Shooting with Sara was one of the best headshot experiences I have had! I showed up thinking it…read morewould be a casual shoot but in no way was that the case. From the comfort of the space, to the open mindedness of Sara, there was never a dull moment- The direction she gave was strong & she brought forth ideas & movements for me that I hadn't previously considered.

Sara Jordan is the bomb!!! She took our proposal photos, and we could not be happier with how they…read moreturned out. Sara went above and beyond with helping me plan and brainstorm. She was always on top of things and communicated in a timely manner. Sara did a phenomenal job helping us pose and look our best. If you're looking to get engagement/proposal photos near Austin, TX, I highly recommend going with Sara Jordan!

Wow, what an incredible photographer. We chose Brandon based…read moreoff of his packages that he offered and his amazing portfolio on his website and Instagram. We called him and he made us feel very comfortable, and we felt even more comfortable during the photoshoots. The wedding ran late and he did his best to stay within the time we booked him for and every single photo turned out amazing!

Brandon was amazing through this whole process. I was coming from out of state and didn't know many…read morelocations and he picked out the PERFECT spot. He came up with a great plan for us, I didn't have to worry about a thing besides getting my fiancé to the location. I can't recommend him enough!

Rizza is such an amazing photographer and person! I found her through Groupon and I'm glad that I…read moredid. She was so professional, yet super fun and friendly. She made the experience very enjoyably and memorable. My fiance and I had our engagement shoot at Hotel Del and we couldn't have asked for a better turn out! Though, it probably was the most windy day of the year. Rizza wanted us to have great photos so she even asked us if we wanted to reschedule due to the wind, but I had already done my hair and makeup so us girls know how that goes lol! Anyway, her concern about our shoot was very sweet. In the end, it actually worked out in our favor because Rizza captured amazing wind action shots. She was a trooper to stick with us during the sandy-hurricane wind! I highly recommend her to you and everyone I know who needs a photographer. You will not be disappointed! Not to mention her customer service staff was so helpful with all my questions. Unfortunately, we are not getting married in San Diego. Otherwise, I would use her for our wedding. If we need a Christmas card or if we have kids, she will definitely be our photographer:)

This is our second year with Rizza taking family photos. She is easy to work with and the results…read moreare amazing. We get so many good shots that it's difficult to narrow down what we want. The first year we were at Balboa Park and this year at Coronado. We get many compliments about the quality of the photos.

I had a great experience with Valerie. The session was casual and fun, something I wasn't expecting…read morefrom a headshot appointment. Best of all, the photos turned out great. Thank you Valerie!

The best experience I could have imagined. I was nervous going into my shoot, but Valerie made the…read moreexperience so easy, laid-back, and fun. I love the way my photos turned out--polished and professional without being too stiff or corporate. Just a great representation of me! Would recommend to anyone looking for a simple, affordable, beautiful headshot.

Amber was incredible! She made me so at ease at my wedding, and she was very flexible with our…read morechaotic agenda. Her photos are so beautiful! She's definitely worth it, would highly recommend to anyone!!!

Yes! Shes the winner! You won't go wrong with booking Amber for your professional photos! So we…read moredid a family of 5 photo shoot with our newest addition (2 month old) and 2 young children. Ages 3&5. Thats a huge challenge getting everyone posed together and smiling and looking at camera at same time. If you have children you know how exceptionally hard that is. But Amber made it super easy. It was like a non issue. My kids were very comfortable with her and she did great with them and got beautiful shots. Also she recommended our location, which was so gorgeous. She made the nature really come to life in her photos with the lighting. Amber was very professional, and is very easy to work with. She had poses ready for us on deck, which I appreciate. And pays attention to the tiny details , like crossing this ankle, placing hand here, fixing hair, just all the little things that could ruin a photo for you, she sees and shes on it. The baby was smiling, the kids had a fun time, I love the photos! These will be treasured forever, and we have Amber to thank for capturing these beautiful moments in time for us!

Jael is amazing! She has such a friendly disposition, very warm and easy to talk to. She's an…read moreawesome photographer, beautifully capturing sweet moments and amazing memories. I reached out to her for a family photoshoot in the desert for my daughter's first bday and she was very accommodating and flexible with the location and time. We had to make a last minute change due to the heat out there and she was completely understanding. Jael captured some beautiful shots of our family, which I will cherish forever. She went above and beyond and I really appreciate it.

From the owner: I'll capture all the special days, events, milestones, moments and just for fun ways that show you…read morecare, that show you love. Live them, without letting them pass you by. Connecting with you to bring your vision to life while adding that little extra special-sauce.

