We are eternally grateful for the Fate Studios Team!!! We did our engagement shoot with David and…read moreloved everything about his energy and passion that is definitely necessary for photos when we tend to feel awkward behind the lens, but he makes it so fun!!! Never a dull moment and always laughing and good vibes! So we knew they were the right people to shoot for our wedding day! David, Kaye, Jerome, and Germaine were so fun to work with on our wedding day. They brought their kindness and patience, as I can only understand how long of a day it can be but they were troopers all day and kept us motivated! Makes me want to get into photography because of them!! You can tell how well they work as a team, along with communication and being flexible with anything and everything! I hope they know the energy they all exude will flourish with all the love in the photos and videos felt that day! THANK YOU GUYSSSSS!!! See you for the maternity photoshoot HAHA! ;)

We decided to bring Fate Studios on board for our wedding day because of their amazing work with…read moreboth of my sisters' weddings and we are so glad we had them for ours! In fact, we made sure that Fate Studios was one of the first vendors we booked while planning our wedding (almost a year in advance)! David was always so detailed during our planning meetings and really helped put us at ease with our wedding timeline. His knowledge of all of the pretty photo-worthy spots in San Diego was really a huge advantage when planning our bride-groom sneak-away photos... They even drove us to Balboa Park during cocktail hour where they took some of our favorite photos. Throughout the entire day, David, Jerome, and their team of photographers and videographers were incredibly professional, but also super fun to work with. If you ever need a hype man to keep you feeling beautiful/handsome, it's David! Our photos were beautifully edited and our video is exceptional! My wife watched our wedding video every night after we got it, probably for a week straight - and still cries every time. Highly recommend Fate Studios for their top notch services. We love you guys!

Iv been wanting family photos for so long and so finally I decided to just do my research and yelp…read more Wow am I lucky to have found Leyna. She immediately responded to my email and followed up with a call to introduce herself and ask questions about my family and ask what exactly I was looking for. I knew I needed someone with a great personality, friendly, caring, and passionate about their photos. Leyna is exactly that! She made us feel so comfortable, as if we had met before, had my boys laughing and talking all while capturing these amazing shots. She is great with figuring out location, poses, edits and etc. Few months later she did my sons first year photos. I love her and her work. She will be our photographer for many years to come. Thank you Leyna!

This was the first time we used Leyna and I found her through the internet because our usual…read morephotographer was booked but I am so glad we found her and that she was available to shoot our sons first birthday party. After reviewing her website and chatting with her on the phone she was hired for the job! Leading up to the party her communication skills were excellent, she even sent me a text the day of the party to confirm what time she would be there. She showed up early and was ready to shoot! She brought a mask but I told her we were comfortable with her not wearing it, she was prepared either way which is lovely in these "Covid times". She captured the essence of the party and let everyone relax and keep their phones away. As the host of the party I could relax and enjoy time with all of the guests instead of worrying about getting group shots. I must admit I live for a good candid photo and she got so many great ones of friends and family in our backyard, I'll cherish those photos for the rest of my life. She captured the epic cake smash and lots of other moments from the party. She did such a great job engaging with our son and the other kids to get their attention at the camera. I was shocked when less than 24 hours after the event on the Fourth of July weekend she sent me the link to the photos! She is a wonderful photographer and really made everyone feel at ease while taking photos. Like I said we came to find her just through the internet but we will be using her again and again!

Jenn was an amazing photographer. She really captured the day so beautifully! We would definitely…read morerecommend this team to everyone! They were all very nice, welcoming, and excited to be apart of our special day!

Oh my goodness, I cannot speak higher of the Pauleen and Dustin duo. My wedding day was…read morekick-started PERFECTLY with their guidance and energy and I would not imagine my wedding day with anyone else. The second photographer, Jenn, she killlled it with all the groom's photos. So many awesome snaps were taken for me to look back on moments I missed throughout the day. Some amazing shots of my guests just enjoying themselves have been my favorite to look back at. Thank you so so much to Pauleen , Dustin, and Jenn!! Also, before Dustin entered my bridal suite, Pauleen asked if it was okay for him to enter, and I think even her going that extra step to ask if he could enter really was so sweet and I am so touched she was so thoughtful. During my big day when I just felt like Mickey Mouse smiling for the crowd, Pauleen and Dustin kept the energy upbeat and kept reminding me to breathe. Loved them so much!! Can't imagine my day without them. We also snuck into the Windmill Food Hall arcade to sneak some photos since we were so good on our timeline and they turned out to be some of my favorite photos! Hello new profile photo! Thank you so much to your team.

There are not many people in the world that get to work doing something they're are passionate…read moreabout; Hector, with his photography, is one of the lucky few. All my guests commented on his amazing energy and work-ethic. I am extremely grateful to have had him shoot our wedding. The photos are breathtaking and better than we ever imagined. He guided us through all the poses so we had nothing to worry. It turned out, for me and my now wife, to be lots of fun and best of all, we received photos that we will enjoy for the rest of our lives. Thanks again Hector!

Maria and Hector did such a phenomenal job with our newborn photos. They were so gentle with our…read moresweet little girl and captured her beautifully. They were great to work with and it truly shows that they love what they do. I highly recommend them for your photography needs.

