Brittany was superb the moment we spoke on the phone to plan a surprise proposal for my now…read morefiancée. I had a very specific place in mind to propose in Yosemite and Brittany was able to find the perfect spot for us. She went above and beyond by scoping out the exact spot a couple times throughout the month of planning we had. Her communication and flexibility was super appreciated. Closer to the proposal date, she even went down to the actual spot and gave me a plethora of options with different potential angles of the proposal shot. I was so happy and relieved that I had all these great options to choose from. She sent me tons of videos and photos explaining how to get to the spot and where to stand. On the day of the proposal, Brittany was there early and ready to capture the moment. And capture the moment she did indeed. The photo of the exact moment of the proposal came out better than I could have ever imagined! Seriously, I literally said "Holy ****" out loud. I know I'm hyping up this photo a lot but I'm not going to show it in this review. You'll just have to book Brittany to get your own amazing photos! Brittany was an absolute thrill to take photos with for the rest of the morning session we had with her. She was fun, easy to talk with, and super creative with her ideas for poses and action shots. We laughed a lot when we went through the final photos and this is exactly the feeling I was hoping to get. You can just tell that there's a certain level of passion and detail Brittany brings to the table when it comes to photography. She also knows Yosemite like the back of her hand as she took us to amazing spots and also recommended us some great trails to hit afterwards! If you're like me and you're looking for a photographer for a proposal, wedding, or anything and you have no idea who to book or what to look out for, just go with Brittany. I guarantee you're in good hands. She will 100% capture those moments you'll think of when you're older.

A couple days ago, I had a session with Brittany for maternity photos and it was such a fun…read moreexperience! I am pretty shy in front of the camera and Brittany really made me feel comfortable and truly turned the session I was so nervous about, into a session that was so fun and would love to do again! She was on top of communication from the start, which I also appreciated. Great experience all around and can't wait for another session!!

I can't express how wonderful a job Andrea did photographing our Summerville 30 Year High School…read moreClass Reunion in early August! She did an absolutely spectacular job capturing all the special moments of our reunion - truly beautiful work!! We had requested a lot of ad hoc photos of classmates socializing, dancing, a large group photo and small group photos. We also had a special 20 minutes or so where our Guidance Counselor took the mic and told stories about our classmates, the mic was passed around the room. It was truly magical and Andrea caught so many amazing moments! Also, she was very patient with me, which I very much appreciated. Being the Reunion Coordinator, so much was happening, but she continued to check in with me. She was truly a ninja - capturing special moments throughout the event. Thank you Andrea for making our event so special by capturing the magic in pictures, that we can look at for years to come and remember this truly special event. We would definitely hire RiLee Photography again for a future event.

From the owner: Wedding photography, elopements, engagements and surprise engagements, family shoots, graduation…read moreand other event photography, as well as product photography.

My wife and I discovered Patrick back in 2023 when we were searching for a photographer to shoot…read moreour engagement in Yosemite Valley (a place that holds a lot of special memories for us). Patrick's work immediately stood out to us because it was clear that he was able to capture not just his subjects but the landscape in a way that suggested intimate knowledge and even love for the nature of Yosemite. So, we had high expectations for his ability as an artist going in, but we were pleasantly surprised at how well we vibed with him as a person, too. Patrick made our day-long photoshoot easy and fun, and really brought out the joy of our engagement. And of course, the pictures were stunning. When we decided to get married in Big Sur two years later, our first decision (after the location, anyway) was asking Patrick to shoot our wedding. Patrick wasn't just our photographer but also our partner in planning to make sure we captured not only our special memories, but also the rugged beauty of Big Sur. The final photographs are beyond anything we could have imagined. Patrick's pictures were not just visually impressive - they were emotionally resonant. We will treasure our pictures and the memories we created with him for a lifetime. If you are looking for a photographer who is not only incredibly talented but also a wonderful person to work with, I cannot recommend Patrick Pike Studios highly enough. He is, simply put, the best. If you want photographs in Yosemite, you should work with him, and if you can convince him to work somewhere else, you should do that too. I guess we have to start thinking about where we should drag Patrick for a five-year anniversary photoshoot...

Patrick was a life saver! Our photographer fell through a day before our ceremony & Patrick saved…read morethe day! He did such a great job of capturing our day and making us comfortable. We received our pictures a few weeks after & they were perfect! We will cherish them forever! Thanks Patrick!

She took senior portraits of my son and they turned out just the way I had hoped. The proofs came…read moreback very quickly. She even went above and beyond to get one proof to me even quicker, so I could print it for his graduation ceremony/celebration. We were just very pleased with the product and the entire experience!

Jen was amazing and so easy to work with. My toddler was being insane and she still managed to take…read morebeautiful photos. The unedited pics were so great, I can't wait to see what she does with the edits.

We did a family shoot with Kevin and it was a totally cool experience. Family photo shoots can be…read moretedious and awkward but ours turned into more of an outdoor family activity. His photos turned out awesome! His professional attitude and ability to put up with my crazy family was top notch! Thanks for capturing the memories in high def! -The Ward Family

Kevin added fun & good energy to my niece's wedding with his Photo Booth & props!…read more We planned this destination wedding by phone & email. Kevin was always quick to respond & follow through with everything he said he would do. We were very impressed with the final product and promptness in which it was delivered. Thank you, Kevin at High Sierra Photography for fun images we will treasure forever!

Kuddos for the quick response. We had just booked photographer, but we appreciate her kind comments.read more

I will never use another photographer for my family again, and i'm a photographer!…read more She is super professional and just a pleasure to work with. Her photos are top notch and she has always made me feel and look amazing in every photo she's ever taken of me. I would and always do recommend her to all of my friends!

Ryan was absolutely amazing! He stepped in to shoot our micro wedding on short notice and made the…read moreentire experience feel effortless. He listened to everything we wanted and brought our vision to life perfectly. The photos came out more beautiful than I ever imagined. Everyone who has seen them says they look like they came straight out of a magazine. We are so grateful and will treasure these photos forever!

We cannot recommend Ryan enough! He was truly incredible and went above and beyond throughout our…read moreentire wedding experience. We had three separate photo shoots, and each one was unique and stunning. First, he joined us on the mountain for a snowboarding session--spending two hours capturing us completely in our element with the most breathtaking mountain backdrops. Then on the morning of our wedding, he met us at sunrise for an offsite shoot across multiple scenic locations. Those photos turned out absolutely magical. And on the day of the wedding, he flawlessly captured every important moment--from beautiful candid shots to portraits of us and our guests. Not only is he extremely talented, but he's also just a genuinely great person--chill, personable, and such a calming presence to have around on a busy and emotional day. We're so grateful for everything he did to help us remember this time forever. Highly, highly recommend!