We had a wonderful experience working with Debbie Markham. She was patient, friendly, and incredibly creative throughout our family photo session. She made everyone feel comfortable and took the time to capture moments that felt genuine and full of love. What meant the most to us was her sensitivity and care in helping us include our late daughter's memory in our photos. It was such a meaningful gesture, and she handled it with such compassion and respect. She was also very punctual, organized, and professional from start to finish. We're so grateful for the beautiful photos and the experience we shared. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer who truly cares about her clients! read more

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My fiancé booked an engagement session with Debbie in Cambria (as a surprise to me). She was amazing! First of all, I did not even notice her when she was there- she really knew where to stand to be completely out of sight! She caught every special moment and it was perfect! I felt like I was able to relive the moment because tbh, I completely blacked out during the actual engagement! Afterwards, she had some great suggestions for photos to take that really embraced our personalities and us as a couple! So glad we have these amazing pictures that I can cherish forever. I HIGHLY recommend reaching out to Debbie for any and all photography needs. PS - she is also willing to travel for all your photography needs! Highly recommend! read more

Debbie couldn't be more wonderful in every way. She truly went above and beyond to help me with the perfect surprise engagement. She added to the magic of the day and the photos were amazing. Highly recommend. read more

I booked Debbie to photograph my surprise engagement. She was incognito and captured the moment. Pictures turned out amazing. Very professional, easy going. Recommend 10/10 read more

Debbie is so talented! She took such naturally beautiful photos of my best friend's surprise engagement. She was very communicative and lovely to work with :) read more

Debbie was so kind and the photos turned out incredible. She suggested a bunch of locations and the one we settled on was gorgeous. We both thoroughly enjoyed working with her for our Engagement shoot and we have booked her to shoot our wedding as well. read more

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My fiancé & I highly recommend Debbie - She is so warm, professional, & will get you the perfect shots!! Debbie worked with my now fiancé to do a surprise engagement photoshoot. I did not even notice her at the location. After the first proposal, I loved that she let us do one more take. We actually preferred using the second shots. It's always great to have options. My favorite part was when Debbie captured our family's reactions to the engagement. My mom was crying & she captured ALL the emotions & excitement on this amazing day. The photos are beautiful, she enhanced the true colors perfectly while still not looking too edited. We are so very happy we chose Debbie to capture this day! read more

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Debbie was fun to work with, easy to communicate with and got our beautiful engagement photos back to us very quickly! We are super happy with the results. read more

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Debbie was absolutely amazing to work with! She was easy & flexible to coordinate schedules with. She gave guidance for poses. She also took the time to make our 8month old smile in the pictures which is not an easy task. AND our family portraits turned out beautiful! We will 100% use Debbie again! read more

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I found Debbie during a Google search for wedding photographers in Cambria for our beach wedding, and I loved her portfolio! She is easy to correspond with via email and texting and laid back in person. The day of our wedding she jumped into action, everyone mentioned how professional, diligent and energetic she was nimbly running around, jumping up on logs and climbing on ledges to get just the right shot. I sent her a list of specific photos I wanted and she made sure to get them and so much more! We couldn't be happier with how she captured our special day! Her prices are more than reasonable for what she did for us! Thank you so much Debbie! read more

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Debbie was AMAZING! So easy to get in contact with & very responsive. Super relaxed environment with our whole family + two little boys. Debbie suggested a gorgeous location! She was fun & creative & our photos are beyond beautiful!!! Couldn't have asked for more! read more

My fiancé hired Debbie to capture our BIG moment at the Hearst Castle last month. I had no idea that she was following us around during our tour. Debbie was excellent at blending in and taking candid photos of us. When it came time for Barry to pop the question, she was in the perfect spot and took the absolute best pictures imaginable. From what one of the guides said to us, we were at the "best view" possible from the castle. After I knew what was going on, she took the time to walk through the grounds with us and take some beautiful pictures. I am so thankful that my fiancé was able to find such a warm person to be a part of our special day. Thank you again Debbie! read more

Debbie was recommended by a close friend when we needed a photographer for our wedding in Santa Cruz. We are delighted that we hired her to do our photos. Debbie was so easy to work with and we had fun. She made us feel comfortable and natural, like a friend or family member was snapping pix at a BBQ. But the result was nothing quite so casual. Instead, we ended up with literally hundreds of professional quality photos that we will frame, hang, and cherish forever. read more

