Kyle and Etta are an incredible pair of photographers and they were both such a joy to work with! They have such a knack for making you feel comfortable as the subject of a shoot, and helped us capture a range of photos from engagement shots in front of sweeping vistas (Kyle shared his own, special wedding spot with us for these), beautiful staged shots of our ceremony and reception, and great in-the-moment captures of the party ~vibes~. They were great to communicate with, and established a great rapport with us ahead of any actual photos being taken. This really helped us feel like we were in good hands when we got to the actual day. We would absolutely recommend these wonderful people to anyone looking to have a special moment captured in the Santa Barbara area! read more

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I honestly get teary eyed writing this review. Words can not express what Kyle did to bring our wedding day to life. We first met Kyle when he shot our elopement photos. We had a wedding a year after we eloped. We adored Kyle so much, nobody else compared to him so we flew Kyle from his home in California to our wedding in Nashville, Tennessee. I was a bride on a major budget, but my husband and I pulled every string we had to make sure Kyle shot our wedding photos. Kyle has a magic touch you can't teach in a photographer. Not only is he an incredible photographer, but he is warm, friendly, genuine, sincere, and believes in the celebration of love. Kyle is prompt, professional, and dos not get stressed under pressure. He goes to great lengths to get the perfect shot. I mean great lengths! We hiked a mountain at 5am in Yosemite to capture our elopement. Just look at the photos attached and talent from Kyle, the photographer, oozes out of the photos. My husband can get pretty shy about shooting photos, but Kyle made him feel at ease. If your husband or wife is camera shy, Kyle is the way to go! Like he said, he has the qualities of compassion, trust, sincerity, and is extremely dedicated, skills you can't train someone to have. If you are a bride that has a big shot list, Kyle will get it done. He wrangled up my 50 person Catholic family with no problem! If you are unsure what photos you want or need, don't even worry. Kyle knows what to do. He is a professional on every level, but has a charming, caring personality that will make you love being in his presence instantly. He has a huge heart and is a master at his craft. I recommend him to everyone!! read more

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We were extremely lucky to land Kyle London Photography. Although our wedding was simple and low-fuss, we knew we wanted to invest the bulk of our budget on an amazing photographer. Looking at his work, I initially thought he would be way out of our price range, but after meeting in person the first time, he did his best to work with our budget . We knew from the beginning that Kyle would be a blast to work with. He was easy to talk to and his sense of humor made the photo sessions as painless as possible. He did a fantastic job directing us for sophisticated portraits that look like they belong in a high-end magazine. He also did a beautiful job of capturing priceless candids of us and our wedding guests. Although we waited 3 months to get our wedding photos back, the finalized album was more than worth the wait. I am so grateful to have such lovely photos to treasure for the rest of our lives. read more

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We were so thrilled to have Kyle photograph our engagement shoot and small backyard wedding. Everything about working with him was better than we imagined it could be. He is professional and responsive, takes breathtaking photos, and put us completely at ease while we were being photographed (NOT an easy task!) He went above and beyond to give us COVID-wedding tips, was willing to travel for our wedding (before it got moved to our backyard) and just was beyond wonderful to work with. We cannot recommend him enough! read more

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Kyle put us at ease through the whole process! We had a multi-day event and he had many good suggestions where and how the flow of taking pictures at these events should go. He's an excellent communicator and was great at working within our budget. Most of all we LOVE the pictures he took! They bring us a ton of joy whenever we look back at them! Kyle's the best!!! read more

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Could not be happier with our wedding and engagement photos!! I'm usually very shy in front of a camera and Kyle made us both feel very relaxed, comfortable, and beautiful! We have had comments from friends and family say the most amazing things about how great our photos turned out. Kyle went above and beyond to scout the area beforehand to pick out the best angles, back drop, and time to get the best shots. Thank you Kyle! You are truly amazing at what you do! read more

Kyle London Photography - Our Engagement Shoot. LOVE how fun Kyle was to work with... Made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and natural. Very professional - Session Photography Near Me

