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

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.

Rachel is an amazing photographer and made the entire process easy, comfortable, and affordable…read more She was in contact several times before our family shoot to discuss location and get to know my family. When rain was predicted, she offered to change the date of our shoot to the very next day. She was very attentive and sensitive during the shoot to some of the insecurities i had. We had such a fun time taking pictures on the beach. Our spectacular experience didn't end after our photo shoot. Rachel had such great communication-sending us sneak peaks right away, checking in, answering all our questions, and getting us a great price for our package when we decided to upgrade (we couldn't choose just 5-the pictures turned out so good!). I cannot say enough good things about Raquel Ames Photography-we plan on calling her every time we vacation in Oceanside to capture our family memories.

Raquel is my go to for all my lifestyle photography. From maternity and newborn pictures to parties…read moreand my headshots....shes fabulous! She has a natural eye and makes you feel comfortable. Sometimes getting your photos taken can be awkward but she has a real talent for blending in and letting things flow naturally even when some direction is needed. If you are looking for someone to capture tour most precious moments, shes your gal!

I wish I could give more than just 5 stars, because 5 stars doesn't do her justice. Upon hiring…read moreher to shoot engagement photos for my fiance and I she instantly reached out. I live in Arizona, I was planning on proposing on the beach at sunset in California. Within a day or two of hiring her the two of us face-timed and set a game plan for how I envisioned me asking my gf at the time. She gave me some good suggestions seeing as I had never been there before. Furthermore she went on a field trip and scoped out the location before hand and sent me suggestions of where good spots may be. The day of she went above and beyond! She brought champagne and sparkling cider(as I don't drink but my fiance does), a picnic set up, fresh fruit, and some flowers. She told me that her husband and daughter would be along the shore so I knew when I was in position. The planning was incredible. The only thing better than the planning was the photos themselves. She captured the candid moments of me asking the question on a knee, it was beautiful. After that we took hundreds of photos all around the beach and the cliffs. They came out incredible. My favorite thing about it was her passion and how for her it was a family ordeal with her child and husband. Sierra Tate Photography was a part of the best day of my life as of yet.

The wife and I did a photo sessions with Ms. Sierra. And wow did they turn out great. So great now…read moreI had to spend money on a digital frame so she could have them viewed in our living room. :D

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.

I love the photos that Melissa took of me soooo much she made me feel so beautiful. She is so sweet…read moreduring the session and gives great direction.

Melissa has done a lot of work for me & my family and I've also worked for her. I can't say enough…read moreabout her skills. Not only is she a stellar photographer, but her warm and giving personality also extended to a sort of mentorship when I was becoming a photographer. I have always looked up to her ability to be calm, creative, and kind in fast paced environments. It's something I still struggle with in photography. As a person who is usually behind the camera, many of the photos I have of my children are without me in them. The ones I do have and love are almost all by Melissa. There aren't many people I can trust the way I trust her and I owe my family memories, and my career, all to her. She's the first person I check with when I have a referral and the first person I think of when I need anything personally. And she will always be. Can't imagine things any other way.

Me and my husband had a fun experience taking pictures with Erika. She asked us to model for her…read morefor a valentines mini session and we had the best time. She takes pictures at good angles and makes you feel very comfortable. The pictures came out so romantic and so awesome, it is the first me and my husband have had our pictures taken since we got married and we are definitely happy!! If you are looking for a photographer to take great pictures Erika Shasky is your girl!!!!

Currently on my honeymoon, but I HAD to take a moment to rave about the service Erika and her…read moreassistant, Hannah, provided for my wedding this past Friday. My husband was so thrilled and thankful for the service we received. Not only did she travel to my getting ready location, but she also followed us to the venue where she proceeded to take more shots of us. While I have known Erika for a few years, I can guarantee my review is certainly not biased, for I am extremely picky about professionality and quality of the work I am paying for. Erika and Hannah teamed up to capture the "money shots" (our first looks walking down the aisle) and any other shots we wanted to take. I honestly couldn't have asked for a better photographer. Erika and Hannah were enjoyable to be around, remained professional, and stayed for several hours to capture my entire day. You will not be disappointed with Erika and her team. She is a perfectionist and a true artist. Some moments are not possible to capture with the naked eye. She uses her artistic vision to capture these moments so you can have them forever. Again, she is someone you want to capture your special day. You will not be disappointed with her service. "If you want someone completely professional who you won't even notice at your wedding while she's working, and can take amazing shots, then she is the photographer for you. I would recommend her to anyone and everyone having a wedding or other events or family portraits or whatever. She is versatile with her craft so there's no way you won't like her or her work. She is definitely going to go far in her career, so book her while you can." - Jacob Pinkney (my husband)

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.

Leah was AWESOME. I did extensive research on photographers in the area, and she had one of the…read morebest backlogs I saw. I was amazed at how well she handled multiple kids and the location, everything was seemless and smooth even with multiple toddlers who were getting tired. Cannot recommend her enough for family shoots, she was professional, fun, experienced, and had a very quick turnaround time for both responses and 100s of photos.

I needed some fresh headshots for a career reboot. Leah's photos and editing are exactly what I…read moreneeded. I'm grateful.