Debbie made Vince's proposal to me so special! He hired her for a surprise proposal at Hearst castle and she was so sneaky! Afterward, we had such a great time around the property and the photos turned out great! read more

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Debbie shot our wedding this past weekend in Cambria and we are trilled with the result. She is a gifted Photographer we found online. We had our hearts set on her once we saw her pictures. She shot our ceremony on the coast on a foggy day. She captured us in our truth and in our joy. I no longer think of her as a stranger. I think of her as a friend who captured an incredibly important moment in our lives. I wish I could say more to express how happy she has made us and how significant her input and advice was on our big day. Thank you Debbie. read more

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Debbie is such a great photographer! She responded quickly and made the process so easy! I found her personality easy, professional, but creative and insightful. She knows how to use her equipment with ease, she knows and understands color, shadow, and light as well as tries to really understand the couple she is capturing so that she can bring out their smiles and personalities. If you are looking for an amazing photographer who really looks out for the couples aesthetic and personalities, choose her! Her style is very clear and she knows how to use lighting to the advantage of the couple! We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping us through the engagement photo journey and we definitely recommend you to any who are looking for a photographer to capture warm and heartfelt memories! You've been awesome, chill, and you were amazing to work with! read more

Debbie made our entire experience perfect from start to finish! I was very skeptical about hiring a photographer because I wanted someone who would fit in with the calm and fun experience I wanted from my wedding. We met with Debbie to test the waters and immediately loved her low-key and calm vibe. We hired her to take engagement photos and could not believe the amazing moments she was able to capture (including a hilarious set of photos where we accidentally got caught in the waves...woops!). I had high expectations for our wedding photos after the engagement shoot and Debbie did not disappoint. She completely captured the spirit of our wedding and gave us the gift of photos that we will cherish our whole lives. She has an excellent eye for colors and frames, finding beautiful shots in unexpected places. She was also very affordable based on my research. I would hire Debbie again in a second! read more

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I was happy that I found Debbie and she was available to do a family photoshoot for us. We did have a little bit of lag and confusion in communication, but once Debbie finally arrived, everything went well. She was so efficient in suggesting where / how we should pose for her, and she captured the moments quickly. It was also great that Debbie would allow pets in the photoshoot. She managed to have our dog looking at her in every photo, unbelievable! Debbie also sent us our photos within the short time she promised. The photos were all wonderful. I would definitely hire Debbie again if other occasion arises. read more

Debbie is an amazing photographer! She was able to schedule us in on short notice, gave us an amazing experience and the photos turned out beautiful! We were visiting Cayucos on a long weekend getaway and it was fabulous to have the opportunity to capture some new memories! read more

Debbie is great to work with! We planned a family weekend in Cambria, CA and while we were there had booked an appointment w Debbie to take photos of our family- she captured everyone's personality and created a wonderful memory for us. it was not "staged" very natural and she took the time to get to know us as she took photos. Highly recommend Debbie for your next photo shoot!! read more

Debbie was awesome to work with! Not only is she sweet and easy to work with but her photos come out AMAZING!! I am so excited that she was the photographer hiding in rocks while my fiancé proposed! Because she went with the flow and made sure she didn't ruin the surprise and her photos are impeccable, I can't wait to enjoy them for a lifetime. Thanks Debbie! :) read more

I found Debbie last minute before a family trip to Cambria. She got back to me quickly and lucky for us she had an opening! She was so easy to work with and fun! My family and I all enjoyed her and she took amazing photos, both posed and candid "action shots". My husband and I are so happy with how our photos turned out! We will for sure use her again when we visit Cambria. She even gave us good recommendations for activities and food. Hire her if you can!! read more

We had a great time working with Debbie Markham for our wedding! She's so easy to work with, had lots of great ideas for our photo shoot, and was game for all the crazy bridal party photo ideas our friends and we came up with. The quality of the photos were fantastic, and she caught so many wonderful moments with our family and friends (and dogs). We can't recommend her enough! read more