We hired Kyle to photograph or wedding in Santa Barbara and could not have been happier. He worked with us to put together a package that fit our needs and was so kind and professional throughout the whole process. He made us feel very relaxed on the day of the wedding and captured some really sweet moments but also got us laughing for some of our favorite photos. We can honestly say that we thought he captured our personalities really well!! He also gave us a great balance of cheerful day shots to show off our colorful flowers and some moody sunset shots that are gorgeous. We are so in love with our wedding photos and everyone we showed them to commented that the photographer did a fantastic job! We'll cherish these photos and are so happy that we have such personal and beautiful photos to look back on and remember our wedding day. read more

Kyle photographed me and my husband's wedding day. Not only does he take beautiful pictures, but he is also a joy to have around. His fun & easy going nature helped to make us (and our wedding parties) comfortable. For someone who usually feels awkward being photographed, I had a lot of fun! I think this showed through in our photos. My husband has since worked with him on other creative projects & has been happy with that as well. Thank you Kyle! read more

Kyle shot my fiancée and I's engagement photos, and we are beyond happy! Kyle did a fantastic job, went above and beyond (he stood out in the rain to capture our moment!), and the photos turned out great. We would highly recommend to anyone looking for a photographer for any occasion! read more

Very personable and easy to work with. Responsible and on time. Great photographer! Did my authorship portrait, which came out even better than imagined. Thanks Kyle read more

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Kyle was referred to us by another wedding photographer in Santa Barbara and we are so happy with how everything worked out. He has a wonderful artistic point of view and is so laid back and easy to work with. As other reviews have said, he is the perfect balance of relaxed and professional. We had a small civil ceremony at the Santa Barbara courthouse and the photos are stunning. Kyle knew exactly where to get the best shots and gave us lots of helpful pointers. My husband and I are camera shy but Kyle was so patient and made us feel comfortable the entire time. Because he knows the courthouse so well he even gave us advice ahead of time about the logistics and what to expect, which was so reassuring. Our guests loved him too (so did our dog)! We had an amazing day and Kyle played a large part in making the occasion so special. We would work with him again in a heartbeat. read more

Kyle is fantastic at catching poignant moments. He is wonderful to have throughout the wedding process and has lots of great advice. Our wedding photos were absolutely gorgeous and made for the most beautiful gifts to our family and friends. Thank you Kyle for capturing our special day. Highly recommend!! read more

We used Kyle for our wedding this month and he was incredible to work with! From our first conversation through our engagement photos and wedding day, Kyle was responsive, flexible and friendly. He took the time to understand our preferences and vision, and brought them to reality. He gave great direction when taking photos and has a great eye for the little details to ensure we would love our photos. He also shares our sense of adventure and was more than willing to go for a sunset hike/rock scramble after our ceremony for some great photos. We received sneek peaks the day after our wedding and love them all! Thank you Kyle! read more

Kyle is an amazing wedding photographer. Kyle impressed us with his professionalism, work ethic and artistry behind the lens and during the editing process. Throughout the process, from planning, engagement photos, to the day of the wedding, Kyle was helpful and communicative. We were glad to have his input on what was a magical day. He made time to learn our story so that he could capture it in all the photos. My dad passed away 5 months later and Kyle's photos were the most recent ones we had that captured my dad's spirit and happiness. It truly been a gift that we'll cherish forever. read more

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Kyle is a great guy and takes phenomenal photographs. Not being the most photogenic guy, I was very impressed with my headshot results. His prices are very reasonable and his follow up is adequate. I'm confident you will be very happy to have hired him. read more

Kyle was the photographer for a friends wedding and did an amazing job. I wanted to take some group shots of myself, my girlfriends and their little ones. We had all been friends for years so I thought it would be a great gift. Kyle did an amazing job shooting fun natural shots. With three kids under the age of 3 and a dog! We had some last minute schedule changes and he worked with us to make it happen. He was super quick about getting the shots uploaded and to us for viewing and editing. All of us plan to use him again for family shots and I plan to book him for new professional shots for my job as a private chef. Great photographer, great price, quick photo turn around and a very nice guy to work with. read more

