Chris was recommended to us by a close friend who used him for their wedding. We not only hired…read moreChris because of our friends wedding photos (very natural w/o much photoshop) but he was willing to talk business and work within our budget. We had our engagement photos and wedding photos done by him and his team. The day of the wedding him and his assistant were on time, teamed up with our videographers, and delivered very good photos with minimal photoshop. Tips for future couples using Darnall Photography : prior to the wedding let him know the schedule, show him specific poses that you would like in advance, and designate someone to be responsible to position the bride's veil and train.

My husband and I got married just over 4 years ago and to this day every time I think of our…read morewedding I get fired up about the terrible pictures!!! Here are just a few issues that come to mind years later: * HE WAS LATE! - We got married at the Surf & Sand in Laguna Beach and Chris Darnall didn't even show up on time! He blamed it on the fact that he couldn't find parking! That's when you suck it up and valet! Needless to say we got absolutely ZERO photos of myself or my husband getting ready!! (We also got no photos of the dress, shoes, rings, etc) *He wasn't prepared! - He had no idea where to set us up for photos so the entire wedding party was following him around the resort like a herd of cattle. He said he had worked at the Surf & Sand before but that was hard to believe by the way our wedding day unfolded. Total Chaos! *His timing was horrible! - He waiting until after our evening wedding to take our group wedding party pictures. He definitely didn't account for the lighting because the sun was set and all of the picture of our wedding party came out dark! *Unprofessional! - If our wedding day experience wasn't bad enough, when our wedding photo book arrived it was damaged! We let his know the book came damaged and he said he would replace it but never did!!! Whatever you do, do NOT use Darnall Photography for your wedding day! ...You might regret it, just like we do.

George Mayer Studio is outstanding in every way. George is an exceptionally talented and skilled…read moreartist, and a pleasure to work with. He created the most beautiful portraits that have ever been made of me, and you can be confident that he will do the same for you as well. I cannot recommend him more highly. Below is a small sample of the numerous photographs George created during our session.

From the owner: George Mayer is a world-renowned photographer, winner of major international photo contests…read moreincluding the Sony World Photography Awards. George creates unique images based on the interplay of light and shadow. His photographs have appeared in Hollywood films (such as Bright with Will Smith) and on hundreds of album covers and magazines, including the single cover for Privacy by Chris Brown. With 20 years of experience in the photography studio, George is a professional artist. Each of George's photographs is a masterpiece, revealing the special sensuality and uniqueness of the model.

Candice is truly one of the most talented baby and family photographers I've seen and I'm so happy…read moreI got to work with her to capture newborn moments with our second baby! We booked our newborn session with her and so happy with everything we got back! The whole process was super smooth and the turnaround was fast. She captured our baby's sweet and smiley personality in so many shots! I look forward to capturing more milestones with her and I highly recommend her to others if you're looking for someone who is talented and has a commitment to quality. And she's so sweet and easy to work with!

One of the best photographers we have used for our photos. She is very good with newborns and older…read moresiblings.

After the November wedding, holidays and the transcontinental move to DC earlier this year and all…read morethe travel, I finally caught a break to write a review! Although it's been a while since our shoot, I still remember the day we did our engagement shoot with Michael and Yvonne. Because my husband lived in DC at the time. it was hard for us to lock down a date for our engagement shoot. Michael was flexible and accommodating to our various date requests and we were able to schedule the shoot with relative ease. Prior to the shoot, Michael discussed with us the type of setting, pose and style we were looking for. He also sent us a list of his favorites spots for our review, as well as some tips on outfit, hair/makeup, and other stuff. (My favorite is the reminder to bring a pair of flats/flip flop so my feet were happy for the whole shoot) We met up around 10:00am on the day of our shoot, Yvonne, the makeup artists/second shooter was super sweet and helped me with my hair/make up. We also convinced my hubby to let us put a little concealer under his eyes to hide those eye bags he got from being jet-lagged We then set out to a full day of shooting. We went to 5 locations (my favorite was Crystal Beach) during different time of the day to capture different lights. Michael was professional and provided instructions where needed. He's great at capturing candid emotions and told us to just be ourselves. 30 minutes into the shoot, we were so comfortable we forgot a camera was there. Michael's relaxed vibe really helped my husband since he laughs uncontrollably when he's nervous. Throughout the day, Yvonne was a sweet heart helping touch up my makeup and help lend a voice of reason when my husband suggests silly poses/shoot. We wrapped up the day tired but satisfied. The photo selection process was quick and easy. Michael was so considerate, he gave us a copy of our pictures in two sizes- large format for printing, and small format for sharing online and saved us the hassle to re-size the photos. All in all, we had a wonderful experience with Michael and would recommend him to anyone who is looking for a fun-filled, relaxed engagement shoot. I've uploaded a couple of my favorite on yelp. Enjoy!

