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!

Holly was the first vendor I hired - over a year and a half out from our wedding, before we even…read morehad a date set! We were initially planning a March 2018 wedding, before finally settling on September 2018. Holly was great and very flexible with us changing dates around. I met Holly and her husband Bruce before hiring them - they left a great first impression, they are full of energy, professional & great people. Holly photographed our engagement photos in an unconventional way. My now husband was coming home from a 6 month deployment on a submarine & I wanted to have a photographer there and have those as our engagement pictures since we had gotten engaged right before he left on deployment. He came home from his last deployment in May 2017. Holly was very accommodating with our situation and not knowing a lot of details ahead of time due to operational security. The photos turned out beautiful, and we even got shots with my husbands family that was visiting from out of town. Holly made everyone feel comfortable and got through the pictures in a timely manner! Fast forward to our September 2018 wedding, I had sent Holly inspirational pictures that I wanted re-created on our wedding day & she made sure that we got them all! Holly and I had a phone call about a week before the wedding to discuss family shots and not to miss pictures, she provided lots of great suggestions along with taking my ideas into account as well. Holly was prompt on our wedding day meeting the ladies at the hotel and got to shooting straight away. I knew that Holly would blend in just fine with the moms and girls, she's professional yet personable. Bruce usually shoots with Holly on wedding days but he had a family accident and was unable to attend. Holly provided a wonderful substitute photographer - Derek of Derek Chad Photography. He was a wonderful addition and blended right in. You could tell that they had a great connection as photographers and worked well together! Holly and Derek were both extremely accommodating on our wedding day - they were available to us when there were group shots we wanted to get, yet they made sure not to miss all the details. The turnaround time for our pictures was phenomenal, I was in awe of how fast Holly returned the photos to us, she had the photos to us NINE DAYS after the wedding! I've heard of some people having to wait months, I'm very impressed with the turnaround time and the quality of Holly's photography! Holly was familiar with our venue and our getting ready location, the Coronado Community Center and the Glorietta Bay Inn. We were running a bit behind on the wedding day - Holly ensured that we were still able to get in all of the pictures and navigated Coronado like a pro! We are so pleased with the final product & the delivery of the product! I can't wait to display the photography around our future house and share with our families for the holidays. I hope to work with Holly in the future for all of our photography needs! Holly is professional, attentive to detail, and always energetic - you can't go wrong with booking Holly for any photography needs!

Jamie was amazing. Love the shots he captured. He was super flexible to what we wanted and was…read moreconstantly moving to grab shots at our giant venue. Couldn't have asked for better! Some shots of his are attached.

After getting several bids, we went with Voltage Digital and I'm very glad that we did. It was not…read morean easy decision, much of the other companies' footage we viewed was also very professional. I think what it came down to for us was that we were assured we would come away with a video we were happy with, and that we did. I can't say enough about Jamie's professionalism, dedication, humility, courtesy, integrity and positive attitude. That, and he is 1000% trustworthy. The whole process was seamless, even throughout editing. We will absolutely look to Voltage Digital for future endeavors.

I hired Shaun at the very last minute after my original photographer canceled, and looking back, I…read morewish I had booked him from the start. From the moment I reached out, he was responsive. After a quick phone call to go over the details, he immediately jumped into action and made the entire process stress free. Shaun captured our proposal perfectly and delivered absolutely stunning photos that exceeded every expectation. On top of that, he sent us sneak peeks the very next day, which made us even more excited to see the full gallery. Throughout the experience, Shaun was professional, patient, experienced, and attentive to what we wanted. He made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and captured every special moment beautifully. If you're looking for someone who is passionate about their work, I can't recommend Shaun enough. I would absolutely hire him again!!

Top Shelf was truly top shelf. We used them two separate years for family photos. Loved it.read more

Katie has an amazing ability to capture the perfect shot. She knows how to use natural lighting to…read morecreate soft but impactful images and every shot has a feeling of sophistication and beauty. Her photography elevated our brand from basic to brilliant. We highly recommend her to anyone seeking outstanding model shots for their fashion collections, intimate portraits for their weddings and milestone family portraits. She is smart, kind, incredibly patient and reliable. You will be thrilled with her work!

On the day I had my first surfing lesson I had Katie come along to document the process. I had no…read moreidea what to expect from both her, and the ocean, but needless to say the whole experience was wonderful. My surfing teacher (Nick Fowler, I've reviewed him too) was really good at keeping me focussed so that the photos Katie took are 100% comfortable. Katie was really friendly before and after the shoot. She did some amazing editing work on the photos and had them ready very quickly. I would recommend Katie to anyone seeking a friendly, experienced photographer with a unique (flattering!) photo style.

I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Brandon on June 7th for an intimate wedding at The…read moreDana on Mission Bay. As a wedding coordinator, I'm always a little skeptical when working with new vendors because you never know what to expect in terms of professionalism, communication, and work ethic. Brandon exceeded every expectation. He was incredibly easy to work with, provided great direction during photos, and helped create a fun, relaxed atmosphere throughout the day. His sense of humor and lighthearted personality made the experience enjoyable for both the couple and the vendor team. From what I've seen on social media, his work is absolutely stunning, and I can't wait to see the full gallery from our event. I would confidently recommend Brandon to my clients and look forward to the opportunity to work with him again in the future.