I'm in a band and Kyle shot promo photos for us and just knocked it out of the park. We shot in two locations -- one outside in front of a house and the other inside, where we did more intimate portraits. hH struck a perfect balance between directing us / knowing what he needed and letting our unique personalities shine through. He was incredibly diligent and professional and created a great atmosphere where even the most camera shy of the bunch could feel confident and comfortable. read more

If you are looking for the perfect photographer for your special day, Kyle is your guy! Erin and I were super lucky to stumble across Kyle to shoot our recent wedding. He was super nice, easy to work with, and takes amazing photos. Kyle's photos speak for themselves, but what really made our experience with Kyle special is the way he connected with us and made us feel comfortable. He drove like 3 hours to meet us for a complimentary engagement shoot in Montana De Oro state park and the photos were spectacular. He really went out of his way to make the timeline for our wedding run seamlessly. It was like having a friend there with us for the big day read more

WONDERFUL EXCELLENT ARTIST! Kyle is a humble and creative Photographer! Was an awesome shoot and has a very cool vibe. Looking forward to work with him again! :) ROCK OUT! read more

Kyle Trafas is not only a truly talented photographer, but also a blast to shoot with. I am an actress and I met with Kyle to shoot some promotional photos. Kyle listened to and collaborated with me on all of my looks. The result was three separate and distinct looks--exactly what I needed. I have used Kyle's photos for my social media accounts as well as press interviews, and I continue to get compliments on them all the time. If you're looking for a reliable, down to Earth, and creative photographer to shoot with, Kyle Trafas is the way to go. read more

I highly recommend Kyle London Photography! Kyle & Etta captured everything I could have ever hoped for on my and my husband's wedding day. I am so grateful for their work, professionalism, and their easy going nature that made us feel very comfortable in front of the camera. Kyle has an incredible eye for capturing the most beautiful, memorable, and candid moments and turning any backdrop into art. Not only is he reliable and hardworking, but his experience working in the wedding industry definitely shows through his knowledge, skill, demeanor and the photographs he captures. We couldn't be happier and will definitely hire him again for future events. Thank you very much Kyle & Etta for capturing the most important day of our lives, and for the memories that we will have forever. read more

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Kyle was incredible. After several sub-par photoshoots around LA, I finally found someone who does quality work. Kyle's work is quick, fun, and professional. I had the best headshots I'd ever gotten within 48 hours of our shoot. He went above and beyond, touching them up perfectly. He was even kind enough to redo one of them several months later at no charge. This guy is seriously the best in the business, and should be charging WAY more than he is. Hurry up and book an appointment before he realizes how awesome he is. read more

I can't say enough great things about Kyle and Etta. When my husband and I were selecting photographers, we knew we had to find someone we were incredibly comfortable with as we are both super awkward in front of a camera. At most we expected a photographer would talk to us a couple times on the phone before the wedding and that would be it. We never expected the amount of time and dedication Kyle put into getting to know us and our family. Before we had even formally signed a contract, Kyle met up with my husband, myself, and my in laws just to get to know us. He wanted to understand our personalities, our style, and our priorities. We knew immediately we wanted him to capture our special day. Before we did our engagement photo shoot, Kyle dedicated even more time and met up with us a couple hours before taking pictures just to do some wine tasting and chat to make sure we were as comfortable as possible. Throughout the entire process, Kyle was super responsive and supportive. It is clear he has the expertise and the eye for not only capturing amazing photographs but also making everyone feel relaxed in front of the camera. The day of was perfect, he made us completely comfortable, we almost forgot we were being photographed all day! Our parents could not stop raving about how amazing Kyle and Etta were in capturing all of the right shots and making everyone feel comfortable and happy. We also had a videographer on the day of who Kyle had never worked with before, many people warned us it could be challenging having independent videographers and photographers as they would get in each others way. This didn't apply for us! Kyle and Etta seamlessly worked wonderfully with the videographers. It meant a lot that they could work together so smoothly and both were able to capture the perfect shots respectively. We could not be happier with our experience, and we will cherish these photographs forever. We can't thank you enough Kyle and Etta!! read more

