Dough photographed my wedding and he is amazing! He made our small wedding party feel totally at…read moreease and captured some great moments. He was professional, easy to work with, and his prices were reasonable. We got our digital wedding pictures back in just 1 week with options to print or create an album. I recommend Doug if you'll be getting married in the Santa Barbara area!

Very helpful in reference to positioning of the person being photographed. Used lighting to…read moreminimize shadows.

I was very happy with Lauren from Burgundy Blue photography. She was pleasant to work with. By the…read moretime we had worked with each other a couple of hours, we were actually making suggestions back and forth. Okay- Lauren did convince me to dance to mariachi music. And it ended up being a highlight of our event! Lots of guests commented on Lauren's friendly positive demeanor. I would definitely recommend Burgundy Blue if you are in the market for a professional photographer.

We had the most amazing experience with Burgundy Blue! Ryan was a pleasure to work with and ensured…read morea smooth experience throughout the process. Our photographer Leah was funny, easy-going, and most of all made us feel comforable in front of the camera! We had several different sessions booked and each set of photos came out great! Thank you again so much Burgundy Blue team!!

I had the pleasure of my family and me being photographed by Cherry for my father's milestone…read morebirthday. She captured us at Alice Keck Memorial Garden, on a trolley en route to dinner, and at the restaurant. Everything--from posed portraits to candid moments--was beautifully documented. Her eye is truly exceptional. It was a wonderful experience from her personable approach to her attention to detail, efficiency, and seamless execution. A truly talented photographer.

Absolutely so professional. She basically was also a coordinator for eloping at the courthouse!…read moreGave us instructions on where to drop off and park. Handled sassy comments from parents with class and ease. All of the photos are absolutely stunning! A few months later and my husband and I still talk about how Cherry literally made our wedding day so easy for us. We couldn't be more thankful and happy with our decision!

Brandon was amazing, from my initial inquiry all the way through my questions after receiving our…read morebeautiful photos. After I had narrowed down potential photographers, my husband and I went over their portfolios and agreed on B&E Photography, and we definitely made the best decision! We only needed one photographer for our small wedding, and Brandon was great and getting back and forth between our rooms to get pictures of the girls and guys getting ready. He has a great personality and made me feel much more comfortable while posing for photos. He captured so many great moments and we are so thrilled with our pictures! Since sharing them with friends and family we have gotten so many compliments on the work of Brandon. We will definitely use them in the future for family photos. Thank you!!

Brandon exceeded expectations. Everyone's priority should be on a photographer who can connect and…read moremake you feel comfortable on a day when stress abounds. Brandon did just that. Video chatting in advance so we wouldn't be meeting for the first time on our wedding day. He also continued to impress with handling family photos and going the extra mile for the perfect shot (See attached). He jumped up on a broken piling to get a top down shot of us on a receding waterline. We would highly recommend him!

I booked Candice Marie Photography for my wedding in 2021 and am still SO obsessed with the photos…read more I chose Candice over other photographers because of her incredible portfolio, and her radiant personality and professionalism. She offers a variety of packages and provided me with a thorough questionnaire to get a feel for what I wanted, which made me feel at ease. She was also very responsive and organized, and overall a pleasure to work with. At the wedding, she and her second shooter made our wedding party feel comfortable and directed us in a way that allowed for natural, fun photos. They also got a lot of pictures of our guests, candid shots, and little details. I had an amazing experience working with Candice Marie Photography and would highly recommend her.

Candice was our photographer for our April 2023 wedding and we are so happy with the choice we…read moremade! She is professional, easy going, and extremely talented at what she does. She was able to control our rowdy bridal party and made taking hundreds of photos a really fun experience for everyone. We're so happy with the photos we received, they were delivered on time and are excellent quality. A few months after we received the photos, I realized we missed a really important "must" photo so I reached out to her and she was so accommodating and helped to photoshop an existing photo so that we had something to work with. I really, really appreciated this gesture and I think it's a good example of her character and professionalism. You won't regret working with Candice, I can't recommend her enough.

Kelsey is an absolutely amazing photographer and human being. Our wedding was originally scheduled…read morefor April 2020 which of course did not happen due to COVID, and we tried to reschedule it several times but bad things kept happening to us including our first baby being stillborn, so it was a super long and dragged out process to finally get the wedding in the books. Kelsey was not only patient and responsive throughout the almost 2 year planning process, but she also helped us out with other things, like recommendations for a spa to get a gift card to thank our amazing planner. We came down to Santa Barbara for a weekend a couple months before the wedding, to meet our vendors and scope things out, and Kelsey provided a TON of input and guidance on places to do our First Look and other photos. She was just so amazingly helpful and kind. But where her kindness really shone through was on our wedding day. She went SO FAR above and beyond to give us the special day she felt we deserved after all our loss (we also had an 11 week miscarriage 8 months after our first baby was stillborn, and my mom was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer in the height of our grief). She truly wanted our day to be as perfect as possible and she really delivered. My husband and I are both pretty shy, awkward people so we were super nervous for the photoshoot as we hate people looking at us and being the center of attention. Not only did Kelsey (and our wonderful videographer Jennie from Riviera Productions) make us feel completely at ease, but somehow, magically, she actually made it fun?!?!? Taking the photos between the ceremony and the reception was the most fun part of our wedding day, we had a blast and the photos are absolutely BREATHTAKING. Like straight out of a magazine. I don't know how she did it but she made everything look so beautiful and we could not be more thrilled with the photos. We knew she was good, because I'm the type of person who reads a million reviews and does a ton of research before I book anything or go anywhere, but Kelsey is next level. The photos are far better than anything we could have ever imagined. Even though we live in the Bay Area, we will be using Kelsey as our family photographer forever. She is worth 9 hours in the car round trip. Heck, I'd drive days to see her! If you're trying to decide who to book, stop wasting your time wading through reviews and just book Kelsey already. She is fantastic and we feel so, so, so fortunate to know her.