This past weekend I took two of my little girls to the Arboretum in Arcadia for the scheduled photo…read moreshoot with Michael, the owner of this studio. I must say that he is not only professional but also very sweet and patient - he eased my girls' nervousness for their first photo shoot, patiently gave them advices and tons of encouragements on how to smile and pose naturally. A week after the shoot - he had already organized and sent me the photographs! What really impressed me was the quality of the shoot. Michael captured the girls' candid moments and reflected them beautifully on the photographs. He made the entire experience smooth and fun for the girls. All in all, I'm so glad that my girls had this photo shoot opportunity with Michael because of his professionalism and the wonderful photographs. I will definitely schedule more shoots with Michael. Thanks again for the wonderful experience!!

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Laura! She was incredibly patient, warm, and engaging…read morewith our very energetic (and not-so-compliant!) 6-year-old and she somehow managed to turn what could have been a stressful shoot into pure fun. She worked her magic, helping him laugh, engage, and genuinely smile and the photos she captured were absolutely stunning! Laura's creative eye and easygoing, flexible energy made the entire experience so enjoyable. She guided us effortlessly through poses while still keeping things natural and relaxed. We were honestly amazed at how many beautiful shots she delivered and even more impressed by how quickly she turned them around. Our sunset beach photos are truly breathtaking, the kind you'll treasure forever. Laura has an incredible gift for capturing authentic, joyful moments, and we will only use her for family photos from now on. With Laura, you're guaranteed to walk away laughing, with gorgeous memories and photos to last a lifetime!

Laura did our baby's newborn photo shoot and we recently had a mini family/engagement shoot. We…read moreloved how all of our photos came out. Laura is wonderful, very easy to work with and is really good with our baby/toddler. I cannot recommend her highly enough. Thanks again Laura for our beautiful photos.

Jesse Madison is the epitome of integrity and professionalism. Choosing him as our videographer…read morefor my mother's funeral service was one of the best decisions we made during such a difficult time. From the very beginning, Jesse approached everything with compassion, clarity and care. He communicated a thoughtful plan and followed through on every detail. His attention to detail and expertise truly stood out. He thoughtfully included drone footage and went the extra mile by creating an additional video to honor guests who weren't completely captured in the original, which made the tribute even more meaningful to our family. He also honored our family request not to record my Mother and was very discreet in capturing memorial guests on video. Jesse kept me informed throughout the process and worked efficiently to ensure everything was captured beautifully and on time. I was incredibly impressed with how Jesse and his team made everything came together so smoothly especially given our emotional circumstances. Jesse's personal touch and heartfelt kindness meant a lot. He was friendly, patient and attentive, providing comfort and guidance every step of the way. The final video was something our family will treasure forever and it perfectly honored my mother's memory. I wholeheartedly recommend Jesse to anyone looking for someone who not only delivers exceptional work but also truly cares. You will be in excellent hands.