There are photographers and there are visionary artists~Kyle London is the artist! Gorgeous photographs almost like paintings! He knows instinctively how to capture the essence of an individual through his lenses. I contacted Kyle for a portrait session with my elderly mother. On the day of the shoot, he became the maestro of images, carefully navigating shadow and light to bring forth her true beauty! Standing in the background, I watched as he effortlessly perfected pose and position~all the while allowing the presence of her personality. I was mesmerized by the combination of his professionalism and artistry. Working with Kyle helped create a profound sense of honor for my mother and our family, one that will be cherished forever. read more

Kyle is amazing! He went above and beyond to make sure my husband and I were comfortable, including taking us wine tasting before our wedding to get to know us better. He is a joy to be around, and you can feel and see how much he loves his work. Kyle really blended in with our friends and family, and we hardly noticed him snapping pictures. We absolutely love our wedding pictures, and are so grateful to have had some one as kind and dedicated as Kyle be a part of our wedding day. read more

Kyle London Photography is second to none when it comes to finding someone who will capture the true spirit of you and your partner. My fiancée (now wife) had major apprehensions about taking our engagement and wedding photos because she felt like every time she had a professional photo taken she never looked natural or herself. After having a few conversations with Kyle it was very apparent he had the kind of kindness, humor and ease about him that would give us the best possible chance at actually enjoying the photo taking process. There has not been a moment since hiring Kyle that he has not brought about genuine smiles, tears and laughs from us, and I think that is probably the most important part of capturing your life in a snapshot. Aside from that, the man is talented!! And affordable! And he actually works with you and for you to make sure you look and feel your absolute best at all times. And then, we got our photos back and WOW. We were so impressed with what he had accomplished. He actually had a crazy idea to take whisk us away from our venue location for a few snaps in this park that ended up looking like we were strolling around in a magical garden. He did all of that and checked every single photo request we had on the list. Do yourself a favor and hire this guy before he gets booked, and if you don't believe me, just check out his Instagram. read more

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Kyle was amazing - He was flexible, and laid back, perfect for what we needed and wanted for our photos! The pictures were absolutely gorgeous, and he was very generous about sharing them all with us. He is great, and affordable! A perfect combination of posed and spontaneous moments from our special day! read more

So glad we found Kyle! He shot our wedding in May 2016 and did a fantastic job! He captured beautiful shots of all the little and big moments and, perhaps even more import for me, he was just such a wonderful person to have around- good energy, making us laugh, giving us direction in a relaxed and creative manner, just a pleasure! He also got us a sneak peak of a few incredible photos the day after our wedding, which was such a fun surprise! I could go on about his artistic skills, but essentially, I couldn't recommend him more!! Incredible photographer and person :) read more

Kyle is a gem. There are plenty of photographers out there, but I have not met others that are as easy to work with, and create such high quality work with fantastic editing and great turn around. I have used him for a variety of shoots. He has done my head shots, some product shots, as well as environment shots! His ability to work with my vision, add his own creative touch, and return such a crisp final image is astounding. I would recommend Kyle to anyone looking for a photographer that is extremely capable, fun to work with and able to adapt to your needs. To be honest he should be charging more. Thanks again for all your work Kyle! read more

This guy is one of the coolest photographers I met, the most easiest to get along with and easiest to work with. A good price for AWESOME pictures. This is a go to guy for actors headshots and will guarantee countless photos for you to choose from. LA's hidden gem. Keep up the good work! read more

I'm not a big yelp reviewer, but I feel compelled to review the experience I had in working with Kyle Trafas. My girlfriend and I both work in the news business, and were in need of some professional headshots. We also wanted to have some high-quality photos of us together for our home. Not only did Kyle capture exactly what we were looking for professionally, his photographs of us are now our favorite! Kyle is affable and very professional. He's a skilled photographer with a unique eye and a keen sense of what makes an image stand out. If you're looking for your every day, run-of-the-mill photos, he might not be your guy. If you're looking for high quality photography, I'd hire Kyle. read more

I contracted Kyle Trafas for professional, social media, head shots. Kyle is very astute and succinct; his direction put me at ease and was methodical in nature. The results were fantastic. Not only is he friendly and talented but he is efficient the turn around on my photos was less than a week. Kyle is well worth the money and your time because he is the consummate professional. read more

Kyle is an awesome guy and photographer! The experience with him was great! I strongly recommend him for your event! Thanks Kyle!

