfortable during the photoshoots. The wedding ran late and he did his best to stay within the time we booked him for and every single photo turned out amazing!

If I could give more than 5 stars I would in a heartbeat. Brandon photographed our wedding and it…read morewas the single greatest decision we made. He provided the most beautiful photos and gave the edits back so quickly. My husband and I are not normally comfortable in front of a camera and Brandon provided the best cues and tips on posing throughout the entire day for not only ourselves but our families as well. He also was extremely efficient with his time, was an absolute pleasure to be around, and went above and beyond to capture our special moments. He brought the most positive energy and we were all laughing the entire day. It is clear the Brandon is an extremely skilled and dedicated professional. We will look at these photos for years to come and will have the most special memories to look back on all because of Brandon.

Jasmine is absolutely amazing! Jasmine did my engagement and wedding photos and I've never done…read moreprofessional pictures but Jasmine helped me out and made me feel comfortable. All of our photos turned out beautifully. I love all of them and look at them often . All my family and guests complimented the pictures too. I HIGHLY recommend working with Jasmine!

Having Jasmine as our photographer was the easiest decision in our wedding planning process. She is…read moreSO good at what she does- her perfectionism yet laid-back personality made her so great to work with. We were lucky to have her husband as our second shooter for our wedding day and they work as an amazing pair together! There is no one else we'd rather work with, and we are so happy with the beautiful photos that we will have forever.

I stumbled upon Tristan Quigley when I was researching another photographer who came recommended to…read moreme and I am so glad I did! I was in charge of organizing a multigenerational family session with some hard people to please. I was drawn to her pictures, the lighting and the way she captured families. Everyone in our group agreed that Tristan was amazing. Tristan went above and beyond with her communication through the entire planning process, offering to accommodate the unfortunate weather circumstances during Christmas weekend. She showed up with a very warm demeanor and was professional and kind throughout the entire ordeal. She was even able to cheer up the kids who became fussy during the session. Not only was the actual photo session fun and organized, the final product exceeded our expectations. I cannot say enough good things about Tristan, I highly recommend her and look forward to using her in the future.

Tristan was the best choice we could have made for our first child's newborn photos…read more He came early so we had a small window of opportunity, but she fit us in and left no professional detail behind. The end product turned out amazing and our experience was beyond great. She does in-home shoots which made us feel more comfortable with a young little one, and allowed us to use his nursery and our dog in the shots! Her quality was amazing and her talent and patience were key to the process. We can't wait to use her again!