Jesse was very professional and personable. He's a professional who knows what he's doing and has…read moreincredible vision with his craft. Jesse was one of my top 3 photographers while we were on the hunt for a photographer/ videographer. We knew we wanted someone who could provide both. We had inquired for a quote and after that, he reached out to us. We had a budget so we politely declined his services as we continued to look elsewhere. After sending that message to Jesse, he gave us a call and asked what we were looking for and that he could work with us given our date was on a Friday, and it was more flexible. We discussed all the details, our wants and needs and he gave us he professional opinion on the ideal time he would need to capture everything we wanted. We had several calls over 8 months. He was very responsive via text message. He was very reassuring and even created a timeline with us to break down the times. On wedding day, he was very polite and professional. His team of 3 including himself captured our day in the most beautiful way in just 6 hours! Our photos came back within a week and our highlights and videos came back within 3! They were quick with everything; we received our video and photos for download within two weeks and we were able to relive our wedding day through his photos and videos!

Yana took my beach photoshoot to a whole new level! Her work stands out in the best way possible…read more The entire experience felt effortless. No awkward, forced poses. No rush. Just a relaxed, natural flow with incredible attention to every detail. In addition, she surprised me with a bonus behind-the-scenes video that captured the entire process--something I never even expected! She delivered the stunning pictures unbelievably fast with flawless edits. I didn't ask for a specific color theme but she did everything even better that I could wish for! So, yes, if you want more than just photos. if you want an experience that feels as amazing as the final shots look --Yana is the one! Truly next level! Thanks again for the amazing photos!

Yana is a true professional, and her works are masterpieces. I recommend her wholeheartedly.read more

Kaelin was so fantastic and fun to work with! She made my fiancé and I very comfortable during our…read moreengagement photo shoot and offered different poses that she knew would be great for our marriage announcement. She was able to get our photo's back to us so quickly I was beyond excited! The edits and aesthetic Kaelin creates are beautiful. She is professional and fun and I can't wait to work with her again.

Cant say enough good things about Kaelin. Ive worked with her twice, once for an impromptu…read moreengagement shoot and another for professional photos when I opened my business. Her aesthetic truly aligned with mine so I felt like she just knew what to do/shoot and everything turned out beautifully for both sessions. Her portfolio is extensive and her skillset truly shines through it. How many people can nail engagement, products shots, headshots and more? Going in to my first shoot with her (and my fiancé) I had photos ready of all the poses I loved and for each shot we looked at them for inspiration and then she guided us through the rest. For my second shoot, I knew she would take the lead on telling me where to go and how to stand and everything looks organic, chic, and balanced. We will continue to work with Kaelin though all of our milestones and cant wait to watch her grow too.

Tiffany was great and made sure to capture all the special moments of my daughter's engagement. She…read morehid to get great candid shots and then took family photos after she revealed herself. Highly recommend this business!

I cannot stress how much of a life saver Tiffany was on our engagement day on Catalina Island! She…read morewas the greatest blessing on our big day. Things were not going as planned and we called Tiffany who swooped in and saved our special day for us. We wouldn't have so many great photographic memories without her. She was so friendly and easy to work with! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

We are so, so glad that we connected with Lily to do our engagement photoshoot and wedding day…read morephotos! She is such a fantastic, friendly photographer and her expertise really shows in the way she takes the photos and edits! For our engagement session, she did such a great job at making us feel comfortable and natural in our poses. For our wedding day, her and her team were absolutely great at keeping things on schedule while also being very accommodating. She also did such a great job editing all the photos and sharing them with us so quickly! If youre looking for a very experienced, professional, friendly, and transparent photographer for your special occasions, look no further than Lily Tapia. Lily, it was an absolute joy to have worked with you for our special day. Thank you so much for everything!

5 years after doing our wedding shoot, we were blessed to have Lily do our pregnancy announcement…read moreshoot, and she did an amazing job once again! We absolutely love our photos and cannot wait to share them with our loved ones. She is so good at what she does, and is great at making us feel comfortable during the shoot and bringing out our best. We cannot wait to continue using Lily for our future shoots once our baby comes. :)