So hands down Kelsey is the BEST photographer in the Santa Barbara area! I may be biased since she…read morecaptured the most gorgeous photos from my husband and our wedding day at the Fess Parker this June, but honestly, she is the best. Our initial contact, I immediately knew that I wanted KELSEY, because I knew we would click, and we did! She met us when we came down to SB for a visit, as we don't live in the area, and gave me SO many recommendations, including my videographer, sweetheart cake, Flowers! Honestly, I credit her for the amazing vendors! Each photo is gorgeous and I would not have changed anything! She's so generous and provided my husband with some special stuff out of the kindness of her heart. Kelsey Crews is the best!

Lucia Kiel is a true artist and extremely talented in her craft…read more I wanted some maternity photos taken to capture my third (and final) pregnancy. I saw all of the stunning photos on Lucia's website and quickly told myself that mine would never turn out that beautifully. As much as I wanted this special time documented, I was feeling less-than-beautiful, with my splotchy skin, grown-out-roots, and a flaky, red, hormone-driven rash that was slowly taking over my face. Plus, at 34 weeks pregnant, I doubted that I had anything flattering to wear. And I am really awkward when it comes to taking serious, non-smiling photos. I almost backed out. But Lucia reassured me that she would work with me to make my insecure, pregnant self shine. And she did. I arrived at her studio, where she had several maternity outfits of her own for me to choose from to wear. Her hair and makeup artist worked wonders, making me feel confident and beautiful and pretty glamorous, and soon we were snapping away. I still felt totally awkward doing the serious photos, but powered through. And wouldn't you know? When we met together a couple of weeks later to view the photos, the serious ones were some of my favorites! She worked her magic (which is really a LOT of hard work and pure talent!) and produced some jaw-dropping pictures that I will treasure for a lifetime.

My husband and I were lucky enough to work with Lucia for our engagement shoot and for our wedding…read moreday! Right off the bat Lucia and I realized we had very similar tastes in style and aesthetics, which made me feel at ease knowing that I would love the photos. Lucia went above and beyond to make sure we got the shots that we wanted and that we looked our best. Lucia's laid-back but also helpful approach really worked for us, and we absolutely love all the photos! If you're looking for a wedding photographer, do not hesitate to book Lucia!

I can't recommend Ashleigh Taylor Photography highly enough! Over the years, Ashleigh has…read morephotographed me multiple times, and every single time I walk away in awe. As a fellow photographer, I'll admit--I'm very particular about how I'm captured. But Ashleigh has a rare gift: she sees people in their best light, both literally and figuratively. She brings out an effortless confidence in me, and somehow always manages to capture images that feel both editorial and deeply personal. There's a magic to her work--an authenticity and beauty that shines through in every frame. Her eye is impeccable, her direction is gentle yet clear, and her editing style is elegant without ever feeling overdone. I trust her completely and feel so lucky to have been in front of her lens over the years. If you're looking for someone who can truly see you and bring out your best, Ashleigh is it.

I can't begin to thank you enough for this photography experience. You made me feel confident,…read moreempowered and beautiful. I love everything from the beautiful makeup and creative outfits to having you grab amazing photos that I never dreamed would be possible for me. You are an artistic genius!

Michaela was on time and accommodating to our preferences, she let us do two locations which turned…read moreout really great in the pictures. Her prompts are helpful for folks who are not used to photoshoots, sometimes going as far a physically posing us. She captured the golden hour sunset beautifully and the location is such a highlight in the photos. Her pricing is fair and I would recommend her for other couples looking to have an engagement shoot!

Great set up for our surprise engagement shoot. She did an amazing job with different spots to take…read morepictures. Photos came back quickly and easy program to view and download pictures.

We cannot recommend Karen enough! From start to finish, she was absolutely amazing, and we are so…read moregrateful we had her as our wedding photographer. One of the things we appreciated most was how comfortable she made everyone feel--not just my husband and me, but our entire bridal party and both of our families. She has such a natural way of making you feel at ease, allowing us to be our goofy, relaxed selves while still capturing the most beautiful photos. Nothing ever felt forced or overly posed, and she somehow made even the posed shots feel effortless and natural. Our ceremony at the Santa Barbara Courthouse and reception at La Paloma were so special, and she captured the day beautifully. Her direction, attention to detail, and ability to capture all the candid, in-between moments were incredible. She truly captured the feeling of the day, from the big, emotional moments to the little details and spontaneous moments we might have otherwise missed. And the final photos are absolutely stunning! Looking through them brings us right back to our wedding day, and we couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. Beyond her talent, she was such a joy to work with and made the entire experience feel easy and fun. Choosing a wedding photographer is such an important decision, and we feel incredibly lucky to have found her. If you're looking for someone who is talented, thoughtful, detail-oriented, and genuinely wonderful to have by your side on your wedding day, she's your gal.

I cannot speak more highly of Karen's amazing photography skills, demeanor, and professionalism…read more From the very beginning Karen made us feel at ease, confident, and supported. Karen made our entire engagement session so enjoyable - we truly had the best time, and looking back at our photos is such a pleasure as it brings back the happy memories of making the moments. We are both not super comfortable in front of the camera, and Karen put us at ease and even gave us posing tips. Karen took the time to get each photo perfect, and even scoped out unique spots to make our photos extra special. I am sad we are getting married on the East Coast, because I can only imagine how wonderful Karen would have been as our wedding photographer. If you're looking for a highly-skilled, professional, personable, friendly, and funny photographer, you've found her!