Kyle shot our wedding for us back in October of 2015 and he did a phenomenal job. The whole night, I never once felt camera shy or like I was being followed around by paparazzi- he got all the good shots without being right there in your face (he's so good, you even forget he's there). Of course he was there, and he captured all of the special moments without us having to ask and without ever once feeling like he was "in the way". He was there at all times without you feeling like he was there at all times. He was very helpful throughout the entire wedding process (before, during and after). I was not one of those very nitpicky brides who had plans laid out for every single thing- so we kind of just let him do his own thing, and the pictures turned out great. Our wedding date ended up getting pushed back, and then pushed forward again, and Kyle was still willing to work with us crazy, indecisive people, so thank you for that :) He is very professional but also laid back. For our consultation meeting, he treated us to a wine tasting while we chatted about our upcoming nuptials and what we were looking to get out of wedding photos. He's very friendly and helped us to feel relaxed. One less thing we had to stress about for the wedding! After the wedding, we got our photos back very swiftly and we even got a sneak as early as on our honeymoon (which was the week after)! We did have some issues getting all of our photos delivered to us at the end - with mostly technology to blame. The first few items he tried uploading our photos to our online gallery, the upload would not go through all the way. Kyle made up for this by keeping the lines of communication open and offering us a few extra perks on the house. I would definitely recommend Kyle's services to anyone who is looking to get great wedding photos from a truly awesome photographer. read more

My husband and I hired Kyle for our June 4th wedding in Santa Ynez California. Kyle is amazing!!! He is such a talented photographer and such a great guy. He got every shot you could think of with a perfect mix of staged and candid. The shots with my husband and I looked straight out of an editorial. The wedding party and other close friends have all reached out to me and mentioned how impressed they are with how the wedding photos came out. Kyle takes quality photos and also ads a special style. I absolutely recommend him for any couple looking for a photographer. read more

Kyle did an outstanding job, starting with the atmosphere he created for me to feel relaxed and comfortable. His experience is valuable. He does a great job directing and takes his time, which I appreciate from an artist. I was a bit wary since I'm not the most photogenic guy in the world, but he has a great eye and gave me the looks I wanted to convey. I'm impressed. All in all, great experience, great vibe and very professional. Most importantly, you'll feel very confident that you are getting great, genuine shots for whatever you're going for. read more

We hired Kyle for our wedding last month and couldn't have been more impressed. From the time that we first met him a few weeks prior to go over the details, we were confident in the outcome. Kyle brings a lot of skill and natural ability to find that perfect shot. Perhaps more importantly, he's just a really great guy. He fit in so well amongst our guests that we were all sad to see him go at the end. Fortunately, we have hundreds of wonderful photos to remember the day forever. Very highly recommended. read more

KYLE was just awesome!!! I have not one thing bad to say about Kyle. We are from the east coast and did a wedding in Santa Barbara and looked through a bunch of photographers but we felt the best vibe with Kyle. He was affordable, friendly, creative and approachable. He even wanted to meet with us for coffee sometime a few days before the wedding to meet with us personally at his own expense just to make sure he captured our special day....boy, did he ever. So to be clear, it happened to be a gay wedding and being that he was a straight photographer, he was so warm and understanding that there was no awkwardness and the focus was on the grooms like it should be. He took all of the photos we wanted, he even took photos for some of my siblings' families. We had agreed that he would leave by a certain time but he stayed an extra two hours at his own expense just to capture our day. We received the photos in a timely and perfect fashion. My sister event said to me that he captured the essence of our personalities in the photos which is hard to do. I just got to say - if you are getting married in Santa Barbara and even Southern California - go with Kyle London....it is so worth it. read more