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Couldn't have had a more talented artist capture the milestone of pregnancy and the love between Patrick and Myself. She was responsive and was open to the vision that we had. We used balloons, flower crowns, wrote on the sand and every idea was just perfect. Debbie did a lovely job giving us pictures that captured us in different settings, even near a tent made of driftwood. Her edits were spot on and we are already showcasing the pics at both of the baby showers that our friends and family have hosted for us! Can't wait to come do Isabella's 1year bday photo shoot on the beach with Debbie!! read more

Thank you Debbie for the awesome senior pictures! I asked you to capture the real James and you did it! Love all the photos. He enjoyed the process and you made him feel really comfortable doing something that was totally new to him. You're the best! read more

We loved the positive energy of our family photo shoot and celebration!! You made us all feel lively and lovely while capturing the essence of the day. We will be reaching out again soon for an encore!! Thank you for bringing out the love and laughter during the strangest of years with your safe approach!! read more

Debbie photographed my daughter's bat mitzvah during quarantine. Not only was she super professional and very respectful of Covid protocols, but she was able to make everyone feel comfortable and open up to the camera. She knew to take shots I didn't know would be great because she has been doing this for so many years. She understands light and angles and I was so happy with the photo memories. I would hire her again! read more

Debbie took surprise proposal photos for my now-fiance, she was super communicative even though the actual proposal location had no cell reception and was very punctual. Everything went perfectly and I was so surprised. We typically don't really like taking photos but Debbie made us feel relaxed and it definitely shows in the photos. She emailed them over promptly and they are edited beautifully. I have gotten so many compliments on the photos from friends & family and I am so happy I have professional photos from such a happy and important day. read more

Debbie is a truly remarkable photographer. I've worked with other commercial and lifestyle photographers in California, and Debbie is at the top. In addition to her ability to capture the best of every scene, she does so in a no-muss, no-fuss way. Our projects included my studio and gallery, artist-at-work portraits and both whole-room scenes and close-ups. Most recently, Debbie did new photography for a vacation rental home I manage. Beautiful images using only existing light. I can't wait to use them in our marketing. Debbie is easy to work with, and the value received is exceptional. Very grateful to have found her! read more

We were very fortunate to find Debbie to take photos of our engagement at Hearst Castle earlier this month. Debbie volunteered to go undercover while I took my fiancée on a castle tour, and after when I got down on one knee. Afterwards she helped us with some posed photos. They all came out better than we could have hoped! Debbie really cares about her work. Her warmth, creativity and enthusiasm are immediately apparent - we couldn't be happier with the result. Thanks Debbie! read more

Debbie was super quick to respond to an email request for a price quote and her price was very reasonable. She was professional and did an outstanding job with the final photo edits. Our awnings looked fabulous when she was done and were exactly to Amazon standards. If you have a product that you would like to sell on Amazon (or any other web platform), I would highly recommend Debbie's services. She just "gets" it. read more

Debbie took pictures of the house we were preparing to sell. They were stunning! The house went into escrow in 5 days with buyers from out of state who first saw our house through Debbie's pictures. Her beautiful work speaks for itself but I'm happy I get to as well. read more

We live in Los Angeles CA and I have seen Debbie's photo's of friends of mine up north for a couple years ~ so it was a no brainer that when we spent a week in Cayucos for Thanksgiving we were going to hire her to do our family photos ~ she did not disappoint she is easy going, and had a ton of ideas and suggestions ~ not only was I impressed with her skills but her turn around was fabulous! I was able to pic my photos and get them printed to send out for the holidays. If you live on the central coast or are just going for a visit reach out to here ~ it's an hour of your time and a lifetime of memories!! Thanks again Debbie!! read more

I decided I wanted to have a photographer secretly photo my proposal and I am so incredibly lucky that I found Debbie. She responded quickly, was very informative, and so helpful with my plan in proposing to my girlfriend Daisy. The day of the proposal she did a great job of staying undercover and caught all the amazing moments of the day. We received all of our engagement photos recently and were blown away with how many great shots she got!! I would highly recommend Debbie for any event requiring a photographer. read more

Debbie is amazing! She made our family photo shoot feel comfortable and relaxed from the very start. Debbie took stunning photos that we will treasure forever! Highly recommend that you contact Debbie if you are in need of some beautiful photography. read more

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