Amazing experience! My husband surprised me with a photo shoot for my graduation. As someone who…read morefeels uncomfortable in front of a camera, Brandon made me feel at ease and relaxed. He helped with posing ideas for my grad photos and they turned out amazing! He has an amazing eye and got the photos to us so quickly!! Thank you Brandon!

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

Leigh did a photo shoot for Mother's Day of 18 family members at the Oceanside Pier! Seven baby…read moregirls under 5! Her patience and skill were amazing! We have spent the last week making beautiful photo albums and wall pictures for the entire family! Her attention to detail and the wonderful candid shots make us all so happy! We really liked Leigh's photo style and decided to have a beachy dress attire! We loved the final look. I would 100% recommend Leigh!

Leigh was amazing! She was so patient with our big family, gave her input and made sure we got…read moregreat pictures! She was wonderful and we absolutely loved our time with her! We traveled from out of state and she is one of the best I've worked with! She was enjoyable to work with and knew what was best for photos and kept trying with our 7 month old! Cannot recommend her enough!!

My husband and I were in San Diego when an option to book Stephanie for an impromptu couples'…read morephotoshoot became possible. Stephanie and I were quickly in communication about an option for a location and we chose Balboa Park. She was able to take such great photos in the midst of huge crowds that were so focused on us. NO other person is in our photos and we love thinking this was a romantic private photoshoot. She was so fun and made us INSTANTLY feel at ease in front of the camera--even my husband who is intensely camera shy has some amazing laughing and smiling photos from this shoot. She has such great prompts and love for what she does and we highly recommend her artistry! Will definitely be booking her again!

***Please Read*** Now that I got your attention, I want to tell you all about our fantastic…read moreexperience with Steph Sousa Photography! My wife and I were recommended to Steph by a close friend after getting engaged. After an online meeting due to Covid, we found Steph to be a cool, easygoing and professional. We had our engagement photos done by her in Balboa Park and we were thrilled with how they turned out- we knew we picked the perfect photographer. Steph offered a great incentive-that if you use her for engagement photography and love the photos (like you will), she included everything in a package as our wedding photographer where the engagement photo session was discounted! Bonus! The wedding was amazing and Steph and her partner captured every angle imaginable with their own style. She brought on a sense of calm amongst all the calamity that helped us be in the moment to produce quality photos. She was also kind enough to send a congratulatory gift when all was said and done. Such class.. **If you are looking for a professional, upbeat, fun, dedicated photographer- look no further! Steph Sousa Photography is the ultimate. You will not regret it!!**

I selected True Photography to shoot my engagement photos and wedding day. We had Pauleen as our…read moremain photographer for the wedding, with Myro as the second photographer. Both Pauleen and Myro are incredibly talented and professional photographers. Pauleen helped make us feel entirely at ease in front of the camera with her directions and constantly hyping us up. On our wedding day, she knew all the best photo spots at our venue and was able to get us a wide variety of photos for our couple's portraits. Myro did a fantastic job getting photos of all our guests during the cocktail hour. We had several guests compliment how friendly he was and how many people he captured. In the background leading up to our wedding day, the True Photography team helped put a photography timeline that aligned with our wedding coordinator's timeline. This helped ensure we got all the photos needed included first looks, couple's portraits, family portraits, etc. No special moment was missed by the team throughout the wedding. From first looks to dancing at the end of the night, we the full story of our wedding day captured!

Customer service 10/10! True Photography & Video did a fantastic job capturing our wedding day!…read moreDuring our meetings and email exchanges, we felt supported and valued! True team helped us create a thorough timeline while offering suggestions/clarification so we knew what to expect and see the vision! Alex, Sheryl, and Dillan were assigned as our wedding day True team! Alex kept us on track with getting important photos and staying within the timeline. Alex was clear on posing directions and had such a calm demeanor/communication style that helped me feel reassured. Sheryl was our second photographer who captured the best candids and fun moments (e.g. one of the groomsmen had his shirt off and I didn't know until we saw the photos! HAHA). Dillan was here, there, and everywhere to get the best angles for our first dance, games, and guest reactions. Looking at our photos, I'm floored with how beautiful they turned out! The wedding day came and went like a flash, but now we have sooo many photos to remind us of the happy and heartwarming moments from that day. Excited to see how the videos turn out! Highly recommend considering True Photography & Video!

Irish and Cameron were great to work with for our engagement photos. Irish had done my friend's…read morewedding and I briefly met her then, but got to know her as we took our engagement photos. Irish is super sweet and easy to talk to and she makes you feel comfortable when taking photos - something that I am always extremely awkward with. She captured so many beautiful photos for us and even drove several hours away to meet us! The photos were delivered to us quickly and the quality was great. While I normally photograph pretty badly, she did a wonderful job at getting the perfect moments and capturing the sunset. I wish she could shoot our wedding, but she's pretty popular so I'd book her early if you can!

One of my best friends has worked with Irish (and Cameron) for not only her engagement photos, but…read moreher wedding photos, her maternity photos, and her newborn photos, each session having been more stunning than the last. Needless to say, when it came time to have OUR engagement photos taken, I knew precisely who we'd be turning to. We had the absolute best time shooting with her. Both she and Cameron are just so wonderful and they know precisely how to take what could otherwise be a nerve-wracking experience (my fiance was super anxious about this) and turn it into an incredibly fun and incredibly relaxed time. What's more, she couldn't have captured Us more perfectly. We couldn't be more thrilled with these photos if we tried & we couldn't recommend her more highly :) (And man, are we ever going to be on the lookout for an occasion to shoot with her again.)