Anouk is a gem. Thoroughly professional, but fun - she put me right at ease. She was able to deal…read morewith my very specific request - and knocked it out of the park - but she also encouraged me with some of her own ideas, incorporating elements of my vision. The end result is a PILE of amazing photos which I will cherish forever. If that wasn't enough, she went above and beyond and got me a couple stunning final photos within hours. Don't hesitate - book her!

Did a fashion maternity shoot with Anouk on my 29th week of pregnancy and the photos ended up…read morefantastic. I showed her what the style I was looking for prior to the shoot and we were able to bring it to life. I also appreciate the fast turnaround time of the retouched photos which were ready within a week. Will definitely use Anouk again for more fashion photography in the future!

As with many other engaged couples, the pandemic had thrown a small wrench in our plans of a…read moretraditional wedding with a reception. Only the *tiniest* bit bummed, we decided to still get married and scheduled our civil ceremony. But now, I want a photographer to document this event... I think I found Emily on Instagram, after looking around at different photographers' work. I remember really liking Emily's style, how natural everyone looked, and how well Emily captured the moments. I think those were/are the most important things for me for choosing a photog, and it helped that Emily has (solid) reviews for me to go through as well. Emily was prompt in responding via email, and offered to chat on the phone to discuss the details and what I wanted. After talking for a bit, I sent over a deposit and we were set! Or not... because a week or two before our shoot, I looked at my civil ceremony appointment time and it was actually for 8am, NOT 8:30am. Yikes! I text Emily, nervous that she wouldn't be able to make the earlier time, and I would need to scramble for another photographer, but thankfully, Emily is flexible and okay with the earlier time. Phew! I also wasn't quite sure *what* I wanted from the photos (POSES? props!? specific backgrounds?!) but found some pictures I liked and sent them to Emily a day or two before our appointment, so she had an idea what I was going for. I appreciate Emily's responsiveness! The actual civil ceremony felt a little hectic; we did not know what it would entail -- paperwork, of course, and then waiting because there were other couples that were getting married that day. Thankfully, Emily was very patient. Emily is personable, friendly, and professional. She is very easy to work with, and helped the husband (!!) and I feel comfortable. Nothing felt forced, and I think she did a great job of eliciting and capturing our authentic moments. We are super pleased with the pictures and I can't stop looking at them! Lol. I would *definitely* solicit Emily's services again. Maybe for one of her fun mini shoots down the line. What a cute, low pressure and creative way to get some quality photos! Reception/after party TBA in December 2021! Or 2022, depending on how things shake out ;)

Emily was such a gem to work with! She made our family photoshoot quick, easy, and captured…read moreeverything I had hoped for in our photos! I am very pleased with the overall experience and highly recommend her!

We loved our wedding photo shoot with Liz! She was very friendly, professional, and patient. We…read morehaven't done photo shoots before so we had no experience with posing or choosing a nice background. Liz guided us through the process and had a lot of great suggestions. The photos came out amazing, and we couldn't be happier. Liz was also great at communicating at all times - when scheduling, on the day of, and after. We also received the photos back much faster than we expected which was a pleasant surprise. Highly highly recommend!

We were so happy with the newborn photos done by Elizabeth! It was great that she was able to come…read moreto the house and bring all the items needed for the photos. She also responded to our inquiry very promptly and had a great turnaround time on getting the photos back. She was also reasonably priced compared to other newborn photographers in the area. I would recommend!

There aren't enough words of praise in the English language for Shaun of Top Shelf Photo! We were…read morelucky enough to find him on Yelp for our engagement photos, and in mid-November of 2024 he braved the chill of Palomar Mountain to take spectacular photos of us. Nonstop compliments from friends and family, and received much quicker than anticipated. Once we got into wedding planning, Shaun was the obvious choice for our photography needs. Along with his second shooter Jess (Jessica Christie Photography), he again knocked it out of the park. Couldn't have asked for more perfect photos. On a more personal note, Shaun is the above-and-beyond type of person to take the absolute best shots possible. Like, fixing the boutonniere on my suit himself for the exact right angle, or gently shoo'ing away stinkbugs while helping my wife to re-tie her wedding shoes type of person. His passion and dedication for his craft are inspiring, and I guarantee if you don't love being in photos as a general rule (like myself) he will absolutely put you at ease and make it look like you've been modeling all your life. Thank you for everything Shaun, from the bottom of our hearts.

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