A friend of mine recommended Eric and although I had never previously worked with him, I hired him…read morefor my wedding day! My husband and I met with him weeks before our wedding to discuss the setting of our venue, about our guests and he also wanted to know about us and how we met It was really neat for a photographer to want to get to know us before our big day. The day of our wedding we felt like Eric was already a friend of ours. We both felt comfortable with him around. He was on time and ready to go! We didn't have to direct him in any way. He was professional and friendly! He was patient and willing to go with the flow when needed. He made sure to capture every moment of our big day, priceless! A week later we received our photos, simply AMAZING! We couldn't be happier with how our photos turned out! So much detail in every shot. the color/lighting/poses were beautiful. The candid photos were classic! I highly recommend Eric DeSerra for your next event:) (did I mention he is affordable as well:)

Eric's combination of passion and professionalism was perfect for our wedding photos. It was…read moreenjoyable working with Eric and I would recommend him to anybody else. Oh, and it's a nice addition that he is bilingual in Spanish and English for our multi-cultural family. Thanks, Eric!

Amanda is incredible. Very patient and helps you relax when I always feel awkward during photo…read moreshoots. I'm incredibly impressed by her quick turn around delivering the photos. She's a joy to work with.

I've had two photo shoots with Amanda, six years apart, and in both cases her remarkable ability to…read morebring out the beauty within truly shined through. Her kind nature and attention to detail create a relaxed, comfortable environment, while her upbeat energy makes the entire experience fun and creatively inspiring. I can't recommend Amanda San Martin Photography enough--I'll definitely be back.

Jillian did a photo shoot of my home and was very professional and easy to work with. This is my…read morefirst time doing something like this and I actually worked with Claude to come up with a suggestive order of the photo shoot and she had no problem taking the suggestions from Claude and use them in order to plan out how and when and where we would take the various photos. Everything came out great!

We hired early morning light studio to photograph our daughter's first birthday party outdoors and…read morecapture family portraits. Moriel was personable, on time and within budget. We got access to many digital photos to choose from to print. She captured some really great shots !

We got married in Maui and flew Richwell out as our photographer. Richwell had already shot my wife…read moreseveral times as a photographer for RX Smartgear. We knew Richwell is the man and his skills behind the lens are amazing. We had no idea he was going to save our entire wedding. We flew from Madrid, Spain to San Francisco and were home for less than 8 hours before taking off again for our wedding. We landed a few days prior to the scheduled ceremony. WE WERE WRECKED. Our body clocks were all out of whack. We had planned an impromptu wedding on our favorite beach with a small group of about 30 family and friends in attendance. With all destination weddings, the stuff leading up to the big day can be a little overwhelming. Family arriving. People pulling you in all directions. Checking on catering, music, etc. Two days on the island of relaxation and my wife was STRESSED OUT! She literally told Richwell she wanted to skip the ceremony and do just the dinner (we had gotten married at the courthouse several months prior). She was done with it. In comes Richwell to the rescue. Richwell got the phone numbers of everyone attending. He coordinated the time for them to be there. He arranged where everyone was to stand and basically set us up on the beach in the perfect location for his photographs. Our wedding turned out AMAZING. To this day we have people telling us it was the best wedding they ever attended. And let's not forget the photographs!!! SO GOOD! Richwell did a cool drone video of the beach. He shot the entire wedding and took group shots. We changed into swimwear and he did a beach shoot with us. He also took pictures at the dinner. Stunning work! Thank you Richwell!!! You made our wedding day amazing and unforgettable.

If you're looking for a wedding photographer, or anything requiring professional photography for…read morethat matter, look no further! Seriously... We've been to a ton of weddings, and we've seen some dynamite wedding albums in our lifetime, but Richwell's work is "Hall Of Fame" material. This guy and his crew should be doing this stuff for Hollywood and the 1 percenters of the world. He is All-Star material! We just attended a wedding for close friends of ours this past weekend (7/24/21), and the pre-production photos I saw and his video montage he created was unbelievable! Richwell's incredible shots seemed magically captured, his enthusiasm was non-stop, and his humbleness was immediately evident upon meeting him. Lastly, when you speak to him, you discover he's not just an awesome photographer, but an even greater guy! Not only that, his team is just as great as he was. We can't speak to his fees, but we can definitely vouch for his work, which is a work of art in and of itself! Do you want the best? If so, book an appointment to see what Richwell can do for your upcoming special event. All we can say is your event will not be captured any better than the work this guy can do for you. You can tell when someone's good, but you can also tell when someone's over-the-top outstanding, and extremely passionate about the work they do. Richwell received a standing ovation after all the guests saw his video montage during the wedding reception!

Ingrid and Luis from I&L Photography are AMAZING…read more They really have a way of creating an unforgettable customer experience from the initial consultation, to the private viewing of their incredible pictures. When we first sat down with Ingrid & Luis, I was very impressed by their professionalism, structure and attention to detail. Not only have I personally been impressed, but I have friends in our community who have nothing but great things to say about them. From headshots to newborn photos, from family portraits to professional shoots, Ingrid and Luis are incredible. For business professionals, their expertise goes beyond taking great photos. They have a vast knowledge or marketing, branding and making you stand out in any crowd. I highly recommend Ingrid and Luis from I&L Photography. Not only because they are experts in what they do, but because they are good people too. As good as it gets.

From the owner: We specialize in families, newborns + maternity, portraits, as well as commercial projects for…read moresmall business such as modern headshots and product photography.