Russell is amazing. If you're in the market for a wedding photographer you should drop everyone else and book Russell immediately. Why, you ask? For one, he has a fantastic eye for photography. Your photos will not only look magazine ready, but he will find that indescribable thing that makes you unique as a couple. When you look back at your photos you won't be saying "who are these people?" You'll say "this is us!" Second, he has an incredibly calming presence. Weddings can be quite stressful, especially when planning them yourself. But after every pre-wedding meeting with him we felt so assured because we knew that Russell had it handled. We had lots of questions for him and he had answers, and thanks to his advice we were able to smartly plan out the entire wedding. He made sure to check on all the family dynamics to make sure to not accidentally cause drama between guests, and helped talk us through the schedule with his extensive wedding experience. Once the day came he was very professional and on top of everything, and there was never a moment that went off track or caught him off guard. Russell was able to easily direct our families for the group photos and made sure that nobody felt left out. We even had our dog present for the first look, ceremony, and group photos, and it didn't phase him one bit. Afterwards Russell made sure we were happy with how our photos turned out (which of course we were, because Russell is great), and we were easily able to communicate with him about any notes we had during the wedding album preparation, and we're so happy with the result. If you've gotten this far in this review and haven't booked him already, now is the time. You'll be glad you did. read more

Russell is a fantastic photographer who not only produces an amazing final product but also keeps his subjects/customers entertained and at ease. Russell photographed my wedding and did an incredible job. He was able to project the photos from some earlier wedding-related activities during the reception and everyone continually commented how amazing the photos looked. He is professional, talented, and - most importantly - a wonderful individual. I think Russell will be getting plenty of return business from my friends and family who saw the amazing job he did on our wedding. read more

Absolutely amazing service! My husband and I hired Russell for our wedding back in February, and it was the best decision we made. Not only is Russell (and his whole team) highly talented and professional, they are also greatly committed to supporting our choices and delivering results that are better than what we asked for. And of course, the photos turned out to be amazing! Take a look: http://www.gearhartphoto.com/blog/weddings/last-bookstore-wedding-jane-alfonso/ I hate posing for photos; in fact, I find many wedding photos artificial. I especially dislike it when photographers make the subjects work hard to capture the moments. Having attended half a dozen weddings mere months just before ours (and being a maid of honor for one of them), I've had--if not necessarily bad--not-so-great experiences with my friends' and family members' photographers. Not one of my recently married friends would recommend their photographers to us. We, however, would recommend Russell Gearhart Photography to everyone. We're exceptionally happy about the results and would hire them again. read more

Why is there not more than 5 stars?? I was fortunate enough to work with Russel and his wife Ingrid for some family portraits. I am going to try to maintain composure here but I must say hands down the best experience ever! They are both incredibly professional, but fun , whimsical and AWESOME. They solicit ideas But also make the best recommendations. You immediately feel like you have known them forever which makes all of those awkward poses feel effortless! Russel is meticulous but not in a compromising way and he and Ingrid together are just fun fun fun! They got some amazing family photos and shots of my little that are proudly displayed in our home. They are a creative force to be reckoned with! I also had some friends use him for their wedding and the work is always breathtaking, the time they invest into the process from start to finish really gives you a personalized experience. They provide a great range of goodies from just photos to photo books, custom framing and occasion cards. Would recommend Russell to anyone! read more

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I almost hate to write a review, because I want him all to myself. Russell is awesome to work with. Made me feel very comfortable on the engagement shoot and wedding day. Me and the fiance...I mean husband are really awkward in pictures and don't really know how to pose. Russell, made it easy and chill and I can't say enough good things about him. After the engagement shoot, I saw the pictures and I was like what??!! He made us like amazing, like the pro he is. In the future I will definitely have him shoot all our important events because you really don't wanna miss what he can capture. Thanks RUSSELL and Ingrid!!! Also congrats on the engagement!!! ****** By the way, worth every penny******* read more

I can't say enough fabulous things about Russell and his work. He shot our wedding 7 years ago, and we just had him shoot our vow renewal in Vegas. His photos are exquisite, fun and truly embody the spirit of the moment. His photos give me a new way to relive two very special times in my life. I recommend Russell to all my friends who are getting married, need portraits or just want someone to document a major event. Everyone who I've recommended him to always comes back to thank me later. He truly is the best! read more

I hate having my picture taken. Truly, profoundly hate it. Russell made it, not just painless, but fun. I smiled. I look great. I can't believe it. I had portraits taken for my work and Russell did a great job. He helped every step of the way -- advice on clothes, hair, the whole nine yards. The results are exactly what I wanted. He took off ten years and twenty pounds without making me look fake. Need I say more? read more

Working with Russell was a great experience! He did research on different locations for us, offered professional suggestions and one on one consultations, and was flexible with our requests and needs for a holiday family portrait session in a short turnaround schedule. He was great with children, and was quick and clever with getting the most precious moments and the best reactions out of people. We will definitely engage Russell again to capture our next special event! read more

My husband and I were vacationing in St. George and Russell was kind enough to meet us at Zion National Park. He was fun and made our session very comfortable. He even got my husband to smile! We had a nice variety of proofs to choose from. We were very pleased with our total experience. I received my pictures quickly. read more

Russell was AMAZING!! We hired him for our cousins three days wedding event. Not only Russell was professional he was super accommodating despite a busy schedule and last minute changes. Very talented, creative and spontaneous photographer. I highly recommend!! read more

We just got another amazing round of professional shots for one of my clients from the fabulous Russell!

Russell Gearhart is one if the nicest hardest working people I have met, and his photos are amazing! I have used his services for product photography and experienced his amazing photo booth- it takes photos of people at a party or event is portable and prints color photos on the spot. It has to be experienced to be believed! read more

I had known Russell casually for about 7 years when I asked him to be our photographer. However, there were unusual hassles with the contract that ultimately caused us to select another vendor. There was initial agreement for our simple request that our event not be used as advertising in a way that would identify us. However, the contract that came back didn't reflect this at all. I pointed this out and balking ensued. I get that Indian nuptials are a "hot" commodity for LA photographers, but he already had one on his website. Ultimately, he became too difficult to work with. His photography is good, so if you don't mind having no say in what goes on and how things are done, it should work out fine. read more

Russell and Ingrid were great. They took as much time was needed to capture every photo they envisioned. They drove all the way to the location and even brought some handmade props for me to use for my grad pictures. You can't help but love everything about these two. They go above and beyond to make you happy and your pictures wonderful. They are also just great people; you really enjoy the time shared with them. I am so thankful for everything they did and can't wait to see my final pictures. I know my family is going to love them, as well as myself. read more

I am Jan H.'s singing partner and I echo what she said about Russell! He was so much fun to work with - the whole shoot was really enjoyable and a very positive experience. He has a great eye for capturing the perfect angle, lighting, background, etc. and made us feel at ease right from the start. We are thrilled with our photos! Now we just have to decide which one will be the final album cover - we can't lose no matter which one we go with because they're all terrific! read more

Russell and Ingrid are wonderful to work with. Russell was 100% attentive from the very beginning and did a wonderful job about putting us at ease the day of. I could not have asked for a better experience. Thank you! read more

As a photographer, I can be pretty critical of other photographers and their work. That being said, I am so happy we chose Russell to photograph our family. We was professional, fun and, most importantly, produced great images. If you're looking for someone who is easy to work with, takes his craft seriously and produces wonderful images, please consider Russell Gearhart. read more